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Feb. 16 – Cancer Support Feb. 18 - Cancer Virtual Support Group, 11:30-1 p.m., Workshop 3: Thrivorship – 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org. After Cancer Care – virtual only, 3-4 p.m. To receive the Zoom Feb. 18 - Huddle of Hope Virtual Gathering, 11:30-11:45 By Paco Lachoy linkAdvisory contactCommittee Renie Anderson a.m., https://bit.ly/2U3Qm2g, ID: 257 787 299#, 775Reno Senior By Paco Lachoy @ renieanderson@att.net, 982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org. Granddaughter reconnects with Reno Senior Advisory Committee There is light at the end of (7787), the tun- ReThose aged 60+ have accounted for over 80 percent of the grandmother at a775-982-RSVP vaccination clinic deaths in Washoe County.with Hello – virtual gathering series, nel, as Washoe County and the Quad nown-RSVP@renown.org. Feb. 18 - It Starts There is light at the end ofDouglas, the tunThose aged 60+ have accounted for over 80 percent of the County region (Carson City, every Tuesday and Thursday, 12-12:45 p.m., by Zoom at achel Trendler had last hugged her grandmother, Gloas Washoe County and the Quad deaths in Washoe County. Lyon nel, and Storey Counties) have begun To schedule an appointment with Washoe By County visitatwww. ria Forbes, nearly a year ago, just before the pandemic Feb. 16 Pickleball, Session https://zoom.us/j/96269295417 phone 669-900County region (Carson City, Douglas, covid19washoe.com or call (775) 328-2427. In the Quad to immunize Seniors age 70+. As to hit. Earlier this January, she got to hold her grand1: 11:30-1:30 p.m., Session 6833 Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417 Sign up at renown. To schedule an appointment with Washoe County visit www. Lyon and Storey Counties) have begun when canaSeniors get appointments, Counties call (775) or 434-1488 visit gethealthycarson.org. mother’s hand for the first time in very long time Paco Lachoy toseniors immunize age 70+. Asand to also call (775)or 328-2427. In the Quad 2: 1:45-3:45 p.m., Session 3: covid19washoe.com org/SterlingSilver. it is all based on the availability of the Appointments are also available through Renown and you when seniors can get appointments, Counties call (775) 434-1488 or visit gethealthycarson.org. administered the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Paco Lachoy 6:15-8:15 p.m., Neil Road Rec. don’t have toare have providerthrough from the hospital, simply visit vaccine. There are nearly 52,000 residents 70+ Appointments it is allWashoe based onCounty the availability of the alsoa available Renown and you Center. Also 23.aged Feb.to18 - Restorative Yoga,12:15-1:30 p.m., Neiland Road vaccine. ThereFeb. are nearly 52,000 Washoe residents have have a provider from the hospital, simply visitFood and another nearly 28,000 65-69. It willCounty beTrendler a long process www.Mychartrenown.com. Walgreens and Smith’s is a 70+ don’t Rec. Center. Also Feb. 25. Walgreens and Foodatand another nearly 28,000 65-69. It willhope be a long process www.Mychartrenown.com. but theand State and District Healthaged Departments to get Drug have announced appointments canSmith’s be made various pharmacist have announced appointments can be made at Quad variousCounties. but the-State and moving District Health Departments hope to get Also Drug Feb. 16 Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Rec. Center. locations in Washoe County and several of the seniors immunizations as fast asRoad possible, but please for Walgreens seniors but please locations in Washoe County and Session of 1: the12:15-2:15 Quad Counties. Feb. 23. immunizations moving as fast as possible, Feb. 18 - call Pickleball: be patient. For information either theseveral Washoe County COVIDp.m.; line orSession in Reno. She be patient. For information call either the Washoe County COVID line or 2: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 25. the Quad County line. Appointments for vaccine shots joined four other the Quad County line. Appointments for vaccine shots must must be made madeininADVANCE. ADVANCE. need to bring your and your On January 20th, Washoe District Health officials said, based Feb. - Pickleball, Session 1:Health 9:15-11:15 a.m., Session pharmacists and be YouYou need to bring your ID andID your On 17 January 20th, Washoe District officials said, based on present supplies of theofNeil vaccine being received, it itAlso will insurance card. Other locations be available, check 2: on 11:30-1:30 p.m., Road Rec. Center. Feb. 