Whistlstop http://www.whistlestop.org Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:45:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Tiburon Waterfront Luxury Home & Boat Tour 2013 http://www.whistlestop.org/tiburon-waterfront-luxury-home-boat-tour-2013/ http://www.whistlestop.org/tiburon-waterfront-luxury-home-boat-tour-2013/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:09:53 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5563 Canadas-Boat_webSunday, September 15th, 2013 – The Home & Boat Tour starts at 12pm at the Tiburon Yacht Club, 400 Trinidad Drive in the Paradise Cay section of Tiburon right next to the Paradise Cay Yacht Harbor.  The tour ends at 4:00pm and is followed by various raffles, a fashion show, delicious appetizers and music from 3 until 5:30pm. (No-host wine & beverages available.)

Come experience the original California dream lifestyle developed over 60 years ago in Paradise Cay.  This “one of a kind” Home & Boat Waterfront Tour includes five luxury private homes and a once in a lifetime opportunity to step inside magnificent yachts with views of the gorgeous bay.

This is a walking tour if you’d like or Whistlestop will provide their own shuttle vans for those of you who prefer not to walk.

After the tour enjoy delicious delicacies prepared  by Stacy Scott Catering of San Rafael and the lively music of The Bill Canada Jazz Experience – all included FREE in your price of admission!

Along with the  food and musical entertainment, enjoy the fantastic possibilities of winning one of our many donated raffle items available at the Tiburon Yacht Club after your tour.

Our generous homeowners as well as you, our welcome guests, will be helping us to help Whistlestop.

Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door.   All proceeds will go to Whistlestop, who provides transportation and affordable meals for seniors throughout Marin. www.whistlestop.org

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Registration for this event is now open!

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/tiburon-waterfront-luxury-home-boat-tour-2013/feed/ 0 Meals on Wheel Benefit: Greek and Persian Festival http://www.whistlestop.org/meals-on-wheel-benefit-greek-and-persian-festival/ http://www.whistlestop.org/meals-on-wheel-benefit-greek-and-persian-festival/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:43:30 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5542 foodSaturday, Jun 22, Jackson Café – 12:30-5:30 – $50

More info coming ~~

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/meals-on-wheel-benefit-greek-and-persian-festival/feed/ 0 Memoir Writing Class for Older Adults http://www.whistlestop.org/remembrance-writing-101/ http://www.whistlestop.org/remembrance-writing-101/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:44:30 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=4348 writer_webThursdays, 2-4pm

8-week workshop, starting Thursday May 16th-July 18th (No class July 4th and July 11th)

Cost: $6.00 per student per class, plus a one-time materials fee of $2.00 for copying and binding (spiral bound with covers) final memoir stories.

Registration is requested.

Instructor Barbara Withers will lead you in stimulating group activity to provide a way to preserve family and community histories as well as providing an opportunity for personal growth in a new, creative experience.   Strengthen cognitive abilities.  Learn to support creative work of others through readings and feedback contributing to an increased sense of well-being. Experience a sense of accomplishment and an opportunity to capture memories for the seniors’ family members.  Maximum of 15 students in the class to ensure each participant has an opportunity to read his or her writing assignment each week.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/remembrance-writing-101/feed/ 0 Marin IJ: Marin grand jury: transit for seniors inadequate http://www.whistlestop.org/marin-ij-marin-grand-jury-transit-for-seniors-inadequate/ http://www.whistlestop.org/marin-ij-marin-grand-jury-transit-for-seniors-inadequate/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:27:15 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5462 Marin_AccessPosted April 24, 2013 in the Marin IJ, this article reflects the findings of a jury panel after looking at area transportation services.

What are your thoughts on the article and what you know about transit services in Marin County?

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Level: Basic-Intermediate

Learn to speak the language of love with Susan Duncan, who has been teaching French for 18 years in Marin County. If interested, please call Vicky Voicehowsky at 415-457-0586 to register.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/french-class/feed/ 0 Whistlestop PROVIDES LATEST EDITION OF Annual Directory of Older Adults Services http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-provides-latest-edition-of-annual-directory-of-older-adults-services/ http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-provides-latest-edition-of-annual-directory-of-older-adults-services/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:58:54 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5280 Free resource directory covers services that older adults and their families
might need to live healthy, active lives in Marin County

Whistlestop_iconSan Rafael, CA (March 2013) — Whistlestop, the non-profit organization that provides vital services to Marin County’s older adults and individuals with disabilities, announces the release of the twenty-fifth edition of the organization’s annual Directory of Older Adults Services in Marin County. The Directory provides valuable information on every subject relating to the health and welfare of Marin’s older adults and their families. It includes topics such as adult day care, companionship, disaster preparedness, financial assistance, health care, home care, insurance information, pet care, recreation, skilled nursing facilities and much more. “Our mission at Whistlestop is to give everyone in Marin the opportunity to age with dignity, independence and grace,” said Whistlestop’s CEO Joe O’Hehir. “The Whistlestop Directory provides an aggregate of information covering many of the issues older adults face in our society, and it’s a vital resource for their families. With the Pacific Sun’s support, we’re pleased that we’re able to offer this Directory to the community.” The printed and online versions of the Directory are FREE to the public and available at Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave., San Rafael, and at www.whistlestop.org, under the Services tab.

