What is wealth to you? How do you measure it? How do you grow it? Might you have more than you think? Sahil Bloom, entrepreneur, author, and creator of the wildly popular The Curiosity Chronicle joins us with a new way for you to think about wealth and what matters most in your life.
Educational & Experiential
Join classes at Vivalon to learn something new or experience something extraordinary—from travel opportunities to language classes and workshops that support your personal growth.
Educational & Experiential
Join classes at Vivalon to learn something new or experience something extraordinary—from travel opportunities to language classes and workshops that support your personal growth.
Lives Well Lived Documentary Screening
Friday, January 30, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Join filmmaker Sky Bergman for a screening of her film Lives Well Lived followed by a live Q&A. Lives Well Lived celebrates the incredible wit, wisdom and experiences of adults aged 75 to 100 years old. Through their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories encompassing over 3,000 years of experience, forty people share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life.
Registration Required. Click here to register.
Learn more about the director here.
This event is part of What About Age?—a traveling art exhibit presented by Vivalon that challenges stereotypes and assumptions about aging and invites us to rethink how we see older adults, ourselves, and one another.
Learn more here.
Bridging Generations
Friday, March 27, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Join Bridging Generations, a unique program that brings people of all ages together over shared meals and meaningful conversations. It’s more than just a meal — it’s a chance to exchange stories, learn from different generations, and make lasting connections.
This month’s theme is Love.
Registration required. Call 415-456-9062 to register.
Cost: $7/members, $10/non-members
Location: In-Person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus, 999 Third Street, San Rafael
This program is an offering of Vivalon’s Cowles Active Learning Program.
Become a Student Host
Want to earn more service hours while bringing people together?
Host a dinner session and help spark meaningful conversations!
Hosting a Bridging Generations dinner session is a great way to contribute to the Vivalon community, build leadership skills, and connect with others—all while earning valuable service hours.
As a host, you’ll take the lead on:
- Dinner Topic Generation – Choose a topic that inspires discussion, learning, or connection.
- Meal Procurement – Organize or provide a meal for attendees (homemade, catered, or store-bought—your choice!).
- Set-Up and Clean-Up – Prepare the space before and after the event to ensure a welcoming environment.
Whether you’re passionate about bringing people together or looking to fulfill service requirements in a meaningful way, hosting a session is a fun and rewarding opportunity.
Ready to host?
Reach out to Michele Levine, [email protected], to learn more or sign up.
Art Workshops
Tuesdays, January 13-27 10:00am – 12:00pm
This is class one in a 4-part series. There will be an option to move up to Intermediate after completing the Beginner series.
Instructor Ian Day is coming to Vivalon to offer a new class on drawing! Using many different mediums and based on principles from “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain”, students will be assigned beginning exercises in line, light and shadow, perspective and proportion as they draw objects in space. Fundamentals of composition will be introduced emphasizing balance and spatial relationships. Materials used will consist of drawing pads, pencils, erasers and charcoal. Class will also include a brief lecture period, demonstrations, critiques and supervision of student progress. Homework may include sketchbook renderings.
Cost: $25 for members and $40 for non-members. All materials and supplies will be provided.
Registration required. Call 415-456-9062 x8705 to register.
Location: In person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus: 999 Third Street, San Rafael
This program is an offering of Vivalon’s Cowles Active Learning Program.
Author Showcase
Wednesday, October 15, 11:00am – 12:30pm
From OY to JOY is your GPS to a happier life!
Shulamit Sofia is a former social worker, non-profit founder, author, and all-around Modern Elder. In her book Oy to Joy, she explores how to cope with the inevitable obstacles along your journey to becoming a wise elder using the principles of Spiritual Aging to better navigate the constantly changing challenges of the aging process.
Join Shulamit as she endeavors to help you:
- Release the beliefs and attitudes that bring on OY
- Focus on the thoughts, relationships, and experiences that bring you JOY
- Implement successful strategies for easing the transition from mid-life to old-age
- Stop resisting those unwanted changes that come with time
- Accept and accommodate to your new reality to maximize well-being
- Accentuate positive and eliminate negative perceptions for a more positive mindset
- Celebrate the wisdom acquired over a lifetime
- Recognize and enjoy the gifts life brings
- Find the hidden treasures in daily life
If you want to go into the rest of your life with a smile, this event is for you!
