May 2024

Vol. 8 No.5

Visitacion Valley Senior Monthly

May 2024

Click here for the AAPI Celebration Guide

Click here for fun Cinco de Mayo activities

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

New Activities for May!

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.

Click here for a downloadable copy.

Zoom ESL Classes

All classes are online.

Monday, Wednesdays, 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

If you are interested in applying for CalFresh, either call the number on the flyer or come to 66 Raymond Ave. on Monday or Tuesday from

12 to 1 PM. Please bring the information listed above.

Click here for a downloadable copy.

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 May 2024 menu on the Project Open Hand website.

Zoom Links and Info for

May 2024 Activities

Tuesday

Sasanna's On-Line Yoga Class in Cantonese

May 7, 14, 21, 28

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

May 1, 15, 29

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

Chat Time

with Coffee & Tea

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

10 - 11 AM

Come relax at 1099 Sunnydale Ave. Join us for coffee and tea while waiting for the Community Bingo. We might even have some interesting speakers come by to say a few things.

FREE Community Bingo

May 16

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

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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

Karaoke with Nina

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

12 - 1 PM

Time to pick up that mic and belt out some tunes. You pick the songs and be the star!

1099 Sunnydale,

1st Floor

Art with Elders On Zoom

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

1:30 - 3:30 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

Chair-Based Yoga with Mark Cormier

Saturday, May 18, 2024

2 - 3 PM

Visitacion Valley Branch Library

201 Leland Ave.

With a focus on connecting breath and movement, this chair-based yoga class for anyone calms the mind while keeping the practice safe. For ages 60 and older.

Mark Cormier has been teaching for 15 years and led chair yoga workshops for the San Francisco Public Library since 2009.

For more information, call (415) 355-2848 or email vvamgr@sfpl.org.

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.

May is also National Stroke Awareness Month

What is a stroke? Do you know the signs of a stroke? Click the links below to find out.

Resources For: What is a stroke?
National Stroke Awareness Month: FAST Campaign
Act Fast: 17 ways to help stroke survivors recover faster.

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

Visit The Felton Institute Website