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Gentle chair yoga, good for all ages! Simple movements designed to wake up both the small and large joints of the body! Breath and easy mind-calming exercises...

Come join us at the Portola Branch for a chair yoga class led by Mark Cormier, featuring a combination of chair and standing poses.

Stuart Bronstein, estate planning and probate lawyer in San Francisco for more than 30 years, helps participants create fully functional wills. Bring a blue ink non erasable pen. Class size limited. Sign up begins June 5. See a librarian or call 415-355-5600. All programs at the library are free. 

A wellness program presented by Charles Kraus for the 50+ generation that demonstrates easily learned techniques for improving memory. Special attention will be paid to day to day isues confronted by mature adults, taming forgetfulness and remembering names and facts. Charles takes everyone on a supermarket tour, teaching how to memorize a long shopping list and where you parked the car!

Sign up for one of these classes to learn how to set up an email account and use it. Class size is limited; see the librarian to register.

Introduction to the Internet. Mouse and keyboard skills required. Sign-up begins June 6.

Do you or someone you love or care for have:

• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Heart problems
• Chronic health problems

Learn how to:

• Manage pain, stress, and fatigue
• Be more fit and eat healthier
• Work more effectively with your doctor and healthcare professionals
• Set goals and problem solve to make positive changes in your life
• Feel better and reduce your healthcare costs

This workshop takes place from June 7 to July 19 (no class on July 5).

Everyone is welcome though space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Sign up in person or call (415) 355-2868 register.

Workshop will be in English. FREE gifts and awards will be given to participants completing the workshop!

Developed by Stanford University School of Medicine

Cosponsored by San Francisco Dept. of Aging & Adult Services and 30th Street Senior Center

Bring your knitting projects. All levels welcome. Ages 18 and up.

This is a pragmatic workshop packed with useful information.   Charles demonstrates easily leaned techniques for improving memory. The methods are great for students, midlife adults, and seniors who want to recalibrate their skills. Many of the techniques can be mastered instantly. 

Everyone who attends improves his or her ability to recall names, facts, numbers, daily schedules, shopping lists, where they left the cell phone, where they parked the car, and other details that seem to zip by in these busy days.
                                                                                                           
A complimentary tip sheet and bibliography are provided to each participant.

Are you a fiction reader looking for a good book to read? With all of the millions of books out there, how can you find one you will enjoy? Do you prefer short stories to novels? Mystery to science fiction? Whatever your preferences, you can learn how to easily find books that you are sure to love. Among the long list of the library’s online databases, there are several geared to finding fiction books based on your reading interests.

Where have you been? Where are you now? Where are you going?

This class is a chance to:

• Sharpen your memories;
• Learn more about the meaning of your life;
• Share your story with others.

As one ages, life review becomes a key element in finding the meaning of life by looking back and examining events, accomplishments, significant relationships, and other important aspects of ones life journey. We will use enlightening and engaging approaches to reminiscing and life review. There will be many opportunities to be creative and to learn about yourself and others, in a supportive environment. Through discussion, novel exercises and readings this course provides a unique, structured opportunity to examine themes that run through your life, seek answers to some of life’s big questions, affirm what’s good about your life, and explore your future self.  

• Where: Main Library - Latino Hispanic A&B
• When: Mondays, June 3 -- July 22, 2013

The instructor, Hope Levy has more than twenty years teaching experience, and is formerly the Acting Chairperson of the Older Adults Department at City College of San Francisco.  She holds an MA in Gerontology and an MA in Special Education from San Francisco State University. Through her work, Hope promotes positive aging through her passion for lifelong learning.

San Francisco Public Library and the City College Older Adults Program have partnered bring free, high-quality educational opportunities to older adults.

Drop-in computer and electronic gadget help for seniors and adults.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

A wellness presentation for Boomers and the 50+ generation, demonstrating easily learned techniques for improving memory. Special focus on day to day issues confronted by mature adults, taming forgetfulness, remembering names & facts. Charles Kraus takes everyone on a supermarket tour, teaching how to rapidly memorize a long shopping list and where you parked the car. A mental tune-up! Tip sheets and bibliography will be provided.

Drop-in chess for adults; all levels welcome. No sign-up. Chess sets provided.

