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The Light at the End of the Tunnel Feb. 16 – Cancer Support Workshop 3: Thrivorship – Feb. 18 - Cancer Virtual Support Group, 11:30-1 p.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org.A Dose of Love & PfizerBy Paco Lachoy The Light at the End of the Tunnel After Cancer Care – virtual only, 3-4 p.m. To receive the Zoom Feb. 18 - Huddle of Hope Virtual Gathering, 11:30-11:45 BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Reno Senior Advisory Committeelink contact Renie Anderson a.m., https://bit.ly/2U3Qm2g, ID: 257 787 299#, 775There is light at the end of the tunnel, as Washoe County and the Quad By Paco Lachoy Reno Senior Advisory Committee @ renieanderson@att.net, 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org. Granddaughter reconnects with grandmother at a vaccination clinic Those aged 60+ have accounted for over 80 percent of the deaths in Washoe County. 982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org. Feb. 18 - It Starts with Hello – virtual gathering series, County region (Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey Counties) have begun to immunize Seniors age 70+. As to when seniors can get appointments, it is all based on the availability of the vaccine. There are nearly 52,000 Washoe County residents 70+ and another nearly 28,000 aged 65-69. It will be a long process but the State and District Health Departments hope to get seniors immunizations moving as fast as possible, but please be patient. On January 20th, Washoe District Health officials said, based To schedule an appointment with Washoe County visit www. covid19washoe.com or call (775) 328-2427. In the Quad Counties call (775) 434-1488 or visit gethealthycarson.org. Appointments are also available through Renown and you don’t have to have a provider from the hospital, simply visit www.Mychartrenown.com. Walgreens and Smith’s Food and Drug have announced appointments can be made at various locations in Washoe County and several of the Quad Counties. For information call either the Washoe County COVID line or the Quad County line. Appointments for vaccine shots must be made in ADVANCE. You need to bring your ID and your Paco Lachoy There is light at the end of the tunnel, as Washoe County and the Quad County region (Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey Counties) have begun to immunize Seniors age 70+. As to when seniors can get appointments, it is all based on the availability of the vaccine. There are nearly 52,000 Washoe County residents 70+ and another nearly 28,000 aged 65-69. It will be a long process but the State and District Health Departments hope to get seniors immunizations moving as fast as possible, but please be patient. On January 20th, Washoe District Health officials said, based Those aged 60+ have accounted for over 80 percent of the deaths in Washoe County. To schedule an appointment with Washoe County visit www. covid19washoe.com or call (775) 328-2427. In the Quad Counties call (775) 434-1488 or visit gethealthycarson.org. Appointments are also available through Renown and you don’t have to have a provider from the hospital, simply visit www.Mychartrenown.com. Walgreens and Smith’s Food and Drug have announced appointments can be made at various locations in Washoe County and several of the Quad Counties. For information call either the Washoe County COVID line or the Quad County line. Appointments for vaccine shots must be made in ADVANCE. You need to bring your ID and your Paco Lachoy Feb. 16 - Pickleball, Session 1: 11:30-1:30 p.m., Session 2: 1:45-3:45 p.m., Session 3: 6:15-8:15 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 23. Feb. 16 - Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 23. Feb. 17 - Pickleball, Session 1: 9:15-11:15 a.m., Session every Tuesday and Thursday, 12-12:45 p.m., by Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/96269295417 By phone at 669-9006833 Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417 Sign up at renown. org/SterlingSilver. Feb. 18 - Restorative Yoga,12:15-1:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 25. Feb. 18 - Pickleball: Session 1: 12:15-2:15 p.m.; Session 2: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 25. Rachel Trendler had last hugged her grandmother, Gloria Forbes, nearly a year ago, just before the pandemic hit. Earlier this January, she got to hold her grandmother’s hand for the first time in a very long time and also administered the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Trendler is a pharmacist for Walgreens in Reno. She joined four other pharmacists and on present supplies of the vaccine being received, it will take insurance card. Other locations may be available, check with on present supplies of the vaccine being received, it will take insurance card. Other locations may be available, check with 2: 11:30-1:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 24. Feb. 18 - Hatha Yoga, 5-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. technicians on about 8-10 weeks to get all those age 70+ vaccinated for the either Washoe or the Quad County hotlines.about 8-10 weeks to get all those age 70+ vaccinated for the either Washoe or the Quad County hotlines. Also Feb. 25.Jan. 8th to adminfirst dose. Seniors should make sure they are on a waiting list to be notified when they can get the vaccine. The two approved vaccines currently being administered, in (Tunnel on page 21) first dose. Seniors should make sure they are on a waiting list to be notified when they can get the vaccine. The two approved vaccines currently being administered, in (Tunnel on page 21) Feb. 17 – Cancer Caregiver Workshop – virtual only, 1011:30 a.m. Video enable attendance, to receive a Zoom link connect to Renie Anders @ renieanderson@att.net. 775- 982-7787 or email Renown-RSVP@renown.org. Feb. 17 - Heartfulness Meditation Virtual Class, 10:30Feb. 18 - Badminton/Table Tennis, 6:15-9 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 25. Feb. 19 - Virtual Fitness Group (Weekly), 8-9 a.m., 775982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org. ister 130 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to residents and team members who live and work at Summit Estates Senior Living and 11 a.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown. Memory Care. org. This was the first Feb. 19 - Tai Chi, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also of two vaccination Feb. 26. Feb. 17 - Mantras and Meditation Virtual Class, 11:15-clinics scheduled Gloria Forbes receives COVID vaccine by grand11:45 a.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@in the community.daughter Rachel Trendler. The Summit Estates Feb. 19 - Pickleball, Session 1: 11:30-1-30 p.m., Neil Have you tried... Bean Bag Baseball? Have you tried... Bean Bag Baseball? It’s a fun filled activity that challenges your aim while you make friends with those on your team renown.org. Feb. 17 - Gentle Yoga, 2-3 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 24. Feb. 17 - Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 24. Feb. 17 - Badminton/Table Tennis, 6-9 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 24. Feb. 18 - Sit and Get Fit, 9-9:45 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 25. Road Rec. Center. Also Feb. 26. 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. Feb. 22 - Chair Yoga, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. “We feel so blessed to be part of this effort,” said Trendler. “Administering the vaccine is taking another step toward reuniting everyone with their families.” Up until the pandemic, Trendler was a regular visitor at Summit Estates, stopping by every two-to-three days with her newborn son to see Forbes. “This was the first time I truly laid eyes on her,” said Trendler. “She looked great, happy, and healthy.” Administrator Tara Alto said Forbes had an inkling her granddaughter might be part of the Walgreens vaccination team. She “tracked down Rachel” and was so happy to see her in team prepared a playlist that included Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot.” It’s a fun filled activity that challenges your aim and playing against you! Feb. 18 - Chair Yoga, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Feb. 22 - Cancer Support Workshop 2: Mind-Body Techperson rather than via a window visit or video chat. while you make friends with those on your team Call 775-334-2262 for more information.Also Feb. 25. niques to Lessen Side Effects of Radiation Therapy – vir-“Forbes was ‘giddy with excitement,” said Alto, as was the and playing against you! *In-person classes must follow COVID-19 requirements, which includes wearing a face covering at all times.Feb. 18 - Zumba, 11-12 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also tual, 1:30-2:30 p.m., by Zoom by calling Renie Anderson @ renieanderson@att.net. entire community that day. “It was a happy day for everyone. Residents were excited to get their COVID-19 vaccine Call 775-334-2262 for more information.Feb. 25. and they felt hopeful for what this would mean for the future,” she explained. 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