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Yan Can Cook with On Lok: Let’s Talk about Turmeric
Date/Time: Thursday, April 6th , 4-5pm
Location: Virtual
Join Chef Martin Yan and On Lok for Yan Can Cook with On Lok, live, virtual cooking series celebrating Chinese recipes and traditions.
Prepare delicious and simple recipes along with Chef Yan, who will be cooking live from his kitchen.
RSVP on Eventbrite. You will receive a Zoom link to the event and recipes after you RSVP.
Featured dishes:
Golden Fried Rice
Sunrise Smoothie
Turmeric Fish
We are giving away Chef Yan gifts sets to 3 lucky winners.
This event is FREE and open to all. It is not a fundraiser.
To learn more about this series visit Yan Can Cook with On Lok.
On Lok Celebrates Annual Gala
Date/Time: Friday, May 19, 2023- 6-10:30pm
Location: City View at Metreon, 135 4th Street, San Francisco CA
The On Lok Celebrates fundraising gala brings together friends, partners staff, and volunteers for an amazing evening to celebrate our community and On Lok services and seniors we serve. Gala proceeds and donations will support On Lok activities, classes, meals, and services to seniors in need.
Join us this year as we celebrate special connections between On Lok drivers and seniors in our community!
Emceed by Golden State Warriors “Hype Man” Franco Finn, this year’s Celebrates program will include an opening networking reception featuring delicious local cuisine and live entertainment, an auction including one-of-a-kind items and interactive fund-a-need, and a dessert and dance after-party. All the fun will be hosted at the City View at Metreon located in downtown San Francisco.
Tickets are required for admission and will be available for purchase starting in mid-March by visiting www.onlok.org/celebrates23.
Gala sponsorship opportunities are available. To learn more visit www.onlok.org/celebrates23 or email events@onlok.org.
We look forward to celebrating with you on May 19th!
On Lok 30th Street Senior Center Calendar:
Download our monthly activities calendar (pdf) in English Calendario de actividades en Espanol (pdf)
Aging Mastery Program (AMP) Information Sessions
Date/Time: Every Thursday, from 3-4 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
We are living longer than previous generations. The Aging Mastery Program® (AMP), created by the National Council on Aging and presented by On Lok, is a 10-week virtual course to help you make the most of your longevity.
Join other adults 55+ and learn real skills for living the years ahead to the fullest, taught by experts in the following topics:
• Financial Fitness
• Healthy Eating and Hydrating
• Relationships
• Exercise & You
• Medication Management
• Advance Planning
• Fall Prevention
• Getting Better Sleep
• Community Engagement
This program is offered to San Francisco Bay Area residents age 55+.
Before registering for AMP, please attend a pre-required virtual Information Session to learn more about the course. Information Sessions are available every Thursday from 3-4 p.m. via Zoom. Click here to register for an Information Session on Eventbrite.
For additional information or questions, contact Valorie Villela at 415-439-9364 or valorie@onlok.org
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Level 2
Online classes in English
Date/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For ~10 weeks, from January 3 to March 9, 2023
Location: Online format by Zoom
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is an effective program for people with arthritis, incorporating exercises that improve balance, muscular strength, flexibility, and fitness. Tai Chi for Arthritis has been shown to decrease pain, improve brain health, and reduce falls.
The program follows Sun-style Tai Chi modified for people with arthritis by the Tai Chi for Health Institute and it can be practiced standing or seated.
A participant from last cohort wrote: “I suffer from chronic rheumatoid arthritis. The severity of my pain has been dramatically reduced since I began your class.”
Instructor: Joan Comendant Joan has been a personal trainer and Tai Chi instructor for 21 years. She has taught in the Napa Valley at community colleges, retirement homes, and senior centers.
Tai Chi for Health programs are supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Arthritis Foundation.
For more information or to register, please contact: Diana Lara at 415-550-2209 or dlararodgers@onlok.org
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Level 2
In-person classes, bilingual in English/Spanish
Date/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For ~10 weeks, from January 24 to March 30, 2023
Location: In person at On Lok 30th Street Senior Center
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is an effective program for people with arthritis, incorporating exercises that improve balance, muscular strength, flexibility, and fitness. Tai Chi for Arthritis has been shown to decrease pain, improve brain health, and reduce falls.
The program follows Sun-style Tai Chi modified for people with arthritis by the Tai Chi for Health Institute and it can be practiced standing or seated.
A participant from last cohort wrote: “I suffer from chronic rheumatoid arthritis. The severity of my pain has been dramatically reduced since I began your class.”
Instructor: Diana Lara
Tai Chi for Health programs are supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Arthritis Foundation.
For more information or to register, please contact: Diana Lara at 415-550-2209 or dlararodgers@onlok.org
For more information contact: Diana Lara at (415) 550-2209 o dlararodgers@onlok.org.
On Lok Always Active
Date/Time: Monday to Friday, 10 am - 11 am
Location: Virtual
Our virtual Always Active classes focus on mobility, muscle strengthening, balance, and flexibility specifically designed for Older Adults and adults with disabilities in the area of San Francisco.
To learn more or register contact us at: 415-550-2291 or Gpinzon@onlok.org.
Fall Prevention
Date/Time: Monday and Thursday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Virtual
The purpose of the Fall Prevention Program is to help seniors develop strength, flexibility, balance and gait to prevent debilitating falls. This virtual educational workshop program is designed especially for individuals who have fallen in the past and helps teach seniors how to stay safe while maintaining an independent lifestyle.
