Reflections – Content by Judy
Time has a way of passing much faster than we realize. I think they – whoever they are – steal time as we sleep. Haven’t you been shocked when you look in the mirror and see how time has passed. Or looked at your children and been surprised how many years have flown by? And it doesn’t seem possible for all those years have gone by. If you close your eyes and look at yourself as you feel you are, you’re much younger than that darn mirror tells you.
Recently I came across photographer Tom Hussey’s work “Reflections” which shows elderly people looking in the mirror and seeing who they were many years before. A fireman, a nurse, the scholar, the pharmacist, a new mother, a welder.
“Reflections” was inspired by a World War II veteran who said, “I can’t believe I am going to be 80, I feel like I just came back from the war. I look in the mirror and I see this old guy.”
It brings to mind that with retirement and age we lose a big part of our identity. As we enter adulthood we are often asked “What do you want to be?”
But seldom after we retire are, we asked “So what did you used to do?” “Who were you before?”
We have been a big part of building our towns and cities. We have served in many positions be it elected or volunteer. We have been the scout leaders, the umpire, the coaches, the committee member.
And for those of us who feel we might be losing our identity lets share the stories of our past, volunteer to teach others, once again become that committee member, volunteer at the local school, senior center or hospital. Continue to be an active part of the community.
And for those who haven’t reached those later years, the next time you encounter the elders in your community be it at the grocery store, at your place of business or just in passing take a few minutes to find out more about who they are and who they were. You will be surprised just who you are talking to!
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Ingenious Ways To Train your Brain
Ingenious Ways to Train your Brain. Join us on Friday, April 15th at 1:00pm and learn Ingenious Ways to Train our Brain. Ingenious Ways to Train our Brains Healthy will be led by Laura Kokoska RN. This program will include games and exercises that stimulate our minds and light movement. She will show us how healthy aging can be achieved and how to grow new brain cells and make more connections between them. To register for this free program please call the phone number listed above.
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
St Patrick’s Day Luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 17th. Reservations need to be made by calling (860) 434-4322 before 10:45am on Tuesday, March 3rd.