NEXT Village San Francisco

06/15/2026

SF History: Unspeakable Vice -- How San Francisco Became America’s Gay Capital 🏳️‍🌈

When: Thursday, Jun 18 5:45PM - 7:00PM PDT

Where: Location for this in person event is two blocks from Union Square. Address & meeting up directions will be emailed to registrants.

Shawn Sprockett, creator of Unspeakable Vice, explores the rich and often overlooked history of San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ communities. Through storytelling, archival research, and cultural insight, Sprockett’s presentation, How San Francisco Became America’s Gay Capital, traces more than two centuries of q***r history in SF while revealing striking parallels between the past and present. The evening will also explore recurring themes of visibility, resistance, displacement, and community-building, offering insight into how lessons from the past may continue to inform movements for equality and belonging today.

Friends are welcome, but make sure guests register themselves so their names will be included on the guest list.

Advance Registration is required.

Please click the below link to register:

Monami

06/15/2026

Let City Hall Know Seniors Matter

When: Thursday, Jun 18 9:00AM - 2:15PM PDT

Where: SF City Hall

Join us as we make our voices heard in support of the vital non-profit organizations eliminated in the Mayor's budget. Through song, solidarity, and direct action, we will urge city leaders to restore this crucial funding.

When to Arrive
Love to sing? Join us at 9:00 AM for caroling.

Want to join the Press Conference. Arrive by 12:30 PM.

Schedule of Events
9:00 AM – Caroling to the Supervisors (Inside City Hall)

10:00 AM – Resource Fair (City Hall Steps & Civic Center Plaza)

12:40 PM – Press Conference (In front of the Board Chambers)

1:05 PM – Enter Chambers

2:15 PM – Action Concludes

Note: Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole day, your presence matters. Let’s show our supervisors the strength of our community!

To register for the event, please click on the below link:

Monami

06/15/2026

In case you missed it, we talked with Arizona State University professor, Ross Andel, about cognitive aging and retirement. He says there is evidence that we can avoid a decline in reasoning if we continue to challenge our brain by volunteering or learning something new.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

06/13/2026

Writing Group ✍️

When: Wednesday, June 17, 1:00PM -2:00PM PDT

Where: Online

Looking for a supportive space to spark your creativity?
Join us every other Wednesday for a warm, informal, and facilitated writing session. Whether you are a seasoned author or just putting pen to paper for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming community ready to connect.

What to Expect:
A Supportive Space: Write and explore ideas in a congenial, social atmosphere.
Flexible Sharing: There is never any pressure—you are welcome to share your work with the group, but only if you'd like to!
Diverse Perspectives: Connect with writers of all levels, including several members who are published authors.
Constructive Growth: Receive appreciation and helpful feedback in a positive environment.

Note: Space is limited to 10 participants to keep the sessions intimate. Priority registration is given to NEXT Village members.

To register, please click the below link:

Monami

06/13/2026

Device Advice 💻

When: Wednesday, June 17 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Where: NEXT Village Office, 704 Filbert St. @ Columbus Ave.

Members, do you have a tech question you’ve been meaning to ask? NEXT now offers a monthly, friendly, low-pressure space where you can get support with everyday technology challenges.

We can help you with:

Downloading an app, updating your phone, or sorting out an email issue.

Turning automatic payments on or off.

Handling two-factor authentication.

Sending photos by text or email.

Understanding software updates.

Navigating social media like WhatsApp, Facebook, or Instagram.

Learning how to watch Netflix or YouTube.

Filling out online forms and many other small tech tasks.

For more information and to register, please click on the below link:

06/13/2026

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Three Days Until the Senior & Disability Day of Action — Restore the Cuts!

The Mayor's proposed budget cuts $8.9 MILLION from senior and disability programs. That means slashing tech access, geriatric mental health, employment help, legal assistance, and more — vital programs that help people stay housed, fed, connected, and independent.

Budgets are moral documents. And this one is failing us.

On June 15, we're showing up at City Hall to demand better. Join community members, older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, advocates, and service providers to say: Don't ignore us.

Monday, June 15, 2026 | San Francisco City Hall

Older adults and people with disabilities are more than 27% of San Francisco residents — and that number is growing. It's time the City's budget reflected that.

Protect our communities. Restore the cuts. Fund San Francisco's values.

A cut to one is a cut to all.

Learn more through the Dignity Fund Coalition and participating organizations.

06/12/2026

Play Mahjong 🀄️

When: Monday, June 15 , 2:00PM - 4:00PM PDT

Where: NEXT Village Office / 704 Filbert St. @ Columbus Ave.

Join other NEXT Village members for an exciting game of strategy and luck.
Held twice a month on the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month from 2:00 - 4:00

You’ve most likely heard of Mahjong but may be wondering exactly what it is. There’s way more to Mahjong than most people realize. It’s an exciting game of strategy and luck that’s loved by players all over the world!

We play Asian Mahjong - register here and come learn how to play!

To register, please click on the below link:

Monami

06/12/2026

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to City Hall —

Senior & Disability Day of Action, June 15, 10:30 am

City Hall - Room 200

Older adults, people with disabilities, advocates, service providers, and community members are invited to follow the Yellow Brick Road to San Francisco City Hall on Monday, June 15. Inspired by The Wizard of Oz, participants will gather outside the Mayor's Office to urge city leaders to "have a heart, use their brains, and show some backbone" by restoring the proposed $8.9 million in cuts to senior and disability services. The creative action will highlight the importance of protecting programs that help thousands of San Franciscans age and live with dignity in their communities.

Please click the below link for more information and to register:

Monami

06/10/2026

Chutney Demonstration with Shanta

When: Saturday, Jun 13 2:00PM - 3:30PM PDT

Where: Marina Branch Library, 1890 Chestnut St, San Francisco

Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff, a local author of three cookbooks, will discuss the importance of sharing food to build community. Sacharoff will demonstrate how to make two kinds of chutneys - an Indian condiment that is important in the cuisine of India. Q&A will follow with free samples of chutney and chai made by Shanta.

NEXT Villagers are invited to join this free public event at the SF Public Library in the Marina. Register on this page to join our group at the event and for updates.

To register, please click on the below link:

Monami

06/09/2026

Dance Party -- DISCO! 💃🕺🏻

When: Friday, Jun 12 1:30PM - 3:00PM PDT

Where: Aquatic Park Area (Exact location will be provided on the email confirmation to registrants.)

If you haven't joined us for one of our Dance Parties yet, what are you waiting for? Don't worry if you have two left feet and haven't danced in decades -- come have fun on the dance floor or simply enjoy the music.

If you used to love to dance but now find dance places are too dark, loud, and crowded, this is the perfect opportunity to have fun. No dance partners required, this is a casual event where you can enjoy a mix of tunes from the ages. Come check it out and see if you feel like joining people on the dance floor. If not, there are plenty of seats so you can tap your foot while enjoying the music and atmosphere! And why not invite friends you haven't seen in a bit to join you for a ready-made fun afternoon out?

This free event is hosted by NEXT Village and Aquatic Park Senior Center.

For more information and to register, please click on the below link:

Monami