San Francisco Planning & Urban Research Association Symposium
A 2009 American Association of Retired People survey found that 89 percent of persons age 50 and older want to remain in their communities. But not all communities are built to accommodate “aging in place.” What policies are in place to ensure affordable housing and transportation options for seniors? How does successful aging play out in the city vs. a suburb?
Join us for this panel discussion featuring Joyce Polhamus of Smith Group, Byron Kuth of Kuth Ranieri Architects, James Canton of Global Futures and Nader Shabahangi from Agesong. Moderated by Kenneth Caldwell.
Free to members
$5 for non-members
SPUR | 654 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-4015
AgeSong Lake Merritt Hotel
1800 Madison St.
Oakland, CA
Join author Clare Coopr Marcus, Professor Emeritus at the Univrsity of California Berkley as she discusses her latest book IONA Dreaming, The Healing Power of Place
For reservations or more information please call Diane at 510-903-3600
Alma Via of SF, 1 Thomas Moore Way, San Francisco
Please join us for information and an open discussion touching on important subjects to us all and to our residents and families we support each day. AgeSong and Alma Via of SF in collaboration with Pacific Institute invite you to our FREE breakfast session and a serving of CEUs.
Topic: Sexuality and Aging: What's Sex Got To Do With It? with Katherine Forsythe, MSW
CEU Event for MSW & LCSW
To RSVP, call Maris at 415-318-8670
AgeSong Lake Merritt
We are pleased to have the Legendary RUDY SALVINI and his band. Come and enjoy the Big Band Sounds along with dining and dancing in The Terrace Room with our beautiful view of Lake Merritt.
For more information about this event or AgeSong Lake Merritt please call Diane at 510-903-3600
AgeSong at Laguna Grove
Join us for this powerful session as part of our new Brain Injury Recovery Series. Alison Bonds Shapiro, MBA and Rita Martin, L.Ac. discuss integrative (holistic) approaches to recovery, focusing on the power of positive attitude and meditative attention and what that means for the ability to live with and claim a life around whatever disability we are working with.
CEUs for MFT and LCSW.
To RSVP, call Maris at 415-318-8670
AgeSong at Bayside Park
1440 40th St.
Emeryville
July 14th is the French national holiday, la Fête du 14 juillet. It commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, an open act of rebellion against the monarchy that is considered a turning point of the French Revolution. Two days after the storming of the Bastille, the king officially recognized the tricolor flag — the blue, white and red to symbolize liberty, equality and brotherhood.
Our Chef will prepare French cuisine
and we have special entertainment
To RSVP call Lynda or Anastacia at (510) 594-8800
AgeSong at Bayside Park
1440 40th St.
Emeryville
Join us for Music, Prizes, Root Beer Floats and a Barbecue on the patio as we celebrate the Fourth of July.
To RSVP call Lynda or Anastacia at (510) 594-8800
AgeSong Lakeside Park
A Specialty Care Community Devoted to Forgetfulness Care
Please join us for an afternoon of tea and mellow jazz with Laura Sherman. We will also host tour of our community.
To get more information or to make your reservation please contact Marsha at 510-444-4684
AgeSong at Laguna Grove
Explore the possibilities of planning for your care in the future. Our panel of experts will include:
Helene Wenzel – Attorney at Law and Elder Care Advisor
Lee Abel Bandele – Long Term Care Insurance Specialist
Lars Larson - President of Heritage Financial North specializing in Veterans Benefits
This FREE seminar will address what baby boomers can do to protect themselves right now by planning for the future: The risks of needing care, the high cost of care and different ways to pay for long term care.
Refreshments will be served
To RSVP, call Maris at 415-318-8670
AgeSong at Bayside Park
1440 40th St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
An indoor plant and flower specialist, Wendy
will demonstrate how floral “color pots” can
brighten anyone’s environment as well as
improve your mood and clean the air. The
demonstation will conclude with a raffle of
Wendy’s creation.
To RSVP call Lynda or Anastacia at (510) 594-8800
AgeSong at Lake Merritt
We are pleased to have the Legendary RUDY SALVINI and his band. Come and enjoy the Big Band Sounds along with dining and dancing in The Terrace Room with our beautiful view of Lake Merritt.
For more information about this event or AgeSong Lake Merritt please call Diane at 510-903-3600
AgeSong Lake Merritt
We are pleased to welcome author LUCY SCOTT Ph.D. who will discuss her book, Aging with Grace, Power and a Plan. Dr. Scott has dedicated much of her life to helping people create a step by step roadmap for choosing how to age. Come join us for this transformative program.
