May is Older Americans Month, but how did we get here and how should we celebrate it? The first question is relatively easy. Older Americans Month was established in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy after meeting with members of the National Council of Senior Citizens. Every President since has issued a formal proclamation asking …
It’s April, a time for enjoying the spring, for thoughts of renewal and planning for the future. It is also tax time which gets most of us focused on our finances and, especially for those of us 60 and older, a time for being sure we are set financially for whatever may come. To explore …
Ask people what they like about living in Mill Valley and you are likely to hear about the small town feel as well as being so close to San Francisco, the Bay and the ocean. You are also apt to hear about living among the trees and being nestled at the foot of Mount Tamalpais. …
When you spring forward this month, it is a good time to re-energize your exercise plans too. In fact, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Being active has been shown to improve brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve one’s ability …
March is named after the Roman god of war, but maybe it should have been named after Bacchus, the Roman god of pleasure. We talked to some elders to find out what they like best about March and they had a lot to share and it seems there is something for everyone. Some of you …
Hopefully love, for you, is an everyday affair, but Valentine’s Day offers a chance to express it more formally. It is a day to show your partner, best friend, pet, sibling, parent, grand-parent and others just how much you cherish them. A thoughtful gift is a good idea but sometimes telling someone how you feel, in person …
By ADRIAN RODRIGUEZ | arodriguez@marinij.com | Marin Independent Journal. John Young and wife Kathleen Moran first experienced the Redwoods retirement community in Mill Valley when visiting a friend 12 years ago. “We were very impressed,” Young said. The most appealing aspect was the vibrant community, he said. Today, Young and Moran, both 79, have been residents for 16 …
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by mvchamber | Dec 7, 2022 | Some of Mill Valley’s biggest movers and shakers stepped out on the town in their finest threads last month to celebrate the 50th anniversary gala of The Redwoods, the nonprofit treasure that has provided nondenominational residence and multi-faceted support for seniors for five decades. The event, held at The Seminary in Strawberry, was a “joyous celebration honoring …
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We all wish for the holiday season to be a time we can relax and celebrate with our family and friends. For many of us it often, unfortunately, becomes a period of stress and concern. So we turned to our seniors for some words of wisdom on how to make it a little more enjoyable. …
Watch the video here. MILL VALLEY, Calif. (KGO) — From the outside looking in, it was a night decades in the making. On Friday, the Redwoods Senior Living Community in Marin held its annual senior prom. “I’ve got my shiny clothes on. I don’t have any prom dresses anymore. I don’t even own a skirt anymore,” …