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Tai Chi Ed Matthews, Certified Instructor Mondays and Wednesdays at LifeWorks Erie; Fridays at the Regency from 9:30 ? 10:15 a.m. FREE Tai Chi is a centuries-old Chinese practice designed to exercise the mind and body through a series of gentle, flowing postures. It can improve strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. SA

Fit for Life Fitness Class Doug Forne, Certified Fitness Instructor Tuesdays from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. FREE Use body weight and light resistance bands in this chairbased class to help improve strength and comfort in daily living activities. SA

Healthy Eating: Making Every Nutritious Bite Count Rhonda Moore, RD, LECOM Senior Living Center Second Wednesday of each month from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Free to members; non-members $35 for 30 minutes Healthy eating should be a way of life easily maintained with every meal plan, including eating out. Our registered dietitian will help you to find the right foods and diet plan to make it easier to stay healthy and enjoy life. Call (814) 453-5072 to make an appointment.

Cardio Fit and Weight Lifting Doug Forne, Certified Fitness Instructor Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. $3 per class Use dumbbells, exercise bands and your own body weight in this full body workout that targets major muscle groups in the upper and lower body. SA

Wise Words for Wellness ? Questions for the Pharmacist Rebecca Miller Wise, MEd, PharmD, CGP Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Free Dr. Wise will present information on a variety of wellness topics and answer questions regarding medications.

Medication Consultations Rebecca Miller Wise, MEd, PharmD, CGP Fridays from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. All consultations by appointment Free to Members; $75 non-members per hour Dr. Wise will help you sort through your medications and gain a greater understanding of how to take command of your health. Call (814) 453-5072 to make an appointment.

Crisis Intervention Amee Weislogel, Geriatric Behavioral Clinical Liaison Monday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. Crisis intervention is emergency first aid for mental health. Learn about behavioral disturbances in older adults and the impact it has on caregivers. VL

Transformative Grief Visiting Nurse Association of Erie County Monday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m. We don't get to decide if or when we grieve, but we can choose how we grieve. Learn how grief can be transformed into something positive. VL

Alzheimer's Association Brain Tour: Delirium and Dementia Ryan Lynch, DO, LECOM Health Wednesday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the Millcreek Municipal Building Free Recommended for patients with early Alzheimer's and their families. Dr. Lynch will discuss dementia, delirium and the stages of Alzheimer's. AE

Are You Stressed? Shireen Hoover, DPT, Millcreek Community Hospital Thursday, August 23 at 12:30 pm Shireen will teach you how to recognize and manage the stressors in your life. This will be an interactive discussion. VL

Upcoming Classes for Fall!

New Horizons Music Project Judith Wahlenmayer, Strings Director Janice Marquand, Folk Director Thursdays beginning September 13 from 4:00 ? 6:00 p.m. $90 for the semester or $30 per month Learn a new instrument or return to playing an old one through group lessons and performance. CM

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Tuesdays, September 11 ? October 16 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Free In this workshop, caregivers will learn how to reduce personal stress, communicate feelings and needs, set limits and ask for help, and deal with difficult situations.

Birthday Extravaganza! United Healthcare Representatives Friday, September 21 at 12:30 p.m. United Healthcare Free Join LifeWorks Erie as we celebrate July, August and September birthdays! Anyone is welcome to attend. A representative from United Healthcare will be available to discuss Medicare, Medicaid and other senior services.

LIFELONG LEARNING SERIES DESCRIPTIONS AE ASK AN EXPERT

All classes offered in this series are FREE. Located at Millcreek Municipal Building featuring speakers from LECOM Health.

CM CREATIVITY MATTERS

The Creativity Matters program is supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

SA STAYING ACTIVE: FITNESS CLASSES VL VIBRANT LIFE SERIES

All lectures offered in this series are FREE.

Annual membership to LifeWorks Erie is

$25 for individuals $45 for couples Call (814) 453-5072

or visit for more information.

L E C O M HEALTH

LIFEWORKS ERIE

(Erie Center on Health and Aging) 406 Peach Street Erie, PA 16507

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #594 ERIE, PA

REGISTER NOW! Call (814) 453-5072 OR email lifeworks@.

L E C O M HEALTH

LIFEWORKS ERIE

LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE

Ready Set

July 25 ? September 7, 2018

SUMMER 2018 SCHEDULE

Class sizes are limited. Pre-registration for all classes is required.

Book Club Third Tuesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. Free Each month, participants will receive a book and enjoy lively discussion with the group.

Active Shooter Preparedness Tom Wagner, Former Police Officer, EMT and Volunteer Firefighter John Rainey, Former Chief of Belle Valley Fire Department Tuesday, July 24 from 5:30 ? 7:30 p.m. Free Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolve quickly. Learn how you can be proactive by staying informed and prepared.

Accessorize with Jewelry Valerie Weaver, Park Lane Jewelry Senior Division Manager Wednesday, July 25 at 12:30 p.m. $5 members; $8 non-members Change your wardrobe from plain to sizzle with Park Lane's beautiful line of jewelry. Valerie will bring jewelry samples for purchase.

Massage and Paraffin Wax Hand Treatment Wednesday, August 8 and August 22 (by appointment only) Chair Massage - $15 for 15 Minutes; $30 for 30 minutes Wax treatment - $30 for 30 minutes Come pamper yourself ? appointments only! Paraffin treatments lock in moisture, relax muscles and reduce joint stiffness.

Plant Walks Leslie Alexander, PhD, Herbalist Free Explore medicinal herbs in the most unexpected places. Be prepared to walk as you discover plants hiding between pavement cracks, in yards and other interesting locations.

