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Dr. Anne Delaney of Delaney Hearing Center offers free drop-in hearing screenings on the first Thursday of each month. Free and open to all.

What are your alternatives if staying in your home is not an option? Representative Lori Madison from Corporate Partner Our Lady of Peace will be in the Atrium to answer questions and share information. Free and open to all.

Foot and nail care clinic services are now available at The Center twice a month with certified foot care nurse Nicolien Wilder. Open to all. Learn more.

Stop by The Center's Welcome Desk starting June 1 to buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gorgeous handmade quilt. "Flying Geese" was donated by Rea Mueller and the Charlottesville Area Quilters Guild. Two of the Guild's four chapters — Moonlighters and Grateful Threads — meet regularly at The Center. Raffle proceeds will support The Center's Library. Tickets are $3 each or 2 for $5. Winners will be drawn July 10.

Explore elements of dance to improve your quality of life with Charlottesville Ballet instructors Kathryn and Sherry. No experience necessary. Free and open to all, including those with Parkinson's as well as caregivers and companions. Register here.

Join the artists of the Charlottesville Camera Club in the Atrium and on the terrace to learn more about their photography while indulging in refreshments and good conversation. Free and open to all.

Travel to Amherst County, VA for the 30th annual Monacan Nation Powwow, a gathering of Native Americans celebrating their culture and traditions. Enjoy the dancing and drumming, storytelling, the birds of prey exhibit, and more. The Powwow also includes native arts and crafts from the US for purchase. Lunch is on your own. Open to all. Members $65; Guests $85. Register here.

Give yourself, your family members, and caregivers peace of mind by taking the time to set up a plan for your long-term care with Kim Volker, COO of Care is There, and Tracy Meade, certified long-term care consultant and financial planner. Free and open to all. Register here.

Whether you're learning for the first time or advancing your skills to make Granny Squares, shawls, and baskets, member Jane Hermann will teach you the calming creativity of crochet. Bring your own hook and yarn of choice, or choose from our yarn selection. Open to all. Prime members free; Standard members $25; Guests $35. Register here.

Enjoy the freedom of painting loose using bright and vibrant acrylics on canvas to create abstract landscapes and trees with instructor Jan Settle. Open to all. Prime members free; Standard members $15; Guests $25. Materials fee is $15, payable to instructor at start of class. Register here.

Curious about The Center? Come learn about our membership benefits, tour the building, meet staff and other members, and enjoy some treats from Greenberry's Café. Free and open to all. Register here. Thank you to The Colonnades for its support of Try It Out Tuesdays.

Betty Sharp, Outreach Specialist for InnovAge PACE, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, will discuss how this model of care helps many individuals stay healthy and independent at home. Fred Jung, Founder, Blue Ridge Eldercare, will then provide an overview of other options for community-based care and its financing. Free and open to all.

Relieve your stress, increase your self-awareness, and regulate your nervous system through a guided midday meditation. No experience necessary. Open to all. Prime members free; Standard members $25; Guests $35. Register here.

The Department of Justice, along with federal law enforcement and local law enforcement, will discuss the current uptick in hate crimes, how to recognize a hate crime, reporting procedures, investigation and prosecution expectations. Free and open to all. Register here.

Pianist Bill Porter and emcee Merle Kinzer, a past contestant on the TV show "Name that Tune!," test your musical knowledge. Free and open to all.

Instructors Eileen Rudert and Chip Hopper lead a demonstration of round dance, a style of choreographed ballroom dancing. Free and open to all. Register here.

Guest speaker Michael Wagner from the Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs will share information about VA benefits and peer support services. Free and open to all.

UVA Dietitians share ideas and healthy recipes to enjoy this summer. Learn to make a summer fruit granita, a coconut mocktail, and coconut popsicles. Free for Center members. Register here.

This documentary chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Free and open to all. Register here.

Brenda Monroe of Promedica Heartland Hospice leads a five-week series on grief and how to cope with the death of a loved one. Learn ways to handle anniversaries and birthdays, honor your loved one, and heal. Free and open to all. Register here.

Army veteran and Administrative Supervisor at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery Rene Sanchez educates veterans on the burial benefits available to them, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Learn documentation requirements, military protocol, coordination with the funeral provider of your choice, and burial options provided at any of the three state cemeteries. Free and open to all. Register here.

Make three cards and a treat box, with a variety of butterflies, birds, and masculine figures perfect for Father's Day or a birthday. Open to all. Prime members free; Standard members $10; Guests $5. Materials fee is $10, payable to instructor at start of class. Register here.

