Curry Senior Center Programs
Curry Senior Center prides itself on programming that celebrates the diversity and independence of older adults in the Tenderloin community. Our programs range from social services to technology and wellness education to arts and cultural events and much more.
Ageless
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.
Staff Contact: Ruby Cleggett | rcleggett@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Every Thursday 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street)
Lunch Bunch
A weekly social program for LGBTQ+ men/male-identifying folks to connect, share stories, offer peer support, and enjoy delicious cuisine
Staff Contact: Alex Ray | aray@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Every Wednesday 11:30am to 1pm
Where: Curry Computer Lab (315 Turk Street)
Women of Wisdom & Wonder (W.O.W. Group)
A weekly social support program for Senior LBGTQ+ women to share stories, make connections, and learn about LGBTQ+ Women’s History
Staff Contact: Rhianna Borra-Croft | rborra-croft@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Every Wednesday 1:30pm to 3pm
Where: Curry Computer Lab (315 Turk Street)
Shooting Stars
Gay, LGBTQ, and ally space for participants to express their thoughts and feelings.
Staff Contact: Alex Ray | aray@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Every Thursday 1pm to 2pm
Where: Stepping Stone (930 4th street)
Learn more about our partner organization:
Stepping Stone | Your Path to Health and Independence (steppingstonehealth.org)
Resilience
A group centered around community and transgender history where participants can discuss their interests.
Staff Contact: Ruby Cleggett | rcleggett@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Wednesday 1pm to 2pm
Where: Stepping Stone (930 4th street)
Learn more about our partner organization:
Stepping Stone | Your Path to Health and Independence (steppingstonehealth.org)
Out of the Closet
Staff Contact: Rhianna Borra-Croft | rborra-croft@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Tuesday 9am to 10am
Where: Stepping Stone (930 4th street)
Learn more about our partner organization:
Stepping Stone | Your Path to Health and Independence (steppingstonehealth.org)
Senior Vitality
A 1 to 2 year program dedicated to tech training, health management, and loneliness reduction. Instructors join us from our partner, Community Tech Network
Staff Contact: Jose Picazo | jpicazo@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Cohort 10: Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm at 315 Turk Street. Cohort 9: Mondays 10-11am at San Francisco Senior Center.
Where: San Francisco Senior Center and Curry Computer Lab (*registration required)
Check out Senior Vitality’s YouTube Channel for hundreds of videos on tech training and health management
Senior Vitality YouTube Channel
Maintenance Program
An advanced Tech program for Senior Vitality graduates where they continue improving their technology skills and connecting with their community. Instructors join us from our partner, Community Tech Network
Staff Contact: Jose Picazo | jpicazo@curryseniorcenter.org
When: 2x a month on Zoom, 11:30am to 12:30pm on 4th Mondays at SFSC, 3pm to 4pm on 3rd Tuesdays at 315 Turk St.
Where: Online, in-person at San Francisco Senior Center, in person in Curry Computer Lab (*registration required)
Check out a recent article on all the Maintenance Program has to offer
Curry Tech Support (CTS)
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.
Staff Contact: Angela Hudson | ahudson@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Drop In Hours: Mondays 9am to 12pm Curry’s John Staley Room; Thursdays 9am to 12pm Curry’s John Staley Room; appt based support sessions
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
LGBTQ+ Tech Support
A tech support program for the LGBTQ community that provides one-on-one tech support, tablet training, and assistance with telehealth appointments.
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
Zoom Hangout
A virtual gathering every Friday with an array of topics and activities
Staff Contact: Phillip Gerson | pgerson@curryseniorcenter.org
When: 11am to 12pm on Fridays via Zoom
Where: Online
Tech Tutoring for Cantonese Speakers
Supportive, one-on-one, technology tutoring sessions for clients whose primary or only language is Cantonese.
Staff Contact: Judy Siu | jsiu@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Mondays 9am to 10:45am in the Computer Lab
Where: Curry Computer Lab (315 Turk St.)
Tech Tutoring for Vietnamese Speakers
Supportive, one-on-one, technology tutoring sessions for clients whose primary or only language is Vietnamese.
Staff Contact: Trang Ngo (tngo@curryseniorcenter.org) & Anh Tran (atran@curryseniorcenter.org)
When: Fridays 1pm to 3pm in the computer lab
Where: Curry Computer Lab (315 Turk St.)
Health Corner
Monthly workshops that cover a variety of health topics for older adults to improve health literacy and better manage their chronic health conditions.
Staff Contact: Humberto Pinon | hpinon@curryseniorcenter.org
When: 3rd Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 in the John Staley Room
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
Health Corner in Cantonese
Monthly workshops offered in Cantonese that cover a variety of health topics for older adults to improve health literacy and better manage their chronic health conditions.
Staff Contact: Terrie Li | tli@curryseniorcenter.org
When: 2pm to 3pm on every third Friday in Curry’s John Staley Room
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
Healthy Living
Healthy Living Class is a combined discussion group and informational session for Curry clients who have graduated from any of Curry’s chronic disease management and/or wellness programs.
Staff Contact: Humberto Pinon | hpinon@curryseniorcenter.org
When: 10am to 11am on every fourth Friday
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
Curry Connections
A weekly social calling program connecting trained volunteers with Curry seniors aiming to reduce loneliness.
Staff Contact: Lalaine Favis | lfavis@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Varies depending on the availability of the volunteer and client.
