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INTRODUCING OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -
CHRISTABEL CHEUNG by Gayle Geary, Board President
 We are very excited to announce that after a rigorous search and recruiting process, we have hired Christabel Cheung as the Village’s new Executive Director. Cheung’s experience in the field of gerontology, combined with her enthusiastic community involvement and leadership, will help ensure the success of San Francisco Village as we grow from start-up to becoming an established organization in San Francisco.
Cheung’s enthusiasm for SFV is clearly stated in her statement below.
Throughout my professional career, education and community involvement, I have been deeply committed to advancing the field of aging. I welcome a return to that primary focus, and being part of an innovative movement towards aging-friendly communities.
Most recently, Cheung was associate director at the Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHA-SF). She was responsible for daily operations, contracts, financial management, program development, resource development and human resources for this nonprofit organization aimed at improving mental health through education, advocacy and group work.
Prior to this, Cheung served as director of diversity at the American Society of Ageing where she led diversity programs and initiatives to reduce racial, ethnic, socio-economic and other disparities for older adults across the country. Cheung’s earlier associations include San Francisco’s Department of Aging and Adult Services and San Francisco General Hospital.
Cheung continues to be an active community leader in San Francisco. She currently serves on the board of directors of Chinatown Community Development Center and Wicahpi Koyaka Tiospaye (“Wears the Star” in Lakota). Earlier she served on the board of Rebuilding Together San Francisco and the National Asian pacific American Women’s Forum.
Cheung is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley where she earned a master’s degree in Social Welfare, Gerontology. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism. Cheung is a resident of San Francisco.
We will be introducing Christabel to all our members in a series of small get-togethers in May. She will also be attending the Member’s Meeting on May 19 at Jean Phleger’s home in Woodside. We hope that many of you will join us in welcoming Christabel to San Francisco Village at this event.
MEMBER TO MEMBER
Presidio Golf Club at Your Disposal
By Mary Moore Gaines
Did you know that I have a new social membership in the Presidio Golf Club, the private club overlooking the Golf Course along side Arguello Gate? I joined so that San Francisco Village and its members would have access to this lovely, historic club. The hospitality is excellent, atmosphere is cozy, the food very good. If you would like to go for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or plan a private party, just call me (415-387-7774) so that I can alert the Club. We’ll send you your bill at the end of the month. To learn more ‘google’ Presidio Golf Club (no tipping)
One of our members has already used the club for a big birthday party for her husband and word has it that she is very satisfied. Those who run the club are most accommodating. You may remember that we had our 1st Birthday Celebration there on February 18. Give it a try!
Member Communications
Members are invited to communicate with other members through the newsletter at any time. Please submit your wish list, requests, questions, ideas etc. to Eva Auchincloss at
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The newsletter is printed and emailed the last week of the month so submission should be in by the 23rd of the month.
Eva Auchincloss has acquired an inspiring 72 minute documentary, “The Meaning of Tea”. It depicts the customs and importance of tea to people around the world. Aurèle Carlat is hosting a member tea and showing of the documentary at her home on May 11th at 4 PM. Seating is limited so reserve early by calling the office. Should others with large television screens wish to host an event at their house Eva will happily share the DVD.
Member Outing
 Mark your calendars today and plan on coming to the upcoming member only outing on Wednesday, May 19tth in Woodside. This is your opportunity to get to know your fellow members and our new Executive Director, Christabel Cheung. Early Birds arriving at 11AM can plan to hike before lunch, Lunch will be served on the porch or inside as desired with fun activities as entertainment. Call the office to select your Village provided box lunch.
Upcoming Chats at CitiScape buildings
Please invite your interested friends
May 6th; 6-7:30pm
Goldmine Hill
43 Ora Way
Diamond Heights
Valet Parking available
ART OF LIVING: "Maintaining Wellness: Enrich, Engage, and Enlighten Your Life Every Day."
Thursday, May 13th
1:00-2:30pm:
Janet Meiselman, Psy. D, will facilitate a conversation about “Maintaining Wellness: Enrich, Engage, and Enlighten Your Life Every Day.” Janet is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in providing mental health services to older adults, the majority of her work is through home-visits to make psychological services more accessible. She completed her predoctoral clinical training in neuropsychology at Laguna Honda Hospital and her postdoctoral training at the Institute on Aging in San Francisco and Bay Area Psychological Services.
We’ll meet as usual at Eva Auchincloss home, 3620 Lyon St., across from the Exploratorium. Easy parking. Call 387-1375 to let the office know you are coming, or just come on! If you can offer a ride or give a ride, please let SFV know. Tea at 2:00. If you have never attended the AOL series, make this the time you do!
