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Home > Services > Community Table Community Table Lunch Program The Community Table Program provides Sonoma County seniors with a welcoming space to enjoy nutritious meals. Our service encourages socialization and community participation through food, activities, and conversation. Please check our Community Table flyer for location, schedule, and contact details. Program Requirements Participants must call at least ONE week in advance to reserve a meal Participants must call at least ONE week in advance for cancellations For meal reservations and cancellations call 707-525-0143 ext. 128 A suggested $4 contribution is appreciated per meal but not required Ineligible participants will be charged a $7 cost for a meal. Cash or check only. Eligibility Requirements Sonoma County Resident 60 and older (excludes Petaluma residents) Spouse of any age of a person 60 and older attending service Disabled persons under 60 years of age if they are a resident in a Senior Community where a Community Table lunch service is located Disabled caregivers under 60 years of age if they live with an eligible senior and accompany the senior at a Community Table lunch service Disabled children under 60 years of age if they live with an eligible senior and accompany the senior at a Community Table lunch service Community Table Menus For the February Menu, please click HERE . For the March Menu, please click HERE . Photos of Community Tables in the area

Services for Seniors, Social Services, Financial Services, Case Management Commitment to our Community No matter our age, we’re all united in our commitment to take care of our seniors. You're welcome at COA, where all can serve and be served. VOLUNTEER The Single Source for Senior Services With over 16 programs to serve seniors, we're here to help you find the resources you need. SERVICES Healthy Aging for All Healthy aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down. We're committed to helping the entire community age well. HEALTHY AGING

COA Staff Home > About Us > COA Staff JAMIE ESCOUBAS President & CEO jescoubas@councilonaging.com 707-525-0143 x108 RACHEL JONES Director of Development rjones@councilonaging.com 707-525-0143 x146 DENISE JOHNSON Director of Senior Nutrition & Health Services djohnson@councilonaging.com 707-525-0143 x119 SUE TASSELMYER Controller stasselmyer@councilonaging.com 707-525-0143 x 138 WILLIAM J. "BILL" GOVAN Director of Culinary Operations & Business Development wgovan@councilonaging.com 707-525-0143 x131 On-Site S taff Aida Rodriguez, Accounting Administrative Assistant, 525-0143 x147, arodriguez@councilonaging.com Alegra Grace, Development Coordinator, 525-0143 x107, agrace@councilonaging.com Ceilia Ortiz, Packing & Distribution Assistant 2 Colleen Nolan, S enior Professional Li censed Fiduciary, 525-0143 x118, cnolan@councilonaging.com Damean "Shay" Watkins, Cook Deborah Hart-Tinsley, Administrative Assistant, dhart@councilonaging.com Deborah Khalilifar, Nutrition Office Ma nager, 525-0143 x135, dkhalilifar@councilonaging.com Diane Faulkner, Meals on Wheels Coordinator, 525-0143 x115, dfaulkner@councilonaging.com Gloria Ramirez, Case Navigator, 525-0143 x139, gramirez@councilonaging.com J. Jesus Martinez Correa, Packing & Distribution Assistant Jennifer Kulpa, Operations Specialist, 525-0143 x100, jkulpa@councilonaging.com Jocelyn Duran, Grant Data Specialist , 525-0143 x133, jduran@councilonaging.com Juliana Balistreri, PEARLS Coach, 525-0143 x117, jbalistreri@councilonaging.com Kitty Lum, Client Intake Sp ecialist & PEARLS Coach, 525-0143 x116, klum@councilonaging.com Kyle Rivers, PEARLS Group Coordinator, 525-0143 x140, krivers@councilonaging.com Leigh Galten, Volunteer & Tellegacy Manager, 525-0143 x121, lgalten@councilonaging.com Lourdes Cuevas Garcia, Packing & Distribution Assistant Luis "Gallo" Gustavo Reyes Oropeza, Packing & Distribution Supervisor, 525-0143 x142, greyes@councilonaging.com Marcia Katz, LCSW - Senior Peer Support, 525-0143 x106, mkatz@councilonaging.com Maria Gonzales, Nutrition Operations Supervisor, 525-0143 x126, mgonzales@councilonaging.com Monica Brinkerhoff, Fiduciary Case Manager, 525-0143 x122, mbrinkerhoff@councilonaging.com Noel Mechau, Culinary Administrative Assistant, nmechau@councilonaging.com Nyah Reynolds, PEARLS Coach, 525-0 143 x130, nreynolds@councilonaging.com Paula Perez Hipolito, Packing & Distribution Assistant Rhonda Boczon, Head Chef, 525-0143 x132, rboczon@councilonaging.com Rosa Pineda, Dishwasher Salina Gonzalez, Day Respite Program Manager, 525-0143 x103, sgonzalez@councilonaging.com Sebby Spillane, Congregate Site Coordinator, 525-0143 x104, lspillane@councilonaging.com Sonia De Los Santos, Community Engagement Coordinator, 525-0143 x134, sdelossantos@councilonaging.com Susan Lyon, Congregate Site Coordinator, slyon@councilonaging.com Angie Edwards, Accounting Clerk, 525-0143 x113, aedwards@councilonaging.com Taryn Henry, Fundraising & Donor Relations Assistant, 525-0143 x124, thenry@councilonaging.com Off-Site Staff David Stohlmann, MOW Driver Edward "Ted" Jones, Site Assistant-Adult D ay Respite Program, ejones@councilonaging.com Hugh Harris, MOW Cargo Driver Jeanie O’Neill, Lead Elder Advocate/Family Justice Center, 565-8265, jeanie .oneill@sonoma-county.org Jose Tomayo, MOW Driver Annette Cutcomb, Site Assist ant-Alzheimer's Day Respite Program, acutcomb@councilonaging.com Kristina Turner, HR Manager, 525-0143 x148, kturner@councilonaging.com Loretta Eubanks, Congregate Site Coordinator, leubanks@councilonaging.com Lori Saldal, MOW Driver Mimi Moon, Site Assistant-Adult Day Respite Program, mmoon@councilonaging.com Oscar Soto B azan, MOW Driver-Marin, osotobazan@councilonaging.com Michelle Bechtol, Site Coordinator-Adult Day Respite Program, mbechtol@councilonaging.com Robert Celani, MOW Driver Roberto Carrillo, MOW Driver Shannon Holck, Cargo Driver, sho lck@councilonaging.com Sharon Bourassa, Site Coordinator-Adult Day Respite Program, sbourassa@councilonaging.com Shirryl Bayless, Site Coordinator-Adult Day Respite Program, sbayless@councilonaging.com

