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Educational Information and Events

Free Will Preparation Clinic

Sponsored by Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center @ Shamrock, Bank of America and Culp, Elliott & Carpenter

Are you 60 years or older and have been putting off getting your will, health care power of attorney, power of attorney or living will prepared?

Thursday, November 6, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (by appointment only)

Shamrock Senior Center
3925 Willard Farrow Drive
Charlotte, NC 28215

In order to receive an appointment on November 6, you will need to fill out a brief questionnaire available at the front desk, which must be returned by noon on Monday, September 3, 2008

Call Legal Services of Southern Piedmont at 704-971-2622 with any questions.

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Senior Health Fair - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center @ Shamrock - Free event

Friday, October 24, 2008
10:00 a.m. - Noon

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center @ Shamrock
3925 Willard Farrow Drive
Charlotte, NC 28215

Free screenings will be provided:
- blood pressure
- cholesterol
- diabetes
- vision
- others

Senior provider information will be available.
For more information contact 704-531-6900.

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Dementia Dialogues - Free Lunch and Learn

Part 1 - Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Part 2 - Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Part 3 - Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Part 4 - Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Time:  11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Court at South Park
5326 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28209

RSVP:  704-553-8700

Presented by Barbara Drum, Dementia Specialist/Trainer

- Great information for anyone
- Appropriate for all caregivers
- Techniques and strategies
- CEU's available for professional caregivers

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Senior Choices Summit - Free event

A Tribute to Veterans
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church
1117 South Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203

Featuring Dan Starks, WCNC-TV's "Don't Be a Victim" expert

Veterans' Benefits Update with Senior Resource Coalition representatives:
- Joseph Rapely, USAF (Ret.) Veteran Services Specialist
Cheryl Buchanan, Veteran Services Specialist
Erin Warchol, Atria Merrywood
Sarah Privette, Atria Merrywood

There will be a color guard and special recognition of all veterans.

This is a free event, but reservations are encouraged.  Please call The Shepherd's Center of Charlotte at 704-365-1995.

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AARP Driver Safety Program 50+

Weinberg Adult Center
Levine Jewish Community Center
Oasis Senior Enrichment Program

5007 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-366-5007

Tuesday, September 9, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and
Tuesday, September 11, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Two day course and both days are required to receive a certificate from AARP.

Tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road.

Light refreshments will be served during a short break.

Cost:  $10.00 member
$12.00 non-member

For more information or to register call 704-366-5007.

The Shepherd's Center of Charlotte
Trinity Presbyterian Church
3115 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
Taught by Officer Howard Setzer
Tuesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 30
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(30 minutes for lunch - please bring your own)
Must attend both sessions in their entirety to receive a certificate from AARP.
Cost:  $10.00

Call 704-365-1995 for more information or to register.

North Mecklenburg Senior Center
18731 W. Catawba Avenue
Cornelius, NC 28031

Monday, September 29 and Wednesday, October 1, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. both days
Cost:  $10 per person
Pre-register at 704-892-4041.
As you age, your driving skills change.  Come learn how to be the best driver you can be in this high speed, super highway world.

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Adventures in Learning

Shepherd's Center East
Central United Methodist Church
6030 Albemarle Road
Charlotte, NC 28212
Call 704-338-1511 to register

Thursdays, September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 9 and 16
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.  (lunch available)

Cost:  $22 for all 6 sessions in advance, $26 at the door  Catered lunch $6 or may bring your own.

Topics range from Tai Chi, Bible, Spanish, Navigating Senior Resources, Book Reviews by local authors, Creative Writing, Watercolor, Ask the Doctor, History, Backyard Wildlife to Gift Making.

A flu shot clinic and a blood pressure check will also be available.

Shepherd's Center South
St. Stephen United Methodist Church
6800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
To register call 704-541-0100

Cost for all classes:  $22 in advance; $24 at door
Lunch:  $6.00 per week, $36 for series or you may bring your own.

Wednesdays, September 17 - October 22

Session I  9:00 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
-Tai Chi
Session II 10:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
- Spanish I
- Personalities
   October 1 - Buddy Strickland, Author
   "I don't want to be invisible anymore"
   October 8 - Buddy Strickland
   Writing your legacy
   October 15 - Ronald Fee
   "How Not To Fly An Airplane"
   October 22 - Ronald Fee
   "How Not To Fly An Airplane"
- YOGA I

Session III  11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
- Spanish I
- Potpourri
    September 17 B.J. Vance
    "Downsizing - How to keep it Moving"
    September 24 Maryanne Dailey
    "How to Avoid Being A Victim of 
    Consumer Fraud/Scams.
    October 4 - Tom Harrell, Carl Reid,
    Dimp Helms & Larry Walker
    - Veterans of the China Burma, India
    WWII Fighter
    - Pilot, Merrill's Marauders
    - He Son of China, Buma, India WWII
      Veterans
    October 8 - Dr. James Sasser
    "Individual Valor in the Civil War"
    October 15 - Dr. James Sasser
    The Civil War in North Carolina
    October 22 - Continuing the story of
    the veterans of the China, Burma,
    India WWII

The Shepherd's Center of Charlotte
Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church
1117 South Boulevard
Charlotte, NC
Call 704-365-1995 for more information or to register

Cost:  $24 for the six week session.

