May 1998

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wed., May 6, 1:303:00 p.m.
Board meeting at the office. All welcome and
invited!
Wed., May 6, 7:00 p.m.
Health Care for All. Potrero Branch Library, 1616 20 St. between Connecticut and
Arkansas. Info, 415/695-7891.
Mon., May 11
Environmental Lobbying Day in Sacramento. For info call the Sierra Club.
Wed., May 13, 7:30 p.m.
SF Green Community, GreenTalk with Barbara George. New College Cultural Center. $.
Thurs., May 14, 10:00a.m.noon
SAN. Unitarian Church, Geary and Franklin
Tues., May 19, 12:303:30 p.m.
General Meeting. Examination of the June ballot: Analysis of City and State propo-
sitions. First Unitarian Church, Geary and Franklin.
Sat., May 23
Northern California Regional Gray Panthers Meeting, Sacramento. Call the office.
Sat., May 23, 10:45 a.m.
OWL. June ballot: League of Women Voters. 870 Market St. Info, 415/989-4422
Thurs., May 28, 6:30 p.m.
N2N. Women's Building, 18th near Valencia
Sun., May 31, 1:004:00 p.m.
Make Space for Kids! Part of an international day to Stand for Children. Coleman
Advocates and others. Yerba Buena Gardens, 3rd and Mission

Early Alzheimer's Disease:
Hope and Help
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is often associ-
ated with severe memory lossbut in

the beginning of the illness, people experience only mild forgetfulness and confusion.

Important: Only physicians can diagnose this illness! Don't
you or your family or acquaintances make this decision
because you forget where you've put your keys or Aunt Jessie's phone number!
Family Caregiver Alliance and
the Alzheimer's Association are offering a new support group in san Francisco for people with
early stage AD and a separate, concurrent group
for their family members. Discussion will focus
on challenges as well as capabilities in coping
with the disease, and adjusting to the changes so
that "life goes on." Participants must be aware
that they have AD and be willing and able to
discuss their experiences. A pre-enrollment interview
is required. Information: 415/434-3388.

Gray Panthers Endorse:
These are the propositions on the June bal-
lot on which the SF Gray Panthers have

taken a position. For a full discussion of the
ballot propositions come to our May meeting.

City:
Prop. BIncrease supervisors' salaries
to $37,000. Yes
Prop. ERepeal rent control from 24
unit buildings. No
State:
Prop. 226Bilingual Education (Unz prop).
No
Prop. 227Require each union member
to approve in writing each year the union's political action.
No
As a nonprofit organization the Gray
Panthers does not endorse candidates. This primary for candidates has a new feature. It is an
"open primary": no matter your party affiliation,
you can vote for any candidate from any party. Use your franchise!

GRAY PANTHERS of San Francisco
AGE and YOUTH in ACTION

Working together to make the world
a place in which the young
can look forward to growing old

MAY 1998

MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, May 19, 1998 12:30 p.m. Social Time
1:00 p.m. Ballot discussion. Pros and Cons of
ballot propositions and the positions
we've taken.
First Unitarian Church 2:00 p.m. Business meeting
Geary and Franklin

April Meeting

Once more into the fray, noble health
crusaders. Don't give up on a univer-

sal health system. That's the message delivered by Don Bechler, chairman of Health Care for
All Californians, to our April membership meeting. Specifically this year's campaign is in support
of Senate Bill 2123 in Sacramento. Cal Care (SB
2123) is a universal health care bill that was
designed by Health Care for All Californians.

In addition to universal coverage it includes free choice of physician or HMO, statewide
standards of quality care, alternative therapies,
cost-control through a global budget such as
Canada uses, a local ombudsman, long-term care
after two years' residence in state.
What can we do right now? Write
Senator John Burton asking him to support and work
hard for SB 2123.

Senator John Burton
601 Van Ness Ave. #2030
San Francisco, CA 94102

Keep Universal Health Care out front!

Artists' Corner
Our own Helen
Ludwig was featured in an
article with pictures in
The Independent of March 31, 1998.

Remember Valerie Jacobs, once our very
effective office manager? She is having a show of her
work through May 10 at the Triton Museum of Art. That's the good news. The bad news is
that it is on 1505 Warburton Ave. in San Jose. Plan
a day-away tripfor seniors, $6.00 round trip on Caltrain.
And then there's Libby
Brahms of South San Francisco. This Gray Panther didn't start
writing her poetry until she was 70! After publishing
just one chapbook, she won second place in a national contest and then received a grant from
the GrayPanthers for her second, The Old Don't
Look It, published by Poetry Press of Pleasant Hill.
At age 85, Brahms is still writing plus she
teaches exercise classes and nutrition to seniors.
Out of sight should never be out of mind.
Let Ilse Sternberger know you miss her and and
wish her well. Physical problems have forced her
to move closer to her granddaughter for more personal aid and comfort. Ilse's new address is
460 Main St., #325, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Her phone
is 1-530-528-1966. We miss you, Ilse!

"Your Friendly Guide to City Services in San
Francisco" compiled by DPW, makes the City accessible and
user-friendly. Order one and give your feedback. 415/554-6770.

