HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Financial Assistance for Vly Foundation for Aging CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 14, 1988
SUBJECT Request ,for Financial Assistance from
the Diablo Valley Foundation for the
Aging
EXHIBITS ATTACHED A) Correspondence from Marge Stout,
Coordinator of Senior Recreation
and Information
B) November-December Issue of The
Silver Streaks
RECOMMENDATION Deny request for funds but offer to
copy and distribute the Silver Streaks
in Dublin
FINANCIAL STATEMENT : Approximate Cost to City $200.00
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DESCRIPTION • The City Council has received
correspondence from Marge Stout, Coordinator of Senior Recreation
and Information for the San Ramon ,Valley, asking that the City
contribute $749.36 for the printing and distribution of the
"Silver Streaks" in Dublin.
Background
In March of 1986 the Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging
raised funds to hire a Coordinator of Senior Recreation for the
San Ramon Valley. At that time the cities of Danville and San
Ramon agreed to provide certain "in-kind" services such as
payroll administration, office space and clerical support in
order to assist the Coordinator. As Dublin was technically
outside of the service area for DVFA, but due to the makeup of
the senior groups in the San Ramon Valley (Dublin/San Ramon) ,
Dublin was asked only to provide periodic professional
consultation for the Coordinator.
One of the responsibilities of the Coordinator of Senior
Recreation was to disseminate information to the seniors of the
San Ramon Valley. This was done via a newsletter entitled
"Silver Steaks" . Initially the Silver Streaks was copied by hand
utilizing paper and a copy machine provided by the City of San
Ramon. As circulation of the Silver Streaks grew, this proved to
be a cumbersome and time consuming task. Consequently in June of
1987 the Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging requested that,
the cities of Danville, San Ramon and Dublin provide funding in
order that the Silver Streaks could be printed professionally.
As we were in the process of recruiting for a Senior Coordinator
to establish programs at the new Senior Center, and due to the
fact that the publication focused more closely on Contra Costa
County services , it was determined that the funds would be better
spent in Dublin. However ,Danville and San Ramon agreed to
provide funding. ,
Recommendation •
•
In the correspondence received from Mrs. Stout, Exhibit A, she
asks for funding /for those issues of the Silver Streaks that are
distributed in Dublin. Apparently the printing budget only
allows for 1 ,000 copies which are distributed in Walnut Creek,
Alamo, Danville and San Ramon. The cost of printing the initial
copies is shared by Danville and San Ramon. The additional 300
copies that are distributed in Dublin are printed by hand
utilizing the copier and paper provided by the City of San Ramon.
ITEM NO. �,. 1 Copies to: Marge Stout, Coordinator of
Senior Recreation and Information
AGENDA STATEMENT - Request for Financial Assistance from the
Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging
November 14 , 1988
Page Two
Staff has prepared the following three options for consideration
by the City Council:
1 . Approve the request for funding, however sufficient
funds are not available in the Senior Citizen
Department Budget and would need to be transferred from
one of the other Departments within the Recreation
Budget.
2 . Deny the request for funding, but instead offer to
copy and distribute the Silver Streaks in Dublin
utilizing the Recreation Department copier.
3 . Deny the request for funding.
It should be noted that while 300 copies are distributed in
Dublin, staff estimates that not more than 50% are actually
received by Dublin residents. A copy of the most recent issue of
the Silver Streaks is attached in Exhibit B. As you can see,
space has been set aside in the publication to advertise programs
and activities at the Dublin Senior Center as well as the
activities of the clubs who meet at Shannon Center. Although
most of the services listed are for. Contra Costa County seniors,
there are some Alameda County services included.
The Silver Streaks has proved to be a valuable publication for
seniors throughout the Valley and staff feels that it would be
unfortunate if it were no longer available in Dublin. Therefore
it is the recommendation of staff that the City offer to copy and
distribute the next four issues of the Silver Streaks in Dublin
as an alternative to providing funds . It is estimated that the
cost to copy the Silver Streaks utilizing the Recreation
Department copier and Building Attendants should not exceed
$200 .00.
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RECEIVED
OCT 2 0 198,
nc DUBLIN
October 19, 1988
City Council
City of Dublin
P.O. Box 2340
Dublin, CA 94568
Dear City Council Members:
As you are aware, the "Silver Streaks", our 16-page newsletter
printed six times per year for Senior Citizens in the San Ramon
Valley from Alamo to Dublin, is presently being supported by the
Town of Danville and the City of San Ramon. Circulation is 1, 300
and growing. Each city pays for 500 copies to be printed. The
remaining 300 copies are run off personally after 5: 00 p.m. on
San Ramon City Hall's copy machine, using their paper.
I am employed for 30 hours a week by the Diablo Valley Foundation
for the Aging. The mailing list alone to housebound Seniors and
Senior-related organizations and non-joining Seniors has reached
350. Copy Hut has quoted the price of $198.59 including tax for
an additional 300 copies from November to June (four issues) .
The total would be $794.36. Diablo Valley Foundation for the
Aging handles the finances, paying the printing bill.
The Dublin distribution of the "Silver Streaks" is as follows:
25 Housebound Seniors by mail
65 Senior Californians
35 Dublin-San Ramon Seniors
50 Shannon Senior Dancers
35 Dublin Library - Senior Outreach Program
10 Dublin Chamber of Commerce
10 Dublin City Hall
35 Dublin Senior Center
25 Shannon Community Center
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The Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging would like to suggest
that the City of Dublin contribute $794 .36 for the printing and
distribution of the "Silver Streaks" in Dublin for the next four
issues. Your contribution of $794 . 36 will be greatly
appreciated. If you have any questions, please call me at
866-1410.
Sincerely,
Marge Stout
Coordinator of Senior Recreation and Information
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Nov-Dec 1988 SAN RAMON VALLEY SENIOR COUNCIL
Circulation 1,300 DIABLO VALLEY FOUNDATION FOR THE AGING
MANY CONTRIBUTE
I MA OR SPONSORS
TO SR. GAMES SUCESS
The second annual games were a huge ❑ Diablo Lodge
success with 300 participants & Bar- Senior Living Center in Danville
B-O-E-ters. Volunteers numbered 75. ❑ The San Ramon Valley Times
Sponsors, donations netted $1 ,250 .00
for the Diablo Valley Foundation for
the Aging, San Ramon Chapter . Pulling I
off the whole event together , and do- I SPONSORS
ing a super job, were co-chairwomen ,
Barbara Gibson & Nita Parsons. Every- ..�"�...0
thing went like clock work , thanks to D Rotary Club ofAlamo ���• •;�\,
them and the many ❑Rotary Club of San Ramon ��
y people behind the Y � ��
scenes. Some attending months of b i - D Rotary Club of Danville I ►r'� ►. ,)
weekly meetings, many helping the day D Vern Jimenez Jewelers 1 ''of the event . great big thanks to ti : ''!1o'���A 0 Sunny Glen Villa O iattt#
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all of the volunteers. Committee mem- •. .v��X►
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bers were : Lucille Borton & Carabel
Alamo Villa
Ginn , Daytime snacks & drinks, Bob & D Retirement Benefits Planning
Marilyn Sayre , Bar-B-Q & T- Shirts, D C.M. Bloch
Judy Ge l dermann , Publicity , Marty D Laguna Pools
Levine, Rossmoor Publicity , Sann i e D Signatures Properties
Edgecome , Calligraphy, Betty McKinley
Telephone , Frank Tom, Monte Vista, Art
DMajorsEngineering,Inc.
