Meals on Wheels is a life giver and a life saver!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Last Chance to Sign Up for Facebook at Little House

Please make your reservation today if you want to join in the fun, because space is very limited!


Introduction to Facebook taught by Facebook staff
Thursday, January 26th, 3:30pm
Peninsula Volunteer's Little House
Activity Center
800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park   

The presentation will be geared towards individuals who have limited experience with Facebook and are looking to advance their social media skills in the new year. All ages are welcome to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptops to follow along with the presentation. Pre-registration is required by Monday, January 23rd. For more information and to pre-register, call 650.326.2025, ext. 222 or email knwachob@peninsulavolunteers.org. Click here  to view the full press release.


Friday, January 20, 2012

Peninsula Health Care District Awards Rosener House


On January 26th, the Peninsula Health Care District will hold a public ceremony to celebrate the new crop of organizations receiving grants from them. Peninsula Volunteers Rosener House Adult Day Services is proud to be among them!

Recognizing that 20% or more of Rosener House participants reside in the Peninsula Healthcare District, they decided to support our program for the very first time.

We will highlight one of our Rosener volunteers, Cathy Morgan, for her excellent contribution to making our program such a warm, friendly and stimulating place. Please join us!

And THANKS to the Peninsula Health Care District!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Facebook Is Coming to Little House

If you want to know what all the fuss is about 
- or just to keep up with your friends and family - 
here's your chance!


Introduction to Facebook taught by Facebook staff
Thursday, January 26th, 3:30pm
Peninsula Volunteer's Little House
Activity Center
800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park   

The presentation will be geared towards individuals who have limited experience with Facebook and are looking to advance their social media skills in the new year. All ages are welcome to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptops to follow along with the presentation. Pre-registration is required by Monday, January 23rd. For more information and to pre-register, call 650.326.2025, ext. 222 or email knwachob@peninsulavolunteers.org. Click here  to view the full press release.

"Facebook 'Likes' Little House" 
Read the whole story in the Jan. 18th San Mateo Journal.

"Facebook Comes to Little House"
Read the story online at InMenlo.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Volunteers Needed in January

Have a Little Fun Volunteering at LITTLE HOUSE!
THE LITTLE SHOP   THURSDAYS 12-2pm   1-2 months
    ·        Customer Service and Cashier Skills
    ·        Other shifts available
    ·        Substitutes needed Mon.-Fri.
 FRONT DESK                FRIDAYS   8am-12:30pm        ongoing
·        Meet and greet members and guests
·        Training provided       
·        Trained subs needed on-call
  
Meals on  Wheels Volunteer Drivers
  •  9:30-11:30 Tuesdays and Fridays
  • Once a week or on-call availability preferred
  • Deliver hot meals and a smile to homebound
  • Regular Routes in Menlo Park area
  • Substitutes needed from Belmont to Menlo Park
  • Provide car, gas, proof of insurance, driver’s license
  • Authorize release for background and DMV check

To volunteer or for more information, please contact Mary Rached, Director of Community Volunteer Program
Ph: (650) 322-1029     email: mrached@peninsulavolunteers.org



Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Start Your New Year Right with Alzheimer's Cafe

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If you've been feeling kind of isolated from friends and fun, since your loved one has been dealing with Alzheimer's or Mild Cognitive Impairment, then you can break out and start living gain! Come and socialize at our Alzheimer's Cafe on Tuesday, January 17th.

The Alzheimer's Café is a place and opportunity that brings together people living with dementia, their families, and their caregivers. It is a warm and inviting atmosphere that nurtures friendship and mutual support.


Based on the work of Dutch psychologists, the Café is a place where everyone can be themselves, share experiences, and learn from one another. There's no agenda, only the opportunity to socialize and enjoy a day out in a creative environment. Feel free to stop in, have coffee and pastries, and become part of this growing movement.
For information, call Julie Scales, Little House Program Manager at (650) 326-2025, ext. 229.
Days and Times: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 2 – 4 PM.
Location:   Little House Activity Center 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025
Cost:   FREE, donations gladly accepted.

Monday, January 9, 2012

You CAN Manage that Chronic Disease

Shakespeare phrased it as "...the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to."

Living longer is living better if we can find the ways to manage what ails us. By the time we're in our 40s we start feeling the pinch of time - not to mention all those accidents and illnesses we laughed off earlier. By our 50s and 60s we accumulate a few "passengers" that won't get off the bus.

So what! These days we can do more for ourselves by learning how to live with chronic diseases.

Little House has teamed with Sequoia Healthcare District to bring you just what you need:

Friday, January 6, 2012

Rosener House Needs YOU!

Rosener House needs volunteer activities assistants. 

  • Work with staff to provide music, art, meals and socializing to participants
  • 10:30 am -1:00 pm Weekdays
  • Performing/ musical talent, guitar, piano etc. helpful
  • Spanish speaking volunteers a plus
Rosener House volunteers have a ball! There's more creativity here in the daily activities than you can ever imagine. If you don't have talent, we can use your smile, because you have no idea how far a little personal contact goes!

Call Mary Rached at (650) 322-0129 for more information, or email her at this link.


Thursday, January 5, 2012

Yes, We're Still Online!

Our apologies if our website has been a bit behind these past couple of weeks. We are in the midst of a re-design of that site. We'll debut that soon.

In the meantime, for those of you interested in the January Little House Newsletter click this link.

For those interested in the February Meals on Wheels menu click this link.

Thanks for your patience and...

Happy New Year!!!!