Vicarious Traveler

by admin on August 24, 2010

Vicarious Traveler / Norway

Join us as we explore Norway

Presented by Dick Ingraham
Friday, September 10, at noon

To be held at 50 First Street, Suite 300, San Francisco

Please join us as Dick Ingraham shares images and stories of his travels to the western edge of the Scandinavian Peninsula. You will experience the beauty and serenity of Norway, home of spectacular fjords and one of Europe’s most sparsely populated countries.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Please come and bring a friend.

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CLIRSights

by admin on August 24, 2010

Burning Horses

Burning Horses

Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 1:15 pm
To be held at 50 First Street, Suite 300, San Francisco

Agatha Hoff, a retired attorney with a long and varied legal career, ranging from aiding the poverty-stricken to service on the Bench, will discuss her just released book about the early life and flight from Budapest during WWII of her mother, Eva.

Burning Horses: A Hungarian Life Turned Upside Down, a lightly fictionalized account of these times is a testimony to the strength of her mother. It is compiled from original notes, oral records and Ms. Hoff’s childhood memories.

Suffice it to say, Agatha Hoff, who celebrated retirement by going skydiving, undoubtedly has a strong sense of humor. We’re convinced you will enjoy this presentation!

This event is FREE and open to the public. Please come and bring a friend.

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GRAND OPENING!

by admin on July 29, 2010

Join us for our GRAND OPENING!

Friday, August 6, 2:30 p.m. 50 First Street, Suite 300, San Francisco.

CLIR’s brand new suite of offices & class rooms are open for business and you’re invited to attend a reception to introduce it to the Bay Area!

CLIR resided for 37 years at UC Berkeley, Extension, San Francisco, and now has graduated to its own suite of offices and class rooms where all of its peer taught classes & activities will be held. CLIR still offers a discount on UC Extension classes which are held throughout the Bay Area.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, CLIR is proud to have achieved this milestone in its history. We hope you’ll join us on Friday, August 6, at 2:30 p.m. for a look at CLIR’s brand new suite of offices and class rooms. CLIR has members from six Bay Area counties & is located very near the BART/Muni Embarcadero Station & Transbay Terminal.

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Vicarious Traveler

by admin on July 12, 2010

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Join us as we explore Indonesia

Presented by Martin Gumbel
Friday, August 13, at noon

To be held at 50 First Street, Suite 300, San Francisco

Please join world traveler, Martin Gumble, as he details the beauty of Indonesian art, especially the exquisite relief work on the temples. We will see the unique architecture of Sumatra and Sulawesi and trace the influence of several cultures on Java all the while being carried along on the wings of Indonesian music.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Please come and bring a friend.

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CLIRSights Guest Lecture

July 12, 2010

Explore the ‘Granite Lady’ of the Past
Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 1:15 pm
To be held at 50 First Street, Suite 300, San Francisco
Come and hear about the second United States Mint in San Francisco (now known as the “Old Mint”), started in 1874. In 1877, over fifty million dollars in coins were produced and by [...]

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June 30, 2010

The Best of San Francisco and Beyond

Presented by Nick Maffei
Friday, July 9, at noon
To be held at 425 Market Street, 8th Floor,  San Francisco
Everyone loves lists, and this month we are in for a treat! Nick Maffei will share the best photos from his two photo blogs, which he has maintained since October 2005. Nick [...]

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May 5, 2010

Three National Parks

Presented by George Lucas and Tom Rothgiesser
Friday, May 14 at noon
To be held at 425 Market St., 8th Floor San Francisco
(UC Extension) (Embarcadero BART/Muni station, exit B3).
These peripatetic travelers will take Vicarious Travelers to Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon in wintertime. Admire these national treasures in comfort this month as Tom [...]

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CLIRSights Guest Lecture

May 5, 2010

Habitat for Humanity: The Mission, The Message, The Magic
Linda Knox, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer and Coordinator for the Speakers Bureau for the Greater San Francisco area.
Friday, May 14, 1:15 pm
To be held at 425 Market St., 8th Floor San Francisco (Embarcadero BART/Muni station, exit B3)
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization working [...]

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Resource Fair for Older Adults at San Francisco Public Library

May 5, 2010

Wise Up! program on May 8th encourages learning and living well at any age.

In celebration of National Older Adult month, the San Francisco Public Library is holding a free Resource Fair for seniors and caregivers on Saturday, May 8, from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room at the San Francisco [...]

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April 4, 2010

Along The Silk Road   (part two of two)
Presented by Martin Gumbel
Friday, April 9 at noon
To be held at 425 Market St., 8th Floor San Francisco
(UC Extension) (Embarcadero BART/Muni station, exit B3).
Martin Gumbel, World Traveler, will present the second half of his travels along The Silk Road. He’ll take us to Khiva and [...]

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