SILVER SAGES CLUB FOR SENIORS :
Silver Sages club is an activity-based program to enhance the cognitive and physical health in seniors. Some of the interactive activities include:
Book Reading
Knowledge sharing on nutrition.
Talks on Life experiences
Yoga
Meditation
Games
and the list continues…
Club Detail :
Age Group : 55+
Day/Time : Every Wednesday / 9 am - 11:30 am
Fees :
$149/Monthly
$49/One day pass
It has been proven that as we age, exercising the body and mind may be the best way to keep our brain sharp. This enhances the executive functions that control focus, attention to details and goal setting; besides benefits for visual memory, processing speed and attention. Research has shown that meeting with peers regularly; engaging in mental and physical activities also enhances the emotional wellbeing.
Some of the benefits of physical and mental engagement are:
Prevent Disease
Improved Mental Health
Decreased Risk of Falls
Improved Cognitive Function
Social Engagement
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS :
MALAVIKA CHATTERJEE :
Has been providing Geriatric Counseling since 2012. She focuses on health rather than illness. She is aided in this process by her open-mindedness and intuition, apart from her education and work experience in the field of counseling. Since 2012, she has served over hundreds of older adults who were in need of a positive change in their lives. She builds trust and alliances that last a lifetime with them and continue to keep them on beautiful mental wellness they deserve.
Education :
Positive Psychology at the Harvard Extension School
MS in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Kuvempu University, India
MBA (Sales & Marketing), Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (Gold medalist)
APARNA GHALI :
Aparna is a certified Yoga Practitioner and educator since 2005. She focuses on the mind and body wellbeing as per the requirement of the individual. She been successful in training and working with several individuals; their families across United States and India. Just as the teacher understands that every child is unique, Aparna has the ability to gauge the individual needs of her students and collaboratively work towards their success. Her attributes of patience and composure have helped to create a community of committed clientele.
Education :
Montessori trained educator
Certification in Yoga and Meditation from Sri Krishna Yog; Pune- India.
Payment and Missed Class Policy:
Training requires consistency in order to achieve the most benefit. However, we understand that students may occasionally need to miss a class. Use the following guidelines to ensure that you get the most out of your classes at The Academy of Creative Arts.
Your fees are due on or before the first day of the camp, the extended day payments can be made on the last day the student attends the program
Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card
If you pay for several weeks in advance and cannot complete all weeks, we will refund weeks not used when notice is received 48 hours before beginning of the week
If you plan to miss a class - 48 hour advance notice is required - so another member can be accommodated - if the member does not provide 48 hour notice and does not attend the session 50% of the fees will be refunded. If the member attends part of the day and misses the rest, he/she will not be eligible for any refund.
Class timings and schedule are subject to change
We wish you a wonderful learning experience - these policies are required so that we can be respectful of the instructors time and commitment.