Joy in Generation Virtual Programs

Connect with older adults across the country during hour-long, participatory, and inclusive Arts for the Aging virtual workshops led by a multi-disciplinary faculty of teaching artists. Spark imagination and memory, lift spirits, and create social bonds integral to happiness, vitality, and good health in these Joy in Generation Virtual Programs.

Program dates and times will vary each month and include music, creative movement, poetry, theater, visual art, and more. All workshops are closed captioned.

Upcoming Programs Calendar

Joy of Movement

Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m.

Teaching Artist: Deborah Riley
Theme: Movement

Arts for the Aging Teaching Artist Deborah Riley brings Joy of Movement to clients. Seated or standing participants will express themselves by stretching and dancing with their whole body, singing along to familiar music, and playfully synchronizing their bodies and minds. Dancing with colorful scarves and shakers add additional ways to connect. Workshops include a wide variety of cultural references, musical styles and tempos focused on a chosen theme from life.

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 818 5971 4031

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In the Moment

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 2:00 p.m.

Teaching Artist: Sandra Roachford
Theme: Movement

Arts for the Aging Teaching Artist Sandra Roachford encourages you to be In the Moment and connect with nature in this grounding workshop that relates to the four seasons. Participants will explore seasonal flowers through movement, music, and sound. Sandy encourages participants to think about the flowers they enjoy from each season and wear colors inspired by their favorite flowers to the workshops. Feel free to bring something you can dance with such as a scarf, cloth, etc. to enhance the movement experience.

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 850 3603 7202

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World of Song

Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 2:00 p.m.

Teaching Artist: Wendy Laxner
Theme: Music

Discover a Wonderful World of Song with Arts for the Aging Teaching Artist Wendy Lanxner. Sing along to familiar tunes that connect participants with treasured memories in-person or virtual workshop. Wendy plays the acoustic guitar and other instruments and encourages participants to join her in this interactive and stimulating program. Requests are always welcome! Featured musical instruments may include flute, guitar, glockenspiel, hand percussion, bass, mandolin, and ukulele. All levels of engagement are welcome!

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 869 9394 5935

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Poetry in Motion

Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 2:00 p.m.

Teaching Artist: Nancy Havlik and Lauren Mazow Boyle 
Theme: Poetry and Movement

Experience Poetry in Motion with Arts for the Aging Teaching Artists Nancy Havlik and Lauren Mazow Boyle. Discover the interplay between dance and poetry in this interactive workshop. Participants will read and discuss poetry with Lauren to awaken the senses through language and rhythm and express themselves physically through guided movement and dance with choreographer Nancy. They will also create a collaborative poem to help integrate the experiences, capture feelings, and strengthen community connections.

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 882 9791 0360

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coOPERAtion

Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m.

Teaching Artist: Peter Joshua Burroughs and Carlos César Rodríguez

Theme: Music

Arts for the Aging Teaching Artists Peter Burroughs and Carlos César Rodriguez with RÓMEZ3arts present the enduring favorite coOPERAtion. Become part of the production! Grab a hat, scarf, or other props and costumes to interact with others. World-class tenor Peter Burroughs performs excerpts from famous operas and popular contemporary music. Live piano music by maestro Carlos César Rodriguez enriches the improvisational aspects of the workshop. Sing, act, and move along!”

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 818 0234 2454

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Connections Between Movement and Music

Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 2:00 p.m.

Teaching Artist: Annetta Dexter Sawyer and Chris Brown

Theme: Music and Movement

Experience the Healing Connections Between Movement and Music with Arts for the Aging Teaching Artists Annetta Dexter Sawyer and Chris Brown. Explore how different cultures and practices connect the brain and body in movement that promotes health and wellness. Chris demonstrates how music, sound, and rhythm affect energy levels and decrease stress using improvisational bass. Annetta leads gentle movements that awaken the senses and relieve tension. This workshop engages participants of all abilities.

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 879 6374 8105

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Shake, Rattle, and Roll!

Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 2:00 p.m.

Teaching Artist: Wall Matthews

Theme: Music

Are you ready to Shake, Rattle, and Roll! with the irrepressible Arts for the Aging Teaching Artist Wall Matthews? This interactive, live virtual workshop presents a selection of audience favorites from his beloved live workshop. Move to the rhythm as he blends percussion, acoustic guitar, and your favorite songs. Grab a bucket to bang or something to shake while you sing along.

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 846 8449 4579

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