Important Reminders
- QiGong is canceled for Tuesday, August 1
- Wise Women Yoga is canceled for Tuesday, August 1
- Gentle Yoga is canceled for Wednesday, August 2
- Watercolor with Mary Kay is canceled for Wednesday, August 2
- Starting in August the Parkinson's Support Group will now be meeting from 2pm - 3pm on the first Wednesday of the month
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The Mystery Book Club Zoom link has changed. Please click here for the new link. Passcode: BOOKS
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Senior Coastsiders provides accommodations for people with disabilities. Please check with the office at least 24 hours in advance if you will need extra support. For further information on classes or upcoming events, call 650-726-9056. To see regularly scheduled weekly classes, be sure to scroll down. All listed classes and programs take place at Senior Coastsiders and are FREE unless otherwise indicated.
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Fun in the Sun
Thank you to everyone who attended our Summer BBQ! It was a big success with over 100 people turning up to nosh on burgers with all the fixin's! The live music from The Back Pages was on point, and lots of folks got up to dance away the afternoon!
A HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers who made this day fun for all. If you didn't make this year's, we hope you'll be able to make it next time!
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We Won!
In 1993, New Leaf Community Markets started the Envirotoken program to support local, non-profit organizations working for the environment and to encourage shoppers to bring in and reuse grocery bags. The community voted for Senior Coastsiders as one of the organizations to benefit from this great program. Customers will receive tokens worth 10¢ to give to local, non-profit organizations for each large grocery bag they reuse.
Make sure to drop your tokens in the bin for Senior Coastsiders!
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Trivia Hour
Test your brain and meet up with friends for Trivia Day at Senior Coastsiders. Our trivia master is Larry De Young, a long-time Coastside resident, who wants you to get those “Little Grey Cells” working. Larry formulates excellent questions with the support of fantastic slides, a timer, and score sheet. His questions will have your synapses snapping! Grab a smart friend or two to form a team - or join a team when you arrive. If you win, you'll enjoy...bragging rights! First Monday (in the Dining Room) and third Wednesday (in the Media Room) of each month at 1:00PM (August 7 and 23 this month).
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Drumming Circle with Jane Gerughty Drum circles, or rhythm gatherings, occur in various cultures. They are an informal and active way to connect with others, express yourself, and relieve stress. Everyone is rhythmic - there is no wrong way to drum at a drum circle. No experience required and beginners highly encouraged.
Facilitator, Jane Gerughty and the group will meet on the second Monday of each month in the Sunroom from 2:00-3:00PM
(August 14 this month)
We invite you to bring your own drum (any type), bell, shaker, rattle or any percussion instrument. If you don’t have one, no worries, we'll have some to share. All ages welcome - group is FREE.
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Mystery Book Club This group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 12:00PM (August 2 this month). The group meets in person with Zoom option. To connect via Zoom, click HERE for the NEW LINK (passcode BOOKS) or contact vaughnharrison@yahoo.com. Future books are listed below and can be picked up at the Senior Coastsiders office at 925 Main Street one month in advance of each meeting.
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September - An Officer and a Spy by Robert Harris
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October - To the Land of Long Lost Friends by Alexander McCall Smith
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November - The Lions of Fifth Avenue, by Fiona Davis
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December - Midwinter Murder, by Agatha Christine
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January - The Dry, by Jane Harper
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February - The Feather Thief, by Kirk W. Johnson
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Half Moon Bay Library at Senior Coastsiders Library staff will be in the Senior Coastsiders Dining Room the third Wednesday of each month during our birthday celebration. Swing by the table to check out and return books and see what's new at the library!
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Live Music! Who doesn't love a little live music!? We have live music in the dining room at least once a week during lunch! Come see who's playing!
- Peter Master on piano the first Tuesday of each month - August 1
- Coastside Celtic Collaboration the second Wednesday of each month - August 9
- Vocalist Tina and guitarist Harry the third Wednesday of each month - August 16
- Carol Siegal on the third Thursday of each month - August 17
- Mike McCall on Spanish guitar the fourth Tuesday of each month - August 22
- Blue City Jazz on the fourth Thursday of each month - August 24
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Senior's Dinner Club at It's Italia Come and enjoy the fun and community of a family style dinner served at It's Italia's "Grandfather Table" that seats 10 guests. The Seniors' Dinner Club meets the second Thursday of each month (August 10 this month) for a 5:00PM seating. Enjoy a three-course seasonal menu designed by Chef Maile del Fierro for a set price of $25 (Includes coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Alcoholic beverages and gratuity not included). Payment and reservation to be made with the Senior Coastsiders office. Space is limited to the first 10 people who sign up and pay each month. This is a great chance to meet new or old friends at one of our fine downtown establishments. Be sure to take advantage of this amazing deal!
