Our Sponsors
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Prior Month's Sponsors and Guest Speakers
January 14, 2012
Program: The Watsonville Bassoon Project
Spotlight Sponsor:
Our Spotlight Sponsor for the January luncheon is an anonymous member of our elder community who wishes to support the 60+ senior program in recognition of the eight outstanding performers who courageously shared their skill of story, music, and voice at our first 'Senior Talent/No Talent Show' this past November. Thank you for the wonderful entertainment and the joy you provided to all of us.
Starlight Sponsor:
ComForcare Companion Services, home care specialist in Santa Cruz County working to keep seniors independent in their homes. http://www.comforcare.com/ (831) 427-1553. Help is never far away.
November 2011
Program: Thankgiving Feast and Senior Talent Show
Spotlight Sponsor:
Terrance Cavanagh, REALTOR
734 Chestnut Street, Suite A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Direct phone: (831) 345-2053
Cellular phone: (831) 345-2053
Office phone: (831) 471-2424 ext. 105
Fax: (831) 471-0888
Email:terry@pacificsunproperties.comterry@pacificsunproperties.com
Website: http://www.terrycavanagh.net
Terry Cavanagh, MSW, is a Realtor with a designation by the National Association of
Realtors as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist.
Starlight Sponsor:
Oak Tree Villa, an independent and assisted living community in Scotts Valley,
welcoming LGBT elders. http://www.brookdaleliving.com/oak-tree-villa.aspx (831)
438-7533. A tour of the facility will be available to anyone interested following the
program.
September 2011
Program: Senior Nutrition, "The Fountain of Youth"
Presenters:
Eileen MacKusick, MS, RD Eileen MacKusick is one of the most positive, energetic,
and insightful teachers of nutrition in our county. Currently she is the Head Clinical
Dietitian at Watsonville Community Hospital, has been a college lecturer for 15 years at
SJSU, and runs her company, Newtritional Directions.
Spotlight Sponsor: Anonymous Donor
Starlight Sponsor:
Oak Tree Villa, an independent and assisted living community in Scotts Valley,
welcoming LGBT elders. http://www.brookdaleliving.com/oak-tree-villa.aspx (831)
438-7533. A tour of the facility will be available to anyone interested following the
program.
July 2011
Program: The Diversity Center Programs.
We’ll hear briefly from representatives of the Triangle Speakers Program, Transgender
Program, Rainbow Veterans Program, and the Queer Youth Scene. A panel of Triangle
Speakers will share their stories and invite questions from our members.
Spotlight Sponsor: Anonymous Donor
Starlight Sponsor:
Oak Tree Villa, an independent and assisted living community in Scotts Valley,
welcoming LGBT elders. http://www.brookdaleliving.com/oak-tree-villa.aspx (831)
438-7533. A tour of the facility will be available to anyone interested following the
program.
May 14, 2011
Presenters:
Angela Rocchio and Aleah Lawrence-Pine will be presenting from Ecology Action. Since 1970, Ecology Action Santa Cruz has partnered with local and state agencies to provide innovative environmental services that improve quality of life and contribute to a sustainable economy. Also on the panel from local business, Greenspace, will be Lydia Corser who'll share ideas for improving your homes environment. Greenspace is a unique retail showroom and education center specializing in green products for the home.Spotlight Sponsor:
ComForcare Senior Services. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and level of independence for all clients receiving our home care services. ComForcare, a family owned business, provides an opportunity for people to delegate those tasks that need to be done while allowing individuals to continue those activities that bring them the most joy and comfort. ComForcare a Certified Green Home Health Service http://www.comforcare.com/ (831) 427-1553.
Starlight Sponsor:
Oak Tree Villa, an independent and assisted living community in Scotts Valley,
welcoming LGBT elders. http://www.brookdaleliving.com/oak-tree-villa.aspx (831)
438-7533. A tour of the facility will be available to anyone interested following the
program.
Please support the presenters and sponsors who support our program!
March 13, 2011
Spotlight Sponsor:
Debbi King, professional business consultant and long time community member, has generously sponsored this luncheon with gratitude for the generation of LGBT elders above her.
Starlight Sponsor:
Oak Tree Villa, an independent and assisted living community in Scotts Valley, welcoming LGBT elders. http://www.brookdaleliving.com/oak-tree-villa.aspx (831) 438-7533. A tour of the facility will be available to anyone interested following the program.
