Hello Young at Heart Friends and Family;
THIS PAST WEEK:
-Last week the Ginger Chef served up a Blueberry Bonanza, including a tasty Blueberry Lemonade Cooler.
-On Saturday, the Walking Club did a walking tour of the campus at Aquinas College.
-On Monday morning, we had an opportunity to learn more about the services Oak Street Health offers the community. After lunch, Lake Michigan Credit Union presented the best ways to protect your personal information and financial investments from the latest frauds and scams. All of these activities and events are offered for your health and wellness. We appreciate all of those who attended. From the feedback we received, those in attendance enjoyed the various events. We greatly appreciate your feedback to help guide us in knowing what kinds of programs and events you would like to see offered.
COMING UP:
- On Monday, August 4 some of the YAH activities will be meeting at Mary Waters Park for socializing, a picnic lunch, and Bingo. The exercise class, Tai Chi and Yoga will all still be held at 2nd Church. Feel free to stop by at the picnic anytime between 9:30-1:30. Please RSVP for the lunch (crock pot meatballs, veggies, fruit, and dessert.) Cost $5.00.
- On Tuesday, August 5 at 4:00-7:00, YAH will be at the Creston Night Out event, letting our neighbors know more about Young at Heart. Please stop by to support the Creston Neighborhood who has been very supportive of YAH, and join in on the festivities. Sounds like a great night for your grandkids!! Here the link to the Creston Neighborhood Association newsletter for more details. If you would like to help promote YAH at this event, please let us know.
- Here is also a link to subscribe to the Neighbors of Belknap-Lookout newsletter, as they too have a lot of great events going on.
On Monday, August 11 YAH has several events/activities going on:
- Brennen Kartes is coming from Beltone for FREE Hearing Tests from 9:30-1:00. Please RSVP for your 30 minute free assessment.
- YAH participants will have an opportunity to help assemble some wooded cars to help support “Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes.” A non-profit group that sends homemade wooden cars to 3rd world countries for Christmas. See the attached flyer for more information.
- We will be serving Boxed Lunches from Panera from 12:00-12:45. Please be sure to RSVP for your lunch before Friday, August 8. See the attached August calendar for the menu.
- In the afternoon, we will be taking an outing to Ionic Detox and Spa Center.at 2501 Plainfield NE. Marilyn Heeringa will explain the benefits of several non-invasive alternative health treatments and provide an opportunity to try one. No participation is required. Cost varies depending on your experience. Come if you want to hear more and ask questions. Click for more information. Please RSVP with YAH by Friday, August 8.
YAH offers all these activities for your health and wellness. Come join us!!
God’s Peace,
Virginia