About Whistlestop
Since 1954 Whistlestop has been helping the Marin County’s older adults stay independent and active by avoiding social isolation. Whistlestop is best known for providing specialized transportation for people with disabilities. Their fleet of over 55 specialized buses run seven days a week from early morning to late night, offering over 150,000 rides yearly throughout Marin and surrounding counties.

Whistlestop’s Active Aging Center, located in downtown San Rafael, provides socialization for older adults through participant-centered services and activities. These include educational classes, exercise classes, and multicultural groups for Spanish, German, and Farsi-speaking older adults. Invaluable services like citizenship assistance, translation, ESL, tax preparation, and legal advice are offered as part of Whistlestop’s ongoing mission.

Whistlestop’s Jackson Café, located at the Active Aging Center, serves fresh, delicious and affordable lunchtime meals, Monday through Friday to diners of all ages. The Café features daily specials, deli sandwiches, soups, desserts, and fresh salads. The Jackson Café offers a comfortable setting where everyone is welcome.

Whistlestop Meal on Wheels delivers fresh meals to homebound older adults throughout much of Marin. Their dedicated drivers check in on the meal recipients several times per week and will deliver 70,000 meals this year.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-provides-latest-edition-of-annual-directory-of-older-adults-services/feed/ 0 WHISTLESTOP GETS SUPPORT FROM BANK OF MARIN http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-gets-support-from-bank-of-marin-2/ http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-gets-support-from-bank-of-marin-2/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:34:23 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5274 BoM_LogoSan Rafael, CA (March 2013) — Two well-known local organizations, Bank of Marin and Whistlestop, have enjoyed more than a decade of collaboration and community partnership together. Whistlestop’s increasingly popular Jackson Café was named in honor of H.C. Jackson, one of the founders and past Board Directors of Bank of Marin. H.C. and Beverley Jackson made several generous gifts to Whistlestop to support access to proper nutrition for older adults in Marin. The Bank of Marin made a gift earlier this year to help upgrade the Café’s aging kitchen equipment. Whistlestop volunteers cheerily serve fresh and affordable lunches for about 100 diners a day. The restaurant is open to everyone, and you can be assured, everyone will feel more than welcome.

About Whistlestop
Since 1954 Whistlestop has been helping the Marin County’s older adults stay independent and active by avoiding social isolation. Whistlestop is best known for providing specialized transportation for people with disabilities. Their fleet of over 55 specialized buses run seven days a week from early morning to late night, offering over 150,000 rides yearly throughout Marin and surrounding counties.

In addition, Whistlestop’s Active Aging Center, located in downtown San Rafael, provides socialization for older adults through participant-centered services and activities. These include educational classes, exercise classes, and multicultural groups for Spanish, German, and Farsi-speaking older adults. Invaluable services like citizenship assistance, translation, ESL, tax preparation, and legal advice are offered as part of Whistlestop’s ongoing mission.

Whistlestop’s Jackson Café, located at the Active Aging Center, serves fresh, delicious and affordable lunchtime meals, Monday through Friday to diners of all ages. The Café features daily specials, deli sandwiches, soups, desserts, and fresh salads. The Jackson Café offers a comfortable setting where everyone is welcome.

Whistlestop Meal on Wheels delivers fresh meals to homebound older adults throughout much of Marin. Their dedicated drivers check in on the meal recipients several times per week and will deliver 71,000 meals this year.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-gets-support-from-bank-of-marin-2/feed/ 0 Sunny Hills Services PSA http://www.whistlestop.org/sunnyhills-services-psa/ http://www.whistlestop.org/sunnyhills-services-psa/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:07:40 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5244 Sunny_Hills_thumbWatch this charming video for an understanding of how important these Marin County services are to our community. You will be moved by this message of hope as were those who attended the Valentine Ball in January, 2013.
Are you in?

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/sunnyhills-services-psa/feed/ 0 NEW! Imparare l’italiano! (Learn Italian!) http://www.whistlestop.org/new-imparare-litaliano-learn-italian/ http://www.whistlestop.org/new-imparare-litaliano-learn-italian/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:19:50 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5240 Italy_map_webTuesdays and Thursdays 3-4pm, starting May 7

Cost: $24/month

Learn Italian with our new teacher Elizabeth Guagenti. Elizabeth has a Bachelor’s degree in Italian Language and Literature from UCLA. She spent a year in University of Padova, Italy. For more information, contact Sandra Jimenez at 415-454-0998.  Registration is required.

