Adults
Get Help with Technology – Davis Public Library
Does jumping into new technology seem like a daunting task? Get a little help from a Digital Navigator! Davis Public Library will be offering personal help with technology from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 3rd. Participants, ages 18 and up, can get assistance with a variety of technological needs, including computers, cellphones, tablets, job applications, and even setting up an email account. Call to schedule your 15-minute appointment today.
The Digital Navigation program is made possible through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) and the Oklahoma Department of Human Resources (DHS).
For more information, contact the Davis Public Library at (580) 369-2468 or visit the library at 209 East Benton in Davis. The Davis Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Strength and Balance Class – Love County Library
Ready to groove and improve your physical health? Beginning Monday, March 2nd, classes on Strength and Balance for Seniors will be held at Love County Library. This class will be instructed by Susan Cowlbeck, YMCA Fitness Instructor, at 2:00 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 2nd – March 30th. All exercises will be done standing or in a chair, no floorwork required. All equipment is provided but wearing comfortable athletic clothes and shoes is recommended. Signing up is encouraged.
This exercise class is intended to help seniors increase strength and balance. The movements taught will focus on specific exercises to improve strength, stability, and power around the ankle, knee, and hip joints, while improving your reaction time. All exercises can be done with chairs or standing with light weights, exercise bands and clothes pins to help maintain strength in large and small groups of muscles.
Love County Library is offering this program as part of a health literacy grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL). The program is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
For more information or to make reservations, you can contact the Love County Library at (580) 276-3783. You can visit the library at 500 South Hwy 77 in Marietta. The Love County Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Pokémon-Themed Bingo – Champion Public Library
Celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the popular video game with Champion Public Library! Join us for three rounds of Pokémon-Themed Bingo at 3:30 PM on Friday, February 27th, and win a variety of cool prizes. Reserve your spot early as space and materials are limited. This exciting event is free and open to all ages.
For more information or to sign up, contact the Champion Public Library at (580) 223-3164 or visit us at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System (SOLS).
Age Well: Advocating for Loved Ones – Champion Public Library
Join Champion Public Library for a special lecture at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 26th on Age Well: Advocating for Loved Ones in the Hospital & Beyond. Led by Erin Galyean, author, patient advocate and founder of The Empowered Advocate Community, will share practical communication strategies that help families feel more confident, connected and informed during medical appointments. Attendees will learn how to craft open-ended questions for better understanding, clarify subjective language with providers, maximize limited appointment time, strengthen communication through teamwork and preparation and understand how palliative care benefits patients and families throughout the journey, not just at the end of life. This Zoom lecture is free and open to adults and seniors; however, signing up is encouraged. This program is sponsored by Road Scholars.
Erin Galyean became a fierce advocate after her sister and father died from cancer. Drawing on 20-plus years in the pharmaceutical industry, Galyean wrote ‘Badass Advocate’ to help families navigate care with confidence. Galyean later founded The Empowered Advocate Community, a platform with step-by-step lessons and tools that teach families how to stay organized, communicate effectively, and make the cancer journey easier, empowering them to advocate for loved ones at every stage of serious illness.
This lecture is part of our “Age Well” series, designed to provide valuable insights, expert guidance, and practical tools for navigating the aging journey with confidence. These programs explore key topics related to aging, from health and wellness to planning for the future, offering meaningful perspectives and resources for older adults and caregivers alike. This online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours.
Champion Public Library is offering this program as part of a health literacy grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL). The program is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
For more information, call the Champion Public Library at (580) 223-3164. You can visit the library at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Age Well: A Dementia Primer – Champion Public Library
Do you have questions about dementia but don’t know where to start? Join Champion Public Library for a special lecture at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 25th to learn about what causes dementia, how it is found, and how it typically develops. Dementia is a general term for a group of conditions that affect thinking, memory, mood, and behavior, most often caused by Alzheimer’s disease. Join author and psychologist Beverly Thorn, Ph.D., for an overview of what dementia is, how doctors find it, and how it changes over time. This event is free and open to adults and seniors; however, signing up is encouraged. This Zoom lecture event is sponsored by Road Scholars.
Beverly E. Thorn, Ph.D., is the author of hundreds of articles, two books, and four workbooks on coping with chronic illness. Thorn spent decades as a faculty member at Ohio State University and the University of Alabama, where she went on to serve as director of the clinical psychology Ph.D. program and department chair in psychology. Currently professor Emerita, Thorn is also an end-of-life doula and continues to publish, speak, and conduct workshops nationally and internationally on managing chronic illness.
This lecture is part of our “Age Well” series, designed to provide valuable insights, expert guidance, and practical tools for navigating the aging journey with confidence. These programs explore key topics related to aging, from health and wellness to planning for the future, offering meaningful perspectives and resources for older adults and caregivers alike.
Champion Public Library is offering this program as part of a health literacy grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL). The program is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
For more information, call the Champion Public Library at (580) 223-3164. You can visit the library at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.