This week, the class went to La Casa Manana to continue the LEG series and speak with more seniors. Before we went into the facility, though, we had a brief time to meet up with our HAP groups to work on our projects. I’m glad that we got the chance to meet with our colleagues because we were able to debrief on our projects and figure out the next courses of action.
During our time together, we were able to get into contact with our partner at the West Senior Wellness Center to confirm some details and logistics. This was a good opportunity for our group to work on the project because it allowed us to contact Tim from the Center so we can get updates. Also, this time was a good time for our group to look over our project goals and make sure that we were keeping up with the tasks that were assigned.
When we went to La Casa Manana, we spoke to the elders about their lives at 20 years old. We also spoke a little bit about our lives at 20, but we were more keen on hearing about their stories. A few of us got to meet Bob and Karen, a happy couple who’s been married for over 50 years and has no children.
Listening to them speak was quite inspiring. As pilots, they had the privilege of traveling to 91 countries, flying celebrities, politicians and high-profile clients and started a nonprofit to help children. Bob and Karen look like they’ve lived their best lives. It seems like the world was their oyster, because they had a lot of freedom and got lots of opportunities to step out of their comfort zones and find new adventures. The most interesting story they shared was when they owned a mountain lion as a pet. I was so shocked when I saw the pictures of the mountain lion in their house. Bob and Karen provided us with lots of captivating stories that left me with more questions to ask them should our class return to La Casa Manana again.
During our time together, we were able to get into contact with our partner at the West Senior Wellness Center to confirm some details and logistics. This was a good opportunity for our group to work on the project because it allowed us to contact Tim from the Center so we can get updates. Also, this time was a good time for our group to look over our project goals and make sure that we were keeping up with the tasks that were assigned.
When we went to La Casa Manana, we spoke to the elders about their lives at 20 years old. We also spoke a little bit about our lives at 20, but we were more keen on hearing about their stories. A few of us got to meet Bob and Karen, a happy couple who’s been married for over 50 years and has no children.
Listening to them speak was quite inspiring. As pilots, they had the privilege of traveling to 91 countries, flying celebrities, politicians and high-profile clients and started a nonprofit to help children. Bob and Karen look like they’ve lived their best lives. It seems like the world was their oyster, because they had a lot of freedom and got lots of opportunities to step out of their comfort zones and find new adventures. The most interesting story they shared was when they owned a mountain lion as a pet. I was so shocked when I saw the pictures of the mountain lion in their house. Bob and Karen provided us with lots of captivating stories that left me with more questions to ask them should our class return to La Casa Manana again.