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2ND ANNUAL BREAST CANCER LUNCHEON
A Success That Keeps on Giving
Seniors and friends in the OMI neighborhood, with help from
CLC Community Connectors Deloris McGee and Margaret Gray, find reasons to get together. Last year's first "Pink Luncheon" launched a monthly beast cancer support group in the neighborhood that now meets regularly on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Lutheran Church of Our Savior. This year's Pink Luncheon on October 20 was welcoming and inspiring. Click here for views of the luncheon party with a purpose.
In September, the neighborhood also came together for the second OMI Tea, shown in these pictures and held to the delight of even more attendees. For more OMI Tea pictures click here.
If you would like to join in or be a part of the OMI Food Network, please contact Deloris McGee at deemcgee09@gmail.com. You would be very welcome.
  
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Making Our Voices Heard
Home Town Victory!
Short-Term, Yet Crucial Breathing Space to Search for Real Solutions
The battle to save Adult Day Health Centers, including a petition drive and outreach begun at a September 22nd event, has continued to grow, culminating with a SAVE ADHC's
 October 20th Rally (photos) where Mayor Ed Lee and members of the Board of Supervisors (pictured at left) pledged $3.4 million to keep open the doors of San Francisco adult day health centers. This is a stop gap proposal while a plan is formed to address Medi-Cal alternative program support.
Go To City Hall November 2, when the Board of Supervisors begins the formal legislative process to deliver the short-term $3.4 million, starting with a Budget and Finance Committee hearing in the 2nd floor City Hall Board Chambers, Wednesday, November 2, at 10a.m. (however final item on the agenda). Keep speaking up for families struggling to provide the very best, affordable care for their loved ones. Click here to see how the Long-Term Care Coordinating Council has weighed in, laying out our issues in especially straightforward, compelling fashion with their supporting resolution.
"ADHC doesn't give up on people, and we can't give up on ADHC." 
-- In the spirit of Norma Satten, Founder, Community Living Campaign
Go to the Community Living Campaign Facebook Page to get latest news reports and details about upcoming activities, by clicking here.
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Democracy Requires Diligence 
VOTE! Tuesday, NOVEMBER 8
Visit the S.F. Department of Elections for an explanation of rank choice voting - click here.
Find Information about polling places, and voting early at City Hall, by clicking here.
THE BAY CITIZEN - Election Simulator
"Unravel the mystery of ranked-choice voting and see how the winner will be chosen. San Francisco's upcoming mayoral election will be the city's first competitive race to use ranked-choice voting, in which voters select their
top three candidates in order of preference." The Bay Citizen has a model that uses a poll of voters they conducted in October to show how ranked choice voting works - to learn more,
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Linda Post (at right), is a long-time San Francisco resident, a Friend of CLC, a thorough reporter of the entire San Francisco political scene, and the force behind San Francisco FYI net. Keep up-to-date throughout election season and beyond with Linda Post's Blog and subscribe to her free email alerts - Click Here.
VOTE! Tuesday, NOVEMBER 8
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SPECIAL OFFER - LIMITED TIME
Are you coordinating care for a loved one? Or a child with special needs?
Or building support for an aging parent?
Tyze is a resource that offers private, personal online networks designed to support care for people facing life challenges. It helps you do practical things like:
- keep track of medications,
- schedule appointments
- plan events on a shared calendar
All this within the context of a personalized online network where people share stories and photos. If you are caring for someone, Tyze really could be a life-changing resource for you. You can try Tyze Free here.
San Francisco residents who want to take advantage of this terrific offer and want to continue after the 30 days should contact Marie Jobling (415-821-1003 or click here), as CLC can help arrange a free hosted site for individuals. |
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November Classes
Community Living Campaign (CLC) shows you how technology and social media are new tools to help individuals, neighbors and organizations reduce isolation and reweave community.
Fun - Free - Edifying
Come learn about social media with us.
Click Here for Detailed, Printable November Schedule
SPECIAL FEATURE -
Nov. 14 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Growing Community through Timebanks - Mira Luna, Instructor
Upcoming Social Media Classes - In Brief
October 31 - 9:00 to 3:00
Halloween at the Lab - Wear your costume!
