December 2016-February 2016 - Corte Madera Chamber of

VOLUME 12 ISSUE 4
December 2015, January & February 2016
INSIDE:
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Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Holiday Mixer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Letter from Town Council Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Thank you to Golf Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
News from Town Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Thank you to Chamber Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Things for Teens, Toys for Kids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Centennial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 & 7
Age-Friendly Corte Madera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
News around Town. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 & 10
News from The Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Host a Mixer in 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Slate of Officers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Santa on the Firetruck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Town Band Winter Concert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Thank you to Mixer hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Letter from the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corte Madera Turns
100 In 2016
Come Celebrate with us at the many events planned.
129 Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera, Ca 94925 • 415-924-0441.
The Chamber is now on Facebook
Visit us at www.cortemadera.org
or email us at [email protected]
See page 7 for a schedule of events
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A Letter from the Interim President of the
Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce
Bill Blackburn, Interim President
It has truly been an honor
and a privilege to serve the
Chamber of Commerce
members this past year!
I feel we can look back
over 2015 and be very proud
of our accomplishments:
Most notably the production
and sponsorship of the
annual Twin Cities July
4th celebration. 2015 set
records for attendance parade
Meeting & Events Calendar
December 2015, January & February 2016
December 1
Board of Director’s Meeting • 12noon
December 3
Holiday Mixer at Corte Madera Inn
5:30-7:00
December 7
Chanukah
entries and has become “The
Celebration” to attend in
Marin. We also hosted the
annual “State of The Town
Address” luncheon and the
Corte Madera Town Council
Candidates Night. One of
our goals each year is to raise
money to help support the
Chamber and allow us to
contribute to worthwhile
charities and events. This
past year we hosted a very
successful golf tournament
and our “Silent Auction”
held at Tesla in the Village
was also extremely successful.
Donations of time and money
this past year included: Santa
on the Fire Truck, Toys for
Tots/Things for Teens, Gift
Baskets for the Lion’s Club
Crab Feed, Movie Night at
the Village while promoting
shop locally, Holiday gifts
for Corte Madera/Larkspur
School District Teachers
and much more. We also cosponsored the “Living Wage
Forum” event with the Marin
Employment Connection and
co-sponsored a luncheon with
the San Anselmo Chamber
and the Marin Sanitary
District. Overall it has been an
extremely busy year and one
that could not have been so
successful with the aid of our
volunteer board members as
well as volunteers like Jackie
Branch and Beth Benz. We
also want to thank the Town
Staff and Council Members
for their support. Thank you
to all!
Finally, we just want to
add that the Chamber is
committed to doing all we
can to work with the Town
of Corte Madera and the
Centennial committee to
make the Corte Madera 2016
a Centennial to remember.
Happy Birthday Corte
Madera!
December 25
Christmas Day
December 26
Kwanzaa Begins
January 1
Happy New Year
January 5
Board of Director’s Meeting • 12noon
January 18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2
Board of Directors Meeting • 12noon
February 14
Happy Valentine’s Day
February 15
President’s Day
Town Center Corte Madera,
The Village at Corte Madera & Corte Madera Inn
Cordially invite you to our
“Holiday Mixer”
Thursday, December 3rd, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Blvd.
Please RSVP to (415) 924-0441 or [email protected]
Please park at Town Center
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From the Desk of the
Town Council Liaison
Carla Condon, Liaison to the Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce
Holiday time is here
again, after what seem like
the longest summer ever
with all the warm weather
we’ve had.
This past year our Town
has added some talented,
capable and experienced
employees to our dedicated
Staff. These people have
been made well aware of
the desires of our residents
and the priorities of
our Town’s needs. I’m
confident that you will find
that our Town Council and
Staff are here to serve all of
you, more than ever.
Public Works continues
to keep the Town looking
so beautiful. We were
able to enjoy the hanging
baskets in their profusion
of colors for at least 6
months. The median strips
were in full bloom for
months, as well.
We do have two major
projects which are being
considered. There have
been and will continue
to be many efforts of
outreach by the applicants
so that everyone has a
clear knowledge of what
is being proposed. The
Best Western Corte
Madera Inn is in need
of an untenable amount
of funds for a retrofit:
ADA requirements,
current building codes
and amenities to remain
competitive in the
hospitality industry,
which would necessitate
the construction of a
new hotel. We have the
opportunity to be home
to an upscale hotel and
replace what is beyond its
practical use. I recommend
that you try to attend one
of the outreach meetings.
The longtime owners
and Marin residents are
receptive to any input.
Also, Restoration
Hardware is planning to
apply to build a stand-alone
store at The Village, having
outgrown its current space.
