Discover the joy and benefits of creativity in later life! Explore how everyday arts practices such as quilting, woodcarving, crochet, music-making, gardening, cooking, collecting, & more can enrich elder well-being. Boxed lunches will be provided for the first 25 who preregister.
Led by folklorist and creative-aging researcher Jon Kay, this session highlights how these creative pursuits help older adults resist what experts call the “three plagues of aging”: isolation, boredom, and helplessness. Through stories, examples, and practical tips, Kay demonstrates how engaging in “everyday arts” can strengthen social bonds and bring a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in later life.
Whether you want to adopt a new hobby, revive an old one, or maintain the creative practice you already have, this workshop offers both information and inspiration. You’ll learn strategies for identifying an art form that is right for you, and you’ll leave the workshop with a toolkit of activities designed to keep you socially active and creatively fulfilled.
*This lunch and learn is enhanced by participating in the "Creative Show and Tell" at 11:00, but can be enjoyed separately.
Registration required only for boxed lunches. All are welcome to attend and learn.
This program is made possible by friends of the library through The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Panel Discussion | Health & Wellness |
The Beech Grove Public Library has served the City of Beech Grove since 1951 when it opened at a storefront location. Its current building, dating back to 1953, has undergone four renovations and additions, the most recent in 2019. In 2016, the library merged with The Indianapolis Public Library to become the Beech Grove Branch, IndyPL’s 23rd branch location.
