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1987-88 Proposed Budget and Financial
Plan
Tri—Valley Mmmunity Television torporation
1052 South Livermore Avenue
Livermore , CA 94550
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Date: May 5, 1987 RECEIVED
To: Jim Walker
MAY; 6 '1981:
Jim Robinson CV. 0:7 r'> ". ,1
Richard Ambrose
From: Lee Horner, City of Livermore
I am enclosing a copy of the proposed 1987-88 Operating Budget
for Tri-Valley Community Television that was adopted by the Tri-
Valley Cable Television Board at their meeting on April 30 , 1987 .
The Board asked that the budget be submitted to each City for re-
view and consideration.
In a separate action, the Board approved a motion that the budget
be split among the four cities based on the number of subscribers
in each city. A $200 ,000 budget would break down as follows:
Livermore ( 35%) - $ 70 ,000
Pleasanton ( 33%) - 66 ,000
San. Ramon ( 20%) - 40 ,000 •
Dublin ( 12%) - 24 ,000
Total = $200,000
The budget is for a fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987 , even though
the line item amounts are divided into months beginning August 1.
(The budget was put together by a sub-committee of the Board. )
Built into the budget is approximately 15 hours a week of new on-air
productions. The format of the new productions would be determined
after consultation with the Board and the various cities. A Valley
News Show is one new production being contemplated.
The budget, as proposed, would fund a fully-paid staff for Community
Television. Extensive use of volunteers is also a goal of Community
• Television and the Board during the next year of operation. The
proposed budget does not include any capital outlay items. The Board
has deferred making any recommendations regarding the purchase of
capital outlay items--from the monies received from Viacom--until an
independent consultant has had an opportunity to review and comment
on the proposed list of capital equipment items submitted by Community
Television. . Incidentally, the consultant is doing this at no cost.
Jim Walker, Jim Robinson, Richard Ambrose
May 5, 1987
Page Two
The Board would like to receive a response from each City by May 28 .
If your City is unable to commit to full funding of the proposed
operating budget, you should indicate the level of funding that
would be acceptable to you.
Your Board representatives indicated that they would be willing to
make a presentation of the budget before you and members of your
staff or before the members of your City Concil. Please give them
a call or contact me if you would like them to appear.
LEE HORNER
Secretary-Treasurer
Tri-Valley Community
Television Corporation
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REGARDING OUR BUDGET REQUEST
To: City Councils, Staff
From : Darla Stevens '
This is my first communication to you regarding the budget for
local television. I hope these further comments are useful .
BUDGET: IS FOR WHOLE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY
The budget submitted is for full operational capability, which
it was felt was the most useful information to provide.
CITIES : THE PRIMARY PUBLIC SERVICE PARTNER
The cities are the public service partner on behalf of all
present and future public service use of television needed;
whether by government, education, or the public, for both
on-air programs, and non-program needs such as presentation and .
training tapes. Your level of funding will define public
service capability. Our position . -- knowing fully that you
have many needs to fund as a city -- is that public service
through local television is implicit in each cable subscriber' s .
bill . Requests for coverage average 30 calls per week.
Viewership is about 33% (From an independent study by a S. F.
firm, commissioned by Viacom: 32. 8%have watched channel 30. ) •
ACCOUNTABILITY: VERIFYING LEVEL OF SERVICE VS. COST •
CTV has implemented extraordinary production-tracking methods
with special software. I would be able to report and document
the level of service provided, strictly separating funding from
each city and any differences in funding levels from each city.
While it -is hoped that this request can be fully funded -- I
feel it is important to describe my response should you fund a
portion of your share, rather than the full amount. My
concerns in that case would be that you are satisfied with the
level of service as determined by the amount- funded, and as
compared • to other cities and the amount they provide.
CRUCIAL MOMENT IN EVOLUTION OF LOCAL TELEVISION
This crucial moment in local television can be described as a
"critical mass" and "quality of service" problem.':: We must -achieve " lift-off" at the least cost. Television has
historically' been beyond the reach of local people, but we
already have unique resources.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
'Lou will be satisfied with the level of service, its quality,
and the involvement of your community. You must receive maximum
value for your dollar -- and as I work closely with you,
document our work, and tailor our service to your particular
needs, I must know you are receiving maximum value -- and we
must pass your review.
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COMMUNITY TELEVISION FACT SHEET
LOCAL COVERAGE
Local community coverage is what we do.
PRODUCTION IS REQUEST-BASED.
We produce professionally and elaborately -- upon request.
Programming is community-generated.
TRAINING TRACK RECORD
We have trained 312 walk-ins, formally sponsored 63 interns
(Career Links, Chabot, St. Marys ) hold on-the-job workshops and
provide continuous consultation.
TWO BASIC TYPES OF PROGRAMS :
Experience has shown that program content, from a viewer ' s
point of view, is either :
1 ) narrow (of interest to a specific group)
2) broad ( interesting to the valley area as a whole)
Both are REQUIRED in local television. Generic programs were
pioneered by CTV beginning in ' 76 and 'are maintained.
TWO TYPES OF VOLUNTEERS
Experience has shown two categories of volunteers : those
interested in producing a special project of their own or their
organization' s ; those willing to help in general . Community
Television helps (or entirely performs ) for the first category.
COMMUNITY TELEVISION : ORGANIZES VOLUNTEERS
The second category has yielded extremely dedicated people
willing to provide not only their professional skills,. but also
their own broadcast-quality equipment ( camera and editing) to
be used for community programs for the past 6 years.
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COMMUNITY TELEVISION: SYNONYMOUS WITH QUALITY, SERVICE, VALUE
Most access efforts in other systems fail for lack of quality
and manpower, even though they have funding. This system
consistently exhibits .well -produced programming.
TECHNICAL ASSET .
Community Television has technical and professional experience
from broadcast, corporate, and industrial television.
ESTABLISHED LOCAL VERSION OF PBS
Our most valuable accomplishment has been the collecting of
resource under public policy. I encourage the City Councils
to control , monitor and nourish this advanced, unique local
effort.
CITY CONTROL OF FUNDING AND PRODUCTION
Control is through city review of CTV, city citizens involved
in operations, and the power to withdraw funding. Software
tracks all production, reports precise level of service.
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C O M M U • N I T Y T E L E V I S I O N
FUTURE' OF, THE CHANNEL & PRODUCTION CENTER
The value of an entire cable channel, reaching potentially
150,000 viewers or more, plus the resource of an adequately
equipped and staffed production center, cannot be over-
emphasized as we examine valley growth and needs, and the
realities of the "information age."
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important local assets are before us now -- and they have
been before CTV on a daily basis over the past ten years of
public service television.
Looking to the future, one important format must be explored,
because it may accomplish many goals---and that is the local news
program format. Local news on television is a missing element
thus far in the history of the channel and in the history of
• this region. We feel that local news on television, done in a
• professional contemporary manner, would absolutely attract
maximum viewership, achieve an increased value, use, and im-
portance for the channel in the lives of valley viewers, and
allow us to promote all other channel 30 programs on this main,
"flagship" program. Nbst important of all, this format would
enable us to serve far more organizations, institutions, agencies
and individuals in the valley, in a more efficient, timely, and
topical manner.
• An adequately staffed and equipped channel/production center
will take on the reflection and identity of the valley and soon
• become "indispensable". It will also be able to attract and
serve those entities that need services-for-fees which fall
within our policies for public service television. .
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COMMUNITY. TELEVISION HAS A LEGACY
When the valley celebrated the Centennial in 1976, Community
Television was there. CTV gathered skilled volunteers, began
producing regular programming generated by the community, and has
served the local communities by producing their message on
television ever since.
When Paul Gann explained his Prop. 13. just 2 weeks before the
election, Community Television was there. For the Livermore
Airshows since 1981 , Community Television was there.
Far ALL the Candidates Nights 1976 - 1986, Community Television
was there -- demonstrating its belief that local television
should use its power to help educate voters; creating studio-
format candidates nights as well as on- location coverage ; moving
on to cover election results -- live.
For almost two years running, 1979-1981 , CTV' s Valley Magazine
featured soccer highlights, Little League, Girls Softball
Highlights, and a variety of youth sports, until volunteer
production energy waned.
Now in its seventh year , "Let' s Talk Sports" George Baljevich has
promoted local sports, covered sports on- location as volunteer
production allowed, and brought numerous sports world celebrities
to the valley on local television.
CTV' s track record of coverage of community events is endless :
Fitness Day, Alameda County Fair, Parades, Heritage Days, City
Incorporations , Art Festivals, Library Events, School Events,
Earthquake Preparedness, and Health Fairs.
Public Affairs coverage and the promise of the "electronic town
hall " has been fulfilled by Community Television, and awaits only
the budget to increase awareness on the part of the viewers .
The decision-makers/news-makers have long ago realized that the
forum provided by Community Television is neutral , fair, and
professionally facilitated.
For the past ten years . Community Television has demonstrated
ways to tap the power of television. It has built credibility
and a reputation of professionalism. This has been because we
have been able to retain the best people, based on skills and
dedication to service. More than a hundred volunteers have
joined the CTV hands-on effort. Some "graduates" have become
new directors and crew members for the networks.
Community Television' s great skill is to organize cohesive
successful results from disparate, diverse, and potentially
chaotic sources of information, needs, and requests.
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COMMUNITY TELEVISION MILESTONES
1976
Regular local programming begins. Location footage produced in
BLACK AND WHITE, reel -to-reel , with "crash" editing for original
magazine_ program "The .Cable Connection". Included our
bicentennial , candidates, nights, soccer, etc.
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1977
' City of Pleasanton requests Viacom purchase editing equipment. •
Pleasanton School becomes LIVE INSERTION POINT TO SYSTEM based
on continuous production of Community Television programs.
1979 • .
Alameda County requests Viacom purchase of COLOR camera and VCR.
New magazine program launched with color equipment -- "Valley
Magazine" . George Baljevich volunteers for "Let' s Talk Sports".
