Past Scotts Valley Senior Life Association (SVSLA) News & Announcements are archived here.

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Sep 16, 2025

The SVSLA sponsored the Scotts Valley State of the City event 2025

Oct 2, 2021

The SVSLA-sponsored 6^th annual Scotts Valley Mayor’s “State of the City Address” with city officials took place under the trees behind the Scotts Valley Community Center.

Jun 14, 2020 – 2022

SVSLA launches its weekly Senior Life Online workshop series where local senior citizens can listen to and interact with a featured speaker discussing a topic of interest. 17 workshops were held during 2020, 18 in 2021, and the 2022 schedule is filling up now.

Jan 31, 2020

SVSLA‘s partnerships with local non-profit organizations are featured on the front page of the Scotts Valley Banner. Help SVSLA help seniors by donating to SVSLA‘s GoFundMe campaign today.

Jan 25, 2020

Scotts Valley senior citizens prepared themselves for the March 2020 election at the SVSLA-sponsored 2020 Election Preparation Forum.

Nov 28, 2019

SVSLA launched the SVSLA Blog featuring announcements of local news and events specifically targeted to senior citizens in this community.

Nov 18, 2019

SVSLA Vice President George Haas gave a presentation outlining great programs where the Rotary Club and Scotts Valley High School can join forces to benefit local seniors and students.

Sep 28, 2019

The SVSLA-sponsored 4^th annual “State of the City Address” with Scotts Valley’s mayor and city officials was a huge success.

Aug 3, 2019

SVSLA sponsored the “Nutrition Essentials for Seniors” workshop with popular holistic nutritionist, researcher and author, Richard Goldberg, PhD.

Jul 1, 2019

Make a tax-deductible donation of $25 or more to SVSLA and receive a DVD (video recording) of our recent “Alternative & Complimentary Medicine Program.”

Jun 24, 2019

Montevalle raised funds and SVSLA provided a matching grant to purchase an exercise machine for Montevalle residents.

Jun 19, 2019

Send SVSLA your ideas about our services, workshops, grants, website, and more by completing our SVSLA Interest Survey.

Mar 16, 2019

At this SVSLA-sponsored “Alternative & Complementary Medicine Program,” well-known experts in the fields of acupuncture, medical marijuana, herbal medicine and nutrition discussed remedies for ailments common in senior citizens.

Sep 22, 2018

At the 3rd annual SVSLA-sponsored Scotts Valley Mayor’s “State of the City Address,” Mayor Jim Reed and city officials gave informative presentations about Scotts Valley’s fiscal sustainability initiatives, long-term community planning efforts, and city-wide development activity.

Apr 28, 2018

At this Cancer Prevention Workshop, a representative of the American Cancer Society presented the latest information about cancer prevention, and their services available to cancer patients and their families.

Nov 4, 2017

Mayor Randy Johnson and Scott Valley city officials presented a Scotts Valley’s “State of the City Address”. Learn about Scotts Valley’s plans for development of new business, residential housing, infrastructure, and more.

Oct 2017 ~ still available!

Secure your water heater before the next earthquake. SVSLA is sponsoring free water heater earthquake inspections to ensure your water heater is securely strapped to the wall. If necessary, your water heater straps will be replaced at no charge to you.

Summer 2017

SVSLA provided a grant for urgently-needed safety improvements at Spring Lakes Park.

Apr 2, 2017

Shop online and support SVSLA at the same time. Select merchants will make a small donation to SVSLA when you shop online or search the Internet at their websites at no cost to you or SVSLA. Sign up today!

Jan 15, 2017

Learn practical strategies for managing your wealth at our Healthy Wealth Workshop April 1. Two independent financial planners will discuss topics such as the pros and cons of annuities, putting your money to work, protecting your assets during turbulent times and more.

Dec 23, 2016

Read glowing testimonials on our new Testimonials page which articulate SVSLA‘s value to seniors in this community.

Sep 12, 2016

Learn about the risks, symptoms and treatments of Sleep Apnea on November 5. Dr. Tony Masri, board-certified neurologist specializing in sleep disorders and partner in the Sleep Health MD medical group in Santa Cruz, will also answer your questions and distribute a self-assessment questionnaire to determine if you or a loved one might have a sleep disorder.

Aug 17, 2016

Don’t miss Mayor Donna Lind’s “State of the City Address” September 10. Learn about Scotts Valley’s plans for development of new business, a health facility, performing arts center, groundwater sustainability, UCSC buildings, and more.

Jun 13, 2016

Please visit our booth at the Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival August 19 and 20 to learn more about SVSLA.

Mar 14, 2016

SVSLA provided a grant for a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the Spring Lake Park community assembly hall.

Dec 2014

SVSLA donated three new patio umbrellas for the Scotts Valley Senior Center‘s back deck so seniors may enjoy socializing outdoors.

Oct 2014

SVSLA purchased a new dishwasher/sanitizer and stove for the Montevalle Lodge to replace its very old ones. Montevalle’s Lodge, where this new equipment will be used, has been donated for years without charge for SVSLA‘s monthly Dine-Out Program .

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