- 28March 28, 2021No events
- 29March 29, 2021
NEXT Village's Writing Group
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/next-villages-writing-group-8/Featuring JACKIE HEWITT
Monday March 1, 15 & 29 1:00 – 2:45pm
Online and Open to everyone!
We are an informal, facilitated writing group.Capacity: Limited to 10. Members receive priority.
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Spanish Conversation Group
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/spanish-conversation-group/Join us for our New Spanish Conversation Group
Have you been learning Spanish during the pandemic and wish you could practice it? Or if you are a fluent speaker, do you wish there was a place you could converse in Spanish from a safe social distance?
Join us for our new NEXT Village Spanish Conversation group for conversation in an informal and welcoming environment.
This is a casual gathering where people can use, practice and help each other with their Spanish. No judgement, no pressure!
Please note that this is a conversation group, not a class. There is no instructor. Basic familiarity with Spanish is requested, however no need to be fluent, just willing to try!
Zoom login & phone dial in number will be sent in reminder email from NEXT Village 24 hours prior to event.
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Levi Strauss: A History of American Style
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/levi-strauss-a-history-of-american-style/A presentation of the current exhibition at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, “Levi Strauss: A History of American Style.”
Presented by Tracey Panek, Historian, Levi Strauss, Showcasing the life of Levi Strauss, the birth and evolution of the blue jean and how Levi’s® has come to define American style in the U.S. and abroad.
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- 30March 30, 2021
Posture & Alignment with Roxanna
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/posture-alignment-with-roxanna/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.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.RSVP: https://bit.ly/NEXT-Reg - 31March 31, 2021
Women's Conversation Group
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/womens-conversation-group/Women’s Conversation Group
Featuring Ace Volunteers Alex & Leslie Pellegrini
Weekly on Wednesdays, 1 – 2 pm: March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 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-2/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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- 01April 1, 2021
Stress Busters Introductory Workshops - 5 Steps to Deal with Stress
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/stress-busters-introductory-workshops-5-steps-to-deal-with-stress-4/NEW MONTHLY INTRODUCTORY SERIES STARTING APRIL 1
Stress Busters Introductory Workshop Series – 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 monthly workshop series starting on April 1st is fun and practical. Leave each session with new practical insights on how to better handle whatever life throws at you. This Introductory series will be held monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 10AM. It is intended for anyone who hasn’t done Stress Busters workshops before, or for anyone who would like a refresher on the Stress Busters technique. It’s OK if you aren’t able to attend every month. Dr. Lee will provide a review each month for people who miss workshops, so mark you calendar and join in when you can!
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 month 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 workshop series, 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. See the NEXT Village calendar for dates.
MONTHLY DISCUSSION GROUP – Informal discussion group to provide an interactive opportunity to share and discuss concepts from the workshops. Typically 1st Thursday of each month at 3PM
MONTHLY “INTERMEDIATE” WORKSHOPS – These workshops delve into more detail on Stress Busters techniques. Typically held 3rd Thursday of each month at 3PM.
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Speaker – Dr. David Lee is a pediatric dentist and Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry. He has volunteered with Stress Busters for over 30 years, since the organization was founded. Dr. Lee is married with three grown children.
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Italian Conversation Group - Weekly
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/italian-conversation-group-weekly-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 — April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2021.
- Come to as many sessions as you can, but it’s OK to miss some! Join whenever you can.
- This is a conversation group rather than a class.
- Basic conversational abilities are requested as the group endeavors to speak in Italian the entire session (although if someone needs help with words or phrases, the group is always willing to help!) Most participants are not native speakers and want to practice Italian with others, so no need to be fluent … just willing to try!
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Stress Busters - Discussion Group (Intermediate)
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/stress-busters-discussion-group-intermediate-2/Intermediate Stress Busters workshops or discussion groups alternate on Thursday every 2 weeks to help us get through the pandemic and beyond together! These Intermediate events are intended for people who have participated in some of our Introductory Workshops Series. (If you haven’t participated in Stress Busters workshops before, join our monthly Stress Busters Intro Workshops, held the 1st Thursday of the month at 10AM starting on April 1.)
In our monthly Intermediate Stress Busters workshops, Eileen and Gary provide lessons on simple steps you can use to reduce stress. Upcoming workshop date: 3 PM Thursday, April 15.
In addition to workshops, they also offer this monthly informal discussion group to provide a more interactive opportunity for us to share and discuss concepts from the workshops in more depth.
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 were not able to attend all of the Introductory series Stress Busters workshops or want a refresher on the 5 steps, visit http://www.123dingsum.org/how-to-ding-sum to familiarize you with the information we’ll be discussing during the Intermediate workshops and discussion groups.
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.
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- 02April 2, 2021
NEXT Village Entertainment SWAP!
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/next-village-entertainment-swap-5/NEXT Village Entertainment SWAP! Fridays 11:15-12:15704 Filbert Street, San Francisco, CA 94133Stop by the office and pick up a new puzzle or book. Barbara and Kim will be there to help you pick out something entertaining! No pre-registration required.
(PS: Sadly this is not a social visit, but a quick exchange. Please remember your mask and practice social distancing.)
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DRINK AND DRAW with Lucia Gonnella
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/drink-and-draw-with-lucia-gonnella-9/Friday, April 2nd, 1-3pm
No experience with watercolor required. You may also use pencils.
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- 03April 3, 2021No events
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