To learn more or register contact us at: 415-550-2291 or Gpinzon@onlok.org.
Body Dynamics
Date/Time: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10 am - 11:30 am
Location: Virtual
This class includes moderate to high intensity exercises using weights, resistance tubing, stretching, and balance movements. In the first hour segment, the class will focus on breathing for stress reduction, balance, flexibility, and strength using body weight, hand weights, and/or therabands.
The cardio section is predominant in this class to encourage cardiorespiratory endurance. Once the first hour is complete, there is an optional 30-minutes of class time dedicated to more intense strength and flexibility components. Participants must be able to perform standing exercises for the duration of the class.
Register at 415-550-2210 or lduran@onlok.org.
Café con Leche (Spanish only)
Date/Time: Every other Wednesday from 10 am - 11am
Location: Virtual / Call-in
"Café con Leche" es un grupo psico-educacional donde nos reunimos por teléfono cada semana. En él, compartimos, y nos apoyamos los unos a los otros, algo muy importante durante esta época de confinamiento. Es un espacio en el cual conectamos y hablamos de diferentes temas como maneras de manejar la ansiedad, maneras de mantenernos positivos, como seguir conectados durante el aislamiento, y muchas otras cosas.
Unanse! Todos y todas estan bienvenidos!!! Aun cuando todavía no podemos estar juntos en persona, siempre podemos conectar con aquellos que apreciamos y queremos. Este grupo es facilitado por la Dra Maria Jose Perry.
Register at 415-550-2210 or lduran@onlok.org.
Chair Yoga
Date/Time: Fridays, 1 pm - 2 pm
Location: Virtual
This gentle flow of Chair Yoga is designed to improve flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination while boosting your mood, and releasing stress. Chair yoga is done while sitting and some poses can be done standing or on the floor using a chair for support. At the end of this practice you will experience a deep state of relaxation, and connection in between your mind, body in spirit. This practice includes meditation. During the class, many variations of the poses are explained for better comfort and level.
Register at 415-550-2210 or lduran@onlok.org.
Conversation Circle
Date/Time: Every other Wednesday at 2 pm - 3 pm
Location: Virtual
“Conversation Circle" is a psychoeducational group where we meet via zoom every other week, and share, support each other during this unprecedented time. It is a space where we can connect and talk about different topics including how to manage anxiety, how to stay positive, how to connect to others, how to create a schedule during quarantine, and many others.
Please join us! While we can't meet in person but we can still connect with those we love. The group is facilitated by Dr. Maria Jose Perry
Register at 415-550-2210 or lduran@onlok.org.
Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)
Date/Time: For more information, please contact: Marcia Molina at 415-550-2263 or marcia.molina@onlok.org, or Genny Pinzon at 415-550-2291 or gpinzon@onlok.org
Location: Virtual and in person
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) is a six-week workshop to help older adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes manage their condition and improve their health and well-being. Classes are taught by a health educator in a caring and safe environment. DEEP is offered virtually during COVID-19.
Learn proven ways to take control of your diabetes and improve your quality of life.
Programa de Empoderamiento y Educación en Diabetes (DEEP)
Fecha/Hora: Por favor comuníquese con Marcia Molina al 415-550-2263 o marcia.molina@onlok.org, o Genny Pinzon al 415-550-2291 o gpinzon@onlok.org
Lugar: Virtual y en persona
El Programa de Empoderamiento y Educación en Diabetes es un taller de seis semanas para ayudar a personas adultas en el autocuidado de su diabetes o pre-diabetes, y mejorar su salud y bienestar. Las clases las da un educador de salud en un entorno seguro y respetuoso (con sesiones virtuales durante la cuarentena por COVID-19). Aprenda estrategias para controlar (o prevenir) la diabetes y mejorar su calidad de vida.
Healthier Living
Date/Time: Please contact Ken Wong at 415-550-6002 or kwong@onlok.org.
Location: Virtual and in person
Healthier Living is a six-week workshop developed by Stanford University to help adults self-manage their chronic health conditions.
Participants meet once a week for six weeks, learning, sharing, and bonding. Workshops are facilitated by two peer co-leaders in a small group setting, and virtually during COVID-19.
Healthier Living is available in English, Spanish, and Cantonese.
For more information or to register for a workshop, please contact: Ken Wong at 415-550-6002 or kwong@onlok.org or Marcia Molina at 415-550-2263 or marcia.molina@onlok.org
Healthier Living (En Español)
Fecha/Horario: llámenos, para registrarse contacte a: Marcia Molina al 415-550-2263 o marcia.molina@onlok.org o Genny Pinzon al 415-550-2291 o gpinzon@onlok.org
Location: Virtual y en persona
El programa “Tomando Control de su Salud” se enfoca en problemas que enfrentan adultos mayores con enfermedades crónicas y ayuda a construir auto-eficiencia al proveer herramientas no médicas, tales como fijarse metas propias, distintas técnicas de cuerpo y mente como respirar mejor, comer saludablemente, tener actividad física, mejorar la comunicación, y la importancia de dormir mejor. Es un taller de 6 semanas desarrollado e implementado por la Universidad de Stanford.
Para más información o para registrarse comuníquese con: Marcia Molina al 415-550-2263 o marcia.molina@onlok.org o Genny Pinzon al 415-550-2291 o gpinzon@onlok.org
Line Dance
Date/Time: Fridays, 10 am - 12 Noon
Location: Virtual
This modern line dance class steps to mainstream music from 50’s.0’s,70’s, Latin, R&B, and current pop.