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COLLEGE FOR OLDER ADULTS: Fall 2019 TermSeptember 10 – October 17, 2019SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTERP.O. Box 1987, Abingdon, VA 24212 276.619.4300 or 276.619.4377swcenter.edu (website) rwhite@swcenter.edu (email)You are cordially invited to the College for Older Adults’COFFEE HOURWednesday, August 28, 2019at 10am in the Grand HallSouthwest Virginia Higher Education Center.Introduction of classes will be given andRegistration for the term will be conducted.Drawings for free COA Memberships will be held at 11am.IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTSDue to conflicts with caterers and with classrooms, the Coffee had to be put back two weeks until August 28.Dr. Sydnor will not be able to offer his class his fall, but will offer it in the spring of 2020.The membership fee is $40 which enables you to take as many classes as you wish without further charges, excepting special supply fees.Arts Array Passes will be sold for the fall season at the Higher Ed. They are $30. Some classes may require additional fees for materials and supplies. DO NOT INCLUDE THAT FEE IN YOUR COA (College for Older Adults) REGISTRATION – it is to be made separately. The additional/separate fee must be paid by cash or check, and one is not officially registered for the class until the fee is paid. One cannot register for the pre-pay classes online.To take any of the Special Classes one must pay the $40.00 fee for COA membership.Please note that the classroom assignments given in this schedule may not be the final classroom assignment. Room assignments may change due to the size of the enrollments in the class. Always check with the front desk and posted notices as to classroom assignments for the day.No refunds will be made after the second week of classes unless there are valid reasons.Please pay the $40.00 membership fee with a credit card if possible. The Higher Ed Center can refund your membership immediately if you must cancel. If you pay with cash or check, it may take several weeks to refund the money.TUESDAYS, September 10 – October 1510:00 am____Practical and Simple Financial Answers for Older Adults. (room 226). Please join fellow COA member, Dave Jones, for a look at financial issues that face the aging population: safe investments, income, taxation, cybersecurity, fraud, medical issues and estate planning are just some of the topics to be covered. Dave is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM??or CFP?. ?He is a resident of Abingdon and has over 20 years of experience in the financial planning industry. ?Although he is retired, he maintains his interest in helping people navigate their way through retirement. ?Dave's other interests include travel and photography.____Insight Meditation. (room218). Meditation is the best way to reduce stress and to aid in healing. Reduced blood pressure, pain control, post-traumatic stress relief, quick immune response, mood elevation and enhanced mental clarity often result from regular practice. This beginning course will teach participants how to meditate and what to expect from a practice in mindfulness meditation. Instructor: Rob Smith who has had a practice of meditation and Buddhism for more than 20 years.____Social Media. (room 247). This course will introduce Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blog, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and others.? It is an interactive class with student participation.? Learners will open accounts and explore the aspects of the various media outlets.? If you can use a mouse or swipe your finger, you can use social media. Instructor, Sonia Vanhook – the COA apps guru!12:15 pm____Evidence for A Young Earth Creation. (room 240 first class, and then Executive Auditorium for all remaining classes). The prevailing scientific thought is that the Earth is several billion years old, but there is contradictory evidence which points to a much younger Earth. Please join Bruce Hicks, Dr. Paul Bufford, Dr. Clay Brinson, Dr. Steve Falling, Dr. Alan White, Dr. James Denton and James Garder for a look at this alternative view of creation and evolution.____Selected Stories of Alice Munroe. (room 218). For the first class participants should read and be prepared to discuss the Introduction and Royal Beatings from the Selected Stories. The book is available on Amazon and at local book stores. Instructors: Niota Hensley, M. A., and Judith Wylie, Ph.D.