Active Aging – The
Series
Tuesday, February 7, 10:00-11:30am
MORE LOCAL RESOURCES
FOR REMAINING INDEPENDENT AS YOU AGE
We welcome the return of
Elizabeth Swider, owner of Care is There, and Chair of the Chamber of
Commerce Aging in Place Business Round Table, to update us on the numerous
local options for Seniors who are looking for help to continue to age
actively and independently in their own homes, which is not only cheaper
than assisted living or a nursing home but is better for your health and
can extend your life! Come with your questions and Elizabeth will do her
best to answer them.
A Free
Workshop for Family Caregivers
Topic:
How to Communicate with Healthcare
Providers
Thursday, February 16, 5:45–7:30
p.m.
Learn the importance of older adults having strong
communication with the healthcare providers, as well as the various legal
forms and documents needed to assure one’s medical wishes will be met.
Series is brought to you by Home Instead.
A Free
Financial Topics
Merrill Lynch Financial Series
Tuesday,
February 14, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Annuities --
Jorgen Vik, a Wealth Manager with the SKV Group, will discuss various
kinds of annuities and when they may be appropriate for ownership..
A
Free
NAPFA Financial Series with
Marotta Wealth
Management
Thursday, February 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
“Last Chance to Put Your Money Where it Will Never be Taxed Again” is
the topic of David Marotta’s discussion this month. David, who founded
Marotta Asset Management in Charlottesville in 2000, has been a guest
speaker for the American Association of Independent Investors and NAPFA’s
Consumer Education Foundation. He writes a weekly financial column for The
Daily Progress.
A Free
Capitol One Financial Series
Monday, February
21, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Mutual Fund
Investing
Chris Ruspi, President of Capitol One, will discuss
Mutual Fund Investment Categories, Common Mutual Fund Share Types, and
Evaluating Mutual Fund Style.
A Free
Investors’ Forum
Friday, February 3 & 17,
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Investors meet twice a month (1st & 3rd Fridays) to discuss stock
and bond markets and investment strategies. After general discussion, the
focus turns to a specific topic. The special topic on February
3rd is Mutual Funds, ETFs, Closed-End Funds or Stock Investments,
and Risk/Reward. No money is collected or invested, and
investors of all levels are welcome. For more info or to join the email
meeting notification list, call Don Whitford at 434-985-3964. Our website market charts are updated
weekly.
M Free
Senior Center Chorus
Fridays, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Join us as we begin
our brand new chorus! Local music teacher Michael D’antoni will direct. If
you are interested, we have room for more. Register at the Center’s front
desk by phone or in person. Michael has offered his services for free, but
there may be a charge for sheet music.
M Free
Apple/Mac Users Group
Thursdays, 1:00–3:00
p.m.
If you own a Mac computer, an iPod, iPhone, or iPad, and
need help solving a problem or have discovered new things you can do with
your device, if you have found a special piece of software or an app you
can share, or just want to learn some new “tricks & tips” for Apple
products, join us Thursday afternoons in the Computer Lab. For info
contact
.
M Free
Book Discussion Group
1st Wednesday,
11:00 a.m. - Noon
For the books we are reading go to our
web page , or call Patty Vineyard at 296-1996. New members
welcome.
M Free
Comparative Religions
2nd Friday of
each month, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
For information about the topic
to be covered, see our web page or
please call Lu Bolen at 434-906-9565. On February 10th, Dr. Manuel
Lopez will discuss “Tibetan Buddhism and the Potential Problem of the
Dalai Lama’s Succession.”
New members welcome.
M Free
All Things Digital
Monday, February 13, 1:00
p.m.
Topic: Smart Phones and Their Carriers—Which One is Best
for You?
Andre Saunders and his team from Best Buy will give an
introductory piece about how far mobile technology has come, and an
overview of the various carriers. This will be followed with an extended
discussion and Q&A on the merits of the various carriers.
