November 2016 - Java Group Programs

Java Kindles Sharing after Wildfire

Author: KristineOn: Nov 20Categories: In the News 2 Comments

Earlier this year a devastating wildfire struck the town of Fort McMurray. The fire spanned 2000 square miles, about 3/4 the size of the State of Delaware) and destroyed 2400 structures, about 10% of the city. It forced more than 80,000 residents to evacuate....

The Science of Forgiveness

Author: KristineOn: Nov 15Categories: In the News 4 Comments

“To err is human, to forgive, divine.” —Alexander Pope As we age, the importance of making peace with others becomes more apparent, and the benefit is that we gain a sense of peace with ourselves. Authors of a recent article in the...

Is cruise ship living missing the boat?

Author: KristineOn: Nov 15Categories: In the News No Comments

Volunteering is associated with mental well-being, particularly in older adults. Yet we persist in doing things to and for residents, providing a steady diet of light social events, taking away opportunities for them to contribute, to give back. I argue...

“It is a joy to see them share so openly!”: Java at Sherbrooke Community Centre

Author: KristineOn: Nov 15Categories: In the News No Comments

Saskatoon’s Sherbrooke Community Centre, a centre that embraces the Eden Alternative Philosophy, is a warm and welcoming place: there are 263 residents, 100 Community Day Program participants, 500 volunteers, families, friends, students, pets, and over...

A New Kind of Social Calendar

Author: KristineOn: Nov 15Categories: For Facilitators No Comments

Are you looking for a new way to put together a social calendar? Imagine this. Every day residents get up in the morning, have their breakfast and then look to see what’s happening that day on their social calendars. Instead of seeing the usual, bingo,...