Senior New Ways

Elders are the jewels of humanity. We want to help our older adults display their splendor and lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Their lives have been buffed by the trials and tribulations, joys and successes of their many years, and now they have much precious wisdom to be shared with the culture. By "harvesting" the experiences of older adults, by mining their gems, we endeavor to build a stronger culture, based on the wisdom-sharing of the elders. We also hope to encourage older adults to be aware of the life still left in them. This involves a shift in perception of elders and the culture, to look at the elder years as valuable and enjoyable. We hope elders will come away from our programs and activities with the attitude, "There IS hope as I grow older. I have moved beyond the negative images of aging so prevalent in our culture, to positive images." We also endeavor to affirm and augment the efforts of older adults in developing healthier lifestyles.
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Memoir-Writing
2nd Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00pm, Live Oak Room. Take time to write down your stories. All are welcome.
Call Jinny Newberry (650-948-5808).

ACAP — Adult Children/Caregivers of Aging Persons
2nd Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm, Live Oak Room.
Call Judith Pruess-Mellow for details (650-209-1119).

Senior Health Chats
1st and 3rd Fridays, Creekside C and D, 10:00am-12:00noon. Devotions, stretching, snacks provided.
Call Dona-Smith Powers for program schedule (650-494-3093).

Bags, Balls and Brains
New series begins April 26, 2007 with Free Intro, and will continue Thursdays through June 14. Creekside C and D, 9:00-10:30am ($65). Class for less mobile seniors: 11:00am-12:30pm, $75, no intro.
Call Linda (650-856-8679).

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Contemplative Opportunities

Contemplative Prayer Group — 4th Tuesdays, Chapel, 1:15-2:15pm

Tai Chi — Mondays, Creekside, 10:30-11:30am. (Includes holidays.) Call Jinny Newberry (650-948-5808).

Women's Writing Group — 1st Mondays, Live Oak Room, 7:30-9:00pm. Call Donna Carpenter (650-312-7544) for additional information. All women welcome.


Keystone Club
4th Fridays, Creekside C and D, 12:00noon–1:30pm. Keystone is a retirement-aged fellowship. Every month a 15 minute video on a spiritual topic important to all precedes discussion. Also features speakers on topics of interest. Lunch is $6 per person. Call Rick Plain (650-948-1083 x121) for information.


Seniors' Health Chat
Join us every first and third Fridays at 10:00am for a stimulating speaker and conversation. Friendships are created and nurtured, and our mental, physical, spiritual health is encouraged. Light exercises are enjoyed and refreshments are served.
For more information, contact Rev. Dona Smith-Powers, Coordinator (650-494-3093).