Health & Wellness Programs: Connecting This Week





Weekly Update: Weekly Update: Connecting from January 13 - 19, 2025


Monday, January 13

Mindful Mornings

9:30 - 10 AM

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Join our laid-back online meditation program where you can kick back, relax, and tap into some inner peace!


Referral Code: MOW123


Sr. Exercise

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Join us for a revitalizing experience in our Senior Exercise class, brought to you by the City of Chandler! This class offers a fun and engaging way to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a variety of exercises tailored to your needs, helping you improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members and enhance your physical fitness.


Referral Code: MOW123


Art With Abrakadoodle (REGISTRATION CLOSED)

1:30 - 3 PM

Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum

3738 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

Cost: FREE

Anyone can paint with Abrakadoodle! Discover your creative side while you experiment with different art techniques and create a series of themed art projects. This session is for all levels of experience.

Tuesday, January 14

Televeda Tuesday Meet & Greet

1:30 - 2:30

Online via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Join us for a special introduction to our Virtual Activity Center's expansion onto the Televeda platform—a vibrant online space for senior health and community! Each Televeda Tuesday session begins with a 30-minute meet-and-greet, where you can connect with like-minded friends and learn about exciting activities like fitness, art, social events, and mindfulness. The second half is dedicated to tech support, helping you navigate the platform, set up your free account, and answer any questions.

Tai Chi Flow (In-Person)

2 - 2:45 PM

Knox Presbyterian Church

3400 Michigan Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208

Cost: FREE

Kristin Dietsche makes tai chi fun in her relaxing follow‐along classes. Please wear loose comfortable clothes and closed flat shoes like a gym shoe. All are welcome.

No Registration Required. Transportation.

Brain Games

3:30 - 4:30 PM

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Enjoy trivia, Scattergories, word unscrambling games, and more to stretch those brain muscles and have fun! Come to play, have fun, and meet new people!


Afternoon Stretch

4 - 4:30 PM

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Join us to decrease muscle stiffness, improve your circulation and calm your mind.


Wednesday, January 15

Sr. Exercise

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Join us for a revitalizing experience in our Senior Exercise class, brought to you by the City of Chandler! This class offers a fun and engaging way to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a variety of exercises tailored to your needs, helping you improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members and enhance your physical fitness.


Referral Code: MOW123


Chess (Rescheduled from 1/8)

11 AM - 12PM

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum

3738 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Cost: FREE

Absolute beginners or continuing players welcome! Taught by Robert Chenault with Chess Earth.  No transportation.

RSVP by January 13th


Spanish Club

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Interested in practicing your Spanish? Join us for a casual discussion group for Spanish speakers. We’ll practice conversation skills and learn together!

Referral Code: MOW123


Thursday, January 16

Chair Yoga

10 - 11 AM

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Chair Yoga is a practice that can be experienced by everybody and every body! Chair Yoga uses gentle movements and stretches that help us stay healthy as we age. Everyone works at their own pace and listens to their body.

Referral Code: MOW123


Zentangle

12 - 1 PM

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Zentangle is a meditative art form that combines structured patterns, mindfulness, and artistic expression. In this class, Val will guide you through the process of creating beautiful, intricate designs using simple lines and shapes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class is designed to help you relax, focus, and find inner peace through the art of Zentangle.

Referral Code: MOW123


Strength Training

1 - 2 PM

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

An energetic class with upbeat music using light weights or household items for resistance.  In addition to strength training, cardio intervals are included for a well-rounded workout.   The class also incorporates balance, functional movement, and coordination drills.  Bring weights (or canned goods/water bottles), water, a towel, and a chair if needed.  All skill levels are welcome, adaptations are offered.

Referral Code: MOW123


Afternoon Stretch

4 - 4:30 PM

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Join us to decrease muscle stiffness, improve your circulation and calm your mind.


Friday, January 17

Mindful Mornings

9:30 - 10 AM

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Spice up your routine and join us every other week for the "Spice of Life," a virtual brunch/lunch chat group where good vibes and great conversations are always on the menu. This group is your go-to spot to connect, share, and enjoy a midday break with friends from all over, hosted by our amazing Televeda community member, Jen Helgren.

Referral Code: MOW123


Sr. Exercise

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Online Via Televeda

Cost: FREE

Join us for a revitalizing experience in our Senior Exercise class, brought to you by the City of Chandler! This class offers a fun and engaging way to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a variety of exercises tailored to your needs, helping you improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members and enhance your physical fitness.


Referral Code: MOW123


Brains In Bloom

from 1 - 2 PM

Montgomery Community Church

11251 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249

Cost: FREE

A fun and inclusive floral arranging class for older adults – with the heart of the program centered around individuals with dementia (at any stage) and their loved ones. In partnership with the Giving Voice Foundation. No Transportation.

RSVP Required by January 10th


SAVE THE DATES

TO RSVP, SEE BELOW OR CONTACT KARA AT 513-244-5494 OR KPIERSON@MUCHMORETHANAMEAL.ORG

Join Our Virtual

Health & Wellness Center!

A Wellness Space Just for You

Discover Televeda, a vibrant online space dedicated to senior health and community! Here, you’ll find fun and fulfilling activities—from fitness and art workshops to social events and mindfulness—where you can meet like-minded friends and stay active together. Join Televeda today to be part of a community that celebrates wellness and connection!

Just a FEW of the class offerings:

Chair Yoga

Watercolor

Mindful Mornings (Previously Daily Calm)

Strength Training

Brain Games

Drawing and Painting

Walking with Mweni

Zumba


Referral Code: MOW123

Need A Helping Hand? We’re Here!

Televeda Tuesdays

Tech Support Office Hours

Tuesdays, from 1:30 PM - 2 :30 PM

January 14, 2024

January 28, 2024


Or schedule a 1:1 with Kara!

at 513-244-5494 or kpierson@muchmorethanameal.org

Our Partners

Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition

Our mission is to promote a culture of wellness in diverse populations through evidence-based recreational music-making, education, and arts engagement.


Senior Planet

Learn about Finance, Wellness, Fitness, Computers and Technology, and so much more. You’ll learn so much, and also find a real community of fellow life-long learners.


Juniors Helping Seniors

We are a service club of students from Cincinnati area high schools who visit older adults in community settings and help them 1:1 with their smart devices and getting connected to the world around them.


Giving Voice Foundation

Inspiring cross-Generational conversations and connection to improve the health of older adults through advocacy, education, engagement & storytelling. Signature programs include Brain in Bloom, Creative Connections, Purposeful Planning, and more!


The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum

The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum hosts a range of social, cultural and educational events all year long.


Seasons Retirement

At Senior Lifestyle, we help our residents create fulfilling lifestyles by promoting a culture of health, wellness, and connection. We go the extra mile to support the overall wellbeing of residents so they could thrive.