The proposed building
was designed by renowned
architect James Gillam of
Backen, Gillam & Kroeger,
considered to be one of
the foremost architectural
firms in the country today,
recognized for both their
residential and commercial
projects. The project is
forward thinking in terms
of its business model and
has proven to be successful
in several other locations.
To see the conceptual
presentation, I suggest you
go to www.rhcortemadera.
com.
In just a few more days,
we will be celebrating
Corte Madera’s 100th
birthday! Yes, 2016 is
our Centennial year and
exciting events are being
planned throughout the
year. You can welcome in
2016 at the New Year’s Eve
Party on December 31st, to
be held at the Community
Center. Tickets are
available. You can eat,
drink, be merry and dance
to the live music of the
Bay Society. Tickets are
available through the
Lions Club website at
www.e-clubhouse.org/
sites/cortemadera/. Please
check out the Centennial
Website for the upcoming
events that you’ll not
want to miss! www.
cortemadera100.com.
Everyone is encouraged
to participate in the
planning. If you have
any ideas of events you’d
like to participate in or
organize, please email the
Centennial Committee at
[email protected]
Please don’t forget
to patronize our Corte
Madera merchants. Our
Town is the biggest
resource of retailers and
merchandise around and
parking is free!
May you all enjoy the joys
of the season and I wish you
a very happy and healthy
New Year.
Carla Condon,
Corte Madera Town Council,
[email protected]
Tremendous appreciation to our
Major Sponsors of our Annual
Golf Tournament
Mill Valley Refuse Sevice
Bertolli’s Auto Body • Corte Madera Inn
Marin Acura • World Wrapps
Adam Wiatrak/401K & 403B
Retirement Planning
With YOUR Support
We present this Event
THANK YOU SPONSORS
Bertolli’s Auto Body
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Boudin’s
Oppenheimer
Coldwell Banker/
Margaret Deedy
San Geronimo Golf Course
Corte Madera
Farmer’s Market
Sports Authority
Sunrise Rotary
Corte Madera Inn
The Preserve
Donner Lake Resort
The Village at Corte Madera
Golf Mart
Time Crunch
Hilton Garden Inn Napa
Town Center Corte Madera
Kiehl’s
TransAmerica
Light House Hotel
Marin Acura
Marin CVB
Western International
Securities
McCullough & Associates
Adam Wiatrak /401K & 403B
Retirement Planning
Mill Valley Refuse Service
Kim Wiatrak Partner PWC
Nationwide
World Wrapps
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Town Center Update
Festivities Abound During
The Holiday Season
Santa steers his sled and reindeer to Town Center
Corte Madera for free photos and holiday gift
wrapping through December 24
Town Center Corte Madera finds itself once again on
Santa Claus’s annual route from the North Pole during
this holiday season to help spread holiday joy for families
and children of all ages. The fun takes place through
Christmas eve (schedule below) when Town Center
Corte Madera will offer free photos with Santa Claus
for children of all ages, and free beautiful holiday gift
wrapping by Hospice By The Bay volunteers. Town Center
holiday gift wrap center and Santa Claus station are
located in the 770 Office Building Lobby next to Barnes
& Noble. shoptowncenter.com
PHOTOS with SANTA:
Saturday and Sunday, December 5 - 6, 11am-4pm
Daily, December 12 - December 24, 11am-4pm
GIFT WRAPPING SCHEDULE:
Now to December 13, 11am-4pm
December 14 to December 23, 11am-6pm
Christmas Eve, December 24, 11am-4pm
For the 26th consecutive year, Town Center Corte
Madera is sponsoring complimentary gift wrapping for
its customers, donating all holiday gift wrap supplies,
and making a generous donation to Hospice By The Bay.
Hospice By The Bay volunteers donate their time and
offer smiles and cheerfulness as they transform Town
Center gift purchases into beautifully gift-wrapped
holiday presents.
And, don’t forget there will be donation barrels in the
Professional Building (December 4 – 31) for donations
of canned and dry goods which will be collected and
distributed by the SF-Marin Food Bank for Marin families
in need during the holidays. In addition to cans of food,
other donations that are needed are toiletries for men and
women - soaps, deodorant, tooth paste, tooth brushes,
shampoos, etc.
New Members
Nugget Market
5627 Paradise Drivie
Corte Madera
(415) 945-8855
nuggetmarket.com
Nugget Markets, family
owned and operated since
1926, is delighted to be
serving the Corte Madera
community. With a
commitment to providing
top-notch service, Nugget
Markets offers a wide variety
of local, conventional,
organic, and specialty
grocery items including
high-quality produce, meat
and seafood, bakery items,
specialty cheese, and deli
items suited for every need
and lifestyle.
