Conversations for All
Community Cafés are a virtual space for conversations that we typically enjoy in-person, but find are less available these days. 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.
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Virtual Y: Live & On-Demand Videos from Local Y Instructors!
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Active Older Adult Community Cafés
Active Older Adult (AOA) Community Cafés bring together those who are 55+ to build health in spirit, mind, and body so that we thrive with greater purpose, connection, and well-being.
Each café is an hour-long Zoom call starting with a large group time of welcome. The next 15 minutes is spent with an expert talking about the designated subject for the day, followed by 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 5 minutes for a note of encouragement.
Be There for Others
What do you like to do for others? When are you available? Can you take care of yourself by saying no as well as yes?
Tuesday, August 3
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Chair Yoga
Summer days call for making summer memories. Let’s make memories at Community Café to experience self-care through chair yoga. Join us for a mini Chair Yoga Retreat with Deborah Birrane. Come learn all you can do to care for your body from your chair – you will be amazed!
Tuesday, August 10
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Meaningful Communication 101
Learn the four aspects of compassionate communication useful in difficult situations so you can face these situations confidently.
Tuesday, August 17
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Meaningful Communication 102
Review the four components of compassionate communication. Learn how to approach touchy subjects when you have a close friend or family member’s best interests in mind.
Tuesday, August 24
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Meaningful Communication 103
Review the four components of compassionate communication. Learn how to shape your response toward different attitudes encountered in a community setting.
Tuesday, August 31
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Learn More About Birds In Our Area
Join us this week for an exploration about birds from a YMCA member with great passion and experience as a birder. Let’s meet the birds who come to our campsite. Who is flying around your yard?
Tuesday, September 7
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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STAY ENGAGED WITH THE Y
Community Response
Join the Y’s community response to provide child care for first responders, food support for kids, shelter for at-risk youth, and outreach to seniors.
Family Room
Bring the Y's education and enrichment activities into your home. Add variety and creativity into days without school, child care, or work through our virtual family room.
Branches Are Now Open!
We are so excited to welcome you back to the Y. Learn more about our current hours, reservation information, and safety protocols. See you soon!
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