The in class session today was primarily focused on preparations for our upcoming Healthy Aging Projects at Casa De Manana and Mary West Center. We were able to discuss logistics regarding the decorations that had been ordered, as well as potential prizes for the events. It was exciting being able to see that our ideas that had just been developed a couple weeks ago, were starting to take shape. Being that Casa De Manana dance is this coming Friday, we were able to focus on the timeline of what will take place, along with procuring rides. I’m going to be helping with setting up the decorations for our Oscar themed event. I look forward to seeing it all come together, as well as being able to interact with the residents, whether it be dancing or just enjoying a casual conversation.
We also did a brief check in regards to our neighborhood assessment project. My group was assigned to La Jolla, and we shared some of the observations we made in our visits. It was a great experience getting to see La Jolla with a different lens and be able to see how it meets the age friendly guidelines designated by the World Health Organization. We were able to end our session with a sharing of our potential Healthy Aging Projects we will develop in the spring. I shared that I’m interested in working with Bayside Community center, in developing an art class, in which community members can make their own art. This art can then be hung up around the center via a gallery showcase, where potential donors can be invited to attend, and purchase the art, which proceeds will be put back into the center. Though this is just a rough idea at the moment, I’m eager to see how it all comes together with help from fellow students.
We also did a brief check in regards to our neighborhood assessment project. My group was assigned to La Jolla, and we shared some of the observations we made in our visits. It was a great experience getting to see La Jolla with a different lens and be able to see how it meets the age friendly guidelines designated by the World Health Organization. We were able to end our session with a sharing of our potential Healthy Aging Projects we will develop in the spring. I shared that I’m interested in working with Bayside Community center, in developing an art class, in which community members can make their own art. This art can then be hung up around the center via a gallery showcase, where potential donors can be invited to attend, and purchase the art, which proceeds will be put back into the center. Though this is just a rough idea at the moment, I’m eager to see how it all comes together with help from fellow students.