Richard Stockton to be Master of Ceremonies for Love In

Richard Stockton has just been announced as the Master of Ceremonies for Love In, a Music and Dance Fundraising Party on August 26 at Louden Nelson Center.

Meter maid Carole English is the incoming President of the Board of NextStage Productions. Pictured here with Comic Richard Stockton, she is recruiting him to be MC of the Nextstage “LOVE IN” scheduled for August 26th 3-6pm at Louden Nelson Community Center. 

Richard recently performed at Comedy Night at the Carmel Foundation on Friday June 29, joined by Kellen Erskin, fresh from his appearance on Conan. “40 looks at 60” featured Kellen Erskine who was also recently featured on season 7 of NBC's America's Got Talent.

Richard opened the show, bringing a musical component that took fellow boomers through the portal of music that shaped our generation.

Love In is a fundraiser to benefit NextStage Productions. Tickets available at:  lovein.brownpapertickets.com

Make a Unique Gift!

A Vacation of a Lifetime in Exchange for Your Gift of Support.

A dedicated NextStage volunteer has donated an exciting vacation package for two, with a cruise to the Bahama Islands and additional stays in South Florida.

Package is valued at $1,400 and must be used before July 22, 2018.

We are accepting bids thru June 1, 2018. Contact us now with your Donation Bid. *

Starting Bid is $500

If you are interested and want more information contact me at info@nextstagesantacruz.org or leave a voice mail message for me at 831-316-4833.

Thank you for considering this opportunity.
Lynn Knudsen, Exec. Director

We are pleased to announce the BRAND NEW ARRIVAL of the GRAND CELEBRATION cruise ship to the Port of Palm Beach! This is the LARGEST and MOST LUXURIOUS cruise liner to ever set sail from the Port of Palm Beach!

Now you can come see why travelers and industry experts agree that Bahama Island Cruises is the VACATION OF A LIFETIME!

CARIBBEAN CRUISE - You'll be captivated by the sheer pleasure of these golden, stress-free days as you travel to the Bahamas aboard the unforgettably breathtaking Grand Celebration Cruise Ship! It's the perfect two-night cruise from Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island; complete with a Private Cabin, Fine Dining, live Stage Shows, enjoyable Entertainment, exciting Casino action, relaxing Spa, convenient Beauty Salon, invigorating Gym, Internet Café, and three fun Kids' areas with activities & programs for all age groups!

SOUTH FLORIDA - After witnessing just one sunrise, you'll know where the name comes from. Florida's Gold Coast, that stretch of vacation paradise encompassed by Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, seems particularly blessed by Mother Nature. From the pristine sands of the Pam Beaches...to the "Strip" in Ft. Lauderdale, there are more than 60 miles of beautiful shoreline to enjoy.

Your spectacular vacation itinerary includes:

YOUR 2 NIGHT CRUISE:

• 2 Night Cruise for two aboard the Bahamas Celebration to Grand Bahama Island, with all your meals, entertainment and activities included onboard.
• $50.00 in Casino Match Play valid aboard ship in the Par-A-Dice Casino.
• Enjoy a breathtaking view of the ocean from your Oceanview Cabin upgrade.

YOUR ACCOMODATIONS:

• 3 Days & 2 Nights resort accommodations in sun-kissed Fort Lauderdale, FL.
• 3 Days & 2 Nights resort accommodations in magical Orlando, FL.
• You will enjoy 3 sun-drenched days & 2 nights on Grand Bahama Island at the spectacular 4-Star Pelican Bay Hotel

AND YOUR CHOICE OF:

• 8 Days transportation by Alamo or Budget Rent-A-Car while in Florida with unlimited mileage during your vacation. OR
• $100 gas reimbursement. OR
• $100 Entertainment Dollars, which may be redeemed in our Welcome center towards attraction tickets including Universal Studios™, Sea World™, Wet n' Wild™, Adventure Island™ and more!

Spring Gala!

Things are moving along well for the Family Services Agency fund raiser Spring Gala thanks to the hard work of Elaine Carrigan and Susan Cellarius. The event will be held March 25 at Seascape Resort in Aptos. The entertainment is getting lined up. There will be 3 performances; NextStage will be doing a Beatles presentation, there will be a Jazz piano player, and Fashion Art will do a small fashion show with 4- 5 designers. In the lobby, there will be background music played by Matisse, and there is a possibility of a Jazz duo in the lobby as well. The Great Morgani will be walking amongst the guests during the afternoon.

Money raised at this events supports the programs of the Family Service Agency of the Central Coast: Ageless Art, Continuing Education, Counseling Services, First Step, Holiday Helper, I-You Venture, Renaissance, Senior Outreach, Suicide Prevention Service, Survivors Healing Center, and WomenCARE. 

For more info contact https://fsa-cc.org/

TimeSlips invites you to shift from memory to IMAGINATION!

Are you looking for an avenue to contribute to people who are experiencing memory loss through creative engagement?  Do you have 2-4 hours per month? Consider joining our TimeSlips team in presenting TimeSlips, the newest program of NextStage. TimeSlips invites people with memory loss to express themselves and connect with others through creative engagement. Using verbal prompts, images, and imagination, people experiencing memory loss participate in creating a story. 

TimeSlips’ trained facilitators, Kathleen McBurney, Judy Birlardello, Sally Shaman-Fogel , Gina Val- Leiva and Lynn Knudsen have been presenting TimeSlips at Elderday since the Fall of 2015.  During this time, over 150 participants created unique and improvisational stories led by our volunteer facilitators. It’s rewarding and fun for all involved, including the facilitators. We laugh, we sing, and we move! Here’s an excerpt from one of the stories:

A Ride to the Zoo

“The lady and monkey are friends and excited about taking the plane ride.

The picture was taken right before the plane landed.

Why?

            They are going to do the zoo ride and see all the faces of the animals.”

Lois Sones, Program Director at Elderday affirms, “Even from people with significant dementia, we have seen such bright, creative responses, and each person’s response is always acknowledged and appreciated by the leaders. It really is a lot of fun to see the happy looks on our participants’ faces when they take part in creating a TimeSlips story!” 

We are actively seeking volunteers to expand TimeSlips in Santa Cruz County. Online training leads to certification as a TimeSlips facilitator.  If you wish to learn more about TimeSlips, call 831-316-4833 or visit www.nextstagesantacruz.org.