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WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL - Winter Haven, Florida
Sage-ing

What is it?
The Sage-ing Program is a series of workshops that help elders see aging as a blessing, not a burden. Participants have the opportunity to make the years of elderhood a time of joy, wisdom, and connection with the source of what is best within them. Each session introduces a new topic, such as getting in touch with our inner wisdom, life review, healing painful memories, forgiveness, accepting our mortality, mentoring, leaving a legacy, creativity in elders, elders as healers, and more. The program also provides classes in journaling, yoga, T’ai Chi, laughter, and a variety of other activities that enhance personal growth.

Who is it for?
Adults, especially those over 50.

Why do they do it?
Winter Haven has a high percentage of retired persons. Our culture provides little in the way of purpose or meaning for this age group. When a person has purpose and meaning in his or her life, mental and physical health is improved, and the person experiences greater happiness and satisfaction with life in general.

Contact: Chuck Warren, M.S.W.
Program Coordinator
Telephone: 863-292-4124
Email: chuck.warren@mfms.com