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    • Program Overview
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    • Testimonials
    • Who We Are
    • FAQs
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Program Overview

 A Gathering of Minds meets daily Tuesdays through Fridays. Enrollment is limited to no more than 10 participants per session to ensure individual attention and the active participation of each member. Each 90-minute session consists of new and original programming from a wide variety of topics including:  


  • Current events 
  • Cultural events 
  • Historical events 
  • Music 
  • Art 
  • Poetry 
  • Storytelling
  • Architecture 
  • Nature 
  • Science 
  • Humor 
  • Reminiscence 
  • Physical Activities 
  • Travel 
  • Cognitive Games and Puzzles 

How does it work? Easy as 1, 2, 3!

 Environment

  1. A quiet, well-lit room, free from distractions
  2. A computer or tablet set up on a table or desk
  3. Comfortable chair 


Technology Required

  1. Internet Connection
  2. Email Address
  3. Computer or Tablet Device with video and audio enabled (cell phones are not recommended) 


Attending Meetings

  1. Care partner ensures device is powered up and/or charged 
  2. Care partner opens email and clicks on the Zoom link provided 
  3. Care partner enables computer or device video and audio…

              and you’re in! 


Find out if A Gathering of Minds is a good fit for your loved one 


Program Structure

Structure of Daily Programs : 90 minutes


Welcome & Warm Up - 20 minutes 

  • Welcoming members by name as they log in
  • Short, humorous or artistic video or pictures
  • Word games, quizzes, or crossword puzzle


Main topic - 30 minutes 

  • Presentation and discussion of current events, history, biography, science, architecture, etc.; source material may be an article, photo essay, or video


Movement - 10 minutes 

  • A “7th-inning stretch” for the members—all activities are done from a seated position and include chair dance/Zumba, Pilates, stretching, yoga, hand-held weights, and meditation (exercises are led by videos from YouTube that are curated by the Meeting Facilitator)


Lighter Fare - 20 minutes 

  • This time is usually focused on something creative—art, dance, architecture, travel, music are often the focus.


Closing Thoughts- 10 minutes 

  • When there is time, we cover a brief “tidbit” of something interesting and emotionally engaging—a human interest story, unusual art or photography, or even a short video of a great moment in sports.


         Contact us today to get started with A Gathering of Minds!

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