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 3, 2024, and December 13, 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.
Healthy Living: Achieving the Six Harmonies of Tai Chi/Qi Gong
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024
4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Are you looking for a new way to de-stress? Discover Eight Approaches to reaching harmony and balance through tai chi and qigong.
Feel the Beat! Try Line Dancing
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024
12:30 p.m. ET • 11:30 a.m. CT • 10:30 a.m. MT • 9:30 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Instructor Pearline Stevens, will lead us in such classic line dance steps as the “electric slide” and the “wobble” to the beat of old-school jams and some of the latest hits.
Resilience Workshop Series: How to Live Wholeheartedly
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024
3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
In December’s virtual resilience workshop, we’ll discuss how to live wholeheartedly, embracing life’s challenges with courage, purpose and joy.
Discover the Everyday Uses of Artificial Intelligence
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024
6:30 p.m. ET • 5:30 p.m. CT • 4:30 p.m. MT • 3:30 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence. So join the conversation and find out how AI is being used across industries and how you can take advantage of AI tools yourself.
Online Class: Cavatappi with Zucchini and Garlic Baked Chicken
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024
8:30 p.m. ET • 7:30 p.m. CT • 6:30 p.m. MT • 5:30 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Perfect for busy nights or impressing guests, this nutrient-packed dish blends tender chicken, savory garlic and fresh zucchini for a mouthwatering meal that’s easy to make.
Fitness Friday: A Strength & Conditioning Workout for All
Friday, Dec 6, 2024
10:00 a.m. ET • 9:00 a.m. CT • 8:00 a.m. MT • 7:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Led by instructor DaShaun Johnson, this workout for every fitness level incorporates strength training exercises and revs your heart rate. Light weights, water, a towel and comfortable clothing are recommended.
Friday Jam Sessions for Music and Brain Health
Friday, Dec 6, 2024
3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Explore how music can enhance daily life and offer potential brain health benefits.
Rhythms of Life: Virtual Rhythm Circle
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024
10:00 a.m. ET • 9:00 a.m. CT • 8:00 a.m. MT • 7:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
A rhythm or drum circle can offer a fun and engaging way to reduce stress, boost morale and promote brain health. No experience is necessary - and drums aren’t, either.
Cooking Class: Quick and Easy Holiday Appetizers
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Get ready to entertain during the holidays with a variety of festive and satisfying appetizers, including deviled eggs with fried capers and roasted spiced chickpeas.
Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion
Monday, Dec 9, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 45 Minutes
This lively class fuses yoga poses, stretches and breathing techniques with other fitness moves, incorporating light weights (optional) and yoga straps. Plus, foot massage tips.
Mindful Movement for Healthy Aging
Monday, Dec 9, 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 if you are looking for new ways to improve your health.
Fraud Talk Tuesday: How to Avoid Real Estate Scams
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
From scams in apartment rentals to mortgage relief, we’ll explore real estate scams to look out for, how to avoid them and what to do if you’ve been targeted.
Mobility Exercises for Balance, Stability and Flexibility
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
Use it, don’t lose it, sis! We’ll talk about how important it is to maintain mobility as we age and how mobility exercises targeting balance and flexibility can help.
Holiday Movie Night: ‘The Best Man Holiday’
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
12:00 a.m. ET • 11:00 p.m. CT • 10:00 p.m. MT • 9:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 123 Minutes
In this new holiday classic – starring Nia Long, Sanaa Latham, Regina Hall, Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, and Terrence Howard – romance and rivalry is rekindled when college friends reunite during the holidays. View it from 12:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 until 11:59 p.m. ET on December 13.
Virtual Tour: Phipps Conservatory’s Winter Flower Show
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
5:00 p.m. ET • 4:00 p.m. CT • 3:00 p.m. MT • 2:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Take a festive virtual visit to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden's Winter Flower Show and Light Garden in Pittsburgh – featuring seasonal displays of amaryllis, orchids, many varieties of poinsettias and more.
Let’s Talk Dinero: Protect Your Money from Holiday Scams
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024
3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
You work hard for your money, sis. Protect your cash during the holiday season and beyond with tips on the latest scams from a fraud-prevention specialist.
Discover Line Dancing for Fun, Fitness & Community
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024
5:30 p.m. ET • 4:30 p.m. CT • 3:30 p.m. MT • 2:30 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Get fit, express yourself and connect with others through our monthly line dancing sessions led by instructor Rhonda Dickson.
Online Movie Screening: ‘Thelma’ Starring June Squibb and Richard Roundtree
Friday, Dec 13, 2024 to Sunday, Dec 15, 2024
3:00 a.m. ET • 2:00 a.m. CT • 1:00 a.m. MT • 12:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 97 Minutes
In this breakout action-comedy starring June Squibb and the late Richard Roundtree, revenge has never been sweeter -- or funnier. The movie will be available for three days, starting December 13 at 12:00 a.m. PT through December 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Fitness Friday: A Strength & Conditioning Workout for All
Friday, Dec 13, 2024
10:00 a.m. ET • 9:00 a.m. CT • 8:00 a.m. MT • 7:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Led by instructor DaShaun Johnson, this workout tailored for every fitness level incorporates strength training exercises and revs your heart rate. Light weights, water, a towel and comfortable clothing are recommended.