Coming of Age NYC

In honor of Pride Month, Bill Gross of SAGE highlights the significance of Pride for LGBTQ+ older adults in this video: https://youtu.be/WXLucxVjClo. Curated in our newsletter at https://bit.ly/40OA8KA

Thinking of moving to another city? Curated in the Coming of Age monthly newsletter: Best Cities to Live, from Livability. https://bit.ly/3QfPmoM Livability recently released its annual list of "Best Places to Live in America," in partnership with Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS).

Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024 - Livability.com Our 11th annual Best Places To Live list is here! Explore the list using our interactive filtering and sorting tools and find your best place to live!

On Weds. June 12th, 2024, in honor of LGBTQ+ , join , Senior Director of Supportive Services at , for an insightful on + aging.⠀
"Understanding LGBTQ+ Aging: Unique Needs and Building Support Systems"•• Why traditional models often fall short for LGBTQ+ individuals•• Specific needs of this , including the unique structure often reliant on peers•• Strategies for building supportive systems that foster well-being for LGBTQ+ elders•• Other distinct challenges and opportunities faced by this growing population⠀
Weds. June 12th, 2024, 7pm - 8pm⠀
CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER!➡️ bit.ly/aginglgbtq ⬅️⠀

hosted by PSS/Coming of Age in partnership with SAGE

Ever dream of quitting your day job and pursuing your passion? Join us for an inspiring talk with Mark Bloch, who traded in the corporate world for a full-time career as an artist! Bloch is a creative whirlwind. He writes, performs, and uses all sorts of media to create his art. He’s even been sending out artistic postcards and packages since the 1980s, as part of the movement called “mail art.” Join us on Tuesday, June 18, 7-8 pm EDT to hear Mark’s story:

- How he balanced his art with a corporate career for years
- The artists who inspire him (including some famous names!)
- His experiences performing and exhibiting his work around the world
- His projects and creative process

FREE on Zoom. Info/Register: tinyurl.com/suitstostudio 

Mark’s got a lot to share, and you won’t want to miss it! Bonus Fun Facts:

- Mark knows a famous musician from DEVO
- His artwork recently showed at a critically acclaimed gallery.
- He’s written for some of amazing art magazines, including Brooklyn Rail and White Hot Magazine.

In the corporate world, Bloch worked for the government of Israel, as a graphic designer for ABCNews.com, The New York Times, Rolling Stone and elsewhere. Bloch’s work has appeared at the group exhibition, Verba volant, Scripta mament (book art by three artists) from April 2-27, 2024 at Paris Koh Fine Arts in Fort Lee, N.J., a gallery that curates groundbreaking exhibitions that garner acclaim from renowned critics and publications. A native of Ohio living in Manhattan since 1982, his archive of Mail/Network/Communication Art is part of the Downtown Collection at the Fales Library of New York University, and his work (pictured) appears in the Library of the Museum of Modern Art.

Join us and get inspired by Mark’s artistic journey!

In, at or near retirement? Don't miss this free Zoom session on important legal and estate documents. Learn the difference between a will and a trust, when to choose one over the other, and whether to have both. Author Ben James will discuss documents such as healthcare proxies, advanced directives, beneficiary review forms.

Learn one-minute techniques, scientifically proven to alleviate stress, worry, negativity and fear. One-Minute Stress Relief: Rewire Your Brain. Tuesday, June 4 10:00-11:30 a.m. EDT
FREE WEBINAR on Zoom: tinyurl.com/Junede-stress

Geared toward older adults, the Coming of Age monthly newsletter went out today, featuring Best Cities to Move to, long-term weight-loss with Wegovy, Older Americans Month, Best Cities to Live, Is There More to Hydration Than You Know?, events and more! Subscribe (or see the new issue and the archives) here: https://bit.ly/40OA8KA

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Don't miss tonight's FREE event on Zoom about financial planning for those in, at or approaching retirement, Secure Your Future! 7-8 p.m. EDT (May 21) with Ben James, author of The Playbook: 7 Fundamentals of Financial Planning. Details/register: https://tinyurl.com/securefuture1

INTRODUCING our new, 4-part, FREE financial series for those nearing, at, or in retirement. Join Ben James, author of The Playbook Fundamentals of Financial Planning, Organized and Addressed. Tuesdays 7-8 p.m. EDT beginning May 21. Don't miss "Secure Your Future!" https://tinyurl.com/securefuture1

Subscribe to our YouTube page and then tune in to our panel discussion, "Expert Advice on Aging", with our featured panelist, , Commissioner of .

https://bit.ly/3JSYoV6

Thursday May 9th at 7pm, during ...you won't want to miss it!

