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Join us at the Downtown Library on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00am for coffee, pastries, and a conversation about a special topic for older adults, age 55+
Presented in partnership with AmeriCorps Seniors.
1) Old goats
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Britt, Bob, and Dave say what they please and don't hold anything back on their quest to make the most of their sunset years. Opinionated and set in their ways, each man confronts aging in his own unique fashion: conventional Dave quietly rebels against how his wife wants them to spend their retirement, hoarder Britt struggles to learn internet dating from his houseboat, and lively ladies' man Bob juggles an unstable girlfriend and a fanciful memoir...
2) Paulette
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An elderly woman living alone in Paris finds she cannot make ends meet living on her meager pension, and begins selling cannabis.
7) Chair yoga
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Leads you through a series of gentle stretches and easy-to-perform yoga positions. Designed for men and women who are unable to sit on the ground or need to use a chair for stability. Learn to release tension, increase circulation, and tone your muscles.
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Leg muscles are out to work in all of one's daily activities from the moment one get out of bed until the time to sleep at night. When strengthen leg muscles, one can positively impact independence and wellness by leaps and bounds. Improve bone density and increase muscle mass as one increase the frequency of these exercises, the weight one lifts and the number of repetitions done. Increased strength and endurance in legs help live daily life with...
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Although core and abdomen exercises can help manage belly fat, they are important for so much more. The core is the center of your body. The stronger the muscles that make up the core, the better off it will be. Made up of the abdomen, lower back, pelvis and hips, the core protects the organs and bones and affects the balance and stability.
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The Older and Much Wiser Workout is a gentle, safe workout that is perfect for beginners or those that have not been exercising regularly. All of the exercises are done either standing or sitting on a chair. No lying on the floor. This fun, well rounded workout includes the four vital components of fitness. You may mix and match these different sections depending on how much time you have and how you are feeling each day.
15) The mule
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Earl Stone is a man in his 80s who is broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he's just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. Even as his money problems become a thing of the past, Earl's past mistakes start to weigh heavily on him, and it's uncertain if he'll have time to right those wrongs before law enforcement, or the cartel's...
16) Age old friends
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A widower must choose between remaining in a retirement home and helping his age old friend or moving in with his married daughter and grandson.
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Mrs. Wetherby's Treasure: When two enchanting nine-year-old little girls notice a kindly old woman mysteriously arrive on their quiet street, they rush to see if they might help. The magic that comes of their innocent love and generosity leads to a discovery not only for them, but for the entire neighborhood. Dear Grandmother: New York fashion coordinator, Celia Davis, receives uexpected news--her mother, whom she has never known, has died suddenly...
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It's the story of two retired vaudeville comedians who toured the country as "The Sunshine Boys". They had audiences rolling in the aisles with their comedy antics, but offstage they spent 43 years in constant mutual irritation. When a well-intentioned nephew tries to bring them together again, sparks fly.
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