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Home > Wine Country Games > Choose a Sport > Archery 2023 REGISTER Archery We hope to bring it back for the 2023 games. P lease refer to th e California Senior Games website https://californiaseniorgames.org/ to see if there are any other Senior Games tournaments that are offering this sport. Archery Sport Commissioners John and Polly Loades 2023 TBD – Modified Flint Round TBD – Field / Hunter Round Modified Flint Round Time: 8:00 am ~ Mandatory Check In 9:00 am ~ Shoot Begins Field/Hunter Time: 8:00 am ~ Mandatory Check In 9:00 am ~ Shoot Begins (both events subject to change and dependent on weather) Venue: Lake Sonoma Archery Range Nestled in the beautiful hills of Sonoma County with a view of Lake Sonoma, the Lake Sonoma Archery Course offers a challenging field/hunter course of 14 targets and a target field of up to 60′. Fees: A one-time registration fee of $45 and a $5 per category (field/hunter and/or target) Archers may compete in one of the following divisions and categories in each format(Field/Hunter and Target). Divisions: Divisions include beginner, intermediate, advanced and pro levels within gender and ages 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, etc. Categories: Categories include stick bow, recurve bow and compound bow You must provide your own equipment including arrows (wood arrows are not allowed for compound bows). Modified Flint Format/Rules: Competition for the modified outdoor flint round will consist of 56 arrows shot as follows: 4 arrows at 25 yards; 4 arrows at 30 yards; 4 arrows at 15 yards; 4 arrows at 20 yards; 4 arrows at 10 yards;and 1 arrow each at 30,25,20 and 15 yards. Field/Hunter Course Format/Rules: This tournament shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the National Field Archery Association. Archers must provide their own bows and target arrows. A basic round is 28 targets. 4 arrows are shot at each target. The scoring is 5-4-3. Dividing lines are part of the higher scoring. The arrow shaft must only touch the color or dividing line between scoring zones to score the higher value. “X” ring hits will be kept on the scorecard by all competitors and used as a tie-breaker. High cumulative score wins. The terrain is rugged and hilly, good physical condition is recommended as well as a hat and boots. Archers must complete events to win a medal and medals are awarded to top three in each category and division. Course Ru les & Sc oring We reserve the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry numbers, space restrictions and other circumstances. Any modifications will be clearly posted prior to the day of the event at the Lake Sonoma Archery Range. Awards: Medals will be awarded based on gender and age divisions 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, etc. New to the sport? Polly and John love nothing more than to bring in new people to the sport they love. If you are new to archery or it has been awhile since you participated, email them at pollyjohn52@gmail.com

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Home > Wine Country Games > Choose a Sport > Badminton 2023 REGISTER Badminton We hope to bring it back for the 2023 games. Please refer to the California Senior Games website https://californiaseniorgames.org/ to see if there are any other Senior Games tournaments that are offering this sport. Badminton is one of the most popular sports in the world. Fast-paced and high energy, whether you play singles or doubles. If you are interested in learning more about Badminton in Sonoma County, contact Stan Bischof at stan@worldbadminton.com 2023 Time: 8:00 ~ Check In & Warm Up 9:00 am ~ Games Begin Venue: Santa Rosa Junior College – Haehl Pavillion 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Fees: A one-time registration fee of $45 and a $5 per category (singles, doubles and mixed) Players may compete in up to three categories. Divisions: Divisions competitive and novice within gender and ages 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, etc. For doubles competition, the pair will be pla ced in the age category based on the youngest players age as of December 31, 2017. Categories: Singles, mixed doubles and doubles You must provide your own racket. Format/Rules: USAB rules will govern play. Participants must bring their own racquets. Natural-feathered shuttlecocks will be provided. Tournament format will be round-robin followed by single or double elimination depending on the number of participants in the age division. Match is best of three to 21, win by two, cap at 29. If the score reaches 29 – All, the 30th point wins that game. Rally scoring will be used. Umpires and linesmen will be provided upon request. Depending on entries, age divisions may be combined for initial rounds but will be separated for championship/medal play. Awards: Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded for each category in gender and age groups 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, etc