____ Spanish, Salt, Shang-ra-la, Daniel Boone, The French Revolution, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the American Southwest. (room 226). What do these all have in common? ?Join local historian and Abingdon native, Garrett Jackson,?on this virtual tour of the area's known and little-known history.? ____Beginning Photography for DSLR Camera Owners. (room 247). In this fun and creative workshop you will learn to use the different modes of your DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera and do a little fixing of your photos using PIXLR (a free online software). We'll start with the easy AUTO setting and move all the way to setting everything in MANUAL mode. If you've been wondering how to use the camera that was given as a gift, drag it out of your closet, take the plastic cover off the manual, and let's put that DSLR to work. Instructor, Mary Sullivan 2:00 pm___ Ice and Fire: The Varieties of Religious Experience. (room 226). Why are some people attracted to religious groups while others are not?? Why do we choose to belong to religious communities or to no religious community at all?? Explore these and other related questions in a series inspired by William James’ The Varieties of Religious Experience, which is considered a classic in the field of psychology and religion.? Over the course of the fall, we will set James’ understanding of basic religious concepts like the sick soul, healthy-mindedness, conversion and saintliness into conversation with current events and our personal experiences of faith and life. The Rev. Dr. Ron Gilmer is pastor of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church in Abingdon.? He has taught in high schools, colleges and seminaries throughout the South and is pleased to be returning to the College for Older Adults following the successful class on joy that he taught this spring.?____Great Movie Romantic Comedies. ?(first class room 240, then TEA for remaining classes). Movie Class: By popular votes from a previous class, we'll be viewing Romantic Comedies from the 60's, 80's, 90's and the year 2000. Movies include: "While You Were Sleeping", "What Women Want", "My Best Friend's Wedding", "If a Man Answers", “Her Alibi", and "Tootsie". I promise laughs! Presenter: Erin Oneisom____Autumn Flowers and Plants. (room 218). Become familiar with some of the fall plants (including woody ones), where they can be found in nature and which ones are the most suitable for growing in our gardens. We will look at the pros and cons of creating?a meadow. Finally we will look at what garden chores are best done in the fall. Instructor: Snow Ferreniea, noted expert and author on wild flowers and gardening.WEDNESDAYS, September 11 – October 16, 201910am____Traveling Tales. (TEA). A taste of the exotic has found its way to Abingdon. Local folks share memories of their travels. ?September 11, Eileen Garner,?Japan: Land of the Rising Sun; September 18,?Ted Pile,??Island Hopping the Grenadines, Carnival in Trinidad, and Panama;? September 25,?Jill Jessee,? Spectacular Spain;?October 2,?Anna Sherrill;?African Safari;?October 9,?Judith Foster, ?Egypt: Alexandria to Aswan -? Now and Then;?October 16,?Craig Ashbrook,?France: the Lascaux Caves.____Intermediate Meditation. (room 218) Mindfulness reveals seeds of consciousness that naturally reside in the mind. This course will identify and strengthen seven powerful factors so we can use them as tools to cultivate an enlightened path. Come join us in the light! Instructor, Rob Smith____Cleanse, Heal, & Defend. Foundation course. (room 226). Based on the popular spiritual self-help e-book on by the same name that assists people to proficiently recognize, interact, and develop an understanding of the spiritual soup around us. The emphasis will be on encouraging participants to discover and develop their spiritual skills as they observe and interact in live classroom demonstrations. Bring a yoga mat, personal pendulum (you can make one in class) or your divining rods, and an open mind as we work with the chakras, aura, and the spiritual entourage that walk with us all. We will measure your aura at the first and last class to monitor your growth. Instructor Philip Ernst____Play Ball! The Rise of Baseball as America’s Pastime. DVD. (room 149). Please join the Great Courses Company for a fascinating look at the history and evolution of baseball from the early days until today. Bats, balls, players, World Series, scandals, the Negro Leagues are just some of the topics explored in this wonderful series. Gets a 5 Star rating from its students.12:15 pm____MASTERPIECE: Tolstoy's "War and Peace". (TEA). If a classic is defined as a book all of us are presumed to have read, there is no better example than Leo Tolstoy's magnum opus, "War and Peace". Published in 1869, it remains today the most widely recognized work of the Western literary canon. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic wars and beyond, this epic masterpiece examines the physical and psychological impact of the 1812 French invasion of Russia. Lee Saunders presents Tolstoy's vision of the titanic struggle between two European empires as lived and witnessed by members of five aristocratic families in St. Petersburg and Moscow. "War and Peace", which Tolstoy declined to call either a novel or a history, concludes with his hope for human happiness in a world filled with wonder and terror. ____Financial Planning for Older Adults. (room 226). Join Sylvia Robbins and Mark Tipton, financial advisors from Edward Jones Investments, for a comprehensive look at strategies and plans of investing and protecting one’s wealth.____Doc Talk. (room 218). “Doc Talk” get answers to health questions and learn how to live a healthier more satisfying life. Presenter: Mike Williams, D.C., with Chiropractic First of Abingdon. 2pmKing University Lectureship Series____ Ballad Novels of Sharyn McCrumb. (room 226). In this class, we will look at the enduring themes of Appalachia, such as the strong mountain woman, coal mining, and a strong sense of place, poverty, stereotypes, and more as they are portrayed in McCrumb's work. Because each of the Ballad Novels is named for a traditional Appalachian ballad, and the novel is related in some way to these ballads, we will also consider the music of Appalachia in our discussions and activities. Students will read selections from each of McCrumb's Ballad novels and engage in discussions of the themes found in each. Special emphasis will be placed on The Ballad of Frankie Silver. The author will join the class on Oct. 2 for interaction and discussion. Instructor, Kim Holloway, PhD. Professor and Director, Composition, Writing Program Administrator, King University.___The American West. (TEA). - This class will take a look at the "facts and fancy ", as well as the mystique of the American West. Topics covered will include the Early Frontier, Native American Culture, Cowboy culture and values, The Mountain Men , routes to the West & the pioneers who traveled them, status of women on the frontier, and the Spanish influence on our West and Southwest. Instructor: Randy Smith?____Walking. Registered walkers can meet Anna Sherrill in the Higher Ed Center lobby at the U-shape driveway.? She will have a poster "COA Miracle Mile Club Walking class "Let's Walk". Our first walk will be the COA Miracle Mile - walk from Higher Ed Center to cul-du-sac on French Moore Dr. and possibly to the Fields-Penn house if the group is interested.? It's a 1 mile to 1.5 mile walk depending on interest in touring Fields-Penn house.? On all walks, people are at liberty to walk as far as they wish, including being on their own if they wish to continue walking beyond our scheduled distance and they are at liberty to leave the walk before the walk is finished.?Our second walk will be on the Creeper Trail starting at the trail head in Abingdon. Will walk 1.5 miles to 2 miles.? Third walk will be on the Urban Pathway starting from Arts Depot to Camella's Remember When Tea Parlor.? The fourth walk will be on the Creeper Trail starting at Watauga Rd small parking lot.? (Across the road is the construction of the new larger parking lot which will probably be finished.? Have not decided on the 5th walk, will get group input on this; they might be interested in walking the Mendota trail.? Last walk will be about 4 - 5 miles at Sugar Hollow Park walk across the dam and through the Black Forrest.?THURSDAYS, September 12 – October 17, 201910:00 am____The Nature of Light. (Room 226) Does light always travel in straight lines? What good is half an eye?? What important feature of deep space photographs is missed by most viewers? What does seeing the world consist of? How can light push things? If these questions interest you, or if you just want to know more about what's at the end of the proverbial tunnel, consider this short course on the nature of light.? With any luck it might brighten your day a bit.? Instructor: James Warden, Ph.D., retired physics professor at Emory and Henry College. ____On Line Genealogy Research. (room 247). This hands-on genealogy laboratory is not for the beginning computer student – the class involves searching genealogical resources and histories on the internet and therefore some computer skills are needed. Members will have free access to several genealogical sites and can build their own family trees and further their knowledge of their ancestors and kin. Instructor, Jerry Schuler. Jerry has taught this course for many years and is an expert at online genealogical research.