Next Older Adults Education Forever meeting 05/05
Hi Older Adults Education Supporters,
Our next Older Adults Education Forever meeting will take place this Sunday, May 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.? Please send any agenda items you may have. This is the last meeting before our Older Adults Education Forum on May 11, so we will need to spend a fair amount of time talking about that.?
Here is the link we will use for the meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83636555477?pwd=OWdTVGsyYW1RRGk5OTA0Yk9lN2RWZz09
Meeting ID: 836 3655 5477 Passcode: 576387
Please invite people to the Forum on May 11. I have attached a flyer and a letter you can use.? The best way to use them is to send them electronically, because they have a link to a registration form.??
If you invite elected officials or candidates for office, let them know there will be time on the program for comments from elected officials and candidates starting at 11:15 AM.
I look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
Kristen
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Free Older Adults Education Online Forum, May 11!
Hi Older Adults Education Supporters,
The Older Adults Education Forever online forum is coming up on May 11!? This event is free and open to all, and we have some great panelists.? It's time to start inviting people!? A letter and flyer announcing the event are attached.? Both can be sent as email attachments. They are designed to be sent together.?
Who should you invite??
Educators Organizations and agencies that support seniors Elected officials and candidates (there will be a time for them to make brief statements around 11:15) Older adult students and would-be students Anyone you think would be interested.
Both the letter and the flyer have a link to a registration form.? Once students register, they will be sent the link so they can join the online meeting.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Kristen
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Fw: URGENT: TODAY: Measure X - Budget Hearing Advocacy
Hi everyone,
I am sending this again so you won't have to look for it. The most important time to advocate for Older Adults education at the Board of Supervisors budget hearing is TODAY, Tuesday, April 23 around mid-day. The more people the supervisors hear from, the more likely they are to support funding for the West Contra Costa Adult Education Older Adults program through Measure X.? Please zoom in if you can!? Information on how to join the meeting is below.
Kristen
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From: kristen Pursley <kpursley@...> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 06:40:16 AM PDT Subject: Fw: URGENT: 04/22 and 04/23 Measure X - Budget Hearing Advocacy
Hi everyone,
Here is some very valuable information about how to advocate for Measure X funding for services for seniors and adults with disabilities, particularly the West Contra Costa Adult Education classes for older adults.? During public comment, which looks like it will be around mid-day tomorrow, Tuesday, April 23, we should mention these programs and point out that they might have to close if a source of funding is not found.? While we work to expand programs for vulnerable populations in Contra Costa County, we certainly don't want to lose the ones we have!??
Kristen
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From: carol kehoe <carollkehoe@...> To: Marjorie Fujioka <mfujioka@...>; Cate Burkhart <outlook_f5aba50302cc43fc@...>; kristen pursley <kpursley@...>; Leslie Reckler <leslie.reckler@...> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 09:23:26 PM PDT Subject: Fw: Measure X - Budget Hearing Advocacy
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Caitlin Sly" <csly@...> To: "Caitlin Sly" <csly@...> Cc: Sent: Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 8:17 PM Subject: Measure X - Budget Hearing Advocacy
Hi all,
Monday and Tuesday, April 22nd & 23rd, the Board of Supervisors will meet for the annual?budget hearings.
Tuesday, around mid-day, the County departments should be done with their individual budget presentations, and they'll open it up to public?comment around Measure X Funding.
I have attached the agenda. The full agenda packet can be found here.
At the hearings:
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County administrators and department staff will present to the Board of Supervisors their proposed budgets for the
coming fiscal year, which begins on July 1. The hearings are open to community members, and public comments are welcomed and expected.
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As part of their budget deliberations, the Supervisors will allocate $28 million in one-time funds that are available
through the Measure X sales tax.
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The Measure X Community Advisory Board, which is responsible for making funding recommendations to the Board of
Supervisors based on their assessment of community needs, is recommending funding for:
Community-based services for seniors and disabled residents, including programs that increase food security for seniors.
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Goal: is to ask the Board of Supervisors to allocate additional Measure X funds to support
programs that support the basic needs and dignity of older adults and people with disabilities in our community.
What are we asking YOU to do?
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Please make public comments.? Remember, you will likely have 2 minutes to speak.
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You can also write a letter to the Board of Supervisors or call your local Supervisor.??
Details:
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When: Monday, 4/22 and Tuesday, 4/23 from 9am-5pm.? Most important ¨C Tuesday 4/23 around mid-day.
