Inspiring Opportunities
Inspiring Opportunities Delaware: Volume 2, Issue 1
Welcome to Coming of Age: Delaware's e-Newsletter. It's winter, a time for reflection, solitude and slowing down. But don't slow down too much! There are great opportunities for learning and community involvement this winter. Read on!
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What's NewHave We Got an Opportunity for You!Past Issues What's New If you are a boomer you might want to tune in to Life (Part2), Sundays at 1:30 p.m. on WHYY-TV. Hosted by former New York Times columnist Robert Lipsyte, Life (Part 2) explores how boomers are bringing to aging the same spirit they used to redefine youth in the 60's and 70's. Not a convenient time to watch TV? Then catch all the episodes you have missed by going to the show's website. You will find video on a wide range of subjects such as encore careers, reinvention, dating in mid-life and boomer marriage. You just might get an idea or two that will enrich your second half of life.
Have you started asking yourself, "What's next in my life?" If so, you have two opportunities coming up to participate in Coming of Age: Delaware's free workshop series, "Explore Your Future." This four-session, non-financial life planning workshop will help you explore your values, skills and passions as well as the many opportunities in our community for people 50+ to earn, learn and serve. Details appear below:
- February 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. GEM (Growth, Education, Mental Fitness), Jewish Family Services of Delaware, 99 Passmore Road, Wilmington, 19803. To register email ksamworth@jfsdelaware.org or call 302-478-9411, x130.
- March 8, 15, 22, 29, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Silverside Church, 2800 Silverside Road, Wilmington, 19810. To register email Deborah.Vandiver@state.de.us or call RSVP at 302-255-9882.
On January 20, 2010 a team of 21 Delaware doctors, nurses and other health professionals left for a week of volunteer service in Jacmel, Haiti. The team is back now, exhausted but feeling fulfilled after seeing hundreds of patients and leaving behind a clinic that will serve thousands more in the future. To learn more about these Delaware Heroes click here to read Beth Miller's article in the News Journal. The Delaware Medical Relief Team is also seeking donations and local volunteer help. For more information contact Deep Kahlon at rkahlon@fsortho.com.
An average person feels lonely about 48 days out of the year but for the lonely, the feeling can be ever present. New research shows that lonely people are attracted to each other and tend to isolate themselves in small groups which compounds their problem. But what is really interesting is the finding that loneliness can spread from person-to-person, up to 3 degrees of separation. And women appear more vulnerable than men to catching it. Click here to learn more about the study and tips on how to stay connected as you age.
In this month's installment of Judith Gupton-Wiley's "Joy of a Healthy Brain" she suggests that we make exercising our brain one of our New Year's Resolutions. Check "Continue Reading" here or below to read on.
By the way, have you ever wondered just what the 10 top New Year's resolutions are? Here they are according to About.com:
- Spend more time with family and friends
- Fit in fitness
- Tame the bulge
- Quit smoking
- Enjoy life more
- Quit drinking
- Get out of debt
- Learn something new
- Help others
- Get organized
And you thought you were unique!
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Interested in checking out the University of Delaware's Academy of Lifelong Learning? Here's your chance. Six programs will be offered at the facility in Wilmington as part of the "Spring Performing Arts and Speakers Program 2010." There's drama, musical performances and lectures such as "Is Delaware Architecturally Challenged?" Click "Continue Reading" for a calendar of events. For more information contact the Academy at 573-4417 or email Academy-LL@udel.edu.
Continue ReadingHave We Got an Opportunity for You! Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County is looking for a Master Mentor for their GoodGuides Youth Mentoring Program. Individual will recruit, screen, train, support, supervise and track volunteer mentors. Experience working with disadvantaged/at-risk youth, and/or youth programming is required, and group facilitation and presentation skills a plus. Competitive salary with full benefits. Car required and some evenings required. Apply online by clicking here.
Read Aloud Delaware is looking for volunteers to share the joy of reading to preschool age children, one-on-one, at child care centers and pediatric clinics. Trainings will be held on Monday, February 15th, 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, 3 Mt. Lebanon Road, and February 25th, 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Bear Library, located in the Governor's Square Shopping Center. For information contact Susan Fox at RSVP, 255-9690.
The Jesus House, a registered nonprofit and United Way agency is seeking a volunteer with fund raising expertise. The facility located on Milltown Road in Wilmington offers spiritual retreats, programs and overflow shelter for the homeless. For more information contact Clare Garrison at 255-9899 or email Clare.Garrison@state.de.us.
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Coming of Age: Delaware
a coalition of Delaware Nonprofits, originally convened by:
WHYY Wider Horizons
and funded by:
Delaware Community Foundation.
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