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Upcoming Special Events
2020 Dementia Caregiver Wellness Day: Postponed Covid 19
by Presence Care Project and Zen Caregiving Project
Sun, April 5, 2020
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM PDT
San Francisco County Fair Building
1199 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
View Map
Register Here
A day of wellness for family and friends who care for a loved one with dementia.
Please join us for the second annual Dementia Caregiver Wellness Day, a day of wellness, relaxation, and community.
We recognize how challenging the experience of dementia can be for a family caregiver, so we have created an annual day especially for you. You are invited to participate in various wellness related activities, that can help boost your resilience and sustain your wellness as you continue on your journey.The day will offer 4 1 1/2-hour sessions, during which you'll have a chance to experience different ways to practice self-care. You will leave feeling energized, relaxed, and inspired to pursue one or more of these practices throughout the year. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please do consider bringing your own lunch.
***If you are a professional hoping to network, we kindly ask that you don't attend. This event is for informal caregivers only***
Respite
The Institute on Aging has agreed to open the Enrichment Center for the day, provided enough people are interested. The Enrichment Center is located in beautiful Presidio: https://www.ioaging.org/services/all-inclusive-health-care/dementia-senior-day-care.
Let's Develop: Creating New Performances of Memory Loss, Dementia and Getting Older
A playful & philosophical exploration with Mary Fridley, Susan Massad, MD & Kari Rogenski, RDT, LMFT
Friday, April 17th from 12:30-3p.m.
The Point at Rockridge
4500 Gilbert Street, Oakland
(at Pleasant Valley Ave opposite the Ridge Shopping Center)
Parking: Street parking or at the Ridge Shopping Center across the street;
17 min walk from Rockridge BART stop;
AC transit #12 bus to Gilbert St on Pleasant Valley Ave
or #51 bus to Pleasant Valley Ave stop on Broadway.
Fee: $40; Lower Income: $25
REGISTER HERE
In this experiential workshop, we will use improvisational games, creative exercises and philosophical conversation to explore what it means to create an environment that encourages the joy of discovery, the emergence of creativity and embrace the risk-taking and dream making possible when improvisational play is how we do everything in our lives. We welcome everyone – people living with dementia and memory loss, care partners, family members, artists and advocates, health professionals and community members – looking for new and more creative ways to approach aging, memory loss and dementia.
Kulunka Theater Company Presents: Andre y Dorine: Postponed - Covid 19
May 6, 2020
Brava Theater Center
2781 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
In a small room where memories hung over the walls, Andre and Dorine live just like many old couples do: gently decaying from routine and neglect. But an event comes to break the monotony: Alzheimer's, a devourer of memory and of identity itself. The couple needs to remember who they were, so as not to forget who they are. Kulunka Teatro has created a piece of thoroughly contemporary and committed mask theatre that transcends language barriers. With no words, uplifting and thought provoking, it explores important themes with warmth and humor.
Trailer More details to be announced.
Restaurant of Surprising Orders: Postponed Covid- 19
In lieu of the Restaurant of Surprising Orders event, we invite you to join us in a virtual convivium. What foods bring you comfort, especially during this challenging time? What foods are fun and easy to prepare? What foods spark a favorite memory? Please share with us a favorite recipe, a photo of you enjoying a meal with members of your household, or a memory of connecting with loved ones through culinary delights.
To submit or more information, contact Vanessa vsouza@alz.org, Rachel rmain@alz.org, or 415-863-8505.
Tuesday, June 7
4-7 pm
SF Kebab
550 16th Street, San Francisco
Save the Date! Based off of Japan's Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, SF Kebab will host a pop-up restaurant in which the servers are living with dementia. Your order might be "mistaken" or "surprising," but we guarantee it will be delicious. This event provides purpose and meaning for those living with dementia, increased awareness and decreased stigma for patrons, and better harmony and happiness for all. All tips and 10% of profits will be contributed to the Alzheimer's Association as part of the Longest Day event.
