SIR Branch 8 LUNCHEON
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025
at Boundary Oak
3800 Valley Vista Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Signup Deadline is
Midnight Wednesday, MARCH 5th
Social Hour starts at 10:30, Lunch at 11:30
Please make a reservation for yourself and likewise if you bring a guest so that Boundary Oak knows what meal they should prepare for you.
When you signup please specify one of the following meal preferences:
1. Corned Beef Cabbage
2. Creamy Herb Marinated Cod
3. Vegetarian – Pesto Ravioli
4. No Meal
Here are some pictures of our Activities at Branch 8
To learn more about any of our many Activities, use the menu to the right
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To read the monthly messages from our Big Sir Tom and Little Sir Dan CLICK HERE
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HEALTH Hint
Prevent falls and stay safe! Read this helpful SilverSneakers article: The Surprising Way to Prevent Falls – SilverSneakers
AVOID Scams and Malware
No matter what the pitch, anyone asking you to pay with a gift card is a scammer, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Protect yourself online! Check these articles to avoid scams and phishing:
1. A new phone scam posing as Comcast: “We’ll speed up your computer!” Don’t trust any phone caller who claims to know anything about your computer’s performance!
2. AARP publishes articles on scams, and if you search their site for ‘scams’ you will find hundreds of articles (just use the magnifying glass icon). To read one useful article that covers many classic scams click this link 6 Top Scams You Need to Watch Out for in 2024 (aarp.org) You can also watch a video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAl-IAfUWXs&t=38s (added 2-19-25)
3. How do I spot a fake, fraudulent, or phishing email or website? The following advice comes from PayPal: If you receive a message and are unsure who it’s really from, check to see if it does any of the following:
Uses impersonal, generic greetings, such as “Dear user” or “Dear [your email address].” Real accounts will always address you by your first and last names or by your business name. We never say things like “Dear user” or “Hello PayPal member.”
Conveys a false sense of urgency. Phishing emails are often alarmist, warning you to update your account immediately. They’re hoping you’ll fall for their sense of urgency and ignore warning signs that the email is fake. If there’s an urgent need for you to complete something on your account, you can find this information by logging into the company’s website directly. They often ask for payment using gift cards, that’s always a sign of a scam!
Asks you to click on links that take you to a fake website. Always check links in an email before you click them. A link could look perfectly secure like www.paypal.com/SpecialOffers. Make sure to move your mouse over the link to see the true destination. If you aren’t certain, don’t click on the link, type in the company’s URL and visit their real website.
Contains unknown attachments. Only open an attachment if you’re sure it’s legitimate and secure. Be particularly cautious of invoices from companies and contractors you’re not familiar with. Some attachments contain viruses that install themselves when opened.
