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2026 Positive Aging seminar schedule
Fresh off a successful year of offering free Positive Aging seminars at the Metro Technology Centers Springlake Campus in northeast Oklahoma City, VillagesOKC has released its full 2026 schedule, expanding learning opportunities for older adults who want to plan,...
‘Mindset Makeover’ targets improved well-being
Oklahoma City residents looking to boost their personal and professional well-being will have the chance to learn practical, uplifting strategies at VillagesOKC’s next Positive Aging seminar, Mindset Makeover, on Wednesday, Dec. 10. The free seminar will run from 10...
VillagesOKC and Concordia Partner to Lead Oklahomans in Fearless Aging
Since 2017, VillagesOKC has worked to build a community of neighbors helping neighbors, empowering adults to age with vitality, purpose, and confidence. From smartphone classes and Positive Aging seminars to GIFT (Gathering Information for Transitions) workshops,...
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...