April 2022

Vol. 6 No. 4

Visitacion Valley Senior Monthly

April 2022

It's April!

Put on your Easter bonnets because it's time to hunt eggs and enjoy the sunshine on 4/17. April brings us Good Friday and Passover on 4/15 and Earth Day on 4/22.

Good news. The rate of Omicron cases is declining, giving us cautious hope for 2022. For more information on COVID-19 guidelines,

click here.

Click here for up-to-date COVID-19 data in San Francisco.

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

Tech Squad at Black History Month/Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, March 26, 2022 - The organizations serving Visitacion Valley gathered together on Leland Ave to celebrate our diverse community.

Along with Felton's Tech Squad, 21 other local organizations, including the Asian Pacific American Community Center and San Francisco Legal Aid, participated in this event. Ka Lam Wong and Antonio Arenas with Felton's Tech Squad, a program that provides tech support to older adults and adults with disabilities, handed out information on their workshops.

Pictured above from left to right are Ka Lam Wong, Edith Yamanoha, Roland Soriano, Antonio Arenas, Supervisor Shamann Walton (District 10), and Neo Veavea.

Tech Squad April Schedule

Tech Classes in English

How to Use Google Maps

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

2-3PM

Learn how to use this tool to quickly look up directions and get to your destination.

Click here to join.

Meeting ID: 932 2927 3068

How to Use QR Codes and Smart Cameras

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

2-3PM

Review how to use QR Codes on your phone to access information safely. No need to memorize or enter websites. Just scan with your smartphone's camera and visit websites quickly.

Come and review how to use this tool effectively.

Click here to join.

Meeting ID: 932 2927 3068

Common Tech Terms

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

2-3PM

Learn and review basic tech terms such as "links," "attachments," "download," "upload," "app," or "applications," "browser," "search engine," and "operating system."

Have you heard other terms used and don't know what they mean? Here's your chance to find out.

Click here to join.

Meeting ID: 932 2927 3068

Gmail & Google Drive Workshop

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

2-3PM

Come review Google Drive and email basics. Google Drive offers storage for your documents, photos, music, and much more.

Come learn the basics of Gmail, setting up filters, avoiding spam, and using Drive to organize and save your documents and pictures effectively.

Click the link below to join our workshops.

Click here to join.

Meeting ID: 932 2927 3068

Tech Classes in Cantonese

Thursday, April 7 and April 21

Topic : Google Translate

谷歌翻譯

Come join our Tech class to learn how to translate using the Google Translate mobile app.

來參加我們的科技班學習如何使用谷歌翻譯軟件.

Click here to join.

Meeting ID: 881 825 2205

Multiday Activities!

FREE Ukulele Classes!

Tuesdays - Intermediate class

1-2 PM

Thursdays - Beginners class

1-2 PM

Now is your chance to learn how to play that old ukulele you have laying around the house. It's fun and free.

You will be emailed all learning materials and music.

Click here to join.

Meeting ID: 99097076128

Hot Siva

Now Two Days a Week

Neo Veavea's Hot Siva class is now two days a week. You can join on Wednesday from 1 to 2PM at the Greenway located on Leland Ave. and Peabody St. Also, join us Friday at 1099 Sunnydale from 11AM to 12PM.

These are in-person classes so let's be safe and stay healthy by sanitizing and wearing your mask.

ESL Classes

Mondays, Wednesdays,

and Fridays

Two classes each day

10-11:30 AM and 4-5:30 PM

Learning to speak English with

Justyna To is fun and exciting for all beginning-level adult learners.

Click here to join.

Meeting ID: 505 052 1299

Zoom Links to April Activities

Monday

Walking Group

10 - 11AM

Spring is here and it's time to go out for a walk and put a skip in your step towards better health.

Meet us in front of 1099 Sunnydale at 10 AM and walk around the neighborhood. Bring your friends!

Travel Video

1 - 2PM

This month, we explore South Korea. Our journey will take us from Seoul in the north, all the way to Pusan in the south. Along the way, we will check out the local culture and food.