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 opportunities please take a look at our Opportunities Portfolio . 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 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

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Home > Wine Country Games > Contact Us Contact Information Coby LaFayette Email: clafayette@councilonaging.com Phone: 707-525-0143 x117 Council on Aging 30 Kawana Springs Road Santa Rosa, CA 95404 United States

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 > 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 > Support Us Your support makes a huge difference in how we can care for Sonoma County seniors. Council on Aging provides valuable programs and services to over 1,400 seniors each day. Although federal funding does provide about 38%, the rest of our needed resources are provided by grants, client donations, foundation, and corporate gifts, fundraisers, and bequests. But even those funding sources still don’t match the power of the caring and compassionate individual and almost 45% of our funding come from people like you. We greatly appreciate how ever you decide to support the important work we do every day. Our mission is to ensure that every senior has the opportunity and ability to remain independent with dignity and well-being. Check out the many ways you can support our programs: Make a Donation Corporate Sponsorship Volunteer Planned Giving Gift of Stock Vehicle Donations Commmunity Card at Oliver's Markets Swag Store Treasure House Consignment Council on Aging is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Tax ID: 94-6138714 Privacy Statement: We do not sell or share any donor information including names and addresses. For additional information, please contact Rachel Jones, Director of Development, at 707-525-0143 ext. 146 or email rjones@councilonaging.com .

