- 13December 13, 2020No events
- 14December 14, 2020
Improv This! Improvisation Theater Class (D2U)
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/improv-this-improvisation-theater-class-d2u-3/Join us for an Improv class made up of games, exercises and techniques to create monologues and scenes.
BEGINNERS and everyone else is welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Have fun with others and draw on your own background and imagination!
If you’ve been wanting to try Improv, this is a great opportunity for you to exercise your creative muscles! Instructor Louise Vogel and her group create a very positive, non-judgmental atmosphere.
If you haven’t done it before, give Improvisation Theatre a try. You might be surprised at what you can do and how much fun you can have!
DECEMBER’S IMPROV THEME: HOLIDAY FUN
Presenter: Louise Vogel has been the Company Manager/Assistant Director and member of the Aquatic Park Players at the Aquatic Park Sr. Center in San Francisco since April 2016. Louise graduated with a BA in Speech and Theatre and has had experience in Children’s Theatre, Mime, Acting and Improvization. She studied Improvisation with Sue Walden and Joya Cory in San Francisco for several years and has taught Improv Theatre at the Aquatic Park Sr. Center and is looking forward to continuing doing Zoom sessions with new and seasoned players.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/NEXT-Reg
cHeeRS! hAPPY hOUR, with Ms. Kim
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/cheers-happy-hour-with-ms-kim-5/cHeeRS! hAPPY hOUR, with Ms. Kim
Come mix and mingle with other NEXT members4-5pm
Everyone is welcome! By Zoom or by Phone!RSVP:
- 15December 15, 2020
Cardio and Strength (Live Fitness Class)
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/cardio-and-strength-live-fitness-class/In this three part series, we will be going over the basics for maintaining physical health and well being. Our main focus areas will include cardio, strength, balance and mobility. These exercise routines can be done in the home or the gym, with minimal equipment required. For example, we will be utilizing chairs and steps to develop leg strength and cardio. We will also use doors and counters to help build balance as well as upper body strength. Each exercise will come with options to male the experience more comfortable or challenging.Tony Jones is a certified personal trainer from the Bay Area. He loves to help his clients develop and maintain long term active lifestyles. He believes that exercise is as much a tool of self empowerment as it is a way to get in shape. He uses different training strategies and styles to help clients build self confidence, resilience, and stay active for life!Before attending the class, please complete the waiver and return it to rsvp@nextvillagesf.org: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dRn3owkvUhQYOOCcT44NV_5uTrgONB0P/view?usp=sharing - 16December 16, 2020
Women's Conversation Group (D2U)
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/womens-conversation-group-d2u-3/Women’s Conversation Group (D2U)
Featuring Ace Volunteers Alex & Leslie Pellegrini
Weekly on Wednesdays, 1 – 2 pm: December 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30Alex and Leslie continue their popular facilitated weekly women’s conversation group.
This has become a highlight of the week for women wanting to have a weekly anchor event to keep them laughing and connected (via a safe, socially distanced Zoom gathering!).
This is a special community for women who want to join a close knit and welcoming weekly group. You never know what questions will be asked as you learn more about each other’s interests, values, and lives.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/NEXT-Reg
Death Café - Circle of Sharing
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/death-cafe-circle-of-sharing-6/Death Café – Circle of Sharing
NEXT is pleased to announce that the wonderful Ms. Jackie Hewitt will be facilitating Death Cafe through the end of the year! We thank Meg O’Shaughnessy for her thoughtful leadership this past year.
NEXT will offer Death Café on the third Wednesday of the month from 2-3pm
A unique opportunity to share what’s on your mind regarding this often-unspoken subject. It’s not morbid, we promise! If ever we needed a place to talk about death, this is it!
Death Café’s (http://deathcafe.com/what/) have been steadily gaining fans. At Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. Even though you will all be in your homes, please enjoy some tea and cake during the call!
RSVP: https://bit.ly/NEXT-RegReading Circle with Ms. Kim
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/reading-circle-with-ms-kim-4/Reading Circle with Ms. Kim
Read what you like and tell us about it!
Wednesday, December 16th 4-5 pm
Register at: https://bit.ly/NEXT-Reg
- 17December 17, 2020
Italian Conversation Group (D2U)
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/italian-conversation-group-d2u-2/Benvenuti Italian Language Speakers and Learners!!!!Join other Italians, Italian-Americans, and non-native Italian speakers who want to practice Italian in an informal and welcoming environment.
This is a casual gathering where people can use and practice their Italian. No judgement, no pressure!Join us weekly as we help each other practice Italian with a fun group of fellow lovers of the language!Logistical Notes:- Group meets weekly every Thursday at 11 AM (December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31)
- Come to as many sessions as you can, but it’s OK to miss some! Join when you can.
- This is a conversation group rather than a beginners’ class, so basic conversational abilities are requested.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/NEXT-Reg
> Zoom login & phone dial in number will be sent in reminder email from NEXT Village 24 hours prior to event.
Stress Busters Introductory Workshops - 5 Steps to Deal with Stress
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/stress-busters-introductory-workshops-5-steps-to-deal-with-stress/Stress Busters INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS – 5 Steps to Deal with Stress
Stress comes in many ways. It’s that uneasy feeling we get when we’re upset — whether it’s because we’re angry, worried, depressed or disturbed for other reasons. For many of us, it’s hard not to be stressed and anxious in the midst of challenging times.
In Stress Buster workshops, we’ll learn how stress starts and a simple effective method to handle your reaction to situations. You’ll learn a five step process to reduce stress and help you better respond to any situation in a helpful way, instead of getting upset. Stress Busters (also known as Ding Sum) has been serving seniors in San Francisco for over 30 years, reaching 900 people through monthly in person seminars, and now via Zoom!
