WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER - SO JOIN US!
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"WAVING WALK" IN THE NEWS
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Seniors have been isolated for months, so their neighbors come by and let them know they are valued and missed. So simple and so powerful. Time for you to do a waving walk in your neighborhood? Watch this clip from KPIX to
see the Cayuga Connectors Walk & Wave in action.
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The Work of Reflection, Action, Equity Must Continue
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The Non-profit Quarterly has produced a two-part webinar to
help non-profit
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Good Neighbor Activities Below
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Enjoy the benefits of gardening and bring a little new life to your indoor and outdoor spaces.
Plant
a packet of CLC’s wildflower Seeds of Hope or share some cuttings.
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Head out on your own or organize your neighbors for a (safe, physically distanced) walk around and wave to people who are isolated at home.
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Help friends, grandchildren and neighbors learn by teaching them something - a craft, a song, how to use Zoom, so many possibilities.
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Make your voice heard. Complete your
Census
form, check your
voter registration
, attend a virtual meeting with your supervisor.
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Who are you thanking? How have they made a difference in keeping you safe? A note, a sign, a plate of cookies - just a way to say
Thank You!
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It is beginning to be time when folks can venture out safely. Remember your mask, social distancing, hand sanitizer and a smile.
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We continue to book interesting workshops, social hours, creative activities, historical and musical events and so much more. We are working on making sessions as accessible as possible, with closed captioning for larger sessions and material in advance in alternative formats.
You don't need a computer or tablet to participate, so please share this information with friends who could use their phone to attend.
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STAY ACTIVE
Cayuga Walk & Wave Wednesdays join our list of exercise options. Plus free Always Active classes, chair yoga, dance for strength, meditation and movement and QiGong!
See all exercise classes and activities.
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KEEP CALM AND GARDEN ON
Gardening, whether in a yard or just a few pots on the window sill, can lower stress and anxiety. Join us this month to plant Seeds of Hope, get gardening tips, and more!
See all gardening activities.
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ART ADVENTURES
Talented artists and guides are ready to inspire your creativity this month. Don't miss Ruth's Table Creative Spark, d'Arci's Let's Make Stuff, and Rodney's contemporary art tours.
See all creative activities.
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VIRTUAL TECH HELP AVAILABLE
Computer trainers continue to offer tech help by phone and video. Virtual Help Desks and 1-to-1 tutoring are available in English, Spanish and Chinese.
Get tech help.
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WORK MATTERS / SF RESERVE
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FUN IN THE KITCHEN
Join the fabulous Chef Lorraine every Monday where she prepares easy, delicious dishes and shares tips along the way. And find out more about Eating Well with Darlene!
See all kitchen activities
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SHOW
PR
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ALL YEAR LONG
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If you missed Pride 50 events online, see the lineup at
https://www.sfpride.org. And for services and support all year long, get to know
OpenHouse.
They enable SF Bay Area LGBTQ seniors to overcome the unique challenges they face as they age by providing housing, direct services and community programs.
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ELIMINATION OF ADULT DAY SERVICES AND MSSP AVOIDED (FOR NOW)!
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Governor Newsom's proposed budget drastically cuts essential programs that keep seniors and people with disabilities safe and supported – and out of institutions. The Legislature refused to accept these cuts. We thank Assemblymen David Chiu, Phil Ting
and Senator Scott Wiener for their efforts.
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Mayor Breed will present her budget to SF Board of Supervisors on August 1, with the Add-back Process taking place later in August and the Board vote in September.
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COALTIONS AND COLLABORATIONS
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CLC is proud to host and support coalitions and collaborations that improve the lives of San Francisco's seniors and people with disabilities.
Click the logos below to learn what each of these projects is up to.
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RESOURCES TO HELP US LIVE OUR LIVES
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GETTING AROUND SAFELY:
WALKING, BUSING, RIDE HAILING
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Want to know about how to keep up with
changing MUNI routes and schedules? join our next transportation Workshop on
Thursday, July 16 at 2:30.
Register for this popular virtual workshop which you can access on Zoom by phone, tablet or computer.
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POTRERO HILL COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & RESOURCES
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Potrero Hill older adults and people with disabilities can contact Cathy at
cathy@sfcommunityliving.org or 415-821-1003, x122 for information on free and subsidized transportation assistance and free meal delivery.
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30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADA
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To mark the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Disability Visibility Project is publishing a book of essays by Disabled People of Color,
#ADA30InColor.
A panel of book contributors will discuss the future of disability and remaining work to be done
Sunday, July 26, 4:00- 5:15 PM
Free but reservations required
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SF PUBLIC LIBRARY SWEET STORIES
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AT HOME, ON AIR PROGRAMS ARCHIVED
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At Home, On Air is a weekly production of AHWGO of interesting topics and engaging dialogue. If you missed the most recent with Louise Aronson. You can listen to this and other previous programs. The season of online radio programs will return September.
View Louise and other past guests here
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The Community Living Campaign (CLC) works to bring community, joy, learning, and health to seniors and people with disabilities in San Francisco. We seek to empower older people and adults with disabilities to come together, organize, and use our many skills and interests to reduce isolation, as well as end economic and other barriers to aging in our own homes and neighborhoods.
See our annual report here
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