Many of the Death Café attendees asked for a little more connection during this crazy time. Kudos to our fearless leader, Meg, for agreeing to facilitate two times per month. 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!
Join other Italians, Italian-Americans, and non-native Italian speakers who want to practice Italian in an informal and welcoming environment. This is a fun, casual Zoom gathering where people can use and practice their Italian. No judgement, no pressure!
Virtual Grief Group brought to you by our friends at SF Senior Center – Aquatic Park
Thursdays, June 4 and June 11, from 11am-12pm
San Francisco Senior Center – Aquatic Park, in collaboration with VITAS Hospice, is offering a six week Zoom virtual grief group for those seeking emotional support during these difficult times. As much of our day to day life has been impacted by the pandemic, so has our grief related to the losses in our life. Facilitated by Dale Poland, Bereavement Service Manager at VITAS Hospice. To access the group meeting, please use this same information for every meeting.
Virtual Grief Group brought to you by our friends at SF Senior Center – Aquatic Park
Thursdays, May 7 through June 11, from 11am-12pm. San Francisco Senior Center – Aquatic Park, in collaboration with VITAS Hospice, is offering a six week Zoom virtual grief group for those seeking emotional support during these difficult times. As much of our day to day life has been impacted by the pandemic, so has our grief related to the losses in our life. Often when we are grieving, we can feel alone and isolated. When we add to that the social isolation imposed for safety reasons, the aloneness can be overwhelming. If you would like a place to talk about your experience, please plan to join the group which will be facilitated by Dale Poland, Bereavement Service Manager at VITAS Hospice.
To access the group meeting, please use this same information for every meeting. It’s a unique ID just for . https://vitas.zoom.us/j/98059995596 Meeting ID: 980 5999 5596 Phone: 1-669-900-6833
Smart Money Coaching – find out if you can benefit from FREE one-on-one financial coaching
June 9, 11am-12 pm
Smart Money Coaching is a free and confidential financial coaching program that helps you with Banking, Budgeting, Credit, Debt, and Saving. During this session, a Smart Money Coach will explain the services provided by this program so you can decide if you want your own financial coach! One-on-one financial coaching is free … so take advantage of the opportunity to find out if Smart Money coaching might be worthwhile for you to help you with your budget and to improve your financial life.
While your Bucket List travel adventures may be on hold for now, NEXT Village SF invites you to join us for our next virtual trip. This month we are “going” to Easter Island!
We’ll give you a glimpse of Easter Island that will include some history, theories on how the monumental moai stone statues “walked” around the island, the birdman cult, and our stories of what it is like to visit Easter Island. For those who have already visited the island, join us to share your memories! Your tour guides: Anita Ettinger, Susan Sawyer, and Donna Booher.
Virtual Grief Group brought to you by our friends at SF Senior Center – Aquatic Park
Thursdays, June 4 and June 11, from 11am-12pm
San Francisco Senior Center – Aquatic Park, in collaboration with VITAS Hospice, is offering a six week Zoom virtual grief group for those seeking emotional support during these difficult times. As much of our day to day life has been impacted by the pandemic, so has our grief related to the losses in our life. Facilitated by Dale Poland, Bereavement Service Manager at VITAS Hospice. To access the group meeting, please use this same information for every meeting.
Join other Italians, Italian-Americans, and non-native Italian speakers who want to practice Italian in an informal and welcoming environment. This is a fun, casual Zoom gathering where people can use and practice their Italian. No judgement, no pressure!
Virtual Grief Group brought to you by our friends at SF Senior Center – Aquatic Park
Thursdays, May 7 through June 11, from 11am-12pm. San Francisco Senior Center – Aquatic Park, in collaboration with VITAS Hospice, is offering a six week Zoom virtual grief group for those seeking emotional support during these difficult times. As much of our day to day life has been impacted by the pandemic, so has our grief related to the losses in our life. Often when we are grieving, we can feel alone and isolated. When we add to that the social isolation imposed for safety reasons, the aloneness can be overwhelming. If you would like a place to talk about your experience, please plan to join the group which will be facilitated by Dale Poland, Bereavement Service Manager at VITAS Hospice.
To access the group meeting, please use this same information for every meeting. It’s a unique ID just for . https://vitas.zoom.us/j/98059995596 Meeting ID: 980 5999 5596 Phone: 1-669-900-6833
Tiny Habits: small changes can make a positive difference in your life
Three-week series: June 12, 19 and 26th at 11AM
Wouldn’t it be nice to use our time Sheltering in Place to make some tiny, easy and even fun changes to develop some new good habits and behaviors! Start thinking of a goal or habit you’d like to accomplish. Maybe you’d like to get in better shape? Or learn to meditate? Or manage your anxiety?
