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Healthy@Home Workshops

Learn how to transform your home into a safer, more comfortable, and more joyful place.  Ayaplaces is proud to partner with Vivalon (formerly known as Whistlestop), a leading non-profit service organization based in Northern California, to present Healthy @ Home Workshops. This is a series of online sessions featuring leading home design and "living in place" experts as well as master teachers from a variety of different disciplines – from cooking to gardening and more.

Each workshop lasts 45-60 minutes, includes time for Q & A and, whenever possible, invites hands-on participation.  They're open to anyone and they're absolutely FREE to attend.

Check out some of the exciting events we've lined up for the coming month.  And, if you don't see something that sparks your interest, please feel free to let us know and we'll see what we can do! 

P.S.  To view recordings of past sessions, check out our Video Archive.

Upcoming Events

  • Holistic Healing with CBD
    Holistic Healing with CBD
    Wed, Dec 09
    Online Event
    Dec 09, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    Dec 09, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    An introduction to cannabis and the potential health benefits of CBD. Join industry pioneer, Ali Stoddard, for an overview of CBD – what it's good for, how it works, how it differs from THC, how to consume it, and more!
  • The Lifelong Gardener
    The Lifelong Gardener
    Wed, Dec 02
    Online Event
    Dec 02, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    Dec 02, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    Tips & Recommendations for setting up and tending your garden at any age. Join Master Gardener, Toni Gattone, for this introductory workshop on tools and strategies for gardening more comfortably and joyfully - regardless of physical challenges.
  • Pleasure is Ageless!
    Pleasure is Ageless!
    Tue, Nov 17
    Online Event
    Nov 17, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    Nov 17, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    Bodies change but not the desire for human connection. Join certified somatic sex educator Shauna Farabaugh for this "Ask Me Anything" style workshop. Bring your questions. Leave with practical advice to help you spice up your life.
  • Cooking Matters: Cooking For One
    Cooking Matters: Cooking For One
    Wed, Nov 11
    Online Event
    Nov 11, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
    Online Event
    Nov 11, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
    Online Event
    Just because you're single doesn't mean you can't indulge your inner chef! There are countless delicious and healthy recipes that don't necessarily result in endless leftovers or food waste. Learn a no-fuss, easy-to-follow recipe framework that will help you plan, shop for, and savor your meals.
  • Cooking Matters: The Mind Diet
    Cooking Matters: The Mind Diet
    Wed, Nov 04
    Online Event
    Nov 04, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
    Online Event
    Nov 04, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
    Online Event
    Incorporate more foods into your diet that promote brain health. Join Chef Rebecca to learn about the "Mind Diet" and to cook a delicious recipe that satisfies both your synapses and your taste buds!
  • Cooking Matters: Kitchen Safety & Accessibility
    Cooking Matters: Kitchen Safety & Accessibility
    Wed, Oct 28
    Online Event
    Oct 28, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
    Online Event
    Oct 28, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
    Online Event
    Reignite your passion for cooking. Join Chef Mike for an overview of kitchen safety along with tips for making the most out of your cooking space. Includes a delicious follow-along recipe!
  • Community Living:  Is It For You?
    Community Living:  Is It For You?
    Wed, Oct 14
    Online Event
    Oct 14, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    Oct 14, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    Take advantage of this shelter-in-place time to assess your longer term housing needs, and to explore and understand your future options. Senior housing experts, Juliane Bigelow and Helen Lindberg, will provide an overview of the senior housing landscape and help you get started on your research.
  • "Granny Flats":  They’re Not Just for Granny Anymore!
    "Granny Flats":  They’re Not Just for Granny Anymore!
    Wed, Sep 30
    Online Event
    Sep 30, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    Sep 30, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    Thanks largely to COVID, many older adults are taking a closer look at Accessory Dwelling Units (affectionately referred to as “Granny Flats”). Join architect & senior living expert, Jeffrey DeMure, for an intro to Accessory Dwelling Units and why they might be a great long-term option for you.
  • Decluttering & Reorganizing: 5 Easy Steps
    Decluttering & Reorganizing: 5 Easy Steps
    Wed, Sep 16
    Online Event
    Sep 16, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Online Event
    Sep 16, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Online Event
    Storage closets overflowing? Stuff everywhere? Master home organizer, Dana Arkinzadeh, to the rescue. Dana will walk you through her tried-and-true process for sorting, purging and assigning items. Just 5 simple steps toward a safer, less stressful and more comfortable home environment!
  • Home Fit:  Simple Home Safety Modifications for Better Living
    Home Fit:  Simple Home Safety Modifications for Better Living
    Wed, Sep 02
    Online Event
    Sep 02, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Online Event
    Sep 02, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Online Event
    How well is your home suited to your needs? What quick and easy home modifications can you make TODAY that will improve safety, comfort and convenience? Join master "living in place" guru, Fritzi Gros-Daillon, for an hour long “how to” session that just might make a world of difference.
  • Laughter is good medicine (Seriously!)
    Laughter is good medicine (Seriously!)
    Wed, Jun 03
    Online Event
    Jun 03, 2020, 7:00 PM
    Online Event
    Jun 03, 2020, 7:00 PM
    Online Event
    Laughter is essential to good health. It's clinically proven! Learn how to lower your stress and anxiety by integrating giggles, chuckles and deep belly laughs into your daily routine. Led by professional comedians and "comedy care" experts from Laughter on Call.

Please note:  Once you sign up for an event, we'll send you periodic reminders via email with direct links to the class.  All you'll need to do is click on this link to launch Zoom, the popular video conferencing software. We'll also include a call-in telephone number for those who prefer to listen in.

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