Showing posts with label El Dorado County Seniors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label El Dorado County Seniors. Show all posts

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Boomers & Their Parents Classes In May At The Cameron Park Community Center

Boomers & Their Parents are classes dedicated to assisting older adults communicate with their elderly parents. Families are often torn apart at a time they need each other the most.

The class will people identify issues that frequently arise with aging parents and common areas of conflict including sibling rivalries, finances, health and living arrangements.

The main goals of this class are developing strategies to help find solutions to the problems families with elderly parents can face. The class will encourage open lines of communication in order to maintain family integrity in this important stage of life.

This class is taught by Ms. Debra Sabino.

Classes will be held on May 15, 22 and 29 from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Cameron Park CSD Community Center. The cost is $19 for a single, $25 for couples. To register contact the Cameron Park CSD at 530-677-2231.

Blog Post information courtesy of Debra Sabino.


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Friday, February 14, 2014

Senior Peer Counselors of El Dorado County Needs Senior Volunteer Counselors

Facing the challenges of aging is difficult for many seniors in El Dorado County. Senior Peer Counselors of El Dorado County (SPC) helps seniors by providing trained volunteers under professional guidance who offer lay counseling in a confidential, 'one-to-one' setting.

SPC volunteers encourage clients to discover their own answers to the issues that are common to nearly every senior.

SPC invites interested seniors, age 55 and up, to join our next peer counseling training program. Seasoned counselors report great satisfaction in helping their peers address the issues of aging.

The classes prepare volunteers to be helpful and resourceful counselors.  The classes start on April 2, 2014.  Call 530-621-6304 for more information.

Seniors who may need or want services, ages 55 and up, are invited to contact 530-621-6304.  Your information is confidential, and they will help you decide if their services fit your needs.

For more information, please click here.

Blog Post information courtesy of Senior Peer Counselors of El Dorado County.


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Monday, August 19, 2013

El Dorado County Senior Farmers’ Market Check Distribution

The El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging now has a limited supply of Senior Farmers’ Market Check booklets available for El Dorado County Seniors.

Farmers’ Market Check booklets will be distributed to qualified seniors on a first come, first served basis.

Distribution will take place this Friday, August 23, at the Government Center Farmers’ Market in the Placerville Library parking lot located at 345 Fair Lane in Placerville.  Check booklets will be distributed from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., or while supplies last.

Farmers’ Market Checks are available for those at least 60 years of age and meeting income guidelines (one person household with annual income less than $21,257 or a two person household less than $28,694).

Each eligible senior will receive checks redeemable for the purchase of fresh, locally grown, nutritious fruits, vegetables, cut herbs and raw unprocessed honey.

Quantities are limited and checks are distributed on a first come, first served basis so please be prepared to wait in line. Checks are good at all authorized Farmers’ Markets.

Seniors may designate an individual (proxy) to receive their checks and make purchases at the Farmers’ Market on their behalf.  A proxy form needs to be completed by the eligible senior, in advance, so that the Proxy can pick up the checks during the distribution. For more information or to request a Proxy Form, call Senior Information & Assistance at (530) 621-6369 OR (800) 510-2020.

Blog Post information courtesy of El Dorado County Health and Human Services.


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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Friends Of El Dorado County Seniors Fundraiser March 24th

Friends of El Dorado County Seniors wants to invite you to their second annual Spaghetti Feed Benefit on March 24, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m..

 The Spaghetti Feed will be held at Mother Lode Lions Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Rd., in Placerville.

All proceeds will go to benefit the El Dorado County Senior Day Care Center located  in Placerville.

Ticket prices are:
$10.00 per adult
$ 5.00 per child (under 10 years old)

There will be a no host bar and raffle prizes too!!!

For ticket information, please contact Ruth Ann at 530-644-8519.

For more information about Friend of El Dorado County Seniors, please click here.
   
Blog Post by information and picture courtesy of  Friends of El Dorado County Seniors.


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