Health & Wellness
Courses
A Sufi Approach to Health and PEACE
This course will offer a holistic approach to health and will include weekly practical goals that will be accomplished as a group. Explore interesting health-related practices from different cultures such as Shinrin yoku from Japan and Sufism. Integrate Nobel-prize winning concepts such as autophagy into your daily life. Explore simple but delicious Turkish recipes for a healthy gut and satisfying meals! The outcome: Better Health and PEACE!
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All About Mushrooms
FIELD TRIP Mushrooms are delightful and delicious and deserve the spotlight. In this class, part of a series focused on single ingredients, we will be highlighting the Mushroom. Mushrooms are earthy, meaty, and sometimes magical. We will use multiple types of mushrooms, cooked in a variety of ways, to showcase their flavors, textures, and versatility. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill the slot
No session is currently available for registration
No session is currently available for registration
All About Tomatoes
FIELD TRIP Tomatoes are the best thing about summer! In this class, part of a series focused on single ingredients, we will be highlighting the beautiful Tomato and its so many varieties, colors, sizes, shapes, and flavors. We will use multiple types of tomatoes, raw and cooked in a variety of ways to showcase their flavors, textures, and versatility. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill the slot.
No session is currently available for registration
No session is currently available for registration
Avoiding Common Healthcare Scams
Seniors are targeted for a variety of scams, many of them associated with their insurance or healthcare accounts. This session is designed to teach seniors how to prevent, detect, and report those scams so they can keep their benefits, identity, and finances safe.
Monday 4/1, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156 (6 seats (17%) remaining)
Monday 4/1, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156 (6 seats (17%) remaining)
Falling Upward: Planning for the Rest of Your Life
Richard Rohr published Falling Upward to help us examine our possibilities and limitations as we age. We will use his ideas to reflect on the first halves of our lives related to family, education, skills, hobbies, career choices, health, lifestyle, and spirituality, and apply those insights to help us create a plan for a 'higher sense of fulfillment in our next life phases.' Though the author is a Franciscan monk, this class will be non-sectarian.
Wednesday 4/10, 17, 24, JPSN, Room 118 ( No seats currently available )
Wednesday 4/10, 17, 24, JPSN, Room 118 ( No seats currently available )
Grief: Learning to Navigate the Path of Grief
We will all experience grief at some point in time. When experiencing grief, it may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future. If you've lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you've probably found not many people understand the deep hurt you feel. This class will give an overview of how we can navigate grief and losing a loved one.
Monday, April 1, Room 160
Monday, April 1, Room 160
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Join this course to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Thursday 3/28, Synchronous Online (14 seats (14%) remaining)
Thursday 3/28, Synchronous Online (14 seats (14%) remaining)
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life
FIELD TRIP to the VA Museum of History and Culture: Julia Child's insatiable curiosity and tenacious spirit drove her to endlessly try, test, prove and communicate how to make delicious food. Learning to cook empowered Julia and she in turn empowered others, profoundly transforming American cuisine and food culture. Julia Child: A Recipe for Life explores the key ingredients that led to Julia's personal evolution and America's culinary revolution. Offered twice: please register for only one session. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill the slot
Friday, Apr 12, Virginia Museum of History and Culture ( No seats currently available )
Friday, Apr 12, Virginia Museum of History and Culture ( No seats currently available )
National Osher Online - Human-Animal Connection
Much research is currently being done on how humans and animals communicate and interact with one another. There are institutes at universities, books to read, as well as articles online about what your dog's facial expression means or what your cat's scratching behavior might indicate. Researchers such as Jane Goodall and Temple Grandin (to name just a few) live with and can tell us how animals experience the same emotions and what their thoughts might be. The perceived intelligence level of animals has repeatedly increased as the research continues, and we are able to learn more about animals and their life practices. Ethical farming practices, as well as everyday training for our domestic animals reflect that animals have many of the same basic needs and wants that we as humans have. The interesting practice is how that comes out in our everyday lives - all the way from what we eat to how we interact with our household pets. In this course, we will talk about and understand the latest research, what that means for human beings, and how this will continue to affect our co-existence in the future. This course will have a heavy student discussion component, coupled with lecture and media.
