The holidays are almost upon us and now is the perfect time to get your shopping done and support a local nonprofit at the same time! Senior Concerns’ Bargain Boutique and Thrift Store is planning a massive, holiday blow out Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Boutique is [...]
Dear Love Run Family, It has become clear that we will not be able to hold the 2020 Love Run at the end of October and we are heartbroken knowing that we won't be together to cheer each other on in person. We've been working hard behind the scenes and are excited to announce our [...]
We here at the Love Run are heartbroken over what is taking place in our community and around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every single one of us, and our lives are forever changed because of it. Please know that we care deeply about your health and safety during this time & moving [...]
Reacting quickly to the current crisis, Senior Concerns has created several new programs for local seniors. While some of the normal day to day operations have been halted due to the mandated shutdown, our organization continues to find new ways to serve our senior community. Through area partnerships with community organizations and an outpouring of [...]
In light of Governor Gavin Newsom’s recommendation that people age 65+ self-isolate at home, Senior Concerns is launching several new emergency volunteer programs to support seniors at home in the Conejo Valley. The goal is to ensure that our community’s most vulnerable population has everything they need to remain comfortably and safety at home during [...]
Senior Concerns has been closely monitoring coronavirus/COVID-19 and taking steps to maintain a safe and healthy environment in our facility. On Thursday, March 12th, Senior Concerns’ leadership participated in a call with Ventura County Public Health. Dr. Robert Levin, Health Officer, implemented an emergency declaration to enact social distancing plans Based on the recommendations from [...]
On Friday, March 20, 2020 Senior Concerns will host Caregivers Matter…Conejo Cares, a half-day program and luncheon honoring family caregivers who are caring for aging loved ones. Caregivers Matter…Conejo Cares will take place from 9:30-2:30 p.m. at Los Robles Greens, 209 Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks. Admission is $15 per person, which includes a plated [...]
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support for seniors, will present a community seminar titled “Alzheimer’s Disease: Know the 10 Signs,” on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. This informative seminar, led by Mark Stelzer, MSW, Volunteer Support Group Facilitator and Community Educator for [...]
As part of its commitment to provide support for seniors with dementia and their family caregivers, Senior Concerns is offering quarterly Memory Cafes, with the next Memory Café scheduled for Saturday, February 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road in Thousand Oaks. Lunch will be provided. A Memory Café [...]
Many of you have been reading this column every week for more years than you can imagine. Betty Berry has served as a community expert and a vital source of advice and guidance. For those of you that follow Betty, she has recently had a transition in her life. Betty has officially retired from her [...]
