The Lake Merritt

YOU'RE INVITED to a FREE Zoom Event. Topics of Merritt April 29, 2021 @ 3:30pm Why We Care About Greenhouse Gases... Professor Dennis Baldocchi from UC Berkeley's Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management will discuss the elephant in Earth's room: greenhouse gases. For more, go to http://thelakemerritt.com/why-we-care-about-greenhouse-gase RSVP to [email protected] to get your Zoom link. #topicsofmerritt #lecturesforseniors #freethingstodoforseniors #oaklandsenior #oaklandseniors #seniorcommunities #seniorcommunitiesinoakland #retirementcommunities #retirementcommunitiesinoakland #oakland #lakemerritt

The Light at the End of the Tunnel By Tim Johnson April 2021 The other day I saw the U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek H. Murthy interviewed on television. Though he stressed the need to continue following CDC guidelines, he was happy to point out that because of the COVID vaccination successes, we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel getting brighter and brighter.... Read more at http://thelakemerritt.com/blog.html #oaklandsenior #oaklandseniors #seniorcommunities #seniorcommunitiesinoakland #retirementcommunities #retirementcommunitiesinoakland #oakland #lakemerritt

YOU'RE INVITED to a FREE Zoom Event. Topics of Merritt April 22, 2021 @ 3:30pm Giving What You Can... with Luke Freeman If you are donating to charity this year -- or any other year for that matter -- you won't want to miss Luke Freeman, the Executive Director of the influential London-Based charitable group Giving What We Can! Our charitable donations can do an astonishing amount of good. However, their impact can vary wildly depending on where we donate. Because the difference between charities is so large, it's important that we learn to distinguish highly effective charities from others if we want to have a significant impact. Mr. Freeman will discuss holiday giving, effective altruism, and Giving What We Can -- an organization that is building a movement of professionals who pledge to donate significant portions of their income to standout charities. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87129647027 #topicsofmerritt #lecturesforseniors #freethingstodoforseniors #oaklandsenior #oaklandseniors #seniorcommunities #seniorcommunitiesinoakland #retirementcommunities #retirementcommunitiesinoakland #oakland #lakemerritt

Happy Spring. Find out what is going on at The Lake Merritt. Click here - https://conta.cc/3mKzhrp. #oaklandsenior #oaklandseniors #seniorcommunities #seniorcommunitiesinoakland #retirementcommunities #retirementcommunitiesinoakland #oakland #lakemerritt

YOU'RE INVITED to a FREE Zoom Event. Topics of Merritt April 15, 2021 @ 3:30pm Mickey and Judy Part 2... a Bonnie Weiss Presentation Famed choreographer/director Busby Berkeley once described Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland as "the greatest kid performers in show business". MGM studios agreed and starred them in a series of smash hit "let's put on a show" movie musicals. In this series, we'll explore what made Mickey and Judy such a terrific and amazingly versatile team. Today, we'll watch some wonderful song and dance scenes from the second musical film they made together with director Berkeley, Strike Up The Band. For more, go to http://thelakemerritt.com/mickey-and-judy-part-2-(a-bonnie- RSVP to [email protected] to get your Zoom link. #topicsofmerritt #lecturesforseniors #freethingstodoforseniors #oaklandsenior #oaklandseniors #seniorcommunities #seniorcommunitiesinoakland #retirementcommunities #retirementcommunitiesinoakland #oakland #lakemerritt

YOU'RE INVITED to a FREE Zoom Event. Topics of Merritt April 8, 2021 @ 3:30pm A Conversation about Courage... Join this interactive conversation inspired by the moving words of poet David Whyte. For more, go to http://thelakemerritt.com/a-conversation-about-courage.html RSVP to [email protected] to get your Zoom link. #topicsofmerritt #lecturesforseniors #freethingstodoforseniors #oaklandsenior #oaklandseniors #seniorcommunities #seniorcommunitiesinoakland #retirementcommunities #retirementcommunitiesinoakland #oakland #lakemerritt

A Taste of Spring By Tim Johnson March 2021 March 11 marked the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization’s declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. Although the seasons have changed four times since then, I feel as though we have experienced a year-long winter. Winter is often viewed as a time of waiting and the pandemic has forced us into a time of stillness and a slower pace.... Read more at http://thelakemerritt.com/blog.html

YOU'RE INVITED to a FREE Zoom Event. Topics of Merritt April 1, 2021 @ 3:30pm Assessing Your Habits... Health Coach Dianna Rowley of Adagio Wellness returns to talk about habits! Is it time for a self-assessment? Are you ready to give yourself a pick-me-up as we move forward in 2021? Do you know where to begin? Ms. Rowley will review a variety of habits -- from sleep to communication patterns -- and potential considerations when setting goals and renewing your commitment to self-care. For more, go to http://thelakemerritt.com/assessing-your-habits.html RSVP to [email protected] to get your Zoom link. #topicsofmerritt #lecturesforseniors #freethingstodoforseniors #oaklandsenior #oaklandseniors #seniorcommunities #seniorcommunitiesinoakland #retirementcommunities #retirementcommunitiesinoakland #oakland #lakemerritt

