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February 2014
Aging Well: It Takes Planning
COPA series explores how to make a roaring success of old age in a youth-dominated culture
by Bonnie Allen
A
lively audience of more than
25, ranging in age from midbaby-boom to mid-eighties,
attended the first session of the
Collaborative on Positive Aging’s
first Petaluma session of 12 monthly
workshops. Many nodded as COPA
presenter Rabon Saip speculated that
civilization began when people lived
long enough to be grandparents.
During introductions, each
participant gave a reason for being there:
is also when fear, anger and competitive­
“I’m here because this is my passion—
ness begin to diminish, and cooperation
positive aging, aging well.”
comes to the fore. There is an increasingly
“I’m a single woman and I have
important role for elders to play.
concerns when I retire how to fill my life.”
“We live longer and work longer than
“I’m 84, and I’m here because there are
any generation in history. You will spend
so many people my age who don’t know
three decades as an older person.”
what’s going on.”
A typical participant, Rita Warth, 71,
“I’m reaching a confused state and I
explained, “I’m a hair-stylist by trade; I’m a
don’t know how to handle it.”
salon owner, in this industry for 51 years;
“I’m here to learn.”
I’m single, unmarried, no children, and the
“I’ve never planned much in my life,
reason I came to the workshop is that I was
because I’ve always been young!”
concerned that I might be very lonely, that
“I want people around me who are also
there is going to be a retirement shock
aging positively.”
syndrome setting in. I plan to attend every
The group included several lifelong
meeting. I think this is a pioneer group, and
singles and at least three married couples.
we’re learning as we go along.”
Some were retired, some still working at a
Warth is concerned that her finances last
profession. Many expressed a desire to
through her lifetime. “Getting old, you may
return for the full 12 months of workshops.
become disabled for various reasons; you
Saip’s introduction presented the
don’t know when it happens, but it
concept of
happens in
“adultism.”
cases. It’s
“I’m having a better time now than I did most
“We are
very costly, and
dominated by
I want to have
in my entire life.” —Rabon Saip, 75
an adult
my dignity—I
culture. Negative views of aging are
don’t want to be homeless.”
internalized when we are little. These views
Warth has been on her own since she
come forth when we age.”
came to America at age 17, and she has
But old age, Saip suggested, “is the
planned her life care­fully, and she plans to
coming of a whole new stage of life. We
continue supple­ment­­ing her income as long
need scriptwriters and architects.”
as she is able. At the same time, she says, “I
The mind is at its peak about age 60; this
want to have fun now.”
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You don’t have to attend all the workshops,
and drop-ins are welcome. A $3 to $5
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but is not required. The topics evolved
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the goal is a personal longevity plan for
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Session Two, “Exploring Values,” will
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• Aging Well: Exploring Resources for
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• Work and Volunteerism
• Legal issues: Empowering Choices
• Meaning, Purpose and Legacy
• Spiritual Living
• Your Personal Longevity Plan: Review
and Next Steps
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goal of promoting and supporting positive
aging in Sonoma County. Its membership is
open to anyone interested in joining. For
information, call 525-0143.
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Shari’s Management
Corporation
Robert Shaw
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Sorensen
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Williams
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Holiday Appeal:
Meals on Wheels
Monica Aguirre
At Home Nursing
Robert Atkins
Dianne E. Blake
Patricia Brittle
Gerry Camarata
Joseph Corbin
David and Elizabeth Covert
Donald Phillip Flowers
Guy French
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Higgenbottom
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Humphrey
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Weaver
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Holiday Appeal
Meals on Wheels,
Healdsburg
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Member
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Systems, Inc.
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USA-Retired
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Morrissey
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Owen
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Richards
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Ruehmann
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Schoenberger
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Whitaker
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Services
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Lauterbach
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on Wheels
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Medical Office
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& Financial
Services
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General
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Fessenden
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Johnson
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Truist
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Babcock
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Meals on
Wheels
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Family Foundation
Meals on
Wheels,
Healdsburg
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Financial
Services
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We must develop and maintain the
capacity to forgive. He who is devoid
of the power to forgive is devoid of
the power to love. There is some good
in the worst of us and some evil in the
best of us. When we discover this, we
are less prone to hate our enemies.
Sonoma Seniors Today
—Martin Luther King, Jr.
February 2014 ◆ page 5
Employee of the Month:
Margarita Alvarez
E
ach month nomination forms are
filled in by employees who feel a
member of the staff has exhibited
exceptional qualities and contributions to
their department. A committee then reads
the nominations and votes for the winner.