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]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/mow_psa/feed/ 0 Sequester of federal funds would squeeze Marin programs http://www.whistlestop.org/sequester-of-federal-funds-would-squeeze-marin-programs/ http://www.whistlestop.org/sequester-of-federal-funds-would-squeeze-marin-programs/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:58:01 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5174 Meals on Wheels car top signMeals for seniors and funding for school districts, parks, low-income housing and employment assistance would be squeezed in Marin if across-the-board federal budget cuts are implemented as expected this week due to the budget impasse in Washington, D.C.

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Whistlestop has a new Russian social group. This is a great opportunity for Russian speakers to have a support group and a good time in the community. If you are interested in participating or know someone who is, please contact Vicky Voicehowsky at 415-457-0586 or Anna Ladyzhenskaya at 415-336-8430.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/new-russian-social-group/feed/ 0 Meals on Wheels – Delivering peace of mind every day http://www.whistlestop.org/meals-on-wheels-delivering-peace-of-mind-every-day/ http://www.whistlestop.org/meals-on-wheels-delivering-peace-of-mind-every-day/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:45:18 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5111 2For more than half a century, Meals on Wheels has served as a vital lifeline by delivering meals to housebound adults throughout America. Here in Marin County, Whistlestop delivers fresh, chilled meals up to three times each week to more than 250 housebound older adults in our community.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/meals-on-wheels-delivering-peace-of-mind-every-day/feed/ 0 Whistlestop 2.0 Project – Future Transit-oriented Affordable Housing for Older Adults http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-renaissance-project-future-transit-oriented-affordable-housing-for-older-adults/ http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-renaissance-project-future-transit-oriented-affordable-housing-for-older-adults/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:45:06 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5090 Whistlestop_design_smallWant to find out more about Whistlestop’s new affordable housing project? Please click here.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-renaissance-project-future-transit-oriented-affordable-housing-for-older-adults/feed/ 0 ADA Transition Plan update/ Public Survey http://www.whistlestop.org/ada-transition-plan-update-public-survey/ http://www.whistlestop.org/ada-transition-plan-update-public-survey/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:12:38 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5078 As required by Title II of the ADA, the City of Mill Valley is conducting a self-evaluation of its facilities and updating the Transition Plan. This update is an important step in the ultimate goal of ensuring all of the Cities facilities, services, programs and activities are accessible to all individuals.

As part of this process, we are requesting public input in the form of a survey. This survey is available as a link here that can be completed and submitted digitally, or printed out and submitted as a hard copy.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/ada-transition-plan-update-public-survey/feed/ 0 Do you want to be a tutor? http://www.whistlestop.org/do-you-want-to-be-a-tutor/ http://www.whistlestop.org/do-you-want-to-be-a-tutor/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:51:24 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5050 The multicultural department is looking for volunteer tutors to help our older adults learn English. This is a great opportunity to help others better integrate into our community. Hours are flexible. If interested, please contact Vicky Voicehowsky at 415-457-0586.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/do-you-want-to-be-a-tutor/feed/ 0 The Public Advocate Interviews Whistlestop http://www.whistlestop.org/the-public-advocate-interviews-whistlestop/ http://www.whistlestop.org/the-public-advocate-interviews-whistlestop/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:01:28 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=4968 We invite you to watch the 1/7/13 Public Advocate television show interview with Joe O’Hehir, Yvonne Roberts and two volunteers as they discuss the Meals on Wheels program, the Balance program and the future of Whistlestop.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/the-public-advocate-interviews-whistlestop/feed/ 0 Whistlestop planning to build new five-story housing complex http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-planning-to-build-new-five-story-housing-complex/ http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-planning-to-build-new-five-story-housing-complex/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:46:53 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=4847 Joe on the Whistlestop TracksA San Rafael nonprofit that serves senior citizens is planning to turn its downtown property into a five-story affordable senior housing and services center by 2017.

Whistlestop, which owns the former downtown train offices, is planning to redevelop the property, forgoing talk of relocating when the SMART commuter train rolls onto its doorstep.

The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train, which will run between Sonoma and Marin counties, would eliminate much of the parking at Whistlestop — an organization providing transportation, nutritious food and activities for more than 5,000 local seniors.

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]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-planning-to-build-new-five-story-housing-complex/feed/ 0 Whistlestop Plans Expansion to Anticipate Downtown SMART Train Station http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-plans-expansion-to-anticipate-downtown-smart-train-station/ http://www.whistlestop.org/whistlestop-plans-expansion-to-anticipate-downtown-smart-train-station/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:35:40 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=4843 Whistlestop Building with Bus OutsideWhistlestop is planning to transform it’s location on 930 Tamalpais Ave. into a five-story building that will offer around 50 affordable housing units to seniors in addition to its regular services.

The popular nonprofit, which offers nutritional services and social activities for Marin’s elderly, was looking at relocating to make way for the SMART train downtown station. Now, this new plan will enable the center to remain in its current location and expand on the services it already offers.

“We’ve not only taken this challenge of SMART, we’ve turned it into an opportunity for our clients and our community,” said Executive Director Joe O’Hehir.

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“We want to take the challenge that we have with the SMART train coming here and really create an opportunity for the community,” says Joe O’Hehir, Whistlestop CEO.

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