Candidates Nights coverage continues, soccer coverage continues. '
1981
CITIZENS' COMMITTEE FORMED to gather background information to
prepare city councils for renegotiation of cable franchise
contract.. Livermore Air Show first coverage. .
1982
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FIRST FUNDING for Community Television begins due to deregulation
in Livermore. Formal non-profit tax exempt corporation formed.
Regular coverage continues. Viacom provides new production van,
editing equipment, hires Jim Burt.
1983
Funding from Pleasanton for Community Television in comparable a_
amountto . Livermore funding, created by mini-extension of the -
Pleasanton franchise to be commensurate with Livermore expiration
date. Regular programming continues, now amounting to TWELVE
REGULAR GENERIC PROGRAMS, including "Mayors' Report" and "Chiefs'
Corner" .
1985 .
NEW FRANCHISE CONTRACT signed with Viacom by four valley cities.
Includes allotment for capital expenditures for equipment, etc. ,
and a new higher level of cable franchise fees.
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BUSINESS PLAN
1 - 2 YEARS
Within the first two years the most essential goals, on which the
others depend, are :
a. Formal operating budget, staff , and equipment in place.
b. New FLAGSHIP program to capture viewers, raise
visibility and improve response time and coverage for
the community.
Once these are viable, the goals are as follows, supporting the
philosophy already established of creating community-generated
programming, professionally facilitated in order to maximize
viewership.
OPERATIONS GOALS
Publicity and Promotion Strategy
Increase press releases, build on past coordinated efforts with
newspapers, establish new outlets. Design and implement promotion
and outreach strategy. Springboard off : 1 ) heightened visibility
of Flagship Program ; 2) opportunity of Llie Viacom stuffer
mail -out, to build our own mailing list, possibly create
self-supporting program guide mail -out.
Brochures
Design, implement and distribute to targeted audiences brochures
• on the following information areas :
a. PEG access use
b. Training (Workshops, Community Producers program,
Volunteers program, Interns program)
c. Rate Card for Services
d. Underwriting Opportunities and co-production Opportunities
(patterned after PBS)
Channel Identity
Through logos (one already in print) , trademarks and slogans, and
taped station-identification tags and promotions, create a " look"
that will promote local recognition and pride. Promos will
involve celebrities (commitments already obtained) and local 6'•.
community leaders.
Operating Procedures and Security
Update and revise all CTV forms to reflect new equipment and staff
activities. State policies on training, producing and :internships.
Seek coordination and consultation with local police departments
regarding equipment security measures.
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FUNDING GOALS
Underwriting
Increase underwriting participation, as already established
locally by CTV, based on higher visibility of Flagship program and
increased promotion. Seek tie- ins with entities that wish to
support programs and projects.
Earned Income
Using basic business marketing strategies, increase awareness of
the services that can earn income, including:
a. Workshops
b. Production services
c. Post-Production services
d. Training and Instructional Tapes
e. Rental or sales of produced programming (possibly as
co-venture. )
f. Broadcast distribution of programs
g. Telethons -- to benefit local needs, after costs.
PROGRAMMING GOALS
Flagship Program
Purpose : To focus local material into one attractive, con-
temporary professional format, which can serve local needs
quickly and efficiently, and on which all other programs can be
promoted.
Method : Design news format and script matrix by adapting broad-
cast formats to local capabilities. Design /logos, promos and
program identification tapes, electronic graphics and digital
effects. Conduct community talent search for on-camera
spokespersons. Produce Pilot program. Begin production and go-
on the air on• regular basis. s_•
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Public Service Announcements
Begin systematic production of valley public service announce-
ments ( "infomercials") for insertion into all local programming, •
including Flagship Program. Encourage and assist al•1 • aiajor
institutions, government and education, local agencies and
non-profits to take advantage of the opportunity to have their
message produced for local viewers -- which are played on the •
channel in lieu of commercials.
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Current Programs and PEG Facilitation
Continue production of current generic public service programs, add
new generic public service programs in those topic areas currently
underserved. Continue and increase response and facilitation for
education, government and public programs and non-programming
needs.
City Council Coverage
For any cities desiring regular television coverage of their city
council meetings : arrange to produce, begin coverage.
REVIEW BY BOARD
On an annual basis, starting from the implementation of Operations
Budget, provide a report to the Board for their review. Regular ,
less formal reports on activities will also be provided. Board
members will be a resource to the needs inherent in public service
television.
2 - 10 YEARS BUSINESS PLAN
MAJOR REVIEW AT TWO YEARS AND FIVE YEARS °
Facilitate comprehensive reviews, in addition to yearly review.
Identify goals that have been achieved or not achieved.
EXPANSION a. _
If amount of programming capacity warrants, explore additional
channels and insertion points. Prepare report, with Viacom, on
engineering and design recommendations towards any expansion.
Any progress towards interactive or institutional , networks as a
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At the two-year review, achievement of most goals will have
positioned the effort:
in a higher visibility and awareness level . .
. as an indispensable service in the flow of information -
▪ as an important aspect of local quality-of- life
. as a source of local pride and achievement .-
as a local showcase of valley events
. as an example of wide community involvement
- as an example of public/private cooperative accomplishment
. as- a- definitive use of television for local viewers
EQUIPMENT ' • .
Equipment not already obtained by other means should be added,
based on updated technology, possibly in the following areas: •
a. additional edit bays
b. Duplication equipment
c. Viewing-Logging equipment
d. Additional cameras, . if warranted ' -
e. Vehicle for field production -
• f . -digital video effects .
g. 1 inch or component capability
h.. matting capability
i . : additional access equipment, if warranted
PERSONNEL and OPERATIONS BUDGET .
A review of the amount of personnel , its work load, and the budget
for personnel should be undertaken. A report shall be provided to .
the board regarding new sources of earned income and the proportion
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PROGRAMMING
The direction of new programming and new video products shall be .
described, and the opportunity to produce programs proposed but not
"yet produced shall be explored. Programs suggested ,.in the enclosed -
"Menu" for future programming -- may not have been produced by this •
time, or new programs may have been suggested instead. PEG- needs
• shall be re-assessed, requests for ,facilitation shal l,' be. re- • • _
examined as to ' number and direction, and generic programs .shall be '
reported and described.
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IExec. Dir. I
Accounting
Legal
Secretarial
Computer Clerk
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Studio Field Technical I Publicity I
Operations Operations Operations
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Studio Field Live ( Marketing PEG
Production Production Cablecasts Promotion 1
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Earned
' Security 1 I Income Workshops
Post 1 Publicity
Production Tape Underwriting
Cablecasts Opportunities
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Workshops Workshops Set
(Studio) (Field) I Design
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Tape
Duplication
Workshops
(Technical )
The proposed Operations Budget requests 6 FTE (Full Time
Equivalents) . Skills/expertise in the following categories are
required.
Video Engineer Producers Camera Operators .
Directors Editors Writers
SEG (Tech.Dir. ) Cablecasters Accountant
Bookkeeper Teleprompter Op. Computer Operators
Marketing Specialist Graphic Artists Set Designers
Workshop Trainers Intern Supervisors Secretary
Audio Engineer Lighting Spec. Grant Researcher
Announcers Moderators - Character Gen. Op.
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Diablo Valley Foundation For ie Aging
1981 Tice Valley Boulevard C G- I ��
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(415)945-8695 MAY :. C lc.:37 .� a, .. <• xci' ti
. San Ramon Valley Chapter .
' BOARD OF TRUSTEES' •
• David K.Gilmore.President DIABLO VALLEY FOUNDATION FOR THE AGING
Karharme M.Morton,Vice President San Ramon Valley Chapter
Mollie Funoka,Secretary
Eleanor M.Simon,Treasurer Project .Proposal for 1987-88 -
EIIisJ.Goff Report of 1986-87 Services to the Elderly
Charles E.Hamilton
Rosalind Hirsch MEMO
Daniel H.Hurchinson
Margaret W.Kovar
K.athyRadke TO: Honorable Doug Offenhartz, Mayor Town of Danville
Gwendolyn W.Regalia Honorable Linda Jeffery, Mayor of City of Dublin
Ned Robinson
David L.Van Syckle Honorable John Meakin, Mayor of San Ramon-
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R.Randolph Walker
Ruth Mary Whelan
Proposed Newsletter Project
ADVISORY COUNCIL .
AliceApplegate Since May 15 , 1986, the Cities of Danville, Dublin and
Anthony Berardino
MargareeCarll San Ramon have joined with the San Ramon Valley Chapter
Thomas Coakley of Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging in launching
CharlotteCranmer services of a half-time Coordinator of Senior Recreation
Cornelia Davis
'Edward P.Davis,Sr. for the San Ramon Valley (including the Dublin Area ) .
John H.Everett See attached "Background Information:t"
. Elisabeth Fielding
Mary Finn .
Gordon Freeman The most widely used and appreciated of the services the
Claudius Y.Gates
Alice Gonnerman Coordinator has helped the 15± senior recreation groups _
Marjorielvy
Kelleher
p the bi-monthly Newsletter called: "Silver
Margaret Kelleher to develop is th_ b_-r.ont. r
Andrew Kurth Streaks . " By June 30, 1987 it will have appeared in six
Jeanne l Mcrae issues of 3 tc 8 pages each: 1000 copies of each issue re
Beverly.Lane
issue are
DoloresLendrum distributed, mostly through the senior recreation groups.
J.Paul Leonard
Martin Levine About 200 copies are mailed to shut-ins and concerned
-Eli:ahethManuel. ...organizations. Marge Stout has organized, assembled, edited
tr.d MacDonald
Fiaatr;tcAlartilla "' `'-or written articles for each -jissue. :. In addition, ''lacki ng - I.
