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4B | WWW.THEPRESS.NET LIVING 50 PLUS SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Looking ahead to trips, excursions, fun
DAWNMARIE FEHR
September in East County means warm days, cool evenings, and plenty of opportunity to step outside for some fresh air.
Despite concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials have offered socially distant outdoor recreation as a means to stay healthy and happy during these uncertain times. With miles of walking trails and sidewalks available in East County, seniors looking for light, low Press file photo impact exercise will be spoiled for choice. Local seniors like Patrick and Elova McCoy (seen here at the grand opening of the Oakley Senior
If urban walks have become Center in 2019,) are finding fun ways to relax, unwind and enjoy life during the COVID-19 crisis. mundane, options abound in East Bay Regional Parks, which have begun to open to make them still happen.” tions right now. back up after recent wildfires. Big Break To offer input on future activities, “What the cruise lines are doing Regional Shoreline in Oakley has a smooth seniors can take Brentwood’s Covid-19 is offering incentives to book at the walk on flat land to expansive Delta Views. Senior Services Survey online. Alvarez said moment,” said Vera Martinez, owner of
The Brentwood Senior Activity the survey is asking the senior commuVacations and Voyages Travel Agency. Center is temporarily closed to activinity what they want and what they feel “That might mean $500 onboard credit, ties. Recreation supervisor for the City of comfortable doing. drinks packages and specialty dining.” Brentwood Olivia Alvarez said she and her “We will alter our programming to Martinez said some of her clients are team are working on getting safe and fun meet the needs we hear from the results of booking river cruises because they are outdoor programing scheduled for the fall. the survey,” she added. smaller, usually topping out at 100 people
“Everyone is just really trying to figure For those looking to get out of per boat, compared to thousands on large out what fall can look like for all of us,” town, cruises have begun booking for the ocean cruises. She is currently booking Alvarez said. “Not only for seniors, but new year. Prices are relatively steady and cruises to multiple locations, including the overall fall recreation schedule. We are potential cruisers should not expect big Alaska and Hawaii for 2021. Prebuilt ad - corrected 4 color black in Photoshop. Added black stroke in InDesign trying to see how we can alter our events discounts, but there are plenty of promoCruises aren’t the only way to get a change of scenery. Martinez said she is seeing people travel. Airlines are doing what they can to make passengers feel safe, and most still have the middle seat blocked off. But travelers should expect to comply with all safety measures.
“I think that travel is possible,” said Martinez. “I think that we need to be smart about the way we travel, I think we need to be sure we follow the guidelines imposed. If the airlines are asking for a mask, you need to wear a mask . . . don’t think you can get away without a mask.”
For more information on East Bay Regional Parks, call 1-888-327-2757 or visit https://bit.ly/3gPgoir. For more information on Vacations and Voyages, call 925-639-9194 or visit www.vacationsandvoyages.net.
The City of Brentwood has developed a COVID-19 Senior Resource Guide with resources and services that are available to assist adults ages 50+. If you are interested in obtaining a printed copy of this guide, call the City of Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department at 925-516- 5444 and leave a voicemail with your name and mailing address. Printed copies will also be available at the Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
The Senior Resource guide is available online at https://bit.ly/2YUQTWx.
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