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[KJW #070] 2007 WEL World Brain Awareness Week, A Great Success!
Intergenerational Civic Engagement
Holistic Health & Wellness Promotion
For Our Elders and Their Caregivers
March 10 -17, 2007
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Aesop (from Aesop's Fables, The Fox and the Mask)
A Fox entered the house of an actor and, rummaging through all his properties, came upon a Mask, an admirable imitation of a human head. He placed his paws on it and said, "What a beautiful head! Yet it is of no value, as it entirely lacks of brains." A Meaningful, Fun, Creative and Inclusive Process.
| MONDAY
Dennis P. Hession, Mayor of Spokane proclaimed the week of March 10 through March 17, 2007 as World Brain Awareness Week in Spokane, WA.
In the photo, Polly McMohon, PhD, Spokane Falls Community Collage, Pat Freeman, IEL Manager of Senior Programs, Linda Bauer, Teacher 4th and 5th Grade East Farms Elementary School, and Kathy Ward, President of WEL, World Elder Land receiving the proclamation at the Court House, Spokane.
| TUESDAY
The Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County; Mark Richard, Chair, Bonnie Mager, Vice-Chair, Todd Mielke, Commissioner, also presented to WEL and IEL, Kathy J. Ward a proclamation, encouraging all citizens to join us observing and participating in all the events of World Brain Awareness Week in Spokane, to improve our communities and increase public awareness regarding a better brain.
In the photo, Bonnie Mager, Vice-Chair Board of County Commissioners presenting the proclamation to Kathy Ward at the Spokane Public Works Building.
| | SATURDAY and TUESDAY
At the Opening Ceremony and Art Show.
"The Brain In Bloom" Art Show I: at Southside Senior Center on March 10, 2007.
"The Brain In Bloom" Art Show II: at Corbin Senior Activity Center on March 13, 2007.
| SATURDAY
Dr. Polly McMahon, Master of Ceremonies during the cutting ribbon ceremony declaring the events of World Brain Awareness Week officially opened. Also in the photo; Marian Herzer, PED Arts & Aging Consultant, Mr and Mrs. Mager and Kathy J. Ward
| | SATURDAY
The Brain In Bloom award ceremony... recognizing and honoring our elders, creativity and the importance of being a joyful elder.
Copies of the poem ¨Decide To Be A Joyful Elder¨were given to the audience.
Click here to obtain a printable copy of the poem.
| THURSDAY
A Day In The Life Of A Healthy Brain at Southside Montessori Elementary School. Lael Sheahan, Director facilitate for everyone the most beautiful and meaningful conversation about how the brain works, and what are the things that we can do to nurture a better brain. We also talk about how to plan meaningful visits with our grandparents...
| WEDNESDAY
At East Farms Elementary School; Mrs. Bauer 4th and 5th Grade. WEL Intergenerational Elder Mentor Program - teaching our children a basic neuroscience class, and how to help our grandparents nurture and better their brains and quality of life.
A LESSON PLAN was created for this purpose: "A Day In The Life Of A Healthy Brain" If there are elders interested in contributing with this program, and with other intergenerational programs of WEL, please write to us at wel@worldelderland.com
CLICK HERE TO VIEW AN ARTICLE
FROM THE VALLEY VOICE NEWSPAPER. | RIDAY
Our Closing Ceremony. Creativity and Aging, an interactive presentation at Spokane Community College. Elders and caregivers; health care professionals and family members, came to participate in a meaningful conversation about the creative process and aging, wellness and holistic living and an overview of the anatomy of the brain.
This program was presented by The Institute of Extended Learning, Pat Freeman, Manager of Senior Programs and WEL, World Elder Land.
CLICK HERE TO READ AN ARTICLE FROM 'THE SENIOR TIMES' AND THE SPOKANE VALLEY NEWS HERALD ABOUT THIS EVENT
| Comments from the participants:
An artist 82 years old said, "My art work has never been accepted in an art show. I have never won anything in my life. This has been a great experience for me."
"Thank you for making all the events of World Brain Awareness Week admission free"
"Thank you for choosing locations for these events near public transportation. I do not drive anymore because my family thinks I am too old to drive and decided to sell my car. However, I feel great, I am 85 and love to come to events like this one, where I can meet other people and learn."
A recent retiree says, "I love the visualization therapy exercise. The message of a daily doses of positive attitude, visualization and the immune system, can made wonders in my life. After experiencing the effects of it I think that this is helping me move forward, on a positive way, to the next phase of my life."
"The workshop about 'Creativity and Aging' was great. We do not hear conversations or programs like this one often. So much meaningful information about how each individual can work on their own plan to have a better brain. I have had family members with mental health problems and I wish I knew then what I now know."
A 4th grade student from East Farms Elementary School says ... "To stimulate the brain... it means that when I am taking a shower I stimulate visualization, motor-coordination, judgment, balance... oh, and emotions, because I always smile while I am taking a shower. I love how the water feels."
A 5th grade student from East Farms Elementary School says... "The brain is so cool. I love the plastic brain you showed us. This has been the most wonderful day of my entire life."
A 1st grade student from Southside Montessori Elementary School says
"after the brain gets ill and the neurons start dying... can we cure the brain?"
Depend of the many other meaningful things that we are doing to keep the rest of our body healthy too. All parts of the body are related to the brain. Our blood, our lungs, our nutrition, the amount of water that we drink, etc... The ways that we choose to live our lives affect our brain and our well-being.
WE NEED TO LOVE AND CARE FOR OUR BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT. We are not machines, we are delicated beautiful beings, and our health is our responsibility.
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SPECIAL THANKS
"It takes a community to better a community"
Thanks to all community members and organizations that helped plan, promote and deliver these meaningful events.
Pat Freeman, Institute of Extended Learning, Dr. María Hernandez-Peck, Linda Bauer, George Gessler, Marian Herzer, Colleen Messling, Southside Senior Center, Treva Lind, The Valley Voice, Katherine Murray, Paula Truman, Bonnie Mager, Office of the Spokane County Commissioners,
Lael Sheahan, Southside Montessori Elementary School,
Polly McMahon, PhD, Craig Howard, Senior Times, Margarite Duffy, Corbin Senior Center, East Farms Elementary School, Catherine English, Office of the Mayor, Spokane Valley News Herald,
KHQ TV Channel 6 in Spokane, WA and
WEL, World Elder Land.
... until the next time!
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We are here to help you! Please send inquiries, requests for programs, speaker and consulting services with WEL, World Elder Land to connection@kathyjward.com
Peace be with you!
Kathy J. Ward, MA, MS, CTRS, ADC, CGP, CALA
Universal Peace Ambassador,
Cercle Universel des Ambassadeurs de la Paix - Geneva Switzerland
President of WEL, World Elder Land
Holistic Health Practitioner and Consultant, AHHA Member
President of ERT, Elder Recreation Therapy
Therapeutic Recreation Consultant
National Assisted Living Administrator Certified
Board Member, Activities, Adaptation and Aging Journal
Author
National Alzheimer's Association Speakers Bureau
Love Ambassador - Florida, USA
Member of the World Poet Society - Greece
Ambassador of Happiness For Elders - Connecticut, USA
Cell: (240) 393-5456
E-mail: connection@KathyJWard.com
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Everyone is invited to participate...
