ASPIRE® Wellness to Kick Off “Active Aging Week

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ASPIRE Wellness is excited to announce the upcoming kickoff for “Active Aging Week”  from September 30 to October 4, 2024. Supported by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), this week is dedicated to redefining aging with vitality and enthusiasm. The week will feature a range of activities demonstrating how age is just a number, promoting a wellness lifestyle and community connection.

At the heart of this celebration is Passavant Community’s ASPIRE® Wellness program, which focuses on enhancing residents’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. ASPIRE Wellness will play an important role in the week’s activities, reinforcing the importance of holistic health in every stage of life. Through various wellness-centered initiatives like fitness classes, educational workshops, and social events, ASPIRE continues to inspire a vibrant and active community.

“Our mission is to challenge the way aging is seen and experienced,” said Brian Damaska, ASPIRE® Wellness Manager. “This year’s Active Aging Week is about showing how age is just a number. We are proud to offer a range of activities and educational classes that not only demonstrate the vitality and energy of our residents but also inspire others to lead fuller, healthier lives.”

Schedule of Events:

Monday, September 30:

  • 8am – Sunrise Service with Pastor Freda
  • 12pm – 2pm in Scholl – Meet & Greet with Colin Milner and ASPIRE Wellness Kickoff Tailgate Party

Tuesday, October 1:

  • 10am in Scholl – Drum Circle with instructor Sam
  • 1pm in Scholl – Speaker Colin Milner – CEO of the ICAA and Founder of Active Aging Week

Wednesday, October 2:

  • 10am – 12pm in Scholl – Abundant Life Men’s Fellowship Chili Sale
  • 2:30 pm in Aerobics Room – Stay Steady: Fall Prevention Essentials for Seniors

Thursday, October 3:

  • 11am – 12pm in Scholl – Poetry Reading
  • 2pm in Scholl  – Opera with John Paul Huckle

Friday, October 4

  • 1pm – 4pm Hartmann’s Golf Course – ASPIRE Wellness Fitness Center Golf Outing (dinner in Fitness Center to follow)

Active Aging Week exemplifies Lutheran SeniorLife’s dedication to providing enriching opportunities that promote wellness for residents and the surrounding community. The collaboration with ASPIRE Wellness ensures that participants will not only engage in fun activities but also embrace a lifestyle of wellness that supports physical and emotional well-being.

For more information about Active Aging Week or to register for events, please contact Brian Damaska at (724) 452-3677 or Brian.Damaska@lutheranseniorlife.org