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Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we
get.
We make a life by what we give.
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By Mr.
Churchill’s standards, the six individuals shown
here—Al Russell, Ben Hammett, Tom Fiene, MD,
Judith Steiner, Ruth Hammett, and Katsy Swan—
have made lives worthy of
celebration, and Avenidas will
do exactly that on Sunday,...
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W Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. ” By Mr. Churchill’s standards, the six individuals shown here—Al Russell, Ben Hammett, Tom Fiene, MD, Judith Steiner, Ruth Hammett, and Katsy Swan— have made lives worthy of celebration, and Avenidas will do exactly that on Sunday, May 19 at our 25th Annual Avenidas Lifetimes of Achievement event. Present The importance of giving has never been more in the public consciousness than it is today. Case in point: since 2010, more than 100 of the world’s wealthiest individuals and families have made “The Giving Pledge,” an informal public commitment to dedicate more than half of their wealth to philanthropy or charitable causes, either during their lifetime or after their death. Although an admittedly small number of individuals have the resources to make such a pledge, the group acknowledges that meaningful giving is not limited to large sums. Their website, http://givingpledge. org, states t
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“In American society today, we need to have volunteerism.
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truly believe that it is the glue that will hold us together and
it will be the energy that will take us into the 21st...
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I A p r i l 2 0 1 3 v o l . 3 8 n u m b e r 4 News 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Moving On p. 5 Find Your Roots p. 9 A Natural Wonder p. 15 “In American society today, we need to have volunteerism. I truly believe that it is the glue that will hold us together and it will be the energy that will take us into the 21st century. ” —US Senator Barbara Mikulski It’s National Volunteer Month, that time when Avenidas joins many other organizations around the country to pause and re ect on how important our volunteers and volunteer programs are—both to the community and to Avenidas. e time and e ort given by these volunteers impact every program at Avenidas. To all the members who make up the Avenidas Volunteer Corps, we give our sincerest thanks. We pay tribute and recognize the e orts of those amazing individuals who share their time and talents to help make our organization run smoothly, and inspire us all by example. On the Wings of Our Volunteers by Jyllian Halliburton,
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M a r c h 2 0 1 3 v o l .
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What are your plans for the future?
Do you want to age in your home? Sell it,...
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M a r c h 2 0 1 3 v o l . 3 8 n u m b e r 3 News 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Resources and Programs for Positive Aging H i g h l i g h t s t h i s I s s u e A Growth Spurt p. 2 Our Pot o’ Gold p. 5 It’s Tax Time p. 10 Looking Back p. 15 W What are your plans for the future? Do you want to age in your home? Sell it, take the money, and move to Tahiti? Live in a luxury retirement community? Downsize to an efficiency apartment? Convert your home into a bed and breakfast? Explore some alternative options? Or have you been putting off even thinking about it? Whatever your situation, make certain you’re ready—and that you will love where you live. Attend our Sixth Annual Housing Conference on March 23, and walk away better-prepared than a boy scout. The conference is presented by Avenidas, Nancy Goldcamp of Coldwell Banker, and Oshman Family Jewish Community Center. Registration is affordable, and you get to enjoy a keynote speech delivered by none other than world-renowne
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A Glimpse of China
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The Many Faces of Love
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Love Endures
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Boxers & Ballerinas
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F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 v o l . 3 8 n u m b e r 2 News450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 ResouRces and PRogRams foR Positive aging S p e c i a l V a l e n t i n e ’ S i S S u e A Glimpse of China p. 3 The Many Faces of Love pp. 4-5 Life Changes, Love Endures p. 8 Boxers & Ballerinas p. 10 Show Your Kidneys Some Love p. 13 Needleworking for Good p. 15 continued on page 2 T This article has been shortened and reprinted with minor revisions from Suite101. com with the author’s permission. The need for companionship and desire for romance doesn’t end at the moment of retirement. People live longer and remain healthier than ever at an advanced age. Since this population segment is growing exponentially, society and businesses are sitting up and taking notice. Older adults are often financially more secure than their younger counterparts, so they have more freedom to do as they please. This bodes well for those who wish to date later in life. How to Meet People Older adults
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Avenidas Second Annual
Financial Conference
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Michael Finney, ABC7 News
You can spend a lifetime chasing it.
It may not buy happiness, but can make the
pursuit much more pleasant.
Those who have lots and lots of it sometimes
consider it vulgar to even mention.
We’re...