Dougherty , Entertainment , Dorothy Eb- D Shannon Senior's Dance Club
be t t , Pop Corn , John & Margaret May , D American Legion Post 246
Fund raising: Meredith Maughan , Events D The San Ramon Valley Herald
Chairmen : Harry Mck i n l ey & Mary Gib- ❑ Kiwanis of the San Ramon Valley
bert , Men & Women's Run & Jog. Dick
Crowl e , Golf . Dave Stegman , Gym Act- D Alamo-Danville Soroptimist
ivities & Kiwanis. Fred Moran , Soft-
ball & Softball Throw. Phil Flores, DONORS & CONTRIBUTORS
Horseshoes. Bob Clark , Tennis. Walt
Clayton , Board Games. Maxine Flynn , ROSE DESIGN DEBBIE
Dance . Others were , Roy Wright , DVFA. CARL CONTI CAMERA SHOPS ',
Marge Stout , Advisory. Jeff Ereo, MR.dtMR'S w S1
g y. City MR.&MRS.WILLIAM GAGEN ���� 4
of San Ramon . Brian Thiessen , Boy A FRIEND ; :; ), g
Scouts. Rotary clubs helping out were : GALLOWINERY $4'''�i" �r=•�'111r��
LONGS —
Danville , Greg McCoy , San Ramon , SAFEWAY �°s '(;y
Fletcher Thames & Dennis Harvey & DIABLO FOODS 11 wi`�`
Alamo, Jack Bravinder & committee RONBELLI 1 ,�:
members. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO SRV UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT`��L i � !-.
THESE PEOPLE AND TO ALL THE OTHERS, SAN RAMON DIAL-A-RIDE �`uA,
TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION, THAT GAVE OF LEBARON COMPANY FOOD BROKERS
THEIR TIME & CONTRIBUTED TO MAKE THE MONTE VISTA HIGH SCHOOL
RAY LEONG Sr R.O.P.CATERING
2ND ANNUAL SENIOR GAMES A SUCCESSFUL MIKE MAXWELL
EVENT. Winners will be in the next TOWN OF DANVILLE
CITY OF SAN RAMON
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HUGS
NIBLETTS SAY IT WITH HUGS WHEN WORDS ARE
AWKWARD OR HARD TO SAY.
For the 1st time in San Ramon Valley' s We may know the appropriate words but
history there will be a Senior Forum. find them really difficult to say out
The Area Agency on Aging for Contra loud, especially if we're shy or over-
Costa County is interested in your whelmed by feelings. At such times we
concerns. All services available to count on the language of hugs
you will be described by each
provider . There will time for A hug can say things like :
questions & answers. Let's show the
county how many seniors live in south I am here for you any time .
county . DON'T MISS THIS VERY IMPORTANT I really understand your feelings.
MEETING. See page 12 for more Please celebrate my joy with me.
information . Allow me to share In you sadness.
TLJESDA — NOVEMBE c?
SAN RAMON CITY HALL-COUNCIL CHAMBERS Even ordinary words like hello and
2222 CAMINO RAMON goodbye are sometimes very hard to
say . (Hugs to Ed & Bess Yosh , moving
HOL I DAYS AIL to Australia)
TO ALL OF OLJ 't/C\
10 Borrowed from the newest book : HUG
Qf�S ell THERAPY 2, The Wonderful Language of
0 �, Hugs by Kathleen Keating, Drawings by
HUGS. MARGE 40 Mini Noland. (Editor's note: What a
HUGS TO ED & BESS YOSH, MOVING TO , p wonderful Christmas present this book
'��y►'�� would be for a friend. CcmpCare
AUSTRALIA. 11 � u
' , Publishers 2415 Annapolis Lane,
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MORE GAMES CON TRIBU TERS/DONERS �! 1
1 , Minneapolis, Minn. 55441 (or call 800-328- 3330) or it's available at
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ALAMO-DANVILLE SENIOR SINGERS !it 4f-:- • Your favorite book store $5.95.)
CHEVRON CHORALE _
SRV COMMUNITY CHORUS FALL HARVEST DANCE
NICK VITALIS
VALLEY BRASS QUARTET NOVEMBER 12, at 7:00-10 :30 is the
SR HIGH SCHOOL-JASMINE
MONTE VISTA-PEP BAND first evening dance for seniors in
THE GREAT ESCAPE-BERKELEY the San Ramon Valley . I f you would
TENNIS BARN-DANVILLE like to see an occasional evening
DEL WEBB'S HIGH SIERRA HOTEL-TAHOE dance , show up and show your support
BATTAGLIA'S-DANVILLE
HARBOR LIGHTS-DANVILLE to this activity .
LOSGALLOS-ALAMO The of Vet's Hall in Danville
DANVILLEHOTEL-DANVILLE (across from the Danville Hotel ) used
NANTUCKET FISH CO.-BENICIA& CROCKETT to be " the" place where everyone came
PRIMO'SPIZZA&PASTA-SANRAMON,DANVILLE to dance on Saturday night . If those
STAFFORD'S-DUBLIN
PASTORIM'SBRITTANY INN-WALNUT CREEK marvelous hardwood floors could to 1 l
PAZZO'S-CONCORD stories: they would tell you about
MUDD'S-SAN RAMON people coming from all over : Berkeley ,
CROW CANYON LUMBER CO.-SAN RAMON Hayward, San Leandro, Walnut Creek to
CROW CANYON CLEANERS Folk Dance , Square Dance and Ballroom
CANYON DENTAL CO.
PIONEER AUTO SERVICE SAN RAMON
Dance . They would rattle off the names
S.R.VETERINARY HOSPITAL of the bay area residents, many of
HAYWARD FISHERY-DUBLIN&HAYWARD them are you , that tripped the light
SIZZLER'S-SANRAMON fantastic on their perfect lumber .
GARCIA'S-SAN RAMON Many a boy met
KARALEE'S-DANVILLE girl there and some
BRASS DOOR-SAN RAMON later married.
BRANDING IRON-DANVILLE
ELMDO-DANVILLE Join us SATURDAY NIGHT and return to
MARCELLO'S-DANVILLE those good old days. $2.00 per
COURTYARD CAFE-ALAMO
CLAUDE'S MENS WEAR-WALNUT CREEK 2 person . Live music by Bob Souza.
Refreshments will be served.
Questions? Call Marge Stout at 866-1410
DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER 1 OTHER
7437 Larkdale Ave.
Dublin 829-6316
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9:30 Exercise I
4 11:30-2:30 Bridge & Other Cards RIEI`JDLY VISITORS PROGRAM IO LOOKING
Z FOR 2 SENIORS IN THE SAN RAMON VALLEY
0 I THAT WOULD LIKE A WEEKLY VISIT FROM
SCREENED VOLUNTEER. CALL 937-8331
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INIMM Mir
'9:00 Walk 'n Talk 19:30-2 :00 Senior Activity
10:00 Stained Glass Class I Center - all kinds
of1:00-3:00 Plastic Canvas Craft 1 crafts, exercise, discus-
10:00-noon Medicare Counseling - Sion, games. Bring
Q (first Tuesday only) sandwich lunch. 820-1438
w 222 El Pintado, Danville
REISUMES-JANUARY Softball 866-1791
11:00-4 :00 Shannon Senior
I Dance Club, Shannon
I Center 581-5105
9:30 Exercise + 11:00-3:00 Senior Californians
1:00-2:00 Novelty Line Dance Shannon Center, Dublin
>4 Class from Millie Vonkonsky Bring a bag lunch,
q
fee $7 . 50 cards & bingo 829-1338
m 2:00-3:00 Recreational Ballroom '41 : 00-3 : 00 VALLEY OAK PROGRAM
Z Dancing , Designed especially for Seniors with
special needs . Call Ann Evans 820-4799
Held at : Congregational Church ,
989 San Ramon Valley Blvd .
Danville-Open to tri -Valley
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9:00 Walk 'n Talk RESUMES-JANUARY Softball Osage Station
9:00-11:30 Painting Class Park, 866-1791
(on-going) 11:00-3:00 Dublin-San Ramon
9:00-11:30 Crafts & Needlework Seniors, Shannon Center
4 Noon Lunch - $1.75 Dublin, Bingo - bring a
A 1:00-3:00 Write Your Own
bag lunch 828-3476
a Life History (no fee) 7 : 00-9 :00 p.m. Single Seniors
X Nov. 30 & Dec. 28
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Alamo-Danville Senior
Center Vet's Hall
120 S. Hartz , Danville
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8:30-9:30 Low Impact Aerobics
10:00-11:00 Nature Films SENIOR SOFTBALL-The OL'LIMPIANS
10:30 Last Friday of each month are taking November & January off .
al Crime Prevention Will resume in January . A NEW team
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Q 11:00 Brunch - $1. 00 will be forming in San Ramon . Call Joe
w noon-2 :30 Bingo Harrison 866-1791 to sign up .
