YMCA Healthy Aging Community Cafés bring together those who are 55+ to build health in spirit, mind, and body so that we thrive with greater purpose, connection, and well-being. 

Each café is an hour-long Zoom call starting with a large group time of welcome. The next 15 minutes is spent with an expert talking about the designated subject for the day, followed by a 20-minute reflective dialogue in small groups about the subject. Everyone is invited to listen and contribute as they feel comfortable. The large group gathers back the last 5 minutes for a note of encouragement.

 

All YMCA Healthy Aging Community Cafés are hosted on Zoom. If you are new to Zoom and would like some assistance getting started, please note that on your registration form.

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January 21: Writing to Reflect on Your Life

We welcome back writing instructor Melissa Mace, who will provide an overview of memoir, making the distinction between autobiography and memoir. Take the opportunity to dabble in memoir writing during the café as a creative way to share your story.

January 21:  1-2pm

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January 28: Gentle Chair Yoga

Join us for chair yoga. It’s a wonderful way to practice gentle movement, stretching and strengthening. It is highly adaptable for all abilities, and perfect for beginners to yoga. Standing and seated poses will be offered. 

January 28: 1-2pm

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February 4: Exercising Your Body and Mind

Keep your minds sharp and our bodies moving! Learn exercises to increase your mobility, strength and balance, and move your body's joints through their best pain-free range of motion. We will also practice coordination, vision, and brain games to stimulate our minds and keep us laughing.

February 4: 1-2pm

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February 11: What do you Know and Remember about Valentine’s Day?

Come hear the origins of Valentine’s Day and some interesting traditions.  All of us have unique, or not so unique, stories and possibly our own traditions surrounding this day. Come listen and share with others how we have experienced Valentine’s Day. Of course, you can share as much or as little you want.

February 11:  1-2pm

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February 18: Let’s Talk About Looking after Ourselves – But Not Just the Outside

Sure, self-care is about doing things that keep us healthy, like eating right or moving our bodies. But there’s another piece to the puzzle: self-love which is how we feel about ourselves on the inside. It means accepting ourselves, all parts of us, and saying, “I’m good just the way I am.” Come uncover the power of self-love and journey together!

February 18:  1-2pm

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