Join AARP Colorado for "Creativity in Response to Adversity", a presentation by Jason Eaton-Lynch (he/him), Director of Elder Services at The Center on Colfax.
Death of a loved one, illness, loss of autonomy, or any undesirable change can induce adversity. Severe circumstances can provoke despair, anxiety, depression, or develop a sense of helplessness. Creativity is a natural mechanism that can be used to displace these feelings and emotions.
In this conversation, we will explore how creativity presents us with a way to heal. We will answer the following questions:
- What is adversity and how does our body respond to it?
- What is creativity and why is it important to our health and wellbeing?
- What can one do to be more creative in their daily life?
- Enjoy an activity that sparks the imagination and encourages one to create.
- Participants will be making a creativity game that will encourage them to engage the community and be more creative in their daily lives.
Parking fee waived for garage on Logan Street between 17th and 18th Ave. Bring a parking ticket with you to the event to be validated.
Event Date: Thursday, June 13
Event Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Event Location: AARP Colorado State Office - 303 E 17th Ave, Suite 510, Denver, CO 80203
Register at: https://events.aarp.org/qXwvgM
- Registration Deadline: June 10, 2024, 3:59 PM
- Please note: This in-person event has limited capacity.
About Jason Eaton-Lynch (he/him)
Jason Eaton-Lynch, MSW is the Director of Elder Services at The Center on Colfax. Over the past three years, he has led The Center’s older adult program West of 50. West of 50 is a welcoming space to take an engaging class, try a new activity, attend a fun event, or find social support. The program is designed for older adults (age 50+) in the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Participants enjoy programming focused on creative aging and healthy living. To learn more about West of 50, stop by The Center’s website or find West of 50 on meetup.com.
