Senior New Ways offers face-to-face group programs throughout the extended Bay Area, and DVD programs everywhere.
Our new DVD
"Laughs and Brains"
is an hour program of laughter therapy
and can be used by care facilities,
home care agencies, and groups of older adults.
Do you want to schedule a program or
training at your location?
Please contact us for more information.
Calendar
| Date | Event |
| June 7, 2013 Friday |
Senior Chat If you have questions about “living life with quality and independence”, join us for this informative session. Susan Harlan, an active member of LAUMC, has a Masters’ Degree in Gerontology and is an eldercare consultant for El Camino Hospital. She can assess our needs and point the way for us in terms of housing options, in-home health options, and supportive programs available in our area. Come and hear Susan, an excellent resource. |
| Feb. 28, 2013 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Feb. 21, 2013 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Feb. 15, 2013 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Planning for the Day to
Celebrate Your Life" participants will learn many things about themselves and their friends: their highest achievement, their favorite joke, their hopes for their family and their life's motto. Participants will leave the seminar with a written record of their legacy - of how they really want to be remembered and how they want their life to be celebrated. The speaker is the Rev. Dr. Paul Kim who is the pastor at Campbell United Methodist Church. Dr. Kim also works as a family counselor for Worldwide Family Services, helping couples make the difficult decisions that have to be made if something were to happen to one of them and putting them down on paper. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Skip Frenzel at 408-984-6661 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Feb. 14, 2013 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Feb. 8, 2013 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "The Weight of a Nation" Our topics over the last seven years have been quite diverse - stimulating us mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Senior Chat will again focus on a social issue - one that is affecting the health and economy of our nation. This is a good chance for you to invite friends to join us, because this issue virtually affects all ages. "The Weight of a Nation" is Michelle Obama's cause and we will see a new movie about that topic. I watched it in San Jose Tech Museum recently and was very enlightened about how obesity is affecting our health care system, our economy and our quality of life. This epidemic has become most critical in just the past two decades, and must be turned around. Our personal choices and our government's choices can make the difference. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No RSVP is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Feb. 7, 2013 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Jan. 24, 2013 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Jan. 18, 2013 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Managing Finances for
Retirement" Do you want to understand the latest retirement strategies so you can retire? Do you know how to put a plan in place in order to retire? Sandra Wales, a retirement strategies professional teaching at UCSC, will walk you through the various considerations and pathways to retirement. If you are currently in retirement this seminar will allow you to put in place strategies so that you can maintain your retirement lifestyle and protect it for the long run. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. All are welcome. For more information, please call Skip Frenzel at 408-984-6661 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Jan. 17, 2013 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Jan. 10, 2013 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Jan. 4, 2013 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "How Do You Know?" Senior Chat is for anyone who wants to be healthy in mind, body and spirit. We welcome people who wish to make new friends, stretch mind and body, and enjoy light refreshments. Randy Smith has a PhD in theoretical physics and will lead us in considering ways that we think and reason about the world we live in. We'll visit contributions from notables such as Popper, Hemple, Kuhn, and learn how by the 1960's the weight of simple, ordinary logic crushed the school of thought called "logical positivism". The problem is that many of us are logical positivists! So what now? Randy may help us to find ideas that sharpen our sense of mystery and wonder at the world around us. Randy Smith has led this discussion in other churches in the area - with overwhelming appreciation. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No RSVP is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Jan. 3, 2013 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Dec 21, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Meals On Wheels" For over 30 years, the Health Trust Meals On Wheels has brought nutritious, hot meals to the homes of seniors and disabled adults in Santa Clara County. It has allowed thousands of individuals to remain independent in their own homes rather than having to move to care facilities and is one of the best known and most appreciated nonprofit services in Silicon Valley. Each year almost 100,00 meals are delivered to more than 800 residents in 15 cities in Santa Clara County. Our presenter is Mary Vollinger, the Director of Meals On Wheels. She has over 7 years in senior services including managing the program for over 3 years prior to becoming Director. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Skip Frenzel at 408-984-6661 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Dec 20, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Dec 13, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Dec 7, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Wholeness" Our Senior Health Chats often consider the connections of body, mind and spirit. How are these human parts encouraging each other? Do you or a loved one suffer with a disability? This very common, human condition will be discussed by Molly Hale, who has an amazing story of determination and healing to share. We will hear how she has dealt with the depression and pain. Molly has a new documentary available that you can watch: "Moment by Moment - the Healing Journey of Molly Hale" at http://abilityproduction.org/mbm_dvd.htm In preparation for this chat, let's ask ourselves "How do I see myself? Does that perspective improve or inhibit my health and well-being?" 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Dec 6, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Nov 16, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Ethical Wills" An ethical will is a way to share your values with your loved ones in the same way that a will of inheritance provides instructions for bequeathing your valuables. Ethical wills are not new. Today they are most often written as a separate document and shared with family members while the writer is still alive. In this presentation, we will: explore ways to write an ethical will; identify your personal stories and life lessons; complete the first draft of your personal ethical will; and find resources for your document. People who could consider writing an ethical will include: newlyweds for establishing a common base of values; expectant and new parents to provide a framework for child development; growing families for teaching values to our children; middle age and beyond for converting life experiences into wisdom and passing this on to future generations; and end of life to add the transcent dimension to our lives. Our presenter is Paul King, President of King Wealth Planning, Inc. and a certified financial planner. He has been a featured lecturer and instructor at Fortune 500 companies and Bay Area colleges. Paul regularly speaks on topics such as Modern Portfolio Principles, Strategies for Successful Retirement, and Asset Protection Techniques. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Skip Frenzel at 408-984-6661 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Nov 15, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Nov 8, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Nov 2, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "How Have You Successfully
Connected with Kids?" Our leader, whom you may recall, will lead us (a former attendee of the chats, before he and his wife Betty joined with the chat in Palo Alto). What has worked well for you in generating conversation with young children and youth? Where are the opportunities found? Do you recall having good conversations with older people when you were young? Please share in our discussion. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Nov 1, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| October 31, 2012 Wednesday |
Chili's Fundraiser!
Enjoy a meal at Chili's and benefit Senior New Ways! Many thanks to Chili's at 2566 El Camino Real in Mountain View for sponsoring two "give back" events in october for our benefit. Eat at Chili's any time on this date and 15% of what you spend will be donated to Senior New Ways. Please print out the flyer and present the flyer to your server when you pay for your meal to ensure that your donation goes to Senior New Ways. Thanks to Chili's and to you for supporting us! For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Oct 26, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Cities for All Ages" Santa Clara County is about to be hit by a “senior tsunami.” In less than 20 years, over 1/4 of our county’s adult population will be over 65, as the Baby Boom generation ages. Many will be non-drivers – living in cities that were mostly designed around the automobile. What can we do to adapt our cities to assure that our growing senior population – and others in our community – can live active, healthy, interesting, and productive lives, without having to drive or own a car? Learn more about this rapidly approaching “senior tsunami” and what our cities can do to prepare for it. Our presenter is Don Wenden. He was the Principal Planner for the Comprehensive Planning Section of the Santa Clara County Planning Office for 34 years prior to his retirement. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Skip Frenzel at 408-984-6661 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| October 25, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| October 24, 2012 Wednesday |
Chili's Fundraiser!
