The Seller’s Market, Senior Living Options and Making the Move!

 

Many people have been putting off downsizing or felt they could not afford retirement.

Attend our lunch and learn; we will discuss ~

  • How to take advantage of market timing for maximum value
  • When to age in place & when to move into a community
  • What are the local choices; month-to-month independent or CCRC
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Banning Soda in New York: Government Intervention or Interference

Join elders at AgeSong, Lake Merritt, on Thursday, August 9, for a discussion on Banning Soda in New York: Government Intervention or Interference from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm.

The City of New York is banning soda. California has already banned junk food in schools. The Federal Government is requiring all citizens to purchase health insurance. What’s next? Come discuss the pros and cons of government intervention or interference (depending on your opinion) into our individual decisions. Facilitated by Suzanne Fried, M.A., MFT.

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Back Pain – Alternative Solutions

AgeSong at Lake Merritt features the third part of a four-series lecture on acupuncture/alternative medicine. Licensed acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists Justin and Joia Lane will discuss how acupuncture may be able to help in treating back pain.  Acupuncture has been proven effective in the treatment of over 100 conditions.

Please RSVP (510) 903-3600 to reserve your seat.

Diane Broch, Community Relations Director, AgeSong at Lake Merritt

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We Are AgeSong: Intergenerational, Multicultural Perspectives

 

We Are AgeSong, the quarterly newsletter published by AgeSong, is about becoming aware of and embracing different perspectives.  We learn about the history of AgeSong San Francisco’s culturally rich neighborhood.  Then we span the bridge into Emeryville, where we hear from individuals of diverse cultures. At a recent Bayside Park visit of Japanese caregivers,  coordinated by Anastacia Corse, generations spanning 80 years share their wisdom.  MORE…CLICK HERE to download PDF of “We Are AgeSong Summer-Fall 2012″

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Lavender Seniors on Talk Show for Seniors

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LAVENDER SENIORS FLYER

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You’re Never Too Old To Really Start Living

Leslie Larson to present her new book, Breaking Out of Bedlam:  You’re Never Too Old To Really Start Living.

When: Thursday, May 10, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Where: AgeSong at Lake Merritt

I’m glad the AgeSong Independent and Assisted Living Communities are NOT like the one described in Leslie’s book!

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Applying AgeSong’s Vision

CLICK HERE to download Spring/Summer issue of We Are AgeSong

Staff, volunteers, and associates are applying AgeSong’s Vision within the organization’s elder and assisted living communities and in the greater community. View Spring/Summer issue of We Are AgeSong.

 

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Inter-Generational Events Apply AgeSong Philosophy

 

 

Exploring inter-generational relationships are integral to AgeSong’s Central Vision.  The first vision statement, composed by Nader Shabahangi, AgeSong founder,  emphasizes the organization’s interest in inter-generational issues. He says,  “We redefine aging as providing us with the possibility to mature into the role of the wise elder.”

AgeSong Elder communities and AgeSong Institute are sponsoring several inter-generational events this spring open to the public.  Here are a few:

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Post-Modern Dance Artist Anna Halprin To Perform The Courtesan and the Crone

DOWNLOAD FLYER:  Anna Halprin Event 

Anna Halprin, world-famous post-modern dancer, highlights Women’s History Month with a performance of The Courtesan and the Crone at AgeSong, at Lake Merritt, 1800 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94612,  Saturday, March 24, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, followed by a discussion led by Nader Shabahangi,  AgeSong CEO. She first performed this dance for AgeSong to a standing ovation crowd at the Poetics of Aging Conference , November, 2011. The upcoming free performance is open to the public.  Attendees are welcome to get together with friends earlier for Saturday brunch and join Lake Merritt residents for the 3:30 performance. After the performance and discussion, all are invited to a Poetics of Aging 2012 Planning Meeting.

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We Are AgeSong Winter/Spring 2012

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February 2, 2012. AgeSong Vision Statements, outlined by Nader Shabahangi, AgeSong CEO, are now available for viewing in the organization’s Winter/Spring 2012 staff newsletter.

To read newsletter, download PDF file:  We Are AgeSong final.

AgeSong Retirement Communities: Locations throughout the Bay Area, including San Francisco and the East Bay: San Francisco-Hayes Valley • San Francisco-Laguna Grove • Oakland-Lake Merritt • Oakland-Lakeside Park • Emeryville-Bayside Park • Castro Valley-OakCreek

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