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W.I.S.E. Wellness for Seniors

Understanding the Changes Associated with Aging

2024-08-28 13:30:00 2024-08-28 15:30:00 America/New_York W.I.S.E. Wellness for Seniors This six week course* will focus on empowering older adults to make positive, healthy choices. This series is in partnership with REAL Services. *Attendees only need to register once Francis Branch - Classroom B

Wednesday, August 28
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Francis Branch

Classroom B

This six week course* will focus on empowering older adults to make positive, healthy choices. This series is in partnership with REAL Services. *Attendees only need to register once

TO REGISTER AFTER SEPTEMBER 1:

Are you 60 or older and looking for an opportunity to learn how to stay healthy and meet new people?
The W.I.S.E. (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) program offers six lessons that cover a wide range of topics. Presented by REAL Services, Inc.
Join us for this fun program, where you will meet new people and:

  • Learn about the aging process and how to make healthy lifestyle choices
  • Celebrate this exciting stage of life and all the benefits that come with it
  • Discuss risk factors and behaviors you should avoid to stay healthy
  • Examine how alcohol, prescription medications and over-the-counter medications affect seniors differently and how you can avoid problems
  • Learn how to use simple tools to help you feel more empowered about your health and the healthcare you receive

AGE GROUP: | Seniors |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

Francis Branch

Phone: 574-282-4641

Hours
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Mon, Sep 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 04 Closed

About the branch

Features: two public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops for in-house use, outdoor patio

Upcoming events

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Tue, Sep 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Pasture Room
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Come join us for Book Talks! This book club meets in person on the last Tuesday of every month. Be a part of the discussion by sharing your review of your current reads!

Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
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This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise for balance and strength. Limited space, please register.
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Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Silo Room
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Come visit the Francis Branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County! Health screenings are available for all ages.

Thu, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Silo Room
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Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted at the Francis Branch.

Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
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This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise for balance and strength. Limited space, please register.
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Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
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This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise for balance and strength. Limited space, please register.
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Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
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Discover some of the wild stories told about animals in the Middle Ages. Solve tricky riddles, judge hilariously bad pictures from medieval times, and put your own animal drawing skills to the test!

Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
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This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise for balance and strength. Limited space, please register.
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Tue, Oct 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Pasture Room
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Come join us for Book Talks! This book club meets in person on the last Tuesday of every month. Be a part of the discussion by sharing your review of your current reads!

Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
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This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise for balance and strength. Limited space, please register.
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Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
This 8-week... more
This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise for balance and strength. Limited space, please register.
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Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Pasture Room
Learn how... more
Learn how sound waves work so you can get loud! Explore amplitude, frequency, pitch, vibrations and more with sound based experiments. One hour program; ages 8–12 recommended.

Thu, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Silo Room
Do you love... more
Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted at the Francis Branch.

Fri, Nov 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Silo Room
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This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise for balance and strength. Limited space, please register.
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