We are Sonoma County Section on Aging

Welcome to the Sonoma County Section on Aging website! We are dedicated to providing resources, support, and advocacy for older adults in Sonoma County. The Sonoma County Section on Aging is a coalition of agencies, organizations and individuals concerned with the well-being of older adults and the education of our members. As a network alliance, we advocate for and promote the development, coordination, and implementation of older adult services in Sonoma County.

Whether you are an older adult looking for information and resources, or a caregiver seeking support and guidance, we are here to help. Our members are knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated to providing the highest level of service to our community.

Thank you for visiting our website. We hope you will find the information and resources you need, and we encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns. Together, we can support and empower older adults in Sonoma County to live active, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

Allison and Stephanie Norman
Norman Home Team Wine Country

Allison and Stephanie Norman, Realtors®
Complex situations. Clear strategy.

Allison and Stephanie are a mother-daughter real estate team and trusted advisors for complex property decisions across Northern California Wine Country. They serve clients throughout Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, and Marin counties.

Experience for Life’s More Complicated Moves

With 20 years in real estate, Allison specializes in senior real estate, probate and trust sales, VA loans, rural and vineyard properties, and 1031 exchanges. Stephanie brings a lifelong connection to the business and leads the team’s marketing, administration, client experience, staging, and design consultation.

Connected to Sonoma County

Both Allison and Stephanie are members of the Sonoma County Section on Aging. They also host The Real Estate Hour on KSRO, sharing practical market information and trusted guidance with North Bay listeners.

Contact Norman Home Team:
707-799-3617 | normanhometeam@gmail.com

Monthly Meeting

Wednesday October 21st 2026, 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Vixay Chantha and Chris Ward
Empowering Seniors Through Technology

Technology doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating—it can be a powerful tool for staying connected, independent, informed, and safe. Join us for a practical and engaging look at how today’s technology can enhance everyday life for older adults, support caregivers and families, and open the door to new possibilities. We’ll explore useful tools, real-world examples, and simple ways technology can work for seniors, rather than overwhelm them.

Vixay Chantha, October 2026 Sonoma SOA speaker

Vixay Chantha

President of Sales & Operations — Slide Street, LLC

Vixay Chantha is a business and technology leader with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations find practical solutions to complex challenges. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with businesses and community organizations to understand their needs, build strong relationships, and connect them with solutions that make a meaningful difference.

Vixay currently serves as President of Sales at Slide Street, LLC, where he leads sales and operations and works with customers to develop thoughtful, practical technology solutions. Before joining Slide Street, he spent more than two decades with Verizon in a variety of leadership roles, working with organizations to improve communication, connectivity, security, and access to technology.

What sets Vixay apart is his commitment to people. He believes technology should serve people—not the other way around—and enjoys helping others understand how technology can make everyday life easier, safer, and more connected.

Outside of his professional career, Vixay is passionate about mentorship, leadership, and giving back to the community. His long-standing involvement in basketball has provided him with opportunities to mentor and encourage young people, reinforcing his belief in the importance of connection, teamwork, and supporting others at every stage of life.

Chris Ward, October 2026 Sonoma SOA speaker

Chris Ward

Distinguished Architect — Verizon

Chris Ward is a technology and business leader who enjoys helping people understand how technology can make life easier, safer, and more connected. With extensive experience working with organizations to solve complex challenges, Chris has built a career around listening to people’s needs and finding practical solutions that work in the real world. Throughout his career, Chris has worked with businesses to navigate changes in technology, including cybersecurity, cloud services, and communication networks. His strength is taking complicated technology and turning it into clear, practical solutions that support the people and organizations who rely on it.

Chris brings an entrepreneurial background in business operations and sales leadership, giving him a unique perspective that combines technology with a genuine understanding of people, relationships, and everyday business needs. He believes technology should be approachable and should ultimately serve a purpose: helping people work better, stay connected, and feel more secure.

Outside of technology, Chris values relationships, community, and finding ways to use his experience to help others. He is especially interested in conversations about how thoughtful use of technology can support older adults, caregivers, families, and the professionals who help them navigate an increasingly connected world.

Join us in person

Meeting time and locations

All are welcome to attend!! We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM at the Finley Community Center.  Located in the Main Auditorium at  2060 West College Ave.  Santa Rosa, CA 

Thank you to our Sponsors

Food Sponsor

Vine Ridge

Coffee Sponsor

Streamline Advocates

Raffle Sponsor

Friends House

Raffle Sponsor

To Be Determined

SANTA ROSA

3650 STANDISH AVE

Pick up or Drop off
Mondays and Wednesdays 
from: 

11:00 am – 1:00 pm. 

Questions: Call (707) 353-3416

CLOVERDALE

247 TREADWAY DR, 

Pick up or Drop off
Fridays from:

11:00 am – 3:00 pm. 

Questions: Call (707) 353-3416

GUERNEVILLE

15010 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, CA 95446

Pick up or Drop off
Thursday

10am – 12 noon

Questions: Call (707) 353-3416

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Leadership Team

President

Vice President

Katie Tanner

Secretary

Treasurer

Nayeli Guerrero

Membership

Kelly Sanders 

Sponsor Coordinator

Speaker Coordinator

Cindy Vine

Marketing Coordinator

Faith Adams

Happy Hour Coordinator

MERP Coordinator

Member at Large

Greg Harder

Webster

Brigham Platt