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Santa Barbara Village News
March 31, 2015
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Greetings!
In this edition of Santa Barbara Village News we want to make sure you
know about our Upcoming Events in April:
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Tai Chi Easy Class - Thurs, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Current Affairs Discussion Group - Fri, April 3 & 17
Coffee & Conversation - Mon, April 13, & Tues, April 28
Reading Group - Sat, April 18
Matinee at the J: "WALL*E" - Tues, April 21
Volunteer Recruitment Event - Wed, April 22
SB Village Info Session - Thurs, April 23
*NEW* Writing Group - Fri, April 24
El Presidio de Santa Barbara Founding Day Festival - Sat, April 25
READ ON to find out details and other "sidebar" items of interest...
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"I've enjoyed every
age I've been, and
each has had its own
individual merit.
Every laugh line,
every scar, is a
badge I wear to
show I've been
present, the inner
rings of my personal
tree trunk that I
display proudly for
all to see. Nowadays,
I don't want a
'perfect' face and
body; I want to wear
the life I've lived."
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Santa Barbara Village:
Helping make seniors' lives easier, healthier, and fuller!
Wellness Class - All Welcome!
- Pat Benatar
Welcome!
TAI CHI EASY Class
Thursdays,
April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
3:30-4:30pm
@ 524 Chapala St., Santa Barbara
SB Village members: $7/class; Non-members: $10/class
This weekly class taught by Jessica Kolbe of Qigong SB is open to all
levels - no experience needed! All of the exercises may be done
standing or seated. Contact us or click here for a printable class flyer.
RSVP to: susan@sbvillage.org or (805) 729-5038
A very warm
welcome to our
newest member:
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Susan B.
It's great having you
in the SB Village
"family"!
For Members & Volunteers
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April
Birthdays!
CURRENT AFFAIRS
DISCUSSION GROUP
Fridays, April 3 & 17
10:00-11:30am
@ a private home* in Santa Barbara
Open to our members & volunteers
The group is open to all points of view, and gatherings are held in a nonjudgmental, tolerant atmosphere. Discussion topics are chosen by the
participants and the meetings are moderated SB Village members &
volunteers on a rotating basis.
To RSVP (*& get location information):
susan@sbvillage.org or (805) 729-5038
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Event for Members & Volunteers
Happy Birthday to
our members &
volunteers who were
born in April:
Irene M.
Lauren K.
Oscar L.
Marie H.
Josie G.
Pat M.
Lyle M.
Wishing you a
wonderful year ahead!
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Monday, April 13
& Tuesday, April 28
2:00-3:30pm
@ Garden Court
1116 De la Vina St., Santa Barbara
Free & exclusively for our Members & Volunteers
Beverages & treats provided!
This twice-a-month gathering of our members and volunteers is a great
opportunity to get together, chat, get to know each other better, and enjoy
each other's company.
RSVP to: susan@sbvillage.org or (805) 729-5038
Contact us or click here for parking info
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If you're a Village
member who'll need
transportation to
attend any of the
events or activities
included in this
newsletter, please
be sure to let us know
at least 3 business
days in advance.
Members' Affinity Group
Quick Links
READING GROUP
Saturday, April 18
2:00-4:00pm
@ a private home in
Santa Barbara
Visit our Website
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Events Page
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Info on Joining
This group is for our current members and is nearly at capacity. Contact
us or click here for more information, including this month’s book.
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Donate
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Volunteer
Contact us if you're interested in joining this group, OR in forming a 2nd
Reading Group for our members: susan@sbvillage.org or (805) 729-5038
Become a
Village Sponsor
Free Movie Showing - All Welcome!
Matinee at the J: WALL*E
Tuesday, April 21
2:00-4:00pm
@ 524 Chapala St., Santa Barbara
Become a
Community or
Corporate Sponsor support our valuable
work while becoming
more visible in the
senior community!
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FREE - All Welcome!
Contact us or click here for movie description, link
to a printable event flyer, and parking information.
RSVP to: susan@sbvillage.org or (805) 729-5038
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Make a Difference!
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT EVENT
Wednesday, April 22
Contact Naomi now
to learn more:
naomi@sbvillage.org
or (805) 729-8828
Membership
1:00-2:00pm
@ Laguna Cottages, 803 Laguna St., Santa Barbara
Light refreshments will be provided
Come find out how even just a little of your time can make a big difference
in someone's life! We have many different volunteer opportunities available.
No minimum time commitment is required, and you can volunteer on your
own schedule. Contact us or click here for an event flyer with more info.
RSVP to: susan@sbvillage.org or (805) 729-5038
Check out our 3
membership levels!
Contact us or
click here
for more info.
Find Out More About Us!
SB VILLAGE
INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, April 23
3:00-4:15pm
@ Union Bank's
Community Partners Center
15 E. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara
Open to the Public
Light refreshments provided
Save the Dates
CLICK HERE or
contact us to find out
what events we have
planned for May!
How Do You
Pay for
Long-term
Care?
Want to know more about Santa Barbara Village? Join us for this month's
info session! Contact us or click here for more event details.
RSVP to: susan@sbvillage.org or (805) 729-5038
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*NEW* Members' Affinity Group!
WRITING GROUP
Friday, April 24
1:00-3:00pm
@ a private residence*
in Santa Barbara
This NEW GROUP is open to
our current members
& volunteers.
Please note that this is a writing group, not a story-telling group. The
emphasis is on participants who write and come prepared to read their
writing to the group. The group's meetings are moderated by an SB Village
member and participants come with a completed writing piece to share.
This month's writing assignment theme: EARLY YEARS - Something that
happened to you 50 or more years ago.
To RSVP (& get location information):
susan@sbvillage.org or (805) 729-5038
Long-term care in
the U.S. is confusing,
there's no doubt
about it. And trying
to sort through the
elements and options
can be stressful.
But there are some
resources to help.
PBS has put together
a selection of
frequently asked
questions that they
receive, along with
recommended
sources for further
information.
Contact us or
click here to read
the PBS article.
Connect With Us
on Facebook
Simply click here:
Member & Volunteer Outing
Beware!
EL PRESIDIO DE
SANTA BARBARA
FOUNDING DAY FESTIVAL
Saturday, April 25
FREE
12:00-3:00pm
@ El Presidio de Santa Barbara State
Historic Park,
123 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara
Join us at Santa Barbara's birthplace, El Presidio de Santa Barbara, for a
costumed reenactment of the founding ceremony, originally held on April
21, 1782. Then we'll celebrate all things Santa Barbara during the first
Founding Day street festival, featuring Presidio Neighborhood businesses
and local entertainment on an open street in the heart of downtown.
To RSVP (and get group meet-up details):
susan@sbvillage.org or (805) 729-5038
We Need Your Support!
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It's true that there's a membership fee to
be a member of Santa Barbara Village -but membership dues don't cover all of
our operating expenses to be here as a
greater community resource as
well, through our many free public
workshops, presentations, collaborations
with other nonprofits, and more.
Don't fall for this
"Grandparents
Scam"
that targets seniors.
Scammers research
grandchildren online
and then prey on
their grandparents
on the phone,
pretending to be
their grandchildren
in emergency
situations needing
money.
Click here to watch
NBC Today's video
story on this.
CONTACT US
info@sbvillage.org
(805) 729-8828
(805) 729-5038
Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution, planned gift, or
bequest to Santa Barbara Village. Contact us or click here to find out about
various ways you can support our important work!
THE VILLAGE MOVEMENT
SB Village is part of a larger fabric of Villages
across the United States in particular, and which
is expanding internationally now! Want to see if
there's a Village in the U.S. near someone you
love? Contact us or click here.
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