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NorCal World School offers to anyone and everyone who wants to learn, have fun and meet new people.
The world is our classroom. Let's go on a field trip!!
Past Events been in music and dance, martial arts and yoga, meditation and philosophy, dating and relationships, acting and improvisation, networking and social media, foreign languages, computer use, job hunting, startups - and many other topics as well.
The World School is focused on sharing activities and teaching skills which are fun, healthy and useful.
Currently in person events are located in the Bay Area. Our events are often styled as potlucks, classes, workshops and public talks. We go on field trips, so we can explore new areas and discover new things, and we like to gather in parks and public areas. Indoors we gather in community centers and community meeting rooms, or we might be found in cafes, private homes and in public classrooms.
All classes and events at our locations are open to all. Everyone is always welcome to attend.
We only have one rule at the: Be Excellent to Each Other
So come and enjoy yourself, start training your body and your mind, meet new people - or teach and share what you know.
You are always welcome.
Upcoming events
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Careers in Hospice Nursing and Death Care
·OnlineOnline***
Gain an in-depth understanding of hospice nursing, death work, and end-of-life doula care with Amelia Coplan, an experienced hospice nurse and death worker who has been practicing since 2011. Drawing from her work across hospital, hospice, and community-based settings, Amelia offers a grounded look at how professionals support patients and families through serious illness, dying, and end-of-life transitions.
She highlights the skills essential to this work, including compassionate communication, clinical judgment, adaptability, and teamwork, and also outlines education, career paths, and training opportunities for those interested in becoming end-of-life doulas.
Amelia Coplan, RN, BSN, is a registered nurse at Kaiser Permanente and a hospice nurse and death worker with over a decade of experience supporting patients and families through end-of-life care. She previously worked with Hospice By The Bay, providing care across Marin and San Francisco counties, and has a background in acute care, palliative care, and medical-surgical nursing. Amelia holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Rochester and has received training from leaders including Frank Ostaseski, Ram Dass, Roshi Joan Halifax, and Reverend Bohdi Be. Her work is deeply informed by the lessons she has learned from patients and their loved ones over the years.
This program is part of the Career Insights series.
This will be an online event, using the Zoom platform. Reservations required: https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9dicdYIOQYi2S5GkDndZHA#/registration
7 attendees
Financial Planning Day: Financial Workshops and More
Location not specified yetA full day of expert advice on managing your finances and planning for the future. Get free, objective, no-strings-attached one-on-one counseling from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals and attend financial workshops throughout the day. All financial workshops will take place in the Koret Auditorium. Select workshops will also be livestreamed on Zoom.
This is a hybrid event. Registration is required for Zoom attendance. In-person attendance does not require registration; seats available first come, first served.
Topics this year include investing, income tax updates, property tax and intergenerational transfers, resources to strengthen your financial skills and an empowering approach to budgeting.
Register for individual workshops using the calendar links below. Secure your spot with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® using the blue "Register" button or by clicking here! Registration for one-on-one counseling closes at midnight on Thursday, October 22. Walk-ins are welcome, but we cannot guarantee that you will receive a slot.
One-on-one counseling is available in person at the Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room, Main Library.
Workshop Schedule:| Diving Into Investments
10:15–11:45 a.m.
Learn about asset allocation, the behavioral habits that make or break returns, stocks vs. bonds, and where alternatives like REITs, commodities, and crypto fit — if at all — in a well-built plan. Whether you're building your first portfolio or fine-tuning a lifetime of investments, hear three Certified Financial Planners have a candid conversation on what actually works.
| Panelists: Jenny Coffey Smith, MSAPF, CFP®, Cynthia Flannigan, CFP®, Deirdre Hegarty, CFP® and Tim Connolly, CFP ® (Moderator) |
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| Property Tax Basics and Intergenerational Transfers |11:55 a.m.–12:35 p.m.
In person only
Explore property tax topics, changes in State law, and how the Office of the Assessor-Recorder serves you, whether you're a homeowner or not.