To get more information about this event or AgeSong Lake Merritt please call 903-3770
AgeSong at Lake Merritt
Join us in welcoming author Lucy Scott, Ph.D., who will discuss her book, Aging With Grace, Power and a Plan.
Dr. Scott has dedicated much of her work to helping people create a step-by-step roadmap for choosing how to age. Her work with women and Wisdom Circles is known and respected throughout the Bay Area.
Please call for your reservation: (510) 903-3772
AgeSong at Laguna Grove
Why do we age and what for? Of what are we afraid when we think about aging? How did it happen that we humans came to treat today's elderly in such a disrespectful fashion? How would we like to be seen when we are old? This discussion is an invitation to look at aging and old age differently, to question our common cultural and personal assumptions about aging and old age. We invite you to meet with the many images of aging and look anew for meaning in aging and old age, for the maturity and wisdom the Old Wise Guide, inside of us all, offers us.
CEUs for MFT and LCSW.
To RSVP, call Maris at 415-318-8670
AgeSong Lakeside Park
Please join us as we celebrate our ninth year of service to those with forgetfulness.
Our open house will have a Spanish Summers Eve Theme
We will have the special music and dancing of DAVID PAEZ, FELIX DE LOLA and dancing of MARINA AND YESENIA.
Tapas and Sangria as well as a Year In Pictures
Please RSVP by June 7th
Please get more information or RSVP to Connie or Judy at 510-444-4684
AgeSong Lake Merritt
Join our thought provoking discussions on a wide range of aging topics.
Please call (510) 903-3770 for more information or to reserve your place.
AgeSong at Laguna Grove
Join Pacific Institute staff and interns in weekly discussions about topics meaningful to the group including support during life changing transitions; tips on how to communicate with your family members; grief and loss support; and how to reconnect with aging parents. This is an open group and we encourage newcomers.
To RSVP, call Maris at 415-318-8670
AgeSong at Laguna Grove
Join us for this powerful session as part of our new Brain Injury Recovery Series. Alison Bonds Shapiro, MBA and Rita Martin, L.Ac. discuss concepts of narrative psychology in Brain Injury. The discussion will include an understanding of the power of stories and how we can change the patterns of internal messaging to support people in believing in the possibility of recovery and therefore make the necessary effort.
CEUs for MFT and LCSW.
To RSVP, call Maris at 415-318-8670
AgeSong Lakeside Park
Bridgette Moore, Expressive Arts Therapist explores our minds ability for creativity.
Please call Judy at (510) 444-4684 to find out more information and join us.
Fields Book Store, 1419 Polk Street, San Francisco
We, the authors of this book, want to explore the possibilities of forgetfulness as we age. We believe such a journey will ultimately yield an open horizon of meaning that has yet to be perceived in our society. This book wants to create a positive cultural space for people who have dementia and for those who accompany them on their journey. It is a book that we hope will alleviate much of the anxiety surrounding this phenomenon.
Fields Book Store (415) 673-2027
AgeSong Lake Merritt
Featuring M.J.Ryan who will discuss her book, Attitudes of Gratitude. Ms. Ryan is one of the creators of the New York Times best selling book, Random Acts of Kindness and is considered an expert in "human fulfillment".
Please call (510) 903-3770 for more information or to reserve your place.
AgeSong Lake Merritt
Join our thought provoking discussions on a wide range of aging topics.
Please call (510) 903-3770 for more information or to reserve your place.
AgeSong Lake Merritt
Sponsored by AgeSong Lake Merritt, Lakeside Park and Bayside Park
Join us at AgeSong Lake Merritt to celebrate all seniors by attending this FREE seminar on Health Care Directives.
Have you completed your Advanced Health Care Directive? Join us, complete your Directive and have it notarized. We provide form, the legal advice, and the notary to support you and get it done! It's free and our gift to you during National Elder Law Month. Legal Advice provided by Helene Wenzel, Attorney specializing in Elder Law.
Please be sure to bring valid CA ID for the notary.
Appetizers and Beverages served.
Please call (510) 903-3600 for more information or to reserve your place.
Agesong Lake Merritt
Join our thought provoking discussions on a wide range of topics.
Please call (510) 903-3770 for more information or to reserve your place.
AgeSong at Laguna Grove
Join us to celebrate all seniors by attending this FREE seminar on Health Care Directives.
Have you completed your Advanced Health Care Directive? Join us, complete your Directive and have it notarized. We provide form, the legal advice, and the notary to support you and get it done! It's free and our gift to you during National Elder Law Month. Legal Advice provided by Helene Wenzel, Attorney specializing in Elder Law.
