
COMMUNITY HOLIDAY DRIVE THRU DINNER - DEC. 23
Everyone in our community should be able to enjoy a delicious Holiday Dinner. The Kiwanis Club of Monterey, Food Bank for Monterey County and City of Marina are working together to offer a drive thru and walk up Community Holiday Dinner on Thursday, December 23. Each meal kit will include all of the fixings to prepare your own traditional Holiday meal for a family of 4 or 6-8 people. All meal kits will be pre-packaged and the same for everyone. Due to COVID-19, this is a contact-less drive thru or walk up program and reservations are required. Space is limited. To make a reservation for the Thursday, December 23 Community Holiday Drive Thru Dinner, use the button on the right:
Reservations are Required.
Homebound Meal Delivery
Meal kits may also be delivered for homebound individuals in Pacific Grove, Monterey, Seaside, Marina and Carmel. To request home delivery, please email: montereyrecreation@monterey.org or call Monterey Recreation at 831.646.3866 and leave a message for staff. We will call you back as soon as possible to assist you with home delivery. Community Holiday Dinner Meal Delivery Flyer
If you have any questions, please email: montereyrecreation@monterey.org or you may also call Monterey Recreation at 831.646.3866 and leave a message for staff. Staff will call you back as soon as possible. For a flyer with information about home delivery, download this document.

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Weekly free meal for the unsheltered & all those in need

Abraham's Tent Interfaith Soup Kitchen will distribute its weekly free meal for the unsheltered & all those in need every Thursday between 4:30-5:30 pm at Epiphany Lutheran & Episcopal Church, 425 Carmel Avenue, Marina.
Abraham's Tent is a Program of Jews Christians & Muslims United. The organization's mission is to build and strengthen the understanding and ties between these religious communities through social justice programs, including feeding the homeless, as well as social and educational activities
Free Day Pass to Vaccinated Riders
For every passenger who has received their COVID vaccination, they can receive a MST FREE Day Pass!
For additional information, please call 888-MST-BUS1 (888.678.2871).
MST’s customer service offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:45pm; and closed during lunch hours.


Senior Gentle Outdoor Yoga
Join us every Wednesday at Vince Dimaggio Park
(3200 Del Monte Blvd, Marina) from 10 am to 11 am / Class is Free and Open To Marina Seniors
Please conform to all current State, County and City COVID-19 requirements
Santa Cruz Senior Without Limits Virtual Program Open to Marina Seniors
The Seniors Without Limits—a Santa Crus based virtual recreation program for seniors—. has partnered with Marina Recreation Department. Now, residents of Marina can participate in their virtual classes. To view the weekly calendar click here.

SENIOR GUIDANCE.ORG
SeniorGuidance.org provides comprehensive resources on various senior living options, including: assisted living facilities, senior living communities, nursing homes, independent living communities, continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) and all other long term senior care options, including memory care such as Alzheimer's or Dementia.
Gentle Yoga Flow on Tuesdays
Monterey Bay Moves will present a gentle 30-min Yoga Flow every Tuesday at 12:05 PM on Zoom. The entire community is welcome.
Cultivate your sense of well-being by practicing a blend of traditional yoga poses and breath work at lunchtime. In this class, we will explore connecting our breath, mind, and body. All are welcome even if you have never done yoga before!
For any questions or additional
information, contact us at
info@montereybaymoves.com or
visit www.montereybaymoves.com
Password: marina
LEGAL RESOURCES
Legal Resources and Considerations for Seniors and Persons with Special Needs Offered by Just Great Lawyers
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Covid 19 Resources For Older Adults is offered by the National Council on Aging
FALL PREVENTION
From Minor to Major: The Complete Guide to Home Modifications to Prevent Seniors From Falling
More Resources
Guides
Financial
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Financial Assistance, Costs and Payment Options for Eldercare in California
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Financial Assistance & Funding Options for Assisted Living / Senior Living
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Health Care Costs in Retirement
Advance Health Care Planning Workshops

During COVID-19 Hospice Giving Foundation is offering free daily online Advance Health Care Planning workshops. Workshops will be offered M-W-F at noon; Tu-Th at 5:30 PM. In these interactive 45-minute sessions, workshop attendees will learn how to access, complete and formalize their wishes using an Advance Health Care Directive.

Updated NEWS
Governor Newsom announced a meal delivery program for senior citizens in California.
The program provides three nutritious meals a day to senior citizens at home. All meals are to be prapared by local restaturants using only locally produce foods.
Califonia's Governor Gavin Newsom has created a hotline for Seniors to call in questions or concerns. The number is provided below:
1-833-544-2374
Click here to read about it
California For All Information Guide on COVID-19

Governor’s Office, the California Department of Aging, and AARP CA partnered to launch the California For All resource card, a FREE, one-stop information guide.
The resource card is a centerpiece of the “Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In.” campaign, which urges all Californians to help combat social isolation and food insecurity by checking in on vulnerable neighbors with a call, a text, or a “physically-distanced” knock on the door.
The card is also available electronically, and it can be DOWNLOADED HERE. A Spanish and Chinese language digital card will be available this week.
Marina Sr. Association at a Glance
We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact on all of our pursuits.

Mission Statement
We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact on all of our pursuits.
Here at Marina Senior Association, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. The Marina Senior Center is a fun, safe, healthy environment and affordable program where all seniors can participate. We offer a variety of recreational opportunities for the seniors of Marina and our surrounding communities.
The Marina Senior Center is open to adults ages 55 and up. Our doors open from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm on Monday through Friday. We are closed on weekends and holidays.

Contact Marina Senior Association
211 Hillcrest Ave, Marina, CA 93955
Phone: 831-884-1278
