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.
Tips:
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Here's what's happening between July 9, 2024, and July 18, 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.
Staying Active During the Summer Heat
Tuesday, Jul 9, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
Keep on moving, don’t stop, no! Get strategies and safety tips to keep you exercising during the hot summer months, such as staying hydrated and working out indoors.
Discover the Healing Power of Your Breath
Tuesday, Jul 9, 2024
3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 90 Minutes
Get an introduction to breathing techniques and how breathwork can enhance health. Please watch this two-minute video before the workshop.
Cooking Class: Ramen-Style Noodle Soup
Wednesday, Jul 10, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Learn to prepare a Spicy Ramen-Style Noodle Soup – a simple and delicious twist on the classic chicken soup favorite – that sounds mm, mm, good! If you like, you can download a list of ingredients to have on hand.
Forty Years of House Music!
Wednesday, Jul 10, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Tune in for a virtual conversation with Alan King, an original member of Chicago’s “Chosen Few DJs” who developed the soulful style of dance music called House Music.
Master Your iPhone’s Accessibility Features
Thursday, Jul 11, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 90 Minutes
Unlock the full potential of your iPhone with a step-by-step guide through each setting, including built-in features designed to cater to users of all abilities by supporting their vision, mobility, hearing, speech and cognitive needs.
Cooking Class: Mocktails Anyone?
Thursday, Jul 11, 2024
8:30 p.m. ET • 7:30 p.m. CT • 6:30 p.m. MT • 5:30 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
This workshop with culinary nutritionist Michelle Fox will feature three unique and refreshing summer mocktails that are as nutritious as they are delightful: Minty Strawberry Lime Delight, Frosty Orange Drink and Cucumber Mint Joy.
Fitness Friday: A Strength & Conditioning Workout for All
Friday, Jul 12, 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.
Food without Borders: Vive la France!
Friday, Jul 12, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
Take a virtual culinary tour de France led by skilled chefs and focus on mastering the art of French cooking from cheese and soups to soufflés and crepes.
Think of Your Future: Medicare Basics
Saturday, Jul 13, 2024
4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Understand your retiree health benefits through Medicare so you can plan ahead and know when to enroll. No personal financial advice will be provided, and no products will be promoted.
Balance & Mobility Class: Strengthen Your Stability
Monday, Jul 15, 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 45-minute class, great for beginners, includes a warm-up with aerobic exercise, balance and joint mobility exercises and a cooldown. No equipment is required.
Health: Mindful Movement and Yoga
Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
Take a 30-minute timeout to try a variety of mindful yoga movements that will range from chair stretches to floor exercises that may require a little more effort.
Cooking Class: A 20-Minute Summer Meal
Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Skip the takeout and learn to prepare two simple, healthy, delicious recipes at home: Garlic Steamed Clams with Buttered Pasta and Dutch Baby with Summer Berries. If you like, you can download a list of ingredients to have on hand.
The Six Pillars of Brain Health
Wednesday, Jul 17, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Find out how you can benefit from six lifestyle choices that have been shown to protect the brain. These “pillars” include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and staying physically active.
Mandalas in Meditation
Wednesday, Jul 17, 2024
4:30 p.m. ET • 3:30 p.m. CT • 2:30 p.m. MT • 1:30 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Flex your creativity during this workshop that will use mandalas (sacred symbols) as a form of reflection and meditation. Come prepared with paper and drawing materials such as colored pencils, markers, or crayons. Suitable for all ages and all skill levels.
Zumba to the Rhythm
Thursday, Jul 18, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
The rhythm is gonna get you! Zumba mixes low-and-high-intensity dance moves set to Latin and World rhythms for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.
Fitness Friday: A Strength & Conditioning Workout for All
Friday, Jul 19, 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.