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WMSS May 2010 eNews
By Joan Corbett, Executive Director

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch


Volunteers:  Patricia Kriegler, Ellen Floyd, Cindy Knabe, Susan Conard

Great company, great food, great ambience, great time had by all! Held at Café Reyes in Point Reyes Station, the Volunteer Appreciation Lunch on April 6, 2010, was a delightful event with delicious salad, gourmet pizza and lots of friends. Here is a lovely note from Cindy and Ken Knabe that captures it all: “Thank you so much for the thoroughly delicious and delightful afternoon of thanks at Café Reyes! And on top of all that we came home with a very special hand-embroidered bag. You folks are so very good at what you do… and especially nice & kind & funny & sweet, to boot!! Love, Cindy & Ken”

Volunteers at Café Reyes

Special thanks to Jane Vait, Volunteer Coordinator; Chloe Cook, Meal Coordinator; Susan Conard, Chloe’s mother and volunteer extraordinaire who hand-embroidered gifts, and Cynthia Hammond, Executive Assistant, for putting on such a lovely event. Sign up to volunteer so you don’t miss out on the fun next year!


WMSS staff:  Joan Corbett, Cynthia Hammond, Jane Vait, Chloe Cook, Susan Conard (volunteer)


Senior Lunch Programs

Delicious, home-style lunches, art-filled walls, stimulating programs, and darn good company. That’s what we said about the San Geronimo weekly lunch.  Now it’s time to make the Point Reyes Senior Lunch just as dynamic. We’re searching for “youthful  older adults” who want to make the Point Reyes  Lunch a vibrant weekly event. The Dance Palace (Nicole Kostelic), Rhea’s Homecare (Rhea McIsaac), and WMSS (Chloe Cook) are working together to make the lunch bigger and brighter, looking for volunteers to help set up, serve, clean up and bring friends to the lunch. The food is prepared by the Palace Market’s own local chef, Gloria Padilla. Donations are $2.00 for seniors - what a steal! Last week we had great music; Frederick Nighthawk provided the entertainment through Bread & Roses and pre-schoolers from Papermill Creek Children’s Corner joined in the fun. Call now (663-8148) and volunteer to help make this great every week.


April 6th Senior Luncheon in Point Reyes



West Marin Senior Services
www.wmss.org
P.O. Box 791
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
415 663-8148
 
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SAVE THE DATE: Aug 21, 2010. 17th Annual Bike Ride. Starts/ends at Tomales High School. Shorter routes of 15 and 35 miles with little elevation change, as well as challenging 65 mile & 100 mile rides. It’s a great way to start riding at bike events with the fun, companionship and scenic wonders of West Marin. Register before June 1, 2010 for a $10 discount. www.wmss.org/holstein. Volunteers needed now to bake and prepare yummy goodies for the riders.

“Gifts of Grief”
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 7 p.m.
Dance Palace, Point Reyes Station

Back by popular demand.  A film about transforming the tragedy of loss into an experience that enriches our lives.   Facilitated community conversation to follow. Sponsored by WMSS, Hospice of Petaluma, and Coastal Health Alliance 

Caregiver Support Group
1st & 3rd Fridays
10:00 am to noon
Health and Human Services
100 6th St. Point Reyes Station
Caring for a loved one?  Get support to make life easier for you. 
Contact Susan Deixler at 663-9008.

Tomales – AARP Driver Safety Program
May 24 & 25, 1 – 5 p.m.
For people 50 years or more.
Cost:  $12 AARP member; $14.00 non-member.
Presbyterian Church in Tomales
Call Terri Sylvain to register:  415 663-8148

Speakers & Activities at the San Geronimo Senior Lunch
May 13, 2010 - Pricilla Taylor, Psychotherapist from the Community Institute for Psychotherapy.
Dave McNay discusses Blueberry Ridge & Marin Open Space Land Trust.
May 20, 2010 – Get Ready Seniors! – Disaster Readiness & At-Home Kit- Making 11am-12pm.
May 27, 2010 – Summer Health With Diane Holzer from Community Health Alliance


“Afternoon at the Beach”
We will be starting up our beach outings again soon.  Please call Susan Deixler, 663-9008,
if you would like to participate or volunteer.


Ongoing Senior Lunch Programs:
San Geronimo Community Center: Thursdays at noon

Whitecaps: 3rd Thursday of the month 11:30 a.m. at Bolinas Rod & Boat Club

Dance Palace:
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.

Ongoing Exercise Programs – call 663-8148 for details.
Classes for seniors in Point Reyes, Tomales, Stinson Beach, Bolinas.



DRIVE
a senior to an appt.
COOK for a homebound senior
DELIVER meals
LEAD activities at Stockstill House
VISIT weekly with a senior
SUPPORT office activities


Stockstill House Teas

4th Wednesdays of each month
May 26th, 3-4 p.m.
Come enjoy our beautiful home and visit with the residents and staff

Stockstill House, located at 12051 Highway One, Point Reyes Station, CA, offers high quality 24-hour personalized care for eight residents in a warm and spacious home.



Through your donations, West Marin Senior Services is able to respond to the needs of seniors in our community quickly and effectively.


   




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