Lifelong Learning

Medicare Consulting - Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 | 10:00-12:00pm

Are you ready for Medicare? Do you need help navigating the system? Do you have lots of questions? Do you know when and where to sign up? Phyllis Payne, licensed insurance agent, will answer your questions. Phyllis Payne will assist with health insurance claims and long term planning care and to answer questions about medical insurance. Call Phyllis at 434.960.5833 to schedule an appointment.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Staying Healthy with Spectrum Physical Therapy

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 | 10:00-11:00am

Tuesday. January 29, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

What you need to know about osteoporosis.  Rebecca Schock, Director at Spectrum Physical Therapy, will give an overview about the condition, including the differences between osteopenia and osteoporosis, testing results, activities to avoid, and basic exercises that may help to prevent or treat the disease.

Tuesday, February 26, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Healthy to the Core.  Darcy Higgins, regional director of Spectrum Physical Therapy, will discuss the importance of having a strong “core” to enhance stability.  Come learn what the core is, why it is important to your health and well-being, and then participate in some stability exercises.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Bridge Tune-Up

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm

Do informal play to improve your skills.  Players help each learn new bidding conventions and play-of-the-hand strategy in a non competitive, relaxed setting.  Contact Meg Robinson.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

AARP Smart Driver Safety Course - December

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 | 12:30-4:30pm

Meets Monday, December 17 & Tuesday, December 18 from 12:30 - 4:30PM  You Must Attend Both Sessions

The AARP Smart Driver Course is a refresher course designed to meet the needs of older drivers, 50+.  This course emphasizes how to adjust your driving in response to age related physical changes and declining perceptual skills, rules of the road, local driving problems, safety tips, and license renewal requirements.  Auto insurance companies offer a discount to course graduates.  This is a two day program; participants must attend BOTH days to receive a Certificate to satisfy auto insurance rules.  Open to all.  Cost:  $20.00 per person if non-AARP member, $15.00 per person for AARP member.  Fees are payable by cash or check to AARP (not the Center).  Participants must sign up at the Welcome Desk for the course, and provide full name, dates of class, and phone number.  Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the class begins and plan to pay for the course on the first class meeting day.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

NEW! Taste of Spanish for Beginners

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 | 1:00-2:00pm

December 11, 18 (class meets all year round; specific future dates TBA)

This class is for the beginner with little or no knowledge of the Spanish language. The recommended book for class is Conversational Spanish in 7 Days by Shirley Baldwin and Sarah Boos.  This book can be purchased on line from Barnes & Noble or Amazon for under $10. Free and open to the community!

Helen Ida Moyer is the instructor.  She is a graduate of UVa with a doctorate in Spanish and has traveled extensively in Spain, Mexico, and Central and South America. The classes are free (except for materials) and open to the community. Space is limited; registration requested online or through the Center Welcome Desk.

Location: The Center

Advanced Beginner's Spanish

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 | 2:00-3:00pm

NEW CLASS - BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER! 

September 11, 18, 25, October 9, 23, 30, November 13, 20, 27, December 11,18 (class meets all year round; specific future dates TBA)

This class is for those who have completed the " Taste of Spanish" class or who have an equivalent knowledge of the language.  Prospective students should know the present, present perfect, future and simple past tenses as well as how object pronouns are used.  The text to be used in the class is from the McGraw Hill Practice Makes Perfect Series Spanish Conversation by Jean Yates ($16, available from Barnes & Noble  or on line from them or Amazon).   

SPACE IS LIMITED! REGISTER HERE OR AT THE CENTER WELCOME DESK.

Location: The Center

Keeping Up Your Spanish

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 | 3:15-4:15pm

Tuesdays, 3:15 pm (New time beginning in September) - Register below for class beginning in September

September 11, 25, October 9, 23, November 13, 27, December 11, 18 (class meets all year round; specific future dates TBA)

This class is for intermediate and advanced students to give Spanish speakers in our community the opportunity to become acquainted, whereby any native speakers would be helping non-native speakers develop their skills in the language and culture. The recommended workbook is from the McGraw Hill Practice Makes Perfect Series Spanish Reading and Comprehension by Myrna Bell Rochester with Deana Smalley ($15 - $16 and can be purchased on line from Barnes & Noble or Amazon ). Free and open to the community.

