Author Archives: jgrady
Let’s end Ageism
It’s not the passage of time that makes it so hard to get older. It’s ageism… a prejudice that pits us against our future selves — and each other. Ashton Applewhite urges us to dismantle the dread and mobilize against … Continue reading
USF Students Volunteer their time.
During the period of February thru May, we had a group of 6 students from USF who volunteered their time by observing and participating in the Always Active program. They also supported the team administratively in multiple projects. Their main … Continue reading
“Don’t focus on your chronological age, just live each day to the fullest.”
Eighty-year-old Dynamo Still Loves Teaching, Exercising BYSUNSET BEACONON MAY 2, 2018 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT ) By Jan Robbins At 80 years of age, more people are attending classes than teaching them. Tanako Hagiwara joined City College as a sports coach in 1967. And she is … Continue reading
Always Active instructors trained with Tanako Hagiwara!
On April 26, the Always Active staff and exercise leaders were very lucky to train with Dr. Tanako Hagiwara! Tanako has taught PE for over 20 years as a faculty at City College of San Francisco, CCSF PE Department, and … Continue reading
Supervisor Yee visits Always Active Sunnyside site
Always Active was thrilled for the visit of Supervisor Norman Yee to the new Sunnyside site! Read the article published in the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association https://sunnysideassociation.wordpress.com/2019/05/16/supervisor-yee-visits-always-active-senior-pro Address: 415 Edna Street (St. Finn Barr Church Community Hall) Date: Mondays and Wednesday … Continue reading