December 12, 2011
Spotlight Sponsor:
St. John's Helpful Shop is a thrift store, located at the corner of Monterey and Capitola Avenues in Capitola Village . Begun by the women of St. John's Episcopal Church 57 years ago to raise money for a new carpet for our former church on Depot Hill, the Shop is a vital part of Capitola Village and a continued service to the community. Our manager, Pam Rhodes, and 30 faithful volunteers receive and resell clean, gently used items in good condition that have been donated by parishioners and generous community members.
We are a non-profit organization, giving back to local and international humanitarian organizations all after-expense profits. Management oversight is provided by The Helpful Shop Board of Directors. In 2009, $30,350 was given in grants to 35 organizations and every grant that was received was awarded full or partial fund
triving to recognize and integrate needs of all seniors including the LGBT Community. In Scotts Valley on seven acres with services for independent and assistant living, providing all day dining, housekeeping, transportation, social events and senior care therapy services. Small pets welcome.
Starlight Sponsor:
Oak Tree Villa, Striving to recognize and integrate needs of all seniors including the LGBT Community. In Scotts Valley on seven acres with services for independent and assistant living, providing all day dining, housekeeping, transportation, social events and senior care therapy services. Small pets welcome.Oak Tree Villa
100 Lockewood Lane
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
831-438-7533 Click for internet site: Oak Tree Villa
December 12, 2010
Spotlight Sponsor
St. John's Helpful Shop is a thrift store, located at the corner of Monterey and Capitola Avenues in Capitola Village . Begun by the women of St. John's Episcopal Church 57 years ago to raise money for a new carpet for our former church on Depot Hill, the Shop is a vital part of Capitola Village and a continued service to the community. Our manager, Pam Rhodes, and 30 faithful volunteers receive and resell clean, gently used items in good condition that have been donated by parishioners and generous community members.
We are a non-profit organization, giving back to local and international humanitarian organizations all after-expense profits. Management oversight is provided by The Helpful Shop Board of Directors. In 2009, $30,350 was given in grants to 35 organizations and every grant that was received was awarded full or partial fund
triving to recognize and integrate needs of all seniors including the LGBT Community. In Scotts Valley on seven acres with services for independent and assistant living, providing all day dining, housekeeping, transportation, social events and senior care therapy services. Small pets welcome.
Starlight Sponsor
Oak Tree Villa
Striving to recognize and integrate needs of all seniors including the LGBT Community. In Scotts Valley on seven acres with services for independent and assistant living, providing all day dining, housekeeping, transportation, social events and senior care therapy services. Small pets welcome.
Oak Tree Villa
100 Lockewood Lane
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
831-438-7533 Click for internet site: Oak Tree Villa
November 14, 2010
November 14, 2010
Annual Thanksgiving feast attended by over 90 persons.
Spotlight Sponsor
Oak Tree Villa
Striving to recognize and integrate needs of all seniors including the LGBT Community. In Scotts Valley on seven acres with services for independent and assistant living, providing all day dining, housekeeping, transportation, social events and senior care therapy services. Small pets welcome.
Oak Tree Villa
100 Lockewood Lane
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
831-438-7533 Click for internet site:
Starlight Sponsor
Comfocare Companion Services, home care specialist in Santa Cruz County. WWW.ComForcare.com (831) 427-1553
September 12, 2010
Program
This program offered a wide range of presenters offering information on
1) wills, trusts & power of Attorney for financial matters 2) caregiver issues (your partner, parents, family, or friends) 3) Advance Health Care Directives 4) home funerals and green burials 5) financial planning & long term care insurance 6) fiduciary assistance 7) hospice and grief counseling
Panel Presenters Eileen Hamilton, Attorney at Law Debra Houston from Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center Linda Proudfoot from Make Your Wishes Known Initiative Kelsey Ramage & Kate Gorman from Journey with Dignity Andrea Roland, Certified Financial Planner Marsha Keeffer, Fiduciary Julie Boudreau from Hospice of Santa Cruz County
Spotlight Sponsor
Ginny Barr - in memory of Pamela Clark Patrick Frank Garcia - in memory of George Silva
Starlight Sponsor
Comfocare Companion Services, home care specialist in Santa Cruz County. WWW.ComForcare.com (831) 427-1553
Satellite Sponsor
Anonymous donor - in memory of Jane Doxat
July 11, 2010
Nothing formal. B-B-Q followed by music, dance and games. Board games: Outburst, Rainbow Game, Taboo and Trivial PursuitCard games: regular and Pinochle decks, Skip Bo and Uno, Other games: Bingo, Dominoes, Chess and CheckersBring your own and teach others how to play. This is our OUTREACH SOCIAL and we’re asking that each of our members bring a friend. Call your old friends and invite them to attend as a guest with you. Car pool if possible. This is your senior program and we want it to grow strong and supportive of as many Santa Cruz County LGBT people as possible.