Fourth and fifth
generation grocers, the Stille
family continues to operate
Nugget Markets, a company
known for its unique and
exciting company culture
where every associate is
supported and empowered
to provide exceptional
service while enjoying a
strong work/life balance.
“We’ve been looking to
expand into the Marin area
for a number of years and
we’re absolutely thrilled to
be serving the Corte Madera
community,” says Eric
Stille, President and CEO of
Nugget Market, Inc.
Nugget Markets has
occupied a place on
FORTUNE Magazine’s list
of “100 Best Companies
to Work For” for nine
consecutive years and
Stille attributes the honor
to Nugget’s dedicated
associates, leaders and loyal
guests. One step inside any
Nugget Market, and you’ll
immediately sense the
company’s dedication to
quality and each associate’s
up-beat energy, positive
outlook and devotion to
world-class service.
Boro
Insurance Agency
29 1st Street #100
Corte Madera
(415) 250-8279
boroinsuranceagency.com
Insurance Made Simple.
Independent Certified
Insurance Agent on the
California Health Exchange
and Independent Agent on
the Private Marketplace.
Unlike the Captive
Insurance Agencies, that
have limitations on the plans
they can carry, I am able
to offer most of the plans
available.
I help small businesses
(100 or less employees) find
the right coverage for them;
giving them the options they
need to attract and retain
the employees they want. I
offer services to help them
understand their regulatory
compliance as it relates
to the group health and
benefits plans.
I offer families and other
households find the right
health plan either on or off
the California Exchange,
depending upon wages or
income and other factors.
As a health and life
insurance agent, I consult
with small groups, families
and individual and educate
them on their health, dental,
vision, long term care,
critical and chronic illnesses,
foreign travel, short term
health, blanket plans and
life insurance needs. I help
with the application process
(as they wish) to make
sure all their questions are
answered.
For those turning 65, we
go through the basics and
then answer any questions
they may have in making
a choice for the Drug
Plan, Supplement Plan or
Advantage plan. For those
over 65, we review their
coverage annually to make
sure the right health and
drug plan is in place.
My Life insurance
specialties include (but
not limited to) Legacy
Plans, Retirement and
Annuity Plans, Business
Succession Plans, Buy/Sell
Agreements, Key Person
Plans, Traditional and Non
Traditional Whole Life,
Universal Life, and Term
Life Plans.
Shop, Play, Eat & Stay in Corte Madera
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The Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce would like to thank these members for their continued support.
Please support the members below by shopping locally this holiday season and throughout the year.
A. T Creative Group
Adco Marketing
Aegis of Corte Madera
Airoldi, K.K.
Allstate Insurance Barbara Crockett
Altogether Different SalonAngie Ghosseiri
Apache Signs
Armel, Joe DDS
Audiology Services of Marin
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Balloon Delights
Bank of Marin
Bay Club Marin
Benissimo Incorporated
Benz, Beth
Bertolli’s Auto Body Shop
Best Western Plus
Corte Madera Inn
Big 4 Party
Blackburn Hotel Consulting
Blue Barn
Bocca Pizzeria
Body By X Skill Development
& Training Center
Boro Insurance Agency
Bradley Real Estate
Branch, Jackie
Bread & Roses
Brick & Bottle
Burmatown
Calif. Auto Reg. Service
California Pizza Kitchen
Carr, Roland
Carrier Commercial Service
Central Marin Police Authority
Cheesecake Factory
City Cycle
Cohen, Maxine
Coldwell Banker Bob & Pat Ravasio
Coldwell Banker -Daly & Lange
Coldwell Banker Margaret Deedy
Coldwell Banker Robert Beadle
Condon, Carla
Container Store
Cornish Carey
Commercial NKF
Corte Madera
Community Foundation
Corte Madera Farmer’s Market
Corte Madera Library
Corte Madera Towing Inc.
