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800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025

650-272-5000 • www.penvol.org/littlehouse

PVI PROGRAM GUIDE

FEBRUARY 2021

Health & Wellness ◊◊ Cultural Arts& Learning ◊◊ Technology

Transportation Services ◊◊ Adult Day Services ◊◊ Nutrition Services

Give Back ◊◊ Volunteer Opportunities◊◊ Community Resources

In This Issue

In the News Page 3

Membership Information Page 4

Health & Wellness Page 5 - 11

Cultural Arts & Learning Page 12

Technology Page 13

Transportation Services Page 14

Adult Day Services Page 15 - 16

Nutrition Services Page 17

Give Back Page 18

Volunteer Opportunities Page 19

Community Resources Page 20 - 22

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In the News @ PVI

In observance of President’s Day,

PVI will not be offering services

and will be closed.

Monday, February 15, 2021

Membership Information

Little House Fitness Programs Membership Information

As we continue to shelter in place, PVI is committed now more than ever to

offering you ways to stay engaged and healthy during this time. Through our vir-

tual platform, we are able to provide you with an engaging experience so you

can stay active both physically and socially,

Join our virtual fitness program today! For $85 per month, not only do you get to

see your Little House friends from the comfort of your home, but you can enjoy

unlimited ongoing group fitness classes per month. Miss a class? No worries! If

you have a Premium membership, you will soon be able to download the class

and participate at your own convenience via an online course library.

We are here for you. Want to participate in our virtual classes but not sure how

to register? Simply email [email protected] or call us at 650-272-5008

and one of our guest services associates will happily assist you.

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Choose Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday sessions.

Sessions are monthly and are also available on a per-class basis.

You must have a Little House Social membership to benefit from the member pricing.

To learn more about a PVI Little House Social membership, email us at [email protected]

Virtual Tai Chi for Mobility and Balance with Jason Chan

Class meets twice per week and is virtual.

Register at: https://www.mindbodyonline.com

Once registered, you will receive an email link prior to the start of each

class.

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Health & Wellness @ Little House

Tai chi is proven to improve balance and has the potential to restore the

physical functioning of our bodies. Tai chi done regularly is a great way

to improve one’s posture and balance. The movements taught are easy

to learn and a joy to practice.

Feb Series Dates/Times

Mon/Weds 2/1 - 2/24 9:45 am - 10:45 am

• no class on 2/15

Tues/Thurs 2/2 - 2/23 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Try your first virtual class on us! Mention the word balance when

you call or email and your first class is free.

$104 Member / $160 Non-Member

Per-Class Drop-In Rate $13 Member /$20 Non-Member

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Virtual Active and Fit 20/20/20

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

10:45 am - 11:45 am

This class incorporates 20 minutes of cardio

moves, 20 minutes of strength and

abdominal exercises and 20 minutes of

stretching and flexibility exercises. Beginner

to intermediate level.

Virtual Fun with Fitness

Tuesdays, Thursdays

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Increase your strength, mobility, flexibility,

and reduce your fear of movement. Class

includes cardio movements and

strengthening exercises using small hand

weights and bands. All levels.

Virtual Pilates–Based Neuro

Movement

Tuesdays, Thursdays

8:00 am - 9:15 am

Explore ways to instantly improve your

mobility, balance, coordination, focus, and

reaction time. This class teaches movement

based on the key Pilates principles of

centering, concentration, control,

precision, breath, and flow and enhances

these by including brain exercises to stimu-

late the visual and inner ear systems. Have

fun while improving the fitness of your body

and your brain! All levels.

Group Fitness & Wellness @ Little House

Virtual Lifetime Fitness

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Stay mobile for life! Learn to strengthen,

stretch and shape specific muscle groups

as well as body mechanics while building

strong bones and accelerating your

metabolism. All levels welcome.

Group Fitness has gone virtual. While our facility remains closed we will be offering classes

via Zoom. To register for class, log into your Mindbody account at www.mindbodyonline.com

To benefit from unlimited monthly ongoing fitness classes, a Premium membership is

required. Per-class drop-in rates for members is $13 and $24 for non-members.

Virtual Dance & Tone

Tuesdays

11:00 am –12:00 pm

Love to dance? Then come join the dance

party! This class incorporates easy-to-follow

dance moves that are fun and energizing.

Learn new patterns of movement that will

help with mental clarity and balance. Each

class includes toning exercises for a total-

body workout. All levels.

Virtual Zumba Gold

Fridays

11:00 am –12:00 pm

Fun and upbeat Latin dance-inspired music

taught at a lower intensity. Ideal for

beginners or anyone needing modifications

to their exercise routine. Builds

cardiovascular strength, tones muscles and

helps with brain health. No dance

experience needed. All levels.

