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UpBEAT Food for Thought: Coping Series–Visiting Your Heart’s Home through Guided Imagery
UpBEAT Food for Thought: Coping Series–Visiting Your Heart’s Home through Guided Imagery
Guided imagery allows us to be present and take a moment for ourselves. We will explore guided imagery by practicing guided imagery together. UpBEAT (Be Educated and Active Together) is a program for those 55 years and older. Membership is free. To learn how you can join us virtually (by phone or technology device), contact... Read More
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The 19th Annual John Knouse Groundhog Hike
The 19th Annual John Knouse Groundhog Hike
Lace up your hiking boots, the 19th Annual Groundhog Hike is set for Sunday, Feb. 6. Presented in honor of founder and friend John Knouse, this year’s hike is an in-person event hosted by Athens Conservancy and Friends of Strouds Run. The fun kicks off around noon at Strouds Run State Park, where we’ll gather... Read More
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Blood Drive
Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade. Alexander High School is hosting a blood drive on Feb 9th to help with the shortage. Your donation would be greatly appreciated!
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UpBEAT Food for Thought: The ‘Triad’ of Fall-Risk–Targeting Mood, Brain, and Balance Functions for Older Adult Mobility
UpBEAT Food for Thought: The ‘Triad’ of Fall-Risk–Targeting Mood, Brain, and Balance Functions for Older Adult Mobility
How do anxious emotions, like the fear of falling, and mood deficits, like symptoms of depression, interfere with underlying brain and balance processes involved in daily tasks in later life? Join us virtually, as Dr. Raffegeau presents on how she is investigating the ‘triad’ of fall risk. Presented by: Dr. Tiphanie Raffegeau, Visiting Assistant Professor... Read More
UpBEAT Food for Thought: The ‘Triad’ of Fall-Risk–Targeting Mood, Brain, and Balance Functions for Older Adult Mobility
UpBEAT Food for Thought: The ‘Triad’ of Fall-Risk–Targeting Mood, Brain, and Balance Functions for Older Adult Mobility
How do anxious emotions, like the fear of falling, and mood deficits, like symptoms of depression, interfere with underlying brain and balance processes involved in daily tasks in later life? Join us virtually, as Dr. Raffegeau presents on how she is investigating the ‘triad’ of fall risk. Presented by: Dr. Tiphanie Raffegeau, Visiting Assistant Professor... Read More
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OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class-Virtual
OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class-Virtual
The UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually, on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This one-hour, low-impact movement class is intended for a target audience of adults with arthritis of all activity levels and focuses... Read More
Guided Meditation with Ron Docie
Guided Meditation with Ron Docie
Join guided visualization coach Ron Docie in examining a set of mind-calming practices. If you've ever had an interest in meditation, but were unsure of where to start, this is the course for you. Our guest speaker will lead you through a set of mind-calming practices, including a guided deep-relaxation exercise. An optional Q&A and... Read More
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UpBEAT Food for Thought: Coping Series– Improve Sleep During a Pandemic
UpBEAT Food for Thought: Coping Series– Improve Sleep During a Pandemic
Though we can’t force sleep to happen, we can set-up our environment and routines to help nurture our sleep hygiene. Why is this important? Sleep allows us to be fully present and supports other areas of our life, extending to our eating and physical activity habits. Join us virtually, to learn some healthy practices that... Read More