Corte Madera Town Center
Costco Wholesale
Counter at Corte Madera
Town Center
Courtyard by Marriott Larkspur
Daphne Funerals Marin
EAH Housing
Ellis Eye & Laser
Medical Center
First Community Bank
Fitness SF
Five Points Fitness
Four Points Sheraton in
San Rafael
Fourth Street Press
Fox, Sharon
Galanis, Phyllis LMFT
Gateway Financial Advisors
Gatlin, Rita - Paragon Realtors
Girton Capital
Management, Inc
Haas, Peggy
Haehl, Jana
Harte, Donald DC
Hester,Bill
Hoffhine, Kathleen
Hoffman, Stan
Hospice By The Bay
Hunt Investment
Il Fornaio Restaurant
IPC International Corporation
Irwin Gootnick, MD, Marin
Psychiatrist
JL Orthodontics
Kacy Dodson CMT
Karen Schneider Photography
Kiehl’s since 1851
Kim’s Orchids
Klussman, Dr. Richard
Lark Theater
Larkspur Courts
Larkspur Financial Advisors
Larkspur Hotel
Larkspur-Corte Madera
School District
Larson, Carolyn
Laser Center of Marin
Law Offices of Diana Maier
Left Bank Restaurant
LegalMatch.com
Lion & Foster International
Lions Club of Corte Madera
Louis Thomas
Lucy Activewear
Lumina Optometry
Lunaria
Magnolia Avenue Salon
Marc Roegiers
Computer Consultant
Marin Acura
Marin Community
Foundation
Marin Copier Company
Marin Country Day School
Marin County Federal
Credit Union
Marin County Hazardous
Waste JPA
Marin County Visitors Bureau
Marin Independent Journal
Marin Joe’s
Marin Luxury Cars
Marin Magazine
Marin Montessori School
Marin Suites Hotel
Marizco Landscape
Management
Marquart, Lucy & Clyde
McEntyre, Jon
McLean Property
Management
McLeran Roofing
Michael J. Harlock AIA
Microsoft
Mind Therapy Clinic
Mini of Marin
Minuteman Press
MoGo Marketing &
Media, Inc.
MXL Commercial
Construction
My Mapbook, LLC
Nadjibi, Bob DDS
Natural Tattoo Removal
Nordstrom, The Village at
Corte Madera
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nugget Markets
O’Malley, Mary
Orcutt Chiropractic
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Pacific Catch
Pacific Sun
Par Excellence
Park Place Salon
PC Consulting Group
Peterson’s Consign & Design
Pilates of Marin
Post Street
Occupational Medicine
PRANDI Property
Management, Inc., CRMC
Preserve at Marin
Ragged Sailor Gallery
REI
Restoration Hardware
Richard Sigberman Illustrator
Robinson, Jim
Shooter Company
Sloan Bailey
Soul Cycle
Spurgeon Painting
State Farm Insurance Sheila Machado
State Farm InsuranceDavid Wong
Stefano’s Pizza
Stellar Spa
Swan Dive
Tamalpais Paint & Color
The Cave
Thomas & Associates
Three Birds Wine Bar
Time Crunch Health & Fitness
Town of Corte Madera
Township Building
Services, Inc.
Tub Tim Thai Restaurant
Twin Cities Times Marinscope
Twist ‘N Designs
Umpqua Bank
Union Bank
Valinoti & Dito LLP
Vanguard Properties
Vaughan, Joan
Village at Corte Madera
Wash Tub Laundromat
Wedge Roofing
Western International
Securities-Adam Wiatrak
Windfall Financial &
Insurance Solutions
World Wrapps
Yoga Tree
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Central Marin Police Authority, along with Corte
Madera and Larkspur Fire Departments,The Corte
Madera Chamber of Commerce and
Corte Madera Lion’s Club
AND
PRESENT THE 15th ANNUAL
HOLIDAY GIFT COLLECTION
“THINGS FOR TEENS and
TOYS FOR KIDS”
Gifts may be dropped off at any of the following locations beginning
Saturday, Dec 5, 2015 until Saturday December 19, 2015:
Come Celebrate With Corte Madera As It Turns 100 years in 2016
Centennial Fun Opportunities for Businesses
The Chamber is
excited to announce
that the Town of
Corte Madera will be
celebrating is Corte
Madera Centennial in
2016. The Town has
formed a Centennial
Celebration Committee consisting of local
residents, business leaders and local nonprofits.
We would like to invite the business
committee to be part of the festivities.
There are many different ways for
businesses to participate in various
capacities. Some examples are …
•100th anniversary menu item
• Special of the day with 1916 pricing
• 1916 Historical display which
correlates with your business
• Window display relating to 1916
• Special event for customers and local
residents
• No sales tax day like in 1916
These are just some ideas. Please use
Central Marin Police Authority,
250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur and
525 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo
Corte Madera Fire Department,
342 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera
Larkspur Fire Department, 15 Barry Way, Larkspur
There will also be a collection site at The Village Shopping
Center in the center court, hosted by Central Marin Police,
Larkspur and Corte Madera Fire Personnel, Corte Madera
Chamber and Corte Madera Lion’s Club on:
Saturday, December 12 from 12 pm to 5pm at center court
Sunday, December 13 from 12 pm to 5pm at center court
Saturday, December 19 from 12 pm to 5pm at center court
Sunday, December 20 from 12 pm to 5pm at center court
All items will be distributed to our local youth and children in
Marin Health and Human Services. We are especially looking for
items for older kids and teens. Some suggestions are movie passes,
gift cards to music, book stores and clothing stores, or
eating establishments. Monetary donations will be used to fill
wish lists. Checks can be made out to “CMPA Gift Drive”
For more information you may contact
Officer Patty Monge, Central Marin Police Authority,
415-927-5150 or [email protected],
250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur.
