What’s Happening
Here's what's happening at Avenidas this month:
Can we lend an ear?
Are you facing a tough issue? Would you like to talk over your situation with someone who can help? Turn to Avenidas Social Work Services. We provide counseling, information & assistance, support groups, and family consultations on aging issues. Contact our Manager of Social Work Services Michael Griggs at (650) 289-5438 for more information.
Facts & myths about health reform
Back up your resolutions with Avenidas' Certified Hypnotherapist Ann Pianetta. She can help you stop biting your nails or nibbling on too many chocolates. Studies have also shown that people trying to quit smoking by using patches have more success if they also receive hypnosis.
Appointments are available on Tuesday, January 12 from 12 noon to 4 pm. The cost is $35 for one hour. Call (650) 289-5400 to book your appointment and start kicking all your bad habits to the curb!
Readin', Writin' and History?
See how literature directly relates to the time in which it was written, such as with Steinbeck and the Great Depression, Dickens and the Industrial Revolution, and Wolff and the Women's Rights Movement.
Join Phil Lumish in "World Issues: the Times and the Writings" in discussing how the interaction between the two helped create major works that should stand the test of time. This will run every Tuesday from January 5 to February 23 from 1:30-2:30pm. Fee is $20/$30. To register, contact the Front Desk at (650) 289-5400.
Respiration = music making
Folks who have taken our Harmonica for Health classes have also experienced fun and creativity and camaraderie. Playing harmonica improves brain fitness and lung power.
Dr. Victor Yun, a public health specialist and Chairman of the Society of the Preservation of the Harmonica, is the instructor, so join today. Classes meet on Wednesdays from January 6-27, from 11:15am to 12:15pm. The fee is $35/$45. To register, contact the Front Desk at (650) 289-5400.
Exploring Together, Growing Together
Life Transitions is a support group open to people who have experienced a transition such as a career change, retirement, illness, loss of a loved one, moving, etc. The group meets on Fridays from 10:15-11:45am, and is facilitated by Addie Macovski, MFT, and Ellie Flavell. There is a quarterly fee of $20 and a new session starts on January 8. Please note that there is a special registration process, so call (650) 289-5453 for details.
Indiana Jones and the seed search
The United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF) screens documentaries made by international filmmakers at Avenidas free of charge. On Monday, January 11 at 2pm, come see "Seed Hunter" byDirector/Producer Sally Ingleton. This film is about Dr. Ken Street, the Indiana Jones of agriculture, who spends his life searching for tiny seeds such as the elusive wild chickpea that can survive in temperatures of 40 degrees above and below zero.
Oh, my aching feet!
Podiatry care is provided at Avenidas by Dr. Robert Osheroff, D.P.M. He will treat and trim thickened and elongated toenails, remove corns and calluses, use pads to protect painful areas, and provide you with information on how to take care of your feet.
Appointments are available Wednesday, January 13 and Friday, January 15 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Fee is $40 members/$45 non-members. Please note our 24-hour cancellation requirement. Call (650) 289-5400 to book your appointment today as a special treat for your tired feet!
Boost your financial health
This is your chance to take a comprehensive course on investing and protecting your financial assets in retirement. Your presenter will be Susanna Tang, Financial Advisor & Financial Planning Specialist with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
You'll gain perspective on today's world of investing and concrete guidelines. Topics addressed are investment alternatives, risks, strategies and tactics for maintaining financial security. Roth IRA conversions, annuities, bonds, and 529 plans will also be discussed. The class will run on Thursdays from January 14, 21, & 28, 1 to 2:30pm. Please reserve your slot by calling the Front Desk at (650) 289-5400.
Walk your way to wellness
"Stepping Strong" is a 10-week walking and wellness program being offered at Avenidas that will be led by Dr. Matt Piazza. Come to the kickoff meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 14 at 2pm at Avenidas to learn more about this supportive program. A materials fee of $25 includes a pedometer, a health manual and a tracking calendar. Anyone interested in participating should contact Dr. Matt Piazza at (650) 366-2211 or Judith Taksa Webb at (650) 289-5436.
The evolution of illness
Proactive thinker and popular speaker Dr. Joon Yun returns to Avenidas in 2010 with another compelling Darwinian perspective. You are invited to attend his presentation on Tuesday, January 19 from 2 to 3 pm when he will discuss "A Darwinian Perspective on Stress and Illness." For more info on this free event, contact Judith Taksa Webb at (650) 289-5436.
Ask the expert
Is estate planning something you know you want to take care of, but sometimes feel overwhelmed by? If so, you'll want to come to Avenidas on Wednesday, January 20, from 10-11:30am, to hear Brian Shetler, attorney with Berliner-Cohen, Attorneys at Law, as he discusses "Wills & Trusts Made Easy." It's easy to attend--just call (650) 289-5400 to reserve your free spot.
Let your inner child come out to play!
Join the fun of playing bridge with other card enthusiasts! Bridge players of all levels are welcomed to the game at Avenidas from 1-4 pm on Fridays in the Garden Room. You don't need to come with a partner unless you wish to. We are a friendly, casual bunch and we have a good time. Come one come all!