Conversations for All
Active Older Adult (AOA) Community Cafés bring together those who are 55 and older to build health in spirit, mind, and body so that we thrive with greater purpose, connection, and well-being. Each café includes time for a resource person to share, pose, and answer questions in a discussion space facilitated for support and encouragement. Let your emotional and intellectual responses guide your exploration of each chosen topic.
AOA Community Cafés are brought to you by the Washington State Alliance of YMCAs and are free for all. We encourage you to invite your friends and family!
Connect & Share
Each café is an hour-long Zoom call starting with a large group welcome time. We will explore the day’s topic through an engaging presentation to get you thinking and prepared for a 20-minute reflective dialogue in small groups about the subject. Everyone is invited to listen and contribute as they feel comfortable. The large group gathers back the last five minutes for a note of encouragement.
Be Aware of Scams and Fraud
Just when we thought we had trained ourselves to recognize all the scams, clever criminals have come up with new twists. Learn how to protect yourself and your resources from these schemes.
Tuesday, July 9
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Aging in Place
Learn practical strategies from an Occupational Therapist for adapting living spaces to accommodate evolving needs and promote aging gracefully in familiar surroundings. Home modifications can enhance safety and comfort, fostering a sense of security and autonomy for seniors.
Tuesday, July 16
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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What Do I Do with My Stuff?
One of the greatest gifts you can give your family is a well-thought-out plan for your stuff. Join us as we explore how to best leave a legacy for your family, friends, and the community by re-gifting, donating, selling, etc., the items you've accumulated over your lifetime.
Tuesday, July 23
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Family Dynamics in the Senior Move
Are your loved ones supportive of your decision to move? Learn how to effectively discuss the details of your move with them.
Tuesday, July 30
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Camp Café: Frolic in the Forest
Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the trail with some virtual hikes. We’ll also talk about the health benefits of time in nature, whether you are deep in the woods or on a bench in a park.
Tuesday, August 6
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Procrastination and What to Do About It
Do you put off what you really need to do and keep busy while you don't do it? Learn about some reasons we procrastinate and ways to break the habit.
Tuesday, August 13
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Tour of YMCA360
Many YMCA associations provide YMCA360 as a membership benefit. We’ll take a thorough tour of what you can access in this on-demand video library and portal, which is chock full of exercise classes, pickle ball tutorials, cooking classes, toddler story times, Parkinson’s support, computer literacy, and more. You may be surprised!
Tuesday, August 20
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Mindfulness and Breath–Soothing Your Nervous System
Mindfulness is a tool that can be used anywhere, at any time, to help calm and soothe the nervous system. Focusing on our breath is one of the easiest ways to practice daily mindfulness. We’ll discuss the what, why, and how of mindfulness and breath and practice several techniques together.
Tuesday, August 27
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Discovering Your Post-Retirement Passion
Many retirees often get stuck looking for their retirement passion, where meaning and happiness are found. We have some practical strategies to guide you.
Tuesday, September 10
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Developing and Maintaining Friendships
The dynamics of mid-life friendships can be challenging. Come share and listen to ideas that maintain rich and rewarding relationships with old and new friends.
Tuesday, September 17
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Fall Prevention Resources in YMCA360
The first week of fall reminds us to think about preventing falls. Try some exercises that increase balance and decrease fall risk, available through YMCA360.
Tuesday, September 24
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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No Café on September 3
Questions
If you have questions about our Community Café conversations, please email Heather Steele at hsteele@seattleymca.org.
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