Where: Remote
Innovative Food Program (Cultural Cuisine Celebrations)
Monthly Cultural Cuisine Celebrations featuring diverse food options and information about significant holidays across the globe.
Staff Contact: Terrie Li | tli@curryseniorcenter.org
When: One time monthly on varying Fridays.
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
Russian Exercise Class
A group focused on healthy exercise activities for Russian speakers
Staff Contact: Tanya Khotinets | tkhotinets@curryseniorcenter.org
When: 1st and 3rd Thursday from 1pm to 2pm
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
Safe Streets for Seniors
An alliance of older adults dedicated pedestrian safety and mutual empowerment to better the neighborhood.
Staff Contact: Judy Siu | jsiu@curryseniorcenter.org
When: 3rd Thursday 11am to 12pm in the John Staley Room
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
Current Events (Vietnamese)
A gathering of Vietnamese speakers discussing cultural interests along with the news in the US and abroad.
Staff Contact: Trang Ngo/Anh Tran | tngo@curryseniorcenter.org/atran@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30am to 12pm
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
Samahang Pinoy/Current Events (Tagalog)
A group of Tagalog speakers with an assortment of engaging activities and discussions on Filipino culture.
Staff Contact: Lalaine Favis | lfavis@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Every Friday from 10am to 12pm
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
Current Events (Lao/ Thai)
A gathering of Laotian and Thai speakers sharing resources and discussing news topics both in the US and abroad.
Staff Contact: Ngao Theppanya | ntheppanya@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Every Tuesday 10:30am to 12pm
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
Current Events (Russian)
A welcoming group of Russian speakers sharing insights and discussing current events
Staff Contact: Tanya Khotinets | tkhotinets@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Every Monday 11am to 12pm
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
Radical Acts of Gardening
Radical Acts of Gardening 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.
Staff Contact: Humberto Pinon | hpinon@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Wednesday 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Where: Drop in Center (333 Turk St.)
DreamKeepers
A city-wide, Human Rights Commission, initiative committed to capturing the stories of African Americans in the community and changing the narrative.
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: By Appt.
Where: Drop in Center (333 Turk St.)
Arts with Elders
Art instructor, Min Lee, teaches clients how to draw and paint using various techniques.
Staff Contact: Judy Siu/ Lalaine Favis | jsiu@curryseniorcenter.org/ lfavis@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Every Thursday 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
Vietnamese Knitting Class
A collective of Vietnamese speakers sharing in the joy of Knitting and crochet.
Staff Contact: Trang Ngo/ Anh Tran | tngo@curryseniorcenter.org/ atran@curryseniorcenter.org
When: Every Monday 2pm to 4pm
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
Do Ask, Do Tell
A new initiative that focuses on the Older Adults in the LGBTQ+ community and the invaluable stories they have to tell. These stories are recorded, transcribed, and will be published at the end of 2023.
Staff Contact: Soroush Fadaeinejad | sfadaeinejad@sfdph.org
When: By Appt.
Where: Curry Senior Center (315 Turk St.)
Virtual Tours
Travel to far off destinations with live virtual tours
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Scheduled once monthly
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
Community Voices
Participants discuss neighborhood needs and interests
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Scheduled once monthly
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
Bingo
Traditional Bingo loved by all
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Mondays and Saturdays from 10am to 11am
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
Arts & Crafts
Tons of art activities such as painting, collage, and sketching
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays from 10:30am to 11:30am
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
News and Discussions
Open discussions regarding the news of the day and current events
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: 8:30am to 10am everyday
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
Free Clothing Program
Free clothing available
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Scheduled twice monthly or based on emergency need
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
African-American Mens Group
Engaging discussions for the African American community
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Scheduled twice monthly
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
Documentaries
Daily viewings of documentaries that range in topic from nature, to history, to wellness, and more
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Everyday from 12:30pm to1:30pm
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
Chair Exercise
Low impact movements to improve circulation, balance, and overall well-being
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Every Sunday from 10:30am to 11:30am
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
Mindful Meditation
A program designed to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress
Staff Contact: Rashaad Bess | rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
When: Saturdays and Sundays from 9:45am to 10:45am
Where: Curry Drop In Center (333 Turk Street, 2nd floor)
Senior Engagement
Curry Senior Center operates a variety of on and off-site programming to engage clients where they are, with what they need. Program goals include reducing social isolation and connecting to appropriate services.
Peer Outreach
Addressing the Needs of Socially Isolated Adults is a peer outreach program funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) of California. The program is designed to help connect isolated older adults to services and social activities through peer outreach while supporting the Peer Outreach Specialists in their own wellness, recovery and professional development.
The population we serve is:
- Individuals 55 and over
- Resident of the Central City neighborhoods or homeless
- Seniors who are lonely, isolated or in need of connecting to services or social activities
Care Navigation
The Care Navigator program, in partnership with Shanti, serves older adults and adults with disabilities who are socially isolated, low income, have limited or no English-speaking proficiency, communities of color, or of the LGBT community. Care navigation with Peer support, assists program participants to maintain their independence, in navigating the complexities of services and activities, while promoting engagement with resources in the community.
For more information about referrals and program eligibility, please contact Daniel Hill, Program Manager,
at (415) 533-4039, or daniel.hill@sfdph.org
Curry Senior Center Events
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