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Date: 5/18/2020
Subject: Greater Niles Village is here for seniors
From: Greater Niles Village - News



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WHAT INSPIRES YOU NOW?

Share your coronavirus quartantine experiences with fellow Villagers. Let us know what activities are helping you cope and thrive. We will include your tips and observations in future communications.
 
call: 510 936-0214

GREEN IS GOOD

Halligan Garden 01Research shows that breathing fresh air, and seeing greenery, reduces somatic stress in our body, and clears our mind. You don't have to head for the woods to enjoy nature's restorative effects—even a glimpse of nature from a window helps. Let this peak into Villager Ann Halligan’s unique garden inspire you to seek out your own solace in nature.
 
Halligan Garden 02Halligan Garden 03Ann explains:  It all started with a door of solid redwood constructed for an 1868 San Leandro farmhouse. It was my family home in the 1940s and 1950s. When the house was torn down in the 1970s, this door was saved and became the inspiration for my garden mural. The artist was the very talented Anita Danforth, who had a wonderful knack for collaboration. She created an image that reflects my love of Ireland and my father’s family home in County Down. She also included reminders of my husband’s hobbies and of our life together in this Niles house. Behind that door is a “hallway” with all my husband’s fishing gear..ready to go!

CALL MANAGERS ARE STANDING BY

We are here to aid any senior requiring assistance navigating the challenges of and resources for sheltering in place. Call Managers assign screened volunteers provide social networks and practical support for seniors:
  • making friendly check-in phone calls
  • creating opportunities for volunteers of any age
  • convening Book Club and Take Charge of Your Tech special interest groups online
  • shopping (placing on-line, fulfilling in-store, or picking up take-out orders)
  • coaching on using technology during the Shelter at Home order
  • providing referrals to local resources
call: 510 936-0214 (9am-1pm; Mon-Thu)

Phone handoff
 
 
Two of GNV’s Call Managers, Iris Nicholson (left) and Kathy Steel-Sabo (right) hand off the cell phone that is monitored for assistance requests.

Greater Niles Village
PO Box 2021
 Fremont CA 94536
 510-936-0214
 
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