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ALPENA -- The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) programming for the week of Sept. 14.
Cosmovision of the Andean Civilization
Monday, Sept. 14
ACC Madeline Briggs Center 143
Join historian Oscar Oviedo Velasco as he journeys into the myths and cosmologies of ancient Andean culture, offering insights into how Indigenous Peruvians once interpreted the universe. Gain a new perspective on how Andean societies engaged with their world. This is a Road Scholar Online Lecture presented via Zoom and offered by ALL for viewing at Madeline Briggs.
Howling Winds: Canine Companions on the Great Lakes
Tuesday, Sept. 15, noon to 1 p.m.
ACC Madeline Briggs Center 143
Learn about some of these mascots, including a bulldog who survived 1913's White Hurricane, and Soogie, the Coast Guard dog who rode through the storm that sank the Edmund Fitzgerald. This is a Historical Society of Michigan History Hounds Lecture presented via Zoom and offered by ALL for viewing at Madeline Briggs.
ALL Photography Club
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 7 to 9 pm
ACC Madeline Briggs Center 143
Join in the discussions about photographic techniques and equipment. Or just stop in and check out some of the photos from club members and visitors. All skill levels are welcome. Join us in-person or on Zoom. While best experienced in person, this program is also available via Zoom.
Meeting ID:847 0459 7928
Passcode: 635146
Journal writing
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
ACC Madeline Briggs Center 143
This is writing for fun and insight in a no-pressure atmosphere. Program leader Mary Ann Krajnik Crawford has been a personal journal writer and teacher of writing for many years. She retired from Central Michigan University as an emeritus professor of English and director of the Writing Center and continues to write for fun.
Age Well: Navigating Family Dynamics in Aging & Caregiving
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
ACC Madeline Briggs Center 140
Aging adults may find themselves at the center of complex family dynamics, especially when health or independence becomes a concern. Program leader Lakelyn Eichenberger is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead, the world's largest provider of home care. This is a Road Scholar Recorded Lecture offered by ALL for viewing at Madeline Briggs.
Age Well: The Missing Link-Nutrition, Hydration & Preventing Falls
Thursday, Sept. 17, noon to 1:30 p.m.
ACC Madeline Briggs Center 143
In recognition of Falls Prevention Month and Malnutrition Awareness Week, this session will highlight how proper nourishment can support strength, balance, and independence while addressing root causes that may increase fall risk. Join Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Pam VanKampen to explore the powerful connection between nutrition and fall prevention. Discover practical strategies to help older adults stay nourished, steady, and thriving. This is a Road Scholar Online Lecture presented via Zoom and offered by ALL for viewing at Madeline Briggs.
Protecting Health and Wealth
Thursday, Sept. 17, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
ACC Madeline Briggs Center 140
Program leader Andrew Kowalski, Edward Jones, has degrees from Michigan State University and Walsh College. He is a certified financial planner professional who works hard to educate clients on the types of accounts and investments that are their best fit. Kowalski will review strategies for maintaining financial wellness while preparing for healthcare-related expenses and life’s unexpected events.