Alliance on Aging

SEPT 24: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - ZOOM WORKSHOP (10:00AM - 11:30AM) The current fires in California has been a wake-up call for many to be prepared for the next disaster. But how? Where do you start? Join the Alliance on Aging and the Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV) Monterey for a ZOOM workshop, Emergency Preparedness The Basics: 3 Easy Steps to Prepare for An Emergency. Date/Time: Thurs, Sept 24th (10:00am 11:30am) via Zoom Zoom Login info: ... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85862246667 Meeting ID: 858 6224 6667 Passcode: 393824 Via (call in): +1 669 900 9128 To register by phone, call 831-655-1334 or contact: contact Meggie Pina, Ombudsman Program Manager at: [email protected] See more

DONATION NEEDED: MUSIC CDS FOR SENIORS We are in need of music cds for seniors living in long-term care facilities who are experiencing isolation due to the current COVID crisis. We are interested in: Jazz cds, classical music cds and old vinyl records of any size. For more info, please contact: Meggie Pina, 831-655-7563 or email: [email protected]

DONATION NEEDED: ARTS & SUPPLIES FOR SENIORS Seniors are experiencing isolation due to COVID-19. They need your help. Donations are needed for the following items: --Adult coloring books --canvases and paints --fine tip markers & coloring pencils... --scapbooks paper --bird houses & bird seed --Cricut maker Questions? Call Meggie Pina (Ombudsman Program Manager). 831-655-7563 or [email protected] See more

SEPT 10TH: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSZOOM WORKSHOP @ 10:00AM VIA ZOOM (SEE LOGIN BELOW) The current fires in California has been a wake-up call for many to be prepared for the next disaster. But how? Where do you start? Join the Alliance on Aging and the Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV) Monterey for a ZOOM workshop, Emergency Preparedness The Basics: 3 Easy Steps to Prepare for An Emergency. Date/Time: Thurs, Sept 10th (10:00am 11:30am) via Zoom For pr...e-workshop handouts: https://drive.google.com//1StUOVXHXiqsIrVgx8bMw2LNBNa/view For the Powerpoint Presentation, please visit our website at: www.allianceonaging.org ZOOM Login Info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82448730643 Meeting ID: 824 4873 0643 Via (call in): +1 669 900 9128 To register by phone, call 831-655-1334. For workshop flyer, click here or contact Meggie Pina, Ombudsman Program Manager at: [email protected] See more

TRASHION SHOW (OCT 22 -- VIA ZOOM) The fun and fabulous Trashion Show will take place on October 22nd via a special virtual event. We will have a FACE MASK TRASHION SHOW to celebrate our 50th birthday anniversary, featuring the fabulous 1950s icon, Marilyn Monroe! 15 local designers will showcase their one-of-a-kind face masks that reflect their individual style for the event. As masks becomes available, we will be posting them in our websitestay tuned! The raffle will take place Thursday, OCTOBER 22 from 5:30pm 6:30pm via Zoom. To attend the event, Zoom link (and/or call in info) will be provided to those who purchased tickets. Click here for ticket prices and more info about the event. To purchase raffle tickets, call (831) 655-1334; (831) 655-7559.

NEW HOURS: LOCAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (NOW - SEPT 14) For residents and business in the fire zones who need assistance and/or information for re-entry and recovery, Monterey County has set up a special in person local assistance center at: PLACE: Monterey Conference Center 1 Portola Plaza, near Pacific Ave., Monterey DATES: Now Sept 14 ... HOURS: 10:00am 6:00pm The Local Assistance Center is a one-stop shop for those affected by the wildfire. FEMA, state, county and local non-profit representatives are on hand to provide guidance and to take initial applications to those seeking assistance. For more assistance, go to: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us//virtual-local-assistance-ce

POST FIRE: WHAT TO DO? WATER SAFETY AND UTILITIES Upon returning home, some houses may be without water. For tips on water safety, check out the Monterey County’s Environmental Health Post-fire Safety Web Page https://www.co.monterey.ca.us//recovering-after-a-wildfire Helpful Phone Numbers:... --Pacific Gas & Electricity: 1-800-743-5000. --Cal American Water (831) 646-3205 GETTING HELP FROM: FEDERAL & STATE For people with losses from fire, the first step is to contact their insurance companies. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE: For losses not covered by insurance, please register for disaster assistance: 1) via online at www.disasterassistance.gov; or 2) by using the FEMA App; or 3) by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or 800-462-7585 (TTY). STATE ASSISTANCE: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us//office-/response/2020-fires

Fire: Scam Alerts Scammers are taking advantage of the fire situation and preying on people’s fears. Warning: Scammers are impersonating as someone from the sheriff office or PG&E and blaming shelter in place for office closure. Scammers are directing people to donate gift cards or vouchers from stores like Walmart and Target OR asking for personal information for donation purposes. If you receive such a call, hang up and contact your local law enforcement office. For more info about the latest scams, please visit our webpage at: www.allianceonaging.org

(NEW): COVID-19 TESTING SITES--Salinas & Monterey The following two sites are NEW. SALINAS: The Salinas Community testing site (formerly located at the Agriculture Center) has moved to: CESAR CHAVEZ LIBRARY, 615 Williams Road, Salinas, CA. Days: Tuesday thru Saturday Hours: 7:30 am to 8 pm... To schedule appt: Call 1-888-634-1123 OR via online appointment at Lhi.care/covidtesting MONTEREY: ARCpoint Labs of Monterey Bay (in Ryan Ranch). Address: 24560 Silver Cloud Ct., #103, Monterey, CA. They provide drive thru tests via online appointment. Call: 831-324-0772 Schedule online via https://www.labtestmonterey.com/ See more

(UPDATED) COVID-19 TESTING SITES for Monterey County Please visit our website at: www.allianceonaging.org for the most up-to-date information on ALL COVID test sites in the county. Tests are conducted by the following clinics or hospitals: Clinica de Salud, CHOMP, Doctors on Duty, Mee Memorial, Natividad, OptumServe, Planned Parenthood and more.

THANK YOU--NCL (Monterey) for 435 Face Masks!!! Our heartfelt THANKS to NCL (Monterey), aka, the National Charity League, a national wide Mother/Daughter charity organization for their tremendous support for seniors. NCL not only said "YES" to helping us with the much-needed face masks for seniors living in senior care facilities, but more importantly, they delivered, not 200, not 300, but 435 MASKS! Talk about generosity. Talk about making a difference in the lives of seniors in Monterey County!

Programas de ahorros de Medicare ¿Quiere reducir los gastos de bolsillo como primas, deducibles, copagos, coseguro? Podemos ayudarlo a USTED a identificar las mejores opciones. Llámenos al: 1-800-434-0222 o www.allianceonaging.org

Medicare Savings Programs Want to reduce out-of-pocket expenses like premiums, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance? We can help YOU identify the best options. Call us at: 1-800-434-0222 or www.allianceonaging.org