,'Sharon McElroy , funds for commercial duplicating, she has personally run ' '
."-Marmee Mohler - •
Stefanie Necheles off the 1000 copies en the.San Ramon City duplicator (working
- • "John A.Nejedly after hours ) . _ '
William P.Niland -
Janiece Nolan
NitaParsons . Project Cost: A cost analysis in late April 1987, provided
Hamlet C.Pulley
• r Robert I.:Rumsey the following facts :-
W.Russell Scargle -
Diane Schinnerer Quoted (with di'scourit) •by duplicating firm including
Sanford M.Skaggs
William Snow,Jr. per:
William C.Spalding
- Dorothy Sproul . 1000 copies x 8 pages for $575 x 6 issues $3, 450
Brian D.Thiessen
David S.Tucker . Postage 200 copies: $78 x 6 issues 468
. • Robert Williams • .
SAN RAMON VALLEY Collecting, writing and editing 40.hrs @ $12.
CHAPTER by Marge Stout x 6 issues • 2 , 88Q
.AL•0MO •
•Richard Crowle m1 ota 1 $6,798
Biran Thiessen
:F1ANVILLF ' .' • Proposed Project Income: -
.Andwny Berardino" '
- —. ` -f ctiia'Borton . -Diablo Valley Foundation, San Ramon Valley Chapter ' s . •.
:Ru:Hitch.. • • . preliminary negotiations with Park & Recreation - -
... .Par Hooper .. •
Beverly personnel of Danville, Dublin and San Ramon Cities
Nita Parson, • suggest the following estimated Proposal to the three
SAN L-hON "
. .cities. .
.Kathy Anderson .
.._;..:__"F?iaire,Schinnerec.-;..-'-::::. .r..;.-. .,. ;. --
•r"Providing Support Services for Elders, in Alamo, Danville, San Ramon,
•• •• '"Concord, Clayton,'MMartinez; Pleasant Hill, Lafayette; Morag.a, Orinda and Walnut Creek
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City of Dublin * (for months of July and August)
1/6 cost $1 , 133
Town of Danville ( 4 of balance) 2, 833
City of San Ramon ( 4 of balance) 2 ,833
Total $6, 798
The San Ramon Valley Chapter of Diablo Valley Foundation for the
Aging plans to continue to fund the two half-dime positions for
Case Manager and Coordinator of Senior Recreation during the
1987-88 Fiscal Year. Its now concluding campaign has raised $24, 000
to date and expects to reach the $30, 000 goal for these services
in the. San Ramon Valley.
We respectfully request that the Mayors of the three cities submit
. this proposal for appropriate consideration during the budgeting
process for the 1987-88 Fiscal Year.
Sincerely yours,
Gwen Regalia, President
AS a, iwrs o,--s
Nita Parsons, Chair
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Steering Committee
*Dublin expects to open its new Senior Center in
August 1987. The City has budgeted for operating
expenses for 10 months including their own Senior
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Recreation Coordinator. So two months participation
in the San Ramon Valley Newsletter funding is
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Herb Moniz
Diane Luart
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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As planned in February 1986, the San Ramon Valley Chapter of Diablo Valley
Foundation for the Aging, has funded two half-time positions for professional
senior services personnel in the San Ramon Valley during the 1986-87 Fiscal
Year. The total raised and expended for this purpose was $27,500.
Linda Fodrini in the Case Management position provided social case management
for 18 frail elders and conducted an extensive outreach program among other
professionals serving the elderly and a number of civic club meetings.
Marge Stout as the "contract" Coordinator of Senior Recreation for 9, now
• 15 or more, self organized senior recreation groups for the active elderly,
has met monthly with the Senior Recreation Council and edited five editions
of their Newsletter, "Silver Streaks." Approximately 1000 copies of 6 to
8 pages each announce coming events for seniors, present small news stories •
and give names and contact members for officers of the various clubs.
Distribution is at club meetings. As a consultant on program to the various
groups Marge Stout has helped initiate an Alamo-Danville Senior Tea Dance
and encouraged other new ventures.
The Town Council of Danville agreed to designate a staff member to serve as
payroll officer for the Administration of monthly payments to the Recreation
Coordinator.
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The City of San Ramon has made available on-going professional consultation
for the Recreation Coordinator, provided a desk, telephone and secretarial
service at the City Ball, Recreation and Park Department Office, and made
the large duplicating machine available (after hours) for Mrs. Stout's
use in running off the new Newsletter, Silver Streaks. The City also provide_:
the paper for 6 runs of 1000 copies of the Newsletter in the 19866-87 Fiscal
Year.
The City of Dublin has cooperated in making some professional consultation
available to the project. As in the other cities many senior residents of
Dublin participate in one or more of the groups, receive the Newsletter
and share in some joint activities.
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SAN RAMON VALLEY SENIOR PROGRAM
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
MARCH 8, 1987
Marge Stout, Coordinator of Senior Recreation & Social Resources
My half-time position, Recreation Coordinator & Social Services
Information Person, and half-time -position, Geriatric Consultant
(case management worker) , were created in May, 1986.
The programs being offered to Seniors were/are cards, dances,
bingo, trips, exercise, sewing, and crafts. In addition to
recreational activities, there are a variety of social services
that are offered.
The San Ramon Senior Council was formed to increase communication
between Seniors from Alamo to Dublin, an area that, due to its
rapid growth, has left services to the Seniors very fragmented.
I have worked very closely with the Alamo-Danville Senior Center
to upgrade their program. Encouraged and supported the addition
of new activities at other centers. .
ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS
I attended board meetings of the Alamo-Danville Seniors on a
regular basis, the Dublin-San Ramon Seniors (3) , the Dublin-San
Ramon Senior Drop-In Center (4) , the Senior Californians of
Dublin-San Ramon (1 time but was only allowed to give my
informational talk and leave) . I have continued to meet with
gr_numerous representatives from Senior Service Organizations and
contacted numerous Social Service Agencies that are involved with
the Senior population.
Have conducted a survey of Seniors' needs and surveyed interest
of trip destinations at the Alamo-Danville Senior Club.
HIGHLIGHTS
COMMUNITY CONTACT:
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I was elected Chairperson of the San Ramon Valley Senior Council
and have conducted 9 meetings to date. . The council has grown
from 11 to 21 Senior-related groups represented.
I have become a central contact for the community. . Free •items
for the Seniors are channeled through me. (Basketball tickets
from PG&E, chorus tickets from Pac Tel, phone calls to anywhere
in the world from Merrill Lynch Real Estate., day-old bakery goods
from Safeway, cookies from Mrs. Fields, typewriter for a -Senior
center from American Savings, an answering machine from a doctor -
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Offspring of the Seniors call. with questions, and I refer them to
the proper agency. Seniors call with questions about activities
and social services available to them.
Pamphlets of importance to Senior health, financial help, .
consumerism, etc. are brought to me, and _I distribute them to the
Senior population.
Communicate with Recreation Staff, Adult Education Staff,
Community Services Group of Danville, The San Ramon Senior
Council, and the individual Senior Councils about activities.•
I have formed a Senior Trip Council that has met quarterly. The
goal is cooperation and coordination among the clubs and areas.
NEWSLETTER:
A newsletter is published bi-monthly. The fifth issue was.
distributed in April. Circulation has grown from 800 to 1,000.
The mailing list has grown from 0 to 166 housebound seniors,
seniors that do not attend clubs, and Senior service
organizations. Items of interest include social services-
available to Seniors, club news, activities, good health tips,
guest speakers and entertainment available, book reviews, . a
featured Senior, poetry, quips, and short stories by Seniors.
PUBLICITY:
I make fliers for the Seniors' trips, classes and special events,
distribute them to every club to increase communication and
participation among the Valley's Senior population. .
I contact 7 newspapers for special events, regular events, and
feature stories and have started a bi-weekly newspaper column
about Senior-related activities in The Valley Pioneer.
ALAMO-DANVILLE SENIOR CLUB UPGRADE:
After I completed 7 successful trips (the club had had no trips
for 2 years) , I turned the trip program over to a trip committee
made up of 6 members. They have now had two successful trips
that were planned and carried out by their own club/committee
members. -
Formed "The Monday Bunch" for those Seniors who hate bingo. , -
There are guest speakers and group discussions, slides, plus a
monthly book review (which was already inexistence) . - ;
I started an "Afternoon Tea Dance". It is run by Senior -
volunteers from two clubs. 138 seniors attended the first dance.
The weekly attendance has averaged about -75 seniors.
Singing for one-half hour at each Monday meeting has been - • -
included and is evolving into a Senior Chorus with plans for a
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joint concert with the Danville Community Chorus. A program is
scheduled for May.
Two bulletin boards are now redecorated monthly and updated.
weekly at the Senior Center.
MISCELLANEOUS:
A display rack has been ordered for two senior centers by The
Diablo Foundation for the Aging to adequately display fliers,
brochures, and information pertinent to the Seniors' needs.
I have introduced the ideas of intergenerational programs to the
Senior Council. The Dublin Library is now offering a reading
program between Seniors and children with reading problems.
Senior and children's chocolate candy class is being planned for
fall.
FUTURE GOALS
To continue 1-to-1 visits with. Seniors at their clubs. To answer
questions, to clarify rumors, and to refer them to the proper
agencies.
To continue to network with other Senior Center Directors and
Senior Resource people.
• To continue bi-monthly newsletter. To increase circulation to
the housebound/frail elderly.
Alamo-Danville Senior program upgrade to include the following:
To increase and diversify classes offered during the week for
individual instruction and personal growth.
To encourage and support the Dublin-San Ramon Senior Drop-In
Center to include more new activities in the week's program.
Quilting and low-impact aerobics have recently been added.
Amador-Pleasanton Adult Education presently has funds they would
like to spend on Seniors and is working with the center to
increase activities offered.
To have a Drop-In Center, a place or a room for Seniors to just
"drop in". Presently, there is no place to which a Senior can go
to just sit to get away from the family, husband, wife, or
offspring without being involved in a planned activity.
To continue to work with recreation departments. To stay alert
to the Seniors ' recreational needs, physical, and financial
• capabilities and availability. -
To offer an activity on the weekend. Presently activities are
offered from 10: 00 a.m. to 2: 00 p.m. , Monday through Friday.
