Upcoming Events - Greenwood Men's Group

February 9: "Perspectives on Your Upcoming Death" Discussion, 2pm, GSC

As each day goes by, we're one day closer to The End. How many more days do you have? 500? 5,000? 10,000?

Whatever your number is, do you have any thoughts or feelings about dying?

According to the research, men over age 65 generally view their own death as a natural and inevitable part of life, often with less fear and more acceptance compared to younger adults. Many express little anxiety about death itself, although some still experience concerns about the process of dying, such as fear of pain, loss of dignity, or becoming a burden to others.

Do you feel the same way? Or do you have a different perspective? Let's meet and talk it over.

In today's meeting, you'll view a Death Cafe video to set up our discussion. You'll also receive useful information to help you prepare and wisely come to terms with your finality.

Rich will be our facilitator.

WHERE: Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th St. (downstairs)

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February 16: Bocce ball, 2pm, WPLBC

The days are getting much longer! We don't really care what the weather will be, do we? Come on out and tune up your bocce skills before the summer season and reconnect with old friends.

WHERE: Woodland Park Lawn Bowling Club, 6150 Whitman Ave N. Click here for location map.

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February 17 (Tuesday): Movie of the Month "The World's Fastest Indian", 3pm, GSC

Whether you were a biker or not, this film will not bore you!

New Zealander Burt Munro spent years perfecting his classic 1920 Indian motorcycle. The year is 1967, and Burt takes his machine to Utah's salt flats, where he attempts the impossible, using his dream bike to set a new world's record for speed. Based on a true story, the record Munro set more than three decades ago still has not been broken to this day.

WHERE: Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th St. (downstairs)

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February 20 (Friday): Green Lake Walk, 9:30am, Urban Bakery

How about a pleasant walk around Green Lake with some friends? It's a great way to improve your cardiorespiratory fitness while enjoying some interesting conversations, and observing the human and natural scenery.

The idea is to make this a regular weekly activity. 

WHERE: Meet in front of Urban Bakery, 7850 East Green Lake Dr N. at 9:30am.

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February 23: Discussion: "Share a Book", 2pm, GSC

Reading books is crucial for lifelong learning, improving brain function, enhancing mental/emotional well-being, reducing stress, improving memory, and fostering creativity.

Reading is an essential exercise for the mind, offering new perspectives, deeper comprehension, and a way to connect with different worlds and ideas. 

So in a sense, books are a treasure. Shall we gather to share our collective treasure?

Bring a book or briefly tell us about a book you have read. It could be the best book you have ever read in your life. It could be what you're reading right now. Or, it could any book you have found interesting, valuable or entertaining. It could even be a book you haven't read but heard about.

If you don't have a book in mind, what about a podcast or magazine you like?

This meeting could be interesting because you may discover something new!

We hope to get Henry, a former bookstore owner, to facilitate this event.

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February 28 (Saturday): Climate Action Event, 1:30pm, PNA

The PNA Village Ecology group is hosting a presentation/workshop, shown below.

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March 2: Pickleball + Cornhole, 2pm, LHCC

You have your choice of the following:

• Pickleball.
• Cornhole.
• Working out in the gym.
• Shooting some baskets.
• Visit the game room upstairs, which has a small pool table and foosball.

Or just hang out on the sidelines and catch up with your friends.

WHERE: Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th St. Pickleball is inside on the basketball court. 

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March 3 (Tuesday): Breakfast Group, 9:30am, TBD

Join us for our monthly Men's Breakfast chat and chew! Come on out and discover what's going on with the other guys, or tell us an amazing story about your past or what's going on with you right now. Or, bring up a topic of the day.

Please RSVP to Scott by Sunday, March 1: nwxsw-st@outlook.com.

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March 3 (Tuesday): Collaboration Team meeting, 2pm, GSC

Want to have a voice in deciding what GMG will be doing in the future? Come to our meeting and share what's on your mind.

If you're involved in a micro group, we especially would like to hear about your plans.

WHERE: Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th St. (downstairs library)

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March 9: Game Day, 2pm, GSC

We'll have a mystery game to play today. Which team will you be on, and will you win? More details soon.

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March19 (Thursday): Walk with Hiking Group, TBD

If the weather is OK, the hiking group may take a morning walk in a local park or other destination. More details soon.

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March 23: Protect Your Personal Security & Privacy

What can you do to ensure your safety and privacy in this world full of scammers and other bad actors, who now use artificial intelligence for their nerfarious activities?

Bryant, our resident security expert, will facilitate.

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Future Events Under Consideration

Here's a short list. Tons of other ideas can be found elsewhere on this site.

• "Health Fair"- discussion of various health issues (e.g., sleep problems, physical fitness, etc.) + some practical work (e.g., meditation, simple exercises, breathing, etc.).
• Visit fire station.
• List of favorite restaurants.
• Visit Burke museum.
• Visit Nordic museum.
• Discussion of local political issues (density,, parking, homeless, etc.).

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