the

SCOOP

Save the Date !!!

February

calendar

Upcoming Activities

Feb. 1 Northwood Men's Club

Crab Feed @ Highland Dell

Restaurant—Monte Rio

Feb 7 Bob Jones reads from his

new book

Feb 20 Seafood Cioppino

Pop-Up Dinner

Check inside for Field Trip

dates!

March

Calendar

Upcoming Activities

March 17 St. Patrick’s

Day Celebration

Check inside for Field Trip

dates!

A Message From the Senior Center Happy February!

Thanks to our Mobility/Transportation Program we have been adding field trips

regularly to our activity roster. Check inside the Scoop for a list of places we

will be visiting in February and March. You can also check us out on Facebook

(Russian River Senior Resource Center) and Nextdoor for daily updates.

We are planning a major field trip to Scandinavia in September. Please contact

Emily if you are interested. Details to follow!

Membership renewals in our “OWLS” Program are becoming due. If you find a

red dot on your address label please fill out the form on the last page of the

Scoop and return it along with $25.00 or $40.00(family). If you have not al-

ready joined, please consider doing so. You will be supporting the Senior Cen-

ter as well as receiving discounts to special events.

Gratefully,

Emily, Jeff, Vicki, John, Mark, Greg, Susan & Terri

February 2020

We Need Raffle Prizes!!!!

So many events coming up and so few prizes in our storeroom. If

you have items at home that you would like to donate, please bring

them in ASAP. Items that you thought someday you would re-gift,

gently used items that you no longer need, or anything you think

someone would be willing to buy raffle tickets for! Thank you!

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Talk to us about donating it to our

Mobility Program; we take seniors and

individuals with disabilities to medical appointments, social activities, and shopping

destinations free of charge (see above ad).

We also accept monetary donations that we could put toward purchasing another vehicle for

our program.

YOUR DONATION IS 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Did you know?

You can follow us on Facebook . . .

For updates on lunch and brunch menus,

ongoing activities, and special events, look us

up on Facebook:

“Russian River Senior Resource Center”

Be sure to “like” us so you will continue to

receive our latest news!

Free Herbal Health Clinic —”BAY HERBALISM”

A free holistic and mobile health clinic made up of a team of clinically trained herbalists and healthcare practitioners who work to support the body’s inherent drive towards

wellness.

NEW SCHEDULE! TUES 2/11 AND TUES 2/25, 9:30—1:00 P.M.

All are welcome

APPOINTMENT REQUIRED. CALL OR COME BY TO SIGN UP

15010 Armstrong Woods Road Guerneville, 707-823-1640 x400

Do you have a vehicle that you no longer need

but is in good mechanical condition?

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Sign up for emergency alerts from

Sonoma County at

www.SoCoAlert.com or 1-866-939-0911

What is SoCoAlert and why is it important to me?

SoCoAlert is a free emergency notification service that

provides Sonoma County first responders the ability to

notify residents and businesses by telephone, mobile

phone, text message, email, and social media regarding

time-sensitive, geographically specific emergency noti-

fications. No resident should assume their information

is in the system. Visit SoCoAlert.com to register online.

If you prefer to register by phone, all (866) 939-0911

and speak to a communications specialist to complete

your registration.

For more information or

to sign up:

(707) 565-1369

info@socoalert.com

REDWOOD CAREGIVER

RESOURCE

CENTER

RUSSIAN RIVER SUPPORT GROUP

This group, facilitated by a trained profes-

sional, offers support to help caregivers with

similar concerns share experiences and ide-

as.

Where:

Russian River Senior Center

15010 Armstrong Woods Road

Guerneville, CA 95446

When:

1st Tuesday of the month from 1-3pm

Report Elder Abuse and Fraud

Adult Protective Services: 707-565-5940 or

24 hour hotline—800-667-0404

District Attorney’s Office Elder Protection Unit:

707-565-2311

Sonoma County Sheriff Department:

707-565-2121

In case of emergency call 911

Senior LGBTQ+ Discussion Group At

the Russian River Senior Center

2nd and 4th Wednesdays

1:30-2:30

Facilitated by

Gam Caldwell of WCCS

Open discussions, outside speakers, movies,

and on-going sharing of Community

Resources.

If you are 55+, identify as LGBTQ+ and

would like to be part of a positive and life-

affirming Senior LGBTQ+ Discussion Group,

please consider joining!

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CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES

Please stop by or call (707) 869-0618 to sign up for classes or activities.

Book Club

Tuesday,

February 18 @ 1:30

Book Selection:

Of Human Bondage

By

W. Somerset Maugham

Monthly

Birthday Celebration

at the Senior Center!

