- 24January 24, 2021No events
- 25January 25, 2021
Improv This! Improvization Theatre Class
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/improv-this-improvization-theatre-class/Join us for an Improv class made up of games, exercises and techniques to create monologues and scenes.
Everyone 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 Improvization Theatre a try. You might be surprised at what you can do and how much fun you can have!
Still feeling shy? You can let Louise know you just want to watch the group this round to decide if you want to participate in the fun later.
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 Improvization 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.
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- 26January 26, 2021
Posture & Alignment Series
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/posture-alignment-series/Join Roxanna Benjamin for a weekly series to assess alignment in the 4 most common postures: standing, sitting, lying and walking. Learn how your body should hold itself up in a safe way that won’t strain your joints, will activate your muscles, strengthen your core and move more freely. Benefits of improved posture include better breathing, improved digestions, increased mobility and strength. Tuesdays January 5, 12, 19, & 26.Roxanna Benjamin is a fitness instructor who focuses on POP Pilates and PIIT28 instruction. She also has a special interest in digestive health and nutrition from her personal journey toward a plant based diet and teaches seminars in these topics along with food preparation demonstrations.Armchair Travel: Siberia -- North of Novosibirsk
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/armchair-travel-siberia-north-of-novosibirsk/This month we send you to Siberia with Phil Williams. Phil will describe what happened in 2000 when, with the Russian economy near collapse, he was asked to help decide the fate of the half-completed Stalin-era Boguchany Dam on the Angara River, the river that flows out of Lake Baikal.
He found himself dealing with the consequences of a little known saga of the Cold War, when the US and USSR were competing for the title of builders of the world’s biggest dams.
His story will lead us from the songs of Woody Guthrie to the arrest of Paul Manafort.
Presenter: Phil Williams is a NEXT Village SF member and retired civil engineer.
> Zoom login & phone dial in number will be sent in reminder email from NEXT Village 24 hours prior to event.
Armchair Travel Adventures: While your Bucket List travel adventures may be on hold for now, NEXT Village SF invites you to join us for our virtual trips hosted by people who want to share their tales with other travel lovers. Have travel photos and stories you’d like to share with an appreciative audience? Email donna@nextvillagesf.org for details on how you could become a future Armchair Travel “tourguide”!
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- 27January 27, 2021
LOW-IMPACT CARDIO & STRENGTH
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/low-impact-cardio-strength/In this four 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. Each exercise will come with options to make the experience more comfortable or challenging. Wednesdays January 6, 13, 20 & 27.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!”
You will be required to complete a waiver to participate. The waiver will be sent through Docusign after you register.Women's Conversation Group (D2U)
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/womens-conversation-group-d2u-4/Women’s Conversation Group (D2U)
Featuring Ace Volunteers Alex & Leslie Pellegrini
Weekly on Wednesdays, 1 – 2 pm: January 6, 13, 20 & 27Alex 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.
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Reading Circle with Ms. Kim
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/reading-circle-with-ms-kim-5/Reading Circle with Ms. Kim
Read what you like and tell us about it!
Wednesday, January 27th 4-5 pm
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- 28January 28, 2021
Italian Conversation Group (D2U)
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/italian-conversation-group-d2u-3/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 — January 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2021.
- 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.
Zoom login & phone dial in number will be sent in reminder email from NEXT Village 24 hours prior to event.
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Stress Busters Introductory Workshops - 5 Steps to Deal with Stress
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/stress-busters-introductory-workshops-5-steps-to-deal-with-stress-2/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. It’s OK if you missed previous sessions. Stress Busters does a review each week on previous steps!- 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. Upcoming dates:
- 3 PM on January 7 and February 4
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. Upcoming dates:
- 3 PM on January 21 and February 18
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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.
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- 29January 29, 2021
NEXT Village Entertainment SWAP!
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/next-village-entertainment-swap-2/NEXT Village Entertainment SWAP! Fridays 11:15-12704 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 ) - 30January 30, 2021No events
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