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M&K — 2007-10-27 15:43:12

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	+ ------ + ''2007-10-27 16:43:12'' [[nbsp]] Any free or cheap mind-body and wellness education/facilitation offered for seniors? There's a great need and interest in that for seniors in Davis. --["Users/M&K"]

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JasonAller — 2007-08-28 11:04:02

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	+ ["Rebuilding Together Sacramento"] helps to remodel homes to make them more livable for those who need ramps, hand rails and other adaptations. +

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JabberWokky — 2007-08-08 10:25:24

Rewrite, adding content.

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- There are a wide variety of opportunities and [http://worklifebalance.ucdavis.edu/balancing/commres.html resources] for senior citizens in Davis. Many of the activities occur in the ["Davis Senior Center"] or under the auspices of the non-profit group ["Senior Citizens of Davis" Senior Citizens of Davis, Inc].	+ There are a wide variety of opportunities and resources for '''senior citizens''' in ["Davis"].
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- The first Tuesday of each month there is a potluck (or $5 donation) meal with entertainment plus a raffle. All ages are welcome and the events usually have 60-80 people.	+ = Events =
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- Special yearly events include an annual St. Patrick's party, a Hawaiian Luau in August and a Holiday Dinner and Dance in December.	+ Many activities occur in the ["Davis Senior Center"] or under the auspices of the non-profit group ["Senior Citizens of Davis" Senior Citizens of Davis, Inc]. The first Tuesday of each month there is a potluck (or $5 donation) meal with entertainment plus a raffle. All ages are welcome and the events usually have 60-80 people. Special yearly events include an annual St. Patrick's party, a Hawaiian Luau in August and a Holiday Dinner and Dance in December.
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- =Nugget Fundraiser=	+ ["Older Americans Month"] is celebrated by local groups. + + + = Resources = + + ["Davisville Apartments"] provides affordable housing to low income seniors age 62 and older. The ["Elderly Nutrition Program"] provides a meal every weekday at noon. + + ["UC Davis"] provides a helpful [http://worklifebalance.ucdavis.edu/balancing/commres.html website] listing local area and regional resources. + + + = Nugget Fundraiser = +
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JasonAller — 2006-12-26 00:48:33

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- At each Nugget store there is a drop box supporting various senior causes, including the Davis Senior Center. Put your receipt in there and Nugget donates.	+ At each ["Nugget"] store there is a drop box supporting various senior causes, including the Davis Senior Center. Put your receipt in there and Nugget donates.
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JasonAller — 2006-12-26 00:47:57

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- There are a wide variety of opportunities and [http://worklifebalance.ucdavis.edu/balancing/commres.html resources] for senior citizens in Davis. Many of the activities occur in the ["Davis Senior Center"] or under the auspices of the non-profit group ["Senior Citizens of Davis, Inc"].	+ There are a wide variety of opportunities and [http://worklifebalance.ucdavis.edu/balancing/commres.html resources] for senior citizens in Davis. Many of the activities occur in the ["Davis Senior Center"] or under the auspices of the non-profit group ["Senior Citizens of Davis" Senior Citizens of Davis, Inc].
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JabberWokky — 2005-10-05 05:36:54

Requested info about employment opportunities.

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- =Wal-Mart= - With the lack of large businesses, such as ["Wal-Mart"], supplying low-wage positions, post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens are insignificantly fewer than [http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2005/09/21/wal_-_mart/50greeters.txt they could be].
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- * Look, if you aren't a senior citizen, cite your source for this. I have no idea -- you could be correct. You also could be spouting what you think is true without realizing that Davis is one of the best towns in the world for providing employment for the elderly. If you're not talking out your butt, please cite your source for this "fact" that "post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens are far and few between" in Davis. Otherwise, either mark it as idle, uninformed speculation or delete it. -- ["JabberWokky"]	+ ''Does anybody know what kind of employment opportunities exist for Senior Citizens in Davis? Employment numbers broken down by age should be available and could be compared to surrounding areas. SCoD Inc. might also be able to provide information on this topic.''

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CarlMcCabe — 2005-10-03 06:13:21

reflecting ASs contribution to this page

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- With the lack of large businesses, such as ["Wal-Mart"], supplying low-wage positions, post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens are fewer than [http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2005/09/21/wal_-_mart/50greeters.txt they could be.]	+ With the lack of large businesses, such as ["Wal-Mart"], supplying low-wage positions, post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens are insignificantly fewer than [http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2005/09/21/wal_-_mart/50greeters.txt they could be].

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JabberWokky — 2005-10-03 05:48:56

And I said he could be right - he just has no source for the statement.

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EdwinSaada — 2005-10-02 23:09:13

i think he meant prove there's nothing in Davis, not that they do work for wally

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- With the lack of large businesses, such as ["Wal-Mart"], supplying low-wage positions, post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens are fewer than [http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2005/09/21/wal_-_mart/50greeters.txt they could be.]	+ With the lack of large businesses, such as ["Wal-Mart"], supplying low-wage positions, post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens are fewer than [http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2005/09/21/wal_-_mart/50greeters.txt they could be.]

