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Better Together: A Wellness Gathering (Dallas)
April 9 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm CDT
A Day of Connection, Learning and Inspiration
Join us for a day designed to help you live well, stay sharp, and connect with others! Enjoy short, engaging sessions led by experts on topics like sleep and stress, brain and memory, caregiving and self-care, technology, and community connection.
This is a free event, RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4rb2ECB
What You’ll Experience
- Mini-Sessions on health, wellness, and lifelong learning
- Don’t Let Your Memories Fade – Rick Voight, CEO of Vivid-Pix
- Mind in Motion: Staying Sharp at Any Age – Dr. Elise Freeman
- Good Night, Great Day: Sleep Habits That Change Everything – Dr. Glenna Brewster Glasgow
- Fill Your Cup First: Self-Care for Everyday Caregivers – Dr. Bert Hayslip
- Click, Call, Connect: Embracing Technology for Health & Happiness – Dr. Heath Harllee
- Morning Chair Yoga with Lauren Blair
- Dance Performances by the Boots & Bling senior dance groups
- Keynote Lunch with Dr. Ethlyn Gibson: Embracing the Second Act of Life
Hear uplifting insights on purpose, resilience, and joy in life’s next chapters. - Exhibit Tables with local organizations, services and resources to help you thrive
- Optional Genealogy Collection Tour — explore the library’s world-class genealogy collection and discover your family story
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Check-In, Morning Chair Yoga & Kick-off |
| 10:00 – 10:20 a.m. | Mini Breakout Sessions |
| 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. | Mini Breakout Sessions |
| 11:00 – 11:20 a.m. | Mini Breakout Sessions |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch & Keynote with Dr. Ethlyn Gibson |
| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Genealogy Collection Tour (8th Floor) & Resource Tables |
We hope this information is helpful to you in the important work you do as a family caregiver.
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