MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — In the spirit of giving, a community initiative is underway to bring warmth, comfort, and joy to seniors in the mountain areas. Yosemite High School senior Natalee Castonguay leads “Be a Santa to a Senior”, collaborating with the Oakhurst and Mariposa CHP to collect essential and cheerful items for local senior centers. Items to Brighten Seniors’ Holidays First, ...
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Rotary Club of Mariposa Yosemite Scholarship Fundraiser
MARIPOSA–The Mariposa Yosemite Rotary Club invites you to participate in this ONLINE Scholarship Auction that will provide funds for Mariposa County High School Seniors to assist with their post-secondary learning. Over the past 19 years, the Rotary Club of Mariposa Yosemite has awarded nearly $400,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors. Featured Items Include: #1: One Week Getaway to the Luxurious ...
Read More »Have Your Say: Join Madera County’s Listening Session
MADERA COUNTY — The Madera County Department of Social Services is inviting older adults, those with disabilities, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving the well-being of the community to attend a listening session on September 10th. This session will be located at the Sierra Senior Center. The feedback collected will be used to create a local Aging and Disability Action ...
Read More »Kids Ages 2-12 Now Travel at 50% Off on Amtrak San Joaquins
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) is pleased to announce that Amtrak San Joaquins has expanded its discount for kids aged 2-12. A traveling adult (18+) can now add up to seven kids at 50% off. This updated policy revises the old Kids Discount policy, which most recently allowed the discount to apply to only one ...
Read More »Elder Abuse Legal Workshop Informed By Casey Casem’s Family Troubles
OAKHURST — Martha Patterson, a local certified elder care attorney, says one of the most rewarding experiences of her 35-year legal career was helping Kerri and Julie Kasem visit their dad, Casey Kasem, towards the end of his life. In that case, she was instrumental in Kerri Kasem obtaining conservatorship over her father’s medical care. At a special workshop at ...
Read More »Free Legal Services For Mariposa Senior Citizens
MARIPOSA — The Mother Lode Office of Catholic Charities has announced a partnership with Central California Legal Services Inc. (CCLS) to provide free legal services through the Legal Advocacy for Seniors Program for those age 60 and over in Mariposa County. The program provides legal information and advice, self-help, and preparation of simple estate planning documents including wills and power of attorney. ...
Read More »Free Driving Class For Seniors At Oakhurst CHP Office
OAKHURST — Driving is a complex skill that may diminish as a person ages, say experts, and the ability to drive safely is affected by changes in one’s physical and mental conditions. Many of these changes take place as we get older, though in different ways and at different times. To address these changes and the challenges they pose, the California ...
Read More »Age Well, Drive Smart CHP Driving Class For Seniors
OAKHURST — Driving is a complex skill that may diminish as a person ages, say experts, and the ability to drive safely is affected by changes in one’s physical and mental conditions. Many of these changes take place as we get older, though in different ways and at different times. To address these changes and the challenges they pose, the California ...
Read More »Oakhurst CHP Offers A Weekend Senior Driving Class
OAKHURST – For the first time, the Oakhurst CHP Office will be offering the very popular Age Well, Drive Smart senior driving class on a weekend. These free classes fill up quickly, so don’t delay. Reserve your spot now for Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. And check with your insurance company to see if this educational opportunity ...
Read More »Reserve Your Spot For “Age Well, Drive Smart” CHP Class
OAKHURST — Senior drivers are invited to register now for a free class at the Oakhurst CHP Office. Driving is a complex skill that may diminish as a person ages. The ability to drive safely is affected by changes in one’s physical and mental conditions. Many of these changes take place as we get older, though in different ways and ...
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