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Where -?
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In person: 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez
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Zoom:
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Call-in: : 888-278-0254 access code 843298#
I am also sharing , put together by Janette Kennedy, with Loaves & Fishes, and other food insecurity advocates, in case you find it helpful.? It is focused on food insecurity, but may give some ideas.? I have also attached our old talking points we developed
throughout this process.? A big thanks to Janette for putting together much of the text in the email above.
Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think may be?interested.
And feel free?to reach out with any?questions.
Thanks,
Caitlin Sly (she/her/hers)
President & CEO?
?Bank
of Contra Costa & Solano
Office: 925-676-7543 x 202
Cell: 925-202-3628
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Fw: URGENT: 04/22 and 04/23 Measure X - Budget Hearing Advocacy
Hi everyone,
Here is some very valuable information about how to advocate for Measure X funding for services for seniors and adults with disabilities, particularly the West Contra Costa Adult Education classes for older adults.? During public comment, which looks like it will be around mid-day tomorrow, Tuesday, April 23, we should mention these programs and point out that they might have to close if a source of funding is not found.? While we work to expand programs for vulnerable populations in Contra Costa County, we certainly don't want to lose the ones we have!??
Kristen
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From: carol kehoe <carollkehoe@...> To: Marjorie Fujioka <mfujioka@...>; Cate Burkhart <outlook_f5aba50302cc43fc@...>; kristen pursley <kpursley@...>; Leslie Reckler <leslie.reckler@...> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 09:23:26 PM PDT Subject: Fw: Measure X - Budget Hearing Advocacy
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Caitlin Sly" <csly@...> To: "Caitlin Sly" <csly@...> Cc: Sent: Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 8:17 PM Subject: Measure X - Budget Hearing Advocacy
Hi all,
Monday and Tuesday, April 22nd & 23rd, the Board of Supervisors will meet for the annual?budget hearings.
Tuesday, around mid-day, the County departments should be done with their individual budget presentations, and they'll open it up to public?comment around Measure X Funding.
I have attached the agenda. The full agenda packet can be found here.
At the hearings:
-
County administrators and department staff will present to the Board of Supervisors their proposed budgets for the
coming fiscal year, which begins on July 1. The hearings are open to community members, and public comments are welcomed and expected.
-
As part of their budget deliberations, the Supervisors will allocate $28 million in one-time funds that are available
through the Measure X sales tax.
-
The Measure X Community Advisory Board, which is responsible for making funding recommendations to the Board of
Supervisors based on their assessment of community needs, is recommending funding for:
Community-based services for seniors and disabled residents, including programs that increase food security for seniors.
-
Goal: is to ask the Board of Supervisors to allocate additional Measure X funds to support
programs that support the basic needs and dignity of older adults and people with disabilities in our community.
What are we asking YOU to do?
-
Please make public comments.? Remember, you will likely have 2 minutes to speak.
-
You can also write a letter to the Board of Supervisors or call your local Supervisor.??
Details:
-
When: Monday, 4/22 and Tuesday, 4/23 from 9am-5pm.? Most important ¨C Tuesday 4/23 around mid-day.
-
Where -?
-
In person: 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez
-
Zoom:
-
Call-in: : 888-278-0254 access code 843298#
I am also sharing , put together by Janette Kennedy, with Loaves & Fishes, and other food insecurity advocates, in case you find it helpful.? It is focused on food insecurity, but may give some ideas.? I have also attached our old talking points we developed
throughout this process.? A big thanks to Janette for putting together much of the text in the email above.
Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think may be?interested.
And feel free?to reach out with any?questions.
Thanks,
Caitlin Sly (she/her/hers)
President & CEO?
?Bank
of Contra Costa & Solano
Office: 925-676-7543 x 202
Cell: 925-202-3628
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Advocating for WCCAE Older Adults Program
Hi everyone,
Below is an excerpt from the West Contra Costa Adult Education principal's weekly newsletter.? First, I would like to thank the principal for getting this information to all adult school teachers; it's great to have his support for the Older Adults program.
Please see below for an important opportunity to advocate for funding for the WCCAE Older Adults program through Contra Costa County Measure X funds.
