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 Strolling
Guitar and Singing performance by Bob Shea on September 10th at 2:00
pm; our Strolling Accordion and Singing performance by Louis Salvatore on
September 16th at 4:00 pm; our Mystery Bus Ride to (oh, right, it’s
a secret, so I can’t say) on September 18th at 1:30 pm; or our
Picnic at Veteran’s Park featuring beautiful views and delicious food shared
with good friends on September 25th at 11:30 am.
Please look through our calendar and join us for any events
that can help you stay connected, cultivate friendships and Spread Your Joy!