UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Triple S Institute, aka Senior Support Services Inc., a nonprofit public benefit corporation of Upper Lake, has provided services for seniors since 1985 at the Upper Lake Senior Center at 9470 Mendenhall and First Street.

The office is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

They have the following programs available:

• Exercise, health and nutrition: Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. to noon. This includes information about  proper exercise, health practices and good nutrition.  
• Art classes: Monthly on Tuesday. Call for information. Introduction to art: Form, shapes, color and composition.
• Computer class: By appointment. Call for information. Basic, individual help – Internet/e-mail etc.
• Travel and book club: Monthly; call for dates and time. Sharing travel and book experiences.
• Food distribution: Tuesday-Wednesday.
• Information/outreach: Tuesday-Wednesday.

They also offer friendly visitors in coordination with Konocti Senior Support; money management in coordination with Community Care Management (basically help balancing check book); transportation to medical appointments, shopping, etc., with volunteer drivers – client pays the cost of fuel.

They are there to help the seniors stay in their homes. The programs are offered for the their benefit. The group is mostly volunteers – seniors helping seniors.

For information about these programs and services, call 707-275-3513.