A Year to Live: Reflection and Sharing, facilitated by Harlan Limpert
Mondays, Feb. 19, March 18, April 15; 2 p.m. on zoom Registration Required
Using questions inspired by the book, A Year to Live by Stephen Levine, you’ll be invited to reflect upon particular aspects of your life and share personal stories. The focus will be on positive stories of what you’ve done or could do to overcome fear, forgive others, express appreciation, and live authentically.
Intergenerational Partner Dance Class
Sunday, Feb. 25; Lunch at 1 p.m., Dance class 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP for Lunch Requested; Dance Lessons Drop In
Partner dancing is a social tradition that, for generations, has brought people of all ages and backgrounds together to mingle, move, and enjoy some music. Come join the Senior High RE group for lunch and an intergenerational dance lesson in waltz or tango (depending on the mood that strikes us). This event will be a great way to meet new people in a structured social environment, as well as to brush up your dance skills to impress your friends!
Sage-ing Wisdom Circle
Ongoing first Fridays of the month, starting June 7; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in-person when possible, on Zoom when necessary. Register to express interest and receive notification of start date. Registration Required
In From Age-ing to Sage-ing: A Revolutionary Approach to Growing Older, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi shows us “sage-ing, a process that enables older people to become spiritually radiant, physically vital, and socially responsible ‘elders of the tribe.’” He also stresses that the importance of doing the “inner work” of this stage requires a community of what he calls “spiritual intimates.” And where better to find “spiritual intimates” than at First Universalist?
Karen West is a Certified Sage-ing Leader for Sage-ing International (www.sage-ing.org) and long-time member of First Universalist. “I hope you will join this Sage-ing Wisdom Circle so that together we can explore this new life stage and learn what it means to, as Rabbi Zalman puts it, age ‘triumphantly.’”
Daytime Connections
Organized and hosted by the Daytime Connections Planning Team
Daytime Connections empowers older adults to live intentional, joyful, purposeful and spiritually fulfilled lives, by building a vibrant community and providing engaging programing that promotes conscious aging and fosters personal and spiritual growth.
9:45 a.m. coffee, 10-noon program, Noon lunch
- February 15- Midwinter Laughter with Lorna Landvik
- March 21- Seniors Coming of Age
- April 18- Artificial Intelligence for Creativity & Fakery
- May 16- Thriving in the Second Part of your Life
Registration Requested by the Monday prior for lunch planning purposes. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own lunch.
Mission
Older adults at First Universalist empower each other to live intentional, joyful, purposeful, and spiritually fulfilled lives.
Vision
Older adults are recognized and valued, both at First Universalist and in the wider community, for their leadership, wisdom, and service.
Daytime Connections aims to:
- Build and maintain a visible and vibrant community of older adults who experience caring and support through deep social connections.
- Engage older adults in programs and activities that promote conscious aging by fostering personal and spiritual growth, and fulfilled lives of service and meaning.
- Support acts of courage among older adults experiencing challenging life transitions, by providing safety, deep exploration, and spiritual support.
The First Universalist Senior Advisory Team plans and organizes programs and small group activities based on topics of interest that have been expressed by our older church members. In keeping with our focus on Conscious Aging in Community, most programs and activities will invite us to awaken to all that is possible at this stage of our lives as we reflect on meaning, personal and spiritual growth, and service to others and the world.
Programs usually include a presentation about an intellectually stimulating topic, often related to contemporary social issues, as well as issues of particular concern at this stage of our lives. Programs include an opportunity to discuss with other attendees how the topic has relevance in our lives today.
