September signifies the end of summer with Labor Day
celebrations and the Autumnal Equinox on the 23rd. In this last
month of our “Stay Connected” series we aspire to connect with our friends and
embrace the theme of Spread Your Joy.
The Mayo Clinic tells us that friends are good for your
health. They can help you celebrate good times, provide support during bad
times, prevent loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship,
too. Friends increase your sense of belonging and purpose, boost happiness,
reduce stress, and improve your self-confidence and self-worth. Friends can
also encourage you to increase healthy habits – it’s always better to walk,
run, swim or exercise with a friend. And friends don’t always have to be of the
human kind either! Several studies have shown that heart attack patients who
have pets survive longer than those without.
Our fabulous activity offerings this month include our Alzheimer’s
Association Class for those who have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s or
other forms of dementia or those who simply want to learn more about the
devastating consequences of this disease on September 9th at 1:00 pm;
our Walk to End Alzheimer’s team participation (we’ll be the ones with the
Juniper green shirts) on September 20th at 9:00 am; or our Roald
Dahl Fancy Fictional Friends celebration featuring whimsical costumes and
creative refreshments on September 25th at 1:30 pm.
Please look through our calendar and join us for any events
that can help you stay connected, cultivate friendships and Spread Your Joy!
