Next meeting: Thursday, February 9th, in person at
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church!
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Thursday, February 9th
Please join us at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 143 Main St. N. from 10:00 - 11:30 am. **Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to hang coats and find a comfortable seat. Thank you! Topic: Romance in the Musical with Daniel Aonso (kindly sponsored by: Amica Unionville) Today at Switched On Seniors, we will explore the theme of romance in classic musicals. From 'West Side Story to 'My Fair Lady,' from 'The Phantom of the Opera' to 'Singin' In The Rain.' We'll end our morning with delicious special treats from the chef at Amica! **Added Bonus: This week following our program, you are welcome to stay for 'The Soup and Sandwich' lunch. Please know that there is no cost for this offering. A basket will be available if you would like to make a monetary donation. Thank you! In addition, each week we will be offering in-person technology support from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. for anyone with tech. questions (perhaps how to use Facebook, write an email, share photos, use Google, download an app., or maybe you are curious about Instagram or TikTok?) **At the present time masks are NOT mandatory at our gatherings, but they are strongly encouraged to help keep you healthy and safe! Please do what feels right for you as try to navigate the cold and flu season! Thank you for respecting everyone's comfort level! Plus Zoom tips, games, trivia, jokes, tech info, and more! Thursday, February 16th Please join us at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 143 Main St. N. from 10:00 - 11:30 am. **Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to hang coats and find a comfortable seat. Thank you! Topic: Card Shark Thursday Did you know that card games improve 'Memory and Cognition?' As our ability to remember is something that we do not really have full control of, playing card games can help you, at least, train your brain to memorize better. Card games usually require you to memorize the flow of the game, and sometimes need you to be able to recall something that happened in the short term. By playing such games often, your brain becomes accustomed to the exercise which helps to keep your memory and mind sharp. These games can also help you in the long run, as they can possibly reduce the risk of developing dementia conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Come have some fun, learn and meet new friends as we engage in activities. We offer refreshments/snacks and a friendly laugh or two! In addition, each week we will be offering in-person technology support from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. for anyone with tech. questions (perhaps how to use Facebook, write an email, share photos, use Google, download an app., or maybe you are curious about Instagram or TikTok?) **At the present time masks are NOT mandatory at our gatherings, but they are strongly encouraged to help keep you healthy and safe! Please do what feels right for you as try to navigate the cold and flu season! Thank you for respecting everyone's comfort level! Plus Zoom tips, games, trivia, jokes, tech info, and more! Thursday, February 23rd Please join us at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 143 Main St. N. from 10:00 - 11:30 am. **Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to hang coats and find a comfortable seat. Thank you! Topic: Gentle Stretch and Strengthen Chair Yoga with Christina DeFranco In gentle yoga, you may do standing postures (holding on to a chair), forward bends, and low-impact backbends, in addition to seated stretches. Chair yoga can help you feel stronger, increase your flexibility, loosen and stretch painful muscles, reduce chronic pain, decrease pain and improve balance and circulation. These exercises help to reduce risk factors and improve mobility as we age! Remember that mobility is our ability to move freely and easily which is vital to living an independent, healthy life! **Please note that this 'free' class will run on the last Thursday of each month so pencil it into your calendar! Remember that consistency is the key to a stronger YOU! Thursday, March 2nd Please join us at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 143 Main St. N. from 10:00 - 11:30 am. **Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to hang coats and find a comfortable seat. Thank you! Topic: Alzheimer's Society of York Region - speaker Jaime Cruz The Alzheimer Society of York Region helps change the stigma associated with a dementia diagnosis and raises awareness about people impacted by the disease. Come and learn about healthy brains, dementia and how to live well as we age. In addition, each week we will be offering in-person technology support from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. for anyone with tech. questions (perhaps how to use Facebook, write an email, share photos, use Google, download an app., or maybe you are curious about Instagram or TikTok?) **At the present time masks are NOT mandatory at our gatherings, but they are strongly encouraged to help keep you healthy and safe! Please do what feels right for you as try to navigate the cold and flu season! Thank you for respecting everyone's comfort level! Plus Zoom tips, games, trivia, jokes, tech info, and more! Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 - Luncheon Topic: Special Lunch Event: (save the date) Please join us for our FREE 'Lunch and Mingle,' on Thursday, February 2nd, at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome! At the present time mask wearing is NOT mandatory but they are encouraged. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED To register please call Tammara at the Church Office 905-294-4736 and provide your name and telephone number. Thanks so much and see you real soon! *Bring a friend for even more FUN!!! |
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