Home > About Us > Our Strategic Plan Every three years, we complete a Strategic Plan process for Council on Aging. The goals consist of many hours of brainstorming and refining our vision. Our staff, management team, and board of directors all participate in the process. These goals reflect the heart and mission of this organization. Strategic Plan FY 2024-2027 1.) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - To build mutually beneficial partnerships and broaden our reach and ability to serve currently underserved communities Year 1 Goal -To make 10 connections and build 5 partnerships that will broaden our outreach and ability to serve the Latino/a/x community by June 2025. 2.) Sustainability – Create and implement new revenue strategies that will cover 50% of the unfunded budget gap. Year 1 Goal – To fully vet up to 5 new revenue strategies with the combined potential of adding an additional $500k in revenue and choose up to 3 for implementation by April 2025. 3.) Board Development - To add new Board Members who will bring diversity, community influence, and a philanthropic focus and to create an Advisory Council providing subject matter expertise and partnership expansion. Year 1 Goal – Drive Board expansion to include 2 new Board Members and the creation of an Advisory Council by June 2025.

Home > Meals on Wheels > Kibbles of Kindness The Council on Aging Meals on Wheels Program currently serves over 285,000 meals a year to seniors in Sonoma County. We found many seniors were sharing their Meals on Wheels Meals with their beloved pets. Since 2012, through the generous support of our sponsor, Western Farm Center, the Council on Aging had been providing the Kibbles of Kindness program to area seniors who cannot afford to purchase pet food. Seniors rely on their pets for the emotional support, love, and companionship they provide, and studies show that owning and handling animals significantly benefits health and wellness in the senior population. Kibbles of Kindness Program: The Council on Aging will provide dog or cat food monthly for seniors who cannot afford to buy pet food. Requirement: Senior participants must be on the Meals on Wheels Program to receive pet food through the Kibbles of Kindness Program

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Home > Aging > Healthy Aging “Some people spend more time planning a two-week vacation than they do for their second half of life.” ~anonymous Planning a vacation is a lot of fun! We ask ourselves such questions as: Where will we stay? What will we do? Where will we dine? Planning for our second half of life can and should be just as fun. What do you want your second half to look like? As we work with the most isolated and vulnerable seniors in our community we have also learned a few lessons along the way. We find that these seniors are many times socially isolated, in failing health and emotionally strained. Connect Socially Ruth, 93, still lives in her own home, drives and is actively involved in her community by attending the senior center to play cards and dine, visiting friends at the assisted living facility, quilting and visiting with her neighbors. “I am always looking for new friends to connect with, unfortunately the older you get the more often you lose friends due to death,” she explains. “You can never have too many friends.” Stay Active Find an activity that keeps you moving. Sheri, 76, plays bocce two times a week in a competitive league. “The fresh air and sunshine do my body good and the laughter and friendship do my soul good,” Sheri shares. Daily walks and jogs, time at the gym or even an organized aerobic class will make for stronger bones and cardiovascular system. Focus on Nutrition Eating a balanced diet of fresh produce and grains has never been easier than right here in Sonoma County! Healthy eating reduces our risk for chronic illness, decreases our risk of obesity and gives us the energy needed to have full lives and full days. Learn more HERE! Financial Fitness Practicing financial fitness may be one of the most important daily activities you undertake! Putting a little back each day and living within your means can put you on the right track to financial freedom in your later years. A great resource is HERE ! Mind your Emotional Health “Buck up!” “Tighten up that lower lip!” “Turn that frown upside down!” We were taught that asking for help when it comes to emotional and physiological issues may be a sign of weakness – but the truth is – it takes an enormous amount of strength to reach out and seek help when your world isn’t like it should be. Talk to your healthcare provider immediately if you aren’t quite feeling like yourself and get the help you need.

