Programs and Classes

View this page for details about free programs, other public programs, and private programs for non-profit, public and business organizations.

There’s Always Hope

Learning for a lifetime

“Alameda County Library would like to express a huge THANK YOU for your amazingly successful series of presentations at seven County branch libraries. More than 350 seniors and caregivers from throughout our County and beyond ...You are extremely knowledgeable about many aspects of the aging mind and spoke directly to each and every concern and question raised.”    --Patricia Ruscher, Alameda County Library

Free Programs Offered by Hope Levy

through City College San Francisco

(Classes are held at community sites; join us any time.)


MENTAL AEROBICS: A vigorous workout for your brain. View “trailer”

Exercise your brain in fun, challenging and creative ways, and improve your cognitive vitality and your memory. See the flier.


As featured in the San Francisco Examiner, January 12, 2010 Brain Aerobics Helps Slow Memory Loss “...what makes our class unique is that it really involves the social component. It makes you realize you’re in good company.” http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Brain-aerobics-help-slow-memory-loss-81205352.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0


FREE City College San Francisco’s Older Adult Department classes

Register onsite; join us any time.


San Francisco Public Library-Main

100 Larking Street (at Grove)

Easily accessible by several MUNI and BART lines

Mondays, January 30 - May 21 2012, 1:30 - 3:30 pm\

(No class February 20 and March 26)



Some comments from Mental Aerobics participants: “The many exercises were fun, as well as challenging. Also, the research on healthy aging was very interesting.” “I loved it!-good subject; useful work materials; comfortable surroundings.” “I learned several hints for remembering things in daily life.” “Thank you for a fun Mental Aerobics class...I trust that [it] will improve my mind and keep it from deteriorating--especially my memory.”



STAYING ENGAGED FOR A LIFETIME (See Flier)

Find new ways to age positively as social relationships change. Discover free and low cost opportunities to stay engaged physically, socially and intellectually.

See Week-by-Week Schedule (Please check back for schedule updates.)


San Francisco Main Public Library

100 Larkin Street (near Presidio Ave.)

Accessible by Muni Lines 1, 2, 4, 24 and 43)

Wednesdays), January 18 - May 23, 2012, 1:30-3:30 pm

(No class (March 28)



“Gotta admit this older generation of folks really inspires me. So thrilled that I stumbled upon your "Staying Engaged for a Lifetime" class at the SF Public Library.  I'm learning a lot as I think about my own not-too-distant aging and just wanted to thank you for all the great work you're doing for the elder community.” --Maryann Hrichak (Spring 2011) More comments from participants: “I liked all the knowledge presented by Hope Levy and the guest speakers. I enjoyed the interaction, and that we as students were given time. The class was pertinent and fun.” I’ve discovered many things in our community.” I’ve met some people [in class] who are becoming friends”



Private Programs Offered by Hope Levy

(Programs are customized to your needs)


LIFE REVIEW WORKSHOPS

  1. •Creative Was to Tell Your Life Story

  2. •The Illuminated Life Workshop©

  3. •Guided Autobiography®

  4. •Life Review: Explore Your Future Self

  5. •Ethical Wills

  6. •Life Review Different Models of Approach

  7. •Implementing a Life Review Program (Staff Training)


Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward.

                       

                           -Kierkegaard                              

                                                                 


“Ms. Levy’s curriculum and presentations are excellent.”


Life Review Workshop participant



COGNITIVE VITALITY

  1. •Memory and Mental Fitness

  2. •Mental Aerobics: aka Brain Exercises

  3. •Lifestyle Factors that Affect Cognitive Vitalty

  4. •Implementing a Cognitive Vitality Program (Staff Training)

  5. •Use It Or Lose It: Boost Your Brain Power

  6. •Flourishing for a Lifetime (A Positive Psychology Perspective)


WORK-LIFE BALANCE PROGRAMS

  1. •Visualizing Your Retirement

  2. •Returning to Learning

  3. •Stress Management

  4. •Living Wills and Advanced Directives

  5. •Caring for Our Elders: Caring for Ourselves

  6. •Health and wellness (i.e.., diet and exercise)

  7. •Customized Programs


  1. For There’s Always Hope Workshop flier describing program offerings for community organizations, please click here

 

  1. "Hope does not lecture. She engages participants in a conversation about goals, families, work and the benefits of lifelong learning.  She respects the diverse opinions that are inherent in San Francisco's adult learning population and our program participants responded positively to this."


    Amabella Camins, Program Coordinator, Lifelong Learning Accounts (LiLAs), Jewish Vocational Service

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For more information, contact Hope Levy at

hope@TheresAlwaysHopeConsulting.com or

415.931.8679