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YOUR NEXT ADVOCACY TRAINING IS HERE
Sept. 10 & 11
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Ready to lead? This Senior and Disability Empowerment Training gives you the tools to organize your community, run effective meetings, and speak up to policymakers and the media. You'll build the skills and confidence to make real change happen.
Led by facilitator Jodi Reid, the training is hands-on, interactive, and free, including meals.
Open to CLC network participants, Dignity Fund organization participants, and anyone ready to step into leadership.
Click here to sign up online
Click here to download the flyer
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FOLLOW THE DIGNITY FUND ON INSTAGRAM @dignityfund
Stay up to date on everything involving the city's funding of senior and disability services.
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CLC'S ANNUAL EVENT
Honoring Shireen McSpadden
Thu. Oct. 1
In-person: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Online: 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm
UC Law's Sky Deck
This year's Norma Satten Community Service Award goes to Shireen McSpadden. Named after CLC's founding Board President, the award recognizes those who carry forward her legacy of dignity, equity, and community.
A tireless champion for older adults, people with disabilities, and social justice, Shireen has led both SF's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and its Disability and Aging Services Department, and was honored by Time magazine for her work combating ageism.
Tickets & Sponsorship Information Here
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THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO RESIDENTIAL CARE?
Tue. Sept. 8
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Virtual
Considering a move to residential care but not sure where to start? Join Juliet Rothman for an informative discussion on the key questions to ask before making the transition. Whether you're planning for yourself or helping a loved one explore their options, this session will help you understand what's available and think through what matters most so you can make the decision with confidence.
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COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FAIR
Fri. Sept. 18
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Daring Faith Church, 355 Ocean Avenue
Got questions about getting around the city? Meet reps from BART, Muni, SF Paratransit, and more at our Transportation Fair and get the scoop on what's on the November ballot. Free, easy to reach by transit, and parking is free.
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Download the flyer here
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CLC MOVIE NIGHT
Twice a Month on Sat.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Virtual
Sept. 5: No movie night, holiday weekend.
Sept. 19: Rear Window. A photographer laid up with a broken leg suspects murder after watching his neighbors a little too closely.
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GEN BLEND OPEN MIC
Sat. Sept. 19
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Ruth's Table, 3160 21st Street
Gen Blend Open Mic is a vibrant celebration of self-expression across generations, featuring poetry, personal stories, music, reflections and more. Writers and musicians are featured quarterly with open mic time available (at 3 minutes or less per reader) during the last half-hour. Light snacks served.
Join us for this creative gathering! Presented in partnership with Litquake’s Elder Project.
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BOOMER MUSIC
2nd & 4th Mon.
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Virtual
Sept. 14: Stax Records
Relive the golden age of soul with vintage performance clips of Stax Records legends, including the Staple Singers, Booker T. & the MG's, Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Carla Thomas, and more.
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Sept. 28: Rob Reiner: High Comedy to High Drama
From All in the Family to directing classics like Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, and The Princess Bride, Rob Reiner's career spans comedy and drama. Join us for clips, rare outtakes, and TV appearances with his father, comedy legend Carl Reiner.
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THE HARD STUFF
Grief and Letting Go
Mon. Sept. 21
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Virtual
The Hard Stuff is a space for people who need to be heard. As we age, life brings real challenges, such as chronic illness, the loss of a partner or child, and depression, along with other experiences that can feel isolating or overwhelming. There's no fixing and no need for all the answers, just a safe space to carry the weight together and remember that we don't have to grieve alone.
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SIDEWALK SEARCH MEETING
2nd & 4th Tue.
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Virtual
Join the SF Sidewalk Search Party’s regular meeting to learn about how we can work together to make our sidewalks safer and more accessible. We are meeting virtually.
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DRAMA WITH FRIENDS
Mon. Sept. 21
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Virtual
Don’t miss this month’s Drama with Friends performance. We’re presenting several short plays by playwrights from around the world. Grab a seat, a snack, and enjoy the show! After the plays, stay for our talk-back with the actors, directors, and playwrights.
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GET HELP WITH TECH
Monday through Friday
Computer Lab, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Open lab for independent participant use at 1663 Mission Street, Suite 525
Tech Support (Drop In), 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Tech Support (Appointments), 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Need help or want to learn new skills? Join us for in-person and virtual classes and tech help desks.
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LABOR DAY
Labor Day celebrates the social and economic achievements of the American workforce, and it's also a great time to soak up the last few weeks of summer.
If you're looking for ways to celebrate, visit SF Tourism Tips' Labor Day Weekend guide to learn more about what's happening around the city.
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NATIONAL HUNGER ACTION MONTH
Shout Out to Our Food Delivery Networks
September is National Hunger Action Month, when we celebrate those working to increase access to nutritious and healthy food.
A special shout-out to CLC's Food Delivery Networks, who pack and deliver over 14,000 bags of healthy food each year to more than 300 seniors and people with disabilities weekly across Bayview, OMI, Parkmerced, and University Park.
Beyond groceries, these weekly visits build relationships and reduce isolation: 93% of participants report feeling less isolated, and 98% say the deliveries help them stay in their homes. Thank you to the staff, volunteers, and partners who make this all possible.
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Shout-out to E-Prep Team
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. It's a reminder to take a few simple steps now like having a plan, staying connected with your neighbors and keeping supplies ready. These small steps can make a big difference when disaster strikes.
A big shout-out to CLC's Emergency Preparedness team, Connie Adachi, Paul Hickman, and Mark Huynh, who spend the year meeting San Franciscans where they are, at farmers' markets, Sunday Streets, and neighborhood festivals, sharing the resources that keep our community informed, connected, and ready. Thank you, Connie, Paul, and Mark!
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BEYOND THE BRIDGE: A FILM & CONVERSATION ON A SOLUTION TO HOMELESSNESS
Mon. Sept. 14
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Robertson Auditorium, UCSF Mission Bay Campus, 1675 Owens Street
Join United Way Bay Area for a special screening of Beyond the Bridge, a documentary exploring what real, lasting solutions to homelessness can look like. Stick around after the film for a panel discussion with local leaders, advocates, and changemakers on what's working and how our community can drive change together. Free with advance registration, but space is limited.
Learn more or RSVP here
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The Community Living Campaign is working toward a San Francisco where we can all live and thrive in our homes and neighborhoods as we grow older. Please join us in building community, empowering neighbors, and organizing coalitions to amplify the voices of older adults and people with disabilities.
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