Home > Support Us > Planned Giving To leave a bequest is to make a permanent statement of your values. It is by this act of charity that the world will remember what you cared about and what you stood for. If providing for seniors matters to you, consider a gift to Council on Aging in your estate plans. In addition to an outright gift, there are various planned giving options, from a trust arrangement that benefits your surviving spouse…to a bequest in a will…to a gift with tax advantages that provides income for your family. Whether you chose a lifetime gift or a bequest, you can structure your gift to meet the needs of those closest to you. Bequests by Will By far the most popular means of gift planning, many donors find that a will is the most convenient way of benefiting the community, perpetuating their generosity, and is an effective way to reduce estate taxes. Contingent Bequests Most people have family obligations that are their primary motive for executing a will. An ideal plan might include a contingency providing, in case family or friends predecease you, that the estate is directed to benefit your charity. Charitable Remainder Trust Assets are placed in a trust, the earnings from which are paid as income to you and your beneficiaries. Upon the death of the last beneficiary, the principal goes to your charity. Charitable Lead Trust Assets are placed in a trust for a specified period of time. Income from the principal goes to your charity during the life of the trust. The principal goes to your beneficiaries when the trust terminates. Real Estate Gifts of appreciated real estate may provide ideal tax savings and a sizable gift to your favorite charity. In addition, arrangements can be made whereby you may retain use of the property for the rest of your life. IRAs and Retirement Plans You can make a charity a primary or secondary beneficiary of your IRA or retirement plan. If you are over the age of 70 1/2, you may also do a direct distribution from your IRA to Council on Aging and avoid paying income tax on the gift. You may use the Charitable Distribution Form to instruct your IRA provider. Life Insurance There are a number of ways you can use existing life insurance policies as means of giving to a charity. Insurance policies initiated in the past may no longer be needed for family security. The gift of a paid-up policy may result in a substantial tax savings. Stock Gifts of stock are a convenient way of giving gifts of appreciated securities, thereby enjoying additional tax savings. Many of these options may be funded with appreciated securities resulting in the avoidance of capital gains taxes. You should always consult your legal, financial, or tax advisor to examine your overall financial situation and decide what the right option is for you. For additional information, please contact Jamie Escoubas, President & CEO, 707-525-0143 ext. 108 or email jescoubas@councilonaging.com