There are no activities for Seniors who must continue to work
from 9 to 5 unless they are widowed.
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; To continue to publicize club activities through fliers and local
newspapers.
To work on the Senior Olympics, which is now in the planning
stages.
To start a Senior softball league for women and men.
To continue to stay alert and sensitive to the Seniors with
special needs and problems and to continue to refer them to the
proper agency.
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MAY-JUNE 1987 •;: F��i���'J, -I _., •`,='' SAN RAMON VALLEY SENIOR COUNCIL
4 , Sponsored by tne Diablo Valley Foundation for tne Aging
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_ Arir, ELECTION RESULTS
DIAL-A-RIDE UP DATE CALIFORNIA SENIOR LEGISLATORS
The final amounts are in for the THE WINNERS ARE:
Paratransit/Dial-a-Ride Bus.
Alameda Co.
Senior Council $ 127. 10 1435 votes cast.
Alaimo/Danville Srs. 400. 00 3 & 5th District
Alamo/Danville Committee Susie Gains - Senate
on Aging 2, 000. 00 Vera Burgess - Assembly, 1f2 & 4
Sr. Californians of District
Dublin 30.10 Edward Malone - Senate
Dublin/San Ramon Srs. 338. 00 Ralph Ruggieri - Assemblyman
Senior Drop-In Center 400.00
Shannon Sr. Dance Club 40. 00 Contra Costa Co.
Sunny Glenn Seniors 150. 00 11450 votes cast.
TOTAL $3,485.20 Carolyn Ashe Stokes - Senator
GOAL $4,390. 00 Williams Burns & Ray Johnson -
_ _Short $ 905. 00 Assemblymen ,
- GOOD LUCK! We look forward to being
%'=b-- - kept updated on. Senior politics.
■ Senior Power can make a difference.
1 , -- ` -;. _ i�" THE EYES HAVE IT!
• - YOUR INVITED
1 _ I! _1 11 l i 11111 t"
-_�� = The Lions Blind Center of Diablo Val-
I__ , ""`� ley invites you to a Spring Open
"s_c=:s7f::� House at their Lafayette office on
"..�. - a°',
1 Wednesday, May 20, from 12: 00 noon
- _ to 3 : 00 p.m. Visual aids and ap-
8 3 7-0 2 2 6 pliances such as magnifiers, writing
guides, large print materials, etc.
SENIOR HOUSING CONGREGATE CARE will be displayed.
SENIOR HOUSING FOR ALAMO Lafayette Community Center' s
Board Room
A large group of Seniors from San 500 St. Mary's Road, Lafayette
Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Pleasant
Hill, and Martinez showed up at the For more information, call Susan
County Board of Supervisors meeting. Jacobsen at 283-2235.
Many spoke for Senior Housing. "How •
long must we go on begging for hous- NATIONAL EYE CARE PROJECT
ing for Seniors?" Many letters and If you think you have an eye problem
.postcards brought about a "yes" vote and are a U.S. Citizen or Legal Resi-
by all 5 board members and a special dent, 65 or older, and do not already
zoning category in Contra Costa Coun- have an ophthalmologist, call
ty "Senior Housing Congregate Care" 1-800-222-EYES.
designation under the San Ramon Val-
ley General Plan.
N9BLETTS HUGS ' .
The Hug Therapy Book
It' s hard to feel sorry for a person Environments
by Kathleen Keating
that feels bored, has nothing to do,
or just watches TV all day. A place of beauty enhances the
experience of hugging. Whatever
Many activities are now available in setting you consider beautiful--a
the San Ramon Valley. There are many peaceful country path on a warm,
clubs with many activities going on clear day or a scrap of green park
in each one. For those who don't that opens a city to the sky--can
like clubs, there are individual make the hug you share with a friend
sports now available and a crafts day even more special.
open to all Seniors.
However, if the setting seems shabby
For those that are housebound, there or bleak, it can be totally
are friendly visitors, talking books, transformed just because you are
and many other services (see pages 13 sharing a hug.
and 14) .
Anyplace is the right place for
See the new updated calendar on hugging when the heart is open.
page 3 . Get' out and get involved; -47 .
Q '�.�- 1
/ Q� -.) ` I Cheek Hug
r . �= ' /,
Senior needs LIST L...r.- !''•-...) The cheek hug is a very tender,
~-� gentle hug that often has a spiritual
Washing machine & Lawn Mower needed quality. It can be experienced
If you have one that you can give away call comfortably sitting down, standing
828-6616 up, or even with one sitting and one
standing, as full body contact is not
HELP US SAVE . necessary.
Because of the expense involved, if If you are both seated, turn
you are currently picking up a News- comfortably toward each other and
letter from a senior club or center press the sides of your faces
plus are having one mailed to your together cheek to cheek. One hand
home, please let us know so that we may be on the other' s back and the
can take you off the mailing list. other supporting the back of the head
to counteract the pressure of your
cheek. Breathe slowly and deeply.
A MILLION THANKS! Within a few seconds you will feel
A lot of work goes into the Newslet- very relaxed. The cheek hug often
ter-collating and stapling the 1, 000 stirs deep feelings of kindness,
copies every other month. A special especially when participants are
thanks to all those who gave their close friends.
time and energy. A cheek hug is a tasteful way to:
Greet an elderly friend or
March-Amril Newsletter Volunteers relative who is seated.
Nelle Ewart , Louise Pearson Say a wordless "I 'm sorry" about
Carabel Ginn Jo Ficarra a friend' s disappointment.
Adeline Knutson Mae Read
Carmel Ferrante Frieda Wright Share a friend' s joy at a happy
Roz Cady Amelia Oldershali =; occasion, like a wedding or
Carl Dick Betty Jacoby ., graduation. (This is a con-
Mae Hernandez Marge Watson -' siderate hug for congratulating
Wynn Ryan Nicola Jacoby'_ ••-:`- ;u / . the principals in reception
Eleanor Thomas Isabel Light' `--v ' -1 lines, since it does not tangle
Gertrude Rodriguez Elvira Lind ,� � --... wedding veils or crush
Dena Baptist N. D. Jacoby ;___J
boutonnieres. )
Mary Cerchini Mary Martucci
Peggy Weisgerber , At what times would you proffer a
cheek huq?
TIME 9 ; 10 12 1 2 3 4 5
Questions? C< Marge Stout at 866-1410 .
9:30 10..,.7-11: 30 11: 45-12:15 12:4L -_:00
" Visiting Exercise Singing Bingo (Bring bag lunch)
ALAMO-DANVILLE SENIORS THE MONDAY BUNCH .
120 S. Hartz, Danville
a
9:30-10: 00 12 noon-3 :00 3 : 00-5x00
Exercise Pinochle Ballroom Dance Class
DUBLIN-SAN RAMON SENIOR DROP-IN CENTER - 9300 Alcos=a Blvd. , San Ramon
ik
P I, 11: 00-11:45
m
P Crafts-many Exercise
SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER 9:30-2 :30 (Lunch $1. 00)
.471.4 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 222 W. El Pintado Rd. , Danville .= `�i,
ert 4//
I 10: 00-11: 00 1:-00-4:00 = f1
NEW Softball JUST SHOW UP Senior Dance Club
I OSAGE STATION PARK, DANVILLE SHANNON CENTER-DUBLIN -', \`
9: 00-12: 00 1:00-3 : 00 1 `'►Its
_ Sewing Bingo I ; '.
1 DUBLIN-SAN RAMON SENIOR DROP-IN CENTER
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11:00-3:00
Cards Bag Lunch Bingo (Bring bag lunch)
SENIOR CALIFORNIANS OF DUBLIN - SAN RAMON
SHANNON CENTER, DUBLIN
8:30-9 : 30 9:30-12 : 00 1: 00-3:00
> Low-Impact Quilting Class Beginners Bridge Class
a DUBLIN-SAN RAMON SENIOR DROP-IN CENTER
4:30-5: 30
9 : 00-12 noon 1:30-3: 00 April 22-May 13
NEW NEW Private Piano Lessons Bowling Class NEW NEW HORSESHOES
May 6-June 24, 1987 Danville Bowl Oakhill Park Horseshoe
VETERAN'S HALL Pits, DANVILLE
Call 837-8235 - Call 837-8235
- 11:00-3 :00
Bag Lunch Bingo (Bring bag lunch)
DUBLIN-SAN RAMON SENIORS-SHANNON CENTER % j
9 :00-11: 00 12:30-3:30 Oral History Class Dancing to Bob Souza's Ban*1 '.\('/,f
ALAMO-DANVILLE SENIORS,VETERAN'S HALL ai \ '. \'
>4
m 11: 00-12 noon
= NEW NEW Ballroom Dance Lessons
r DANVILLE VETERAN'S HALL
Call 837-8235
T
r
9 : 30-3 :.00 12: 00-3 : 00
Valley Artists Workshop Pinochle ..
DUBLIN-SAN RAMON SENIOR DROP-IN CENTER ip � -1* _.
8 : 30-9 : 30 10: 00 11:00-3 : 00 2:30-3 :45
Low Impact Aerobics Open Bridge NEW NEW T'ai Chi Exercise
>, DUBLIN-SAN RAMON DROP-IN CENTER May 8-June 12
a DANVILLE VETERAN'S HALL
1-+ 10: 00-2: 00 - Call 837-8235
E Bridge and Pinochle (bring bag lunch)
ALAMO-DANVILLE SENIORS
VETERAN'S HALL, 120 S. Hartz, Danville
3.
For NEW classes, register with Charlene Burns at S R V C S G 837-8235
SENIOR C JTERS, CLUBS & OF ANIZATIONS . . `
THE SENIOR! CALIFORNIANS
-DUBLIN-SAN-RAMON SENIORS -
Past events:
March 5-6 'Trip to Reno. No million- Spring and Easter celebrations this
aires, but all had a good time. year included a pot-luck luncheon on
April -9 -with the club furnishing
March 11 St. Patrick's Day Luncheon baked ham and a Easter Hat Parade on
1 April 16. Nora Brosnan was in charge
March 18 Speaker from local Fire of the luncheon, and Lucille Gutier-
Dept. rez, Frances Lindemann, and Delphine
Strekle assisted.