11/NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ALZHEIMERS
3 DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
Questions? Call Marge Stout at 866-1410
ALAMO DANVILLE SENIORS
DIIBLIN-SAN RAMON
(Veteran's Hall) DROP-IN SENIOR CENTER
120 So. Hartz Blvd. 9300 Alcosta Blvd.
Danville 837-9896/820-8251 1 San Ramon 829-4432
9:30 Visiting 9:30-10:30 Yoga
10:45 Exercise 10:30-noon Gardening
11:45 Singing Nov. 7 - Plants as Gifts
Kt 12:45-2:00 Bingo Nov. 21 - Herbs & Their
1:00-2:00 "The Monday Bunch" Uses
Reminscing & Guest Dec. 5 - Wreath Making
Speakers Dec. 19 - For the Birds
noon-3:00 Pinochle
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r-
1430-3:30 Needlecraft 9:00-noon Sewing
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Needlepoint, 1:00-3:00 Bingo
Crocheting, Knitting,
Designing. Beginners,
Inter. , & Adv. (Upstairs)
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8:30-9:30 Low Impact Aerobics
9:30-noon Quilting
Q1:00-3:00 Beginning Bridge
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9:30-3:00 Valley Artists Workshop
noon-3:00 Pinochle
11:00-noon Ballroom Dance Class
A 1:00-3:30 Ballroom Tea Dancing
0 Open To Public
10: 00-2:00 Cards - Bridge & Pinochle 8:30-9: 30 Low Impact Aerobics
11:00-3: 00 Bridge
4 *It's a little too much to save
aAnd a little too much to dump
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That makes the housewife nice and
plump.
SENIOR CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
DUBLIN—SAN RAMON SENIORS * YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED A T THE WHITE HOUSE
The Board Meeting will be held on Novem- NEW CLASSES TO BE OFFERED AT THE SAN
ber 3, and the Election of Officers for RAMON SENIOR DROP- IN CENTER (The
the coming year will be November 10. "White House" )
The Bake Sale in September was a real NEW Classes will be offered at the an
success and was a benefit for the De- Ramon Senior Drop- In Center after the
partment of Aging for Contra Costa first of the year . taught by profes-
County. sional instructors from Pleasanton-
Amador Adult Education Department .
June Leadem with the American Retirement Tentative times classes will be offer
Planners spoke to the club on invest- ed are Monday-thru Friday , 3-5 pm.
ments and how to lower income tax
payments. In order to accommodate the interests
of the San Ramon Valley Seniors,
Fire Prevention was scheduled for Oc-
please take a few minutes fill out
tober 6 but had to be cancelled and a the questionnaire that is being
later date will have to be scheduled, circulated. Look over the options and
check off the classes that interest
A tripyas planned to Carmel and Pacific you or offer some constructive
ht trip suggestions. Now is your chance to be
Grove on October 25. An overni
g p heard. You pick up your questionnaire
is planned to Tahoe and Reno on at the San Ramon Senior Center .
November 1 and 2 . Monday , Wednesday , or Friday & you can
The October Birthday Party was held on meet the new Secretary , JANET
GARTLAND.
October 20 instead of the usual last
Thursday of the month. TURN IN YOUR SUGGESTIONS TODAY!
Submitted by Helen Ford AM*
La
SENIOR CALIFORNIANS ` A I
The Club picnic was a huge success. We The Christmas party is in planning. Kay
had two buses and one bus was not fil- Pamuray is knee-deep in collecting and
led, so the Club picked up the tab for storing the
the empty seats. Had one bus been can- g many gifts and handiwork
thrd some donated by some of the generous members.
poor souls would have been The art work will be raffled off as
left out. The rank and file agreed that usual.
this was the way to go.
Senior Californians planned a trip to Our treasurer and his better half just
got back from a
Apple Hill for a day on October 20. Ap- two week trip to Arkan-
Apple
at high altitude and maybe an apple sas. They didn't t bring back any White
pie. Lightning, though they said they saw
plenty of the other kind (the real
A trip to Hawaii is planned March 30, to thing) .
April 1, 1989. The tour includes ten The Club has had the pleasure of a num-
meals plus meals in flight. the tour ber of new members this past summer. We
also takes in four islands including the hope they will enjoy and participate.
big island which is the most interest-
ing. Some of us have been there several October 26, our birthday meeting, we
times, but you always see and experience will have instead of cake, pie and ice
something different. cream to celebrate Halloween.
Politics are upon us again. We are in Our fearless leader is talking about
the process of the yearly election. another payment of dues in good old
Wages have not been discussed. Reno.
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WHEN YOU NEED HELP 2nd ANNUAL GAMES
TWICE AS MUCH FUN
by Patti Williams
We are sure almost everyone enjoyed the
What Seniors need to know is they must day at the Senior Olympics, the annual
carry on and be as independent as Senior Games and Barbecue at an ideal
possible . Try very hard to get help place for a large gathering and the many
through your church and community as events that were scheduled for the day.
many times as you can . This will free The area appears to cover about forty
your children to be there when acres, approximately 1,725, 000 square
troubles are really big. feet. This includes lawns, shade trees,
Too much energy is spent on not al - and a man-made lake with scores of ducks
and geese enjoying it.
lowing outsiders to help . Demanding
the "kids" do it . Then there is Some people were wondering about the
nothing left of the kids, to handle distance between events, but there was a
the big issues when they pop up. bus shuttle service for those who had
difficulty walking. Then the great
We tend to take our families for finale - "the dinner" with an offering
granted. A good rule of the thumb is of seconds. After the hearty meal, the
to treat your children or your parents prizes and badges and ribbons were given
with the same respect that you have to the winners in their order. The win-
for your best friend, minister or good ners of the raffle tickets received many
neighbor . If we all practiced this, fabulous prizes donated by the many
everyone would be better able to cope businesses in the area of Dublin, San
with the new "80's" way of life . Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Pleasanton, Crow
Canyon Commons, Walnut Creek, and Con-
(Patti works at Advanced Instruments, cord. This was all promoted by many
the ultimate in better hearing hard-working volunteers who deserve a
Oak Grove Medical Center , 1026 Oak bushel of kind words for the thankless
Grove Road. , Suite # 7, Concord, CA efforts above and beyond the call of
(415) 674-0621 duty.
I thought one of the events was how much
Youth is a gift . chicken you could eat. I really worked
Age is a work of art ! at it and didn't even get a mention.
Borrowed from S. I .R.S. newsletter A scene at the '88 Senior
* Olympics. . . . loss of memory is one thing,
but when you see four horseshoe pitching
The more stuff that goes over your enthusiasts looking for a horseshoe for
head. two hours, raking the sand, kicking the
The more stuff that falls on •,•ou . grass, . wandering over the same area over
# and over and finally suggesting dredging
VALLEY VOLUNTEERS the lake and then some young whip-
In 1976 the Dublin-San Ramon Seniors persnapper counted the shoes in each pit
was started by Anna Barbica, Nancy and sure enough, there were four shoes
Cantanese , Bess & Ed Yosh , Ida Starce in each pit. Now when a grown man can't
plus 9 members. count to four - well, I don't want to
talk about it.
