winter 2018happier, healthier lives for sonoma seniors (707) 996-0311

LIFELONG LEARNING

FRIDA KAHLO and DIEGO RIVERAWEDNESDAYS • FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21

10:30-12 PM

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are legends today—and rightly so. Both were

extraordinary artists and complex individuals who lived and worked in Mexico(and the US) during

the tumultuous early decades of the 20th century. Rivera’s fame rests on a

series of provocative and influential murals, while Kahlo is best remembered for her

astonishing and intimate self portraits.

Join art historian Ann Wiklund in exploring this dynamic couple. Call 707-996-0311 to reserve.

$5 members/$8 non-members All proceeds donated by the instructor to

support art programs at Vintage House.

KLIMT andRODINDOCENT LED TOUR AT LEGION OF HONOR MUSEUM

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24 2:00 PM

$100 members/ $140 non-members. Transportation, snacks included. Luxury bus leaves Barracks 12 pm.

LIFELONG LEARNING

PROFESSOR DAVID PERITZ TEACHES!

LOOKING FORWARD & BACKWARD

THE BEGINNING OF THE TRUMP ERATwo lectures employ a critical perspective on the first year and what we can anticipate for 2018.

2 WEDNESDAYS • JAN 3 & 10 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM$35 members/$40 non-members. Both Lectures for $60. Please call to reserve: 707-996-0311.

THE BRILLIANCE OF YUJA WANG RESCHEDULE DUE TO FIRES: TUESDAY • FEB 13 • 11:00 AM Jean Wong and Marc Helfman will give a multimedia talk on pianist Yuja Wang who was awarded Artist of the year in 2017. Please call 707-996-0311 to register.FREE—Donations benefit Vintage House Music Programs

WINTER iPHONE CLASSES—SKYE HALLBERG

iPHONE SENIOR SERIESBASICS: BEYOND CALLING, TEXTING & APPLICATIONS 3 WEEK SERIES • THURSDAYS

10-12 PM • JAN 11, 18 & 25$60 members$80 non-members

IPHONE MUSIC WEDS • JANUARY 17

1:30-3:30 PMMust have completed iPhone 1, 2, Applications and have apple ID & password.$20 members $40 non-members.Please call to register— space is limited, classes fill up quickly. 707-996-0311

NEW CLASS!BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE FRENCHSTARTING JANUARY 19 • FRIDAYS • 11-12PM$5 Members/$8 Non Members

GENDER APPRECIATION

MEN ARE LIKE WAFFLES, WOMEN ARE LIKE SPAGHETTI6 WEEK SERIES • WEDNESDAYS • 1:00–2:30 FEB 14 THRU MAR 21

Understanding the unique attributes of how males and females respond and react to daily life. $5 members/$10 non-members

ongoing classes

NEW INSTRUCTOR, NEW DATES, NEW PRICING feldenkrais™ TUESDAYS • 10:30–11:30 AM

$10 members/$15 non-members

yoga • EVERY DAY BUT TUESDAY • 9:30–10:30 AM$5 members/$8 non-members

qigong: new time! TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS • 11:30 AM–12:30 PM • WEEKLY

$5 members/$8 non-members

jin shin jyutsu • THURSDAYS

11 AM–12 PM • $5 members/$8 non-members

a path to wellnessTUESDAYS • 10 AM–12 PM • STARTS JAN 16

low impact fitnessTUESDAYS • 1:30-2:45 PM • STARTS JAN 23

strength, stretching and balanceTHURSDAYS • 1:30–3:00 PM • STARTS JAN 18

aging gayfully! THURSDAYS • 10–11:30 AM • STARTS JAN 18

watercolor workshopTHURSDAYS • 1:00–4:00 PM

NEW CLASS STARTS JANUARY 18

new to vintage house! pastel painting

TUESDAYS • 1:00-4:00 PMNEW CLASS STARTS JANUARY 23

poetry fridays10:00 AM–12:30 PM • NEW CLASS STARTS JAN 26

health wellness

Santa Rosa Jr. College’s Older Adult Program offers FREE CLASSES AT VINTAGE HOUSE. All classes scheduled according to academic calendar and run thru May 25 with breaks. Call 707-996-0311 for more info.