March 25 Birthdays for the month-ice
cream and cake On May 7 a Mother's Day Buffet Des-
sert is planned by the group in
March 26 Turnaround to Reno-2 bus charge of May activities. This group
loads i will furnish the desserts. One can
i easily tell that our club enjoys good
April 1 Homemade cookie sale-huge food!
success. At the May 14th meeting, there will
April 15 Easter celebration-unusual be a display of favorite photographs
Easter bonnets. The Girls of or snapshots of our mothers and per-
Yesteryear: . haps some little momentos or trea-
sured items which had belonged to
May 6 The men to entertain the wom- them.
en. They also have to make the pies!
Some club members are taking a trip
May 13 Women's Barbershop Quartet to Reno on May 19 and 20, and on
"The Daylight Express" . For reserva- May 21 there will be a bake sale at
tions call 829-1338 before May 6. the regular meeting to raise money
for club activities. -
T .
ay 27 Monthly birthday-ice cream Recent- new members include Matthew
. and cake Baldwin, Lorraine Williams, and Geor-
gene "Gene" Boggs. Welcome Aboard!
a . `'0 ' THE ACTIVITY CENTER
i
' >r - Special Classes
�; __ _ -_ Leather
-- - -' ' Sweat Shirt Designs
ALAMO-DANVILLE SENIORS _ ' (on front-make one for each
-IL of your kids, grandkids, and
Handcrafted items made by Senior great-grandkids)
citizens are for sale in the Lounge
of the Vets' Hall at 120 S. Hartz in Instruction is FREE. Supplies at
Danville. ' - cost. Held" at the Presbyterian
Church, 222 W. El Pintado Rd. ,
Mondays & Fridays 10: 30-2: 00 Danville.
Thursdays 12 noon-3 :30
SHANNON SENIORS DANCERS
All wishing to display need only to "Dance, Dance, Dance"
be a paid '(up-) member ($4 . 00 annual
dues). "It's a great way to supple- May 12 Roaring Twenties
ment your income, " says Kathy Scar- June 9 Country Western (dress up.
borough, Manager. For more informa-
tion, calk Kathy at 837-27.09. Big Bands on the last Tuesdays of
4. May and June. -
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HEALTH CONCERNS _ QUESTICNS
1. Do you have a working smoke 6. Have you'nad .a pap smear test for
: detector installed in your house? cervical cancer within a year?
2. Do you use a seat belt every time 7. Do you examine your breasts
you are in the car? monthly for unusual lumps?
P._,
3. Do you eat breakfast every day? /6/6, 8. Do you smoke?
4. Do you exercise on 'a regular .1f �,.:�p k� 9. Do you drive after
basis? �(+7 W
5. Have you had your blood pressure cflau+% °\ drinking?
checked within a year? :t -�.'r�
Y it/ iA'' TURN TO PAGE 8
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HOMEOWNERS & RENTERS
Homeowner's Assistance* Renter's Assistance*
You must be 62 years of age or older, You must be 62 years of age or older,
or blind or disabled, on or blind or disabled, on
December 31, 1986, and own and occupy December 31, 1986, and have rented a
your own home. Your household income residence for all or part of 1986.
for 1986 may not exceed $12,000. the residence must not be exempt from
Property Tax. your household income
You will receive a refund of a por- for 1986 must not exceed $12,000.
tion of the taxes you paid on the - Assistance is not allowable 'for any
first $34,000 of the full value of month in which rent was less than
your home (after homeowner's or vet- $50. The size of the payment depends
eran's exemption) . The size of the on your household income. File
refund depends on your household in- between 5/15 and 8/31 each year.
come. File between 5/15 and 8/31
each year. Renter's Credit .
If you were a renter in California on
Property Tax Postponement+ March 1, 1986, and your dwelling was
not exempt from property tax, and you
You must be 62 years of age or older, did not receive Homeowners Property
or blind or disabled, by Tax Exemptions in 1986, you can
December 31, 1987, and have a com- receive a Renter's Credit of $60 for
bined income of under $24,000 to a single person; $137 for a couple or
postpone all or part of the taxes on Head of Household. Use FTB form
your home. (If you qualified and 540A. ' If you itemize, use 540
filed in 1983/84, the combined income Schedule A. .
may be under $34, 000. )
There is no age or income requirement
The State Controller's Office will to receive this payment. You may
supply you with information and forms file 4 years retroactively if eligible.
which need to be filed betwen May 15
and December 10, 1987, to postpone *For forms and information, call the
your 1987-88 property taxes. Call Franchise Tax Board toll free at
for this service toll free 800-852-7050. Or call Senior Infor-
800-952-5661. mation in your. area. You will be
directed to a location near your home
You may file for both the California where trained volunteers will help
Homeowners Assistance and the complete your claim forms. There is
California Property Tax Postponement no fee for this service. Claims must
for the same year. be filed between May 15 and August
31, 1987.
+Mobile homes which are subject to Senior Information Phones:
local property taxation and are on
the secured property tax roll are. Contra Costa County • 935-9350
eligible for the Property Tax
5
Postponement Program. Alameda County 667-3067
1
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TID BITS BUYER. BEWARE! Me ° ap fraud rampant M .
by Louis Labat
It is estimated, 4 out of 5 Medicare Seniors must not be misled by televi-
beneficiaries nationwide purchase sion commercials in which famous per-
over $13 billion worth of medigap sonalities make sales pitches to the
insurance every year. elderly for medigap insurance.
Details on Medicare supplemental in-
With rapidly escalating health care surance coverage are extremely com-
costs, manylseniors hope to protect plicated and should be carefully ex-
their life savings by purchasing all plored and understood by the senior
the policies offered to them. Too prior to purchase of a plan.
often seniors don't read the fine
print, nor are they given clear ex- Health insurance counselors are
planations by some of the sales available throughout California.
agents who sell them the policies. These counselors help seniors identi-
In California alone, seniors with fy their health insurance needs and
medigap policies are estimated to
make informed decisions on which
have lost over $300 million in 1986 medigap policy may be most appropri-
due to fraud or non-existent ate to cover their health care needs
coverage. while protecting life-long
In response; to this problem, State investments.
Insurance Commissioner Roxani Gil- For the name of a counselor' in your
lespie has established a Senior area, call the Information and Refer-
Citizen Task Force to develop a con-
s ral Office of the Department on Aging
sumer's guide to Medicare supplemen-
tal insurance. Public hearings have at the following:
been held throughout the state to � =E
solicit testimony from the public, f°-°� e ; Contra Costa County 829-4432
insurance companies, public offi- 41,igti%p ► p For an appointment or for more
vials, senior citizen organizations ,4r; ' information 935-9350
and other interested persons. 111.4\
°om
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FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON GB".:� Remember When $2.95 Would
=`Y�^
Fundraiser for Hospice Support Group - -�� Buy You Dinner?
of San Ramon Valley It Still Does!
The Danville Women's Club's Spring Valley Memorial Hospital invites
fundraiser will be a fashion show and Tri-Valley Seniors to join us for
salad luncheon held at San Damiano dinner on weekends.
Retreat on Thursday, May 28th, at
12:00 noon. "Doorway to Fashion" 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
will feature clothes from Talbots of
Walnut Creek with modeling done by For just $2.95 you'll get a complete
members of the club. Each guest will dinner: *Entree
receive a copy of the store's cata- *Vegetable
log, which 'will include a certificate *Bread
worth' $10 toward the purchase of any *Dessert
garment. There will be a large num- *Beverage.
ber of gifts and services to be
raffled. Saturdays and Sundays
Valley Memorial Hospital Cafeteria
1111 E. Stanley Blvd.
Tickets are $15. 00. Proceeds will Livermore
benefit the Hospice Support Group of
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San Ramon Valley.
i No reservations needed.
For -information and ticket reserva-
tions, only to Seniors 60 years old
tions, phone Merle Wood at 934-1737 or more.
or Eleanor IBerton at 820-2654. 6 For more information, call 373-4065.
. THE PRESIDErs COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FIT .SS AND SPORTS
; , , WASHINGTON,D.C.20001
�""�� .EXERCISE FOR OLDER A-MER-ICANS (-free publications) .
Dn't Take It Easy - Exercise! 1 page. .
Pep Up Your Life: 33 pages.
National Institute on Aging .
Building 31, Room 5C35 A Fitness Book for Seniors ,
9000 Rockville Pike • ..
Bethesda, MD 20205 American Association of Retired Persons
1909 K Street, N.W., Fifth Floor
xercises for People with Arthritis 2 pages. Washington, DC 20049
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" WHY Walking keeps the body energized and
WALK? promotes physical fitness.It's an .
exercise that benefits:
Walking as an exercise HEART Allows the heart to pump blood more
can help relieve tension ::••• , efficiently. During%igorous and prolonged
and enhance a :, "` exercises.such as walking,the heart beats more
person's general ;`"'s?ti• �-= `1`s • rapidly. helping to strengthen the heart muscle.A
attitude toward ,� ;n._�; . a v _; strong heart muscle can help lower high blood
life.Walking is •-~ ;v ;s_r = pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or
well-known •_4-,�.�;._ �,,<.r. -.
`� -z _-•-•i.: r. r: :�.:‘.!;;. stroke.
as an effec- : ;.>,-` " i` • . LUNGS Helps the lungs develop a greater capacity.
tive weight - R xc' , •••
�. w Eases breathing nd improves the entire respiratory
control exercise. °‘ • j1;. i ,: g p p
�'_ " ::ti ;; system. : .