Please be sure to bring valid CA ID for the notary.
Appetizers and Beverages served.
To RSVP, call 415-318-8670
AgeSong at Laguna Grove
EARTH ART: eARTh Two 'Point of View'. Featuring the art and photographs of the residents of AgeSong at Laguna Grove and Hayes Valley from their point of view. Join us for an exceptional and inspirational display of art and photography taken by our residents showing how they see the world - from their Point of View. Light refreshments will be served.
To RSVP, call 415-318-8670
AgeSong at Bayside Park
An Open House to celebrate Spring. Meet local artists who will be displaying and discussing their art. Live music,festive foods and beverages will all be a part of this celebration of Spring.
To RSVP, call 510-594-880
AgeSong at Lakeside Park
We will be hosting a spring time event with Master Gardener, a local Naturalist and Historian, as well as examples of plants and floral arrangements.
To RSVP, call Judy at 510-444-4684
at A Great Good Place for Books in Oakland, CA
Join Bay Area expert on aging Dr. Nader Shabahangi as he presents “Conversations with Ed, Waiting for Forgetfulness: Why Are We So Afraid of Alzheimer’s Disease?” The book explores how the loss aligned with the disease becomes an opportunity for insight and illuminates the landscape of aging. Dr. Shabahangi will read passages from this highly accessible and pioneering book and sign copies at local bookstores.
A Great Good Place for Books
6120 LaSalle Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
Tel: (510) 339-8210
AgeSong at Lakeside Park
Join us for a wonderful evening full of healthy food and a lively discussion with Professor Mary Louise Zernicke, authority on nutrition and aging. Taste fresh salmon, blueberry tarts, homemade chocolates and french red wine - just some of the delicious foods that will keep you young at heart.
To RSVP, call Judy Vared at 510 710-0934
AgeSong at Lake Merritt
Join us for that latest installment of our weekly discussion regarding the importance of remaining engaged in the community, life-long learning and continuing to pursue activities that bring joy and meaning in your life as you age.
To RSVP, call Victoria Stone at 510-903-3770
AgeSong at Bayside Park
Learn innovative techniques and new approaches to working with individuals and families during transitions.Dr. Shabahangi is a leading expert on humanistic process-oriented care for older adults. His workshop will discuss the family system challenges for elders who will be transitioning through various levels of care.
CEUs are available
Refreshemnts will be served
To RSVP, call 510-594-8800
AgeSong at Laguna Grove
Join us for a special treat of homemade fondue and a tea service. Meet staff, residents and their families at AgeSong at Laguna Grove.
To RSVP, call Elke at 415-318-8670
AgeSong at Laguna Grove
We will explore together the value of creative expression as an important, non-verbal language that provides an alternative way to communicate with elders. Anin will also share and demonstrate various ways to utilize creativity to provide elders a means to express emotions, needs, and experiences to others, which can alleviate a sense of isolation, decrease agitation and improve their quality of life.
To RSVP, call 415-318-8670
AgeSong at Lake Merritt
As part of our thought provoking series on aging, Author Amy Gorman will discuss both her book, Artful Aging, and her short film, Still Kicking.
To RSVP, call Victoria Stone at 510-903-3770
AgeSong at Laguna Grove
Join us for a welcoming reception introducing Professor David Lipson from University of Paris - Sorbonne. Professor Lipson is coordinating the International Exchange Program that will bring medical students from the University of Paris into AgeSong communities. Professor Lipson and his colleagues are committed to teaching the next generation of physicians about humanistic care, especially for older adults. AgeSong is honored to be participating in this incredible opportunity to influence how we give and receive medical care.
French wine and refreshments served
To RSVP, call 415-318-8670
AgeSong at Bayside Park
Join us for a welcoming reception introducing Professor David Lipson from University of Paris - Sorbonne. Professor Lipson is coordinating the International Exchange Program that will bring medical students from the University of Paris into AgeSong at Bayside Park. Professor Lipson and his colleagues are committed to teaching the next generation of physicians about humanistic care, especially for older adults. AgeSong is honored to be participating in this incredible opportunity to influence how we give and receive medical care.
To RSVP, call 510-594-8800
AgeSong at Lake Merritt
As part of our thought provoking series on aging, Author Barbara Rose Brooker will discuss her book, The Viagra Diaries, a novel about love and intimacy for everyone after 60 years old.