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The Corte Madera Lions Club and the Corte Madera Centennial Committee are
kicking off the Corte Madera Centennial Year with a one time only recreation of the
Lions Club New Years Eve Party which was held from the 50’s until the 70’s for the
benefit of all residents. This Centennial New Years Eve Party will be held December
31, 2015 at the Corte Madera Community Center and will begin a year of celebrations recognizing Corte Madera turning 100 (1916-2016). This is a once in a lifetime
opportunity to welcome 2016 with neighbors, elected officials and town administrators as this event will not be held again until 2116.
Music by the New Bay Society Band and hearty hor d’oeuvres by Affair to Remember are included in the ticket price along with beer, wine and champagne. Vintage
attire from the past century is encouraged but black tie or cocktail attire is also appropriate. Tickets are available for $100 per person and can be purchased at www.
cortemaderalions.com. or by calling Bob Bundy at 415-924-8186.
your imagination and have fun.
The local Firemen and Policemen are
challenging you in a local chili cook-off.
Let’s see who can outdo our local heroes.
This will be a taster’s choice by local
residents so all businesses can get there
name out in the community and meet the
local residents. Special awards will be given
out that day.
Use your imagination in various ways to
participate in the historical celebration and
have fun. Let us know what your event/
display will be and we will include on the
Chamber’s Centennial page. We will be
awarding the top three ideas from local
businesses. For more information or other
ideas of ways to participate please contact
the Chamber. We will be updating the
Chamber’s website as new activities are
added to the 100th calendar.
We look forward to hearing from
you and your ideas. Please contact the
Chamber 415-924-0441 or e-mailing Julie
at [email protected]
Thank you from the Centennial
Business Committee,
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CORTE MADERA CENTENNIAL PUBLIC EVENTS
(watch for future updates)
December 31, 2015..............................................New Year’s Eve Party (Lions Club & Centennial Committee)
January 23, 2016......................................................................................................................History Talk at CM Library
January 23-February 23, 2016.....................................................................................History Display at CM Library
January 30, 2016......................................Ragtime/Silent Movie event (Lions Club & Centennial Committee)
February 20, 2016.............................................................................................................................. Lions Club Crab Fest
March 4-April 15, 2016.................................................................................... School Art on Display at CM Library
March 30, 2016...........................................................Hall Middle School Open House, open to the community
Celebrate the Centennial in Style
April 6, 2016................................................... Neil Cummins & Cove School Open House, open to community
You can be “fashion forward” during our Town’s
Centennial year by treating yourself to a variety
of apparel commemorating this milestone in our
Town’s history. We will
have many items available to purchase including
tee-shirts, caps, visors,
large and small tote bags
and a selection of glassware
designed especially for our
Town’s 100 year birthday.
Tee-shirts are available in
men’s, ladies’ and youth
sizes. What special holiday
gifts these items will make,
too!
April 30-May 1, 2016............................................................................... Christmas Tree Hilldwellers Events for all
Merchandise can be
purchased at the Community Center, 498 Tamalpais
Drive, Corte Madera. It
is also on display at the
Chamber of Commerce
office at Town Center and
on the Centennial website
www.cortemadera100.com
April 29, 2016.................................................................................................. Town Band’s 20th Anniversary Concert
May 10, 2016..............................................................................................................................Women’s Club Spring Tea
May 22, 2016..................................................................................................Classic Auto Show (Marin Luxury Cars)
CENTENNIAL WEEKEND:
June 10, 2016............................................................. Centennial Weekend Kickoff Dinner & Games (Rec Dept)
June 11, 2016..............................................................Family Fun & Lunch in Town Park, Ceremony/Town Band, .................................................................................................Hall School Chorus, Evening Festivities at The Village
June 12, 2016..........................................................Police vs. Fire Dept Game at Town Park; Sunday Concert at
................................................................................................................Piccolo Pavilion (CM Community Foundation)
June 12-August 28, 2016..... Weekly Sunday Concerts at Piccolo Pavilion (CM Community Foundation)
July 4, 2016............................................... Float & Booth in July 4th Parade/Festival (Chamber of Commerce)
August 2, 2016.................................................National Night Out — Block Parties, visited by police/fire dept.