Ellen Khalifa, a Tiny Habits coach will guide this interactive workshop to help us take control and make positive change in our lives! Tiny Habits® is based on the methodology developed by BJ Fogg, a behavior scientist at Stanford University. This will be a 3-week workshop starting June 12.
Tech Teach In – Get more from your smart phone (Android and I phone)
While NEXT continues to offer one-on-one tech support to you in lieu of our regular Tech Teach In at the library, we are offering three special small group teach ins in June.
Learn how to get more out of your cell phone, learn how to take a selfie (maybe even with your Thank you, Volunteers poster), or spring flowers, skyline, whatever you fancy, and email it, or upload to Facebook. Also, learn how to use Zoom from your phone, and how to watch a wide variety of interesting content from sites such as YouTube.
Iphone Fridays, June 12 and 26th, 1pm Android, Friday, June 19th, 11am
Author Talk: Alex Pellegrini “Tales of a Native Son”
Monday, June 15, 1pm
Our very own Alex Pellegrini, who many NEXT Village members know through his popular conversation group done with his wife Leslie, will be talking about his book Tales of a Native Son. The book is a memoir that includes an account of his experience conducting the Men’s and Women’s Conversation Groups at the Aquatic Park Senior Center that many of you have attended over the last 7 years.
This fascinating memoir has plenty of humor, loads of compassion, and much practical advice for seniors and the families that love them. Many NEXT members have said they’d love to hear from authors, so we are thrilled to have a native son of San Francisco and fellow NEXT Village member Alex share his experiences! If you’d like to get a copy of his book “Tales of a Native Son” check with your local bookshop or online. NEXT hearts Alex.
Many of the Death Café attendees asked for a little more connection during this crazy time. Kudos to our fearless leader, Meg, for agreeing to facilitate two times per month. 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!
Join other Italians, Italian-Americans, and non-native Italian speakers who want to practice Italian in an informal and welcoming environment. This is a fun, casual Zoom gathering where people can use and practice their Italian. No judgement, no pressure!
Tiny Habits: small changes can make a positive difference in your life
Three-week series: June 12, 19 and 26th at 11AM
Wouldn’t it be nice to use our time Sheltering in Place to make some tiny, easy and even fun changes to develop some new good habits and behaviors! Start thinking of a goal or habit you’d like to accomplish. Maybe you’d like to get in better shape? Or learn to meditate? Or manage your anxiety?
Ellen Khalifa, a Tiny Habits coach will guide this interactive workshop to help us take control and make positive change in our lives! Tiny Habits® is based on the methodology developed by BJ Fogg, a behavior scientist at Stanford University. This will be a 3-week workshop starting June 12.
Tech Teach In – Get more from your smart phone (Android and I phone)
While NEXT continues to offer one-on-one tech support to you in lieu of our regular Tech Teach In at the library, we are offering three special small group teach ins in June.
Learn how to get more out of your cell phone, learn how to take a selfie (maybe even with your Thank you, Volunteers poster), or spring flowers, skyline, whatever you fancy, and email it, or upload to Facebook. Also, learn how to use Zoom from your phone, and how to watch a wide variety of interesting content from sites such as YouTube.
Iphone Fridays, June 12 and 26th, 1pm Android, Friday, June 19th, 11am
Financial Q&A with Brandon Harvey Friday, June 19th, 1pm
Here’s an opportunity to ask those financial questions you’ve wanted to find the answers to during another Q&A session with Brandon Harvey of the Legacy Wealth Management Group. You might already know Brandon; he’s a great NEXT Village volunteer who helps members with their computer issues, and he works in finance.
Many seniors have major financial questions concerning end-of life planning, banking investments, and financial planning. The Q&A sessions are meant to give seniors an outlet for those questions, and give a source of planning in order to reach those goals.
Tiny Habits: small changes can make a positive difference in your life
Three-week series: June 12, 19 and 26th at 11AM
Wouldn’t it be nice to use our time Sheltering in Place to make some tiny, easy and even fun changes to develop some new good habits and behaviors! Start thinking of a goal or habit you’d like to accomplish. Maybe you’d like to get in better shape? Or learn to meditate? Or manage your anxiety?
