Enriching Lives As We Age

Thanks to: all of our donors who gave to our  Jane West Annual Giving campaigns; to all of our sponsors, underwriters and donors of Baubles Bangles & Bags and Authors Salon.

 


In the Galleries

Jay & Jamie Watson

The artists Jay & Jamie Watson are currently exhibiting in the Little House Galleries. Jay Watson has photographs on display feautring California lifestyle scenes and portraits. Jamie Watson has eleven new monotypes inspired by color, intuition, emotion, environment and her love of surfing.

Read more here.

Call For Art:

If you are an accomplished artist and you'd like to exhibit at our Little House Galleries, click here.

News & Announcements

Want to volunteer? Interested in taking classes? You can do both at Peninsula Volunteers!
Posted Tue, 15 May 2012 00:11:00 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

With Programs offered at Little House and a wide variety of volunteer opportunities at Little House, Rosener House and Meals on Wheels there is something of interest for everyone. Between volunteering at Rosener House Adult Day Service and taking ceramic classes at Little House Activity Center, Georgia Hinshaw is staying involved and is always learning ...READ MORE
The Bloomsbury Children’s Camp
Posted Fri, 11 May 2012 19:13:07 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

  The Bloomsbury Children’s Camp adheres to the six principles that Little House actively promotes throughout all of our programs and services: Physical Fitness, Nutrition, Socialization, Mental Stimulation, Sense of Purpose and Friendship. The Bloomsbury Group was a collection of influential English intellects and literary figures which held Virginia Woolf and E.M. Forster amongst their ranks. ...READ MORE
Peninsula Volunteers’ Announces 2012 “Dine Out” Campaign to Benefit Meals on Wheels Program
Posted Thu, 10 May 2012 16:49:41 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

Tuesday, October 16, is the date for the 2012 “Dine Out” fundraising campaign to benefit the Meals on Wheels program at Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. Participating restaurants in San Mateo and Santa Clara County will donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to Meals on Wheels to feed local homebound seniors.  In addition, diners at participating ...READ MORE
Sequoia Healthcare District Approves $6.8 Million in 2012 Grants
Posted Fri, 04 May 2012 19:27:05 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

May 3, 2012 (REDWOOD CITY, CA) — Sequoia Healthcare District directors approved a 2012-13 grant program of $1.34 million to a record 29 nonprofits, allocated $2.9 million to school health in eight public school districts, renewed its support of the San Mateo County Medical Center in the amount of $2 million and funded Samaritan House’s ...READ MORE
At Rosener House, Staff and Volunteers Make Participants Feel at Home
Posted Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:40:46 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

Kelli Johnston, Activity Leader, shows her artistic talent by creating this bright and beautiful poster in appreciation of the many Rosener House volunteers. “The dedication and understanding or our volunteers have is unmatched; from speaking and playing with the participants to helping staff set up and serve lunch, our volunteers work with care and efficiency. ...READ MORE
Little House Makes the Front Page of The Daily News
Posted Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:55:29 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

Little House makes the front page of The Daily News courtesy of the talented students from Woodside Elementary’s Jazz Band! The students, from grades 6-8, performed at Little House this past Tuesday for our monthly Tuesday Tea Series. The Jazz Band, under the direction of Beth Dameron, is made up of about 30 students who truly ...READ MORE
The Daily News Covers Horsin’ Around Kick-Off Party
Posted Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:21:35 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

The April 13th kick-off event for our upcoming Western cowboy fundraiser, “Horsin Around”,  held at Lulu’s Taqueira of Los Altos, was covered in Tuesday’s edition of The Daily News. Click here to read the article in it’s entirety.
Little House May Newsletter
Posted Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:28:50 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

Little House’s May Newsletter is here! Upcoming Events at Little House Activity Center -May 1 at 1:30: Docent Kay Payne of the De Young Museum will present Dutch & Flemish Masterworks  from the prestigious Van Otterloo Collection. -May 17 from 7pm-9pm: The Bob Gutierrez Trio is performing for a night of dancing! -May 22 at 1:30: Retired Oakland Tribune ...READ MORE
Local Businesses Support our Volunteers
Posted Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:06:01 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

  Thank you to the following businesses and individuals for recognizing the contribution of our many volunteers and supporting this year’s Volunteer Appreciation Event: Facebook Home Instead Senior Care Service Sweet Orchid Pastry Shop, San Mateo Sultana Restaurant, Menlo Park Larry Wong, Food Director PVI Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant Connie CookHair Stylist, Menlo Park ...READ MORE
Volunteers Grow Community Spirit!
Posted Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:53:27 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

“VOLUNTEERS GROW COMMUNITY SPIRIT!” was the theme for this year’s Volunteer Appreciation Event hosted by the Peninsula Volunteers on April 14th.  “This is a way to bring together community volunteers from all 3 programs – Little House, Rosener House and Meals on Wheels, who may not have the chance to meet one another. We want ...READ MORE

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Press Releases

PVI Announces "Dine Out" Campaign

Peninsula Volunteers Announces "Dine Out" Campaign to Benefit Meals on Wheels Program

Menlo Park, CA (May 9, 2012) – Tuesday, October 16, is the date for the 2012 “Dine Out” fundraising campaign to benefit the Meals on Wheels program at Peninsula Volunteers, Inc.

Read the full press release
Dave Newhouse’s “Before Boxing Lost Its Punch”

Retired Oakland Tribune Sportswriter to Speak on Newly Released eBook

Menlo Park, CA (April 13, 2012) – Dave Newhouse, the award-winning and long-time sportswriter and columnist for the Oakland Tribune, has written his eighth book about his life-long fascination with the sport of boxing, based on fights he heard on the radio with his father in the late-1940s. 

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Ansel Adams Apprentice Teaches Photography at Little House

Gilbert Draper to Pass on his Considerable Experience 

Menlo Park, CA (March 30, 2012) –Gilbert Draper’s photography knowledge stretches back to his youth as an assistant to a local photographer, where he learned the basic visual elements in composing unique and engaging images.

Mayors for Meals - They Deliver!
Menlo Park, CA (March 6, 2012) – 
For one day this year you can be sure that your local mayors will deliver the goods to their constituents! Eight mayors and officials will go door to door across mid-Peninsula cities bringing life-giving hot meals to homebound and frail seniors, who cannot cook for themselves.

 

Grandma and Grandpa: Beware of Telephone Scam Artists!
From the Office of Sheriff Greg Munks

Redwood City, California: During the past two months the Sheriff's Office has received several reports of telephone scam artists who pretend to be a family member in trouble and asking for money to be transferred to them via Western Union.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds Meals on Wheels for $5,000
Silicon Valley Community Foundation has awarded $1.17 million in grants to help meet the basic human need for food and shelter of the many residents of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties still suffering in the aftermath of the recession.
Grant from Walmart Foundation and Meals On Wheels Association of America Helps Feed Hungry Seniors in South San Mateo County
Peninsula Volunteers Meals on Wheels has been awarded $10,091 through a Walmart Foundation grant to the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA).

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