Vivalon Programs | Educational & Experiential

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.

Our Offerings

Bridging Generations

Stay tuned for upcoming offerings!

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 ageism.

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.

Presentations

All Things Library Presentation

Thursday, May 7, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Learn about all the amazing services the Marin County Library offers—including free delivery of books, movies, audiobooks, and more right to your mailbox. Find out how to qualify, how mail delivery works, how to request materials, and how to access useful items like laptops, hotspots, telescopes, and induction cooktops.

Registration is not required. For questions, please call (415)456-9062 x119.

Location: In-Person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus, 999 Third Street, San Rafael

Medicare Fundamentals Presentation

Thursday, May 28, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm

Attend this FREE and unbiased seminar from the only agency authorized by the CA Department of Aging to offer Medicare seminars, Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP). This comprehensive educational seminar gives a detailed understanding of Part A, Part B, Part D, penalties, timelines and more.

Registration is not required.

Location: In-Person at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus, 999 Third Street, San Rafael

Four-Week Storytelling Series

Hone your storytelling skills by crafting diverse tales and employing strategic editing elements with Corey Rosen. 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.

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 & Financial Planning for Success

Wednesday | October 21 | 4:00-6:00 pm

Everyone needs an estate plan—and the most effective ones are built alongside a solid financial plan. Planning for your future doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This informative and practical workshop is designed to help you understand the essential building blocks of both financial and estate planning so you can make confident, well‑informed decisions that protect you, your loved ones, and your legacy.

You’ll learn how financial planning and estate planning work together to support your goals during your lifetime and ensure your assets are transferred thoughtfully and efficiently in the event of incapacity or death.

This free workshop will cover:

Financial planning fundamentals and how they support long‑term success

Capital gains considerations and strategies for managing concentrated positions

Coordinating financial and estate planning for greater impact and efficiency

Will and trust basics—what they are, how they work, and when you need them

Key estate planning documents everyone should have in place

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.