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In Memory Of
Helen Stuart August 19, 1926 - February 19, 2024
Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus
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From Sierra Sun...
The Steve Randall Community Recreation Center in Truckee has become a hub of connection and engagement for local seniors, thanks to the success of its Golden Programs. Launched in April 2022 under the leadership of Sven Leff, General Manager of the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District, the initiative was created to combat isolation and provide meaningful opportunities for socialization and activity.
From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
The Tahoe basin is home to a fierce community of seniors who have redefined what it means to age. From skiing the world's peaks to embracing artistic passions, these individuals are proving that life after retirement can be as thrilling as ever. With clubs like the Penguin Ski Club and the Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Group, seniors can build vibrant, active communities of like-minded friends.
From CalMatters...
For students at Forest Charter School, service to the community isn't just a one-time event — it's an ongoing commitment that helps them grow as individuals while making a real difference in the lives of others. Since 2019, fifth and sixth graders in the school's TreeTop Co-Op program have been partnering with residents of the Extended Care Center at Tahoe Forest Hospital for a series of holiday activities, fundraisers, and hands-on projects designed to enrich the lives of elderly patients.
On Friday, Nov. 8, the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation hosted a community discussion titled "Achievable Housing for All: For Now and the Future," focusing on the housing needs of older adults in the Truckee area. The discussion, part of the Foundation's ongoing speaker series, shed light on the challenges seniors face as they look to age in place and continue living independently in the region.
"We all get old, and sometimes we need help. Being a widow and living on one income—it has really helped, especially with the state of the economy," a client receiving food from Meals on Wheels said.
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the County of Nevada, in collaboration with Tahoe Donner Parks and Recreation, held a pivotal roundtable discussion at the Steve Randall Community Recreation Center focused on improving senior services in Truckee.
Homewood Mountain Resort will not open for the 2024-2025 season.
Truckee is grappling with a significant senior housing crisis, forcing many older adults to leave in search of suitable living arrangements.
At a recent Golden Seniors meeting held on Thursday, June 20, at the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District, the significant challenges faced by local seniors in accessing affordable healthcare were brought to light.
The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Service's meal delivery program isn't just a nutrition program, it provides a way for homebound seniors stay connected with the outside world.
From EdSource...
The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center suffered an approximate 70% loss in membership during the height of the pandemic due to either relocation or death.
From California Healthline...
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