Upcoming Events
Lunch and Learn: The Lens of Experience
We don’t all see the world the same way — and there’s a good reason for that. Join us for a lunch & learn that explores how our brains interpret everyday experiences through the lens of our past, and discover simple tools to shift those automatic reactions. Come gain insight, build resilience, and enjoy good food and great conversation!
Lunch is provided at no cost, but registration is required by noon on Monday, January 26. Attendees who have not registered or register late are free to attend, but lunch will not be provided.
Holly Jolly Holiday Party
Please join us for our free Holly Jolly Holiday Party! This is a fun event for the whole family, especially the kids. We will have pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, food and cookies, holiday music, face painting, arts and crafts, door prizes, and more! We will also have health screenings for the adults for blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose, provided by INTEGRIS Health. The event will be held at the Garden Oaks Community Center, located at 3401 NE 16th Street in Oklahoma City. Please let us know how many adults and children are in your party so we can ensure we have enough food and snacks for everyone.
Healthy Hopeful Communities Collaborative Holiday Meeting
Join us for our next Healthy Hopeful Communities meeting! This special session is in partnership with the Central Oklahoma Wellness Alliance. Open to all nonprofit organizations, this group works together on resource access, community/neighborhood development and improvement, bringing healthcare services to residents, food insecurity, education and employment opportunities, transportation challenges, and a host of other projects. With diverse backgrounds, ideas, and expertise, the HHC is focused on healthy, hopeful, and sustainable change. Lunch will be provided.
Senior Health Coffee Talks: Ouch, It Hurts! Managing Your Arthritis
Suffering from arthritis can be painful and frustrating. Thankfully, there are things you can do to help improve your outcomes. The Lynn Institute’s Cathy Patterson will share practical tips to reduce pain, improve mobility, and maintain an active lifestyle.
These free classes are great for not only seniors, but caregivers of senior citizens as well. Please complete the registration link below..
Lunch and Learn: Preparing for the New Year
The start of a new year can bring excitement—and pressure. Preparing for the New Year offers tools to support your mental well-being, set healthy goals, and create space for balance and growth. We will enjoy a free nutritious lunch, an educational talk, and giveaways.
Lunch is provided at no cost, but registration is required by noon on Monday, December 1. Attendees who have not registered or register late are free to attend, but lunch will not be provided.
Aprendamos a comer saludablemente
¿Sabías que muchas enfermedades como la obesidad, la diabetes y la hipertensión pueden prevenirse con buenos hábitos alimenticios? La frase “somos lo que comemos” sigue tan vigente como siempre. Aprender a nutrirnos es un regalo que nos damos a nosotros mismos y a nuestra familia.
Nuestra nutrióloga invitada, Pam Patty, nos compartirá consejos prácticos y sencillos para comer mejor y sentirnos mejor, sin complicaciones. Acompáñanos y descubre cómo pequeños cambios en tu alimentación pueden transformar tu vida.
Lunch and Learn: Finding Balance Through the Holidays
The holiday season can be joyful—but also overwhelming. Join us for Finding Balance Through the Holidays, a thoughtful talk on managing stress, setting priorities, and making space for what matters most. Come enjoy a free nutritious lunch, an educational talk, and giveaways.
Lunch is provided at no cost, but registration is required by noon on Monday, November 10. Attendees who have not registered or register late are free to attend, but lunch will not be provided.
Senior Health Coffee Talks: How to Manage Your Arthritic Joints
Arthritis doesn’t have to control your life. Join us for How to Manage Your Arthritic Joints and discover practical ways to reduce pain, protect your joints, and improve daily comfort. Join Certified Exercise Physiologist Cathy Patterson as she leads this helpful discussion for seniors.
These free classes are great for not only seniors, but caregivers of senior citizens as well. Please complete the registration link below..
Senior Health Coffee Talks: Overcoming Stress! Let’s Just Relax
As we work our way into the holiday season, it’s easy to let stress take over. Join us as Certified Exercise Physiologist Cathy Patterson shares some tips to reduce your stress level and relax your mind.
These free classes are great for not only seniors, but caregivers of senior citizens as well. Please complete the registration link below..
Fall Family Festival
Please join us for our Second Annual Fall Family Festival at the Lynn Institute Community Garden at Expand Energy, located at 720 NW 62nd St. in Oklahoma City. This free event will have fun family activities, live music, pumpkin painting, food, outdoor games, a hot chocolate bar, giveaways, and more. Bring the whole family and celebrate the beauty of autumn with us!