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Home > Wine Country Games > Choose a Sport > Lawn Bowling REGISTER Lawn Bowling Friday, May 30th – Saturday, May 31st Oakmont Lawn Bowling Club, 245 White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa, CA Tournament Schedule Friday, May 30th Check-in: 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Games time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31st Check-in: 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Games time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Age Requirements & Team Composition Teams are composed three athletes Teams can be a mix of age and gender. Players must be 50 years of age by December 31, 2025 to compete. All skill levels are welcome. Registration Information & Fees Online registration opens on March 1st, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. Use the button at the top of this page to access our registration system. Fees: $60 one-time registration fee for all athletes and a $10 sport fee A maximum of 16 teams may register for this tournament. Deadline to register: May 23rd, at 11:59 p.m. T-shirts are included with registration and available at check-in. No size exchanges on-site. Medals Medals are awarded to the top three scoring teams: 1st, 2nd & 3rd places. Please pick-up your medal on-site or make arrangements with someone to do that for you. Medals will not be mailed and are not available for pick-up at the Council on Aging office. Venue Information Ample parking is available on-site. Water and healthy snacks will be provided for athletes, Games volunteers and tournament officials. Restrooms are available on-site. T ournament Details & Rules : Bowls USA and OLBC (Oakmont Lawn Bowling Club) Rules will govern the games. A non-certified umpire will be on-site throughout the tournament. We play triples with a total of 6 games There are 3 games on Friday and 3 on Saturday, with 10 ends per game. The teams will play 6 games. Medals (gold, silver and bronze) will be awarded to the top 3 teams after Saturday’s games. If a game is tied after 10 ends, one more end will be played to break the tie. If your bowl hits the plinth and stays in play, the bowl remains live (there are some spots on the green where the plinth is higher than the green). Team communication through hand signals is encouraged and preferred. There will be 2 “trial ends.” If only one team wants to do this, that will be allowed. If neither team wants to do the 2 “trial ends,” they can start the game. “Burnt” ends will not be replayed, but play will continue. The jack will be placed at the 2 meter mark (OLBC rule). Preferred dress is white, cream, or team shirts. Smooth-soled, heel-less shoes are required and can be of any color. We have spiders on Friday and Saturday morning. When teams are ready to start their second or third games, you do not need to wait for everyone to begin. Questions about the Games? Contact Coby LaFayette 707-525-0143, ext. 117 clafayette@councilonaging.com Printable Lawn Bowling Flier Thank you to our tournament hosts, without whom this would not be possible: oakmontlawnbowling.com

Home > Support Us > Volunteers Opportunities We c an’t do it without YO U! Council on Aging has numerous programs in which volunteers are needed. We could not even begin to take such good ca re of this community’s older adults without our more than 1300 volunteers each year. To learn what volunteer opportunities are available and to start the application process, please click here: https://councilonaging.galaxydigital.com Each volunteer applicant is interviewed, receives an orientation to Council on Aging’s services, and training pertaining to their placement. All volunteers who will work directly with senior clients must have a criminal background check. Internship Opportunities Contact lgalten@councilonaging.com to learn about our internship opportunities in our Nutrition Department. Typically geared towards Nursing, Gerontology, and Nutrition students.

Home > Wine Country Games > Choose a Sport > Volleyball 2022 REGISTER Volleyball 2022 Sports Commissioner: Jerry Miller Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022 - Men’s & Women’s Divisions Sunday, June 12, 2022 – Co-Ed Time: 8:00 – 8:45am Courts Open for Practice 9:00am Games Begin Venues: Men's and Coed tournament - Maria Carrillo High School, 6975 Montecito Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Women's tournament - TBD Fees: Each teammate pays their own registration fee of $50 and then a $10 sport event fee for each Men’s Volleyball, Women’s Volleyball. **If you are interested in playing Co-ed, email Denis Belletto at denisbelletto@yahoo.com and he will place you on a team. You can pay the $10.00 sport event fee at the tournament. No online registration for Co-ed. Divisions: Men 50+, 60+ Women 50+, 60+ Categories: Men’s, Women’s & Co-Ed Format/Rules: Tournament format will include preliminary round-robin pool play leading to an elimination bracket championship final. Six on six. A team must be of one gender except in the Co-Ed division. Athletes must compete with only one team. If you are interested in playing but do not have a team, please email Denis Belletto at denisbelletto@yahoo.com Teams will be required to provide line judges and scorekeepers during competition. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with the U.S.A. Volleyball rules, except as modified herein. Team clothing should be of like design and color. Teams must have shirts with permanently attached numbers on both front and back. A team must have at least five players present to start a game. In the event of injury, a team may continue with a minimum of four players on the floor. Teams competing with only five players shall always have three players on the front row. No service rotation penalty shall be assessed for not having six players. To win a match, a team must win two out of three games. All competition will be the best of three-set matches. In pool play, USA Volleyball rules governing tie-breakers will be used. We reserve the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry numbers, space restrictions and other circumstances. Awards: Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded both men, women, and Co-ed in age groups. Training: Are you new to the sport and would like to learn more? Go to our Training section to find a local club or organization.

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