____Cleanse, Heal & Defend, advanced course. (room 218). For those who have taken the foundation course or feel ready for more spiritual information and exploration. Be ready to find spiritual nuances within you that need exploration, cleansing & healing to raise vibration & awareness. Surrogate, proxy, and distance work will all be utilized. Learn to use the Merkabah, take tapping to the next level, explore your Kundalini growth, release past life anchors, dream reviews, dissonant body parts, inner child work & more. Instructor: Phil Ernst____TED Talks. (room 149). Erin and Kathy continue with their TED Talks. Topics of the Talks and further discussions will be decided by the class. As always, these classes are thought provoking and entertaining. 12:15pm____Practical Economics:?(room 226). This course will help you make sense of economic issues, events and news. We’ll discuss economic theory and?principles, influential actors in the world economy, how markets work, the economics of labor markets, the monetary system, and macroeconomics of open economies. At conclusion, participants should be able to better understand the practical effects of economic events. Instructor, Mark Tipton, financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments.____DNA Genealogy. (room 247). Genetic genealogy uses DNA testing to determine the relationship between individuals. This class is for those people with a well-developed family tree who want to break down the “brick wall” in their research. This course will attempt to prove or dis-prove the family tree; find relatives for those who were adopted or gave up a child for adoption; or those who do not know anything about their ancestry. Be careful – your DNA is more accurate than your family Bible! You may find the unexpected! Instructor, Jerry Schuler.____Shamanism?(room 218). ? An introduction to the world of the shaman. Students will learn about?chakras and energy fields. They will lean how to dowse and detect negative forms of energy. Beginners are welcome and returning students and they will?learn from one another. Actual healing will be demonstrated. This is an hands on course. The instructor has a worldwide practice in shamanistic healing and lives and works out of his home in Alvarado. August is a graduate of the Four Winds Society and is trained as a shaman in the Inka tradition. Instructor, August Lageman, Ph.D.____Polar Explorations. DVD. (room 149). Please join the Great Courses Company and National Geographic for a look at our spectacular polar worlds. Visit these worlds that very few people will ever see in person and learn of their geology, their explorations, their vibrant fauna and flora, but most of all their beauty. Tremendous photography. 2:00 pm____J R R Tolkien. (room 218). ? This course will begin with on overview of literary efforts to describe lower/middle and upper world journeys. Tolkien is well known for his work in middle world journeys. We will describe his World War 1 military service and then his career teaching at Oxford University. We will overview his works, and then students will have an opportunity to select two of his films to view. If you love Tolkien you will love this course !!!! Instructor, August Lageman, Ph.D.____ Let’s Play Bridge. (room 149). We will teach you the basics – how to bid and play a bridge hand, and we’ll keep it simple. Learn while you play. You’ll gain the skills you need to begin playing bridge in any type of game. If you are new to the game, need to refresh your skills, or reinforce what we covered last year you are encouraged to join us. We’ll talk less and play more! Instructors and mentors are from the Abingdon Bridge Club. Hope to see you at the table!____ A Functional Approach to Holistic Health (room 226). The course will offer an understanding of the effect of? Candidiasis (the hidden epidemic), on overall health.? Topics of study will include digestive issues, stress, weight management,?diabetes, immune health/chronic?fatigue/fibromyalgia,?food cravings, antibiotics & probiotics.??Speaking in practical, understandable terms, this class will emphasize functional holistic health--?teaching how the body needs us to care for it so we can move from illness to optimal health.??Instructor, Alicia Windsong Diamond, MS Ed, Certified Massage Therapist, Holistic Health Consultant and Wellness Coach;?author of The FAST TRACK RECOVERY GUIDE?for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, weight management and all those diseases that Doctors can't cure.SPECIAL CLASSES____Friday, Sept. 13. (room 226). 