November 7 - 10:00 to Noon
Couponing Can Save You Lots of Money! - Instructor Ana Conrad
November 14 - 10:00 to Noon
Have a Graphic Experience on the Computer - Instructor Margaret Gray
November 21 - 10:00 to Noon
Find the Best Food and Services Using YELP - Megan Mutch and Rebecca Wolfson
November 28 - 10:00 to Noon
Maps and Directions - Megan Mutch and Rebecca Wolfson
Every Monday, 9:00 to 3:00
Open CLC Lab - Skilled CLC Staff & Volunteers On-Site
The Web World's your Oyster!!! Everyone is welcome!
Click Here for Detailed, Printable November Schedule
Call for further information or to sign up:
CLC Computer Connections
415-821-1003 or www.sfcommunityliving.org
These trainings are provided, in part, with a grant from the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP). |
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 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Out and About Our City
Senior Health Policy Forum
Tuesday, November 30
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
St. Mary's Cathedral
Registration required
Contact Jenny O'Toole (415-292-8752 or jotoole@onlok.org)
Or register online here
Over ten senior service agencies crossing the lines of healthcare, services, advocacy and housing have been working for the past 8 months to plan the second Bay Area Senior Health Policy Forum. About 300 senior advocates, service providers and policy makers will be gathering to collaborate and form a common voice to strengthen the healthcare safety net for seniors. We will be looking for ways to work together to repair holes in the safety net caused by funding cuts.
Mini-Senior Survival School at Francis of Assisi
Learn more about community resources, your rights and advocacy!!
Wednesdays: November 2 and 9
9:30-11:30 AM
Francis of Assisi Community
145 Guerrero Street
These two half-day sessions will cover information about transportation and healthcare. Seniors and people with disabilities who live nearby are especially encouraged to attend.
The site is wheelchair accessible. Materials in large print will be available at the meeting. Mandarin and Spanish translations will be provided. To request real time captioning, a sign language interpreter or other accommodations for a disability, please contact Sarah Jarmon. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help to ensure availability.
Classes are free and healthy snacks will be served. To register, please contact Sarah Jarmon (415-703-0188 x302), or Helen Scalzo and Ginny Solórzano (415-621-4092). |
VOLUNTEER
The time you give, will be the satisfaction you get
The Community Living Campaign is working throughout San Francisco to motivate, educate and teach seniors and people with disabilities how to cross the bridge from isolation to inclusion with community.
We are at senior residences, community centers and other locations staging events to demonstrate the kinds of things most anyone can easily do on a computer. These range from shopping, to meeting people, to doing personal research and playing games, to finding out how to get from one place to another.
 As we grow, so grows this program. We are looking for people who believe that inclusion in community is an important issue that will help people to have happy and fulfilling lives.
It would be tremendously helpful if more and more people would volunteer to work with us in this growing effort. We need people who know computers, who believe in giving back to our communities and who have time to step in for one or more tutoring sessions. That adds up to a dramatic impact on the lives of isolated seniors and folks with disabilities - those who need connection and want it most.
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Come Engage with Us
SEEDS OF HOPE Garden Party Events
Our team of Community Connectors, including Janis Kaempfe, Joan Teter, Jennifer Walsh, April Coleman, Marcia Peterzell, Cheryl Price, Deloris McGee and Margaret Gray, with support from Constance Smith and Lenny Reiter, continue to take our show on the road.
- Laguna Honda
- Buena Vista Manor
- Bethany Center
- Others now being set for November
To learn about these upcoming November events, or if you are interested in scheduling a "seeds of hope" party for your own neighborhood, please see the Community Living Campaign site here, or directly contact Judy Auda at 415.826.3194 or judyauda@yahoo.com. |
Great People, Just Like You
A November Story
About Computer Trainings. And fun. And connecting. And living your best life.
By Judy Auda
San Francisco neighbor and Community Living Campaign teacher
We had a wonderful computer session at Buena Vista Manor a few days ago. Over 25 people gathered for tea and refreshments and an overview of the computer and things you can do with it.
Joyous occasions are very infectious - people had a wonderful time and all said they would come back for another get-together. We are now planning to join them once a month and work together on an individual as well as a group basis.
One of the things they really liked was roaming the world via Google Earth. Favorite spots included the Eiffel Tower and viewing San Francisco neighborhoods.
