This entry-level online Nia class fuses dance with moves from martial arts. There are proven health benefits of keeping your body moving, and Nia makes it enjoyable! This “Nia Moving to Heal” home workout incorporates gentle movements from expressive dance and martial arts. It’s an entry-level exercise routine that can be done barefoot, part of […]
Calling all music lovers! If you sing or play an instrument, now’s your time to shine! If you just like to listen to music, wow have we got some great tunes for you! Join Maggie Rothwell for a fun night of conversation and songs, open mic style. Relax at home as you listen or perform […]
This lecture provides an overview of the popular auction website eBay and the pioneer online payment service PayPal. You’ll learn the basics of buying and selling on eBay, as well as some important concepts, like seller feedback scores. This lecture will also present a basic overview of some of PayPal’s most popular features. Join this […]
Spend a few quiet minutes in a guided meditation clearing your mind! Take 10 minutes to clear your mind and settle into whatever lies in front of you. Each Wednesday morning, join us for a simple guided meditation with Dr. Louisa Slowiaczek, professor of psychology emerita at Bowdoin College. Everyone can use a few moments […]
This fun Zumba dance workout is designed to boost your strength and fitness. Join AARP Illinois for Mornings with Flo! This energizing virtual exercise classes will introduce you to the fun and benefits of Zumba, a dance workout mixing low- and higher-intensity moves set to Latin and World rhythms that is bound to get you […]
This event is part of AARP's Nationwide Virtual Community Center. The gentle movements and mindfulness practices of this online yoga workout can help improve both physical and mental well-being. Follow along as your instructors in this virtual yoga class demonstrate gentle movements and yoga postures appropriate for attendees at all skill levels. They’ll also offer […]
This total body home workout is designed to help you get stronger and more fit. Your total body strength and conditioning workout, part of our “Fitness Friday” series, is led by instructor DaShaun Johnson. Light weights, water, a towel, and comfortable clothing are recommended. The workout incorporates strength training exercises and gets your heart rate […]
This session of our culinary travel series will explore the art of French cuisine. Come along with AARP Pennsylvania and HUBUB, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting people through language and food, on culinary excursions exploring flavor-building, food preparation techniques and the uses of spices and plants across cultures. In this Food Without Borders class, we’ll […]
Try our virtual tai chi class to enjoy the pleasures of a gentle, mindful workout. The ancient Chinese martial art of tai chi involves a slow, meditative series of movements designed to open the body, improve oxygen intake, and help the body restore itself. The classes will teach eight forms of tai chi, incorporating diaphragmatic […]
This virtual exercise series focuses on stretching and aligning the skeletal system. In our virtual Stretch & Placement series, presented by IndoRican Dance and running weekly through July 29, we’ll work to gently align the skeletal system while also toning and elongating the muscles. Ongoing participation in such a workout can help reduce the risk […]
Learn exercises that can help increase bone density and protect against osteoporosis. This bone-strengthening class led by American Council on Exercise (ACE)-certified instructor Mitch Menik each Monday will guide you through dynamic standing, stretching and chair exercises, performed with or without weights, designed to mildly stress the body. Such mild stress can spur an increase […]
The Internet has changed the way entrepreneurs, small business owners, nonprofits, and charitable organizations raise money. This presentation will explore crowdfunding—fundraising by gathering small amounts of money from large numbers of people—online. You’ll learn the fundamentals of using a crowdfunding campaign to raise money as well as how to search for and contribute to other […]