Event Description

The CAAPA 60+ Arts Program is a dynamic initiative that invites seniors to explore and share their creativity through music, dance, visual arts, and performance. Designed to inspire self-expression, encourage lifelong learning, and build community, the program celebrates the talent and vitality of active, retired individuals.

Music, Lifestyle, & Well-Being Through the Arts

The Healing Power of Music:

Music plays a vital role in promoting health and well-being among seniors. Research shows that engaging with music can:

• Reduce stress and anxiety

• Improve mood and emotional resilience

• Enhance memory and cognitive function

• Support physical coordination and movement

• Foster social connection and reduce feelings of isolation

• Encourage mindfulness and relaxation

Whether singing in a chorus, listening to classical pieces, or creating original songs, music helps seniors reconnect with joyful memories, express themselves, and stay mentally and emotionally engaged.

Program Highlights:

• Generations Chorus

• Community Engagement Series

• Jazzercise

• Live Guest Performances

• Group Karaoke

• Chair Drumming

• Rhythmic Release Chair Yoga

• Lyric Writing & Song Creation

• Hymn & Spiritual Music Hour

• Name That Tune

• Opera & Classical Music Listening Sessions

• Still Life Drawing Sessions

• Quilt Project

• Tai Chi or Qigong with Music

Program Benefits for Seniors:

• Enhances awareness of self and others

• Stimulates the senses and attention span

• Evokes pleasant memories

• Encourages creativity

• Promotes increased involvement outside the home