Registration & Refreshments
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

General Session
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Charlotte's Next Big Thing
- September 29 - Will Plentl, Department of Aviation Director, Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- October 6 - Tom Flynn Economic Development Director with the City of Charlotte
- October 13 - Doug Smith, business columnist, The Charlotte Observer.  "The Next Big Thing"
- October 20 - Dr. James McDeavitt, Senior Vice President, Education & Research, Charlotte's first medical school at Carolinas Healthcare System 
- October 27 - Winston Kelley, NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director
- November 3 - Colleen Frenzel, Carolina Thread Trail Project Coordinator

Announcements and Short Break
11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Morning Classes
11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
- Crafts/Recreation/Exercise/Health
- Creative Writing/Literature
- Fine Arts/Humanities
- History/Social Sciences/Travel

Lunch
12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

Afternoon Classes
1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
- Crafts/Recreation/Exercise/Health
- Creative Writing/Literature
- Fine Arts/Humanities

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Davidson Senior Scholars - Free educational programs

The Davidson Senior Scholars has recently 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 and physicians.  Programs are free. 

Monthly meetings take place from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month

Parks and Recreation
416 Armour Street

August 13, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
DTV Transition with Steve Kiser, Director of Technology at WCNC-TV
Learn the benefits of DTV and who our nation is making the switch from analog to digital.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Presentation about Alzheimer's Disease by the Alzheimer's Association

For more information call 704-892-3349.

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University of North Carolina Institute of Aging 7th Annual Conference on Aging

October 28 - 30, 2008

Greenville Convention Center & Hilton Hotel
Greenville, NC

Conference Tracks:
- Livable, Senior Friendly Communities
- Economy of Aging
- Healthy Aging
- Family, Intergenerational Relations and Caregiving
- Gender, Race and Class
- Elder Rights
- Consumer Protection and Legal Issues
- Health and the Continuum of Care

Cost:  $175 full conference
$90 One full single day
$125 Senior Citizens

For more details and to register go to www.aging.unc.edu

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Computer Classes Around Town

Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Main Library - Free Classes
Virtual Village - Training Room
310 N. Tryon Street
Call 704-416-0500 to register 7 days before program date

Introduction to the Internet
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Define and discuss browsers, go over web addresses and discuss search engines.

Windows XP Basics
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn how to navigate in the Windows environment, work with folders, files, diskettes and use keyboard shortcuts.

PowerPoint II
Thursday, September 11, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Review the basics and then go on to discuss more advanced features of the program.  Need to attend PowerPoint I first.

Digital Photography
Friday, September 12, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Explore the basic components of a camera, photo composition, uploading pictures tothe computer, the essentials of phot editing, printing and online sharing of photos.

Image Editing with Picnik
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Learn to use a free website to make improvements that range from simple croping to extreme photo manipulation.

Excel Basics
Thursday, September 18, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn to use a spreadsheet program that allows you to organize data, complete calculations, and  create graphs.

Photosharing with Flickr
Friday, September 19, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to use Flickr, a free photo sharing and management website owned by Yahoo.  Uploading and organizing your own pictures, sharing pictures with friends, special effects and more.

Scanning at the Library
Friday, September 19, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn to use the libraries equipment to scan text documents or images.  Plus get tips on how to improve the quality of scanned images.

Email Basics Using Yahoo
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Introduction to email for those who do not already have an email account. Create a free email account, learn to send emails, attach files and manage your account.

Computer Basics
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts, as well as hands-on practice using a computer, keyboard and mouse in this class for adults with little previous computer experience.

Excel II
Thursday, September 25, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
After a review of the basics, will discuss writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs.

Mouse Clinic 101
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Have some fun while you learn the proper way to hold and handle this essential part of a modern computer.

Publisher Basics
Thursday, October 2, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
General introduction to desktop publishing.  Using Microsoft's Publisher program, students will create a promotional flyer.

North County Regional Library - Free Classes
Registration required - call 704-895-0318 or sign up at the Information Services desk.

Library Computers
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
New to using computers at the library?  Want to know how to check your email, find an article, or put a book on hold?  Learn how to use the library's computers for Internet access, browsing the catalog, searching our journal archives and even downloading audio books.

