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It can be hard to keep track of all of the services, events and programs for older adults in our area. This is especially true because many things that matter most to seniors overlap with general services such as housing, transportation or healthcare.
To try to help, I'll be sending periodic e-letters with a list of senior-related items, with links or information on where to go for more information.
We will focus on nonprofit and public or government services, not those from the private sector. I'm sure we'll miss things, and won't capture all. But we'll try, with help from the West County Senior Coalition and other groups.
At the bottom of this email is information on where to send items for future senior updates.
We know that not everyone uses the internet or a computer; nor does everyone rely on cell phone, landline, or snail mail. Please help spread the word to anyone you think can benefit from this email, in whatever way you think is best.
Thank you! It takes a community.
Events
Laotian/South East Asian Seniors Town Hall Meeting,
Friday, February 28, 10 am - 12 noon, Grace Lao Lutheran Church, 1963 Carlson Blvd., Richmond. Senior health issues including access to services, health tips. Lunch. Free. Sponsored by Lao Senior Association, Asian Pacific Environmental Network, ABLE Community Development Foundation. For more: SaryTatpaporn at 510-274-0858
"Is Your Legal House in Order?" Workshop: Estate Planning & Advanced Health Care Directives.
Wednesday, March 18, 10 am - 12 noon, Richmond Auditorium Bermuda Room, 403 Civic Center Plaza. Sponsored by the Richmond Commission on Aging. Free to anyone. For more: 510-620-6793
Senior Rally Day in Sacramento, May 11, Annual senior advocacy day in the State Capitol on the south lawn; rallies, speakers, meeting with legislators, lunch. Free bus from West County (Richmond and Hercules, TBD). Sponsored by the
California Senior Legislature. Stay tuned for details. For more: email
Susan Frederick.
African American Alzheimer's Forum, Saturday, April 18,
8:30 am - 2 pm. Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley. Free and open to anyone. Information, resources, breakfast and lunch. Sponsored by the
Alzheimer's Association,
Northern CA Chapter.
For more contact Karla Fields, community outreach specialist at 925-444-0474 or kdfields@alz.org
Ongoing
Transportation Trainings
for senior and disabled West County residents.
The West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC) has a new program providing training on transportation options for people with disabilities and seniors. This includes BART, bus, paratransit, ride share such as Uber and Lyft, the ferry. These trainings can be scheduled in community locations to make it easier for people to attend.
To learn more or schedule a training contact WCCTAC's Travel Trainer, Janet Bilbas, at 510-210-5937 or by email at jbilbas@wcctac.org
The trainings cover a new subsidized
LYFT car share service
for seniors and people with disabilities in the city of Richmond and
unincorporated Contra Costa County District 1 communities. This includes Kensington, North Richmond, El Sobrante, East Richmond Heights, Tara Hills. This is a service of Richmond paratransit program (R-Transit), which covers nearby unincorporated areas.
Aging at Home - Ashby Village, a unique nonprofit organization that helps people live at home as they age, now covers Richmond. The "village" model uses volunteers and paid staff to provide the services seniors need to live at home as long as they're able. Ashby Village expands to Richmond after ten years of
assisting seniors for 10 years in Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Kensington and Albany. For more check the website or call 510-204-9200.
California Master Plan for Aging -
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging to be developed by October 1, 2020. The plan is a blueprint for all levels of government as well as private and public organizations. The state is collecting input in developing the plan, including via Wednesday webinars, statewide stakeholder meetings, and other means. Many people in Contra Costa involved in senior issues are involved and/or paying close attention.
To learn more on how to get involved, check the plan's engagement website. Past webinars can be viewed on the web anytime.
The next Webinar is on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 9:30 am - 11 am, on Isolation, Inclusion & Respect. For more information by phone, call the state Department of Health and Human Services at (916) 654-3454.
Voting Made Easier - Presidential Primary Election March 3.
Vote early at
Richmond City Hall, 403 Civic Center Plaza on: February 27 and 28 (Thursday/Friday) from 11 am to 7 pm, February 29 (Saturday) from 8 am to 5 pm, and March 2 (Monday) from 11 am to 7 pm.
Just bring your sample ballot, give your name to the staff at the sign-in table and you will receive an official ballot for your residence address.
If you vote by mail, mail the signed envelope by midnight election day. Or, starting
February 10
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, you can drop your mail ballot off at one of 27 sites throughout the County during the normal business hours of these locations. Click here for locations.
The West County locations are:
El Cerrito City Hall - 10890 San Pablo Ave.
El Sobrante Library - 4191 Appian Way
Hercules City Hall - 111 Civic Drive
Pinole City Hall - 2131 Pear St.
Richmond City Hall - 450 Civic Center Plaza
San Pablo Senior Center - 1943 Church Lane
To find your election day polling place click this link.
To submit items for seniors for future updates, please email
Kate Rauch in my office or call her at 510-231-8691.
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