If you have a birthday in

February please come and be

our guest for a FREE LUNCH.

Wednesday, February 19

11:30-12:30

FREE

HAIRCUTS FOR

MEN AND WOMEN

“HAIRCUTS BY DANNY”

From 9-12

CALL OR COME BY FOR NEXT

AVAILABLE

APPOINTMENT 707-823-1640 x400

Gam Cooks

Gourmet Vegan Lunch

Thursday, February 27

11:30—12:30

Looking for a place for your

next meeting,

birthday or holiday

party?

Look no further! Affordable spaces of various sizes

at the Senior Center can be rented for

your event, including our brand new

commercial kitchen.

Contact Vicki 707-823-1640 x404

Spring Semester

Memoir Writing Class:

Tuesdays at 2:00 pm

Art Class:

Wednesdays at 10:00 am

Walk-ins welcome!

No pre-registration necessary.

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Please stop by or call (707) 823-1640 to sign up for classes or activities.

Would you like to make a

difference in the life of a pre-

teen? The 7th and 8th graders at

Monte Rio School would like to

correspond with our seniors

(one-on-one). Come by and talk

to us about it and we will set you

up with your very own Pen Pal.

Legal Aid of Sonoma County

Elder Law Outreach

Program

Legal Assistance for

Sonoma County residents

55 and over

To get FREE help, call for an appointment:

Elder Law Hotline, 707-340-5610

Prescheduled appointments are held at the

Russian River Senior Resource Center.

TECH EDUCATION AT THE RUSSIAN RIVER SENIOR

CENTER

EVERY THURSDAY @ 1-3PM

TOPICS INCLUDE:

CREATING EMAILS

SOCIAL MEDIA

CELL PHONES

WINDOWS TABLET WILL BE PROVIDED or

BRING YOUR OWN PORTABLE DEVICE

Call or come by to make an appointment

707-823-1640 x400

DEATH CAFÉ

First Tuesday of each

month.

Next meeting:

February 4

@ 2:30

Meets first and third Tuesdays of the month

9:00 — 12:00

“Bring dreams and projects”

CHAIR FITNESS

Instructor: Josie Salas, Keep Moving with Josie

Fridays @ 1:00PM

Keep Moving at any Age and Ability!

Walk-ins welcome.

RUSSIAN RIVER

QUILTERS’ NETWORK

at the Senior Center

Get together each week to

work on: Strength, Flexibility,

Balance, and a healthy Brain.

FEBRUARY

*For Legal Clinic Appointments call 707-340-5610. No drop ins will be accommodated.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

Ground-

hog

Day

3

4

9:00 Quilting Group

11:30 Mindful

Balance

12:00 Bay Herbalism

2:00 SRJC Writing

Class

1:00 Caregivers Sup-

port Group

2:30 Death Cafe

5

9:30 Commodities

10:00 SRJC Art

Class

11:30 Café West

12:30 Bingo

6

10:00 Tai Chi

11:00 Needlers

11:30 Café West

1:00 Tech Ed

7

10:00 Laughter Yoga

11:30 Café West

12:30 Bingo

1:00 Chair Fitness

with Josie

8

9 10 11

11:30 Mindful

Balance

2:00 SRJC Writing

Class

12

10:00 SRJC Art

Class

11:30 Café West

1:30 LGBTQ+

Discussion Group

13

10:00 Tai Chi

11:30 Café West

1:00 Folk Dancing

1:00 Tech Ed

14

10:00 Laughter Yoga

11:30 Café West

12:30 Bingo

1:00 Chair Fitness

with Josie

Valentine’s Day

15

16 17

President’s

Day

18

9:00 Quilting Group

11:30 Mindful

Balance

12:00 Bay Herbalism

1:30 Book Club

2:00 SRJC Writing

Class

19

9:30 Food Bank

Produce

10:00 SRJC Art

Class

11:30 Café West

Birthday Party

12:30 Bingo

20

10:00 Tai Chi

11:00 Needlers

11:30 Café West

1:00 Tech Ed

21

10:00 Laughter Yoga

11:30 Café West

12:30 Bingo

1:00 Chair Fitness

with Josie

22

23 24

25

11:30 Mindful

Balance

2:00 SRJC Writing

Class

26

10:00 SRJC Art

Class

11:30 Café West

1:30 LGBTQ+

Discussion Group

27

10:00 Tai Chi

11:30 Café West

1:00 Folk Dancing

1:00 Tech Ed

28

10:00 Laughter Yoga

11:30 Café West

12:30 Bingo

1:00 Chair Fitness

with Josie

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TIME TO RENEW!!!