Spotlight Sponsor
community stalwart Ralph Alpert
Starlight Sponsor
Comfocare Companion Services, home care specialist in Santa Cruz County. WWW.ComForcare.com (831) 427-1553
May 9, 2010
Program
Transportation
Panel Presenters:Augie Webber, from the California State Automobile Association, will join us to speak about senior driving safety, including information on classes and reducing your car insurance rates.Karena Pushnik, transportation planner for the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), will discuss transportation options for seniors and people living with disabilities. Karena is the staff liaison to the Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee, a group comprised of riders and service providers that works to create better specialized transportation options.
Spotlight Sponsor
Sagadahoc Oil & Gas Corporation. Sagadahoc is an East Coast Native American word for “meeting of the waters”.
Co-Sponsored by Go Green Cab call: (831) 246-1234 for a safe, comfortable, and environmentally friendly cab ride.
Starlight Sponsor
ComForcare Senior Services of Santa Cruz County Website that describes services: www.comforcare.com Email: SantaCruzCA@ComForcare.com Phone: (831) 427-1553 Fax: (831) 427-3098 Address:
100 Doyle Street, Suite F,
Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
Satellite Sponsor
Claire Sanders specializing in car and home sales to the LGBT community. Call 423-7979 or email claire.thunderbird@gmail.com
March 14, 2010
Program
Gardening
Bring some starters from your garden to propagate. We’ll set up a table for exchanging cuttings so start some new plants in small pots to share with others or just snip a few off plants in your garden that needs to be cut back. Let’s share our bounty. Also, if you have a photo of your garden that you’d like to post on the “Garden Photo Board”, please bring that too.
Panel Presenters:Sally Stoik: local landscape architect, will discuss the elements of design and what may need to be updated for comfort and safety as we age. Sally has 18 years of professional design and planning experience specializing in residential landscape and garden design. Cobra: Radical Faeries gardener extraordinaire, will share his ideas for vegetable and herb gardens in both containers and raised planting beds. Ruth Stiles: arborist and environmental gardener, will talk about the value of trees on our property, planting trees as your legacy, as well as how to use less toxic pest control in our gardens, for your health and the health of our planet
Sponsors
Spotlight Sponsor
St. John’s Helpful Shop St. John's Helpful Shop is a thrift store, located at the corner of Monterey and Capitola Avenues in Capitola Village . Begun by the women of St. John's Episcopal Church 57 years ago to raise money for a new carpet for our church on Depot Hill, the Shop is a vital part of Capitola Village and a continued service to the community. Our manager, Pam Rhodes, and 30 faithful volunteers receive and resell clean, gently used items in good condition that have been donated by parishioners and generous community members.We are a non-profit organization, giving back to local and international humanitarian organizations all after-expense profits. Management oversight is provided by The Helpful Shop Board of Directors. In 2009, $30,350 was given in grants to 35 organizations and every grant that was received was awarded full or partial funding.
Starlight Sponsor: ComForcare Senior Services of Santa Cruz County Website that describes services: www.comforcare.com Email: SantaCruzCA@ComForcare.com Phone: (831) 427-1553 Fax: (831) 427-3098 Address:
100 Doyle Street, Suite F,
Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
January 10, 2010
Pet Companionship. Please bring a photo of you with your pet or your pet alone. We’ll be creating a Pet Board and taking photos of it for the Senior Memory Book before the end of the luncheon so you can safely retrieve your photo(s) before leaving.
