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SLO Village is a vibrant community working together to create a better experience of aging. We are a membership-based organization focused on empowering older adults to continue living successfully in their own homes as they age. Our members are encouraged to connect through social activities and, when needed additional support from vetted volunteers. *SLO Village currently serves the residents (50 years or older) of San Luis Obispo County.
 
If this is your first time here click on About to learn more about our Village or click on Village Movement California's video to learn more about the Village Movement. To check out what is happening in our Village click on Village Life or check out the Village Newsletter. If you know about our Village and want to become a Member or Volunteer, please let us know. Volunteers and staff are available to answer your questions.
 
Save The Date: SLO Village Event on Thursday, June 6, 2024
SLO Village has reserved the SLO Rep Theater to see the dress rehearsal of the musical “9 to
5” on Thursday, June 6, 2024. "9 to 5" the musical tells the story of three women pushed to the boiling point by a sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on him, will the ladies manage to reform their office- or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit... Stay tuned for more details.


SLO Village Volunteers, Kerry Sheets and Randy Murray share their wonderful insights on what it means to be part of the community with the SLO Village organization on the local radio station, KCBX FM. You can listen in at: KCBX,org... 


Paul & Kate & SLO Village
SLO Village is a community where older adults help one another have a better aging experience.in place. It is all about connecting people. It can be little things like having coffee with a group of friends or getting a ride to a doctor's appointment  But it can be also a life-changing experience. Read Paul and Kate's story. See what happens when a connection is made and your life changes in truly unexpected ways. 

Read Paul & Kate's Story
Coffee & Conversation
Want to enjoy a great cup of Joe? A group of SLO Village volunteers, members, and friends meet every month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in San Luis Obispo at UCC SLO Church, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road. If this will be your first time joining us for coffee, RSVP to let us know you will be coming. Please click Events to register. 
Rita & Doug's Story
Life is good
After swimming laps for 25 years, Rita Mertens, at 91, knew she wasn’t done with water workouts. But having given up the long pool and – about the same time – most of her driving privileges, she was confronted with a dilemma: How was she going to get from her home overlooking the rolling hills and vineyard-covered valleys of rural San Luis Obispo to therapeutic aquatics downtown? ... (Click Here to read full story ).
Lives Well Lived
Lives Well Lived is a feature documentary film by Sky Bergman that celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to 100 years old who are living their lives to the fullest. Encompassing over 3000 years of experience, forty people share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. Their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories will make you laugh, perhaps cry, but mostly inspire you. Sky Bergman is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker. and former chair of Cal Poly's Art & Design department... Video
Village Resources
SLO Village is an 'Open' nonprofit.  We work with established
nonprofits, senior centers, and government agencies in our community. We make it our business to know what is offered by other organizations and avoid duplication of effort. SLO Village is aware of service “gaps” and we understand how to navigate community services. Check out our community partners below or click here to find out more about available Resources for older adults.

Village Sponsorships

Interested in becoming an SLO Village Sponsor? Community sponsors provide SLO Village with important member benefits and resources. In return, sponsors receive public recognition for their support and broaden their community base. We have three annual levels of sponsorship. Contact us by phone at 805.242.6440 or email at office@slovillage.org for more information.

Community Partners
SLO Village understands that it "takes a village" to thrive. We prioritize partnering with various organizations to raise awareness and provide useful resources to older adults. Check out presentations and links to the numerous community partners. Want to become a community partner? Contact us by phone at 805.242.6440 or email at office@slovillage.org for more information.

Wilshire Community & Health Services
Looking for specialized healthcare? Wilshire offers comprehensive healthcare in the home for home health and hospice patients. This healthcare is supplemented with social-emotional support for patients and their families, including music therapy, spiritual counseling, and grief support. In addition to serving patients, Wilshire also provides wide-ranging older adult supportive services like counseling, therapy, transportation, and friendly visits to keep homebound, and isolated older adults connected and healthy...more
SmartShare Solutions
How You Can Become Part of the Housing Solution in SLO County In this 15-minute video Celeste Goyer, secretary (past ED) of Smart Share Housing Solutions talks about HomeShareSLO and other programs that help the community make more efficient use of existing resources and help residents better afford their homes and age in place. Watch this video
Lifelong Learners of the Central Coast (LLCC)
Looking for enlightenment and adventure. LLCC provides enriching educational, personal growth, and cultural opportunities for and by an active volunteer community of retired and other mature adults. A wide range of topics ensures there is something of interest for everyone. Registration for a course is open to everyone.  The cost of a course is dependent on the number of sessions.  For most of our courses, the cost to all members/contributors is $5 per session. Check out the upcoming classes...more