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Aging Rainbow Coalition

Monthly Health & Happiness Series

 As part of the Aging Rainbow Coalition's mission to foster community, we host monthly Health & Happiness Events. These gatherings take place on the third Wednesday of each month from 2-4 pm at various locations. Together, we engage in meaningful discussions on important topics, support one another, and have fun along the way.  

Topics for Aging. Community for ALL.

Upcoming Health & Happiness Events

 Did you know there’s a rise in substance-related deaths among adults ages 55–74? 

How can we protect and support ourselves and one another. 

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 Join us for great food, warm conversation, and community connection! *If able, bring a dish to share and a $5-$10 gift to exchange, and if not, please show up anyways!

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East Tennessee’s first-ever Aging with Pride Resource Expo!

Want to be part of this milestone event?

Planning is well underway, and we’re looking for vendors, workshop speakers, entertainers, and partners to make this event truly special. 

Sign-up

Virtual Groups

AARP: Pride Discussion Group from Senior Planet

AARP: Pride Discussion Group from Senior Planet

AARP: Pride Discussion Group from Senior Planet

November 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST 

November 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST 

AARP: Pride Discussion Group from Senior Planet

Calling all older adults in the LGBT+ community! Join us for a weekly social hour of discussion and fun where you will can connect with other older adults in the community.

To join this group, please email info@seniorplanet.org at least 15 minutes before the discussion start time, and we’ll send you the Zoom link.

Feedback Survey:
https://seniorplanet.org/survey/

Online discussion group hosted on Zoom. Registration not required. Trainer subject to change.

Resources:
Questions about this program? Need help joining us online? Call the toll-free Senior Planet Hotline at 888-713-3495.

SAGE Spanish Culture & Conversations

AARP: Pride Discussion Group from Senior Planet

AARP: Pride Discussion Group from Senior Planet

Fridays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm ET

Join SAGE facilitator James Cousins for an engaging group conversation where participants can practice their Spanish, connect with fellow Spanish speakers, and explore current events together!

Register for the Zoom here: https://sageusa.zoom.us/j/83690053129?pwd=b6PbxwiaTwkcZrd07m5Zbb8TWaTyST.1

Well Connected: LGBTQ Chat (60+)

AARP: Pride Discussion Group from Senior Planet

Well Connected: LGBTQ Chat (60+)

Wednesday, 11/12, 11/26, 12/10

This group is intended for participants 60+ who identify as LGBTQ, providing the opportunity to connect with others in a social, supportive, and inclusive environment. Participants are invited to share individual and collective experiences to build a sense of community.

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Welcome to Well Connected

Well Connected is a free, award-winning virtual community for older adults ages 60+, offering engaging programs for social connection and education 365 days a year! Join 100+ weekly sessions via phone or online—connect with others for conversations, learning, games, museum tours, travel and more, all from home.

Check out these links below to learn more and register to become a Well Connected participant today!

  • Register Online: Sign Up Here
  • Prefer to call? Register at 877-797-7299
  • Learn More: Visit Our Website
  • Explore Our Programs: View Our Catalog

Webinars

[SAGE] Enhancing HIV Inclusion in Multi-Sector Plans on Aging

In honor of World AIDS Day, SAGE invites you to join us for a special webinar, Enhancing HIV Inclusion in Multisector Plans on Aging. This session will focus on best practices for state leaders and advocates and explore strategies to strengthen inclusion of people living with HIV in aging-related plans. Please see attached flyer.

Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 3:00–4:15 PM ET

Please register here to save your spot: https://bit.ly/SAGEWAD2025

During this session, SAGE will introduce our new HIV Multisector Plan tool, designed to support more inclusive and coordinated approaches to aging and HIV. We’re excited to feature insightful speakers who will share lessons learned and actionable strategies for implementation.

We encourage you to help spread the word — not only to those in the HIV community, but also across the aging networks you are part of. Many people in the HIV and aging community participated in listening sessions earlier this year that helped shape this tool, and we’re excited to share the results.

Strength for the Journey

Yearly retreat for men and women living with HIV/AIDS

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Area Special Events

 


ARC at Pride 2025

    Previous Health & Happiness Events

    2025

    2025

    2025

    June: O'Connor Senior Center; "Brain Health"-Alzheimer's Association

    May: Seven Islands State Birding Park

    April: Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church; "Social Isolation"

    March: CAC Ross Building; "Cultural Sensitivity: Vocabulary"

    February: CAC Ross Building; "Finding Good Care"

    January: Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church; "Housing"


    2025

    2025

    2025

    September: O'Connor, "Heart Health"- Encompass Health & AHA

    August: O'Connor, "Stroke Awareness"- Pat Neal Rehab Hospital

    July:  O'Connor, "Preserve LGBTQ History"- Knox Queer History


    Find ARC at Local Resource Fairs


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