MARCH
2021
President’s Corner ... 4 Upcoming Events…....1, 2, 6, 9, 12 March Calendar………...……….8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
www.srgoldenaires.org (415) 485-3348
srgoldenaires@gmail.com OFFICE HOURS
Closed until further notice.
CONTACT US
Due to COVID-19 precautions, the Community Center & the Goldenaires office are
closed until further notice. Call 415-485-3348
or visit
www.srgoldenaires.org
Watercolor Class - FEB. 23rd, MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Tuesdays | 10:30-11:30AM Stay in contact with your watercolor painting classmates. Each week a photo or two will be sent out for you to paint. Join in on the Zoom meeting to share your artwork, chat and critique your work.
This is a friendly group lead by Ann Carroll.
Puzzle & Book Swap Wed - MARCH 10th -
10:00AM-12Noon Books & puzzles will be set up on tables on the Community Center front outside patio under the trees.
Swappers will be required to wear masks & will be given a pair of gloves to wear while looking through the books. Only a few at the same time, keeping in mind physical distancing guidelines.
Community Wide Wednesday BINGO MARCH 10th | Wed | - 6:30PM
It’s Wacky Wednesday Bingo time! Join the San Rafael community for a few FUN games of BINGO.
Each session has a different theme-Valentine’s Day! Kids, and adults have fun playing side by side. If you are interested in joining the game email Patty at patty.mcculley@cityofsanrafael.org
S R G o l d e n a i r e s . o r g
Did you know that the Goldenaires has a website?
This website is updated on a regular basis and you can view upcoming announcements on this site.
You can also view the latest Newsette on the site. Please check it out regularly—there may be something new or interesting. You may leave a message at 415-485-3348.
ZOOM WITH US!
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ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
San Rafael Goldenaires Senior Citizens Organization, Inc. and the Recreation & Library Departments / San Rafael Community Center
Location
618 B Street | San Rafael, CA 94901 Next to Safeway, off 2nd Street Phone: (415) 485 - 3348
Fax: (415) 485- 3186 Non-Profit #59-3837185
All Goldenaires activities take place at the ADA accessible San Rafael
Community Center.
Annual Membership
Have a friend who would like to join the Goldenaires? Annual
membership fee is $35/ year through December 31, 2021. Name badge is optional - $12 fee. Members must be 62 years of age and may reside anywhere, not just Marin County!
ABOUT US
Mission Statement
The purpose of the San Rafael Goldenaires is to offer
opportunities for senior citizens (persons 62 years of age or older) to participate in recreational, cultural, educational, community service and social welfare
activities.
President Chris Chew Vice President Elida Canziani
Recording Secretary Dorothy Rogers Treasurer Effie Lee Past President Vivian Berliner Board Members Bette Bohman Cindylu Janisen Marilyn Ryan Bill Raudio
Donna Robertson
Kitchen A: Jackie, Carol & Pat Kitchen B: Effie Lee & Crew Bingo: Lynne Goodfellow Decorations: Sherilyn Chew Crafts: Elida Canziani
& Mary Ellen Chronister Newsette: Bill Raudio
Dances: Jackie Dema, Rose Marie Heckman, Gwen Long, Cindylu Janisen, Bette Bohman
Office Volunteers: Marcia Higgins, Donna Robertson, Dorothy
Rogers, Gina Ranney, Karen Falk Interim Office Manager Carol Jacobs-Courtz
2020 BOARD OF
DIRECTORS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Memorial Fund
San Rafael Goldenaires Organization appreciates all bequests, whether large or small. All gifts either in memory of a loved one, a friend or in your estate helps with the continued programs and success of this organiza- tion. For many of our deceased members, their families have listed the Goldenaires as a recipient to send donations. We deeply appreciate your support as these monies allow us to offer programs and services at either a reduced cost or no cost to the members. Donations are 100% tax de- ductible. Thank you!
SPRING BOUQUET TAKE-OUT BOX LUNCH - FRIDAY, APRIL 16TH -$22 Let’s celebrate Spring! We have had requests for a vegetarian option menu and we wish to thank Debbie for accommodating that request. Menu- #1 Option: Honey Baked Ham with fruit sauce on side, Scalloped Potatoes &
Seasonal Fresh Vegetables. OR: #2 Option: Vegetarian Ravioli Marinara with Seasonal Fresh Vegetables. Each option will include roll, butter and Carrot Cake for dessert. Meal pickup will be at Debbie Ghiringhelli Catering Company, 1241 Andersen Drive, San Rafael. For reservations, please send in your check payable to:
San Rafael Goldenaires, 618 B Street, San Rafael RESERVATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, APRIL 13th. Pickup times are as follows: Last names A-H pickup is from 12-12:30PM, last names I-R will be 1:00-1:30PM and last names S-Z will be from 2:00- 2:30PM. RAFFLE TO BE HELD : $3/ticket OR $5 for 2 tickets.
