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Special Class and Lecture
Offerings
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Change Your Diet, Change
Your Life
Make permanent changes in
the way you eat and achieve improved health. This 6-week series will help
support you in your journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Each week will
revolve around a different topic and will include nutrition education,
discussion, support and preparation of a recipe. (Tues, Mar 30-May 4,
2-4pm, $60/members, $75/non-members)
Cancer: Resources and
Perspectives
On April 15, a representative from the American Cancer Society will host
a discussion on the different types of local resources available for
cancer survivors, family members, caregivers, and friends. Then, on
April 22, come listen to a survivor’s own personal story about their
journey with cancer. A question and answer session will follow the
presentation. (Thurs, Apr 15 & 22, 11am, free)
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The following free brain health activities are available this quarter. Our Brain Health
Matters programming is made possible by a grant from the Norcliffe
Foundation and sponsorship support from
Northgate Plaza, a Merrill Gardens Community and Merrill Gardens at
Northgate.
As we age, our brains slow down and take in less
information from the senses. The new easy-to-use computer program, InSight,
speeds up the brain’s visual processing, improving the quality and quantity
of the information your brain absorbs. This program will help you notice
more and react to it faster. Learn more at this informational workshop on
Mon, May 10 at 1pm.
A new, first-in-the-state community program will
make the detection of memory problems and doctor follow-up widely available
to seniors in Phinney/Greenwood. With help from
the Harvest Foundation, the GSC purchased Screen Inc.’s Onsite Memory
Testing System, a computerized test that screens for memory problems and
sends the results to the person’s doctor. Learn more about how this program
works by calling Liz at (2060 297-0875.
Have you been hearing about the Nintendo Wii and
wanting to give it a try? What makes the Wii a unique video game is the
handheld controllers that allow you to move as if you were actually
performing the activity displayed on screen (think bowling, tennis, or
golfing.) Check it out on the first Friday of each month at 2pm. Sign up
today by calling (206) 297-0875.
POSIT Demos - new reduced fee: now only $50!
The GSC is very excited to be one of the
first senior centers in the country to have the POSIT Science Brain Fitness
Program available for the community. This revolutionary program features a
variety of simple auditory-based computerized exercises designed to improve
cognitive function. Want to check out this new brain health program in the
computer lab and see if it’s right for you? Call the GSC and ask for Liz -
she’ll set up an appointment for you to come and meet with one of the
coaches and see if this program meets your needs (Call (206) 297-0875 and
set up an appointment with Liz. The demo is free; there is a fee if you
decide to participate in the program.)
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Carin's Special Offerings
Hear about cutting edge research on aging and
current views from the experts on wellness, brain health and other topics
pertinent to older adults.
Thurs, Apr 1 & 8, 11am-12pm, free
We’ll supply the popcorn! Join us for some short
DVD’s related to aging and discussion afterwards.
Thurs, May 13 & 27, 1:30-3pm, free
Join this group to share stories, resources and
advice about how to age with optimism, despite chronic illnesses or
disabilities. Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 1-2:30pm.
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