u/Greatgrandma2023

This study lists the benefits of making art as we age.

Just an open-ended discussion.

My Grandma was born somewhere between 1900 and 1910. At some point, people started saying "See ya" as a casual good-bye. (I have no idea when.) She couldn't bring herself to say it, but would buck up and say, "We shall see you later," and would grin at her own audacity at being so "with it". Always that exact way. It was the cutest thing ever. I say it sometimes to my son as sort of a family joke.

I myself never picked up new slang, new terms, new ways of speaking easily. I had to consciously make myself say "fridge" instead of refrigerator, as an example. But certain things that came up well into my adulthood tickled me and I picked it up.

• "jacked up" - love this phrase
• "disrespected" - there were complaints maybe ~20 years ago that this wasn't a word. But it was a new word that filled a gap in the language and I like it.
• OG - just called someone who left a community group I'm in "the OG" since she was the first member under the instructor, and most of the people there (all 45+ years old) were asking what I meant and there was a little lively light-hearted discussion about it. I was proud because I think I used it correctly. Apparently this is really not all that new. The oldest person there is 70 and she said it's been around at least 20 years.

I'd love to hear any stories related to this from yourself, friends, or family. Any cute anecdotes or newer phrases/words that you really love (or hate). I love when new phrases and words crop up to fill gaps. (I don't particularly like when an existing word changes meaning, and introduces a new gap because there is no other word to use for the older meaning, but that's a separate discussion.)

I got my degree after I had my career. I worked in medical records for almost 20 years. Then I got a degree in social work. Before I was able to use it, I became disabled and had to retire.

It's not specifically Sacramento or seniors. But it's A good list of resources for California consumers.

If you haven't heard of PACE programs you may be missing out. There's Wellbe Health in Elk Grove, Sutter and Innovage in Sacramento. There may be more.

SacRT Go has door to door service for disabled people. The application is online but I think you have to print it. You can be referred by a social worker or physician.

It's $5 each way, Free for legally blind people.

Do you know of any Senior discounts? Classes? Any hairdressers that are good for seniors? Your favorite doctor or dentist?

Favorite Farmer's Market?

What kinds of things do you want to talk about? Are there any things you want to know about Sacramento?

And when was the last time you went to the movies?

I like the Cinemark on Greenback. Their chairs are very comfortable. They have a good assortment of snacks. And I like their 3D and 4D options.

I haven't gone there as much as I want to but now that I'm more mobile that's going to change.

I don't think you'll see this but if you do, I have 33k followers on social media. Please read the room.

Stop listening to the DNC! Focus on the things the people want: homes, jobs, good schools and lower cost of living.

We love our GLBTQ+ brothers and sisters but we need the government to facilitate making life better for everyone.

Social justice is important. We can do more than one thing at a time.

What part of the county would you live in?

Which is the best one with an adult swim?

Do any of them hold exercise classes?

Which ones are best and worst maintained?

I got mine yesterday. There is a decided absence of both Republican and Democrat candidates.

Are we going to have to write one in?

This is just a way to get comfortable with each other. It doesn't replace meeting for coffee or games or whatever you decide to do.

I know it can be hard to make connections when you haven't been out in a long time.

Eventually I'd like to meet a group for coffee or something. But Zoom can be a way to break the ice.

We're famous for being 2 hours away from major activities.

What's your favorite thing that's two hours away?

I like the mountains. Not necessarily Tahoe. But I also like the coast.