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Marin'shardworking,SeniorInformationFairSteeringCommittee,invitesyouto attend"Music!, Music!, Music!"the 32nd Annual Fair event. Join them on October 25th, 9am-3pm, Marin Exhibit Hall, San Rafael, to enjoy an exciting, colorful, informative day. Admission is free. Lefttoright:Backrow-Carol Jacobs-Courtz , Liz Rottger, Terri Fachko, Erik Flatt, Allan Bortel. Front row-Denise Sobel, Nikki Andrews, Effie Lee, Teresa Tooker, PH Garrett. Not pictured. Lynn von der Werth. meetswithresistance. Administrators com- plain about the cost of digital players, inter- ruption in established routines, and difficulties administering the pro- gram. ese roadblocks are disheartening at first. en the YouTube video about Henry goes viral. Relatives and caregivers realize that creating an individualized playlist and transferring music to a digital player is easy. ey began to record digital albums for their loved ones, and a grass- roots movement is born. Here's a timely sugges- tion: Compose a playlist now, so your loved ones will be able to make that special "mix tape" to provide comfort and keep you present as long as possible as you even- tually age. And, while you're at it, go ahead and com- plete that Advance Care Directive you've been meaning to do. It really doesn't take much time and you can pick one up in the Hospice by the Bay Booth. And here's the best part: For your loved ones who won't have to make difficult de ci si on s ab ou t yo ur care when you are no longer able to, it will be music to their ears. At Ho sp ice by th e Bay we also believe in doing whatever it takes to help our patients live their best life for as long as possible. We currently have a pilot program that provides music on digital players to patients. A second program brings the gi of music to our pediatric palliative care and pe- diatric hospice patients. If you'd care to donate to either program, pl ea se v is it our w eb si te, www.hospicebythebay. org, AND STOP BY BOOTH 136.u ChineseDancePerformingArtShow brought to you by e Asian Art Foundation. Find them in the Lobby, Booth 209 Margaret Todd Senior Center 1560 Hill Road, Novato, CA | 415.899.8290 EpiscopalSeniorCommunities(ESC)/NovatoIndependentEldersProgramprovideprograms and services to support independence and enhance the well-being of older adults. Brown Bag Market Free groceries are distributed farmers market style to qualified, low-income seniors. Call: 415.899.8290 ElderWISE Friendly visiting program matches trained volunteers with seniors for weekly visits. Call: 415.492.0111 Marin Home Share Matching individuals in need of housing with senior homeowners for reduced rent and/or exchange of services. Call: 415.456.9068 Senior Center Without Walls Telephone and online program offering activities, education, and friendly conversation. Call: 877.797.7299 Telephone Reassurance A free telephone check-in program serving seniors, adults with disabilities, and housebound individuals. Call: 415.456.9068 Rotary Home Team Teams from the Rotary Club perform small household repairs. Ignacio: 415.899.8290 San Rafael: 415.456.9068 Alma Latina Program Alma Latina gives Spanish-speaking seniors the opportunity to meet and socialize. Call: 415.899.8297 Margaret Todd Café Good Earth Natural Foods provides a hot lunch at 12 noon, Tuesday – Thursday, at MTSC to seniors 60+. Seven-day advanced reservation required. Call: 415.457.4636 Senior Produce Market Fresh produce from local suppliers sold to seniors at wholesale prices on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Call: 415.899.8290 Home Delivered Grocery Program Volunteers shop for and deliver groceries to homebound elderly Novato residents who are unable to shop for themselves. Now Accepting CalFresh! Call: 415.899.8290 OTHER ESC PROGRAMS AMarketingSupplementoftheMarinIndependentJournal | marinij.com SeniorInformationFair October22,2017 3