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Newsletter
Program…Gene Lennon
I goofed last month on the program. But we really are having Debra this month!
Does the thought of moving cause your head to spin? You’re not alone. No matter what your circumstances, moving ranks high on the list of life’s most stressful events. Whether you just need to declutter to live more comfortably in your home, or a move is in your future, we’ll put this daunting task into perspective. This lively panel discussion will include:
• Key planning considerations for seniors and their families.
• How to decide what belongings and paperwork to keep.
• It’s not your Momma’s senior community.
• What resources are available to help.
Brought to you by the Platinum Senior Network, this panel includes experts in Move Management & Estate Sales, Professional Organizing, and Senior Housing Referrals. The panel will be moderated by Debra Schwartz, Founder of Platinum Senior Network and a Seniors Real Estate specialist.
Debra’s real estate career spans 3 decades. Inspired by events in her own family, Debra has become an advocate and resource for her own parents (Norm and Shelly Schwartz) and in helping seniors and their families with their real estate related needs in Santa Clara County.
MAY 15 IN Q80
Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at: Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Room Q80, in Campbell (corner of Winchester Blvd. and Campbell Avenue) except January. Social time begins at 9:30 am. The meeting is called to order at 10:00 am.
Leave clean clothing, bedding and nonperishable food for Sacred Heart on the bench outside. Please do not bring garage-sale-type items for Sacred Heart. Please bring books to share. Place these items on the first table: donations for the troops, new and used greeting cards in the box; your volunteer hours in purple envelope.
Lunch after Meeting:
Tomato Thyme!!
1560 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, 408-723-7333
Program:
Debra Schwartz, Platinum Senior Network
Moving or Downsizing?
Election Officers Needed
Are you interested in earning up to $200 while serving the community and seeing democracy in action? The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office needs 5,000 to 6,000 Election Officers to work polling locations for the June 5, 2018 Election. Bilingual positions are available in up to 19 different languages. (See list below.) If interested, apply online at: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/rov/volunteer/ pages/officer.aspx.
In addition to Election Day workers, the Registrar’s office is hiring full-time temporary positions for its Early Vote Centers that open 10 days before the election. These officers will receive three weeks of training to operate the seven full-service facilities around the county.
Previous clerical experience is required for Early Vote Center workers. Anyone can be an election officer as long as they are a U.S. citizen and registered voter, a legal permanent resident 18 or older, or high school student at least 16 years old. Election officers will receive a stipend of up to $200 for their services, including a bonus for being bilingual. Training is provided and classes will begin soon.
Early Vote Center applicants have additional vetting as potential County employees and are especially encouraged to apply immediately. For more information about election officers or Early Voting Center positions, contact the Registrar of Voters’ Office at 1-408-299-POLL (7655). Online sign-up for election officers is available under the “Volunteer” tab at www.sccvote.org. Bilingual individuals are needed who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Taiwanese), Tagalog, Korean, Russian, Farsi, Punjabi, Japanese, Hindi, Telugu, Portuguese, Khmer, Syriac, Tamil, Gujarati and Nepali.
President…Ken Schieck
Did you know that May is the last month of the year where each day is longer than the one before? May is also Older Americans’ Month. Every May, the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living, leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans’ Month. The 2018 theme, Engage at Every Age, emphasizes that you are never too old (or young) to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It also celebrates the many ways in which older adults make a difference in our communities. Participating in activities that promote mental and physical wellness, offering your wisdom and experience to the next generation, seeking the mentorship of someone with more life experience than you—those are just a few examples of what being engaged can mean. No matter where you are in your life, there is no better time than now to start. We hope you will join in and Engage at Every Age!
Use the materials, activities, and resources on this site to promote and celebrate #OAM18! Go to oam.acl.gov.
As you know, our chapter was one of the sponsors of the local candidates’ forum at St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church; AARP members who participated: Kathy Mattingly (organizer and mistress of ceremonies), myself (moderator), Barbara Robinson and Margaret Schieck (AARP table reps). Two other members volunteered but got sick and couldn’t attend.
Treasure Chest…Jan Deluchi
If you have puzzles that you have completed and would like to share, bring them to the table. Cleaning or downsizing? Bring your items to the table.
Community Service…Marilyn Clough
While scraping mustard off the Vial of Life in my frig, I checked its contents and was horrified at how out-of- date my information was. This led me, after many amazing phone calls, to the new, personal emergency information L.I.F.E. File. Who knew? This 21st centu- ry version of the Vial will be available at our upcoming meeting for you, your family, friends and neighbors. It is a pouch 6″x 9″ which attaches to the outside of your frig (no mustard!). If paramedics are called to your home for an emergency, this information is immediate- ly available: the general information form, plus POLST, advance directive, and do-not-resusitate forms (if you have taken care of these last three de- tails; if not, please do!). This is an easy, organized method to have vital documents immediately available and could ultimately be life-saving.
President…Ken Schieck
This April we celebrate both Easter (Apr.1) and Passover (Mar. 29 to April 6). As I learned in grammar school “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” As an adult, I also learned T.S. Eliot’s phrase, “April is the cruelest month…” He probably was referring to the growth of plants after a long winter. By the way, what kind of gasoline does the Easter Bunny put in her car this month? April fuel. As I did last month, I am keeping this letter short so you can read about some important events taking place this month. ELECTION 2018 Mark your calendars: On Saturday, April 28, 1-3pm, our Campbell Area Chapter 5151 is co-sponsoring a Candidate Forum for a hotly contested seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Incumbent Ken Yeager is termed out and seven candidates are seeking his seat representing the Fourth District which includes Campbell, Santa Clara and west San Jose. All seven candidates have agreed to attend this event at St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, 1522 McCoy Avenue, Campbell/San Jose. Our President, Ken Schieck will pose questions submitted by sponsoring organizations and the audience will also be invited to ask questions.
The Leagues of Women Voters (LWV) of San Jose/ Santa Clara and Southwest Santa Clara Valley will team up to host voter registration table. There will be time to mingle with candidates and sponsors, request more information, sign up with a campaign, or learn more about other community organizations. Light refreshments will be served at this free event. Submit questions or RSVP to Kathy Mattingly, (408) 378-2355, kat@kajon.com, or Ken Schieck (408) 379-7820, k1141@sbcglobal.net. Candidates on the ballot for the Fourth District Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors election, June 5, 2018: Mike Alvarado, Worker; Jason Baker, Attorney/ Legislative Director; Dominic Caserta, Councilmember/Educator/Parent; Susan Ellenberg, Governing Board Member, San Jose Unified School District, Trustee Area 2; Maria Hernandez, Marketing Consultant; Pierluigi Oliverio, Field Application Engineer; Don Rocha, City Council Member.
Troop Support…Angie Jaggars
Let’s send more of our CARE packages…need names & addresses.
Opportunity Tickets…Barbara Robinson
April drawings at three for $1 are:
THE GARRET
$15 Gift Certificate
(Thanks to Libby Harbour)
HABIT BURGER GRILL
Free Charburger w/Cheese
OR Equal Value Item Bascom Ave
(Thanks to Angie Jaggars)
CAMPBELL EXPRESS
2 Subscriptions 408-374-9700 **
(Thanks to Stephon Hansen)
March winners were:
BLUE SKY RESTAURANT
$25 Gift Card
Daniel Nnorth
HABIT BURGER GRILL
Free Charburger w/Cheese
OR Equal Value Item Bascom Ave
Daniel Nnorth
CAMPBELL EXPRESS
Carol Sheppard
David More
VASE OF FLOWERS
Anna Garcia
(Thanks to Jean Taniguchi)