Streaming at Next!

Next meeting: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 10:30am-12:00pm

We are changing the streaming format at Next! Once a month, there will be a short streaming documentary followed by a moderated discussion that addresses the topic presented in the film. The discussion leader will present some relevant information and ideas to discuss based on the film and will host an open discussion.

In November and December, we will be focusing on living long and well, with a four-part series on the critically acclaimed series Blue Zones. Please join us for this fun and interactive new format!

LIVE TO 100: THE SECRETS OF BLUE ZONES (Episode 1): THE JOURNEY BEGINS Tuesday, November 3 at 10:30 am

This stunning series takes viewers to places around the world where residents live significantly longer lives. In depth exploration of these areas unlocks the secrets to living longer, better. The first episode centers on Okinawa, Japan, where the island’s oldest residents share a serene way of life motivated by purpose. This event is a traditional streaming with no discussion following. Length 34 minutes.

LIVE TO 100: THE SECRETS OF BLUE ZONES (Episode 2): AN UNEXPECTED DISCOVERY Tuesday, November 17 at 10:30 am

What are some surprising revelations on living well? This segment takes us to Sardinia and California to find out. Length of film: 45 minutes plus 30 minutes discussion.

LIVE TO 100: THE SECRETS OF BLUE ZONES (Episode 3): THE END OF BLUE ZONES? Tuesday, December 1 at 10:30 am

This episode examines the Greek island of Ikaria and Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula and explores how centenarians in these two unique regions thrive through distinct local diets, strong community traditions, and active lifestyles, while also questioning whether modern lifestyle changes threaten the survival of these longevity hotspots. This event is a traditional streaming with no discussion following. Length 39 minutes.

LIVE TO 100: THE SECRETS OF BLUE ZONES (Episode 4): THE FUTURE OF LONGEVITY Tuesday, December 15 at 10:30 am

In this final episode, series host Dan Buettner travels to Singapore to see how a modern, engineered urban environment successfully created a new kind of "blue zone". He shares these lessons and discoveries back in the United States to explore whether we can build and design new blue zones in rapidly changing, modern cities. Following the film there will be a moderated discussion. Length of film: 40 minutes plus 30 minutes discussion.

Location:
Birmingham Next