- 31January 31, 2021No events
- 01February 1, 2021
NEXT Village's Writing Group
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/next-villages-writing-group/NEXT Village’s Writing Group
Featuring JACKIE HEWITT
Monday, February 1 and 15th 1:00 – 2:45pm
Online and Open to everyone!
We are an informal, facilitated writing group.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/NEXT-Reg
- 02February 2, 2021No events
- 03February 3, 2021
Women's Conversation Group (D2U)
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/womens-conversation-group-d2u-5/Featuring Ace Volunteers Alex & Leslie Pellegrini
Weekly on Wednesdays, 1 – 2 pm: February 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021Alex 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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Chair Yoga and Meditation
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/chair-yoga-and-meditation/Jacqueline Zimmer Jones is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Yoga & Meditation – 15 minutes of chair yoga followed by 30 minutes of meditation.
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Learn How to Make Your Own Valentine Cards & Gifts
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/learn-how-to-make-your-own-valentine-cards-gifts/One of the best parts of shelter in place has been that many people have discovered creative talents they didn’t know they had and have been trying new crafts and artistic endeavors.Join us to learn from your friends and neighbors how to make some beautiful and simple cards and gifts from easily accessible items (like paper and leaves). After the demos, if anyone else wants to show off something they’ve made, have it handy to display to our Zoom audience!This event is a great way to find inspiration to make Valentine, Birthday or other cards for friends, family, or a special someone!RSVP: https://bit.ly/NEXT-Reg - 04February 4, 2021
Italian Conversation Group (D2U)
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/italian-conversation-group-d2u-4/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!RSVP: https://bit.ly/NEXT-RegStress Busters Introductory Workshops - 5 Steps to Deal with Stress
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/stress-busters-introductory-workshops-5-steps-to-deal-with-stress-3/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!
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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 – 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 – February 18
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Stress Busters - Discussion Group (D2U)
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/stress-busters-discussion-group-d2u-5/Stress Busters workshops or discussion groups alternate on Thursday every 2 weeks to help us get through the pandemic and beyond together!
In our monthly Stress Busters workshops, Eileen and Gary provide lessons on 5 simple steps you can use to reduce stress. Upcoming workshop dates: 3PM Friday Feb 19
In addition to workshops, each month they offer an informal discussion group to provide a more interactive opportunity for us to share and discuss concepts from the workshops in more depth. Upcoming discussion group date: March TBD
Discussion groups have become a wonderful monthly gathering for people to compare notes on what has been stressing us out, how we reacted, and learn how we might apply the Stress Busters techniques to future situations.
If you haven’t been to a Stress Busters workshop before, the 5 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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- 05February 5, 2021
NEXT Village Entertainment SWAP!
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/next-village-entertainment-swap-3/NEXT Village Entertainment SWAP! Fridays 11:15-12:15704 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 11:15am to 12:15pm 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 )
RSVP: https://bit.ly/NEXT-RegDRINK AND DRAW with Lucia Gonnella
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/drink-and-draw-with-lucia-gonnella-7/DRINK AND DRAW with Lucia Gonnella
Friday, February 5th, 1-3pm
No experience with watercolor required. You may also use pencils.
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- 06February 6, 2021No events
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