Are you 50+? Don't forget to register for Obstacles Getting You Down? 7 Tips To Stay Positive 4/30 7-8 p.m. EDT - FREE, online on Zoom. https://tinyurl.com/7positivitytips to address ageism in the workplace and other aspects of life.

A dedicated Age Activist, Sarah Browne, champions midlife women, teaching StartUpSchool and Side Hustles. Recently, she returned to college after 35 years, graduating from the Oxford AI Programme. After discovering the existence of an entirely new language — known in London as The Maths — she now teaches “Who’s Afraid of AI” to make sure that none of us are.

FREE online on Zoom | 4-5 p.m. EDT | May 15 | Info/Register: https://bit.ly/3UFJTdH

Curated in our newsletter for anyone who's 50 and older: "Exercise is the Key to Physical and Brain Health": https://mayocl.in/3UxAdSc
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One-Minute Stress Relief: Rewire Your Brain
FREE | online on Zoom | Thursday, May 2 | 6-7:30 p.m. EDT
Info/register: https://tinyurl.com/Mayde-stress
Do , , , and stress weigh you down? Do you want easy and fast so you can enjoy the benefits of more attitudes and a less life? Learn an easy one-minute self-help technique to let go of your stressful thoughts, relax rapidly, and proactively prevent stress. In this session, learn how to increase your positive attitude and expectations, and your level of optimism. Experience wonderfully soothing guided and calming imagery in this relaxing workshop. End the session feeling peaceful, comfortable and gain a toolkit for rapid relief. Join us for this 90-minute session with an optional additional half-hour.

Scott E. Weiner has a Ph.D. in philosophy, is a certified hypnotist, and for 15+ years twice monthly has facilitated this workshop for Gilda’s Club.

Obstacles Getting You Down? 7 Tips To Stay Positive
FREE webinar | online on Zoom | Tuesday, April 30 | 7-8 p.m. EDT https://tinyurl.com/7positivitytips
Feeling discouraged by challenges that come with aging? Join us to receive seven positivity tips in this webinar led by renowned positivity expert Renee Rosenberg, aka the Positivity Pro. This event will address common hurdles, including ageist stereotyping and job search over 50. Renee will provide seven actionable tips for maintaining a positive attitude, fostering a growth mindset, and mastering the art of self-talk. Leave feeling empowered and equipped to navigate life’s obstacles with optimism and resilience.

Renee Lee Rosenberg’s business name is Positivity Pro. She coaches individuals over 50 to reassess, rebrand and refire their life and career.

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Aged 50 or older? Don't miss our Explore Your Future workshop. No one gives you a guidebook for growing older. This program sets you on the positive aging path to achieve your goals and aspirations. Virtual - May 7 & 14 6:30-8 PM EDT online on Zoom: tinyurl.com/EYFMay2024
In person: in NYC, May 6, 13 & 20 1-3 p.m. EDT
tinyurl.com/EYFliveMay2024

Reimagine Retirement: Basics of Launching A Business
April 17, 3-4 pm EDT/ 1-2 pm MDT
FREE | online on Zoom | https://tinyurl.com/reimagineretirement

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own ? Maybe you have a hidden talent or a passion project you'd love to turn into reality. This webinar is designed specifically for who are eager to explore in their encore years. Join us for an informative and interactive session, where you'll learn the key steps for taking your business idea from concept to launch. Whether you're looking for a creative outlet, a way to give back to the community, or a chance to build a financial legacy, this workshop will equip you with the basics of what you’ll need to thrive as an entrepreneur. With Chuck Hunker and Sharon King, Boulder Small Business Development Corporation, Colo.

A contract consultant for Boulder Small Business Development Center for over 25 years, Chuck Hunker ran the Applause retail stores with locations in Boulder, Denver’s Cherry Creek and at Flatirons Crossing in Broomfield with his wife, Jody. He developed the Split Method business; a web application in the divorce and estate planning sector. Hunker has served on the board of directors for The Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District and was the former chair of the Downtown Boulder Inc. board.

In the past 15 years, Sharon King and the Boulder Small Business Development Center (SBDC) have worked with over 7,000 entrepreneurs from startups through 2nd stage companies, from “Main Street” retailers through highly scalable manufacturing and advanced industry science & technology ventures. In 2018, Boulder SBDC was named the nation’s best SBDC by U.S. Small Business Administration — the Center of Excellence and Innovation.

The presentation will be geared toward a national audience.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Reimagine Retirement: Basics of Launching A Business. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Maybe you have a hidden talent or a passion project you'd love to turn into reality. This webinar is designed specifically for older adults who are eager to explore entrepreneurship in their encore years. Join us for an informative and interactive...