Panel Presenters:
Dr. Janet M. Brennan, DVM, will be speaking on the advantages of the human-animal bond. She is the director of the Animal Hospital of Soquel since 1971 and has been in practice in Santa Cruz County since 1969. Dr. Brennan has been a dog handler for over 30 years; a search and rescue dog trainer, instructor and handler with the California Rescue Dog Association. (831) 475-0432
Jennifer Price is an Animal Care Worker at Santa Cruz Animal Services. Her duties cover the foster program, processing animals received by the shelter, assessing behavioral and physical health, general monitoring of animals for adoptability, and maintaining the Petfinders.com site. (831) 454-7303
Kalman Weinfeld is a volunteer at the shelter. His love for animals guides his work and he loves walking the pit bulls and other large dogs.
Sponsors
Spotlight Sponsor:
Aptos Feed and Pet Supply.
Family owned and operated since 1989. We offer a wide variety of dog and cat foods-including holistic and raw food - as well as food and supplies for all your other pets. “This is shopping locally done right. The prices are great and the service is excellent.” See shoppers reviews of their business at: www.yelp.com/biz/aptos-feed-and-pet-supply-aptos
Telephone: (831) 685-3333.
Address:
7765 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
Starlight Sponsor:
ComForcare Senior Services of Santa Cruz County
Website that describes services: www.comforcare.com
Email: SantaCruzCA@ComForcare.com
Phone: (831) 427-1553
Fax: (831) 427-3098
Address:
100 Doyle Street, Suite F,
Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
Satellite Sponsor:
Kwai Lam Photography.
Phone: (831) 818-2528
Email: kwai@kwailam.com
November 14, 2009
Annual Thanksgiving luncheon sponsored for the 3rd consecutive year by Ralph Alpert, a local humantarian and community friend. A bountiful turkey feast was served.
September 13, 2009
Program
Travel Experience on Call with Marie Henley. 40 years in the travel industry. Program will include International Travel, How to Save/When to Pay, Tours versus Independent Travel, and Trips that give back.
marie@getgone.com (831)464-8035
Sponsor
Santa Cruz Dance Group. Group of lesbian ballroom dancers being taught by Emily Coles from San Francisco. Thursday evenings private lessons and group ballroom dance class. $50./month or $15./drop-in. All are welcome. This sponsorship is to show appreciation for our LGBT elders who have paved the way for all of us. For more info contact - SantaCruzDance@yahoogroups.comJuly 12, 2009
Program
“Home Sweet Home” A three person panel with Shannon McGuiness (Organized For Success), Michelle Goldstein (We Can Do It For You) and Carol McGuire (Helping Hands Home Repair). The panel will be discussing several ways you can improve your safety, organization and reduce unwanted possessions to maximize your ‘home sweet home’ comfort. For some it may mean preparing for a move into another living situation; for others eliminating clutter and improved safety to improve tranquility in our senior years. The welfare of seniors is our focus.
Sponsor
Oak Tree Villa. Striving to recognize and integrate needs of all seniors including the LGBT Community. In Scotts Valley on seven acres with services for independent and assistant living, providing all day dining, housekeeping, transportation, social events and senior care therapy services. Small pets welcome.
Oak Tree Villa
100 Lockewood Lane
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
831-438-7533 Click for internet site: Oak Tree Villa
May 10, 2009
Program
Creative Memories
A scrapbook with pictures from each attendee was created. Yvette Keller, who runs Creative Memories, talked about and demonstrated ways to preserve and protect memories. A photo 'scrapbook' for the 60+ Program to use and add to as time goes by was made.
Yvette does this type of work commercially assisting individual clients in creating memories. Some of the customer projects Yvette is especially proud to have worked on include:
A recovery album with a customer who had undergone brain surgery
A "done in 4" heritage album with a customer who lost his parents when he was very young
Yvette's website is:
http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/yvettekeller
She can be reached at (650)248-3103 and
yvettek_funcmc@sbcglobal.net
Sponsor
The Brian Spencer. A local creative lover of the arts, director, actor, writer, senior and long time supporter of the 60+ Senior Program and The Diversity Center.
March 8, 2009
Program
Protect Yourself and Those Around You: Prevent Elder Abuse
Sandy Skezas, MSW is the Adult Services Program Manager for the County of Santa Cruz. She is responsible for Adult Protective Services and the In Home Support Services Programs (IHSS), including screening and nursing staff. She has provided training on both the state and local level and chairs the Santa Cruz County Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST)
And Linda Robinson, Ombudsman and Program Coordinator, Long Term Care Program Rights, facility placement and long-term care information.
