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Vintage House is dedicated to providing Sonoma Valley with activities and services for its senior population that:
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| • | Promote Well-Being & Independence |
| • | Encourage Participation in Community Life |
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Vintage House
264 First Street East
Sonoma, CA 95476
Tel: (707) 996-0311
Fax: (707) 996-1012
info@vintagehouse.org
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House with A Heart
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The 2012 Winter
Newsletter Is Here!
Be in the know – Stay up to date
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OLLI: Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute
Classes Starting Soon
Thursdays, January 19 – February 23, 2012
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Muses in Their Own Right
9:30 – 11:30 am
Through art, music, story, and lecture, we’ll
examine the lives and works of extraordinary
women who deserve to be known not
only as the great inspiration for genius, but
also for their own magnificent work:
| • | Theano (ancient Greek Mathematician and wife of Pythagoras) |
| • | Hypatia (Neo-Platonic philosopher, and subject of Raphael’s magnificent painting “School of Athens”) |
| • | Heloise (Medieval philosopher and abbess and lover of the doomed Peter Abelard) |
| • | Saint Clare and Brother Jacoba (muses of Saint Francis) |
| • | Camille Claudel (sculptor and tragic model for and lover of August Rodin) |
| • | Alma Mahler (composer, and wife of three men of genius: Gustav Mahler, architect Walter Gropius, and novelist Franz Werfel, as well as lover of Gustav Klimt and Oskar Kokoshka) |
| • | Lou Andreas Salome (beloved by Frederich Nietzsche and Rainer Maria Rilke, and lifelong friend and intellectual companion of Sigmund Freud, renowned for her own work as a novelist and the first woman to be a member of the Vienna Psychoanalytic Association) |
KAYLEEN ASB O, M.A., is a cultural historian, musician, write,r and teacher who
weaves together myth, history, and the arts with experiential learning. Kayleen
is on the faculty of SSU (where she teaches Introduction to Art Therapy in the
Psychology department), Dominican University (where she lectures on Cultural
History for OLLI ), and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (where she has
taught courses on music and developmental psychology for 12 years). Kayleen
holds master’s degrees in both music and psychology, and is currently a doctoral
candidate in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Depth Psychology
at the Pacifica Graduate Institute.
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Bobbed Hair and Model T’s:
Why the 1920’s Roared
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Dark clouds marked the beginning
and end of the 1920s. Influenza,
strikes, and the Red Scare began the
decade, while the Wall Street crash
brought it to a jarring conclusion.
But the rollicking years between
are rightly known as the “Roaring
Twenties.” This course, illustrated
by Power Point images, will bring
large-than-life figures such as
Charles A.. Lindbergh, Fatty
Arbuckle, Clarence Darrow,
Al Capone, Aimee Semple McPherson,
Babe Ruth, Red Grange, Rudolph
Valentno, and—of course—America’s Sweetheart, Mary Pickford.
The twenties saw a growing middle class which bought homes and
filled them with new electric appliances. Henry Ford put the nation
on wheels. Skirts went up and morals went down, as flappers learned
to drink hard booze in speakeasies. Advertisers frightened Americans
about bad breath. Radio improved from sputtering music to Amos ‘n
Andy. Movies attracted millions every night. Dorothy Parker, H.L.
Mencken, and Will Rogers poked good fun at all of the above.
ROBER T KIRK , Ph.D., taught South Pacific history for OLLI in winter 2010. He is
semi-retired and teaches part-time at SRJC. He has lectured on 62 cruises since
1986 and currently serves as president of the World Affairs Council of Sonoma
County. Bob states, “I was raised by parents who came of age in the 20’s and the
period has always fascinated me. My mom bobbed her hair and danced the
Charleston, while Dad invested in a hip flask and Grandpa spent Saturdays
polishing his Model-T.” Bob and his wife Barbara have lived in Oakmont since
1998.
Fees are $80 per course or $150 for both, and a limited number of scholarships are available.
Make note now of the Spring Session Open House on Thursday, March 22nd as it occurs before our next
newsletter. Bruce Elliott and Charlene Lohmeier will provide overviews of their respective classes that will run from
April 5-May 17 (no class April 19): Shady Characters and The Stuart Dynasty.
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Fun Events with an Important Purpose
Sign up Now to Support Vintage House!
Buy-In Opportunities - Open to Everyone!
Click to view a brief description of two events that anyone may buy.
A Sterling Jewelry Class & Luncheon
Enjoy two hours of jewelry lessons with Marcie Waldron on Friday February 24, 2012,
in her scenic studio in Diamond A.
Marcie, who has been crafting jewelry since high school, guarantees she can teach
anyone! Each participant will come away with three pair of sterling silver earrings
(pierced or non-pierced) for wearing or gifting – and it's just in time for
Valentine's Day!
Next, you'll enjoy a catered lunch looking across the Valley to Mount Diablo -
complete with sterling service of course! 10 only @ $100 pp.
Mangia Italiano
Join us on at Vintage House in Stone Hall on March 30, 2012 for an Italian
feast prepared by Sonoma Alcadessa
Mary Evelyn Arnold and crew. $50 pp.
