While this blog is no longer active, previous posts may still be of interest.
Dr. Alexis Eastman SAILing into the future!, now in its third year, has been a hugely popular series with SAIL members! This array of workshops hosts experts from all over Wisconsin, providing tools necessary to think positively and proactively about the aging process. Feedback from our members has been absolutely fantastic, and our workshop leaders … Continue reading Five reasons to attend “Aging 101”
As we continue through this unprecedented year, I know I've been reflecting on the importance of diverse communities and how I can help. We all want to rebuild our communities to be safe and inclusive for Black people as well as Indigenous people and people of color.* *Black, Indigenous, and people of color as a … Continue reading Shopping at Black-owned businesses
Happy Labor Day weekend! We here at SAIL can't believe it's September! We are so grateful to our members, volunteers, and vendors for pivoting with us as we adjust to unprecedented times. We have lots of fun and interesting virtual activities planned for you in the coming months. Meanwhile, on today's blog, we've got an … Continue reading The important history of Labor Day
Last week, we posted our first look at ways to practice self-care, which means "any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health." (Medical Guardian). It can be tough to remember to take care of ourselves, particularly with all of our other responsibilities. Though self-care might … Continue reading Caring for ourselves, part two: Mind and body
As we get closer to autumn, in the midst of an ever-changing time, sometimes we can forget to take time for ourselves. We may be helping neighbors, doing various jobs, being supportive to family, volunteering, or keeping up with the news. These are all important things to be doing. But we need to make sure … Continue reading Caring for ourselves, part one
Independence Through Connections. 