Stuart Bronstein, an estate planning and probate lawyer in San Francisco for more than 30 years, will help participants create fully functional wills.  Bring a blue ink non-erasable pen.  Limited to 25 participants, advance registration is required.  Please call the branch or see a librarian to register.

How to use an E-mail account. Mouse and keyboard skills required. Sign-up begins June 13.

Do you or someone you love or care for have:

• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Heart problems
• Chronic health problems

Learn how to:

• Manage pain, stress, and fatigue
• Be more fit and eat healthier
• Work more effectively with your doctor and healthcare professionals
• Set goals and problem solve to make positive changes in your life
• Feel better and reduce your healthcare costs

This workshop takes place from June 7 to July 19 (no class on July 5).

Everyone is welcome though space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Sign up in person or call (415) 355-2868 register.

Workshop will be in English. FREE gifts and awards will be given to participants completing the workshop!

Developed by Stanford University School of Medicine

Cosponsored by San Francisco Dept. of Aging & Adult Services and 30th Street Senior Center

A wellness presentation for boomers & the 50+ generation that demonstrates easily learned techniques for improving memory.

Where have you been? Where are you now? Where are you going?

This class is a chance to:

• Sharpen your memories;
• Learn more about the meaning of your life;
• Share your story with others.

As one ages, life review becomes a key element in finding the meaning of life by looking back and examining events, accomplishments, significant relationships, and other important aspects of ones life journey. We will use enlightening and engaging approaches to reminiscing and life review. There will be many opportunities to be creative and to learn about yourself and others, in a supportive environment. Through discussion, novel exercises and readings this course provides a unique, structured opportunity to examine themes that run through your life, seek answers to some of life’s big questions, affirm what’s good about your life, and explore your future self.  

• Where: Main Library - Latino Hispanic A&B
• When: Mondays, June 3 -- July 22, 2013

The instructor, Hope Levy has more than twenty years teaching experience, and is formerly the Acting Chairperson of the Older Adults Department at City College of San Francisco.  She holds an MA in Gerontology and an MA in Special Education from San Francisco State University. Through her work, Hope promotes positive aging through her passion for lifelong learning.

San Francisco Public Library and the City College Older Adults Program have partnered bring free, high-quality educational opportunities to older adults.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Medicare solutions specialist Joe D'Aura will give an overview of Medicare and Medicaid, and answer your questions.

Gentle chair yoga, good for all ages! Simple movements designed to wake up both the small and large joints of the body! Breath and easy mind-calming exercises...

Come join us at the Portola Branch for a chair yoga class led by Mark Cormier, featuring a combination of chair and standing poses.

Where have you been? Where are you now? Where are you going?

This class is a chance to:

• Sharpen your memories;
• Learn more about the meaning of your life;
• Share your story with others.

As one ages, life review becomes a key element in finding the meaning of life by looking back and examining events, accomplishments, significant relationships, and other important aspects of ones life journey. We will use enlightening and engaging approaches to reminiscing and life review. There will be many opportunities to be creative and to learn about yourself and others, in a supportive environment. Through discussion, novel exercises and readings this course provides a unique, structured opportunity to examine themes that run through your life, seek answers to some of life’s big questions, affirm what’s good about your life, and explore your future self.  

• Where: Main Library - Latino Hispanic A&B
• When: Mondays, June 3 -- July 22, 2013

The instructor, Hope Levy has more than twenty years teaching experience, and is formerly the Acting Chairperson of the Older Adults Department at City College of San Francisco.  She holds an MA in Gerontology and an MA in Special Education from San Francisco State University. Through her work, Hope promotes positive aging through her passion for lifelong learning.

San Francisco Public Library and the City College Older Adults Program have partnered bring free, high-quality educational opportunities to older adults.

Drop-in computer and electronic gadget help for seniors and adults.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Learn techniques and inspirational tips to get your writing underway and your story or poem told.  All are welcome, no experience required.  Just bring your pencil or pen to our next workshop and get started.

Writing prompts.  Time to Write.  Share, optional.

Wednesdays, July 10 - September 11, 2013

Advanced beginner class:  1:30 - 2:30 pm

Beginner class:  2:45 - 3:45 pm                                               

Tai Chi may help to improve your health, fitness, balance, flexibility, coordination, and posture.  This ten week series introduces the Yang style long form.  Class size limited.  Registration required.  Please call (415) 355-5707 to register.