Entertainment provided by the Arts Council Oklahoma City.
EVENT PARKING: We will have attendants who will assist you with where to park.
Senior Health Coffee Talks: Senior Scams-Beware!
We’ve all heard the phrase “it’s too good to be true.” In today’s world, that is even more important for senior citizens with an increase in scams and false advertising. The Lynn Institute’s Cathy Patterson will share tips and tricks on how to identify potential scams to increase your personal safety and financial health.
These free classes are great for not only seniors, but caregivers of senior citizens as well. Please complete the registration link below..
Lunch and Learn: Your Identity Matters
In today’s digital world, you have to take the proper steps to protect your identity. Join us as professionals from BancFirst highlight tips to protect you from online and medical identity theft. We will enjoy a free nutritious lunch, an educational talk, and giveaways.
Lunch is provided at no cost, but registration is required by noon on Monday, October 6. Attendees who have not registered or register late are free to attend, but lunch will not be provided.
Senior Health Coffee Talks: Loosen Up! Stretches for Your Neck and Shoulders
Do you ever experience pain in your neck or shoulders due to stress? If so, you’ll want to join us as Certified Exercise Physiologist Cathy Patterson shares some simple stretches and techniques to alleviate your pain and reduce your stress level.
These free classes are great for not only seniors, but caregivers of senior citizens as well. Please complete the registration link below..
Sip, Savor, and Support
Join us for an evening of live music, networking, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, auction items, and more in a relaxed atmosphere at the historic Will Rogers Theatre as we celebrate the impactful work being done by the Lynn Institute in the Oklahoma City metro. We will also recognize this year’s distinguished Lynn Institute award recipients.
Lunch and Learn: Financial Health-Prepare for the Unexpected
What would you do if life threw you a curve ball tomorrow? Join us for a compelling session where BancFirst staff will uncover the hidden disasters you may not see coming that can affect your finances—and reveal smart, practical ways to prepare before they hit. Don’t wait for a wake-up call—get ahead, stay ready, and protect your future.
Lunch is provided at no cost, but registration is required by noon on Monday, September 15. Attendees who have not registered or register late are free to attend, but lunch will not be provided.
Senior Health Coffee Talks: 6 Tips to Cope Through Life’s Journey
Life is challenging. Changes happen and coping can be hard. Join us as we share some ideas that can help you learn how to cope through challenging times in your life...And then, how to stay focused on enjoying the good times!
These free classes are great for not only seniors, but caregivers of senior citizens as well. Please complete the registration link below..
¡TU SALUD MENTAL IMPORTA! Programa Gratuito de Bienestar Emocional
¿Estás listo(a) para cuidar tu mente, tu corazón y tus relaciones? Te invitamos a un programa GRATUITO de clases que te ayudarán a fortalecer tu salud mental y emocional.
Los participantes deben comprometerse a asistir a todas las sesiones para poder participar en el programa. Cupo limitado – ¡Regístrate hoy mismo!
Senior Health Coffee Talks: Improving Your Strength
Maintaining your strength as you get older is vital to your overall health. Certified Exercise Physiologist Cathy Patterson will share exercises you can do at home to keep yourself feeling young. Strengthening bands will be provided for you to take home!
These free classes are great for not only seniors, but caregivers of senior citizens as well. Please complete the registration link below..
Senior Health Coffee Talks: Age Identity
You've heard the phrase "age is just a number." Guess what? That's true! While it's important to recognize your limitations as you age, you also need to acknowledge your abilities. Certified Exercise Physiologist Cathy Patterson will share ways to focus on what you’re capable of doing, as well as identify potential risks to keep an eye on as you age.
These free classes are great for not only seniors, but caregivers of senior citizens as well. Please complete the registration link below..
Lunch and Learn: Navigate a Grocery Store
Did you know that grocery stores are laid out a certain way intentionally? Learn what areas to frequent and which ones to avoid for the healthiest options from Registered Dietician Pam Patty. Come enjoy a free nutritious lunch, an educational talk, and giveaways.
Lunch is provided at no cost, but registration is required by noon on Monday, July 14. Attendees who have not registered or register late are free to attend, but lunch will not be provided.
