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April 2020
Boomer Talk with Richie Unterberger: British Invasion (Virtual)
Let's talk on Rock’n’Roll: author and historian Richie Unterberger spotlights the British Invasion, showing and talking about material by great mid-'60s acts that followed the Beatles and Rolling Stones, like…
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Kitchen Herbalism: Immunity Boosts (Virtual)
Join Marina to learn more about Kitchen Herbalism - about common kitchen herbs, their use and cultivation as culinary ingredients and medicinal teas, as well as on their use to boost…
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Best Wellness and Hygiene Practices for Now and a Lifetime (Virtual)
Join Arete Nicholas, RN, MA Gerontology for some information and insights as well as chance to share your thoughts about maintaining wellness in these challenging times. We’ll be meeting virtually. To…
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Resilient Neighborhoods During This 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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Friday Tech Help Desk (Virtual)
Join Molly and Liz for friendly, skilled assistance with basic computer, phone or tablet use, as well as social media and access to Zoom classes (which are becoming more available,…
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Art Viewing Adventures: What’s So Interesting about Houses and Cars? The Art of Robert Bechtle (Virtual)
Join Rodney Paul, an experienced museum guide, for an educational and fun virtual tour of Robert Bechtle's art. Rodney has been leading Zoom-based art tours long before shelter-in-place, as a…
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Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: California Dreaming (Virtual)
Music historian and author Richie Unterberger presents "California Dreaming" to spotlight the incredibly creative rock generated by musicians based in or near Laurel Canyon in the mid-to-late 1960s. He'll discuss…
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SF Sidewalk Search Party Meeting (Virtual)
Join the SF Sidewalk Search Party's regular meeting to learn about how we can work together to make our sidewalks safer and more accessible. We are meeting virtually. To call…
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Kitchen Wisdom: Sleep Well and Reduce Anxiety (Virtual)
Join Marina to learn more about Kitchen Herbalism – about common kitchen herbs, their use and cultivation as culinary ingredients and medicinal teas. Our focus will be on their use…
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Is it True? Separating Fact from Fiction in the News (Virtual)
As we all deal with COVID and get ready for the November election, it is important to be able to identify trusted sources for information about our government, health measures,…
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Traveling Safely During COVID-19 (Virtual)
While we’re all doing our best to shelter-in-place, some of us need to travel to get to work, to get groceries, to access medical care, or to provide help to…
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How we got here: Early California history, the founding of San Francisco, and the Gold Rush which made us what we are (virtual)
Reed, a local tour guide, will share fascinating stories about the early days of our state and our great city. Reed has been leading private tours of San Francisco for…
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Staying Ready to Work! (Virtual)
Join SF ReServe Director, Jamie Goddard, to learn what you can do now to prepare for and be ready to work during and after shelter-in-place. Find out about resources to…
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Art Viewing Adventures: Artist-Activist Trevor Paglen Turns the Tables on Government Surveillance (Virtual)
"Spotlight on surveillance: Trevor Paglen, an artist-activist, turns the tables on his government.” Join Rodney Paul, an experienced museum guide, for an educational and fun virtual tour of Trevor Paglen's…
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Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: Asians Who Rock (Virtual)
Music historian and author Richie Unterberger presents a class on rock performers based in Asia, as well as rock by Asian Americans and others of Asian descent. This program features…
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SF Senior Beat Stories (Virtual)
Join Editor Robin Evans for SF Senior Beat’s Talk-Listen session. Ask questions about SF Senior Beat (www.sfseniorbeat.com), a dynamic online news source written and edited by older adults. Hear about…
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Community Tales: Help! I’m Stuck at Home (Virtual)
Join emcees Sherri Sawyer and Laura Atkins for an hour of storytelling. This month, read or tell humorous/scary/emotional tales about your experience sheltering in place. Please limit your story to…
Find out more »June 2020
Dealing with Change (Virtual)
Change can be difficult, even in the best of times. Coupled with uncertainty, it can be even more stressful. We also know that good things can emerge in times of change.…
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Community Chat (Virtual)
Stay on the call after the afternoon class for a free-form time to get together and share our thoughts and ideas with one another. We’ll be meeting virtually. To join…
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Healthy Aging and Nutrition (Virtual)
Join Darlene for a discussion of the essential nutrition building blocks for older adults. Learn how your body uses the food and drink you consume to build new tissues and power every…
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Ruth’s Table: Creative Spark – Make a Collage and Act Out (Virtual)
Join Jessica McCracken, Director of Ruth's Table, to tap into your resilience, which can be found in the serious pursuit of play. This month, we are letting spontaneity guide us…
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Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci Bruno (Virtual)
Join artist d’Arci Bruno for an hour of creating art from “stuff” around the house. Art is the expression of human creative skill and imagination — you can make art…
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80 Over 80 with Dr. Anna Chodos (Virtual)
Come hear all about the 80 over 80 project (80over80sf.org) with Dr. Anna Chodos. Learn how the project is working to bring more visibility to the lives of older residents…
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Art Viewing Adventures: Contemporary Artists Take On COVID-19 (Virtual)
Join Rodney Paul, an experienced museum guide, for an educational and fun virtual tour of contemporary artists' reaction to COVID-19. We'll look at artworks created in response to the pandemic.…
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