A moderate -'�`; ; i :: �
ate pace, " n•., �: . ,•: MUSCLES Helps tone muscles in leas, thighs
of 4 miles per '.. "'"�,:n.`
p ,, =>��r� ;, ,�y;- and abdomen.
hour burns approxi- ,
BONES Strengthens boars. enhances ph,:�ici:i
mately 5 calories > ,
per:minute. or 300- `. endurance.improves balance.Walking can aelp•
400 calories per hour. '.�' retard bone loss—osteoporosis—��hicn is
p � •especially important for women and older adults.
Taking a brisk walk
. before a meal ' p� BLOOD Improves blood circulation.Walking causes.•
• may decrease -%- ..:.. . -•°, •., ! + ' calf muscles to contract,circulating more blood •
. . your-appetite. . 7 • from.feet to heart.
WALKING IS ONE OF.THE. MOST POPULAR EXERCISE ACTIVITIES TODAY.
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ANSWERS:' HEALTH COF '_RNS 7. See #6. " .
Weight, exercise and stL.._.i 'emerge as L
concerns in a study by the National 8. Thirty-three percent of men and
Center for Health Statistics. The 28 percent of women smoke,
report on health promotion and although 80 percent of adults
disease prevention was based on a said they were aware that the
survey of 1;8,300 households. habit increases their risk of
emphysema, bronchitis, and
cancer.
Findings inithe study included:
9. Twelve percent of adults admitted
1. About 401 percent of homes do not driving at least once in the past
have a working smoke detector, year after drinking.
but 59 percent said their home has
a working smoke detector. Some 95 percent of adults knew
that alcohol consumption can
2. Thirty-five percent of adults lead to liver disease, but only
never use seat belts when they about one-third knew heavy
ride in a car, while 32 percent alcohol use is also associated
said they use them most of the with cancer of the throat and
time. mouth.
*Purchase a smoke detector if you do
3 . Fifty-five percent said they not have one.
usually eat breakfast; 25 percent . *Nearly half of women (46 percent)
never do. said they were trying to lose weight
at the time of the survey. Only 27
4. Less than half of all Americans percent of men were trying to lose
(42 percent) exercise on a weight.
regular basis, and only one in
four has done so for five years *Of those trying to reduce, 82 per-
or more.{ cent said they were eating less and
60 percent were exercising more.
5. Three--fourths of adults have' had
their blood pressure checked *One-half of adults reported
within a year. experiencing at least a moderate
amount of stress in the two weeks
6. Among women, 45 percent have had before "the interview.
a pap smear test for cervical
cancer within a•year;. 50 percent *Most people (66 percent) said they
had a breast exam. sleep seven to eight hours per day.
Some 22 percent sleep less than
BE AN INFORMED CONSUMER seven hours, and 12 percent more than
eight hours. - .
To keep up on the latest information
as a consumer, here is a free ,c
publication from Consumer Affairs
Office.
*To keep a step ahead of your elected - t I N' �%w�,
officials, included is "Legislative 'L,,.`� '-R ?��
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. . Coffee—not guilty
Coffee has been suspected of many evil s-of causing The so-called . "Preci_ ,s Study" at Johns Hopkins,
pancreatic cancer and benign breast disease, to name but published last fall in The New England Journal of Medicine
two- but scientific research has consistently failed to hang any followed over 1,130 white male medical students at the
crimes on caffeine, at least when people consume it in sensible university over a long period. It concluded that the men who
amounts.The question of coffee consumption and coronary heart drank five or more cups of coffee daily increased their risk of
disease has recently been reopened by a study from Johns heart attack about two-and-a-half times,compared to those who
Hopkins University. Since 80% of all Americans drink coffee drank no coffee at all. Though the men in the study were
regularly, and since heart disease accounts for more deaths predominantly nonsmokers, no allowance was made for such
annually in the U.S. than cancer and accidents combined, the factors as personality type or sedentary life-style, or a high-fat,
coffee-heart connection is of more than passing importance. high-cholesterol diet-all of which are known to play some role
The debate about this connection goes back some 15 years to in predisposing a person to heart disease.Thus the case against
research showing that heavy coffee drinkers are twice as coffee drinking,even excessive coffee drinking,is weak.
susceptible to heart attacks as others. It turned out, however, The upshot of all this is simply to remember that well-worn
that many of the coffee drinkers in the study were smokers;thus and familiar piece of advice: be moderate.If you like coffee and
cigarettes let coffee off the hook.Still,in 1984 a 19-year study feel you need it to get started in the morning, there is no
of 2,000 men(age 40 to 56) showed that nonsmoking men who evidence that it will do you any harm. Moderate consumption
drink more than six cups of coffee daily have twice the risk of has been defined as about 200 milligrams of caffeine
coronary heart disease as those who drink less. The reason, as daily-that's what you'll get from two six-ounce cups of brewed
other research has shown, is that immoderate consumption of coffee.Six cups of coffee daily are probably too much.
coffee apparently can raise cholesterol levels by as much as UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.BERKELEY WELLNESS LETTER
14%-independent of other dietary factors.
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w SENIOR DAY
Y' i 1987 YEAR OF THE READER POLL
Every third Tuesday of the month '_ s We want to hear from you--the readers
Senior Day at the Dublin Library.'' -' of America! Please write in titles
Activities include travel films along with any comments you would
(1-2:30 p.m. ) , Blood Pressure Clinic like to make.
(2-3 :00 p.m. ) , refreshments, Gold
Cards, Silver Saver's Passports, and Let's hear it for readers--and from
lots of Senior news and information. readers! Congress has proclaimed
All services are FREE! If you have 1987 as. "The Year of the Reader". In
any questions, contact Katie Focht, celebration the Dublin Library is
Senior Outreach Representative, at organizing a Year of the Reader Poll.
" 828-1315. We also have a special Please take a few minutes to fill out
Senior Section in the library and the ballot below and let us know what
large print books. Come to the you like and enjoy. Well publish
library and get in touch with the the results in the next issue of Sil-
world! ver Streaks. Completed ballots may
be returned in person or mailed to:
Dublin Library, 7606 Amador Valley
DUBLIN LIBRARY Blvd. , Dublin, CA 94568.
7606 AMADOR VALLEY BLVD. ATTN: Katie Focht. Please return
(415) 828-1315 ballots no later than May 18, 1987 .
%-----C LT liegE SEND 1N -a,.
Thank you!
What is the best book you ever read? Who is your favorite author?
What is the worst? What is your favorite type of book?
What is the funniest book you ever When is your favorite time to read?
read? 9.
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GUEST EAKERS & ENTERTAINM T = • _ - . -
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County, 3243N. Main Street, , i1.,..\ ;!/. ` ` ' r .
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Do you need a speaker for your { � ; '- � x te''
group? Arrange now for a guest . . �==-;%-%' `: ��: : ti"'
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speaker, at ho charge, for your � ` f' �:�,
next meeting; or program! . Please, ., f� •
two weeks advance notice ;' .
requested. ! . •
South County! 837-8643 What Counts in Marriage
Central County 934-0424 As most couples discover, and as
Bill Walker, 934-0424, Tuesday numerous psychological studies have
and Friday, Volunteer Bureau of •• shown, communication between spouses
Contra Costal County. is •essential to a good marriage. But
does this mean the ability to talk or
•
Any medical subject: • to listen, or both? And does it
Sheryl R. Frantz, MPH, PhD, • mainly involve the ability to discuss
important questions such as family
Eden Hospital, 727-2719. finance or childrearing, or major
Elder Abuse Prevention decisions such as housing?
Sandy Lutz of the Tri-Valley In a' recent issue of Family Pers ec-
Senior support Program Y P •
467-7643 tive, two social scientists reported
the results of a survey of 31 married
TELE-CARE, Norma Schnurr. Daily couples (averag.e age, early forties-;
reassurance, phone calls to average length of marriage, 20 •
Seniors living alone, medical years) . Not surprisingly, the cou-
transportati�on, loot-cost - pies that reported good communication
housing, and grocery shopping. also reported the greatest marital
934-0901 satisfaction. But the communication •
they valued most was not evening-long
Senior Support Program sessions hashing out their differen-
Friendly Visitors, Elder Abuse ces, but easy-going, pleasant convey-
Prevention, Geriatric Services sations about everyday events.
462-7643
Wives, in particular, interpreted .
Will Rogers Remembered this kind of open, informal chatting •
as an indication of mutual affection.
Will Rogers: "We are here for just a Husbands, however, valued empathetic
. short while. Have a few laughs and listening more than discussions,
do the best you can. " interpreting .it as a sign of affec-
Submitted by SAM M. GaNALT • tion in their wives. .
I
. - Where is your favorite place to read?
What is the scariest book you ever .
read?
Do you use the library:
• Once a week/more
What book had the most influence on Once a month/more
your. lie? Once a year/more
10. Male _ . Female ___
; OETRY & WRITINGS
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE?
What advice would you give to HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHIL FLORES
newly-married young couples?
Phil, you are now an Octogenarian
Have patience with one another and and proud of this you should be.
try to understand one another.
You've done your share of good deeds
Share. as we look back, it is plan to see.
Lot more choices now. Eighty years is quite a space in timc
Talk things over.
and we must say you wear it well.
To be sure they know each other. You appeared when you were needed
this we are proud to tell.
Be true to each other. When it comes to helping out
Trust your instincts when you meet
you were Johnny on the spot
the man (woman) of your dreams. This is the kind of friendship
Y a in no way can be bought.
Be honest. Fidelity is the most " .
important thing. �-"
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WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE? ?? '�
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='°•r' REMEMBERING DAD
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•�� THE GREAT DEPRESSION
THE MARRIAGE CREED `: By Dawn Ruccer
• It was a time of poverty
Comfort each other. . .Provide a refugee And hunger stalked the land ,
�' ` My papa fed the hoboes
and sanctuary for each other from they -a Then shook their empty hand.
chill winds of the world. Your P y
marriage is a hearth, from whence -
comes the peace, harmony, and warmth We never had a whole lot
of soul and spirit. But he shared with hungry men.