Local historian Jacqueline Proctor presents a view of San Francisco's development from west of Twin Peaks, home to some of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods and influential citizens.  The suburbs that spread from the city's highest point form a unique part of the San Francisco tapestry.

Mouse and keyboard skills. Sign-up begins June 27.

Trouble with technology? We can help!

• *laptops
• *email
• *tablets
• *cell phones
• *Kindles
• *digital cameras
• *electronic gadgets

Get help from a Teen Conputer Corps volunteer at the Richmond Branch!

Do you or someone you love or care for have:

• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Heart problems
• Chronic health problems

Learn how to:

• Manage pain, stress, and fatigue
• Be more fit and eat healthier
• Work more effectively with your doctor and healthcare professionals
• Set goals and problem solve to make positive changes in your life
• Feel better and reduce your healthcare costs

This workshop takes place from June 7 to July 19 (no class on July 5).

Everyone is welcome though space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Sign up in person or call (415) 355-2868 register.

Workshop will be in English. FREE gifts and awards will be given to participants completing the workshop!

Developed by Stanford University School of Medicine

Cosponsored by San Francisco Dept. of Aging & Adult Services and 30th Street Senior Center

Where have you been? Where are you now? Where are you going?

This class is a chance to:

• Sharpen your memories;
• Learn more about the meaning of your life;
• Share your story with others.

As one ages, life review becomes a key element in finding the meaning of life by looking back and examining events, accomplishments, significant relationships, and other important aspects of ones life journey. We will use enlightening and engaging approaches to reminiscing and life review. There will be many opportunities to be creative and to learn about yourself and others, in a supportive environment. Through discussion, novel exercises and readings this course provides a unique, structured opportunity to examine themes that run through your life, seek answers to some of life’s big questions, affirm what’s good about your life, and explore your future self.  

• Where: Main Library - Latino Hispanic A&B
• When: Mondays, June 3 -- July 22, 2013

The instructor, Hope Levy has more than twenty years teaching experience, and is formerly the Acting Chairperson of the Older Adults Department at City College of San Francisco.  She holds an MA in Gerontology and an MA in Special Education from San Francisco State University. Through her work, Hope promotes positive aging through her passion for lifelong learning.

San Francisco Public Library and the City College Older Adults Program have partnered bring free, high-quality educational opportunities to older adults.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Medicare solutions specialist Joe D'Aura will give an overview of Medicare and Medicaid, and answer your questions.

Informal, drop-in chess for adults. No sign-up.

Wednesdays, July 10 - September 11, 2013

Advanced beginner class:  1:30 - 2:30 pm

Beginner class:  2:45 - 3:45 pm                                               

Tai Chi may help to improve your health, fitness, balance, flexibility, coordination, and posture.  This ten week series introduces the Yang style long form.  Class size limited.  Registration required.  Please call (415) 355-5707 to register.

Learn the basics of how to use a computer, and practice mouse and keyboard skills. Class size is limited. See the librarian to register.

Trouble with Technology?

We can help!

*email

*laptops

*kindles

*tablets

*cell phones

*digital cameras

*electronic gadgets

Get help from a Teen Computer Corps Volunteer at Chinatown Branch! Drop in on Wednesdays, 7/17 & 7/24, 3:30 - 5 pm

Gentle chair yoga, good for all ages! Simple movements designed to wake up both the small and large joints of the body! Breath and easy mind-calming exercises...

Come join us at the Portola Branch for a chair yoga class led by Mark Cormier, featuring a combination of chair and standing poses.

Introduction to the Internet. Mouse & keyboard skills required. Sign-up begins July3.

Do you or someone you love or care for have:

• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Heart problems
• Chronic health problems

Learn how to:

• Manage pain, stress, and fatigue
• Be more fit and eat healthier
• Work more effectively with your doctor and healthcare professionals
• Set goals and problem solve to make positive changes in your life
• Feel better and reduce your healthcare costs

This workshop takes place from June 7 to July 19 (no class on July 5).

Everyone is welcome though space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Sign up in person or call (415) 355-2868 register.

Workshop will be in English. FREE gifts and awards will be given to participants completing the workshop!

