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Taste of the Coast
has always been an event where folks gather to sample unique offerings from our local restaurants, farms, distilleries and wineries. This year, we are sending guests directly to local businesses! This is a real win-win; we'll raise funds to support our programs while driving critically needed traffic to our partners. Tickets are $100 with special senior pricing (65+) at $75. For tickets and a full list of participating businesses and their special 'taste' offerings, go to
https://www.seniorcoastsiders.org/totc-virtual
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Due to COVID-19, the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival has been cancelled BUT the 42nd ANNUAL PUMPKIN RUN WILL GO ON! We are excited to announce our first ever
VIRTUAL RACE!
Please join us in running or walking this year’s races (yes, you can do all three!) as part of our virtual race family! Sign up to run, or walk, the 5K, 10K or Half-Marathon. All distances can be run or walked during the event period, Monday, October 12 through Sunday, October 25 from wherever you are at whatever time is convenient!
Go to www.seniorcoastsiders.org to register!
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Are you prepared for the next public safety power shutoff?
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Senior Coastsiders is partnering with Peninsula Clean Energy to provide qualified San Mateo residents with backup energy solutions for power shutoffs.
If you:
Rely on electricity to power a medical device
AND
Live in a high fire-threat area OR have lost power during two or more Public Safety Power Shutoff events
- You may qualify for backup energy solutions and other resources to help you during power shutoffs, including free portable backup batteries to power your device
- Those who rent their homes may qualify for a portable battery donation
- Those who own their homes may qualify for battery storage+solar installation at substantial cost savings
- Both renters and owners may qualify for battery loans through other San Mateo County programs.
To help you determine your eligibility and register for the programs that fit your needs, email or call Senior Coastsiders:
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Updates, virtual classes & activities
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Virtual Mystery Book Club
- We are excited to be bringing back the Mystery Book Club through Zoom! The group will
meet the first Wednesday of each month (
Wednesday, August 5th for this month) at 1:00pm
. The group will be discussing
Thin Air
, by Ann Cleeves. For the Zoom link, please contact
hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org
.
Future books can be picked up at the Senior Coastsiders office at 925 Main Street.
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Farm Tour!
Senior Coastsiders, in partnership with the Sweet Farm Foundation, would like to invite you to virtually spend some time on the farm. This interactive virtual tour will highlight a few areas of the farm, introduce you to some amazing rescued Animal Ambassadors along with providing a Q&A regarding anything farm related! Put on your favorite farm shirt and join us from the comfort of your home for this virtual field trip!
Tuesday, August 11th at 2:00pm.
The tour will be via Zoom. For the Zoom link, please contact
hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org.
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Online Smart Phone Classes -
Having difficulty hearing or seeing on your smart phone? Attend a free online training and make your smart phone work better for you! Learn how to make your phone louder and easier to hear, how to send text messages, how to turn your phone into a magnifier, how to connect Bluetooth devices, how to operate basic functions of your phone and much more! These two-part online trainings are presented by California Telephone Access Program. iPhone sessions available August 12 and 13 and September 9 and 10. Android sessions available August 26 and 27 and September 23 and 24.To participate, you will need a computer, internet service, a valid email address AND your smart phone! Please contact the Senior Coastsiders office at 650-726-9056 to register - space is limited.
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Join Susan Peloquin for a talk about strokes
- This lecture will take place on
Monday, August 24 at 1:00pm
via Zoom. For the Zoom link, please contact
hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org
.
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke can save a life and limit the severity of stroke.
- Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the 5th ranked cause of death and a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States.
- About 795,000 Americans each year suffer a new or recurrent stroke. That means, on average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds.
- Stroke kills more than 137,000 people a year. That's about 1 of every 18 deaths.
- On average, every 4 minutes someone dies of stroke.
- About 40 percent of stroke deaths occur in males, and 60 percent in females.
Pacific Stroke Association
is a local not-for-profit organization whose mission includes reducing the incidence of stroke through education. PSA Stroke lectures are presented by physicians and nurses.
Susan Peloquin received a BS in Nursing from Southeastern Massachusetts University, and an MS in Nursing from UCSF. She is a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), has 35 years of experience and worked for 10 years as an Advanced Practice Nurse at UCSF. Sue retired from UCSF in 2018 and maintains a strong interest in neurologically related topics including stroke prevention and treatment.
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Author Talk with Les Fields, Tuesday, August 25 at 1:00pm
Les Fields is a retired Underwater Photographer and Scuba Diving Operator with over 30 years experience in the ocean. His primary work was in the South Pacific Republic of Fiji. After a three year recovery from a near fatal health event, author Les Fields decided that writing
Derek Dell, Flash Before Your Eyes
was imperative. His book and his presentation focus on adventure as a way to stay engaged and the importance of pushing past one’s comfort zone.
Join Les via Zoom as he discusses his book,
Derek Dell, Flash Before Your Eyes
. For the Zoom link, please contact
hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org.
