Community Living Campaign

Cultivating connections to help seniors and people with disabilities age and thrive at home.

Cultivating connections to help seniors and people with disabilities age and thrive at home.

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Celebrate Mother and Father’s Day and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 慶祝母親節, 父親節, 和 亞裔美國人和太平洋島民遺產月。 (Virtual)

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Come celebrate Mother and Father’s Day and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with our Chinese Language Computer classes. There will be songs and dances praising parents and celebrating Asian-American History. There will be classical and modern music, piano and the electronic saxophone, and much more. Join us!

請來和我們的中文電腦班同學一起來慶祝母親節和父親節以及亞裔美國人和太平洋島民的遺產月。 將會有歌曲和舞蹈來歌頌父母和亞裔文化。 將會有古典和現代音樂，還有鋼琴和電子薩克斯風，等等。

HOW TO JOIN:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: Rock in Cinema: The Early Years (Virtual)

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On Monday, April 26 from 6 pm-7:30 pm, rock historian and author Richie Unterberger presents a program on “Rock in Cinema: The Early Years.” This fun and fascinating talk will cover performances in feature films, and occasional TV productions, by rockers of the 1950s and 1960s like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ritchie Valens, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Gene Chandler, the Beach Boys, the Beatles, Annette Funicello, Lulu, and more.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

Dinner Show with Powerhouse Vocalist Mwanza Furaha (Virtual)

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Are you ready to have your socks blown off? Dr. Mwanza Furaha, the lead vocalist with Isoji-a Health & Wellness Band and her band Chocolate Medicine, is coming to make your evening magical!

Mwanza is a performer with a multi-genre repertoire that includes jazz,  standard, show tunes, rock & roll, rhythm & blues, funk,  blues,  pop,  folk, classical, country, and gospel.  She’s worked with such greats as Richard “Groove” Holmes, Pharaoh Sanders, Merle Sanders, Pee Wee Ellis, Billy Eckstine, and Dr. Maya Angelou . . . just to name a few. Come get ready for an evening you’ll remember!

HOW TO JOIN THE  EVENT:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

Smiling Eyes, Elbow Bumps Galore at Senior Power Event

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We’re back in person!

Senior Power’s outdoor event was a big hit, attracting neighbors in the Sunset to enjoy each other’s company once again, plus enjoy the talents of some of our participants.

Old friends who had not seen each other in a year or more bumped elbows and everyone’s eyes conveyed the smiles that masks couldn’t conceal

“It was a homecoming for many Senior Power participants and a tentative step forward into an enveloping community spirit for others,” said Margaret Graf, Senior Power’s fearless leader. “We’re back. We’re stronger than before. We’re together again.”

“Personally, my heart leaped through my ribcage!” she continued. “All thoughts of the past year’s isolation got pushed aside.”

We got to enjoy the beautiful watercolors by James Mao and marvel at succulents that demonstrate the all-too-important resilience we all have inside. Mary Gayle Thomas also shared her affable, personal stories and poems. See more pictures below!

 

Come to the next community event!

Thursday, May 13

9:00 to 1:00

Sunset Wellness Mercantile

37th Ave between Ortega & Pacheco

Drop-in any time during the above hours and say “hello.”

 

We’ll be sharing new exhibits and performances by seniors showing their art, music and stories.

You’ll also find Community Living Campaign’s monthly activity calendar for classes and programs you can enjoy by video or phone. And we’ll have more resources on safety and health for seniors, their families and caregivers.

We’re looking for seniors with talents, hobbies and interests to share!

For more info, to participate, to show off your COVID past-time, your passion, your flair and aptitude — be it musical, artistic or craft — email M. Graf at opoygan1@yahoo.com.

Boomer Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: The Kinks, One of the Greatest British Rock Bands (Virtual)

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On Monday, April 12 from 6 pm-7:30 pm, rock historian and author Richie Unterberger spotlights the prime work of the Kinks, one of the greatest British rock bands. Starting as a raw British Invasion band in the mid-1960s, they developed a knack for sharp-witted, satirical social commentary, paced by singer-songwriter Ray Davies and his fiery lead guitarist brother Dave Davies. The program will cover classics like “You Really Got Me,” “All Day and All of the Night,” “A Well Respected Man,” “Sunny Afternoon,” “Waterloo Sunset,” and “Lola,” as well as other highlights from their career in the 1960s and early 1970s.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

San Francisco’s Got Talent! And We’re Sharing Some of It

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Come see, enjoy and learn the hobbies, talents and interests of your senior neighbors, families and friends!

Our partner, Senior Power, is proud to host a free community event soon! We’ll be presenting some of the talents of our active and engaged seniors, including watercolors by James, succulents by Les, and poetry and stories by Mary Gayle.

So many of us are excited about being able to see each other in person again. This is one way we feel neighbors can gather in a way that’s still safe for everyone.

Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021

Time: 9:00 – 1:00

Location: Sunset Wellness Mercantile, on 37th Ave. between Ortega & Pacheco.

Safety protocols: This event will be held outdoors, in a tent, and abide by all local safety measures (masks, physical distancing, etc.)

Drop-in any time and say hello!

While there, we invite you to:

  • Sign up for the Senior Power weekly newsletter
  • Grab Community Living Campaign’s monthly activity calendar for classes and programs you can enjoy by video or phone
  • Take home brochures on safety and health for seniors, their families and caregivers

For future events, we’re looking for seniors with talents, hobbies and interests to share!

For more info, to participate, to show off your COVID past-time, your passion, your flair and aptitude — be it musical, artistic or craft — contact M. Graf for more info: opoygan1@yahoo.com.

For more fun activities and ways to get to know your neighbors, take a look at our calendar of events here.

Passover/Pesach Sing-Along! (Virtual)

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Join Cantor Carolyn Hutchinson as she leads a Passover sing-along. Participants will have an opportunity to celebrate Passover together and share a sampling of the songs from a traditional Seder (as well as other topical tunes), including “Dayenu,” “Eliyahu HaNavi,” and “Let My People Go!” No prior experience required!

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

Dinner Show: Cosa Buena Sings To You (Virtual)

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For our Thursday Dinner show, make sure you bring your dancing shoes! The duo “Cosa Buena,” Pedro and Julio,  will be playing songs across genres. Ballads, slow rock, and chacha; the songs you’ve known, and maybe a few new tunes you’ll be delighted to hear! “Sabor Ami,” “Sway,” and “Have You Ever Heard the Rain” will fill your ears this evening! Join us then!

HOW TO JOIN THE EVENT:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local). Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.
To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: Jazz Greats (Virtual)

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Join music historian and author Richie Unterberger for a fascinating program on jazz greats, in honor of African-American history month. The featured performers will include Dizzy Gillespie, Nina Simone, Cab Calloway, Roland Kirk, Hugh Masekela, Ella Fitzgerald, and Lionel Hampton, among others.

HOW TO JOIN THE EVENT:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local). Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.
To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Music Talk with Richie Unterberger: Blues Greats (Virtual)

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Join music historian and author Richie Unterberger for a program on blues greats, in honor of African-American history month. The featured performers will include Howlin’ Wolf, Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, John Lee Hooker, Otis Rush, and B.B. King, among others.

HOW TO JOIN THE EVENT:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local). Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.
To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.