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Learn how Curry Senior Center navigated turbulent 1980s San Francisco to provide services for older adults.
Learn how Dr. Curry’s leadership helped start North of Market Senior Services, which became Curry Senior Center.
Learn some tips to recognize hearing loss in your loved ones and how you can help them find resources to improve their quality of life.
Today we celebrate the life of Linda Rospendowski and the impact she had on Curry Senior Center.
Curry’s Wellness Nurse Jane F. deLeon, PhD, RN, recently attended the virtual 16th Annual HIV Nursing Network Conference.
We wanted to take this time to update our constituents regarding our equity work here at Curry Senior Center.
On September 24th at 8:00am, Curry’s Project Senior Vitality was featured in a 60-minute presentation at the n4A Virtual Conference by Wellness Program Manager Angela Di Martino.
If you see a well put-together woman on a mobility scooter with the US and Philippine flags flying at the back of her seat, there’s a possibility it’s Emy Torio.
Nana Tutberidze-Stamos, a Health Educator at Curry Senior Center, recently attended an online conference about grief care and expression.
Prior to the Shelter in Place order, Curry’s Senior Vitality program was already connecting clients to technology to ease social isolation and loneliness.
Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Rhianna Borra-Croft | rborra-croft@
When: Every Wednesday 1:30pm to 3pm
Where: Curry’s John Staley Room
A weekly social support program for Senior LBGTQ+ women to share stories, make connections, and learn about LGBTQ+ Women’s History
Category: Arts & Culture
Staff Contact: Trang Ngo (tngo@curryseniorcenter.org) & Anh Tran (atran@curryseniorcenter.org)
When: Mondays 2pm to 4pm
Where: Curry Senior Center
A collective of Vientamese speakers sharing in the joy of Knitting and crochet.
Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Will Simpson | wsimpson@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Every Wednesday 11:30am to 1pm
Where: Curry Computer Lab (315 Turk Street)
A weekly social program for LGBTQ+ men/male-identifying folks to connect, share stories, offer peer support, and enjoy delicious cuisine.
Category: Community Programs
Staff Contact: Trang Ngo (tngo@curryseniorcenter.org) & Anh Tran (atran@curryseniorcenter.org)
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am to 12pm
Where: Curry Senior Center
A gathering of Vietnamese speakers discussing cultural interests along with the news in the US and abroad.
Category: Community Programs
Staff Contact: Ngao Theppanya | ntheppanya@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Tuesday 10:30am to 12pm
Where: Curry Senior Center
A gathering of Laotian and Thai speakers sharing resources and discussing news topics both in the US and abroad
Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Everyday at 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
Daily viewings of documentaries that range in topic from nature, to history, to wellnes, and more.
Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: 8:30am to 10am, Everyday.
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
Open discussions regarding the news of the day and current events.
Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Mondays and Saturdays at 10am to 11am
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
Traditional Bingo loved by all.
Category: Community Programs
Staff Contact: Tanya Khotinets | tkhotinets@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Monday 11am to 12pm
Where: Curry Senior Center
A welcoming group of Russian speakers sharing insights and discussing current events.
Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Andrea Horne | ahorne@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Wednesdays 2:30pm to 5pm
Where: SF AIDS Foundation
Support group for all trans and gender non-conforming community members.
Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Judy Siu | jsiu@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Mondays 9am to 10:45am
Where: Curry Computer Lab
Supportive, one-on-one, technology tutoring sessions for clients whose primary or only language is Cantonese.
Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Roberto Alvarez | ralvarez@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Drop In Hours: Mondays 9am to 12pm Shanti Project (730 Polk St.); Tuesdays 10am to 12pm Shanti Project (3170 23rd St), 1pm to 4pm at Curry; Wednesdays 9am to 12pm at OpenHouse (65 Laguna St.); Thursdays 9:30am to 12pm Shanti Project (730 Polk St.); Fridays 9:30am to 12pm at Curry; appt based support sessions
Where: Curry Senior Center, Shanti Project at 730 Polk Street, Shanti Project at 3170 23rd Street, and OpenHouse at 65 Laguna Street
A tech support program for the LGBTQ community that provides one-on-one tech support, tablet training, and assistance with telehealth appointments.
Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Angela Hudson | ahudson@curryseniorcenter.org
Drop In Hours: Mondays 9am to 12pm, Thursdays 9am to 12pm
Where: Curry’s John Staley Room, Curry Senior Center
A tech support program for low-income older adults that provides drop-in tech support, personal tutoring, and a tablet training program for those in need of a device.
Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Jose Picazo | jpicazo@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Cohort 9: Mondays 10-11am
Where: San Francisco Senior Center and Curry Computer Lab (*Registration is required)
A 1 to 2 year program dedicated to tech training, health management, and loneliness reduction.
Check out Senior Vitality’s YouTube Channel for hundreds of videos on tech training and health management:
Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Jose Picazo | jpicazo@curryseniorcenter.org
When: 2x a month on Zoom, 11:30am on 4th Mondays at SFSC, 3pm on 3rd Tuesdays at 315 Turk St.
Where: Online, in-person at San Francisco Senior Center, in person in Curry Computer Lab
An advanced Tech program for Senior Vitality graduates where they continue improving their technology skills and connecting with their community.
Check out a recent article on all the Maintenance Program has to offer:
Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Andrea Horne | ahorne@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Monday 11:30am to 1pm (bi-weekly)
Where: at Open House (65 Laguna St,)
Bi-weekly lunch sponsored by Open House for LGBTQ+ Older Adults
Learn more about our partner organization:
Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Andrea Horne | ahorne@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Wednesday 1pm to 2pm
Where: Stepping Stone (930 4th street)
A group centered around community and transgender history where participants can discuss their interests.
