Free seminar series on aging debuts in West Valley

The West Valley Arts Council is hosting a free four-part series celebrating wellness, creativity and purposeful aging.

The series, which aims to bring together community, education and inspiration, kicks off Wednesday, Jan. 21, featuring well-known speakers and interactive activities.

Each event will include a resource fair with senior, health and art-focused vendors. It is open to seniors and those who love them from throughout the West Valley at locations in Sun City, Glendale, Peoria and Litchfield Park.

Here is the upcoming schedule:

Mental health

“Joy and Art,” with a hands-on art project led by Dr. Rosalie Fisher, 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Sierra Winds Retirement Community, 17300 N 88th Ave, Peoria.

Social health

“Social Impacts on Health While Aging” by Dr. Aaron Guest, featuring a hands-on collaborative art activity, 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Inspira at Arrowhead, 20240 N. 78th Ave, Glendale

Physical health

“The Importance of Movement” by Rhonda Zonoozi, with a physical activity led by Michelle Dionisio, noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Olive Branch Senior Center, 13049 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City.

Cognitive health

“The Benefits of Music on the Aging Brain - Higher Octave Healing,” with performance by Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at La Loma Village, 14154 W. Denny Boulevard, Litchfield Park.

Attendees are invited to participate in all four events or any one or more of their choosing.

Call WVAC Executive Director Kathy Knecht at 623-826-2074.