Sponsor
St. John's Helpful Shop. The shop was founded with the purpose of providing a service to the community. Profits are used for outreach and donated each year to various agencies and programs, such as the Diversity Center and the 60+ Program.
Located at the corner of Capitola and Monterey Avenues in Capitola Village, 101 Capitola Avenue, Capitola. (831) 475-0957
The shop is a project of St. John's Episcopal Church.
216 Oakland Avenue, Capitola.
Email: info@sjlife.org
Phone : (831) 475-2894
Fax: (831) 475-7953
January 11, 2009
Program
Identity Theft and Protection Against
Attorney Morgan Taylor.
Currently an attorney in private practice, and formerly an Assistant District Attorney for Santa Cruz Countyprosecuting environmental and consumer cases and supervising the consumer protection division. This division included the elder abuse and consumer affairs units and public administration. Morgan spoke about identitytheft and the myriad problems that come about as a result and ways of protecting yourself.
Sponsor
ComForcare Senior Services
ComForcare Senior Services is not just about seniors. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and level of independence for all clients and their families receiving our home care services. Yes, we service seniors. In addition, we assist people of all ages with care for accident recovery and various disabilities. We participate with full private care as well as county and municipal programs, and we also have caregivers specializing in children’s needs.
Our Caregivers consciously promote a sense of well-being and optimism during the time they spend on individual assignments. Though typically chosen for their heart-centered personalities, they attend trainings to keep them abreast of new sensitive ways of hearing and serving our clientele.
ComForcare, a family owned business, provides an opportunity for people to delegate those tasks that need to be done while allowing individuals to continue those activities that bring them the most joy and comfort.
ComForcare Senior Services serves Santa Cruz and surrounding communities.
Contact:
Tony Walker
Victoria Walker
Phone:
(831) 427-1553
Fax:
(831) 427-3098
Address:
ComForcare Senior Services of Santa Cruz County
100 Doyle Street, Suite F,
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Email:
SantaCruzCA@ComForcare.com
Website:
http://santacruz.comforcare.com/Services_Franchise_Home.aspx
November 9, 2008
Sponsor
Ralph AlpertRalph is a longtime member of our community committing his time, intellect and financial support for many years. He graciously sponsored our holiday celebration for a third consecutive year. A full course turkey feast was served.
Program
Audience-sung kareoke
September 14, 2008
Program
Real Estate & Housing Issues for Seniors: Real Estate and housing issues with a focus on serniors, including property tax implications, reverse mortgages and senior housing concerns for LGBT folks.Presenter: Terry Cavanagh, MSW, is also a Realtor with a designation by the National Association of Realtors as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. Terry is a clear, precise and informative speaker who promised to make his talk both interesting and relevant. 345-2053, 471-2424 ext 105 www.pacificsunproperties.com
Sponsor
St. John's Helpful Shop. The shop was founded with the purpose of providing a service to the community. Profits are used for outreach and donated each year to various agencies and programs, such as the Diversity Center and the 60+ Program.Located at the corner of Capitola and Monterey Avenues in Capitola Village, 101 Capitola Avenue, Capitola. (831) 475-0957
The shop is a project of St. John's Episcopal Church.
216 Oakland Avenue, Capitola.
Email: info@sjlife.org
Phone : (831) 475-2894
Fax: (831) 475-7953
July 13, 2008
The Grey Bears: what they do for those over 55 and how to get involved
Presenter: Ed Martinez, Business Development Director 479-1055Sponsor
The Mid-County Post
Claire Sanders (email) of Thunderbird Real Estate (website).
3555 Clares Street, Capitola, CA 95010
Office: (831) 465-2124, Fax: (831) 475-0931, Cell: (831) 212-0705
May 11, 2008
Program
Hospice Caring Project: Compassionate and professional care for those drawing near life's end. The presentation will deal with grieving and loses, not only of a loved one, but of a pet, of health that may come with aging, of ones identity as someone in the work force as we plan for retirement, and of independence due to changes in finances or health.
Presenter: Julie Boudeau, Education Coordinator 430-3078 http://www.hospicesantacruz.org/www.hospicesantacruz.org
Sponsor
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