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Join Bay Area broadcast legend Belva Davis and KTVU's award-winning newsman Dave Clark at the Aging and Disability Technology Summit, May 15. Davis and Clark will emcee the day-long event, which is aimed at increasing understanding of Internet and the latest broadband technologies.
Davis, who's been a fixture on local radio and TV for 50 years, and Clark, with more than 35 years on-air, will share firsthand experiences on the technological challenges and opportunities they faced, including now, in today's web-powered information age.
The Summit features knowledgeable keynote speakers, hands-on interactive computer demos, in-depth workshops and one-on-one tutoring.
By attending the event, you'll come away with the confidence to maximize mobile phone use, send email, stay safe while banking or shopping online and much more. Whether you have never touched a computer or you have been tweeting and blogging for years, this event will have something for EVERYONE!
Translation is offered for plenary sessions, and bilingual docents in Spanish, Cantonese and other languages will be available if requested at registration, as well as American Sign Language.
Open to all San Francisco seniors and adults with disabilities, the event will be held at City Hall. The cost is free, however, pre-registration is strongly recommended as space is limited.
To learn more or register yourself and up to 5 friends, go to www.sfhealthyaging.org.
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Grandparents and Family Relationships 
How are grandparents supposed to respond to the divorce of a son or daughter? Given the high rate of marital instability, grandparents get caught up in the upheaval of divorces and remarriages in their families. What are the "Shoulds" and "Should Nots" of Grandparenting after a divorce.
PRESENTER: Barbara M. Barer, MSW, was a Senior Research Associate in the Division of Medical Anthropology at UCSF and the author of numerous articles on aging and family life in later years. She will present findings from research conducted in the Bay Area on "The Role of the Grandparent in Family Reorganization After Divorce." Interactive discussions will be stimulated by case examples.
WHERE: S.F. State Downtown Campus, 835 Market St., Rm. 609
Served by MUNI and BART - Powell St. Station
WHEN: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 TIME: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Free to OLLI members, $5 or sliding scale for non-members, no one turned away for lack of funds. Reservations not required. For further information call: (415) 817-4243 http://olli.sfsu.edu
The OsherLifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at San Francisco State University provides innovative, evolving educational programs for people over 50.
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Independent Living Is About Options and Choices
The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (Episcopal Community Services, Independent Living Resource Center, Self Help for the Elderly and Department of Aging and Adult Services) In Partnership with the Institute on Aging invite you to their new OPTIONS COUNSELING GROUP
- Do you have concerns about your future and think about how to remain independent at home?
- Have you assessed your needs and what resources are available to you as you age?
Each month, there is a different educational workshop focusing on a topic related to your independent living plans. A presenter will provide information about community resources and respond to your questions. After each meeting, you will have the opportunity to follow up with an Options Counselor for a one-on-one review of your particular needs, available resources, and individual preferences. Develop an Action Plan with the Option Counselor. This service is free and open to anyone interested in learning about options for your own or for a loved one's future. A new topic will be presented at various locations on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 1:00pm. Please, RSVP by calling 415-355-6700 ext #2 or email DAAS@sfgov.org. Please note the date and topic you are interested in. *****Space is limited*****
Schedule of Topics
On 4/3/12 at 1:00 PM, Assistive Technology for Independent Living, Presented by Alicia Contreras ILRCSF at Independent Living Resource Center 649 Mission St. 3rd Floor.
On 5/1/12 at 1:00 PM, Safety at Home: Modifications and Devices to Support Independence, Presented by Alicia Contreras, ILRCSF and Rebuilding Together at Independent Living Resource Center 649 Mission St. 3rd Floor.
On 6/5/12 at 1:00 PM, Health Care Options: Medi-Cal and Medicare, Presented by MC Canlas, ECS Jennie-Lane Chavez, HICAP, at Institute on Aging 3575 Geary Blvd.
On 7/3/12 at 1:00 PM, (Program of All-Inclusive Care) PACE: Understanding your Options, Presenter to be announced, at Institute on Aging 3575 Geary Blvd.
On 8/7/12 at 1:00 PM, Health Promotion Programs and Nutrition, Presented by Linda Lau, DAAS at DAAS, Golden Gate Room 1650 Mission St, 5th floor
On 9/4/12 at 1:00 PM, Estate Planning, presented by Akiko Takeshita, API Legal Outreach, DAAS Golden Gate Room 1650 Mission St, 5th floor
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Independent Living Resource Center
S. F. Community Computer Program
Need a quiet place and a computer to:
- do some school research?
- order groceries?
- look for housing?
- catch up with emails and social networking?
- type up your resume?