Home > Wine Country Games > Choose a Sport > Bocce-2025 REGISTER Bocce Saturday, May 31st – Sunday, June 1st Juilliard Park, 227 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA Tournament Schedule Saturday, May 31st Check-in: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Games time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sunday, June 1st Check-in: 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Games time: 9 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Age Requirements & Team Composition Teams are composed of four registered/paying athletes and two non-paying alternates. 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 Parking is extremely limited around Juilliard Park and in the adjacent neighborhood, so please carpool. Water and healthy snacks will be provided for athletes, Games volunteers and tournament officials. Portable restrooms and a handwashing station will be available on-site. Tournament Details & Rules: All balls must be pl aced in the ball racks between frames for safety reasons. Beginning t he Match: Capos from both teams flip a coin to start the match. The winner of the coin flip may choose to throw the pallino first or choose the color of the balls. Teams must play on assigned courts. A player may toss the pallino any distance so long as the pallino passes the centerline of the court and does not hit the back wall. If a player fails to validly toss the pallino after two (2) attempts, the opposing team will have one chance to put the pallino in play. If the opposing team fails to achieve a proper toss, the pallino will be placed on the centerline. In any case, when the pallino has been properly put into play, the team that originally tossed the pallino will throw the first bocce ball. Rolling/Shooting: Rolling and Shooting are allowed. The ball must contact the playing surface before reaching the center-line. Lofting and any form of Volo shooting is not allowed. The safety of players and spectators is our primary concern. Playing the Game: The team that originally tossed the pallino, whether successfully or not throws the first bocce ball. If a bocce ball hits the back wall, the ball is called dead and removed from the court and that team must roll again until a ball is left in play. After a ball has been left in play, the opposing team will roll until one of their balls is closest to the pallino or they have thrown all of their balls. The team whose bocce ball is closest to the pallino is called ‘Holding’ or ‘In’. This continues until both teams have used all of their bocce balls. The team, who scored last, throws the pallino to begin the next frame. If a player rolls the wrong colored ball, simply replace it with the correct color when the ball comes to rest. If a player rolls out of turn, return the thrown ball and replace any moved balls back to the approximate spot before the ball was thrown. Each team member rolls 2 balls. If a player rolls more balls than is allowed in any one frame, that 3rd ball is dead and w ill be removed from the court, replacing all balls to prior positions. If a ball is moved accidentally before all 8 balls are played, the scorekeeper/referee replaces the ball or balls to the approximate original position in a properly sportsmanlike manner. When a team wins a game pl ayers exchange ends of the court and substitutions may be made. A team may make two substitutions per game, (one substitution from each end). Substitutions may be made between frames if needed. A player substituting out may not re-enter the same game. The team winning the previous game will toss the pallino to start the next game. Practice between games is not allowed . Dead Ball Ro l ls: Should any bocce ball make contact with the back wall, the bocce ball is considered a dead ball on impact and is removed from play until the end of the frame. If after a valid play only the pallino remains on the court, the team that last rolled must roll again until a ball remains in play or that team is out of balls. If the thrown ball comes to rest o n the pallino or another ball that is touching the back wall that thrown ball remains in play. The ball touching the back wall is removed from the play. If the pallino is touching the back wall it remains in play If a bocce ball, after hitting the back wall, strikes a stationary bocce ball, that stationary bocce ball shall be replaced in its original position. The thrown ball is removed from play. Play will continue only after the dead ball is removed from the end of the court by either a player or scorekeeper. If a bocce ball is thrown before the ball is removed, that ball will be returned to the player and thrown again. Pallino: Once the pallino has been put into play, it remains in play even if it hits the back wall. However, if the pallino is knocked out of the court, the frame will end, no points are awarded, and the game will resume from the opposite end of the court with the same team tossing the pallino. Foul Li ne: Player’s movements are limited to the foul line. The player may step up to, but not on or over the foul line before releasing the pallino or balls. After releasing the ball, the forward movement of the player's foot may be allowed to touch the line, but not land entirely over the line. There will be a first time warning, the second time the ball will be declared dead and removed from the court and any affected balls will be replaced in the approximate positions. If the intent of the foot foul rule is abused, the Boccee Sports Commissioner may remove the offending player from the game. Scoring: Only one team scores in a frame. One point is given for each ball that is closer to the pallino than any ball of the opposing team. If during the game opposing balls are at equal distance from the pallino, the last team to throw will throw again. If at the end of any frame the closest ball of each team is equal distance from the pallino, the frame ends in a tie and no points are awarded to either team. The game will resume from the opposite end of the court with the same team tossing the pallino. Measurement s: All measurements will be made from the outside dimension of the bocce ball to the outside dimension of the pallino. Only scorekeepers and one representative from each of the opposing team may be present, on the court, durin g measurements. Both Capos must agree on which team has the point(s) if the scorekeepers cannot agree. If both teams have balls remaining, the team that does not have the closest ball to the pallino rolls again, if all balls have been played, points are awarded based on the balls that are actually closest to the pallino. Forfeits, Starting T imes: A team not present within 15 minutes after the start time, forfeits the match. Protes ts: A protest will be considered valid only if the opposing Capo is notified at the time of the dispute (before the next frame begins) and the game is officially recognized as being played under protest. No more than six (6) people may be on a roster. A person can only play on one league team. A team forfeits any game in which they play a non-roster player. If a team fields less than two (2) players, the game is considered a forfeit. Three players constitute a team. A 3-member team may play throwing only 2 balls per player. A 3rd or 4th player arriving late may enter the game after the completion of the currently active frame. No player may play two consecutive games from the same end of the court. A player who does not play the second game may re-enter at either end of the court for the third game. Players need not throw alternate throws. Consecutive or alternating throws by teammates shall be at the option of the players. To preserve the integrity of the courts and in the interest of safety, all participating players must wear flat-soled shoes. No bare feet or open-toed shoes will be allowed. Conduct and Courtesy: T eam Capos are responsible for the actions of their players and fans (spectators). If there is any problem with a spectator that is not involved wit h any team, both Capos will suspend play and will at tempt to resolve the problem in a timely fashion. If a player is standing in the playing half of the court while the opposing team is rolling and the opposing team requests that the player step aside, that request will be honored. Only participating players will be o n the court while the game is in progress. Spectators are not allowed on the courts anytime during regulation play. Unsportsmanlike conduct and vulgarity will not be tolerated by SCBF. If the conduct goes beyond the control of the captain, the opposing team has the option of stopping the game and claiming forfeit of the game and any remaining games and will note this on the score sheet. There is no smoking allowed. (Ordinance No. 3786). All animals must be on a leash at all times. (Ordinance No. 3796). All beverages must be in non-glass containers, per Park rules. For any situations not covered here USBF rules will apply. Questions about the Games? Contact Coby LaFayette 707-525-0143, ext. 117 clafayette@councilonaging.com Printable Bocce Flier A BIG thank you to our tournament hosts, without whom this would not be possible: