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San Rafael Goldenaires

Live life locally NEWSETTE MAY 2017 VOLUME XLVI I I Phone: (415) 485-3348

You can also read the Newsette online:

https://www.livelifelocally.org/goldenaires-newsette/

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

“HOLA” GOLDENAIRES!

Come join us at the Goldenaires

CINCO de MAYO –

MEXICAN CELEBRATION

FRIDAY, MAY 5th

$17.00/PERSON 12:30PM LUNCH

(doors open 12- 12:15PM) SAN RAFAEL COMMUNITY CENTER

Come spend a lovely afternoon with your fellow friends

& members and CELEBRATE CINCO de MAYO

along with the Goldenaires 49th Anniversary with

delicious Mexican food, decorations & entertainment.

Buffet lunch will be served at 12:30pm. SEATING IS

FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. No need to rush all

seats great. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED BY

BLUEBERRY HILL CATERING & #A- Kitchen Crew

chaired by Marge Wehrer. MENU: Chicken Enchilada

Casserole with all the toppings, salsa & chips, green

salad, rice & beans, special dessert & coffee. Let’s have

a big crowd of Goldenaires and celebrate CINCO DE

MAYO!! We will also have some very “special”

entertainment. The day should end at approximately

2pm. Wine/beer will be available at $4.00/glass! Soda

for $1.00. Get your tickets NOW –tables reserved for

groups of 8-10 people. Please bring a container for

left overs. CANCELLATION/RESERVATION: MAY 2nd

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

THE GOLDENAIRES INVITE YOU TO THEIR 4

th SUMMER SPLASH

FRIDAY, JUNE 16TH

$16.00 PER PERSON

12:30PM (doors open between 12- 12:15PM)

SAN RAFAEL COMMUNITY CENTER

Come spend a lovely afternoon with your fellow friends & members and CELEBRATE SUMMER with delicious American food and decorations. Buffet lunch will be served at 12:30pm. SEATING IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. No need to rush as all seats will

be great. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED BY OUR #B KITCHEN CREW, CHAIRED BY EFFIE LEE!. MENU: Croissant Sandwich-1) Turkey 2) Ham or

3) Roast Beef, Salad Bar, Dessert & coffee. Let’s have a big crowd of Goldenaires and celebrate SUMMER!! Special entertainment by member JOANNE SALTZGABER on the guitar! The day should end at approximately 2pm. Wine/beer will be available at $4.00/glass & Soda Pop $1.00! Get your tickets NOW –tables reserved for groups of 8-10 people. PLEASE BRING A CONTAINER TO TAKE HOME YOUR LEFTOVER MEAL.. Thank you! CANCELLATION/RESERVATION: June 14

th (WED)

MAY 2017 NEWSETTE PHONE: (415) 485-3348

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Events……………….……1, 7, 9, 13,17-20 Classes………………………………8-9,11-12, 15

Sunshine Report………………………..…….2 President’s Corner ..........................…………3 Upcoming Outings…………4-8, 10-11,13-14,16 Goldenaires Calendar .....................………19 Announcements…………………2-3, 9, 14, 19-20

The Newsette, City of San Rafael San Rafael Goldenaires Senior Citizens

Organization, Inc. Community Services Department

618 B STREET (next to Safeway-off 2

nd Street)

San Rafael, CA 94901 (Non Profit # 59-3837185)

Phone: (415) 485-3348 Fax: (415) 485-3186

Office Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM—3:00 PM All Goldenaires activities take place at the

San Rafael Community Center (ADA accessible) at 618 B Street

President Chris Chew

Vice President Elida Canziani

Recording Secretary Dorothy Rogers

Treasurer Effie Lee

Past President Vivian Berliner

Board Members Bette Bohman Jack Ciardelli Carol Herbert

Isabelle Keeney Loretta Soldavini

Committee Chairpersons Kitchen A– Marge Wehrer & Crew

Kitchen B- Effie Lee & Crew Bingo – Carol Herbert & Lynn Goodfellow

Decorations – Joanne Perrone Crafts – Elida Canziani Newsette - Pat Mason

Dances – Rose Marie Heckman, Gwen Long Barbara Mogerman & Joan Terrell

Office Volunteers Marcia Higgins, Lorraine Raggio

Dorothy Rogers, Gina Ranney & Karen Torney (Isabelle Keeney & Patricia Semple - relief)

Program Director Carol Jacobs-Courtz

Have a friend who would like to join the Goldenaires? Annual membership fee is $30/year. Name badge is optional - $9 fee. Special Membership rate- Jan. 1

st

expires Dec. 31, 2017 - $30. Members must be 62 yrs.

SUNSHINE REPORT by Lorraine Raggio

The thought of the day is as follows:

"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps

hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls,

to arrive at its destination full of hope."

by Maya Angelou

American author and poet

ILL MEMBERS:

Carol Herbert was back in the hospital,

Carol MacHammer has a broken knee

and elbow. She will be in rehab for

2 weeks,

Leland Sweeny has pneumonia, Marge

Wehrer suffered a fall. We wish you all a

speedy recovery. Please contact the office if a

fellow member would like some cheer.

OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED & NO CLASSES

MONDAY – May 29th (Memorial Day Observed)

BOOKS – BOOKS – BOOKS – BOOKS

Yes, we have 4 bookcases of paperback books for your enjoyment. Please drop by and browse through our wide selection. We also welcome paperback books that are in decent condition with no torn covers. We also have a few jigsaw puzzles. PLEASE – NO HARDBOUND BOOKS- not enough space on the bookshelves in the office. Thank You


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“PRESIDENT’S CORNER”

Dear Goldenaires:

It’s April and the flowers and trees are in full

bloom! When I catch the fragrance of lilacs and freesias it

means Easter to me.

It seems we no sooner finish celebrating one

holiday then we hurry to prepare for the next. From

chocolate hearts to chocolate eggs and bunnies, Easter

baskets - does anyone do Easter bonnets anymore? I

haven’t seen little white gloves in a while either, but

however you celebrate the coming of spring, I hope it

brings you brightness and joy!

Speaking of joy, over a hundred members &

friends came to the St. Patrick’s Day luncheon and enjoyed

the corned beef and cabbage and the joyful and spirited

dancing by the talented and lovely students of LISA

BROSNAN IRISH SCHOOL OF DANCE! Also, a terrific

violin solo! I hope all of our luncheons have such a great

turnout this year!

I heard also that there was an increase in

attendance at the last dance and they were pleased to see

new faces! Maybe Carol’s invitations to the college dance

classes along with local dance studios, etc. helped and

members letting friends know!

The trip to Carmel started out rainy here, but was

lovely and sunny there and very nice! The day at the races

was fun for all and the buffet lunch terrific as always!

Next month is the trip to the Japanese Tea

Garden/Botanical Gardens with lunch, Greek Festival and a

tour to Filoli! I hope many of you sign up for these trips

along with many of the others that we have offered -a lot of

time is spent in planning these along with deposits. Many

of these tours are based on a minimum of 30-if we go any

less the cost jumps to a higher amount! If you have

suggestions for tours, please let the office know. Please

keep in mind that many tours require non-refundable

deposits (which is something we don’t like to do) or if they

require a certain number of participants, therefore, your

tour may not be booked. We also have seats still available

for Cache Creek on April 19th and Churches on the Hill on

April 25th. Do not delay in signing up!!

Our next lunch will be CINCO DE MAYO with

great Mexican food catered by Blueberry Catering-Roberto

Soriano. It will be a fun day with special entertainment!

From our suggestion box, it was suggested to offer

a movie night with pizza. Unfortunately, we are unable to

show movies at the Community Center unless we pay a

$600 fee to the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation in

Los Angeles. So, we thank you for the suggestion, but no

movie nights. Keep the suggestions coming -

we appreciate your interest and support to the Club!

Lastly, please note that there is a change in

signing up for trip-you may now sign-up for a trip as soon

as you receive the Newsette! No need to wait!

Best Wishes To You!

CHRIS CHEW

LINDA WADDINGTON

MARIAN CONTINI

SHEILA WHITMORE

JENNIFER TARDY

GLORIA ILAGAN

MYRA SIMMONS

A warm welcome to our newest members. We encourage our new members to participate in the many fine activities that we

have to offer. You’ll meet many of our members & make new

friends. Look forward to seeing you & welcome suggestions for

new & exciting adventures or workshops!

GENERAL MEETING APRIL 26th 11:45AM

**MAY 24th 11:45AM**

Executive Board & General Meeting minutes along

with treasurer’s report and open time for new

business. Good Earth Natural Foods lunches are

served on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM. If interested,

please call (415) 457-4630, the Thursday prior for

a reservation. LUNCH SERVED FROM 11:00 -

11:30AM. "The lunch program is made possible

through funds from the Federal Older Americans

Act, administered locally by the Marin County

Health & Human Services, Division of Aging &

Adult Services”. $3 donation for 60 years and older

OR $6 charge for under 60 years of age. **On May

24th, guest speaker from ARRIVE – a new

transportation service that arranges rides for people

with our smartphones! Don’t miss this one! Let’s

have a big turnout & then stay & play…

BINGO begins promptly - 12:00Noon.

SIGNUP NOW-NO NEED TO WAIT!

DELTA

KING

HOTEL &

HORNBLOWER CRUISE -

JUNE 11th

(SUN) - $91 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FINE

WEATHER BEFORE SUMMER HITS! ITINERARY: We will depart from the San Rafael

Community Center at 8:00AM and from the Park & Ride

at Smith Ranch Road at 8:30am and head to Old Town


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Sacramento to board the DELTA KING HOTEL for a

hosted champagne brunch from 10:30-12Noon! Buffet

brunch includes: Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Apple

Wood Bacon, home fries, coffee/tea and bottomless

champagne and mimosas!!! One of the most famous

steamboats, the Delta King has a rich & diverse history

over the past century. From luxury passenger ship to

floating naval hospital to docked hotel, you will have time

to explore the ship. After lunch, you will have a short walk

to the CAPITOL HORNBLOWER SHIP for a 1 hour

narrated cruise on the Sacramento River (12:45pm-

boarding & cruise 1:00pm- 2:00PM). Learn about the

importance of the Sacramento River and how it helped

transform what was a trading colony and stockade into the

major American city Sacramento is today. After our

cruise, you will have a short time to browse through Old

Town. We will depart Old Town at 3:00PM and arrive

back in San Rafael at approx. 5:00/5:30PM. (Driver’s

gratuity incl). Bring your own water bottle. NO PARKING

IN COMMUNITY CENTER LOT.

CANCELLATION DATE...May 24th

, 2017

SIGNUP NOW-NO NEED TO WAIT!

IT'S ALL HAPPENING AT

THE "OAKLAND ZOO" &

LUNCH– JUNE 15th

(THURS)

- $92 ITINERARY: We will depart

the Park & Ride at Smith Ranch Road at

8:45AM and from the San Rafael Community Center at

9:15AM. From there, we will head over to OAKLAND

ZOO (10:15-1:00PM). Everyone who attended last year

had a fabulous time; they have asked for a repeat! The

Zoo itself sits inside 490-acre Knowland Park and is home

to more than 660 native and exotic animals. There's a lot

to see and do while you're there. Explore the birds,

mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods. The

African Veldt is a focal point of the Zoo. Its central

location makes an easily accessible meeting point. Here in

this large open area, you will find the beautiful herd of

giraffes, elands, Egyptian geese, and other wild birds who

have decided to drop in for the day. While viewing the

animals, feel free to rest on a bench and enjoy a tasty treat

or cool beverage from the ice cream/water cart. The

African Savannah is located up the hill to the left, just

behind the giraffes. Here you will find an enormous 4-acre

area for the amazing elephants, a spacious tree-filled

enclosure for our lions, an aviary filled with beautiful birds,

and a quiet home for our zebras. Grab a snack or refreshing

beverage from the African Savannah Café and take a

moment to eat or rest under the pavilion. Don't forget to see

the Vervet Monkeys, sneak through the Savannah Reptile

cave, spy on the Hyenas, and crawl through the special

Meerkat viewing tunnel. As you explore this area, please

take note of the beautiful and unique plant life that is native

to the African Savannah. As you explore this area of the

Zoo, you will notice naturalistic rockwork, vines, climbing

structures and lush foliage. Animals like our Chimpanzee,

White-Handed Gibbon, Siamang, Cotton-Topped Tamarin,

and Squirrel Monkeys live, climb, eat, and relax high in the

tree tops. You will also find several types of bird and

reptile species in this area as well as our majestic tiger

enclosure complete with pond and waterfall. Australia is

home to some amazing and unique animals. Here at the

Zoo you will find Emus and Wallaroos roaming about.

Want to see them? Jump on the Outback Express

Adventure Train (located in the Rides Area), sit back, and

relax as you tour "Wild Australia". We will depart the Zoo

at 1:00PM and head to Berkeley for a hosted lunch at

SKATES ON THE BAY RESTAURANT. Menu:

1) Turkey Club Sandwich 2) Pastrami Sandwich

3) Grilled Alaskan Salmon BLT 4) Vegetarian Risotto

Also includes mixed green salad & dessert; sandwiches

with house made chips. Oakland Zoo is

wheelchair/walker/cane accessible-wear good walking

shoes! . We should arrive back in San Rafael at approx.

4:00/4:30PM. Driver’s grat. incl. NO PARKING IN

CENTER OR SAFEWAY LOTS. Bring your own water

bottle. CANCELLATION…June 1st, 2017

SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!!!

JAPANESE TEA

GARDEN,

BOTOTANICAL

GARDENS &

CONSERVATORY

OF FLOWERS – MAY 11TH

(THURS)

- $77 THIS IS A WALKING TOUR! ITINERARY: We will depart the Park & Ride at Smith

Ranch Road at 8:15AM and from the San Rafael

Community Center at 8:45AM. We will then head to San

Francisco for our first stop-SF BOTANICAL GARDEN

(9:45-10:45) for our tour- one of the most diverse

gardens in the world. Escape to a unique, 55-acre urban

oasis of extraordinary beauty. The Botanical Garden is a

living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres

of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, showcasing

over 8,500 different kinds of plants from around the world.

After our tour, you will be able to walk across the street for

stop #2 – JAPANESE TEA GARDEN & LUNCH! You

will experience the natural beauty, tranquility and harmony

of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s

Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese

Village” exhibit for the 1894 California Midwinter

International Exposition, the site originally spanned about

one acre and showcased a Japanese style garden. The

garden is now over 5 acres and features classic elements

such as an arched drum bridge, pagodas, stone lanterns,

stepping stone paths, native Japanese plants, serene koi

ponds and a zen garden. Your stay will be from 11-

1:00PM including lunch. MENU-HOSTED: Miso Soup,

Shared Tea Sandwiches-assortment of Tuna Salad, Apple

& Cheese, Turkey & Cucumber & Turkey & Cream

Cheese on white bread and Tea House Cookies-Fortune

cookies, Sesame Cookies, Almond cookies & Chocolate

Pocky Sticks. In addition, there is an assortment of teas

that you can order from the menu. The Tea Garden is not

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easy for walkers or wheelchairs. We will depart the Tea

Garden at 1:00pm and board the motorcoach to take us to

the CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS for a self-guided

tour with a tour book (1:30-2:30). The Conservatory of

Flowers has captivated guests for more than a century. This

gem of Victorian architecture has a long and storied

history, and is the oldest public wood-and-glass

conservatory in North America. As a city, state and

national historic landmark, the Conservatory remains one

of the most photographed and beloved attractions in San

Francisco. Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit

Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory this fall.

The popular exhibit returns by overwhelming demand,

transforming the Special Exhibit gallery into a beautiful

and intimate cottage garden aflutter with hundreds of

butterflies on the wing including magnificent monarchs,

western swallowtails, painted ladies and more. Walk

among a wide variety of brightly colored blossoms like

zinnias and daisies while free-flying butterflies flit from

flower to flower, drinking nectar and getting covered in

pollen. These goodwill ambassadors of the insect world

provide a fascinating demonstration of plant pollination in

action. The Butterfly Bungalow at the entrance to the

gallery also allows you to observe the pupae in their

chrysalis stage. You never know, you may be lucky enough

to catch the moment when one of these delicate beauties

emerges. We will depart SF at 3:00pm and arrive back in

San Rafael at approx. 4:00/4:30PM. DRIVER’S GRAT.

INCL. MARIN CHARTER & TOURS Bring your own

water bottle. CANCELLATION……APRIL 19th

(WED)


GREEK

FESTIVAL IN

OAKLAND-

MAY 21ST

(SUN) - $45 BECOME GREEK FOR A DAY AT THE 45

TH ANNUAL

GREEK FESTIVAL IN OAKLAND HELD AT THE

GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL OF THE

ASCENSION! COME FOR AUTHENTIC FOODS,

COSTUMES AND DANCES OF THE GREEK

CULTURE THAT GO BACK OVER 4,500 YEARS!

THIS IS A WALKING TOUR –however, the ground is

level but there is a slope, so if you have a walker,

assistance may be needed to go down the slope to the

festival area & church from parking lot. ITINERARY:

We will depart the Park & Ride at Smith Ranch Road at

9:15AM and from the San Rafael Community Center at

9:45AM. We will then head over to Oakland for a 4 hour

stay with plenty of time to smell the aromas Soulavia and

Loukoumades, hear the sounds of traditional Greek music

and shouts of OPA, all the while enjoying breath-taking

views of the Bay! There are plenty of seating areas around

the festival to rest, plenty of concession stands for food &

drink – on your own! It is a fun day to be GREEK! We

will depart the festival at 3:15pm and should arrive back in

San Rafael at approx.. 4:30/5PM. MARIN CHARTER &

TOURS. DRIVER’S GRATUITY INCLUDED

CANCELLATION DATE……MAY 11TH

(THURS)


FILOLI MANSION-GARDENS TOUR

& LUNCH/ALLIED

ARTS –MAY 30TH

(TUES)-$97 Located thirty

miles south of San Francisco on the

eastern slop of the Coast Range, the

654-acre Filoli estate in Woodside

contains as its central portion a

historic house and sixteen acres of

formal garden. The house was occupied from 1917 to 1937

as a private residence. In 1975, the residence was donated

to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. THERE IS

PLENTY OF WALKING ON THIS TOUR BUT AT A

CASUAL PACE. ITINERARY: We will depart from the

Park & Ride at Smith Ranch Road at 8:30AM and from the

San Rafael Community Center at 9:00AM. We will travel

to Woodside for a docent lead tour of the Filoli mansion &

gardens. Our guided tour (10:30-12:30pm) will take us

through the estate with information on the history of the

home and formal gardens. This grand Georgian mansion

sits amongst these gardens where hundreds of rare flowers,

plants and trees flourish. After our tour, we will a

HOSTED BOX LUNCH at Filoi. Menu Selection:

1) HAM & CHEDDAR SANDWICH 2) TURKEY &

SWISS SANDWICH 3) CAPRESE SANDWICH– Roma

Tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, balsamic vinaigrette on

focaccia bread 4) FILOLI SALAD – Spring Mix, candied

pecans, dried cranberries, strawberries, parmesan cheese &

balsamic vinaigrette & roll., Salad, Cookie & Beverage.

After lunch, we will have a short drive to ALLIED ARTS

GUILD for a self-guided tour followed by time to shop &

browse in the shops at Allied Arts. Since 1929, Allied Arts

Guild has been a peninsula landmark. Since its inception, it

has been a place for artists to come together and share their

wares. Today, the Guild’s artists use their studios not only

for creating, but also as retail space for the public to view

and purchase their beautiful art. Our artists today range

from jewelry designers to fashion designers to interior

designers and everything in between. In addition, Allied

Arts has stunning gardens and are beautiful to walk

through. Also called the Blue Garden, the Garden of

Delight features blue Nile lilies, aster, salvia and

hydrangeas. Should arrive back in San Rafael at approx.

4:30/5:00PM. NO PARKING IN CENTER LOTS.

Driver’s grat. Incl. CANCELLATION…May 1st (FRI)


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Seats still available!

CACHE CREEK CASINO

APRIL 19th

(WED) - $39 PACKAGE!!! $10 bonus or $20 match

and $5 food. The $5 food credit not

valid at The Buffet Restaurant.

Each guest will choose the option of Bonus play or Match

play when they check in at the bus area. To become a

member all that is required is a valid government issued ID

such as a Driver’s License, Passport, Military ID and etc.

First time members receive a $25.00 Dining Credit that can

be used at any of our restaurants or other outlets.

ITINERARY: We will depart the San Rafael Community

Center at 9:00AM and from the Park & Ride at Smith

Ranch Road at 9:30AM. We will then head to Esparto for

a 4 hour stay at Cache Creek Casino (11:00AM to

3:00PM). YOU CAN CASH IN YOUR “GOODIES” AT

ANYTIME WHILE YOU ARE AT THE CASINO. NO

PARKING IN SAFEWAY/COMMUNITYCENTER

LOTS. Should arrive back in San Rafael at 5:00/5:30PM.

Driver’s gratuity incl. Bring your own water bottle.

CANCELLATION…April 11th

(TUES)

Seats still available!

“ROMAN HOLIDAY” at GOLDEN

GATE THEATRE –

JUNE 7TH

(WED) - $117 ITINERARY: We will depart the

Park & Ride at Smith Ranch

Road at 12NOON & from the San Rafael Community

Center at 12:30PM. We will head to S.F. to the Golden

Gate Theatre to see ROMAN HOLIDAY – 2:00PM

PERFORMANCE. Based on the classic Academy

Awards – winning film and featuring such unforgettable

Cole Porter songs as “Night and Day”, “Ev’ry Time We

Say Goodbye” and “Easy to Love”, “ROMAN HOLIDAY”

comes to San Francisco in the pre-Broadway premiere of

the musical sure to steal your heart. In the midst of a

whirlwind tour of European capitals, a young princess

yearns to experience life – to explore the world beyond

diplomatic dinners and Royal balls. Enter an American

reporter, who almost overnight goes from covering the

royal family to covering up her great escape. And in the

span of 24 unforgettable hours, they discover the magic of

Rome, the promise of love, and a secret they will share

forever. Should arrive back in San Rafael at approx.

5:30PM. Driver’s gratuity incl. NO PARKING IN

CENTER OR SAFEWAY LOTS. Orchestra Section –

ONLY 37 seats! Bring your own water bottle.

CANCELLATION...May 8th

(MON)

Seats still available!!!! Last chance!

CHURCHES ON THE

HILL – APRIL 25TH

(TUES) - $80 Need a break from the hustle and

bustle of your busy daily schedule & holidays? Want to go

to a peaceful and calming place where you can see

spectacular views, beautiful gardens and amazing

architecture, then you will want to visit the beautiful

churches on the hill in Oakland. ITINEARY: We will

depart Park & Ride at Smith Ranch Road at 9:00AM and

from the San Rafael Community Center at 9:30AM. Our

first stop will be a guided tour of the Ascension Greek

Orthodox Cathedral (10:30-11:15AM). Built in 1960, this

structure is a beautiful blend of modern elements and

traditional design. We then board the motorcoach and be

taken to the Mormon Temple, an East Bay landmark. You

will stop at the Temple Visitors Center, where you will be

treated to a stunning panorama of the San Francisco Bay

Area and numerous displays including an inspiring

reproduction of Thorvalden’s Christus statue. You will

then have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful water

fountains, colorful gardens and towering palm trees as you

wander through the magnificently, manicured grounds

around the Temple (11:30-12:30pm). We will then be

taken to Fenton’s Creamery for a hosted lunch

(12:45pm-2:15pm). MENU SELECTION AT SIGNUPS:

1) Grilled Chicken Club 2) Tuna Melt 3) Cobb Salad

4) Cheeseburger (Beef, Turkey or Veggie) 5) Chicken

Tenders 6) All American Sandwich (Beef, Turkey or Ham)

7) Grilled Cheese Sandwich 8) Chicken Caesar Salad .

Each entrée served with Fries (except Cobb Salad),

Fountain Soda and a small Sunday for dessert. Should

arrive back in San Rafael at approx. 3:30/4:00pm.

DRIVER’S GRAT. INCL. NO PARKING AT COMM.

CENTER CANCELLATION DATE...March 23rd

, 2017

GIANTS IN 2017! WED-

JULY 19TH-$123 24 TICKETS HAVE

ALREADY BEEN SOLD –

ONLY 18 LEFT! Seats are

located in LOWER BOX

RESERVED SECTION 127

(same as last year). ITINERARY: We will depart

Park & Ride at Smith Ranch Road at 9:45AM and

from the San Rafael Community Center at 10:15AM.

We will then head over to AT&T Ball Park for the

12:45PM game- CLEVELAND INDIANS vs. S.F.

GIANTS. Drop-off will be at 2nd

& King Streets-

there is a gate right there that will take you to your

section. We will depart after the game has ended and

will meet the bus at a designated location. Should

arrive back in San Rafael by 6:00/6:30PM (depending

on the traffic). NO CANCELLATIONS, ONCE

YOU PAY, YOU ARE COMMITTED UNLESS

WE HAVE A WAIT LIST Bring your own water

bottle. (then you would receive 90% back if we can

fill your seat).


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FREE Get Fit Exercise

Sampler and Wellness Fair Wednesday, May 17

th, 2017

Exercise Programs

9:30am-12:00Noon

Lunch

12:00-12:30pm

Albert J. Boro Community Center,

(Pickleweed Park)

50 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901

To celebrate National Senior Health &

Fitness Day, Whistlestop, Albert J. Boro

Community Center, and the San Rafael

Chamber Health & Wellness Resource

Group welcome you to a special event

sponsored by the City of San Rafael and

Marin County Aging & Adult

Services. This year we will have a variety

of movement and exercise mini-classes

and a senior health fair for you to learn

more about local services to support

your well-being (such as nutritional

information, hydration, breast cancer

information, and guided imagery).

Lunch 12-12:30 pm, provided by Good

Earth Natural & Organic Foods.

Reservations required so call Carol at the

Goldenaires to sign up today-415-485-

3341. Lunch donation is a $3 donation

onsite if 60 and over ($6 fee if under 60

years of age). Deadline for lunch-May 11th

The lunch program is made possible through

funds from the Federal Older Americans Act,

administered locally by the Marin County

Health & Human Services, Division of Aging &

Adult Services.

BINGO DAYS WEDNESDAYS APRIL 12

th & 26

th

MAY 3rd

,10th

,24th

& 31st

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Anyone over the age of

18 yrs. can play!

Bingo, held at the San Rafael Community Center, is open to anyone 18 years and older. Doors

open at 9:30 AM Bingo games start

promptly at Noon. Free coffee! 16 games of

Bingo are played Bingo packs of 10 sheets per

pack – 3 squares per sheet - $5.00/pack,

6 squares per sheet-$8/pack. New fees as of 4/5/17

ALL SPECIAL GAMES ARE $1.00 per

sheet and prizes pay out at $100 - $150 Cash!!!

If your birthday occurs during the week of a

Wednesday Bingo (Monday to Sunday), you will

receive a FREE dauber. If your birthday occurs

during the 3rd

week, when there is no Bingo, it will

be recognized on the 4th

Wednesday!

BIRTHDAYS APPLY TO ALL PLAYERS!! MUST SHOW DRIVER’S LICENSE or ID &

MEMBERSHIP CARD.

*** GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOODS will serve lunch on Wednesdays before Bingo

at 11:00 AM. Lunch served until 11:30 AM.

Besides a wonderful meal, you can share

special times with your fellow friends.

Suggested donations for lunch are $3 for

seniors and disabled persons and $6 fee for

those under 60 years old. "This program is

made possible through funds from the

Federal Older American Act, administered

locally by the Marin County Health &

Human Services, Division of Aging & Adult

Services”. Lunch reservations must be made

by calling (415) 457-4636 by 12Noon the

Thursday before. Please state that the meal

site is at the San Rafael Community Center.

Home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) are

available for those in need. Call 415-473-

2734 for details, menus and to sign-up.

JANUARY 2017 NEWSETTE PHONE: 415-485-3348

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2016 AARP Driver Safety Program Course APRIL 18

TH & 20

TH (TUES & THURS) 1:00-5:00PM

***JULY 19TH

(WED) 12:30-5:00PM SEPT. 5

th & 7

th (TUES & THURS) 1:00-5:00pm

This AARP-sponsored course is offered at the San Rafael Community Center and is available to all motorists ages 55 and older. Fee: $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members (includes certificate which is valid for 3 years.) Please provide your AARP membership number when signing up for this class for reduced fee. The course will substantially improve the driving skills of older motorists. This 8-hour classroom course is designed to meet the specific needs of older drivers and will focus on sharpening their driving skills, as well as developing strategies for adjusting to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. You must attend BOTH days at the same location. ***The 4 ½ hour refresher course is for people who have already taken the 8-hour course within the last 4 calendar years (review class). To register, call the Goldenaires at (415) 485-3348, stop by their office or mail in your payment with a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your receipt. Instructor: Paul Roye. If you do not cancel by the day before class is held, or if you do not attend the first class, fee will be retained. For information on additional classes & locations call 1-888-227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org/drive

Steps to Help Seniors Avoid Identity Theft For many seniors, having a nest egg provides peace of mind. Unfortunately, healthy savings accounts often make seniors the targets of identity thieves. Scammers also may consider seniors as easy marks because they can be more trusting than younger people, they may live alone and they often have favorable credit scores. If you’re a victim, you may not realize your identity has been stolen until you notice mysterious charges on your credit card or your bank account is suddenly cleaned out. Consider taking the following steps to protect yourself and your savings – information provided by ELDERCARE ALLIANCE:

Report Suspicious Activity

If you feel that you are a victim of identity theft, report the crime to your local police department and to the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC will send you an identity theft affidavit. Along with a police report, the document will help you work with your bank, credit card companies and other financial institutions to restore your identity.

