Hello everyone,
Summer seems to be in full swing and this month we have some great opportunities to learn about -- or even get out into -- our wonderful Marin County Parks! Or if the heat is too much for you, maybe gathering for an indoor book club discussion might be more your thing. We have a host of activities planned this month to support your healthy aging, so we encourage you to connect with your neighbors and friends, in person, online, or both. Engage on topics from flora and fauna in Marin County Parks, a fabric and fiber crafters meet-up, gardening opportunities with the seed sharing, book club discussions, and more. Enjoy your month of July!
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:
July 7: Commission on Aging
July 7: Ross Valley Seniors
July 20: Breakfast with Friends
July 22: Age Friendly Fairfax Committee Meeting
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Marin County Commission on Aging Business Meeting
July 7, 10-12pm
In lieu of a regularly scheduled presentation for the month of July, the Marin County Commission on Aging will hold an extended two-hour online business meeting. As with all meetings of the Commission, members of the public are welcome to participate, observe and make public comment. The Marin County Commission on Aging currently meets virtually on a monthly basis at 10 a.m. on the 1st Thursday of the month. Commission meetings and community education forums are open to the public.
Meeting ID: 838 2029 1566 Passcode: 662153
Call-In: (669) 219-2599
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Ross Valley Seniors
July 7, 11-2pm
Come join us at the Fairfax Women’s Club for an interesting presentation, lunch and bocce ball! Social hour and bocce ball starts at 11:00am followed by lunch at 12:00pm, and a presentation starting at 1:00pm.Our presenters for this month are Craig Richardson, Senior Open Space Planner, and Serena Hubert, Wildlife Biologist. You’ll hear about what Marin County Parks have to offer seniors for trails and walks and learn and the trees, plants and animals you’ll see along the way!
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Age Friendly Marin "Breakfast with Friends"
Wednesday, July 20, 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
Next event will be in August
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Age Friendly Fairfax Committee Meeting
Julu 22, 9:30-10:45 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. Our summer schedule offers 4 classes a week!
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Mondays
Mat Yoga 9:30-10:45
Chair Yoga 11:30-12:30
Fridays
Mat Yoga 9:30-10:45
Chair Yoga 11:30-12:30
For a full list of current classes and how to register, click here.
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Dance a la Moxie
Tuesdays from 2-3pm
Right Field Side of Contratti Ballfield
A progressive, FUN total body workout guaranteed to make you feel better, look better and be better! No experience necessary.
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Chi Gong
Tuesdays from 10am – 11am
Bolinas Park
Chi Gong (Qigong) is the ancient Chinese practice of movement and meditation, deeply rooted in the balance and harmony of nature. Chi is the vital life force energy that animates all living beings. Through gentle exercises we learn to cultivate and direct the flow of Chi within ourselves and draw from the Universal Chi all around us. Empower yourself to health!
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Questions about services for older adults?
Call 415-473-4636 (INFO)
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Local News & Resources:
Marin County:
Adult and Aging Service's Information and Assistance Line, providing information and referrals to the full range of services available to older adults, adults with disabilities and their family caregivers: 415/473-INFO (4636) 8:30 am to 4:30 pm weekdays; 473INFO@marincounty.org
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. Click this link to start receiving the Town’s newsletter asap, subscribe here.
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Fairfax Library:
Community Seed Library has returned: The Community Seed Library has returned to the Fairfax Library. The Seed Library is available for all to share! Donate some saved heirloom seeds, or take some seeds for your garden and grow, grow, grow! FREE
Friends of the Fairfax Library Book Club meets on the 2nd Thursday each month at 7pm on Zoom.
April 14th is our next meeting. We will discuss: Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Jewish American Fiction book club meets on the 2nd Wednesday every other month at 7pm on Zoom. July 6th is our next meeting. We will discuss: To Be A Man by Nicole Krauss. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact Davo Knepler Email: nuevodavos@yahoo.com
Fabric & Fiber Crafters/Makers Meet-up at the Fairfax Library. July 11th, 6pm - 7:45pm. Bring your quilting, sewing, crochet, knitting and spinning projects to the library and work on your project in a fun group setting. Everyone is welcome to attend. In person activity in the Fairfax Library Community Room.
Climate Cafe: a Compassionate Sharing Circle - August 6th, 11am-12:30p An in-person, drop-in sharing circle at the Fairfax Library for people who are feeling concerned about the climate crisis and its impact at the global, local, or personal level.
Other:
Seniors at Home: Caregiver Support Group - Meets online each week on Thursday, 11:00am - 12:30pm. Balancing work and family while caring for an aging adult with memory loss can be difficult. Share your experiences and challenges while receiving emotional support, information, and resources. Facilitated by a professionally trained moderator. Caregiver support groups are FREE and open to anyone caring for a family member with dementia or memory loss.
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