Whistlstop http://www.whistlestop.org Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:01:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 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 Whistlestop_iconFree resource directory covers services that older adults and their families might need to live healthy, active lives in Marin County
San Rafael, CA (January 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 Mayors For Meals Days, Week of March 18, 2013 http://www.whistlestop.org/mayors-for-meals-days/ http://www.whistlestop.org/mayors-for-meals-days/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:19:18 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5248 Meals on Wheels car top signFor Immediate Release
Contact: Yvonne Roberts
Development and Marketing Director
Phone: 415-295-0578
yroberts@whistlestop.org

San Rafael, CA (March 2013) – Whistlestop Meals on Wheels announced today that it will be holding Mayors For Meals Days as a part of its March For Meals campaign. Mayors Gary Phillips of San Rafael, Sandy Donnell of Belvedere, Diane Furst of Corte Madera, John Reed of Fairfax, Dan Hillmer of Larkspur, Andy Berman of Mill Valley, Pat Eklund of Novato, Kay Coleman of San Anselmo, Herb Weiner of Sausalito, and Emmett O’Donnell of Tiburon, will be participating in the event to show support for our community’s home bound and hungry seniors.

Whistlestop’s Mayors For Meals Days on Monday, March 18; Wednesday, March 20; and Friday, March 22 will include each of the city’s mayors delivering meals to the home bound residents in their communities on one of those days. Other City Council Members and County Supervisors are invited to participate in the program on subsequent weeks.

“We are thrilled about having 100% participation from Marin mayors where we have deliveries,” said Joe O’Hehir. “Mayor Phillips led the effort to recruit all of the other Marin mayors. The excitement and appreciation for this service is evident in the positive responses we have been receiving. We play a proud part in this nationwide solution to ending hunger and isolation for our home bound older adults.”

March For Meals is a national campaign during the month of March, initiated by the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), which seeks to raise awareness of senior hunger and to encourage action on the part of the local community.

Senior Nutrition Programs across the United States, like Whistlestop’s Meals on Wheels, promote March For Meals in their local communities through public events, volunteer recruitment and fundraising initiatives. Mayors For Meals Days are a component of March For Meals, which utilizes the involvement of over 1,500 local Mayors nationwide.

About Whistlestop
Since 1954, Whistlestop has been helping the Marin County’s older adults stay independent and active by avoiding social isolation with a transportation network, active aging center, and a thriving nutrition program. Whistlestop Meals on Wheels delivers fresh meals to over 280 home bound older adults throughout much of Marin in partnership with the County of Marin and Revolution Foods. Dedicated paid and volunteer drivers check in on the meal recipients several times per week and will deliver 70,000 meals this year.

About Meals On Wheels Association of America
The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the only national association and network dedicated solely to ending senior hunger in America. MOWAA is the oldest and largest organization composed of and representing local, community-based Senior Nutrition Programs in all 50 states as well as the U.S. territories. MOWAA’s vision is to end senior hunger by 2020. ]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/mayors-for-meals-days/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 A Trip Around the World http://www.whistlestop.org/a-trip-around-the-world/ http://www.whistlestop.org/a-trip-around-the-world/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:13:31 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5237 flags_webWednesday April 17th, 2013, 12-2pm

Jackson Café

Cost: $10 for lunch and a fabulous show

No registration is required, pay at door.

Come celebrate the 20th year Anniversary of the Multicultural Department by taking a trip around the world. We will celebrate the diversity of all of our cultures with delicious food and wonderful live entertainment (Cabaret-style) provided by Luzina & Tom Tison Promotions.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/a-trip-around-the-world/feed/ 0 Let’s Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! http://www.whistlestop.org/lets-celebrate-st-patricks-day/ http://www.whistlestop.org/lets-celebrate-st-patricks-day/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:38:59 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5213 hat-clipart_webFriday, March 15, 2013, 11:00 to 1:30
Jackson Café

Regular Menu Pricing
Registration is not required

Members of ‘the Gas Men’ will entertain you with lively Irish dance music and sing a variety of lyrical songs as well as soulful ballads. Entertainment provided by Bread and Roses

Show Times are: 11:45-12:15pm & 12:45-1:15pm

Menu: Corned Beef and Cabbage, With Potatoes and Carrots, Dessert

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/lets-celebrate-st-patricks-day/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 in May

