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

Wellness

Qigong: Chinese Yoga with David Wei (English & Chinese 中文; Virtual)

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Bend, stretch, and smile with renowned martial arts instructor, David Wei. The Chinese have an idiom, “Good circulation – good health.” From this view, stasis is the root cause of all degenerative conditions, making movement the primary means of preventative health care. Daoists have maintained countless methods of movement aimed at improving health by simply improving circulation. Participants will learn to assess their own vascular health along with various methods for improving overall circulatory function. No experience is necessary.  All are welcome.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

Only join about 10-15 minutes before this event starts. You do not need to sign up beforehand.

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 870 7204 8045 then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87072048045to 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.

跟一位有名望的氣功老師， 魏资容, 一起彎腰，伸展筋骨和微笑。中國人有句話 ” 好的血液循環, 等于身體健康”。 人缺乏鍛鍊，身體發虛。運動能提防不同的健康問題。道教徒保持了無數種運動方法，旨在通過改善血液循環來改善健康。學習怎樣評估自己的脈絡健康狀況以及各種改善血液循環的方法。無需有經驗。歡迎所有人。

如果您想聽中文翻譯，請提前15分鐘參加視頻會議，學習打開Zoom翻譯功能。

通過電話參加，打888-475-4499 （免費電話）或 669-900-6833 (本地電話)。首先按會議ID： 870 7204 8045, 然後按 # 兩次。

通過視頻參加，點擊此連結: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87072048045 請在“等候室”稍等一下，主持人會召開視頻會議。

為了創建一個友好的環境並減少干擾，視頻會議召開15分鐘後，新參與者不能加入。

你可以用平板電腦或電腦點擊以上的連結。你第一次用Zoom，系統將提示你下載Zoom應用程式。如果你用電腦，你不需下載Zoom應用程式，都可以通過網頁瀏覽器加入視頻會議。

Qigong: Chinese Yoga with David Wei (English & Chinese 中文; Virtual)

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Bend, stretch and smile with renowned martial arts instructor, David Wei. The Chinese have an idiom, “Good circulation – good health.” From this view, stasis is the root cause of all degenerative conditions, making movement the primary means of preventative health care. Daoists have maintained countless methods of movement aimed to improve health by simply improving circulation. Participants will learn to assess their own vascular health along with various methods for improving overall circulatory function. No experience is necessary.  All are welcome.

Starting March 1, 2023, both Monday and Friday class offerings will be 4:00 pm-5:00 pm.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

Registration ahead of time is not needed – only register about 10-15 minutes before the event start time.

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 891 3644 3973 then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89136443973 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.

跟一位有名望的氣功老師， 魏资容, 一起彎腰，伸展筋骨和微笑。中國人有句話 ” 好的血液循環, 等于身體健康”。 人缺乏鍛鍊，身體發虛。運動能提防不同的健康問題。道教徒保持了無數種運動方法，旨在通過改善血液循環來改善健康。學習怎樣評估自己的脈絡健康狀況以及各種改善血液循環的方法。無需有經驗。歡迎所有人。

如果您想聽中文翻譯，請提前15分鐘參加視頻會議，學習打開Zoom翻譯功能。

通過電話參加，打888-475-4499 （免費電話）或 669-900-6833 (本地電話)。首先按會議ID： 891 3644 3973, 然後按 # 兩次。

通過視頻參加，點擊此連結: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89136443973  請在“等候室”稍等一下，主持人會召開視頻會議。

為了創建一個友好的環境並減少干擾，視頻會議召開15分鐘後，新參與者不能加入。

你可以用平板電腦或電腦點擊以上的連結。你第一次用Zoom，系統將提示你下載Zoom應用程式。如果你用電腦，你不需下載Zoom應用程式，都可以通過網頁瀏覽器加入視頻會議。

Qigong: Chinese Yoga with David Wei (English & Chinese 中文; Virtual)

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Bend, stretch and smile with renowned martial arts instructor, David Wei. The Chinese have an idiom, “Good circulation – good health.” From this view, stasis is the root cause of all degenerative conditions, making movement the primary means of preventative health care. Daoists have maintained countless methods of movement aimed to improve health by simply improving circulation. Participants will learn to assess their own vascular health along with various methods for improving overall circulatory function. No experience is necessary.  All are welcome.

Starting March 1, 2023, both Monday and Friday class offerings will be 4:00 pm-5:00 pm.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

Registration ahead of time is not needed – only register about 10-15 minutes before the event start time.

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 891 3644 3973 then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89136443973 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.