Margarita Alvarez is the COA January
Employee of the Month and was
overwhelmingly nominated by her peers.
Margarita has been a dedicated
employee of Council on Aging for nine
years and works in the main kitchen.
Margarita continuously goes above and
beyond in her job and is very much an
asset to the daily requirements of the
kitchen. Her main responsibility is dish
washing, but when needed out on the floor
she helps out prepping meals and working
the food assembly line. At the end of the
day everything used in the kitchen passes
through Margarita’s hands. When she goes
home for the night, the kitchen is always
spotless.
Bennett Valley Senior Center
“Margarita is a true treasure,” says
Laura Colgate, Director of Senior Nutrition
Services.
“Darkness cannot drive out
darkness; only light can do that. Hate
cannot drive out hate; only love can do
that.” —Martin Luther King, Jr.
page 6 ◆ February 2014 Senior Center
Highlights
704 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa, 543-4624
• Fridays, 9–10 am: Chair Yoga. New class
with Marian Weed, Certified Sunlight Chair
Yoga instructor. $4 drop in.
• Thu, Feb 13, 10:30–11:30 am: New
Technologies to Keep Us Independent.
The cost of in-home care is on the rise. How
can we continue to live indepen­dently,
when costs are getting so high? Stan
Lawson from Sequoia Solutions will
present information on how to remain
independent and in our own homes at
incredibly low costs. FREE, but RSVP to
545-8608 to reserve a seat.
• Sat, Feb 15, 5:30 pm: Annual Crab Feed
Fundraiser. $45 tickets sold in advance
only, cover crab, pasta, salad, French bread,
soft drink and dessert. Beer and wine can
be purchased. Bid on fabulous silent
auction items. All proceeds benefit senior
programming. Call to reserve.
Petaluma Senior Center
211 Novak Dr, Petaluma, 778-4399
cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec/senior.html
Get fit at the Cavanaugh Pool, through
March 30!
• Aqua Therapy and Fitness: Weekdays
except Wednesday: 11 am–Noon;
Weekdays, Mon-Fri, Noon–1 pm.
Instructor-led classes with low-impact
water exercises designed to increase core
strength, flexibility, balance, range of
motion while protecting joints. $6 drop-in
or $60/month pass.
• Aqua Zumba: Wed, 6–7 pm; Sat, 8:30–9:30
& 9:35–10:35 am. Integrating the Zumba
formula and philosophy with traditional
aqua fitness disciplines, blending it all into
a safe and challenging water-based
workout and “pool party.” $7/class or $20
for 3 classes.
• Self-guided exercise: Mon, 9:30–11 am &
Wed 9:30 am–Noon; Tue & Thu, 6–7 pm;
Sat, 11 am–1 pm.
Location: 8th & G, Petaluma. Call 778-4536
for schedule updates.
Sebastopol Senior Center
167 N High St, Sebastopol, 829-2440
www.sebastopolseniorcenter.org
• Wednesdays, Feb 12–April 2, 3 pm:
Improving Your Standing and Walking
Balance. If you’ve taken a fall, stumble a
little, or lose your balance but don’t
understand how, this class is for you. These
8 classes will teach you to have more
control of your balance. The 8-week course
is taught by Sonoma County physical
therapist Julie Smith. It is highly
recommended to stick with the entire
course; you will be pleased with your
results if you do. By learning to control
your balance, you won’t have to be afraid
of moving and limiting your daily
activities. Please register by calling
Sebastopol Area Senior Center. $8 per class.
• Wed, Feb 26, 9:30 am: Out and About
Day Trip. We’ll depart by chartered bus
from Mt. Olive Lutheran Church to visit
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
Sonoma Seniors Today
and Restaurant in Ukiah. Tour this
interesting religious site and its museum
and serene grounds with a pond, rolling
hills, peacocks and deer roaming around.
The monastery is one of the first Zen
Buddhist temples in the United States. The
famous vegetarian restaurant is unique; it
has a great selection of diverse dishes and is
very inexpen­sive. Sign up by February 18.
$25 covers trip, buy your own lunch.
• Tue, Feb 25, 2 pm: Let Go and Forgive.
How to Start Releasing Resentments and
Enjoy Life with a Peaceful Heart. Loraine
Segal teaches conflict resolution at Sonoma
State. Loraine explains that if you don’t
practice forgiveness, you might be the one
who pays most dearly. By embracing
forgiveness, you can also embrace peace,
hope, gratitude and joy. Letting go of
resentment and grudges can make way for
compassion, kindness and peace. A Mayo
Clinic study finds that forgiveness can lead
to healthier relationships; psychological
well being; less anxiety, stress and hostility;
lower blood pressure; fewer symptoms of
depression; and a lowered risk of alcohol
and substance abuse. FREE.
