Privacy Policy

Your privacy is very important to us. At Curry Senior Center (https://curryseniorcenter.org.) we have a few fundamental principles that we follow:

  • We don’t ask you for personal information unless we need it.
  • We don’t share your personal information with anyone except to comply with the law, develop our products, or protect our rights.
  • We don’t store personal information on our servers unless required for the on-going operation of our site.
 

It is Curry Senior Center’s policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect while operating https://curryseniorcenter.org.

 

Website Visitors

Curry Senior Center may collect non-personally-identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. Curry Senior Center’s purpose in collecting non-personally identifying information is to better understand how our visitors use the website. From time to time, Curry Senior Center may release non-personally-identifying information in the aggregate, e.g., by publishing a report on trends in the usage of this website.

Curry Senior Center also may collect potentially personally-identifying information like Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for logged in users and for users leaving comments on our blogs. Curry Senior Center only discloses logged in user and commenter IP addresses under the same circumstances that it uses and discloses personally-identifying information as described below, except that blog commenter IP addresses are visible and disclosed to the administrators of the blog where the comment was left.

 

Gathering of Personally-Identifying Information

Certain visitors to https://curryseniorcenter.org. choose to interact with Curry Senior Center in ways that require Curry Senior Center to gather personally-identifying information. The amount and type of information that Curry Senior Center gathers depends on the nature of the interaction. Curry Senior Center collects such information only insofar as is necessary or appropriate to fulfill the purpose of the visitor’s interaction with https://curryseniorcenter.org. Curry Senior Center does not disclose personally-identifying information other than as described below. And visitors can always refuse to supply personally-identifying information, with the caveat that it may prevent them from engaging in certain website-related activities.

Curry Senior Center discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only to those of its employees, contractors and affiliated organizations that (i) need to know that information in order to process it on Curry Senior Center’s behalf and (ii) that have agreed not to disclose it to others. Some of those employees, contractors and affiliated organizations may be located outside of your home country; by using https://curryseniorcenter.org, you consent to the transfer of such information to them. Curry Senior Center will not rent or sell potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information to anyone. Other than to its employees, contractors and affiliated organizations, as described above, Curry Senior Center discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only in response to a subpoena, court order or other governmental request, or when Curry Senior Center believes in good faith that disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the property or rights of Curry Senior Center, third parties or the public at large. If you are a registered user of  https://curryseniorcenter.org and have supplied your email address, Curry Senior Center may occasionally send you an email about Curry Senior Center. We primarily use our website to communicate this type of information, so we expect to keep this type of email to a minimum.  Curry Senior Center takes all measures reasonably necessary to protect against the unauthorized access, use, alteration or destruction of potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information.

 

Cookies

A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and that the visitor’s browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. Curry Senior Center uses cookies to help Curry Senior Center identify and track visitors, their usage of https://curryseniorcenter.org, and their access preferences. Curry Senior Center visitors who do not wish to have cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse cookies before using https://curryseniorcenter.org, with the drawback that certain features of https://curryseniorcenter.org may not function properly without the aid of cookies.

 

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

 

Privacy Policy Changes

Although most changes are likely to be minor, Curry Senior Center may change its Privacy Policy from time to time, and in Curry Senior Center’s sole discretion. Curry Senior Center encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.

Safety Text System

This Privacy Notice for Curry Senior Center (“we,” “us,” or “our“), describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share (“process“) your personal information when you use our services (“Services“), including when you:

  • Use Curry Senior Center Safety Text System
  • Engage with us in other related ways, including any marketing or events

Questions or concerns? Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. We are responsible for making decisions about how your personal information is processed. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

  1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal information you disclose to us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.

 

Personal Information Provided by You. The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect may include the following:

  • names
  • phone numbers
  • email addresses
  • contact preferences

Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information.

 

All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

  1. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including:

  • To send administrative information to you. We may process your information to send you details about our products and services, changes to our terms and policies, and other similar information.
  • To enable user-to-user communications. We may process your information if you choose to use any of our offerings that allow for communication with another user.
  1. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We are the sole owners of the information collected. We only have access to/collect information that you voluntarily provide us. We will not sell or rent this information to third parties.

