For our third class meeting, we reviewed the various assignments we will be completing in the Life Course Scholars Program. After hearing about all of the Healthy Aging Projects that have been put on in the past, I think I am pretty excited to put on a project of my own. I think it was very helpful to hear about the aspects that past participants struggled with and the tips they had for us in hosting our events. This will be my first time trying to put on a large-scale event, so I am thankful that our first try at the projects will be done as a large group rather than with a few peers. In terms of the projects themselves, I am looking forward to designing fun activities for the elders to partake in during the dances. Specifically, I like the idea of hosting a dance with The Great Gatsby theme where elders have the option of participating in an arts and crafts activity where they can design bandanas with feathers, glitter, and much more. Additionally, another idea I have considered is to host a dance with a masquerade theme where elders also have the option of designing and crafting different kinds of masks that they can keep as a souvenir. I am not too sure how much authority we will have to decide on themes for the dances, but I figured that these may be some options we can consider if we are able to. In regard to the Neighborhood Assessment Project, I am looking forward to exploring the Golden Hill area as I have yet to visit this part of San Diego. I feel like having the chance to walk around as a small group will give me a more in depth view of the area and its characteristics.
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Monique SimArchives
June 2018
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