Windsor Senior Center
9231 Foxwood Drive, Windsor, 838-1250
• Sun, Mar. 9, 8–10 am: Flapjack
Fundraiser. The senior center is hosting a
pancake breakfast at Applebee’s in
Windsor! $8 covers pancakes, bacon,
potatoes, coffee and juice. Purchase tickets
by March 3. Proceeds benefit programs for
seniors. Your support is greatly appreciated!
“The ultimate measure of a man
is not where he stands in moments
of comfort and convenience, but
where he stands at times of
challenge and controversy.”
—Martin Luther King, Jr.
February Crossword Puzzle
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In the style of
Cable news org.
Supply the missing numbers so that every row,
column and 9-digit square contain only one of
each number. No math skills are required, and
no guesswork. For hints on doing Sudoku
puzzles, visit www.websudoku.com, or send a
stamped, self-addressed envelope to Sonoma
Seniors Today, 30 Kawana Springs Rd., Santa
Rosa, CA 95404. (Solution on page 8.)
Sonoma Seniors Today
February 2014 ◆ page 7
Save the date...(Events are free unless otherwise indicated)
◆ Yearlong: Exploring Values. Part 2
Working for You
Information & Assistance/
Case Management:
Do you need help with senior resources? Call us any time
for information, assistance and case management services.
Call 525-0143, ext. 101. Sebastopol sen­iors only: call the
Russian River Senior Center at 869-0618.
Senior Financial Services:
Our bonded and insured counselors assist seniors who are
unable to handle bill paying, checkbook reconciliation, eligibility documentation for retire­ment programs, and other
financial needs relative to their daily money management.
This program is especially designed for the forgetful senior or the senior with poor vision and often protects them
from financial abuse and late fees associated with forget­
ting to pay their bills. For peace of mind, call Connie Aust,
Director, at 525-0143, ext. 108.
Senior Peer Support:
This program is to help seniors struggling with seri­ous
mental illness access services and programs that help them
develop skills and social support, leading to a more constructive and satisfying life. After an assessment visit by
COA case managers and a licensed marriage and family
therapist, clients are matched with trained volunteers for
12 weekly sup­port sessions to develop a care plan solution
with the client’s approval, then follow-up with progress
notes. Sponsored by the Department of Mental Health
Services. Call Michele Leonard, Director of Volunteers,
525-0143, ext. 147, for information.
Lawyer Referral Service:
If you are 60 or older and need an attor­­­ney, you will be
referred to a panel of elder law attorneys experienced in
working with seniors. An initial half-hour consultation is
$40. If you retain the attorney for further services, fees will
be at the attor­ney’s usual rate. The service is certified by
the California State Bar, Certification #0111. Call 525-1146.
Senior Meals:
Council on Aging Meals on Wheels Program personally
delivers over 260,000 fresh meals to seniors each year. We
also staff ten dining sites that provide nutritious meals as
well as companionship. Therapeutic meals and nutritional
counseling are available for seniors with special needs.
Call 525-0383 for information on home delivery or dining
site locations.
Stage:
Available at your local G & G Markets in Santa Rosa and
Petaluma, Stage is the Council on Aging’s affordable gourmet option that offers restaurant-quality, fine dining entrees
prepared fresh and ready to be warmed in the microwave
or oven. Stage can also be delivered to your home. To
learn more about this program, call 525-0383.
Senior Social Club:
This service has helped hundreds of people to recon­nect
with others through our Social Club Activities program,
offering the opportunity to gather for meals, exercise,
entertainment, companionship, and arts and crafts. The
programs are held in Healdsburg, Sonoma, Sebastopol and
Santa Rosa. Call Laurel Anderson at 525-0143, ext. 103.
Senior Legal Services:
Legal consultation and representation in matters of
housing, consumer fraud, Social Security and SSI, MediCal and Medicare, and elder abuse are provided. Also
available are simple trusts, wills and durable powers of
attorney for health care and finance. Sorry, no walk-ins. Please
call 525-0143, ext. 140, for an appointment.