Anna Barbicia, still an active
member , is the Sunshine Lady this I, for one, decided the shoes are much
year , sending cards and phoning those heavier than they used to be and the
that are ill . She has called Bingo & stakes are farther apart. I even got
is the past Financial Secretary . She beaten in checkers (by my wife) . I
is the chairperson of the annual think it was worth it, she doesn't seem
Opportunity Table . Held in the to nag as much since then.
spring, it's is a chance for each club
members to clean out their closets & ----Dennis Spatz
buy each others white elephants at
very reasonable prices. 6
EASY EXERCISE?
Water Aerobics: An Exercise for Senior TWO DRIVERS NEEDED
Citizens by Joann Dohallow, RPT ATC ONE DAY, ONCE A MONTH, on the end
Ever since President John F. Kennedy Monday or the 4th Monday a driver is
launched a nationwide campaign over 25 needed to take and pick up 3 or 4
years ago on the importance of physical seniors to/at the Alamo-Danville
fitness, our society has embarked upon a Senior Center , 120 South Hartz , Dan-
non-stop exercise awareness program. ville (across the street from the old
Now, more than ever, people understand Danville Hotel ) . Many older adults
the correlation between exercising and would not get out all week , if it were
health. Enthusiasm for physical fitness not for this dedicated group . It is a
through exercising has not waned, espe- very rewarding volunteer job. Some of
cially for our growing number of senior the volunteer drivers love the job so
citizens who view exercising as a vital much that they have continued doing it
method of keeping healthy. Because for 13 years. Call Nita
2Parsons for
high-impact aerobics can cause stress on more information . 837- 450
bones and joints, seniors are turning to •
low-impact exercises. Many have turned
to walking as a daily form of exercise 40 is the old age of youth ;
and others are turning to a relatively 50 is the youth of old age .
new type of exercising: water aerobics.
Borrowed from S. I .R.S. newsletter
Seniors are at a time in their lives 41
when it is more important than ever to
keep fit, and many have special exercise VALLEY OAK PROGRAM SAVED
needs due to medical problems such as
osteoporosis, arthritis, or other BIC $5.000 .00 DONATION FROM THE
metabolic disorders. Recent studies GELDERMAN FAMILY KEEPS THE VALLEY OAK
have shown that water aerobics can pro- PROGRAM OPERATING
vide an effective cardiovascular workout
and increase calories burned with re- The Valley Oak Program. sponsored by
duced stress on bones and joints. the Diablo Valley Foundation for the
Aging, which serves the frail
While many find the routine of a dry elderly's recreational needs from
land exercise program tedious and Alamo to Livermore was in financial
boring, exercise routines take on the trouble.
essence of a game when performed in
water, especially when exercise "toys" Joel & Sheila Gelderman heard about
such as frisbees or beachballs are used. the bad luck and decided to donate
These toys provide more resistance $5.000 to the Valley Oak Program
which, in turn, helps the body use more Joel & Sheila own & operate EL NITO
calories. Landscape NURSERY , 19251 San Ramon
Valley Blvd. in San Ramon , (829- 1167)
It is no surprise that water aerobics a retail and wholesale nursery on the
has become increasingly popular with all o f Gelderman property . Joel is the
age groups and has proven to be a won- 5th generation Gelderman to live on
derful fitness program for the mature the same land of his ancestors.
adult, fulfilling their exercise needs Besides the plants and trees, they
while reducing stress on their musculo- also sell CHRISTMAS TREES (cut trees
skeletal system. from Oregon) AND FIRE WOOD. (Blue
Oak from Oregon) .
IF
Valley Oak Program provides respite
*USE THE TALENTS YOU POSSESS care , once a week , every Wednesday , at
FOR THE WOODS WOULD BE SILENT the Congregational Church in Danville .
IF NO BIRDS SANG, EXCEPT THE BEST.* It is open to older adults with mobil -
ity limitation & special limiting
Submitted by Susan Long, Pleasanton- disabilities that make it difficult
Amador Adult Education Department . 7 for them to participate in the exist -
ing Senior Center programs. See page 3
Too much JUNK MAIL? VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
HOTLINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Would you like your name off of those
darn mailing lists that send all of that Hotline Training Class
junk mail? Here's the place to write Evening hours: 7 : 30-9:30 p.m.
(although I'm sure there are more) . October 24 - December 7, 1988
Mondays and Wednesdays and
Mail Preference Service Saturday, December 3
Direct Marketing Association If you are warm and caring and want to
6 East 43rd Street help others, call 939-1916.
New York, NY 10017
MEET JANET
VISIT VIVACIOUS, VOLUBLE, VIRTUOUS,
JANET GARTLAND, NEW SECRETARY AT THE
SAN RAMON SENIOR DROP-IN CENTER.
The city of San Ramon became the She is taking 14 units of classes
proud owners of the property where this semester, when she is not at the
the Dublin-San Ramon Senior Drop-In Senior Center. She plans to continue
Center is located. (The north-east her school career, part time at a 4
corner of Alcosta Blvd & Old year college. Major : undeclared.
Stagecoach Road. ) just 4 months ago,
on July 1st . Janet & her husband, Mike, are cele-
brating their 25th wedding anniversary
At the top of the seniors wish list to this year on November 23rd. His job
the city is a NEW Senior Center. has taken the family from coast to
Their second wish , to get a secretary, coast . He is a Product manager , in the
to call their own , came true first . technical branch of sales at Strom-
JANET GARTLAND, was hired last month . berg-Carlson, a telecommucication com-
Her salary will be paid by the City of
pany, that design telephone systems
San Ramon and she will work out of the
for Independent companies. (The com-
San Ramon Recreation Department . She pany that used to make the great big
comes with lots of experience. (A side radios and the old wall , crank
benefit will be that the city will be telephones) . Their son Chris is 23,
paying the utilities. ) lives in Missouri with his wife &
their grandson, Kirby, who is 2 years
Janet was born in Orange, New Jersey old. Their daughter , Pamela, passed
July 20th . She has lived in Penn- away a few years ago, when she was
sylvania, New York, Florida, Missouri , almost 16 years old in 1984.
& Montreal , Canada. We've moved so
much that we always joke that "we've Janet & her husband got into physical
kept one step ahead of the bill col - fitness & Janet does speed walking. " I
lector" . Seasoned by many jobs, Janet am a party person, I love to party . "
comes to the San Ramon Valley with she states, matter-of-factly . " I like
many skills. She was Secretary the to people . For fun I like to swim, sight-
Recreation & Police Departments in seeing, & music. I love to travel ,
Liberty, MO. Secretary To Animal seeing something new. " She used to
Control , Orlando, FL, Secretary to bowl , plays cards & scrabble and
President of the Richardson Corp- occasionally reads a good book. " I
oration in New York & she worked for love football . "
an attorney in New Jersey .
You' ll see Janet driving a red sporty
Janet has been writing her own life car and hear her laughing her sporty
history in Joan Hodgkin's writing laugh . Don't hesitate to pick up the
class. " I 'm working on it . The on- phone 022 4432 and ask Janet any
going life history . " questions that you might have about
Senior Issues or problems or just call
She is presently finishing up her last up to say "HI & Welcome. " Stop by and
quarter at Diablo Valley Junior Col - meet Janet . She's there to help you!
lege, where she will get her AA degree
in Liberal Arts Courses in December . 8
BOOK REVIEW HISTORY BUFFS
By INEZ BU TZ
FOR THE NEWCOMER SENIOR AND THE INTER-
Great Old-Fashioned American Desserts ESTED HISTORIAN
Beatrice Ojakangas E. P. Dutton 1987 Jones, Virgie V.
