Workshops and ClassesWorkshops and classes are offered on a wide range of
topics that focus on life-enhancing subjects including travel photography,
financial planning, Tai Chi and culinary arts. The emphasis is always on
stimulating imaginative thinking. Classes given in the Charlottesville area
can be found at the links below. Featured Presentations & Workshops at the Senior CenterVisit with the Lakota Indians Learn about the Indian perspective on their role in American history and today, as well as about higher education on the Reservation. See cover article for more information. A Free Merrill Lynch Financial
Series Retirement Accounts and Wealth Transfer Jorgen Vik, a Wealth Management Advisor and Certified Financial Planner with Merrill Lynch, will discuss the in’s and out’s of transferring retirement accounts to heirs. A
Free Roth Conversions: How, What, When &
Why? 5:30–6:30 p.m. with Q&A: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Paying taxes on Roth IRAs is like paying taxes on an acorn, while paying taxes on traditional IRAs means the acorn is bigger, but you pay taxes on the oak. Huh? Right now tax rates are relatively low, but rates will rise, beginning in 2011. Taking the money currently in a traditional IRA, paying taxes as though that money is ordinary income, and then and converting it to Roth accounts will save you from paying up to 17.8% more in taxes in the future. Speaker David Marotta will address how Roth IRAs work, when you should convert to Roth accounts, and how the process can help you save money. A Free Try a Drum CircleThursday, Sept. 9 - Free Workshop 4:00–5:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 23, 30- Drumming Classes 4:00–5:00 p.m. Join in the fun of our new Drum Circle. Drumming is a beneficial activity for people of all ages. Hand drumming has been shown to improve mental focus, relieve stress, and improve a sense of well-being. Chip Staples will be leading a free workshop on September 9 and offer lessons on consecutive Thursdays. Please sign up at the Senior Center Front desk. 434-974-7756. Free Workshop Lessons
All Theme: Laughter in the
Dark Texts &
Dates Texts Apart from handouts distributed gratis by the moderator, new copies of assigned books can be obtained off the shelf or by special order from any local retailer, as well as from amazon.com, borders.com and barnesandnoble.com. Deeply discounted new (and variously priced “pre-owned”) copies are available from vendors associated with the on-line bookstores (click the “new and used” or “used” link on the title's descriptive page). Other reliable dealers in the secondary market include Bookfinder.com, Alibris.com, and Abebooks.com. Allow up to 2 weeks for delivery. Method Preparation: Each participant identifies specific interpretive problems in the assigned work and then frames a trial question and two contrasting answers. These are presented in session to launch a searching discussion by the entire group. The moderator coordinates the dialogue, poses Socratic questions, and provides relevant information, but does not lecture. Moderator D. L. Rubin is a Guggenheim Fellow (1980–81) and the author of several books on the baroque and classical lyric. Professor Emeritus of French Language and Literature at the University of Virginia, he is still active on Grounds, teaching critical argumentation in various programs. He also chairs the poetry board at The Virginia Quarterly Review, consults at the Center for Undergraduate Excellence, and publishes books for the research library market at Rookwood Press. From 2001 to 2008, he led Great Books discussions at JILL (now OLLI). Dr. Rubin may be reached at 971-1835 or via email at dlr93039@yahoo.com. To Enroll Contact the Senior Center three to four weeks before the first class. Center membership is required after attending one session as a guest. There is no extra charge for this course. Book
Discussion Group
M Free Comparative Religions
New Members are always welcome. This group will not meet in July or August, but will resume Friday, September 10. M Free Computer
Users Group UVA
Associate Professor of Politics John M. Owen, IV, who specializes in
International Relations, will talk about Cyber Warfare and Cyber
Jihad: how government agents and others have in the past, and
may in the future, hack into national computer systems as a weapon of
war. Cyber warriors want to destroy, but cyber spies need networks to
stay functional to gather intelligence. What is the
threat and is it as great as some would have us
believe? Join us to hear Professor Owen give us an assessment of the
dangers we face now, and may face in the future. Refreshments will
be available after the presentation. Sunday, September 12, 2:00–3:30 p.m. The
Computer Users Group had a well received presentation on the nature of
Facebook at our July meeting. Now we will conduct a workshop where
you can bring your laptops and create your own Facebook account. You
will learn the various security settings and what they mean for you and
your "friends." There are ways to find people and request that they
be your friend so that you can share your thoughts with them and find out
what they are doing. You will be surprised at how interconnected you
can become. This workshop will be lead by Todd Wickersty who, in
2005, founded Business Bullpen, a website and
print brochure design business. The workshop is limited to about 15,
so sign up at the front desk and provide your email address. Thursday, September 9 & Wednesday, September 15, 12:30–2:30 p.m. 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 All are welcome to come and read their work at these meetings. Our
Coffee House in August will be on Friday, August 13, with Dr. Charles
Allen Kollar as guest speaker. He is a counselor, pastor and the author of
several books, “Mastering Life”. Dr. Kollar, who is Betty and Frank
Kollar’s son, lives in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania with his wife,
Dawn. Classes at the Senior Center
Arthritis Foundation and Exercise 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 $40/month, All welcome if space allows 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 If you want to learn to knit – Join us! Ceramics 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. M $26 per year Parkinson’s Exercise 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) Qigong Back by popular demand, Bryan McKenzie, has started his Qigong class again. Qigong (or ch'i kung) refers to a wide variety of traditional cultivation practices that involve methods of accumulating, circulating, and working with breathing or energy within the body. M $25 G $30 Learn to Play Western Mah Jongg Ever wanted to learn one of the most popular games at the Senior Center? Now is your chance and the lessons are FREE! M Free Recurring programs at Senior Center, Inc. can be found by using the links below. Arts &
Crafts Activities Martha Jefferson Programs & ClassesUVA Community Scholar ProgramPrograms for Adults at MonticelloMonticello Events in the Coming MonthCalendar of Events at Ash Lawn-HighlandAdult Literacy Related Classes
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