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 November 12, 2024, and November 22, 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.
Mindful Movement Workout Session
Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
Start your morning with an energetic home workout emphasizing mindful movement, which can help you find calm in stressful situations and enjoy feelings of well-being.
Back to Basics: How to Navigate Holiday Eating
Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
When that extra serving of mac and cheese and that second slice of sweet potato pie are calling your name, learn fun tips to navigate all the yummy holiday food options.
Healthy Living: Everybody Dance!
Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Everybody, dance now! Learn moves designed to help increase coordination and flexibility, lessen body tension, improve balance and gait and strengthen the core.
Creating Holiday Cards with Watercolors
Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024
7:00 p.m. ET • 6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 90 Minutes
Craft your own Ho Ho holiday cards using watercolors. Artists of all levels are welcome.
The Foundation of Your Garden: Soil, Compost & Mulch
Thursday, Nov 14, 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 a head start on the growing season with this primer on how to properly prep your garden beds with soil and more for a fruitful spring.
Movies for Grownups: ‘The Upside’ Starring Kevin Hart
Thursday, Nov 14, 2024
8:00 p.m. ET • 7:00 p.m. CT • 6:00 p.m. MT • 5:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 135 Minutes
A paralyzed billionaire (Bryan Cranston) hires a struggling parolee (Kevin Hart) who's trying to reconnect with his family, and the two form an unlikely friendship.
A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga
Friday, Nov 15, 2024
8:30 a.m. ET • 7:30 a.m. CT • 6:30 a.m. MT • 5:30 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Lessen your stress levels this holiday season with seated yoga movements and guided breathing to bring awareness to the body and to help reduce anxiety.
Make Money While Decluttering with Online Marketplaces
Friday, Nov 15, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Want to make some extra money and declutter at the same time? Online marketplaces make it easy to sell almost anything, from clothing and furniture handmade crafts.
Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Practice holiday harmony by using qigong. Enhance inner peace and effective relationships by learning these techniques.
Calm in the Chaos: Holiday Stress Management for Caregivers
Monday, Nov 18, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
Get tips on managing stress and maintaining balance to navigate the holidays with ease and ensure a joyful season for you and your loved ones.
Balance Matters: Light Exercises to Improve Stability
Monday, Nov 18, 2024
4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Do you want to improve your balance? Join us for light seated and standing exercises that specifically target your balance system.
Slow Yoga Class: Gentle Yoga Poses for Inner Harmony
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 45 Minutes
Experience tranquility and enhance your flexibility with the gentle poses and breathwork of this 45-minute virtual slow flow yoga class.
What’s For Dinner: Cooking Series: Salad-Making
Tuesday, Nov 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
Spice up your salads by diversifying your ingredients and thinking outside of the greens box! Plus, learn how to make dressing from scratch.
Wellness Wednesday: Boost Your Brain and Body Series
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Find out how regular exercise, meditation techniques and better sleep can decrease the effects of stress, improve mood and enhance memory and cognition.
Feel the Beat! Try Line Dancing
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024
12:30 p.m. ET • 11:30 a.m. CT • 10:30 a.m. MT • 9:30 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Join instructor Pearline Stevens and learn classic line dance steps like the “electric slide” and the “wobble” to the beat of old-school jams and some of the latest hits.
Holiday Healing: Tools to Overcome Social Isolation
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
Find out what you can do as a caregiver to help a loved one ease feelings of loneliness and isolation during the holidays.
Cooking Around the World: Lemon-Dill Salmon & Bannock
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024
4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with two tasty dishes – Baked Lemon-Dill Alaskan Sockeye Salmon and Bannock (Alaskan pan bread).
Fitness Friday: A Strength & Conditioning Workout for All
Friday, Nov 22, 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.
Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation for Relaxation
Friday, Nov 22, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 45 Minutes
Try out the gentle movements and mindfulness practices of this online yoga workout to nurture mental health and increase mobility.