$18.95 BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE
Alamo: Morris-Burt Press, 1983
In her introduction which is well worth
reading, the author writes "We are a HISTORICAL PERSONS & PLACES
nation that loves desserts. " In this IN SAN RAMON VALLEY
book, her latest and eighth published Alamo: Morris-Burt Press, 1977
cook book which contains well over two
hundred recipes, she successfully proves REMEMBERING ALAMO
by statements of carefully researched Alamo: Morris-Burt Press, 1975
historical facts and by recipes used in
the 17th and 18th centuries that as emi- DANVILLE: PORTRAIT OF 125 YEARS
grants in North America, the women of Danville: Town of Danville, 1984
the colonies produced tempting sweets
from whatever foods were available. Emanuels, George
Maize, so called by the Indians, a food CALIFORNIA'S CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
unknown to the English settlers who Fresno: Panorama West, 1986
spoke of it as corn in Virginia in 1607
and in Massachusetts in 1620 is yet to- HISTORY OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,
day known as corn. That food became the CALIFORNIA
foundation for a pudding cooked over an San Francisco: Slocum & Co. , 1982
open fire and served warm or hot with
milk or honey. It took three hours of INDEX TO THE HISTORY OF CONTRA COSTA
cooking and was known and is known yet COUNTY BY SLOCUM & CO.
today as Injun Pudding. An old recipe Compiled by Bernard Freedman
for Injun Pudding quoted by the author Contra Costa County: B. Freedman, 1986
calls for 5 cups of milk, 1/2 cup of
yellow cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon each of These books can be found at the Danville
nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Heavy cream Library. all titles have the call no.
makes this a choice dessert. 979 . 463 unless otherwise noted.
Not only did the author, B. Ojakangas
test the century old recipes as written,
but has changed them to fit today's JOBS FOR SENIORS
situation in oven heat and in whipping
egg whites and in mixing the ingredients LOOKING FOR A LITTLE EXTRA INCOME?
with electrical appliances. Frozen
fruit is widely used in recipes where Ace Hardware in San Ramon , needs a
the fruit required in the old recipe is retired person to work 3 days a week .
not in season. Using this cookbook, 20-30 hours. $5. 50-$6.00 an hour .
today's housewives can bake a pandowdy, Call Gary at 820-5911
an apple grunt, a slump, a mystery pud- •
ding and dumplings as did those early
housewives and those desserts are prov- Jobs for 9 Seniors - Call House
ing in 1988 to be special delights to "Raiders" Sitters at 275-1788
the American family. ` .
EN TER TAINMEN T FOR HIRE
0 _ Abby Van Winkle and husband present
Ari � _ Magic Shows including a dove and rabbit.
They have their own microphone. Cost is
$50 for 1 hour show. Please call Abby
at 938-4984 .
My mom's the finest cook on earth 10
And she told me long ago Chromonic Virtuoso
That bread's no good unless you add Music from the 1890 to 40's --
Some loving to the dough. Call 228-0959 John Lytle
9 a
ARTHRITIS SELF-HELP WORKSHOP FREE HEALTH SCREENING
Topics: Exercise , nutrition , pain One of the reasons that the Diablo
control , medications and stress Valley Foundation started a chapter
management . in the San Ramon Valley , was to
heighten awareness to the Counties and
DATE: Oct . 25 - Nov . 29 other Services to let them know that
TIME: 10 :00 am - NOON the Seniors in San Ramon Valley exist .
COST: $15.00 includes book A service that we got started in South
LOCATION: KAISER PERMANENTS, WALNUT county 10 months ago is in jeopardy of
CREEK, CONFERENCE ROOM "C" , BUILDING being discontinued. F R E E HEALTH
#4 A six week workshop for arthritis SCREENING for SENIORS, 60 & over has
patients & their families. had to be cancelled at the Danville
Senior Center twice & and now once at
Open to the Public , Co-sponsored by the San Ramon Senior Center for lack
the Arthritis Foundation & of sign ups & people cancelling their
scheduled appointments. The County
Kaiser-Permanente , Walnut Creek . For Health Department is seriously
complete information , call THE considering discontinuing this program
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION 283-6593. to our area. Operating monies come
41 from the California State Health Dept-
Procrastination is the thief of time Dept-
ment's GRANT ( from your own tax
r
but if you are a procrastinator, you dollars?) . A comprehensive health
never run out of something to do. check , done by Public Health Nurses
in compelete privacy . This is to be in
----Dennis Spatz addition to your regular annual
• medical health check up . Many extra
features are offered that are over
looked at a regular annual exam.
You must sign up 3 weeks in advance
• SINGLE SENIORS • of the clinic date . The next & last
clinic for 1988 is Tuesday , Dec . 28 at
WILL MEET NOVEMBER 30 & DECEMBER 28 the San Ramon Senior Center . 9300
7:00 to 9:00 p .m. Refreshments served. Alcosta Blvd. Call 5 4 E5— E5 2 E5 O to
VEY8HILL 1208, HARTZ mmamaE make an appointment . Please support
There was a great response from the this effort .
single seniors that would like to get
together 1 evening a month . The first • Dec. 28 S.R. 0
meeting in September was to plan goals
& direction . I t was decided that they • Jan. 4 DANVILLE j
would continue to meet on the last
Wednesday of each month , one evening • Feb. 22 S.R •
meeting a month . The group would like • Mer. 1 Dell
weekend outings and will be able to
call each other on their " Dutch Treat `
Name List . " Since many people are on Apr. 26 5.R
fixed incomes, it was decided " Dutch
Tr-
treat" was the answer . Many people are * ?}i
lonely on the weekends & would like to
be able to Just call someone else to
go do something. " Dutch Treat" list ■ r ■
gives them a network to call from. It LIKE A GILBERT & SULLIVAN MUSICAL?
was also decided, for the time being,
to keep it informal , there would be no
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE will be
dues, no officers, & no phone com-
mittee and no newsletter . They decided having a special senior performance .
ENGLISH TEA WITH THE CAST, INCLUDED
that they wanted to go to concerts &
WITH THE SHOW.
plays, have brunches & dinners out ,
have picnics & pot luck dinners & pro- PRESENTED AT DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE,
gressive dinners & weekend outings. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, AT 2:30 in the
This group is open to all older
adults, 55 years and over , never afternoon . Tickets are $6.00 (Senior
married, widowed or divorced. discount ) Call 687-4445 (8 am-3 pm)
10 for information and Reservations
NEW! PAID ADVERTISING WINTER DUCKS, FISH & HUMANS
Beginning with this issue , this THE MASTERS SWIM PROGRAM
publication is accepting paid
advertisements. The price Is $25.00 Weather goes unnoticed with Senior
for a business card or $30 .00 for 1/8 swimmers! There is an active Masters
of a page . Paid advertising that Swim program at San Ramon Olympic
appears in the Silver Streaks is not Pool , (a public pool ) Located at 9870
necessarily an endorsement by the Broadmoor Drive , San Ramon . Young
Diablo Valley Foundation for the adults & seasoned adults, 19 to 100
Aging.
866-1410 years old, swim side by side everyday
for lap swimming from Monday thru
Friday 11 :000 p .m. It will continue
thru out the year rain or shine says
WATER EXERCISE CLASS Stuart Smith , their fearless leader .
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS You can go to " just to stay in shape"
or " compete at the Masters National
• INDOOR HEATED POOL 3-4' DEEP swim competitions " through out the
country , You will be offered Stroke
(YOU WONT GET YOUR HAIR WET) techniques, learn new strokes, or just
• EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, 8:30 A.M. brush up on your old strokes from noon
• SHOWERS & LOCKERS •MONTHLY FEE to 1 :00 p .m. Monday thru Friday . Re-
(Other times also available) member , you must be between 19 years
to 100 years old to participate .