Enjoy a meal at Chili's and benefit Senior New Ways! Many thanks to Chili's at 2566 El Camino Real in Mountain View for sponsoring two "give back" events in october for our benefit. Eat at Chili's any time on this date and 15% of what you spend will be donated to Senior New Ways. Please print out the flyer and present the flyer to your server when you pay for your meal to ensure that your donation goes to Senior New Ways. Thanks to Chili's and to you for supporting us! For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| October 18, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| October 11, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| October 4, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Sept 27, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Sept 21, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Identity Theft" The Identify Theft Crimve Wave: - Could you be at risk? - 5 avenues of attack - The cost to individuals and businesses - Legislative and industry solutions Identity theft is America’s fastest growing white collar crime. It takes many forms other than credit card theft. This crime has moved beyond our shores to become an international menace. We will discuss how to mitigate the causes and effects when cyber-criminals put you at risk. Our speaker is Paul S. King, President of King Wealth Planning, Inc., Graduate of Cornell University and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner. Paul has been a featured lecturer and instructor at Fortune 500 companies and Bay Area colleges. He is the author of the "Financial Planning for Career Transitions" course and regularly speaks on such topics as Modern Portfolio Principles, Strategies for Successful Retirement, and Asset Protection Techniques. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Skip Frenzel at 408-984-6661 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Sept 20, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Sept 13, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Sept 7, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Music Therapy" "Music Therapy" is important because it's a well known fact that well over 50% of people over the age of 85 have memory impairment, dementia or alzheimer's. Often that depends upon how they have cared for themselves, their attitudes toward life, and genetics. One gift that we can carry in our memories is the gift of music that came to us in our youth. If that music is heard, the brain is exercised and memory functions are encouraged. Then memory is enhanced, stress is reduced, and depression can be alleviated. Senior New Ways is embarking on a new focus as Executive Dir. John Lehman will share the "music as therapy" philosophy and some samples of music from our own youth. The music we will hear will be tailored to our age, be it 60, 70, 80, or 90. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| September 6, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| August 23, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| August 17, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Fall Prevention" There are many individual and environmental factors which can lead to falls at home and in the community. Attendees will learn about these various risk factors and what they can do to reduce the likelihood that they may sustain a fall. Our presentor is Lali Lorenz, MS OTR/L, an Occupational Therapist and Clinical Supervisor to the rehab team at Nursing and Rehab At Home. She has been working in the home health setting for more than 7 years prior to which she spent time working in hospital and other in-patient settings as a therapist. Fall prevention has always been a consideration when working with her clients. She was a member of the San Mateo Fall Task Force from 2009-2011. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Skip Frenzel at 408-984-6661 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| August 16, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| August 15, 2012 Wednesday |
Vintage Music Therapy for Memory Senior New ways launches a new program at Mission Villa Care Facility in Campbell, CA. The program will be twice weekly for selected residents, will involve memory pre-testing and regular follow-up testing, and 45-60 minutes of reminiscing with songs of the resident's graduation years and months. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| August 9, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| August 3, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- not scheduled No chat scheduled for this day! 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| August 2, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| July 26, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| July 20, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "VA Benefits for Veterans
and Surviving Spouses" Get details about the Tax-Free VA Non-Service Connected Aid and Attendance Pension - what it is, who can qualify and how to apply. Please don’t miss this important presentation to assist our veterans. Our presenter is Lars Larsen, President of Heritage Financial North offering Asset Preservation and Retirement Planning services throughout the Bay Area. With a special focus on senior financial and Long Term Care issues, Lars and the team at Heritage Financial has assisted several thousand Veterans and their surviving spouses successfully obtain benefits to help pay for their Long Term Care. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Skip Frenzel at 408-984-6661 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| July 19, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| July 12, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| July 6, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Responsible Investing" We all hope that our hard earned money will be used wisely. "Responsible Investing" will be the topic to be considered - with the help of Jeffrey Chow, certified financial planner. He is unique in that he is very active in local issues which have been exacerbated by the economic downturn. He also hosts a weekly public forum in Palo Alto that meets to discuss local nonprofit efforts as well as charitable/philanthropic causes overseas. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| July 5, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA. Meets every first and third Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| June 29, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "211 -- The Toll-Free
