NEXT Village and District 2 University (D2U) events on our calendar are open to all adults 60+ in northeast San Francisco. You do not need to be a member of NEXT Village to attend. Events are free unless indicated. Events are currently being held on Zoom (online or by phone) until we can meet in person again.
- 21February 21, 2021No events
- 22February 22, 2021
Improv This! Improvization Theatre Class
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/improv-this-improvization-theatre-class-2/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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What's New in Heart Health Research?
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/whats-new-in-heart-health-research/Learn how the latest research and technology can help you ake good care of your heart! Nandini Joseph, MD, MPH will provide some updates on the latest research into cardiac health.
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- 23February 23, 2021
Men's Conversation Group
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/mens-conversation-group-2/NEXT Village is starting a new Men’s Conversation Group so we have a place to meet and discuss what’s going on in the world and in our lives.This is an informal, casual gathering. Our facilitator will throw out a few questions to start the conversation. What direction discussion goes is up to the group … current events, sports, how people ended up in San Francisco, or whatever is of interest to people.Friends are welcome. Invite them to join you!February 2021 Men’s Conversation Group dates:11 AM – February 9 & 23https://bit.ly/NEXT-Reg - 24February 24, 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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Reading Circle with Ms. Kim
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/reading-circle-with-ms-kim-6/Reading Circle with Ms. Kim
Read what you like and tell us about it!
Wednesday, February 24th 4-5 pm
Register at: https://bit.ly/NEXT-Reg
- 25February 25, 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-RegU.S. Supreme Court Judicial Philosophies Explained -- Originalism and Textualism
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/u-s-supreme-court-judicial-philosophies-explained-originalism-and-textualism/In light of the Senate confirmation hearings for Justice Amy Coney Barrett, as well as other Constitutional issues, UC Hastings Professor Rory K. Little will provide an overview of the judicial philosophies of “originalism” and “textualism,” and what they mean for issues in the U.S. Supreme Court today.He’ll also discuss the viability of the Supreme Court as an independent branch of the federal government.Some critics argue, and Professor Little will discuss, whether recent presidential appointments to the Court and the perception the Supreme Court is overly partisan has eroded the Court’s position as the independent cornerstone of our democracy based on the rule of law.This event is organized by our partner Stanford Women’s Club of San Francisco who welcomes NEXT Village members and friends to join them on what promises to be an interesting Zoom event to help us all understand more about what has been happening in the Supreme Court.About The Speaker: Professor Rory K. Little is the Joseph W. Cotchett Professor of Law at U.C. Hastings College of the Law where he teaches Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Legal Ethics. He is a graduate of Yale Law School and clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justices Brennan, Stevens, and Stewart (ret.) – all in one year. Prior to teaching full-time for the past 26 years, Professor Little served as a trial and appellate lawyer for the U.S. Department of Justice. He also served as an Associate Deputy Attorney General under U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno and Deputy Attorney General Jamie S. Gorelick. He is currently “Of Counsel” to McDermott Will & Emery, and in the Fall of 2019 was a Visiting Professor of Law at Yale Law School, teaching “Professional Responsibility with a Criminal Law Twist.”
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- 26February 26, 2021
HUMANISM: A PHILOSOPHY OF DOING GOOD WITHOUT GOD
https://nextvillagesf.org/event/humanism-a-philosophy-of-doing-good-without-god/Most people have heard of the word “humanism” but may not be clear what that means in practice. In this presentation, members of the non-profit Bay Area Humanists (BAH) will give an overview of the basic principles of humanism. Board members will also share briefly our paths to humanism, as well as an overview of the organization and the mission it serves.
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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-Reg - 27February 27, 2021No events