June was a busy time with the celebration of Seniors Month, Pride, Fathers Day, and more!
As we enter July and the peak of summer time, we continue to enjoy the beautiful whether and the opportunities to get outside and be active.
See below to learn about the age-friendly activities that target overall health and well-being throughout the month of July. The following items are facilitated by Golden Age Management owner, Michelle Jamieson.
Active Aging Social Club
The next next Active Aging Social Club will be taking place on July 5th from 1:30p.m. - 3:00p.m. at Chaiiwala of London - Brantford. We have welcomed a number of new and returning individuals to the club, have shared wonderful discussions and connected to various other community resources and events.
If you are brand new to the Active Aging Social Club, here's what you need to know:
Owner of Golden Age Management, Michelle, received funding from the Community Changemakers Program offered by the City of Brantford, in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University in Fall 2023. This funding provided the foundations for a vision Michelle has: to offer an inclusive social group for older adults that is free, accessible, non-task based and hosted in a public space.
The club will provide free teas and treats, as well as social prompts to break the ice among participants! Attendance is by registration only, so please contact Michelle directly or sign up through the website by clicking here.
Yoga Class: Meditation & Restorative
Registered Yoga Teacher, Michelle, continues to offer age-friendly yoga classes at Sacred Spaces in Brantford. Sacred Spaces Brantford is a wellness center, offering massage therapy and yoga classes. Starting in the month of June, Michelle will be exclusively offering the Thursday evening restorative class
The yoga studio offers classes daily for ANY BODY. This particular class is perfect for those wanting to destress and practice mindfulness. The class combines guided meditation and restorative postures to leave you feeling peaceful and at ease. You can sign up for the 'Sacred Soulful Thursdays' restorative class here.
Outdoor Seniors Social Club
The City of Brantford has partnered with community-based businesses and non-profit organizations to offer their Healthy Aging Passport from June 3rd to July 31st. These free programs promote healthy aging and social engagement amongst individuals aged 55 years and above. Golden Age Management will be hosting two social programs taking place at Mohawk Park. The City of Brantford will generously be covering the costs of coffee and treats.
The next session will be taking place July 27th from 10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. The group will be gathering at Shelter D, which is next to the parking lot closest to Mohawk Lake, next to the Snack Bar. Registration is required a minimum of 3 days before the event in order to purchase the appropriate amount of refreshments. Please click here to learn more and to register.
Coming Up Next Month
Active Aging Social Club
The final Active Aging Social Club will be taking place on August 2nd at Palgong Tea in Brantford. Click here to get more info and to sign up!
It has been such a pleasure hosting this grant funded program, partnering with other local businesses and connecting with the local active-aging community. We are sad that it will be coming to an end, but Golden Age Management plans to acquire more funding to support similar projects in the near future. Stay tuned!
Creative Workshop Series
Express your creative side through multiple modalities! Golden Age Management will be offering a series of workshops, offered in partnership with Queensview Retirement residence in Paris. Participate in one session of our six-part series for $40 or save $20 when you pay for all six sessions.
The schedule for the Creative Workshops series is as follows:
August 9th: Acrylic Painting
August 16th: Vision Board Collage
August 23rd: Creative Writing
August 30th: Fall Wreath Craft
September 6th: Music
September 13th: Floral Design
Click here to learn more information or sign up!
Questions?
Please contact Golden Age Management regarding any of the programs offered in July and stay tuned for more details on what's to come in August!
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