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Seniors' Month
In Ontario, June is Seniors’ Month. Elders are often called the ‘greatest generation” and we agree! Celebrate the wisdom, beauty and joy of getting older with us. We’ve gathered materials that share stories of older generations and that highlight activities you can do to stay active and thrive. Plus, listen to some tunes from the golden years.
Music that Defined a Generation
With baby boomers now entering their golden years, let’s take a moment to look back at some of the most popular and iconic songs that helped define their generation. Is it perhaps the best generation of music? Listen and judge for yourself!
Lifestyle
Living as a senior should not be about restrictions, it should be about opportunity. Whether it’s choosing a new place to live, finding a community for a particular lifestyle or pursuing your interests; your life is still yours to enjoy. Check out these resources to help enhance, inspire and inform you in ways so that you can keep the golden years golden.
Wisdom
The presence of a grandparent confirms that parents were, indeed, little once, too, and that people who are little can grow to be big, can become parents, and one day even have grandchildren of their own. So often we think of grandparents as belonging to the past; but in this important way, grandparents, for young children, belong to the future. - Fred Rogers
Focus on Health
As we age, paying attention to our health and wellness is critical to ensure a good quality of life. It is hoped that you will get inspired to improve your nutrition and diet and be encouraged to exercise for physical fitness and fitness of mind to promote a long and healthy life.
Connect with Us
Volunteer Opportunities
We’re looking for volunteers, aged 55+ for Visiting Library Socials and Caring Calls:
- Caring Calls: Chat on the phone with a Visiting Library customer, engage them in friendly conversation and help them reserve library materials. Many Visiting Library customers live in local seniors’ care homes and greatly appreciate the social connection with other.
- Senior Socials: Work with others to facilitate virtual discussions with local seniors on a monthly basis. Socials can include short stories, poetry, reflection exercises, and fun interactive activities.
For more information, visit https://kpl.org/volunteer/opportunities or email volunteer@kpl.org
Health and Wellness Programs
Be Radiant: Self Care Workshop
Join us on June 3rd for a soothing evening of relaxation in the Be Radiant Self Care Workshop. It will also be an exploration of practical self-care tools for living radiantly. Mandy of ME Yoga will discuss and share how to use these tools to cultivate an inner state of calm, let go of self-criticism and have a more compassionate relationship with yourself. Enjoy interactive practices of self-reflection journaling and yoga to leave feeling lighter and connected; let's thrive!
Gentle Yoga: All Levels
Join us Tuesday June 22nd for a free, all-levels gentle yoga class with Mandy Elizabeth, owner of ME Yoga. No experience necessary.
Virtual Book Clubs
Are you interested in talking about books? View our book club schedule, where you can register to join or attend a book club! New members are always welcome. Pick a club that’s reading a book you link and join in. In June and July 2021, we’re reading:
- When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole
- Seven Fallen Feathers by Tana Talaga
- The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Steven
- Blue Bird, Blue Bird by Attica Locke
- Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
- The Subtweet by Vivek Shraya
Stay Savvy
Stay Savvy is a program series designed to help you refine your skills in the ever-changing world of technology. Discover hidden features, find shortcuts and learn better ways to use popular tools and platforms.
Join us on June 29 for Mastering Your Smartphone. We’ll share new tips and hacks to help you use your smartphone to its full potential. Learn how to maximize your battery capacity, find settings, shortcuts and more.
Bike Month
June is also Bike Month! Break out the bike and explore your community at your own pace. Try the Indigenous Bike Tour or challenge yourself to Bike Month Picture Hunt. Find and photograph 10 Kitchener landmarks for your chance to win a local prize! Visit our website to enter at kpl.org/bike-month.
About the Digital Living Page
The Digital Living page is updated each month. The galleries on this page have been curated by staff and link to free, digital content. You may be asked to login using your name, library card and PIN. After logging in, you will be taken directly to the linked article. Your browser will usually remember logging in for the next time.
P.S. Need a Library Card? Signing up for a library card is free for residents of the Region of Waterloo. You can start with a digital card to gain immediate access to online collections (like the ones featured here).