Parkinson's Charlotte Symposium 2009

The Parkinson Association of the Carolinas annual 2009 Parkinson's Disease Symposium for patients, family members, and care providers is: Friday, December 4, 2009 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Ramada Inn. 212 Woodlawn Rd. Charlotte, NC  Near Exit 6A off I-77, and is also easily accessible to I-85 via Billy Graham Parkway.  Cost:  $20 per person which includes lunch and breaks.  The Speakers and topics include: - Dr. Danielle Englert from the CMC Neuroscience and Spine Institute to discuss Deep Brain Stimulation - Dr. Alexander Troster from UNC Department of Neurology to discuss non-motor challenges of Parkinson's - Dr. Reza Bolouri from the Alzheimer's Memory Center to discuss Lewy Body Dementia.  For out-of-town participants who want to extend their stay, the hotel is offering discounted rooms at $59 per night. Call (800) 847-7829 to make reservations and mention the Symposium to receive this rate. For more information contact Sarah Minge at sminge@parkinsonassociation.org [Back to Top]

National Memory Screening Day 2009 - Free event

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Levine Senior Center 1050 DeVore Lane Matthews, NC Concerned about Memory Problems? Participate in a Free Screening Matthews Presbyterian Hospital in conjunction with the Levine Senior Center will offer free confidential memory screenings at the Center. RSVP 704-384-2273 [Back to Top]

The Shepherd's Center of Charlotte Presents 2009 Senior Choices Summits

Supplemental Insurance alternatives for Low Income Subsidy Recipients and Seniors Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 3400 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, North Carolina For more information call The Shepherd's Center at 704-365-1995. [Back to Top]

Davidson Senior Scholars - Free educational programs

The Davidson Senior Scholars was formed to provide programs that stimulate continual intellectual and cultural growth. The general format of the meetings is that of lecture followed by question and answer. The speakers are experts in their fields and may include Davidson college professors, local physicians, and business professionals. Programs are free. Monthly meetings take place from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month Davidson Parks and Recreation Office  416 Armour Street 704-892-3349 For more information call 704-892-3349. [Back to Top]

Computer Classes Around Town

Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg - FREE computer classes For all classes at the Public Libraries go to:  http://www.plcmc.org/programs/ On the left side of the page under Events by Category click on Technology - Adults. Levine Senior Center 1050 DeVore Lane Highway 51 and Northeast Parkway Matthews, NC 28105 Call 704-846-4654 for more information. Shepherd's Center South Location:  The Well @ Southpark (formerly Incarnation Lutheran Church) 6400 Old Reid Road Charlotte, NC   28210 Call 704-541-0100 for more information or to register. Shepherd's Center of Charlotte, Inc. Call 704-365-1995 for more information or to register. Location:  Southminster Retirement Community Computer Lab 8919 Park Road North Mecklenburg Senior Services Please call 704-892-4041 for more computer classes. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center 2225 Tyvola Road Charlotte, NC   28210 The computer lab is furnished with six computers and two ink-jet printers. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to receive a class information packet. Call 704-522-6222 for more information. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center @ Shamrock 3925 Willard Farrow Drive Charlotte, NC 28215 704-531-6900 - Call to register Introduction to Computers Mondays 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.   $30.00 associates   $85.00 non-associate Digital Camera Mondays   $20.00 associate   $40.00 non associate Learn how to use your digital camera.  Please bring your camera with you. Call 704-531-6900 for more information Oasis Senior Enrichment Program Levine Jewish Community Center 5007 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28226 Need to register for all classes.  Call Linda Bass at 704-944-6735 or Jodie Lagnocco at 704-944-6753 Computer Tutor - Private Lessons Learn the skills that you need at the pace you are comfortable with. Instructor:  Tania Bialeck Member $35/hour; Non Member $40/hour [Back to Top]

AARP Driver Safety Program

Friday, December 4, 2009 9:30am - 1:30pm North Mecklenburg Senior Center 18731 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius, NC Phone: 704-892-4041 Fee: $12.00 AARP Members $14.00 Non AARP Members Cars have changed, and so have traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads we drive on every day.  Let the AARP Driver Safety Program bring you up to speed.  This course is now only 4 hours long completed in one day. Please pre-register 704-892-4041 [Back to Top]