Start the year off right with healthier habits and smarter nutrition! Ring in the New Year with us on January 16 for an engaging session designed to help seniors set comprehensive nutrition goals and embrace a balanced lifestyle. We'll explore the importance of a healthy diet, rest, recreation, and social connections as key ingredients for daily well-being

What to Expect:

• Educational Theme: Nutrition and healthy habits.

• Potluck: A Meal you like with a healthy twist.

• Table Talk: Discuss practical ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle

• Activity: Create a personalized plan for improving your quality of life.

You’re invited February 20 as we focus on self-care and fostering independence as we age. Join us to explore what self-care truly means, identify areas for personal growth, and discover how to build a healthier, more independent lifestyle. Plus, we’ll share practical tips to help you stay current with the latest technology!

What to Expect:

• Educational Theme: Independence as we age.

• Potluck: Bring your favorite finger food to share (optional).

• Table Talk: Share tips and ideas that help you live a more independent life.

• Activity: Set personal goals to stay on track with self-care.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us on March 20 and discover the power of gratitude and mindfulness. Join us for a day filled with connection, celebration, and a little bit of luck! Don’t forget to wear green!

What to Expect:

• Educational Theme: Practicing gratitude through mindfulness.

• Potluck: Bring your favorite St. Patrick’s Day dish to share (optional)

• Table Talk: Share a story about a time you felt lucky.

• Activity: Enjoy a fun game of Farkle!

Celebrate the power of the arts and discover how creative expression can help manage and relieve emotions. Join us on April 17 for an engaging session where seniors will explore the important role of the arts in enriching our lives. Through painting, discussion, and shared experiences, we’ll learn how creativity can be a meaningful tool for emotional well-being

What to Expect:

• Educational Theme: Learning to express emotions through painting.

• Potluck: A dish that brings happiness from your childhood.

• Table Talk: What is the outcome of communicating your emotions?

• Activity: Canvas painting session.

Enjoy a refreshing day outdoors as we explore the benefits of nature and its impact on well-being. Join us on May 15 for a special field trip! Participants must register in advance to take part in this exciting outing filled with fresh air, good company, and fun activities.

Please call us at (479)-365-6662 to register for this event; leave full name, call-back number, and number of attendees if sent to voicemail."  or something equivalent.

What to Expect:

• Educational Theme: The benefits of spending time in nature.

• Potluck: Picnic food.

• Table Talk: How can we incorporate more nature into our daily lives?

• Activity: Yard games.

Gain insight, strength, and awareness through powerful stories of resilience and hope. Join us on June 19 for an inspiring panel featuring individuals who have faced and overcome cancer. This discussion will provide a deeper understanding of different types of cancer and the impact it has on those affected.

What to Expect:

• Educational Theme: Raising awareness about cancer by hearing firsthand experiences from survivors.

• Potluck: Summer dishes

• Table Talk: Cancer — what are your thoughts and concerns about this topic?

• Activity: Tablecloth coloring.

• This month, you will experience Christmas in July! Gather in groups while you make Christmas cards and discuss ways you like to celebrate the holiday. During this meeting, you will learn tips and encouragement on how to keep your goals on track for the year.

  What to Expect:

• Educational Theme: Fine motor skills, hand eye coordination. 

• Potluck: Christmas dishes and baked goods.

• Table Talk: Family traditions and fun Christmas memories.

• Activity: Christmas craft and games.

• In this month's gathering, you will improve your skills with technology by learning how to take different types of photos on your phone. You will share a potluck meal while practicing what you learn and trying the different tips and tricks for taking photos on your phone. 

  What to Expect:

• Educational Theme: Getting the best of my phone camera

• Potluck: Dishes with an Italian touch.

• Table Talk: What else can you do with your phone camera?

• Activity: Taking photos to practice new skills. 

• Celebrate Healthy Aging Month and learn about Blue Zones (areas known for exceptionally high longevity) and how they can benefit you. In this meeting, you will discuss what Blue Zones are and how you benefit from their cultures. You will also discuss how you would feel living in a Blue Zone.

  What to Expect: 

• Educational Theme: Visiting how life is in the blue zones 

• Potluck: Healthy hearty dishes  

• Table Talk: Do you hear about blue zones before? What was the information? How could blue zone lifestyle be applied into our lives? What is your passion/purpose in life.

• Activity: Gardening, a purpose? 

• Join us this month to discuss strategies on fall prevention while eating your favorite fall dishes and desserts. You will talk about being aware of your space while painting pumpkins. Later, you will practice what you discussed by playing balance and coordination games. 

  What to Expect:

• Educational Theme: ways to prevent falls 

• Potluck: Fall dishes and desserts 

• Table Talk: What are the things you do to prevent falls? Are you aware of your spaces? 

• Activity: Cornhole/Jenga/pumpkin picture frame craft 

• Join the group for Friendsgiving this month to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, where you will play bingo and discuss what you are thankful for! 

  What to Expect: 

• Educational Theme: Gratitude for life, family and friends. 

• Potluck: Thanksgiving food. 

• Table Talk: Favorite accomplishments of the year/ revisiting our favorite memories of the year. 

• Activity: Jenga, toilet paper and cups competitions, feet rolling paper on chair competitions.

• Enjoy the Christmas season with us by watching a movie with snacks and popcorn while you spend time together as a group. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a festive sweater contest!

  What to Expect: 

• Educational Theme: Community connections are the best part of Christmas! 

• Potluck: Christmas goodies and movie theater style snacks. 

• Table Talk: Meet and greet with friends, what has been your favorite part of the year? 

• Activity: Movie, festive sweater contest.