Pier 27, San Francisco, CA (10/27/2017) – “I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky. And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.”- John Masefield Our latest Livin’ the Dream participant, Mr. Barry H., told us his dream was to go on a cruise. Of course, … Read More
San Rafael, CA (10/25/2017) – WindChime of Marin took part in the 32nd Annual Marin Senior Information Fair on Wednesday, October 25th. The annual fair is put on by a group of 15-20 volunteers from Bay area businesses, local nonprofit organizations and retirees from around the County work all year to plan the Fair and to raise funds to support … Read More
Kentfield, CA (10/09/2017) – According to the American Dental Association’s website, “Patients with severe cognitive impairment, including dementia, are at increased risk for caries [cavities], periodontal disease [tooth loss], and oral infection because of decreased ability to engage in self-care. Education of the caregiver, as well as the patient, is an important part of the prevention and disease management phase … Read More
Novato, CA (10/20/2017) – “The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web.” ~ Pablo Picasso Marin County has no shortage of things to see and do, although some take a bit more searching for than … Read More
Fort Baker, GGNRA (10/06/2017) – Fleet Week is a United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard tradition in which active military ships recently deployed in overseas operations dock in a variety of major cities for one week. Once the ships dock, the crews can enter the city and visit its tourist attractions. At certain hours, … Read More
Crissy Field, San Francisco, CA (09/10/2017) — Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease! On Sunday, September … Read More
Nicasio, CA (09/09/17) – “When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” Sherlock Holmes author, Arthur Conan Doyle, Scientific American, 1896 Mr. Robert Young (87) … Read More
Fort Cronkhite, Marin Headlands, CA (9/1/2017) – “Cannon to the right of them, Cannon to the left of them, Cannon in front of them, Volley’ed and thundered.” – The Charge of the Light Brigade The recent heat wave in the Bay Area forced us out of Kentfield Marin Headlands in search of cooler air. Unlike our last few scenic drives, … Read More
Fairfax, CA (8/2/2017) – With apologies to Robert Frost – “I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” We try to take the road less travelled during our outdoor adventures. The trip … Read More
San Rafael, CA (07/07/2017) – “Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” ~ Wendell Berry For a change of pace, we decided to make our adventure a “Girl’s Day Out,” and we headed out to China Camp … Read More