Group Fitness has gone virtual. While our facility remains closed, we will be offering classes

via Zoom. To register for class, log into your Mindbody account at www.mindbodyonline.com

To benefit from unlimited monthly ongoing fitness classes, a Premium membership is

required. Per-class drop-in rates for members is $13 and $24 for non-members.

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Group Fitness & Wellness @ Little House

Miss your outside walk? Join us for a

virtual walk that includes, marching, walking

in place, and light stretching to activate your

neuromuscular system. Small equipment

such as lightweight dumbbells and towels

may be utilized. The class ends with a mo-

ment of mindfulness to initiate your day feel-

ing good! All levels.

TRY YOUR FIRST VIRTUAL CLASS FREE

Want to try one of our virtual fitness

classes? Just email us at

[email protected]

and we’ll get you on the roster.

Virtual Walk and Be Fit

Fridays

9:30 am - 10:30 am

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Health & Wellness Services @ Little House

The Nurse is Back

Drive -Through Blood

Pressure Screenings

Tuesday

Feb 9

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Free, by Appointment

Free monthly blood pressure screenings are provided by Sequoia Healthcare

District nurse Suzanne Lim. Screenings will be administered via safe drive-

through on the second Tuesday of each month.

To schedule your free blood pressure screening call us at 650-272-5008 or

email [email protected]. 24-hour advance reservation is required. If you

are unable to make your appointment, a cancellation call or email is preferred.

Please follow these safety guidelines when arriving for your screening:

Screenings are free and open to the public.

Screening will be administered from your vehicle while you stay seated in

your car.

When arriving at the PVI parking lot, pull up to the designated spot.

Remain in your car.

When it is your turn, have your arm ready out the car window.

Masks are required. If you do not have a mask, we will not be able to

administer your screening.

Health & Wellness Services @ Little House

Improving Memory and Mood

Virtual Workshop: The Power of the Phone

Tuesday, Feb 23

1:00 pm — 1:45 pm

Feeling isolated? Did you know that just 10 minutes of talking has the ability

to improve your memory? That loneliness is linked to higher risks for physical

and mental illnesses and depression? That talking on the phone enhances

your mood?

Learn about these simple ways to improve both your memory and overall

well-being in our free webinar hosted by Friendly Voices Director, Laura Steuer.

Join us for this free virtual workshop via Zoom and learn some skills that will

give you the tools you need to help with feelings of isolation, memory loss and

focus.

Register by calling 650-272-5008 or email us [email protected] to

receive the Zoom login information.

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Health & Wellness Services @ Little House

Statins + CoQ10 Belong Together!

A Mini Medical Lecture on Statins and CoQ10 Presented by Dr. Gina Serraiocco MD, board certified in Internal Medicine & Integrative Medicine.

Sutter Health PAMF Physician.

Taking a “statin” cholesterol

drug? Should you be on CoQ10

too? Dr. Serraiocco, board

certified in Internal Medicine &

Integrative Medicine, presents a

short and practical mini medical

lecture demonstrating WHY it’s

important for all “statin” users

to consider a CoQ10

supplement, and HOW to take it

properly (including

recommended brands and

dosages). She gives examples

from real patient cases, and reviews how to use CoQ10 lab testing as a guide.

To listen to the lecture, follow this link:

https://youtu.be/VMG26C6TnNY

Note: This video is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please

consult with a knowledgeable practitioner (who understands your personal and unique medical history)

before making changes to your healthcare regimen.

About the presenter: Gina Serraiocco MD, Sutter PAMF Physician, board certified in Internal

Medicine and Integrative Medicine. She has a lifelong passion for helping patients discover

their innate healing abilities. Dr. Serraiocco empowers patients to gain vibrant health via

personalized nutrition paradigms and lifestyle-based programs through the Integrative

Medicine Department at Sutter PAMF. She meets you ‘at the intersection of Western &

Integrative Medicine” to provide simple and practical health information to the community.

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Health & Wellness Services @ Little House

HeartMath Series: The Resilience Advantage

Saving Mental and Emotional Energy

February 2, 4, 9

2:00 pm

Free Virtual Live

Webcast with Linda

Merslich, RN, BSN,

Dignity Health

Join us for an extraordinary program lead by Linda Merslich, Dignity Health RN,

BSN and HeartMath facilitator that focuses on saving mental and emotional

energy to build resilience.

You will learn how to use HeartMath’s energy self-regulation technique through

guided discussion and practice. These techniques will help to reduce the

harmful effects of accumulated stress.

To register for this FREE live webinar via Zoom, email [email protected] or

call 650-272-5008. Reserve your spot today!

Presented by our friends at Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital and HeartMath

Institute.

