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Fitness & Health - Joanne Clum

The things I love to do most are to paint and play my guitar but they were becoming increasingly more painful to do.  I have torn rotator cuffs in both shoulders as well as bursitis in my right one.  I also have fusing disks in my neck.  I had very limited range of motion of my arms and neck.  My doctor said surgery (and long recovery) was the only answer.  I didn’t want the surgery so I decided to give Sally Goodwin’s Chair Yoga a try.  After a year and a half doing the slow and gentle yoga stretches I now have greater body awareness and gained almost full range of motion with both arms and maintain good flexibility in my neck.  I no longer need pain medications to do the things I love to do.  Thank you, Sally!  You’re a wonderful teacher.  I am deeply appreciative of your patience and encouragement. 

     Meet Joe Aristo

For over 10 years, Joe Arista has been a dedicated member, donor, and volunteer at the SFSC Downtown Center. You may have seen him delivering meals to O’Farrell Towers, or serving them in the dining room, or lending a hand at a Center event. Joe, who says he prefers the cosmopolitan atmosphere of city life, resides at the O’Farrell Towers. He was born in Nevada and spent his career in the restaurant industry.

This August will mark Joe’s 90th birthday and a party will certainly be in order. We thank you, Joe, for your commitment to the Center and for inspiring so many to be of service to their community. You are truly a one of a kind. Interested in volunteering? Visit www.sfsenior.com for information.

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