To RSVP,call Victoria Stone at 510-903-3770
AgeSong at Lakeside Park
Join us for a thoughtful discussion with Author Kim Fowler. She will share her own experiences of how writing helped her understand the journey of caring for someone with dementia.
To RSVP, call Judy Vared at 510-710-0934
AgeSong at Laguna Grove
Life lessons shared by Nina "Anin" Utigaard, MFT, REAT
To RVSP, call 415-431-8143
AgeSong at Laguna Grove Rooftop
Anin will discuss and explore the issues that often surface in the last stage of life. We will explore ways we can support elders as they deal with these concerns and what the elders can teach the rest of us about living as we witness them facing these potent life issues.
To RSVP, call 415-318-8670, ext. 100.
AgeSong at Bayside Park
Dr. Nader Shabahangi and Dr. Patrick J. Fox will lead a discussion on aging issues such as health care and society's negative view of aging, and how individual responsibilities can shift these attitudes towards a more positive view of ourselves and the aging process.
To RVSP, call 510-594-8800
AgeSong at Laguna Grove Rooftop
In this talk, Anin will discuss and explore various difficult behaviors of elders with dementia and how creativity and creative expression can be utilized to provide elders a healthy and safe way to process the emotions and fears behind the behaviors.
To RSVP, call 415-318-8670
AgeSong at Lake Merritt
Why do some people seem to age gracefully while others experience aging with great suffering? Monica Nowakowski-Carlson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will lead us in an exploration of the components that can lead to a more positive experience of aging.
To RSVP, call Victoria Stone at 510-903-3770
Join Bay Area expert on aging Dr. Nader Shabahangi as he presents “Conversations with Ed, Waiting for Forgetfulness: Why Are We So Afraid of Alzheimer’s Disease?” The book explores how the loss aligned with the disease becomes an opportunity for insight and illuminates the landscape of aging. Dr. Shabahangi will read passages from this highly accessible and pioneering book and sign copies at local bookstores.
Bird & Beckett Books — 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA 94131
Join Bay Area expert on aging Dr. Nader Shabahangi as he presents “Conversations with Ed, Waiting for Forgetfulness: Why Are We So Afraid of Alzheimer’s Disease?” The book explores how the loss aligned with the disease becomes an opportunity for insight and illuminates the landscape of aging. Dr. Shabahangi will read passages from this highly accessible and pioneering book and sign copies at local bookstores.
Books Inc. — 1760 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
AgeSong at Bayside Park
Please join us for live jazz music, hors d’oeuvres and wine as we celebrate the opening of AgeSong at Bayside Park. Artwork from local artisans will be on display and “Experience Stations” will be available for you to learn more about our Kneipp-Inspired Wellness Program and Expressive Arts.
To RSVP, call Deborah Borchers or Anastacia Corse at (510) 594-8800
Nader Shabahangi is a founder of AgeSong, and has served as President and CEO of the company since its formation in 1995. A licensed psychotherapist, he is a dedicated advocate for the elderly and focuses on the creation of programs and environments that address physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the older population. In 1992, Nader established Pacific Institute, a nonprofit organization that helps the elderly enjoy meaningful and rewarding lives in the comfort of their home or in caring, therapeutic residential communities. Nader earned his doctorate from Stanford University, and conducts frequent lectures across the San Francisco Bay Area and has written several books challenging stereotypical views of the aging process.
Every Thursday at AgeSong at Lake Merritt
Watercolors, Acrylic Painting, Sketching and various other crafts will be taught by Barbara Skelly. Barbara has been teaching art classes through the Oakland Adult School as well as working with veterans as an Art Therapist. She loves teaching arts and crafts to non-artists, as well as helping people reclaim the artist within! She welcomes students from all levels!
Every Wednesday
Decades of combined studies from leading researchers around the world prove brain aerobics can improve memory and increase brain-processing speed. Joyce Appelbaum is a Certified Instructor in Brain Aerobics and teaches with the Oakland Adult School. As a health educator with Kaiser for over 20 years Joyce has taught a variety of programs ranging from health promotion and nutrition to cancer prevention, arthritis and heart failure. These classes promise to be a social, learning environment where you will rapidly improve your memory, both short term & long term, increase concentration skills, learn to process information faster and retain what you read, see and hear easier & longer.
Every Tuesday
Chris Straub has an extensive dance background and started teaching seniors to dance several years ago. She teaches with the Oakland Adult School and at various senior centers throughout the East Bay. We invite you to discover the fun of Line Dancing where NO partner is needed! Line Dancing will help you increase strength and endurance, gain muscle tone and better balance, as well as sharpen your memory! Join us for Socializing and Exercising!!!