Developed by Stanford University School of Medicine

Cosponsored by San Francisco Dept. of Aging & Adult Services and 30th Street Senior Center

Bring your knitting projects. All levels welcome. Ages 18 and up.

Where have you been? Where are you now? Where are you going?

This class is a chance to:

• Sharpen your memories;
• Learn more about the meaning of your life;
• Share your story with others.

As one ages, life review becomes a key element in finding the meaning of life by looking back and examining events, accomplishments, significant relationships, and other important aspects of ones life journey. We will use enlightening and engaging approaches to reminiscing and life review. There will be many opportunities to be creative and to learn about yourself and others, in a supportive environment. Through discussion, novel exercises and readings this course provides a unique, structured opportunity to examine themes that run through your life, seek answers to some of life’s big questions, affirm what’s good about your life, and explore your future self.  

• Where: Main Library - Latino Hispanic A&B
• When: Mondays, June 3 -- July 22, 2013

The instructor, Hope Levy has more than twenty years teaching experience, and is formerly the Acting Chairperson of the Older Adults Department at City College of San Francisco.  She holds an MA in Gerontology and an MA in Special Education from San Francisco State University. Through her work, Hope promotes positive aging through her passion for lifelong learning.

San Francisco Public Library and the City College Older Adults Program have partnered bring free, high-quality educational opportunities to older adults.

Drop-in computer and electronic gadget help for seniors and adults.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

A class for beginners introducing them to the very basics of computers. This class will focus on how to use the mouse and keyboard.

Wednesdays, July 10 - September 11, 2013

Advanced beginner class:  1:30 - 2:30 pm

Beginner class:  2:45 - 3:45 pm                                               

Tai Chi may help to improve your health, fitness, balance, flexibility, coordination, and posture.  This ten week series introduces the Yang style long form.  Class size limited.  Registration required.  Please call (415) 355-5707 to register.

Learn the basics of how to use a computer, and practice mouse and keyboard skills. Class size is limited. See the librarian to register.

Trouble with Technology?

We can help!

*email

*laptops

*kindles

*tablets

*cell phones

*digital cameras

*electronic gadgets

Get help from a Teen Computer Corps Volunteer at Chinatown Branch! Drop in on Wednesdays, 7/17 & 7/24, 3:30 - 5 pm

Learn how to use an Email account. Mouse and keyboard skills required. Sign-up begins July 11.

Trouble with technology? We can help!

• *laptops
• *email
• *tablets
• *cell phones
• *Kindles
• *digital cameras
• *electronic gadgets

Get help from a Teen Conputer Corps volunteer at the Richmond Branch!

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Medicare solutions specialist Joe D'Aura will give an overview of Medicare and Medicaid, and answer your questions.

Wednesdays, July 10 - September 11, 2013

Advanced beginner class:  1:30 - 2:30 pm

Beginner class:  2:45 - 3:45 pm                                               

Tai Chi may help to improve your health, fitness, balance, flexibility, coordination, and posture.  This ten week series introduces the Yang style long form.  Class size limited.  Registration required.  Please call (415) 355-5707 to register.

Drop-in computer and electronic gadget help for seniors and adults.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Learn techniques and inspirational tips to get your writing underway and your story or poem told.  All are welcome, no experience required.  Just bring your pencil or pen to our next workshop and get started.

Writing prompts.  Time to Write.  Share, optional.

Drop-in computer and electronic gadget help for seniors and adults.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

This class will focus on how to look for information using Internet search engines.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Learn techniques and inspirational tips to get your writing underway and your story or poem told.  All are welcome, no experience required.  Just bring your pencil or pen to our next workshop and get started.

Writing prompts.  Time to Write.  Share, optional.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Learn techniques and inspirational tips to get your writing underway and your story or poem told.  All are welcome, no experience required.  Just bring your pencil or pen to our next workshop and get started.

Writing prompts.  Time to Write.  Share, optional.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Learn techniques and inspirational tips to get your writing underway and your story or poem told.  All are welcome, no experience required.  Just bring your pencil or pen to our next workshop and get started.

Writing prompts.  Time to Write.  Share, optional.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Learn techniques and inspirational tips to get your writing underway and your story or poem told.  All are welcome, no experience required.  Just bring your pencil or pen to our next workshop and get started.

Writing prompts.  Time to Write.  Share, optional.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.

Poetry Group>  A WiseUp program.