Learn more about our partner organization:
Stepping Stone | Your Path to Health and Independence (steppingstonehealth.org)
Category: Arts and Culture
Staff Contact: Humberto Pinon | hpinon@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Wednesday 2:30pm to 3:30pm until March 8th, contact Humberto Pinon for the dates and times that follow
Where: Drop in Center (333 Turk St.)
Radical Acts of Gardening, a garden club, is a space where anyone, no matter their previous knowledge, can come and learn about plants, their care and how to propagate them. Participants help grow plants for display around the Senior Center, to take home or give to a friend and even save a few plants for employees to take.
Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Roberto Alvarez | ralvarez@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Drop In Hours: Fridays 9:30am to 12pm
Where: Curry Senior Center
A tech support program for the LGBTQ community that provides one-on-one tech support, tablet training, and assistance with telehealth appointments.
Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Saturdays and Sundays at 9:45am to 10:45am
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
A program designed to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress
Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Roberto Alvarez | ralvarez@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Drop In Hours: Thursdays 9:30am to 12pm
Where: Shanti Project at 730 Polk Street
A tech support program for the LGBTQ community that provides one-on-one tech support, tablet training, and assistance with telehealth appointments.
Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Roberto Alvarez | ralvarez@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Drop In Hours: Wednesdays 9am to 12pm
Where: OpenHouse at 65 Laguna Street
A tech support program for the LGBTQ community that provides one-on-one tech support, tablet training, and assistance with telehealth appointments.
Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Roberto Alvarez | ralvarez@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Drop In Hours: Tuesdays 10am to 12pm Shanti Project (3170 23rd St), 1pm to 4pm at Curry
Where: Curry Senior Center, Shanti Project at 3170 23rd Street
A tech support program for the LGBTQ community that provides one-on-one tech support, tablet training, and assistance with telehealth appointments.
Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Roberto Alvarez | ralvarez@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Drop In Hours: Mondays 9am to 12pm
Where: Shanti Project at 730 Polk Street
A tech support program for the LGBTQ community that provides one-on-one tech support, tablet training, and assistance with telehealth appointments.
Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Every Sunday at 10:30am to 11:30am
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
Low impact movements to improve circulation, balance, and overall well-being
Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Every Sunday at 11am
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
A language course for beginners
Category: Community Programs
Staff Contact: Lalaine Favis | lfavis@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Friday 10am to 12pm
Where: Curry Senior Center
A group of Tagalog speakers with an assortment of engaging activities and discussions on Filipino culture.
Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 10:30am to 11:30am
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
Tons of art activities such as painting, collage, and sketching.
Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Trang Ngo (tngo@curryseniorcenter.org) & Anh Tran (atran@curryseniorcenter.org)
When: Fridays 1pm to 3pm
Where: Curry Computer Lab
Supportive, one-on-one, technology tutoring sessions for clients whose primary or only language is Vietnamese.
Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Will Simpson/Andrea Horne | wsimpson@curryseniorcenter.org; ahorne@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Friday 11am to 12pm
Where: Online
A virtual gathering every Friday with an array of topics and activities.
Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Andrea Horne | ahorne@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Fridays
Where: Virtual
Support group for Black Trans Women.
Learn more about our partner organization:
Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Will Simpson/Andrea Horne | wsimpson@curryseniorcenter.org; ahorne@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Friday 10:30am to 11:30am
Where: Fluid Coffee (La Cocina Municipal Marketplace, 332 Golden Gate Ave)
A weekly meet and greet where participants are provided free coffee in a local LGBTQ+-owned and operated cafe.
Learn more about our partner organization:
Category: Arts and Culture
Staff Contact: Judy Siu / Lalaine Favis
siu@curryseniorcenter.org/ lfavis@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Thursdays 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Where: Curry Senior Center
Art instructor, Min Lee, teaches clients how to draw and paint using various techniques
Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Andrea Horne | ahorne@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Every Thursday 2pm to 4:30pm
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street)
A weekly TGNC social program that brings Trans and Gender Nonconforming folks together to check in with each other while highlighting stories of TGNC existing in cultures around the world with food served.
Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Will Simpson | wsimpson@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Thursday 1pm to 2pm
Where: Stepping Stone (930 4th street)
Gay, LGBTQ, and ally space for particpants to express their thoughts and feelings.
Learn more about our partner organization:
Stepping Stone | Your Path to Health and Independence (steppingstonehealth.org)
Since 2007, David’s been leading the charge to increase Curry Senior Center’s impact on the lives of San Francisco seniors in need. During his tenure at Curry Senior Center he has launched new programs, expanded the volunteer base, and led the organization through a rebrand. Prior to Curry Senior Center, David served as the Executive Director of Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly, where he expanded the agency’s volunteer-based programs supporting homebound and isolated elders. He also worked at Central City Hospitality House, a community center for low-income and homeless adults. His current community involvement includes: Board President of the San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium; Board President of the Community Living Campaign; Co-Chair of Advocacy Committee for the Coalition of Agencies Serving the Elderly; Member of the Saint Francis Memorial Hospital Community Advisory Board. David holds a Masters of Social Work Degree from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor of Biology and Psychology from the University of California at Santa Cruz.
“Curry Senior Center’s staff, residents, donors, volunteers and board of directors are who inspire me every day to make a bigger impact on our community, I’m grateful to be a part of this cause!”
