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The Senior Support Program of the Tri -Valley
Serving the Tri -Valley for over 37 years.
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Our mission is to provide service and assistance to seniors that will foster independence, promote safety and well being, preserve dignity, and improve quality of life
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Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization
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If you have time to keep our heart beating along
call Lorie Rohloff at 931-5388 for volunteer info.
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Family
Caregiver Support Group
News
Join us for
The Family Caregivers Luncheon
on
Wednesday, April 25
12:00pm
at
5353 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton
RSVP required
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Healthy Living Ideas
Let's talk about Spring Cleaning
Helpful tips and Resources
for
Cleaning out and tidying up our homes
Heirloom today, foregone tomorrow.
As hard as this may be, nobody wants our prized possessions as much as we do, not even our kids. As hard as it is to admit, tastes and homes have changed over the years, those tchotchkes we dust weekly may not find a place of honor on another mantle. The younger generation is not picking out formal china and silver anymore. We need to face up to the reality that tidying up our household has many benefits. There is less to worry about, less to dust and maintain, and less to leave our families to take care of when we pass. Let's face it not all of the items we have collected over the years still bring us joy and by
sorting out specific items that have special sentimental to set aside we lighten the load on ourselves and our children and loved ones.
So where to start? Here are a few resources to start you on your way to adding a bit of order and shine to your golden years.
Articles and self help books
The life changing Magic of Tidying up:
The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo
Donation Sites:
St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store
Organizations and Businesses:
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Finding Wellness
A New Finding Wellness Class
could be just what you're looking for.
FINDING WELLNESS SERIES 1:
Ashland Community Center
1530 167th, San Leandro
TUESDAYS from 10:00 am - 11:30 am
REMAINING CLASSES:
April 3rd, 10th, 17th
Strobridge Court Apartments
21000 Wilbeam Ave., Castro Valley
WEDNESDAYS from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13
TAUGHT IN MANDARIN:
Kottinger Gardens
240 Kottinger, Pleasanton
TUESDAYS from 9:00 am - 10:00 am
April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Avelina Apartments
221 Bryant Terrace, Fremont
WEDNESDAYS from 10:00 am - 11:15 am
REMAINING CLASSES: April 4th, 11th, 18th
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FINDING WELLNESS SERIES 2:
Vandenburgh Villa
3333 Gardella Plaza, Livermore
THURSDAYS from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
April 12, 26, May 3, 10
(no class April 19th)
Kottinger Gardens
240 Kottinger, Pleasanton
MONDAYS from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
May 7, 14, 21 June 4, 11
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Family
Caregiver Support Group
News
Family Caregiver Support Group
meets
Monday, April 9
from 1:00-3:00 pm
5353 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton
In the main classroom at the Pleasanton Senior Center
Contact Barbara Will at 925-931-5389 or bwill@ssptv.org for more information.
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Family
Caregiver Support
Helpful hints
Courtesy of Alzheimer's Association
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Make time for a healthy, fun cooking class.
Limited seats available so don't wait.
Fresh Bites Cooking Class
When: Thursday, April 19
at
2:00 pm
Where: at the SSPTV office 5353 Sunol Blvd
RSVP
no later then April 12.
Register by phone or in person.
Call Nancy Bennett at (925)-931-5382
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From the Desk of Joey Tchang
Fall Prevention Coordinator
An easy exercise to keep you moving...
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We just received a generous donation of
Depends brand of
incontinence pads in both Medium and Large sizes.
If you are in need of these personal items, please call Lori Rohloff at 931-5388.
There is no charge for the pads and they will be handed out on a first come first serve basis.
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Have you fallen recently? Are you worried about falling?
Do you wish to increase your physical fitness?
Join A Matter of Balance! This FREE, 8-week fall prevention course for seniors aged 60 and over is designed to manage falls and increase physical activity.
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Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley
Social Group for Widowed Seniors
Movin'On
Please call: Mary McNamara (925) 931-5381
or Barbara Will (925) 931-5389
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Senior Support Exercise Program
at Kottinger Gardens
251 Kottinger Dr. Pleasanton
April 2018
NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOME!
Mondays from 11:15am - 12:15pm
Bring your bands, balls, and water.
Call with any questions: Nicole Albrecht (925) 931-5378
Funded by Alameda County Departments of Public Health and Area Agency on Aging, including grants from Measure A, Kaiser Permanente, and Private Donations.
