Housing & Home Issues
Courses
Circles RVA: Build Community to End Poverty
Come hear about Circles RVA, which equips and inspires individuals and families to move out of poverty permanently and begin to thrive. This organization creates intentional relationships that expand support communities and engage the wider community to reduce or eliminate the systemic barriers that hinder people from rising out of poverty.
Monday, Dec 2, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )
Monday, Dec 2, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )
Landscape Plants for Year-Round Garden Interest
This lecture covers herbaceous perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees that will enhance your property throughout the year, with emphasis on native species.
Friday, Sept. 13, TBD - UR Campus
Friday, Sept. 13, TBD - UR Campus
Live Wreath Making Workshop
Learn how to make your very own live evergreen wreath from instructor and local farmer Conner Parrish. We will work with grape vine wreaths and live greens from the farm. All materials will be included with the course. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill the slot.
Friday, Dec 13, TBD - UR Campus (1 seats (4%) remaining)
Friday, Dec 13, TBD - UR Campus (1 seats (4%) remaining)
National Osher Online - Architecture, Engineering, Design, and Technology: Case Studies from the Past, Present, and Future
This course presents case studies in the history of architecture, civil and structural engineering, and industrial design. Specific design and building types will be discussed, and the course will examine instances where architecture, design, and engineering are impacted by technological advances catalyzed by rivalry and conflict - military, political, or economic/commercial - and overall motivations related to wealth and power as much as to design, scientific, or engineering advances.
Wednesdays; Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, Synchronous Online
Wednesdays; Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, Synchronous Online
Right Way to Rightsize: Making YOUR Plan
Thinking about downsizing but don't know where to start? Join industry expert Jaime Ebanks and learn how to prepare, organize, and jumpstart your downsizing journey in the New Year. These tips to downsizing will make the process seem achievable and dare we say, fun? There's no better time than right now to start!
Friday, Dec 20, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )
Friday, Dec 20, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )
The Empowered Caregiver
This education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Caregivers can register for individual courses to meet their needs or complete the entire series. Topics include: Building Foundations of Caregiving, Supporting Independence, Communicating Effectively, Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors, Exploring Care and Support Services.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Dec 18, 19, 20, Synchronous Online
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Dec 18, 19, 20, Synchronous Online
The VirginiaNavigator Family of Websites
Learn how to use VirginiaNavigator.org and its family of sites, SeniorNavigator, disAbilityNavigator, and VeteransNavigator. VirginiaNavigator.org aims to empower older adults, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to maintain their independence while also aiding family caregivers. VirginiaNavigator's online directory, boasting over 26,000 resources, is a rich source of information for those seeking help related to health and aging concerns, financial matters, caregiver support, housing resources, and more.
Mon, Dec 16, TBD - UR Campus
Mon, Dec 16, TBD - UR Campus
Understanding Long Term Care Insurance
We'll help you understand long term care as well as the options available to pay for care. What is the most tax-efficient way, based on an individual's circumstances, to pay for long term care? There is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Wednesday, Dec 18, TBD - UR Campus
Wednesday, Dec 18, TBD - UR Campus