b'Welcome to the 2024-2025 edition of 50+ Senior Resources. We\'re proud to introduce some of our own seniors and senior services. Full of pertinent, informational articles and a directory of resources, we hope you find this ILLUSTRATION/SANDY GRIFFITHissue helpful and entertaining.Please Enjoy!2024-2025VOL 5ON THE COVER:We love our libraries! Nevada County Librarian Nick Wilczek, here in theA Gold Mine: Our local libraries (and they\'re free!) by Trina Kleistback yard of the Grass Valley branch,Part 1 - Meet Nevada County Librarian Nick Wilczek .6leads a network of "gold mines" that enrich the whole community. Part 2 - Branch Libraries Serve Their Communities .8Part 3 - Ben Franklin and Andrew Carnegie: Key library patrons 13, 15Publisher: Cheryl A. Maxwell History Bites: Luzena Stanley Wilson by Heather Macdonald .18Editorial:Trina Kleist, Feature PackageSuper Seniors by Heather Macdonald 16Heather Macdonald, Super SeniorsDiane Helms - Real estate broker and conflict mediator 17& History Bites Nina Thompson - Senior horse rescuer extraordinaire.19Design & Production: Sandy Griffith Pam Gorman - Animal lover and founder of "Rescue For Pet Sake"23Ad Sales: Donna Jones & Cheryl MaxwellMental & Physical Health Benefits of Reading.202024-25 Maxwell Publications. All Rights Reserved. Ways to Prevent Falls 22No part of this publication may be used in any way without the written permission of the publisher. MaxwellEmergency & Resource Numbers .24Publications, 101 W. McKnight Way, Ste. B-118, Grass Valley, CA 95949, info@MaxwellPublishing.com Business Directory 26TheBestfor all ea sonsWelcome to Nevada County\'s R S life-enhancing amenity!W I N T E R S P R I N G S U M M E R F A L LSki & SnowboardsKayaksBackpacking & Hiking GearFootwearApparel Rental EquipmentFill later years with inspiration at the Sierra Gold Community Senior Center. In addition to Gold Country Senior Services Meals on Wheels, Congregate Dining, Pet Food Pantry and Senior Firewood Programs, older adults can enjoy a variety of life-enhancing activities at this new facility. Improve your technology skills, your cooking, and your fitness. Learn the simple secrets of healthy aging. Meet a friend for lunch and make new friends. So many choices for seniors on a budget! Become a member and save even more. Please contact Carrie Carpenter at (530) 615-4541 or visit our website: goldcountryservices.org/senior-center/. Sierra Gold Community Senior Centeris located at 231 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley.4SENIOR DIRECTORYWestern Nevada County Edition 2024'