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Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging has created a link on their web site called the Eldercare Locator, which is a nationwide, directory assistance service designed to help older persons and caregivers locate local support resources for aging Americans. |
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 American Society of Interior Designers
The leading organization for interior design professionals. From corporate boardrooms to home offices, hotel suites to health care facilities, ASID designers create the places where we live, work, play, heal and worship.
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 Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco
The global leader in luxury marketing and the “Gold Standard” for the exploration of best marketing practices and trends in the luxury marketplace. |
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 National Association of Senior Move Managers
Senior move management, transition and relocation.
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 National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
Resources, news, events, symptom checklist, recipes. |
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Runzheimer International
Runzheimer International's web site features pages with upcoming events, related sites, news releases, RI product descriptions and surveys and newsletters. RI is an international management consulting firm specializing in transportation, travel and living costs that services businesses, government agencies and the general public. |
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Shayna Eskew GREEN TEAM
Green Property Solutions | 415-454-7006
Creating efficient and sustainable buildings, businesses and brands using innovative and cost saving strategies,
Special Offer: FREE 30-minute consultation and review of your property or business. Just mention "Changing-Places."
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| Concierge Services: National and International |
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Rent-A-Wife Concierge Services | 415-461-6257 • 888-802-9118
- Project management
- Renovation supervisor
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part time or full time
- Personal assistant,
part time or full time
- Private Chefs
- Party/Event Assistance
- Catering help and servers
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- Grocery shopping
- Silver polishing
- Gift shopping
- Office Organizing and filing
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Kim & Quail Baez GREEN TEAM
Noble Builders | 415-927-7667
Reliable, dedicated craftspeople who handle projects from cottages to castles, foundations to furniture.
Special Offer: Free consultation for your next construction project.
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John Rising GREEN TEAM
Rising Design & Construction | 415-342-3066
We use energy efficient sustainable building methods and building performance benchmarks to do commercial and residential remodels, additions, retrofits and maintenance.
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Jo Robinson
Community Connections | 650-917-2320
We use energy efficient sustainable building methods and building performance benchmarks to do commercial and residential remodels, additions, retrofits and maintenance.
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Kira-Destiny Prince
Prince Advisory Services SARL | + 41 22 364 77 04
Corporate representation and expatriate management services to all size Companies, NGO’s, Diplomatic institutions, and individuals in and outside Switzerland.
We offer made-to-measure holistic relocation services, by adapting our responses to the growing and differentiated requirements of global mobility.
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Betty Granoff
Relocation Breakthroughs | 415-861-3678
Hourly, as-needed financial planning and investment advice. We do not receive commissions or fees for management services or sales.
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Hugh Simpson
Elite VIP Services
If your future needs determine you need qualified Protection for your Business or Family then we offer personnel with years of experience in big city law enforcement (Atlanta) and military both in USA and UK (Navy SEAL and Royal Commando UK). From Iraq to the
recent uprising in Jamaica our personnel have served on assignments in numerous hotspots of the world.
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| Financial Consultants |
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Bob Goldman GREEN TEAM
Bob Goldman Financial Planning | 415-331-1546
Hourly, as-needed financial planning and investment advice. We do not receive commissions or fees for management services or sales.
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| Health & Wellness |
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Margaret Walsh
- Experience healing that reaches deep energetic levels
- Restoring wholeness and balance to the body, mind, emotions and spirit
- Helping to deepen and support your spiritual practice
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Garden Centers
Sloat Garden Centers
Multiple locations in Bay Area
Bayside Garden Center
Tiburon
(415) 435-0041
Green Jeans Garden Supply
Mill Valley
Bakeries
Emporio Rulli, Downtown Larkspur
An authentic and elegant Italian café with coffee, beautiful cookies and cakes, Italian wines, and more.
Sweet Things, Tiburon
High-end pastries, cookies, and cakes
Victoria Pastry, Greenbrae
Old-time bakeries with real pastries & cookies
La Boulange, Mill Valley (Strawberry Village)
The best croissants and other good pastries.