KNOW THE 10 SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S: early detection matters MONDAY • FEBRUARY 26 • 1-3 PM FREE Donations to Support Health and Wellness Programs at Vintage House. Please call 707-996-0311 to register.

change your mind, change your lifeThis 10 week class offers an opportunity for participants to examine their beliefs about themselves and the world they live in, make changes in those beliefs and gain a deeper sense of self appreciation and enjoyment in life.

WEDNESDAYS • JANUARY 17- MARCH 21$5 recommended donation suggested but not required. Proceeds benefit services at Vintage House. 707-996-0311

SVCHC PRESENTS health coverage in mixed households MON • JAN 15 • 1:30–2:30 PMFREE Covered California & Medicare How to enroll in Covered CA in a household with a spouse on Medicare. Call 996-0311 to reserve.

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fun, games personal growthCONTINUING BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS learn how to take more tricksTUESDAYS • JAN 16–MAR 20 • 9:30–11:30 AMPlay of the Hand is the 2nd in the beginning bridge series for new and returning players.We use the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) bidding material by Audrey Grant. Textbook will be available (at additional cost).Series: $100 members/$140 for non-members. Drop-in: $15 members/$20 non-members. Pre-registration rec-ommended. Repeat students who took this exact class before pay half price: members $50/non-members $70.

art journaling Come paint and journal, and explore new techniques and materials. Artist, wellness and creativity coach, Alice Pennes, will introduce you to the process of art journaling, using paint, collage, rubber stamps, stencils and more. Learn to loosen up and dig deep into your heart.

TUESDAYS • JAN 23, FEB 20, MAR 20 • 10:00-12:30 PM

$60 for all 3 classes. $25 drop-in. Art kit $40 (incl. journal, gel pens, Sharpie, Micron Pen).

TRANSCENDENCE'Sthe ladies of broadwaySAT • MAR 24 • 7:30 PM

$100 members/ $140 non-membersLuther Burbank Center. Orchestra Seating, transporta-tion, snacks included. Luxury bus leaves Barracks 5:00 PM.

the book of mormonSAT • FEB 17 • 2 PM

$150 members/ $200 non-membersSan Francisco Orpheum Theater. Orchestra Seating, transportation, Snacks included. Luxury bus leaves Barracks 12:30 PM.

find your writers voice: creative writing, all levels!6 WEEK SERIES • THURSDAYS • 1–2:30 PM • JAN 18 thru FEB 22 • $15 members/$20 non-members

coming out stories!6 WK SERIES • WEDNESDAYS 3–5 PM • FEB 7 thruMAR 14 • $20 members/$40 non-members

flash fridays! 2–3:00 PM • RESUMES JAN 12$5 members/$10 non-members

aarp tax assistanceTax Assistance will be offered Monday & Wednesdays, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Weds, February 5 through April 16. AARP trained volunteer preparers will be on handto complete tax returns for residents of all ages. For lowto middle income taxpayers. Bring last year’s returnsand this year’s documentation. No appointments. Noearly birds – first come first served. FREE of charge anddonations are gladly accepted.

We’re looking for boomer seniors age 55-65 to participate in a focus group. You can meet new people, share your ideas and opinions, and help Vintage House better understand the needs, wants and wishes of today’s seniors. Participants will receive incentives, snacks and beverages. If you would like to be on our focus group please call us: 707-996-0311.

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Tom AldermanLinda Lee

Peggy BairRuss Bair

Ed & Roger DillmanJackie Lehmer

Pieter Goedewaagen

Shirley & Hank AcetoMargaret & Ted Bell

Joan & Bob ClarkAdrian Conte

Gail & John DodgshonAlan Durfee

Micki GoedewaagenLauren & John GoldbergMiren & Bob Herrschaft

Janice MattisonJudith & Don Orr

Birgitta & Domenic PainoBob Poer

Kathleen & Patrick ReganNancy & Don SebastianiAmy, Jo & Marty SolovSilvia Toft • Zsolt Takacs

Rebecca ZwettlerPerri & Paniagua Family

Dr Phill Lehmer JrJackie Lehmer

Robin LindsayJudith & Don Orr

Joyce Eglin

Rose MillerickCarol & Robert Kiser

Rose MurphyWayne GordonJackie Lehmer

Jeanette StewartVirginia Vanoni

Micki Goedewaagen

Dolores PolsonLinda Ranson

Bob RecordsSandy Peterson

Elsie TeixeiraJanice Surles

Helen WalterDottie Matteo

Kim WolfeJames Wolfe

These gifts—received from Sept.16, 2017 through Dec.15, 2017—are tributes to friends & loved ones. Honorees are

listed first, followed by the thoughtful donor(s).

notes from the new executive director

Priscilla EssertOne month has passed since I started working as the Executive Director at Vintage House.

