The Association of Lifelong Learners has announced its programs that are starting Monday. These online programs are open to the public. Just send an email to ALL@Alpenacc.edu to receive connection information, if not listed below.

Monday

2 p.m.: “Line Dancing”

Debbie Kerr has been teaching line dancing classes for six years — four years for the ALL group. With the current stay-at-home orders, she has switched to teaching virtual classes. If you have been dancing for years or would like to give line dancing a try, this is the class for you. Wear some comfortable shoes and have a water bottle nearby and tune in for this class.

Tuesday

11 a.m.: “Telemedicine at MidMichigan Health”

What telemedicine programs does MidMichigan offer in Alpena? How does MidMichigan use virtual care during COVID-19? What’s next in virtual care?

Tom Wood, Director of Trauma and Virtual Care, MidMichigan Health, will answer these and other questions. Tom was raised in Sanford, and currently resides in Midland. He earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Grand Valley State University and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Northwood University. He is an ER nurse by background and has worked in various Southeast Michigan Health Care Systems in several capacities. He came to MidMichigan Midland in 2011 to build the level 2 trauma center. In 2015 his duties were extended to oversee the creation of trauma centers at all MidMichigan Medical Centers including Alpena which is now a State of Michigan designated level 3 trauma center. At that time he was also tasked with creating a virtual care network for MidMichigan.

Wednesday

10 a.m.: “Welcome to Replica Dodge”

In this author presentation, Natalie Ruth Joynton will discuss the major themes of her new memoir, “Welcome to Replica Dodge.” A brief reading and Q & A session will also be included. With strong ties to Alpena, the author looks forward to reconnecting with the community in this ALL presentation.

Joynton’s memoir, “Welcome to Replica Dodge,” was recently named a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. She lives, writes and teaches in Mason County, Michigan. She and her husband, Alpena’s own Joe Grochowski, have two young children.

In-person programs

ALL Pickleball has restarted at the APlex from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call the ALL office at 989-358-7207 for details.

Upcoming programs

“Meet the New APS Superintendent” at 11 a.m. on July 29 with Susan Wooden, Interim APS Superintendent (online).

“India 2020: Old Friends, New Projects in Western India” will be held at 7 p.m. July 30 with Nancy and Mark Kinney(online).