I was fortunate to participate in the Action Community Engagement (ACE) Research Project as a group leader during the past few months. The project is studying whether strengthening positive age beliefs and challenging ageism can improve individual and community health and well-being. The participants in Forest Park are now launching projects to share these ideas with the Forest Park community.
Join us for the Anti-Ageism Variety Show which will focus on positive aspects of aging and challenging ageism. This free event takes place on Monday, July 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd.
Join the ACE group members as they share skits, poems and lead us in dancing. You can also enjoy free ice cream and view the launch of the ACE Photo Exhibit. The photos will then be displayed at the Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor and in the windows of local businesses along Madison Street.
Come join the fun and share your views on ageism.
Katie Grand
Forest Park