Here’s what’s happening at the Senior Center in September:
Picnic on the Plaza:
Celebrating our age-friendly city
You are invited to join us on Sunday, Sept. 23 for a picnic on the Plaza in celebration of our upcoming World Health Organization age-friendly city designation. Bring an appetizer (last name A-M) or dessert (last name N-Z) to share. Entrée, seating, beverages, live music and entertainment for all ages will be provided.
Everyone is invited. The age-friendly designation is a commitment to the community that elected leadership will continue to work toward making Healdsburg livable for all ages, from 8 to 80 and beyond. For information on age-friendly cities, visit https://www.880cities.org.
Learn-2-Ride Day:
Since the city subsidized the Sonoma County Transit (SCT) shuttle route 67 on July 2, the July adult ridership increased 34 percent, senior riders by 38 percent, and youth by 103 percent.
The free route provides transportation options for all ages and ridership proves that riders are taking advantage of the opportunity. The shuttle was featured at the Tuesday, Aug. 14 concert, where local parents, grandparents, and children had the chance to hop on the bus, sit in the driver’s seat and ask SCT representatives questions about local and inter-city routes.
I invite you to join me and on the bus for a “Learn-2-Ride Day” on Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 9:45 a.m. to noon. Meet at the senior center at 9:45 a.m. or hop on the bus from a stop near you. Learn how to ride the local route and take advantage of this complimentary service. Trip planning between cities, bus routes, stops and tips for a quality experience will be discussed. To learn more about the local Route 67 and more Sonoma County Transit Routes visit http://sctransit.com
September events at the center
Events advertised are open to the public and there is no age requirement. Events are held at the Senior Center, located at 133 Matheson Street, unless otherwise specified.
Bistro Gallery:
Carl Downey Vineyards, Waterfalls and Rivers. Friday, Sept. 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Carl brings passion and humility to his work and joyfully hones his craft with every painting. He specializes in an artful blending of realistic and impressionistic styles, seasoned with the flavors of whimsy and old-fashioned romance. The opening reception on Sept. 7 is open to the public and free of charge. Display dates are Sept. 7 to Oct. 26.
TED Talk Discussion Forum:
Friday, Sept. 28, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. This month’s topic will be; “How we wrecked the ocean,” with speaker Jeremy Jackson, a marine ecologist. In this bracing talk, coral reef ecologist Jackson lays out the shocking state of the ocean today: overfished, overheated, polluted, with indicators that things will get much worse. Astonishing photos and stats make the case. No cost, open to all ages.
Saturday Social:
Harvest Brunch, Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. The Healdsburg Senior Center, in partnership with Council on Aging, invite you to join us as the popular Saturday Social series continues in September. Harvest brunch menu includes entrée choice of pumpkin pancakes or biscuits and gravy. Coffee, orange juice and hot apple cider are included for a $5 per person fee. Reservations can be made by contacting the center at 707-431-3324.
Anna Grant is the Active Adult & Senior Services Supervisor for the City of Healdsburg. Contact her by calling 431-3157. The Healdsburg Senior Center is located at 133 Matheson Street.
