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Seniors Lunch Service Added for Shelter in Place Period

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The City of Redwood City and the Redwood Shores Community Association have been in talks over concerns for our senior citizens who are particularly vulnerable in this Shelter in Place period.

The Redwood City Veterans Memorial Senior Center will be offering to-go lunches from 11AM to 1PM, Monday through Friday, for those aged 60 and over. Lunches can be picked up at a curbside spot at the Redwood City Veterans Memorial Senior Center (1455 Madison Avenue in Redwood City) or a delivery can be arranged.

Please call 650-780-7259 for more information or to enroll in lunch service. You must call by 9PM the previous day in order to enroll that day, and you must call back to enroll every day you need service.

More details about the program are available on the phone line’s recorded message, which will then lead to an answering machine. Please leave the following information on the answering machine recording:

  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Your choice of Pick-Up or Delivery
  • Your address if you choose Delivery

A Message from Raley’s Stores

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(The following is being shared by RSCA as a public service, as it pertains to our local Nob Hill supermarket. Although RSCA cannot share all messages regarding COVID-19 developments — we recommend the dedicated Redwood City Coronavirus Public Safety Site for local updates — we will try to share info most pertinent to Redwood Shores residents. Contact the  RSCA Webmaster if you have questions or share suggestions.)

To our customers,

On behalf of Raley’s, I want to express our deepest sympathy for those afflicted by the coronavirus.

For 85 years, Raley’s has been there for the communities we serve, in good times and bad. I assure you that you can count on us during this time of crisis.

I believe the most important thing that all of us can do is to trust those who are leading us through this crisis and to remain calm and civic minded. Please know, the food system in the United States is the most sophisticated and robust in the world and amid “rational” demand it will keep up. If we all normalize our buying behavior and resist the unnecessary need to stockpile, everyone can have what they need.

So that you have confidence, here are just some of the things Raley’s has implemented or that will be put in motion. Many of these steps were implemented weeks ago. Continue reading →

Veterans Memorial Senior Center August Activities

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The Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Avenue, Redwood City, is providing the following activities that are open to the public during the month of August.

  • Friday Movies for Everyone / 1:15PM (Unless Otherwise Announced) / Every Friday: Come to the Veterans Memorial Senior Center in September for a FREE feature movie in our state of the art movie theatre!
  • Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Free Lecture / Wednesday, August 25th, 11AM-Noon: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a nationwide network of experienced adults who contribute their time and talent to important programs that strengthen their communities. Come hear Deborah Owdem, Program Director for RSVP of San Mateo & Northern Santa Clara Counties speak about current opportunities, how they match volunteers with organization and the benefits awarded to RSVP volunteers.
  •  New & Improved Lunch Program / Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday, @ Noon: Starting in July, Carroll’s Meats of Brisbane will be providing lunches Tuesday-Thursdays at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center. The Carroll family came to San Francisco in the early 1900’s and helped found “Butcher Town”. The lunch price will remain the same at $5, but the food will be cooked on site. Our current cook, Ruby, will still be making her famous soups and desserts. Lunch at the VMSC includes house made soup, cooked on site hot entre, yummy dessert along with milk or coffee all for just $5. It’s the best deal in town!

To learn more about the Redwood City Veterans Memorial Senior Center, call 780-7270.

Have You Heard About Virtual Villages?

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Virtual Villages (VVs) are the latest American innovation for ‘Aging with independence in your Own Home!’ It’s a trickle up concept for people ages 50 and over to stay in their own homes rather than going to a retirement center later in life.

Virtual Villages allow people in a locality to stay independent, remain active, be of assistance to one another, and give back to their communities. Starting in Beacon Hill, Boston, VVs are now spreading like wildfire. The closest local one we know of is next door in Palo Alto.

When we heard about this trend it seemed too good to be true! And Redwood Shores seems like the ideal place for a Virtual Village. Why? Because RWS is unique in that it’s comprised primarily of educated and active people who won’t want to leave the Shores to live in less lovely and interesting environments later on.

We are thinking of a RWS Virtual Village that will enrich our bodies, minds and spirits with offers of many opportunities; and assist with volunteer or private services if a Village member goes on vacation, breaks an arm, or needs some other short-term help. Perhaps the greatest advantage will be staying independent and learning together how to get the most out of our “aging/saging’ processes.

WE invite you to think with us about how we could put our special mark on a Virtual Village in RWS — one that will fit the personality of our ourselves and our lovely little community. If you are even vaguely interested, let us know via email, and we can schedule a room at the library or Sandpiper for an initial meeting.

— Sharon Tennison

The Hampton

— Nancy Glaser

Light House Cove

Veterans Memorial Senior Center February Activities

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The Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Avenue, Redwood City, is providing the following activities that are open to the public during the month of February.

Friday Movies for Everyone
1:15PM (Unless Otherwise Announced) / Every Friday
Come to the Veterans Memorial Senior Center in September for a FREE featured movie in our state of the art movie theatre!

Valentine’s Dinner Dance
Friday, February 12th, 6PM-10PM / Redwood Room / $20 Per Person
Love is in the air!  Enjoy a wonderful dance with live music compliments of the Fun After Fifty Band!  Singles and couples alike are welcome!  A homemade Italian dinner will be served and dancing will follow.  Cost is $20.  Tickets will be available in January at the VMSC Lunch Desk.

Stroke Awareness: Are you or your loved ones at risk?
Wednesday, February 17th, 1-2pm / Sunset Room /  FREE
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of adult disability. Up to 80% of strokes are preventable; you can prevent a stroke! Join us for an educational lecture about stroke prevention and recovery.  Presented by Sequoia Hospital’s Health & Wellness Center.

VMSC Evening Bingo Fundraiser
Wednesday, February 17th, 4PM Doors Open & 6PM Games Begin
The Friends of the Veterans Memorial Senior Center would like to invite you to a special Wednesday Night Bingo Fundraiser! Raise money for the Veterans Memorial Senior Center and you may hit a jackpot for yourself! Evening also includes: Door Prizes, Free Pizza & More! For More Information, Please Call Our Bingo Hotline: (650) 780-7381.

AARP Tax Preparation
Wednesday, February 3rd thru Wednesday, April 14th
APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
Service is provided for the preparation and electronic filing of both Federal and State of California personal income tax returns within the scope of the AARP Tax-Aide program.  The service is free and you will receive one-on-one attention from AARP volunteers who are trained and certified annually in cooperation with the IRS.  Call our AARP Appointment hotline number (650) 489-6023 to schedule your appointment beginning January 4, 2010.