Hello everyone,
September is upon us, and Fall begins in just a few weeks. Our weather will likely stay warm if not downright hot as the drought continues and wildfires burn in our beautiful state. It’s as important as always to continue preparing for potential disasters and perhaps one of the best ways to do so is to be sure you are connected to your neighbors and community! Are you part of a local Firewise community and/or a neighborhood response group (NRG)? You can check the Town’s website to see if that is the case and reach out to your neighborhood’s contact, and also to the 2 or 3 neighbors closest to you to exchange phone/email. And speaking of adapting to climate change, please consider joining the zoom Age Friendly Marin Forum this month to learn about our climate emergency, we’ve got a great line-up of speakers! Be well and stay safe.
The Age Friendly Fairfax Task Force: Jody Timms, Barbara Coler, Susan A. Brandborg, Francie Bedinger, Anne Mannes, Jessica Price,
and Jackie Engstrom.
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Aging in Fairfax, everybody's doing it! |
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Upcoming Events:
September 2: Commission on Aging
September 2: Ross Valley Seniors
September 15: Breakfast with Friends
September 22: Age Friendly Marin Forum
September 24: Age Friendly Fairfax Task Force
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Marin County Commission on Aging
September 2, 10-11am
"Connecting the Community-Services for Older Adults Provided by the Office of the District Attorney." This presentation will share information about the District Attorney Office’s Elder Abuse Prevention Program and the DA's work regarding housing, restorative justice, suicide prevention, Adult Protective Services and more. Speakers: Lori Frugoli, Esq., Marin County District Attorney and Oak Dowling, Financial Abuse Specialist Team.
Join Zoom Meeting-Closed Captioning Available
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88923639821?pwd=czhTU05Ibk01bm1maXk3YUZ6SGFTUT09
Meeting ID: 889 2363 9821 Passcode: 760090 Dial 1+ (669) 900-6833
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Ross Valley Seniors
Thursday, September 2, 11-2pm
“Mah Jongg.” Learn the basics of Mah Jongg from San Anselmo Recreation’s instructor, Caine Starelli. Caine will go over the basic rules and strategies along with leading live demonstration games to help everyone see how the game is played. This “mostly outside” meeting will be held in person at the Fairfax Women’s Club, 46 Park Road. Agenda: 11-Outdoor Games; 12- Lunch: Pizza and Caesar Salad from Mauro’s in Fairfax; 1- Mah Jongg: Review and Demonstration.
RSVP by calling the San Anselmo Rec Department at 258-4640.
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Age Friendly Marin "Breakfast with Friends"
Wednesday, September 15, 9:30-10:30am
Socializing is important for all and it's fun to connect. Join us for coffee, tea and/or breakfast and a friendly and enjoyable chat at Barefoot Café, in person!
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Age Friendly Marin Forum
Wednesday, September 22, 10:30-11:45am:
“The Climate Emergency.” Extreme climate change is here. Human activity is the main cause. Learn how our County, municipalities, neighborhoods and younger generations address the issues. Learn how you can engage in the discussion and the solutions. Speakers: Alex Porteshawver of Drawdown Marin, Christine O'Rourke of Marin Climate and Energy Partnership, Tamra Peters of Resilient Neighborhoods and a student from the Marin School of Environmental Leadership.
Join Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 882 0295 5648 Passcode: 572332
Join by phone at 1-669-900-9128
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Age Friendly Fairfax Task Force Meeting
September 24, 9:15-10:30 am
Curious about Age Friendly Fairfax? You’re welcome to attend our monthly meeting, bring your questions, feedback, ideas and energy!
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 853 935 7484 Passcode: 398715
Dial in number 1+ (408) 638-0968
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Fairfax Recreation Classes
Free online classes for older adults such as our popular yoga classes. We are offering six classes per week!
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Mondays
Mat Yoga 9:30-10:45
Chair Yoga 12:00-1:00
Wednesdays
Mat Yoga 9:30-10:45
Chair Yoga 12:00-1:00
Fridays
Mat Yoga 9:30-10:45
Chair Yoga 12:00-1:00
For a full list of current classes and how to register, click here.
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Dance a la Moxie
Contratti Ballfield
Instructor: Sisi M.P. Hansen
Tuesdays, 2-3pm
FREE
A progressive, FUN total body workout guaranteed to make you feel better, look better and be better! No experience necessary. The eclectic music will make you dance! Wear comfortable clothing and footwear to move in on the field. Covid protocols and safety will be followed. Please wear your mask.
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Questions about services for older adults?
Call 415-473-4636 (INFO)
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Local News & Resources:
Town of Fairfax:
Are you receiving the weekly Town of Fairfax Newsletter? If not, we really encourage you to do so as there is LOTS of news, information and events listed including:
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The Climate Action Plan 2030 was adopted at the July 7th Town Council meeting with a goal of getting to zero emissions by 2030. If you aren’t already, consider signing up for 100% renewable energy through MCE Deep Green. Sign up here - it is super easy and takes less than five minutes.
- Click this link to start receiving the Town’s newsletter asap!
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Fairfax Library:
Intergenerational Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Action! Would you be interested in a monthly event at the library organized by the Age Friendly Fairfax Task Force? Such an event is in the discussion phase… an open-mic gathering where participants would have 5 minutes to share inspiring action you or others are doing, locally or internationally, to address climate change—the highest priority concern of older adults in Marin (according to the Marin County Area Plan 2020-2024). If you’d like to share your thoughts or be involved, email jodytimms@comcast.net
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