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Calling all crafters!
Start saving those craft projects! We are pleased to announce the return of our Holiday Bazaar. Our Holiday Bazaar will be open to the public to purchase items from our various craft groups here at Senior Coastsiders. Between 10-100% of proceeds will go directly to Senior Coastsiders.
More information to come
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Lunch with your instructor Pre and post class time can be a bit hectic with busy schedules. Wouldn't it be nice to sit and chat over a meal with your class instructor? Pilates and Functional Movement instructor, Kerri Dorn, will be sticking around on the first Friday of each month to have lunch in the dining room and chat with students - without the stress of starting class late or missing an appointment! Come join Kerri for lunch and a chance to chat on Friday, August 4!
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Grocery Bus Service
Now Offered on Tuesdays & Fridays! Drop off available at both Safeway and New Leaf shopping centers. Bus will pick up behind the center at 12:45PM and return to campus at 2:00PM. If you would like to take advantage of this service, you must sign-up at the office or call Emma at 650-726-9056.
Suggested donation of $2 round-trip.
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Monday Matinee Movie
That Thing You Do (1992) Band manager Mr. White (Tom Hanks) helps a small town band achieve big time success when they release a Beatles-style pop song in 1964. Pennsylvania band the "Oneders" become a sensation after their drummer breaks his arm, and is replaced by jazz enthusiast, Guy Patterson, who injects something a bit different into their music.
Monday, August 14, starting at 3:00pm
Running time 2h29m. Rated PG
Popcorn and refreshments will be available.
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Parkinson's Support Group Wednesday, August 2, from 2:00-3:00PM. (NEW TIME) The group is made up of those with Parkinson's and their family members and caregivers and provides a wonderful opportunity to share experiences and resources.
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Men's Discussion Group This is a participant led discussion group for older men looking to connect with peers, chat about the challenges and opportunities of aging, or just find a new avenue for socializing. Group will meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30AM in the dining room over coffee. (August 1 this month)
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Community Garden Update
Our community garden is growing and thriving! The garden is available for everyone to enjoy including members of the Senior Center and our local community. Please feel free to harvest whatever you like and remember...only take what you are able to eat. When harvesting, please be thoughtful and gentle and remove leaves from plants carefully so as not to "shock" or damage the plant. There is plenty to share. If you are interested in being part of the Garden group or would simply like to plant something of your own, please contact Rose, at rhernandez@seniorcoastsiders.org
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Speaking of the garden Do you have extra pots? The garden could really use some large terracotta pots for tomatoes and vining green beans. If you would like to donate, please contact Rose at rhernandez@seniorcoastsiders.org
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"Basics" Tech Classes Join computer tutors, Wanda, James and Gary, for a basics course on your Android, Windows, or iOS device. Course content will include: basic computer vocabulary, touch screen gestures, notifications and settings, wifi connection, dictation, basic internet, email, and more! Classes will be:
- Windows Basics- Thurs, 8/3 4:00PM - 5:00PM
- Android Basics - Mon, 8/7 1:00PM - 2:00PM
- Apple iOS Basics - Thurs, 8/10 4:00PM - 5:00PM
- Apple iOS Basics - Thurs, 8/17 4:00PM - 5:00PM
- Android Basics - Thurs, 8/24 4:00PM - 5:00PM
- Workshop: Zoom / FaceTime - Mon, 8/28 1:00 PM - 2:30PM
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Computer Tutoring
We have volunteer tech tutors three days a week. Come in and troubleshoot or learn how to better use your computer or smart phone!
- Mondays with Wanda from 12-2
- Tuesdays with Carolyn from 11-1
- Thursdays with James from 2-4
Appointments required. Please schedule with the Senior Coastsiders office.