This weekly series is fun and practical. Leave each session with new practical insights on how to better handle whatever life throws at you. This Introductory series is for anyone who hasn’t done Stress Busters before, or for anyone who would like a refresher!
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS
Learn the basics about the 5 steps and how to apply them (1. Stop, 2. Assess, 3. Decide, 4. Do, 5. Re-evaluate) in this 8 week series. OK if you need to miss some meetings in the series – join again when you can!
Intro Workshops are on Thursdays at 1 PM
Topics for each week are below. Please note dates in Nov and Dec are not consecutive due to 2 week breaks for Thanksgiving & Christmas/New Years Holidays.- Nov 12 – Introduction to 5 steps & Step 1: Stop
- Nov. 19 – Step 2: Assess
- Dec. 10 – Step 3: Decide
- Dec. 17 – Step 4: Do
- Jan. 7 – Step 5: Re-evaluate
- Jan. 14 – Stress and Uncertainty
- Jan. 21 – Memories and Stress
- Jan 28 – Topic TBD
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Stress Busters INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOPS
In addition to the Introduction to Stress Busters series above, NEXT Village offers “Intermediate” level workshops and discussion groups to those who have already attended Stress Busters workshops and are familiar with the five steps. Details on our Intermediate level sessions are below.
MONTHLY DISCUSSION GROUP
Informal discussion group to provide an interactive opportunity to share and discuss concepts from the workshops:
- Thursday, Dec 10 at 3 PM
MONTHLY “INTERMEDIATE” WORKSHOPS
These workshops delve into more detail on how to apply the 5 steps successfully. You’re welcome to join in as you’ll get value from them even if you haven’t done all of the Intro courses.
- Thursdays, Nov 19 and Dec 17 at 3 PM
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List of the Stress Busters five steps can be found at http://www.123dingsum.org/how-to-ding-sum
Speakers – Eileen Chan and Gary Ow are native San Franciscans. Both have volunteered with Stress Busters since the organization was founded over 30 years ago. Eileen is trained as an optometrist and Gary Ow works in computer technology. They are married with three grown children.
Zoom login & phone dial in number will be sent in reminder email from NEXT Village 24 hours prior to event.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/NEXT-Reg
Stress Busters Intermediate Workshop (D2U)
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/stress-busters-discussion-group-d2u-2/Stress Busters Intermediate Workshop – 5 Steps to Deal with Stress (D2U)
Stress comes in many ways. It’s that uneasy feeling we get when we’re upset — whether it’s because we’re angry, worried, depressed or disturbed for other reasons. For many of us, it’s hard not to be stressed and anxious in the midst of challenging times.
In Stress Buster workshops, we’ll learn how stress starts and a simple effective method to handle your reaction to situations. You’ll learn a five step process to reduce stress and help you better respond to any situation in a helpful way, instead of getting upset.
This “Intermediate” Workshop is targeted to people who have taken a few Stress Busters workshops previously and have familiarity with the five steps: 1. Stop, 2. Assess, 3. Decide, 4. Do, 5. Re-evaluate. If you haven’t take any of the Introductory Workshops, we invite you to join us for the Intro Stress Busters Series Thursdays at 1 PM on Jan 7, 14, 21 and 28. Register for the Intro Series at
Speakers – Eileen Chan and Gary Ow are native San Franciscans. Both have volunteered with Stress Busters since the organization was founded over 30 years ago. Eileen is trained as an optometrist and Gary Ow works in computer technology. They are married with three grown children.
Zoom login & phone dial in number will be sent in reminder email from NEXT Village 24 hours prior to event.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/NEXT-Reg
- 18December 18, 2020
NEXT Village Entertainment SWAP!
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/next-village-entertainment-swap/NEXT Village Entertainment SWAP! Fridays from 11:15-12pm704 Filbert Street, San Francisco, CA 94133Bring your used books, movies, Jigsaw puzzles and other entertainment to recycle and share with other NEXT’ers. Barbara and Kim will be at the NEXT Village office, 704 Filbert Street, on Fridays from 11am to 12pm to accept your donations and let you pick some new to you entertainment to help you pass the quarantine time.(PS: Sadly this is not a social visit, but a quick exchange. Please remember your mask and practice social distancing )
Armchair Travel in Finnish Lapland: Reindeer, Santa and the Magic of the Arctic Circle in Winter! (D2U)
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/armchair-travel-in-finnish-lapland-reindeer-santa-and-the-magic-of-the-arctic-circle-in-winter-d2u/For December’s Armchair Travel adventure, we’re headed to the top of the world to experience Lapland, Finland in Winter. No need to put on Arctic gear for our Zoom tour you can join from the comfort of your own home!
Enjoy the incredible scenery of snow flocked trees, peek into an ice hotel, and maybe even view the elusive Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). From snow mobiles, to reindeer sleighs and husky dog sleds, Carla and Gwen will take us on an unforgettable virtual journey to show us the wonders of the Arctic Circle. And since Lapland is the home of Santa, we’ll of course visit his home and we’ll also learn about the indigenous Sami people. Our tour will include a stop in Finland’s modern and stylish capital city Helsinki.While your Bucket List travel adventures may be on hold for now, NEXT Village SF invites you to join us every month for a virtual trip with fellow travel lovers. If you might want to be a “tour-guide” for a future “trip” to share stories and photos from your travels, email donna@nextvillagesf.org. It’s a fun opportunity to share your love of a destination with others!RSVP: https://bit.ly/NEXT-RegTrivial Pursuit with Teddy
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/trivial-pursuit-with-teddy-6/Join us for Trivial Pursuit, hosted by Theodore Kramer – host extraordinaire. Each month is a different theme. December’s theme: Holidays!
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- 19December 19, 2020No events
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