Helen Ida Moyer facilitates the class. She holds a PhD in Spanish from UVa and has traveled extensively in Spain, Mexico, and Central and South America. 

Location: The Center

Socrates Cafe™

Thursday, December 20, 2018 | 3:00-5:00pm

Socrates Café is a group of people who are interested in discussing topics which arouse philosophical ideas and thoughts among the members of the group. Any source is fair game, from education to politics, religion to cultural attitudes; lively discussion takes place no mattter what the topic. Chris Phillips, author and co-founder of The Society for Philosophical Inquiry, developed the idea of Socrates Café™ to do as Socrates did, bring philosophy to the every day individual: “It's a dialogue where people discover their unique philosophical perspectives and worldviews as they lock hearts and minds with other people.” Join our gatherings at which participants propose and choose the questions and take turns facilitating the discussions.

To learn more about the concept, visit www.philosopher.org.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Investors Forum - Third Friday

Friday, December 21, 2018 | 10:00-11:30am

After general discussion of stock and bond markets and investment strategies, the focus generally turns to a specific topic. No money is collected or invested, and investors of all levels are welcome.

A related Health of the Market website is updated every Saturday.

A list of favorite investment websites can be found here.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Don Whitford 434.531.2870 for more information or to join the e-mail notification list.

Fee: free

Writing for Pleasure

Friday, December 21, 2018 | 12:00-2:00pm

What you have to say matters ... Why not say it in writing? Come discover and share your best style! All genres and experience levels welcome. Weekly "Writing for Pleasure" meetings are members only, but monthly coffeehouses are open to all.  As always, free and open to the communities. Coffee provided. Munchies to share welcomed.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Ella Rea Murphy 434.9973.9786 or ellarmurphy@gmail.com

Fee: free

Investment Visions Group

Thursday, December 27, 2018 | 10:00-12:00pm

The original investment club was formed in 1991 to allow members to invest in the stock market and learn how to maintain a profitable portfolio. Today, as the Investment Visions Club, members contribute money (currently $30/month) to a partnership to provide the capital with which to invest through a brokerage account. Meeting attendance and participation in the research, examination, and evaluation of various stocks is expected of partners, each of whom has a vote to hold, buy, or sell a stock. Experience is helpful but not required, as training is provided on market terms, evaluation techniques, etc. Participation is also on the social side; while the club strives to make some money, the main reason for meeting is to learn, be social, and have fun.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Don Whitford 434.985.3964

Fee: free

Le Cercle Français

Thursday, December 27, 2018 | 2:00-3:00pm

LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Welcome to our friendly, informal, Francophone “Cercle” every 2nd and 4th Thursday..

Members only.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Current Affairs Discussion Group

Monday, December 31, 2018 | 9:30-11:00am

Bright minds gather weekly to tackle the issues of the day—local, national, and international. Opinions may vary, but lack of knowledge is never a problem. If you’re a member who is in touch with what’s happening and have something to share, join us!

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Jerry Granroth (434) 305-8926

Fee: free

Writing for Healing and Growth

Monday, December 31, 2018 | 10:00-12:00pm

Anyone who has ever kept a journal, written stories about his or her life, or just let the pencil do the talking knows that writing is indeed a powerful instrument for fulfillment, growth, and healing. Writing that comes from the heart and mind gives expression to that which is uniquely us. Experience the adventure of writing in this 8-week workshop. The emphasis is on—but not limited to—the writing of memoirs. This is not a critique group; it is designed to provide the support that people need to tell their stories. Strict rules of privacy and confidentiality will be observed. Must register at the Center’s front desk. Leonard Tuchyner facilitates.

CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL. PLEASE RSVP TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST. MEMBERS ONLY. FEE is $15/MONTH.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Senior Center 974-7756

Book Group

Wednesday, January 2, 2019 | 11:00-12:00pm

This enthusiastic group meets monthly to discuss items of current mutual interest – mainly contemporary works, fiction and non-fiction.  Participants make suggestions, the group selects the books for group reading, and everyone enjoys sharing their impressions and feedback on the work of the month.