Every Thursday
Come join this on-going group conversation on a wide range of aging topics. It’s always a lively discussion and a chance to learn and share together. Drop-ins welcome.
Join Bay Area expert on aging Dr. Nader Shabahangi as he presents “Conversations with Ed, Waiting for Forgetfulness: Why Are We So Afraid of Alzheimer’s Disease?” The book explores how the loss aligned with the disease becomes an opportunity for insight and illuminates the landscape of aging. Dr. Shabahangi will read passages from this highly accessible and pioneering book and sign copies at local bookstores.
Book Passage — 51 Tamal Vista Boulevard, Corte Madera, CA 94925-1145
Book Passage Website
AgeSong at Lake Merritt
Building Amazing Relationships Late in Life
Whether you are new at singlehood, or it’s your longtime lifestyle, it’s never too late to bring new relationships into your life. Looking for new long-lasting friendships? Come share a morning with us and leave with renewed energy to nurture new relationships! Program will be facilitated by Kathrine Forsythe, MSW.
Please RSVP For This Program By Calling 510-903-3770
Emeryville Senior Center
In this workshop we will exam and discuss the importance and magic of creativity after 60 and the role it plays in our later years. Anin will also share some of Dr. Gene Cohen's findings from his book: The Creative Age. Come join us for an inspiring exploration of how the elder benefits from creativity.
Please RSVP to AgeSong Front Desk at 415-318-8670, ext. 100.
The Berkeley City Club
Continuing the series of lively, thought-provoking dialogues - with Nader Shabahangi, Ph.D. and guests speakers.
To RSVP, call Deborah Borchers or Anastacia Corse at (510) 594-8800.
Bayside Park
Please be our guest for holiday wine and hors d'oeuvres in celebration of the season. Our very own AgeSong Chef will be preparing holiday treats right in front of your eyes. Learn tricks from the chef, take home recipes, or just enjoy good company.
To RSVP, call Deborah Borchers or Anastacia Corse at (510) 594-8800.
The Terrace Room at AgeSong Lake Merritt has been the scene of special lifecycle events throughout the years. Bring old memories and create new ones as you join us for an afternoon of holiday cheer.
To RSVP, call Victoria Stone at 510-903-3770
Music can be a healing force. Come learn both ancient and modern uses of music to support and enhance healing. This program is led by Mary Jo Hudgel and co-sponsored with Sutter Health.
To RSVP, call Victoria Stone at 510-903-3770
“From Tears to Laughter”: Easing your way through the Holidays with Suzanne Fried, MA, MFT.
To RSVP, call Judy Vared at 510-710-0934
The Watergate (The Clipper Club)
Visit with various health providers and practitioners - there will be exhibits and demonstrations.
To RSVP, call Deborah Borchers or Anastacia Corse at (510) 594-8800
Emeryville Senior Center
A fun and lively discussion around appreciating people for who they are - with Suzanne Fried, MA, MFT.
To RSVP, call Deborah Borchers or Anastacia Corse at (510) 594-8800
The Berkeley City Club
A series of dialogues with guest speakers on aging. By valuing the aging processing, humanity can learn an important lesson during these challenging times.
To RSVP, call Deborah Borchers at 510-594-8800
Laguna Grove Care, Rooftop
624 Laguna Street, San Francisco
AgeSong at Hayes Valley and Laguna Grove offers a special opportunity for guests to meet the authors of this upcoming book: Nader Shabahangi and Ed Voris.
Space is limited so please call 415-431-8143
Conversations about how couples can positively face the challenges of making difficult decisions with Mary McCall, Ph.D
To RSVP, call Judy Vared at 510-710-0934
Learn the benefits of “Rightsizing” from expert Donna Robbins as she explores
This part of the series with Dr. Tara Levy focuses on the body and explores the holistic approach to caring for our body.
To RSVP, call Deborah Borchers or Anastacia Corse at (510) 594-8800
AgeSong at Bayside Park
Conversation with Nader: A discussion about the dream behind Agesong and Bayside Park. The idea is about creating a new world, an eldertopia, where all age-groups are equally accepted and respected as important members of our society. What would a world look like that saw elders as our greatest resource? What if we saw eldership as the period that represents the peak experience, the very moments we have been preparing for all of our lives - like the fruit that is best when it is most ripe....
Seating is limited - Please call 510-594-8800
In honor of an old English tradition, please join us for a comfortable and sociable cup of tea in our beautiful community
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