Phone Number" NOTE: This is not the normal Senior Health Chat date! 211 is an easy to remember, toll-free phone number that connect callers with local community services, such as food, shelter, counseling, employment assistance and more. During a disaster, 211 provides critical information about evacuation routes, food and shelter, as well as job search and permanent housing support during long-term recovery. In this seminar, you will learn the history of 211, where it’s available, how it works and how you and your community can benefit from utilizing 211 as a resource. Our presenter is Maya Esparza, Director of 211 Santa Clara County. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Skip Frenzel at 408-984-6661 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| June 21, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| June 7, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| June 1, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Our Favorite Things" Let's get a little better acquainted with ourselves and with others, as we share our unique lives/histories. Think back to your favorite things: activities, people, and interests at four different times of your life. We will consider the patterns that have emerged in childhood, youth, young adult and older adult. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| May 24, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| May 18, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Caregiving from Afar"
-- CANCELLED This seminar has been cancelled. This seminar is designed to assist those who are responsible for coordinating and monitoring the care of an aging relative from afar. The session will provide information about creating a network of assistance that includes family, friends, neighbors and professionals. Participants will also learn to identify problem areas and possible resources for support. Our presenter is Dr. Jim McCabe, who is the President of Eldercare Resources, a geriatric care management company that specializes in eldercare and case management services. Over a period of more than 25 years, Dr. McCabe has assisted hundreds of families with planning in the areas of eldercare and long term care planning. He has also worked extensively with professionals in the areas of estate planning, elder law and health care. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Skip Frenzel at 408-984-6661 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| May 10, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| May 4, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Mouth Matters" It has been proven that poor dental health can negatively affect one's heart. Dr. Ken Schweifler's expertise will help us to consider the latest solution to problems that affect our teeth and mouths as we age. He is a local dentist whose father was also a dentist in the area. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| April 26, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| April 20, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "OnLok Lifeways" Our presenter is Anna Camarena from OnLok Lifeways. OnLok Lifeways is a comprehensive health plan serving seniors who live in San Francisco, Fremont, Newark, Union City or Santa Clara County (not including Gilroy, Morgan Hill or San Martin). This program provides an important alternative when nursing home care and placement seem necessary. With On Lok Lifeways, a senior can remain within the community, enjoying the comforts of home and family, for as long as possible inclusive of medical and personal care assistance. With the support of a comprehensive package of services, care is coordinated and delivered by a dedicated team of: Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Physical & Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Transportation Staff, Home Care Workers and Recreational Activities Leaders. Each participant's needs are monitored and addressed. Based on participant and caregiver input, the team puts together an individualized healthcare plan and then continuously assesses the participant's status. Treatment and services are adjusted to suit the member's situation as healthcare needs change. 10:00AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Skip Frenzel at 408-984-6661 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| April 12, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| March 29, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| March 16, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Certified
Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)" AARP reports that the majority of people want to remain in their own home as they age. However, most homes are not designed to accommodate older homeowners as their needs change. AARP and the National Association of Home Builders, recognized the growing number of consumers that will need home modification and created the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation. Join Carrie Shores, Licensed Architect and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, as she walks you through the CAPS program and gives you an overview of the strategies and techniques for designing and building aesthetically enriching, barrier-free living environments. 10:00AM - 1:00PM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Skip Frenzel at 408-984-6661 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| March 15, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| March 2, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Gender Issues" Some personal friends from my church in Cupertino are willing to share of their experiences about being transgendered. Suzie and Aejai are open to answering any questions that we may have, so please give the subject some thought and come with your questions. They have grown up in this area, worked in this area, married and had families in this area, attended churches in this area, and their life stories are fascinating! 10:00AM - 1:00PM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| March 1, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| February 17, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Keeping Seniors Safe
