The COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately put the brakes on our in-person CHOICE programs throughout Aging Ahead’s 4-county service area in the blink of an eye. However, along with most of our other services, we were able to pivot and support older adults in new and sometimes positively innovative ways. Aging Ahead’s virtual platform, Zoom into CHOICE, was born in March 2020 and has been going strong with record numbers of attendees and a wide variety of topics offered in a virtual Zoom setting. Topics range from health and wellness and mental health to nutrition and exercise classes. It has filled a gap for those who like joining from home, or those who may not be able to get out for a variety of reasons. For these many reasons, we’ve decided to continue virtual programming even as things open up and Aging Ahead starts to schedule in-person programs. Our members are enjoying participating in the programs and also appreciate the convenience of logging-on to a program from virtually anywhere (get it?!). Another perk, no need to get dressed up, it’s come as you are!
In 2020, we welcomed 2,599 attendees to 152 Zoom into CHOICE programs. Each session averaged 17 individuals per session.
Please go to our website to see a list of upcoming programs and to register. Here’s how: www.agingmissouri.org, become a member; join for free. See you there!
Donations are always appreciated to help ensure ongoing quality programming: https://www.agingahead.org/donate/
If you’d like to become a CHOICE sponsor, please go to https://www.agingahead.org/get-involved/sponsorships/choice-sponsorship/