Guard Your Personal Information You can take evasive actions to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. Be cautious about any information you or your parent give out. Never share important details like your date of birth or Social Security number unless you contacted the party to whom you’re providing the information. In addition, leave important personal documents — including your Social Security and insurance cards — at home rather than carrying them in your wallet or purse. If your wallet is stolen, a thief will have everything he needs to open accounts in your name. And make sure to shred any documents that include personal information before putting them out with your trash.

Use Caution Online Don’t open email messages from senders you don’t recognize and don’t click on links within emails. An email can look as if it’s coming from your bank when it’s actually trying to lure you into turning over personal details or installing malicious software. Instead of clicking links, go directly to the website for the institution within your web browser. If you have questions about an email, call your bank.

Keep an Eye on Your Credit Be sure to monitor your credit, or that of your parent, on a regular basis. Consider investing in a credit monitoring service that will alert you to any unusual activity — such as large expenditures on credit cards or withdrawals from your bank — or other potential signs of identity theft.

Close Affected Accounts

If you do find that you’ve been a victim of identity theft, it’s wise to close any bank, credit card or other accounts that are affected. Your credit card company can simply cancel your old card and provide you with a new one with a different number. Some cases of identity theft are more complicated and difficult to correct, however. If a thief has taken out credit in your name or the name of your parent, you’ll have to prove that the accounts were opened fraudulently by reporting the incident and providing the creditor with the police report. The best course of action is preventing identity theft before it happens — by monitoring your credit, protecting your personal information and clicking carefully online.

http://www.aarp.org/drive

https://www.identitytheft.gov/

https://www.identitytheft.gov/


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SUNDAY DANCES San Rafael Community Center

618 “B” Street, San Rafael 485-3348 or 485-3333

FEATURING

THE MANNY GUTIERREZ QUARTET

APRIL 30th JUNE 25th

MAY 28th JULY 30th

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (doors open at 1:30)

$10.00 GENERAL $7.00 GOLDENAIRE MEMBERS

(MUST SHOW MEMBERSHIP CARD)

Open to the Public/Singles & Couples Snacks and Refreshments provided

Plenty of mixers so all dance Great wood floor; air conditioning;

and plenty of parking

************************************************************************************

IT'S COOKING TIME AGAIN!!!!

COOKING WITH EFFIE

TUESDAY, MAY 23RD

SIGNUP NOW!!!!

11:30-1:30PM in the Kitchen at the

San Rafael Community Center

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!

MAXIMUM 20 MEMBERS

FEE: $12.00 (DEMONSTRATI0N, LUNCH,

RECIPES & LAUGHS) $17-NON MEMBERS

Luncheon including: Entrées, Dessert & Tea.

DON’T MISS OUT ON A FUN TIME!


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Computer Class!! Join teacher, Erica Kaplan, MS, ED! She is patient and kind.

Come learn and feel confident. All levels welcome!! Now is the time to come and

learn with others. Prove to yourself that 21st C. technology can be yours, too.

Bring your own device OR let us know if you need a device for class.

10:30am-11: 30am : Thursdays

Session 4: June 1st, 8

th, 15

th & 22

nd

Members: $60 per 4 classes or $20 drop in Non-members: $70 per 4 classes or $25 drop in

Call Goldenaires to register-415-485-3348!

Teaching technology to Goldenaires since April 2016: I push buttons that I never pushed before. I’m not afraid to

just push buttons. I’m not afraid to experiment with the thought that I’m going to lose everything because if you hit the undo

button it goes back. I’m more “comfortable” which with a senior is a good “word.” ~ Elena

After just four weeks of classes (one time per week)…“I’m not as afraid to try things. I don’t feel like I’m going to totally

screw it up. I got my phone when my husband passed away. I was taking classes at night and wanted it for emergencies. As it

turned out, the places that I go don’t have very many bars so I didn’t use it as a phone as much as I thought I would. So I

learned to play games and take notes on it. Now, that I have you to be my little help desk, I’m not afraid to learn new things.

I have the larger smartphone and have had it for three years. Now, it seems like a normal phone size to me. ~ Bette

Erica makes it super easy to learn & gives you individual attention to ease your frustration & any feelings of inadequacy.

~MacCrae (a member & student).

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NORTH TO ALASKA !! Cruise from San Francisco with the Goldenaires

ON THE GRAND PRINCESS 11 Days/10 Nights – July 27 to August 6, 2017

ENJOY GLACIER BAY WITH A PARK RANGER ONBOARD $100 per person onboard credit for Inside & Ocean View

$200 per person onboard credit for Balcony and Above PLUS Dinner in a Specialty Restaurant PLUS Only $100 per person deposit !!

PLUS an additional $50 per cabin for all Categories!!

INSIDE, CAT. If $1599 per person, double OBSTRUCTED VIEW, oz $1699 per person, double FULL OCEAN VIEW, ov $ 2399 per person, double BALCONY, CAT. BF $2699 per person, double BALCONY, CAT. BC $2864 per person, double

BALCONY, CAT. BB $2919 per person, double MINISUITE, CAT. ME $3249 per person, double

As fares reduce, you will get a lower cost. Promotions will not always be available, so reserve your cabin EARLY!! Travel Insurance is always recommended. Tell your friends and family—this cruise is a fundraiser for the Goldenaires (no extra cost to you). Call Barbara Nelson, San Marin Travel, at:

866-462-7887 or Email at: [email protected] Grand Princess is Bermudan Registry CST 1003321-10

mailto:[email protected]


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ONGOING CLASSES AND PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERSYouthful Hearts

FIT & FUN-Low Impact Aerobics Mondays & Fridays (some Wednesdays due to

events in building or holidays) from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Certified instructor, Jeannette

Logan, teaches safe exercise for older adults. Schedule: 9:30-10:45 AM, Aerobics, Stretch

& Strength. 10:45-11:00 AM, Guided Relaxation. It’s a great way to keep in shape

and meet new members. Attend twice a week and pay the full monthly fee of just $36 (8 classes-9

th is bonus). Attend only

one day a week (Mon or Fri) and pay $20. Drop-in fee is $9 per

day. Both men and women welcome. Check her website-www.YouthfulHearts.com

Youthful Hearts STILL GOING STRONG – Strength Training & Stretch Mondays & Fridays (some Wednesdays due

To events in building or holidays) from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM. This is a great class for those who

want to build stronger bones and muscles and improve their range of motion. Mats are provided. Instructor: Jeannette

Logan. Both men and women welcome. Attend twice a week and pay the full monthly fee of $30. Attend only one day a week (Mon or Fri) and pay $17. Drop-in fee is $8 per day. Check her website-www.YouthfulHearts.com

Youthful Hearts Non-Impact Chair Aerobics Mondays (some Fridays due to events) from 12:35-1:10 PM. A SEATED Exercise Program for

Men & Women. Do you have a physical challenge such as limited mobility that prevents you from doing conventional exercise? Would you like to relieve stress and joint pain, improve your circulation, lower high blood pressure and stretch and tone your muscles without strain? Join us for this gentle, unique exercise program that blends elements of chi gong, yoga, non-impact aerobics and meditation all done while sitting

in a chair. FEE: $18/month. Drop-In Fee: $8.00 each day Check her website-www.YouthfulHearts.com

Bridge Contract Bridge on Mondays from 10:45 AM to 3 PM. You must already know how to play; this is not a teaching class. Both Intermediate & Advanced players (men and women) welcome. No reservations needed, but you MUST arrive no later than 10:35 AM and bring your own lunch. Chairperson: Uta Bender

Acrylic Painting Mondays from 11:30AM to 3:30PM. Practice your painting skills and create new things in a fun-loving, encouraging environment. Bring your own supplies. Ongoing. New persons may join at any time. YVONNE BROWN, artist, is willing to guide/suggest painting techniques.

Mahjong Tuesdays from 9:30 AM to Noon. Norma

Smith-Axton & Linda Jernigan, are the volunteer instructors. Chinese tiles are used for (Asian) play. No fee – this is an ongoing program. Instructors will assist in helping members learn the game.

CRAFT FAIR RAFFLE- BASKETS-We need gifts! Don’t know what to do with those gifts you received during the holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. that you can’t return and have no use for? Bring them to the Goldenaires office (new & in original boxes if possible). Also wine or gourmet food are a hit! We can use them for our raffle baskets at the craft fair which is a fundraiser for the club! We can store the items here! Also, if you have large baskets for the raffle, please drop those off at the office. Thank you!

Poker Tuesdays from 12:15 to 3:30 PM. Join and play

with your fellow members & friends. Open to Goldenaire members - men & women.

Bocce – Open Play Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 AM to

4 PM at Albert Park - right next door to the SR Community Center. $4.00. If interested in lessons, please arrive at 9AM or after 12Noon. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required! League play begins in March-October. Goldenaires subsidizes part of league fee-$15/ team. It is a lot of fun, great execise & you’ll meet new friends. For more info, call the Bocce office (415) 485-5583.

Watercolor Painting Tuesdays: 10-3pm.

Small fee for the instructor’s mileage. Please bring your own supplies. Instructor: Anne Carroll, professional artist. Also, check out the display of paintings in the hallway - BEAUTIFUL work from beginners & advanced artists and pictures are for sale! In the office, we now sell greeting cards hand-painted by these talented artists – only $3 & $4 each!

Crafts Boutique-Fridays 12:00-3:00PM

Enjoy the fun of learning new crafts while making new friends. The craft group meets every Friday. They design some items and hand-make all our crafts – ideas here are always welcome. Our items are always on sale for a reasonable price, so come down and look at the display in the trophy case and in the Goldenaires office. Better yet, if you have a talent you would like to share with the craft group, come on down and join us. Computer Classes-Thursdays 10:30-11:30AM

Don’t be left behind-bring your own device- PC, MAC & IPHONES. Instructor: Erica Kaplan welcomes all levels of interest. EMAIL, INTERNET & TEXTING.

Wood Carving Fridays from 9:00 AM to Noon

A great, inexpensive, fun class that promotes a truly rewarding hobby. Beginners welcome! NO FEE. Students help out, teaching each other techniques and showing you how much fun wood carving can be!

HICAP (Health Insurance

Counseling Advocacy Program) offers

free and confidential information and

assistance with understanding Medicare benefits and rights, solving medical billing problems and filing

claims and appeals. HICAP meets at the San Rafael Community

Center from 1-4pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month!

To make an appointment call (1-800-434-0222)


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THE GOLDENAIRES ARE GOING TO HAWAII !!! 3 Islands – 8 days – with Trafalgar Tours

2 Nights Honolulu – 2 Nights Kona – 3 Nights Maui ONLY $2795 per person/double, plus air

Additional 5% discount with 10 people PAY IN FULL BY JANUARY 12 & SAVE 10%

SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 1, 2017 *You will have a Trafalgar Guide and Driver with you each day.

*7 full breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners are included. All 3 Resorts are 4-Star HONOLULU – Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort – 42 acres -- across from Beach

KONA – Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa – Located on lava rock promontory MAUI – Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa – Located on Kaanapali Beach !! 40 acres

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES THESE SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS: HONOLULU – Airport to hotel transfer, with Lei greeting & time on your own.

Welcome dinner! Visit Pearl Harbor Memorial, drive the Punchbowl Crater, Iolani Palace and view the

capitol building. Time on your own.

KONA – Flight included. Then enjoy an orientation tour of seaside village of Kailua-Kona with time to explore shops & cafes. Time on your own. Day 2 on Kona is on your own. The Sheraton offers FREE programs:

A tour at 9:30am on Tues. and Thurs.; Make a lei, learn to hulu or play the uke from 9:30 – 11:30 Mon., Wed., Fri.

LEAVE KONA FOR HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK!! On the way stop at the southern most bakery in the U.S. Entering the Park, walk through a real lava tube and

visit their museum. Then enjoy a lunch with Views of the Kilauea caldera. Later, travel to Hilo’s airport for MAUI !!

MAUI -- After breakfast, drive to Haleakala volcano, then to countryside to visit a local farm. Enjoy lunch with a glass of wine and then travel to Iao Valley State Park.

END YOUR DAY AT A LUAU !! Day 7 is Free Time on Maui – Take shuttle bus to Lahaina, or golf,

Shop at the Whaler’s Village just a 15-minute walk from hotel. Offered by Barbara Nelson, San Marin Travel – 866-462-7887 or

[email protected]. Brochures will be in office or contact Barbara, who has a list of optional tours with

Trafalgar & other FREE ideas!!



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CRUISE TO MEXICO FOR $100 PER DAY !!! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GOLDENAIRES’ PRICES AND PERKS

10 NIGHTS/ 11 DAYS – ROUNDTRIP SAN FRANCISCO NO FLYING -- CRUISE UNDER THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE ONLY $100 PER DAY PER PERSON/DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

PUERTO VALLARTA,MANZANILLO,MAZATLAN, CABO SAN LUCAS

CRUISE ON THE GRAND PRINCESS –

OCTOBER 5 – 15, 2017

Take Friends and Family - FREE Unlimited Soda and More Beverage Package for 3rd and 4th Persons!!

This Promotion ends April 30, 2017 Four (4) CABINS ALREADY SOLD! Do not delay in signing up!

Inside Cabins (if) $999 per person/double occupancy Full Ocean View (oz) $1299 per person/double occupancy Balcony Room (BF) $1499 per person/double occupancy Mini-Suite (MD) $1999 per person/double occupancy Contact Barbara Nelson, San Marin Travel to make your reservations. Travel Insurance is always highly recommended. Some restrictions may apply. Toll Free at: 866-462-7887 or [email protected] This cruise benefits the San Rafael Goldenaires’ Club. Ship’s Registry is the Bahamas CST 1003321-10

Spring Training And you thought those Crafty Ladies only made beautiful children’s

sweaters for those special occasions. Truth be, there are also tee shirts for

those rough and tumble kids with an eye toward spring training. Reasonably

priced, give a team flavored, children's shirt to a small fan or baseball want-

a-be and see the smiles. All craft sales benefit the Goldenaires projects and

so make older folks smile too.



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MONDAY NIGHT BINGO APRIL 24th , 2017

SAN RAFAEL COMMUNITY CENTER 618 B STREET - SAN RAFAEL

(Sponsored by the San Rafael Goldenaires)

Call Whistlestop Wheels for transportation: 415-454-0964

DOORS OPEN 5:30pm BUFFET DINNER 6:00-6:45pm (Beef Raviolis-by Debbie Ghirinighelli, Salad, Roll, Dessert, Coffee/Tea)

ADVANCE RESERVATION: $20.00 per person Deadline for advance reg. : Friday, APRIL 21st, 2017 AT THE DOOR: $25.00 per person

(Includes dinner, one (1) 6-on game pack & one (1) FREE bingo dauber) DINNER ONLY: $15.00 PLAY BINGO ONLY: $10.00 (1 free dauber & one 6-on game pack) CASH PRIZES: $60 TO $150 (15 GAMES OF BINGO PLAYED)

Additional games available for purchase:

Packs of 10 sheets-3 squares per sheet - $5.00/pack

6 squares per sheet - $10/pack.

SPECIAL GAMES ARE $1.00 per sheet

Prizes pay out: $100

4-5-6 GAME is $2.00 per sheet or 3 sheets for $5

Prizes pay out: $150

Mail in your reservation with payment or come to the San Rafael Community

Center (San Rafael Goldenaires’ office) and sign up! Anyone over the age of

18 years is welcome to join in for a night of fun!

GOLDENAIRES: 415-485-3348 MON-FRI 9:00am-3:00pm


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And San Rafael Goldenaires

Present……..

"The best protection against memory loss is to exercise the brain’s memory mechanisms."

-- Richard Restak, MD

Brain Fitness Workshop-no charge

JUNE 8th

(Thursday) 10:30-11:30AM

San Rafael Community Center (Goldenaires) Concept Statement:

As we age, we start relying more and more on the routines of life. We brush our teeth, we write our name or we drive the

same direction to the store. The challenge with routines? They don't require you to think about the activity.

There are many ways to exercise your brain:

Use your non-dominate hand to do a task * Drive a different way to go shopping

Learn something new * Play a Game

The Alzheimer's Foundation of American suggests the following five things to promote a healthy brain lifestyle:

Physical Activity -- walk, dance, garden

Nutrition -- eat lean protein, fruits, vegetables, foods high in omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants

Socialization -- call a family member, visit a friend, join an organization, volunteer

Mental Stimulation -- read out loud, problem solve, play a game

Spirituality -- pray, meditate, go to a place of worship

Workshop: San Rafael Goldenaires & Senior Access will be offering a new way to accomplish these activities.

Join us for 1 hour of FUN activities. Our activity leader will lead you through a series of brain fitness exercises.

The event will provide you an opportunity to achieve:

Physical Activity (you have to get to the event);

Socialization (you will be surround by a group of other people); and

Mental Stimulation (you play games together).

CALL 415-485-3348 to reserve a space in this fun workshop! Limited to only 20 participants!

HOW DID I GET TO BE THIS OLD? Would you like to meet others asking the same question to share stories,

ideas, and laughter?

Make new connections

Discuss change and loss

See new possibilities AGESONG MARIN A program of Family Service Agency of Marin and Buckelew Programs

Small groups led by experienced facilitators

5 weekly 90 minute meetings $50 total fee Scholarships available

www.agesongmarin.org

(415) 491-5762 CALL NOW TO SIGNUP!

Group starting Monday, April 24, 2017 from 2:00-3:30PM

at San Rafael Community Center for 5 weeks-ending May 22nd

.

http://www.agesongmarin.org/


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THEATRE INTEREST LIST FOR SEASON 2017-2018- Call the office now!!!!! WE WILL ORDER TICKETS BASED ON SIGNUPS!

1) SOMETHING ROTTEN! Aug/Sept 2017 ORPHEUM- With 10 Tony® nominations including Best Musical, Set in the ‘90s –

the 1590s – this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom (Tony® nominee Rob McClure and Broadway’s Josh

Grisetti), two brothers who are desperate to write their own hit play while the "rock star" Shakespeare (Tony® nominee Adam Pascal)

keeps getting all the hits. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same

time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul,

SOMETHING ROTTEN! is “The Producers + Spamalot + The Book of Mormon. Squared!” (New York Magazine).

2) AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Sept/Oct 2017-ORPHEUM is the new Tony Award®-winning musical about an American soldier, a

mysterious French girl, and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Acclaimed

director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect

harmony with unforgettable songs from George & Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in 2015.

3) Disney’s ALADDIN-Nov/Jan 2018 - ORPHEUM From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a

thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical

event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.

Hailed by USA Today as “Pure Genie-Us,” ALADDIN features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by

Tony® and Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Newsies) with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman (Beauty and the

Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer). Directed and

choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten!), this “Fabulous” and

“Extravagant” (The New York Times) new musical boasts an incomparable design team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony

Award winners Bob Crowley (Mary Poppins), Gregg Barnes (Kinky Boots), and Natasha Katz (An American in Paris).

4) THE COLOR PURPLE – May 2018-ORPHEUM is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as “a

direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic has conquered Broadway in an all-new "ravishingly

reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times) directed by Tony winner John Doyle. With a soul-raising

score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story.

Don’t miss this stunning re-imagining of an epic story about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South.

It’s the musical sensation that New York Magazine calls “one of the greatest revivals ever.”

5) SCHOOL OF ROCK - June/July 2018 – ORPHEUM is a New York Times Critics’ Pick and AN INSPIRING JOLT OF

ENERGY, JOY AND MAD SKILLZ! (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey

Finn,a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping,

mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs

from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. Vanity Fair raves,

6) ON YOUR FEET - Sept/Oct 2018 – GOLDEN GATE From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to

America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they

thought they had it all, they almost lost everything. From international superstardom to life-threatening tragedy, ON YOUR FEET!

takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this record-making and groundbreaking couple who, in the face of adversity,

found a way to end up on their feet. Directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), with choreography by

Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and an original book by Academy Award® winner Alexander Dinelaris

(Birdman), ON YOUR FEET! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century.

7) WAITRESS – Oct/Nov 2018-GOLDEN GATE Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible

new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed

screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (Hair, Pippin, Finding Neverland). "It's

an empowering musical of the highest order!" raves the Chicago Tribune. Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, WAITRESS

tells the story of Jenna - a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A

baking contest in a nearby county and the town's new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer

their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.

8) THE BOOK OF MORMAN – Feb/March 2018 – ORPHEUM - The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century."

The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says, "Grade A:

the funniest musical of all time." Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It's THE BOOK OF

MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a

mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions

in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation.

Contains explicit language.


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*TRIP POLICIES, PROCEDURES & PROGRAMS* PROCEDURES FOR SIGNING UP FOR TRIPS: YOU MAY SIGNUP AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THE NEWSETTE! BUS INFORMATION When riding on our chartered buses, you are not allowed to walk around while bus is in motion. Please bring

a small bottle of water if you require some while on a trip. Please, no talking to the bus driver while he/she is driving. Please wear your name badge while on trips and at events. No drinking of alcohol or smoking allowed on the bus. Bus restrooms are for emergencies only! NO PARKING IN COMMUNITY CENTER LOT FOR TRIPS.

PAYMENTS & REFUNDS Cash and checks are gladly accepted. CURRENTLY, WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS.

100% refund if you cancel before deadline date; NO REFUND if you cancel after deadline unless we can fill your seat you will receive 90% back (unless there are additional charges from the tour company OR if you cancel the day of the tour). Checks returned to our office will be charged a $10 fee in addition to your bank’s fee. Refund checks will take 2 weeks to process.

TRIP RESERVATIONS – MAIL-IN REQUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED!!! Reservations taken over the phone for NEW trips will be

accepted on first day of signups after 12Noon. You may either come into the Goldenaires office or mail in your requests! PLEASE INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RETURN OF YOUR RECEIPT. No envelope, receipt in office.

GUESTS ARE WELCOMED ON TRIPS & EVENTS Guests (ADULTS ONLY-over 21 yrs) are allowed on trips, dinners and luncheons. Non-members must pay an additional $10 for trips (and sign a release form) and dinners/ luncheons an extra $5.00. BINGO-18 years of age.

PERFUME, AFTER-SHAVE AND COLOGNE ARE NOT ALLOWED ON TRIPS! Please refrain from using strong scented perfumes &

cologne while riding on the bus. We appreciate your cooperation & consideration of others.