Online" Seniors are becoming the largest segment of our population to use the internet. They get news and information, stay in touch with family and friends, and get coupons. But many are at risk of having their personal information stolen or compromised. Learn how to become more aware of scams, schemes, cons, identity theft, and high pressure sales tactics. Learn to be safe online. Our presenter is Rebecca Tennant who brings over 20 years of service teaching computer skills to seniors and others in areas of internet, email, and computer basics. 10:00AM - 1:00PM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Skip Frenzel at 408-984-6661 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| February 16, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| February 3, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "The Abundant Life" What do you believe brings you abundance? Karen Fedor will guide us in our sharing and has many good ideas for us to explore. Bring your ideas and questions. One of my questions might be: Is abundance in the mental, physical, and spiritual life meant to be available to all people? 10:00AM - 1:00PM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| February 2, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| January 20, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Health Care
Advocates" Our health care system is one of the best in the world, it is also one of the most confusing and fragmented. Medical research and technology has increased our treatment options and health care reform is changing access to care, but did you know, one in five Americans have experienced a medical error? Learn the lingo and communication techniques to effectively speak with your medical providers both at the doctors office and in the hospital. Develop life saving strategies for when you or your loved one is hospitalized! Knowledge is power! Our presentor is Michele Gilmore, RN, MSN, NP. She is a graduate of University of California San Francisco School of Nursing, with a BSN in 1979, and as a Nurse Practitioner in 1984, Michelle has more than 30years experience in the health care industry. Her experience in chronic illness, geriatrics, health care administration, and business management led her to create Heartwood Health in 2004. Michelle has successfully built a team who is equally qualified and passionate about assisting patients and their families navigate the health care system. Her passion is to support and educate healthcare consumers about their medical options, assuring that they receive the best possible care. Michelle is a member of the American Geriatrics Society, a Board Member of the Hemophilia Council of California and a national speaker of the National Transitions of Care Coalition. 10:00AM - 1:00PM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| January 19, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| January 6, 2012 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Caring and Being
Cared for..." We have all been in both situations of caregiver and receiving care; Sue Alvey will help us to explore this life experience. Sue Alvey, Eds, is a specialist in education, and the current director of Social Services for the Rose Kleiner Day Health Center. We know Sue well at Los Altos United Methodist Church, because she was instrumental in starting a caregiver support group and the Senior Chat. 10:00AM - 1:00PM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| January 5, 2012 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| December 29, 2011 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| December 16, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Depression during
the Holidays" The Holidays are a time of year of great festivity and gathering for family and friends, but not for everyone. Some people who live alone in isolation, such as Seniors, dread this time of year. Many are depressed as well as lonely. Statistics show this is a time of increased suicides, too. But there are ways to combat the loneliness and isolation. Our presentor is Sandy Levine, the owner of Senior Helpers in Alameda and Silicon Valley area. Sandy will give a presentation highlighting some of the things you can do to help these isolated seniors, to empower them, engage them, and get them involved in the community. Come learn how we can lift the spirits of those living alone. 10:00AM - 1:00PM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| December 15, 2011 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| December 2, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Are You Good to Go?" It never hurts to be prepared and to know how to act when someone we love has died. We will have a staff person from the Funeral Education Foundation to speak with us. Marjorie Bridges, the presenter, is also part of the Funeral Consumers Alliance. She will bring a program that discusses the options available and decisions to make about end of life affairs. She will supply us with several valuable handouts to take home and study. