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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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Home > Wine Country Games > Choose a Sport > Cycling 2022 REGISTER Cycling We are not offering this sport for the 2022 games. 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. 2023 Courses available: 18.6 Mile Road Race – 18.6 Mile Map 32.4 Mile Road Race – 32.4 Mile Map 10 Kilometer Time Trial – 10K Time Trial Map Time: 7:00 am Check-in 7:30 am Mandatory Pre-Race Road Race Meeting 8:00 am Road Races Begin 11:30 am Time Trial Begins (start time depends on when Road Races finish) Note: you must check in 30 minutes prior to the start of the time trials Venue: Cloverdale Train Depot Corner of Citrus Fair Drive & Asti Road Fees: A one-time registration fee of $45 and a $15 fee per cycling category. Same-day registration available with an added fee of $20 to the overall cost. Registration will close on Thursday, May 28 and reopen at the event. Divisions: Men and women in age groups 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, etc. Categories: Time Trials and Road Races for both men and women Format/Rules: AeroBars or handle bar extensions are not allowed for road races. Helmets are mandatory at all times. No bare shoulders. All events will be conducted in accordance with the National Senior Games Association rules . We reserve the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry numbers, space restrictions and other circumstances. Medals: Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded for each age and gender.

Home > Support Us > Donate Together, we can enhance the quality of life for our beloved seniors in Sonoma County! Thank you for your interest in donating to Council on Aging Services for Seniors. We are grateful for one-time donations and monthly recurring gifts—every contribution, no matter the size, helps support our aging adult population. Donate online by filling out the form below or by calling Alegra Grace at 707-525-0143 ext. 106. You can also mail a check to: Council on Aging 30 Kawana Springs Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Council on Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax ID: 94-6138714 . Thank you for supporting Sonoma County’s seniors!

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Home > Support Us > GivingTuesday Help us provide 2,500 meals for home-bound seniors! When thinking about how to spend your hard-e arned doll ars this holiday season, consider investing in your community on the biggest philanthropic day of the year, GivingTuesday, December 3, 2024. GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. We have a special opportunity for a Matching Gift! We invite you to join us in making an even greater difference by becoming a Sustaining Member with a monthly gift. Thanks to the generosity of the John Jordan Foundation , your kindness will be doubled for an entire year—up to $10,000! Thanks for helping out hungry seniors during this holiday season! Donate online, or please send a check to: Council on Aging, 30 Kawana Springs Road, Santa Rosa CA, 95404 Don’t forget to share your GivingTuesday story on your social media accounts by including #GivingTuesday in your post and tagging Council on Aging!

Home > Services > Social Services Adult Day Respite Program Council on Aging hosts the Adult Day Program in community settings throughout Sonoma County. The Day Program serves those 60 and over with memory loss, dementia, and age-related needs. At each location, we start the day with a welcome coffee and conversation to ease the transition of the morning and then move on to our exercise and activities curated for cognitive stimulation and social engagement. Meals on Wheels delivers a nutritious lunch each day, and we also enjoy community members who facilitate music and art therapies. This is a special opportunity for loved ones to have a much-needed break from caregiving's mental and physical demands. We have our very own space in downtown Santa Rosa, the Alzheimer’s Day Site, where we can serve those with higher needs and support activities of daily living (ADLs) with flexible schedule options. While everyone should have access to this program, we understand that not everyone may be able to contribute. If you're unable, please reach out to us—you won’t be turned away. There are many opportunities for support. HOURS & LOCATIONS Four locations in Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, and Sonoma Hours vary by location DAILY ACTIVITIES Gentle Group Exercise Creative Art & Music Activities Nutritious Lunch Stimulating Brain Games Performances by Musicians and Artists Salina Gonzalez, Day Program Manager 707-525-0143 x103, sgonzalez@councilonaging.com We are pleased to announce our partnership with HóttoCare ! Providing support to caregivers and their loved ones with dementia. Senior Peer Support A 12-week supportive program for adults age 60+ that matches peer volunteers for home visits with older adults facin g challenges such as depression, isolation, grief and caregiver stress. Volunteers are supervised by a licensed ment al health clinician. No fee, contributions welcome. We are now accepting new clients. To find out more information on Senior Peer Support, please call Marcia Katz at 707-525-0143 x106 or mkatz@councilonaging.com Family Justice Center A Council on Aging Elder Advocate is based at the Family Justice Center to provide support and care coordination for older adults who are experiencing domestic, physical, emotional, s exual or financial abuse. For adults 65+. No fee, contributions welcome. Jeanie O’Neill, Elder Advocate, 707-565-8265, jeanie.oneill@sonoma-county.org