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May 20, 2013

Memorial Day

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Memorial Day – May 27

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Memorial Day Mass at 11am in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma.  Memorial Day Observance at Golden Gate Veterans’ Cemetery in San Bruno, music starts at 10:30am – program starts at 11am – free luncheon to follow.

May 9, 2013

I Remember Mama

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“But first and foremost, I remember Mama” – the concluding lines of “Mama’s Bank Account” the lovely story about a Norwegian family in San Francisco in the early 1900s. For those of us whose mothers are gone, we too will always remember Mama. This Sunday as we celebrate Mother’s Day we can celebrate our memories of our Mothers.  Tell stories, wear her favorite color or a …

Senior Showcase

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Please stop and see us on Friday, May 17, 2013 – 9am – 1pm at the Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame at the Senior Showcase.  We would love to see you. http://www.smdailyjournal.com/seniorshowcase/

May 8, 2013

Tune In Alert

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Would you want to pre-plan your funeral? Let’s face it: funerals are the parties no one wants to plan. We’re getting the funeral planning conversation started with Erika Dillman, author of The Party of Your Life: Get the Funeral You Want by Planning It Yourself. Erika Dillman plans on living to 100, but started planning her own farewell fiesta at age 40 to make sure she gets the …

May 1, 2013

May Day – Solace in Nature

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May Day or the festival of Beltane celebrates the start of the bright half of the year. One of the four main festivals of Celtic spirituality. According to Caitlin Matthews, author of The Celtic Book of Days, it marks “the return to outdoor gatherings and and celebrations. . . . There are pleasure, plenty, and pastimes to be enjoyed. It is a time of love and adventure, inspired by the …

First Saturday Mass – Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma

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First Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 11am this Saturday - May 4th  in All Saints Chapel at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma.  Rev. Mike Quinn will celebrate – all are invited.

April 29, 2013

“Off the Record with Judy”

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Join Judy and Judy as they share Secrets of… Why Learning about Grief May Save Your Life, Relationships, and Sanity on “Off the Record with Judy” Tuesday, April 30th, at noon Eastern Time on www.RockStarRadioNetwork.com. Click on “Live on Air.” Feel free to call in with questions and comments during the show at 866-404-6519. Judy Brizendine’s book …

April 25, 2013

“Hope Springs”

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Annual fund raising event for “Josie’s Place” a San Francisco Bay Area support group for children and teens who have lost a loved one – a most special support group.  Saturday, April 27, 2013 – 6:00 – 9:00 pm First Unitarian Univeralist Society of SF, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA.  For more information, visit www.josiesplace.org.

April 22, 2013

Remembering Richie Havens

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Beloved folk icon Richie Havens died this morning in his home from a sudden heart attack. He was 72. Havens first became part of musical history during his impromptu opening performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Best known for his distinctive intense, rhythmic guitar style and soulful covers of pop and folk songs, Havens toured and recorded music for over 40 years before retiring from the …

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