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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November 12: Who do You Want to be When You Grow Old? Part 1

Reexamine aging as a liberating experience that enables us to become the person we were always meant to be. When growing older we no longer ask, what do I want to be when I grow up? But rather, who do I want to be when I grow old? Everyone is getting old, but not everyone is growing old.

November 12:  1-2pm

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November 19: Who do You Want to be When You Grow Old? Part 2

Explore your sense of purpose and examine your values that match life now. Consider how to stop living a default life that may have served you well but may not fully resonate for you now. Find what works for you now and move forward. 

November 19:  1-2pm

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December 3: 14 Small Tips for Better Sleep

Learn how a series of small decisions you make throughout the day can dramatically increase the quality of your sleep at night. Find out what these micro-habits are and how they profoundly affect your sleep.

December 3: 1-2pm

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December 10: Understanding Loneliness and How to Stay Connected

Loneliness and social isolation play a critical role in a person's health and well-being. Learn the ways to stay connected and ward off the risks of isolation.

December 10:  1-2pm

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December 17: Holiday Line Dancing

Catchy tunes and simple steps combine in a fun way to move that doesn’t feel like exercise!
All are invited to learn some line dances while letting holiday tunes carry you through this busy time of year.

December 17: 1-2pm

Register for December 17 YMCA Healthy Aging Community Café