Looking to treat yourself, connect with new friends, enter a contest or giveaway, explore cultural and entertainment events, try something different, play a fun game or freshen up your fitness routine? Check this space or your inbox each week (a new e-newsletter issue arrives each Tuesday) for free opportunities and offerings that we think Sisters readers will enjoy.
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Here's what's happening between December 17, 2024, and December 27, 2024
Sisters From AARP Soul Sanctuary: Visit Our Members-Only Facebook Group Anytime!
You are cordially invited to join the Sisters From AARP Soul Sanctuary private Facebook group! It’s the ultimate online social media space designed exclusively for Sisters to get together and share our journeys of health, wellness and happiness in a safe, supportive, members-only environment. No drama, just a healthy daily dose of laughter, love, support and celebration created just for you by Sisters From AARP. Welcome! We look forward to meeting you!
Sisters From AARP Cultural Cues Word Search on AARP Games—Play Anytime!
This unique version of the Daily Word Search, created by the Sisters From AARP team, invites you to explore African-American culture and history in your world with featured and weekly puzzles. Become a master word searcher by discovering clues about fascinating people, places and things. Up, down, backwards and diagonal – words are hidden everywhere! How fast can you find them?
AARP Virtual Community Center
These scheduled events are online. Join from anywhere! Have a question about any event? Contact the email listed with the details for that event to connect with the team that is hosting it.
Cooking Class: Serve Up a Tasty, Low-Carb Holiday Brunch
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 90 Minutes
Get ready to entertain this season by mastering two relatively low-carb breakfast or brunch dishes featuring pancakes and poached eggs.
Driving At Night Workshop: Stay Safer on the Road!
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024
3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 45 Minutes
We’ll explore the issue of driving at night as we age and share tips and tools to help you stay safe behind the wheel after dark.
Entertaining: How to Make a Holiday Charcuterie Board
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 50 Minutes
You’re invited to get "on board" with the charcuterie trend in time for your Christmas or other holiday gatherings this season.
Healthy Living Series: Reduce Stress with Laughter Yoga
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024
6:00 p.m. ET • 5:00 p.m. CT • 4:00 p.m. MT • 3:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Learn to practice laughter yoga, which combines laughing exercises with yoga breathing techniques to bring oxygen to our body and brain.
AI All Around: Can Artificial Intelligence Tools Help You?
Thursday, Dec 19, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Never fear, AI is here, and it’s designed to (try to) help make your life easier – so let’s explore how well these AI tools work.
Cooking Around the World: Berry Pavlova and Almond Cookies
Thursday, Dec 19, 2024
4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Our virtual healthy cooking series celebrates the holidays with Australian Fresh Berry Pavlova and Austrian Almond Cookies.
Fighting Fraud: Watch Out for Holiday Gift Card Scams
Friday, Dec 20, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
This month’s workshop on avoiding gift card scams will arm you with what you need to know before buying those last-minute holiday gifts.
John Coltrane Jazz Festival: A Virtual Holiday Concert
Friday, Dec 20, 2024
7:00 p.m. ET • 6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Get in the holiday spirit by attending a free virtual concert by performers from the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival.
Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication
Saturday, Dec 21, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Discover the powerful connection between qigong and nonviolent communication to enhance inner peace and effective relationships.
Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion
Monday, Dec 23, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 45 Minutes
Our 45-minute virtual workout fuses yoga poses, stretches and breathing techniques with other fitness moves, contributing to a renewed sense of well-being.
Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging
Monday, Dec 23, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Try this mindful workout taught by a master certified yoga educator if you are looking for new ways to improve your health.
The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout
Friday, Dec 27, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
The graceful qigong exercises in this virtual home workout can help you ease anxiety, boost your immune system and become more mobile.
Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi
Friday, Dec 27, 2024
6:00 p.m. ET • 5:00 p.m. CT • 4:00 p.m. MT • 3:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Try the gentle, mindful practice of tai chi – an ancient Chinese martial art that involves a slow, meditative series of movements designed to help the body restore itself.