Individual Memberships $25/year

Couple/Family Memberships $40/year

Time to Renew (or join) our OWLS Membership program for 2020. Mail back the form on

Page 9 of this issue or come in and see all the classes, activities, and field trips we offer. . We

would love to give you a tour!

Memberships are good for one year. Your membership will be good through 2020 if you have

renewed your membership in the last couple of months. Thank you for supporting your Senior

Center.

FUN FIELD TRIPS in FEBRUARY and MARCH

Reservations Required — Van space limited

Thursday, Feb. 6 — Free movie at Third Street Playhouse in

Santa Rosa. Lunch afterward.

Thursday, Feb. 13 — High Tea at Tudor Rose English Tea

Room in Santa Rosa Wednesday, Feb. 19 — “Hamilton” in San Francisco. Dinner afterward. — Sold Out Saturday, Feb. 29 — “Hamilton” in San Francisco. Dinner afterward.— Sold Out Thursday, March 5 — Free movie at Third Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa. Lunch afterward. Thursday, March 12 — Grace Hudson Museum. Lunch afterward. Saturday, March 21 — “Hamilton” in San Francisco. Dinner afterward. Thursday, March 26 — SRJC Museum and Lunch at SRJC Culinary Café

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Friendly People Who Love Jesus

It’s Time to Come Home

Worship Services at 10 AM each

Sunday—17290 HWY 116

Guernevillebiblechurch.com

Support the Senior Center

with your ad

here.

$20/month

Call Vicki @

823-1640 ext. 404

Thank you, Country Tire for your

continued support

Good Luck

in your Retirement!

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Russian River Senior Center “OWLS” (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors) Membership

Information and Application!

We have many seniors who attend the Center regularly, playing bingo or bridge, and some who attend art and

aerobics classes. Others come and enjoy a coffee and stay for lunch then grab a loaf of bread and head home.

You can enjoy the full benefits of our Center by becoming a member.

Why Become a Member of the Senior Center? Friendly faces to see and fun things to do.

If you're 60+, the Russian River Senior Resource Center membership welcomes you!

Enjoy these OWLS membership benefits:

Priority registration and discounted rates for Active Adult programs, events, and trips

A drop-in social center open 4 days a week (Tuesday-Friday 9-3)

A variety of free or discounted activities for many interests and hobbies

Monthly newsletter delivered to your home

Volunteer opportunities

Membership Card

Variety of individual and group activities for member use

Free lending library and free medical lending closet (walkers, wheel-

chairs, etc.).

Scholarships Reduced fees and scholarships for membership are available for anyone who cannot afford membership fees. Please contact

the Senior Center Manager, Vicki Halstead at vicki.halstead@westcountyservices.org or 869-0618 ext.404

Basic Membership: $25 Single paid annually

Couple: $40 (60+ years) Household paid annually

2020 Russian River Senior Center OWLS Membership Application Memberships are valid from January-December but can be purchased at any time.

___$25.00 Single Annual Rate ___$40.00 Couple Annual Rate

___Membership plus donation ___ Membership Renewal

Name (s):_________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________City_________________ Zip_____________

Phone: ________________________________E-mail: ____________________________________

Emergency Contact: ________________________Phone_______________Date:_______________

Please return form to:

Russian River Senior Center

15010 Armstrong Woods Road Guerneville, CA 95446

Make checks payable to: ” Russian River Senior Center”

Office Use only:

Date Pd.____________ Amount: __________Check _________Cash_________

CAFE

BRUNCH SERVED FRIDAYS

11:30 – 12:30

Fresh Fruit Salad

Entrees

Option 1 Scrambled Egg Breakfast:

Two scrambled eggs served with

country potatoes, bacon and

a biscuit

Option 2 Oatmeal with your choice of

toppings

Option 3 Spinach Quiche with

three bean salad

CAFÉ

LUNCH SERVED WEDNESDAYS

11:30 – 12:30

House Salad Arugula, Sliced Pears,

Green Onions, Parmesan, Balsamic Dressing

Entrees

Option 1 Baked Potato stuffed with

vegetarian chili. Side of vegies

Option 2 Caesar Salad with or without

chicken. Breadstick on side

Option 3 Sandwich of the Week:

2/5 - Chicken Breast

2/12 - Tuna Melt

2/19 - Egg Salad

2/26 - Chicken Salad

Served with house soup

THURSDAY LUNCHES — SERVED 11:30-12:30 PM

February 6 - Mac and Cheese February 20 - Burgers, Fries, and a Salad

February 13 - Biscuits and Gravy February 27 - Gam Cooks Vegan

DECEMBER

MENUS

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