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YOU'RE INVITED to a FREE Zoom Event. Topics of Merritt March 25, 2021 @ 3:30pm Exploring the Red Planet: The Era of Martian rovers... Chabot Space and Science Center docent and scientist extraordinaire, Rebecca Arntz, returns! In 1997, a large beach ball bounced to a landing on Mars. It unfolded to reveal a small rover and our understanding of the red planet changed forever. Recently, a new rover and helicopter reached Mars, beginning a new phase of discovery and exploration. Let's consider Perseverance, all of its predecessors, and their voyages of discovery. For more, go to http://thelakemerritt.com/exploring-the-red-planet-the-era- RSVP to [email protected] to get your Zoom link. #topicsofmerritt #lecturesforseniors #freethingstodoforseniors #oaklandsenior #oaklandseniors #seniorcommunities #seniorcommunitiesinoakland #retirementcommunities #retirementcommunitiesinoakland #oakland #lakemerritt

YOU'RE INVITED to a FREE Zoom Event. March 24, 2021 @ 2:00pm Spring Fling Concert: 3 Amazing Artists 1 Incredible Afternoon... As we wait for live concerts to return, The Lake Merritt is excited to invite you to a virtual concert featuring 3 local artists. For more, go to http://thelakemerritt.com/spring-fling-concert-3-amazing-ar RSVP to [email protected] to get your Zoom link. #topicsofmerritt #lecturesforseniors #freethingstodoforseniors #oaklandsenior #oaklandseniors #seniorcommunities #seniorcommunitiesinoakland #retirementcommunities #retirementcommunitiesinoakland #oakland #lakemerritt

Happy St. Patrick's Day from The Lake Merritt! Make a special St. Patty's Day cocktail!! Click here to see a short video! https://v.oneday.com/VAQKW

YOU'RE INVITED to a FREE Zoom Event. Topics of Merritt March 18, 2021 @ 3:30pm Cancer as a Genetic Disease... Clemencia Colmenares (Ph.D. Immunology & Virology) will discuss how cancer results from genetic changes in our cells, as well as the role genes play in our predispositions to malignancies. Dr. Colmenares, who taught and led research teams at Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, after graduating from Cornell Med, will also discuss your questions on the topic. For more, go to http://thelakemerritt.com/cancer-as-a-genetic-disease.html RSVP to [email protected] to get your Zoom link. #topicsofmerritt #lecturesforseniors #freethingstodoforseniors #oaklandsenior #oaklandseniors #seniorcommunities #seniorcommunitiesinoakland #retirementcommunities #retirementcommunitiesinoakland #oakland #lakemerritt

YOU'RE INVITED to a FREE Zoom Event. Topics of Merritt March 11, 2021 @ 3:30pm Lessons Learned To Prevent Falls... A professional dancer at the age of 77, Vanessa Kettler is an expert in the field of balance and fall prevention and has over 45 years of physical training experience. On 1/8/21 the self-proclaimed queen of fall prevention FELL! She admits she's human and is a perfect example of the subject and that she is learning along with everyone else. You will enjoy her story! For more, go to http://thelakemerritt.com/lessons-learned-to-prevent-falls. RSVP to [email protected] to get your Zoom link. #topicsofmerritt #lecturesforseniors #freethingstodoforseniors #oaklandsenior #oaklandseniors #seniorcommunities #seniorcommunitiesinoakland #retirementcommunities #retirementcommunitiesinoakland #oakland #lakemerritt

IMPORTANT....Stronger Bones, Longer Life with Lani Simpson has been rescheduled until Tuesday, April 6th @ 3:30pm.

YOU'RE INVITED to a FREE Zoom Event. Topics of Merritt March 4, 2021 @ 3:30pm Ryan and Frankie Present: Good Times, Great Grooves... The dictionary calls them "rhythmic patterns in popular or jazz music." We may call them "fat," "slinky," or "wet," to name a few. But a groove isn't about words -- it's about feel. Join The Lake Merritt's Program Director, Ryan Wilcox, and his best bud, Frankie Garland, to go on a meandering, rump-shaking, taste-making musical tour of some great grooves. For more, go to https://bit.ly/3dJGi9k RSVP to [email protected] to get your Zoom link. #topicsofmerritt #lecturesforseniors #freethingstodoforseniors #oaklandsenior #oaklandseniors #seniorcommunities #seniorcommunitiesinoakland #retirementcommunities #retirementcommunitiesinoakland #oakland #lakemerritt