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| December 1, 2011 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| November 18, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Estate Organization for Crisis and Loss" An estate is like a jigsaw puzzle. The legal and financial pieces are imperative, but they are the tip of the iceberg of information needed at a time of crisis. One of the greatest gifts you can give your family NOW is to write down the information they will need to help if you should become incapacitated or when you die. Creating a family resource guide eases the job of the care giver and the estate administrator. The information is at your fingertips and in your head - it will not be so for them! Our speaker, Jeanne Smith, will share how an easy this process can be. Jeanne K. Smith is an Estate Organization Expert. Her specialty, which she pioneered in l992, focuses on end of life issues. She created a system for estate organization, and offers consulting and hands-on assistance to trustees, or executors with the estate paperwork, management and distribution of the physical estate. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| November 10, 2011 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| November 4, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Hooked on Nature" Diane Gordon, Director of Children, Nature and You, a local nonprofit, will remind us that the appreciation and experience of nature is our birthright. Sometimes our lives are so busy that we forget to spend quality time outdoors. It has been learned that the experience of nature is important to children and youth, in their academic physical, and emotional development. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| October 27, 2011 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| October 21, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Should I Stay or
Should I Go?" A recent AARP study revealed that 89% of homeowners over the age of 50 prefer to remain in their homes yet 80% of the population will require special housing needs at some point. Is your system up to date? What if you decide to downsize? What are your options and choices? How do you go about putting a team in place to accomplish your goals? JoAnn Fishpaw has been successfully selling real estate for the past twenty two years and prior to that she had sixteen years of financial experience working in loans and banking. She is an active member of Los Altos Methodist Church currently serving on the Board for the Endowment Fund, Sunday school teacher for the last twenty years, and chief chef on the Mexico Mission Trips for the last twelve years. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| October 13, 2011 Thursday |
Men's Caregiver Resources Group The emphasis of this group is on recognizing the needs of the caregiver, and identifying support and other resources to help in daily caregiving. This group is held in the Senior New Ways office located on the second floor at 463 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. See map on the Contact Us page. Meets every other Thursday at 10:00AM. For more information, please call John Lehman at 650-468-5456 or email us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| October 7, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "The Psychology Behind
Creativity" David Grady, has done many workshops and activities in our area - at the Sunnyvale Art institute, and as an SFMOMA docent, to name a few. Virtually any creative activity can serve to be a depression antidote and can also serve as a spiritual connection. To get at the source of your creativity, ask "What is a non-negotiable activity in my life?" 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Sept 16, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Memoir Writing" Jinny Newberry will be our presenter - sharing about the value of keeping a record of our lives. Memoir writing can be a way to pass on our very souls and life experiences to those we love. Speaking personally, usually my writings have been about experiences I've had with my kids and grandkids - and they love to hear about themselves at a younger age. Memories can be lost and forgotten unless we take time now and then to record them - and it can become a hobby or a habit that we really enjoy! 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| Sept 2, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| July 31, 2011 Sunday |
Senior New Ways "Summer Celebration" Please join us for an entertaining and informative afternoon! Mingle, munch and enjoy a major dose of laughter -- the best medicine for all ages. Celebrate with us as we preview our newest DVD: "Laughs and Brains," presented by our own Executive Director John Lehman. And hear an update on SNW's Facility Visiting Program. 3:00PM - 5:00PM Oshman Family Jewish Center, Room E104, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA. Contact us for more information. |
| June 6, 2011 Monday |
Sunnyvale Senior Center -- "
Nostalgia Days" Join John Lehman, musicologist, as he plays "Summer Songs" from the past and entertains with the "Name That Tune" competition. 11:00AM - 1:00PM Sunnyvale Senior Center, 550 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA. Contact us for more information. |
| June 3, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "The Avenidas Rose Kleiner Day Health Center" This day health center has been offering a valuable service for decades. Both caregivers and less independent older adults benefit from the therapies, classes and social activities that they offer. Executive Director Lenny Park will share with us about the spiritual, mental and physical services of this center. She will bring with her a couple of the people who attend the center each week. Their stories are inspiring. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| May 20, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Seniors Driving" Presenters Merry Banks, manager of special projects at AAA, and Richard Simonds, instructor in the AARP Driver Safety Programs, will discuss programs and classes that can help older drivers extend their ability and be aware of their limitations. As we age, our skills start to have limiations and we can become a liability to ourselves and others. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| May 6, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Laughter" Laughter is healthy for body and mind and has a way of healing our attitudes and misconceptions about ourselves and others. Join us as John Lehman, Executive Director of Senior New Ways, leads us in a discussion on how laughter affects our lives. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| April 1, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "What is Feldenkrais?" Judy Windt, a Palo Alto practitioner/teacher will enlighten us about this valuable method of awareness of our movement, helping us to access the power of our nervous system. Students speak of having improved flexibility, posture, and balance. Many have said this method has brought new ways of moving, renewed awareness of how muscles work together, and regained confidence in the our body works. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| March 18, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Estate Planning" Learn about the importance of estate planning, living trusts, making a will and more. Rich Dayton, a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning will lead the discussion. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| March 4, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "A Healthy View of
Islam" Samina F. Sundas, Executive Director of American Muslim Voice Foundation, will be our speaker. She has a passion for sharing the beauty of her faith with others and is equally respectful of the beauty of the faith of others. Islam has been a positive force in the world's culture, art and science through the centuries, in ways that we may not realize. Join us for this timely discussion. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| February 4, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Intimacy and Healthy
Aging" Join us for a knowledgeable and sensitive presentation by Vivian I. Silva, MSW/Gerontologist. Silva teaches at SJSU and her creative workshops and thought-provoking lectures have been called inspirational, humorous, and 'just what we needed'. Her presentation includes nurturing relationships and important information we need to know to enhance healthy intimacy. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| January 21, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Credit Scoring, Repair
and Stewardship" Come and find out how you can better understand all aspects regarding prevention of fraud against your credit rating with "The Credit Crusaider" Robert Callaway's presentation. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| January 7, 2011 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Stroke Prevention and
Recognition" JJ Baumann, RN, Stroke Clinical nurse and specialist from the Stanford Stroke Center, will be with us. She will teach us easy techniques for recognizing a stroke. There are medications that, if given within the first four hours of having a stroke, can greatly reduce a stroke's effect. JJ will also inform us about ways to lessen the possibility of a stroke. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| December 17 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Estate Planning" Come join us as Rich Dayton informs us on planning your estate and avoiding scams. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 or contact us at info@seniornewways.org. |
| December 3 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Keeping Your Brain in Tip
Top Shape" Secrets to achieving this will be shared by Judith London, a clinical psychologist from Stanford Research Center. She recently gave a fascinating presentation to our Chat about her new book titled "Connecting the Dots" -- how to communicate with people with Alzheimer's disease. Judith is very knowledgeable about new research on how to keep our brains sharp as we age. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration necessary. All are welcome. Or contact us at info@seniornewways.org for more information. |
| November 19 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Emergency Preparedness" What should you do in case of a fire, earthquake, flood, or terrorist attack? How do you keep in touch with family members? Learn about emergency preparedness as Tom Busk of the American Red Cross addresses some of these issues with us. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration necessary. All are welcome. Or contact us at info@seniornewways.org for more information. |
| November 5 Friday |
Senior Health Chat -- "Stroke Prevention and
Recognition" Milke Wiegman, RN, will be our speaker. She is currently working with the Stanford Stroke Center. We will learn techniques for recognizing a stroke, and learn about medications that, if given within the first four hours of having a stroke, can greatly reduce a stroke's effect. Also, she will tell us about ways to prevent a stroke. For more information, please call Dona Smith-Powers at 650-494-3093 10:00AM - 11:30AM Los Altos United Methodist Church, Garden Room 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos Meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. No registration necessary. All are welcome. Contact us at info@seniornewways.org for more information. |
| October 16 Saturday |
Elders as Earth Advocates Explore ways elders can help heal the earth. Discuss civic engagement opportunities. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Daly City United Methodist Church 1474 Southgate Ave, Daly City, CA |
| October 9 Saturday |
ABCs of Fitness Write your own ABCs to fitness and nutrition; variety of fitness exercises and practices; behavioral changes measures. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Daly City United Methodist Church 1474 Southgate Ave, Daly City, CA |
| October 3 Sunday |
"Senior New Ways and Communities of Care" 11:00AM - 12:00Noon Wesley United Methodist Church 470 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Call Senior New Ways for more information. |
| October 2, 2010 Saturday |
Aging and Spirituality -- Going Deeper Achieve balance in later life; letting go; moving meditations. 10:00AM - 11:30AM Daly City United Methodist Church 1474 Southgate Ave, Daly City, CA |