Great Hotels
Acqua, Mill Valley
Casa Madrona, Sausalito
The Inn Above Tide, Sausalito
Mill Valley Inn, Mill Valley
Grocery Stores
Andronico’s, San Anselmo
Molly Stone’s Market, Greenbrae & Sausalito
Mill Valley Market, Mill Valley
Paradise Foods, East Corte Madera
Trader Joe's, San Rafael
Whole Foods, Mill Valley & San Rafael
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Marin has many weekly farmer’s markets that sell fresh fruits, produce, foods, and crafts:
Corte Madera Farmer's Market
The Village Shopping Center Courtyard
May-November
Wednesday, 1 pm-6 pm
Fairfax Farmer's Market
Downtown, in theater parking lot
May-October
Wednesday, 4 pm-8 pm
San Rafael, Civic Center Farmer's Market
Civic Center, San Rafael
Highway 101 & San Pedro Road
Year-round
Sunday, 8 am-1 pm
Thursday, 8 am-1 pm
San Rafael Downtown
4th & B Streets
May-October
Thursday, 6 pm-9 pm
Sausalito Farmers Market
Sausalito Ferry Landing
June - September
Fridays, 4 pm - 8 pm
Pt. Reyes Farmers Market
11250 HWY 1, Pt. Reyes Station
June - October
Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm
Novato Farmers Market
Down Town Novato
May - December
Tuesdays, 4 pm - 8 pm
San Francisco Farmer's Markets
San Francisco Ferry Building Farmer’s Market
This is a world-class location for grocery shopping.
Wine Shops
Rick’s Wine Bar, Corte Madera
Jolly King Liquors, 393 Miller Ave, Mill Valley
Surprisingly good selection at very good prices.
Vintage Wine and Spirits, Mill Valley
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Buckeye Roadhouse
Mill Valley - Upscale American
Cafe di Vino
Sausalito - Bohemian-type hangout with good food and weekend jazz.
Cucina Restaurant and Wine Bar
San Anselmo
Great Italian food in a relaxed setting.
El Paseo Restaurant, Mill Valley
Quiet and Romantic, classic French food.
Fork, San Anselmo
Gourmet Garden To Go, Mill Valley
Charming, friendly cafe and take-out.
High Tech Burrito, Strawberry, Mill Valley
Insalatas, San Anselmo
Upscale middle-eastern
Kitti’s Place, Sausalito
Casual Asian-American
Las Camelias, San Rafael
Very good and original Mexican.
Left Bank, Larkspur
French-American, upscale bistro
Manka’s Inverness Lodge, Inverness
A
very good restaurant in a charming and
rustic lodge.
Marin Joe’s, Corte Madera
Marin tradition with great grilled items.
Olema Inn, Olema
Good food in a restored 1876 inn.
Ristorante Fabrizio, Larkspur
Italian; great pastas and sautéed items!
Stefano’s Pizzeria, Corte Madera
Sam’s Anchor Café, Tiburon
Great views of the bay and San Francisco
Sushi Ran, Sausalito
World-class sushi and Japanese-California.
Thep Lela, Strawberry, Mill Valley
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| MOVING TOOLS |
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American School Directory
The American School Directory is the Internet guide to all 106,000 K-12 schools, providing information and communication for teachers, students, parents, local communities and families planning a move. Over 70,000 school sites are available including pictures, calendars, local links, and more.
 BRanchor.com
BR Anchor Publishing produces publications on moving that focus on the whole family. This site features articles from Relocation 2000, an international newsletter providing practical solutions and insights; publications, relocation tips, and links.
CareerPath
This site combines the classified ads of 20 metropolitan newspapers from 17 major cities. Includes The Boston Globe, San Jose Mercury News, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times....
How Far Is It?
