This experiential session invites participants to sample Tai Chi, Qigong, Qoya, and Chair Yoga—each offering a different flavor of gentle movement, breath, balance, and self-awareness. Every movement can be adapted to participants' comfort levels, so attendees can move at their own pace and discover what feels good. Programs Working Group – Arbor West Neighbors; Catherine […]

Older adults in our community can benefit from having AI technology in their home. Using a smart device with the built-in Alexa assistant can help users manage tasks, improve safety and enhance engagement. In this 45-minute program, participants will learn about the benefits of working with Alexa.  Participants will receive a device and training. Presented […]

This program will be a part of Celebrating Seniors Week and is open to everyone. Since it is on Mother’s Day, we encourage families as well as individuals to participate. Gil Herman will provide challenges that require participants to work together to solve such things as a murder mystery, a survival simulation, and some activities […]

This program will be a part of Celebrating Seniors Week and is open to everyone. Various AWN members will share information about the Village-to-Village Network and the start of Arbor West Neighbors. We’ll talk about the current structure of AWN’s various committees, working groups, and interest groups. And we’ll have demonstrations of our website. Invite […]

Oak Park End-of-Life Options/Compassion & Choices presents this beautiful and brave portrait of a couple, Charlie and Francie Emerick, married 66 years and both diagnosed with terminal illnesses. They have chosen to use the State of Oregon’s Death with Dignity option — together. Discussion after the film led by Doug Deuchler. 

Join us and your community in an interactive discussion and reflection on life. The Circle is designed for older adults for the opportunity to share and explore life experiences, joys, and connections. Trained circle keeper facilitators will lead the discussion.

Amazing Grace is a 2018 concert film "realized and produced" by Alan Elliott. The film stars Aretha Franklin recording her 1972 live album of the year of the same name. It co-stars James Cleveland, Alexander Hamilton, and the Southern California Community Choir, and features her father, C.L. Franklin. https://oakpark.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/celebrating-seniors-week-film-screening-amazing-grace

Oak Park End-of-Life Coalition presents: A Wednesday Matinee of the acclaimed documentary, "Bob's Choice". Bob Fuller had a rich life; he was the founder of the Seattle Men's Chorus, gave back through his AA involvement, and was a nurse at King County Jail. In the final months of his terminal cancer diagnosis, he decided to […]