Two Charlottesville-area musicians have been brought together by their love of a wide variety of music styles and genres from the 20th Century. You are just as likely to hear a Johnny Cash cover as an Argentinian Tango, a Broadway classic, or a Ventures surf tune. Food Truck: Crustworthy. Free and open to all. Register here. Thank you to Corporate Partner Anthology Senior Living for its support of Thursdays Around 5.

The African American Authors Book Club (AAABC) has been reading books by African American or African authors since 1996. While selected books are by African American authors, the club members are racially and culturally diverse and join together each month to enjoy intellectual discussions and camaraderie. The June book selection is "Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution" by Elie Mystal. Free and open to all. 

Lisa Goldstein and Ashley Forbes review essential pillars to healing and explain how supportive treatments like acupuncture can benefit aging. The June topic is pain. Free and open to all. Register here.

The Still Sharp Singers and director Mike D'Antoni present some of your favorite songs. Free and open to all.

Continue your alcohol ink painting lessons with Jan Settle to create colorful, vibrant landscapes. Use blending fluid and brushes to form textures and shapes. Open to all. Prime members free; Standard members $10; Guests $20. Materials fee is $15, payable to instructor at start of class. Register here.

Warm and renew your body, heart, and mind through stories masterfully told in the first annual Celebration of Tales. Stories ranging from the richness of African American folklore to a Mayan epic will help us form deep connections with each other and the world around us. Open to all. See ticket prices and register here.

Bring your yoga mat (or borrow one of ours) and grab an included beer or glass of wine from Greenberry’s to enjoy a calming outdoor experience with instructor Leigh Heasley. No experience necessary. Open to all. Prime members $5; Standard members $25; Guests $35. Register here.

Many thanks to Bronze Corporate Partner Waterstone Mortgage for its generous support! Waterstone Mortgage offers resources to help clients understand the mortgage process, specializing in reverse mortgage for seniors. Waterstone Mortgage's partnership with The Center contributes to healthy aging opportunities for older adults in our community.

Overview the structure of Italian grammar in this 6-week course. Learn how to use the present tense and the proper articles to use at a basic, effective level with instructor AnnaMaria Bakalian. Open to all. Prime members free; Standard members $25; Guests $40. Materials fee is $10 for new students, payable to instructor at start of first class. Register here.

UVA professor and NIH-funded investigator Dr. Cox teaches how to manage Type 2 diabetes with lifestyle interventions and continuous glucose monitoring. Free and open to all. Register here.

Dawn Ross facilitates an informal gathering for women who have served in the military. Spouses are welcome! Free and open to all. Register here.

Learn how hormones affect intimacy, how a holistic approach supports intimacy, how synthetic hormones impact intimacy, and more. Lisa Goldstein and Jason Itri present a holistic collaborative approach to health and wellness. Free and open to all. Register here.

Learn more about the ultimate gift of being an organ donor in this open discussion, in partnership with Hill & Wood Funeral Service. Sara Sochor, Anatomical Donations Coordinator for the UVA Center for Biomechanics, answers questions on whole body vs. organ/tissue donation, required authorizations, and the process before and after death. Free and open to all. Register here.

Hospice of the Piedmont hosts an evening of community, connection, and casual conversation about death, facilitated by Bech Eck, Director of End of Life Doula Services. This isn't a somber gathering, but rather a celebration of life’s full cycle. So come share a pint and some conversation! Free and open to all. Register here.

Learn American Mah Jongg, a rummy-like game using Chinese tiles. See required materials online. Open to all. Prime members free; Standard members $30; Guests $45. Register here.

Chris Glendenning presents and signs her book "Searching for Gods That Deserve Us," a collection of three pivotal short stories written to imagine a happy ending for a murdered gay man, the author's cousin. Free and open to all. Register here.

In celebration of Juneteenth, the Early Music Access Project will explore the unique repertoire of accomplished Black fiddlers from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, which ranged from raucous reels to stately minuets. Free and open to all. Register here.

Enjoy an afternoon with the Flashbacks, Second-Wind and First-Wind Bands under the direction of Michael Auman as they present their annual Summer Concert. The repertoire includes classical music and show tunes. Free and open to all; donations appreciated.

Mandala dot art forms designs with various sizes of dots. Learn how to use the proper tools and create your own mandala painting with instructor Cory Ryan. No experience necessary. Open to all. Prime members free; Standard members $15; Guests $25. Materials fee is $25, payable to instructor at start of class. Register here by June 12.