  1. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).

 

When we have no need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

  1. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

We have implemented technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Services is at your own risk. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.

  1. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

We do not knowingly collect, solicit data from, or market to children under 18 years of age, nor do we knowingly sell such personal information. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 18, please contact us at info@curryseniorcenter.org.

  1. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Withdrawing your consent: We are relying on your consent to process your personal information, which may be express and/or implied consent depending on the applicable law. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us by using the contact details below.

 

However, please note that this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal nor, when applicable law allows, will it affect the processing of your personal information conducted in reliance on lawful processing grounds other than consent.

 

Opting out of marketing and promotional communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional communications at any time by replying “STOP” or “UNSUBSCRIBE” to the SMS messages that we send, or by contacting us using the details provided in the section below. You will then be removed from the marketing lists. However, we may still communicate with you — for example, to send you service-related messages that are necessary for the administration and use of your account, to respond to service requests, or for other non-marketing purposes.

 

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with third parties.

  1. PRIVACY RIGHTS

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

The table below shows the categories of personal information we have collected in the past twelve (12) months. The table includes illustrative examples of each category and does not reflect the personal information we collect from you. 

 

Categories

Examples

Collected

A. Identifiers

Contact details, such as real name, alias, postal address, telephone or mobile contact number, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, and account name

YES

B. Personal information as defined in the California Customer Records statute

Name, contact information, education, employment, employment history, and financial information

YES

C. Protected classification characteristics under state or federal law

Gender, age, date of birth, race and ethnicity, national origin, marital status, and other demographic data

NO

D. Commercial information

Transaction information, purchase history, financial details, and payment information

NO

E. Biometric information

Fingerprints and voiceprints

NO

F. Internet or other similar network activity

Browsing history, search history, online behavior, interest data, and interactions with our and other websites, applications, systems, and advertisements

NO

G. Geolocation data

Device location

NO

H. Audio, electronic, sensory, or similar information

Images and audio, video or call recordings created in connection with our business activities

NO

I. Professional or employment-related information

Business contact details in order to provide you our Services at a business level or job title, work history, and professional qualifications if you apply for a job with us

NO

J. Education Information

Student records and directory information

NO

K. Inferences drawn from collected personal information

Inferences drawn from any of the collected personal information listed above to create a profile or summary about, for example, an individual’s preferences and characteristics

NO

L. Sensitive personal Information

 

NO

 

We may also collect other personal information outside of these categories through instances where you interact with us in person, online, or by phone or mail in the context of:

  • Receiving help through our customer support channels;
  • Participation in customer surveys or contests; and
  • Facilitation in the delivery of our Services and to respond to your inquiries.

We will use and retain the collected personal information as needed to provide the Services or for:

  • Category A – As long as the user has an account with us
  • Category B – As long as the user has an account with us

How We Use and Share Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information with our service providers pursuant to a written contract between us and each service provider. 

 

We may use your personal information for our own business purposes, such as for undertaking internal research for technological development and demonstration. This is not considered to be “selling” your personal information.

 

We have not disclosed, sold, or shared any personal information to third parties for a business or commercial purpose in the preceding twelve (12) months. We will not sell or share personal information in the future belonging to website visitors, users, and other consumers.

Your Rights

You have rights under certain US state data protection laws. However, these rights are not absolute, and in certain cases, we may decline your request as permitted by law. These rights include:

  • Right to know whether or not we are processing your personal data
  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data
  • Right to request the deletion of your personal data
  • Right to obtain a copy of the personal data you previously shared with us
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
  • Right to opt out of the processing of your personal data if it is used for targeted advertising (or sharing as defined under California’s privacy law), the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects (“profiling”)

Depending upon the state where you live, you may also have the following rights:

  • Right to access the categories of personal data being processed (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in Minnesota)
  • Right to obtain a list of the categories of third parties to which we have disclosed personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in California, Delaware, and Maryland)
  • Right to obtain a list of specific third parties to which we have disclosed personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in Minnesota and Oregon)
  • Right to obtain a list of third parties to which we have sold personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in Connecticut)
  • Right to review, understand, question, and depending on where you live, correct how personal data has been profiled (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in Connecticut and Minnesota)
  • Right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in California)
  • Right to opt out of the collection of sensitive data and personal data collected through the operation of a voice or facial recognition feature (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in Florida)

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise these rights, you can contact us by referring to the contact details at the bottom of this document.