Click here to join

Meeting ID: 927 6968 1659

Tuesday

Sasanna's Yoga in Cantonese

10 - 11AM

Join Sasanna Yee in the morning for yoga. It's a great way to start your day.

Click here to join

Meeting ID: 885 977 1981

Zoom Theater

2 - 4PM

Movies Scheduled for April:

4/5: "The Myst"

4/12: "Twins"

4/19: "Spirited Away"

4/26: "Kiki's Delivery Service"

Click here to join

Meeting ID: 910 4710 8088

Chair Yoga in Tagalog

4-5PM

Let Fe Lindquist show you how to stay healthy and fit doing chair yoga. It's fun and you only need a chair.

Click here to joi n.

Meeting ID: 868 6746 6669

Passcode: 026831

Wednesday

Arts & Crafts

11AM - 12PM

Do you like making things out of paper or just anything you have around the house? We'll show you how to make things such as pencil holders, phone and tablet stands, etc.

Click here to join

Meeting ID: 918 5209 0531

Thursday

Community Choir with

Rita Lackey

12:30 - 2PM

The choir is back at 1099 Sunnydale. All skill levels welcome. Beginners are encouraged to join. We sing Pop, Jazz, Gospel, and more.

Since we will begin rehearsing together in one space again, please be mindful and stay safe and healthy by observing social distancing and wearing a mask. We will wipe down the chairs and tables and provide hand sanitizer.

Friday

In-person Basic Computer Class

10 - 11AM

If you're one of those that know very little about using a computer, this class is for you. When we say basic, it's basic from using a keyboard and mouse to clicking on a program or app.

We are at 1099 Sunnydale, 3rd Floor. We have laptops for you to use or you could bring your own if you prefer.

Email vzvalleyseniors@felton.org

to sign up.

Bingo

1 -2PM

Bingo is on Zoom! If you already have a bingo card, you're all set. If not, click the link to find digital cards you can use on your device.

Digital Bingo Cards

Click here to join

Meeting ID: 935 6011 5751

Art with Elders

2 - 4PM

Do you like drawing, painting or want to learn? Min Lee from Art with Elders teaches you the basic and advanced techniques to help you create beautiful art.

Click here to join

Meeting ID: 884 3403 6259

Passcode: 94134

Flyers & Downloadable PDFs

Click on the thumbnails or links below to open a full-sized downloadable and printable version of the flyers or to visit the websites.

News from the Neighborhood

Are you an older adult that would like to get back in the workforce? Apply Today! Send your resume to SCSEP@felton.org.

Click here.

Check out when the next Tech Squad pop-up will take place. They can help you with your phone, tablet, and computer issues.

Click here.

Partners and Other Organization Flyers

Click here to check out the CYC Safety Tips Workshop Flyer. This one will be in Cantonese.

Rafiki Coalition presents it's Oldies & Goodies, The Jammin' Restorative Yoga Experience.

Click here for more information and meeting ID.

Get Your Taxes Done!

Are you still trying to get your taxes done? If you need help, Asian Pacific American Community Center (APACC) could help.

Click here for more information.

To Your

Health

Vaccination for youth and families at Bret Harte Elementary School.

Click here.

Vaccination for youth and families at Rosa Parks Elementary School.

Click here.

Other Testing and Vaccination Sites Near You

Here are other testing and vaccination sites in Visitacion Valley and nearby areas.

Click here.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice, 5Ds of Bystander Intervention

In-Language Bystander Intervention Training

You’ll learn how you can intervene effectively as a bystander without compromising your safety.

Upcoming In-Language Training Dates

Thai

April 7 - Training with simultaneous interpretation in Thai, 3pm Hawaii / 4pm Alaska / 5pm Pacific / 6pm Mountain / 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern. The registration link will be posted here.

Hindi

April 20 – Training with simultaneous interpretation in Hindi. 3pm Hawaii / 4pm Alaska / 5pm Pacific / 6pm Mountain / 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern. The registration link will be posted here soon.

*Please note: All in-language training will be provided ONLY in the language specified. For additional information, call, email, or click the link below.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles

213-977-7500

info@advancingjustice-la.org

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

Visit The Felton Institute Website