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November 19: The Aging Brain
Brain Health & Wellness Series How does the brain change as we grow older, and what do those changes mean for everyday life? Join us for an informative webinar exploring changes in the brain’s structure…
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September 24: Beyond Disease: The Six Elements of Wellbeing in Dementia
Brain Health & Wellness Series Living well with dementia is about more than managing symptoms—it’s about honoring the whole person. This presentation explores six essential elements of wellbeing that continue to shape our lives regardless…
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August 20: The Stimulated Mind
Brain Health & Wellness Series The most important part of the body, especially as we age, is our brain. So why aren’t we taking the health of our brain as seriously as our heart and achy joints,…
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October 7 Spice It Up! Thyme PART 1
Older Adult Online Activity This versatile little herb can be planted in many different types of gardens. Its name means courage, and Roman soldiers bathed in thyme water to prepare themselves for battle. A soup…
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October 14 The Rabbi Who Prayed with His Feet
Older Adult Online Activity “When I marched in Selma, I felt my legs were praying.” From his words spoken in 1965 to this day, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel remains a model of the intersection between…
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October 21 Spice it Up! Thyme Part 2
Older Adult Online Activity We’re going to follow-up on our herb of the month: thyme. We will discuss the results of trying three recipes with thyme and share some of our own favorite recipes using…
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October 28 Movie Club: You’re So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah
Older Adult Online Activity Stacy and Lydia are BFFs who’ve always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. However, things start to go comically awry when a popular boy and middle school drama threatens their friendship…
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November 4: Spice It Up! Rosemary Part 1
Older Adult Online Activity “Rosemary, that’s for remembrance” is a famous line spoken by Ophelia in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Rosemary had strong symbolism and a reputation for strengthening your memory. In the language of flowers, rosemary also…
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November 11: GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II
Older Adult Online Activity This PBS program tells the story of the 550,000 Jewish American men and women who fought in World War II. In their own words, veterans share their war experiences: how they…
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