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Feel Good, Stay Sharp with 2 Virtual Series

Posted on 09/17/24

Looking to elevate your mood and stay sharp?

These two virtual series in October will do the trick. Sign up for one or more of these free virtual sessions to engage all five senses and tap into your creativity.

Research shows cultural engagement and creative or arts-based programs benefit older adults in the following ways:

• Life satisfaction.
• Reduced cognitive decline and frailty.
• Lower stress.
• Reduced loneliness.

Join us for Nature’s Canvas: A Journey to Wellness. These engaging talks, led by naturalist and interpretive artist Danette Rushboldt in this four-part series, will guide you to connect with nature and tap into your creativity.

Thursdays at 6 p.m.

• October 3, The Sweet Smell of Letting Go
• October 10, Discovering Magic in the Mundane
• October 17, Home Sweet Home
• October 24, Spinning into Winter Wellness

The 3 B’s of Music explores the transformative music of three greats: The Beatles, Beethoven and Bach. Join award-winning musician and musicologist Barry Wiesenfeld and delve into what makes their music so popular.

Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

• October 8: The Beatles
• October 15: Beethoven
• October 22: Bach

This story is provided by AARP Ohio. Visit the AARP Ohio page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.

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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Looking to elevate your mood and stay sharp? <br><br>These two virtual series in October will do the trick. Sign up for one or more of these free virtual sessions to engage all five senses and tap into your creativity.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2022/art-therapy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Research</a></span></span> shows cultural engagement and creative or arts-based programs benefit older adults in the following ways:<br></p><ul><li>Life satisfaction.</li><li>Reduced cognitive decline and frailty.</li><li>Lower stress.</li><li>Reduced loneliness.</li></ul><p>Join us for <b>Nature’s Canvas: A Journey to Wellness</b>. These engaging talks, led by naturalist and interpretive artist Danette Rushboldt in this four-part series, will guide you to connect with nature and tap into your creativity. <br><br>Thursdays at 6 p.m.<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Zd5lXL?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 3, The Sweet Smell of Letting Go</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/DBb7Xr?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 10, Discovering Magic in the Mundane</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/13d1wa?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 17, Home Sweet Home</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/2BkbKE?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 24, Spinning into Winter Wellness</a></span></span></li></ul><p>T<b>he 3 B’s of Music</b> explores the transformative music of three greats: The Beatles, Beethoven and Bach. Join award-winning musician and musicologist Barry Wiesenfeld and delve into what makes their music so popular. <br><br>Tuesdays at 7 p.m.<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/qlwLk3?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 8: The Beatles</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Y9WDgY?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 15: Beethoven</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Y9WD9d?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 22: Bach</a></span></span></li></ul></div>
    
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Looking to elevate your mood and stay sharp? <br><br>These two virtual series in October will do the trick. Sign up for one or more of these free virtual sessions to engage all five senses and tap into your creativity.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2022/art-therapy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Research</a></span></span> shows cultural engagement and creative or arts-based programs benefit older adults in the following ways:<br></p><ul><li>Life satisfaction.</li><li>Reduced cognitive decline and frailty.</li><li>Lower stress.</li><li>Reduced loneliness.</li></ul><p>Join us for <b>Nature’s Canvas: A Journey to Wellness</b>. These engaging talks, led by naturalist and interpretive artist Danette Rushboldt in this four-part series, will guide you to connect with nature and tap into your creativity. <br><br>Thursdays at 6 p.m.<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Zd5lXL?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 3, The Sweet Smell of Letting Go</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/DBb7Xr?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 10, Discovering Magic in the Mundane</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/13d1wa?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 17, Home Sweet Home</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/2BkbKE?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 24, Spinning into Winter Wellness</a></span></span></li></ul><p>T<b>he 3 B’s of Music</b> explores the transformative music of three greats: The Beatles, Beethoven and Bach. Join award-winning musician and musicologist Barry Wiesenfeld and delve into what makes their music so popular. <br><br>Tuesdays at 7 p.m.<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/qlwLk3?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 8: The Beatles</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Y9WDgY?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 15: Beethoven</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Y9WD9d?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 22: Bach</a></span></span></li></ul></div>
    
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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Ohio. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/ohio/" target="_blank">AARP Ohio</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Looking to elevate your mood and stay sharp? <br><br>These two virtual series in October will do the trick. Sign up for one or more of these free virtual sessions to engage all five senses and tap into your creativity.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2022/art-therapy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Research</a></span></span> shows cultural engagement and creative or arts-based programs benefit older adults in the following ways:<br></p><ul><li>Life satisfaction.</li><li>Reduced cognitive decline and frailty.</li><li>Lower stress.</li><li>Reduced loneliness.</li></ul><p>Join us for <b>Nature’s Canvas: A Journey to Wellness</b>. These engaging talks, led by naturalist and interpretive artist Danette Rushboldt in this four-part series, will guide you to connect with nature and tap into your creativity. <br><br>Thursdays at 6 p.m.<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Zd5lXL?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 3, The Sweet Smell of Letting Go</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/DBb7Xr?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 10, Discovering Magic in the Mundane</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/13d1wa?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 17, Home Sweet Home</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/2BkbKE?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 24, Spinning into Winter Wellness</a></span></span></li></ul><p>T<b>he 3 B’s of Music</b> explores the transformative music of three greats: The Beatles, Beethoven and Bach. Join award-winning musician and musicologist Barry Wiesenfeld and delve into what makes their music so popular. <br><br>Tuesdays at 7 p.m.<br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/qlwLk3?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 8: The Beatles</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Y9WDgY?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 15: Beethoven</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/Y9WD9d?RefId=website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">October 22: Bach</a></span></span></li></ul></div>
    
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