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November 19: The Aging Brain

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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 and function with age, including their effects on memory, thinking and how we carry out daily tasks. Learn how the […]
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September 24: Beyond Disease: The Six Elements of Wellbeing in Dementia

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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 of cognitive changes: identity, connectedness, security, autonomy, meaning, and growth. Through practical examples and person-centered approaches, participants will discover how […]
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August 20:  The Stimulated Mind

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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, particularly when people
are struggling to focus every day, and dementia and Alzheimer’s
cases continue to rise? Learn more about Dr. Wood’s […]
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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 recipe from 1663 uses thyme to overcome shyness. And if you want to protect paper from molding, use thyme. Join […]
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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 religion and progressive politics in mid-twentieth-century America. Explore Heschel’s early years and foundational influences; his fortuitous opportunities and his legacy […]
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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 this herb. Free to participate. Wednesday, Oct 21, 20261:00 – 2:00pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form below to participate. […]
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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 represents fidelity and constancy, making it a traditional inclusion in wedding bouquets. Join us to learn more and receive three […]
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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 fought for their nation and people, struggled with anti-Semitism within their ranks, and emerged transformed. Free to participate. Wednesday, November […]
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November 17: Movie Club The Bucket List

Older Adult Online Activity Billionaire Edward Cole and car mechanic Carter Chambers are complete strangers, until fate lands them in the same hospital room. The men find they have two things in common: a need to come to terms with who they are and what they have done with their lives, and a desire to […]