 

Under certain US state data protection laws, you can designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. We may deny a request from an authorized agent that does not submit proof that they have been validly authorized to act on your behalf in accordance with applicable laws.

Request Verification

Upon receiving your request, we will need to verify your identity to determine you are the same person about whom we have the information in our system. We will only use personal information provided in your request to verify your identity or authority to make the request. However, if we cannot verify your identity from the information already maintained by us, we may request that you provide additional information for the purposes of verifying your identity and for security or fraud-prevention purposes.

 

If you submit the request through an authorized agent, we may need to collect additional information to verify your identity before processing your request and the agent will need to provide a written and signed permission from you to submit such request on your behalf.

Appeals

Under certain US state data protection laws, if we decline to take action regarding your request, you may appeal our decision by emailing us at info@curryseniorcenter.org. We will inform you in writing of any action taken or not taken in response to the appeal, including a written explanation of the reasons for the decisions. If your appeal is denied, you may submit a complaint to your state attorney general.

  1. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date at the top of this Privacy Notice.We encourage you to review this Privacy Notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.

 

  1. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may contact us at:

Curry Senior Center

(415) 917 – 3409

info@curryseniorcenter.org

  1. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

Based on the applicable laws of your country or state of residence in the US, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, details about how we have processed it, correct inaccuracies, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information. These rights may be limited in some circumstances by applicable law.

Consumer Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact our consumer support team through the contact information provided on this website.

By providing your mobile number to Curry Senior Center, you agree to receive conversational messages from Curry Senior Center.

Message frequency: Message frequency may vary. On average, 1-2 messages per month.

Message and data rates: Message and data rates may apply.

Help: For help, contact Curry Senior Center through the support contact information provided on our website.

Privacy policy: https://curryseniorcenter.org/privacy-policy/

SMS and Registration Data

Consumer SMS and registration data will not be transferred to external organizations.

 

Safeguards for User Data

  • Access to user data is limited through appropriate access controls.
  • Contractual restrictions are used to prevent unauthorized sharing of user data.
  • Employees receive training on proper handling and protection of user data.
  • Monitoring measures are used to help detect and prevent unauthorized sharing.

By providing your mobile number to Curry Senior Center, you agree to receive conversational messages from Curry Senior Center.

  • Message frequency: Message frequency may vary. On average, 1-2 messages per month.
  • Message and data rates: Message and data rates may apply.
  • Help: For help, contact Curry Senior Center through the support contact information provided on our website.
  • How to STOP receiving messages: Reply STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE to opt out at any time.
  • Privacy policy: https://curryseniorcenter.org/privacy-policy/

Hali Hammer

Hali Hammer recently retired from the City and County of San Francisco, where she served as Director of Ambulatory Care for the San Francisco Health Network (SFHN), the integrated delivery system of the SF Department of Public Health (SFDPH). Dr. Hammer is a family physician and has practiced at the Family Health Center at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) for almost 30years. 

Before becoming Director of Ambulatory Care for the SFDPH, Dr. Hammer held the positions of Director of Primary Care, Medical Director of the ZSFG Family Health Center, and Professor of Clinical Family Medicine in the UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine. Dr. Hammer lives with her family in Berkeley.

Current Events (Lao/ Thai)

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

SF Public Health

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:

Home – San Francisco AIDS Foundation (sfaf.org)

Fluid Friday

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:

Fluid (fluidcoopsf.com)

Arts with Elders

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

Ageless

Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Ruby Cleggett | rcleggett@curryseniorcenter.org

When: Every Thursday 2:30pm 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.

