Scott MacIntyre – Auxiliary Spring Benefit Dinner
You’re invited to Sierra View Homes’ 2018 Auxiliary Dinner, on Saturday, June 9th! This year’s event features a silent auction, and the return of American Idol Star, singer, songwriter, and author Scott MacIntyre! All proceeds will fund the anticipated Bistro/café renovation of Sierra View’s main banquet room. If you have items you wish to donate for the silent auction, please bring them to the Activity Room before the event. Time: Appetizers – 5:30 p.m. Dinner in the Kings Canyon Room – 6:30 p.m. Donation Amount: $60 per plate. Sierra View residents receive a discounted rate of $40. Reserve a table of eight to receive the discounted rate of $420 per…
Seniors and Social Media
When you think of social media, your first thought may be of teenagers on their phones. However, increasingly, you should think of a senior! Recent data provided by the Pew Research Center revealed that seniors are more wired and socially connected than ever. Electronic use among seniors is on the rise, with the number of seniors 65+ reporting owning a smart phone increasing from 18% to 42% over the last 5 years. Roughly one third of seniors now reports owning a tablet. Social media use is also increasing steadily, with 35% of all seniors reporting use of social media platforms. Of the seniors using social media platforms, the vast majority…