Internet Basics
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Covers how to access, navigate, and print from a website and demonstrates some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet. 

Word Basics
Monday, September 15, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to create, edit and save a document.

Googling - Everybody's Doing It!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to improve your skills when using Google to search for text, images or topics on the Internet.

E-mail Basics
Monday, September 22, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to read, create and send e-mail, pictures and other files using one of the free e-mail providers.

Excel Basics
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic spreadsheet.

Word Basics
Monday, October 6, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to create, edit and save a document.

Library Computers
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New to using computers at the library?  Want to know how to check your email, find an article, or put a book on hold?  Learn how to use the library's computers for Internet access, browsing the catalog, searching our journal archives and even downloading audio books.

Excel Basics
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic spreadsheet.

South County Regional Library - Free classes
5801 Rea Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
Call 704-416-6640 for more information or to register.

Word Basics
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn how to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word.

Internet Basics
Thursday, September 18, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Covers the basics of navigating arond the Internet. 

PowerPoint Basics
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Learn to create, edit and save a basic presentation.

University City Regional Library - Free classes
301 E. W.T. Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
For more information or to register call 704-416-7200.

Excel Basics
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic spreadsheet.

PowerPoint Basics
Thursday, September 18, 2008
 9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic presentation.

Word Basics
Thursday, Setpember 25, 2008
9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Learn how to create, edit and save a document.

Computer Basics
Thursday, October 2, 2008
9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts and learn the basics of using a computer, a keyboard and a mouse.

Morrison Regional Library - Free classes
7015 Morrison Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-416-5431

Internet Basics
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to surf the Web using the Internet Explorer.  Will cover how to access, navigate and print a web site; and will demonstrate some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet.

Using Craigslist
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.
Explore this community bulletin board website.  Bring a small, shoebox sized item and learn how to post an add to sell it.

Word Basics
Wednesday, Setpember 17, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Create, edit and save a document.

Excel I
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Create, edit and save a spreadsheet.

Email Basics
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Learn how to read, create and send emails, pictures and other files using one of the free email providers.

Excel II
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Review the basics.  Create tables, editing tables and making graphs.

Mint Hill Library - Free classes
6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd.
Mint Hill, NC 28227
Call 704-416-5200 to register

Computer Basics
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn the fine art of manipulating the mouse and opening and closing windows and prgrams on the screen.  Discover the meaning of mysterious terms like floppy disk or hard drive.

Word Basics
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Discover the menus, commands and toolbars.  Learn how to create, edit and save a document

Excel Basics I
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to create and save a  simple spreadsheet.  Practice entering data into cells and using AutoFill.  Learn to insert and delete rows and columns.

Excel II
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to write formulas, modify your spreadsheet and create charts and graphs.

Matthews Library - Free classes
230 Matthews Station Street
Matthews, NC 28105
704-416-5000 to register

Computer Basics
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Internet Basics
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

West Boulevard - Free classes
215 West Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28208
For more information or to register call 704-416-7400

Internet Basics
Saturday, September 6, 2008
10:00 a.m.
Will cover how to access, navigate and print from a web site and will demonstrate some basic techniques for finding information using Internet Explorer.

Word Basics
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Learn how to create, edit and save a document.

Excel
Saturday, September 13, 2008
10:00 a.m.
Learn how to create, edit and save a baic spreadsheet.

PowerPoint Basics
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic presentation.

E-mail Basics
Saturday, September 27, 2008
10:00 a.m.
Learn how to read, create and send e-mail, pictures and other files using one of the free e-mail providers.

Computer Basics
Saturday, October 4, 2008
10:00 a.m.
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts and learn the basics of using a computer, a keyboard and a mouse in this class.

Sugar Creek Library - Free classes
4045-A N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
704-416-7000 to register

E-mail Basics
Thursday, September 11, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn how to register for an account and send e-mail using Gmail, a free email provider.

Word Basics
Thursday, September 25, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn how to create, edit and save a document.

Steele Creek Library - Free classes
13620 Steele Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-416-6800 to register

Computer Basics
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
This 3 session class will give Seniors a basic overview of computer terms and concepts.  Learn the basics of using a computer, keyboard, and mouse.

Independence Regional Library - Free classes
6000 Conference Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28212
704-416-4800 ext. 4 to register

Excel Basics II
Thursday, September 11, 2008
9:00 a.m.
Review basics, discuss writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet and creating charts and graphs.

Digital Television Forum
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Time Warner Cable will present a program on digital television, including information about the February 2009 transition form analog to digital broadcasting.

PowerPoint Basics
Thursday, September 18, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Create, edit andsave a basic presentation.

Photo Sharing with Flickr
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Learn to use a free photo sharing and management website owned by Yahoo. Uploading and organizing your own picutres, sharing pictures with friends, special effects and more.

Beatties Ford Road Library - Free classes
2412 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
Call 704-416-3000 to register.

 

Levine Senior Center
1050 DeVore Lane
Highway 51 and Northeast Parkway
Matthews, NC 28105
Call 704-846-4654 for more information.

Introduction to Computers
Learn the personal computer from turning it on and off, its parts to using fundamental functions that will allow you to navigate properly through the machine.

Computer Basics
Understand the computer and computer programs.  Topics include:  computer basics, e-mail, internet, eBay, MS Word and MS Excel

Internet Skills and Computer Help
Solutions to common computer problems.  (i.e. Email, Internet Browser, Software problems.) 

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.

55+ and eager to get "online to learn the basics" of windows, word and excel (spreadsheets).  8 week course. Instructors will begin with basics and move beyond to more advanced help.

Introduction to Personal Computers and Windows
Thursdays, Sept 11 - Oct 30 (8 weeks)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Covers basic skill levels needed to use Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Internet and Email. Includes manual
Cost:  $50.00

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
Manuals are included.  Please call to be put on the waiting list for the class of your choice listed below or to be scheduled soon.

"Meet Your Computer" Seminar - Free
Friday, September 12, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Designed to show you the wonderful things you can accomplish with a personal computer.  Cliff Shelkofsky will cover day-to-day uses of computers such as letter writing, e-mail, banking, bill paying, photo management, calendars and much more

Introduction to Computers $50.00
(8 weeks)
Mondays, starting Sept. 29
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, starting Sept 30
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Wednesdays, starting Oct 1
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday's & Thursdays, starting Sept. 29
9:00 a.m. - Noon (4 weeks)

Short Courses $25.00
Digital Photo
Oct 1, 8 &15
Learn how to manager and edit digital photos from loading the pictures into the computer to editing and sharing.

Microsoft Word
September 17, 18 & 19
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Designed to build word-processing skills such as letter writing and forms.

Microsoft Excel
Sept 24, 25 & 26
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Create several Excel Spreadsheets and learn basic skills including building simple formulas and manipulating data.

Internet/Email
Sept 17, 18 & 19
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn basic skills on how to navigate the Internet and how to send and receive email.

North Mecklenburg Senior Services

Please call 704-892-4041 for a listing of 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

Call 704-531-6900 for more information

Oasis Senior Enrichment Program
Levine Jewish Community Center
5007 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-366-5007

Conquering Computers - Beginner Class
Wednesdays, September 3rd - September 24th
10:00 a.m. - Noon
4 week class will provide an introduction to windows, e-mail and the internet in a relaxed, fun environment
Member:  $35.00
Non-member $45.00

Conquering Computers - Advanced Beginner Class
Wednesdays, October 29th - November 19th
10:00 a.m. - Noon
4 week class will review the basics and then develop more deeply into word processing skills such as letter writing and forms.  Create an Excel spreadsheet and learn to build simple formulas.
Member:  $35.00
Non-member $45.00

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Alzheimer's Association Professional Education Series

Classes are held at:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center @ Shamrock
3925 Willard Farrow Drive
Charlotte, NC 28215
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$15/person for each session
3 CEU's for each session

- An Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
September 5, 2008
Basic information on: signs and symptoms; disease progression; how cognitive and functional abilities are affected; creating a caring environment

- Enhancing Communication Skills in Dementia Care
September 12, 2008
Understanding how Alzheimer's impacts communication and how caregivers can adapt to these changes

- Understanding Challenging Behaviors
September 19, 2008
Recognizing the causes of difficult behaviors and developing coping strategies

- Activities for persons with Dementia
September 26, 2008
Designing and implementing activity programs using knowledge of how dementia impacts abilities such as memory, concentration, judgment, physical skills and behavior.

Advance registration and payment are required:
Contact the Alzheimer's Association at 704-532-7390 for more information or to register

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2008 Centralina Area Agency on Aging Annual Conference Mission Possible:  Healthy Aging

November 6 - 7, 2008

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
3400 Beatties Ford Road

- November 6 - Dr. Jeff Williamson, Geriatrician from Wake Forest University Medical Center and Dr. Mary Altpeter, Health Promotions Director at the UNC Institute on Aging
- November  7 - Dr. Paul Nussbaum, author of Your Brain Health Lifestyle and nationally recognized speaker specializing in aging across the lifespan and brain health.
- Multiple workshops by experts in the field of aging and healthcare both days with up to 12 CEU's.
- Resource and exhibit hall including book sales.
- Lunch and refreshments included.

For more information or to register go to www.missionpossible-healthyaging.info

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