Whistlestop Renaissance Project

Future Transit-oriented Affordable Housing for Older Adults

As you may have heard Whistlestop will be redeveloping our property at 930 Tamalpais Avenue in San Rafael. If you are interested in renting a unit, please contact 510-582-1460 to be added to a list to receive notices. You may also visit Eden Housing to find a list of all Eden Housing properties currently accepting applications in the Bay Area.

Blood Pressure & Medication Checks

Once a month Facilitators: student nurses from Dominican University Drop-in, Donations appreciated Bring all of your medications and supplements to find out how & when to take them, how to store them, side effects, or possible interactions with other drugs. Don’t miss this opportunity to prevent health problems by keeping your blood pressure and meds in check! A healthy snack will be provided!!!

Seniors’ Circle

Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30am Herman Clasen Board Room Fee: Free 415-456-9062 An open support group for independent older adults (men & women, 55+), who give each other the gift of listening. This is done in a caring environment, which encourages mutual sharing of experiences as seniors—the joys, concerns and wisdom.  

Gentle Chiropractic Services

Coming soon… Arcade Fee: $5 First-come, first-served basis. Do you suffer from back or neck pain, tension headaches or aching muscles and joints? For relief from aches and pains of everyday stress and strains, visit Whistlestop to see chiropractic professionals who provide safe, gentle and effective chiropractic care.

Food Bank

3rd Wednesday of the month, 9:30am to 12:30pm Provided by San Francisco Food Bank 415-456-9062 or Helplink@2-1-1 If you live in Marin, are 60 years old and your income is less than $1,180/month (or you have a child younger than 6 years old and your family does not participate in WIC), you may be eligible for the Supplemental Food Program. Food boxes include a variety of quality foods such as tuna, rice, cheese, pasta and peanut butter. Please bring an original form of ID, proof of income, and proof of residency.  

A.C.A.S.A.

Fridays, 1:30 to 3:30pm Jennifer Tripathy Board Room Fee: Free 415-499-6802, x2 ACASA is a program that utilizes the experience of hispanic decent older adult clients to help others who suffer from emotional challenges such as depression, loneliness, the loss of a loved one, etc. Clients provide confidential counseling and support to those in need in their native language.

Chair Massage

Mondays, 9am to 2pm Fee: $4 per 8-minutes First come-first served Masseur: Rabel K. Managahas 8-min massage consisting of the neck, shoulder, back, arms, and hands. Besides feeling great, there are many benefits of massage for older adults including: maintaining health and well-being, increasing circulation, reducing aches and pains, and more.

Manicures for Older Adults

Tuesdays, 11:30 to 2:30pm Free Lounge 415-456-9062 Manicurist: Christie Hayes, over 20 years of experience Six appointments per week will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.