Want to know the distances between any two cities? Enter the cities. This site will then calculate the distance. Also shows a map showing the two locations.
Mapquest
Locate a destination by inputting a street address. You can view large scale or zoom in on.
Mover's Guide
Change of Address online with the US Postal Service.
The Salary Calculator
Compare the cost of living in hundreds of US & International cities.
SchoolMatch
This website is designed to provide access to school information. SchoolMatch is a school research and database service firm that specializes in rating schools (K-12), including school rating for the parent, realtor and homebuyer; school choice consultation, counseling services for children with special needs, expert legal support services, comparable school evaluation, child custody assessment, and school data for the real estate appraiser, title firm and mortgage lender. Corporate support is also available for relocation, recruitment, WorkLife benefit programs, human resource services and site selection. |
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For local emergency response in San Francisco, in addition to 911, call 553-8090. |
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Industry Associations
American Seniors Housing Association
www.seniorhousing.org
California Assisted Living Association
www.caassistedliving.org
National Association of Senior Move Managers
www.NASMM.org
National Care For Assisted Living
www.Ncal.Org
Health Related Organizations:
Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org
American Diabetes Association
www.Diabetes.org
American Health Association
www.americanheart.org
Health And Age
www.healthandage.com
Health Finder
www.Healthfinder.gov
Medline Plus
www.medlineplus.gov
Merck Source
www.mercksource.com
National Institute Of Health
www.nih.gov
www.nihseniorhealth.gov
Oregon Healthcare Association
www.ohca.com
Washington Healthcare Association
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Homes for Seniors
A Place for Mom
A free referral service helping families find nursing homes, assisted living, Alzheimer's care, retirement communities, home care, and other senior care options.
www.aplaceformom.com
SeniorHomes.com
 A free resource for finding local senior homes. Comprehensive information on all nursing homes, assisted living, memory care and retirement communities, as well as articles on important senior housing topics to help you through your search.
Veterans Affairs in Monterey California: http://www.redshift.com/~spartan/directory.html/
The Veterans Home of California, Yountville
http://www.cdva.ca.gov/homes/yountville.aspx
Air Travel Assistance, Escort or Ambulance for the Elderly
Travel Care and Logistics, Inc.
Cindy L. Schaefer, M.S., R.N., A.P.N.
Commercial Airline Medical Escort & Travel Assistance
(Costs much less than air ambulance starts at $1500 a day + expenses)
325 Central Avenue, Suite 301
Highland Park IL 60035
Work: 847-681-1400
(CALL HER; SHE PREFERS TO SPEAK TO YOU PERSONALLY!)
mailto: flyinghealthy@msn.com
www.yourflightnurse.com
Angel Flight organizations
www.angelflightamerica.org
One of them focuses on the long hauls (over 1000 miles).
Their services are free, qualification process
(probably financial and medical).
National Patient Air Transport
800-296-1217 Julie
www.PatientTravel.org
Patient needs to be able to do own transfers if flying commercially
Air Compassion America – non-commercial flights
Not-for-profit air ambulance assistance. – reduced cost
866-270-9198
Charitable Ambulance Service – non-commercial flights
Mercy Med Flights – charitable
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| TRAVEL |
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 Blue Star Jets
David Rogers, Account Executive |
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 Fugazi Travel
Click here for help to design your dream travel experience with assistance from our travel partner, Fugazi Travel Agency, Inc. You will be offered exclusive VIP benefits, amenities, and savings when you let us know you were referred by Changing Places. Discover the world of custom travel with Fugazi Travel – Experience that takes you places. |
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Perry Holiday GREEN TEAM
Candid Carpet Care | 800-704-8865, x 0
Quality carpet cleaning to Bay Area residents and businesses for over a decade. Certified Master Cleaner by the IICRC,
Special Offer: 100 sq feet cleaned for free (with any service) when you mention Changing-Places.
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Mary Lee Bickford
Bickford Design Studio | 415-994-1152
We'll work with you to create a unique wardrobe; your design options are limitless.
