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September 2022 • ALAMO TODAY & DANVILLE TODAY NEWS • PAGE 1
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ZENEROSITY BRINGS HORSES AND HUMANS 9-11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY The Exchange Club of the San Ramon Valley will host a Remembrance TOGETHER FOR HEALING By Jody Morgan Ceremony on Sunday, September 11 from 5:30 to 6:35 at the All Wars
Horses are at the heart of Zenerosity’s mission to provide innovative, affordable therapy. Bonded by a shared understanding of their equine partners’ amazing ability to help humans access and cope with their deepest emotional and psychological problems, the non-profit’s licensed therapists, skilled equine specialists, and invaluable volunteers bring horses and humans together for healing. Many of the horses in the herd have been rescued by Zenerosity from their own traumatic situations. Zenerosity offers individual and group e quine t herapy along with in-office therapy, workshops, and horsemanship for adults and children. Why horses? As social herd animals cons t a nt l y t h r e at Aided by Blue’s steadfast encouragement, Sophie is now walking and ened by predators, horses have talking and owns her own horse. Photo courtesy of Zenerosity. evolved acute sensitivity to subtle cues to impending danger that include awareness of anxiety or insecurity. Words and phrases participants in Zenerosity’s equine therapy and workshop sessions use to express their experience include mind-opening, heart-opening, awareness, productive, beneficial, enlightening, profound, grounding, and connection. Clients, staff, and volunteers describe the way horses help humans get in touch with the depths of their being as magical.
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Memorial in Oak Hill Park. The park is located at 3005 Stone Valley Rd. in Danville.
Laying of wreath by Mickey Ganitch.
The ceremony will include a presentation of colors, a performance by Monte Vista Chamber Singers, special remarks by our police and fire chiefs, and a keynote address titled, “9-11: A Pilots Perspective” presented by Captain Roy Smith, an eight-year Air Force veteran and 28 year pilot for United Airlines. Captain Smith entered the Air Force, becoming a KC-135 pilot, and aircraft commander and instructor, leaving when he reached his rank as Captain Smith. He entered commercial airline services with United Airlines, which included four years as an emergency procedure instructor. He completed his career as a captain who flew the B-727, B-757, B-767, and B-777. When he retired, he had flown over 18,000 flight hours. Captain Smith currently serves as Jr. Vice Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6298 in Pleasanton. Come hear his experiences of the trauma and re-training that ensued after the tragic loss of lives during the attack on American soil at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Stoney Field. The ceremony will be followed by free ice cream provided by Engeo and a take away essay contest sponsored by PG&E. A live broadcast will also be live streamed and available on the Exchange Club’s Facebook page (@srvexchangeclub) and YouTube channel (Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley).
SENIOR VARIETY SHOW: 2022
Five of Zenerosity's Board Members (L to R) Monica Falcon, Jennifer Lenches, Jessica Cleese, Cyndi Lukk, and Ashley Myers. Photo courtesy of Zenerosity.
What happens when individuals coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other personal issues work with horses in the presence of trained therapists and equine specialists?
See Zenerosity continued on page 18
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Danville seniors are full of a variety of talents. Come join in the fun at the 4th annual Senior Variety Show. This showcase of local senior (50+) talent will take the stage at the Village Theatre located at 233 Front St., Danville, on Saturday, September 17th from 1:30-3PM. Prepare to be amazed! Light refreshments will be provided after the show. Tickets are $7-10. To purchase, call 925-314-3400, or visit https:// tinyurl.com/3ekycf7k.
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