I am inspired by the book that we are reading for our Books-to-Action project, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest. In his explorations of four geographical areas (Blue Zones) in which people live long, vital and productive lives, author Dan Buettner discovers that social connections, giving back to others and having a sense of purpose contribute to longevity, health and well-being. We all know that volunteering lifts up the lives of others and betters our community. It’s also encouraging to know that giving back to our community supports our own quality of life.
In collaboration with the Boomer Initiative at the Multnomah Library and Life by Design NW, our Hands On Boomer Initiative (formerly Life by Design) is offering several opportunities for you to learn more about making live-enhancing choices for yourself while connecting with others around purpose and engagement. In addition to the book discussion on November 2nd, we invite you to volunteer with Hands On at the National Conference on Positive Aging, live-satellite viewing at Marylhurst University. We are also beginning an affinity group for Boomers and older adults to gather in mutual support as we explore our purpose through civic engagement. It’s exciting and inspiring as we co-create ways to up-lift others while living our own lives with more intention, purpose and connection.
For more information about the Hands On Boomer Initiative and our projects, visit our webpage.
--Karen Beal
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