For more information, contact Rachel at rmain@alz.org or 1.800.272.3900
10th Annual Legacy Film Festival on Aging
https://legacyfilmfestivalonaging.org/
Mark your calendars! October 2-4th, New People Cinema, 1746 Post St, San Francisco
Recurring Events
Healing Circle: Virtual!
Smith Center will be offering an online Healing Circle via Zoom with David “Lucky” Goff and Wendy Miller. Those who have been most gravely tested by life have the most loss, and potentially the most to gain. Yet it is in how we respond to these conditions - which come in many complex and subtle forms such as grief, illness, injury, injustice, war, and other unknown heartbreaks - that defines us and defines our life.
This bi-monthly circle is an opportunity to create a cyberspace community, connecting with others as we learn to grow through the hardships we have experienced in life, not in spite of them, but because of them. Healing becomes a by-product from our shared culture of community, connection, and mystery. In such a community, our flames of creativity can be lit, as we discover ourselves as more sensitized and adaptive human beings.
To sign up, call David “Lucky” Goff at
Phone Number (707) 291-0438
Memory Cafe - Postponed: Covid 19
The Memory Café is a weekly gathering for people experiencing mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers—spouses, family members, and friends. These gatherings and activities are created to benefit the person with dementia as well as those providing care, and the activities are designed to engage and support both simultaneously.
We meet every Thursday in different locations around the San Francisco Bay Area. The monthly cost for the Memory Café is $20, which covers the entire month of programming for both people.
Contact us today to learn more about our weekly meet ups and how you can get involved!
https://seniorsathome.jfcs.org/memory-cafe/
Email: MemoryCafe@jfcs.org
Phone Number: (415) 449-3849
Artful Discoveries at the de Young- Postponed: Covid 19
Artful Discoveries tours are open to people with a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder, who acknowledge their diagnosis and whose symptoms are mild. Care partners are invited to attend along with a person living with dementia.
The Early-Stage Social Engagement Program offers a fun and comfortable way for people living in the early stage of Alzheimer's or other dementia to get out, get active and get connected with one another.
This program is free, but pre-registration is required and space is limited. No walk-ins permitted.
de Young Museum
San Francisco CA
Website alzpowerpurpose.org
Email vsouza@alz.org
Phone Number (408) 372-9976
Artful Discoveries at the Legion of Honor- Postponed Covid 19
Artful Discoveries tours are open to people with a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder, who acknowledge their diagnosis and whose symptoms are mild. Care partners are invited to attend along with a person living with dementia.
The Early-Stage Social Engagement Program offers a fun and comfortable way for people living in the early stage of Alzheimer's or other dementia to get out, get active and get connected with one another.
This program is free, but pre-registration is required and space is limited. No walk-ins permitted.
Legion of Honor Museum
San Francisco, CA
Website: alzpowerpurpose.org
Email: vsouza@alz.org
Phone Number(408) 372-9976
Creative Insights: Art and Alzheimer's at the CJM- Postponed: Covid 19
Join us for special tours for people with early-stage dementia and their care partners, offered in partnership with the Contemporary Jewish Museum.
Creative Insights tours are offered in conjunction with current exhibitions, and are interactive, offering opportunities for dialogue and meaningful interaction. These tours are free, but pre-screening is required and space is limited.
Admission free, registration required. For more information or to register, contact vsouza@alz.org or 408.372.9976.
Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco, CA , vsouza@alz.org , (408) 372-9976
Thrive Alive in West Marin Postponed: Covid 19
Bi-monthly sessions from 1-3 pm
Join the community in an interactive, science-based program that will improve brain wellness and increase longevity. Research shows that socialization, music, learning something new, relaxing, moving and connecting improve our health and well-being.
