COMMUNITY EVENTS G E T I N VO LV E D ! Want to join a resident-led program, or start one yourself? Reach out to our Life Enrichment team for opportunities to get involved. Current Events Join your neighbors to discuss current events and highlights of the day. Play Wordle to kick off the session and activate the brain, then join Director of Life Enrichment, Mark Misch as he facilitates an interactive discussion, moderating and respecting all viewpoints and experiences. Every session includes a physical and digital guide, news images, maps, charts, quotes, and video clips. Community-wide Butterfly Raising Back by popular demand, this program begins in the Spring and culminates throughout the Summer. Every year, waves of butterflies migrate over mountains, deserts, and plains to reach their wintering grounds in Mexico. Take part in the protection and cultivation of this important species as we raise and release our very own All Seasons Rochester Hills Monarch Butterflies. Stop by the Life Enrichment office to watch the development of our resident caterpillars into butterflies! Silvertones Community Sing Join Dan Bergen each Tuesday to sing with your neighbors. Did you know there are several proven emotional and physical benefits of choral singing? Singing in community strengthens feelings of togetherness, regulates heart rate, reduces stress levels and depression, improves symptoms of Parkinson's and lung disease, improves feelings of social well-being, and can even increase life expectancy. And all vocal parts and comfort levels are welcome.
Perfect Pair Intergenerational connections are important for our health, wellness, and awareness and appreciation of the changing world. Stop by to learn more about Perfect Pair, a free program run through the University of Michigan that creates one-on-one connections between seniors and college students. Student volunteers and senior participants are paired based on similar hobbies and interests. Through shared laughs, conversation, and fun activities, members will have the opportunity to foster meaningful and long-lasting relationships with their Perfect Pair. Poetry & Short Story Readings are a new monthly activity where residents can share their poetry or short stories that they have written or one that has moved them during a particular moment. We have many talented residents; this activity will encourage expression and facilitate shared experiences. Textile Arts Club meets every Saturday, continuing to develop skills and projects using techniques such as knitting, crocheting, and embroidery. Textile art is one of the oldest forms of art in human civilization. With its myriad of visual possibilities and rich history, it's no surprise that contemporary textile artists such as our Rochester residents showcase the vast differences that are possible when dealing with fabric, thread, and yarn.
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