Presenter: San Francisco Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres |
| Tax Update12:45–2:15 p.m.
Tax laws keep changing and being refined. Learn about the latest trends and topics in taxes.
Presenter: Larry Pon, CPA/PFS, CFP®, EA, USTCP, AEP |
| Economic Justice Programming from the SF Treasurer’s Office2:25–3:05 p.m.
In person only
The Economic Justice Center is an initiative of the SF Treasurer’s Office dedicated to advancing economic justice and financial inclusion for all San Franciscans. Learn about the Office’s free programming, including Kindergarten to College, SF Financial Counseling, StopScamsSF, and the Fine and Fee Discounts.
Presenter: Mandy Ngu, Community Engagement Specialist |
| The Misunderstood B-word: Budgeting3:15–4:45 p.m.
Budgeting has a reputation problem. People hear that b-word and think "no more fun!" But we’re going to flip that script and make “cents” of it all. Learn the foundations for building a budget, tips on organizing your money, and see how this often misunderstood b-word can actually empower you to fund what truly matters (including those fun things!).
Presenter: Serene Lau |
13 attendees- $45.00
Rooftop Party at Spectacular Hotel, 40+
Archer Hotel Napa, 1230 1st St, Napa, CA 94559, USA, Napa, CA, USMeet new single friends, 40+, at Napa’s most beautiful boutique hotel! Dress to impress. Sunday, October 25, 2026, 3-5pm.
TICKETS: $45. The hotel has asked us NOT to collect money at the door, so you must be on the prepaid list to attend. RSVP does NOT count. INCLUDES light appetizers, served at 3pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes. In order to facilitate gender balance, we are offering you the opportunity to bring a bachelor friend to the party, free of charge! Please email us at [rich@richgosse.com](mailto:rich@richgosse.com),after you purchase a ticket, so we can add his name to the guest list.
LOCATION: Archer Hotel, 1230 First Street, Napa CA 94559. Enjoy both outdoors and indoors at the lovely Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar. Part of this bar is fully covered. As you enter the Archer Hotel, you'll be overwhelmed by the majestic lobby. It will make you feel that you've entered a lobby at one of the National Parks. It's that beautiful. Take one of the elevators up to the rooftop outside bar. That's where you'll join us. The surrounding views of the downtown area are absolutely amazing. The Archer Hotel is the tallest building in the entire Napa Valley, with sweeping views from our rooftop party! There are heat lamps and comfortable chairs for us to sit on. Some with a fire pit. Here's your chance to actually meet someone in a casual environment like before online dating was invented.
If by chance you stick around until it gets dark, you can enjoy eating at one of the many outstanding restaurants or walk around the downtown area. Lots of free parking on the street and nearby garages. The Archer Hotel is located within easy walking distance of world class restaurants and distinctive shops. Our party at The Archer before the pandemic was the subject of a major feature story in The Napa Register!
CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind.
MORE PARTIES at [www.thepartyhotline.com]().
· Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 30s/40s, Oct 1, Santa Clara
· 50 & Fabulous, 50+, Oct 3, San Francisco
· Speed Dating for 40s/50s at fun hotel, Oct 10, San Francisco
· Master Speed Dating! Online Seminar, all ages, Oct 11
· Single and Ready to Mingle, 50+, Oct 18, Tiburon
· Peninsula Speed Dating for 30s/40s, Oct 25, South San Francisco
· Rooftop Party at Spectacular Hotel, 40+, Oct 25, Napa
· Fresh Start Social, adults of all ages, Oct 29, San Francisco
· Halloween Party, 21-49, Oct 31, San Francisco
· Halloween Party, 50+, Oct 31, Mill Valley
· Peninsula 50+ Mixer, Nov 1, Burlingame
· Marin Christmas Mixer, 40+, Dec 13, Tiburon
· Silicon Valley Christmas Mixer, 50+, Dec 15, CampbellFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM.
VIDEO from our New Years Eve Bash.
PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.
14 attendees
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