In collaboration with the Glover Park Citizens Association, the Glover Park Village, and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, seniors living in DC have enjoyed monthly cooking classes at the Guy Mason Recreation Center. (Program runs from October to June.)
A holistic nutritionist leads a participatory discussion about the needs of the body as it ages and identifies the essential nutrients in foods that support seniors’ health. A chef demonstrates ways to cook these nutrients-rich foods.
The program reinforces today’s trend to help seniors age at home. The program lasts one hour. Sampling the dishes at the end of the class provides social interaction and reinforces community links.