Volume 236 | November 2020
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
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LAST MINUTE VOTING TIPS!!
  • Election Day and you don't know where to go? Locate the nearest voting site and the wait time here.
  • Forgot to change your registration (or forgot to register all together)? Hope is not lost. You can register to vote or change your registration at any polling place on Election Day and vote provisionally. Learn more here.
  • Too late to mail in your ballot? You can bring to any polling place or the City Hall voting center to drop of. Find the closest site here.
  • Post–Election Check-In. Does the election have you worried? Join us on Wednesday, November 4 from 2:45 to 3:45. Let’s make sense of what we know about local, state, and national election results.
TIME TO PRACTICE GRATITUDE AND KINDNESS
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No matter what happens on Election Day, we need a serious renewal of solid values to get this country and our local communities right again.

Practice gratitude each day - at the beginning or close of each day, make a list of 3 or more things you are grateful for that day and share thanks.
Learn the power of kindness and the many ways it can be understood and included in our lives. Read The Power of Kindness by Piero Ferrucci as a thoughtful study in the complexities and opportunities to practice kindness.

Help Make America Kind Again!
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AGE AND THRIVE AT HOME
Great offerings this month - some continuing favorites and some are brand new just for the season.

You don't need a computer or tablet to participate in most classes. Please share this information with friends who could call in.

Exercise your creativity during Let's Make Stuff with d'Arci, Art with Elders drawing and painting, and Community Tales. Or listen in and enjoy Rock History, virtual art tours, and Drama with Friends.
Keep learning and engaged with classes on Brain Health with Dr. Lanata, COVID-19 updates with Dr. Chodos, Palliative Care with Dr. Smith, Kitchen Wisdom for Cold & Flu, Nutrition, and more.
Join Kyra for a new Saturday class: Movement for Memory at 10am! And don't miss weekday Qigong, Always Active, Chair Yoga, and Dance for Strength classes.
Whether you're looking for social hours, a writing group, company at dinner, or community news, we have options for you! This month, learn about connection in Resilient Neighborhoods: Potrero Hill.
GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARDS CELEBRATION NOVEMBER 12
Visit our Good Neighbor Summer page and join us in offering heartfelt thanks to the donors.
Join us for this year's virtual Good Neighbor Award Celebration on Thursday, November 12 from 6:00 to 7:30 - Good Neighbor event Zoom link here.

Our Good Neighbor Summer is drawing to a close with a celebration of the fun and good works neighbors throughout the city have initiated. It is also keeps alive our tradition of honoring those who stand out a "Good Neighbors" in CLC's various neighborhoods and programs.

FIND MUSICAL CONNECTIONS DURING THE HOLIDAYS
John “JT” Tinloy will perform acoustic versions of 60’s inspired rock ‘n roll including songs from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Who, Byrds, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and many others on Thursday, November 19, 6:00 to 7:30pm,
John founded The Back Pages, 60’s RnR cover band, in 1989 and has been a regular at Johnny Foley’s Irish House in SF since 1999. Link to join here. Like last month's dinner show, it will offer a relaxed evening of connecting with friends and enjoying the music of a talented musician.
FINDING JOY AND TOGETHERNESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Finding Joy During the Winter Holidays. Thursday Nov. 12, 1:00-2:00. Join Elizabeth Summers for tips on how to combat the winter blues by setting boundaries, finding connection, cultivating joy, and more. Link here.

Thanksgiving Gratitude, Memories, and Traditions will be the focus of this month's Community Tales on
This month's Community Tales will focus on Thursday November 19 from 2;30 to 3:30. Link here.

CLC Thanksgiving Social Hours. Thurs. Nov. 26, and Fri. Nov. 27, 12:00-3:00.
For those of us skipping larger gatherings, unable to travel, or just wanting a little time together, CLC Community Connectors will be hosting fun and informal gatherings on Thanksgiving and the day after. Link for Thanksgiving here and Link for Nov. 27 here.
NEIGHBORHOOD TECH CONNECTIONS
VIRTUAL TECH HELP DESKS AND INDIVIDUAL TUTORING
We're here to help you learn Zoom, answer your phone, tablet, & computer questions. Join group classes and help desks or contact us to schedule individual tutoring appointments.
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  • November 3: Accessibility Settings
  • November 10: Etiquette & Zoom Help
  • November 17: Zoom Hosting Basics
  • November 24: Zoom & Internet Safety

Chinese Tech Help Desks
Email wanda@sfcommunityliving.org to sign up or for more information:
  • Mondays-Fridays, 10:00-12:00
  • Mondays-Fridays, 1:00-3:00
  • Saturdays, 10:00-12:00

