AlmaVia of San Francisco

It is National Activity Professionals Week! We want to recognize and say THANK YOU to our life enrichment team here at AlmaVia of San Francisco. The past year has been challenging, to say the least, but they've stepped up to the plate and have done some amazing work! Since the start of the pandemic, the life enrichment teams across Elder Care Alliance have: Helped Coordinate over 6,000 Virtual and In-Person Family Connections Lead/ Facilitated over 1,500 Hours of Vi...rtual Programming, which has kept our residents connected and engaged during COVID restrictions Facilitated over 4,000 Hours of one-on-one and Small Group Programming Raised over $2,000 for local community organizations like ASPCA and The Alzheimer’s Association Our Life Enrichment Teams have used creativity and innovation to keep our residents safe, active and engaged, whether it's hallway exercise programs, hallway dance parties, or themed happy hour carts. The Life Enrichment Teams in our communities bring to life our core values: Engaging Hearts, Transforming Lives and Erasing Boundaries. Thank you to our team for all you do!

We loved going on trips to all the amazing restaurants San Francisco has to offer. Since we couldn't say goodbye to the iconic Cliff House before they closed, we brought the Cliff House to AlmaVia of San Francisco. Our amazing culinary team created some of the restaurant's signature menu items, including filet mignon, roasted salmon and cherry cheesecake. Learn more about the dining experience at AlmaVia by visiting https://ecs.page.link/x7b9S #seniorliving #cliffhouse #sfseniors #SFdining #seniorcare #eldercarealliance

Do you feel lucky? We do! We held a Casino Night at AlmaVIa of San Francisco! Residents had a blast playing roulette and card games (socially distanced). Casino Night isn't complete without a martini and some yummy finger foods! You can make our active, vibrant community your home! To learn more, visit https://ecs.page.link/x7b9S. #SeniorLiving #CasinoNight #SFseniors #FeelingLucky #SeniorCare #AssistedLiving #MemoryCare #ElderCareAlliance

Did you know it is National Hug Day?? We miss hugs with our loved ones so much right now. Until then, here's a virtual hug for everyone! #HuggingDay #SeniorLiving #ElderCareAlliance #NationalHugDay

Music is a powerful thing. Perhaps more than any other human activity, music has the ability to cross-cultural boundaries and unify people with its power. However, music is especially powerful when it comes to the mental and physical well being of seniors. In this older population, music can promote stress relief and enhance the mood and serve as a tool to fight cognitive decline. Read more about the benefits of music for older adults.... https://ecs.page.link/acwc4 See more

Happy Birthday to all our January babies. We celebrated all our residents with January birthdays at our socially distanced party today. We aren't blowing out candles, but we still made a wish!

Getting older involves transitioning from what you used to know as normal to an entirely new normal in a lot of different situations. One of these situations, when you find yourself having to downsize to a smaller home. This can be a very emotional time. Click for our guide to coping with downsizing. https://ecs.page.link/Stp4Q... #SeniorLiving #SeniorCare #Downsizing #CopingwithEmotions #ElderCareAlliance #Aging

Happy First Night of Hanukkah from the AlmaVia of San Francisco family!

This is GREAT news for ours and other senior living communities! We are all facing challenges when it comes to this unprecedented pandemic. https://ecs.page.link/5Fpjg

What is your favorite Christmas carol? Do they bring back any favorite holiday memories for you? Residents in our memory care neighborhoods had so much fun singing these holiday classics. They even had their own jingle bells! To learn more about AlmaVia of San Francisco and our memory care, visit https://ecs.page.link/pJDTN ... #SeniorLiving #ChristmasCarols #MemoryCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCare #HappyHolidays #JingleBells #ElderCareAlliance #ElderCare #SanFrancisco #SFSeniors

ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT!!! Get those bids and donations in before 8 p.m.! We need your HELP to reach our $3,000 fundraising goal! Don't let your favorite artwork or other auction item pass you by! Step 1: Follow the link - https://ecs.page.link/YR4VM Step 2: Click RED Auction Icon... Step 3: Click REGISTER TO BID located in the TOP LEFTHAND CORNER Step 4: Fill in all required information (Name, Address and Preauthorize your Card) Step 5: You’re READY TO BID Step 6: Select an Item and Click BID See more

We wouldn't dare call any of these sweaters ugly! Our residents and staff all had fun putting their "holiday best" on to sing some carols celebrating the season. Which sweater is your favorite?

What do you do when you’re too old to go trick-or-treating? Halloween Happy Hour of course!! We enjoyed mummy rolls, ghost puffs, candy, and good drinks! We hope you all have a fun and SAFE Halloween! Are you looking for a place where you can remain active and vibrant? Looking for a community filled with caring neighbors and friends? Let AlmaVia of San Francisco be your new home! Visit https://eldercarealliance.org/our/almavia-of-san-francisco/ to learn more!

