Vivalon’s New Healthy Aging Campus is Open!
999 Third Street in downtown San Rafael
Discover all you need to know.
About the Campus
999 Third Street, San Rafael
415-456-9062
Hours
Monday: 9am – 3pm
Tuesday-Friday: 9am – 5pm
Vivalon’s Healthy Aging Campus is hub for vibrant living, movement, intellectual stimulation, and true community spirit.
Campus Features
- Medical Clinic
- Vivalon Café
- Technology Center
- Fitness Studio
- Art Studio
- Auditorium
- State-of-the-Art Classrooms
- Activity Lounge
- 66 units of affordable housing
Healthy Aging Programs
With decades of experience serving older adults, our healthy aging programs promote active and healthy living. We offer a variety of opportunities, including arts programs, falls prevention classes, exercise sessions, technology training, educational courses, and more.
Membership Options
Vivalon has expanded its membership options to better meet the needs of Marin County’s older adults.
Now you can choose from three distinct membership levels with various benefits and pricing, including parking discounts:
- Classic Membership: $60 for individuals / $90 for couples
- This options includes free parking as well as discounts at the campus.
- Benefits include 2-hour free parking* per visit, café/class/event discounts, and monthly Connections newsletter via mail.
- Café Membership: $50
- This membership level is designed for clients who primarily enjoy eating and finding social connection at the café.
- Benefits include 1-hour free parking* per visit, café/event discounts, and monthly Connections newsletter via mail.
- Volunteer/Instructor Membership: $30
This membership level is designed to show appreciation for our wonderful volunteers by providing them with an opportunity to enjoy our classes/activities/events at a discounted rate.
Benefits include 2-hour free parking* per visit, café/class/event discounts, and monthly Connections newsletter via mail.
* Members receive complimentary parking with a validation card available at the front desk.
We value our current members greatly. New fees will apply at the time of renewal. You will have the option to upgrade to any of the expanded membership levels. Our aim is to ensure that these changes bring you even more value in our new space.
Yes, rest assured that Vivalon remains dedicated to our scholarship program. Our commitment is unwavering, and we will continue to serve all older adults, regardless of their economic status. Your well-being is our top priority.
Parking Information
We understand that parking is an important consideration. At the Healthy Aging Campus, Vivalon members and volunteers have several parking options, including on-street meters, off-street lots, and City garages. We want to ensure you have convenient and affordable parking choices:
- On-street meters: $1.50 per hour
- Off-street lots (metered & un-metered): $0.75 per hour
- A Street & C Street garages: $1.00 per hour ($10 maximum)
On-street meters and lots are enforced from Mon-Sat, 8 am – 6 pm (with the Walgreens lot extending to 8 pm).
City garages (A & C streets) are enforced Mon-Fri, 6 am – 11 pm
Parking on weekends is free!
Paying for parking is easy. You can pay when leaving the C Street Garage and A Street Garage. Alternatively, for added convenience, you can pay when parking using the ParkMobile app at specific locations, including 3rd and B Street, 3rd and Lootens Street, Walgreens, and 3rd and Cijos Street. Credit/debit cards and coins are also still accepted at parking meters and off street lots.
Yes, absolutely! We value our members and appreciate the dedication of our volunteers. As of January 2, 2024, Vivalon will offer parking validation tickets for the A and C Street City Garages. The A Street Garage is located on A Street between Third and Fourth Street. The C Street Garage is located on C Street between Third and Fourth Street. As a member, you can receive 1 or 2 hours of free parking based on your membership level. Volunteers will enjoy 2 hours of free parking.
Parking validation is a great way to save on parking expenses. Each time a member or volunteer visits the Healthy Aging Campus, they will receive a validation ticket at the Guest Services desk for use in the City garages. Given that the current garage parking rate is $1 per hour, this represents significant savings.
Absolutely, click here for a map of parking options near the Healthy Aging Camps. We will also have copies of the parking map available at our Guest Services desk.
Absolutely, parking validation cards valid at A and C Street parking garages are available with each visit to the Healthy Aging Campus. Please note that volunteers are not required to become members to receive parking validation. We want to make parking as convenient as possible for everyone.
We have ensured that several accessibility options are in place. These include a designated loading zone directly in front of the building with a ramp at the entrance to facilitate easy drop-off for individuals using wheelchairs or walkers. Additionally, visitors may use our garage on Brooks Street, which has parking spaces for drop-offs and pick-ups close to the entrance.
For those who may need additional support, Marin Access Paratransit is available for anyone with a disability or mobility challenge, whether temporary or permanent. We specifically designed the campus to accommodate paratransit and other similar services, with easy access to the building.
Additionally, parking at all City of San Rafael public lots, garages, and parking meters is free for up to 72 hours for any vehicle displaying a handicap placard, this includes the meters in front of the building and the parking lot across the street.
