Hello everyone,
As we all look longingly to the skies for rain, let’s still plan to be out and about this month enjoying our fabulous Fall in Marin, as well as local activities to support our healthy aging. This month our Age Friendly Marin Forum will feature updates and choices for Medicare given it’s open enrollment time! Also, we’re offering a 2-part zoom class on using iPhones in collaboration with our wonderful Fairfax library. And planning is underway for our annual Celebration for all our residents who are 90+ years old! We’ll be delivering beautiful baskets full of goodies as well as certificates in mid-November so please connect with us if you or someone you know and love falls into this special category, born in 1931 or earlier. And finally, have you ever wondered just who is behind Age Friendly Fairfax? See our new group photo below, also featured in the newest Fairfax Recreation Catalog which you should have received in the mail. Be well and stay safe.
The Age Friendly Fairfax Task Force: Jody Timms, Barbara Coler, Susan A. Brandborg, Francie Bedinger, Anne Mannes, Jessica Price,
and Jackie Engstrom.
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Aging in Fairfax, everybody's doing it! |
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Upcoming Events:
October 7: Commission on Aging
October 7: Ross Valley Seniors
October 20: Breakfast with Friends
October 22: Age Friendly Fairfax Task Force
October 25-26: Age Friendly - Fairfax Library iPhone Training
October 27: Age Friendly Marin Forum
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Marin County Commission on Aging
October 7, 10-11am
“Looking back, lessons learned, and looking forward: the impact of the pandemic, fires, and social unrest on California’s older adults.” The past two years have been difficult. Sheltering in place, power outages, and wildfires have affected all of society but have disproportionately impacted older adults. During these unprecedented times, people and organizations have come together to share best practices and expand their services to meet shifting needs and priorities. This presentation will feature speakers from the state and community level who will share how services and policies for older adults have been reshaped as a result of recent emergencies. Presenters: Richard Figueroa, Deputy Cabinet Secretary, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom; Adriana Rabkin, Director, Marin VOAD; and Nancy Geiss, Chief Operating Officer, Vivalon.
Join Zoom Meeting-Closed Captioning Available
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81101778740?pwd=RGcyRjAxUDNuT2NsWWxDU0N2RUtBZz09
Meeting ID: 811 0177 8740 Passcode: 716661
Dial 1+ (669) 900-6833
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Ross Valley Seniors
Thursday, October 7, 11-2pm
"The Cliff House: San Francisco's Most Incendiary Landmark," a presentation from historian John A. Martini. In its 158-year history, the Cliff House has burned twice, blown up once, and been closed for wars, Prohibition, Depression and Pandemic. In this Powerpoint show, John will trace the fabled landmark's history from its opening during the Civil War up through its sad closing on New Year’s Eve 2020. The show will also showcase artifacts saved from the Cliff House collection during a recent auction, and now planned for exhibit by the Western Neighborhoods Project. Come join us at the Fairfax Women's Club, 46 Park Road. Agenda: 11- Games; 12- Lunch; 1- Presentation.
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Age Friendly Marin "Breakfast with Friends"
Wednesday, October 20, 9:30-10:30am
Socializing is important for all and it's fun to connect. Join us for coffee, tea and/or breakfast and a friendly and enjoyable chat at Barefoot Café, in person!
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Age Friendly Fairfax Task Force Meeting
October 22, 9:15-10:30 am
Curious about Age Friendly Fairfax? You’re welcome to attend our monthly meeting, bring your questions, feedback, ideas and energy!
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 853 935 7484 Passcode: 398715
Dial in number 1+ (408) 638-0968
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Age Friendly Fairfax - Library iPhone Training
October 25 & 26, 2-3pm both days:
This is a two-part online training in collaboration with California Phones, meeting via Zoom for two days in a row. Pre-registration is required, space is limited to 10 participants. To participate you will need a computer, internet service and a valid email address.
To register please email or call Contessa Bunn:
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Age Friendly Marin Forum
Wednesday, October 27, 10:30-11:45am:
“Insights into Medicare 2022.” Come learn about all your Medicare choices and the changes for 2022, whether you’re just getting started or need to consider options during open enrollment. There are multiple plans newly available in Marin County this year so topics will include Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug plans, supplemental plans, the low-income assistance program, etc. Speakers: Diana Lopez, Chair, Marin County Commission on Aging, HICAP Counselor; and Karen Albright, Volunteer Coordinator and HICAP Counselor (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program).
Join Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 882 0295 5648 Passcode: 572332
Join by phone at 1-669-900-9128
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Fairfax Recreation Classes
Free online classes for older adults such as our popular yoga classes. We are offering six classes per week!
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Mondays
Mat Yoga 9:30-10:45
Chair Yoga 12:00-1:00
Wednesdays
Mat Yoga 9:30-10:45
Chair Yoga 12:00-1:00
Fridays
Mat Yoga 9:30-10:45
Chair Yoga 12:00-1:00
For a full list of current classes and how to register, click here.
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Dance a la Moxie
Contratti Ballfield
Instructor: Sisi M.P. Hansen
Tuesdays, 2-3pm
FREE
A progressive, FUN total body workout guaranteed to make you feel better, look better and be better! No experience necessary. The eclectic music will make you dance! Wear comfortable clothing and footwear to move in on the field. Covid protocols and safety will be followed. Please wear your mask.
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Questions about services for older adults?
Call 415-473-4636 (INFO)
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Local News & Resources:
Town of Fairfax:
Are you receiving the weekly Town of Fairfax Newsletter? If not, we really encourage you to do so as there is LOTS of news, information and events listed including:
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Vegetation Management Grant Program a Success-The Town of Fairfax is pleased to announce the Vegetation Management Grant Program has been successfully completed. The Town awarded a total of 20 grants in the amount of $1,000 to recipients aged 65 and older and/or economically disadvantaged. An additional 10 grants in the amount of $500 were given out to the general population. The grant period is now closed. Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority has plans to offer a similar program, please visit www.marinwildfire.org to obtain information about future grants from the Marin Wildfire Protection Authority. Thank you to the Fairfax community for doing your part to make the town safer from fire danger!
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The Climate Action Plan 2030 was adopted at the July 7th Town Council meeting with a goal of getting to zero emissions by 2030. If you aren’t already, consider signing up for 100% renewable energy through MCE Deep Green. Sign up here - it is super easy and takes less than five minutes.
- Click this link to start receiving the Town’s newsletter asap!
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Fairfax Library:
Check out the California Chronicles, an initiative that shines a light on the diverse experiences and perspectives of our older population! The project will collect stories from older Californians in the form of audio and video recordings, oral histories, written histories and photographs. It is a project of the State Library which has partnered with the California Department of Aging and our Fairfax librarians are available to assist you in being part of this project. Call the library or stop at the desk to find out more.
Intergenerational Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Action! Would you be interested in a monthly event at the library organized by the Age Friendly Fairfax Task Force? Such an event is in the discussion phase… an open-mic gathering where participants would have 5 minutes to share inspiring action you or others are doing, locally or internationally, to address climate change—the highest priority concern of older adults in Marin (according to the Marin County Area Plan 2020-2024). If you’d like to share your thoughts or be involved, email jodytimms@comcast.net
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