“Very Warm for May”
by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II
Friday, May 14,
8:00 pm
Call the office at. 415-387-1375, to reserve your seats now! Join George and Mary Moore Gaines for an evening with SFV friends, new and old. Special price, special seats. $34 each. Send check to SF Village 3330 Geary Blvd., SF 94118.
Let us know if you can offer a ride to a neighbor or if you need/would like a ride.
Those who choose will meet for a drink and a bite to eat before the show.
REFLECTION by Mary Moore Gaines
The theme of this month’s Newsletter, ‘Flowers,’ is, more broadly viewed, the earth. The following, a lovely musical offering, which I heard on Earth Day seems more than fitting as we celebrate flowers, the earth, our joy in it, our responsibility for it and the gift of this grand mystery of which we are all a part.
"Canticle of Brother Sun" from Missa Gaia
Jim Scott and Paul Winter
Words by Saint Francis of Assisi; adapted by Paul Winter
All praise be yours thru Brother Sun, all praise
be yours thru Sister Moon, by Mother Earth my Lord
be praised, by Brother Mountain Sister Sea, thru
Brother Wind and Brother Air, thru Sister Water
Brother Fire, the Stars above give thanks to thee,
all praise to those who live in peace. All praise
be yours thru Brother Wolf, all praise be yours
thru Sister Whale, by Nature's Song my Lord be
praised by Brother Eagle Sister Loon, thru Brother
Tiger, Sister Seal thru Sister Flower Brother
Tree, let Creatures all give thanks to thee, All
praise to those who live in peace. Ask of the
beasts and they shall teach you the beauty of the
earth, ask of the trees and they shall teach you
the beauty of the earth, ask of the flowers and
they shall teach you the beauty of the earth, ask
of the winds and they shall teach you're the
beauty of the earth. Brother Sun, Sister Moon,
for the beauty of the earth sin, Oh sing today.
Of the skies and of our birth sin, oh sing always.
Nature human and divine all around us lies. Lord
of all to thee we raise grateful hymns of praise.
 San Francisco Village ProgramsCome and bring a friend. For more information or to RSVP for a SF Village sponsored program, call us at 415-387-1375 or email us at
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To view our calendar, go to our website.
Thursdays May 6, 13, 20 and 27
Beginning Yoga Class
9:00am - 10:15am, Cost: For SF Village members $7/class
120 St. Germain Avenue near Twin Peaks
Hosted by: Aurele Carlat
Call 415-387-1375 to RSVP. For questions, call Aurele 415-425-5086
 Thursday, May 6th
SF Village Chat at a Citiscape Managed Property
6-7:30pm, Cost is free
Goldmine Hill 43 Ora Way, Diamond Heights
Valet Parking available
Call 415-387-1375 to RSVP
Tuesday, May 11
Member Tea - Screening of "The Meaning of Tea"
Wine and Cheese Reception
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm, Cost: Free
120 Germain Avenue near Twin Peaks
Hosted by Aurele Carlat
Call 415-387-1375 to RSVP. Seating is limited so call early.
Wednesday, May 12
Play Reading Group
5:00pm – 7:00pm, Cost: Free
21 21st Avenue (off of Lake
Hosted by: Ellie and Larry Lurie
Call 415-387-1375 to RSVP
Thursday, May 13
‘Art of Living’ Monthly Series – Second Thursdays
Thursday, May 13th 1:00-2:30pm: Janet Meiselman, Psy. D, will facilitate a conversation about “Maintaining Wellness: Enrich, Engage, and Enlighten Your Life Every Day.” Janet is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in providing mental health services to older adults
1:00pm - 2:30pm, Cost: Free to SFV members; non-members, donation requested
3620 Lyon Street near Exploratorium entrance (good parking)
Hosted by: Eva Auchincloss
Call 415-387-1375 to RSVP
Friday, May 14
Meet Mary Moore and George Gaines for early dinner before “Very Warm for May”
6:00pm, Cost: Self Pay $25-$40
L’Oliver’s Restaurant, 465 Davis (between Washington and Jackson)
Call 415-387-1375 to RSVP
Friday, May 14
Join Mary Moore and George for "Very Warm For May” - A lively musical by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein presented by 42nd Street Moon, www.42ndstreetmoon.org
8:00pm – 10:15pm, Cost: $34 (reduced price for SFV members and their guests)
Eureka Theater, 215 Jackson Street (between Battery and Front)
Call 415-387-1375 to rsvp and to ask for or to offer to give a ride.
