IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
We live in a youth-oriented culture which sometimes implies that older people are “over the hill” and no longer useful in society. We may find ourselves grappling with stereotypes of “seniors” that just don’t feel like they fit us. So, what is true for us about our own aging process as we experience it? What are the gifts of growing older? What are the challenges we face? How are we continuing to learn and grow? What are our heart’s desires for the rest of our lives? What legacy do we want to leave? Could aging be an opportunity to deepen our connections with ourselves, each other, the community of life, and the Divine, however we experience it? Come share your own experiences and wishes and learn from others’ perspectives in a safe, supportive environment. Nancy Ogilvie is a life-long learner and retired organizational change practitioner. Her favorite job (during her forties) was working with older volunteers at AARP because they showed her how much joy and growth can be present as we age. She is now 72 and navigating these questions about her own aging process every day.
