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Lifelong Learning / Health and Wellness
Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series
If you wish to order lunch from the Patio Café for any of our brown bag lunch & learns, we ask that you please order lunch no later than 24 hours before the lecture. This will ensure that everyone has their lunches prior to the start of the lecture and won’t interrupt the speaker.
Brown Bag Lunch Details
- Thursday, May 23rd
- 12:00-1:00pm
- Speakers: Frank Troise
The Art of Forgiveness
Would you like more happiness in your life?
Not the type of happiness you can buy with money, anyone can do that, but the type of happiness that is internal and a happiness you can carry with you all the time. Learn how forgiveness increases and decreases internal happiness.
Brown Bag Lunch Details
- Wednesday, May 29th
- 12:15pm -1:00pm
- Speaker: Elaine Fowler, New York Life
Long Term Care, Fixed Annuities and Grandchild Gifting
Hear strategies on how to ensure you never outlive your retirement savings. Long Term Care is one way to do so but also making sure if/when a long term care event happens, the cost won’t deplete that saving. Leave a tax-free investment for your grandchildren.
Brown Bag Lunch Details
- Thursday, June 6th
- 12:00pm-1:00pm
- Speaker: Marie Allen, CEO SWCAA
History of Ageism in our Society
Join us for an insightful discussion on the history of Ageism in our society and it’s impact on economic security, healthcare outcomes, social division and policy implications as well as tips on how we can help combat it.
Brown Bag Lunch Details
- Thursday, June 13th
- 12:00pm-1:00pm
- Speaker: Monica Jain
Mastering Emotions Mindfully
Do you want to be liberated from the shackles of emotions such as anger, frustration or fear? Do you want to navigate life’s every challenge with calmness and clarity? The this session is for you. Monica will share her simple yet powerful practice to experience emotional independence.
Brown Bag Lunch Details
- Thursday, June 13th
- 12:00pm-1:00pm
- Speaker: Monica Jain
Mastering Emotions Mindfully
Do you want to be liberated from the shackles of emotions such as anger, frustration or fear? Do you want to navigate life’s every challenge with calmness and clarity? The this session is for you. Monica will share her simple yet powerful practice to experience emotional independence.
Brown Bag Lunch Details
- Thursday, June 20th
- 12:00pm-1:00pm
- Speaker: Bob Moore , Collins Medical
Improving Your Balance & Strength
Learn ways in which you can work on maintaining and improving your strength and balance.
Brown Bag Lunch Details
- Wednesday, June 26th
- 12:15pm-1:15pm
- Speaker: Laura Robinson, Mozaic Senior Living
Elder Abuse Prevention
June is Elder Abuse Prevention Month. Elder abuse comes in many forms from financial, Physical and verbal abuse. It is estimated that 1 in 10 older adults experience mistreatment. It is even higher if you have a cognitive challenge, such memory loss. We all can play a role in preventing abuse and helping others.
SLN Programs
All times are 2 pm EST.
The programs below are in person live streamed at the Senior Center, or you can log into Zoom from home to watch. Please register ahead on myactivecenter.com or by calling the Center at 203-977-5151.
FDR Presidential Library and Museum
May 21st: America's 32nd President, FDR
“I owe my life to my hobbies—especially stamp collecting”—Franklin D. Roosevelt
Let’s join another one of our favorite presenters, Jeff, as he shares a new topic with us about FDR!
FDR was a man with many interests and the means to pursue them. He loved to hunt, fish, plant trees, sail and he collected stamps, books, and birds! We will be looking at reproductions of some of his ship models, naval prints, book collection, and photos of the original “ Oddities” exhibit, as well as a map of FDR’s tree farm .
Plaza of Presidents at the National Museum of the Pacific War
May 28th: Plaza of Presidents
The massive scale of World War II is illustrated at the Plaza of Presidents, a stunning tribute to the 10 American presidents who served in various ways during WW II. We will be joining our friend Bryan,( yet another favorite! ) at The Plaza of the Presidents outside the museum, which features ten monuments honoring these presidents: President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S Truman ( Commanders-in-Chief) Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, James E. Carter, Jr., Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush who served in uniform. Join us as we learn about their different connections to WWII.
Health and Wellness
Check back for programming coming soon!
Technology
Open Technology Sessions
Our amazing Technology Wizards are here to help answer all your questions.
Stop by any Wednesday from 1 to 2:30 pm in the computer lab to meet with one of our volunteers and get your smart phone and computer questions answered. Free for SSC Members.
If you prefer a phone consultation, please call 203-977-5151 and you may speak to one of our 3 IT support specialists: Stu, Peter, Rouja or Larry.
Security
- Wednesday, May 8th – 1:15pm – 2:30pm
- Facilitator: Stu
A.I. Artificial Intelligence Apps
- Wednesday, June 5th – 1:15pm – 3:3pm
- Facilitator: Support Techs
Technology Classes
Security – Learn how to understand and put into practice security measures to protect your personal information (e.g. passwords,credit cards, bank accounts) form being used by unauthorized people.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence Apps – What they are, What they can do & how you can use them.
To attend these technology classes, please register on myactivecenter.com or in person at the Center.
Let us know what other topics you would like to learn. Email us at: stamfordseniorcenter@stamfordct.gov.