Ellen Khalifa, a Tiny Habits coach will guide this interactive workshop to help us take control and make positive change in our lives! Tiny Habits® is based on the methodology developed by BJ Fogg, a behavior scientist at Stanford University. This will be a 3-week workshop starting June 12.
Tech Teach In – Get more from your smart phone (Android and I phone)
While NEXT continues to offer one-on-one tech support to you in lieu of our regular Tech Teach In at the library, we are offering three special small group teach ins in June.
Learn how to get more out of your cell phone, learn how to take a selfie (maybe even with your Thank you, Volunteers poster), or spring flowers, skyline, whatever you fancy, and email it, or upload to Facebook. Also, learn how to use Zoom from your phone, and how to watch a wide variety of interesting content from sites such as YouTube.
Iphone Fridays, June 12 and 26th, 1pm Android, Friday, June 19th, 11am
Financial Q&A with Brandon Harvey Friday, June 19th, 1pm
Here’s an opportunity to ask those financial questions you’ve wanted to find the answers to during another Q&A session with Brandon Harvey of the Legacy Wealth Management Group. You might already know Brandon; he’s a great NEXT Village volunteer who helps members with their computer issues, and he works in finance.
Many seniors have major financial questions concerning end-of life planning, banking investments, and financial planning. The Q&A sessions are meant to give seniors an outlet for those questions, and give a source of planning in order to reach those goals.
SF Double Feature Matinee: History + Movie Discussion: Julius Castle & “The House on Telegraph Hill”
Saturday, June 20, 2pm
We’ve got a special treat for you this month — we’re combining a movie group with some history of a novel San Francisco location. Whether you watch the movie “The House on Telegraph Hill” or not, you’ll want to join us to hear about the past and future of the landmark Julius’ Castle building.
Julius’ Castle owner and Telegraph Hill resident Paul Scott will tell us about the history and future of Julius’ Castle – the castle-like building atop Telegraph Hill. Formerly a speakeasy, restaurant and movie set, Paul will tell us what has happened since the restaurant closed in 2007 and his plans for the future.
Optional: watch the movie “The House on Telegraph Hill” BEFORE this event so we can discuss the movie (movie was partially filmed at Julius’ Castle and locations in SF). If you have a computer/tablet/smartphone and Internet access, you should be able to watch the movie free on your digital device at https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x20myb4
Join other Italians, Italian-Americans, and non-native Italian speakers who want to practice Italian in an informal and welcoming environment. This is a fun, casual Zoom gathering where people can use and practice their Italian. No judgement, no pressure!
Thursday, June 25th, 2pm Reduce Stress and Live with Ease Through Tapping — Workshop by Beryl Ryan
Back by popular demand. As the pandemic continues, many of us are experiencing stress as negative events affect how we see ourselves and the world around us. When we are experiencing these feelings, our physiological system undergoes many changes, all of which can lead to chronic pain and illness.
Tapping is a self-healing tool that uses a sequence of light physical “tapping” on external acupuncture points. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn, participate and explore how this tool can be utilized in a variety of situations; from physical pain and negative emotion, to anxiety, stress and PTSD.
Often the results are so fast, it feels like Magic!
Instructor: Beryl Ryan RN is a registered nurse, trauma specialist and has taught many Tapping Workshops in various settings throughout the Bay Area.
Tiny Habits: small changes can make a positive difference in your life
Three-week series: June 12, 19 and 26th at 11AM
Wouldn’t it be nice to use our time Sheltering in Place to make some tiny, easy and even fun changes to develop some new good habits and behaviors! Start thinking of a goal or habit you’d like to accomplish. Maybe you’d like to get in better shape? Or learn to meditate? Or manage your anxiety?
Ellen Khalifa, a Tiny Habits coach will guide this interactive workshop to help us take control and make positive change in our lives! Tiny Habits® is based on the methodology developed by BJ Fogg, a behavior scientist at Stanford University. This will be a 3-week workshop starting June 12.
Tech Teach In – Get more from your smart phone (Android and I phone)
While NEXT continues to offer one-on-one tech support to you in lieu of our regular Tech Teach In at the library, we are offering three special small group teach ins in June.
Learn how to get more out of your cell phone, learn how to take a selfie (maybe even with your Thank you, Volunteers poster), or spring flowers, skyline, whatever you fancy, and email it, or upload to Facebook. Also, learn how to use Zoom from your phone, and how to watch a wide variety of interesting content from sites such as YouTube.
Iphone Fridays, June 12 and 26th, 1pm Android, Friday, June 19th, 11am