Schedule computer time at ILRCSF, 649 Mission in San Francisco. Call 415-543-6222. Ask for an Assistive Tech Educator.
Half hour/one hour slots available from 9am to 4:30pm. Please, no drop-ins. Computer is only available for persons with disabilities. Accessible workstation includes:
- Adjustable table for wheelchair users
- Kurzweil 3000 & WYNN Software: Comprehensive reading/writing tools
- Inspiration Software: Idea generation/organization aid
- Intellikeys: Programmable keyboard w/interchangeable overlays
- ZoomText Software: Magnification w/speech output and contrast alteration
- Headphones, Touchpad, Trackballs, alternative mice
This is not a training session. If you have questions or need support around your computer tasks, you can pre-arrange a more personalized session with an AT Educator.
The development of this accessible workstation was made possible by a grant from AT&T, and with the expertise of The Center for Accessible Technology. You can meet both organization and their skilled staff by registering for the Aging and Technology Summit.
ILRCSF is wheelchair accessible and provides reasonable accommodations on request, including ASL interpreters and print information in alternative formats. ILRCSF is a scent-free office in order to be fully accessible to all people with disabilities. Please do not wear any scented products including perfumes, aftershave, hairspray, etc. to any meetings, groups, or workshops held at or by ILRCSF. If you are wearing scents, you will not be able to remain in the office.
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Assemblywoman Ma Honors
Community Connector McGee
CLC Community Connector Deloris McGee was honored in February during for Black History month for her work in the Oceanview Merced Heights Ingleside (OMI) neighborhood. Deloris was invited by Assemblywoman Fiona Ma to Sacramento to accept the award. She enjoyed lunch with Assemblywoman Ma and her staff, and then had a informative tour of the historic aspects of the State Capitol building.
This honor was made possible by the active support and participation of the OMI community. One example is the OMI Breast Cancer Support group, which meets at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior monthly on 3rd Thursday of every month at 11:00 a.m. Attendees of a recent group are pictured below.  |
CLC Is Says See Our Blog - And Be A Blogger Too! 
Hope you will take a minute to check it out. While our montly newsletter will continue to share highlights of past and future events and activities, the new blog will provide more a more personal and in-depth look at what resources are available to help us have a good life as we age. And between now and the Summit, we will features some of the individuals and organizations that will be help get us "connected" . Take a minute to subscribe by going to www.sfhealthyaging.org. And come to the Aging and Disability Summit to meet some other cool folks who have local blogs about politics, universal design, free movies on line, and more at our "Meet a Blogger, Be a Blogger" corner. Yes, you can learn to be a blogger too! |
Free Book Offer Ends March 31st 
Donate $25 donation (or more) to CLC on-line HERE, or
Send a check for $25.00 (or more) to CLC, P.0. Box 460400, SF, CA 94146, or
Join the BACE Timebank and pledge an hour now to the Community Living Campaign HERE.
Thanks, Elizabeth, for making this special book offer possible! And thanks to everyone who has already made their donation and gotten a free copy of this delightful book. We have raised nearly $2,000!
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Mayor Lee & Board of Supervisors Host 2012 Budget Town Hall Meetings
Mayor Lee is committed to meeting with the Board of Supervisors, community based organizations and advocacy groups, neighborhood leaders, labor representatives, representatives of City Commissions, and Department Heads to hear about budget priorities and innovative cost savings ideas as the City faces these structural deficit challenges. Found below is a list of tentatively scheduled budget town halls that the public is encouraged to attend.
Schedule of Town Halls with District Supervisors
Districts 5 & 6 with Supervisors Christina Olague & Jane Kim
Thursday, March 29, 2012 (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
Location: Tenderloin Community School, 627 Turk Street
Districts 8 & 9 with Supervisors Scott Wiener & David Campos
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 (6:30 - 8:00 p.m.)
Horace Mann Middle School, 3351 23rd Street
Districts 2 & 3 with Supervisors Mark Farrell & David Chiu
Monday, April 9, 2012 (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
Location: Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street
Districts 4 & 7 with Supervisors Carmen Chu & Sean Elsbernd
Saturday, April 14, 2012 (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
San Francisco Zoo, 1 Zoo Road
Districts 1 & 5 with Supervisors Eric Mar & Christina Olague
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park
District 10 & 11 with Supervisors Malia Cohen & John Avalos
Location: City Arts and Technology High School, 325 La Grande Avenue
Saturday, April 28, 2012 (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
Note: Schedule is subject to change.
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Grand Opening at the Cyber Cafe at 711 Eddy Street
Northern California Presbyterian Homes and Services (NCPHS) and 711 Eddy Street celebrated the opening of their Cyber Cafe on March 21.