Each and every day, upon meeting instructors and

class participants, I marvel at the energy, creativity, joy, friendship and community at Vintage House. While working in my office, a verse or two of Frosty the Snowman and the laughter of good friends meeting one another for bridge put a smile on my face.

My first month here started off with A Vintage Evening at Ramekins, and later, smells of roast turkey and stuffing filled the hallways as staff prepared for Thanksgiving dinner. We swiftly moved on to decorating and preparing for the upcoming holidays as dedicated staff whipped up rich, impactful winter offerings. This is an amazing place to work and such a treasure for our community.

As I meet the people who call Vintage House home, they ask to know more about me. So, here we go: Originally from Connecticut, I moved here 5 years ago via New York, Mexico, and Oakland. (Come on by, and you'll get the long story.) I spent the first chapter of my life as a professional musician (flute), and transitioned into nonprofit management 15 years ago. My most recent project was at the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County. I'm old enough to receive the senior discount at Sonoma Market and Whole Foods — and also to have lost both parents in the past year. That loss sparked a deep interest in all things 55-plus. I would like to change the conversation around aging and how best to support all stages of the journey.

Honored to be part of the Vintage House team, I'll work diligently to address the needs of a broader range of Sonoma Valley Seniors, while guarding the Vintage House traditions so essential to current members. Some of the changes will be subtle (moving the Holiday Dinner from the 25th of Dec. to the 22nd), and others will be more dramatic (facility upgrades, class offerings, case management).

I thank all of you for being part of the Vintage House family and I look forward to meeting all of you in 2018. Come on by and say “hello”!

Cindy ScarboroughEllen Black

Pieter Goedewaagen

Karen Knetter

Rose & Larry Murphy

Paula WolfortWilliam Bayer

In Honor Of

In Memory Of

VINTAGE HOUSE264 First Street EastSonoma, CA 95476Return Service Requested

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mission: Vintage House is dedicated to providing Sonoma Valley with activities and services for its 55+ population that: enhance dignity, promote well-being & independence,

and encourage participation in community life.

STAFF

executive director:PRISCILLA ESSERT

operations manager:LINDA GAVRON

program manager:CAMELLIA WIRE

front desk coordinator:KELI ALVES

admin/program assistantDOLORES MCENTEE

facility assistantsDAVID BEASLEYTOM CASSIDY

MIREN HERRSCHAFT

BOARD OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

president:BILL O'NEAL

vice-president:BOB KWELLER

secretary:KEVIN AUSTIN

treasurer:BYRON HANCOCK

board members:CHRISTY COULSTON

BOB FELDERSALLY HILLIARD

ANNIE MCGOWENCAROLE MCLAINMARK O’BRIENMARY WILCOX

(707) 996-0311 • vintagehouse.org

executive director emeritus:CYNTHIA SCARBOROUGH

Share Your L.I.M.O. Stories! Vintage House would love to hear about how the LIMO program has helped you or impacted your life! Please share your experience being part of our beloved community transportation service… either as a rider or as a driver. Stop by the Vintage House LIMO office and share your story or email us at rides@vintagehouse.org. Be a Rider. Be a Driver. Be Part of LIMO.

2018 SONOMA QUILT SHOWThe 15th Annual Sonoma Quilt Show benefitting Vintage House Senior Center will be held on Saturday & Sunday, Mar 10 & 11, 2018 from 10 am–4 pm. Judy Baldwin, local artist and quilter will be featured at this year’s show. Judy began as a painter and "paints" with quilts (see right). “I find a fabric that would create a background for my painting, create the painting and then turn it into an art quilt," says Judy.

100-plus quilts by local quilters are dis-played at the show. The $5 admission fee is donated to Vintage House Senior Center to support their programs.