2026 Virtual Activities For You
Be Well Illinois and Aetna have teamed up to bring you some NEW online activities to support your wellbeing, including:
- Cyber Safety Webinars designed to help retirees stay safe online. Delivered by our trusted partner, Cyber-Seniors, these seminars focus on common scams and fraud tactics, providing practical advice to help strengthen your online security.
- Monthly Wellness Webinars designed to bring you education on important health topics right in the comfort of your home! These interactive sessions will last an hour, with opportunities to ask questions at the end.
- Monthly Virtual Cooking Demos conducted LIVE by a Registered Dietitian to teach you how to cook seasonal foods healthfully! This interactive session includes ingredient nutrition education and time for questions/discussion.
Dates and times for these LIVE events are below. Click the link in the Registration column to sign up! Also, be sure to check out the recipes and other resources linked in the Resources column.
All events are recorded, so if you can’t attend, please revisit this site to view the recording.
Wellness Webinars/Virtual Cooking Demos
Topic |
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Registration Link |
Resources |
Cooking Class: Everyday Eats for Healthful Family Meal Planning |
January 15th, noon |
Webinar Recording | |
Health Webinar: DASHing to Blood Pressure Reduction |
February 9th, noon |
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Cyber Safety Webinar: AI-Related Scams: Deepfake Technology |
February 26th, noon |
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| Understanding your Aetna Wellness Benefits | March 17th, noon | Webinar registration | |
Cooking Class: Gluten-Free Desserts |
March 19th, noon |
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Health Webinar: Insomnia Diagnosis and Management |
April 16th , noon |
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Cyber Safety Webinar: Understanding Bots in Today's Digital Landscape |
April 23rd, noon |
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Cooking Class: Plant-based Meals |
May 21st, noon |
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Health Webinar: Men’s Guide to Optimal Health |
June 18th, noon |
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Cyber Safety Webinar: Staying Safe from Robocall Scams |
June 25th, noon |
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Cooking Class: Make-Ahead Breakfast |
July 16th, noon |
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| Cyber Safety Webinar: Smartphone Essentials for Daily Life | July 23rd, noon | Webinar Registration - Zoom | |
Health Webinar: The Caregiver’s Guide to Optimal Self-Health |
August 20th, noon |
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Cyber Safety Webinar: Secure Digital Planning for Life Events |
August 27th, noon |
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Cooking Class: More Comfort Foods Made Healthy |
September 17th, noon |
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Health Webinar: Cholesterol Counts: Reducing Cholesterol Through Good Nutrition |
October 15th, noon |
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Cyber Safety Webinar: Using Browsers and Search Engines to Safeguard Your Digital Identity |
November 12th, noon
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Cooking Class: Dig Into Dark Chocolate |
November 19th, noon |
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Health Webinar: Mindfulness Fundamentals |
December 17th, noon |