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Wisdom Circles: Sharing Stories & Life Lessons

Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Time: 1:00p - 2:00p
Location: Resilient Living Center
Facilitator: Bette McIntire
Cost: Members $300 | Non-Members $360

Designed for: Individuals experiencing mild to moderate cognitive change.
Open to: Anyone experiencing cognitive change

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Program Description:

“Wisdom Circles” is an enriching and interactive course designed for elders to share their unique life experiences, stories, and hard-earned wisdom in a supportive and respectful environment. This course provides a space for participants to reflect on their journeys, impart valuable lessons, and offer advice to others, fostering a sense of connection and community.

Through guided discussions, storytelling sessions, and group activities, participants will have the opportunity to explore various themes such as resilience, love, challenges, and triumphs. Each session is structured to encourage open dialogue, deep listening, and mutual respect, allowing participants to learn from one another and celebrate the diverse paths that have shaped their lives.

In this program you will:

- Have the opportunity to share personal stories and life experiences

- Foster a sense of community and mutual respect through shared wisdom

- Be encouraged to reflect on lessons from your life and offer advice to others
- Celebrate the rich tapestry of experiences you bring to the group

Facilitator Biography

Bette McIntire |LiveWell Faculty
Bette McIntire is a collaborative leader with more than 27 years at IBM of direct employment and consulting experience that resulted in optimizing processes while building high performance, customer focused IT operations.
Ms. McIntire has extensive experience in conducting workshops and executive presentations. Her engaging personality allows her to work well across groups and to build consensus across diverse groups and cultures. Her strong experience in relationship management enables her to manage and handle objections professionally while encouraging everyone to work collaboratively toward a common goal.

Bette has been an active Toastmaster since 2004 and has applied these skills in her other roles as a Therapeutic Recreational Director at LiveWell for the past 12 years and as a certified Tour Director when she conducts tours of Washington DC, NYC, and Boston for school trips in the Spring. Both of these roles satisfy her desire to add value in peoples lives. Her passionate and community minded philosophy make her a perfect fit for these industries.
Bette obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from St Joseph College and graduated summa cum laude. She enjoys reading and staying fit and resides in Avon, CT with her husband Bruce.

When:

Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 1:00 PM until Thursday, November 14, 2024, 2:00 PM

Where:

Resilient Living Center
1261 South Main Street
Southington, CT 06479

860.628.9000