Legal Aid of Sonoma County

They are available at the Senior Center on the third Tuesday of the month from 12-3 PM, by appointment only.

Call to make an appointment: (707) 340-5610

Elder Law Program - the process:

1. Call & leave a message (only the person needing help can communicate with the law professionals, no family or friends)

2. Your call will be returned (usually within two business days, and they will attempt to contact you up to three times)

3. Go through an assessment with the coordinator

4. Make an appointment

What they can help with:

• Restraining orders related to abuse

• Landlord/tenant issues (subject to referral)

• Simple Wills (for estates less than $184,500)

• Powers of Attorneys/Advanced Health Care Directives

• Appealing reduction/termination of SSI or SSDI

• Probate Conservatorship issues (under limited circumstances)

Arizona Photography

America, America, is all I hear about, exclaimed Emma to her sister Frances. “it’s their gold rush, wide open spaces, beautiful blue skies. Here I am in Suffix, under grey skies digging for potatoes. I feel so poor and dirty. I give anything to go to America.”

This is a historic story given by Cloverdale’s professional photographer Gerald French about his great-grandmother coming to the United States in the 1850s.

Emma had a determination to sail to the US while only nineteen, not married, and looking for a new life.

The Morman missionaries gave her an opportunity to sail to the US and join the Mormons.

She sailed on the Horizon, arrived in Boston, and took a train to Iowa City. She joined a “Push Cart Company,” of 500 and they had to build their own carts and took off for Salt Lake City in the dead of winter crossing the frozen plains. Out of 500 only 250 made it alive.

Want to hear the rest of Emma’s story? Reserve your spot now and see all the incredible pictures of Arizona Gerald has to share, while you enjoy a delicious lunch.

Members - No Fee, Guests - $8

Please sign up by Monday, September 9

Center for Wellbeing Food/Nutrition Workshop - English

Embark on a culinary journey with us as we delve into the art of food and its impact on our health!

Join our engaging conversations where we explore the delicious intersection of food & wellness. Experience the thrill of tasting a tantalizing new recipe, crafted with care & creativity.

Don’t miss out on this flavorful opportunity!

Call or stop by the Senior Center to reserve your spot today.

This is a FREE workshop!

Legal Aid of Sonoma County

They are available at the Senior Center on the third Tuesday of the month from 12-3 PM, by appointment only.

Call to make an appointment: (707) 340-5610

Elder Law Program - the process:

1. Call & leave a message (only the person needing help can communicate with the law professionals, no family or friends)

2. Your call will be returned (usually within two business days, and they will attempt to contact you up to three times)

3. Go through an assessment with the coordinator

4. Make an appointment

What they can help with:

• Restraining orders related to abuse

• Landlord/tenant issues (subject to referral)

• Simple Wills (for estates less than $184,500)

• Powers of Attorneys/Advanced Health Care Directives

• Appealing reduction/termination of SSI or SSDI

• Probate Conservatorship issues (under limited circumstances)

Center for Wellbeing Food/Nutrition Workshop - English

Embark on a culinary journey with us as we delve into the art of food and its impact on our health!

Join our engaging conversations where we explore the delicious intersection of food & wellness. Experience the thrill of tasting a tantalizing new recipe, crafted with care & creativity.

Don’t miss out on this flavorful opportunity!

Call or stop by the Senior Center to reserve your spot today.

This is a FREE workshop!

Trivia

Come join us for Trivia. Show off all of your knowledge while keeping your mind fit.

First Tuesday of Each Month

Member Activity

Center for Wellbeing Food/Nutrition Workshop - English

Embark on a culinary journey with us as we delve into the art of food and its impact on our health!

Join our engaging conversations where we explore the delicious intersection of food & wellness. Experience the thrill of tasting a tantalizing new recipe, crafted with care & creativity.

Don’t miss out on this flavorful opportunity!

Call or stop by the Senior Center to reserve your spot today.

This is a FREE workshop!

Living Options Panel

Join us for our panel presentation as we explore living options for aging individuals and their adult children. Our esteemed speakers, including representatives from an elder placement agency, an assisted living community, an in-home care provider, and a small care home provider, will intricately discuss the lifestyle and costs associated with each option. Together, we aim to offer comprehensive insights, empowering attendees to make informed decisions about their future living arrangements. A free lunch will be provided while you learn about your options.

Reserve your spot today by calling or stopping by the Senior Center

Legal Aid of Sonoma County

They are available at the Senior Center on the third Tuesday of the month from 12-3 PM, by appointment only.

Call to make an appointment: (707) 340-5610

Elder Law Program - the process:

1. Call & leave a message (only the person needing help can communicate with the law professionals, no family or friends)

2. Your call will be returned (usually within two business days, and they will attempt to contact you up to three times)

3. Go through an assessment with the coordinator

4. Make an appointment

What they can help with:

• Restraining orders related to abuse

• Landlord/tenant issues (subject to referral)

• Simple Wills (for estates less than $184,500)

• Powers of Attorneys/Advanced Health Care Directives

• Appealing reduction/termination of SSI or SSDI

• Probate Conservatorship issues (under limited circumstances)

Center for Wellbeing Food/Nutrition Workshop - English

Embark on a culinary journey with us as we delve into the art of food and its impact on our health!

