Activities for Seniors in Our Retirement Communities
Try Something New
#HolidayStrong
Just because we're social distancing doesn't mean we can't be social! Associate molly Donlan at The Woods at Canco as been keeping things fun and positive while keeping residents up on their feet dancing!
Take Advantage of More Time
Virtually Tour a Museum
Now, you get to “go to the museum” and never have to leave your couch. Click the photo to tour The British Museum in London, England.
Virtual Connection
Skype is a free program to virtually connect with loved ones. In this short video tutorial you will learn how to set up Skype on a desktop computer, setting up your own free account.
#ColorOurCollections
Explore, Color, and Connect with libraries and their collections at https://library.nyam.org/colorourcollections/
Virtual Learning
Watch pre-recorded online brain coaching programs by Dr. Cynthia Green.
Guided Meditation
An extremely powerful deep relaxation guided meditation for cleansing, energizing, purifying, and healing. This guided meditation may be used as an exercise to clear away negativity and all mental and physical stress.
Walk Through Gardens
Virtually walk through Keukenhof, known as the Garden of Europe.
Yale's most popular class ever is available free online — and the topic is how to be happier in your daily life. Go to www.coursera.org and search "The Science of Well-Being."
Well-Connected
Have you heard of Well-Connected? It is an award-winning program that offers activities, education, support groups and friendly conversation over the phone or online to seniors all over the country! Would you like to listen in, join discussions or friendly conversations? Or even lead one? Signing up is easy: call (877) 797-7299. It’s free! You can also request a catalog of all available programs, their times and options.
Let’s Stretch
Spiro100 is the nation's leading on-demand fitness resource for older adults. Enjoy over 100 web-based classes, led by award winning experts, to de-stress and stay healthy. Visit www.spiro100.com.
Good Reads
Audible provides spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks. They offer a 30-day free trial, then membership is $14.95 per month. Visit www.audible.com for more information.
Positive Thoughts
“As long as you as an individual can convince yourself that, in order to move forward as best you can you have to be optimistic, you can be described as 'one of the faithful,' one of those people who can say, 'Well, look, something's going to happen! Let's just keep trying. Let's not give up.” Tom Hanks
Music We Remember
Portland singer, John Van Beek, plays at Holiday communities. Enjoy his music digitally and sing along. Click the picture to sing along!
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