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Positive Aging Seminar Explores “What Is a Good Death?”
What does it mean to have a “good death”? That question will take center stage at VillagesOKC’s next free Positive Aging seminar led by Dr. Steven A. Drabek, a longtime hospice and family medicine physician. The program will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 10 to 11:30...
Free seminar explores science of sleep and its impact on health
Getting a good night’s sleep can sometimes feel like a luxury, but research shows it is essential for healthy aging and overall wellness. On Wednesday, October 8, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., community members are invited to attend an eye-opening free seminar, Catching...
September Positive Aging to cover estate planning
“Don't Die Without These Documents” is the topic for the Sept. 10 Positive Aging, hosted by VillagesOKC in the Business Conference Center at Metro Technology Centers, 1900 Springlake Dr. The free 90-minute seminar begins at 10 a.m. Seminar speaker is Jennifer L....
Free Lunch & Learn Series Promotes Wellness
Beginning in September, local health professionals will share their expertise in a series called Healthy Wellness Lunch & Learn. These free monthly lunches will be held at the Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Danforth Campus, following the Time For Living...
VillagesOKC Hosts Positive Aging Seminar on Hearing Health
VillagesOKC invites everyone to join the upcoming free Positive Aging seminar, “Hear Today, Hear Tomorrow,” featuring Dr. Crystal Smaldone, AuD, CCC-A, Director of Audiology, Pediatric & Cochlear Implantation, at Hearts for Hearing in Oklahoma City. Dr. Smaldone’s...
50 years after jet ejection, veteran marks survival with skydiving leap
Larry Hillman, 79, was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1989, retiring with the rank of Major. During his career, he flew C-130 aircraft around the world from Thailand to Turkey in a wide variety of missions. In Southeast Asia, he flew an Airborne...
Positive Aging: How to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime
Retirement planning is a journey that requires thoughtful preparation and expert guidance. On July 9, from 10:00 to 11:30 am, VillagesOKC will host a Positive Aging seminar on financial security in the Conference Center at Metro Technology Centers, 1900 Springlake Dr....
Honoring Service and Legacy: A Concordia Memorial Day to Remember
By Julie Davis, Executive Director, Concordia Community Foundation In a spirit of remembrance and shared values, residents and guests of Concordia Life Plan Community gathered for a memorable Memorial Day presentation as part of the community’s ongoing Friday...
Beep Ball, Birthdays, and the Joy of Volunteering
By Marilyn Olson, Executive Director Oklahoma is a great state – not just for its beauty, but because of the many trustworthy people and organizations that come together to support one another. One of those organizations is NewView Oklahoma, formerly known as the...