WHERE: (Sorry 18's & 101 's) " Exercise as you
have fun . " You can call STEWART for
PACER CLINIC, 2276 CAMINO RAMON,SAN RAMON more information M-F between 10 :30 to
Call 866-1333 for further information 2:00 at 829-1210 .
LAW OFFICES OF
!•' ROSEMARY CORRIE
Formerly With United States Attorney General's Office
HOW TO AVOID PROBATE
AND ESTATE TAXES
• How living trusts can be
used to keep your property
intact when you die.
• How making CALL NO VI/ FOR
changes on your deed can
save thousands of dollars in
income taxes.
•why wills donot FREE CONSULTATION
avoid costly and time
consuming probates. ALAMO MORAG671
• How you can reduce or 8 3 8-4 41 3 7 6- 1
avoid death taxes.
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SENIOR COMMUNITY FORUM
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
This is an opportunity for you to
SENIOR INFORMATION learn what services are available to
all Seniors in the San Ramon Valley.
The Senior Information office serving TRANSPORTATION, SENIOR HOUSING (Dan-
Central Contra Costa County has pub- ville & San Ramon) , MEALS ON WHEELS,
lished a new brochure listing com- LEGAL SERVICES, SUPPORT SERVICES FOR
munity resources & has a new telephone ELDERS, RECREATION (Danville & San
number 646-6550 . The brochure entitled Ramon) , MENTAL HEALTH, INFORMATION &
Central County Mini Guide to Senior REFERRAL, SAN RAMON COMMUNITY
Services, lists many of the agencies HOSPITAL, DIABLO VALLEY FOUNDATION FOR
serving older adults & suggests that AGING, & CRIME PREVENTION.
older persons, their families or
friends call Senior Information first A representative from each item
to help the determining which agency listed above, will briefly describe
can meet their needs. The central their services. Then, afterwards,
County area encompasses the San Ramon there will be time for comments,
Valley Concord, Walnut Creek , Pleasant questions & answers.
Hill & Martinez .
This is your chance to let you voice
Senior Information provides infor- be heard. Your concerns, needs,
mation on aging and community re- opinions, remarks, questions, ideas,
sources. It's trained staff helps complaints, problems, suggestions,
people problem-solve & arrive at clarification , and compliments will
creative solutions to difficulties all be welcome. (Each person will be
they are experiencing, helps insure limited to 2 minutes for questions
that people are linked to the service and/or comments. )
or resource they need through followup
calls, & distributes resource lists Please make every attempt to attend
& fact sheets on topics of aging. The this very important meeting. This is
Staff is available to speak to com- you chance to let the County see how
munity groups about little-known re- many Seniors live in South Contra
sources, how to apply for various Costa county . Let your voices be
benefit programs, & other topics of heard. Remember the wheel that squeaks
interest . the loudest? Power in numbers. Let's
make it a huge turn out !
Some of the successes of Senior Infor-
mation include linking employers with TUESDAY— DI O V E M B E R 2 9
workers, finding residential care • 1 O s O 0 a . m _ t o 1 2 n o o n
openings for people , linking spouses &
caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's
disease to respite care and other sup- SAN RAMON CITY HALL-COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ports & referring people with increas- 2222 CAMINO RAMON
ing health & safety needs to case man-
agers who assess their overall situa- San Ramon Valley Senior Council 's
tion & monitor the assistance they representative to The Area Agency on
receive . Aging for the is Lucille Maffei . She
Is the person responsible for bringing
Senior information operates out of the this Important Forum to our area. If
Office On Aging for Contra Costa you you have any questions, you may
County . The office publishes a free call her at 833-2444. If you are
monthly newsletter to people 60 & unable to attend, but would like to
people 60 & over . To be added to the voice your concerns, you may write to
mailing list , receive a miniguide , or Bob Stissler c/o Area Agency on Aging,
for information , call the Central 2425 Bisso Lane Room 110 , Concord, CA
County Senior Information office at 94520 or Marge Stout 2222 Camino Ramon
E5 4 E5— G 5 5 O . San Ramon, CA 94583 & your letter will
• be referred to the proper agency.
•
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DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER TRIP OUT
TRIP & TOUR SCHEDULE 1988-89
DECEMBER 5, 1988: Jack London Village for Shopping, Lunch, Dunsmuir House TRIPS WIT H
Tour '
Cost: $29 (Includes lunch)
...../.7N\
JANUARY: Livermore Lab Tour •luuuIIuI ) (j>
Lunch at the Livermore Senior Center ;�_ !I►� s.i� r
FEBRUARY 1 & 2: Bally's Reno
Cost: $33 Money back: $33 II �1
MARCH 1 & 2: Morro Bay / Hearst Castle ''� ` 1��`:
Cost: $86 double, $105 single �� v ��„
APRIL 11 & 12: Carson Valley Inn, Minden, Nevada
Cost: $33 Money Back: $25
MAY 11: Cruise the river on the Island Queen
Cost: $28.50 (Includes lunch) A L A M O-D A N V I L L E
JUNE 20: Korbel Winery, Blueberry Farm, Lunch a Occidental SENIORS
Cost: $19.00 (Includes lunch)
JULY 17 & 18: Tahoe / Reno Teddy Bear Factory,
JANUARY 18 — SAN FRANCISCO DAY TOUR -
Cost: $39 Money back: $140
Carousel Museum, Lunch
AUGUST 16: Bodega Bay Fisherman's Wharf
Cost: $26 (Includes lunch) Leave 9: 15 a.m.
SEPTEMBER Sonoma Farm Trails Retur 4 : 30 p.m.
Cost: $24
OCTOBER Mendocino Coast
FEBRUARY 14-15 — BALLY RENO -
NOVEMBER Bart to San Franciso, Ferry Ride Overnight, Leave 8 : 00 00 a.m.
DECEMBER Something to do with Christmas! Return 7 : 30 p.m. .
Bally-$5. 00/$4 . 00
inis is the 1989 trip and tour El Dorado-$6. 00,
schedule for the Dublin Senior Center . Pioneer-$5. 00
If you have a special place in mind Boom Town-$3. 00/Lunch
that you would like us to schedule , Cost: $35 Single $51
please let us know.
MARCH 7-8 - RENO OVERNIGHT
Nugget Towers - overnight
4'\ 1 Ea' Leave 8: 00 a.m.
�� Return 7: 30 p.m.
Stuff it and roast it, Reno Ramada—$5. 00
baste it with care, Nugget—$5. 00/$3 . 00
Carefully then some gravy prepare. Peppermill—$8. 00/$2 . 00
Around your kitchen Onslow—$6. 00
Savory odors will tell, Cost: $38 Single $51
Whatever is cooking, is doing well.
SHARE A HOME APRIL 18-19 — CARSON VALLEY INN
Minden, Nevada
A FEMALE IS SEEKING A FEMALE TO SHARE Overnight
HER HOME. BEDROOM LOOKS OUT ONTO A Leave 7: 00 a.m.
GARDEN WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM. YOU Return 8: 00 p.m.
NEED ONLY PAY FOR OWN GROCERIES. Lakeside—Tahoe—$2.00
PREFERS FEMALE THAT WORKS, IN SO'S OR Carson Valley Inn—$5.00
60'S. WALKING DISTANCE TO THE BUS. Caesars Tahoe—$12 . 00
CALL MARGE STOUT 866-1410 FOR Cost: $33 Single $49
DETAILS. 1 3
Autumn
POETRY, PROSE, ETC
Some autumn leaves in bold array, e • ,..:t ...,,; _ ::;:.
