Free

8 & 10 Oct 2015

Cuppa T

509 Arts

Conversations about creativity and ageing.

Event Details
Date 8 & 10 Oct 2015
Times 3-4pm
Location Loading Bay

Two free informal panel discussions on the set of LIFE CLASS at Loading Bay. Join project partners including the Centre of Creative Ageing and HALE to chat about creativity and ageing.

Cuppa T 1: 8 October

Free panel event with complimentary tea and coffee, biscuits and cake!

Themes: The Older Body – An Aesthetic Object (Not a Medical Problem!)

  • Perceptions
  • Beauty ideals
  • Stereotypes

Cuppa T 2: 10 October

Free panel event with complimentary tea and coffee, biscuits and cake!

Themes: The New Demographic – Burden or Blessing?

  • First time in human history there’s a critical mass of people over 70 years old
  • Creativity – an essential element of civilised society
  • Inclusion in the real world
  • Staying useful – not brave or bold for being old
  • Not just about our ailments

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