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Home > Support Us > Corporate Sponsors “From what we get, we make a living; from what we give, we make a life.” ~ Arthur Ashe Partnering with a non-pro fit doesn’t just look good and feel good, it’s good for your bottom line too! Nearly 60% of American consumers are more likely to show interest in products associated with a local nonprofit partnership than those standing alone. (Cone, 2010) A Partnership with Council on Aging Builds trust Demonstrates leadership Creates opportunity Develops new networks Improves society 83% of Americans say that companies have a responsibility to support a cause. (McKinsey, 2012) We w ould like to discuss your business goals and develop a mutually beneficial partnership. Let’s talk and, together, we can make a difference. For more information on sponsorship please take a look at our Sponsorship Packet . For additional information, please email Rachel Jones, rjones@councilonaging.com . Wine Country Games 2025

Each year Council on Aging counts on fundraising events to supply the necessary funds to continue to feed and care for the seniors in our community. Success depends on the generosity of businesses, organizations, and individuals like you to donate, sp onsor, and pa rticipate. On behalf of the seniors we serve, we appreciate and thank you for your generosity. Please contact us with any questions: Rachel Jones, Director of Development, rjones@councilonaging.com . Upcoming Fundraising Events April 9, 2026 - Treasure House Sip and Shop Enjoy an afternoon of wine, bites, and shopping unique treasures—all in support of our Seniors! 1:00pm - 5:30pm 3450 Airway Dr, Ste E, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 May 9, 2026 - Generations in Motion Walk Take part in the Generations in Motion Walk & Picnic on May 9, 2026, at Spring Lake—a family-friendly fundraiser supporting local seniors with walking routes, activities, and picnic fun for all ages (and pets!). 10:00am - 3:00pm 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 REGISTER HERE September 12, 2026 - Harvest Community Table Join us for an unforgettable evening at Martin Ray Winery, complete with a menu curated by Josh Silvers from Jackson's Bar & Oven, Jesse Mallgren from Jordan Winery, and Shane McAnelly from Dry Creek Kitchen, alongside live music from WonderBread 5! 4:30pm - 9:30pm 2191 Laguna Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 REGISTER HERE

Home > Aging > Advocacy “We are the one’s we’ve been waiting for.” Colin Beavin Sometimes it takes the act of being in the other person’s shoes to truly understand their situation. Many are aging right into the circumstances of the modern day reality that many seniors face–escalating healthcare and housing costs, food insecurity, devastated savings accounts due to the bust of the recent years, social security threats and a host of other issues many thought would never happen to them. The Council on Aging is here to provide and advise in many areas of need: nutritional, social, and financial assistance. Yet learning how to become your own advocate and an advocate for the future of senior issues may be your best defense. Now is your time to learn the basics of advocacy. Advocacy(n) – “active support of an idea which may include pleading or arguing for a cause” Strength is in the numbers when it comes to advocating for ourselves and those causes closest to our hearts. Won’t you join us in advocating for our aging population? Learn the basics of effective advocacy HERE . Join the National Council on Aging in their advocacy efforts HERE . Join the National Committee to preserve Social Security and M edicare HERE . Join Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest HERE .

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.

Home > Support Us > Vehicle Donations Vehicle Donation Program We now have the ability to have folks donate all types of vehicles: planes, RV's, boats, jet ski's, and cars. Vehicles do not need to be working/running. Donating is simple! All one needs to do is visit the website or call the number below. Link: https://careasy.org/council-on-aging Phone: 1-844-411-5768 Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that administers and also benefits from this donation.

Home > About Us > Speakers Bureau COA Public Presentations As you look for speaker programs for your group’s meetings this coming year, please consider the Council on Aging — the foremost organization serving seniors, their families, and caregivers. Council on Aging C EO, Jamie Escoubas, is a dynamic speaker with extensive knowledge of the issues facing Sonoma County’s growing senior population. She has intimate insight into the challenges man y seniors face and would appreciate the opportunity to provide your group with information about efforts underway locally to create healthier and happier aging. Depending on the amount of time your group has available, Jamie will address one or more of the following topics: Council on Aging Overview Founded in 1966, the non-profit Council on Aging provides 20 programs to assist Sonoma County seniors with social, financial, and nutritional concerns. The State of Aging in Sonoma County Beyond demographics, Jamie can share both the concerns and successes of those aging here in Sonoma County. Aging Parents The Council on Aging provides advice and a helping hand as parents age—what to look for, when to be concerned, and assistance when issues arise. Meals on Wheels Council on Aging provides more than 285,000 nutritionally balanced meals each year to home-bound seniors through this county-wide outreach program. For many, it’s their only meal for the day! The Council on Aging now offers program-specific speakers. Program-specific speakers and topics may include: Denise Johnson, Director of Senior Nutrition & Health Services Nutrition: Denise holds her Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and holds several nationally accredited certifications. Her expertise and passion are seniors aging healthy through exercise and physical activity. She has been published for her contributions to researc h three times. Leigh Galten, Volunteer Recruiter Volunteer Opportunities: Council on Aging is always loo king for compa ssionate volunteers. Volunteer opportunities have a wide range of skills and settings. Some o f these include weekly help in our main office, kitchen, or Meals on Wheels Department. Other volunteer opportunities can include one-time events such as Wine Country Games. Jeanie O’Neill, Elder Advocate at Family Justice Center Elder Abuse: Our Elder Advocate provides case management services for seniors who may be homeless or victims of violence or elder abuse. The focus is to empower seniors to change their circumstances, stabilize their lives, deal with the criminal justice system, and have the support and protection necessary to achieve these goals. With more than 130,000 seniors living in Sonoma County now and a projection of 160,000 by 2030, aging issues are especially relevant today. Please contact Jennifer Kulpa, Administrative & Operations Specialist at (707) 525-0143 X100 or jkulpa@councilonaging.com to schedule a presentation with a member of our Speakers Bureau.

