BOGGLE : Monday 10:00 - 10:30am
This word game is a great brain exercise and easily adapted to
playing on the telephone.
MINI MYSTERIES : Monday 2:00 - 2:30pm
Put your detective skills to work and help our group of
gumshoes come up with solutions to baffling whodunits.
A to Z OUTBURST : Wednesday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Celebrate the alphabet with list-making, trivia questions, and
letter games. We tailor the program to your interests.
NUMBERS CHALLENGE : Thursday 11:30 - 12:00noon
You don't need to be a math whiz, but a love of probability,
sequences, and logic will help in this group.
BRAIN AEROBICS : Friday 10:00 - 10:30am
Exercise your gray matter with brain twisters, word scrambles,
and puzzling riddles.
IMPROVISATION : Friday 3:30 - 3:30pm
Let's put our wits together and come up with outrageous
characters, imaginative scenes, and spontaneous stories.
MOVIE MADNESS : Friday 4:00 - 4:30pm
If you're a fan of the silver screen and you love movie trivia,
join us for film quizzes, fun critiques, and discussions about your
favorite actors, movie genres, and classic quotes.
FUNNY BONES : Tuesday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Join us for a half hour of funny stories, jokes, and riddles as we aim
to prove that laughter really is the best (or at least next best!) medicine.
REMINISCENCE : Wednesday 1:00 - 1:30pm
Stroll with us down Memory Lane as we share our past experiences.
Make new friends and enjoy differences as well as the similarities of
your life stories.
LAUGHING FOR YOUR HEALTH : 4 Wednesdays in June 11:00 - 11:45am
Try out some hilarious laughing exercises that research has proven promote health and reduce stress. Jokes are welcome!
PET TALES : Thursday 10:00 - 10:30am
Share stories of your animal companions, past or present, with
others who also appreciate furry, feathered, and gilled friends.
NEEDLE ARTS : Thursday 1:00 - 1:30pm
Share enjoyment of favorite hobbies such as sewing, quilting,
embroidery, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, and others. This group
may include guest speakers and a project to work on.
EAT, DRINK, & BE MERRY! : FOOD TALK : Friday 11:30 - 12noon
If you like to talk about food almost as much as you like to eat, this
group is for you! We will share stories and recipes and have some
mouth-watering discussions.
BINGO : Saturday 10:00 - 10:45am
Bingo? On the telephone? You bet! Join us for fun and prizes!
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READING, WRITING, & STORYTELLING
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WRITING WORKSHOP : Sunday 4:00 - 4:45pm
We will do writing exercises and share the results, read homework
(optional), and do other writing as time permits.
SCWW THEATER : Monday 11:00 - 11:45am
Join our group of thespians as we read aloud pages from a variety
of popular plays or listen in as an audience member.
HISTORY/HERSTORY: A Personal Timeline : Monday 2:30 - 3:15pm.
Take this opportunity to write about the interesting experiences you've
had in your life and to share your reminiscences with others.
BOOK GROUP : Thursday 3:00 - 3:45pm
Each week we will discuss a short story we have all read on
our own during the preceding week. Those with low vision will have an opportunity to hear the selected story read aloud on the phone.
STORYTELLING : 4 Fridays in June 2:00 - 2:45pm
Develop your life's many stories from beginning to middle to end
and tell them to a receptive audience. Lightheartedness and humor
are most welcome.
SATURDAY MORNING POETRY : Saturday 9:30 - 10:00am
Sit down with a cup of coffee or tea while reading and listening
to poetry on different themes such as love, nature, firsts, etc.
CHALLENGES of AGING : Monday 10:00 - 10:30am
Discussing challenges you've encountered as you age can elicit
suggestions for coping with difficult situations and bring you
comfort. You may also be able to share your insights with others
in similar situations and find that giving help can be as beneficial
as receiving it.
LIVING with CHRONIC PAIN : 6 Mondays, June 2 - July 7 6:30 - 7:15pm
We will learn relaxation techniques to help develop a calmer state
of mind and body. We will generate and share ideas about how to
cope with chronic pain to increase our enjoyment of everyday life.
VISION SUPPORT : Fourth Tuesday 3:00 - 3:45pm
The purpose of this support group is to guide participants to
become more independent and to share their life experiences
regarding vision loss.
COPING with LOSS : Thursday 2:00 - 2:30pm
Losing someone or something you love is very painful, and it's
something that almost everyone will experience at some point in their
lives. This group offers a safe place to be supported and supportive.
BRIDGES to INCLUSION : Friday 11:00 - 11:30am
Most disabled individuals seeking full inclusion don't want pity
or patronizing--they just want to be here. The challenges and
blessings of openly belonging are enormous. Let's talk about them.
SOCRATES CAFE : Third Monday 1:00 - 1:45pm
Join other thoughtful people for an informal exploration of such
questions as: What is truth? What is humor? What is community?
BIBLE STUDY : Monday 3:30 - 4:30pm
We will discuss stories of the Old and New Testament.
WHAT'S THE VERDICT? : Tuesday 10:00 - 10:45am
You can be the judge, jury, and lawyer in a fascinating discussion
of real-life, but very unusual law cases.
CURRENT EVENTS : Thursday 4:00 - 4:45pm
Add your two cents (inflated in 2008 to two dollars!) to our
current events discussion. National, state, and local politics
spoken here.
TECH TALK : 4 Mondays in June 10:30 - 11:00am
What's an iPod, a blog, or a blackberry? What the heck kind of a verb is
"google"? Confused? You're not the only one! Questions will be answered
in plain English. And if we don't know, we'll "google" for the answer.
WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! : Tuesday 2:00 - 2:30pm
Who or whom? Lay or lie? Whether you're a grammarphobe or a
grammarphile, you'll enjoy this lighthearted exploration of the
English language.
UNDERSTANDING OUR WELL-BEING : Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00pm
Join us to learn about and discuss the universal Principles behind our psychological well-being, what leads us towards feeling calm and at ease,
and what leads us away from it. This class will be fun and feel good,
and will teach us how to access our innate well-being when we want.
CURIOSITY CLUB : Friday 10:30 - 11:00am
Do you have a question about something, but no convenient way
to find out the answer? Call in and we will immediately get the
information you seek by looking it up on the Internet.
ASTRONOMY : 4 Wednesdays, June 18 - July 9 4:00 - 4:45pm
The history of astronomy continues with the focus this term on 20th century discoveries including the Big Bang and the birth of our planetary system.
ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS : Wednesday, August 20 4:00 - 4:45pm
Join us for a fabulous tour to a surprise destination somewhere in this
wide world. Photos will be mailed to you before the tour begins. All aboard!
SCWW SPOTLIGHT : Tuesday 1:00 - 1:30pm
Listen to some lively interviews with SCWW participants and facilitators,
and talk to the person in the spotlight.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS : Tuesday 11:00 - 12noon
This series of different health and safety topics is offered with the help of several programs serving seniors in our community. For a complete listing,
click on the Presentations button on the top of this page.
GRATITUDE : Daily 9:00 - 9:15am and 6:00 - 6:15pm
Begin your morning and your evening with gratitude. Join our
SCWW community on the telephone twice a day, seven days a week,
or however often you wish, and talk about what you feel grateful for.
DROP-IN CHAT : Wednesday 3:30 - 4:00pm
Looking for a little friendly conversation? Feel free to call in to this
weekly group, meet some new folks, and exchange ideas about
whatever comes to mind.
EVENTS & PARTIES
Registered participants will receive invitations to free special telephone
events including author interviews, parties, and a telephone cruise.
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