Building Connections. Fostering Friendships. Connecting Generations. Creating Community. Ending Social Isolation.
LBFE Boston is a community-based nonprofit that helps relieve and prevent social isolation by bringing intergenerational, digital equity, and arts programs to older adults in public/affordable senior housing and community centers.
#TMYK 'Creative expression promotes healthy aging. It fosters a sense of control and positive emotions that influence physical health, brain plasticity, and social engagement.'
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We visited Pasha from OmDrum, one of our talented Creative Connections instructors, and the older adults drumming crew at Veronica B Smith Multi Services Senior Center last week and learned a traditional song from Western Africa called "Funga Alafia," which means "welcome and blessings.' It was my first time drumming and once I 'got out of my head' and stopped thinking and worrying about messing up, it was relaxing to me!
This week and next we are highlighting the arts! Our Creative Connections program is thriving and older adults are enjoying a variety of genres to express their creativity! Here, at a weekly poetry class led by Partners in Rhyme at Veronica B Smith Multi Services Senior Center, the crew read and wrote poetry about 'kindness.'
Writing and reciting poetry has a whole host of benefits, including emotional expression, improved memory, and social interaction. ... See MoreSee Less
This week is all about the arts! Our Creative Connections program is thriving and older adults are enjoying a variety of classes this fall! Here's the gang from Veronica B Smith Multi Services Senior Center participating in a weekly poetry class led by Partners in Rhyme. On this day, we read and wrote poems about "Kindness."
The LBFE Boston's offices and programs are closed today, Monday, October 14th, in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Take some time today to recognize the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of their communities.
Up-to-date internet infrastructure is vital for residents to access essential services. The Residential Retrofit Program can help public & affordable housing operators update wiring to improve internet. Complete an expression of interest now: mbicx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aCFDYWAyTbEBUy... See MoreSee Less
#DIW24. It’s device distribution week at East Boston Senior Center & Mission Main apartments!
All hands on deck with LBFE’s staff and college-student volunteers to assist our older adult program participants set up their grant-funded Chromebooks & free hotspots! Weekly training up next 💻
As we wrap up #DIW24, we are reminded of WHY #digitalinclusion is critical, especially for #olderadults like Lana, Junxin, and Dana....just a few of the past participants in our Digital Dividends program!
"I HAVE to learn what to do with my phone and computers so I can keep up with my grandkids. I'm GOING to learn so I can send THEM videos, so I can FaceTime THEM. I'm like a little kid. I LOVE it and I'll never stop learning! Thank you!" -Lana
(Translated from a Mandarin-speaking older adult re: learning Google Translate on the Chromebook) "I can more precisely read and understand the English documents, mails, food labels, medicine drug labels. It increased my English level." -Junxin
"I like to go to class and sit and listen. If I learn one thing, that's great. Getting myself up, dressed, and out of my apartment into the community room is good for me. I am logging more hours on the Internet: how to cook chicken thighs, military history..I find YouTube endlessly interesting!" -Dana
Checking in with Camilo & Nohemi from our Digital Dividends class at #EastBoston senior center and some of the favorite things they’ve learned in computer class. #Zoom, online shopping, photography, and more. And what about #AI ?!! #DIW24 #digitalinclusion #digitalequity ... See MoreSee Less
#TMYK 💡"Scientists Reveal the Hobbies That Improve Older Adults' Health." ❓What hobbies do you think are on this list?! Why?
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#TMYK 'Creative expression promotes healthy aging. It fosters a sense of control and positive emotions that influence physical health, brain plasticity, and social engagement.'
More➡️https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9549330/ ... See MoreSee Less
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#creativearts #olderadults #intergenerational #creativity #aging #healthyaging #socialhealth #socialconnection #dance #painting #poetry #drumming
We visited Pasha from OmDrum, one of our talented Creative Connections instructors, and the older adults drumming crew at Veronica B Smith Multi Services Senior Center last week and learned a traditional song from Western Africa called "Funga Alafia," which means "welcome and blessings.' It was my first time drumming and once I 'got out of my head' and stopped thinking and worrying about messing up, it was relaxing to me!
