Memory Screening
by Gwen Gates, from UC Davis Neurology Department in the Carl Manner Room
Wednesday January 13, 2010 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Memory screening takes up to 40 minutes per person.
Please Preregister with our receptionist at our front lobby counter.
For more information please call
707-643-1044
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Brown Bag Distribution
Solano County Free Food (for eligible participants)
At the following Locations:
- Benicia, Veterans's Hall, 1150 - 1st St., 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9-3a
- Dixon, Family Services, 155 No. St., 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9:30a
- Fairfield, St. Mark's Church, 1600 Union St., 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30am
- Rio Vista, Rio Vista Ministry, 230 Sacramento St., 3rd Monday, 9am
- Vacaville, Epiphany Church, 300 West St., 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30am-11:30am
- Vallejo, Community Center, 225 Amador St., 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10a-11a
- Vallejo, N. King Center, 545 Magazine St., 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:30a-11:30a
Program Guidelines:
- Must be 55 years or older
- Must live in Solano County
- Only one participant per household
- Must meet program income guidelines: Less than $1,170 mon., 1 person hh., $2,190, 2 person hh.
- Participants can use only one distribution site
For information or an application, call (925) 771-1303 or (707) 421-9777
Health & Support
| Appliance Repair Wednesdays from 9am - 11am Free |
| Caregivers Support Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 10:30am - 12:30pm Free |
Diabetic Nurse Educator RN Certified Diabetic Educator Lynn Fugate will provide free monthly blood sugar ' (glucose) checks and diabetic education. Call 643~1044 for an appointment. 1st Wednesday from 9am - 11:30am Free |
Elder Health Nurse Public Health Nurse Joyce Goodwin meets with seniors 60+ to assess their health status and suggest ways to maintain or improve their health. Assessment includes height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and blood test for diabetes, hearing screening, mouth, skin, and foot exams. Assess nutritional status and diet, medication use, activity level, immunization status, health habits, and chronic health problems. Persons with suspected health problems are referred to a physician, dentist, or other community service. Call 643-1044 to make or cancel appointments. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 9am - 12pm Free |
Grief Counceling Group with Clairemarut Evasco This grief/loss support group offers help on various issues, including the loss of a loved one. It is facilitated by therapist Clairemarut Evasco and is limited to 12 participants. Clairemarut Evasco is a licensed marriage and family therapist. I She has worked in the field of bereavement for over ten years. She will provide support and knowledge about grief and the bereavement process. Join the group to learn about: tools that assist you in the grieving process, the stages of grief expressing your grief in healthy ways, joining others to learn how to give during time of loss/grief, the courage to grieve. self-care for healthy grieving. Thursdays from 1:30pm - 3pm in the Carl Manor Room $2 per session |
HICAP -
One-on-one consulting on medicare coverage. Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) representative will meet with clients on the 4th Friday of each month by appointment only. Please call 1-800-434-0222. HICAP provides objective information and assistance to people who need help in understanding Medicare, supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance, senior HMO plans, and assistance with Medicare billing and claims'. 4th Friday from 9am - 1pm Free |
| Newcomer's Program Wednesdays from 9am - 10:30am Free |
Podiatry with Dr. Weiner Dr. Paul Weiner performs foot screenings (does not cut toenails) in the Health Services Room. Please call 643-1044 for an appt. 3rd Tuesdays - By appointment Free |
Classes | Clubs | Entertainment & Games | Exercise | Health & Support
Our calendar is now organized by type. Click on the links above or images below to see that sections page.
OFFICE
Monday through Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:30 PM to 1:45 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
TRAVEL
NEW Senior Wheelers Schedule!
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday through Thursday
9:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 pm
White Elephant Sale
2nd Wednesday of every month
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Seniors 60 and Over
Monday through Friday
(Except holidays)
Served at 12:00 PM
Make reservations 24 hours in advance.
Phone: 1-800-788-5114
Menu is available every Sunday in Vallejo Times Heralds in the senior digest section and is posted in the lobby of the Florence Douglas Senior Center, menus are available in 11:30am Monday through Friday for distribution in dining room A.