Don’t yet own a smart phone? This session can help you decide if
you need one and which to buy. Get answers to your questions and concerns.
Enjoy refreshments after the meeting and attend the forum to discuss
member experiences with technology. Open to all.
A Free
Le Cercle Français
Thursday Feb 9 &
Wednesday Feb 15, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
"Joyeuse St-Valentin!" Welcome to our friendly, informal,
francophone “Cercle” every 2nd Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of the
month. Joyeux printemps! Soyez le bienvenu deux fois par mois “chez
nous!” New members are welcome. A bientôt.
M Free
Writing For Pleasure
Fridays, Noon–2:00
p.m.
Participants write in all genres and create literary
output for fun and profit. Bring paper, pens, pencils, erasers, a sense of
humor, and some imagination. The world is waiting to see your
talent!
M Free
Active Aging Series
How Rehab Can Restore Strength,
Mobility, Mental Function
Tuesday, March 6, 10 - 11:30
a.m.
Carrie Jones, Director of Rehabilitation from
Charlottesville Health & Rehabilitation Center, will discuss how
Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies can restore strength,
mobility, and independence after strokes, hip fractures, knee
replacements, and other major surgery or accidents, and how it can help
Parkinson’s, arthritis, dementia, foot deformities, etc. She’ll also share
examples of real success stories that show how life is never over unless
you give up.
A Free
Classes at the Senior Center
Great Decisions
Wednesdays,
January 25 – March 28, 2012, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Great
Decisions, the centerpiece of the longest running civic education program
in the United States devoted to foreign affairs, empowers readers to
discuss global issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world. The
program is part of the Foreign Policy Association, which is a
non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the American public to
learn more about the world. Founded in 1918, the Foreign Policy
Association serves as a catalyst for developing awareness,
understanding of and providing informed opinions on global issues. Through
its balanced, nonpartisan programs and publications, the FPA encourages
citizens to participate in the foreign policy process.
Topics for the upcoming series:
- Middle East Realignment - Jan. 25, with UVa. Prof.
Scott Harrop
- Mexico - Feb. 1 with UVa. Prof. Herbert “Ticko”
Braun
- Exit from Afghanistan & Iraq - Feb 8 with UVa
Prof. John Owen
- Cybersecurity - Feb 15 with UVa Prof. Jack Davidson
- Vladimir Putin: The Future of Russia - Feb 22 with
Prof. Allen Lynch
- State of the Oceans
- Indonesia
- Energy Geopolitics
Published annually by the Foreign Policy Association, the Great
Decisions briefing book features impartial, thought-provoking analyses on
eight issues of concern to U.S. policymakers today.
To order the
accompanying briefing book, contact the Foreign Policy
Association at www.fpa.org or call
1-800-477-5836. The Mailing Address is: Great Decisions, Foreign Policy
Association, Inc., 470 Park Avenue South, 2 N FL, New York, NY 10157. The
cost is $20 per copy plus shipping and handling.
Senior Center Chorus
Fridays, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
We’ve done it—signed
up 20 members, men and women, to begin our brand new chorus! Local music
teacher Michael D’antoni will direct. If you are interested, there we have
room for more. Register at the Center’s front desk by phone or in person.
Michael has offered his services for free, but there may be a charge for
sheet music.
M Free
Tap Lessons
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12
noon–2:00 p.m.
Private and semi-private lessons available for
beginners or anyone who wants to brush up their skills. Choose half-hour
or hour slots. For information and rates, please call Bonnie Williams at
973-3408.
M
Meditation Cultivation (Falun Dafa)
Tuesdays,
4:30–6:00 p.m.
Energize your body and quiet the mind using
this ancient Chinese practice. Based on the universal principles of
Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance, five exercises are used to open
the body’s energy channels and enable energy to circulate while purifying
the body and providing relief from stress and tension. The movements are
simple and easy to learn, and suitable for people of all ages and fitness
levels. The exercises are very flexible, and can be done anytime,
anywhere, and for any duration. Bring a pillow or cushion to class with
you. Instruction provided by Carl Moje and Mei Q. Gong. Register at the
Front Desk. For more information, call Carl at 434-244-4090.
