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As I Was Saying… (Continued from page 6) planting program going in the NFO area. The group did some work at the community center and now wants to expand their efforts beyond the incorporated boundaries and work in the unincorporated areas as well. It is all Redwood City after all, right? That is how we all have to think! Now, as you may have already heard, Slocum recently announced that Safeway will run the new pharmacy that is part of the south county clinic that will open on Nov. 4. At this time, there isn’t a pharmacy in North Fair Oaks, so this will be a wonderful and needed addition. The new south county clinic in the North Fair Oaks neighborhood will offer adult primary care, pediatric primary care, dental care, a lab, a fullservice pharmacy, a health educator and health library (complete with Internet access), mental health counseling, community rooms and a garden. The facility will have 174 parking spaces as well as a SamTrans bus stop in front. SamTrans is planning to increase the number of routes between East Palo Alto and Redwood City in November to transport patients formerly seen at Willow Clinic to the new clinic. Needed improvements to the entrance to the clinic (which is actually a driveway) are planned as well. The clinic will be home to 108 staff members who will provide care to 19,000 individuals each year and offer approximately 70,000 patient visits, according to Slocum. Things are happening in NFO! There are obviously more issues to be discussed and addressed in the NFO area, but things are finally moving forward. The Sheriff’s Office has two substations in the area, crime and gang violence seems to be at least controllable and businesses seem to be taking an interest in getting involved. The recent cleanup had the San Mateo Credit Union, Recology, El Grullense, the City of Redwood City, the North Fair Oaks Youth Group, St. Anthony’s, the Bay Area Gardeners Association, the Fair Oaks Biblioteca and Redwood City schools helping out. That is what we need: residents, government and businesses all working together, and Slocum is showing strong leadership in gathering the community coalition that will step up and make a difference. So, in conclusion, with district elections come supervisors who can work harder for those they actually represent instead of having to try to appease voters districtwide. We are seeing that here in the NFO neighborhood, and so far the results are outstanding. What we are also seeing is a supervisor who does not have to discount a portion of the electorate because they don’t vote or contribute to campaigns and therefore only need to be visited during festivals and publicity events. That is additional freedom to really get to work, really know the community and really make a difference. After all, isn’t that what elected officials are ultimately supposed to do? I think I like the elect-by-district structure. Who woulda thought! As I was saying… .… Advertise with The Spectrum Call Us Today 650.368.2434 GREG GARCIA REAL ESTATE Broker Associate Sequoia Realty (650) 771-0656 or 363-2009 GregGarciaHomes@gmail.com CA. DRE 01009536 www.SpectrumMagazine.net
Insurance Tips: Protect Yourself Before Hitting the Road by Getting RV Insurance Coverage By Hector Flamenco, Special to The Spectrum Ahhh… Recreational vehicle and motor home travel. But, as you are relaxing, have you made sure you have adequate motor home or trailer insurance? Yes, it is a nice convenience to travel by motor home or trailer, because you get to take along the comforts of home. Whether camping or just RVing, having the comfortable luxuries of furniture, cookware, TVs and even a cell phone and computer access right at your side makes for a nice vacation. Unfortunately, though, by forgetting to review their motor home insurance and trailer insurance coverage, many RVers don’t take the time to adequately insure all of those comforts. You do need a separate motor home insurance policy or trailer insurance policy A common practice for RV owners is to insure their RV under their current auto policy instead of purchasing a separate motor home insurance policy. But too often the owner does not take the time to read what and how much is covered under their auto policy. In many instances, RVs are not adequately covered under auto policies. Don’t forget about personal property RV owners often hesitate to buy RV insurance for their personal property because they think that the personal property in their RV will be covered under their homeowners policy. This is true, but coverage on personal property is limited when the property is kept somewhere other than the “residence premises.” Often the limit in a standard policy is very low and the usual policy deduction would apply. You may need to search for a specialty trailer insurance or motor home insurance company To insure proper and adequate coverage, an RV owner should add separate RV insurance coverage to their current auto policy. If the RV owner’s insurance carrier does not have this type of coverage available, there are insurance companies that specialize in RV insurance coverage. Usually the cost is minimal, especially compared to the alternative of finding out the RV and its contents were not covered after a disaster happens. Editor’s note: Please note that this article is for general information only and is not a professional consultation. Always seek specific information from a licensed insurance professional. Hector Flamenco is an agent with State Farm Insurance. Visit his website at www.flamencoinsurance.com. Senior Activities The Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City, is providing the following activities that are open to the public during the month of June. Friday Movies for Everyone Every Friday, 1:15 p.m. (unless otherwise announced) Come to the Veterans Memorial Senior Center for a free feature movie in our state-of-the-art movie theater! We always try to have popular recent releases. Please note: Movies may be changed at any time due to availability. Whenever possible, movies are shown with captioning. June 7: “Silver Linings Playbook” June 14: “Hitchcock” June 21: “Zero Dark Thirty” June 28: “Promised Land” SamTrans Trip to the Senior Day at the San Mateo County Fair Tuesday, June 11, $1 each way Learn how to ride the bus to the fair. To participate in this fun-filled “field trip,” you must attend the planning meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 1:15–2:30 p.m., in our Goldstar Room in the Main Building. To sign up, call Donna at 650-369-6650. Space is limited. This will be a day of fun; don’t miss out! Bingo, Bunko & Bridge June 22, 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m., $35/person Sponsored by the Peninsula Hills Women’s Club, this event will be held to raise funds to support families of veterans in recovery at Fischer House in Palo Alto. Lunch will be included in the price of your ticket. Call 650-366- 6860 to make your reservation for this fun-filled event. Lunch Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon Redwood Room, $5 Our new chef, Gavin Gonzado, executive chef at Portobello Grill here in Redwood City, is now cooking on-site and our diners rave about the variety and quality of the meals he’s preparing. Our meals always include soup or salad, an entrée, dessert and your choice of beverage: coffee, tea, milk, water or all four. Make your reservation for Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at 650-780-7259. Chair Yoga With Ruth West Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Sunset Room, Main Building, $5 drop-in Want an easy exercise program that will help improve your flexibility and overall heath? Then this is the program for you. This is an ongoing class, so no registration is required. Just come on in and start or continue your journey to greater wellness. For more info, call the Adaptive PE folks at 650-368-7732. SAVE THE DATE Fourth of July Gathering: A Traditional Barbecue With All the Fixins Wednesday, July 3, noon, $8/person Come and celebrate our nation’s birthday. If you’ve been before, you know this is a fun time to spend with old friends and new. If you haven’t been to our July Fourth gathering yet, now’s your chance to join in the fun. Holiday Closure Please note: The center will be closed on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5. We will reopen for our regular hours and programs on Monday, July 8. Active Aging Week Sept. 23–27 Once again our good friends in the Adaptive Physical Education program will be hosting this health and wellness minded week of activities and presentations. We will have more information for you as the event draws nearer. To learn more about the Veterans Memorial Senior Center, call 650-780- 7270. Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department provides recreational facilities and activities for all ages and interests, and supplies building and custodial services for city buildings. Redwood City Parks also operates the Veterans Memorial Senior Center and the Fair Oaks Community Center, providing social, educational and cultural activities, as well as information, referral and counseling services to persons living in Redwood City and neighboring communities. Redwood City Parks is more than you think! Its website is located at www.redwoodcity.org/parks. The Spectrum 25
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