August 28, 2016.......................................................Corte Madera Honors our Nonagenarians & Centenarians
September 13, 2016...................................................................................Women’s Club Bring-a-Friend Luncheon
September 25, 2016 ................................................ Ice Cream Social (CM Women’s Club) open to the public
October 8, 2016.............................................................. Oktoberfest (Beautification Comm.)—Centennial Booth
December 13, 2016.................................................................................................. Women’s Club Holiday Luncheon
Watch for details of many more wonderful events throughout 2016, including festivities put
on by the Recreation Department, walking tours, and Centennial activities at our churches
and schools.
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News from Age-Friendly Corte Madera
News Around Town
Age-Friendly Corte Madera
(AFCM) has been active
on many fronts in recent
months. While taking initial
steps to develop a 3-year
Action Plan that will act as a
guide to implement changes
and improvements (based on
findings from the town-wide
senior surveys and continuing
focus groups), there are many
other ongoing endeavors.
AFCM recently partnered
with Rotary Club of Marin
Sunrise to provide a Senior
Service Day for help with
small but daunting household
tasks. Both Rotary volunteers
and beneficiaries declared
the day a success and look
forward to a semiannual
schedule for the event.
LionShare, the CM Lions’
senior service day will also be
provided twice yearly, offering
a total of four opportunities
each year for seniors to get
free help with small projects.
(Phone 415.480.9758 for
help.)
AFCM Co-chair Pati
Stoliar and Town Council
Liaison Carla Condon have
From the Corte Madera Parks
and Recreation Department
been asked to participate in
a brainstorming meeting to
explore the development
of a Twin Cities Village in
partnership with Larkspur.
A number of residents have
expressed a desire for a local
Village; currently the large
Ross Valley Village serves
Corte Madera.
For the first time, AgeFriendly Marin hosted an
information booth at the
October Marin County
Senior Information Fair,
helping familiarize the
whole county with the A-F
concept and encouraging
more participants. AFCM
continues working with
the other Age-Friendly
cities and towns offering
guidance for those Marin
municipalities now seeking
to attain membership in the
WHO Global Network of AgeFriendly Cities. (At this time
only Sausalito, Fairfax and
Corte Madera have achieved
this status.)
Ongoing meetings with
management at our major
shopping centers, Corte
Madera Town Center and
The Village, regarding
AFCM’s suggestions for improvements have been fruitful. And recently, CMPA
Police Chief Todd Cusimano reached out to offer the
R.U.O.K. Program, which
will work together with
AFCM to develop a contact
list of seniors at risk living
alone. Those people will be
contacted daily by telephone
to ensure their wellbeing.
If there is a prolonged time
without response, the Central Marin Police Authority
will be dispatched to the
home to make certain all is
okay.
AFCM continues to
work to achieve two key
goals: researching viable
opportunities to establish
a true intergenerational
community and learning
center, and advocating for
Corte Madera’s designation as
a “walk-friendly” town for all.
All are invited to visit
agefriendlycortemadera.org
for events, money-saving tips
and local resources.
Creating Community through People,
Parks & Programs
Season’s Greetings
from Corte Madera Parks
and Recreation!
In addition to the listings
below, keep an eye out in
early December for our new
Winter/Spring Brochure!
We will be offering a variety
of activities for adults and
children including: Frosted
Bingo on January 15th, a day
trip to River Rock Casino on
March 15th, sports, language
classes, art and computer
classes, and much, much
more!
For more information
on classes and events or to
register please visit www.
cmparksandrec.org, give us a
call at 415-927-5072, or stop
by the Community Center at
498 Tamalpais Drive. Office
hours are Monday-Thursday
8am-5pm.
Breakfast with Santa
Santa and his elves are
coming! Enjoy a pancake
breakfast and take photos
with Santa. We will also be
accepting donations for the
Kid’s Club One Warm Coat
Drive and Toasty Toes Drive.
Details:
Saturday, December 5th,
8:00am-10:00am at the Corte
Madera Community Center;
$9 per person, kids under 2
are free. To register: www.
cmparksandrec.org or call
415-927-5072.
Holiday Kids Camp
Kid’s Club will be open
for winter recess! Holiday
Camp is the perfect time of
year for kids to learn more
intricate and complex crafts
such as knitting, crocheting,
soap making, and hand
crafted gifts. We will also have
outdoor play, reading, and
cooking projects, as well as
other fun activities.
Details:
December 21-23 &
December 28-31 (closed
Dec. 24, 25, & Jan. 1) from
8:00am-6:00pm at the
Corte Madera Community
Center; grades TK-5; $47 per
day; to register or for more
information, call 415-9275072 or email Christina
Ennis at [email protected]
2nd Annual Kids Club
Toasty Toes Drive
Many homeless people
in the Marin County
community don’t have access
to warm, clean socks—but
you can help! Donations will
benefit local adult and youth
shelters and halfway homes.
