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Upcoming Special Events
Celebration of Dementia-Inclusive Art & Community
Are you passionate about building accessible, inclusive communities that provide a high quality of life for all people? Join us! This initial convening seeks to bring together many different voices, including people living with dementia and their care partners, artists, and professionals working in the fields of aging and dementia to share space & time to consider the pressing question of how we create a better world in which to grow old. You can expect facilitated conversations and break-out groups, collaborative creative practice, and lots of opportunities to see, experience, and discuss some of the most exciting work that's happening in the Bay Area. We hope to pave the way for future collaboration and community-building, and we'd love it if YOU were there! This celebration allows attendees to engage with work done for the Dementia Inclusive Communities Initiative between September 2018-June 2019. Attendees are welcome to attend any and all of the sections. There is no cost to attend.
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 1pm-6pm
Location: SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St. San Francisco, CA 94103
Getting there: Public Transportation: SOMArts is a 20 minute walk from the Civic Center BART or the 4th and King St. Station on the MUNI T Line, and also accessible via several bus lines, including the 19, 8, 47, and 83X.
Driving: There is very limited parking at the space. If you are driving a group, please contact us for a reserved space. There is also limited street parking available nearby.
Taxi or Lyft: If you are taking a taxi or rideshare, you may instruct the driver to enter the driveway off of Brannan St. to reach the front door.
If you would like ASL interpretation or live captioning, or have a different specific accessibility request, please contact us no later than May 15, 2019. All convening materials will be in large print, and we will have a small number of convening materials printed in braille.
The JCCSF’s third annual Brain Fitness Forum
Sunday, June 23, 2019
9:30 am – 7:45 pm Free Stay for the day or attend select sessions!
Jewish Community Center San Francisco 3200 California Street
Celebrate Brain Awareness Month with us by participating in the third annual Brain Fitness Forum and getting your brain in shape!
Advance registration is highly recommended.
To register, call 415.292.1200.
Tell your Story & Enjoy a Performance
An inclusive presentation by Living Arts Playback Theater for people with memory loss and their families & friends
Wednesday, June 26th, 11- 12 pm
San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living
302 Silver Ave.
San Francisco, CA
RSVP or for more information contact Sadie Harmon at 510-846-0421 or SHarmon@ElderCareAlliance.org
Messages from Nature: SPIRIT ANIMALS
A spirit animal is a teacher or messenger that comes in the form of an animal and has a personal relationship to an individual. We identify our spirit animal, using poetry, music, song, mythology, storytelling, constellations, & visual images. Community members, family, friends, volunteers, & Creative Aging SF members invited to this intergenerational event. Dr. Sally Gelardin, Facilitator
Start Date 07-06-2019
End Date 07-06-2019
Start Time 11:00 AM
End Time 12:00 PM
Location: Aegis Corte Madera
5555 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera 94925
Email sgelardin@gmail.com
Why We Need Heroes
We need heroes, whether real or fictional. Heroes are role models who inspire us to combat adversity with feats of ingenuity, bravery, or strength. What other functions do heroes provide for society? Drawing on Greek mythology and Carl Jung's hero archetypes, Dr. Sally Gelardin career and life transitions educator, shares storytelling techniques to assist us in working through life's ups and downs.
Date: 07-22-2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Address: Corte Madera Library
707 Meadowsweet Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Rethinking Memory Loss
Our highly practical workshop offers both a depth understanding of memory loss and in the moment exercises that promote communication skills. Family members as well as professionals have found the session helpful and comforting.
Saturday, July 27, 2018 9:30am-3:00pm
Piedmont Adult School in Oakland
To register and for more information: click here
9th Annual Legacy Film Festival on Aging
September 20-22, 2019, San Francisco
email: info@legacyfilmfestivalonaging.org
website: www.legacyfilmfestivalonaging.org
Movie Moments at the Vogue:
A Dementia Inclusive Initiative Bridging Film and Community
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Vogue Theater
3290 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
This a one-of-a-kind film experience is designed specifically for people living with dementia and their care partners. Short, iconic film clips will be shown, interspersed with audience discussion and reminiscence, guided by moderators.
Cost: Free. Complimentary popcorn and refreshments!