Art From The Heart ends in 12 hours! Help us reach our fundraising goal! All proceeds benefit life enrichment programming here at AlmaVia of San Francisco and The San Francisco SPCA! To bid: Step 1: Follow the link - https://ecs.page.link/YR4VM Step 2: Click RED Auction Icon... Step 3: Click REGISTER TO BID located in the TOP LEFTHAND CORNER Step 4: Fill in all required information (Name, Address and Preauthorize your Card) Step 5: You’re READY TO BID Step 6: Select an Item and Click BID Bidding ends at 8 p.m. If you don't win your favorite artwork, please consider donating!

Trick or Treat! We held our Halloween Parade for residents in both our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods while staff passed out candy and goodies! There were so many great costumes this year. To learn more about AlmaVia of San Francisco visit https://eldercarealliance.org/our/almavia-of-san-francisco/

Beautiful art by our beautiful residents! Bob created " Redwood." Our Art From The Heart - Virtual Art Show & Auction is STILL going on, but time is running out!! Silent auction bidding ends TOMORROW at 8 p.m. Make this gorgeous painting your own!! Here's how to join us:... Step 1: Follow the link - https://ecs.page.link/YR4VM Step 2: Click RED Auction Icon Step 3: Click REGISTER TO BID located in the TOP LEFTHAND CORNER Step 4: Fill in all required information (Name, Address and Preauthorize your Card) Step 5: You’re READY TO BID Step 6: Select an Item and Click BID #SeniorLiving #SeniorArt #SFart #Fundraiser

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Help us reach our fundraising goal of $3,000! Bid on beautiful pieces of art created and inspired by our residents! Silent Auction bidding ends TOMORROW at 8 p.m. Here's how to join us:... Step 1: Follow the link - https://ecs.page.link/YR4VM Step 2: Click RED Auction Icon Step 3: Click REGISTER TO BID located in the TOP LEFTHAND CORNER Step 4: Fill in all required information (Name, Address and Preauthorize your Card) Step 5: You’re READY TO BID Step 6: Select an Item and Click BID #SeniorLiving #ArtAuction #SFart #SeniorArt #SeniorCare #Fundraiser #SanFrancisco

WEDNESDAY SPECIAL NEW AUCTION ITEM ADDED!! Saturday Evening Fun Pack! Bid on this awesome basket with everything you need for a fun Saturday night at home! Includes a vintage Scrabble board game, Godiva chocolate, white cheddar popcorn, Coppola cabernet sauvignon, honey roasted peanuts, and more! Donated by Michael Rogers and the @Anxhh ANX Home Healthcare team.... Visit https://ecs.page.link/9frZ5 to start bidding! Silent Auction ends FRIDAY at 8 p.m.

This lovely piece of art was created by our resident Asako. It's called "Purple is my Favorite Color.". This and many more pieces are still up for auction! Visit https://ecs.page.link/YR4VM and click on the red "Auction" button to register and begin bidding! The silent auction ends on FRIDAY at 8:00 p.m.

"It gets us out of our room and doing something a little more creative." During COVID restrictions our residents were hard at work getting creative! Many of them spent time crafting these beautiful pieces of art for this year's art show and auction. You can still bid on Jocelyne and our other resident's artwork! The silent auction ends Friday at 8:00 p.m.... Visit https://ecs.page.link/YR4VM and click on the red "Auction" button to register and begin bidding!

TUESDAY SPECIAL NEW AUCTION ITEM ADDED!! Bid on these beautiful professionally mounted and framed paint on metal pieces by our resident Andre Crawford donated by her son. Andre is an amazing artist!... START BIDDING NOW! Step 1: Follow the link - https://ecs.page.link/YR4VM Step 2: Click RED Auction Icon Step 3: Click REGISTER TO BID located in the TOP LEFTHAND CORNER Step 4: Fill in all required information (Name, Address and Preauthorize your Card) Step 5: You’re READY TO BID Step 6: Select an Item and Click BID

It's not Fall without a Harvest Festival! Residents had so much fun picking out pumpkins, playing games, and winning prizes at our Harvest Day Pumpkin Patch! #HappyFall #HarvestDay #pumpkinpatch #seniorliving

This beautiful watercolor, "Frog," was created by Norma. She used to take art classes in college but doesn't like to call herself an artist. This piece we think says otherwise! Bid on Norma's artwork and all our other resident artists' pieces NOW! Silent auction bidding ends Friday at 8:00 p.m. Visit https://ecs.page.link/YR4VM to register and start bidding!

Meet our resident and artist Norma. Norma created the beautiful piece "Frog" that is being auctioned off. To bid on her artwork and all the others, visit https://ecs.page.link/YR4VM ... The silent auction ends Friday at 8:00 p.m. Don't let your favorite artwork pass you by!