September 26: Step Back: Bring the Art of Reflection into Your Busy Life
Wish you had more time to pause and reflect? Learn how to use the cracks and crevices of your busy life to reflect on small decisions, big goals, and everything in-between.
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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July 18th - September 19th (no cafe 9/5)
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October 3: Habits for a More Insightful Life
Come explore how the following seven practices provide insight and direction towards a life of greater contentment: simplify, give, meditate, follow the Wise, accept mindfulness as a Way of Life, embrace change, and live in the Moment. What practice may enrich your life today?
October 3: 1-2pm
October 10: Why is it so Hard to Make Change?
Learn what research has discovered about people who have successfully made a positive change or transition. Understanding the process will give insight into how to identify what you want to change and how to support others or yourself in staying motivated towards change.
October 10: 1-2pm
October 17: Got Grit?
Ever wonder why some folks seem to plow through no matter what the adversity? They've got grit. Come find out if grit is something you need to be born with or something you can learn.
October 17: 1-2pm
October 24: Focus on Balance, Posture, and Gait to Prevent Falls
Learn about fall prevention strategies using occupational therapist-designed Activator poles and home-practice balance exercises. There will be some listening, some watching and some doing (if you wish). If you plan to practice, make sure to have some clear space around you and something sturdy to hold onto.
October 24: 1-2pm
October 31: Fall Fun
You can’t bob for apples on Zoom, but you’ll feel festively full of fall after this cafe celebrating what makes autumn awesome. Happy 3rd birthday, YMCA Healthy Aging Community Café!