Completing Spiritual Unfinished Business
Recovering from Religious Trauma and Easing Spiritual Suffering in Late Life
with Dr. Connie Zweig
author of Meeting the Shadow on the Spiritual Path and The Inner Work of Age.
Free webinar, online on Zoom | Wednesday 4/17, 6-7:30 p.m. EDT
https://tinyurl.com/spiritualbusiness

Curated in our newsletter: Flavanol-rich Foods: Do They Prevent Disease & Boost Longevity? https://bit.ly/3TU3vdm
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IN PERSON! For People Aged 50+: Be Inspired To Live with Passion & Purpose Through the Explore Your Future Workshop. Explore Your Future gives you invaluable tools to plan the next chapter in life through an inspiring and engaging two-session virtual workshop. Each of the 90-minute sessions of this Coming of Age program – led by trained facilitators – builds upon the other to identify where you are in your life, and what your talents, values, passions, strengths, and aspirations are. You’ll explore where you want to go next, and you will leave with practical planning tools to create a life filled with passion and purpose. Details/register: tinyurl.com/EYFliveMay2024

Curated in our newsletter: Madonna Blasts Ageism in Ad for Brazilian Bank
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Learn how to overcome grief after loss. You'll still honoring your loved one. In a discussion with a psychologist who experienced the unhealthy manifestation of "long grief," we'll learn how applying proven, researched techniques helped him begin to live again. After Loss, Find Healing and Live Again. This Thursday, March 28, 3-4 PM EDT. Details/registration: tinyurl.com/healfromloss

On occasion, we offer a virtual exercise class. Here's one this week that's quite helpful no matter your level of mobility. Join us on Zoom this Thursday, March 21, 6-7:30 pm EDT for Unlock Your Movement Potential With Mobile Body Alignment and The Alexander Technique with Clare Maxwell of Embodied Learning Systems.Embodied Learning Systems & The Alexander Technique All fitness levels welcome. Info/Register: tinyurl.com/AlignmentAlexander

The Coming of Age newsletter was emailed today. For anyone age 50 and older. We curated articles (and some videos) about:
- Madonna combating ageism
- Ageism in healthcare
- The Ides of March
- Disease-reducing, longevity-increasing flavonoids in foods
- Our upcoming Age for Change Book Club
- Events, and more!

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MEET THE DIRECTOR Today! (Wednesday, March 13) 3 P.M. EDT | FREE via Zoom. Simon Chambers is releasing his new documentary, Much Ado About Dying. Join us for a lively discussion, about for his Shakespearian-actor uncle. Info/Register: https://bit.ly/3TvhzKh All attending will receive a discount code to see it at Film Forum, .
“Pulls off a remarkable feat…simultaneously touching, endearing and often
riotously funny” (Matthew Carey, Deadline).

Free gentle virtual exercise class! Join us Thursday, March 21 6-7:30 p.m. EDT via Zoom for Unlock Your Movement Potential With Mobile Body Alignment and The Alexander Technique with instructor Clare Maxwell of Embodied Learning systems. Info/Register: https://tinyurl.com/AlignmentAlexander

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IT'S TOMORROW! - learn a one-minute technique to release negativity, fear, worry and stress. 90 minute session, Wednesday, March 6 | 3pm EST. FREE. via Zoom. Info/Register: https://tinyurl.com/destressMarch

Don't let fear, anger, worry, negativity and stress weigh you down. Learn an easy one-minute self-help technique to let go of your stressful thoughts, relax rapidly, and proactively prevent stress. Experience wonderfully soothing guided relaxation and calming imagery in this relaxing workshop. With Scott E. Weiner, who has a Ph.D. in philosophy, and is a certified hypnotist. Join us Wednesday, March 6 | 3-4:30 p.m. | via Zoom | FREE
Info/register: http://tinyurl.com/destressMarch

WHAT A LIFE! Greg Cramer’s Adventures in Winemaking and More - Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6-7 pm EST. Greg Cramer, Ph.D., at 79 worked for 20 years at the Food and Drug Administration. After leaving their day jobs in D.C., he and his wife moved to Oregon to run a winery for 20 years, whose stage showcased artists and musical performers to their region. They sold the winery four years ago and are now enjoying their retirement, traveling often, and involved in their community and supporting artists and musicians. Greg is a great storyteller who enjoys sharing his experiences with others. Join us for a discussion with Dr. Cramer about his career journey, his foray into the winemaking business, and the incredibly talented artists he introduced to his community. Info/register: tinyurl.com/gregcramer