Individual appointments are also available in Chinese, English, and Spanish. Call 415-821-1003, ext. 109 or email tech@sfcommunityliving.org for more information or to sign up.
CAMPAIGN TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE RAMPING UP
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The first installment of funding is being approved to expand the reach of SF Connected programs this Wednesday at the Aging and Adults Services Commission. And the remaining $200,000 should be decided soon. But this is just a drop in the bucket for what is needed in terms of internet access, devices, and training for older adults and people with disabilities. Learn what's next for these funds and what we are planning to grow commitments in the future on Thurs. November 19, 1:00 to 2:00 via Zoom (by video or phone) as part of our CLC Virtual Activity calendar. Find link here.
MORE CLC UPDATES
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SENIOR AND DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT
Find Experienced Talent. Do you have a favorite non-profit who could use a ReServist's talents? If so, and you'd like to introduce us to them, please contact our Larry Nelson, our Partnership Development Associate, at larry@sfcommunityliving.org

Find Part Time Employment While Serving Your Community. If you or someone you know if looking for meaningful part-time work, please contact John Edmiston, our Manager, Applicants & SF ReServists, at john@sfcommunityliving.org

We look forward to hearing from you!
QUACKED SIDEWALKS AWARDS
Some stars of sidewalk safety advocacy were honored for their efforts. Visit our webpage to meet the winners and see the dangerous and inaccessible sidewalks that our contestants photographed or described. To join the Duck Team and their continuing efforts or request a presentation to your organization, contact jennifer@sfcommunityliving.org.
VIGILS ENTER 21st WEEK
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CLC neighborhood networks continue their weekly vigils for Black Lives Matter and Racial Equity. Join St. Francis Square on Geary at Laguna on Fridays at 4:00 to 4:45 and Cayuga Neighbors will be at Geneva and San Jose Thursdays 5:00 to 6:00. And a new Vigil has started at 16th and Potrero.
COALITIONS AND COLLABORATIONS
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SMASHING AGING STEREOTYPES
Don't miss a single story about San Francisco's vibrant and diverse population of older adults. SIgn up on Facebook or simply visit sfseniorbeat.com when you need some inspiration. A new Seniors Have Their Say feature explores how seniors are surviving and thriving during COVID, reflecting on jobs and careers and finding purpose and meaning in volunteering.
Come share your creativity and your humor with Senior Beat Online Conversations. Meet some of the writers behind this great website on November 2:45 - 3:45, Share your Best Jokes or Funny Stories. Humor is sometimes the best medicine!
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STAY UP TO DATE WITH WHAT'S HAPPENING
locally and around the state bridge the digital divide for older adults and adults with disabilties? Then sign-up to get the SF Tech Council newsletter and meeting notices and join the next meeting of the Access and Learning Workgroup. Marie Jobling and Cathy Spensley will talk about what is next with local and statewide efforts to expand access and connectivity and how you can help. The meeting is November 5, 1:00-2:00 pm. Questions? Sign up here to be sent the Zoom link. Contact Karla Suomala, SF Tech Council, at karla@sftechcouncil.org.
YOUR NOVEMBER "TO DO" LIST
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OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE
Make sure you’re still on the best Medicare plan for your needs. Check on any changes in your plan’s costs, coverage, providers or pharmacies. Not sure where to start? Read Medicare: The ABCDs to Know and Tips for Open Enrollment at Better Health While Aging.

For more information and assistance, visit medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. You can also call 415-677-7520 or 800-434-0222 to schedule an appointment for help from SF’s Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program at Self Help for the Elderly

Not Eligible for Medicare Yet? This is also open enrollment period for Covered California - sometimes known as "Obamacare". Enrollment period begins November 1 and ends January 30. Click here to learn more.
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Get a Flu Shot! Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself, your family and your community from flu. Read more about why a flu shot is important and what kind to get. Talk with your doctor and find a flu vaccine location near you

San Francisco is offering free flu shots for uninsured residents. Call 415-682-1740 to schedule an appointment at SF General Hospital or Southeast Health Center, or call 628-217-5320 to schedule an appointment at HopeSF Sunnydale.
MORE RESOURCES TO HELP US LIVE WELL
Easier Driver's License Renewals. The Governor has temporarily waived the law requiring drivers age 70 and older to visit a DMV field office to renew their license for the length of California’s State of Emergency or until modified. This expands who is eligible to renew their driver's license online or by mail, even if your renewal notice states an office visit is required. First time Real IDs, name changes, and gender identity changes still require a visit to a DMV office.

Renew your CA driver's license or ID card (available December 6 for ages 70+, available now for ages 69 and under).
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Take Care of Yourself and Your Mental Health. We’re all facing multiple stresses right now. Winter holidays in the midst of the pandemic add yet another challenge. If you’re feeling lonely, anxious, or stressed, please reach out.
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Transportation Support. Do you need help figuring out how to get around in San Francisco with all the changes due to the pandemic? Some options include free $50 Lyft vouchers and discounted Essential Trip Card taxi ridesQuestions? Contact Cathy DeLuca at cathy@sfcommunityliving.org or call 415-638-9183
Other Questions and Needs? Call the SF Department of Disability and Aging Services’s Benefits and Resources Hub at 415-355-6700 or visit their website.
The Community Living Campaign is working toward a San Francisco where we can all live and thrive in our homes and neighborhoods we as grow older. Please join us in building community, empowering neighbors, and organizing coalitions to amplify the voices of older adults and people with disabilities.