April showers have brought the May flowers! The weather is consistently getting warmer, and there's no doubt the days are getting longer. We are getting ready to spend more time outside and enjoying the sunshine.
See below to learn about the age-friendly activities that target overall health and well-being throughout the month of May. The following items are facilitated by Golden Age Management owner, Michelle Jamieson.
Active Aging Social Club
Our second Active Aging Social Club is happening this Friday, May 3rd! As you may know, 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 provides 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.
This club will be taking place on the first Friday of every month from 1:30p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Steve's Artisan Teas until the end of summer. 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: Hatha Flow (Sthira & Sukha)
Registered Yoga Teacher, Michelle, continues to offer this age-friendly yoga class at Sacred Spaces in Brantford every Monday night from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Sacred Spaces Brantford is a wellness center, offering massage therapy and yoga classes. The yoga studio offers classes daily for ANY BODY. This particular class aims to balance both the Sthira and Sukha of our asana practice, we start to see the effects in our daily lives. Sthira is the Sanskrit word for "steadiness," "stability," and "effort." Sukha is the Sanskrit for "sweetness," "joy," and "ease." In the Hatha-style class, we will hold traditional asana poses while incorporating gentle movement to improve overall strength and flexibility. You will feel both the heating and cooling effects of this flow. You can sign up for the Rest and Restore class here.
Microgreens "Gardening" Workshop
Golden Age Management is teaming up with TruLeaf Garden Consulting again to offer this workshop that teaches participants how to grow nutrient-rich seedlings, AKA Microgreens!
This workshop will cover the basics of planting, caring for, and harvesting microgreens, with a focus on creating a mini salad garden that yields fresh and flavorful greens.
The workshop will be facilitated by Almas from Truleaf in the Garden Room at Tranquility place on Thursday May 9th from 1:30p.m. to 3:00p.m. The cost for the workshop is $45.00, which includes the 2-hour hands-on instruction and microgreens tasting as well as a take-home kit including the microgreens tray, planting mat and an assortment of seeds. For more information or to register for this event, please click here.
Seniors Day Fair at Brantford Public Library May 29th from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
The Library’s Seniors@BPL Committee invites you to drop in to an event featuring agencies, companies, and organizations that serve seniors. There will even be a presentation from Brantford Police Chief Rob Davis. A great chance to learn about health services, support available in the community, and have some fun! This event is free and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Keep an eye on their website for more information!
Library or contact Alana at Alana 519-756-2220 ext. 3321
Coming Up Next Month
Seniors Month is June!
Many businesses and organizations will be offering specials to celebrate Seniors Month in June. Keep watch for the flag raising at harmony square and other events, like the City of Brantford's Healthy Aging Passport Program. Golden Age Management will be hosting a free outdoor social club for seniors at Mohawk Park. Click here for more information!
Celebrating one year in business
June 1st will mark one whole year in business! Golden Age Management has flourished with the support of our community and clients. We are very grateful to have this opportunity and are looking forward to celebrating this milestone, and continuing to offer compassionate care and services to our clients.
Questions?
Please contact Golden Age Management regarding any of the programs offered in Marchand stay tuned for what's to come in June!
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