Rose was led to GetSetUp for a purpose

Rose was led to GetSetUp for a purpose
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Rose doesn’t remember how she first heard about GetSetUp. As a newsaholic, it could have been on the news or perhaps through one of the emails or advertising done by GetSetUp’s YMCA Florida partners or Elder Source.

“But I know when I did, I went online to check GetSetUp out. I love what I found and I try to share it with other people who can take advantage too!”

Growing Through Grief

Rose recently lost her husband, so she has been grateful for the Growing Through Grief and Widowhood - Discovering a New You interest groups. She has really loved the group about how you can grow through grief as it is helping her to process.

“I love what I found and I try to share it with other people who can take advantage too!” she says.

Rediscovering Laughter and Passion

However, multiple other classes are getting her out there and laughing like Fall in Love With Improv Comedy! and Interest Group: Laugh, Reminisce. These classes are providing her with much-needed joy and social interaction during this difficult time.

Rose’s true passion though lies in music. She always wanted to be a jazz singer as a kid and now is considering taking up drums. Her musical passion shines through when she’s willing to miss The Bachelor (though she records it for later) to get her groove on at Social Hour: Dancing to the Music of the 1960s and 1970s.

“I’m a music person. I listen to everything. If there’s a group out there talking about music, I’ll throw my 2 cents in.”

Embracing New Experiences

As a military wife for much of her life, Rose moved around a lot. She and her family lived in Florida, New Mexico, and Nevada. Plus, they got to enjoy two different times being stationed in the Netherlands.

“It was the most wonderful experience. Going was a bit of a nightmare, but we got to live off the economy and make friends. I always say 'don’t be afraid to get out and get lost.' The Netherlands basically has three of every kind of person in the world. It's a lot of different cultures. It's just lovely.”

GetSetUp has been a lifeline for Rose, offering her a way to connect, learn, and find joy again. For others like Rose, GetSetUp provides a valuable resource to navigate the challenges and embrace the opportunities of aging.