Hello Young at Heart Friends and Families:
A flood of activities are happening at Young at Heart. Last week we had a very dynamic Day of Wellness… Helpful information about dementia, relaxing Mindfulness exercises, a delicious lunch, an energetic cardio-drumming workout, amazing shoulder massages and therapeutic activities led by Life Therapeutic Services. Thank you to all who participated and made this an amazing day! Life Therapeutic Services will return for a more informative Presentation on Wednesday, April 22 at 12:45-1:45.
Next Monday, April 13 @ 1:15, Dr. Dan Miller, a retired History Professor from Calvin, will start his three-part series, “World War I: The Great War that Created the Modern World.” Suggested donation: $5.00. I have a feeling my brain will be flooded with all that he knows!
On Wednesday, April 15 at 12:00-1:00, YAH will be taking a tour and doing a Service Project at Public Thread. Public Thread is a cutting edge learning lab that helps divert textile and manufacturing surplus /trash and repurpose/upcycle the materials into retail merchandise. Come learn about this innovative project! We will meet at the shop: 955 Godfrey SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Please RSVP. (Can some of our recent rain water be diverted to the West?)
UPDATES:
Mary Kaiser will plan to return to Tai Chi starting Monday, June 1st. In the meantime, YAH is still looking for an instructor to lead a Chair Exercise class until Mary returns. We will keep you posted with any new developments.
Joslin will be offering her last two Technology Support Classes on Wednesday, April 22 and April 29 at 10:00-11:30. Senior Neighbors and YAH will continue to work together to secure funding for future classes. Stay tuned!
The Calvin Nursing Students will be at YAH on Wednesday, April 8 at 10:45-11:15 to demonstrate simple movements that can help build core strength, flexibility and balance. The students will be back on Wednesday, April 15 at 10:45-11:15 for a lesson not yet determined.
Alesha Erbter, the Yoga instructor will be on vacation April 27 – May 10.
IN THE COMMUNITY:
Saturday, April 18, 12:00-4:00 Creston Neighborhood Association will be holding an Earth Day Fest. Come join in Wellness Activities, a plant give away, Repair Fair, Climate Cafe and more. This will be held at City High School. See the attached flyer for more information. HERE is also the 2026 Creston Neighborhood Calendar of Events to keep you informed.
DID YOU KNOW:
Reliance Integrated Services can help provide a tablet and education to help Older Adults access on-line medical services. They can also provide 8-12 therapeutic support services for those struggling with grief, loss and anxiety. Funding is also available through Area Agency on Aging for those in need of transportation. Reliance Integrated Services is associated with Holland Home. https://reliancewellness.org/
All of this I share for your Health and Wellness,
Virginia