Displaying multicolored as though to say ; •
We're proud we lived all year for you to 1 r, - = ,r ,... :-.:Iii f ,
P Y Y ,�r�� t
know our egotism, I �� -� ��
Now we want to show with colors - red , �� "=' 01'� c.1 ;t` ••
gold, yellow and brown decorate some �ef ' �" •�
hillsides and sometimes in town.
k _i
Tis a display of colors a joy to be Virg' - - it �s,i-
seen now as though by magic transformed . Z�.��]�� a i. 1 *---' y.i-a� 0 4{,4:T ::
from a lovely green. '�\` tu
Mother Nature to show her artistic skill e- ,, w
changes the scenery somehow at will. ,..
This is nature's way we are being told. .-"• ::' ' '•' •
Another season is about to unfold. I ' - '> ";' I . ''-
si. ' �° Dear Friends:
u v.....-
by Dennis Spatz ; R,,� • - -
,Ill►\ m,
• I '. I I've become 70 years old since I last
Harboring Ill Thoughts saw you, and a few changes have come
into my life since then. Frankly, I
Many times some people harbor a happen- have become quite a frivolous old gal.
ing of the past, I am seeing five gentlemen every day!
Forgive and forget is how a true lifes- As soon as I wake up, Will Power comes
tyle should be cast, and helps me get out of bed. Then, he
Like stainless steel we should forever leaves, and I go see John. Soon Charlie
stay Horse comes along and when he is here he
Strong and understanding in every way. takes a lot of my time and attention.
Sharp words can sting and fray and hurt, When he leaves, Arthur Ritis shows up
But the answer lies in the total worth. and stays the rest of the day. He
In cases where some guilt is stored, doesn't like to stay in one place, so he
or if illness forces one to be bored, takes me from joint to joint. After
We should search our mind some good to such a busy day, I am really tired and
find glad to get in bed with Ben Gay.
In our opponent and leave the past
behind. All my love,
To blame another for what we feel is not
right, Kay 0. Pectate
Failing to sweep our own door step is
out of sight, Middle age is lovely
How quick we judge when we see another Takes only half as long to get tired
fall .
We seldom realize that no one knows it and twice as long to get rested.
all. Dennis Spatz Borrowed from S. I .R.S. newsletter
40 40
Kindness DEFINITION OF AN ELDER
A little word in kindness spoken An Elder is a person who is still
A motion or a tear growing, still a learner , still with
Has often healed the heart that's broken potential and whose life continues to
And made a friend sincere. have within it promise for , and
A word, a look, has crushed to earth connection to the future . An Elder is
Full many a blooming flower which has a still in pursuit of happiness, joy
smile but owned its birth. and pleasure , and her or his
Would bless life's darkest hour. birthright to these remain intact .
Then deem it not an idle thing a Moreover , an Elder is a person who
pleasant work to speak. deserves respect and honor and whose
The face you wear, the thought you work it is to synthesize wisdom from
bring, a heart may heal or break. long life experience and formulate
- John Greenleaf Whittier this into a legacy for future
generations.
submitted by Betty Jacoby 1 4 Borrowed from The Live Oak Program
MORE ETC.
LIVING IN A SMALL TOWN THANKSGIVING,
back in the GOOD OL' DAYS
You know you live in a small town The question was asked what were the
when : Thanksgiving traditions at
your home
Third Street is on the edge of town . when you were growing up?
Every sport is played on dirt .
You don' t use your turn signal Vide always had Turkey & dressing which
because everyone knows where you' re I loved. Maud Youngstrom
going.
You' re run off Main Street by a VI went Pheasant hunting one
combine . Thanksgiving. Had gun , pointed
The first baby of the year is born on straight at the bird, but I couldn' t
the 13th of June . pull the trigger . Dennis Spatz
You call every dog in town by name &
they wag their tail in response . 'We used to go to my Grandmothers in
You dial a wrong number & talk for Bismarck , South Dakota. We always had
15 minutes. turkey . Anonymous
You can' t walk for exercise because
every car that passes offers you a We came here from Italy when I was
ride .
16, in 1924. There were 10 in our
You get married & the newspaper family . Thanksgiving 1/2 a page to the story . y • ans giving was an American
custom. I didn' t have turkey with the
You drive into the ditch 5 miles out traditional Thanksgiving dinner until
of town & the word gets back to 1930 , the year I got married.
town before you do. Theresa Pilolli
You write a check on the wrong bank &
it's covered. II had Thanksgiving dinners at the
Pick up trucks on Main Street , out Veterans Administration Hospital in
number cars. Livermore for 19 years because I
Someone asks you how you feel , then
listens to what worked there at the switch board.
you say . Anonymous
You miss Sunday at Church .
& receive get well cards. 14e were always together with family .
Thank God for small towns It was church 1st & then dinner .
& the people who live in them. I was married on Thanksgiving Day
1931 . Frances Lindemann
Seen in a small eating establishment , ,the "Centerville Junction , " Kearney ,
Missouri 8/31,'1988 I
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER
EVERYONE WELCOME
Don' t sit home alone on Thanksgiving a
Day . The community of Pleasanton in-
vites you to join them from 1 :00- 5:00
pm. It will be held at St . Augustine's We had a family dinner at my Grand-
Church . If you need a ride , call parents farm in Norwalk , Calif . All
Carol Miller for information my cousins would be there I was the
04(5-- 77E5190 or youngest . I had to sit on top of a
(34E5-- (50500 _ Shut- ins are dictionary on a chair to reach my
especially welcome . No qualifying. dinner plate . Anonymous
This is open to everyone , regardless
of religion (nondenominational ) , age We lived in the country in Trinidad
(you won' t be turned away if you are Colorado. Aunts Cousins and my
over 100 years old) , income ( this is Grandmother all got together for the
not charity) or what town you live in day . We had Turkey , pork , dressing,
(a special invitation was hand yams, and the usual trimmings. Us
delivered to me for Dublin , San Ramon , youngsters played games like tag and
Danville & Alamo Seniors. ) Just go, hide & Go Seek . Lucille Gutierrez
sign in & have a good time . That's it ! 5
SERVICES & INFORMATION FOR OLDER ADULTS
1. DAY CARE
Ain % n,. -
" - /6 7,�� Daily free blood pressure checks 4.Valley Oak Program Ir* /oh, -&-- at Danville Urgent Care and
820-4799 or 945-8040
�
�; _ John Muir Clinic.
Adult Day Health Program Hearing Screening - Free - Call
& Extended Day Care Program for the for appointment, Eden Hospital,
Elderly: Castro Valley, 727-2719
Walnut Creek - 935-2100
Pleasant Hill - 937-1532 Geriatric Resources, Valley Community
For further information - 646-6550 Health Center, 4361 Railroad
Ave. , Pleasanton, 462-7643
Senior Day Care - 655-5956
Ombudsman Office (Nursing Home)
2. DISCOUNTS 683-6330
Gold Card 60 and Over: Dublin-San 6. HEALTH INSURANCE
Ramon Senior Drop-In Center - MEDICARE COUNSELING
829-4432 Trained volunteer counselors provide
3 . FINANCIAL QUESTIONS/PROBLEMS this free service throughout Contra
Costa County.
Support Services for Elders Dublin-San Ramon Sr. Drop-In Center
945-8695 9300 Alcosta, San Ramon
Senior Information - 646-6550 1st and 3rd Weds. , 1-3 p.m.
