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The Village
A poem by Carquinez Village member Julie Lake

I spent years just isolated

But now I have been renovated

Much to do now, not enough time

To write my memoirs and make my rhymes

To do my knitting and get my house clear

It looked like a bomb went off in here!

Movie Group starts in thirty minutes

I’ll check the newsletter for more events

I walked my dog and made his food

And cooked for the potluck this afternoon

I cannot wait to see my friends

And hear what’s happening start to end

Tomorrow is the Women’s Group

I started it with good intent

I’m happy they all seem to love it

We laugh and cry. It’s good to vent

I love the Garden Club and ferry rides

And new friends sitting side by side

Sharing their news both good and bad

Being brave when they are sad

It’s important not to be alone

Though it feels easy to stay at home

We make the effort to get out

To share, to talk, and walk about

We play games and we laugh out loud

Much better than the silent sound

Or crying alone while we grieve the losses

That life has dealt us and what it has cost us

Reaching out isn’t always easy

At first, I was a little queasy

But the many rewards are worth the effort

And we need each other for fun and comfort

I love the village and especially the people

Who make it all fun and remarkable

I’m happier now and far less sad

Than when I stayed home feeling bad

There are so many wonderful people to know

So many different ways to grow

So please! Come out and join the Village

You’ll get yourself a whole new image!

Benefits for Members

Personal Services – To support you

Rides to medical appointments, shopping, social activities, and more
Small home repairs, yard work
Tech help (computers, phones, TVs)
Cyber Security Assistance
Companionship visits
Check-ins, friendly phone calls

Social Activities – To connect you

Monthly potlucks
Special interest groups
Socials, coffees, birthday parties
Volunteer opportunities
New friends and community

Educational & Cultural Programs - To inspire you

Monthly Speakers Series
Educational field trips
Organized cultural outings

Volunteers are Central
and Essential

Carquinez Village is led by a group of caring and committed volunteers who want to make a positive difference in the lives of older people.

Some of the benefits volunteers experience include:

Staying active – physically, mentally, and socially
Connecting with others, and feeling part of a community
Putting talents, skills, and capacities to good use
Paying it forward – knowing that someday each of us will also need support.

Voice of the Village

Carquinez Village hosts a column in the Benicia Herald. It is called the "Voice of the Village" and it focuses on topics relevant to older adults.

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