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Friendly Visitor Program
Volunteers are what keep us going strong.
Are you looking for a way to give back to the seniors in our community?
The Friendly Visitor Program may be just what you are looking for.
A few hours a week that can fit around your schedule provides:
- socialization,
- grocery and shopping assistance,
- home and telephone visit.
Our volunteers put in many hours providing support and friendship and the rewards are priceless. We also welcome v
olunteers who are multi-lingual
in Mandarin, Spanish, Farsi and Bengali.
We also have opportunities to help senior's run errands and get groceries. It offers a flexible time commitment. Interested? Contact Lori for more details.
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S.O.A.R is looking for volunteers!
S.O.A.R. (Stepping Out and Reconnecting)
is an existing program striving to help Tri-Valley seniors.
S.O.A.R was created to reach out to seniors living alone whose health and independence is deteriorating due to social withdrawal and isolation.
Through this program, S.O.A.R participants are emotionally supported, physically cared for, and mentally challenged to expand their social lives to be healthy members of their community.
Activities includes lunch and dessert, guest speakers, crafts, group discussions and some light exercise.
They meet from
12:00 - 3:00
on the 2nd and 4th
Friday
of the month at the Senior Support Program office located at
5353 Sunol Blvd
in Pleasanton.
If you are interested in volunteering your time to help this group, please contact Amy Jones @
925-931-5393
. Thank you!
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Medication Management News
Local take-back events offer residents a free and convenient way to dispose of expired or unwanted medicines. The local authorities and Alameda MED-Project sponsor local drug take-back days within the Tri-Valley.
ACCEPTED: Medications in any dosage form, except for those listed below, in their original container or sealed bag.*
*If transferring medications to a sealed bag, please be sure to recycle all remaining packaging.
NOT ACCEPTED: Herbal remedies, vitamins, supplements, cosmetics, other personal care products, compressed cylinders, aerosols, inhalers, medical devices, sharps, pet pesticides, illicit drugs, iodine-containing medications.
LOCAL TAKE-BACK EVENT
Sunday, April 22, 2018
ALAMEDA COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
Pleasanton Fairgrounds4501 Pleasanton AvePleasanton, CA 94566Start time: 9:00 - 1:00 PM
For Further Information contact Margery Tilley at 925-931-5383
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Follow our page for updates, newsletters, articles, special events and more! This is a positive space where seniors, their families and community members can connect.
Like, comment and share photos! Invite others to Follow us too!
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Our local Parkinson's Support Group
offers a monthly support group
on the second Saturday of each month.
10:00- Noon
Pleasanton Senior Center
5353 Sunol Blvd.
They also offer a group exercise class for Parkinson's Disease and other neurological & mobility challenges.
on
Thursdays 9:00 am- 10:00 am
Lynnewood United Methodist Church
4444 Black Ave, Pleasanton CA
For more information on either the support group or the exercise class, please contact;
Mary Behrendt
(925)-989-0209 or mary.behrendt@comcast.net
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A big thank you to our local business and community organizations that support our seniors.
Silicon Valley Foundation/Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund
St. Charles Borromeo Church
Golden Circle Seniors
Pleasanton Senior Center Peddler Shop
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Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley
would like to
thank the following sponsors
for their
continued support over the years:
Cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, and Dublin,
Alameda County Departments of Behavioral Health, Area Agency on Aging, and Public Health,
Alameda County Transportation Commission for their support of our VAST Program,
Alameda County Measure A,
Supervisor Nate Miley,
Supervisor Scott Haggerty.
We love our
Individual Donors
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Becky Dennis
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Mark Sampson |
Susan Springer |
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Nancy Storch
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Martha A Haley
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Mary M Keller
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Bruce Fiedler
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Maria Tindall
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Arlene Yauch
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Christeen Satterlee
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Carol L. Callaway |
John Roger, Jr
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| Danielle Paul |
Elizabeth Ryan |
Marbara K. Ciarlo
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| Deborah Madnick |
Sandra Ryan |
Helen Buckholz |
| Lydia Cesar |
Patricia Lenz |
Dale Jones
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| Minta Orozco |
Carmen Smith |
Leona Brush |
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Margery Swansen
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Xiehe Yu
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Dennis & Molly
Fisher
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Karen & Gerald
Hookey
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Robert & Dee Olness
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