Conversations for All
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 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 Y's and are free for all. We encourage you to invite your friends and family!
Connect & Share
Each café is a hour-long Zoom call starting with a large group time of welcome. We 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 5 minutes for a note of encouragement.
Dessert with Katrina
Join YMCA of Greater Seattle cooking instructor Katrina for a demonstration of a holiday dessert that’s light on sugar, but big on flavor.
Tuesday, November 28
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Register here >>
Acknowledging Grief & Managing Expectations
Grief comes in many forms, compromised health, a loss of a loved one, or a significant move. Come identify your personal needs and expectations as well as those of others and consider the power of planning as you step towards effectively walking through this holiday season.
Tuesday, December 6
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Register here >>
Honoring Your Grief and Ushering in the New
Acknowledging grief and giving it space actually opens up oneself to experience and accept the “something” new that brings life and hope during this holiday season.
Tuesday, December 13
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Register here >>
Holiday Party
Enjoy a time of connection, laughter, and fun! Yes – through the zoom screen. It is possible! Bring a picture of a memory, an artifact / decoration of meaning, a gift you received or wear a fun hat or sweater. Serve yourself a favorite beverage or snack and pull up a chair.
Tuesday, December 20
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Register here >>
Consider Elderhood Ceremony
Celebrating a new season of growth and development is common for the youth and young adults. It is a healthy option for us entering into our third era of our lives. Share in some ideas of how to acknowledge and usher in the next season of life. How does one envision and celebrate in this season of life? What is there to celebrate anyway?
Tuesday, January 10
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Register here >>
Questions
If you have questions about our Community Café conversations, please email Heather Steele at hsteele@seattleymca.org.
.
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!
.