Shooting Stars

Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Alex Ray | aray@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)

Arts & Crafts

Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: “Timmy” Beltran | Mbeltran@curryseniorcenter.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.

Radical Acts of Gardening

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.

Trans Life

Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Soroush  | sfadaeinejad@curryseniorcenter.org

When: Wednesdays 2:30pm to 5pm
Where: SF AIDS Foundation

Support group for all trans and gender non-conforming community members.

Home – San Francisco AIDS Foundation (sfaf.org)

Resilience

Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Ruby Cleggett | rcleggett@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)

Lunch Bunch

Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Alex Ray | aray@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.

Current Events (Vietnamese)

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.

Documentaries

Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: “Timmy” Beltran | Mbeltran@curryseniorcenter.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.

Tech Tutoring for Vitenamese Speakers

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.

News and Discussions

Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: “Timmy” Beltran | Mbeltran@curryseniorcenter.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.

Bingo

Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: “Timmy” Beltran | Mbeltran@curryseniorcenter.org

When: Mondays and Saturdays at 10am to 11am
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)

Traditional Bingo loved by all.

Vietnamese Knitting Class

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.

Current Events (Russian)

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.

Tech Tutoring for Cantonese Speakers

Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Maple Mei | ymei@curryseniorcenter.org

When: Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and Thursdays, 1pm to 4pm

Where: 520 Turk Street

Supportive, one-on-one, technology tutoring sessions for clients whose primary or only language is Cantonese.

LGBTQ+ Tech Support

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.

Curry Tech Support

Category: Technology
Staff Contact: Angela Hudson | ahudson@curryseniorcenter.org

Drop In Hours: Mondays 9am to 12pm, Thursdays 9am to 12pm 
Where: Tech and Wellness Hub+ (520 Turk Street) 

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.

Senior Vitality

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:

Senior Vitality Youtube Channel

Maintenance Program

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:

Curry Senior Center Tech Program

Rainbow Lunch

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:

Openhouse SF

Cecilia Mak

Cecilia joined Curry Senior Center in 2022, beginning as a Peer Outreach Specialist and Community Program Assistant before transitioning to the Case Management team. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics & Language Technology.

She enjoys working closely with clients while collaborating with her dedicated team to provide vital services and support for seniors in the Tenderloin, helping connect them to the resources they need to thrive.  

Victor Sucy

 Victor Sucy is the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Programs Manager at Curry Senior Center, where he oversees the Drop-In Center and Peer Supportive Services programs. He brings over five years of experience in behavioral health, community outreach, and program management, with a strong commitment to supporting low-income older adults.

Victor is driven by a deep passion for helping seniors overcome barriers throughout their aging journey. His work focuses on reducing loneliness and isolation by fostering meaningful social connections, promoting recovery-oriented care, and creating welcoming, inclusive spaces where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to be their best selves.

As a collaborative and values-driven leader, Victor is dedicated to building strong, diverse teams and strengthening partnerships that enhance service delivery and community impact. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has completed professional training in Human Resources. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings a culturally responsive, person-centered approach to all aspects of his work.

Zoom Hangout

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.

Samahang Pinoy/Current Events (Tagalog)

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.

TODOS LATINOS (Español)

Category: Community Programs

Staff Contact: Gonzalo Guoron| gguoron@curryseniorcenter.org

When: Third Monday of every month 11am to 12pm

Where: 315 Turk Street

A monthly group that brings together older Latinos in a friendly and supportive environment to share stories, create a sense of belonging, and enjoy a meal together!

Un grupo mensual que reúne a latinos mayores en un ambiente amigable y de apoyo para compartir historias, crear un sentido de pertenencia y disfrutar de una comida juntos

Jim Illig

Jim Illig has had a 45-year career in San Francisco’s nonprofit health and social services, from clinician to executive, advocate to commissioner, and grant seeker to grant maker. Jim’s contributions include directing community health strategies and investments for Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco and San Mateo; 18 years with Project Open Hand where he managed government relations and brought senior meals to Curry 25 years ago; serving two terms on the San Francisco Health Commission including as President; Executive Director for Baker Places and Continuum HIV Day Services in the 80s and 90s; and serving on the boards of many nonprofit organizations such as IHSS Public Authority, St. Mary’s Medical Center, and La Casa de las Madres.