Sliding scale donation per session: $10-$25
St Columba's Inverness
https://www.stcolumbasinverness.org/thrive-alive
For more information, contact Kathleen Downey, 978-895-5763
Date And TimeSun, April 5, 2020
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM PDT
Add to Calendar
LocationSan Francisco County Fair Building
1199 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
View Map
Upcoming Special Events
2020 Dementia Caregiver Wellness Day: Postponed Covid 19
by Presence Care Project and Zen Caregiving Project
Sun, April 5, 2020
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM PDT
San Francisco County Fair Building
1199 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
View Map
Register Here
A day of wellness for family and friends who care for a loved one with dementia.
Please join us for the second annual Dementia Caregiver Wellness Day, a day of wellness, relaxation, and community.
We recognize how challenging the experience of dementia can be for a family caregiver, so we have created an annual day especially for you. You are invited to participate in various wellness related activities, that can help boost your resilience and sustain your wellness as you continue on your journey.The day will offer 4 1 1/2-hour sessions, during which you'll have a chance to experience different ways to practice self-care. You will leave feeling energized, relaxed, and inspired to pursue one or more of these practices throughout the year. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please do consider bringing your own lunch.
***If you are a professional hoping to network, we kindly ask that you don't attend. This event is for informal caregivers only***
Respite
The Institute on Aging has agreed to open the Enrichment Center for the day, provided enough people are interested. The Enrichment Center is located in beautiful Presidio: https://www.ioaging.org/services/all-inclusive-health-care/dementia-senior-day-care.
Let's Develop: Creating New Performances of Memory Loss, Dementia and Getting Older
A playful & philosophical exploration with Mary Fridley, Susan Massad, MD & Kari Rogenski, RDT, LMFT
Friday, April 17th from 12:30-3p.m.
The Point at Rockridge
4500 Gilbert Street, Oakland
(at Pleasant Valley Ave opposite the Ridge Shopping Center)
Parking: Street parking or at the Ridge Shopping Center across the street;
17 min walk from Rockridge BART stop;
AC transit #12 bus to Gilbert St on Pleasant Valley Ave
or #51 bus to Pleasant Valley Ave stop on Broadway.
Fee: $40; Lower Income: $25
REGISTER HERE
In this experiential workshop, we will use improvisational games, creative exercises and philosophical conversation to explore what it means to create an environment that encourages the joy of discovery, the emergence of creativity and embrace the risk-taking and dream making possible when improvisational play is how we do everything in our lives. We welcome everyone – people living with dementia and memory loss, care partners, family members, artists and advocates, health professionals and community members – looking for new and more creative ways to approach aging, memory loss and dementia.
Kulunka Theater Company Presents: Andre y Dorine: Postponed - Covid 19
May 6, 2020
Brava Theater Center
2781 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
In a small room where memories hung over the walls, Andre and Dorine live just like many old couples do: gently decaying from routine and neglect. But an event comes to break the monotony: Alzheimer's, a devourer of memory and of identity itself. The couple needs to remember who they were, so as not to forget who they are. Kulunka Teatro has created a piece of thoroughly contemporary and committed mask theatre that transcends language barriers. With no words, uplifting and thought provoking, it explores important themes with warmth and humor.
Trailer More details to be announced.
Restaurant of Surprising Orders: Postponed Covid- 19
In lieu of the Restaurant of Surprising Orders event, we invite you to join us in a virtual convivium. What foods bring you comfort, especially during this challenging time? What foods are fun and easy to prepare? What foods spark a favorite memory? Please share with us a favorite recipe, a photo of you enjoying a meal with members of your household, or a memory of connecting with loved ones through culinary delights.
To submit or more information, contact Vanessa vsouza@alz.org, Rachel rmain@alz.org, or 415-863-8505.
Tuesday, June 7
4-7 pm
SF Kebab
550 16th Street, San Francisco
Save the Date! Based off of Japan's Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, SF Kebab will host a pop-up restaurant in which the servers are living with dementia. Your order might be "mistaken" or "surprising," but we guarantee it will be delicious. This event provides purpose and meaning for those living with dementia, increased awareness and decreased stigma for patrons, and better harmony and happiness for all. All tips and 10% of profits will be contributed to the Alzheimer's Association as part of the Longest Day event.
