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Haven't gotten your ticket yet? Just click the link below. 
Thursday, September 27, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Marines' Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street
Reduced price parking available next door at the Olympic Club garage. Enjoy a fine cocktail buffet, silent auction, short video and award presentation. We will remember Norma Satten and honor one of her long-time colleagues and friend, Libby Denebeim, with the first Community Service Innovation Award.
We hope you will consider adding your name to the list of Event Sponsors, honoring leadership and helping support the work of the Community Living Campaign. Deadline to be listed in the printed Program has been extended to Friday, September 14 at 5:00 p.m. Sponsorships includes event tickets and various size ads in this year's Keepsake Program Book.
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And Did We Mention Fun Bargains at the Silent Auction...
Tickets to Museums... Asian Art Museum, Museum of Modern Art, & Contemporary Jewish Museum:
Fine Foods... Generous gift certificates to Foreign Cinema, Pacific Catch Restaurant, Boogaloos, La Boulange de Cole, Xiao Loong Chinese Restaurant, BiRite Market, Amici's, Burger Joint, Arizmendi and Dianda's Bakery
Sports and Cultural Performances... 49er's Tickets, San Francisco Opera, California Shakespeare Theater, Beach Blanket Babylon, and center orchestra tickets to ACT.
Hotels Stays...Hotel Rex, Marine's Memorial Club, JW Marriott Union Square, & Omni Hotel.
Fun Outings...Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Mission Cliff's Climbing Classes, Landmark Theaters, Aquarium by the Bay, Blue and Gold Fleet Tours, and Axis Dance classes.
Other Treats...Judy's fabulous homemade coconut macadamia toffee and coconut cakes, photo portrait by Gene Cohn Photography, Guittard Chocolate, Trio Nails, original art work by Bill Bruckner and Mia Brown, Mary Kay Fragrance Collection, and much, much more.
There is still time to contribute something to this year's Silent Auction - just contact Judy Auda at (415) 826-3194.
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"Connections for Healthy Aging" Workshop Starting Soon
Staying healthy and engaged as we age is no easy matter these days. But with a little help from our friends, we can be informed and empowered to do just that.
The next introductory session is set for:
Friday, September 21
10:00 to 1:00 (including lunch)
Western Park Apartments, 1280 Laguna Street
The four-part workshop series with follow-up internships will start October 19th - same time and location. You can download a flyer for posting and sharing HERE.
Workshop topics, presented in a fun and interactive way, include:
- Assessing your own personal goals related to Healthy Aging
- Learning how to build a network of support to help you reach those goals.
- Important documents every senior should have prepared and stored
- Proven ways to prevent isolation and loneliness
- Tips and resources for how you or a loved one can survive a hospital stay and enjoy a smooth transition home.
- Simple, on-line tools to support our efforts to be informed and empowered as we age.
- Increasing access to individuals and information to strengthen networks of support.
Workshops are free, but space is limited. The September 21 preview will provide an overview of the material and topics in the 4 part training and will engage you in shaping the training to most meet your needs. To R.S.V.P. or for more information, contact Marcia Peterzell at (415) 359-1816 or marcia.peterzell@comcast.net. Also, see a few photos of the current session below.
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Tell MUNI What You Think!
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority (SFMTA) is conducting an online customer satisfaction survey, and they really could use your input! Please log onto the SFMTA Website and let them know your level of satisfaction with SFMTA's Muni, bicycle, taxi and pedestrian services/amenities. At the end of the survey you can also sign up to become a member of the SFMTA's new online customer panel, where you can join with other SFMTA customers in providing valuable feedback to the SFMTA on key issues. Here is a direct link to the survey:
http://www.sfmta.com/cms/acontact/CustomerSatisfactionSurvey.htm
Thank you in advance for your time and participation!!
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Curious about the Timebank? Want to Learn How to Share Your Skills with Others and Build Community?