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.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/new-imparare-litaliano-learn-italian/feed/ 0 Meals on Wheels PSA http://www.whistlestop.org/mow_psa/ http://www.whistlestop.org/mow_psa/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:21:51 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5195 GeresSee Richard Gere’s connection with and respect for older adults in this touching video.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/mow_psa/feed/ 0 Shred Day http://www.whistlestop.org/shred-day/ http://www.whistlestop.org/shred-day/#comments Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:58:29 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5147 shred_newSaturday March 23

9 am to 2 pm

Cost $5 per box

Sponsored by:
Access Information Management and Boerio, Clark Associates, CPAsA

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/shred-day/feed/ 0 Eating for Your Health/Trigger Point Massages Presentation http://www.whistlestop.org/eating-for-your-healthtrigger-point-massages-presentation/ http://www.whistlestop.org/eating-for-your-healthtrigger-point-massages-presentation/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:45:40 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5219 Dr_PaulTuesday, April 16, 2013, 1 to 2:30pm, Boardroom
Presented by: Dr. Paul Podjowski, La Vita Chiropractic

Registration is requested: Call 415-456-9062

Free

This workshop explains the proper methods of combining appropriate food groups for optimum digestion, maximum energy. It also uncovers the secrets to fueling your immune system and eating to decrease your risk of cancer. Dr. Paul will also offer free Trigger Point Massages. Space is limited, please register in advance.

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/eating-for-your-healthtrigger-point-massages-presentation/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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]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/sequester-of-federal-funds-would-squeeze-marin-programs/feed/ 0 How to Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Visit http://www.whistlestop.org/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-doctors-visit/ http://www.whistlestop.org/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-doctors-visit/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:53:50 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5224 Nurse_webThursday April 18th, 2013 10-11am
Caboose 2

Presented by: Student Nurses from Dominican University

Registration is requested: Call 415-456-9062

Free

In this presentation, Nurse Students from Dominican University will help you prepare for a doctor’s visit. They will talk about how to ask your doctor valuable and helpful questions, how to manage your priorities during the visit, and what to make sure you know before you leave.

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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 Brain/Memory Health Games Presentation http://www.whistlestop.org/brainmemory-health-games-presentation/ http://www.whistlestop.org/brainmemory-health-games-presentation/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:59:42 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5229 game_webTuesday April 23rd, 2013, 11-12:30pm

Whistlestop Lounge

Presented by: Student Nurses from Dominican University

Registration is requested: Call 415-456-9062

Free

Come learn how to strengthen and stretch your mind through games (Sudoku, puzzles, banana-grams, and word scramble)! We’ll talk about the best foods to feed your brain and discuss ways to increase brain health through exercise, healthy sleep and healthy lifestyle. Come share your thoughts and learn new things with Dominican nursing students!

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/brainmemory-health-games-presentation/feed/ 0 Taming The Paper Dragon http://www.whistlestop.org/taming-the-paper-dragon/ http://www.whistlestop.org/taming-the-paper-dragon/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:50:35 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5143 paper_dragonThursday March 14, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Refreshments at 5:30, Program from 6 to 7:30

Workshop cost $10

To sign up in advance call 415.456.9062

What you need to keep
What you can safely shred
What to do when you have too much

John Jackson, award-winning journalist and former editor of the Novato Advance, will tell his personal story about helping his aging parents while “Taming the Paper Dragon” and what NOT to do.

Expert Panelists:
Terri Abelar, CEO of Aging Solutions – which paperwork is vital to have?
Dave Clark, CPA, of Boerio, Clark & Associates CPAs – what papers you can safely shred.
Jane Lott of Silver Rain Estate Transition Services – advice for paperwork run wild.

Sponsored by: Pollak & Cusack Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law

]]> http://www.whistlestop.org/taming-the-paper-dragon/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 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/ 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 Sunday Dances http://www.whistlestop.org/sunday-dances/ http://www.whistlestop.org/sunday-dances/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:33:32 +0000 Marc Smith http://www.whistlestop.org/?p=5037 March 24th and April 28th, 2-5pm
$10 General Admission, $7 Goldenaires Members

San Rafael Community Center
618 B Street, San Rafael CA
415-485-3333

Please join us every last Sunday of the month at the San Rafael Community Center for some wonderful dancing. Featuring a live band, The Manny Gutierrez Quartet; snacks and refreshments, great wood floor, plenty of parking, open to the public/singles and couples.

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