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Linda Delair GREEN TEAM
Linda Delair & Associates | 415-251-2436
Over 10 years in the Building Industry, specializing in remodeling, interior design, and consulting.
Special Offer: Free 30 minute consultation – a $50 value. Just mention "Changing-Places."
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Fernando Borda
Man About the House | 415-250-8409
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Mark Swenty
We’ll Install | 415-235-8094
Stereo, TV, Alarms, Computers, Phones
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Patricia Gurrola
Advance Housekeeping | 415-310-8784
“Patricia and her team are the best house cleaners in Northern Cal. She is a dear friend whom I trust with all of my clients' lovely belongings and homes. They are fast, honest, intelligent, flexible, extremely professional, and they have liability insurance.” - Margaret Fearey Walsh
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Residential Estates & Garden Design
Suzman & Cole Design Associates | 415-252-0111
- Resort & Hospitality Facilities
- Education & Other Institutional Campuses
- Corporate Campuses
- Healthcare Facilities
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Hang It | 415-254-1482
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Work of Art | 415-250-4466
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Brenda Dewick
Bay Town Blinds | 415-378-4499
Window Blinds, Custom Roman Shades and Draperies.
Special Offer: 10% off first order when you mention Changing-Places.
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Bill Durley
Bay Area Haulers | 415-370-7099
Big loads, Green Recycling South Bay & SF
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Gary Kell
Mr. Reliable | 415-717-5919
Small truck loads and odd jobs,
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Larry Bogel
Small Moving Specialist | 415-407-5049
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Tom McCarthy
McCarthy Moving & Storage LLC | 415-564-7542
Since 1975, complete, electronically monitored household moving, and storage.
Special Offer: Free consultation, free estimate.
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Ash Sud - Moving Boxes - Green & Recycled GREEN TEAM
ZippGo | 800-723-7017
Reusable moving boxes for a better price than buying cardboard boxes. We deliver, you use, we pick up.
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Robert Taska GREEN TEAM
Foresight Property Inspections | 415-261-7870
Expertise in environmentayna2gynl design (LEED Green Associate) and decades of construction experience.
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Margaret Fearey Walsh GREEN TEAM
Changing Places | 415-461-6257 •
888-802-9118
Moving • Downsizing • Organizing • Staging • Concierge Services
Special Offer: Mention the Green Team and Margaret will give you a special rate for her work plus a free, half hour consultation on Green organizing, staging, or moving.
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Mary Lee Bickford, Assoc. of Science in Interior Design Technology
Interior Design | 415-994-1152
We'll work with you to stage or remodel your space.
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Brett Baughman
Coldwell Banker | 415-264-0039
Senior Producer with over 30 years with Coldwell Banker. Member of four network groups where we often put buyers/sellers together without using the MLS system |
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Margaret Deedy
Coldwell Banker | 415-464-3540
Over 30 years of professional attention to client's needs and the real estate market.
Special Offer: The gift of a home warranty inspection with home purchase.
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Coldwell Banker | 415-381-7686
Recognized as a top agent, Jean has sold fine property in Marin since 1974.
Special Offer: Upon close of escrow, dinner at Rulli Risto Bar, SF.
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Pacific Union | 415-345-3045 |
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Area Pro Realty | 415-472-6243
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Tri Coldwell Banker | 415-229-1251
Full-time agents with over 25 years of experience, |
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Soni Goodman
Hill & Co. Real Estate | 415-321-4261
Specializing in luxury homes, view condominiums and investment buildings. After twenty-five years here, Soni knows San Francisco.
Special Offer: Mention Changing-Places to receive the gift of a home warranty upon close of escrow.
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Richard Bastoni
McGuire Real Estate | 415-351-4650
Over 20 years experience in luxury real estate in San Francisco. |
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Jeffrey Wahl
McGuire Real Estate | 415-351-4650
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