The focus of this week’s class meeting was the NAP presentations on age friendliness of the La Jolla, Golden Hill, and Barrio Logan neighborhoods. The informative presentations provided insight into different aspects of the communities that promote or hinder healthy aging. My group assessed the age friendliness of Golden Hill, a neighborhood adjacent to Balboa Park. Despite living in San Diego for many years, I had never been to Golden Hill prior to the project. It was a new experience for me to walk through a neighborhood with the mindset of a senior and the comprehensive WHO checklist for age-friendly cities. The neighborhood’s beautiful historic architecture, wide sidewalks, and street trees made the walking experience enjoyable.
On Saturday afternoon, we hosted a senior prom with St. Patrick’s Day theme at Mary West Senior Center. Although the event took place after lunch, we served seniors plates of pizza, fruits and sweets, and juice – which the seniors enjoyed. We then enjoyed a surprise performance by a senior choir from the Center. The lovely performance made me realize that the seniors enjoyed planning and organizing the event as much as the students did. The crowing of the prom king and queen, recognition of the seniors with Oscar’s trophies, and the raffle and goody bags brought smiles to the seniors. The seniors I talked to were delighted to dance, take photos at the photo booth, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Many asked if we would have another dance next year or anytime soon. I myself also had a great time at the dance, and I hope that the senior prom will become a tradition for the Mary West Center and the Life Course Scholars.
On Saturday afternoon, we hosted a senior prom with St. Patrick’s Day theme at Mary West Senior Center. Although the event took place after lunch, we served seniors plates of pizza, fruits and sweets, and juice – which the seniors enjoyed. We then enjoyed a surprise performance by a senior choir from the Center. The lovely performance made me realize that the seniors enjoyed planning and organizing the event as much as the students did. The crowing of the prom king and queen, recognition of the seniors with Oscar’s trophies, and the raffle and goody bags brought smiles to the seniors. The seniors I talked to were delighted to dance, take photos at the photo booth, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Many asked if we would have another dance next year or anytime soon. I myself also had a great time at the dance, and I hope that the senior prom will become a tradition for the Mary West Center and the Life Course Scholars.