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A huge congratulations and thank you goes out to all of our 2020 Virtual Pumpkin Run participants. Way to get it done - and for a great cause! We had over 200 participants racing virtually - with 11 participants completing the Trifecta (5K, 10K, and half marathon) during the two week period. People participated from all over the country as well as Canada, and even as far away as Germany and New Zealand!
Events like this keep Senior Coastsiders running!
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We are proud to be partnering with the City and County to provide ongoing COVID-19 testing at Senior Coastsiders. This testing is available to anyone 55 and over. Registration is easy and the test is quick and efficient with results coming in 48-72 hours. Widespread testing is extremely important for curbing the spread of Covid and ensuring early treatment if infected. To learn more about the importance of testing, go to the NIH website at https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/why-covid-19-testing-key-getting-back-normal and to register for a test, call 650-726-9056 or go to https://curative.com/sites/10044. Walk-ins are also permitted.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the World Cafe climate discussion on October 21st. Having older adults involved in the conversation around climate change policy development is critical in ensuring that the City and County hear all voices. To read a re-cap of the event, click here
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A Note from the Executive Director
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Time Marches On
Hello everyone,
As I write this section for the November edition of The Beacon we are on the verge of turning our clocks back an hour. This marks the end of Daylight Savings Time for this year. Even more importantly, we are a few days away from the 2020 elections. By the time you read this, the election will be over. Time moves on inexorably and soon 2020 will be behind us.
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For many, the myriad stressful events of this year - the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, poor air quality, struggles with structural racism and inequality, and anxiety about the elections - appear to have affected our sense of time. Research suggests that scary or stressful experiences tend to feel longer because they demand more of our mental resources. Another theory for why stressful periods may feel longer has to do with our innate biological clock that ticks at a regular pace. In calm moments our biological clock ticks at a slow pace but anxiety or fear makes that essential rhythm tick faster which makes time feel longer. The disruption of our usual routines and schedules could also impact our sense of time. [1] Of course, sheltering at home gives us so much more time to dwell on things.
There are a few things we can try to remedy this situation: keep busy, even with simple tasks such as calling a friend or family member or going for a walk; put some structure in our days, because regular habits can keep our sleep cycles functioning smoothly, and problem-solve small issues as that might help us cope with bigger uncertainties. It might help to keep in mind this saying by the visionary automaker for Ford and Chrysler, Lee Iacocca, “In times of great stress or adversity, it is always best to keep busy and to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.”
Keep well.
Sandi
[1] https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/how-the-coronavirus-pandemic-is-warping-our-sense-of-time
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Updates, virtual classes & activities |
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Call Senior Coastsiders at 650-726-9056 for further information on classes or upcoming events. |
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Virtual Mystery Book Club This group meets the first Wednesday of each month (Wednesday, November 4 this month) at 1:00pm. The group will be discussing City of Whispers, by Marcia Muller. 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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HICAP presentation through the HMB Library
Are you newly eligible for Medicare?
Do you need assistance choosing a health plan that meets your medical needs and/or a prescription drug plan that covers all of your medications?
Is your goal to reduce your monthly medical expenses?
If you have answered yes to one of the questions above, register for the “New to Medicare” presentations sponsored by Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP).
A HICAP Community Educator will discuss the following:
- The 4-parts of Medicare:
- Part A (inpatient/hospital coverage)
- Part B (outpatient/medical coverage)
- Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans)
- Part D (prescription drug coverage)
- Medicare Insurance Supplemental Policies (Medigap Plans)
- Medicare Enrollment Periods
- How the Medicare Counseling Program can help you
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Emergency Contact listing with Senior Coastsiders If you would like to have someone check on you should there be an emergency or power outage, please complete this form (link). This information will ONLY be used in the event of a disaster or power shut-off and to ensure your safety. Please note that by completing this form, you are authorizing Senior Coastsiders to provide your personal information to emergency personnel.
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Senior Coastsiders is partnering with PG&E to ensure that during planned Public Safety Power Shut-offs (PSPS), vulnerable home-bound seniors who live in High Fire-Threat Districts (HFTD) can be supplied with one additional meal per day due to a power shut off event in impacted areas. Additionally, Senior Coastsiders can help ensure that older individuals who will be impacted by a PSPS are aware of upcoming power outages so they will have time to charge items or make plans. Contact our office for more details.
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Medi-Cal: Upcoming Changes for Seniors
Starting December 1, 2020 - you may now be eligible for Medi-Cal. Evelina Chang, Staff Attorney from the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo will present on the changes to the Medi-Cal program, which will enable some previously ineligible seniors to now be eligible for Medi-Cal. She will also address common questions surrounding the program. Presentation will be via Zoom on Friday, November 13 at 10:00am. Please call Senior Coastsiders to sign up.
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Sonrisas Dental Health, located in Half Moon Bay for close to 20 years, provides quality dental care in our community. Sonrisas has a 15% discount for all seniors and qualifying low-income seniors can receive a higher discount up to 45% depending on income and family size. Contact Sonrisas at admin@sonrisasdentalhealth.org or call their clinic at 650-726-2144 to schedule an appointment.
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Sometimes it can feel like nothing is going your way! Between the pandemic, politics, wild fires, and ash falling from the sky, it can be hard to keep your spirits up. But, there is always something to be thankful for- even if it's just the birds singing or a smile from a stranger.
Author, Debbie Gisonni wrote the book, "The Goddess of Happiness" to help anyone feel happier through their intentions, thoughts and actions. Combining actionable steps, affirmations and new perspectives, Gisonni explores 44 separate ways to bring more joy into your life, including "Stop the Noise," "Indulge," "Lighten up," and "Give up guilt." If you would like one of these books, Gisonni donated 30 to Senior Coastsiders and we would be happy to make one available, while supplies last!
Simply call Casey at 650-726-9056 to reserve your book!.
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Computer Tutoring and Computer Donation and Loaner Program
Limited computer tutoring has resumed and is available by appointment. Additionally, through the dedication of two high school students, we hope to begin distributing refurbished, donated computers in addition to our computer loaners provided by the HMB Library. If you are interested in computer tutoring or a loaned or donated computer, please call our office.
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New Outdoor Zumba Gold Join instructor Laurie Becker on Tuesday mornings in the back parking lot for a 10:30-11:15 am Zumba Gold class. This is perfect for older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Space is limited, please call the Senior Coastsiders office at 650-726-9056 for more information. Cost is $5.00 per class.
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 and Android sessions are ongoing. 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.
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 offers 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
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.
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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.
Jetta's Balance Class for Seniors - 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
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.
Qigong with Judy Pruzinsky - Tuesday afternoons 1:00-2:00pm and Thursday evenings 7:30-8:30pm. Please contact Judy for more information.
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Other Resources & Activities |
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Hair by Hannah - Hannah 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 for more information. Senior Coastsiders is looking into having Hannah 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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Meditation - Sign up to access Headspace meditations, sleep sounds, and movement exercises designed to help you care for your mind — all free through August 2021 if you live, work or go to school in San Mateo County. Because in times like these, a little support goes a long way. https://www.headspace.com/san-mateo-county
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.
The Unincorporated San Mateo County Active Transportation Plan is ready for review and feedback until Monday, November 9.View and share your comments on the draft Plan at https://walkbikesmc.org/ by November 9, 2020
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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