…the community’s assisted living area or by family members; two caregivers sing along, too. From Plan to Reality Bonnie Stover, chorus spokesperson and director of volunteer services for Front Porch,…
…accommodate members at all different levels,” explains Chelsea Senior Planet’s Training Manager Elizabeth Pooran. “We stay at a steady pace and have a welcoming environment. There’s no such thing as…
…and help – and so do their members. Megan Kearney Ludvinsky’s private FB “Decluttering and Organizing” group’s active members offer wonderful ideas, advice and help. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteringandorganizing). Another plus: The inspiring…
…early dinner, in a restaurant or in a member’s home. For home meetings, hosting member (usually a great cook!) prepares the main dish; members contribute appetizers, drinks (including wine), and…
…garden clubs are everywhere. Even the most urban of cities, New York, has dozens of public and private community gardens sprinkled throughout the city’s five boroughs. Apartment dwelling members number…
…Being a “techie” is not a requirement for Senior Planet membership; one of its most popular courses, “Computer Basics,” is designed for people who have never turned on a computer…
…nursing home made you think about LGBTQ seniors in that same situation. Imani Woody: My dad had me and my wife and other family members to advocate for him, and…
…far from what we believed in. My husband and I met in college in 1969, both bonafide members of the Peace & Love generation. As this campaign season unfolded, we…
…new Members must fill out a Senior Planet Membership form; you’ll be notified on Registration Day if you can be placed in your requested class or if you are waitlisted….
…understandably), firecrackers have been banned in most of the cities of China,” says Cheng. Food Reflect Prosperity Expectations “New Year Eve dinner is a big event for family members,” says…
…five artists all of who are Senior Planet Members. In San Antonio in December, members are encouraged to show their creative flair with an Ugly Sweater Takeover Party. In Palo…
…for by individual members; it would be interesting to see the communal model expand, so that as the community ages and more members need specialized care, they could hire providers…
…or older. Some locations offer the option of on-site exercise classes, walks or cultural activities. The trainers and volunteer staff earn high marks for aptitude and attitude, members say. “The…
With registration for the spring quarter taking place, the first week of April was a busy one for Senior Planet. Members looking to sign up for courses convened at the…
…for 2022…and we’re adding about ten new members every day. Why join the Senior Planet Community? Let our members speak for themselves: “I love that Senior Planet Community members are…