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Bay seniors who are contemplating downsizing might want to visit the USS Pampanito docked in Pier 45 near Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s a battle proven World War II submarine that saw action throughout the Pacific, sinking at least six enemy ships. It’s hard to believe as you inch through the tiny spaces under the deck that 80 […]

Bay seniors feeling deprived now that SFMOMA will be temporarily closed might want to use this opportunity to explore some of our non-mobbed museums. Do you even know where Museo Italo Americano is? You’re right if you said Fort Mason. Currently they’re exhibiting under-the-radar contemporary Italian art. Admission is free, On Thursday April 25, to […]

Bay seniors have another reason to love Dogpatch, way out on Third Street beyond ATT Park. This Saturday the new museum of Craft and Design opens there with 4,000 square feet of exhibition and workshop space. Don’t expect to find Etruscan urns. MOCAD (I just made that up. Doesn’t every cultural institution need an acronym?) […]

Bay seniors who are well aware of the pitfalls of procrastination should sign up now for the one-time-only walk across the entire 4.5 mile Bay Bridge when the new span opens this Labor Day. Space is limited to 15,000 people an hour and 125,000 total. There will be public transportation to the eastern entrance. Do […]

Bay seniors who would prefer to find inner serenity in an environment that is less enclosed and sweaty than in their local studio are reminded that starting April 2 there will be light yoga sessions in the San Francisco Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park. They will take place on the green, green, green Conifer Lawn. […]

Bay seniors eager to defy gravity might want to check into the introductory lessons at Flying Vikings in Hayward. It’s a 2-hour class starting with a ground briefing and simulator session, then you take to the skies with a seasoned instructor who shortly will hand over the controls and you can decide whether the thrill […]