Special events
Public presentations at local organizations
Join me, starting in November, at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center in Springfield for a presentation of one of the 5 Elements of Health.
Sleep: Discover how sleep works, what your body does while asleep, and what happens if you don’t get enough. You will also learn how to develop a pre- and post-sleep routine that may improve your energy levels and reduce many common health problems.
Tuesday, November 4th, 2024 at 2-3 pm at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/willamalane/activity/search/detail/34318
Stress: What if stress could be good for you? New research sheds light on why people either thrive or struggle when facing life’s challenges. Join this exploration of lessons from the field of positive psychology you can apply in your own life for resilience and personal growth.
Tuesday, November 18th, 2024 at 2-3 pm at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/willamalane/activity/search/detail/34319
Social Connection: One of the most important influences on your health, greater even than food and exercise, is your connection to other people. Learn more about this surprising fact, how to move beyond everyday distractions, and how to nurture meaningful relationships for a healthier and happier life.
Tuesday, November 25th, 2024 at 2-3 pm at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/willamalane/activity/search/detail/34320
Nutrition: We chew, then swallow, but what happens next? Why does the time of day matter to what happens to the food we consume? Can we really speed up our metabolism? The often-misunderstood interplay of nutrition, digestion, and metabolism have a profound effect on our bodies and energy levels. Learn the secrets of these functions and how we can influence them for better health.
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2024 at 2-3 pm at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/willamalane/activity/search/detail/34321
Movement: Strength training builds lean muscle and strengthens your tendons and bones, the often overlooked foundation for a healthy body. This lecture will cover why this shift in thinking is important and explore simple ways to strengthen tendons and bones in daily life.
Tuesday, December 9th, 2024 at 2-3 pm at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/willamalane/activity/search/detail/34322
What’s happening
Backyard chat
We’ll get together once a month for a light snack and a beverage of choice to connect with like-minded individuals in our community to discuss topics from the monthly newsletter. Limited to 10 participants. $30/event/person
Group activity
Once a month we’ll head out for a fun group activity in the Eugene/Springfield area. Join us on a hike, bike ride or swim. Limited to 4 participants. Cost varies. Please inquire.
Food preparation
Would you like to modify your diet and increase your repertoire? Confused by the ever changing recommendations? We’ll learn the essentials of a balanced diet and collect new ideas to feed your body and soul. Limited to 6 participants. Cost varies. Please inquire.