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Welcome to Yoga and Welcome Back to Yoga Have you been curious about yoga, but have never taken a class? Have you enjoyed practicing yoga in the past, but have not taken a class in awhile because you are recovering from surgery, injury, illness or other life circumstance? If so, this opportunity is for you. LindaGrace offers a three or four class series to new or returning students to evaluate current strength, flexibility, balance, and familiarize you with the warm ups and basic poses before you enter the Gentle Yoga Class or the Wise Woman Yoga Class. These intro classes can be arranged directly with LindaGrace at lindagrace@wisewoman-yoga.com
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International Day in the Dining Room - Jamaica One day each month will feature an international dish. Join us Wednesday, August 9 for delicious Jerk Chicken as we celebrate Jamaica!
Passports not required!
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Coastal Arts League Friday Art Classes Class topics/mediums change each week but class is sure to delight and educate! Join this free class on Fridays from 12:30-2:00PM. This class is capped at 12 so be sure to arrive early to ensure your spot.
- August 4 - TBD
- August 11 - TBD
- August 18 - Rebecca Ellis
- August 25 - Nancee McDonell
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Coming Soon - Save the date |
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Zumba Gold coming in September! |
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Zumba Gold is a low-impact dance fitness program designed for active, older adults. It is safe, effective, and intended to help individuals of all ages and physical abilities increase their range of motion, balance, cardiovascular activity, and memory. All levels of dance are welcome. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30pm. Cost: $8.00 for weekly participants, $10.00 for drop-ins. Pay the instructor directly via cash, Venmo or Zelle. The maximum capacity is 20 attendees per class. Comfy tennis shoes or dance shoes, bottled water, and a sweat towel are recommended. Classes will be taught by licensed Zumba Instructor and HMB resident, MJ Mangiarelli.
BeginsTuesday, September 5, 2023
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Other upcoming Community Events & Info |
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Pay-What-You-Can Night at Coastal Repertory Theater
Bright Star is a musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. It is set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in 1945–46 with flashbacks to 1923. Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Martin and Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
Pay-What-You-Can Night is Thursday, August 3. No reservation required, donations appreciated! More information can be found at www.coastalrep.com
Coastal Repertory Theater
1167 Main Street.
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Wildlife Photography & the Documentation of Biodiversity
Free Community Webinar Saturday, August 19, 2023 10:00am
Join the Coastside Land Trust as we welcome Dr. Pedro Peloso, Brazilian field biologist and conservation photographer, as he shares his photographic documentation of biodiversity worldwide. Dr. Peloso’s focus has been upon the biodiversity and evolutionary history of amphibians and reptiles around the world, including the documentation of new, rare and threatened species.
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Coastside Pride
Agin’ Well serves up social and fun monthly activities for our (mostly) 50+ community members. These activities are selected by the participants and are available in Pacifica and Half Moon Bay. This program is a partnership of CoastPride and Peninsula Family Services. For August, they'll have a meet-up on Saturday, August 19 from 6-7pm at the CoastPride Center. If you’d like to be added to the Agin’ Well newsletter distribution list, please email Elana at aginwellfacilitators@coastpride.org
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VOTC Movie Night at the HMB Library featuring Interstellar 5:30-8:00PM on August 17.
Join other Village members at the movies! In Earth's future, a global crop blight and second Dust Bowl are slowly rendering the planet uninhabitable. Professor Brand (Michael Caine), a brilliant NASA physicist, is working on plans to save mankind by transporting Earth's population to a new home via a wormhole. But first, Brand must
send former NASA pilot Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) and a team of researchers through the wormhole and across the galaxy to find out
which of three planets could be mankind's new home.
No refreshments will be served. Snacks may be brought in. Bring a friend!
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More Dancing options
A small group of us from dance 3 times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Please email Joyce at jshanahan@yahoo.com and we will put you on our list and email a Zoom link for the dances. It's a freestyle dance - no partner needed - and lots of fun. We'd love to have you join us.
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Senior Gateway is a one-stop website intended to provide seniors, their families, and caregivers with the information they need to connect to helpful services and resources, to find answers, and solve problems. Find information on such topics as:
- Avoiding and Reporting Abuse & Neglect
- Preventing Fraud, Financial Abuse & Common Scams
- Health Care Information
- Your Rights
- Resources available for Seniors
Check it out at https://seniors.insurance.ca.gov/
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Earn Free Tickets on Redi-Wheels and Redicoast!
