News, Blog & Events

News, Blog and Events

Look below to keep up to date on all the news about Aldersly Retirement Community in San Rafael, California. You’ll learn about upcoming events for prospective residents and find informative blog posts about topics of special interest for elders and their families. Check back often!

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Resident Meet & Greet Mixer

Events • November 20, 2025

Join us on November 20th for our Resident Meet & Greet Mixer! You'll have the opportunity to mix & mingle with neighbors and friends while

Aldersly Welcomes Mike Reno as New Dining Room Manager

News • October 16, 2025

Aldersly is pleased to announce that Mike Reno has joined the team as Dining Room Manager. Reno brings more than two decades of management

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Weekly Newsletter

News • October 16, 2025

Want to see more of what's going on at Aldersly? Read below to see our October

Key Financial Planning Tips for Seniors

News • September 30, 2025

Planning your finances for a secure retirement can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, there are practical steps older adults can take to minimize worry

Six Healthy Mental Wellness Habits for Seniors

News • September 30, 2025

Retirement ushers in an exciting new chapter, one filled with fresh opportunities and, at times, unexpected challenges. That’s why looking after

Stress Tips for Older Adults

News • September 18, 2025

Stress is an inevitable part of life and, at times, it can even sharpen your focus and help you handle challenges. Yet, when stress becomes

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Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors

News • August 25, 2025

Break out your gardening gloves and bring on the flowers! At Aldersly, a nonprofit Life Plan Community in San Rafael, CA, our cozy garden campus is

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Aldersly Welcomes New Executive Director, Mike Sharkey

News • January 24, 2025

Mike Sharkey Brings Over 20 Years Of Combined Experience in Senior Living Operations, Business Management, And Hospitality To Aldersly San

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Supporting Security, Care, and Community at Aldersly

News • December 15, 2024

For more than 103 years, Aldersly has been a place where older adults thrive in a cozy, comfortable, and connected garden community in the heart of

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Cheering for Older Adults in the Workplace 

News • September 20, 2024

Recently, at a local event, I had the privilege of sitting next to an inspiring 80-year-old physician who remains actively engaged in research at

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Generations on Ice: A Grandmother's Hockey Legacy

News • June 25, 2024

San Rafael resident Cynthia Heinrichs has deep roots in Marin County, having raised her family there. After a period of living elsewhere, she

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Hold the Phone & Let’s Combat Loneliness Among Older Adults

News • June 14, 2024

As a career nurse now serving as executive director for Aldersly in Marin, I witness firsthand how loneliness affects older adults. Lately I’ve

Aldersly Wins Prestigious National and Local Awards

News • March 28, 2024

SAN RAFAEL, CA — Aldersly, a life-care community 20 miles north of San Francisco that has been serving older adults for 102 years, has

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3 Key Approaches to Physical Exercise for Seniors

News • January 11, 2024

As we grow older, we begin to lose the strength and stamina of our youth. Still, we should do our best to remain active in our older years. There

Aldersly Receives Community Award

News • January 03, 2024

Aldersly, a San Rafael-based nonprofit Life Plan Community, is pleased to announce it has been awarded Holleran’s Choice Community Award after

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