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"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.
They must be felt with the heart."
- Helen Keller
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Help Shape the New Dignity Fund
Over the past month, hundreds of seniors, adults with disabilities, and their supporters attended 11 District Forums around the City
to discuss the gaps in services and supports
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It's not too late to share your thoughts and experiences in order to shape future funding and policy decisions.
The survey is only open until December 8. The Department of Aging and Adult Services will give away $50 gift cards to five randomly selected individuals who provide their name and phone number at the end of the survey (note: your responses are kept confidential).
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New Campaign Seeks to Reform Prop. 13 to "Make It Fair"
The "Make It Fair" campaign would close the commercial property tax loophole in Proposition 13 with no changes for homeowners, residential renters, and farmers. Closing the loophole would restore $9 billion each year to invest in California's schools, health clinics, trauma care and emergency rooms, parks, libraries, and public safety.
Want to get involved?
Come to the Older Women's League (OWL) holiday party on December 16 from 11:00 am - 1:00pm.
Learn more about OWL here.
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Have Fun and Learn New Computer Skills
360 Valencia St. Tuesdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm
This month, join us for any or all of our free trainings.
December 19:
HOLIDAY PARTY! Enjoy treats made from recipes found online and celebrate the season together.
Questions? Contact Judy at 821-1003, ext. 109 or at
judyauda@yahoo.com
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Free Computer Classes & Tutoring Throughout SF
Our fabulous Community Connectors and trainers offer free classes and tutoring in computer labs and senior centers throughout San Francisco - in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Download the full schedule
or see our online calendar.
Questions? Contact Judy at
415-821-1003, ext. 109 or at judyauda@yahoo.com.
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Free Preserving Memories Workshop: Scan Your Precious Photos and Documents
Stories of North Bay fire victims who lost all pictures and important documents are a reminder of how important it is to scan and preserve documents in a safe place.
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"Always Active" Comes to Merced Extension Triangle
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00am
at Golden Gate Church, 201 Head Street. Always
Active is a senior wellness program (ages 60+) that strives to improve health, fitness, and a high quality of life. It's been wildly popular in Cayuga and other neighborhoods, and now it's coming to Merced Extension Triangle! If you live nearby, we hope you'll sign up to try it.
Learn more.
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Cayuga Annual Holiday Potluck and Sing-Along
2525 Alemany, December 2, 12:00 - 3:00pm
Join Cayuga neighbors for live music, a holiday sing-along, silent auction, and lots of fun visiting with neighbors and friends! Bring a dish to share. Such a perfect way to fill up with holiday spirit.
Learn more.
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We Need More Turkeys for Holiday Deliveries
We are preparing for our annual Holiday Turkey and Fixing delivery on December 13, but the number of seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families in need has grown so much over the past year.
Thanks to Glide, we have 1,200 turkeys -- but still need 220 more plus the "fixings" to match. Generous folks have already donated $2,000. Can you help us raise $6,500 more by December 10?
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Help Our New Job Placement Program Grow
We are so excited about our SF ReServe program, which places older adults and people with disabilities in part-time and project-based work at nonprofits in San Francisco. We just finished the pilot phase and now have nearly 30 ReServists on-the-job -There are many more highly skilled and motivated folks eagerly waiting in the wings.
Do you work for an organization that could use some extra capacity? Whatever your needs are, we will help find you a match from our our vetted pool of experienced ReServists. We take care of all the paperwork and you get a talented new member of your team!
Learn more.
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Good Neighbor Spotlight: Henry Khalil Helps Others Learn Computer Basics
We are delighted to recognize Henry as our 2017 Good Neighbor Honoree for the many hours he volunteers at the
Centro Latino
computer lab helping others learn how to use the Internet and social media. Read more about Henry.
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'Support At Home' Program Makes Help Affordable
The new Support At Home Program provides vouchers to help seniors and adults with disabilities pay for homecare. The focus is on those who are not eligible for the In Home Supportive Service program, but still need homecare help to stay in their home.
Learn more.
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1187 Franklin, December 14, 10:00am to 12:00pm
The fi
rst hour will be a presentation and discussion on Emergency Preparedness and the second Hour is HOLIDAY PARTY time. Potluck lunch and special treats too.
Learn more.
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1125 Fillmore at Turk, Saturday, December 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Current and prospective members are invited to join the Older Women's League (OWL) for food, friendship, and good cheer. Bring a favorite book to trade. Take MUNI 5, 22, 31, or 38.
Learn more.
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Various Locations
No reason to stay home - free and low cost holiday events for everyone.
Learn more
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About the Community Living Campaign
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The Community Living Campaign (CLC) works to bring community, joy, learning, and health to more seniors and people with disabilities in San Francisco.
We seek to empower seniors and people with disabilities to come together, organize, and use their many skills and interests to reduce isolation and end economic and other barriers to aging in their own homes and neighborhoods.
Learn more.
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