Advanced registration is required. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Rachel Main 415.463.8505 creativeagingsf@gmail.com
Recurring Events
Personal Essay Writing, Drawing, Celestial Mapping, History of American Classical Music, Global Warming... REGISTER NOW FOR OLLI @ SF STATE'S SUMMER SESSION 2019
Classes run June 10 - July 19, 2019
All classes at SF State Downtown Campus, 835 Market Street, San Francisco
Healing Circle
Smith Center will be offering an online Healing Circle via Zoom in the spring of 2019 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
Start Date 02-22-2019
End Date 06-21-2019
Phone Number (707) 291-0438
Using Art to Change the World
Art has long been used as a tool for advocacy and social change. This interactive discussion meets every other week and will use creative prompts to start conversations about creating the kinds of communities in which we want to grow older. We will use art not only to explore what an age-friendly community might look like, but also how art can be an effective, accessible tool for communicating and making change. Break out your art supplies, or join us for a conversation. No art experience necessary and all forms of participation welcome. We will explore together how to make this an inclusive conversation for all, with a focus on people living with dementia.
Email: SHarmon@ElderCareAlliance.org
Starting Friday, April 12 the Dementia Inclusive Communities Initiative, a project of Elder Care Alliance, will host a bi-monthly virtual gathering with Well Connected.
The 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month from 4pm-5pm
Friday, May 10
Friday, May 24
Friday, June 14
Friday, June 28
Artful Discoveries at the de Young
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.
June 11, June 27, 2019
Start Time 1:00 PM
End Time 2:00 PM
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
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.
Start Time 1:00 PM
End Time 2:00 PM
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
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. Contact Vanessa Souza, Early Stage Program Coordinator, for more information or to register.
San Francisco, CA
vsouza@alz.org
(408) 372-9976
Thrive Alive in West Marin
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
Death & Dying Series @ SF Library
100 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Contact Janet Tom at SF Public Library. Janet.tom@gmail.com
All programs begin at 5:30 pm and are free, at the Latino/Hispanic Room downstairs in the Lower Level of the SF Main Library.
June 6 - Last wishes: Start the Conversation Now!
July 9 - Sitting with the Dying: Rituals and Resources
July 16 - At the Threshold of Death: Words and Song
August 13 - Talking to Children about Death
September 10 - Grieving a Pet's Death - Before and After
Celebration of Dementia-Inclusive Art & Community
Are you passionate about building accessible, inclusive communities that provide a high quality of life for all people? Join us! This initial convening seeks to bring together many different voices, including people living with dementia and their care partners, artists, and professionals working in the fields of aging and dementia to share space & time to consider the pressing question of how we create a better world in which to grow old. You can expect facilitated conversations and break-out groups, collaborative creative practice, and lots of opportunities to see, experience, and discuss some of the most exciting work that's happening in the Bay Area. We hope to pave the way for future collaboration and community-building, and we'd love it if YOU were there! This celebration allows attendees to engage with work done for the Dementia Inclusive Communities Initiative between September 2018-June 2019. Attendees are welcome to attend any and all of the sections. There is no cost to attend.
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 1pm-6pm
Location: SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St. San Francisco, CA 94103
Getting there: Public Transportation: SOMArts is a 20 minute walk from the Civic Center BART or the 4th and King St. Station on the MUNI T Line, and also accessible via several bus lines, including the 19, 8, 47, and 83X.
Driving: There is very limited parking at the space. If you are driving a group, please contact us for a reserved space. There is also limited street parking available nearby.
Taxi or Lyft: If you are taking a taxi or rideshare, you may instruct the driver to enter the driveway off of Brannan St. to reach the front door.
If you would like ASL interpretation or live captioning, or have a different specific accessibility request, please contact us no later than May 15, 2019. All convening materials will be in large print, and we will have a small number of convening materials printed in braille.
The JCCSF’s third annual Brain Fitness Forum
Sunday, June 23, 2019
9:30 am – 7:45 pm Free Stay for the day or attend select sessions!
Jewish Community Center San Francisco 3200 California Street
Celebrate Brain Awareness Month with us by participating in the third annual Brain Fitness Forum and getting your brain in shape!
- Gain useful information from experts on ways to maintain cognitive sharpness.
- Experience hands-on activities to stimulate your mind.
- Learn new strategies for brain health.
Advance registration is highly recommended.
To register, call 415.292.1200.