For more information, contact Rachel at rmain@alz.org or 1.800.272.3900
10th Annual Legacy Film Festival on Aging
https://legacyfilmfestivalonaging.org/
Mark your calendars! October 2-4th, New People Cinema, 1746 Post St, San Francisco
Recurring Events
Healing Circle: Virtual!
Smith Center will be offering an online Healing Circle via Zoom with David “Lucky” Goff and Wendy Miller. Those who have been most gravely tested by life have the most loss, and potentially the most to gain. Yet it is in how we respond to these conditions - which come in many complex and subtle forms such as grief, illness, injury, injustice, war, and other unknown heartbreaks - that defines us and defines our life.
This bi-monthly circle is an opportunity to create a cyberspace community, connecting with others as we learn to grow through the hardships we have experienced in life, not in spite of them, but because of them. Healing becomes a by-product from our shared culture of community, connection, and mystery. In such a community, our flames of creativity can be lit, as we discover ourselves as more sensitized and adaptive human beings.
To sign up, call David “Lucky” Goff at
Phone Number (707) 291-0438
Memory Cafe - Postponed: Covid 19
The Memory Café is a weekly gathering for people experiencing mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers—spouses, family members, and friends. These gatherings and activities are created to benefit the person with dementia as well as those providing care, and the activities are designed to engage and support both simultaneously.
We meet every Thursday in different locations around the San Francisco Bay Area. The monthly cost for the Memory Café is $20, which covers the entire month of programming for both people.
Contact us today to learn more about our weekly meet ups and how you can get involved!
https://seniorsathome.jfcs.org/memory-cafe/
Email: MemoryCafe@jfcs.org
Phone Number: (415) 449-3849
Artful Discoveries at the de Young- Postponed: Covid 19
Artful Discoveries tours are open to people with a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder, who acknowledge their diagnosis and whose symptoms are mild. Care partners are invited to attend along with a person living with dementia.
The Early-Stage Social Engagement Program offers a fun and comfortable way for people living in the early stage of Alzheimer's or other dementia to get out, get active and get connected with one another.
This program is free, but pre-registration is required and space is limited. No walk-ins permitted.
de Young Museum
San Francisco CA
Website alzpowerpurpose.org
Email vsouza@alz.org
Phone Number (408) 372-9976
Artful Discoveries at the Legion of Honor- Postponed Covid 19
Artful Discoveries tours are open to people with a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder, who acknowledge their diagnosis and whose symptoms are mild. Care partners are invited to attend along with a person living with dementia.
The Early-Stage Social Engagement Program offers a fun and comfortable way for people living in the early stage of Alzheimer's or other dementia to get out, get active and get connected with one another.
This program is free, but pre-registration is required and space is limited. No walk-ins permitted.
Legion of Honor Museum
San Francisco, CA
Website: alzpowerpurpose.org
Email: vsouza@alz.org
Phone Number(408) 372-9976
Creative Insights: Art and Alzheimer's at the CJM- Postponed: Covid 19
Join us for special tours for people with early-stage dementia and their care partners, offered in partnership with the Contemporary Jewish Museum.
Creative Insights tours are offered in conjunction with current exhibitions, and are interactive, offering opportunities for dialogue and meaningful interaction. These tours are free, but pre-screening is required and space is limited.
Admission free, registration required. For more information or to register, contact vsouza@alz.org or 408.372.9976.
Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco, CA , vsouza@alz.org , (408) 372-9976
Thrive Alive in West Marin Postponed: Covid 19
Bi-monthly sessions from 1-3 pm
Join the community in an interactive, science-based program that will improve brain wellness and increase longevity. Research shows that socialization, music, learning something new, relaxing, moving and connecting improve our health and well-being.
Sliding scale donation per session: $10-$25
St Columba's Inverness
https://www.stcolumbasinverness.org/thrive-alive
For more information, contact Kathleen Downey, 978-895-5763
Date And TimeSun, April 5, 2020
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM PDT
Add to Calendar
LocationSan Francisco County Fair Building
1199 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
View Map