Keep this schedule as your monthly reference guide to classes, workshops & activities
December
VIVALONWEEKLYCLASSES AND ACTIVITIES (FREE)
Your Bi-Monthly Schedule of Classes and Special Programs at Vivalon. Keep your eyes out for our full length edition Vivalon Connections on the alternating months!
● Vivalon Classes & Activities ● Partner Classes & Activities
MONDAYS
JOIN BY
9:10AM – 9:55AM 9:30AM – 11:30AM 10:00AM – 2:00PM 10:30AM – 12:30PM 12:00PM – 2:00PM 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Zumba with Jimna ● In Person/Zoom Mahjongg with Gillian ● In Person Tree & Ornament Decorating (Dec. 6) ● In Person Watercolors with Debra** ● Zoom Massages by Rabel ● In Person Stretching with Pam** ● (Age-Friendly Center) Zoom
TUESDAYS
TIME CLASS
10:00AM – 12:00PM 10:00AM – 11:00AM 10:30AM – 1:00PM 11:00AM – 12:00PM 11:30AM – 12:00PM 12:00PM – 1:00PM 1:00PM – 4:00PM 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Resource Office with Kelley (Drop-ins and by appointment) In Person/Zoom/Phone BINGO with Penny ● In Person/Zoom/Phone Manicures with Christy (By appointment only) ● In Person Whistlesizers (Sit & Be Fit) with Elizabeth ● Zoom/Phone Guitar – Beginner ● In Person/Zoom/Phone Basics of Ukulele Workshop ● In Person Mahjongg with Assistance* ● In Person Tai Chi with Brian ● In Person/Zoom
THURSDAYS WEDNESDAYS
9:00AM – 10:00AM 10:00AM – 10:45AM 10:30AM – 12:30PM 11:00AM – 12:00PM 12:30PM – 1:30PM 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Yoga with Weights with Jane** ● (Age-Friendly Center) Zumba with Jimna ● Watercolors with Debra** ● (Age-Friendly Center) Ukulele – Beginner with Sandy ● Ukulele – Intermediate with Sandy ● Chair Exercises with Pam** ● (Age-Friendly Center)
FRIDAYS
EXPRESS
HAPPENINGS@VIVALON
10:30AM – 11:30PM Brown Bag Pantry ● In Person 11:00AM – 12:00PM Whistlesizers (Sit & Be Fit) with Elizabeth ● Zoom/Phone 2:00PM – 4:00PM Ping Pong ● In Person 3:00PM – 4:00PM Yoga with Kelly ● Zoom/Phone CLOSED December 24 & 31
10:30AM – 2:00PM Vivalon Holiday Boutique (Dec. 16) ● 10:30AM – 12:30PM Painting with Acrylics with Debra** ● (Age-Friendly Center) 11:30AM – 1:30PM Winter Celebration at the Jackson Café (Dec. 16) ● 11:30AM – 12:00PM Hula with Charlotte ● 12:00PM – 2:00PM Massages by Rabel ● 1:00PM – 2:00PM Chair Yoga with Weights with Jane* ● CLOSED at 3:00pm on Thursday, December 23 & 30
Zoom/Phone In Person/Zoom/Phone Zoom/Phone In Person/Zoom/Phone In Person/Zoom/Phone Zoom/Phone In Person Zoom/Phone In Person Zoom/Phone In Person In Person/Zoom/Phone
In-person classes held at Vivalon’s Healthy Aging Center | 930 Tamalpais Ave | San Rafael | 94901 For more information please visit vivalon.org/classes or call Vivalon Guest Services at 415-456-9062
*In partnership with Age-Friendly Intergenerational Center **Zoom class offered by the Age-Friendly Intergenerational Center
HOSPICE BY THE BAY IS NOW
SKILLED HOME HEALTH | PALLIATIVE CARE | HOSPICE
Our care teams can help you safely: • Recover from surgery • Manage chronic illness • Cope with end-of-life transitions
Stay home. Let us bring quality medical care to you. Call us today. (415) 927.2273 | www.bythebayhealth.org
Please visit Vivalon.org/classes or call Vivalon Guest Services at IN PERSON C L A S S E S 415-456-9062 for information on how to register for Classes & Activities. & ACTIVITIES Until further notice, all guests attending in person must be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination on first entry. Vivalon
The following classes are currently offered in person (Free)
BINGO Tuesdays | 10:00am–11:00am Chair Yoga with Weights Thursdays | 1:00pm–2:00pm Guitar Tuesdays | 11:30am–12:00pm Mahjongg with Gillian Mondays | 9:30am–11:30am Mahjongg with Assistance with Leslie Tuesdays | 1:00pm–4:00pm
Leslie Friedman, Mahj Maven, will assist you and walk you through the rules of the game!
Manicures with Christy Tuesdays | 10:30am–1:00pm
Our beloved Christy has returned to provide manicures for free. By appointment only.
Massages by Rabel Mondays and Thursdays | 12:00pm–2:00pm Tai Chi Tuesdays | 2:00pm–3:00pm Ukulele—Basic (Workshop) Tuesdays | 12:00pm–1:00pm
Join Sandy in this workshop where we learn the fundamentals of Ukulele. In-person only.