How rich we thought we were
Caress as you would be To help those fellows then.
caressed. . .Warm your loved one's body
with your healing touch. Remember One tottering old fellow
that as babies can die with lack of Made motions with his hand_ , '
touching, so can marriages wither . When he was slowly fed,
from lack of closeness. - He once again could stand.
Be a friend and partner. . .Friendship . I ' learned to share my life as well
can be a peaceful island, separate• For those so down and out,
and apart, in a world of turmoil and I 'm glad I can remember
strife. Reflect upon the What my Papa was about.
tranquillity of the many future years
you can share with a true friend and I 'm old and wealth has passed me by ,
beware of becoming battling enemies Still I see that human line ; .
under the same roof. When Papa fed the hoboes
• And I had just turned nine .
Be open with each other. . .Bind not
yourselves in the secretness that The riches that he gave me
causes suspicion and doubt. Trust Cannot be spent or lost ,
and reveal yourselves to each other, When Papa fed the hoboes
even as the budding rose opens to There was never any cost .
reveal its fragrance and beauty.
HAPPY F A T H E R'S DAY
11.
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. •Growing Old -
by Verla Babbitt (80 -years old)
o March, 1987
I!i, � I have ,known girlhood and womanhood,
marriage and bereavement, happiness
REMEMBERING j and sorrow, war and peace. I have
MOM i seen my world change more than many a
woman before me. . . from horse and bug-
"Definition of Mother" gy to cars, to airplanes, to super-
by Dennis Spatz sonic jets, to phonographs, to radio,
to television. In my youth they were
A someone who was always there discovering bits of Africa. Now they
To give children all ages loving are sifting the soil of Mars. I 've
care ! seen men and women grow. hard to match
the steel and concrete that surround
A someone who in spite of what you've them in place of grass, flowers, and.
done; trees. The world's laughter has
Could give you solace if you lost grown shrill, where it used to be
or wan silent. I'm glad to grow old grace-
fully. I'm glad to have spent the
A someone in times of stress good years in the days when men and
Would somehow find a ray of women were simple and had a .
of happiness "sort of innocence" . I'm glad I'm
not young, . on the threshold of a
A someone who could find the time world so crammed with activity that
To mend a sock or a boot to shine few ever notice the hollowness
within. They don't have .time to stop
A someone who would take your side and smell the roses. I'm thankful
Be no matter what, in her you for my sunset _years.
could confide .
So the stars still look down .with
A someone who the role of `doctor tolerance, amused by the corner of my
played world that I have created for myself.
In timesiof sickness at your
bedside stayed
IF'
A someone who could mend a broken
heart r. ' ,w0t. :. Somethin Beautiful
. Shape a:Scrap of material into ; = g
a work of art
There are negative words
A someone who with hands like mine That are harmful
Could make, food taste like aged There are positive words
wine I That are good f' _'' 7 x.. =
There are false words ''
A someone who .could miraculously - That we shouldn't utter . ,t
kiss iaway And helpful words A ::
The. little hurts that occur That we should
each 1,day "d. ?.
For a costly gem -4
Or a lovely bouquet
A someone who most of us for granted ,d
Perhaps ..., 'N..
take ! ps we cannot -pay
Until we realize it was all just But we can express '"'.
A beautiful thought
CiV4i:.-P
`'for our, sake g ►:a �� ��► .
To the heart of a friend oday.
A someone who like God alone
Sets not; on a pedestal, but on a By Mary Gemma Brunke
throne. Submitted by Betty Jacoby
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HAPPY' MOTHER'S DAY .
., " E-ATURED SENIOFy`
She holds her audience spellbound cut: New Guini-5 months, General
when she speaks. Articulate, Douglas MacArthur requisitioned her
intelligent, fasinating are only a there. Next on to Hollandia & then
few words that describe the very onto Manilla. She loved the So.
interesting Inez Butz, long time Pacific because the 3 men that she
resident of Danville. Born in thought the most highly of were
Illinois, a decendant of Edward stationed there. Her brother (who
Fuller & William Bradford, both had fought in every major battle &
signers of the Mayflower Compact. survived) her boyfriend & her
She began making adult decisions at favorite cousin. They all wrote to
12 years of age. "Was I going to get each other constantly.
a job & make money or was I going to .
live & have experiences?" She chose The war ended & Inez was, ready to
experiences. return to the mainland. Sept 8th,
her birthday, she landed on USA soil
While attending college, Inez did a after a very interesting flight home
lot of writing, was in plays, wrote & an interesting career. It was
articles, gave speeches, & was the 1945. "A terrific experience" said
Associate Editor of the school news Inez.
paper. Aftergetting her degree in
Teaching, she got a job at a 1 room Settling in Danville, she took up
school house, with children of all pottery making, sold it all over the
ages. "Kids of all ages are a world & "made a darn good living. "
natural combination. " She spoke out Inez built a house with a friend on
against consolidation of grades. Lagonda Street, when it was only 1
"You put 5 grades of kids of the same 1/2 lanes wide. In 1956 she got a
age in a group & you have a gang. " job at the Valley Pioneer, several
On a school day, if she felt like days a week, eventually able to do
fishing, she'd pack up her fishing almost every job there. The rest of
rod, pick up the kids at school & the week she ran her own
"off we'd go in my ' 31 red roadster housecleaning business.
with the rumble seat for the day. "
Or if a neighboring school challenged ' Inez, was/is active in the Grange,
them to baseball or football, they'd Eastern Star, the Presbyterian
pack up a lunch & off they'd all go church, decendants of the Mayflower &
in her roadster. the Alamo-Danville Seniors. She has
climbed mountains, done lithographs,
After teaching 13 years, Inez. silkscreening & sculpting. She has a
enlisted in the Army, Dec. 1942 & great interest in Indians &found an
served 33 months. 13months in the Indian arrowhead when she was a
So. Pacific. She was, in Security, in little girl. She is an avid reader
Army intelligence & worked with the also. .
FBI files. She read reports of
battles that Americans will never get Inez leads a discussion group every
to read. . Through her careful Tuesday morning, 11: 00 at THE SENIOR
detective work she was able to locate ACTIVITY CENTER, 222 W. El Pintado
a saboteur & get full credit. One Rd. Danville. She leads a BOOK
day .a radiogram came over the wires: REVIEW GROUP the last Monday of each
Position needed to be filled: month, 12 :30 pm at the Vet's Hall 120
"Destination known, but undisclosed, So. Hartz, Danville.The public is
Assignment known, but undisclosed. " invited & welcomed to attend each of
Inez took up the challenge. Orders these groups.
Thoughts and Smiles
"Courage is a commodity that is never Good communication is as stimulating
out of date. " as black coffee, and just as hard to
from Activity Center, Danville, sleep after.
at the Presbyterian Church 1X Anne Morrow Lindbergh
TRIPS FOR TH,_- SENIORS OF THE SAN F__ __MON VALLEY ' •
May 7 -I{i'tchen Kut=Ups in Pleasanton VIP Srs.
H - Petaluma - .
May 1920 Reno-Sparks Dublin-San Ramon Srs.
May 201 Marine World-Africa . Pleasanton VIP Srs.
May 271 Marine World - - Alamo-Danville Srs. •
May 291 Paddle Wheel/Delta San Ramon Women's
- - Club .
• June 9 - 11 Yosemite & Mariposa Pleasanter VIx Srs.
- June 23-24 Reno Pleasanton: VIP Srs.
June 29-30 • Reno San Ramon Women'
Club.
July 15 Seniorama ' Sunny Glenn Sr_.
July 16 Seniorama-Santa Cruz - Pleasanton VIP Srs.
July 28-Aug 11 So. Dakota Senior Californians
July 29 Eugene O'Neil's Tao • Pleasanton VIP Srs.
House in Danville
- ! Tour of Lawrence Livermore Lab -
Alamo-Danville Seniors Lucille - 837-5224
Carabel 837-8493 -
DubliniSan Ramon Seniors Robert - 846-9489 -
Carl - 828-3476
Pleasanton VIP Seniors Eleanor ' 846-5853
Senior1Californians John 828-2857
Sunny Glenn Seniors Vickie - 829-4599
Women's Club - Jo 828-4042
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OPEN HOUSE
• BOWLING.THESENIOR WAY
You are invited to an Open House _ Ida Barrow of the Dublin-San Ramon
Sunday, May 17 Senior Drop-In Center bowls with the
Senior Bowling class offered through
the San Ramon Valley Communit y Ser-
: 1:30-3:30 p.m. General Open House
vices Group.
1 and Tours
2:00 p.m. Fashion. Show -
i Ida bowled from 1958 to 1983 in Tole-
Refresiiaa:.ts do, Ohio. Her average was - 148 She
1 missed bowling; she signed up. Her
at Landmark Villa old ball was too heavy, so she got a
a Project of Eden Hospital Medical new one, which she is still getting
. - ; Center used to. One spin on the wheel at
the bowling alley--$15. 00 if she gets
Retirement Living a strike on 'the first try. She -goes
- . . 21000 Mission Boulevard to her lane. The ball leaves her
Hayward, CA 94541 . hand, rolls down the alley, _ and down
(Between Mattox Road and Grove Way) (-) falls every single pin. A strike on
I - ; the first try! $15.00 richer! ! Ida,
For ,more information, • ;, who is 85 years young, says, "I just
contact Cind. Levin at 276-2872 love to bowl! "
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City of San Ramon
' PARRS AND RECREATIO^ DEPARTMENT
_ NEV - CLASSES
Especially Designed for the
Filoli Gardens and Allied Arts Mature-Over 50 Population
Tuesday, June 23
8: 00 a.m.-4 :30 p.m. The San Ramon Valley Community
$30.00 per person Services Group and The Town of
Danville present the Second Wave of
Fourth of July Festivities The Senior Activities Program
Wednesdays
Wednesdays,, June 17-July 15 Decorating Ballroom Dance Lessons at the Dan-
ville Veteran's Hall
$22.00 per person Thursdays, May 7 through June 11,
11:00 a.m. to 12 :00 noon.
