Share Your Ideas
If you have had any experiences that you enjoyed and benefited from and think that our seniors would too, we'd love to hear about them. You might mention a lecture you're planning on attending or a group tour for seniors you've taken. You may also have ideas for LiveAgeWell such as suggestions for programs, the Good Neighbor Initiative, and information for our website. Please let us know your thoughts by sending us an email so that we can share them with LAW members.
Susan Rossen highly recommends a "Gentle Modern Dance" class.
Dance Classes for Seniors
Are you bored with the treadmill or stationary bike? Join a “Gentle Modern Dance” class that varies the moves every week. Designed for people of all ages and levels, especially seniors, it helps with balance, increases aerobic and muscle strength, and brings spring to your step!
"Gentle Modern Dance," sponsored by Chicago dance company Lucky Plush, meets via Zoom on Mondays from 11 am to noon. Pay what you wish, from $5.00 on up. Click here to go to Lucky Plush's Virtual Lab website, then scroll down and click on “Gentle Modern Dance with Meghann Wilkinson.” Find the date of the next class and follow directions for paying for the session and obtaining a Zoom link.
The instructor, Meghann Wilkinson, is a longtime member of Lucky Plush. She has years of experience teaching modern dance to beginners and seniors. She currently teaches introductory dance courses at Columbia College. See you in class!!!
Ideas to Reduce Stress
Hi Neighbors,
Few know that, aside from being an artist, IT help guy, and a semi-retired teacher, I’ve been practicing meditation for much of my life along with teaching it from time to time to my friends starting all the way back in high school.
Several months ago, I decided to start working on a business offering one-on-one meditation and Qigong classes. Qigong has some similarities to Tai Chi, but is easier to learn and practice. It is a set of mostly simple motions, without the stress of memorization that is part of Tai Chi. It can be helpful for balance, getting blood circulating, and reducing stress. Some of the movements can be done sitting for those who are unable to stand for long periods.
As a patient and empathetic instructor, I tailor each session to your individual needs, guiding you through simple and effective meditation techniques, both still and movement-oriented. Whether you're a beginner or have past experience with meditation, we can work together to explore practices that resonate with you.
These practices may help with stress management, balance, sleep improvement, and overall well-being.
While these practices have historical and cultural roots, my approach is secular and accessible—no specific beliefs or past experience are required to benefit.
Please note that I am not a licensed therapist or healthcare professional. The sessions are intended for relaxation, mindfulness, and general well-being.
Please see my website for more information about my background, the types of meditation I teach, and price.
https://www.oshanti.org/oshanti-meditation-1
Feel free to contact me via email or phone with questions and concerns. Please do not be put off if you get my voicemail, as I usually keep the phone off, but I will get back to you as soon as I can.
I look forward to connecting with you!
Warmly,
Bob Brubaker,
Email: nlubob@yahoo.com
Cell: 773-919-9316
EBA #1012
“Don’t trust anyone, including the four septuagenarian sleuths in Osman’s own laugh-out-loud whodunit.”—Parade
"A warm, wise, and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly"—Val McDermid, international bestselling author of How the Dead Speak
From shareholder Karen Kallas comes this recommendation for all lovers of English whodunits. It can be found in our EBA library, along with other work by Osman in this delightful series.