Seniors Actively Living Today - SALT

We are all salt of the earth.  Seniors definitely fit in this category because we can add flavor to our own lives while enriching the lives of our families.  Plan to be a part of this vibrant senior group.  Hope to see you whenever you can make an event geared especially to you.

Each month we will sponsor an event that will rotate with Learn and Grow, Service and Social. 

Past events and activities:

• Alive and Kickin, musical theatre at Bloomington Center for the Arts
• Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, day in the park
• Game days
• Guest speakers
• Museum tours
• Live shows

Favorite Movies

Friday, May 22, 10:30 a.m.
This week’s sharing will be favorite movies you have seen, would like to see, or recommend.  Even this week the International Film Festival is showing films from around the world for only a nominal cost.  Now that we are staying home more, TV and streaming shows seem to have come to the forefront of our everyday existence.  Join us for a lively discussion.

• Movie List created by the SALT group

Code Name Verity: Book Discussion

Friday, May 29, 10:30 a.m.
We’ll discuss the book Code Name Verity, by Elizabeth Wein, led by Deb Preece, so you’re encouraged to read the book prior to our gathering.  Two young women, one a spy and the other a civilian pilot, become fast friends.  They work for the British intelligence and go to France which is occupied by the Nazis during WWII.  Intriguing story line, strong young women, and an amazing surprise ending.  Available in hard copy and Kindle.  Zoom Meeting: Book Discussion

Recipe Exchange & Discussion

Friday, June 5, 10:30 a.m.
We’ll have a recipe exchange and discussion.  Be thinking of one of your everyday cooking recipes that’s simple, convenient, and tasty.  One of our members will collect the recipes ahead of time, collate them, and put them into a document which you will receive via email after the event.  Please email your choice of a recipe to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) before 6/5.  Looking forward to some new recipes.  Aren’t we all tired of our old ones? Zoom Meeting: Recipe Exchange

Tai Chi Breathing

Friday, June 12, 10:30 a.m.
Deep breathing can help lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and improve general well-being, so we’ll learn some Tai Chi breathing techniques.  The exercises will be led by Immanuel’s by Dawn Stover, a physical therapist.

Coming Up

Later in June we’ll hear from Michele Vig who will help unlock us from our clutter in order to create the beautifully organized spaces we’ve always dreamed about. Also in the works is a program on games and coping with the new normal.  Stay tuned for some great times together before we can actually be in person together.

Please let us know (using the form below) if you plan on joining us!  We’re here to help you get connected with Zoom.

Watch video of previous SALT meetings

• White Fragility Discussion (May 8, 2020)
• Theology Over Coffee with Pastor Angela (May 1, 2020)
• Easter Memories (April 24, 2020)
• Favorite Books Discussion (April 17, 2020)
• God and the Coronavirus (May 2020)

Using Zoom

All meetings will be password protected and the “waiting room” has been activated which means that you will have to be admitted to the meeting by the Host after you log in.

If you are sent an email with meeting information:

• The direct link in the email has the password embedded in it.
• The Meeting ID and password will also be included if you want to use the “Join Meeting” option on the Zoom website or app.

Information to join a meeting can always be found on the Immanuel website on the calendar:

• Click on the meeting on the calendar that you want to join.
• Copy and paste the link which includes the password in your browser.
• You may also choose to use the Meeting ID and password option on the Zoom website or app.

We will continue to monitor the enhanced security measures added by Zoom so that you can feel safe using this tool for connecting, and we will continue to monitor how easily our members can, or cannot, access our Zoom meetings.

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SALT Sign-ups

Favorite Book Discussion

•   Yes, I/we will attend "Code Name Verity: Book Discussion" on May 29
•   Yes, I/we will attend the "Recipe Exchange & Discussion" on June 5
•   Yes, I/we will attend "Tai Chi Breathing" on June 12

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