Tell your Story & Enjoy a Performance
An inclusive presentation by Living Arts Playback Theater for people with memory loss and their families & friends
Wednesday, June 26th, 11- 12 pm
San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living
302 Silver Ave.
San Francisco, CA
RSVP or for more information contact Sadie Harmon at 510-846-0421 or SHarmon@ElderCareAlliance.org
Messages from Nature: SPIRIT ANIMALS
A spirit animal is a teacher or messenger that comes in the form of an animal and has a personal relationship to an individual. We identify our spirit animal, using poetry, music, song, mythology, storytelling, constellations, & visual images. Community members, family, friends, volunteers, & Creative Aging SF members invited to this intergenerational event. Dr. Sally Gelardin, Facilitator
Start Date 07-06-2019
End Date 07-06-2019
Start Time 11:00 AM
End Time 12:00 PM
Location: Aegis Corte Madera
5555 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera 94925
Email sgelardin@gmail.com
Why We Need Heroes
We need heroes, whether real or fictional. Heroes are role models who inspire us to combat adversity with feats of ingenuity, bravery, or strength. What other functions do heroes provide for society? Drawing on Greek mythology and Carl Jung's hero archetypes, Dr. Sally Gelardin career and life transitions educator, shares storytelling techniques to assist us in working through life's ups and downs.
Date: 07-22-2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Address: Corte Madera Library
707 Meadowsweet Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Rethinking Memory Loss
Our highly practical workshop offers both a depth understanding of memory loss and in the moment exercises that promote communication skills. Family members as well as professionals have found the session helpful and comforting.
Saturday, July 27, 2018 9:30am-3:00pm
Piedmont Adult School in Oakland
To register and for more information: click here
9th Annual Legacy Film Festival on Aging
September 20-22, 2019, San Francisco
email: info@legacyfilmfestivalonaging.org
website: www.legacyfilmfestivalonaging.org
Movie Moments at the Vogue:
A Dementia Inclusive Initiative Bridging Film and Community
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Vogue Theater
3290 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
This a one-of-a-kind film experience is designed specifically for people living with dementia and their care partners. Short, iconic film clips will be shown, interspersed with audience discussion and reminiscence, guided by moderators.
Cost: Free. Complimentary popcorn and refreshments!
Advanced registration is required. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Rachel Main 415.463.8505 creativeagingsf@gmail.com
Recurring Events
Personal Essay Writing, Drawing, Celestial Mapping, History of American Classical Music, Global Warming... REGISTER NOW FOR OLLI @ SF STATE'S SUMMER SESSION 2019
Classes run June 10 - July 19, 2019
All classes at SF State Downtown Campus, 835 Market Street, San Francisco
Healing Circle
Smith Center will be offering an online Healing Circle via Zoom in the spring of 2019 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
Start Date 02-22-2019
End Date 06-21-2019
Phone Number (707) 291-0438
Using Art to Change the World
Art has long been used as a tool for advocacy and social change. This interactive discussion meets every other week and will use creative prompts to start conversations about creating the kinds of communities in which we want to grow older. We will use art not only to explore what an age-friendly community might look like, but also how art can be an effective, accessible tool for communicating and making change. Break out your art supplies, or join us for a conversation. No art experience necessary and all forms of participation welcome. We will explore together how to make this an inclusive conversation for all, with a focus on people living with dementia.
Email: SHarmon@ElderCareAlliance.org
Starting Friday, April 12 the Dementia Inclusive Communities Initiative, a project of Elder Care Alliance, will host a bi-monthly virtual gathering with Well Connected.
The 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month from 4pm-5pm
Friday, May 10
Friday, May 24
Friday, June 14
Friday, June 28
Artful Discoveries at the de Young
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.
June 11, June 27, 2019
Start Time 1:00 PM
End Time 2:00 PM
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
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.
Start Time 1:00 PM
End Time 2:00 PM
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
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. Contact Vanessa Souza, Early Stage Program Coordinator, for more information or to register.
San Francisco, CA
vsouza@alz.org
(408) 372-9976
Thrive Alive in West Marin
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
Death & Dying Series @ SF Library
100 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Contact Janet Tom at SF Public Library. Janet.tom@gmail.com
All programs begin at 5:30 pm and are free, at the Latino/Hispanic Room downstairs in the Lower Level of the SF Main Library.
June 6 - Last wishes: Start the Conversation Now!
July 9 - Sitting with the Dying: Rituals and Resources
July 16 - At the Threshold of Death: Words and Song
August 13 - Talking to Children about Death
September 10 - Grieving a Pet's Death - Before and After