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Executive Director Sought for Senior New Ways Corporation
Written: 11/5/2009
After ten years as Executive Director of Senior New Ways, Judith Pruess-Mellow plans to step down from the position on December 31, 2009, as she enters "semi-retirement."
Senior New Ways is an outreach organization for seniors and their families which creates and supports group programs ...
Senior New Ways Older Adult Groups & Activities, November - December, 2009
Written: 11/5/2009
Older Adult Groups
and Activities
November - December 2009
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Senior New Ways Older Adult Groups and Activities, Mid-August - October, 2009
Written: 8/23/2009
Older Adult Groups
and Activities
Mid-August - October 2009
NEW: BLIP-TV
Senior New Ways monthly television program, filmed at the Midpeninsula Media Center of Palo Alto, is now available on the internet at http://blip.tv/....
Senior New Ways Older Adult Groups and Activities, Late May Through August, 2009
Written: 5/20/2009
Older Adult Groups
and Activities
Late May - August 2009
Senior Health Chat at Los Altos UMC (LAUMC), 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Caregiver University of the Alzheimer's Association, June 5, 19, July 3, 17. Call Don...
Pursue Brain Fitness With Three Seminars in Santa Rosa in June
Written: 5/20/2009
We work out our bodies (or at least, know that we should) - but how much thought do we give to working out our minds?
That should be a primary concern!
According to the Older Adult Ministry Council, contrary to popular belief our brainpower does not automatically diminish with age ...
Senior New Ways Older Adult Groups and Activities, Late-April Through May, 2009
Written: 5/1/2009
Older Adult Groups and Activities for Late April - May 2009
Senior Health Chat at Los Altos UMC, 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. Los Altos UMC is located at 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. Call Dona Smith-Powers...
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Written: 4/3/2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS)--Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century is the title of a new resource by the Rev. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. The book on aging offers church leaders a structured approach to implementing ministry by, with, and for older adults. Gentzler, a staff member of the United Methodist ...
Senior New Ways Older Adult Groups and Activities, Mid-March through April, 2009
Written: 3/6/2009
Senior Health Chat at Los Altos UMC, 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. March 6, "Are Computers Good for Your Health?" with Sara Girton; March 20, "Senior Resources in Our Community," with Rev. Rick Plain. Call Dona Smith-Powers (650-494-3093). Donation suggested.
Senior Health Chat at Los ...
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Written: 2/13/2009
Senior Health Chat at Los Altos UMC, 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. Feb. 6, "Naturopathic Medicine&Healthy Aging"; Feb. 20, "Emergency Preparedness"; Mar. 6, "Computer Classes." Call Dona Smith-Powers (650-494-3093). Donation suggested. Senior Health Chat at Los Altos Public Library...
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Written: 1/9/2009
A "Creative Aging for a Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit" workshop will be offered on five consecutive Tuesdays, January 13-February 10, 10-11:30 a.m., at the Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040. This popular course from Senior New Ways - a non-profit organ...
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Written: 1/9/2009
Senior Health Chat at Los Altos UMC: 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. Jan. 16, "The Scoop on Good Hearing"; Feb. 6, "Naturopathic Medicine & Healthy Aging"; Feb. 20, "Emergency Preparedness." Call Dona Smith-Powers, 650-494-3093. Donation suggested. Senior Health Chat at Los Altos Pub...
Download Winter Edition of OAMC Newsletter
Written: 12/10/2008
The Older Adult Ministry Council offers suggestions on intergenerational Christmas Holiday activities in the latest OAMC newsletter. A print copy of the latest edition of the OAMC newsletter has been sent to each District office, and an online copy is available for download now.
For more infor...
Senior New Ways Older Adult Groups and Activities, Mid-December 2008-January 2009
Written: 12/10/2008
Senior Health Chats – 1st and 3rd Fridays, Los Altos UMC, Creekside C and D or Garden Room, 10 a.m.-12:00 noon. Devotions, stretching, snacks provided. Dec. 19, Tuina - Chinese Style Self-Massage and Exercise with Sunny Chen.
Senior Health Chat at Los Altos Public Library, 2nd Tuesdays, 1-2:3...
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Written: 12/5/2008
The Older Adult Ministry Council of the California-Nevada Annual Conference has purchased multiple copies of the Coming Fully Alive as You Age DVD kits from Senior New Ways, one for each District and two for the Ecumenical Media Resource Center. Coming Fully Alive as You Age explores the positives...
Ecumenical Retired Clergy and Spouse Retreat
Written: 11/25/2008
For 25 years, the Ecumenical Retired Clergy group has held an annual "Retired Clergy Round-up." This year's retreat, "From Aging to Sage-ing: Spirituality and Creativity," has been scheduled for January 13-14, 2009 in Danville, California.
Featured speakers and musicians John an...
2009 Primetimers Events
Written: 11/14/2008
The General Board of Global Ministries has announced its 2009 Primetimers program, consisting of six events.
Primetimers offers adult participants, 50 years and older: intentional educational forums, cross-cultural opportunities, faith-filled reflection on the purpose of ministry, and greater expo...
Elders as Earth Advocates and Partners with Youth © 6-25-08
Written: 10/23/2008
(from September, 2008 issue of GBOD's Center Sage)
By Judith Pruess-Mellow, Ph.D., M.Div., Exec. Dir., Senior New Ways
God’s world is in trouble. We live with the growing reality of global warming, melting of the ice cap, fires, floods, droughts, and scarcity. We have gotten ourselves into ...
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Written: 9/25/2008
A new workshop, “Creative Aging for a Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit,” will be offered on four consecutive Sundays, October 26-November 16, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Nevada City United Methodist Church. The church is located at 433 Broad St., Nevada City, CA 95959. This popular course ...
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Written: 9/11/2008
Talk about Outreach!! September, October, and November will be extremely busy outreach months for Senior New Ways, including: · Angels on Call/Friendly Visitors training at FUMC San Rafael, Sept. 13 for anyone interested in coming &nda...
Openings for “Angels”
Written: 9/4/2008
There are still openings in the “Angels on Call/Friendly Visitor” training, scheduled for Saturday, September 13 at First United Methodist Church in San Rafael, California.
The 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. training teaches ways to offer nurturing and caring for those no longer able to attend churc...