Arthritis Foundation and Exercise
Tuesdays
& Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Exercise is important for joint motion and muscle strength for those
with arthritis. Instructor Maggie Schmidt leads this entry-level class,
following the Arthritis Foundation Program, to help those with arthritis
get moving again. A chair is used for balance. Register at the front desk
and get an AF form and information for your doctor. Come to class in this
carpeted room in comfortable clothing and athletic shoes with stability.
Bring a yoga mat if you will be on the floor.
M $20/month G $27/month
Ballroom
Dance Lessons
Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m. -- 2:55
p.m.
Cathleen Rhodes, from Terry Dean’s Dance Studio, teaches
a different dance each month. For more information, please call Terry
Dean's Dance Studio at 977-3327. Beginners welcome, no partner necessary.
Register/pay at the Front Desk.
$40/month, All welcome if space allows
DanceFit
Mondays, 11:30–12:30
p.m.
Gain fitness and increased flexibility dancing to Broadway tunes.
Instructor Edna-Jakki “EJ” Miller has over 30 years experience in teaching
and personal training in fitness, dance and holistic health. All ages,
conditions and levels, beginner to advanced, can join in the fun. Workouts
are joint-friendly, safe, and effective.
A 8 week block M $66 / G $86
Beginner’s Knitting
Wednesdays, 3:00 – 4:30
p.m.
If you want to learn to knit – Join us!
If you want company while
you knit – Join us!
If you want some ideas for your project – Join
us!
We look forward to seeing you!
M Free
Ceramics
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m–noon
Looking for something fun and creative to do? Join our ceramics class!
Our requirement is simple: Show up with a desire to have fun in this
therapeutic class. We are now making Christmas trees—the holidays are
right around the corner! We are also busy painting kittens, mallards,
wolves, and, of course, useful items such as plates, bowls, platters and
mugs, which are always in great demand. What a great gift to give when you
“made it yourself.” The ceramics are dishwasher and microwave safe, so can
be used and enjoyed for years. Class is taught by Novella Mawyer, owner of
Lazy Daisy Ceramics, Inc. and The Pottery Paintin' Place.
Members $3
and guests $7, plus materials and firings
Parkinson’s Exercise
Mondays, 11:00 a.m. &
Thursdays, 10:45 a.m.
Offered in partnership with UVa’s Adult Neurology Department,
instructor Sharon Honeycutt leads participants through various exercises
to promote ways of moving and speaking to better cope with the many
symptoms of Parkinson’s and other neurological diseases. Bring an exercise
mat and wear comfortable clothing.
A $65 month
(Partner Organization)
Mah-Jongg
Sundays, 2:00–5:00 p.m.
(American)
Wednesdays, 12:30–4:00 p.m. (American)
Thursdays,
1:30–4:30 p.m. (Western)
Fridays, 9:00 a.m.–noon
(American)
Mah Jongg, “The Game of a Thousand
Intelligences,” is interesting and challenging, simple yet complex,
competitive, social, and relaxing. All levels of players are welcome at
any session, with lessons available for beginners. See our web page for information about the
game.
FunTime Line Dancing
Fridays
- Beginning
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
- Intermediate 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
- Beginning 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (except 4th Wednesday for Intermediate
only)
- Intermediate 7:30 - 8:25 p.m.
Love to dance? Don't have a partner? If you want to have fun and
exercise, both physically and mentally, then line dancing is for you. This
group cares more about having fun than the accuracy of steps. The first
hour focus on beginner-level dances, but all levels are welcome the entire
two hours.
M Free, G $4 -- for each 55-minute session
Recurring programs at Senior
Center, Inc. can be found by using the links below.
Arts & Crafts
Activities
Performing Arts
Health & Fitness Activities
Lifelong Learning
Recreational Activities
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