For appointment call 829-4432
4 . FOOD
Call Senior Information 646-6550
Food Assistance Program: Contra 7, HOUSING
Costa County - 829-4432
Home Meals Delivered: San Assistance in preparing forms for
Ramon/Dublin - 829-4432 Renters, Credit Refunds, Homeowners
Meals on Wheels (10 a.m.- 3 p.m. ) Credit Refunds - 646-6550
Pleasanton - 462-6616
Food Stamps-Gen. Info, 800-453-4000 Homeowner and Renter Assistance -
Calif. Info, 800-952-5253 May 15-August 31 to eligible seniors
SHARE (no income level requirements) and handicapped with incomes under
8 2 0- 2 0 2 8 $12, 000 annually. Call Mable Evans
5. HEALTH at 828-2522.
Blood Pressure Checks:
Veterans' Hall every 1st Housing Authority (for subsidized
Tuesday of every even month housing) call 687-8791. Housing
(Feb. , April, etc. ) Alliance (for disputes) call
If° _.. 120 So. Hartz, Danville 943-1997.
i, 1: 00-3 : 00 p.m.
Minor Home Repair 670-5404
Dublin Library-Blood Pressure Unincorporated area of Alameda
A . Clinic, 3rd Tuesday, 1: 00 p.m. County
�iiii 8. IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Dublin-San Ramon Drop-In Center
9300 Alcosta B1 . , San Ramon,
8 Support Services for Elders 945-8695
& 2nd Tuesday of each month, Valley Home Care & Private Duty
la,, 11:00 a.m.-1: 00 p.m. , 829-4432
Services-A service of Valley
Memorial Hospital 373-4020
Long's Drug Store Home Chore Service (8 a.m. -2 p.m. ) -
,�``' 650 San Ramon Valley Blvd.
�} (fee) 937-8311 ext. 41 and 42
Danville 1st Wed. each month Friendly Visitors:
;:'S 10: 00 a.m.-12 noon Contra Costa Co. 937-8311 Ext. 44
�•, :.� �r; ;� �,F� Alameda Co. 462-7643
1�mn.� ,, tin„ ...< „0.,, Adult Care Services
111c : u` %'��' .;�, i. i 1 6 944-5800
SERVICES & INFORMATION FOR OLDER ADULTS
9. JOBS SENIOR INFORMATION
Workers Assistance Center - 798-8115 3 . Support Services for Elders
Jobs for Seniors 939-1550 945-8695
55+ HAYWARD 889-9880 4 . Geriatric Resources, Valley
State Employment Office 831-0721 Community Health Center,
Alamo, Danville, San Ramon 4361 Railroad Ave. , Pleasanton
10. LEGAL 462-7643
5. Geriatric Services 372-4280
6. Sr. Drop-In Center
Alameda County 553-1150
Support Serv. for Elders 945-8695 7. Long Term Care-OSan Ramon mbudsman Program
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Contra Costa County 682-6330
Paralegal Assistance (60 667-3060
( years and 8 . Senior Support
over) , Edna Selley 427-8715 Elder Abuse Prevention 462-7643
11. LIBRARY Contra Costa County 646-6550
9. Visiting Nurse Assoc.
Dublin-Alameda County Library (Alameda County) 449-0329
7606 Amador Valley, Dublin: 10. Widows' Network 283-7174
Sr. Outreach Program; Katie Focht, 11. Widowed Persons Service 837-9312
Special Older Adult Section,
Large Print Books 828-1315 16. COUNSELING SERVICES
Sunday 1 p.m. -5 p.m. 1. For Older People and their
Monday & Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. families 646-6550
Tuesday 1 p.m. -9 p.m. 2 . Crisis & Suicide Intervention
Wed. & Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Services/Lonely or Depressed
Friday 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Hotline 939-3232
Business Line 939-1916
Blood Pressure Clinic: 3rd Tues. , 3 . Mental Health Services 831-1089
1: 00-2 : 00 p.m. - refreshments 4 . Rape Crisis Service of Contra
2: 00-3 : 00 p.m. - film Costa County 798-RAPE
5. Support Services for Elders
San Ramon Valley Library 945-8695
555 S. Hartz, Danville 837-4889 6. Widowed Persons Service 932-3448
Monday & Wednesday 12-8 p.m. 7. Elder Abuse Prevention
Tues. & Thurs. 10-6 p.m. Contra Costa County 945-4910
Fri. & Sat. 1-5 p.m. Alameda County 465-9371
Large Print Books and Talking Books 8 . You & Your Aging Parent
available upon request from both Discovery �. ..,,��.,, 837-0505
libraries. .� , q�;��\,
17. TRANSPORTATION y,.
12 . PET SITTING SERVICES 838-9300 Dial-a-Ride eil milg37-0226
13 . SOCIAL SECURITY & SSI QUESTIONS CALL A DAY AHEAD
933-2500 9: 00 a.m.-1: 00 p.m. Mon-Fri
BART Tickets - Dublin-San Ramon Sr.
Center, 9300 Alcosta, San Ramon
14 . MEDICARE QUESTIONS •` ! a'fi ,ii,'. = 4. 10: 00 a.m. -3 : 00 p.m. Mon-Fri
®M7 '11"--=',V) $1. 60 for $16. 00 ticket
For appointment call: ® 65 years and older
Dublin 829-4432 Information 829-4432
San Ramon 829-4432 Wheels 455-5414
Danville 820-1430 County Connection 676-1976
Support Services for Elders 945-8695 BART Express 462-BART
15. SENIOR INFORMATION Paratransit
Pleasanton 837-8175
1. Senior Information
Contra Costa County 646-6550 18 . VOLUNTEERS:
2 . Senior Information
Alameda County 352-5117 Alameda 462-3570
7 Contra Costa 934-0424
DATES TO REMEMBER
Friends are for caring
NOVEMBER 8 (TUESDAY) Election Day You can bring the sunshine to that dark
Ignore all of the predictions, YOUR and dreary day
VOTE COUNTS. IF YOU NEED A RIDE TO That engulfs a neighbor when sorrow
THE POLES, CALL: comes their way
REPUBLICANS: Alameda Co.- 638-3414 Share the load he carries as you sip a
Contra Costa-256-8020 cup of tea
DEMOCRATS: Alameda Co.- 833-0997 Give strong words of courage
Contra Costa-935-4187 Be the friend you'd like to be
These few unselfish moments when you
UNDECIDED: Call ANY of the above show you really care
Will lead to treasured memories
NOVEMBER 11 (FRIDAY) VETERAN'S DAY Of those time when you were there.
- Catherine Janssen Irvine
NOVEMBER 12 (SATURDAY) HOLIDAY HARVEST Submitted by Betty Jacoby
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NOVEMBER 24 (THURSDAY) THANKSGIVING " r ' ; I
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NOVEMBER 30 (WED. ) SINGLE SENIORS % ,Ji 4' * 4•; w fl r lir MEETING (see pg 11 ) ; ;�
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DECEMBER 4 (SUNDAY) HANUKKAH �`�T AllE141006
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DECEMBER 25 (SUNDAY) CHRISTMAS ,� 4 l * y;, U ";.
DECEMBER 31 (SATURDAY) NEW YEAR'S EVE N ' �'$A `� �'o�,I s� '
HAPPY HOLIDAY A _ ;. ,. �. ��`. .. .-,} � m
All clubs & organizations are invited to send written articles about up-coming
events & information of interest to the Seniors in the SAN RAMON VALLEY, Deadline
for next edition is Friday, December 2nd . MAILING ADDRESS: SAN RAMON CITY HALL ,
2222 Camino Ramon , San Ramon , CA 94583
If you know of a house-bound older adult that would like to receive this
publication , please forward their address & a copy will be sent FREE. See
address above or call 866- 1410 ( & leave a message ) . MARGE STOUT , Editor.
DIABLO VALLEY FOUNDATION FOR THE AGING
SAN RAMON VALLEY CHAPTER Non-Profit Org.
1981 Tice Valley Blvd. U.S. Postage
Walnut Creek , Ca 94595 PAID
Walnut Creek
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