Kristen
ADVOCATING FOR OLDER ADULTS
The most important upcoming opportunity for advocating for funding for our Older Adult Program is at the Board of Supervisors upcoming budget hearings this Monday and Tuesday.? This is where the Board of Supervisors will decide on how to allocate the one-time projected surplus in Measure X funds totaling $28 million.? They will be deciding on many other things related to the County¡¯s FY24-25 budget, but the use of Measure X funds for Older Adults is our main concern. Budget Hearings: Monday, 4/22 and Tuesday, 4/23 ¨C 9am-5pm In-person: 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez Zoom:? Phone: 888-278-0254 access code 843298 ?(Measure X Community Advisory Board)
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Google Doc with WEP Info -- Feel free to share
To make it easier to share information with others, I put the.? Feel free to share with others.
When you share the Google Doc, be sure to also share the attachment about how to comment.??
Cynthia
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Fw: Every Monday at 11: chair aerobics
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Fw: SDAFA UPDATE : THE 2024 CPFA (VIRTUAL) ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024 - Saturday, April 20th -Register TODAY!
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From: David Milroy <dmilroy53@...> To: kristen Pursley <kpursley@...> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 03:05:21 PM PDT Subject: Fwd: SDAFA UPDATE : THE 2024 CPFA (VIRTUAL) ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024 - Saturday, April 20th -Register TODAY!
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Dear CPFA,?SDAFA and OAEF? Members,
On Saturday, April 20th, 2024,?from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the?California Part-time Faculty Association (CPFA) will be hosting its annual?conference virtually via Zoom. Registration for the event is required, but it¡¯s free and all part-time faculty allies?are welcome.
This year¡¯s highlights include a?panel on the One-Tier Model, and a?discussion on Assembly Bill 2277 (AB?2277), which deals with raising the?part-time teaching cap from 60% to?85% of a full-time teaching course?load. Authored by Assemblymember?Greg Wallis, AB 2277 is now moving through the California State Legislature.
The final presentation at this year¡¯s?conference will be by Suzie Dixon, president of the California Retired Teachers Association, (CalRTA) concerning the elimination of?the WEP/GPO.?The?WEP/GPO (Windfall Elimination Period?/ Government Pension Offset) greatly?impacts?most part-time faculty when?they retire. Working for an employer?who didn¡¯t withhold Social Security?taxes can reduce your final?Social Security?benefit in retirement.?If retirement is on your mind ¨C please register and join our conference for vital information that may?save you undue heartache when you?retire!
Remember registration for this?year¡¯s virtual conference is required,?but open and free.
Register online today at:
John Martin, CPFA Chair530.591.2292 (iPhone/text)
David Milroy, SDAFA Chair
858-204-7915
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Fw: ATTENTION CalRTA. CPFA and OAEF Members: Hearing on the WEP/GPO, Tuesday April 16, 12:00 PT
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From: David Milroy <dmilroy53@...> To: kristen Pursley <kpursley@...>; David Milroy <dmilroy53@...> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 03:01:42 PM PDT Subject: ATTENTION CalRTA. CPFA and OAEF Members: Hearing on the WEP/GPO, Tuesday April 16, 12:00 PT
Dear CalRTA members and OAEF and?CPFA friends, You may already be aware that there is a Ways and Means Committee hearing on the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).? It is scheduled for this upcoming Tuesday, April 16th?at 3:00 p.m.? Representative Graves has emphasized that stakeholders should submit written testimony by emailing an?attachment to?WMSubmission@...??in a Microsoft Word document in compliance with formatting requirements,?by the close of business on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.?The hearing will be live at 12:00 pm California time. 3:00 pm Eastern -DC time ? Attached is?the announcement which includes the details for submission of written comments and the link for viewing the hearing via live webcast.? ?We also hope that there is a huge number of written comments that are received for the hearing record.? This is indeed the next step forward toward the passage of H.R. 82 and the repeal of the WEP and GPO.? ?
Susan Dixon
President California Retired Teachers Association 1750 Howe Avenue, Suite 630 Sacramento, CA 95825 Ph. (949)370-9378 dixonfamily2@...
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Fw: For Older Adults : Finally, This Tuesday: A Ways and Means Hearing on WEP/GPO!
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From: Carlynne Allbee <samwisebaggins@...> To: Kristen Pursley <kpursley@...>; Carlynne Allbee <samwisebaggins@...> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 02:08:33 PM PDT Subject: For Older Adults : Finally, This Tuesday: A Ways and Means Hearing on WEP/GPO!?
Kristen This is the? flyer I will be reporting on;
Carlynne
From: Social Security Fairness <ssfairness@...> To: Carlynne Allbee <samwisebaggins@...> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 01:04:56 PM PDT Subject: Finally, This Tuesday: A Ways and Means Hearing on WEP/GPO!?