About the HeartMath Institute: Founded nearly 20 year ago, the HeartMath Institute has made significant

scientific contributions related to stress, the power of positive emotions, heart-brain interactions and the

emerging field of intuition and human energetics. Researchers have explored the intelligence and capabili-

ties of the human heart, how we are interconnected and how emotional restructuring and positive emotions

can increase energy and foster the flexibility needed for life’s challenges.

Cultural Arts and Learning @ Little House

Continuing on our journey through Italy, Rick Steves explores the fifteenth

century in Florence, Italy, the heart of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our

modern world. In this episode, we will enjoy works such as Michelangelo’s Da-

vid, enjoy Botticelli’s Birth of Venus as well as the 3-D wonders of Ghiberti’s

Gates of Paradise. We will wander through the streets of Florence to marvel at

the architecture that kicked off the Renaissance and visit with local artisans who

live, work, and eat.

To enjoy click here:

https://youtu.be/Ut-e40u3lS0

The Armchair Traveler

Adventures from Home with Rick Steves

Florence, Italy: Heart of the Renaissance

Free

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

The What and How of Zooming

Learn how to Zoom and stay connected

Zoom is a web-based platform that lets you interact in real time with friends and

family as well as with organizations providing educational, social and physical

fitness content. If you’ve never tried Zoom and are feeling left out, not to worry.

This easy-to-follow video will have you Zooming in no time. If you need more

assistance, email [email protected] and we can get you connected to a

tech tutor to walk you through the process.

Watch the short tutorial to get Zooming today!

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting

Helping you Stay Connected

Technology Support

By Appointment

$12 per session

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Technology @ Little House

We understand the challenges of

trying to stay connected to family and

friends during this time. Whether it’s

assistance with Zoom, Facebook, your

Mindbody account or with any other

tech-related subjects, we are here to

help. A team of our tech-savvy

volunteers is offering tech support via

telephone or computer by

appointment for a small fee of $12

per hour. Simply email us at

[email protected] or call us at

650-272-5006, and we will connect

you directly to one of our tech

volunteers for one-on-one assistance.

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Lyft Zones and Rates

One Zone Neighboring Zones

(i.e. Zone 1-Zone 2)

Non-Neighboring Zones

(i.e. Zone 1-Zone 3)

*Outside Program

Boundaries

$5.00 $5.00 $9.00 Standard Lyft Rates

Subsidized Zone Coverage Areas

Zone 1 - East Palo Alto, Stanford, Portola Valley, Palo Alto

Zone 2 - Menlo Park, Redwood City, Atherton, Woodside

Zone 3 - San Carlos, Belmont, Foster City, San Mateo

We are happy to announce new expanded Lyft

transportation services that now include trips to

the local grocery stores and pharmacies.

We continue to provide service to local

healthcare providers and dentists.

Getting a ride is as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Register by calling 650-272-5040.

Registration only takes a few

minutes and will require a credit

card on file.

2. Once registered, on the day you need a ride,

simply call our hotline at 650-272-5040. One

of our Lyft concierge will assist you with

getting a driver.

3. Your driver will show up and take you to your

destination. When you need a return ride,

simply call us back and request a return ride.

No need to pay the driver. Your account will be

automatically charged for each trip.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rates

Zones 1–2 $5.00 per ride

Zones 1—3 $9.00 per ride

To qualify for the subsidized rates, you must be a resident of the following locales:

East Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Atherton, Woodside, San Carlos, Belmont, and

select parts of Foster City and San Mateo.

For more information, call us at 650-272-5040 or email at [email protected].

Transportation

Adult Day Services @ Rosener House

Continuance of Care

Virtual Rosener House @ Home

Weekdays

11:00 am, 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm

PVI Rosener House Adult Day Services

continues to provide activities and

social interaction to participants online

using Zoom. Through our virtual

Rosener House @ Home program,

participants have an opportunity to

continue to maintain their social

interactions with their favorite activity

staff and connect with others from the

comfort of their homes.

Join us for Bingo, trivia, music therapy,

word games, reminiscing and virtual

travel facilitated by our trained, caring

staff and volunteers. Activity packets are distributed twice monthly through no-

contact delivery for individuals enrolled in the program.

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Call or email us today for a free trial session! For more information about our

program, contact Yolanda Chavez, Outreach Specialist, at 650-322-0126 or

email [email protected].

Adult Day Services @ Rosener House

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Continuance of Care

Words to Rhythm

Virtual Songwriting with Kris

Tuesday, February 19

3:00 pm

Free

Join Rosener House Music Therapy

Coordinator Kris Hong in this fun and

interactive songwriting workshop.

Bring your ideas and learn some

techniques to put your words and thought to rhythm.