 Join CLC Connector Rick Simon and the other folks at theBACE Timebank, who host an regular informal sessions to demonstrate how the Timebank works and to learn skills as a community-builder. Sessions will be held: Every Thursday, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
at the The Happiness Institute, 1720 Market Street (At Valencia)
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Picture This...CLC and Network Events Over the Past Month
Each month CLC's Community Connectors and leaders are busy organizing events and participating in activities. Here is a sampling of August events and activities:
 | | Trainers Marcia Peterzell and Linda Silver use personal experience to talk about planning for a hospital stay. |
 | | CLC Connector Jennifer Walsh leads a discussion about Disability and the Myth of Normalcy in Connections for Healthy Aging Workshop. |
 | Kerri Shannon of the Community Technology Network, a training partner with the BTOP Program, organized a training to staff at the SF Housing Authority, where CLC participated.
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 | | CLC Connector Janis Kaempfe greets friends from Toolworks, who are "regulars" at the 360 Valencia Monday Lab where they practice using the computer, Tyze, and raising our spirits. |
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CLC started providing social media training at Dr. George Davis Center, where seniors can keep their bodies strong with an exercise class and their minds active by visiting the new BTOP computer lab. (see below)
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 | | The Quarterly Birthday Party Celebrations sponsored by the St. Francis Square Coop Community Living Campaign Committee strengthen the fabric of a vibrant and diverse community. |
 | | Jimmye Bynum and Linda Silver are part of the team that makes these festive occasions happen at St. Francis. Square. |
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Events To Expand Long Term Care Services and Supports
Aging While Black
Saturday, September 22, 10:00 to 1:00, I.T. Bookman Community Center, 446 Randolph
Moderator, Deirdre David
Confirmed speakers include:
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Come see the lovely quilt being made by the Breast Cancer Support group. Squares here designed by Margaret Gray (see article below)
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Dr. Justin Morgan - Health and Aging
Elder Shirley Freeman, Aging and Spiritualilty
Dr. Brenda Wade - Mental Health and Aging
Sharon Ceasar, Wills, Trusts and Obituaries.
For more information, view and download the flyer here.
LCOS Annual Breast Cancer Support Luncheon 
October 18, 11:00 to 1:00
Lutheran Church of our Savior -
Social Room, 1011 Garfield Street
Event will showcase a quilt being designed and stitched by support group participants. Great lunch and raffle prizes.
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San Francisco Long Term Care Coordinating Council
Thursday, September 13, 1:00 to 3:00, 1 South Van Ness Avenue
Agenda will include a discussion of the Council's policy agenda for the coming year, as well as a consumer perspective on the many changes coming our way with the move to managed care for all persons with both Medicare and Medi-Cal (the "duals"). Guests include representatives Disability Right Advocates and National Senior Citizens Law Center.
Fifth Annual On Lok Conference Sustainable Long Term Care
Cultivating Healthy Aging
Tuesday, September 18th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center, 1675 Owens Street, San Francisco
Learn about some of the latest solutions to help people live longer, healthier and more independent lives. More information HERE.
California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA) Convention
September 20, 10:00 to 3:00
IAM #1781 - 1511 Rollins Road, Burlingame, 94010
Near Millbrae BART, Burlingame CALTrain station. Join us for one of CARA's Regional Conventions. There will be fabulous speakers, information, and fun. We will vote on priorities for the next year. Snacks, materials, and lunch are included for the low registration cost of $25 per person. Transportation is also being coordinated from some locations. Call the CARA office for more details at 510-663-4086. Buy tickets on-line HERE.
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Effie Thomas, Margie Stokes and Margaret Gray at the first Breast Cancer Support Group Lunch at Lutheran Church of our Savior in the OMI Neighborhood.
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Meet Community Connector - Margaret Gray
"I am a native of San Francisco, California and was raised in the Bayview District. I have found myself to be a people person of all ages. I work closely with the children at my local church and have developed many relationships with seniors as well.
Due to the economy, I lost my job in 2009 in the corporate sector; began to search for something with meaning and results for people. In 2010 I was introduce to Community Living Campaign and became a Community Connector.