Improv Workshop
Tuesdays, October 14-28, 3:30 – 5:00pm
If you made it to Improv Marin’s Comedy show, or stopped by the free workshop and had a blast, then it’s time to sign up for our month-long improv class! Taught by Drew Meritt from Improv Marin, each week will be a new exploration of techniques, games, and more. It’s a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and stretch out your funny bone! Don’t be shy, give it a try!
Registration required. Call or visit 415-456-9062 x8705.
Cost: $20 for members and $35 for non-members.
WE ARE A MEMBER OF
92NY will resume in 2026. Stay tuned for details!
Enjoy a series of viewings of 92NY’s world-class programming and renowned events. Join us for inspiring talks, concerts, performances, and more, featuring some of the biggest names in arts, education, culture, and politics.
$7 for members | $10 for non-members per event Discount available if you purchase all four events.
Registration required. Call 415-456-9062 to register.
Location: In-Person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus, 999 Third Street, San Rafael
An offering of Vivalon’s Cowles Active Learning Program.
What's Playing in October
Art: Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris and Scott Ellis in Conversation with CBS Sunday Morning’s Tracy Smith
October 6, 11:00 am-12:30pm
Broadway’s megawatt new season starts here, as award-winning actors meet to talk about the upcoming, first-ever Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning Art.
Tim Berners-Lee: The Invention of the World Wide Web
October 13, 11:00am – 12:30pm
In 1989, technologist Tim Berners-Lee invented a system of sharing information over computers that he called the World Wide Web, and distributed it for free. Join him for an urgent conversation about the past, present, and future of the internet and AI.
Sahil Bloom in Conversation with Susan Cain: The 5 Types of Wealth
October 20, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Werner Herzog in Conversation: The Future of Truth
October 27, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Join legendary filmmaker and author Werner Herzog for a deeply personal exploration of art, philosophy, and history that unravels one of the most urgent questions of our “post-fact” era: what is truth?
About 92NY
For over 150 years, the 92nd Street Y (92NY) has been a cornerstone of arts, education, and community—bringing together some of the most influential voices of our time. It’s the stage where legends like Tony Curtis, Harry Belafonte, Joan Baez, Arthur Miller, Kurt Vonnegut and Elie Wiesel made early appearances or debuted iconic works. Today, 92NY continues to deliver world-class programming that inspires, informs, and connects people of all backgrounds and beliefs—building community through culture and conversation.
Four-Week Storytelling Series
Corey Rosen joined us once again for another round of his hit storytelling series! Hone your storytelling skills by crafting diverse tales and employing strategic editing elements. At the end of this four-week series, showcase your refined narratives with family, friends, and peers at an engaging storytelling event.
Stay tuned for future offerings of this series!
This program is an offering of Vivalon’s Cowles Active Learning Program.
English as a Second Language
Weekly on Mondays, 9:00 – 10:15am
Intermediate ESL Class at Level 200.
Registration required.
Location: Remote only. Zoom information provided upon registration.
Contact Efrain Santamaria at 415-456-9062 x119 to register.
Estate Planning Workshops
Workshops are held in person at the Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus, 999 Third Street, San Rafael. When possible, workshops will be recorded and links will be sent to registrants.
Thank You to Our Sponsor
Estate & Tax Planning 101
Wednesday | April 22 | 4:00-6:00 pm
Planning for the future doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Join us for an informative workshop designed to help you understand the essentials of estate planning and tax strategy, so you can make thoughtful decisions that protect you and your loved ones.
This free workshop will cover:
- Why having a plan in place is essential
- What key documents everyone should have
- Will & Trust Fundamentals
- The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBA)
- Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
- How Social Security benefits may be taxed
- Ways Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) can support your charitable giving goals
To register, click here.
Looking for more estate planning resources?
Explore our past workshop series to watch recordings, view presentation slides, and download helpful handouts.
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