跟一位有名望的氣功老師， 魏资容, 一起彎腰，伸展筋骨和微笑。中國人有句話 ” 好的血液循環, 等于身體健康”。 人缺乏鍛鍊，身體發虛。運動能提防不同的健康問題。道教徒保持了無數種運動方法，旨在通過改善血液循環來改善健康。學習怎樣評估自己的脈絡健康狀況以及各種改善血液循環的方法。無需有經驗。歡迎所有人。

如果您想聽中文翻譯，請提前15分鐘參加視頻會議，學習打開Zoom翻譯功能。

通過電話參加，打888-475-4499 （免費電話）或 669-900-6833 (本地電話)。首先按會議ID： 891 3644 3973, 然後按 # 兩次。

通過視頻參加，點擊此連結: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89136443973  請在“等候室”稍等一下，主持人會召開視頻會議。

為了創建一個友好的環境並減少干擾，視頻會議召開15分鐘後，新參與者不能加入。

你可以用平板電腦或電腦點擊以上的連結。你第一次用Zoom，系統將提示你下載Zoom應用程式。如果你用電腦，你不需下載Zoom應用程式，都可以通過網頁瀏覽器加入視頻會議。

Meditation and Movement (English/Spanish) (Virtual)

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Join Brigitte Knight for a perfect combination of gentle movement and meditation to find balance and calm in these troubled times. Class will be in English and Spanish. We’ll be meeting virtually.

Únase a Brigitte Knight para una combinación perfecta de movimientos suaves y meditación y encuentre el equilibrio y la calma en estos tiempos difíciles. La clase será a distancia (en línea) en inglés y español.

To call in, dial 888-475-4499 (toll free) or 669-900-6833 (local)
You’ll be prompted to enter Meeting ID: 947 3509 0322, then press # twice and wait for the activity to start.

Para ingresar llame al número 888-475-4499 (llamada gratuita) o 669-900-6833 (el local)
Ingrese el ID de la reunión: 947 3509 0322, luego presione # dos veces

Click to join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/94735090322 and 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.

O seleccione el enlace http://zoom.us/j/94735090322 y espere en “sala de espera” hasta que inicie la sesión. A fin de evitar interrupciones, no se permitirá ingresar después de 15 minutos de tardanza.

The above link will work on your tablet or on 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.

Usted podrá abrir el enlace anterior desde su tableta o computadora. El sistema le indicara que descargue la aplicación zoom. Si esta usando una computadora Mac o una PC, podrá ingresar desde su navegador de páginas de Internet, sin necesidad de descargar la aplicación zoom.

Qigong: Chinese Yoga with David Wei (English & Chinese 中文; Virtual)

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Bend, stretch, and smile with renowned martial arts instructor, David Wei. The Chinese have an idiom, “Good circulation – good health.” From this view, stasis is the root cause of all degenerative conditions, making movement the primary means of preventative health care. Daoists have maintained countless methods of movement aimed to improve health by simply improving circulation. Participants will learn to assess their own vascular health along with various methods for improving overall circulatory function. No experience is necessary. All are welcome.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 891 3644 3973 then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89136443973 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.

跟一位有名望的氣功老師， 魏资容, 一起彎腰，伸展筋骨和微笑。中國人有句話 ” 好的血液循環, 等于身體健康”。 人缺乏鍛鍊，身體發虛。運動能提防不同的健康問題。道教徒保持了無數種運動方法，旨在通過改善血液循環來改善健康。學習怎樣評估自己的脈絡健康狀況以及各種改善血液循環的方法。無需有經驗。歡迎所有人。

如果您想聽中文翻譯，請提前15分鐘參加視頻會議，學習打開Zoom翻譯功能。

通過電話參加，打888-475-4499 （免費電話）或 669-900-6833 (本地電話)。首先按會議ID： 891 3644 3973, 然後按 # 兩次。

通過視頻參加，點擊此連結: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89136443973  請在“等候室”稍等一下，主持人會召開視頻會議。

為了創建一個友好的環境並減少干擾，視頻會議召開15分鐘後，新參與者不能加入。

你可以用平板電腦或電腦點擊以上的連結。你第一次用Zoom，系統將提示你下載Zoom應用程式。如果你用電腦，你不需下載Zoom應用程式，都可以通過網頁瀏覽器加入視頻會議。

Qigong: Chinese Yoga with David Wei (English & Chinese 中文; Virtual)

by

Bend, stretch, and smile with renowned martial arts instructor, David Wei. The Chinese have an idiom, “Good circulation – good health.” From this view, stasis is the root cause of all degenerative conditions, making movement the primary means of preventative health care. Daoists have maintained countless methods of movement aimed to improve health by simply improving circulation. Participants will learn to assess their own vascular health along with various methods for improving overall circulatory function. No experience is necessary. All are welcome.