10am. Joe Tennis: LEGENDS OF LOCAL HISTORY - - Author Joe Tennis presents a special, one-day class focused on Washington County and Southwest Virginia history, as?based on his books, including Virginia Rail Trails; Along Virginia's Route 58; Washington County: Then & Now; and Southwest Virginia Crossroads. Joe is an award-winning local newspaper reporter and columnist. ____ Monday, Sept 16. (room 226). 10am. Increasing the Your Odds of Beating Alzheimer’s Disease. The class will look at the simple positive things one can do to delay and perhaps defeat Alzheimer’s. There is no magic “silver bullet” coming from the medical world, so taking on the disease is up to the individual. There are proven steps from research that can be taken that have been shown to reduce the chances of cognitive decline. Instructor, Ramsey White, D.D.S.____Friday, Sept. 20. (room 226). 10am. Legal Issues of Aging. Join local attorney, Matt Crum, for a look at the legal issues one faces with aging. Matt is an experienced attorney with elder law and has worked with many clients throughout his years in Abingdon.____Monday, Sept. 23, 10am. Tour of Town Square Center for the Arts, Glade Spring, VA. Tour the “old bank” building which now houses artist’s workshops and studios – with a demonstration of pottery making. Students will get a chance to try their hands at a pinched pot. Meet @ the Town Square Center, . Lunch may be purchased at Sarah Jean’s Eatery next door.____Friday, Sept. 27. (room 226). 10am? Normal Aging vs Abnormal Aging.??This class is intended for the people dealing with someone who is not aging normally and how to deal with them in a positive manner. The class will cover an overview of the Positive Approach to Care philosophy and introduce participants to the program’s founder, internationally recognized dementia educator, Teepa Snow ().? Participants will learn about multiple conditions involving brain changes that fall under the classification of dementia. The workshop will address: changing sensory awareness from a normal and not normal aging perspective; positive care approaches; solutions to challenging care situations, and learn about the GEM’S classification for identifying a person’s strengths and abilities in the moment for matching of appropriate helping behaviors. Instructor, Kay Stout, M. Ed., CPAC. Her formal education includes graduate specializations in Counseling and Guidance, Gerontology, and Finance. She is a Certified Positive Approach to Care Trainer and is formally trained in Mediation and Conflict Resolution____Monday, Sept. 30. (room 226). 9am – 3pm. AARP Smart Driving. This driver refresher course is intended to help older drivers improve their skills. At the conclusion of the course a certificate will be issued which can be presented to an insurance agent for a possible discount in rates. Fee is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Presenter, Joyce Millsap. Fee paid to AARP on day of class.____Friday, Oct. 4. Noon until 4pm. William King Museum. Alcohol Ink workshop. William King Museum studio artist Cecelia Pippin will demonstrate creation of Alcohol Ink Painting. Come have a relaxing afternoon, using alcohol inks and Yupo paper and creating spontaneous, beautiful seascapes and mountain landscapes. For beginning to advanced students. You’ll work 4 hours and produce dramatic art. Fee is $10. Make your check payable to Cecelia Pippin. Limited to 6 COA registered members.____Monday, Oct. 7. 10am. Tour of Dreamland Alpaca Farm. Debbie and David McLeish will guide the class around their working alpaca farm. The gift shop will be open for anyone wishing to purchase alpaca products made on the farm. Address will be provided at front desk.____Friday, Oct. 11, 11am. Camilla’s Fall Tea Tasting. 165 E. Main St., Abingdon. Join Carrie Golliher at Camella’s Remember When for a treat of teas and sweets, perfect for the fall season. Limit 20. Prepay $10.00.____Monday, Oct. 14. 10:30am. Tour of ElderSpirit. ElderSpirit is a unique community established in 2006 which features mixed income housing near the Virginia Creeper Trail. The community promotes mutual support, active participation and provides many opportunities for personal growth and spiritual and social wellbeing. The tour will begin with an information session, then a light lunch and the tour. Limit of 20.____Friday, Oct. 18. 10am. American Chestnut Tree Foundation Tour. Staff members of the Foundation will conduct a tour of the chestnut farm’s research facility in Meadowview (the farm is located behind Indoor Farm in Meadowview). Learn what they are doing to bring back the chestnut tree that was once so dominate in North American. ................
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