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LIVING HERE
A Warm Welcome and Utility Services Connections
&
Retirement Notes and Resources for Seniors
(From the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce)
The Premier Reno-Tahoe Area Guide & Links Site from the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority, Extensive Area and Regional Information on Many Topics, Events and Activities: www.visitrenotahoe.com
AARP Safe Driver Events at Hot August Nights
Airport: The Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is about a 7 minute drive from Silverada
Annual Events. Reno Area Listed on : Peppermill Website
Art Galleries: See www.visitrenotahoe.com
Casinos: http://www.visitreno.com/casinos.php
Center for Independent Living: See Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living below.
City of
City of Reno's Newcomer's Guide:
Culinary Centers & Cooking Classes: See www.visitrenotahoe.com
Day Spas and Salons: See yellow pages.
Entertainment News: Reno.Com: www.reno.com
Events : Articles about Free Reno Events
Fishing Spot Favorite Locations: These areas can be checked out on area maps and websites. They appear on the Reno Sparks Convention Authority website listed above at www.visitrenotahoe.com Carson River, Fallen Leaf Lake, Frenchman's Reservoir, Jackson Meadows Reservoir, Lake Davis, Lake Tahoe, Little Truckee River, Stampede Reservoir, Truckee River, Upper Truckee River. Also see sites such as Lake Tahoe Online Fishing Guide
Golf Courses in Northwest Nevada and Tahoe Area: http://www.tahoebest.com/golfing/ and see
Mountain Biking Reno-Tahoe Region:
Plan a vacation, entertainment: Go to Reno-Tahoe
History and History Touring in the Area: See www.visitrenotahoe.com and specific towns.
Hospitals,
Library:Downtown Main, Main Senior Center (1155 East 9 th Street, Reno 89512)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance: See Washoe County Senior Services below.
Meals-On-Wheels: See Senior Nutrition Program
Medical Equipment Lending Program: Care Chest of Northern Nevada 829-2273. Lend medical equipment to those in need. Diabetic supplies and limited prescription aid also available, income guides.
Museums: See www.visitrenosparks.com
Nearby Towns & Areas to Tour:
Virginia City Convention & Tourism Authority
Carson City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Nevada Care Connection: See City of Reno Parks, Recreation & Community Services and Washoe County
Newcomers Guide
Newspapers:
Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living
Nutrition Program: See Senior Nutrition Program.
Osher Life Long Learning Institute, UNR
Outdoor Guide, Reno Area
Performing Arts: See www.visitrenotahoe.com
Regional Listings and Links for all Area Communities
Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce
Reno-Tahoe Activities and Events, Etc. for Everyone
Restaurants — See yellow pages
Retired Seniors Volunteer Program-Sanford Center for Aging. (University of Nevada,
Road Weather Conditions
California-Cal Trans: 1-800-427-7633
Truckee Highway 80 Road Cams: (sponsored by Milne Towing)
SAVE - Reno Police Department Volunteers
Senior Citizens Property tax and Rent Rebate Program: See Senior Services Washoe County below.
Senior Nutrition Program: Congregate Dining and In home Meal Services and Menus
Senior Pet Adoption Program: Humane Society 331-5770
Senior Programs: Senior Connection; Senior Travelers; Senior Dance Club; Brunch & a Movie Club; Sierra Nevada Senior Games; Community Garden & Resources:
Senior Resource Network: Callers receive resource information. 329-5709
Senior Resources and Information Links
Senior Sampler Gift Shop: See Senior Service Washoe County and Nevada Care Connection.
Senior Services: Washoe County offers numerous senior services and programs. Two are mentioned below, but to see a more complete listing go to the Washoe County Website
Senior Services, Reno Listings & see here
Sewer Rebate: See Washoe County Senior Services above.
Shopping Districts (regional)
Skiing: See the listings under the Reno Tahoe Convention Bureau website- www.visitrenotahoe.com
Ski areas include Mt. Rose & Diamond Peak
See online links to the following: Tahoe Donner, Squaw Creek, Spooner Lake, Royal Gorge, Northstar-at-Tahoe,
Also see: http://www.tahoebest.com/skiing/ for information on Alpine, Nordic & Terrain sites
Snow Adventures: Husky Express & Sierra Ski Touring:
Special Advocates for Elders Volunteer Program
Sports and Activities: See www.visitreno.com and use their search engine for specific sports.
State Health Insurance Advisory Program (SHIP)
State of Nevada Website
Teglia's Paradise Park and Activity Center
Teglia's Paradise Park Community Garden
Teglia's Paradise Park Walk-N-Talk Seniors
Telephone Universal Lifeline Service: See Washoe County Senior Services above under Senior Services.
The Reno Seismological Center
Things to do in the Reno-Sparks area on 2 gallons of gas or less
Transportation including bus and paratransit
University of Nevada,
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Utilities, Turning Them On
Veterans Services: Extensive listing of local veterans services. This list is provided by Truckee Meadows Community College information services.
Volunteering - Bureau Of Land Management
Webcam links to the-Reno Tahoe Region
Wildernet guide to regional outdoor recreation
Womens' Health Connection: No cost mammograms and pap tests, income guidelines-contact: Health Access Washoe County
