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Always Active virtual classes in Cantonese
Hello All, We are happy to announce that Always Active virtual classes are now being given twice a week in Cantonese, through our partnership with Self Help for the Elderly. Cantonese classes are on Mondays and Wednesday at 10:00 am. … Continue reading
Free Webinars and videos from the Functional Aging Institute
The Functional Aging Institute (FAI) provides informational and educational videos to learn about the brain, the mind and the body. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/pg/functionalaginginstitute/videos/ FAI is the world-class leader in training older adults and their unique, evidence-based approach to exercise can help … Continue reading
The last issue of On Lok VOICE, features Sussie Tyner, an Always Active Instructor!! We are so proud of having her in the Always Active team, and for her important contribution to the the San Francisco Reframing Aging campaign: (https://endageism.com/)
Taken from On Lok VOICE: “One of the seniors featured in the campaign is Susie Tyner, a community leader in her San Francisco neighborhood of Bayview Hunters Point who has spearheaded popular programs for older adults. Susie worked at the … Continue reading
Group exercise classes (like Always Active classes) lower cancer risk based on the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR).
AICR recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate, or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity a week. For more protection 45 to 60 minutes moderate physical activity per day. AICR research shows that being active lowers the risk for endometrial, … Continue reading
Join the Movement to End Ageism. Support the San Francisco Reframing Aging Campaign
Support the San Francisco Reframing Aging Campaign On Lok is a partner in supporting the San Francisco Reframing Aging campaign. The campaign, which has officially launched and will run through December, aims to combat ageism by raising public awareness and … Continue reading
2019 Celebration
Our Annual Celebration is an event that brings together all 21 of our locations for an afternoon of community, movement, music, and wellness. This year we will CELEBRATE on Friday June 28, 2019 in Golden Gate Park. On this day, … Continue reading