Recent Programs

Program for 1/11/22

Welcome

Signs for or by Stupid People - funny photos
NYT Mini Crossword (done as a group)

Main Topic – Current event: Sydney Poitier Passes Away

Detailed obituary from the New York Times including fascinating and moving details of Poitier’s early life and his extreme poverty, as well as his role in fighting racism, followed by discussion
Video of Sydney Poitier interview at age 86, followed by further discussions

Movement

Seated Yoga Stretches

Closing Thoughts

Why Americans are Quitting Their Jobs in Record Numbers - 60 Minutes Video, followed by discussion

Program for 11/9/21

Welcome

When Ostriches Attack! - short video
History of Daylight Savings Time - short video followed by discussion (to coincide with moving the clocks back)
Word Griddle - word game

Main Topic

The Power of Vulnerability: Brene Brown Ted Talk - video and discussion

Movement

Seated Zumba Gold - chair dance for seniors

Lighter Fare

London Taxi Drivers’ Brains May Be Different -Washington Post article about how obtaining “The Knowledge” changes the brains of London Taxi drivers and sheds light on aspects of Alzheimer’s Disease, followed by discussion

Closing Thoughts

Rick Steves’ London: The City and St. Paul’s Cathedral: A short video tour

Program for 1/13/22

Welcome

Perfectly Timed Photos: series of photo “fails” - lots of fun!
Short Quizzes - trivia

Main Topic

Hummingbirds, Part I: 1st half of David Attenborough documentary on the evolution and beauty of hummingbirds with breaks for discussion and comments

Movement

10-minute meditation

Lighter Fare

Man Receives Pig Heart in Transplant - New York Times article, followed by discussion of scientific breakthrough and ethical issues covered in the article