Who knew that with social media and technology, we really could "Always have Paris!"
Connect with Community Living Campaign:
415.826.3194 or judyauda@yahoo.com.
"It's so much fun, so touching, to see these emotions from people. The technology is directly serving their often deepest interests and values." -- Judy Auda |
Try Tech Devices Before You Buy
Make home, work and school more accessible.
Assist in orientation and decision making.
Use as loaners during repairs.
ILRCSF has a wide variety of devices available to borrow: Portable ramps, handheld GPS systems, Laptops, I-Pads with a variety of accessibility-related software, and more.
Contact Derek Zarda or Amber DiPietra at the ILRCSF office (415-543-6222; derek@ilrcsf.org or amber@ilrcsf.org). And click here to find them on the Web.
With support from the Department of Rehabilitation, and as part of the Assistive Technology Network, ILRCSF's Device Lending Library (DLL) offers people with disabilities the chance to come in, try out the latest technology, and even bring it home for an extended test run. |
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A Gift of Community -
The Gift That Gives Twice
This Holiday Season
Why Not Give the Gift of Community?
Being a volunteer Community Connector for just one person in your life will enrich their life - and yours! As the holidays approach - think of someone you know who has been a good neighbor, friend, or colleague. Someone who now is becoming isolated. CLC can help you organize a community of support in the life of that person.
All you need do is make a commitment. Then you can:
- Help build a network of engagement and support for that one special person.
- Highlight their wisdom and contributions through social activities, oral history, and other techniques that are mutally fun and engaging.
Special CLC Training for December - Limited Seats
CLC is scheduling a Community Connector training for early December. If you would like to be a part of this training, contact Marie at 821-1003, or click here.
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NEWS Clip YOU CAN USE
"Budget Cuts Erase a Lifeline for the Elderly and Disabled - For many who use California's adult day health care centers, a nursing home is the next stop,"
"The elderly people who gathered for a recent protest at City Hall in San Francisco waved placards and chanted in English and Chinese, "We won't go to a nursing home!"
"Sitting in folding chairs or wheelchairs, surrounded by caregivers and relatives, the protesters cheered speakers who stood at the top of the City Hall steps and railed against the impending closing of adult day health care centers because of the California budget crisis.
"More than 150 people, many of them too frail to stand, had gathered to protest the elimination of the centers, which serve about 35,000 elderly and disabled Californians, including 1,500 annually in San Francisco. The rally drew at least four mayoral candidates, including Mayor Ed Lee, who this week proposed to the Board of Supervisors that the city put $3.4 million toward keeping the centers open."
To read more - and join the discussion - link here.
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VICTORY!
Elder Economic Security Index (EESI)
After three years and 14 legislative hearings, in October Governor Brown signed AB 138,  The Elder Economic Planning Act of 2011. The law requires the California Department of Aging and the local Area Agencies on Aging (in each California county, including the City & County of San Francisco) to use the Elder Index as a guide in making resource allocation decisions and in crafting statewide and local area plans. These strategic plans will be the blueprint for aging services and programs in communities across California.
Using the Elder Index will help ensure that policymakers and administrators consider the needs of all economically vulnerable older Californians. It is a huge step toward recognizing the true economic need among older adults and planning for the burgeoning aging population in California.
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Norma Satten and Her Legacy
Though many were able to attend the First Annual Community Service Innovation Award ceremony on September 22, which celebrated the legacy of Community Living Campaign founder Norma Satten, a great many others simply were not able to participate that evening at the San Francisco Marine's Memorial Club.
We continue to hear from far and wide, from those whose lives and work Norma touched. Following is a remembrance by one of Norma's friends and colleagues after seeing the program book for the event.
"Norma was one of my dearest friends -- a boss, a mentor, and a close personal friend. In addition to all her brilliance, creativity, and modesty with which you were familiar, she was a secure personality which permitted her to have these many levels of both supervisory and warm relationships with people. Not many people can do that. She was scrupulously honest and succeeded often in achieving goals because she did not care about getting the credit. Ultimately everyone realized the credit she deserved."
For all of us, whether from near or far, here, in pictures and on video, are two mementoes of the evening and the legacy which we will celebrate with next year's CLC award.
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