Upcoming Selections:

January 2: Commonwealth by Ann Patchett 

February 6: White Dog Fell from the Sky by Eleanor Morse 

March 6: Snowflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

April 3: Love, Africa: A Memoir of War, Romance, and Survival by Jeffrey Gettleman

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Mimi Rabois, Book Group Leader mrabois@me.com

Fee: free

Charlottesville International Folk Dance

Wednesday, January 2, 2019 | 6:30-8:30pm

Beginning dances are taught by experienced teachers. Community dances from Eastern Europe are primarily the focus. Please join us for these communal village dances and enjoy the friendship of a small group. For information, please call Susan Roberts at (434)409-0264 or go to the web site: seniorcenter.org/calendar/events/54/ or charlottesvilleinternationalfolkdance.com/.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Socrates Cafe™

Thursday, January 3, 2019 | 3:00-5:00pm

 Socrates Café is a group of people who are interested in discussing topics which arouse philosophical ideas and thoughts among the members of the group. Any source if fair game, from education to politics, religion to cultural attitudes; lively discussion takes place no mattter what the discussion. Chris Phillips, author and co-founder of The Society for Philosophical Inquiry, developed the idea of Socrates Café™ to do as Socrates did, bring philosophy to the every day individual: “It's a dialogue where people discover their unique philosophical perspectives and worldviews as they lock hearts and minds with other people.” Join our gatherings at which participants propose and choose the questions and take turns facilitating the discussions. To learn more about the concept, visit www.philosopher.org.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Investors Forum - First Friday

Friday, January 4, 2019 | 10:00-11:30am

After general discussion of stock and bond markets and investment strategies, the focus generally turns to a specific topic. No money is collected or invested, and investors of all levels are welcome.

A related Health of the Market website is updated every Saturday.

A list of favorite investment websites can be found here.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Don Whitford 434.531.2870 for more information or to join the e-mail notification list.

Fee: free

The Good Life Design Collaborative

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | 9:00-10:00am

Tuesday, December 11, 9:00-10:30 am

Peter Thompson, executive director of The Center will give updates on the new Center at Belvedere. Free and open to the community.

At The Good Life Design Collaborative, our mission is to make life easier and more fun for people of all ages and abilities by educating, connecting, and inspiring both consumers and service providers. 

We serve:

• Anyone planning smart ways to live a long and vital life
• People encountering health difficulties and the people who love them and care for them

Providers of products and services designed to make life better for people encountering health problems or frailty.  The Good Life Design network is an inter-generational collaboration between Seniors and professional caregivers. It offers monthly educational speakers and a chance to talk with professionals from health care to home help to government representatives, to find services and life choices that are right for you.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Contact: Mary Sherrill at pcnblssngs@gmail.com or Tracy Meade at tracy@tracymeade.com

Money & You With Jorgen Vik

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | 10:00-11:30am

Jorgen Vik, CFP®, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and partner of the SKV Group, LLC, a Charlottesville based wealth management company. Jorgen has worked in the financial services industry since 2001. Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. SKV Group is a separate entity from WFAFN.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Long Term Care Insurance Q&A

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | 10:30-11:30am

Tracy Meade will guide you through any questions you have about long term care insurance. If you have inquiries about an existing policy, you are welcome to bring the policy with you. Please note that space is very limited; there are only 2 appointments available each month. Please register at the Welcome Desk. (434) 974-7756.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Senior Statesmen of Virginia

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 | 1:30-3:00pm

Wednesday, January 9:  Innovation and Challenges in Albemarle Schools, Kate Acuff, JD, PhD, Chair, Albemarle County Public School Board

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Contact: www.seniorstatesmen.org

Investment Visions Group

Thursday, January 10, 2019 | 10:00-12:00pm

The original investment club was formed in 1991 to allow members to invest in the stock market and learn how to maintain a profitable portfolio. Today, as the Investment Visions Club, members contribute money (currently $30/month) to a partnership to provide the capital with which to invest through a brokerage account. Meeting attendance and participation in the research, examination, and evaluation of various stocks is expected of partners, each of whom has a vote to hold, buy, or sell a stock. Experience is helpful but not required, as training is provided on market terms, evaluation techniques, etc. Participation is also on the social side; while the club strives to make some money, the main reason for meeting is to learn, be social, and have fun.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Don Whitford 434.985.3964