The Consumer Corps is a secret-shopper program where customers provide anonymous feedback about their rides. By completing and submitting at least eight ride evaluation forms in a quarter, Corps members receive one Redi-Wheels ticket book = 10 tickets. All forms and stamped envelopes supplied or you can complete evaluations online. To learn more, call 650-299-1442, email sanmateopcc2@gmail.com, or go to http://sanmateopcc.org/consumer-corps/
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Contemplative Practices for Resilience and Well-Being
If you weren't able to participate in any of our contemplative practice workshops this past year and are interested in learning more - you're in luck! We've created a resource booklet that provides background information, an at-home activity, where to learn more, and how to get involved and take action. Content covers:
- Mindfulness and Meditation
- Hatha Yoga
- Tai Chi
- Breathwork 101
- Qigong
- Guided Imagery
- Gratitude and Loving Kindness
- Mindful Self-Compassion
- Restorative Yoga
- Somatic Movement
To pick up the booklet, please stop by the office or click the link here.
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Free KN95 Masks Available Senior Coastsiders has KN95 masks available for older adults. Please stop by our office. Limit 2 per person.
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Free Home Covid Tests Senior Coastsiders has home Covid tests available for older adults on a first come, first served basis. Please call or stop by for more information or to pick up a test.
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Did you know that in addition to congregate dining and home delivered meals, Senior Coastsiders provides ongoing information and assistance including referrals and care management? Information on a variety of services is available to respond to the diverse needs and interests of older adults and adults with disabilities, enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in the community. A care manager is available on staff to consult, advise, and assist older adults and adults with disabilities with the issues they may face. And, if you need transportation to the center, it can be arranged with a suggested donation of $1.00 each way. Check with the Senior Coastsiders office for more information.
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If you would like to support the classes, activities, and special programming happening at Senior Coastsiders, click below to make a donation and designate 'classes and activities.' |
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Senior Coastsiders Pet Buddy Program provides support services for seniors and their pets. Volunteers can help with temporary dog walking, in home cat care, medication assistance, transportation to the vet, and more! The program also provides pet food, cat litter, and limited financial assistance towards veterinary care.
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Are you living on a fixed income and struggling with the high cost of quality pet food? Senior Coastsiders' Pet Buddy program can help by providing low-income seniors free pet food (regular and prescription). Please call Tracey at 650-726-9056 for more information or to sign up. |
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Lunches, classes, and programs are in full swing!
We are offering many classes in one of three different formats: virtually over Zoom, in-person, or a hybrid model. We hope to have options for everyone and welcome your feedback. If it will be your first time coming to our center, please complete the My Senior Center registration HERE.
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Zoom links and online waivers for all virtual classes are available on our website, with the exception of Pilates Fusion, Functional Movement, Watercolor Wednesday, Gentle Yoga, and Wise Woman Yoga. Those classes must be accessed through My Active Center (instructions are HERE).
- If you are coming for in-person classes, please plan to arrive a bit early to complete necessary waivers and learn how to use My Senior Center
- In case of canceled classes, we will do our best to provide links for previously recorded classes below each class description.
LUNCH:
- Our dining room is open Mondays-Fridays starting at 10:00AM for coffee and lunch registration begins at 11:45AM. Lunch is served at noon.
- Birthday lunch is the third Wednesday of each month.
- Live music during lunch is indicated by a musical note on menu.
- Once a month, we celebrate a different country with a special meal, & trivia.
- Vegetarian options are available for all meals, please ask your server for details.
See below for the August menu, and our monthly activities calendar and class list. For a full list of class descriptions and instructors, click HERE. Please check our website for most current information on classes.
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Reminder to ALL class participants - Our classroom schedule is very tight so please do not linger after class and DO NOT enter a closed classroom or a classroom that is being rearranged by staff. In order to quickly change classroom set-ups, staff needs a room clear of participants.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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Thank you for supporting
Senior Coastsiders
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For those of you who shopped at Hassett Ace Hardware in Half Moon Bay in May you may have been asked by one of their friendly sales associates if you’d like to round up your purchase at check-out to benefit Senior Coastsiders. If you did – thank you! And thank you so much to Alejandro Alvarez, the store manager, for facilitating this fund-raising opportunity for us. Ale came to Senior Coastsiders the other day so that he could personally deliver a check of $871. We are most grateful for the support of our community.
