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VILLAGE VOICES
December 2016
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SNEAK PEAK - What's New in 2017
This Fall has been filled with uncertainty and concern for the future. We're pleased to announce that Ashby Village will be coming into the new year with some exciting new features:
Stay tuned for our January 1, 2017 Village Voices that will fill out these pictures with exciting detail.
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Member Phyllis Plate and Volunteer Enid Pollack,
photo by Nancy Rubin
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Ashby Village's Culture of Giving
Ashby Village's culture of giving continues to be strong, with records set last year. Combined support for several funds saw over 160 members, volunteers and other friends donate over $83,000. This year, we are on target to reach our goal of $100,000 - with your help, we will. We can't thank our donors enough for your generous support for Ashby Village! Your generous support enables Ashby Village to create new programs. In addition,10% of all gifts made to the
Founders Fund will help subsidize low-income members, as part of the
It Takes A Village Fund.
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My Life as a Transgender Elder
Steve Toby is an active volunteer and member of Ashby Village, where he has always felt at home. He would like to share his story and and discuss the unique challenges associated with being a trans elder.
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Retirement Transition Workshop
Wed,January 18, 2017
1:30 - 4:30 pm
150 University Hall
UCB
Open to recent UC retirees and Ashby Village members and volunteers who have retired or are contemplating retirement.
This workshop will provide an opportunity for us to work together as peers to explore aspects of retirement transition. In both small and large group formats, we will discuss these core topics:
- If retired, what surprised you most? If not retired, what are your main questions?
- Finding structure in retirement
- Purpose, identity, and meaning in retirement
- Health and body changes in retirement
For more information, contact Mary Graham at
marynelsongraham@gmail.com
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Embracing Change
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 10am-noon
77 Domingo Ave., Berkeley
Our lives, bodies and minds change with time, as does our living situations. If you are considering what arrangements or modifications may be needed to say in your home, or making other residential alternatives for you and your family,
this panel will be invaluable!
Presenters
Alan Morgenstern -
Expert gerontologist and advocate for seniors, he specializes in helping to locate the best residential solutions for seniors and their loved ones. Alan has worked with many of our members and is a valuable resource to Ashby Village community.
Barbi Jo Stim -
As a founding member, a former board member, and welcoming team volunteer, Barbi Jo knows the Ashby Village community very well. As a professional she has held the top post at the Jewish Family and Community Services, focused on issues of aging and home care alternatives. In her various roles, she has been a wonderful contributor to the welfare of our members.
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Volunteers
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Hearts N' Hands...
in ReVErsE
Ashby Village is the lucky recipient!
Help prep and paint our new office:
No experience necessary, v
olunteer may need to work on a ladder.
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Members and Volunteers Welcome
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December 2 Happy Hour Cancelled.
Wed., Dec 14 11 am
Epworth United Methodist
1953 Hopkins Street, Berkeley
Drop-Ins welcome
Thursdays, 10 am
Epworth United Methodist
1953 Hopkins, Berkeley
LGBTQQA
Interest Group
December meeting canceled
check back for details
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Arts and Culture Program Team Forming
Following the very successful poetry reading by Chana Bloch, with almost 100 Villagers and friends attending, our Board of Directors has approved the establishment of a new program team for Arts and Culture. Rochelle Lefkowitz and Marcia Freedman are its first members, and we seek others interested in assisting in programming three to four cultural events a year for the Village. If you're interested, please contact Marcia at marciafree@earthlink.net
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North Berkeley Neighborhood Group
The North Berkeley Neighborhood group is revitalizing its offerings of interest group sessions by holding three potluck dinners in the New Year. The purpose of the dinners is to explore the range of interests that exists within the neighborhood and to consider possible ways for sharing them with like-minded members. The overall objective is to enhance the sense of community among the members in the North Berkeley Neighborhood group.
The dinners are scheduled for January 22, February 19 and March 19 from 5-7 PM. More detailed information is forthcoming.
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Nature Walk
by Audre Newman
It was a beautiful morning, sunshine filtering through the redwoods, oaks, bay laurels and eucalyptus. Our group (16 members and volunteers!) self divided into 2, those who preferred the out and back, flat walk (3.0 mi) along the Sequoia Bayview Trail (SBT), and those who preferred the longer route (3.6 mi) with more elevation gain and loss,
leaving the Sequoia Bayview Trail
descending to the valley floor via the Sunset Trail, and returning to the SBT via the steep Chapparal Trail
. Audre Newman, Roger Newman, and Bob Leavitt lead the walks which finished at the same time back at the trailhead. It was a delightful group of people to walk with. Check out our December 10 upcoming walk.
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Community Bulletin Board
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Looking for Reviewers
Retired Cancer Research Scientist and aspiring children's book author, Audrey Robinson, has written a seven book series (for ages 5-8) and illustrated three of them. She is seeking members of the community who would be willing to critique her writing and illustrations. Contact Audrey Robinson,
audreyandsuccess@gmail.com
Med-Alert Bracelet Info
Does anyone have a recommendation for the best type of Med-Alert bracelet? I know there are several different kinds and want to be sure I'm contracting with a reliable company. Chana, 510-524-8459,
chana@chanabloch.com
Free Emergency Response Training
The City of Berkeley Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) offers free training to anyone who works or lives in Berkeley. U
pcoming trainings may be of interest to Ashby Village Members.
December 6, 7pm
Preparedness for People Dependent on In-Home Caregivers or Other Functional Support
Many neighbors and loved ones face challenges with aging and functional needs in order to continue living independently and at home. This may mean reliance on caregivers, assistive devices, or even medical care. What will happen in the event of an emergency or disaster, without access to power or personnel to perform these services? Senior Behavioral Health Clinician Jeff Buell, LCSW, will give a presentation and lead a discussion about disaster and contingency planning for individuals needing caregiving or functional support. Included in the discussion will be a simple, functional assessment tool that can be utilized in the event of a disaster for reference, setting up care and addressing needs until regular services are back online.
Classes are held at the Berkeley Fire Department Division of Training
997 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA 94710.
For further information, contact Khin Chin at
KChin@ci.berkeley.ca.us or
(510) 981-5595.
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Newsletter co-editors Richard Bermack and
Charli Depner
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