Details:
Drop off at the Corte
Madera Community Center
Nov. 16–Dec. 17, 8:00am4:30pm Mon.-Thurs.
Park & Rec Dept.
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News From The Village at Corte Madera
New Stores at The Village
machines. Whether you need a pick me up or a
gift for the holidays, Nespresso has you covered.
Find them across from Williams-Sonoma.
Kit and Ace
Peloton
Kit and Ace’s pop up shop is now open
at The Village! Featuring women and men’s
contemporary apparel, Kit and Ace focuses
on luxury materials to create a modern and
effortlessly sophisticated look.
Nespresso
Coffee lovers rejoice! Nespresso is your onestop shop this chilly season with everything
from piping cups of coffee to accessories and
Bring the atmosphere of a spin class to your
home! Stop by Peloton’s showroom across
from Kiehl’s and learn about the revolutionary
stationary cycles that feature live streamed classes
from the comfort of your own home.
Photos with Santa
Now-December 24.
Santa has arrived. Get your best holiday outfit on and get your photo taken with the big guy
in red. For Santa hours, please visit villageatcortemadera.com.
To Advertise in the
Breakfast with Santa at The Cheesecake Factory
Saturday, December 5
On Saturday, December 5, The Cheesecake Factory will host the annual Santa Breakfast
from 9-10am. Attendees will enjoy breakfast with Santa, who will be joined by a children’s
musician and juggling elf. All proceeds will go to The Village’s partner, Dedication For Special
Education, as well as the Central Marin Police Department’s Toy Drive.
Contact Julie Kritzberger at (415) 924-0441
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News around Town
Message From the
Corte Madera Fire Department
A Holiday Gift Idea
“Looking for a holiday gift
that shows you care? A smoke
alarm is a terrific idea. Nine
out of ten home fire deaths
occur at night when people
are asleep. So this holiday
season, give your friends a
present that protects and
watches over them all year
round....A smoke alarm. A
life-saving gift idea from your
fire department.”
“People gathering together
is the real joy of the holiday
season. Take a few moments to
protect your friends and family
from an unexpected tragedy.
Test the smoke alarms in your
home to make sure they’re
working, and be certain everyone in your family knows and
practices your home fire escape
plan. A holiday message from
your fire department.”
Candle Care
“Candles are a traditional and
beautiful part of the holiday
season. They are also a direct
source of fire in your home,
so be cautious with them.
Use non-flammable holders
and position candles a safe
distance from your Christmas
tree and other holiday decorations. Children are always
fascinated by candles and are
drawn to them, so place yours
safely out of children’s reach.
A holiday message from your
fire department.”
A Fire-Safe Holiday
Christmas Tree Safety
“It’s the holiday season and
time to find just the right
Christmas tree. Look for one
that’s fresh and green. The needles should bend and not snap
between your fingers. At home,
find a cool spot for your tree,
away from heater vents and the
fireplace. A dry tree is a serious
fire hazard, so water yours often. After the holidays, dispose
of the tree safely at a recycling
center or with your pick-up
service. A safety message from
your fire department.”
Park & Rec Dept.
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7th Annual Kids Club
One Warm Coat Drive
Help give the gift of
warmth to a person in need
this winter by donating a
coat! We will be collecting
new and gently used coats
to donate to local adult and
youth shelters and halfway
homes. This is the perfect opportunity to get a head start
on your spring cleaning while
helping someone stay warm.
Details:
Drop off at the Corte
Madera Community Center
Nov. 16–Dec. 17, 8:00am4:30pm Mon.-Thurs.
Day Trip: Great Dickens
Christmas Fair
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind
holiday adventure into Victorian London! You will see
hundreds of costumed players
performing and interacting
with patrons at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Enjoy
Victorian food and shop at
unique stores.
Details:
Saturday, December 12th.
Leaves from the Corte Madera
Community Center at 9:00am
and returns at 3:00pm. Registration is $53 per person, which
includes transportation and
entrance fee. To register: www.
cmparksandrec.org or call 415927-5072.
Holiday Decorating Contest
Nominate yourself, a neighbor, or your favorite business
and show your neighborhood
how you like to celebrate! On
the night of Friday, December 18th we will be looking
for outstanding displays in
the following categories: most
original, most creative, most
twinkling lights, and stunning storefront. Winners will
receive holiday goodies and
photo recognition.
Details:
Nominations due by
3:00pm on Thursday,
December 17th; to enter
please call 415-927-5072 or
email [email protected]
Book Swap for Adults
Do you have any gently
used books just sitting on a
shelf collecting dust? Bring in
up to five books and take five
“new to you” books home!