Prior to CLC I did some volunteering with HERC (Health Environmental Resource Center) in the Bayview District preparing for their annual Breast Cancer Luncheon. Being a Breast Cancer Survivor myself, I found it to be very rewarding. I now assist with a newly developed Breast Cancer Support group for seniors in the OMI district with Deloris McGee, also a Community Connector. Currently, I volunteer at UC Mt. Zion at the Cancer Resource Center, providing resources and support for the patients and their families. In addition, I lend a hand in packing 50-53 boxes of food to deliver directly to the homes of seniors and people with disabilities twice a month in the OMI District with CLC. In my spare time, I like to make people laugh as a comedian.
 CLC helps seniors to age in place and people with disabilities to strive with independence. We find that planning and providing social events, presenting resources, and offering computer networking and awareness has allowed many to close the gap of isolation. On occasion, I teach computer classes on graphics, creating greeting cards or sending holiday greeting cards electronically. Being connected, far or near, can make a difference in someone's life. If "Each one, reached one" this would make a difference in our communities, our cities, our states, and our country. Let's stay connected."
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What is CareLinx? 
A secure online caregiving community who sees their mission is to empower those in need of in-home care to easily find, video interview, run background checks, hire and manage caregivers that match their specific needs and budget online. They have Certified Geriatric Care Managers that help families navigate the process of evaluating caregivers and developing a care plan. Caregivers that are paid through CareLinx are bonded and insured.
How Does It Works? This secure website features approximately 4,500 professionals on CareLinx, ranging from companionship caregivers to HHA's, MA's, CNA's, LPN's and RN's. Caregivers create profiles free of charge, including a photograph, education, experience, skills, hourly rates, and personal characteristics. Care seekers post jobs, complete a compatibility questionnaire and are then matched with caregivers that fit their needs and
budget.
Once a potential match is found, they provide supportive tools such as background checks, video chat, online scheduling, GPS shift tracking, automated invoicing, payment processing via credit or debit, and many more. For more information, go to www.carelinx.com or call (800) 494-3106.
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Around the City - Come Engage with Us
Computer Training and Special Activities
Community Living Campaign (CLC) shows you how technology and social media are new tools to help individuals, neighborhoods and organizations reduce isolation and reweave community. A more detailed schedule of CLC classes and activities is always at www.CLCSocial.org.
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Laguna Honda Hospital
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1st and 3rd Wednesday, 2 to 3
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One on one training
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375 Laguna Honda Blvd
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Telegraph Hill Center
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Every Wednesday
9 to 12
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One on one training
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660 Lombard Street
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Bethany Center
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Every Thursdays
9 to 12
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One on one training
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580 Capp Street
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Mission Neighborhood Center
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Every Wednesday
10 to Noon
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Social Media - 1 to 1 tutoring, classes
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362 Capp Street
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30th Street Senior Center
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Every Tuesday
9 to 11
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Social Media - 1 to 1 tutoring, classes
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225 30th Street
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Centro Latino
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Every Thursday
10 to Noon
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Social Media - 1 to 1 tutoring, classes
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1656 15th Street
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IT Bookman
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Tuesday afternoons
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446 Randolph Street
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San Francisco Senior Center - Downtown
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Thursday, Sept. 13, 1 to 3
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Social Media - Introduction to Facebook
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481 O'Farrell Street
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San Francisco Senior Center - Aquatic Park
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Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1 to 3
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Social Media - Introduction to Facebook
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890 Beach Street
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Dr. George Davis Senior Center
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Social Media - 1 to 1 tutoring, classes
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1706 Yosemite
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Happiness Institut,e
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Every Thursday,
1 to 6
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Timebanking
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1720 Market
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For an up-to-date schedule as new CLC computer classes and activities are added, go to www.clcsocial.org . For all BTOP classes citywide, go to www.sfconnected.info. 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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1360 Mission Street, 4th Floor
(415) 821-1003
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