Academy Villas Amenities 2: Staying Mentally Active
Academy Villas Amenities are designed to provide ways of staying physically and mentally active and socially involved. This blog will discuss the various amenities that help residents stay mentally active. It is important to note that he basic cost of staying in the Villas includes all of these amenities–extra costs are not added on.
Talks, Discussions, and Workshops
Staying mentally active is important in contributing to the happiness and well-being of all people, particularly the aging. Fortunately, the Arizona Senior Academy (ASA) provides lectures, talks, and workshops to residents of the Villas and the AcademyVillage/Altura. For example, here is the monthly ASA schedule for July, 2017. In addition to lectures and workshops, Villas residents take other workshops offered by the ASA such as “Watercolor Art”, and “How to get the most our of your IPhone”.
Reading Opportunities
Academy Villas provide many opportunities for picking up a good book, newspaper or magazine, and spending a morning, afternoon or evening reading. The new building has a lovely library, full of interesting books, magazines, and movies. There is also a library in the Arizona Senior Academy building that is available to Villas residents. And the Pima County Bookmobile stops at the Village once a month. Here is an interesting video of the Bookmobile.
With all these opportunities to select a book, and the wonderfully quiet and comfortable spaces in the Villas, residents can spend time engaged in a fascinating book or magazine. There are also opportunities in Academy Village/Altura to join with others in discussing books and articles.
Games and Cards
As you walk through the Villas, you may see a group of residents playing cards. This is a favorite activity. In addition, the new library now contains a game table, allowing residents to play chess, checkers, backgammon and other games. Residents have fun participating in these games with friends, and residents engage in important mental activities when they participate.
Musical Programs
Musical Programs are a common event in the Villas. From carol singing to folk singer/guitarists, the Villas provides small musical events for the pleasure of the residents. In addition, the Arizona Senior Academy sponsors musical events every week. The ASA and the University of Arizona music department have a special relationship that brings musicians from all over the world to Academy Village/Altura. Villas residents enjoy these events that take place every Tuesday at 11:30-12:30 a.m.