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ApolloStumpy — 2005-10-02 20:11:48

Booyahshaka

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- With the lack of large businesses, such as ["Wal-Mart"], supplying low-wage positions, post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens are far and few between.	+ With the lack of large businesses, such as ["Wal-Mart"], supplying low-wage positions, post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens are fewer than [http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2005/09/21/wal_-_mart/50greeters.txt they could be.]

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JabberWokky — 2005-10-02 14:07:45

Cite or die.

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	+ + * Look, if you aren't a senior citizen, cite your source for this. I have no idea -- you could be correct. You also could be spouting what you think is true without realizing that Davis is one of the best towns in the world for providing employment for the elderly. If you're not talking out your butt, please cite your source for this "fact" that "post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens are far and few between" in Davis. Otherwise, either mark it as idle, uninformed speculation or delete it. -- ["JabberWokky"]

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ApolloStumpy — 2005-10-02 13:51:14

OHHHHH u burned mE!

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- With the lack of large businesses, such as ["Wal-Mart"], supplying low-wage positions, post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens such as ["ApolloStumpy"] are far and few between.	+ With the lack of large businesses, such as ["Wal-Mart"], supplying low-wage positions, post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens are far and few between.

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JabberWokky — 2005-10-02 13:01:33

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- With the lack of large businesses, such as ["Wal-Mart"], supplying low-wage positions, post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens are far and few between.	+ With the lack of large businesses, such as ["Wal-Mart"], supplying low-wage positions, post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens such as ["ApolloStumpy"] are far and few between.

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ApolloStumpy — 2005-10-02 11:53:42

go back to soc 101. it's welld ocumented people come out of retirement age to wo

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- - Main Entry: re·tire·ment - Pronunciation: ri-'tIr-m&nt - Function: noun - 1 a : an act of retiring : the state of being retired b : withdrawal from one's position or occupation or from active working life c : the age at which one normally retires <reaches retirement in May> -

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JasonAller — 2005-10-02 11:34:42

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- There are a wide variety of opportunities for senior citizens in Davis. Many of the activities occur in the ["Davis Senior Center"] or under the auspices of the non-profit group ["Senior Citizens of Davis, Inc"].	+ There are a wide variety of opportunities and [http://worklifebalance.ucdavis.edu/balancing/commres.html resources] for senior citizens in Davis. Many of the activities occur in the ["Davis Senior Center"] or under the auspices of the non-profit group ["Senior Citizens of Davis, Inc"].

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JabberWokky — 2005-10-02 11:31:29

If they worked at WalMart, they would not be retired.

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	+ Main Entry: re·tire·ment + Pronunciation: ri-'tIr-m&nt + Function: noun + 1 a : an act of retiring : the state of being retired b : withdrawal from one's position or occupation or from active working life c : the age at which one normally retires <reaches retirement in May> +

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ApolloStumpy — 2005-10-02 11:09:33

ahem, senior causes is different than post-retirement EMPLOYMENT.

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	+ =Wal-Mart= + With the lack of large businesses, such as ["Wal-Mart"], supplying low-wage positions, post-retirement employment opportunities for senior-citizens are far and few between.

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JabberWokky — 2005-10-02 11:03:45

Ahem. Two minutes of poking around, plus having paid attention in Nugget.

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- Sometimes seniors get lonely, especially since there are few post-retirement employment opportunities in Davis, such as ["Wal-Mart"].	+ There are a wide variety of opportunities for senior citizens in Davis. Many of the activities occur in the ["Davis Senior Center"] or under the auspices of the non-profit group ["Senior Citizens of Davis, Inc"].
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- You should go hang out with them at the ["Davis Senior Center"].	+ The first Tuesday of each month there is a potluck (or $5 donation) meal with entertainment plus a raffle. All ages are welcome and the events usually have 60-80 people. + + Special yearly events include an annual St. Patrick's party, a Hawaiian Luau in August and a Holiday Dinner and Dance in December. + + =Nugget Fundraiser= + At each Nugget store there is a drop box supporting various senior causes, including the Davis Senior Center. Put your receipt in there and Nugget donates. + +

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ApolloStumpy — 2005-10-02 10:51:54

it's true. what else do old people have to do in davis except take forever to sh

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ApolloStumpy — 2005-10-02 10:50:56

Revert to version dated 2005-10-02 10:44:12.

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JasonAller — 2005-10-02 10:48:49

Revert to version dated 2005-10-01 21:10:57.

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ApolloStumpy — 2005-10-02 10:44:12

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CarlMcCabe — 2005-10-01 21:10:57

baseless blanket statement

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- - Since there isn't a ["Wal-Mart"] within walking distance, most seniors in Davis are aimless. Not everyone hates Wal-Mart.

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ApolloStumpy — 2005-10-01 17:43:43

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	+ + Since there isn't a ["Wal-Mart"] within walking distance, most seniors in Davis are aimless. Not everyone hates Wal-Mart.

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ArlenAbraham — 2005-02-27 20:05:03

yay old people

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