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July 2020
Kitchen Herbalism: Your Herbal First Aid Kit (Virtual)
Learn what plants, herbs, and spices work topically for insect bites, burns, abrasions, and other topical ailments to add to your home herbal first aid kit. Kitchen Herbalism is a one-hour workshop designed…
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Medication Safety in the Time of COVID-19 (Virtual)
With shelter-in-place during coronavirus (COVID-19), it is hard to maintain regular contact with your prescribing doctors to make sure all your medications are working safely and not causing you any…
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Managing Intense Emotions During Shelter in Place (Virtual)
What can you do for yourself when you suddenly feel scared, anxious, panicked, or angry? Many of us don’t know how to express our feelings healthily. In this 1-hour workshop,…
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Art Viewing Adventures: Contemplating Abstraction with Artist Tremain Smith (Virtual)
Join Rodney Paul, an experienced museum guide, for an educational and fun virtual session focused on abstraction featuring works by and conversation with artist Tremain Smith. For many viewers, abstract…
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Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: African-American Musical Activism in the Golden Age of Soul (Virtual)
Rock and soul author and historian Richie Unterberger presents "People Get Ready: African-American Musical Activism in the Golden Age of Soul." The program will feature songs of protest and social…
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Ruth’s Table Creative Spark: Postcards (Virtual)
Learn how to make postcards with a punch using clippings, collage, and mental maps. Using the Creative Spark worksheet Postcards, participants will gain skills to create mail art that can…
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Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci Bruno: Altered Books (Virtual)
Join artist d'Arci Bruno for a fun hour of creating altered books. Cut, chop, paint, glue, stamp and draw - give an old book a new life and make an…
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How to Get Around San Francisco Safely During COVID-19
Getting around San Francisco is challenging for seniors and people with disabilities in the best of times, but during the COVID crisis, it's hard to keep track of what the…
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Westside San Francisco: Golden Gate Park, The Sunset, Richmond, and Sutro Baths (Virtual)
Western San Francisco was once known as "The Great Sand Waste," dismissed as miles of sand dunes that would never be developed. Find out why and how Golden Gate Park…
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Drama with Friends: Jonathan Luskin (Virtual)
Want to read a part in a short play? Or listen to others read the play? In July, we'll be reading three short, thoughtful and humorous plays by Jonathan Luskin.…
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Resilient Neighborhoods During the Pandemic (Virtual)
We all need some good news right now, and we can find it right here in our own neighborhoods! Come listen to inspiring stories of neighborhood resilience, kindness, and joy…
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SF Senior Beat Conversations: Personal Writing for Life Satisfaction (Virtual)
San Francisco Senior Beat this month features a short presentation by Marina Lazzara, facilitator of ""Writing for Remembering"" workshops for seniors at Community Living Campaign. Marina will talk about how…
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Wellness with Arete: How to Create Stunning Container Gardens (Virtual)
Now that you have more time available and nurseries are open, it's time to create a gorgeous container garden that will carry you through summer, fall, and early winter. You…
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Making the Most of Telehealth in the Age of COVID-19 (Virtual)
Join Naturopathic Dr. Victoria Hamman in a discussion about safely accessing the healthcare you need; how to decide if TeleHealth is appropriate or if you need to see your provider…
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Community Tales: The Joy of Good Neighbors (Virtual)
Join emcees Sherri Sawyer and Laura Atkins for a fun hour of storytelling. This month, read or tell us what you're doing to be a good neighbor during sheltering in…
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Art Viewing Adventures: Abstract Extravaganza (Virtual)
Join Rodney Paul, an experienced museum guide, for an educational and fun virtual session focused on abstract art. Rodney will be joined by fellow museum guide Bernice Iwamoto to discuss…
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Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: The Velvet Underground (Virtual)
Rock author and historian Richie Unterberger presents a program on the Velvet Underground, the legendary pioneering band of the 1960s led by singer-songwriter Lou Reed. The early careers of Reed…
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Kitchen Herbalism: The Aging Digestive System (Virtual)
Learn about the basics of the digestive system and how it changes in function and structure as we age. We'll discuss the basics of keeping this system healthy and soothed…
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Ruth’s Table Creative Spark: Ode to Joy (Virtual)
What lessons have we learned during this pandemic? What do we want to take with us and what will we leave behind. Using the simple act of focusing on joy…
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How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep (Virtual)
Are you having trouble sleeping? Is fear and worry over the pandemic keeping you awake? Good sleep is vital for our health and well-being, now more than ever. We'll look…
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World Religions: Wisdom & Aging (Virtual)
A student once asked Buddhist teacher Shunryu Suzuki, “Why do we meditate?” “So you can enjoy your old age,” the Zen master answered. Unlike much of modern culture, the world's…
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Ruth’s Table Creative Spark: View from Here (Virtual)
Our point of view is shaped by our own life experiences. Let’s use the stories of objects and places around us to gain a new perspective and create a shared…
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Leah’s Pantry: Eat Well on a Budget (Virtual)
Join Anna Ng, the registered dietitian at Leah's Pantry, for a virtual class on how to eat well on a budget! Discover budget-friendly foods and recipes that nourish your body…
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Art Viewing Adventures: A New Biography Celebrates Ruth Asawa (Virtual)
Join Rodney Paul, an experienced museum guide, for a fascinating talk with Marilyn Chase about Rush Asawa's life and work. Asawa's public sculptures adorn multiple San Francisco locations, and her…
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