Come with your love of music, an open mind and let your creativity flow.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot today.

Register by Feb 12 to secure your spot.

To register, call 650-322-0126 or email [email protected]

A Zoom login will be emailed upon registration.

PVI Meals on Wheels home delivered meal service has been operating

continuously during COVID. Our staff and drivers are following precautions to

safely deliver meals to our clients.

We deliver meals to residents of San Mateo County (excluding Coastside and

Pacifica) who meet the following criteria:

• Over the age of 60

• Predominantly homebound

• Unable to shop or cook due to medical condition

• Lack of consistent caregiver assistance with daily tasks

For those who do not qualify for the program, we also offer a Private Pay option.

Contact the Meals on Wheels department if you have any questions about the

program. 650-323-2022

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES Nutrition Services @ Little House

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES Give Back @ PVI

Make a Difference

Give to PVI

Be a year round Valentine to a local senior! Give the gift of ongoing hope, joy and

community to seniors in 2021!

Please consider becoming a monthly PVI sustainer with a recurring gift to one of our

programs that means the most to you or your loved ones.

Visit our website https://www.penvol.org/donate/monthly/

Monthly donors help PVI sustain

our programs year in and year out, so that

seniors in the community have access to

vital services without interruption. It is also a

great way to recognize or honor the memory

of a loved one. You will be happy that you

did. Visit our website www.penvol.org to get

started! It is easy to set up and you choose

what amount works best for you on a

monthly basis and how you will prefer that

gift be used. $10.00 and on up can make a

big impact on local seniors who need us the

most during COVID-19 and beyond.

Monthly donors help PVI sustain our

programs, year in and year out, so that

seniors in the community have access to

vital services without interruption. It is also a

great way to recognize or honor the memory

of a loved one. You will be happy that you

did. Thank you for your ongoing, generous

support!

For more information on year-end giving, contact

Rebecca Matteson Nelson [email protected]

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES Volunteers @ PVI

COMMUNITY RESOURCES Community Resources

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COVID-19 Virtual Resource Workshop

Safety Measures, Supplies, Testing Sites and

Vaccination Updates

Thursday, January 28

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Peninsula Volunteers Program Manager Kamilah Najieb-Wachob for a

virtual COVID–19 resource workshop. Ask questions about the latest on COVID

safety measures, supplies, and testing sites as well as vaccination timelines

and locations. Using information provided by the County of San Mateo Office of

Community Affairs, Kamilah will give you resources to answer your questions.

To register and receive your Zoom link, call Kamilah at 650-272-5006 or

[email protected] by January 27.

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HICAP Medicare Counseling

Understanding your Medical Rights

Medicare open enrollment is here. San Mateo County

has been able to continue providing unbiased

Medicare counseling to Medicare beneficiaries in our

county. Our counselors continue to provide

over-the-phone one-on-one counseling as well as

online presentations about your Medicare choices

and decisions.

HICAP counselors are available by phone 650-627-9350 or by visiting their

website at https://www.hicapsanmateocounty.org/

COVID Resources

Keeping You Informed

COVID Vaccine and You

An important message from San

Mateo County Health

The Covid-19 vaccine is here and we

are eager for the community to receive it! All the information about where, when

and how to receive your Covid-19 vaccine will come from your healthcare

provider. We recommend you reach out to your healthcare provider to get the

most accurate and up-to-date information.

For more information on San Mateo County’s vaccination

plan, please visit:

smchealth.org/covid-19-vaccine.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES Community Resources

COMMUNITY RESOURCES Community Resources

The San Mateo County Pride Center was

born of the struggles and triumphs of the

LGBTQ+ community over the years and

stands for equity, inclusion, dignity,

self-determination, and justice. Over a

decade in the making, the Pride Center is

the first ever LGBTQ+ community center in

San Mateo County. Whether seeking

behavioral health services or gathering in

solidarity with others to share stories,

build relationships, learn, grow, create,

and heal together.

Click here to access their

monthly events calendar

https://sanmateopride.org/events/

For more information about programs and

services, contact at 650-591-0133

[email protected]

Mission Hospice of San Mateo

Helping patients and families live life

to the fullest.

Mission

Hospice is a

local,

independent

nonprofit

organization serving patients and families

in the San Mateo and Santa Clara County

area with quality, compassionate end-of-life

care and education.

Since founding in 1979, they have provided

thousands of patients and their families

with physical, emotional, and spiritual sup-

port throughout the journey from a

life-threatening diagnosis through death

and bereavement.

Nurses are available 24 hours/day at

650-554-1000 for help, or to learn

more about compassionate end-of-life care.

To learn more about Mission Hospice,

click here:

http://www.youtube.com/embed/irh1QOM-

GsQ?rel=0

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