Hello everyone,
August takes us into the heart of Summer, everyone doing ok? Back to masks we go, protecting ourselves and our community! The Age Friendly Fairfax Task Force had a sweet retreat in July, half of us in person and half joined on zoom and we generated a new list of goals for the year. They are listed on our website in case you’re curious. There’s a breakfast, lunch and educational event this month with details below as usual. We’ve also added a new feature, Local News and Resources-you’ll see those below as well, after the event listings. Stay cool and in touch with family, friends, neighbors or the Town if you need assistance, till September!
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:
August 5: Ross Valley Seniors
August 18: Breakfast with Friends
August 25: Age Friendly Marin Forum
No meetings this month: Commission on Aging, Age Friendly Fairfax Task Force
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Marin County Commission on Aging
No meeting this month.
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Ross Valley Seniors
Thursday, August 5, 11-2pm
“Summer Games!” This “mostly outside” meeting will be held in person at the Fairfax Women’s Club, 46 Park Road. Agenda: 11-Outdoor Games (Bocce Ball, Horseshoes and/or Pineapple Smash); 12- Lunch: Croissant Sandwiches, Chips, Watermelon and Ice Tea; 1-Team Trivia
RSVP by calling the San Anselmo Rec Department at 258-4640.
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Age Friendly Marin "Breakfast with Friends"
Wednesday, August 18, 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 Fairfax Task Force Meeting
No meeting this month.
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Age Friendly Marin Forum
Wednesday, August 25, 10:30-11:45am:
“Help! - Technology for Older Adults”
Large numbers of older adults were motivated to get online during the pandemic but many needed help and support and were not sure where to get it. A recent AARP survey highlights this predicament. It found that more than half (54%) of older adults who purchased devices said they needed a better grasp of the technology they had acquired. Nearly 4 in 10 people (37%) conceded that they lacked the confidence to use the hardware, software and/or apps. These presenters will talk about their innovative work: Linda Seigel and Nicole Engler, Co-founders and Instructors, Technology4Life; Ryan Kawamoto, Regional Director, Senior Planet, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS); and Kami Griffith, Executive Director, Co-founder, Community Tech Network.
Join Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 897 8299 2499
Join by phone at 1-669-900-9128
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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
Check out the California Chronicles, an initiative that shines a light on the diverse experiences and perspectives of our older population! The project will collect stories from older Californians in the form of audio and video recordings, oral histories, written histories and photographs. It is a project of the State Library which has partnered with the California Department of Aging and our Fairfax librarians are available to assist you in being part of this project. Call the library or stop at the desk to find out more.
YWCA: our local Marin YWCA is opening on a limited basis (Tuesday and Thursday) by appointment only, beginning August 3rd. You can call 415-479-9922 anytime with questions or to make an appointment. Until then, see this flyer that contains extensive computer training classes and comprehensive workshops for low-income older adults 50+.
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