CLEARFIELD – The first ever BoomerFest – A Life Options Event scheduled for June 19 in downtown Clearfield, will be jam-packed with activities and sessions to help Baby Boomers and others experience what it means to be well and happy. From 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., over 50 different life-enriching activities focusing on physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual needs will be available. The day is planned primarily for persons age 50 to 60, although younger and older adults might choose to check it out.
Researchers at Yale University found that negative thoughts about getting old have a profound negative impact on people. A positive outlook on life can not only contribute to wellbeing, but can also increase life expectancy an average of 7.6 years. Empowering people to fully use their life experiences, skills, cultural and spiritual wisdom, creativity, and energy provides opportunities for them to maintain personal wellness. BoomerFest has assembled an assortment of presentations that focus on keeping the tie-dye generation healthy, exploring the arts, starting a new business, getting physically active, taking an active role in civic engagement, and touching base with their roots and spirit.
When you arrive, be sure to register at one of the following locations: Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, Inc., 103 N. Front Street; Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre (CAST), 112, E. Locust Street; Clearfield County Historical Museum, 104 E. Pine Street; Clearfield YMCA, 21 N. Second Street; Joseph and Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, 1 S. Front Street; and Clearfield County Recreation and Tourism Authority, 12 N. Front Street. Registered individuals who attend at least two sessions will be eligible for groovy door prizes.
This is the first time an event specifically aimed at Baby Boomers has been organized in this area. The intent is to build upon the life-long perspectives and talents of this remarkable cadre of people, bringing them back in touch with their communities and challenging them to continue on with, or add more to, their unique lifestyle. BoomerFest was created by the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, Inc, with support from the organizations listed above. Many other organizations, businesses, clubs, and individuals in Clearfield County also contributed to this ‘Happening’. To view a full list of activities, locations, and times planned for BoomerFest, visit the CCAAA’s Web site at www.ccaaa.net.
Information? Definitely. Choice? Without question. Experience what you might be missing. Tie-died shirts and bell-bottoms are optional.
Programs and services of the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging are funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, Inc., Mature Resources Foundation and local and client contributions.