BE ON TIME : **Reminder - when trip escort tells you the time to re-board the bus, please be on time – don’t make passengers wait. Escorts have been instructed to leave passengers – therefore, late passenger will have to pay for their transportation home! Being on time also pertains to classes- Exercise, driving, workshops, etc -thank you!

BE COURTEOUS TO MEMBERS Please limit use of cell phones on bus trips. Calling for your ride home is acceptable, but not a lengthy

conversation. In addition, please cover your mouth when coughing – germs spread like “wild-fire” when on a bus/plane.

REMINDER ABOUT PARKING! NO PARKING in the Community Center or Safeway parking lots while on bus trips. If you are being

picked up after a trip, please have your driver pick you up at the Center and NOT Park and Ride. The Center parking lot is for participants (Goldenaires) while in the building, participating in a class, doing business with the office or Bingo.

GIFT CERTIFICATES We have gift certificates that can be applied to any activity, class, Bingo, trip or event that we offer.

MEMORIAL FUND – San Rafael Goldenaires-501 (c) 3 - Non Profit Organization - #59-3837185

San Rafael Goldenaires Organization appreciates all bequests, whether large or small. All gifts either in memory of a loved one, a friend or in your estate helps with the continued programs and success of this organization. For many of our deceased members, their families have listed the Goldenaires as a recipient to send donations. We deeply appreciate your support as these monies allow us to offer programs and services at either a reduced cost or no cost to the members. Your donations are tax deductible. Thank you!

HOMESHARE PROGRAM: Free referral service matching seniors who have rooms to rent with people seeking affordable housing.

Contact Leslie Klor, Episcopal Senior Communities at Whistlestop 415-456 9062 ext. 132.

MARIN ACCESS – TRANSPORTAION CHOICES – 1) VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: 415-454-0902 Provides transportation for seniors and ADA eligible riders in Eastern Marin. Provides mileage reimbursement to driver-($0.35 per mile) 100 miles/mo, 300 in West Marin. 2) CATCH-A-RIDE: Allows Marin residents who are age 80 and older as well as residents 60 and older who no longer drive to

receive a subsidy to ride on Taxis and other licenses vehicles within Marin. $14 subsidy toward rides ($18 if low income). 8 one-way rides a month. Information call 855-760-0920. 3) MARIN ACCESS PARATRANSIT: Marin residents who are unable to ride public transit due to a disability. Door to Door Service. Ride Share Program. Information call: 415-454-0902.

MARIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RECYCLERS: is a locally run volunteer non-profit based in San Rafael. They accept donations of clean &

usable medical equipment & supplies & give them to individuals in our community. To donate items: Wednesdays ONLY- 11:00-2:00PM 3100 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael. Information: 415-388-8198.

DRIVE for WHITLESTOP CARE POOL-Volunteer To Drive-Drive Marin County neighbors-in-need to medical appointments & grocery store.

Sign-up & accept rides through email. 415-456-9062, ext. 117 or Email: [email protected] RIDE with WHISTLESTOP CARE POOL-Get a FREE RIDE to medical appointments & to grocery store - If 65 years or older, a person with

disabilities, a Marin resident, able to travel in a passenger vehicle-requesting a ride is a phone call away! Call: 415-454-0902 or EMAIL: [email protected]



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MAY 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Painting 12-3:30

Exercise 9:30-11 Mat 11:15-12:15 Bridge 10:45-3pm Chair Aerob. 12:35-1:25 Bocce League EX.BD.MTG 9:30AM Age Song 2:00-3:30pm

2 Painting 9-3:30 Mahjong 9:30-12pm Poker 12:15-3:30pm Bocce (open play) 9-4

3 Bocce League

Good Earth Lunch 11am BINGO 12 Noon

4 Bocce League

5 Wood 9-10:30

Exercise 9:30-11 Mat 11:15-12:15 Bocce(open play) 9-4

CINCO DE MAYO LUNCHEON

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7 8 Painting 12-3:30

Exercise 9:30-11 Mat 11:15-12:15 Bridge 10:45-3pm Chair Aerob. 12:35-1:25 Bocce League Age Song 2:00-3:30pm

9 Painting 9-3:30 Mahjong 9:30-12pm Poker 12:15-3:30pm Bocce (open play) 9-4

NEWSETTE

10 Bocce League

Good Earth Lunch 11am BINGO 12 Noon

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Bocce League

JAPANESE TEA GARDEN

12 Wood 9-12Noon

Exercise 9:30-11 Mat 11:15-12:15 Bocce open play 9-4

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14 MOTHER’S DAY

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15 Painting 12-3:30

Exercise 9:30-11 Mat 11:15-12:15 Bridge 10:45-3pm Chair Aerob. 12:35-1:25 Bocce League Age Song 2:00-3:30pm

16 Painting 9-3:30

Mahjong 9:30-12pm Poker 12:15-3:30pm Bocce (open play) 9-4 TRIP SIGNUPS 9:30am

17 “GET FIT” WORKSHOP - BORO CENTER 9:30-12pm

18 HICAP 1-4pm

Bocce League

19 Wood 9-12Noon

Exercise 9:30-11 Mat 11:15-12:15 Crafts 12:30-3pm

Bocce open play 9-4

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Armed Forces Day

21 GREEK FESTIVAL

22 Painting 12-3:30 Exercise 9:30-11 Mat 11:15-12:15 Bridge 10:45-3pm Chair Aerob. 12:35-1:25 Bocce League Age Song 2:00-3:30pm

23 Painting 9-3:30

Mahjong 9:30-12pm Poker 12:15-3:30pm Bocce (open play) 9-4

COOKING WITH EFFIE 11:30AM

24 Bocce League

Good Earth Lunch 11am GENERAL MTG 11:45 BINGO 12 Noon

25 Bocce League

26 Wood 9-12Noon

Exercise 9:30-11 Mat 11:15-12:15 Bocce (open play) 10-3 Crafts 12:00-3pm

Bocce open play 9-4

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SUNDAY DANCE 2-5Pm

29 OFFICE &

BUILDING CLOSED NO CLASSES Memorial Day

30 Painting 9-3:30

Mahjong 9:30-12pm Poker 12:15-3:30pm Bocce (open play) 9-4

FILOLI

31 Bocce League Exercise 9:30-11 Mat 11:15-12:15 Good Earth Lunch 11am BINGO 12 Noon

ALL PROGRAMS & CLASSES TAKE PLACE AT THE SAN RAFAEL COMMUNITY CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

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San Rafael Goldenaires, Inc. San Rafael Community Services Dept. 618 “B” Street San Rafael, CA 94901

CURRENT RESIDENT OR

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER FOR 2017! Please read the Newsette - dates are subject to change & more activities may be added!

Many thanks are extended to the following agencies/businesses that are advertising in our Newsette. Please support these agencies (if not using them yourselves), but by referring friends and family members if they are in need of their services.

BARBARA’S TRAVEL

Hawaii, South America,

Caribbean, Africa, and

Tours to Europe

Call For YOUR Destination

Toll Free at 866-462-7887

[email protected]

All activities held at the San Rafael

Community Center

Monday Night Bingo-April 24th

CINCO DE MAYO LUNCH-May 5Th

Summer Splash Lunch-June 16th

LUAU Lunch- July 14th

Chinese Lunch-August 4th

Monday Night Bingo-August 14th

PICNIC – September 8th

OKTOBERFEST - October 20th

Senior Information Fair – October 25th

Craft Fair – November 3rd

HOLIDAY GALA- December 8th

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

San Rafael, CA 94901

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