As an advocate, Jim founded and led coalitions of service providers in the HIV/AIDS Provider Network, Human Services Network, Tenderloin Hunger Task Force, and worked with Curry’s leaders for decades to strengthen the Coalition of Agencies Serving the Elderly (CASE).

Jim lives in Bernal Heights with his partner of 35 years, Larry Dotz, and Ava, their rescued German Shepherd. Jim still officiates for weddings at City Hall as a volunteer Deputy Marriage Commissioner, and the County Clerk has estimated that over 30 years, he has joined over 13,000 couples in matrimony!

Cadillac Colors of Resilience

Category: Community Programs

Staff Contact: Vanessa Mendoza vmendoza@curryseniorcenter.org and Caroline Milroy cmilroy@curryseniorcenter.org

When: 1st & 3rd Mondays 1:30pm-3:30pm

Where: Cadillac Hotel lobby @ 380 Eddy Street

This arts & crafts group is led by a Community Health Worker and Peer Outreach Specialist, who utilizes lived experience and formal training to promote well-being and support recovery

Fiesta de Karaoke

Category: Community Programs

Staff Contact: Gonzalo Guoron guoron@curryseniorcenter.org

When: Monthly on Fridays 1:30pm-3:30pm

Where: 333 Turk Street, Dining Room

This peer-led karaoke event celebrates the joy of music in a multitude of languages, offering a unique opportunity for older adults to sing their hearts out in Spanish, English, Tagalog, or any preferred language!

Curry Cinema Screenings

Staff Contact: Phillip Gerson | pgerson@curryseniorcenter.org

When: Third Friday of every month 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Where: Tech & Wellness Hub+ (520 Turk St.)

A monthly screening with seasonal themes. Includes popcorn, beverage, and brief discussion.

Digital Debrief

Category: Technology

Staff Contact: Jose Picazo |  jpicazo@curryseniorcenter.org

When: Fourth Wednesday of every month 3:15pm to 4:15pm

Where: Tech & Wellness Hub+ (520 Turk St.)

A monthly meetup to discuss current tech news.

Rainbow Kaffeeklatsch

Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Rhianna Borra-Croft rborra-croft@curryseniorcenter.org

When: Every Friday   10:30am to 12:00pm
Where: Tech and Wellness Hub (520 Turk Street)

Rainbow Kaffeeklatsch is a LGBTQ+ friendly coffee meetup that warmly welcomes seniors in Tenderloin. It’s a safe and inclusive space where people can come together over coffee to chat, share stories, and build connections within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

Out of the Closet

Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact: Rhianna Borra-Croft | rborra-croft@curryseniorcenter.org

When: Every Tuesday 9:00am to 10:00am
Where: Stepping Stone (930 4th Street)

Diane Dwyer

Diane is a proud board member at Curry Senior Center and has emceed this fundraiser for 10 years. Diane’s mother-in-law, Katie Sharp, was a nurse at Curry for years: the love for Curry runs in the family!

Diane’s also a two-time Emmy award winning journalist and has worked in television journalism in the SF Bay Area for 25 years. She grew up with six brothers and sisters and credits the Irish gift of story-telling with her success in journalism, teaching and — now — real estate. She wears many hats and loves all of them!

· Faculty member at the Haas School of Business, University of California (her alma mater)

· Realtor with her sister, Patty, at Compass in Burlingame

· Media/PR consultant and trainer for Chief-level executives

Diane also serves as emcee, auctioneer and advisor for more than two-dozen other non-profits including De Marillac Academy in SF’s Tenderloin, Asian American Donor Program in Oakland, CORA in San Mateo, German Shepherd Rescue and the California Alumni Association.

