The warm and welcoming place offers structure to help people achieve rehabilitation, live with a chronic illness, recover from an acute illness or injury and use all of their retained skills while providing respite for families and caregivers.“We’re really looking forward to the opening and raising awareness that we are open and ready to serve the community cumulating through the efforts of (Hospice President) Cathy Barringer,” said Santa Clara Valley Hospice Vice President Paul Smith. “It was almost a three-year effort” prompted by Barringer’s vision and devotion to creating the new program.“Of course, Cathy would spread the credit around,” although she was the primary and guiding force leading to The River Valley Club.El Buen Pastor Methodist Church Pastor Lupita Alonso, the Church Board of Directors, the California Endowment and the City of Santa Paula were strong partners in the effort said Smith.For more information about The River Valley Club grand opening or club programs and fee schedules call 525-5808.
Wednesday grand opening for SCRV’s adult day program
August 25, 2006
Santa Paula News
The River Valley Club will be the scene of a gala grand opening Wednesday offering tours of the Santa Clara River Valley’s only adult day program.
By Peggy KellySanta Paula TimesThe River Valley Club will be the scene of a gala grand opening Wednesday offering tours of the Santa Clara River Valley’s only adult day program.The River Valley Club, an offshoot of the Santa Clara Valley Hospice, is located at El Buen Pastor Methodist Church located at 1029 E. Santa Paula St.The Aug. 30th celebration will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the dedication program starting at 5 p.m.The River Valley Club will serve residents of the Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru, Bardsdale and Saticoy communities. The Club is the only one of its kind in the area.Geared towards special need senior and adults, The River Valley Club is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday offering activities in a caring environment that stimulates critical social interaction.
