Neighbor News
On Lok's 30th Street Senior Center Hosts Community Paint Day
Precita Eyes Muralists partners with seniors on a design that reflects the spirit of the Center
On Lok, the San Francisco-based nonprofit that supports diverse senior communities across the Bay Area, partnered with Precita Eyes Muralists to paint a newly commissioned mural in the garden of On Lok’s 30th Street Senior Center in Noe Valley. This is one of a series of events to commemorate the Center’s 40th anniversary this year. Considered a “second home” by its seniors, the Center is the largest multi-purpose senior center in San Francisco. It is part of On Lok’s family of services supporting the independence of older adults across the Bay Area.
Muralists Susan Cervantes and Miranda Bergman worked with the senior community at 30th Street to create a design that reflects the rich history of the Center, its wide variety of services/activities and its inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. The resulting sketch is being brought to life on the 850 sq. ft. wall in the Center’s colorful garden. The mural replaces a previous iteration, which was created in 2003.
Established in 1977, Precita Eyes Muralists is a community-based organization that seeks to educate people about community art. The 30th Street Senior Center mural speaks to the myriad ways seniors’ lives are positively impacted by the Center every day.