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No session is currently available for registration
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National Osher Online - Themes in Philosophy, Part 3
Explanation and discussion of more fascinating themes in philosophy-another philosophy buffet! Topics include spirituality, religion and human rights, philosophy of sports and fitness, the process of belief formation, civil discourse, and philosophy of humor. What is spirituality and can it be trusted? Is religion good or bad for human rights? Why do so many people love sports? How do people come to believe things? How can we have respectful conversations with people who disagree with us about things that matter? And finally, what is humor and how does it work? Themes in Philosophy 1 and 2 are not prerequisites. Join us!
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No session is currently available for registration
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New California Wines
FIELD TRIP Robin Spicer of Roanoke Valley Wine Company will showcase that there is more to California wine than simply Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Exploring what other delicious varietals and styles the state has to offer. Fees for this class are non-refundable unless we can fill your slot.
Thursday, May 2, The Kitchen Classroom
Thursday, May 2, The Kitchen Classroom
Regional US Cooking: Cuisine of Central California
FIELD TRIP We will explore the region with Santa Maria Style BBQ, featuring beef tri-tip, pinquitos beans, and grilled vegetable salad. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill the slot.
Thursday, April 18, The Kitchen Classroom ( No seats currently available )
Thursday, April 18, The Kitchen Classroom ( No seats currently available )
Shalom Farms: Overview of Food Justice Mission, Farm Operations, and Programs
FIELD TRIP Attendees will visit Shalom's Powhatan farm location to learn all about Shalom Farms' food justice initiatives. We'll discuss Shalom's mission, purpose and programming with the beautiful farm as our backdrop and then segue into an in-depth tour of our fields (complete with tasting opportunities, of course!) where we can dig in to Shalom's crop selection and agriculture practices.
Tuesday, May 7, Shalom Farms ( No seats currently available )
Tuesday, May 7, Shalom Farms ( No seats currently available )
Spanish Wines 2.0
FIELD TRIP Spanish Wines 1.0 not required! We will further explore the wines of Spain with Mike Kotrady of Kysela Peres Fils, learning about and trying wines from less well-known wine regions and varietals. Fees for this class are non-refundable unless we can fill your slot.
Thursday, April 4, The Kitchen Classroom (3 seats (10%) remaining)
Thursday, April 4, The Kitchen Classroom (3 seats (10%) remaining)
Subjective Well-Being and Life Satisfaction: An Overview of Theory and Research on What Makes for a Satisfying Life
This presentation will review basic theory and research on subjective well-being and life satisfaction-what social science tells us about what makes for a satisfying life and what makes life worth living. The goal of the presentation is to provide you with some practical ideas for examining your own life and strategies increasing happiness and contentment. Offered in partnership with the Osher Institute at George Mason.
Monday, 4/15, Synchronous Online
Monday, 4/15, Synchronous Online
The ABCs of Applied Behavior Analysis: Principles and Practical Applications
Why do people act the way they do? The first course session will provide an overview of the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) by describing how the manipulation of the Antecedents that precede a Behavior and the Consequences that follow it can cause the behavior to increase or decrease. The second course session will provide an overview of research-based ABA interventions and their application to the real world.
Wednesdays 3/27, 4/3, JPSN, Room 118 (8 seats (18%) remaining)
Wednesdays 3/27, 4/3, JPSN, Room 118 (8 seats (18%) remaining)
The Canals of Mars and the Gastrointestinal Tract
Using photos taken during endoscopy, we will take a voyage down the Grand Canal, the 30-foot-long gastrointestinal tract. We will begin our journey with the mouth and a discussion of the sense of taste and ending appropriately with the treatment of hemorrhoids. During our travels, current approaches to diseases like heartburn, ulcers, the new medications for obesity, irritable bowel, colitis, diverticulitis, and colon cancer will be reviewed. Time permitting, cases will be presented with the hope that the correct diagnosis will be made - waiting for the autopsy is not an option.
Monday, April 8, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162
Monday, April 8, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162
The VirginiaNavigator Family of Websites
Finding local support services is as simple as a click of a mouse. Learn how to find information about health and aging issues, financial concerns, legal questions, caregiver support, housing and assisted living communities, and much more.
Monday, April 22, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156
Monday, April 22, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156