Monterey County Local News: Seniors

Kim Stemler, executive director of the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association, is leaving the position after nearly 11 years to take on a new leadership role as the CEO/president of the Carmel Foundation.

Longtime Monterey County resident John McPherson has been named the new executive director of Alliance on Aging, taking over for Teresa Sullivan, who is retiring.

Raymond Torres, a native of Soledad, was diagnosed with disabilities over 25 years ago and within a couple of years was connected to housing and services through the nonprofit Central Coast Center for Independent Living. At 63, he’s doing well,…

Alliance on Aging has received $200,000 from the California Department of Aging to develop a local action plan for Monterey County, focusing on the Salinas Valley.

Residents say many issues arose after HumanGood took over. Last year, the situation reached a boiling point when a tenant died inside her apartment and wasn’t discovered until more than a week later.

The group Adventure Seeking Seniors group was among this year’s nominees for the 47th Annual LIVE UNITED Awards, presented by United Way Monterey County.

KING CITY — Alliance on Aging’s South County Trashion Show returned to the runway last week after a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, featuring the latest fashions crafted from recycled and repurposed materials. The Sept. 13 fundraiser and luncheon was once again held inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in [...]

Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley will add the Greenfield community to its South County Senior Socials program, hosting the first one on Sept. 14.

SALINAS VALLEY — As part of its rural expansion efforts, Independent Transportation Network Monterey County has introduced ValleyLine, a transportation program for seniors, veterans and visually impaired adults who live in the cities of Soledad, Gonzales, Chualar and Indian Springs. The ValleyLine project brings to fruition an eight-month development phase led by a steering committee of [...]

Marilyn Winton told one neighbor she was antisocial after he attempted to make friendly conversation two years ago. After that, the neighbor almost never saw her, except only in flashes as she entered her apartment at the 200-unit Pacific Meadows…

SALINAS — In honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is hosting a special art show showcasing paintings and other works of art created by its residents on Saturday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the event, the Alzheimer’s Association will be collecting donations in [...]