Community Events

Fridays, 12:30-1pm (KSRO 1350AM)
Saturdays, 8:30-9:00 (KNEW 910 AM and KFRC 1550 AM)
The ElDer Care Radio Show

Specialists who have been in the industry for decades share their expertise about elder care. Take a 30-minute break each week to tune in to the live show or to a podcast with Kira Reginato.
When & When: Fridays, 12:30-1pm (KSRO 1350AM)
Saturdays, 8:30-9:00 (KNEW 910 AM and KFRC 1550 AM)

 

 

February 3 – March 4, 2012
Counter Attack! from Stagebridge Theatre Company

Stagebridge, the nation’s oldest senior theatre company, is proud to present the world premiere of Counter Attack!, a comedy about the importance of the aging career waitress. Adapted from Candacy Taylor’s book Counter Culture: The American Coffee Shop Waitress, Counter Attack! stars Joan Mankin as Marlene, an aging waitress who finds her decades-old supremacy at the counter under attack by an ambitious young newcomer. Composer Scrumbly Koldwyn supplies an original musical score and Bruce Barthol, bassist with Country Joe and the Fish, plays live.
When: February 3 – March 4, 2012
Where: Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
Cost: $18-25, group discounts available
Info: For information and tickets call (510) 444-4755 x114, or visit www.stagebridge.com. For group ticket sales call Jamie Flaherty-Evans at (510) 444-4755 x122.

Educational Opportunities

Adult and Senior Computer Class

A class for beginners introducing them to the very basics of computers will focus on how to use the mouse and keyboard (advanced registration required)
When: Monday, January 23, 2012, 6:30pm
Where: Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., San Francisco, CA
Cost: FREE
Info: For more information, call (415) 355-2808.

Staying Engaged for a Lifetime

Find new ways to age positively as social relationships change. Discover free and low cost opportunities to stay engaged physically, socially and intellectually. Participants are welcome to join any time throughout the semester. Please register onsite when you come to your first class. There’s no homework and no tests; it’s free, and open to all.
When: Wednesdays, January 18 – May 23, 2012: 1:30-3:30pm
Where: San Francisco Public Library – Presidio Branch
3150 Sacramento Street (near Presidio Avenue)
Cost: FREE
Info: Visit www.TheresAlwaysHopeConsulting.com

Mental Aerobics

Exercise your brain in fun, challenging and creative ways, and improve your cognitive vitality and your memory. Participants are welcome to join any time throughout the semester. Please register onsite when you come to your first class. There’s no homework and no tests; it’s free, and open to all. See the "trailer".
When: Mondays, January 30 – May 21, 2012: 1:30–3:30pm
Where: San Francisco Public Library Main Branch
100 Larkin Street (at Grove and Market)
Latino-Hispanic Meeting Room
Cost: FREE
Info: Visit www.TheresAlwaysHopeConsulting.com

Inspiring Opportunities

Are you seeking ways to give back to the community - and enrich your own life at the same time? Coming of Age Bay Area seeks to capture the talent, energy and expertise of adults 50+. Opportunities include both paid and unpaid positions at organizations in San Francisco and Alameda Counties. See a sample of opportunities below or visit www.ComingOfAge.org for a full list.

Teach Guitar to At-Risk Children!

Guitars Not Guns is a volunteer organization teaching at-risk and foster kids to play the guitar. Classes are eight weeks in length, and we have a master teacher and several assistants for each class. Currently, we are located at the London Street Boys & Girls Club in San Francisco, but with the help of additional volunteer teachers like you, we can open other programs. We provide guitars, bags, and teaching materials for students.
Info: http://comingofage.org/bayarea/opportunity/guitar-players

Sort Books

Would you like to share your love of books? Have just a little time to give? Join the East Bay Children's Book Project to sort books for donation to under-resourced children. The East Bay Children's Book Project is dedicated to improving literacy by providing free books to professionals who work with children in need. In just under 5 years, they have given away almost a half million books.
Info: http://comingofage.org/bayarea/opportunity/book-counting-and-sorting

Teach School Kids the Basics of Money Management

In the last ten years, the number of bankruptcies among 18-24 year olds has increased by 96%. You can help by teaching Money Savvy Youth to fourth and fifth graders in Oakland public schools. Kids who understand the basics of money management are more prepared to build sound financial futures for themselves. By volunteering to teach the course, you will help create a brighter future for low income communities.
Info: http://comingofage.org/bayarea/opportunity/teach-school-kids-basics-money-management