Truffle Experience
Thursday, June 11 T'ai Chi at the Danville Veteran' s
7: 00-9 : 00 p.m. Hall
$9 . 00 per person (plus $5.50 lab fee) Fridays, May 8 through June 12,
2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Aauatics Exercise Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 9-July 2 Horseshoes at Oakhill Parks Horseshoe
1:30-2: 15 p.m. Pits
$60.00 per person Wednesdays, April 22 through May 13,
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fabric-Lined Baskets
Thursday, June 25 Private Piano Lessons at the Danville
7: 00-9:30 p.m. Veteran's Hall
$10.00 per person Wednesdays, May 6 through June 24,
9 :00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Fresh Flower Arranging
Mondays, June 22-July 6
7: 00-9:30 p.m. These classes are free to all
$27. 00 per person eligible seniors. Pre-registration
is mandatory.
Tennis Lessons
A variety of times and dates are For more information or to register,
available to Beginner and Intermedi- contact Charlene Burns at
ate players. Fee is $40. 00 S.R.V.C.S.G. - at 837-8235.
per person. For more information, am
call 866-1410. SWING THAT BAT
DUBLIN RECREATION DEPT Et/ SOFTBALL FOR"MATURE ADULTS" (those over 50)
Spring Silk Floral Centerpiece Every TUESDAY - 10:00 - 11 :00 a.m.
Wednesday , Mayf3th
7:30-9:30 p.m. Li Osage Station Park, Danville (Just South
$8.00 (1 class) per person off of Sycamore Rd)
ALL women & men at all levels of skill are
Welcome Wreath n welcome. All mature adults living in the
Wednesday, June 10th , . San Ramon Valley are welcome, from Alamo
7:30-9:30 p.m. ,• Danville, San Ramon, Dublin .& Pleasanton to-...o
$8.00 (1 class) per person ` ?
4,6,, WHAT'S NEW?
Truffles .° .,,• WATCH THIS PAGE NEXT ISSUE FOR
Wednesday, May 6th °`' ° A new singles club now being formed . .
6:45-8:45 p.m. New horseshoe pit in the plans
$9.00 (1 class) per person igiR�
NEEDED
Acres of Orchids . ALL POETRY & ARTICLES OF INTEREST W'ELCCME
Thursday, June 4th Next issue deadline - Friday, June 5th
9:00 am-3:30 pm mail to Marge Stout, address on last page.
$32:00 (Transportation & Lunch) 13.
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SERVICES & II■;''71ORMATION FOR OL^cR ADULTS , • '
1. DAY CARE Hearing Screening - Free - Call
I for appointment, Eden Hospital,
Adult Day Health Program Castro Valley, 727-2719
& Extended Day Care Program for the
Elderly: 6. HEALTH INSURANCE Walnut Creek - 935-2100 MEDICARE COUNSELING Trained volunteer counselors provide
PleasantfHill - 937-1532 this free service throughout Contra
For further information - 935-9350 Costa County.
1
Senior Day Care - 655-5956
I Dublin-San Ramon Sr. Drop-In Center
2. DISCOUNTS - 9300 Alcosta, San Ramon
1st and 3rd Weds. , 1-3 p.m.
Gold Card 60 and Over: Dublin-San For appointment call 829-4432
Ramon Senior Drop-In Center -
829-4432 Call Senior Information 935-9350
3. FINANCIAL QUESTIONS/PROBLEMS
R i -.
Support Services for Elders
I 945-8695
Senior Information - 935-9350
7. HOUSItru /':
4. FOOD
Assistance in preparing forms for
Renters, Credit Refunds, Homeowners
Food Assistance Program: Contra
Costa County - 829-4432 Credit Refunds - 935-9350
Home Meals Delivered: San Homeowner and Renter Assistance -
Ramon/Dublin - 829-4432 May 15-August 31 to eligible seniors
Meals on Wheels (10 a.m.- 3 p.m. ) and handicapped with incomes under
Pleasanton - 462-6616 $12, 000 annually. Call Mable Evans
Food Stamps-iGen. Info, 800-453-4000 at 828-2522.
Calif. Info, 800-952-5253
Housing Authority (for subsidized
housing) call 687-8791. Housing
5. HEALTH , Alliance (for disputes) call
Ombudsman Office (Nursing Home)
943-1997.
683-6330 Minor Home Repair 670-5404
Unincorporated area of Alameda
Blood Pressure Checks: . County
Alamo-Danville Veterans' .
Hall every 2nd Tuesday of each
month, 1: 00-3 :00 p.m. 8. IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Dublin Library-Blood Pressure
Support Services for Elders 945-8695
Clinic, 13rd Tuesday, 1: 00 p.m.
Home Chore Service (8 a.m.-2 p.m. ) -
Dublin-San Ramon Drop-In Center (fee) 937-8311 ext. 41 and 42
Friendly Visitors: .
2nd Tuesday of each month, Contra Costa Co. 937-8311 Ext. 44
11: 00 a.m.-1: 00 p.m. , 829-4432- Alameda Co. 462-7643
I Care. Point Home Health Agency
Eden Hospital-Main Lobby, every 937-8674
Wednesday, 1:30-3 :30 p.m. . No Adult Care Services 682-9200
appointment necessary. . .
John Muir Clinic, Wednesdays, 9. JOBS
1:00 p.m.-3 : 00 p.m.
Geriatric Resources, Valley Community Workers Assistance Center - 798-8115
Health Center, 4361 Railroad Jobs for Seniors . 939-1550
Ave. , Pleasanton, 462-7643 14
10: 'LEGAL 15. SENIOR .T"iFORMATION
Paralegal Assistance (60 years and 1. Area Agency on Aging
over) , Edna, Selley 439-4415 935-9350
Support Services for Elders
Support Serv. for Elders 945-8695 945-8695
2. Geriatric Resources, Valley
Community Health Center,
11. LIBRARY 4361 Railroad Ave. , Pleasanton
462-7643
Dublin-Alameda County Library 3. Geriatric Services 372-4280
7606 Amador Valley, Dublin: 4. Sr. Drop-In Center
Sr. Outreach Program; Katie Focht, 9300 Alcosta, San Ramon 829-4432
Special Older Adult Section, Long Term Care-Ombudsman Program
Large Print Books 828-1315 682-6330
5. Senior Information, Alameda Co.
LIBRARY HOURS 667-3060
6. Senior Support
Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m. Elder Abuse Prevention 462-7643
Monday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Contra Costa County 935-9350
Tuesday 1:00-9:00 p.m. 7. Visiting Nurse Assoc.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. (Alameda County) 449-0329
Thursday. 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 8. Widows' Network 283-7174
Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Blood Pressure Clinic: 3rd Tues. , 16. COUNSELING SERVICES
1:00-2:00 p.m. - refreshments 1. For Older People and their
2:00-3:00 p.m. - film \}yM families - 935-9350
San Ramon Valley Library . 2 . Crisis &Suicide Intervention
Services/Lonely or Depressed
555 S. Hartz, Danville 837-4889 Hotline 939-3232
Monday & Wednesday 12-8 p.m. Business Line 939-1916
Tues. & Thurs. 10-6 p.m. 3 . Mental Health Services 831-1089
Fri. & Sat. 1-5 p.m. 4. Rape. Crisis Service of Contra
Large Print Books 1111111 mu Costa County 798-RAPE
Talking Books available u•on request
from both libraries 1 5. Support Services for Elders
1► 945-8695
'` 1`� 17. TRANSPORTATION .
Dial-a-Ride 837-0226
9 :00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
'\�P�� HV p- „, - .• BART Tickets - Dublin-San Ramon Sr.
i� �,;_ p Center, 9300 Alcosta, San Ramon
10: 00 a.m.-3 : 00 p.m. . Mon-Fri
12. PET SITTING SERVICES : $1.60 for $16. 00 ticket
65 years and older
838-9300 Information 829-4432
Wheels 455-5414
County Connection • 676-1976
BART Express 462-BART
13. SOCIAL SECURITY & SSI QUESTIONS
18. VOLUNTEERS:
933-2500
Alameda 462-3570
14. MEDICARE QUESTIONS contra Costa 934-0424
For appointment call:
Dublin 829-4432 19. VOTING
San Ramon 829-4432 Contra Costa County 372-4166
Danville 820-1430
Support Services for Elders 945-8695
15 Dublin-Pleasanton-Livermore 443-VOTE
. eir,'"Z of, . , .� Today's Grandma . .
r ,I The old rocking chair Will be empty
' � `-- today
For Grandma is no longer in it.
• i
! She is off in her car to her office
� or shop
•, it \ And buzzes around every minute.
No one can shove Grandma back upon
t, the shelf
r She is versatile, forceful, dynamic,
/" iil f That isn't a pie in the oven, you
know---
'' Her baking today is ceramic.
i IMP- = �' ` You won't see her trundling off early
-�. to bed
. �� From a place in a warm chimney nook.
Her typewriter clackety-clacks
'� through the night
"I don't mind growing old as long as I'm still growing!" For Grandma is writing a book.
She isn't content with crumbs of old
thought
• With meager and second-hand knowledge
So don't bring your mending for
Grandma to do
Almost anyone can do it. For Grandma has gone back to college!
No special equipment is required. May 1—May Day
May 10—Mothers Day
You can do it almost anywhere. May 15—Armed Forces Day
May 25—Memorial-Day
It's been,popular for eons. June 14—F8—Children's Dy Day
June 14—Fla Day
June 21—Father's Day
It's free! IT'S WALKING! First Day of Summer
If you know of any older adults or frail 'Jalderly that are not receiving our publication,
please forward their address & a copy will be sent for free.
Deadline for next newsletter: FRIDAY, JUNE 5th
SEND TO: MARGE STOUT, (COORDINATOR OF SENIOR RECREATION), (415) 866-1410
2222 CAMINO RAMi ON -
San Ramon, CAJ 94583 -