West End (Alameda, CA)
By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
  Alameda’s Lost Beaches and Baths   Alameda’s Lost Beaches and Baths will be the topic of discussion by Eric J. Kos and Dennis Evanosky on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 pm at the Alameda Free Library, West End branch at 788 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda.     ALAMEDA'S NEPTUNE BEACH   Eric Kos and Dennis Evanosky are local historian and publishers of the Alameda Sun.  Eric and Dennis’ historical presentation are always fun because they include interesting and entertaining facts about their subjects.       We Alamedans know about Neptune Beach, but most of us don’t know that there were ten other baths, including Newport, Terrace and Long Branch on the Alameda’s south shore.  During the late 19th and early 20th century beachgoers froliced in waters at Sunny cove, Sandy Beach and Green Arbor...
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By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
  National Senior Health and Fitness Day at Alameda's Independence Plaza   Alameda Elders Communities is urging seniors to make a move toward better health and join them on Wednesday, May 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Independence Plaza, 703 Atlantic Avenue in Alameda for the 2nd annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day Fair.         Elders will participate in specific health and fitness events with certified personal trainers, physical therapists, massage therapists, an acupuncturist and blood pressure check and more!  All this for free.       For more information and to sign up, please call Samantha at 510-217-8527.  Or just drop by on Wednesday.   Sponsored by Alameda Elder Communities which include: Waters Edge Lodge on Harbor Bay, 801 Island Drive, Alameda, CA 94502 Elders Inn on...
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By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
  What’s So Funny After 50?  Comedian Dan St. Paul knows. What’s so funny after 50? Comedian Dan St. Paul knowsand will share some of hisfunny anecdotes about aging will be featured at the Alameda Pinball Museum on February 7 at 8:00 pm. at 1510 Webster Street in Alameda.  Ticket are $15.00. Dan is a veteran of the San Francisco comedy scene with a hiatus in Los Angeles and as a opening act for Jerry Seinfeld, Natalie Cole and Smokey Robinson.     He talks about the changes he has experienced since reaching the half-century mark.  “I am a cylinder now.  I can wear a belt anywhere on my body,” he says of his maturing body.  “ I have eight  pairs of reading glassing and I have no idea where they,” he says of his faulty memory.   Lovers of comedy in their 50’s will relate to Dan’s revelati...
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By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
  Friends of Crown Beach in Alameda, Part I   Friends of Crown Beach in Alameda was formed to prevent the City of Alameda from continuing with the proposed development of 95 residential units next to Crab Cove in Alameda.  Since the City of Alameda has not responded to the Friends pleas to preserve the “Neptune Point” site from development they feel they have no choice but to try to qualify a ballot measure for the November ballot to rezoning the property to open space.       The land was originally owned by the federal government which in 2006 determined that was no longer a need for the 3.89 acre parcel.  In 2008 City of Alameda voters passed measure WW approving funds for the acquisition of the site.  The site was thought to be perfect for expanding the park, adding additional picnic...
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By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
    Volunteer at the Alameda Food Bank   Its late November and I decided to scheduled a date to volunteer at the Alameda Food Bank.  What a great organization the Alameda Food Bank is. The volunteers are such a caring bunch who come to work hard organizing and distributing food for Food Bank clients.  Most of the volunteers come weekly to work for the day.  They are all very efficient and know their tasks which they tackle quickly.     VOLUNTEERS SEPARATING FOOD DONATIONS I arrived with 3 bags full of food and a turkey, ready to help.  Since I was a newbie I got the glamorous job of separating donated food from Trader Joes.  Each type of food has its own bin making it easier to fill food bags for food bank clients.  People kept coming by with their donations of canned goods, fruits, veg...
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By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
  The Alameda Food Bank has a new Executive Director.  Troy Gilbert was chosen as Executive Director in November.  Troy Gilbert has been a member of the Alameda Food Bank board since May assisting with volunteer operations and set up.   Troy Gilbert, Alameda Food Bank Executive Director at Everything Alameda   Gilbert has 25 years of experience in higher education including organizing and directing  services for Stanford and UC Berkeley students.  Gilbert is a native of Indiana who came to the Bay Area in 1991.  His management and organizational skills make him very well equipped to continue the successful work of the Alameda Food Bank.   He is “excited about working with the Alameda Food Bank, particularly in ensuring smooth operations, and getting to know the hundreds of volunteers.” ...
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By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
  Senior Living in Alameda Successful Aging Orientation Workshop at Elders Village   Elders Village is presenting its Successful Aging Orientation Workshop on October 24, 2013 at 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Elders Village Community Room at 1723 Webster Street for Seniors Living in Alameda.         Everyone knows that we are living longer.  Boomers now expect to live well into their 80’s and beyond.  That is why retirement planning is essential.  Not only should those approaching retirement be concerned about their financial planning, but they should also address other aspects of aging including their physical condition, emotional and mental health.  Boomers should be exploring where they will live, how will they pay for it and what health care they may need.     The Successful Aging Orientat...
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