Making Technology Accessible…and Fun! The Technology Training Program helps older adults find new ways to live and thrive in today’s digital world by offering a workshop in the West Willow neighborhood to sharpen those technological skills. Thursday sessions start on June 6, 2024 (4:30-5:30PM). Each participant will be provided with a tablet that you get to keep.

Come and have a good time improving your tech skills with your neighbors and friends at New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church (2345 Tyler Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48198).

See the flyer for this session here. We hope to see you there!

Workshops are sponsored by the New West Willow Neighborhood Association (NWWNA)

Come and have a good time improving your strength and mobility with your neighbors and friends at the Chair Exercise Workshops happening in the West Willow Neighorhood starting on May 9, 2024 from 6:15-7:00pm at New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church (2345 Tyler Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48198).

See the flyer for this session here. We hope to see you there!

Workshops are sponsored by the New West Willow Neighborhood Association (NWWNA)

In a world that is constantly evolving, it can be overwhelming to navigate the various challenges and changes happening around us. The pressures of work, relationships, and societal factors, like politics, climate change, and the economy, can significantly impact our mental well-being, sometimes even more than we realize.

While society is getting more comfortable discussing mental health, it can still be hard to know “Where to Start” when these pressures are impacting your daily life — what do you do when you think you might be experiencing signs and symptoms of a mental health condition?

What is mental health?

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.1 Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Why is mental health important for overall health?

Mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health.  For example, depression increases the risk for many types of physical health problems, particularly long-lasting conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Similarly, the presence of chronic conditions can increase the risk for mental illness.

Where to start? Start Here Resource

Workshops are sponsored by the New West Willow Neighborhood Association (NWWNA)

The COVID-19 pandemic showed us how important technology is, but older adults who don’t know how to use it became isolated.

That’s why senior residents in the West Willow neighborhood attending the New West Willow Neighborhood Association sponsored training class are receiving free tablets and the training to use them.

Residents registering for the 6-week technology training class learn to send emails, make Zoom calls and access resources on the internet. About 10 seniors have already participated in the grant-funded course.

Join us for National Public Health Week (April 3-9, 2023) in West Willow. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the Healthy Together West Willow program and raise awareness about the services and resources available in Washtenaw County.

You’ll get to meet and learn more about what your neighbors and others, who are committed to public health and every resident’s wellbeing, are doing to build a strong foundation for a healthier community and the power of neighborhoods to help change systems for the better.

*Monday, April 3, 2023 (5:30pm-7:30): Mental Wellness: Redefining the Meaning of Health

*Wednesday April 5, 2023 (5:30pm-7:30): Accessibility: Closing the Health Equity Gap

*Friday, April 7, 2023 (10:00am- 3pm): Health Clinic & Community: Collaboration & Resilience

All events take place at:
New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church
2345 Tyler Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48198

Come improve your strength and mobility with your neighbors and friends at New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church (2345 Tyler Rd., Multipurpose Bldg.) The exercise classes begin on Thursdays, January 12 through February 16 (6:15pm-7:00pm)

The Chair Exercise begins on Thursday, March 17th, every Thursday at 6:15 and ends on April 14th at New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Multipurpose Bldg. (2345 Tyler Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48198 . (See the flyer here.)

This low intensity workout combines cardio, strength and flexibility, all modified to a seated position. A perfect exercise class for seniors, those just starting an exercise routine, those with balance issues, those recovering from an injury or surgery or anyone who needs a very low intensity workout.

Benefits

• Allows you to stay active and independent.

• Decreases risk of injury.

• Improves balance and coordination.

• Maintains muscular strength.

• Enhance flexibility.

• Develops a more functional body.

Chair Fitness Class Preparation

• New to class? Arrive a little early so our instructor can give you some pointers.

• Alert your instructor of any injuries so they can provide modification options.

• Unhurry yourself. Arrive a few minutes before class starts. You’ll feel more relaxed.

Join us to improve your knowledge and confidence managing diabetes. Workshops begin on January 20, 2022 from 7:00pm-8:00pm at New Convenant Missionary Baptist Church (2345 Tyler Rd. in the Multipurpose Building)

Come improve your strength and mobility with neighbors and friends on Mondays & Thursdays from 6:15pm-7:00pm at the New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church (2345 Tyler Rd., in the Multipurpose Building)