Join our engaging conversations where we explore the delicious intersection of food & wellness. Experience the thrill of tasting a tantalizing new recipe, crafted with care & creativity.

Don’t miss out on this flavorful opportunity!

Call or stop by the Senior Center to reserve your spot today.

This is a FREE workshop!

Trivia

Come join us for Trivia. Show off all of your knowledge while keeping your mind fit.

First Tuesday of Each Month

Member Activity

Taller de Nutrición Gratis

¡Embárcate en un viaje culinario con nosotros mientras nos adentramos en el arte de la comida y su impacto en nuestra salud!

Únase a nuestras interesantes conversaciones donde exploramos la deliciosa intersección entre comida y bienestar. Experimente la emoción de probar una receta nueva y tentadora, elaborada con cuidado y creatividad.

¡No te pierdas esta sabrosa oportunidad!

¡Llame o visite el Centro para personas mayores para reservar su lugar hoy!

Trivia

Come join us for Trivia. Show off all of your knowledge while keeping your mind fit.

Last Tuesday of Each Month

Member Activity

AVH-Outreach

Cristina Rosas is a Certified Enrollment Counselor from Alexander Vally Healthcare, she is available at the Senior Center by appointment only, the third Thursday of the month from 9 AM-12 PM.

She can help with CalFresh, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and Covered California.

For an appointment call (707) 894-4229, press 2, then enter extension 1802

Legal Aid of Sonoma County

They are available at the Senior Center on the third Tuesday of the month from 12-3 PM, by appointment only.

Call to make an appointment: (707) 340-5610

Elder Law Program - the process:

1. Call & leave a message (only the person needing help can communicate with the law professionals, no family or friends)

2. Your call will be returned (usually within two business days, and they will attempt to contact you up to three times)

3. Go through an assessment with the coordinator

4. Make an appointment

What they can help with:

• Restraining orders related to abuse

• Landlord/tenant issues (subject to referral)

• Simple Wills (for estates less than $184,500)

• Powers of Attorneys/Advanced Health Care Directives

• Appealing reduction/termination of SSI or SSDI

• Probate Conservatorship issues (under limited circumstances)

Center for Wellbeing Food/Nutrition Workshop - English

Embark on a culinary journey with us as we delve into the art of food and its impact on our health!

Join our engaging conversations where we explore the delicious intersection of food & wellness. Experience the thrill of tasting a tantalizing new recipe, crafted with care & creativity.

Don’t miss out on this flavorful opportunity!

Call or stop by the Senior Center to reserve your spot today.

This is a FREE workshop!

Are You Prepared for an Emergency?

Making a plan, evacuation safety for seniors, FREE emergency go-bags, pet safety, earthquake readiness, and 2-1-1 help. Expert speakers include Sherriff’s Office, and Halter Project.

Trivia

Come join us for Trivia. Show off all of your knowledge while keeping your mind fit.

Last Tuesday of Each Month

Member Activity

Conservatorship v. Estate Planning

A Joint Presentation by The Sonoma County Office of the Public Conservator and Legal Aid of Sonoma County

Join us for a presentation on what a conservatorship is, when it might be required, and ways to potentially avoid it. Jennifer Hainstock (Cheif Deputy Public Administrator, Guardian, Conservator) and Michael Dowdell (Elder Law Attorney) will provide information about these topics and be available to answer general questions afterward.

Legal Aid of Sonoma County

They are available at the Senior Center on the third Tuesday of the month from 12-3 PM, by appointment only.

Call to make an appointment: (707) 340-5610

Elder Law Program - the process:

1. Call & leave a message (only the person needing help can communicate with the law professionals, no family or friends)

2. Your call will be returned (usually within two business days, and they will attempt to contact you up to three times)

3. Go through an assessment with the coordinator

4. Make an appointment

What they can help with:

• Restraining orders related to abuse

• Landlord/tenant issues (subject to referral)

• Simple Wills (for estates less than $184,500)

• Powers of Attorneys/Advanced Health Care Directives

• Appealing reduction/termination of SSI or SSDI

• Probate Conservatorship issues (under limited circumstances)

Fire and Earthquake Safety Expo

Join your community for a FUN, FREE day of emergency preparedness activities and training. The Fire and Earthquake Safety Expo is a unique, hands-on event to help Sonoma County be better prepared for the next wildfire and earthquake; you and your family, business, property, and pets/livestock.

The Expo is the largest in-person emergency preparedness event in Sonoma County. Bring the entire family and watch the look on your kid’s faces when they sit in a fire engine, run the little Firefighter obstacle course, or visit with animals. You will have the opportunity to:

• Learn from the first responders & other experts

• Enjoy free giveaways & food (while supplies last)

• Experience Henry 1 & Sonoma County 1 helicopters in action

• Watch emergency demonstrations & live simulations

• Browse 75 exhibits & state-of-the-art products

• Speak with experts in the Firewise Landscape Room

• Participate in kid’s activities

• And more

  Expo will be held at the Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds

Recology Presentation

Come join us to learn more about compost, recycling, what goes where, and more.

