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Today! Senior Statesmen - Online
Wednesday, February 10, 1:30–2:30 pm
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UVA Health — Challenges During COVID and the Future - K. Craig Kent, MD, executive vice president of health affairs for the University of Virginia, will speak on UVA’s COVID vaccination rollout and plans for future COVID vaccinations. The program will be held via Zoom. Pre-registration is required. For more information, click here. Free and open to all.
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Move for Health with Darcy Higgins - Online
Thursday, February 11, 12:00–12:45 pm (new time!)
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What are trigger points and how do you get rid of them? - Darcy is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Human Movement Specialist. Free and open to all. Click here for information on how to join in.
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Digital Security and You - Online
Thursday, February 11, 3:00–4:00 pm
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In the ever-changing landscape of the digital world, it is no longer enough just to have good antivirus protection – you need to add additional layers of protection to keep your online activities private and your financial transactions secure. Join Phil Jaderborg, CEO of PJ Networks Computer Services, to learn how you can greatly increase your security and privacy, all without having to make things confusing or complicated. Click here to join.
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Essential Tremor Support Group - Online
Thursday, February 11, 4:00–5:00 pm
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The guest speaker this month is Jill Trichman-Marks, executive director of the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont. Click here to learn more about the support group and for information on how to join in the program. Free and open to all.
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Presentation by the Piedmont Master Gardeners - Online
Monday, February 15, 3:00–4:00 pm
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USDA Organic: What does it Really Mean? - Organic foods are a growing part of the US food chain. Join members of the Master Gardeners to learn what "organic" really means and how USDA organic products compare to conventionally grown foods. Free and open to all. Click here to attend. |
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Elder Law with Doris Gelbman - Online
Tuesday, February 16, 10:00–11:00 am
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Elder Law: Why Do I Need a Special Kind of Lawyer Now That I'm Older? - Elder law is relatively new, and NOT generally taught in law schools. If you think you might need an elder law attorney, but are not quite sure what that means, here’s your chance to find out. Doris Gelbman explains what kinds of issues and cases fall under the heading “Elder Law.” Free and open to all. Click here for information on how to join the program.
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Women's Place in Marathon History - Online
Tuesday, February 16, 3:00–4:00 pm
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Longtime Charlottesville resident and marathon runner Beverly McCoid will share the history of running – from the first Marathon in 2500 B.C. to present day. Beverly started running in the mid 1960s. She will highlight the struggle of women to be accepted as runners and will recount some of her marathon adventures. Free and open to all. Join here.
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Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body - Online
Tuesday, February 16, 5:30–6:30 pm
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We've known for years that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now science is able to provide insights on how to make lifestyle choices that may keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement. Presenters Richard Huang and Michael Lin are first-year medical students at UVA and representatives with the Alzheimer’s Association. Click here for details. Free and open to all.
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Hearing Health with Evolution Hearing - Online
Wednesday, February 17, 10:00–11:00 am
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New Relief for Tinnitus - Ringing, swishing, crickets, white noise ... anything you hear that really isn’t there is called tinnitus. Dr. Kristin Koch, Audiologist at Evolution Hearing, will review tinnitus, why it happens, and new treatment options. Free and open to all. Click here for information on how to join the program.
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Virginia Festival of the Book Shelf Life Programs - Online
Thursday, February 18, 12:00 pm
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Unfit: Virginia’s History of Eugenics Historians Elizabeth Catte (Pure America: Eugenics and the Making of Modern Virginia) and Adam Cohen (Imbeciles: The Supreme Court, American Eugenics, and the Sterilization of Carrie Buck) discuss one of America's great miscarriages of justice, the Supreme Court's infamous 1927 Buck v. Bell decision, which resulted in more than 8,000 people being involuntarily sterilized in five Virginia state hospitals. Shelf Life is free and open to all but registration is required, here.
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61 Years and Counting: Happy Birthday to The Center!