Details:
Thursday, December 17th
from Noon-1:00pm at the
Corte Madera Community
Center.
Big Band Dances
The 17-piece Ray Simpson
Big Band plays music of the
‘30s, ‘40s, and ‘50s from
artists such as Count Basie,
Les Brown, Duke Ellington,
Stan Kenton, Glenn Miller,
and more. Come let loose
and dance the night away!
Details:
The second Wednesday
of every month from
8:00pm-10:00pm at the
Corte Madera Community
Center. Admission is FREE
and snacks are provided.
Upcoming Big Band Dances:
December 9, January 13,
February 10.
Bingo!
Come join our group
of active older adults in a
friendly game of BINGO!
Snacks and refreshments are
provided.
Details:
Every Thursday from
9:30am-11:45am at the Corte
Madera Community Center.
Note: there is no Bingo on
Nov. 26, Dec. 24 & Dec. 31.
Lunch Club for Seniors
Every Thursday the Good
Earth Fairfax provides a
delicious, well-balanced
meal at the Corte Madera
Community Center. Come
enjoy fresh food and good
company!
Details:
Every Thursday from
Noon-12:45pm. People 60
and older pay a $3 suggested
donation for the meal; for
those under 60, the cost is
$6. Note: there is no Lunch
Club on Nov. 26, Dec. 24 &
Dec. 31.
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The Super Bowl is coming to
the San Francisco Bay Area in
February 2016, where its golden
anniversary will be celebrated
in the Golden State. The Super
Bowl is annually the most-
watched television program
in the United States, with an
average audience of more than
100 million viewers, as well as
one of the most-watched events
worldwide. Super Bowl 50 will
be played on February 7, 2016
at Levi’s® Stadium in Santa
Clara, California, and will be
preceded by celebration events
through the Bay Area. The NFL
Experience and Super Bowl City
will be hosted in San Francisco
beginning January 30. The
Super Bowl 50 Host Committee
is focused on creating a Super
Bowl that not only brings
people together, but also gives
back in a meaningful way and
leaves a lasting impact in the
Bay Area. An unprecedented
25% of every dollar raised by
the Host Committee will go
toward supporting community
initiatives and high-performing
nonprofits through the 50 Fund,
its philanthropic arm. For more
information about Super Bowl
50, visit www.sfbaysuperbowl.
com and www.50fund.org.
Santa on the
Firetruck
Look for Santa and his
elves coming to town on
Sunday, December 6th
to hand out candy canes
to all the neighborhood
children. The volunteer
firefighters will put the
siren on to let everyone
know Santa is coming but
it will be hard not to miss
the brightly decorated
firetruck with holiday
music blaring over the
sound system. Santa
is always a big hit as he
gleefully shouts out, “ho,
ho, ho and stops for his
elves to pass out candy
canes to the excited
children. The Corte
Madera Chamber, the
Corte Madera Volunteer
firefighters and the Corte
Madera Fire Department
are sponsors of this event.
Host a Mixer in 2016
If you are interested in hosting a mixer in the year 2016, please call the Chamber
office for more details. It’s a great way to showcase your business to the local
business community. We are also looking for raffle prizes for our mixers. If you would
like to donate a product or service please let us know. 415-924-0441.
2016 Proposed Slate of Officers
President Jim Parrott
Vice President Gary Stymus
Secretary Margaret Deedy
Treasurer Keith Passaretti
Director Christine Bohlke • Director Adam Wiatrak
Director Bill Blackburn • Director Kevin Jones
Director Keith Passaretti • Director Tori Puliz
Director Dr. Klussman • Director Bill Hester
Signature__________________________________
Board of Directors
Bill Blackburn
Interim President
Hotel Consultant
Jim Parrott
Vice President
California Auto
Registration
Keith Passaretti
Treasurer
Margaret Deedy
PC Consulting Group
Coldwell Banker
Tori Puliz
Christine Bohlke
Nothing Bundt
Marin Convention
Cakes
& Visitor Bureau
Kenneth L.
Valinoti, Esq.
Bill Hester
Of Counsel
Kevin Jones
Laser Center of Marin
Adam
Corte Madera Inn
Wiatrak
Western International
Securities
Mayor
Carla Condon
Liaison to the Corte
Madera Chamber of
Gary Stymus
Dr. RIchard
Klussman
Commerce
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Christine Bohlke accepts Business Citizen
of the Year Award at Spirit of Marin
Special Thanks to all the Businesses
that hosted Mixers in 2015
Corte Madera Inn • Embassy Suites • Hospice of Marin • Marin Luxury
The Preserve • The Village • Town Center