Hike the Headlands
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Headlands Institute is located within the Marin Headlands, at Rodeo Cove
on the Pacific Ocean - just 7 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Gather up your
grandchildren or form a group of 8 hiking buddies to enjoy a custom-designed day
(10 am - 3 pm) of exploration within the Headlands, led by the Institute's renowned
Families & Friends in Nature program field staff.
Topics can include pond study, wildflower walks, tide pool adventures, animal
track exploration, beautiful hikes, and/or the history of the military presence
in the Marin Headlands. While exploring this scenic wonderland you will enjoy a
gourmet lunch prepared under the supervision of the Institute's California
Culinary Academy graduate chefs.
Reservations must be made four weeks in advance, for weekend dates only.
Participants must complete a liability/release waiver prior to participating.
Must be used prior to 12/1/2012.
$1200 for up to 8, lunch included.
Donated by Linda & Jim Kuhns.
Photography Plus
Join professional photographer 'Zanne Clark on June 15, 2012, followed by gourmet
lunch at the Maysonnave House.
'Zanne will offer a two-hour workshop covering the basics of composition and
lighting, and a discussion on commonly made mistakes and how to avoid them.
Bring your own camera as there will be time for shooting as well as a group
critique. 15 only @ $75 pp.
Art in the Vineyard
Learn and Have Fun Too! — June 23, 2012
The White Perry Vineyard in Sonoma will be the site for a watercolor class
and a fabulous lunch. The class will be taught by artist and educator
Barbara Marlin-Coole.
No prior art instruction is necessary. Materials provided, or bring your own.
The White Perry Vineyard lies at the southern end of the Sonoma Valley against
the eastern foothills just inside the gate to Buena Vista Winery, where the
first Zinfandel in California was planted. The hostess, Barbara White Perry,
is also the grower, lavishing as much soul on her vineyard as she does on
her fine art, said Deerfield Ranch winemaker, Robert Rex.
Watercolor class and Lunch $150 (attendance is limited to 20)
Lunch only $100
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Oktoberfest
Join us at Vintage House in Stone Hall on October 5, 2012 for our own
“brat 'n beer” fest prepared by
Robyn Makaruk and crew. $50 pp.
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Vintage House Has the Space for Your Next Event
Full Service Banquet Facilities
Our full service banquet facility provides the foundation for your next successful event. From our professional kitchen
to our courtyard patio, from Stone Hall to our classrooms, from our kitchen, our library and private studio, we have the
space you need.
- Weddings
- Receptions
- Anniversary Parties
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- Fundraisers
- Trade Shows
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- Parties
- Musical Events
- Dances
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For Reservations and More Information
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Vintage House Senior Center
264 First Street East
Sonoma, CA 95476
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Tel: (707) 996-0311
Fax: (707) 996-1012
rentals@vintagehouse.org
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The Vintage House Senior Center is located at 264 First Street East in Sonoma California.
[At the bike path.]
We offer a broad range of advocacy programs, health care and educational services, art,
leisure and recreation classes, activities, as well as workshops and forums for seniors and advocates.
Most programs are offered at low or no cost.
The Vintage House is Open
Monday - Friday
9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
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Upcoming Events
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Safe Medicine Drop Off
Now Available Every Day!The two drop-off days we hosted in 2011 collected an amazing total of
476 lbs of unused medications ( ! ) and clearly established the need for
a permanent site in Sonoma Valley.
[ + ] We are delighted to be working
with City of Sonoma and Sonoma County Water Agency in maintaining
a new permanent location here Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm. A
second drop-off site is available 24/7 in the Emergency Room at
Sonoma Valley Hospital.
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration!
Our Volunteer Appreciation Celebration is on Friday, February 17th. Details of
this festive celebration will be provided in the invitations sent to all
2011 volunteers. Come celebrate and have fun with your fellow volunteers!
California Academy of SciencesJoin us Wednesday, March 7 for a visit to the California Academy of Sciences.
The Academy is a single structure but contains multiple
venues including the aquarium, the planetarium, the natural
history museum and the 4-story rainforest.
[ + ] In addition, there's a 3D theater, a lecture hall, a Naturalist Center,
two restaurants, an adjacent garden and aviary, a roof terrace and an Academy store.
Walt Disney Museum
& thePresidio CafeWe will visit the Walt Disney Museum and lunch at the Presidio Cafe on
Wednesday, March 28. Walt Disney was one of the most
influential figures of the 20th century and his worldwide
popularity lives on.
[ + ] The WD Museum was conceived to
present the real story of Walt Disney, the man, told by
him and others who knew him well. Call 996-0311 for more information.
Trip Policy
Payment required to guarantee reservations,
refunds offered less $10 processing fee only if we can
resell your ticket. We appreciate your understanding and
cooperation as we strive to sustain this popular service.
Please call 996-0311 for more information or to make reservations.
Come walk with us!Join us at Vintage House on Friday mornings from 8-9 am for a fun hour of great
exercise in the fresh morning air. Please call 996-0311 to register.
[ + ] Vintage House is partnering with the Sonoma County iWALK
program to create healthier communities through a commitment to increased physical
activity.
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