Laughter Workshop

Michael Pritchard said, “You don’t stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing.” To that end, Guy Lawson of Forest Park will lead a “Laughter Workshop,” at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at the , 408 S. Oak Park Ave.

Laughter clubs are popular in assisted living or retirement homes. And why not? Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict, and nothing works faster or more dependably to bring the mind and body back into balance than a good laugh.

Humor lightens burdens, inspires hopes, connects one to others, and keeps a senior grounded, focused, and alert. With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for seniors to deal with their problems, enhance their relationships, and support both physical and emotional health.

The Oak Park Arms is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay - a weekend, a week, a month or longer.

The opening reception and the month-long exhibit are free and open to the public. For more information, call Jill Wagner at 708-386-4040 or visit http://www.oakparkarms.com.