Thursday, February 18, 1:00–2:00 pm
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On a snowy Valentine’s Day in 1960, the University League (now the Junior League of Charlottesville) opened the Senior Center’s doors in a small, rented space in downtown Charlottesville. From 25 members that first year to almost 2,000 today, the Center has never stopped growing, evolving, and serving our community in myriad ways through more than 60 years of service. Join executive director Peter Thompson, some of The Center staff, members, and guests for a trip down memory lane. Click here to join in. Free and open to all.
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Touring the Gallery Borghese with Olga - Online
Thursday, February 18, 3:00–4:00 pm
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The Galleria Borghese is considered by some to be the most beautiful museum in Italy. Join Olga Cuckovic, licensed tour guide of Rome and the Vatican City, as she guides us through this magnificent collection amassed by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V. Olga will reveal the bigger picture behind the most famous pieces in this amazing collection as well as lesser-known gossip and stories. For more information and to register in advance, click here. Free and open to all.
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Intermediate Bridge Lessons - Online
Friday, February 19, 1:00–2:00 pm
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Join experienced bridge player and teacher Ken Marino for two over one - variations along with 1 NT forcing implications. Classes are open to all and designed for the experienced bridge player. Free for Prime and Standard members; $10 for guests. Click here to register.
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Enslaved African Americans who Lived and Labored at Monticello - Online
Wednesday, February 24, 2:30–3:30 pm
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Join a Monticello guide for a tour of the enslaved workers' quarters, and Mulberry Row, the industrial hub of the plantation. The guide will share stories and answer questions about the enslaved African Americans who lived and labored on this plantation, address Jefferson’s conflicting ideas on freedom and race, and discuss legacies of American slavery. Free and open to all. Click here to join.
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Anyone Can Draw! With Jane Skafte - Online
Wednesday, March 3–24, 11:00 am–12:30 pm
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In this fun, step-by-step online class, artist Jane Skafte will help you work your way through exercises designed to train your eye, hand, and imagination to work together as a unit. Learn to use texture and line, light and shadow, foreground and background, and several rendering techniques to draw expressively whether you have a background in art or not. Open to all. Prime members – free; Standard members and guests-$45. Register here.
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Building a More Inclusive Community: Local Voices on Diversity - Online
Wednesdays, March 3–April 7, 5:30 pm
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"Community Talks about Race and Privilege" is the theme for the third installment of this popular series. Presentations will be by local leaders who are helping to shape a culture of anti-racism and inclusion in Charlottesville. The online event runs for six consecutive Wednesdays. Free and open to all, but registration is required. Click here for more information.
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Getting Your Final Affairs in Order -Pre-Recorded Online
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We prepare extensively for weddings, moving, and other life occurrences, but when it comes to planning for our inevitable deaths, do we have our affairs in order? Richard Gallagher—who has settled four estates and has 23 years of experience teaching law, personal finance, and organization—has created a comprehensive program that can help you save time and money and reduce the grief associated with death. Open to all. When you register, you will receive a PDF file with documents and a link to Dr. Gallagher's pre-recorded class that you can watch at your convenience and that takes you page by page through the information. Fee: $10 for all, paid at registration.
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Potomac River Cruise
Thursday, April 1
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Join us for a trip along the Potomac River aboard the Odyssey cruise ship, a glass-encased vessel that offers unique views of DC. Along with a delicious lunch (included). you'll enjoy amazing sightseeing as you travel past iconic landmarks and beneath historic bridges. Open to all; space is limited. Call the Travel Center at (434) 974-6538 and leave a message or click here for details.
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Many thanks to Silver Sponsors Barton Malow for their generous support! Barton Malow is a construction company serving their clients with care and innovation for 96 years. Their sponsorship of The Center contributes to healthy aging opportunities for older adults in our community.
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Free Tickets from The Paramount!
The Mary P. Reese Community Access Fund at The Paramount Theater is a donor supported fund established to provide outreach and scholarships to students and members of our community, who otherwise would not have access to The Paramount events and programs.
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National Theatre Live in HD: Coriolanus (NR) - Friday, February 19, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (PG) - Saturday, February 20, 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
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Do the Right Thing (R) - Wednesday, February 24, 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Tickets are very limited. Contact Judy Gardner for ticket information and availability. |
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