Staff and volunteers from the Department of Aging and Adult Services and the Community Technology Network are busy getting computers out and set up at more and more of the Senior Centers. See a list of sites and information about upcoming classes at www.sfconnected.info.
These sites are being funded, in part, by the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program as well as additional support at the host sites - in this case, NCPHS.
If you would like to volunteer at one of the up and coming Computer Centers, please contact Kerri Shannon at (510) 479-0931 or kerri@ctnbayarea.org.
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CLC Mondays at
360 Valencia Street
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March Computer 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.
More detailed schedule of CLC classes and activities at www.clcsocial.org
Social Media Classes - Monday, 10:00 to Noon
April 2 - Graphics - Instructor Margaret Gray
Easter and Passover are times for special times that warrant special greetings. Margaret Gray, our graphic artist, will teach how to create and send free greeting cards and messages with seasonal graphics (to print or send on-line).
April 9 - Couponing Can Save You Lots of Money! - Instructor Anastasia Conrad
Whether you are looking for an on-line coupon for something you regularly buy, or are in training for the Extreme Couponing show where you save $100's per shopping visit, you will find this workshop fun and financially rewarding - free gifts and piles of lots of coupons await you..
April 16 - Skype - Local and International Video Calls - For Free
Learn how easy it is to stay connected using a computer as a way to call family and friends (or anyone you can visit in person) using Skype.
April 23 - What's All the Buzz about Blogs - Instructor Marie Jobling
Come learn what's all the buzz about "blogs - on-line web journals about the topics that interest you. You will learn where to find them and even how to do one yourself - they're free and fun to follow. See and subscribe to CLC's new SF Healthy Aging blog.
April 30 - Timebanking - Instructors will be Timebank Members
Tap into community through a new on-line sharing tool where people help each other, make new friends and earn hour credits to get services without money.
Open Lab and Basic Skills Training
Mondays in March 9:00 to 3:00
Skilled CLC Staff & Volunteers On-Site
Open Lab and Basic Skills Training in Spanish
Tuesdays and Thursdays in March, 1:00 to 2:30 Open Lab
The Web World's your Oyster!!! Everyone is welcome! Call for further information or to sign up: CLC Computer Connections at 415-821-1003 or www.clcsocial.org
These trainings are provided, in part, with a grant from the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) and the support of the San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services.
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Around the City - Come Engage with Us
Computer Training and Special Activities
Tel-Hi Neighborhood Center
660 Lombard Street
Wednesdays, 9:00 to Noon
One on one tutoring (sign-up needed in advance) and open lab every Wednesday from 9:00 to Noon, in partnership with Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center and NEXT Village - San Francisco. Sign-up on site at Ruby's desk and then join CLC Connector Janis Kaempfe in the spacious lab for training.
Bethany Center
560 Capp Street
Thursday, April 5, 9:00 to Noon
One on one tutoring - sign up at the front desk - open to the wider community.
Thursday, April 19th 10:00 to Noon
Monthly gathering and computer demo
Laguna Honda Hospital
1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:00
Individualized Help/Instruction in the Library in partnership with Laguna Honda Activities Department. We are particularly looking for volunteers to join us on Wednesdays so we can provide everyone one-to-one assistance and be able to increase to every Wednesday. Jennifer Walsh is our lead Connector for Laguna Honda - for more information, contact her at turbo44444@aol.com.
IT Bookman Community Center
446 Randolph Street
Tuesdays afternoons - times vary
April 3 - Open Lab
April 10, 1:00 to 3:00 - Free Stuff on the Internet
April 17, 1:00 to 3:00 - Health Information
April 24, 3:00 to 5:00 - Graphics
Mission Neighborhood Center -382 Capp Street
Wednesdays -10:00 to 11:30 - Classes in Spanish
April 11 - Facebook
April 18 - Twitter
April 25 - Timebank
30th Street Senior Center - On Lok
Tuesday mornings starting April 24th in Spanish with Facebook.
To learn about CLC events, or if you are interested in scheduling a "seeds of hope" computer introduction event for your own neighborhood or organization, please see www.clcsocial.org or contact Judy Auda at (415) 826-3194 or judyauda@yahoo.com.
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And if you are at the conference, come join our workshop on Friday, March 30, 2:30 to 3:30 at the Marriott, Room as been invited to make a presentation "Seniors, Social Media and the Fine Art of Community-building". Thanks to everyone who help make this trip possible, including Board of Directors of St. Francis Square Co-op.
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  Until June, Community Living Campaign will be working out of Mission*Social
972 Mission Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 821-1003
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