Time Well Spent: 3 day course for LGBTQ+ people aged 55+

Are you facing a change in your life? Are you nervous of change and unsure of how to deal with it?

Time Well Spent is a series of workshops which aim to provide a time and space to think about the changes that occur as we age and develop a plan on how to deal with them. Previous work at Leeds Older People’s Forum highlighted the need for us to have a sense of purpose in life.

Changes in life can uproot us and impact on our sense of purpose. We can feel anchor-less and unsure of what to do and at times who we are.

Time Well Spent is a three day course which provides a space to think about the change that may have occurred if it may be about to occur and provides an opportunity to think and plan what you’d like to do to spend your time well.

Changes could include:
* Retirement
* Changes in working pattern
* Relationship changes
* New caring responsibilities
* Family changes
* Bereavement

This course is a LGBTQ+ friendly space and we welcome people over 55 years from the LGBTQ+ community to join.

Workshop highlights:
* The emotional impact of change: An opportunity to reflect on when you have navigated change well
* Relaxation techniques: Try ways to cultivate inner peace and manage stress
* Creative thinking: Unleash your creativity and imagination
* Mental wellbeing: Explore common mental health challenges and what this mean for you
* Emotional resilience: Exploring self care and stress management
* Connecting with others: Looking at different opportunities within your local area

Workshop details:
Sessions are held over three weeks and participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions;
- Tuesday 30th September
- Tuesday 7th October
- Tuesday 14th October

The day will start at 10.00 and finish at 3.00.
Venue: Leeds city centre location

Refreshments are provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch.

What to expect
The groups will be small or around 10 people and designed to be interactive and engaging. Each session will include a mix of presentations, group discussions, and personal activities.

We hope to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where participants feel comfortable sharing their experiences and learning from one another.

“This course is different - its focus is on the mental/thought process and getting the tools to cope with changes ahead.”

How to join:
If you’d like more information contact Hillary Wadsworth on hillary@opforum.org.uk or Leeds Older People’s Forum on 0113 245 2179