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  • Aging Wisely: Finding New Confidence and Purpose

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    Email: bdiem@willmarmn.gov
    320-262-5288

  • Location:

    Willmar Community Center
    624 US-71 BUS
    Willmar, MN 56201

  • Dates:

    Mar 6 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every month that begins at 1:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Jul 3, 2025

Aging Wisely: Finding “New” Confidence & Purpose

When:
Ongoing meetings – 1st Thursday of each month from 1:30-3:30pm

Where:
At the Willmar Community Center

About:
The program is part of a series to help support the educational, social and nutritional needs of older adults.

Topics:
– Discussing aging concerns
– Eating more healthy foods
– Experiencing and expressing more joy!
– Promoting safety at home
– Decluttering
– Family Discussions
– Moving

Reasons to attend:
– To socialize
– To learn
– For support
– & for resources

Aging Wisely Scheduled Speakers:
Feb. 6 – Steven Heidenreich, Olympian
Aging Wisely: Finding New Confidence and Purpose,” will meet at Thursday, Feb. 6 @ 1:30p at the Willmar Community Center.
The program is part of a series to help support the educational, social and nutritional needs of older adults.
This month we will be hearing from Steven Heidenriech! Learn about what it takes to be an Olympian and how he is putting his lessons to his daily life now!

March 6 – Donna Brau, The Creation of The Robert J Brau Family Foundation & Arts as a Lifeline.
Aging Wisely: Finding New Confidence and Purpose,” will meet at Thursday, March 6 @ 1:30p at the Willmar Community Center.
Hear from guest, Donna Brau about how she is empowering children and families in ways that remind of us all of her son, Robert, whose life left us richer, but whose death at the hands of a distracted driver motivates us to act.

April 3 – James Miller, Chamber of Commerce
Aging Wisely: Finding New Confidence and Purpose,” will meet at Thursday, April 3 @ 1:30p at the Willmar Community Center.
We will learn about the upcoming businesses, events, and how Mr. Miller is settling into his new role with the Chamber. What would you like to see going on in the community?

May 1 – Hailey Helmin, Glen Oaks Senior Living
Aging Wisely: Finding New Confidence and Purpose,” will meet at Thursday, May 1 @ 1:30p at the Willmar Community Center.
Hear about the great opportunities offered at Glen Oaks!

June 5 – Moments Hospice, Ashley English
Aging Wisely: Finding New Confidence and Purpose,” will meet at Thursday, June 5 @ 1:30p at the Willmar Community Center.
Hear about how hospice care has evolved and not for just end of life services! Guest, Ashley will go over different cares and how to go through the decision-making process for hospice care.

July 3 – Champlain Paul – Stay Happy and grateful!
Aging Wisely: Finding New Confidence and Purpose,” will meet at Thursday, July 3 @ 1:30p at the Willmar Community Center.
Hear from retired pastor of outreach at the Assembly of God about his goal to spread positivity to all he crosses paths with.