Note: SFV will buy a block of tickets. Call the office before May 7th to sit in block.
Monday, May 17
San Francisco Village Book Club
10:00am – 11:00 am, Cost: Free
2372 Pine Street (between Fillmore and Steiner)
Hosted by: Margaret Johnson
Call 415-387-1375 to RSVP
Wednesday, May 19
San Francisco Village Spring Member Meeting – Outdoor Outing and Box Lunch in Woodside
11:00am – 2:00pm, Cost: Free
Box Lunch at Noon (preceded by hike in the Redwoods at 11:00am)
Woodside Country Home of Jean Phleger
Hosted by Jean Phleger and SFV Board of Directors
Call 415-387-1375 to RSVP, to ask for or offer a ride and to make your box lunch selection.
Thursday, May 20
SF Village Ongoing Discussion Group: “Things That Matter As We Age”
4:30pm – 6:30pm, Cost: Free
3979 Washington Street at Arguello
Hosted by: Glady Thacher and Sarah Goldman
Call 415-387-1375 to RSVP. For questions, call Glady 415-751-1731.
Thursday, May 20
SF Village Chat at Pacific Place
6-7:30pm, Cost is free
1701 Jackson Street
Presentation in the Lobby
Call 415-387-1375 to RSVP
Wednesday, May 26
Spirituality Group
5:30pm – 7:30pm, Cost: Free
San Francisco Foundation, 225 Bush Street near Sansome
Hosted by Glady Thacher and Diana Arsham
Call 415-387-1375
SAVE the DATE
 Tuesday, June 15 --Gail Sheehy Is Coming to San Francisco Village
Gail Sheehy will talk about her new book – Passages in Caregiving: From Chaos to Confidence
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Kanbar Hall at the JCCSF, 3200 California Street
Hosted by San Francisco Village
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS.
Details on the SFVillage.org website
SFV Partner Programs for May
Thursdays, April 22-May 27
Lip Reading Class with Judi Kaplan, Speech-Language Pathologist
Hosted by Episcopal Senior Communities and sponsored by City College of San Francisco
1:15pm-2:45pm, Cost: Free
4620 California Street at St. James Parish Hall (between 8th and 9th Avenue)
Call 415-561-1018 to RSVP and for more information
Thursday, May 6th
SilverRide Signature Event, Amish Abstractions, de Young Museum
1PM to 4PM, Price including admission, tea & round-trip
transportation: $70/person
RSVP to 415-861-7433 by May 3rd
Tuesday, May 11th
SilverRide Signature Event, Mozart at Noon, Financial District
11AM to 2PM,Price of admission & round-trip transportation:$60/person
RSVP to 415-861-7433 by May 6th
Tuesday, May 18th
SilverRide Signature Event ,US Courthouse Tour, South of Market – San Francisco
12AM to 3PM
Price including guided tour & round-trip transportation: $55/person
RSVP to 415-861-7433 by May 13th
Wednesday, May 26th
SilverRide Signature Event Photography Exhibit: From Toscana to Sonoma
Fort Mason – San Francisco
1PM to 4PM,Price including admission & round-trip transportation: $55/person
RSVP to 415-861-7433 by May 21st
Activities of Interest for May
Legacy Film Series: Interesting Films about Interesting Older Adults
http://www.legacyfilmseries.com/programs/index.html
Saturday, May 8: 3-4 pm, Western Addition Branch Library
1550 Scott (at Geary), (415) 355-5727
• The Yard People: A group of African American couples came together in Buffalo, New York in the 1940s. Now in their 70s, 80s and 90s, they remain friends today due to their intergenerational 'yard parties' and community activism.
Tuesday, May 11: 3-4 pm, Mission Bay Branch Library
960 4th St (at Berry), (415) 355-2838
• A Day With Francisco: Retirement didn’t suit Francisco Cardoza, so he decided to go back to work. The customers and employees at one Manhattan pharmacy are glad he did.
• Mr. Reubens Goes to Mars: A story of a withdrawn older man, who finds new energy at a dance club. When his zest for life starts to fade away it is rekindled by another source.
• Close Harmony: An Academy-Award winning documentary about a magical choir performance of seniors and middle school children.
Monday, May 24: 7-8 pm, Sunset Branch Library
1305 18th Ave (at Irving), (415) 355-2808
• Trishaw: A Singapore trishaw driver (bicycle-driven vehicle) fights a battle against modernism. (Chinese, with English subtitles).
• Close Harmony: An Academy-Award winning documentary about a magical choir performance of seniors and middle school children.
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