April 2024

Vol. 8 No.4

Visitacion Valley Senior Monthly

April 2024

"Spring is the season of hope and new beginnings."

"The earth laughs in flowers."

— RALPH WALDO EMERSON

From live comedy shows to museums and movie nights, this link has it all. Click here for fun, cheap, and free things to do in San Francisco.

This program serving the community is funded by the City of San Francisco’s Department of Disability and Aging Services.

New Activities for April!

On-line Cantonese

Wellness Group

April 4, 11, 18, 25

11 AM - 12 PM

Karen Ip, Felton Institute Clinician, runs this discussion group with Cantonese speaking seniors. Topics are sleep, depression, anxiety, and more.

Click here for the downloadable flyer.

Click here to join.

Zoom Meeting ID: 218 448 827 222

Karaoke with Nina!

April 5, 12, 19, 26

12-1PM

"Sing. Sing a song. Sing out loud. Sing out Strong." Sing your heart out with Nina's fun Karaoke hour. Bring your friends and make some new ones.

Click here for a downloadable flyer.

Downloadable Activity Schedules

Click here for a downloadable and printable copy of the 1099 Sunnydale Activities Calendar in English and Chinese.

Click here for a downloadable and printable copy of the 66 Raymond Activities Calendar in English and Chinese.

Tech Squad Drop-in and Event Calendar

Click here for a downloadable and printable copy.

Thomas Keller's Butternut Squash Soup

with Brown Butter

April may bring spring showers but that doesn't mean you have to feel the blues. This soup will help you stay feeling healthy and alive. It might take several steps to make, but it's worth it.

Click here to get a downloadable recipe.

Project Open Hand serves lunches 7 days a week at 66 Raymond Ave. Meals are FREE. Seniors may give a $2 donation, but it is not required. Non-seniors and visitors are required to pay $6 per meal.

Click here for the April 2024 menu on the Project Open Hand website.

Zoom Links and Info for

April 2024 Activities

Tuesday

Sasanna's On-Line Yoga Class in Cantonese

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

10 - 11 AM

It's a great way to start your day. Yoga is one of the best ways to get fit and stay fit. Sasanna will show you how to stretch out your body and start feeling good.

This is a FREE class!

Click here to join

Meeting ID:

885 977 1981

Wednesday

Art with Anna

April 3, 17

1 - 3 PM

This is an invitation to get together with your fellow artist and create. We have art supplies or you can bring your own.

It's a great space to create, share ideas and talk about art.

1099 Sunnydale,

@ Rey St., 3rd floor.

Thursday

Morning Tea & Coffee

April 18

10 - 11 AM

Come and relax at 1099 Sunnydale Ave. Drink tea and coffee while waiting for the Community Bingo.

FREE Community Bingo

April 18

11 - 12 PM

Get together with neighbors and play BINGO! You could win fabulous "prizes."

Come early to get a good seat. Doors open at 10:30AM.

1099 Sunnydale,

1st Floor

Friday

Senior Zumba Workout

April 5, 12, 19, 26

10 - 11 AM

Let's get in shape with our new instructor, Maria Vilches. Feel the energy and listen to great music while getting fit.

1099 Sunnydale,

1st Floor

Art with Elders On Zoom

April 5, 12, 19, 26

2 - 4 PM

Do you like drawing or painting, or do you want to learn?

Min Lee from Art with Elders teaches you the basics and advanced techniques to help you create beautiful art.

Click here to join

Meeting ID:

884 3403 6259

Passcode: 94134

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News from the Neighborhood

FREE Tax Services for seniors

Asian Pacific American Community Center is providing FREE Tax Services to seniors.

Call (415) 587-2689 to make an appointment.

Tax season is here so please do not delay.

Click here , or on the image above, for a downloadable copy.

The Opera in You Workshops

We've partnered with the San Francisco Opera to bring you a series of engaging personal writing and storytelling workshops.

These workshops draw from the richness of personal experiences to bring out your unique narrative in a creative and collaborative environment, enhancing your storytelling skills along the way.

Each workshop series culminates in free public events where participants are warmly encouraged to share their stories.

Space is limited.

Reservations are required:

(415) 355-2848

Saturday, April 20, 2024

3:30 - 5:30 PM

201 Leland Ave.

Email: vvamgre@sfpl.org

Click here for a downloadable copy.

ESL Classes

In-Person and Online Classes!

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

All classes are online except on Monday mornings.

In-Person Monday Morning Class:

Visitacion Valley Branch Library

201 Leland Ave.,

From 10:30 AM - 12 PM

Online Classes Are:

Monday Evenings: 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Wednesdays and Fridays:

10:00 - 11:30 AM and 4:00 - 5:30 PM

If you have always wanted to learn English, then join Justyna To for these fun classes for all beginning-level adult learners.

Click here to join

Meeting ID: 505 052 1299

Click here or on the image above for a downloadable flyer regarding the Monday classes at the library on Leland Ave.

To Your Health

Covid-19/Flu Vaccine Site Update

Please visit vaccines.gov to find a vaccine location near you.

Where to Get Tested

People should go to their health care provider first if they have one. If you are in need, the San Francisco Department of Public Health has over 20 sites that offer drop-in options to receive a test.

The full list of testing sites for San Francisco can be found at https://sf.gov/gettested.

If you would like more information on any of our activities, please contact Roland at vzvalleyseniors@felton.org

Visit The Felton Institute Website