WHEN: Thursday, April 9, 5 p.m.
WHERE:  Helen Crocker Russell Library, 1199 9th Ave., SF

Attendees will learn how to protect themselves from fraud and scams. Topics to be covered include an overview of imposter, investment, phishing, and romance scams, identity and mail theft, and a live Q&A with print materials, and educational resources.

Hosted by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) with guest speakers from the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), California Department of Insurance, and more.

The Helen Crocker Russell Library is located inside the Botanical Gardens of Golden Gate Park, not far from the 9th and Lincoln entrance. Parking is difficult; accessible immediately by MUNI 7 and 44 lines, and nearby via the N Judah.

OWL-SF is proud to co-sponsor a free screening of the film No Place to Grow Old.

WHERE: The Internet Archive, 300 Funston Avenue at Clement, SF
WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 6 to 8 PM

Watch No Place to Grow Old, a powerful short documentary that explores the growing crisis of housing insecurity among older adults.

​Through moving personal stories and expert insights, the film highlights the limited options seniors face as they struggle to find safe, stable housing.

​Following the free screening, stay for a discussion and audience Q&A with a panel of local advocates who are working on solutions here in our own community, moderated by San Francisco Public Press.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

300 Funston is on the corner of Funston and Clement. Clement is one block north of Geary Boulevard, and Funston is one block west of 12th Avenue. Easily accessible by MUNI lines 1, 38 and 28, street parking reasonably easy.

Co-hosts:

​San Francisco Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community. Learn more at sfacdst.org.

League of Women Voters of San Francisco is a nonpartisan political nonprofit that empowers voters and defends democracy. People of all genders welcome. Learn more at lwvsf.org.

​The National Council of Negro Women leads, empowers, and advocates for women of African descent, their families, and communities. NCNW NorCal Coalition represents ten sections in Northern California, including the NCNW Golden Gate and San Francisco sections. Learn more at norcal-ncnw.org, goldengatencnw.org, and facebook.com/NCNWSF415.

Older Women’s League, also known as OWL San Francisco, focuses on critical issues facing women as they age. Learn more at owlsf.org.

OWL-SF’s meeting on Saturday, March 28 will offer two choices: you can either connect with other OWLs to march in the No Kings rally, or join us at The Coterie, where we will be sending personalized letters to voters in key states, letting them know how crucial it is that they VOTE 

WHERE: The Coterie, 239 Myrtle Street, San Francisco
(see below for details of location)
WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11 AM to 12:30 PM

Please RSVP by March 23, and indicate whether you plan to march or come to The Coterie. (415) 712-1695; info@owlsf.org

If you plan to march, details of where to meet will be determined and communicated closer to the event. If you plan to come to The Coterie, OWL-SF will provide the letters, addresses and stamps. Please bring a pen, preferably blue ink. Light refreshments will be served.

The Coterie is an assisted living facility. Myrtle Street is parallel to Geary Boulevard, between Geary and O’Farrell  (map below). Easily accessible by MUNI lines 49 and 38. Parking is very limited.

OWL-SF is proud to get the word out about

an upcoming opportunity to hone skills for

maximum impact in today’s fraught political climate. 

Forest Hill Christian Church, 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., is close to transit and has a parking lot. The site is accessible and if accommodations are needed, let us know. The workshop is free, fun, and includes lunch, snacks and material.

To attend: Send your name, the name of your organization (if applicable), your street address, phone number and email address, either on paper to Dignity Fund Coalition/CLC at 1663 Mission Street Suite 525, 94103 or email to info@sfdignityfund.org.

Space is limited, so please respond as soon as possible. You can also call 415-821-1003 ex.115, or sign up at http://bit.ly/DignityFundSF

OWL-SF is proud to get the word out about an important event. This Friday at noon, the California Alliance of Retired Americans (CARA) will host a presentation via Zoom on current threats to Social Security. 

Join CARA at their next Friday Forum focusing on the Dangers to Social Security. This Friday Forum will bring together seniors, advocates and experts for an informative discussion about Social Security and the challenges it faces today. We will hear from knowledgeable speakers, gain a clearer understanding of current issues, and have the opportunity to engage in a meaningful conversation about the future of Social Security.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

MOVING INTO ASSISTED LIVING
IN SAN FRANCISCO

WHEN: Saturday, February 28
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
via Zoom

We want your ideas for the following:

• Thought-provoking membership meetings!
• Informative newsletters and updates!
• Political Advocacy on issues important to Older Women!
• Social gatherings and holiday events to make new friends and connect with old friends!

Click the link below to view the slides from September 27, 2025

Slides from Setember 28 BRAIN HEALTH

The May 24, 2025 OWL-SF Meeting was recorded, audio only. 

