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…A Community Resource for All…
Our Mission
We are committed to providing older adults, families and children with a friendly, supportive environment for social interaction, recreational activities, educational opportunities, community involvement, and access to public services.
Original Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws
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Come join the fun at our next dinner event on
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at 5:30 PM.
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Crockpot Potluck
(Say that 10 times quickly!)
Saturday, October 20: 5:30 PM - Social Hour, 6:30 PM - Dinner
Fun in the Fall at the
Lake Berryessa Senior Center & Community Hall
4380 Spanish Flat Loop Road
Bring your crockpot filled with your favorite crackpot croc-pot recipe to share.
Good puns and jokes welcome too. Salad, bread, and dessert provided.
Celebrate an early Halloween, the beginning of Fall, the first rain, and an end to a long fire season!
Test out your Halloween costumes.
Free, as usual. Families and children welcome.
Free balloons and soft drinks for kids.
Pool table and kids games.
Adult beverages available.
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Free Flu Vaccine
Napa County Public Health will offer free seasonal flu vaccine shots to anyone over three years of age.
Monday, October 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lake Berryessa Senior Center & Community Hall
4380 Spanish Flat Loop Rd.
“Although the spray version of the vaccine is not available this year, the flu shot is still the safest and most effective way to avoid getting the flu,” said Dr. Karen Relucio, Napa County Public Health Officer. “In addition to protecting yourself from getting sick, the vaccine can prevent you from spreading the flu to your loved ones and other people who are more likely to have severe illness.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend everyone over six months of age get a flu vaccine. Those at higher risk for complications of the flu, including seniors over 65 years, pregnant women, children under five years and people with certain chronic medical conditions, are especially encouraged to get vaccinated. In addition to getting vaccinated, simple steps to help stop the spread of the flu:
> Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 30 seconds.
> Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve.
> Stay home and contact health care providers when sick.
Residents unable to attend the flu vaccine clinics or with children less than three years of age can call the Public Health Immunization Clinic at (707) 253-4270 for a free appointment.
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Nobody’s Too Young Or Too Old To Enjoy
The Lake Berryessa Senior Center & Community Hall
Here’s a quote that may usually refer to older adults. “This business of being age appropriate is ridiculous. Get out there and break the rules.” Dorrie Jacobson.
But this goes for younger adults too. You don’t have to be a “senior” to enjoy the benefits of the Lake Berryessa Senior Center & Community Hall with your family and friends. Stop thinking that you can’t be a member and enjoy the events because you’ve got some silly idea that doing so would make you feel older than you are. These are community events for the whole family.
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Senior Health and Social Services Information
Although we live a long way from the Napa Valley we are part of Napa County. As such we are eligible for all the benefits available to older adults in Napa County.
Comprehensive Services for Older Adults
OLDER ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
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The Lake Berryessa Senior Center & Community Hall Needs Your Vote!
Become A Member To Show Your Vote of Confidence In The Future of Lake Berryessa.
Who’s a Senior, What’s a Senior?
By Peter Kilkus
One of my favorite sayings is: You don’t stop playing because you get old, you get old because you stop playing!
For those of you who remember the trauma of turning 30 during the “don’t trust anyone over 30” days of the 60s, the turning 60 birthday in the 21st century may feel even worse. But almost no one I know says they feel like a “senior” even though they may be well over 60. I’ve asked younger people to join the Center and they’ve said, “I can’t (translated as “I don’t want to”) because I’m not a “senior”. “Senior” has gotten a bad reputation as “old and decrepit” in too many people’s minds.
Maybe there should be a contest to see what new word can be used to replace “senior”. At one Center Board meeting years ago I mentioned that I just don’t feel like a “senior” and Betty Pedersen, who was 83 at the time, an adventurer and co-founder of the Center 34 years ago, jumped right in with “Neither do I!”
“Older Adult” is currently the most politically correct term. Maybe we should say “Super Adult” instead of “Senior Citizen”?
So how can we translate philosophy into action at Lake Berryessa? By joining the Lake Berryessa Senior Center & Community Hall - no matter what your age. The Center is committed to providing older adults, families and children with a friendly, supportive environment for social interaction, recreational activities, educational opportunities, community involvement, and access to public services. And it is the only full-service meeting and event facility in eastern Napa County.
The Center is embarking on a Membership Drive and several fundraising activities to revitalize our local community. We lost ten years - almost a whole generation - of family recreation at Lake Berryessa. We lost our school and most businesses. The thriving resorts have devolved into basic dirt camping facilities. The Lake Berryessa Senior Center & Community Hall can be a core element in the revitalization of the Lake Berryessa community. But we need your help.
Membership Drive
It doesn’t matter whether you live in St. Helena or Santa Clara, Berryessa Highlands or Belmont, Napa or Novato - people came from all around the Bay Area, Sacramento and beyond to enjoy Lake Berryessa. Your membership is your vote for the Center’s success. Please join the Lake Berryessa Senior Center to support the Lake Berryessa community during this time of positive change at the lake. There is no age requirement to become a community support member. Families and children are welcome.
Please send your contact information and a check for $25 per person (children are free) made out to Berryessa Senior Citizens and mail it to:
Lake Berryessa Senior Center & Community Hall
Spanish Flat Village Center
Unit # 9113
Napa, CA 94558
Fundraising
Our matching fund challenge grant has been more than met. Thanks to all of our members and friends who have contributed more than $5,000 to date. But our fundraising needs to go on - there’s much left to do.
Please send your donation - large or small - with a check made out to Berryessa Senior Citizens, Inc. (Please specify whether this is check for membership dues or for the matching donation challenge.) and mail it to:
Lake Berryessa Senior Center & Community Hall
Spanish Flat Village Center
Unit # 9113
Napa, CA 94558
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Lake Berryessa Senior Center & Community Hall Rental Policy
Members
$150 per day
$100 cleaning deposit ($50 refundable if Center is left clean.)
Proof of $1M liability insurance policy
Non-Members
$250 per day
$100 cleaning deposit ($50 refundable if Center is left clean.)
Proof of $1M liability insurance policy
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Reservations need to be made in advance:
707-966-0206
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Some interesting Senior Center History (Click for full stories.)
Who’s a Senior, What’s a Senior?
Senior Center Founded by Lake Berryessa Adventurer, Betty Pedersen
What Was It Like To Grow Up At Spanish Flat Resort? Confessions of a Resort Brat (aka Wes Plunkett)
January 20th Community Dinner a Success!
The First Lake Berryessa Annual Horseshoe Tournament Barbecue
Grandparents Day, July 21, 2018
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