Seniors
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Centered Around Seniors
For Senior Center Supervisor Kendra Luke, the road to the grand opening on January 7 was a long and sentimental one. From the passing of the Bond Measure E in August of 2009, to the closing and far...
Feb 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ms. Josephine Heruth-Nation with Jenny Lind
A Conversation with Ms. Josephine Heruth-Nation
There is a certain sense of awe, wonder and reverence for one who has lived 100 years, experienced so much and who still maintains an innocence and enjoyment of life. In our culture, we don’t give ...
Dec 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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What is Square Dancing All About?
Square dancing is a social activity that provides a means of low impact exercise for body and mind; it is also a misunderstood activity. Imagine learning to take commands then put them into coordin...
Nov 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Local Senior Helpers Open Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Affiliate Office
As the need for education about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias climbs at an unprecedented rate, Senior Helpers of the San Francisco Bay Area opened an Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (...
Jul 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Senior in Focus: Olga Grondalski
Olga Lachowitz was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 10th, 1914. Her parents emigrated from Russia for religious freedom. Her father worked in a vegetable store and her mother raised si...
Mar 28, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hey! Those old guys aren't bad...
You'll see them around in Pleasant Hill area parks on summer afternoons and evenings. Guys and gals old enough to be grandfathers and grandmothers are out playing ball. Sure, they have silver in th...
Mar 27, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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