Prime Life Ed-Ventures

Did you know that those itchy, watery eyes, the stuffy, runny nose, chronic cough or skin rash could be an indication of allergies? As we age, unfortunately, we can actually acquire allergies that diminish quality of life or pose serious threat to our lives and health.

In this informative workshop, nationally-recognized allergy educator, Western Carolina University Assistant Professor Gwen Carlton, Ph.D., R.N., F.N.P.-B.C., will share the latest research on the typical allergies that affect us as we age, their symptoms and how they are diagnosed and treated. She will also make suggestions that we can use to reduce the likelihood of having an allergic reaction of a life-threatening nature.

A question-and-answer session involving local allergist, Joseph T. Inglefield III, M.D. and Gwen Carlton will conclude the presentation. Get the information you need to stay on top of allergies as you age.

This workshop is presented in partnership with Western Carolina University’s Great Life Series. It will be held at Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center, located on the East Campus of Catawba Valley Community College, US Highway 70 SE, in Hickory.

The event is sponsored by Hickory Allergy & Asthma Clinic (HAAC). The clinic provides medical services to children and adults for allergy, asthma, and related health problems. HAAC has offices in Hickory and Statesville, NC. HAAC providers treat asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), sinusitis, COPD, food allergy, drug allergy, insect sting allergy, skin allergy, headaches to include sinus and migraines, chronic or recurrent cough, nasal and chest congestion, and ear problems.

Allergies across the Lifespan will be offered on Thursday, August 28, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register, click one of the payment options in the Event Information box at right. Payment can be made through a PayPal account, credit card, or check. Cost for this course is $15 per person.

If humor cuts stress in half and reduces blood pressure then…

WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?

Laughter is the best medicine!  Join us for this uplifting, fun-filled workshop on life, laughter, and humor. 

While you’re here, we’ll cover the following topics: Read the rest of this entry →

Personal style can greatly contribute to our sense of well-being, and having a positive attitude actually promotes good health! The “right” fashion choices combined with color schemes that suit us can bring out our best attributes.

In this delightful workshop, former Anne Klein fashion model, Susan Stewart, will share tips on making clothing choices that complement body type and the art of accessorizing.

In addition, professional color consultant, Linda Oliphant, will discuss the psychology of color selection for occasion, while demonstrating how to manipulate colors to enhance appearance as we age.  A fun morning for women of all ages!

This workshop is presented in partnership with Western Carolina University’s Great Life Series. It will be held at Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center, located on the East Campus of Catawba Valley Community College, US Highway 70 SE, in Hickory.

 Fashion and Color as We Age will be held on Thursday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

To register, click on a payment option in the Event Information box at right. Payment can be made through a PayPal account, credit card, or check. Cost for this course is $15 per person.

Based on statistics, 20 to 30% of us may suffer a hip fracture or traumatic brain injury due to falling as we age. Such injuries can be a one-way ticket to a nursing home. If we are proactive about avoiding falls, however, research indicates that we will be less apt to fall. How great is your fall risk?

In this workshop, Licensed Physical Therapist, researcher and motivational speaker, Chloe Egan, will educate us about fall risk factors and explain ways of enhancing lower body strength and balance, with the goal of helping us avoid falls. Read the rest of this entry →

Learn to identify spring wildflowers of Western North Carolina!

On Thursday evening, we’ll enjoy a slide show of common and rare wildflowers found in the Catawba Valley and the nearby Blue Ridge. Identification tips will include size, color and habitat. We’ll also discover more about the folk medicinal history and edible aspects of numerous wildflowers and other spring plants.

Saturday’s field trip will take us to the Crabtree Falls area along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Read the rest of this entry →

Stopping Time: The Art and Science of Doc Edgerton’s Life Work will be offered in collaboration with the Hickory Museum of Art (HMA) and Catawba Science Center (CSC). A free exhibition of high-speed photographs will be on display at HMA from March 22 to August 24. Read the rest of this entry →

If you’ve been wanting to learn how to play Bridge, now is the time! Starting Tuesday, April 1, we’ll be offering weekly lessons on the art of bidding in the 21st century.   The course is based on the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Series and will be taught by Ms. Anita Carlson, an ACBL Certified Instructor.

Anita started playing bridge in the early 1980s and became a life master in the early 1990s. She is now a bronze life master and was ranked 9th in North America in her bracket in 2007. A testament to her bridge teaching skills, Anita’s youngest son (19) was ranked 1st in North America in the youth bracket in 2007!

Here’s what attendees can expect to learn throughout the course: Read the rest of this entry →

Fundamentalism in faith is not a modern phenomenon, nor is the commission of terrorism in the name of religion unique. The events of 9/11 have made it clear that we need to understand how a faith can lead to terrorist acts. But we also need to realize that such acts can grow from fundamentalist extremes in any faith, not only in Islam, but also in Christianity. The zealots who carry out the acts of terror “in the name” of their religious beliefs, do not reflect the beliefs of the vast majority of those who share the basic faith which they claim. The religions of Islam and Christianity are not fundamentally violent, but can be used by extremists to justify violent acts. It is thus essential to understand the basic faith to be able to interpret and identify the exaggerations of those misusing it to justify their extreme actions.

During this three-session study, we will first examine the meanings of two important terms:  Read the rest of this entry →