Senior Care Coordination:
Our experienced staff provides advocacy-based long-term
care management for seniors who are having difficulty
navigating the local senior service delivery system. Our
Senior Care Coordinator creates an individualized and
thoughtful care plan to reflect and preserve the senior’s
values and lifestyle choices, while maximizing opportunities for positive change and maintaining quality of life.
We work in collaboration with home health care agencies
and provide integrated services through other Council
on Aging services. Our fees are very competitive with
private care managers in our community. Call 525-0143.
page 8 ◆ February 2014 of Planning for your Longevity. An exciting
new 12-month workshop series from The
Collabora­tive on Positive Aging to explore
and develop your personal plan. Two
locations and times:
• Feb 12 (second Wednesday), 6–7:30 pm:
Petaluma Health Care District, 1425 N.
McDowell Blvd, Petaluma.
• Feb 18 (third Tuesday), 6–7:30 pm:
ShareSpace, 533 5th St, Santa Rosa.
Drop-ins welcome; for info: 525-0143
◆ Feb. 1: Parkinson’s Support
Group. Dr. Julie Andersen, research
scientist at the Buck Institute, with updates
on some of the latest Parkinson’s Disease
research. 1717 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa,
1–3:15 pm. People w/Parkinson’s, families &
caregivers welcome. 538-5178 or 887-7451.
◆ March 1: Parkinson’s Support
Group. Physical therapist Robert Leavitt
will do an interactive presentation about
the Lee Silverman physical therapy “BIG”
approach for people w/Parkinson’s. 1717
Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, 1–3:15 pm. People
w/Parkinson’s, families & caregivers
welcome. 538-5178 or 887-7451.
◆ Saturdays: Call Kira About Aging.
2–3 pm on KSRO Radio, 1350 am. Eldercare
advisor Kira Reginato interviews experts on
aging and answers your questions. 636-1350
during showtimes, or ask questions online
at www.callkira.com/call-kira.
◆ First Tuesdays: Santa Rosa Stamp
Club. Monthly meeting, 7 pm, Lodge at
Paulin Creek, Building D, 2nd floor, 2375
Range Ave, Santa Rosa. 538-9294.
◆ First Thursdays: Free Movies for
Seniors. Four films to choose from each
month through June 5 for seniors age 60
and older. Starts at 10 am; doors open at
9:30 am. Third Street Cinemas, 620 Third St,
Santa Rosa (between Santa Rosa Ave and D
St., 1-1/2 block from the Transit Mall). Two
parking garages charge 75 cents per hour.
For movie titles, call 522-0330, ext. 3# after
the previous Friday. Sponsored by Santa
Rosa Memorial Park & Mortuary/Eggen &
Lance Chapel; Kobrin Financial Services;
Synergy Medical Group. Info: Gwen
Adkins, 523-1586, ext. 21.
◆ First Thursdays: Kidney Support
Group. Monthly meeting Kaiser Medical
Office Building East, 3rd floor, room E3, E4
or E5, depending on availability. 6–7:30 pm.
Caregivers also invited. For info call
Michael Beery at 393-4301 or visit www.
kidneycrowd.org.
◆ Attention Readers: Like to share a
FREE event with others? Tell us by the 10th
of the preceding month, and if it’s appro­
priate, we’ll put it on our calen­dar. Call 7632544, write Sonoma Seniors Today, 30
Kawana Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404,
or email [email protected].
Seniors: Adopt a Senior Pet—Pay No Fees
T
he Paws for Love
Foundation, a Santa Rosa
nonprofit, has introduced
“Silver Paws for Love,” a
program that matches citizens
55 and over with pets 6 years
and older, adopted from
Sonoma Co. Animal Care &
Control, the Petaluma Animal
Shelter, or Green Dog Rescue Project. This
program serves a dual purpose by placing
harder-to-adopt needy pets into the homes
of seniors who will benefit from pet
ownership, but who may otherwise find the
adoption fees prohibitive—the Founda­tion
covers the full adoption fee for any senior.
“Too often the older pets in shelters are
overlooked, but the unselfish act of
bringing a senior pet into our lives may be
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the greatest gift we will ever
give—and with the greatest
rewards! The gentle look they
give us—that look of
experience, wisdom, and
unconditional love—inspires
courage and grace in our own
lives,” says Ellyn Boone,
founder of Paws for Love.
For more information on adopting a
senior pet through Silver Paws for Love,
please visit the website at www.
pawsforlove.info, or contact:
• Sonoma County Animal Care & Control,
Santa Rosa, 565-7100
• Petaluma Animal Shelter, Petaluma,
778-PETS
• Green Dog Rescue Project, Windsor,
433-4377
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