VOLUNTEER TO HELP FELLOW VILLAGE MEMBERS
 Become an essential part of our organization by volunteering! It's easy, fun and critical to our success. If you or someone you know outside of our membership would like to volunteer, please read the training information below. We’d love to have you participate.
On Saturday, February 25th at 9:30 a.m., San Francisco Village will host its monthly Village Volunteer Training at the Presidio Branch Library at 3150 Sacramento Street. The training is designed to assist those with little or no experience working with seniors. It will include a discussion of issues facing seniors, myths and facts about aging, active listening tools, identifying hazards in the home, and more.
If you are interested, please contact Volunteer and Member Operations Manager Keyatta Shade at San Francisco Village to RSVP: 387-1375 x2 or info@sfvillage.org. Space is limited. Village members are encouraged to participate as they often come with a wealth of knowledge to contribute.
Street parking is available. The library is accessible by Muni lines: 1BX, 1, 2, 3, 24, 43. Use the lower left door. The library is wheelchair accessible.
THE VILLAGE AFFILIATES WITH THE COMMONWEALTH CLUB
San Francisco Village is associating with the Grownups Forum of the Commonwealth Club of California in offering programs of interest to those who are '55 and better.’ As a result, SFV members may attend Grownups Forum programs at Commonwealth Club member prices.
On Tuesday February 7 at 5:15 PM, the program highlights Dr. Jane Mahakian and Cathy Murphy, who will offer advice on “How Best to Engage Those with Memory and Behavioral Challenges.” A reception will precede the event at 4:45 PM.
Members can contact the Village office to acquire specific discount codes for each session.
Visit the Village online calendar for future forums.
For more information about the Grownups Forum of the Commonwealth Club, visit www.commonwealthclub.org/events/member-led-forums/grownups
AN INVITATION FROM MARY MOORE GAINES
Would you like to join Mary Moore Gaines in reading a book on the ways in which the senior population is propelling the economy and social change?
Mary Moore would like a small group to read the book in sections and discuss weekly for 3-4 weeks, at a convenient time for all.
The Making of An Elder Culture: Reflections on the Future of America's Most Audacious Generation, published in 2009, is available on Amazon.com for about $10, including postage.
Mary Moore will be happy to order copies for anyone who would like to take part. If interested, call Mary Moore at 415-387-7774 or e-mail her at mmg@sonic.net.
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE: Is It Right for You, Do You Have the Right Plan?
 San Francisco Village proudly presents Denise Michaud, Independent Insurance Broker, specializing in Long Term Care Planning. Denise will help you decide if long term care insurance is right for you, and if you have the right plan.
Denise will help sort through the web of questions we have about long term care. For instance, what is your plan to make sure the burden of your care is not placed on your family? Medicare does not pay for long term care – would long term care insurance benefit you? When does Medi-Cal step in? There are different ways to plan based on whether you have modest, moderate or substantial assets. Find out which plan may work best for you.
"My husband George and I accepted Denise's offer to review LTC insurance for any individual/couple at no cost. She did a complete review for us. We were most impressed with Denise's work. She is intelligent, knowledgeable and sincerely cares about her work with older adults. She didn't try to sell us anything." Mary Moore Gaines
WHEN: Thursday, February 23 at 2pm
WHERE: Manzanita Room in the IOA Building at 3575 Geary Blvd., 2 hour street parking available
RSVP: Keyatta at 387-1375 x2 or info@sfvillage.org
MATCHING MUTTVILLE’S SENIOR DOG PROGRAM WITH SAN FRANCISCO VILLAGE
By Tara Sheena Wakely
 Sherri Franklin is known for being a matchmaker, though not of the human variety.
As the founder of non-profit Muttville Senior Dog Rescure in 2007, Franklin's mission is "to change the way the world thinks about and treats older dogs and to create better lives for them through rescue, foster, adoption and hospice."
Muttville rescues senior dogs and finds them new homes or gives them hospice care. And for those already caring for older dogs, Muttville provides information and support.
With increased funding support, San Francisco Village members can take advantage of one of Muttville's most heartwarming programs, Seniors for Seniors, which matches senior dogs with senior citizens.
"Senior dogs are generally pre-trained, come from homes where they have lived with seniors, and are usually calmer and easier to care for than energetic younger dogs," Franklin said.
Dog ownership for seniors promotes relaxation, better mental and physical health, lowered blood pressure, increased exercise, feeling more secure at home, improved community relations, companionship and love. Through "customized pairings" seniors fill out applications and Muttville finds the right canine match. A good fit is assured by a two-week trial period.
In January 2012, the Doris Day Animal Foundation provided a grant to Muttville specifically to underwrite the cost of adoption. Since starting the Seniors for Seniors program in 2008, an estimated 300 dogs and seniors have been paired.
"With all the great joys and benefits dog companionship provides for seniors, we at Muttville would love to partner with the San Francisco Village," Franklin said.
