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SENIOR CENTER PART OF UVA REUNION WEEKEND
Senior Center board chairman Michael Guthrie, executive director Peter Thompson, and members Ruth and Walter Kastenmayer lead a panel on Friday entitled “Living in Charlottesville: Your Encore Years” for UVA alumni who are considering re-locating to Charlottesville in the future. Michael, Peter, and the Kastenmayers are all Wahoos and our Center is pleased to be…
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Speaking Two Languages Can Slow Down Ageing of Brain
… And it is never too late to start! The new study by University of Edinburgh finds that bilingualism protects brain from cognitive decline even in old age. In fact, learning a new language in adulthood may slow down ageing of the brain. So, the benefit of learning a second language isn’t restricted to age.…
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Coursera / Growing Old Around the Globe – What age is “old” ???
Growing Old Around the Globe University of Pennsylvania We all start aging the moment that we are born! I am enjoying the interesting perspectives on what “old” means from folks around the world. There is still time to sign up for this free Coursera course.
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Public Meeting on Design Plan for McIntire Park East – May 3
BIG changes are coming to McIntire Park East! A Public Meeting to review the Design Plan will be held on June 3 at the Carver Recreation Center from 6:30-8:30 pm. Draft conceptual park designs that will be shown at the open house Tuesday, June 3 will be available on our website on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.…
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NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY – Wednesday, May 28 – Senior Center – Free and Open to All
NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY Wednesday, May 28, 8:30-2:00 pm Make a move toward better health! Free exercise classes, speakers, health screening, and more. Come join us — it’s all free and open to everyone! Click here for details. via It’s Happening at the Senior Center.
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Seedling to Supper Table – Monticello’s Farms, Gardens, & Cookery – Senior Center | Mediterranean diet?
Thomas Jefferson’s diet might today be called “Mediterranean.” – lots of fruits and veggies, little meat. “FROM SEEDLING TO SUPPER TABLE: Monticello’s Farms, Gardens, & Cookery” Thursdays, May 22-June 26, 6:00-7:30 pm Explore Jeffersonian agriculture and food preparation with experts Peter J. Hatch and Leni Sorensen. Details about topics and information about our presenters is on…
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