YMCA Healthy Aging Community Cafés bring together those who are 55+ to build health in spirit, mind, and body so that we thrive with greater purpose, connection, and well-being. 

Each café is an hour-long Zoom call starting with a large group time of welcome. The next 15 minutes is spent with an expert talking about the designated subject for the day, followed by a 20-minute reflective dialogue in small groups about the subject. Everyone is invited to listen and contribute as they feel comfortable. The large group gathers back the last 5 minutes for a note of encouragement.

 

All YMCA Healthy Aging Community Cafés are hosted on Zoom. If you are new to Zoom and would like some assistance getting started, please note that on your registration form.

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April 8: Decluttering to Downsize

Downsizing your home is an emotionally and physically demanding major life change. This thoughtful two-part series suggests six practical steps that help remove some of the overwhelm. Having a plan in place, knowing some of the best local declutter resources, along with the right support will help you move forward in this process as smoothly as possible.

April 8: 1-2pm

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April 15: Decluttering to Downsize, Part Two

In this café, we’ll explore decluttering in more depth by addressing memorabilia and sentimental items. Since this can often be difficult, we’ll learn how to ease the emotional burden of letting go of these special items while honoring their significance and memories.

April 15: 1-2pm

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April 22: Recognizing and Celebrating Earth Day

The Paddle Pilgrim is back! In this captivating video, adventurer and award-winning documentarian Dave Ellingson chronicles his kayaking journey on the “headwaters” of the Mississippi River. Learn what the river teaches about the environment, native peoples, history, geology, economics, and spirituality, and the urgency of a renewed stewardship of the “Father of Waters” and “Mother Earth.” A must-see!

April 22:  1-2pm

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April 29: Strengthen and Stretch at Home

Balance, strength, and flexibility come together in this gentle workout you can do at home with a sturdy chair for support. Our old friend Heather Steele makes a guest appearance to help us with this workout. We’ll round out our time together with some balance work and stretching.

April 29:  1-2pm

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