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Older Adults Education Forever meeting tomorrow, 04/14
Hi everyone,
The next meeting of Older Adults Education Forever will take place tomorrow, Sunday, April 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
There will be a meeting of the West Contra Costa group directly before the meeting, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM.? All are welcome to this meeting, but Contra Costa matters will be discussed.
We will use the following link for both meetings:
Meeting ID: 836 3655
5477
Passcode: 576387 A draft agenda is attached. Please feel free to add items.??
I will see you tomorrow.
Kristen
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Hi Older Adults Education supporters,
The next meeting of Older Adults Education Forever will take place next Sunday, April 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.?
There will be a meeting about West County matters directly before the meeting, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM.? All are welcome to attend this meeting, but only West County matters will be discussed during this time.
?The link for both online meetings is as follows:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83636555477?pwd=OWdTVGsyYW1RRGk5OTA0Yk9lN2RWZz09
Meeting ID: 836 3655 5477 Passcode: 576387
Please send me any agenda items you may have.
Kristen
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For Forum - CDC Facts on Health Impacts of Loneliness
The Costs of Social Isolation and Loneliness
Loneliness costs the US economy an estimated?$406 billion a year14, in addition to the estimated?$6.7 billion a year?in Medicare costs for socially isolated older adults.15
Nearly 1 in 4 adults aged 65 and older are socially isolated.5
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Social isolation increases your risk5?of:
? Dementia by?50%
? Heart disease by?29%
? Stroke by?32%
Research suggests that loneliness impacts some groups more than others,5,8,9?including:
- Low-income adults.
- Young adults.
- Older adults.
- Adults living alone.
- People with chronic diseases and disabilities.
- Immigrants.
- Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (or queer).
Thought from Cynthia:? Adult Education is already a place where immigrants feel welcomed --- adding state funded OA classes to what AE offers makes so much sense.? Also: Adult Schools are also still mandated to provided state funded classes for Adults with Disabilities - though not that many do. But again - crossover with elders - as elders have higher percentage of people with disabilities.?
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Re: Do we have a day and time for our next meeting? If so, I can post on website
Thanks Cynthia,
We do have a day, and it's fairly soon:? Sunday, April 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.?
Kristen
On Friday, March 22, 2024 at 09:48:38 AM PDT, Cynthia Eagleton via groups.io <zimzamjamz@...> wrote:
If you know the day and time, please let me know and I will post to the website.
Cynthia
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Re: Article on loneliness in older adults
On Friday, March 22, 2024 at 09:47:39 AM PDT, Cynthia Eagleton via groups.io <zimzamjamz@...> wrote:
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Do we have a day and time for our next meeting? If so, I can post on website
If you know the day and time, please let me know and I will post to the website.
Cynthia
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Re: Article on loneliness in older adults
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COABE Journal and AAACE Conference
is a national Adult Ed organization. Statewide orgs such as CCAE are affiliated with it. COABE just finished out their national conference.? COABE does great work is and is very well run.
They have a journal that comes out four times a year and each issue has a theme.
The newest theme is Advocacy.? Marina Kravtsova and I co-wrote an article about Advocacy and English Learner Adult Ed students.?
I didn't think to alert you all to the call for articles - as of course, someone from OAEF could have submitted an article on advocacy and Older Adults Adult Ed.
The article process is - in my opinion - pretty trying - but if you succeed at it - you can reach a national audience.
Sharing all this with you so it's on your radar. If you see a future theme that you think connects with OAEF goals, I encourage you to submit a proposal for an article. I'm happy to support but definitely do NOT volunteer to co-write such an article (just as an fyi, lol).
FYI,s another national Adult Ed organization -- and more academic in orientation. I presented at an AAACE Conference in 2023 - and there was another presentation that focused on Older Adults.? The next AAACE Conference will be in Reno and I believe you can apply to present both in person and remotely.
Cynthia
Cynthia
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Re: Article on loneliness in older adults
Thank you so very much, Kristen. The link did work. ? ?With gratitude,
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On Mar 20, 2024, at 2:09 PM, Kristen Pursley <kpursley@...> wrote:
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Thanks Cynthia,
Could this go on our website?
Kristen
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 08:16:38 PM PDT, Cynthia Eagleton via groups.io <zimzamjamz@...> wrote:
Yet another reason Older Adults classes are so important!
Cynthia
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