In your own back yard…

Did you know there are always resources that are hidden in your own back yard? It is always so hard to find things when you don’t know where to look. And if you are not in need of a specific resource, well then, why would you know about that resource?

One hidden gem that has been a part of the Bloomington community for a long time is the CoDesign Commons. The leaders of this collaborative organization have always looked for ways to help older adult thrive and have access to resources and living. I have personally gotten to work with the some of these excellent minded, compassionate hearted individuals in some of the biggest projects in my life. They are great people to get to know.

So what is the CoDesign Commons? Well quoting directly from their web page; “The CoDesign Commons is a collaborative space to address aging-related challenges in the community—we are helping researchers, community organizations, and older adults work together to solve problems!”

We have added them to “What is happening in your back yard” on the resource page so that you can download the May schedule. The theme for May is “Living from the Inside Out”. Check out more about what they have coming up in their Food for Thought series, followed by Creative Lab on most Fridays at the College Mall Endwright Center.

Socialization is one of the pillars of protecting your brain health. But with this group, you get to add life-long learning and creative art to boost your mood and your brain!