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Seniors should sure they a 130 waiting list of first dose. should makemake sureWorkshop they areare on waiting list ister doses Feb. 17 – Cancer Caregiver –onavirtual only, 10to be notified theyget can the get the vaccine.the Pfizer vaccine The two approved vaccines currently beingbeing administered, in approved vaccines currently administered, to be notified when when they can vaccine. 11:30 a.m. Video enable attendance, to receive a ZoomThe two Feb. 18 - Badminton/Table Tennis,on 6:15-9 p.m.,inNeil (Tunnel page 21) (Tunnel on page 21) to residents and link connect to Renie Anders @ renieanderson@att.net. Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 25. team members 775- 982-7787 or email Renown-RSVP@renown.org. who live and work Feb. 19 - Virtual Fitness Group (Weekly), 8-9 a.m., 775at Summit Estates Feb. 17 - Heartfulness Meditation Virtual Class, 10:30982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org. Senior Living and 11 a.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown. Memory Care. org. Feb. 19 - Tai Chi, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also This was the first Feb. 26. of two vaccination clinics scheduled Feb. 17 Mantras and Meditation Virtual Class, 11:15Gloria Forbes receives COVID vaccine by grandin the community. daughter The Summit(7787), Estates Renown-RSVP@ 11:45Rachel a.m.,Trendler. 775-982-RSVP Feb. 19 - Pickleball, Session 1: 11:30-1-30 p.m., Neil team prepared a playlist that included Pat Benarenown.org. Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 26. tar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot.”
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“We feel so blessed to be part of this effort,” said Trendler. “Administering Feb. 17 - Gentle Yoga, 2-3 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. the vaccine is taking another step toward reuniting everyAlso Feb. 24. one with their families.”
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Feb. - Karate, 4-6Trendler p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Up until17the pandemic, was a regular visitor atAlso SumFeb. 24. mit Estates, stopping by every two-to-three days with her newborn son to see Forbes. “This was the first time I truly laid eyes her,” said Trendler.Tennis, “She looked great, happy, Feb. 17on - Badminton/Table 6-9 p.m., Neil Road and healthy.” Rec. Center. Also Feb. 24.
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Feb. 19 - Dementia Caregivers Virtual Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., 800-272-3900. Feb. 19 - Gentle Yoga, 2-3 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 26. Feb. 19 - Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 26.
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Feb. - Sit andactivity Get Fit, 9-9:45 Neil Road Rec. It’s a 18 fun filled thata.m., challenges your aimFeb. 22 - Chair Yoga, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Neil Road Rec. daughter might be part of the Walgreens vaccination team. Center. Also Feb. 25. Center. while you down make friends with She “tracked Rachel” and was so those happy toon see your her in team person than via a windowyou! visit or video chat. andrather playing against
Feb.filled 18 - Chair Yoga, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Feb. 22 - Cancer Support Workshop 2: Mind-Body TechIt’s a fun activity that challenges your aim Also Feb. 25. niques to Lessen Side Effects of Radiation Therapy – virCall 775-334-2262 more information. was ‘giddy with excitement,” said Alto,on as was the team while“Forbes you make friends withfor those your tual, 1:30-2:30 p.m., by Zoom by calling Renie Anderson entire community that day. “It was a happy day for every*In-person classes must follow COVID-19 requirements, and playing against you! Feb. 18 - Zumba, 11-12 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also @ renieanderson@att.net. one. Residents were excited to get their COVID-19 vaccine which includes wearing a face covering at all times. Feb. 25.felt hopeful for what this would mean for the and they Call 775-334-2262 for more information. future,” she explained.
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