Vivalon Café
Vivalon is proud to introduce our new Vivalon Café in partnership with Community Action Marin. This modern and welcoming space is committed to offering delicious affordable meals for our members and the community. Open all day with lunch served from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Our new Vivalon Café embodies a fresh vision and renewed atmosphere. To resonate with its new menu and extended hours, we felt it warranted a new name to reflect its new ambience and location. We want our loyal patrons to know that we cherish the memories and associations with the Jackson Café, and we will still continue our monthly special events.
Our new building will have a warming kitchen rather than a full commercial kitchen. A warming kitchen is designed for the preparation but not cooking of meals, food needs to arrive fully cooked and ready to serve. We are partnering with Community Action Marin (CAM), a local nonprofit, to prepare and deliver a full menu of delicious freshly prepared hot entrees, sandwiches, salads, and soups. With CAM, we aim to provide a range of delightful offerings that maintain the quality our community has come to expect. We’re excited about this collaboration and confident in the value it will bring.
Not at all. While the cafe might have a new name, look and food service, our commitment to providing an outstanding experience for our members and the community remains unwavering. Different doesn’t mean lesser; in fact, we believe our changes make it even better. While our new cafe is designed to be different and improved, it’s crafted with the same heart and spirit that our members and guests have always loved. Our focus remains on their experiences. We have considered feedback, studied evolving preferences, and worked diligently to ensure the new cafe exceeds expectations in ambiance, offerings, and service.
When we open the new cafe on January 2, 2024, it will start with lunch from Monday to Friday, 11:30am to 1:45pm. The plan is to expand service during the first 3 months to include light morning and afternoon fare. The café space will remain open during business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) as a gathering space for members and guests.
The Jackson Café at 930 Tamalpais will close on Friday December 22, 2023.
Absolutely. Volunteers are vital to serving fresh affordable meals to seniors in Marin, and while the cafe is new, the need for volunteers remains unchanged. We welcome current and new volunteers to join us in support of this transition to serve healthy delicious meals.
Our new kitchen is not a complete commercial kitchen, which has led to a change in our food service provider needs. Stacy Scott Catering has been a valuable partner for years and we are deeply grateful for their dedication and service. It’s not a goodbye. Our relationship with Stacy Scott and her team is cherished, and we look forward to potential collaborations with our dear friend in the future. Stacy is looking forward to continuing with her successful catering business and philanthropy.
We understand that change can be challenging, but we’re excited for the future of Vivalon Café and our continued dedication to serving our community.
Healthcare Clinic
On September 4, Marin Community Clinic’s Healthcare Clinic opened in the Healthy Aging Campus. This exciting development completes the final phase of our new model of community-based, integrated care for older adults in Marin.
The clinic offers primary care, mental health support, and chronic disease management, along with preventive services and health education. With affordable senior housing provided by Eden Housing and Vivalon’s Healthy Aging Center on the second floor, this campus ensures easy access to essential healthcare, affordable housing, and critical healthy aging classes and activities all in one place to serve every older adult in Marin.
Cowles Active Learning Program
Phoebe Cowles is a visionary with a passion for education. Thanks to her generosity, older adults have access to innovative and unique learning opportunities at Vivalon.
Resource Office
If you have a question about resources for older adults in the county, our Resource Office can help! Appointments in Spanish are available.
Open Monday-Thursday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Call 415-456-9062 to schedule an appointment.
Enhanced Accessibility
The new HAC has been designed to cater to the unique needs of our older adults while ensuring full ADA compliance. From the moment you arrive, you’ll find well-maintained ramps and automatic entrance doors. Inside, the welcoming atmosphere extends to wide hallways, spacious common areas, with comfortable seating, elevators to access the 2nd floor (Vivalon), and accessible restrooms equipped with grab bars, accessible sinks, and properly placed mirrors. All our classrooms, the auditorium, and the Vivalon Café are equipped with assistive listening systems, with two ways to connect by neck loops or headphones, ensuring that no one is left out during gatherings, workshops, or fitness activities. The building is well-lit with high-contrast signage using tactile and braille elements to help with wayfinding.
Accessibility Features
- Raised Grade 2 Braille provided at room signage
- Ramp at the front entrance for wheelchair access into the facility’s Main Lobby
- Elevator provides access to all floors in the building
- Wheelchair accessible countertops and tables at a maximum height of 34” available at all rooms in the facility
- Assisted listening systems provided at the Auditorium, Divisible Classrooms, and Café
- On-site accessible parking spaces
Rent Our Space
Whether you need a place to hold a weekly breakfast meeting for your group or club, a single training session, or a company meeting, we provide a variety of rental options in our convenient downtown San Rafael location.
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