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Back By Popular Demand: Avenidas Second Annual Financial Conference with special keynote speaker Michael Finney, ABC7 News You can spend a lifetime chasing it. It may not buy happiness, but can make the pursuit much more pleasant. Those who have lots and lots of it sometimes consider it vulgar to even mention. We’re talking, of course, about MONEY. And on January 26, we’ll be talking a whole lot more about it at our 2013 Financial Conference, “Formulating Your Fiscally Fit Retirement. ” J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3 v o l . 3 8 n u m b e r 1 News 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Resources and Programs for Positive Aging h i g h l i g h t s t h i s i s s u e Inside Scoop p. 5 A Village VTA? p. 8 The Joys of Aging p. 9 Robots? Really! p. 10 Health Checks p. 11 For Feelin’ Great pp. 12-14 continued on page 4 How Avenidas Social Work Services Can Work for You by Paula Wolfson, LCSW A continued on page 2 “Enthusiasm is the great hi
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Classes
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The cover story in December’s
newsletter tells you all about
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W i n t e r 2 0 1 3 Computer Classes p. 2 Arts, Music, Writing p. 3 Fitness pp. 4-5 Games p. 5 Languages p. 6 Lectures & Workshops pp. 7-8 Classes C o n t e n t s All Gain, No Pain—and It’s Mainly in the Brain! T The cover story in December’s newsletter tells you all about how taking a class at Avenidas stimulates your brain. Now, let’s see just where your brain is stimulated. As you peruse this supplement, try to keep in mind (get it?) the areas that you haven’t used much lately—then sign up for enough courses to ensure that you will get a “whole brain” workout this winter! ResouRces and PRogRams foR Positive aging 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Remember to keep this insert on hand for reference throughout the quarter. Please note that drop-in and ongoing events are listed on pages 12 to 15 of our regular monthly newsletter. For information on Avenidas Lifelong Learning & Wellness, call Judith Taksa Webb at 650-289-5436 or email jwebb@avenidas. org. Areas of Functio
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N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 2 v o l .
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The concept of “wellness” has
evolved to represent more than
being physically healthy.
Wellness
is multi-dimensional and holistic,
encompassing lifestyle, mental,
and spiritual...
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N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 2 v o l . 3 7 n u m b e r 1 0 NewsResouRces and PRogRams foR Positive aging 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 T The concept of “wellness” has evolved to represent more than being physically healthy. Wellness is multi-dimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, mental, and spiritual well-being, as well as the environment. A concise theory of wellness was developed in 1977 by Dr. Bill Hettler, co-founder of the National Wellness Institute, who theorized and composed a wellness paradigm integrating six dimensions of wellness. This is used as a guideline for attaining a complete and fulfilling life. It is the integration of the six interactive dimensions that continually influence and balance each other and create overall wellness. Each dimension forms a piece of a lifestyle pie; without one piece, there is a missing link that imbalances the remainder of the dimensions. Wellness is an active process of which pe
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One of the side benefits of facing
such a milestone as the fifth
anniversary of our aging-in-place
program, Avenidas Village, is the
chance to pause and reflect on all
that was accomplished along the...
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O c t o b e r 2 0 1 2 v o l . 3 7 n u m b e r 9 NewsResources and Programs for Positive Aging 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 O One of the side benefits of facing such a milestone as the fifth anniversary of our aging-in-place program, Avenidas Village, is the chance to pause and reflect on all that was accomplished along the way. This program, launched five years ago in October of 2007, was cutting edge to start with. Yes, we all know Beacon Hill started a Village in Boston, but we were the first on the West Coast to open, the first to affiliate with an existing nonprofit senior services agency, and the first to reach 350 members in just six months. “The reason we’re one of the biggest and highest ranking Villages since launching is because we’ve been innovative, and the driving force behind that innovation is our members,” states Avenidas Village Director Vickie Epstein. “We’ve listened to them when they’ve made requests and worked hard to meet their needs, because this V
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When you hear the word “caregiver,” what kind of
person do you picture? A nurse, perhaps? Or some
other paid professional? Would you believe that the
average caregiver in 2009 was a 49-year-old...
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Resources and Programs for Positive Aging S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 2 v o l . 3 7 n u m b e r 8 News450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 W When you hear the word “caregiver,” what kind of person do you picture? A nurse, perhaps? Or some other paid professional? Would you believe that the average caregiver in 2009 was a 49-year-old woman who had a job outside the home and spent nearly 20 hours per week providing unpaid care to her mother? That’s what an AARP study done in 2011 discovered. And yet many of these adult children and other family members truly don’t see themselves as caregivers. They just feel that they are helping their aging parents, spouses, or siblings. For that very reason, they often fail to use resources that might help both their relatives and themselves. One such resource is Avenidas’ Ninth Annual Family Caregiver Conference taking place on Saturday, September 15 in conjunction with the City of Mountain View, which hosts the conference at the Mountain View Seni
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J u l y / A u g u s t 2 0 1 2 v o l .
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h i g h l i g h t s t h i s i s s u e
The Way We Were
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Going Places
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Just Eat It!
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Summer Offerings
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J u l y / A u g u s t 2 0 1 2 v o l . 3 7 n u m b e r 7 h i g h l i g h t s t h i s i s s u e The Way We Were pp. 4-5 Help for You & Your Loved One pp. 6-7 Going Places p. 8 Long Live the “Tutors” p. 9 Just Eat It! p. 14 Summer Offerings pp. 15-19 NewsResouRces and PRogRams foR Positive aging 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Senior Athletes Defy Stereotypes I Celebrate Successful Aging A Isn’t it time we all took a fresh approach to aging? If you agree, then you’ll be excited to hear that the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) and Avenidas Village are partnering together for better health. One of the projects from this innovative collaboration is the first-ever “Successful Aging Celebration” that Avenidas Village and PAMF are hosting on Saturday, July 28, from 11am to 2pm. This fun, fresh, free! event is open to all seniors. You do not have to be a member of either organization. You’ll get to check out artwork made by seniors, enjoy food tastings, listen to music, att
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