Click here for our events calendar.

For more information or to RSVP, please call 510-534-3637 or click here.

The “Pump House” receives donations from residents and families, as well as from the generous neighborhoods surrounding Salem Lutheran Home. Accepted donations include furniture, clothing, household items, books, games, and holiday decorations. The thrift store is operated by the residents and all funds go directly back to the residents.

Is caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or another serious illness becoming unmanageable? Then join us – a group of individuals experiencing many of the same challenges, turning to each other for wisdom, comfort and support. Salem family, friends and the community are all invited to attend.

Are lesbian, gay and transgender seniors getting proper and respectful care in assisted living communities? In Alameda County, the news from a ground-breaking state-funded study is mostly good. Read more

A small but groundbreaking survey of seniors and caregivers at two facilities in the East Bay has revealed mostly positive attitudes toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elders. Read more

Senior Health and Fitness Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 25 with a free Mind Matters program beginning at 2:00 pm at Salem Lutheran Home, 2361 East 29th Street, in Oakland.

Presenter Dr. Susan Londerville has spent the last 20 years building her expertise as a medical director and private physician specializing in aging and memory loss. Her program is free and open to the public, and will cover various aspects of memory care. Read more

Oakland, CA – A three-day workshop focusing on the Eden Alternative, a philosophy which offers creative ways to change the culture of elder care facilities, will be held June 13 through 15, 2011, at Salem Lutheran Home, 2361 East 29th Street, in Oakland’s Diamond District. The Eden Alternative is a global movement, active in all of America’s 50 states and numerous Asian and European countries. It was founded in 1991 by award-winning physician Dr. Bill Thomas. The non-profit organization has the potential to remake the experience of aging and disability across America and around the world. Dr. Thomas has been hailed for starting a revolution to radically transform long-term care. Read more

April 1, 2011 – Oakland, Calif. – Salem Lutheran Home celebrates an incredible 57 years of leadership and volunteerism on behalf of seniors as it salutes local volunteers Joan Ellison and Fran Shinn at a special fundraising dinner to support “Partners in Caring at Salem (PICS).” Belva Davis, pioneering author and journalist, will serve as mistress of ceremonies for the benefit dinner and salute at Scott’s Seafood, Jack London Square, in Oakland at 5 p.m., on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Tickets are $100 and up. Read more

Oakland, CA – Some of the greatest comedians of our times, legends of America’s famed vaudeville, radio and the Borscht Circuit, will be showcased on Thursday, March 7, 2011 as former San Francisco Chronicle movie critic, author and television host John Stanley presents a special program as part of the Elderhostel Road Scholar Series hosted by Salem Lutheran Home (SLH), 2361 East 29th Street in Oakland’s Diamond district. Read more

Three special events open to the public:
The Great American Songbook – Jan. 6, 2011
The Literary Garden – Feb. 7, 2011
The Joy of Comedy: Great Jewish Comedians – Mar. 7, 2011

Oakland, Calif. – Salem Lutheran Home in Oakland is hosting a Veteran’s Day Showcase with the Stagebridge Dreamers, a senior-focused musical and storytelling group. The event is being held at Salem Lutheran Home, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. and will feature storytelling, resident’s photos, memorabilia and music from the 30s, 40s and 50s.