#brightonma #olderadults #drumming #creativearts
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Welcome to our village !!
This week and next we are highlighting the arts! Our Creative Connections program is thriving and older adults are enjoying a variety of genres to express their creativity! Here, at a weekly poetry class led by Partners in Rhyme at Veronica B Smith Multi Services Senior Center, the crew read and wrote poetry about 'kindness.'
Writing and reciting poetry has a whole host of benefits, including emotional expression, improved memory, and social interaction. ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
This week is all about the arts! Our Creative Connections program is thriving and older adults are enjoying a variety of classes this fall! Here's the gang from Veronica B Smith Multi Services Senior Center participating in a weekly poetry class led by Partners in Rhyme. On this day, we read and wrote poems about "Kindness."
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The LBFE Boston's offices and programs are closed today, Monday, October 14th, in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Take some time today to recognize the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of their communities.
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Up-to-date internet infrastructure is vital for residents to access essential services. The Residential Retrofit Program can help public & affordable housing operators update wiring to improve internet. Complete an expression of interest now: mbicx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aCFDYWAyTbEBUy ... See MoreSee Less
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#DIW24. It’s device distribution week at East Boston Senior Center & Mission Main apartments!
All hands on deck with LBFE’s staff and college-student volunteers to assist our older adult program participants set up their grant-funded Chromebooks & free hotspots! Weekly training up next 💻
#TechForAll #DigitalEquity #InclusiveTech #EmpoweringTech #InclusionMatters #TogetherInTech #DigitalDivide #TechEquity #DigitalEmpowerment #TechForEveryone #DIW24 #digitalequitynow #digitalinclusion
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As we wrap up #DIW24, we are reminded of WHY #digitalinclusion is critical, especially for #olderadults like Lana, Junxin, and Dana....just a few of the past participants in our Digital Dividends program!
"I HAVE to learn what to do with my phone and computers so I can keep up with my grandkids. I'm GOING to learn so I can send THEM videos, so I can FaceTime THEM. I'm like a little kid. I LOVE it and I'll never stop learning! Thank you!" -Lana
(Translated from a Mandarin-speaking older adult re: learning Google Translate on the Chromebook) "I can more precisely read and understand the English documents, mails, food labels, medicine drug labels. It increased my English level." -Junxin
"I like to go to class and sit and listen. If I learn one thing, that's great. Getting myself up, dressed, and out of my apartment into the community room is good for me. I am logging more hours on the Internet: how to cook chicken thighs, military history..I find YouTube endlessly interesting!" -Dana
#DIW2024 #DigitalEquityNow #TechForAll #DigitalEquity #InclusiveTech #EmpoweringTech #InclusionMatters #TogetherInTech #DigitalDivide #TechEquity #DigitalEmpowerment #TechForEveryone ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, Friday 10/11 at 12:30 PM ET, join LBFE Boston's Digital Dividends Manager, Chrisom Nnajiofor, and colleagues from Older Adults Technology Services and AARP Livable Communities for a virtual panel about the evolving #digitalinclusion landscape and the impact of federal funding on programs for #olderadults.
Register here for this important discussion on bridging the #digitaldivide: spr.ly/6185UIG8B
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Older adults in Brighton! Join Pasha from OmDrum every Tuesday through 11/12 from 12-1 pm at The Presentation School Foundation Community Center in #Brighton for drumming 🪘class!
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We are having a GREAT time !! Come join us on Tuesdays 😉
Yes! It’s such a fun time and so great learning a new instrument all together!
Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon
Checking in with Camilo & Nohemi from our Digital Dividends class at #EastBoston senior center and some of the favorite things they’ve learned in computer class. #Zoom, online shopping, photography, and more. And what about #AI ?!! #DIW24 #digitalinclusion #digitalequity ... See MoreSee Less
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