Call or stop by the Senior Center to reserve your spot today!

Medicare Insurance Navigation with Erica Bishop & Amanda Miller

Medicare can feel confusing, but it doesn’t have to be! Cloverdale’s local State Farm Agency is pleased to facilitate a FREE evening discussing Medicare Insurance at the Senior Center. Join us to discuss the advantages & disadvantages of the various insurance options available to you. Most importantly, learn about Medicare’s birthday rule & how to take advantage of it.

Cloverdale Regional Library

Cloverdale Library Commissioner Brooke Greene will speak about Sonoma County Library’s accomplishments & offerings, reinforce the benefits of a well-funded library, & elicit feedback to help improve the library system. A small property tax & sales tax have allowed Sonoma County Library to serve the needs of residents, workers, & visitors, however, the sales tax providing forty percent of SCL’s funding is due to expire in 2026. Brooke will share the latest news about SCL & discuss how important that funding is Cloverdale’s Children’s Librarian, John Ketzner, will help present & answer questions. The library will be providing a FREE lunch while Brooke and John talk about all things library and get your questions about the subject answered.

AVH-Outreach

Cristina Rosas is a Certified Enrollment Counselor from Alexander Vally Healthcare, she is available at the Senior Center by appointment only, the third Thursday of the month from 9 AM-12 PM.

She can help with CalFresh, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and Covered California.

For an appointment call (707) 894-4229, press 2, then enter extension 1802

“The Adventures of a Man with a Camera”

A story about Gerald French’s photographic career: the story starts when as a teenager he discovered the joys of photography…

While in high school, Gerald was a correspondent for UPI, then in the Navy he was rated as a photographer mate where he toured the world. Afterward, he earned his Journalism degree from San Jose State College. He joined a flying club and earned his pilot’s license.

Part of his career, he was a photographer for the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California, he was also an official photographer for the Seattle World’s Fair.

After returning to San Francisco, he established his studio on Pier 17 next to Fisherman’s Wharf. His clients included: GE, BART, KRON TV, NBC/NY, PGE, Kodak, and other corporations. He has been published in: National Geographic, Time, News Week, and many other magazines, showcasing his passion for landscape photography.

Upon retiring, Gerald authored and self-published six books, cementing his legacy as a master photographer and storyteller.

This is a FREE event

AVH-Outreach

Cristina Rosas is a Certified Enrollment Counselor from Alexander Vally Healthcare, she is available at the Senior Center by appointment only, the third Thursday of the month from 9 AM-12 PM.

She can help with CalFresh, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and Covered California.

For an appointment call (707) 894-4229, press 2, then enter extension 1802

Legal Aid of Sonoma County

They are available at the Senior Center on the third Tuesday of the month from 12-3 PM, by appointment only.

Call to make an appointment: (707) 340-5610

Elder Law Program - the process:

1. Call & leave a message (only the person needing help can communicate with the law professionals, no family or friends)

2. Your call will be returned (usually within two business days, and they will attempt to contact you up to three times)

3. Go through an assessment with the coordinator

4. Make an appointment

What they can help with:

• Restraining orders related to abuse

• Landlord/tenant issues (subject to referral)

• Simple Wills (for estates less than $184,500)

• Powers of Attorneys/Advanced Health Care Directives

• Appealing reduction/termination of SSI or SSDI

• Probate Conservatorship issues (under limited circumstances)

Scam Presentation with Officer Gastineau

Invitation to Community Meeting: Elder Abuse Prevention, Scam Awareness, and Neighborhood Watch Program Discussion

During the meeting, Officer Gastineau will provide valuable insights and information on identifying and preventing elder abuse and scams, which are unfortunately prevalent issues affecting vulnerable members of our community. Additionally, there will be a discussion regarding the formation of a neighborhood watch program, which can significantly enhance the safety and security of our neighborhood.

This event presents a unique opportunity for citizens to engage directly with law enforcement and voice any concerns regarding safety and security in our community. Officer Gastineau will be available to address questions, provide guidance, and facilitate discussions to foster a safer environment for all residents.

Your participation in this meeting is highly encouraged as your input and involvement are crucial in enhancing the well-being of our community. Together, we can work towards creating a safer and more secure environment for everyone.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this important community event. Feel free to invite your neighbors, friends, and family to join us.

Lunch & Learn, Nikki’s Exotic Animal Friends

Nikki will be bringing in some of her ambassador animal friends to the Senior Center so all can get to see her tarantulas and a bearded dragon in person. She will then talk about these amazing animals and explain why they are not something to fear, but respect and understand. Nikki loves educating people about all things exotic animals, so she will be answering questions you might have to the best of her ability. Please come and join Nikki and have some fun observing and learning about these incredible animals.

The Senior Center will be serving hot sub sandwiches and salad while you learn more about Nikki’s exotic animal friends.

This is a FREE event