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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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Smart Fat Choices Protect Your Brain – Tufts University

A Mediterranean-style diet looks better and better! Smart Fat Choices Protect Your Brain Eating fish, olive oil and nuts instead of red meat and butter might be a menu plan for protecting your memory. Besides calories, a key difference between those dietary choices is the type of fats they contain. Fish, especially salmon and Continue reading…
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Butterfly Garden or Butterfly House?

As I have mentioned before, I am hoping for a butterfly garden in McIntire Park East. Our family recently visited the beautiful Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. One of the photos below is the welcoming, shady seat for observing the rose garden. Of particular interest was the “Butterflies Live “exhibit in the conservatory. We…
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Free Skin Cancer Screening – Saturday, May 10 – Trade your old baseball cap or visor for a new sun hat

If you love to be outside in this beautiful, sunny weather, please be aware that excess exposure to UV radiation can cause lasting damage which may lead to skin cancer. Remember your sunblock, sunglasses, and hat! Even when the weather is cool and cloudy, you need sun protection. UVa Health System, Primary Care, Dermatology…
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Free Skin Cancer Screening – Saturday, May 10 – It just might save your life as well as your skin!

If you love to be outside in this beautiful, sunny spring weather, please be aware that excess exposure to UV radiation can cause lasting damage which may lead to skin cancer. Remember your sunblock, sunglasses, and hat! Even when the weather is cool, you need sun protection. UVa Health System, Primary Care, Dermatology is…
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Support the Senior Center – May 6 – Give4Good – Greater Charlottesville
SUPPORT THE CENTER. EARN MATCHING FUNDS. AND DO IT ALL AT HOME IN YOUR PAJAMAS. NOW HOW EASY IS THAT? Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, May 6th, the Senior Center will be part of Give4Good – Greater Charlottesville. This is a one-day, online, community-wide giving day, designed to promote philanthropy in our region. If you make…