To learn more about Muttville, visit www.muttville.org
LOOKING FOR MORE THEATER LOVERS
 Grow your love of theater and reading in one group with the Play Reading Group. January's meeting was at Vera Fields's home, where eight aficionados read "The Ugly Duckling," by A.A. Milne and "The Jest of Hahalaba," by Lord Dunsany.
Larry Lurie has volunteered his and Ellie's home for our next meeting, Wednesday, February 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Lurie's address is 21 21st Avenue, near Lake. We will tackle two plays, "Can Can," by Romulus Linney and "Tender Offer," by Wendy Wasserman. These plays are in "Plays In One Act," edited by Daniel Halpern.. If you're interested in joining, plesae RSVP: 221-2113
How wonderful that we continue to find enjoyment, fun, surprises in our readings and in one another. Continue on and join in, if you can!
READING FOR FUN AND FRIENDSHIP
 The Book Group is reading Jhumpa Lahiri's, Unaccusomed Earth, this month.
From Publishers Weekly:
In this set of eight stories, the results are again stunning. In the title story, Brooklyn-to-Seattle transplant Ruma frets about a presumed obligation to bring her widower father into her home, a stressful decision taken out of her hands by his unexpected independence... And in the loosely linked trio of stories closing the collection, the lives of Hema and Kaushik intersect over the years, first in 1974 when she is six and he is nine; then a few years later when, at 13, she swoons at the now-handsome 16-year-old teen's reappearance; and again in Italy, when she is a 37-year-old academic about to enter an arranged marriage, and he is a 40-year-old photojournalist.
WHEN: Monday, February 20 at 10AM
WHERE: Margaret Johnson's home, 550 Battery Street, Apt. 412
RSVP: Margaret H. Johnson, 415-673-7130
THE MOVIES WITH RALPH BEREN
 My Week with Marilyn
"My Week with Marilyn" is a small movie about a limited period in time. It is based on the true story of a young man who is assigned the task of keeping an eye on Marilyn Monroe when she was making the 1957 film, "The Prince and the Showgirl." What a way for a novice to get started in a career – watching the biggest film star close up.
And as the movie shows you, he got to know her intimately and grew to have raw and tender feelings for her. Through his eyes and his infatuation with Marilyn (and who wasn't infatuated with her?), we learn about her childlike vulnerabilities – her charm, her insecurities, and her seductiveness. Although the story line is thin, the material is quite good. We see Marilyn with all her spots – late to rehearsals, dependent, and scared to death of working with Laurence Olivier.
The part of Marilyn is played beautifully by Michelle Williams. Although she is not as zaftig (rounded figure) as Marilyn, she mastered the problematic issue of playing the great star. I suspect it is difficult to play a person who didn’t know really herself. I’m not sure what to say about Kenneth Branagh's portrayal of Sir Laurence; he seems a bit over the top to me.
This film is nostalgic and sad. However, if you are satisfied with some good performances and a little drama, you will be rewarded. And if this film captivates you, why not watch "The Prince and the Showgirl" too?
VILLAGE EVENTS
Tuesday, Feb 7
Dr. Jane Mahakian and Cathy Murphy will offer expert advice on "How Best to Engage Those with Memory and Behavioral Challenges."
Location: The Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St, San Francisco
Time: Reception 4:45pm; Program 5:15pm
Contact: John Milford at 415-691-0620, commonwealthclub.org
Note: San Francisco Village members can purchase tickets to this event at the Commonwealth member discounted rate by calling the Village office to request a discount code for this event.
Wednesday, February 8
The play reading group meets next at the home of Ellie and Larry Lurie. Plays selected to read are from the Plays in One Act, edited by Daniel Halpern: "Cam Cam," by Romulus Linney and "Tender Offer," by Wendy Wasserman.
Where: The Lurie's at 21 21st Avenue, off Lake. Their phone number is 221-2113.
When: 5-7PM
RSVP: Larry and Ellie, 221-2113
Monday February 20
The next Book Group will meet at the home of Margaret H. Johnson and will be discussing Jhumpa Lahiri's, Unaccustomed Earth.
Where: 550 Battery Street, Apt 412
When: 10AM
RSVP: Margaret H. Johnson, 415-673-7130
Saturday February 25th
San Francisco Village Volunteer Training
Where: SF Presidio Library, 3150 Sacramento Street at Baker
When: 9:30am to 12:30pm
RSVP: Keyatta Shade, 415-387-1375 x2 or key@sfvillage.org
Ongoing Yoga Classes
Hosted by Aurele Carlat
Thursdays, 9-10:30AM
Levels 1 and 2, some experience required
Fridays, 9:30-11:00AM
Yoga 101 for beginners
Cost for SF Village members is $7 per class
Contact Aurele directly at 415-425-5086 or email: aurelecarlat@gmail.com
Location : 120 St. Germain Avenue near Twin Peaks
Website www.twinpeaksyoga.com
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on Thursday, March 8 from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Jewish Community Center, corner of California and Presidio. 