 

Connie Perez Wong

Connie Perez Wong is a storyteller at heart, bringing over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality to her role as Convention Services Manager at Hotel Nikko San Francisco. Known for her ability to blend strategic vision with creative flair, she oversees marketing and design across digital and print platforms, helping to shape and elevate the brand’s presence.
Born in Hong Kong and having lived in Okinawa, Guam, Honolulu, and the Philippines,  Connie’s global journey has given her a unique perspective and a people-centric leadership style. Since moving to San Francisco in 2002, she has built a career focused on fostering strong relationships and cultivating a collaborative work environment.
In her free time, Connie enjoys bringing loved ones together for good food and meaningful conversations, continuing her commitment to connection and community both personally and professionally.

Shirley Quitugua

Shirley Quitugua is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and brings 42 years of career and financial expertise with her to her role as the Board President of Curry Senior Center. In addition to Curry, Shirley also serves on the Board of Directors for Good Shepard Grace Center and has dedicated over 15 years of community service to San Francisco.

Shirley’s true love is for her husband John and their family. They have 2 sons and a beautiful daughter-in-law, but feel the most precious blessings from God are their 3 young grandsons who are responsible for opening their hearts to the simple things, reminding them that time is a precious gift and sharing that time with family and others is what truly fulfills their lives.

Daniel Beavers

Daniel Beavers is a collaborative leader and digital strategist dedicated to building strong, mission-aligned teams. Daniel has led cross-functional initiatives that improve systems, strengthen collaboration, and enhance service delivery. He is passionate about mentoring emerging talent, removing barriers that limit team effectiveness, and creating sustainable processes that empower staff to focus on meaningful impact.


Inspired by mission-driven organizations like Curry Senior Center, Daniel is committed to building software and systems that streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and enable staff to focus more fully on supporting the dignity and independence of older adults.


Daniel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Management of Organizations and Systems, as well as a Master of Science in Game Design, emphasizing Team Leadership and Human Factors, where he researched the importance of vertical integration in supply chains.

John Medina

John Michael Medina Jr. is the Support Services Program Manager at Curry Senior Center, where he oversees services within permanent supportive housing and coordinates closely with property management and partner agencies to strengthen housing stability, resident wellbeing, and access to relevant community resources. His role emphasizes collaborative service delivery and person-centered engagement to ensure individuals are supported with dignity, autonomy, and connection. With over a decade of experience in the community non-profit arena, John brings both strategic insight and deep commitment to service models that link residents with the right support, resources, and partnerships. He holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, East Bay.

Humberto Pinon

Humberto Pinon is a health educator with a soul and heart big enough to capture the minds and hearts of the older adults he has worked with over his 12-year career at Curry. While he is equally described as “whimsical” and “mad genius” in the same breath, he has always been known as kind and caring and has been an advocate for older adults.

Humberto supervises the Health Education programs at Curry, which cover several topics very important to the health and wellness of older adults and combine evidence-based health education curriculum with hands-on presentations, including cooking demonstrations and exercise. He earned his culinary degree in the Le Cordon Bleu program at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Scottsdale, AZ. There, as a starry-eyed, naive student, he realized that making people happy was just not enough. After working in the culinary industry in Arizona and New Mexico, he enrolled in New Mexico State University, where a failed attempt at a nursing degree led to a very successful Bachelor of Public Health Degree in 2015.  

John McKinnon

John McKinnon is a Northern California native that began his career in the advertising business in Los Angeles. After working for 10 years on national broadcast campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, he relocated to New Orleans to focus on large scale events at Dietrich Destination Consultants.

John’s trend of excellence continued after Hurricane Katrina with a move back to San Francisco where he has been responsible for exclusive meetings & events in the City’s most beautiful venues, with an additional focus on the Napa Valley to the North, Monterey & Carmel to the South and Lake Tahoe to the East. In 2011 he formally launched Voila Events, which has also become a leader in the incentive market for their high-end experiential events.

He’s been a member of the San Francisco Travel Association since 2005 and was appointed to their Tourism Council in 2022 to promote the San Francisco region as a top global destination.