Senior Health Coffee Talks: Stand Up Straight
Proper posture is important for senior citizens because it significantly impacts your balance, mobility, and overall well-being. Certified Exercise Physiologist Cathy Patterson will show simple techniques to improve your posture which can reduce the risk of falls.
These free classes are great for not only seniors, but caregivers of senior citizens as well. Please complete the registration link below..
Senior Health Coffee Talks: Aging 101
Getting older can be hard on your mind and body, but keeping a positive attitude can make a big difference. Certified Exercise Physiologist Cathy Patterson will share techniques to understanding the changes you’re experience and keys to embracing how you are aging.
These free classes are great for not only seniors, but caregivers of senior citizens as well. Please complete the registration link below..
Tabitha Park Community Picnic
Come celebrate Juneteenth at our free Tabitha Park Community Picnic! We will have food, fun family activities, live music, a special park bench dedication, and more. Grab a blanket or some lawn chairs and bring your family to celebrate the beauty of Tabitha Park with us!
Sponsored by Tabitha Baptist Church, Sunbeam Family Services, Arts Council Oklahoma City, OKC Beautiful, and the Lynn Institute.
Lunch and Learn: Men’s Health for Women
We all know that women are in charge of healthcare in the home (among other things), so it’s important for women to know what tests and checkups men need and when they need them. Guys, you are also encouraged to attend since it’s you’re health on the line. We will have a free nutritious lunch, an educational talk, and giveaways.
Lunch is provided at no cost, but registration is required by noon on Monday, June 9. Attendees who have not registered or register late are free to attend, but lunch will not be provided.
Sunshine and Sprouts Spring Garden Party
We are sad to let you know that we have made the decision to cancel the Lynn Institute Sunshine and Sprouts Spring Garden Party on Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 a.m.-noon due to the impending rain in the forecast. The garden has already received several inches of rain this past few weeks and any additional rain will continue to make the grounds unsafe. We are planning to hold a fall event with even more activities so we hope to see you then!
Healthy Hopeful Communities Collaborative
Join us for our next Healthy Hopeful Communities meeting! Open to all nonprofit organizations, this group works together on resource access, community/neighborhood development and improvement, bringing healthcare services to residents, food insecurity, education and employment opportunities, transportation challenges, and a host of other projects. With diverse backgrounds, ideas, and expertise, the HHC is focused on healthy, hopeful, and sustainable change.
Senior Health Coffee Talks: Strength With Bands
Proper exercise is important, especially as we age. Certified Exercise Physiologist Cathy Patterson will show simple ways to use stretch bands to improve your overall strength with low impact on your joints. You’ll even get a band to take home!
These free classes are great for not only seniors, but caregivers of senior citizens as well. Please complete the registration link below..
Men’s Grill & Gather
Calling all men! Come out and join us for an evening just for the guys as Chef Steffon Lewis will be manning the grill. This event offers a relaxed setting for men to gather, connect, and enjoy good company. Adam Alexander, Ph.D., and Jordan Neil, Ph.D., from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, will lead an informal discussion on men’s health. We’ll have a great meal, exciting door prizes, and camaraderie. Grab a friend, get registered, and come join us!
Senior Wellness Day
The Lynn Institute invites you to a special Senior Wellness Day event designed to empower and educate aging adults on important health topics that matter most. Enjoy insightful discussions led by knowledgeable experts, explore informational booths, relax with a soothing chair massage, and engage in gentle stretching and movement exercises with a resistance band you can take home to continue your wellness journey. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.
Space is limited—registration is required so click the registration link below! Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your health!
Lunch and Learn: Heat Preparation
The summer heat in Oklahoma can be brutal and downright dangerous. Join us at our next Lunch and Learn where we’ll share tips on preparing for the hotter months to prevent heat-related health issues. Come enjoy a free nutritious lunch, an educational talk, and giveaways.
Lunch is provided at no cost, but registration is required by noon on Monday, May 19. Attendees who have not registered or register late are free to attend, but lunch will not be provided.
Senior Health Coffee Talks: Be Fit…Not Frail
As we age, proper exercise is imperative to maintain our overall health. But what exercises are right for your age and current fitness level? Certified Exercise Physiologist Cathy Patterson will share tips on maintaining your strength as you age and how osteoporosis may need your attention!
These free classes are great for not only seniors, but caregivers of senior citizens as well. Please complete the registration link below..