Paula Banno is an innovative leader and Director of Lifestyle at a large senior community in the US. We discuss with her how meaning and purpose need to be incorporated in the recreation activities in senior living. Seniors Junction is a Burlington, Ontario-based startup, formed to prevent retirement isolation and loneliness, mainly by offering lectures and excursions. We believe in purposeful and learning-oriented retirement! More info - https://seniorsjunction.com Host Paul Merkley is the co-founder & COO of Seniors Junction. He is a Professor Emeritus from the University of Ottawa. He has a Ph.D. in History of Music from Harvard and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Namrata Bagaria is co-founder & CEO of Seniors Junction. She is a physician with Masters in Public Health from Harvard. She is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Ottawa. She has 10+ years of experience in communities, health tech and startups. Credits: Music - Aaron Shandilya Audio & Video production - Namrata Bagaria About Us Seniors Junction is a lifelong learning company offering music and arts education to retirees. Many retirees seek ways to use their time meaningfully and intellectually challenge themselves. Appreciating music and arts meets these needs and provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. We deliver accessible and inclusive courses that help you keep sharp and foster a sense of community and engagement. https://seniorsjunction.com Subscribe to our newsletter https://seniorsjunction.com/subscribe Follow Seniors Junction on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seniorsjunction/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/seniorsjunction/ Twitter https://www.twitter.com/seniorsjunction/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorsjunction/ #musicappreciation #lifelonglearning #seniors #retirementgoals #classicalmusic #musiclovers #musichistory #seniorsjunction #shorts #retirees #socialisolation #loneliness #seriousleisure #arts #music #mentalhealth #seniorsjunctionpodcast (c) Healthy Skills Inc., 2022