Thank you also to the sponsors and contributors who supported our fantastically fun community BBQ held on July 14th – what a great time we all had! These included The Barn, Spanglers Market, Le Moon Zest, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, Miramar Beach Restaurant, Brush Hog Tree Care, Sea Crest School, Sheppard Family Dentistry and the fabulous band The Back Pages. This event was organized by our wonderful lead volunteers Kathy Conroy and Barbie Hummel and made possible by our tireless kitchen staff and volunteers. Thank you one and all!
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A note from Executive Director, Sandi Winter |
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For my section this month I would like to share with you a beautiful poem written by Marshall Davis Jones, an author, speaker, and founder of MindBodySpeak. I read this poem recently in the daily “wisdom well” emails I get from Chip Conley, the founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA) and a
New York Times best-selling author. I encourage you to read it out loud!
What will you put in the ground?
What will you dig into the dirt and place there?
What will you paint deep inside of the earth?
What will you demand that rays of sun
and a soak of rain hold concert with the soil to nurture?
What will you grow here?
Will it be fear?
Will it be doubt?
A low hanging fruit of your shortcoming?
Or a high branch of your forthcoming?
You.
What will you put in the ground?
What will you dig into the deep of your core to place there?
What will you plant inside the belly of your soul?
Demand that a shine of sun and a fall of rain pay tribute..
Soak the soil in your subconscious and nurture.
What will you grow here?
Will it be ghosts and phantoms of your past?
Or the Fantasia of your future?
Is it your situation or your solution?
Will it be footprints of failure or the footwork of fearlessness?
What will you put in the ground?
What will you dig deep inside yourself?
Allow to flow forth from you?
Will it be your purpose and your passion?
Will it be poised to weed out that which weakens you?
The fruit of fruition is a harvest that which has been hard earned, but damn was well worth
What are your branches becoming?
Are you reaching skyward for the sun?
Skyward for the rain while you stand knee deep in the dirt?
Proud of how the sky strikes tall and monument?
Green and lush?
Tough and life?
Do you see what you can grow?
…Where…you can grow
Whatever you want to part the world beneath you with -
Say to the sun, lend me your power
Rain. Lend me your power.
Ground. Lend me your power.
To make this grow. Make me grow.
So what will you put here?
Seeds of chance?
Seeds of choice?
Because these will grow - if you would forget what you think you know
Choose
Choose to put in the ground
What you wish to become.
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Community News You Can Use! |
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We take great pride in our community partnerships and view them as one more way to help provide resources for our community. |
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Senior Coastsiders is partnering with Peninsula Clean Energy to share information about important services and programs.
Who is Peninsula Clean Energy and what do they do?
Peninsula Clean Energy has been the community electricity provider for San Mateo County since 2016, providing clean electricity at lower rates. There’s nothing you have to do to reap the benefits, either- it’s an automatic benefit of living in San Mateo County. Peninsula Clean Energy works in collaboration with PG&E, buying electricity from clean sources but using PG&E's lines to deliver that clean electricity to your home. They provide clean energy from sources like the wind and sun, which helps protect the planet for our kids and future generations.
Say goodbye to gas with used EV rebates!
Electric vehicles (EVs) provide lasting benefits to individuals and the community at large. In addition to offering significantly lower operation and maintenance costs to drivers, EVs emit significantly less emissions than gasoline-powered cars.
That’s why Peninsula Clean Energy is helping San Mateo County and Los Banos residents go electric with rebates of up to $4,000 when they purchase a used EV. And income-qualified residents can save even more by combining additional offers from other state and local programs.
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COVID-19 is still with us and it is important to remain vigilant about keeping yourself and others safe. Since the pandemic began, over 850,000 people aged 65 and over have died from COVID-19, representing 1 in 4 of deaths from the virus. COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized, and dying, but:
Only 43% of older adults have gotten the updated vaccine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
People with disabilities report having difficulties in accessing the COVID-19 vaccine, such as not being able to get to vaccination sites, and those sites not being open at convenient times. As a result, only 39.7% of older adults with disabilities have received the latest COVID-19 vaccine.
Senior Coastsiders has received a grant from the National Council on Aging to provide 500 FREE Covid-19 and Flu shots to older adults living on the San Mateo County coast, and we will be hosting vaccination clinics in 2023 and early 2024. Stay tuned for information about our next clinic.
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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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