WHEELING — Oglebay Institute announded a brand new program that gives alternatives for older adults to strive some new actions, get more healthy, be taught new issues and get extra inventive, all whereas partaking with friends and constructing new friendships.
The Full Life Arts & Wellness Program contains workshops in health/stability, theater, storytelling, visible artwork, expertise assist and well being schooling. It meets as soon as every week for eight weeks on the Stifel High quality Arts Heart in Wheeling.
More durable, a senior health specialist and therapeutic recreation specialist, has greater than 30 years of expertise working with older adults.
The Full Life Arts and Wellness program begins Tuesday, March 22. Two class instances can be found –Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. or Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m.
Workshop descriptions:
Health/Steadiness
Cardio Drumming: Mix drumsticks, an train ball and upbeat music to expertise one of the crucial enjoyable exercises you’ll ever do.
Power & Steadiness: Cut back your threat for falls with nice, straightforward to be taught workout routines you may proceed at dwelling.
Theater
Improv: Problem your wit and fast considering and prepare to chortle whilst you be taught primary improv theater video games.
Storytelling
After I Was Your Age: Pair up with a spread of school-age children to inform the story of your life while you have been their age. Your tales will probably be recorded in writing or footage by the teenager, creating an exquisite reminiscence guide so that you can hold.
Visible Artwork
Paint & Sip: Strive your hand at a guided acrylic portray as you sip espresso, tea or scorching cocoa. No portray expertise required!
Know-how Assist
Courageous the Fundamentals: Carry your gadgets and your inquiries to this workshop! A little bit of troubleshooting, some security ideas, and plenty of assets that can assist you put expertise to make use of for you.
Well being Schooling
House Security: Uncover the hidden risks that disguise in your house and be taught what modifications you can also make to stop harm.
Primary Diet: Have your diet wants modified as you’ve aged? Study a wide range of information and ideas for wholesome consuming on this informative workshop.
More durable mentioned the environment is informal and everybody is inspired to take part at their very own stage.
“We’re all good at various things, so I anticipate we’ll have the ability to assist one another in a number of other ways because the workshops and actions change from week to week,” she mentioned.
For many who could also be a bit apprehensive about making an attempt one thing new or going to a brand new place the place they might not know anybody, More durable mentioned, “You solely dwell as soon as; you are able to do absolutely anything for an hour or so, and we received’t be a bunch of strangers for lengthy!”
There’s a value for the eight-week program, and Oglebay Institute members obtain a reduction. Transportation and/or monetary help could also be accessible on an as-needed foundation. Name 304-242-4200 for extra data.
This program is funded by a grant from the River Valley Well being Basis.
Individuals can register at OIonline.com or name 304-242-7700.