Fee: free

Apple/Mac Users Group

Thursday, January 10, 2019 | 1:00-4:00pm

 Apple/Mac classes are held for both new and experienced Apple product users. Clay Sisk coordinates meetings; contact him via email to receive weekly program announcements. In the first hour, some Mac basics and utilities for new users are covered, and then other topics as detailed on their email announcement. In the second hour, iPad and iPhone basics and accessories are covered. If you want to be on the Apple/Mac email list, send a message to Clay Sisk at siskva@mac.com This mailing has many valuable links for Apple/Mac users. Free for Senior Center members.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Clay Sisk

Fee: free

Religion, Science and Spirituality

Friday, January 11, 2019 | 10:00-11:30am

Friday, January 11, 10:00-11:30 am

The Blue Zones - 10 years ago, Dan Buettner of National Geographic searched the world for places where people stay actively healthy longer, and are happiest.  His findings have become a national phenomenon. Though his focus is secular, it echoes what the Bible and sacred literature say about sin and virtue. Is religion just a blueprint for being fully human?  And by denying ultimate reality, do we make ourselves less than fully human?   Free and open to the community.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Enjoying Short Stories

Friday, January 11, 2019 | 2:15-4:15pm

ENJOYING SHORT STORIES

Fridays, beginning January 11, 2:15 to 4:15 PM

If you enjoy robust literature written by a variety of authors but only have a little extra time to read each week, this may be the program for you.  The agenda for the first meeting will be a discussion of Isaac Asimov’s “The Fun They Had” (copies available at the meeting) as well as conversation to determine the next selections to tackle.  Free to members but first time guests welcome!

Members only.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Central Virginia Dowsers

Sunday, January 13, 2019 | 1:15-3:00pm

Dowsing is an ancient art of searching for information with or without the assistance of a tool such as a forked stick or pendulum. Surveyors, archaeologists, health practitioners, business men and women and more use this art for information and to solve problems. The Central Virginia Dowsers invite you to learn about the art of dowsing and how it can be used in almost every aspect of life.  Beginners and experienced welcome! For more information, contact Roxanne Louise at 434-263-4337. 

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Doris Gelbman, Esq, Elder Law Attorney

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 | 10:00-11:30am

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

A Touch of Sage-ing

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 | 1:00-2:00pm

A TOUCH OF SAGE-ING
Tuesday, January 15, 1:00-2:00 pm (encore presentation from October 30) 

Sage-ing is looking at life in a new way as we grow older, a practice that involves sharing the wisdom of our lives, transmitting that wisdom as a legacy to future generations, and giving back through service. Join Lynn Moore, PhD, for this informative session. An educator and lifelong learner, she earned B.A. and Masters degrees from Furman University, Masters and Specialist degrees from Western Carolina University, and a PhD in Leadership from the University of South Carolina. Lynn is a certified Sage-ing leader with Sage-ing International. Free and open to the community.  

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Creating a Bird-Friendly Environment at Home

Thursday, January 17, 2019 | 10:00-11:00am

Join Scott Karr, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited, as he continues to discuss the fun of backyard birding.  Learn how to help our feathered-friends weather the cold and stay healthy during the frosty winter months.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

SmoveyRINGS

Monday, January 21, 2019 | 11:00-12:00pm

SmoveyRINGS are here!               

SmoveyRINGS are a dynamic fitness tool combining upper body exercise with vibrations. Join Functional Movement Specialist Antje Waxman for a demo of this fun new exercise that has shown positive effects for patients with Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and other neurological conditions.  Research also suggests benefits for the cardiovascular, muscular, and immune systems as well as for weight loss and increased metabolism.   Come give this new exercise a try!

Free and open to the community, but class size is limited.  Please register at the Welcome Desk or online.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Balanced Exercise for Seasoned Adults

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 | 10:30-11:30am

BALANCED EXERCISE FOR “SEASONED ADULTS”
Tuesday, January 22, 10:30-11:30 am

Dr. Greg Pudhorodsky is a local retired rheumatologist and has transitioned careers to become a personal fitness trainer. He knows that it’s never too late to start exercising! Join him as he discusses and demonstrates exercises that are ideal for the seasoned adult. Free and open to the community.

Sponsored by Commonwealth Senior Living

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Writing for Pleasure Coffeehouse

Friday, January 25, 2019 | 12:00-2:00pm

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Contact: Ella Rea Murphy 434.973.9786 or ellarmurphy@gmail.com