Ukulele—Beginner Wednesdays | 11:00am–12:00pm Ukulele—Intermediate Wednesdays | 12:30pm–1:30pm
Master the chords, strums, and songs of this social instrument.
Ping Pong Fridays | 2:00pm–4:00pm Instruction provided, all levels are welcome. Zumba Mondays | 9:10am–9:55am, Wednesdays | 10:00am–10:45am Join Jimna for a rhythmic and fun workout!
VIVALON CONNECTIONS DECEMBER 2021
SPECIAL EVENTS: Tree & Ornament Decorating December 6 | 10:00am–2:00pm
2
Come by the Healthy Aging Center and help decorate ornaments and adorn our winter holiday tree!
Winter Celebration at the Jackson Cafe
December 16 | 11:30am–1:30pm Reservations Required
Vivalon Holiday Boutique December 16 | 10:30am–2:00pm Vivalon’s Resource Office Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6'
10:00am–12:00pm | Drop in or by appointment Do you have questions about community resources for seniors? Do you have questions about where you can inquire about legal, housing or financial resources in Marin? The Resource Office can help! Funding for these programs, at least in part, is made available by the Older Americans Act, administered locally by the Marin Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Adult Services. Aging Program.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Winter Celebration at the Jackson Cafe
Thursday, December 16 | 11:30am-1:30pm $10 Members, $15 Non-members Must Register by Monday, December 13, 2021 Celebrate the holidays with delicious food, entertainment and great company with our Vivalon family. Guests must be fully vaccinated and must register by Monday, December 13, 2021.
Vivalon Holiday Boutique
Thursday, December 16 | 10:30am-2:00pm Vivalon’s Healthy Aging Center – Lounge Area Please join us for holiday shopping. Artsy and crafty Vivalon members will be selling their handmade items such as jewelry, cards, crafts and more! Gently used trinkets, costume jewelry and other decorative tchotchkes will also be sold. To maximize safety, guest in-person must wear a mask and be fully vaccinated.
Resource Office now Open!
EXPRESS Kate Fitzsimmons Vivalon Connections Express Editor 415-472-1499 | kf@fitz-com.com
PACIFIC SUN STAFF Rosemary Olson, Publisher rolson@pacificsun.com
Jennifer Golbus Marketing & Communications jgolbus@vivalon.org
TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT Danielle McCoy, Advertising danielle@pacificsun.com
Assisted Living at its Best! ♥ 24 Hour Elder Care ♥ 415.358.6613
Fernwood is a truly unique 32-acre memorial landscape, where natural burial and cremation rituals are interwoven with land restoration and preservation.
Fer nwood
FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY | CEMETERY
301 Tennessee Valley Road Mill Valley, CA 94941 FD#1281
Family Environment 2 blocks from Downtown San Anselmo 46 Mariposa Ave. San Anselmo
Juanita says
“WE CARE” The most famous duck in San Anselmo!
Visit us today for a tour! Call 415.755.0087 www.bellogardens.com
DECEMBER 2021 VIVALON CONNECTIONS
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 10:00am-12:00pm | Drop in or by appointment Do you have questions about community resources for seniors? Do you have questions about where you can inquire about legal, housing or financial resources in Marin? The Resource Office is open to in-person appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am–12:00pm. We are ecstatic to announce that Kelley Reid has joined Vivalon as the Resource Office volunteer. Mr. Reid served on the Town of Ross Town Council from 1990 to 1997, which included two terms as Mayor. He practiced law in California for 48 years and was specialized as an insurance defense trial attorney. He has been married to Mary Reid for 46 years, has three sons, four grandchildren and enjoys singing with the Marin County Golden Gate Barbershop Chorus. Welcome Mr. Reid! Book your appointment with Kelley Reid at the Resource Office by calling 415-456-9062.
3
EXPRESS Vivalon 930 Tamalpais Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901-3325
Caring Connections
The holidays can be a lonely time for many SOCIAL but know you’re not alone. Talking to others may help. Get connected today through our PROGRAMS Caring Connections program, brought to you in partnership with LITA (Love is the Answer). Contact us at 415-456-9062 to get in touch today. Vivalon
Jackson Café | closed December 20–December 31; Reopens Monday, January 3
Personalize Your Home Care with HomeWell™ Home care is never a one-size-fits-all solution. Our holistic approach to home care provides a personalized experience based on individual needs—ensuring a better quality of life, wherever you call home.
Healthy Aging Center | closes at 3:00pm on Thursday, December 23 and 30
Call HomeWell of the North Bay for a free assessment at 415-599-4333 to learn more.
Healthy Aging Center | closed on December 24 and December 31
ųƚŸƋåÚ ±ųåţ 8VYI (SQTEWWMSR | homewellcares.com
VOTE FOR US!
J
RS’ E D A E R CE
CHOAIRDS AW
Visit marinij.com to vote!
VOTE TODAY! Voting Ends November 30th
a
©2020 HomeWell Senior Care, Inc. All rights reserved. Rev0220
License Number 214700009
DRIVE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE • Part-Time and Full-Time • Fully Paid Training • Great Benefits OPEN INTERVIEWS
Tuesdays 3:00pm-4:00pm Fridays 10:00am-11:00am 930 Tamalpais Ave. | San Rafael
APPLY TODAY!
vivalon.org/jobs • 415-456-9062 x562