Scroll below the video for the transcript of the chat from the meeting, and further for links to the websites of organizations mentioned. 

Click the link below for the written chat from the meeting.

CHAT from OWL meeting on March 22 2025

Click the next link for slides included in the presentation.

SLIDES from OWL Meeting on March 22, 2025

Legal Assistance for Seniors Oakland: https://www.lashicap.org/

Legal Assistance to the Elderly San Francisco: https://laesf.org/

Self Help for the Elderly: https://www.selfhelpelderly.org/

State Health Insurance Assistance Program: https://www.shiphelp.org/

PLEASE JOIN OWL-SF FOR A DELICIOUS

CELEBRATION OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON

When: Saturday, December 14 11:30 AM to 2 PM
(R.S.V.P. by December 6, (415) 712-1695, info@owlsf.org)

Where: SF County Fair Building, Rec Room
(*see below for location and transportation details) 

Since OWLs enjoyed the incredibly delicious food in Savor Café at last year’s holiday party, this year Savor will be catering our gathering. Mouthwatering, vegan Mediterranean dishes will be served buffet style. 

Lunch is complimentary for OWL Members plus one guest—please consider bringing someone who might want to join OWL-SF.

In addition to your appetite, if you are able, please also bring a book or two for for the book swap (bring a book that needs a new home, and give a new home to a book that needs one).

WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU!

*SF County Fair Building, 9th Avenue and Lincoln: 7 Haight and 44 O’Shaughnessy MUNI lines, one block from N-Judah, two blocks from 43 Masonic and 6 Haight-Parnassus. Limited handicapped parking: let us know if you need one of the spots.

LET’S TALK ABOUT FOOD:
EATING WELL & EATING HEALTHY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

When: Saturday, Nov 23rd, 11 AM to 1 PM
Location: San Francisco Public Library, Richmond Branch* 
(*see below for location specifics)

Professional Chef and Herbalist Lorraine Gruber will instruct us in the use of herbs and spices for holiday dishes, reducing the salt, sugar and fat we once cooked with, especially during the holidays! 

Chef Lorraine will bring samples of her delicious and nutritious creations!

LOCATION SPECIFICS

The Richmond branch of San Francisco Public Library, 351 9th Avenue, is half a block north of Geary Boulevard. The Local 38 MUNI line will take you to 9th and Geary, the Rapid does not stop at 9th, but will take you to either 6th Avenue or Park Presidio–sixth being the closest. The 44 line also stops at 6th and Geary. Street parking is reasonably easy within a two block radius.

All branches of SFPL are wheelchair accessible.

The community meeting room is on the ground floor. If you enter through the 9th Avenue doors, the room is downstairs. If you enter through the 10th Avenue doors, as you do so, the room is to your right.

SEE YOU THERE!

ALZHEIMER’S DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTS WOMEN.

GATHER WITH OWL-SF OCTOBER 19
TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO END ALZHEIMER’S

For the October Member Meeting, OWL-SF will be making a donation to this year’s WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S, and has created a walking team. Our team is called OWL-SF Walks. 

WHEN: Saturday, October 19, 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Pier 27, Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco

LOOK FOR THE OWL BANNER: We will gather at Pier 27, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Embarcadero, for refreshments, entertainment, information and support. The walk is one mile, but those choosing not to walk can stay at the gathering and cheer others on! 

• Gather outdoors and socialize with OWL Members
• Support Research on Alzheimer’s Disease
• Get the word out that OWL is still going strong
• Get Some Exercise (Optional)

RSVP to OWL-SF by phone or email: (415) 712-1695, info@owlsf.org, no later than October 17. Wear your OWL shirt if you’ve got one, or something purple if you have it. Donation optional. Accessible by MUNI F Line. Parking can be both challenging and expensive. 

GATHER WITH OWL-SF WALKS
TO SUPPORT THE FIGHT
AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S!

Here is the League of Women Voters’ Pros and Cons page about local San Francisco initiatives.

Here is their Pros and Cons page for statewide measures.

Here are their recommendations.

Stay informed on important local ballot measures!
Ask questions!
Be ready to turn in your mail-in ballots early!

ZOOM meeting
Saturday, September 28, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The League of Women Voters (LWV)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to empowering all to fully participate in our democracy—will provide speakers to present both for and against arguments from a nonpartisan point of view

Speakers: 

Michelle Moritz is Co-vice President and Chair of the Speakers Bureau for San Francisco’s LWV.

Danielle Deibler works on the pros and cons guide for LWV and is co-founder and CEO of MarvelousAI, a natural language technology startup to expose bias and misinformation in online media.