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The Half Moon Bay Library
is now fulfilling hold requests and if you live on the senior campus, you can pick up your holds at the Senior Coastsiders office at 925 Main Street! Simply call the office at 650-726-9056 to have your name included. Then, when you request a hold through the library website, your holds books will be delivered to our office for pick up during regular business hours. Library staff will be in touch when the holds are ready for pick-up. Also note, returns can be dropped off at the Senior Coastsiders office. And did you know our San Mateo County Library system is constantly updating their website with virtual activities, lectures, and classes. Check it out at
https://smcl.org/virtual-experiences/
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Our young friends at Sea Crest School have formed a group called
Roots and Shoots
that they hope will be a virtual meeting space for students and older Coastside adults. It is a place for students to practice reading aloud, share creative ideas and crafts, or just spread some news with our Coastside seniors. Their hope is that seniors will also share with them and that is where you come in! Do you have a story to share? It can be written and submitted by email to
ashandley@seacrestschool.org
, or if you prefer to do a recorded video via Zoom, that can be arranged with Hope at Senior Coastsiders,
hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org
or call 650-726-9056 for more details. Check out their student designed website at
Roots and Shoots
and learn more about the students who are eager to share with Coastside seniors!
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Zoom
If you are still wondering what the heck Zoom is and thinking it is time you find out, here are a few great tutorials from the Institute for Successful Longevity:
Speaking of Zoom, did you know that you can join a Zoom meeting from your smart phone in addition to a computer, laptop, or tablet? And did you know that Zoom isn't just for classes and presentations but is used by friends to stay in touch? And honestly, you don't event need to have an account, it can be as simple as clicking on the link sent by the host! We know that a lot of people are missing the interactions that they normally get during lunch in our dining room and so we would like to help bring our friends back together - at least digitally. Our plan is to create some
virtual lunch tables
(and yes, you can save seats) so that you can see and chat with your friends as we continue to shelter in place. If you are interested in participating, please contact our office at 650-726-9056 or by emailing
hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org
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Pilates Classes
with Karen continue online from 9:00-10:00am every Tuesday and are free of charge. Email Karen at
kpilates@sonic.net
to get signed up. This class is currently only open to those who have taken Karen's classes in the past.
Art Every Day!
Mary Kay Jolley continues to offer painting class online through an email format as well as once weekly live class (and previous classes are available on Youtube). To get on the class mailing list, email
jolleyart@comcast.net
Rosen Classes
continue on the regular schedule with Jetta and Kate. For Mondays at 9:30am, and Wednesdays at 10:30am, email
hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org
to receive the invitation to the Zoom classes. For Kate's Friday class at 11:00, email Kate O'Shea at
kate.oshea.pt@gmail.com.
Class fee is based on a sliding scale and can be paid via Paypal or by check.
Parkinson's Exercise Class
continues on Tuesdays via Zoom. Email Jetta at
jettapt@gmail.com
for more information and to sign up.
Gentle Yoga
- LindaGrace is offering Gentle Yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00am-12:00pm. Contact LindaGrace at
lindagrace@wisewoman-yoga.com
to sign up.
Functional Mobility
with Kimm Ronberg continues on Wednesdays 9:00-10:00am via Zoom. Email Kimm at
kimm@beyourstrong.com
for the link to the class.
Jetta's Balance Class for Seniors
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Jetta will take participants through a series of exercises focused on increasing balance and reducing falls. Join Jetta on Thursdays at 10:30 am by contacting
hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org
Drawing with Coastal Arts League
- Instructors of the Friday drawing class will help organize continued drawing through email by pairing up artists.
With a partner, you will choose a simple art subject and commit to drawing it every day for a week. Contact Jane Lewis for more details at
janelewis402@gmail.com.
Thursday Creative Writing
is an email based writers group. Contact Senior Coastsiders for more information at 650-726-9056.
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Other Resources & Activities
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Hair by Hannah
- H
annah Costa is offering a mobile salon service that will come to you as a result of the Shelter-In-Place. To learn more, call her at 650-867-4018 or check
here
for more information. Senior Coastsiders is looking into having Hanah at the center one day a week for appointments. If this is a service that you might like, please contact the office at 650-726-9056 so we can gauge interest.
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Line Dancing with Allen Isidro
- this is a great Youtube channel with some beginner dances to keep you moving at home! Go to
https://www.youtube.com/user/ldvali
and get your dance on!
RotaCare Coastside
is open for phone visits. Patients can schedule phone visits by calling 650-388-2340. Please leave a message including your name, date of birth, and phone number, and the Clinic Manager will return your call to schedule a telephone encounter.
Senior Planet -
Senior Planet is an online resource to help connect seniors to technology through classes, activities and programs. Check them out at
https://seniorplanet.org/
Friendship Line - California
- Even in these challenging times, friendship is always a phone call away. Discover how the Friendship Line is growing to connect to more Californian seniors. Available 24 hours a day and ready to connect, call
(888) 670-1360.
The California Peer-Run Warm Line
is a free, non-judgmental, emotional, non-emergency support line that allows people with mental health challenges to talk to a peer who is trained to help. The phone number is
(855) 845-7415
. Chat is also available at
https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/
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If you need assistance with shopping, would like to sign up for meals on wheels, need a mask, or need other assistance, we are just a phone call away! Please call our office at 650-726-9056.
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Please forward to anyone you think might benefit from this information!
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