Hello Young at Heart Friends and Family:
Easter Blessings to you and your family. 
Next week Wednesday, April 30 at 12:45-2:15 starts the two 6-week classes that are being offered by MSU-Extension: Sleep Education and 12 Keys to Embracing Aging. Please be sure to register if you are interested. Each class has a different curriculum. You may attend all 6, which is recommended. But if you are not able to do this, it is OK to come to those that you are able. Each class can stand alone.
UPDATES:
- Attached is an updated May calendar. Please note, Tai Chi is cancelled on May 5th, as Mary encourages her participants to attend the “Step Into Wellness” Event. See more information below as well as the attached flyer.
- Euchre will be offered on TUESDAY, May 27 at 1:00-2:30. All are encouraged to attend Sherry Burton’s Presentation on the Orphan Trains on Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30-8:00.
- Save the Date. More information on the Orphan Train Presentation coming next week.
- Here is the May Walking Calendar. Come join us for our beautiful Spring Walks.
FYI: Euchre and Walking Club are our two fastest growing groups over the past month.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: “Volunteers are paid in six figures — S-M-I-L-E-S.” – – Gayle Lemaire – – 
- The Area Agency on Aging is looking for Volunteers to help lead “A Matter of Balance” classes. We know that one out of three older adults fall each year and that 60% have fears about falling. A Matter of Balance is a proven program designed to help people manage those concerns about falls and feel more confident in their abilities to stay active and independent. Matter of Balance coaches need not be healthcare professionals, in fact, lay leaders are preferred. If you are interested, see the attachment for more information. This is a two day FREE training. Lunch will be provided. Once trained coaches are then able to teach eight 2-hour classes at locations around Kent County, including, but not limited to Young at Heart.
- Young at Heart is looking for a few Volunteers to help promote YAH at a Women’s Pickleball Tournament at Belknap Park on Saturday, May 10. We are looking for volunteers to serve at the YAH Resource Table. Volunteers will serve a two-hour time block between 7:30-5:30 greeting people, registering people for a drawing, and passing out information about YAH. This is a simple, sit down job, while being around a highly energetic crowd. Lunch-time Volunteers will receive a FREE lunch. Please contact Virginia if you are able to donate two hours of your time: 616-251-1134 or info@youngatheartgr.org.
- Young at Heart is also looking for a few Volunteers to help promote YAH at the Creston Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 17 between 9:00-12:00. We are looking for volunteers to serve at the Resource Table. Volunteers will serve between 8:30 – Noon greeting people and passing out information about YAH. This is a great and simple way to let our community learn more about YAH. Each year I meet neighbors, business owners, friends new and old. Volunteers will receive a FREE breakfast. Please contact Virginia if you are able to donate two hours of your time: 616-251-1134 or info@youngatheartgr.org.
TIME TO REGISTER:
- Monday, May 5 11:00-2:00 is our “Spring Step Into Wellness” Event. Ivy Rehab will be offering an interactive presentation on keeping yourself safe when you are out and about. Blue Heron Massage Students have 40 20-minute time slots to offer FREE shoulder massages. RSVP as soon as possible as time slots are filling. A healthy lunch will be provided by Nourish Kitchen and the Ginger Chef. There will be a presentation during lunch, art/music activity available, and Pastor Anne will be offering 30 minutes of Mindfulness Prayer. This will be a day of Mental, Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Wellness. Cost: $10.00. Bring a new YAH friend and its two for $15.00. See the attached flyer for more information. RSVP as soon as possible for lunch!
- Monday, May 12 at 9:15-12:15 Brennen Kartes from Beltone is here for FREE Hearing Tests. We have 5 more 30-minute slots available.
SMILE! We hope you join us soon!
Virginia