Senior Living Guide

ByJudithWilson Special to the Marin IJ Morethan20percentof Marin's residents are 65 and over, and they have an abundance of resources to meet their needs and keep them informed. Belvedere-Tiburon Library The library offers workshops on technology and classes on how to avoid falls and understand Medicare. In addition, adult chess and foreign language discussion groups are popular. beltiblibrary.org Clipper Clipper cards make it easy to ride Marin Transit, Golden Gate Transit & Ferry and SMART, and adults 65 and over get a special rate. clippercard.com/ ClipperWeb/discounts/ senior CARSS Call a Ride Sausalito Seniors offers free rides to residents of Sausalito and the Floating Homes who are 60 and over, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Trained volunteers drive their own vehicles. carss4you.org Emeritus Students College of Marin ESCOM offers clubs, discounted classes, library privileges and social activities in Kentfield and Novato and at off-campus locations. Annual membership is $15. Kentfield Campus: 415-485-9652; Indian Valley Campus: 415-457-8811, ext. 8322; escom.marin.edu/ home Margaret Todd Senior Center Novato offers a variety of classes, wellness programs and outreach services, including affordable lunches at the Margaret Todd Café. A membership fee is required, and financial assistance is available. 415-899-8290; novato.org/government/ parks-recreation-community- services/margaret-todd- senior-center Marin County Commission on Aging This 23-member advisory council represents the interests of older adults and lobbies on their behalf in Sacramento. Meetings are at 10 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Locations vary, and each meeting features a guest speaker. 415-473-7118; marinhhs. org/boards/commission- aging Marin Health & Human Services Aging and Adult Services offers a comprehensive directory of resources that serve the county's elders. marinhhs.org/aging-adult- services Marin Humane Volunteers and their dogs visit people in senior communities, and Marin Humane also provides pet-care assistance, such as free food and veterinary care for low-income seniors. In addition, two specials teach dog owners how to manage their pets: a four-week handling class ($60) and in-home visits ($50 for 75 minutes). 415-883-4621; marinhumane.org Marin Transit Local fixed-route rides for seniors are $1, and Marin Transit also offers services for older adults 60-plus who can no longer drive through its Catch-a-Ride program. 855- 760-0920; marintransit.org Marin Villages Marin Villages coordinates volunteers who help elders with household tasks, pet care, tech support and more so they can stay in their own homes and live independently. Local villages also plan social activities. Marin's Villages are Homestead, Mill Valley, San Rafael, Novato, Ross Valley, Tiburon Peninsula and Twin Cities. Sausalito operates independently. 415-457-4633; info@ marinvillages.org; marinvillages.org Sausalito: 415-332-3325, sausalitovillage.org Marin YMCA In addition to social activities, group exercise and water fitness, the YMCA in Terra Linda offers A Matter of Balance, a fall-prevention program, in partnership with Marin General Hospital. Novato YMCA at Hamilton offers group exercise classes, including tai chi and zumba. San Rafael: 415-492-9622; Novato: 415-883-9622; ymcasf.org Osher Lifelong Learning Institute OLLI, at Dominican University in San Rafael, offers challenging non- credit academic courses and lectures for adults over 50. 415-458-3763; dominican. edu/academics/osher Petaluma Senior Center Older adults can take classes, such as driver safety, join clubs that range from computer training to line dancing and get advice on a variety of issues. seniorcenter.us/sc/ petaluma_senior_center_ petaluma_ca San V Services materials r homes, hospitals 415-485-3317; boatright@cityofsanrafael. o San T Rafael Multicultural Pr Bor in variety adults, lunches. livelifelocally 55-plus/ Aresourceguideforseniors Ampleopportunitiestostayconnected 16 June 10, 2018 Senior Living A Marketing Supplement of the Marin Independent Journal | marinij.com

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