Adults 50+: Classes & Lectures

Lectures

 

Health and Nutrition Advice with Dr. K

Dr. Sunny Kierstyn, chiropractic physician, registered nurse and clinical nutritionist, gives holistic advice on a variety of topics. Register.
Fibromyalgia: Through the Achy Maze
NEW DATE 7/27 . . . Tu . . . 12:30pm . . . Free . . . 18353
Sinus Correction: Without Surgery
8/24 . . . Tu . . . 12:30pm . . . Free . . . 18354

 

Legal Advice

Attorney Bill Atwood provides legal advice monthly. Register.
Advanced Directives
7/21 . . . W . . . 3pm . . . Free . . . 18288
Wills and Trusts
8/18 . . . W . . . 3pm . . . Free . . . 18291

 

Don’t Be a Victim

Medicare fraud and abuse has been in the news lately. Learn about current scams in our area and tips to protect yourself. All attendees receive a personal health care journal. Presenter: Loda Hite, Senior Medicare Patrol. Register.
7/30 . . . F . . . 1:30pm . . . Free . . . 18343

 

Skin Cancer Screening

Do you have a suspicious area on your skin? Dermatologist Dr. Eric Olsen will check out your concerns, such as moles, bumps and skin discoloration. The five-minute appointment does not allow him time to check chronic conditions such as rashes. Register.
8/12 . . . Th . . . 10am-12pm . . . Free . . . 19519

 

‘Letter from Harrisburg’ Writer

Dorcas Smucker is a Mennonite wife and mom who writes a column, Letter from Harrisburg, for The Register-Guard and has written three books. She will read from her books and talk about the story inside each of us. Register.
NEW DATE 8/12 . . . Th . . . 1:30pm . . . Free . . . 18151

 

Antique Appraisal

Do you have a treasure tucked away in your attic? Want to know what it’s worth? Professional antique appraiser Roxann Emmons, owner of Coburg Antique Malls, will give an informal evaluation of your antique item. Bring no more than one small item or photo of a larger item such as furniture and large pictures. Limited to 30 people with item. Please mark all items. Registration is required. Observers welcome.
8/13 . . . F . . . 1:30-3:30pm . . . Free . . . 18153

 

 

Classes

AARP Driver Safety

Refresher course to improve your driving skills. Eight hours of classroom instruction may lower your insurance rate. AARP-certified instructor. Pay $14 fee ($12 members) directly to instructor. Register.
8/23 & 30 . . . M . . . 12:30-4:30 . . . Pay instructor . . . 18158

 

Friendship Circle

Are you looking for friendly people to talk with, share ideas, or offer personal wisdom about life experiences? Try giving our new club a try. You steer the conversation with the goal of not solving life’s problems, but adding friendship to life’s gifts. Register.
Adult Activity Center
Monthly . . . 2nd W . . . 1:30pm . . . Free . . . 18346

 

Conversations With Women

A diverse group of women meet to extend horizons through the exchange of ideas and knowledge in a discussion group format.
Semi-monthly . . . 1st & 3rd W . . . 10-11:30am . . . Free

 

Writing Your Memoirs

A support group for people interested in writing about facts, stories and events of their lives. Facilitator: Charles Hitt.
Weekly . . . M . . . 1-2:30pm . . . Free

 

Share Your Stories

We all have stories to tell about the variety of experiences in our lives. Meet monthly to talk about your childhood, teens, courtships and many other significant experiences. Facilitator:  Ellen Gabehart. Register.
1st Tuesday of month, May-June . . . 6:30-8:30pm . . . Free . . . 18279

 

 

Cooking

 

Baking with the Dessert Diva

Join Sandy Scheetz, the “Dessert Diva,” for three delicious evenings of baking. Favorites include cookies, biscotti, pies, tarts and cakes, including wheat-free recipes. Her delicious creations are simple and elegant, yet versatile enough for a picnic or a black-tie party. Register.
5/10-24 . . . M . . . 5:30-8pm . . . $45 ID/$47OD . . . 18106

 

Jams, Jellies and Pie Fillings

Overwhelmed with fruit and berries this summer?  Learn to make and can jams, jellies and pie filling.  Susan Busler, OSU Extension Service, will also cover drying and freezing.  Enjoy and take home samples.  All supplies and recipes included.
7/12 . . . M . . . 5:30-8:30pm . . . $15 ID/$17 OD . . . 18127

 

 

Languages

 

Spanish, Beginning 4

Advanced beginners will study conversation, reading and writing. Instructor: Upasana Grugan. Register.
5/6-6/10 . . . Th . . . 9-10:30am . . . $36 ID/$38 OD . . . 18328

 

Spanish, Sigamos Conversando

Class is entirely in Spanish with games, presentations, music and culture. Instructor: Upasana Grugan. Register.
5/6-6/10 . . . Th . . . 10:30am-12:30pm . . . $42 ID/$44 OD . . . 18330

 

Spanish, Intermediate

Conversation, grammar and cultural studies in Spanish and English. Instructor: Upasana Grugan. Register.
5/6-6/10 . . . Th . . . 1-3pm . . . $42 ID/$44 OD . . . 18332

 

Spanish, Beginning 2

Basic tools to communicate without having to become bilingual. Instructor: Upasana Grugan. Register.
5/6-6/10 . . . Th . . . 3-4:30pm . . . $36 ID/$38 OD . . . 18326

 

Italian, Beginnig

Introduction to the language and culture. Focus on basic grammar, conversational skills, useful vocabulary and phrases for the traveler. Text required. Instructor: Sied Imani. Register.
6/4-7/23 . . . F . . . 8:30-10:30am . . . $53 ID/$56 OD . . . 18336

 

 

LCC Classes

 

LCC Just For You: Boomers & Beyond

Choose one of four topics: Pastries, Produce and Chinese Cuisine; Social Networking: Facebook; Hands-On Organic Gardening; Natural History: Birds and Native Plants. You cannot mix and match classes. Register through Lane Community College by calling 541-463-4634.
Lane Community College campus
5/8 . . . Sa . . . 9:30-noon
5/15 . . . Sa . . . 10-noon
5/22 . . . Sa . . . 10-noon
$39