Thursday, July 26 from 10:00 ? 11:00 a.m. Downtown (Meet at LifeWorks Erie)

Friday, August 10 from 10:00 ? 11:00 a.m. Frontier Park (Meet at parking lot near tennis courts)

Tuesday, September 4 from 10:00 ? 11:00 a.m. Chautauqua Park (Located at the eastern end of Lakeside Drive)

Tap Dance Melanie Titzel, Instructor Wednesdays, August 1 ? September 5 at 4:30 p.m. $30 members; $40 non-members An overview of basic tap techniques and steps. More advanced techniques and dance combinations will follow. This will be a combined beginner/intermediate class. CM

Blues History Thursday, August 2 at 12:30 p.m. Matthew Bennett and Rodger Montgomery, Musicians $5 member; $8 non-members Local musicians Matthew Bennett and Rodger Montgomery will take you on a musical history tour of the blues.

`Evil Genius' Viewing Fridays, August 3 and August 10 at 12:30 p.m. $2 members/$4 non-members Join LifeWorks to watch the Erie pizza bomber true crime story. Bring your own beverage and snacks. Popcorn will be provided.

Flying Colors ? Butterflies! Lisa Danko, Education Chair for the Presque Isle Audubon Society Tuesday, August 7 at 10:30 a.m. $5 members; $8 non-members Join Lisa for a discussion about the four stages of a butterfly life cycle.

Local Shipwrecks David Boughton, Maritime Education Specialist Thursday, August 9 at 12:30 p.m. $5 members; $8 non-members David will share stories of the sailors and ships that were taken by Lake Erie storms, specifically in the quadrangle area of Lake Erie between Ohio, New York and the Canadian border. He will discuss his involvement with shipwreck research and current efforts to survey shipwrecks in Pennsylvania waters.

Doo-Wop Dance Friday, August 10 from 6:00 ? 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. $5 per person Join your friends for the next doo-wop dance! Bring your own food and beverages. Call (814) 453-5072 to register.

Chico's Style Show Tuesday, August 14 at 1:30 p.m. $5 members; $8 non-members LifeWorks Erie members will model Chico's attire. The team from Chico's will share fashion tips. Learn how to change the look of your wardrobe by simply wearing different toppers or accessories.

Colorful Melted Wax Painting Marcia Hatton, Local Artist Wednesday, August 15 Two sessions available: 2:00 ? 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 ? 7:00 p.m. $30 per person Learn how to use colorful melted wax to paint a beautiful nature scene. All supplies are included. CM

The McBride Viaduct Lisa Austin, Civitas Co-founder Adam J. Trott, Architect Thursday, August 16 at 12:30 p.m. Free Learn about the McBride Viaduct and how it relates to the changing landscape of American cities.

Reiki Therapy Paula Pontillo, Reiki Master Friday, August 17 from 10:00 a.m. ? 3:00 p.m. (by appointment only) $10 per person Schedule a 20-minute therapy session with Paula Pontillo. Reiki is a Japanese holistic technique that encourages deep relaxation and a sense of well-being. Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing.

Vegan Cooking Demo Wednesday, August 22 at 2:30 p.m. Lisa Rose, Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator $5 members; $8 non-members Learn how a plant-based diet can improve your physical and mental well-being. Lisa will share some healthy one-pot cooker recipes. Cheers!

Herbal Infused Oils and Vinegars Leslie Alexander, PhD, Herbalist Thursday, August 30 at 1:30 p.m. $5 members; $8 non-members Looking for creative, easy ways to use homegrown herbs? Participants will taste a variety of infused oils and vinegars and learn how to create them. Everyone will leave with recipes to extend the use of their summertime herbs.

What's New with Social Security? John Johnston, Public Affairs, Social Security Administration Wednesday, September 5 at 10:30 a.m. Free John Johnston will present social security updates and answer questions.

2018 Expo and Flu Kickoff Thursday, September 6 from 8:00 a.m. ? 3:00 p.m. Erie Shrine Club, 2525 West 38th Street Free Attend the expo and get your flu and pneumonia vaccinations! The expo will feature demonstrations, tastings, educational presentations and over 50 vendors.

UNIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT SERIES

All lectures offered in this series are FREE.

Goodness and Godliness Steven Sullivan, PhD, Assistant Professor of English and Philosophy, Edinboro University Monday, August 20 at 5:00 p.m. Free Faith-rooted values give many people a reason to behave morally when no one is looking. Many believe that morality is tied to faith, especially in one's belief in God. This presentation will explore the link between goodness and godliness.

Creative Aerobics Arpan Yagnik, PhD, Assistant Professor of Advertising, Penn State Behrend Tuesday, August 28 at 10:30 a.m. Free Dr. Yagnik offers a radical new way to speed up the creative process. "Creative aerobic" mental exercises develop elasticity between the left and the right brain which allow participants access to solutions outside their present problem-solving techniques.

Westward Expansion: Investigating Chinese Immigrant Remains Leslie Fitzpatrick, PhD, Visiting Assistant Professor, Applied Forensic Science, Mercyhurst University Tuesday, August 28 at 1:30 p.m. Free During the mid to late 19th century, the demand for skilled labor in the western territories of the United States led to a marked influx of immigrants from China. Dr. Fitzpatrick will reconstruct the living conditions and diet of five individuals found in Red Mountain, Wyoming.

Academic Support Provided by the University Consortium and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

LECOM

LAKE ERIE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

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