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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'll be sending our guests directly to our local businesses! Tickets will be sold on our website and ticket holders will be able to go to participating businesses to claim their "taste of the Coast" directly. This is a real win-win; we'll raise funds to support our programs while driving critically needed traffic to our partners. We'll even have a specially priced ticket for seniors! Stay tuned!
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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 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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With the recent changes to the county shelter-in-place rules, Senior Coastsiders is examining how we will re-open our dining facility when the time comes. We know many in our community are ready to venture out, while others will want to stay in and we hope to accommodate the wishes of both groups.
Please complete this short
survey
. This will help inform our decisions for re-opening our dining room. Feel free to call our office to discuss these issues with us at any time. (650) 726-9056.
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Updates, virtual classes & activities
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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/
Join Denise Krauss
on Thursday July 9 and/or Tuesday July 21 at 3:00 pm for an exploration into
Our New Normal
: wearing masks, wiping down groceries, staying home, flattening the virus curve. What is it that we DO NOT like about our New Normal? Why, as human beings, are we resistant to our New Normal? Why not accept it as our Current Normal and work with it? What would a New Normal for the Future look like? Let’s talk about our New Normal and what we want to see as our Future Normal. Contact Denise at
denise@extraordinaryyou.us
for your Zoom invitation. See you there!
Creativity Corner
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Have you discovered new creative juices flowing since the Shelter-In-Place? What have you been doing to keep busy? We'd love to hear about it and possibly do a story about it! This might be gardening, writing, drawing, painting, singing - whatever new or re-discovered hobby that you've really jumped into! Call 650-726-9056 or email
hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org.
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AARP Tax Appointments
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide and our community partners are assessing coronavirus (COVID-19) developments on a daily basis to ensure that all CDC guidelines for health and safety are being followed to protect volunteers, staff and you – the people we serve.
Although AARP Foundation Tax-Aide in-person service continues to be suspended, they are now able to offer options that allow you to file your tax returns at no cost with assistance from IRS-certified volunteers if needed. These options eliminate physical contact and document exchange while maintaining the security of your personal information. You will need access to a computer to use these options.
- Online self-preparation using Free File Alliance software from TurboTax or OnLine Taxes. Eligibility requirements differ for each package – click this website for details and links to the software.
- Or, if you have not decided which online software package to use, AARP recommends this tax software – essentially the same software used at their sites. Their normal IRS-specified scope limits do apply to the use of this software.
If you need support as you prepare your return, either option includes free access to volunteer assistance through the Tax-Aide “Help Desk”. A link to the help request is included in the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide website in the above link labeled “website”. Please note that AARP cannot enter information into the software – you must self-prepare your return.
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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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Online Android Class -
Having difficulty hearing or seeing on your Android 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! This two-part online training, presented by California Telephone Access Program will be held
July 6th and 7th from 1:00-2:00pm.
To participate, you will need a computer, internet service, a valid email address AND your Android Phone! Please contact the Senior Coastsiders office at 650-726-9056 to register - space is limited.
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Leah's Pantry Virtual Classes
- Join chefs in the kitchen (virtually!) every week to learn how to cook simple, delicious meals while saving money and reducing food waste! Residents of San Mateo County can earn $6 worth of vouchers to buy fruits and vegetables at local farmers' markets (watch the
classes
for special instructions!) Classes are pre-recorded and therefore available on demand. If you need technical assistance, contact Anna at (650) 825-1964 (M-F 9am-5pm) or via email
anna@leahspantry.org
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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. Email Jetta at
jettapt@gmail.com
to receive the invitation to the Zoom classes. Mondays at 9:30am, Wednesdays at 10:30am and Fridays at 11:00am. 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
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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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