Conversations for All
Active Older Adult (AOA) Community Cafés bring together those who are 55 and older 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 free and brought to you by the Washington State Alliance of YMCAs. We encourage you to invite your friends and family!
Connect and Share
Each café is an hour-long Zoom call starting with a large group welcome time. We will 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 five minutes for encouragement.
New Year Healthy Eating, Part 1
Explore 25 great superfoods for longevity. These delicious foods can help you stave off disease and remain healthier as you age. Be inspired by a cooking demonstration using several of these health-boosting superfoods.
Tuesday, January 7
1:00–2:00 pm
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New Year Healthy Eating, Part 2
What is the buzz about a plant-forward diet? How does it differ from food plans you may know, such as vegetarian or vegan? Learn how to integrate more plants while still eating the proteins you enjoy, plus the benefits of making this change.
Tuesday, January 14
1:00–2:00 pm
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Writing to Reflect on Life
We welcome back writing instructor Melissa Mace, who will provide an overview of memoirs, making the distinction between autobiography and memoir. Take the opportunity to dabble in memoir writing during the café as a creative way to share your story.
Tuesday, January 21
1:00–2:00 pm
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Gentle Chair Yoga
Join us for chair yoga. It’s a wonderful way to practice gentle movement, stretching, and strengthening. It is highly adaptable for all abilities and perfect for beginners. Standing and seated poses will be offered.
Tuesday, January 28
1:00–2:00 pm
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Questions
If you have questions about our Community Café conversations, please email Heather Steele at hsteele@seattleymca.org.
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