Home > About Us Our Core Values We are driven by compassion and commitment to service. We commit to excellence in everything we do. We demand integrity…at all times…everywhere. We anticipate, create, and innovate. We work as a team with respect, trust, and humor. Our Agency Values Diversity Whatever your ethnicity, religion, country of origin, language, abilities, sexual orientation, or gender; you are welc ome here. DONATE NOW Our Mission To enhance the quality of life for our aging community by providing services that promote well-being and maintain independence. Who We A re Council on Aging Services for Seniors is a private 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization which has been providing services for seniors in Sonoma County since 1966. The area’s beautiful surroundings, safe atmosphere, and senior housing have attracted over 137,000 older adults to this community. In fact, Santa Rosa is ranked 6th in the nation for cities having the highest population over 85 years of age. While some elders may never require one of our service programs, many of these 137,000 seniors will come to rely on our help at some point in their lives. More Americans are living much longer than ever before, and as the ”Baby Boomers” retire, the need for our services will be greater than ever. Council on Aging provides information and services only for seniors age 60+ in Sonoma County, California. For more information about Council on Aging, call 707-525-0143. If you are seeking services outside of Sonoma County, you may call Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116. Council on Aging is a 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Organization.

Home > Wine Country Games > Choose a Sport > Soccer REGISTER Tournament CLOSED to Team Registrations To put a team on a division waitlist, contact the sports commissioner tas47srg@gmail.com Women’s Soccer Saturday, June 7th – Sunday, June 8th A Place to Play, 2375 W. Third Street, Santa Rosa, CA Tournament Schedule Saturday, June 7th Check-in: TBD Games time: TBD Sunday, June 8th Check-in: TBD Games time: TBD Age Requirements & Team Composition Players must be 50 years of age by December 31, 2025 to compete. All divisions are age pure. A minimum of four teams are needed in each division. 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 $20 sport fee Deadline to register: May 23rd, at 11:59 p.m. Rosters due: Friday, May 30th to the Sports Commissioner, Teri Simpson: tas47srg@gmail.com 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 in each division: 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 There is ample on-site parking. Water and healthy snacks will be provided for athletes, Games volunteers and tournament officials. Portable restrooms and handwashing stations are available on-site. Tournament Details & Rules : If there are not enough teams in an age group, teams will be combined based upon a players age by December 31, 2025 We reserve the right to change the tournament format for any age division based upon entry numbers, space restrictions or other circumstances. Scoring: Win = 6 points, Tie = 3 points, Shut-out = 1 point, Goals = 1 point for a goal up to 3 goals Questions about the Games? Contact: Coby LaFayette 707-525-0143 x117 clafayette@councilonaging.com Printable Soccer Flier

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Home > Wine Country Games > Choose a Sport > Basketball 2023 REGISTER Men’s Basketball June 10th Venue: Haehl Pavilion Santa Rosa Junior College 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa Parking permit required. Fee is $4/day. Tournament Schedule: Saturday, June 10 Schedule: TBD Registration Information : Registration opens: March 1, 2023 Deadline for registration: Friday, May 19th Categories Team: 3 x 3 Individual Free Throw Three Point Age divisions for teams: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80+ Age divisions for individual: 50+, 60+, & 70+ Fees: $50/person registration fee plus $5/per sports fee (per event). No team fee. Teams: must be registered online by the captain. Captain must provide players with the team ID# so they can complete their online registration and pay their fees. Register: winecountrygames.seniorgamesregistration.com Tournament Details & Rules Overall: We reserve the right to change the tournament format for any age division based upon entry numbers, space restrictions and other circumstances. 3 x 3 Modified NCAA/NSGA rules govern play A team’s age division is determined by the age of the youngest player as of 12/31/23 All players must register individually. The Team’s ID # is required to complete registration Team players must have numbered, reversible (light & dark) jerseys Playing time will consist of two halves of 15 minutes of a continuously running clock with a 5-minute intermission Free Throw There will be three age groups: 50+, 60+, & 70+ Players are allowed 25 free throws within a 2-minute time frame Each basket made = 1 point Two practice shots are allowed, if one of those is made, athlete can start with that shot Player is allowed one rebounder to assist Three Point There will be three age groups: 50+, 60+, & 70+ Players will be allowed as many shots as they can make within a one-minute time frame Each basket made = 1 point Two practice shots are allowed, if one of those is made, athlete can start with that shot Player is allowed one rebounder to assist T-shirt: Included with registration and available at check-in. No size exchanges will be possible on-site. Medals: Will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division Medals will not be mailed Medals will not be available for pick-up at Council on Aging office Questions about the Games? Contact: Coby LaFayette 707-525-0143 x117 clafayette@councilonaging.com Printable Basketball Flier