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. 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.

跟一位有名望的氣功老師， 魏资容, 一起彎腰，伸展筋骨和微笑。中國人有句話 ” 好的血液循環, 等于身體健康”。 人缺乏鍛鍊，身體發虛。運動能提防不同的健康問題。道教徒保持了無數種運動方法，旨在通過改善血液循環來改善健康。學習怎樣評估自己的脈絡健康狀況以及各種改善血液循環的方法。無需有經驗。歡迎所有人。

如果您想聽中文翻譯，請提前15分鐘參加視頻會議，學習打開Zoom翻譯功能。

通過電話參加，打888-475-4499 （免費電話）或 669-900-6833 (本地電話)。首先按會議ID： 865 6747 4200, 然後按 # 兩次。

通過視頻參加，點擊此連結: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200  請在“等候室”稍等一下，主持人會召開視頻會議。

為了創建一個友好的環境並減少干擾，視頻會議召開15分鐘後，新參與者不能加入。

你可以用平板電腦或電腦點擊以上的連結。你第一次用Zoom，系統將提示你下載Zoom應用程式。如果你用電腦，你不需下載Zoom應用程式，都可以通過網頁瀏覽器加入視頻會議。

Resilience is Buoyancy and Showing Up, Nicky Says

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Resiliency is buoyancy. It’s like those buoys you see off the coast, battered by powerful waves in storms, but they just don’t sink. They stay afloat. And they signal to others the line between safety and danger.

Resiliency is one of the qualities we’ve come to admire and appreciate so acutely in the last year. As May is Older Americans Month, we’re spotlighting a couple of Community Living Campaign staff members who have done a great job of demonstrating strength and resilience and what that means.

Nicky Trasvina, one of our Community Connectors, felt that some of the best examples of resiliency are the often unseen, underappreciated essential workers. They continued to step up and keep San Francisco running while most of us were able to shelter in place.

Leaders Feeding Neighbors

Another great example of resiliency are community leaders, like the handful in the Mission who provided food to about 3,000 families each week.

“This continues as an amazing, tremendous undertaking by local leaders in that community, including Roberto Hernandez, Valerie Tolier, Tracy Brown, Ray Ponce and others,” Nicky said. “They created the space and tapped all their resources to get hundreds of pounds of food donated each week. It was such an abundance of food that would have otherwise gone to waste.”

She’s grateful for the opportunity to play a part in the operation, picking up leftover food supplies from donors to be distributed by other volunteers.

Nicky also sought ways to help neighbors and friends in small ways, like bringing them things they needed.

Acting generously also relieved some of the feelings of helplessness so many of us felt. So she also gave financially to some organizations she cares about, following the old adage to “put your money where your mouth is!”

Strength in Prayer

And through it all, one of her primary sources of strength has been prayer.

“Depending on prayer gives me a lot of strength,” Nicky said. “And I think this helps others. I think people appreciate it when they know someone is praying for them. So when I say I’m going to pray for you, I just stop and say the prayer right then.”

She’s also found more connection by reaching out to old friends, neighbors and former students since she was a college adviser. And not just by phone and text.

“It’s not unusual to find me standing out in my front yard talking to people who go by,” Nicky said. “I feel it’s part of my role in getting our neighbors connected. And it’s fun! I’m like the stereotypical old lady looking out through her blinds watching everything, but people like it!”

 

Read another profile of our Community Connector Laura Atkins.

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.

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.

Advanced Health Care Planning, 2 Part Series (Virtual)

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We each deserve good care at the end of life.  In this 2 part workshop, Arete Nicholas, R.N.,  will discuss the importance of completing an Advanced Health Care Directive.  If you experience a serious illness or medical emergency, you might not have the time, presence of mind, or ability to think through the many critical decisions you will need to make.  Advanced care planning is a process that helps you decide and document what kind of care you would want — and what type you would not want — before a crisis occurs.

If you already have an existing directive, it may be time to review and update it, as it is a living document that may change periodically as your health care needs or family circumstances change. In our first session on March 15, we will review how to talk about your wishes with friends, family, and your doctor.

In the follow-up session on March 29 (1-2pm), we will review the Advanced Health Care Directive and the POLST documents.  We will use a toolkit to help you get started and complete your documents.  It is helpful but not necessary to take Part 1 before taking Part 2 of this series.

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.