Russian River Senior Resource Center

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Complimentary meals to go at the Side Door this Wednesday, February 24, 11-1: - Delicious chilled meals made by Backyard in Forestville, paid for by Sonoma Family Meal (available until March 31) - Brown bag lunches with grilled chicken sandwich and yummy extras... All of the above are available first come, first served for anyone 60 years old or better Currently enrolled Meals on Wheels clients may pickup their frozen entrees (many apologies, but five frozen entrees with milk and fruit from Meals on Wheels for those not enrolled are only available on Fridays) We look forward to seeing you! Thank you for wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing!

Another reminder from PG&E about the upcoming rate plan changes: As part of a statewide clean energy initiative, eligible Pacific Gas and Electric Company electric customers in Sonoma County will automatically move to the Time-of-Use (Peak Pricing 4-9 p.m. Every Day) rate plan in April 2021. This rate plan features lower-priced electricity for 19 hours a day and higher prices from 4-9 p.m. seven days a week. Customers can view their rate choice options and choose their preferred rate plan at any time. Learn more at pge.com/toutransition.

Writing Your Life (on Zoom) - SRJC Memoir Class - Tuesday Feb. 23. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. For writers of all levels as well as non-writers who want to just listen in. While writing your story is welcome, a story is not necessary to participate. Contact Instructor Scott Reid, M.A., to sign up: [email protected].... The class meets every Tuesday afternoon until June 15, except for March 23 (spring break) Scott welcomes you to sign up at any time during the semester.

Russian River Chamber to sponsor Measure A & B voters’ forum Today, Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m. The Russian River Chamber of Commerce is hosting a voters’ forum on the upcoming March 2 west county ballot initiatives, Measure A and Measure B. The ZOOM-based session will take place TODAY, Friday, February 19th at 5:30 p.m. Meeting information is available at the Chamber’s website (Russianriver.com) Pre-registration is not required and the session is open to west county residents and int...erested parties. Panelists for the forum will include representatives of local election committees who are currently engaged in Yes on A&B and No on A&B. Fifth District Supervisor Lynda Hopkins and a county fire service representative also are being invited to participate. The forum will be moderated by Laura Hager Rush, former editor of Sonoma West Times/News and North Bay Biz Magazine. The format for the forum will provide equal time to all participants with an opportunity for brief opening and closing remarks. Audience questions will be collected in the ZOOM chat room. All non-panelists will be required to stay muted during the entire session. According to Chamber Board President, Bob Pullum We are pleased to host this important forum in the interest of facilitating accurate information and expanding voters’ knowledge of these important local tax initiatives. Measure A is a proposed $48 per year Parcel Tax on all properties with the West Sonoma County Union High School District. The measure requires a two-thirds majority to pass and would expire after three years. Measure B would add 4% to the current Transient Occupancy Tax in the west county, to be collected by hotels, inns and short-term rentals from overnight visitors. Funds collected would be dedicated to west county fire agencies and to support west county schools and students. The proposed TOT tax would be added to an existing 12% TOT tax in west county only. To join the forum, go to: https://zoom.us/j/94625167759

VACCINE NEWS UPDATE! West County Health Centers changed their plans and is no longer allowing anyone to sign up for a vaccine online. This evening they posted the following on their vaccine information web page: "PLEASE NOTE: For the immediate future, vaccination appointments will be made through direct outreach from West County Health Center staff, primary care medical offices in the west Sonoma County, and partner organizations employing essential workers in the eligibili...ty tiers listed above. We will reassess this method as we get more information about the California Department of Health Services transition to Blue Shield as the administrator of vaccine distribution starting March 7th and as we get more information about the direct shipments from the Federal Government to Community Health Centers in the near future. This is a change from our previous practice and understand this may cause frustration. This is a strategic response to changes at the state and federal level and are working hard to make sure the residents of western Sonoma County have equitable access to COVID-19 vaccinations. We appreciate your partnership and patience and we commit to honest communication as we move forward and as we get more information." Click this link to view the web page: https://www.wchealth.org/news/covid-19-vaccine/ More information to follow as it becomes available . . . .

Activities this Friday, February 19 -- 9:30 - 1:30 -- Bay Herbalism - All ages are welcome! FREE consultations over the phone and via Zoom. The recommended herbal blends can be picked up the at the Marshall House behind the Senior Center the same day as the consultation.... If you would like to make an appointment, please call 707-595-7895, or email [email protected]. Please see previous post for more details about herbal healing 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. -- Complimentary meals available first come, first served for anyone 60 years old or better - Chilled meals made by Backyard in Forestville, paid for by Sonoma Family Meals, first come first served -- through March 31 - Five frozen entrees with milk and fruit from Meals on Wheels Also, currently enrolled Meals on Wheels clients may pickup their frozen entrees. (Grab and Go Brown Bag lunches will be available again next Wednesday) 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. -- Speaking of Death via Zoom. To sign up, email [email protected] or call 707-363-7936. Please see previous post for more details We love seeing you at the Senior Center! Thank you for wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing! Donations welcome but not required.