PRIZES: 1st) Gourmet Basket, 2nd) $25 Gift Certificate to
Goldenaires, 3rd) $25 Safeway Gift Card, 4th) $15 Gift Certificate to Goldenaires and 5th) NEW Cordless Swivel Sweeper. You may include raffle ticket donation along with lunch option fee.
DUES-DUES-DUES
Time to pay your annual membership dues for the year 2021. For only $35 , you will continue to receive the monthly Newsette which includes updates on current Zoom activities , events, fundrais- ers and news on our members. Please send in your check—$35/person by March 30th,, to: San Rafael Goldenaires, 618 B Street,, San Rafael, CA 94901.
Please include a self- addressed,
stamped envelope if you wish your
membership card to be returned to you.
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GOLDENAIRES NEWS & UPDATES
SUNSHINE REPORT
The thought of the day is as follows:
"Allowing an unimportant mistake to pass without comment is a wonderful social grace."
By Judith Martin ILL MEMBERS:
Joanne Peronne has been in and out of the hospital with heart problems and finally they put in a pacemaker, Elida Canziani had a heart attack, the hospital put in a stint then kept Elida in the hospital and decided to
put in a pacemaker. We wish you both a speedy recovery.
DEPARTED MEMBERS:
Gilda A. Selchau will be sorely missed by family and friends, Phyllis Pansegrau is very much missed by her nephew Jim, and her friends.
We remember with sadness all our relatives and members.
SPECIAL MESSAGES:
Congratulations to Vivian Berliner who became 95 years young in January. Keep going Viv...
Please leave a message for a card to be sent to a fellow member for a bit of cheer: 415-485-3348. or at srgoldenaires@gmail,.com.
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Hello Goldenaires.
As we head toward Spring, I hope many of you have gotten your COVID vaccinations already! We can feel hopeful even as we still keep safe by wearing masks and social distancing. Whatever it takes to get us back to happier times! Everyone has been so careful and caring. Staying in, sharing calls and texts, and emails, to keep in touch, helping keep spirits up. Contact has been so precious during the past year!
The Board has been so limited in ways to reach out and stay connected to the Goldenaires, what with not being able to use the community center and not being able to provide any events, trips or classes. Our only event, so far, has been our Holiday Gala Take Out Dinner and Raffle, which was enjoyed by quite a few members and helped in our fund raising.
Since there was a request for more lunches, we thought we could have a different themed take-out lunch and raffle once a month, just to offer an enjoyable event to keep us engaged and safely active!
So, after our St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Luncheon, we’ll be presenting a lovely “Spring Bouquet Box Lunch” on April 16 th , with Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Rolls + Butter, and Carrot Cake. See details on page 2.
We hope you’re staying active with Jeanette Logan’s “Zoom Fitness” classes. She’s been keeping folks fit, happy and healthy for a long time with her aerobics, strength and
stretch classes! Check out her information on page 5! We hope that those that are participating in her pro- gram, that you are supporting her with a donation!
Before I forget, if anyone needs a computer monitor, I have an extra one in good condition that you can have. My son-in-law just gave us his and I don’t need two. If you’re interested, drop me a note at 618 “B” Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 or email Carol at srgoldenaires@gmail.com
Well, I guess that’s it for now – Keep on Keepin’ on – take care and stay well! I look forward to seeing you all, and to thank you for supporting us through these rough times! We can’t express enough how grateful we are that you all are there to keep the Goldenaires going!
Best Wishes,
Chris Chew President
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MOVING WITH JEANETTE
Zoom Fitness with Jeanette Logan
Jeanette Logan, our fabulous fitness instructor, continues to offer classes on Zoom from her own living room.
Jeanette always offers a wonderful class in a caring environment. She will contact you before you begin so you know what to expect and the options available. Give her a call or send her an email to get started, Jeanette Logan at jl@youthfulhearts.com or call her at (707) 642-3603. Now is the time to get moving if you haven’t started already! New year & a new you! You will feel better too!
Monday:
9:15am - 10am, Fit and Fun, Low Impact Aerobics + more 10:30am - 11:15am, Still Going Strong, Strength & Stretch + more 12:45pm - 1:15pm Line Dancing (we'll do 2 or 3 beginner dances.)
Thursday:
9:15am - 10am, Fit and Fun, Low Impact Aerobics + more 10:30am - 11:15am, Still Going Strong, Strength & Stretch + more 12:45pm - 1:30pm, Chair Exercise, light cardio, strength & stretch
At this time, classes are offered on a donation basis to support our very caring and special teacher Jeanette. She is helping you stay healthy, so please keep her in business with your donations. Any questions you may also call 415-485-3348.
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