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Exploring Longevity (Wednesday Section, In-Person)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Number of Sessions: 3
Dates: 12/2/2026 - 12/16/2026
Schedule Notes:

Location: Thayer Public Library, Braintree
Room: Logan Auditorium
Facilitator: Hua Chen
Fee for OLLI Carte Members: $45.00
Fee for Full Members: None (discount applied at check out)
In this 11th Exploring Longevity series, we will continue to explore human posture, an evolutionary miracle that enabled our species to evolve from quatrupedalism to bipedalism. We will explore how the S-shaped spine and upright posture have distinguished humans from other primates during our prolonged history of evolution. We will also examine how human posture, embedded in our social, cultural, and technological evolution, has played a critical role in our longevity and quality of independent living. This course has been enriched by the shared wisdom and insights from our participants’ lived experiences.

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