The Newsletter of the San Francisco Gray Panthers is published each month, and distributed free of charge to members and friends of this nonprofit organization.

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	CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wed., May 6, 1:303:00 p.m. Board meeting at the office. All welcome and invited! Wed., May 6, 7:00 p.m. Health Care for All. Potrero Branch Library, 1616 20 St. between Connecticut and Arkansas. Info, 415/695-7891. Mon., May 11 Environmental Lobbying Day in Sacramento. For info call the Sierra Club. Wed., May 13, 7:30 p.m. SF Green Community, GreenTalk with Barbara George. New College Cultural Center. $. Thurs., May 14, 10:00a.m.noon SAN. Unitarian Church, Geary and Franklin Tues., May 19, 12:303:30 p.m. General Meeting. Examination of the June ballot: Analysis of City and State propo- sitions. First Unitarian Church, Geary and Franklin. Sat., May 23 Northern California Regional Gray Panthers Meeting, Sacramento. Call the office. Sat., May 23, 10:45 a.m. OWL. June ballot: League of Women Voters. 870 Market St. Info, 415/989-4422 Thurs., May 28, 6:30 p.m. N2N. Women's Building, 18th near Valencia Sun., May 31, 1:004:00 p.m. Make Space for Kids! Part of an international day to Stand for Children. Coleman Advocates and others. Yerba Buena Gardens, 3rd and Mission

			Early Alzheimer's Disease: Hope and Help Alzheimer's disease (AD) is often associ- ated with severe memory lossbut in the beginning of the illness, people experience only mild forgetfulness and confusion. Important: Only physicians can diagnose this illness! Don't *you* or your family or acquaintances make this decision because you forget where you've put your keys or Aunt Jessie's phone number! Family Caregiver Alliance and the Alzheimer's Association are offering a new support group in san Francisco for people with early stage AD and a separate, concurrent group for their family members. Discussion will focus on challenges as well as capabilities in coping with the disease, and adjusting to the changes so that "life goes on." Participants must be aware that they have AD and be willing and able to discuss their experiences. A pre-enrollment interview is required. Information: 415/434-3388.
	Gray Panthers Endorse: These are the propositions on the June bal- lot on which the SF Gray Panthers have taken a position. For a full discussion of the ballot propositions come to our May meeting. City: Prop. BIncrease supervisors' salaries to $37,000. Yes Prop. ERepeal rent control from 24 unit buildings. No State: Prop. 226Bilingual Education (Unz prop). No Prop. 227Require each union member to approve in writing each year the union's political action. No As a nonprofit organization the Gray Panthers does not endorse candidates. This primary for candidates has a new feature. It is an "open primary": no matter your party affiliation, you can vote for any candidate from any party. Use your franchise!






	GRAY PANTHERS of San Francisco AGE and YOUTH in ACTION Working together to make the world a place in which the young can look forward to growing old MAY 1998 MONTHLY MEETING Tuesday, May 19, 1998 12:30 p.m. Social Time 1:00 p.m. Ballot discussion. Pros and Cons of ballot propositions and the positions we've taken. First Unitarian Church 2:00 p.m. Business meeting Geary and Franklin
	April Meeting Once more into the fray, noble health crusaders. Don't give up on a univer- sal health system. That's the message delivered by Don Bechler, chairman of Health Care for All Californians, to our April membership meeting. Specifically this year's campaign is in support of Senate Bill 2123 in Sacramento. Cal Care (SB 2123) is a universal health care bill that was designed by Health Care for All Californians. In addition to universal coverage it includes free choice of physician or HMO, statewide standards of quality care, alternative therapies, cost-control through a global budget such as Canada uses, a local ombudsman, long-term care after two years' residence in state. What can we do right now? Write Senator John Burton asking him to support and work hard for SB 2123. Senator John Burton 601 Van Ness Ave. #2030 San Francisco, CA 94102 *Keep Universal Health Care out front!*



	Artists' Corner Our own Helen Ludwig was featured in an article with pictures in The Independent of March 31, 1998. Remember Valerie Jacobs, once our very effective office manager? She is having a show of her work through May 10 at the Triton Museum of Art. That's the good news. The bad news is that it is on 1505 Warburton Ave. in San Jose. Plan a day-away tripfor seniors, $6.00 round trip on Caltrain. And then there's Libby Brahms of South San Francisco. This Gray Panther didn't start writing her poetry until she was 70! After publishing just one chapbook, she won second place in a national contest and then received a grant from the GrayPanthers for her second, The Old Don't Look It, published by Poetry Press of Pleasant Hill. At age 85, Brahms is still writing plus she teaches exercise classes and nutrition to seniors. Out of sight should never be out of mind. Let Ilse Sternberger know you miss her and and wish her well. Physical problems have forced her to move closer to her granddaughter for more personal aid and comfort. Ilse's new address is 460 Main St., #325, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Her phone is 1-530-528-1966. We miss you, Ilse! "Your Friendly Guide to City Services in San Francisco" compiled by DPW, makes the City accessible and user-friendly. Order one and give your feedback. 415/554-6770.