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Home > Wine Country Games > Volunteers VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Sonoma Wine Country Games are a community production, directed by Council on Aging . As such, it wouldn’t happen without the hard work and support of many volunteers. Volunteers are needed to greet, register and direct athletes. We staff our athletes’ snack & water tables with volunteers. Timers, scorers and referees are needed to accurately monitor and record various competition outcomes. If you’d like to join us in hosting the 2025 games as one of our volunteers, please reach out to: Coby LaFayette at 707-525-0143, x 117 or clafayette@councilonaging.com Thank you!

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 > Wine Country Games 2025 Sonoma Wine Country Games May 30th - June 14th Dear Commissioners and Athletes, We want to share an important update regarding the Sonoma County Wine Country Games. After thoughtful consideration, we have made the decision to pause the program next year. This was not an easy choice. The Sonoma County Wine Country Games have long been a celebration of community, athleticism, and healthy aging, and we are proud of what we’ve built together over the years. However, with the current uncertainty around ongoing funding and resources, our top priority must be to focus on the services that most directly support our clients’ essential needs in Sonoma County. We’re deeply grateful for your enthusiasm and support over the years, and we look forward to sharing more about the future of Sonoma County Wine Country Games when the time is right. Thank you for your understanding. Warm regards, Leigh Galten Council On Aging Volunteer Director, Drive Up / Pick Up Coordinator, Sonoma County Wine Country Games lgalten@councilonaging.com | 707-525-0143 x 121 Mission Statement The Sonoma Wine Country Games encourages healthy activity and social engagement for anyone 50+ through education, connections, and the spirited competition of sport, inspiring all to take an active role in determining the quality of their aging experience.

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 > Wine Country Games > Choose a Sport > Bowling 2022 REGISTER Bowling 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 Sports Commissioner: Dan Rei Tournament Director: Dennis Ganduglia Date: TBD Time: 8:15-8:45 am Check In 9:00 am Games Begin – Singles Venue: Double Decker Lanes, 300 Golf Course Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Fees: A one-time registration fee of $50 and a $5 sport fee per category. Divisions: The singles division is by gender and age groups 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, etc. Age is determined by age as of December of the event year. Categories: Singles Format/Rules: • Bowlers bowl three rounds Medals: • Singles by age and gender will win Gold, Silver and Bronze medals (each medalist will be eligible to receive only one medal per event). We reserve the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry numbers, space restrictions and other circumstances.

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 > 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 > 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.