IConnect

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Connecting Adults (age 55+) to Interactive Experiences

To help reduce social isolation and loneliness of older adults engaging them in curated classes held remotely via phone, internet, or in-person at community based “Pop-Up” sites.

Funded by the Cleveland Foundation and McGregor Foundation and supported by AmeriCorps, all are deeply committed to ensuring our aging population has opportunities.

Digital tech training and support is offered at “Pop-Up” sites weekly to assist and support Individuals to reduce anxiety and strengthen digital skills learning new apps and techniques to keep connected. IConnect tech classes are provided at Cleveland Resource & Recreation Centers (Collinwood, Fredrick Douglas, Kovacic) and selected senior apartment complexes, centers and scheduled health fairs. It is fun and convenient!

Offerings are varied and diverse to meet participants’ unique interests with over 40 classes held weekly (Sun-Sat) in morning, afternoon, evening, and late nights. Participants learn.


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Unique experiences include:
  • Morning Inspirations
  • At the Movies – late night movies
  • Gardening
  • Exercise
  • Art classes
  • Virtual Tours/Fieldtrips
  • Bingo
  • Music Appreciation - live concerts
  • Digital tech training

Social isolation and loneliness are critical risk factors affecting an individual’s physical and mental health that can lead to premature death. Social interaction improves health and recovery from illness. This is a great way to meet new people who share your interests and learn new skills especially as we retire. Get connected with IConnect!
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Sunday

TBD

Monday

9am - 9:30am Morning Inspiration

9:30am - 10am Chair Exercise

12pm-1pm- Sports Talk and Highlights

1pm - 2pm Staying Safe

Tuesday

9am - 9:30am Morning Inspiration

9:30am - 10am Walk N’ Talk

3pm - 4pm BINGO

6pm – 8pm That’s so Funny

Wednesday

9am - 9:30am Morning Inspiration

9:30am - 10am Chair Exercise

11am - 12pm Zodiac and Astrology

3pm - 4pm Virtual Tours/Fieldtrips

5pm - 6pm Dinnertainment

Thursday

9am - 9:30am Morning Inspiration

9:30am - 10am Walk N’ Talk

10:30am - 11am Lunchtainment– Live Classical Piano

11am-12pm- Things to Do in the Land

1pm - 2pm Recipes and Lunch

3pm - 4pm BINGO

6pm - 7:30pm Join on FB Live

9pm-10pm Bedtime Stories

Friday

9am - 9:30am Morning Inspiration

9:30am - 10am Chair Exercise

11am-12pm- Open Mic Friday

12pm - 1pm Book Club

1pm - 2pm The First 48– watch series

5pm - 7pm At the Movies

9pm - 11pm Late Night Movies

Saturday

11am -4pm- Pop Ups

4pm - 5pm Storytelling