He has served on the Curry Senior Center’s Board of Directors since 2015 and was the President of the Board from 2017 to 2019.

Mindful Meditation

Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: “Timmy” Beltran | Mbeltran@curryseniorcenter.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

Kealy Spring

Kealy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#93512) in the state of California and a Leadership Coach. She graduated in 2002 from USC and continued her studies, obtaining an M.A. in Communication from University of Colorado at Boulder and a M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University in San Rafael. Having worked in corporations both in the US and Australia, she now works with driven professionals often struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, anxiety and depression in her therapy practice. As a coach, she works with new and emerging leaders to build their leadership skillsets. Kealy is a small business owner in SF with two companies: Spring Family Therapy Inc. and Spring Ahead Coaching. She has been member of the Curry community for over a decade and looks forward to continuing her support of the organization in her current tenure on the Board of Directors. In her free time, Kealy enjoys hiking, gardening and travel.

Isis Spinola-Schwartz

Isis Spinola-Schwartz is a real estate development executive with over fifteen years of experience implementing sustainable real estate development strategies across various asset classes. She is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Forge Real Estate Development and is enrolled in the MSc of Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Oxford, England.
Isis began her career as a landscape architect and urban designer and is passionate about the development of affordable housing solutions, and the attainment of UN Development goal with a focus on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. She is committed to the mission of Curry Senior Center because of its mission to “Provide wellness, dignity & independence for seniors”. In her free time, she can be found kayaking on Richardson Bay, or hiking around San Francisco.

Diane Sklar

Diane Sklar is a semi-retired physician living north of San Francisco in Marin County. She spent her working career as an OB/GYN for Kaiser San Francisco. In 2020, she retired from Kaiser and began work part time for UCSF doing inpatient obstetrics.
Dr. Sklar has a strong commitment to community service both locally and globally. She has participated as a mentor to underserved youth locally, and participated in over 30 medical missions abroad. She has been on the Board of Directors for Curry Senior Center since 2016 . She is currently the Secretary and is part of the Executive Committee. In Dr. Sklar’s spare time, she enjoys bicycling hiking swimming and playing tennis and bridge. She also enjoys playing piano and quilting.

Richard Sullivan

Richard Sullivan is a member of Curry’s Finance Committee and has served on Curry’s board for 33 years in which he has held all of the Board leadership positions. Richard’s involvement in public service includes being a former Board member with the Hunters Point Boys and Girls Club, and being a member of the City and County of San Francisco’s Treasury Oversight Committee.
Richard retired from the City and County of San Francisco’s Tax Collector office after 42 years of service, in which he spent 6 years as the Director. Richard currently runs a tax consulting business in San Francisco’s Bayview District and is a lifetime member of the NAACP, California Society of Enrolled Agents, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity.

 

Women of Wisdom & Wonder (W.O.W. Group)

Category: LGTBQ+
Staff Contact:  Rhianna Borra-Croft | rborra-croft@curryseniorcenter.org

When: Every Wednesday 1:30pm to 3pm
Where: Curry Computer Lab (315 Turk Street)

A weekly social support program for Senior LBGTQ+ women to share stories, make connections, and learn about LGBTQ+ Women’s History 

LGBTQ+ Tech Support

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.

LGBTQ+ Tech Support

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.

LGBTQ+ Tech Support

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.

LGBTQ+ Tech Support

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.

LGBTQ+ Tech Support

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.

Chair Exercise

Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: “Timmy” Beltran | Mbeltran@curryseniorcenter.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

Spanish Class

Category: Drop In
Staff Contact: “Timmy” Beltran | Mbeltran@curryseniorcenter.org

When: Every Sunday at 11am
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)

A language course for beginners

Dave Knego

Since 2007, David’s been leading the charge to increase Curry Senior Center’s impact on the lives of San Francisco seniors in need. While at Curry Senior Center, he 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 serving on the Board of Community Living Campaign and the Board of Community Technology Network, as well as serving as Board Vice President of the San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium. David holds a Master 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!”