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Accem Scott, Keynote SpeakerAccem Scott debuted his“Banging the Bones” exercises at SuccessfulAging 2010 to a roomfulof enthusiastic partici-pants. He’s back this yearas our keynote speaker.
A Naturopath, Acupuncturist, and Qigong(chee- gong) teacher, Accem developed hisexercises especially for his 102-year oldgrandmother to improve her blood flowand energy throughout the body.
Music Alive, Afternoon EntertainmentMike Reeves (guitar) and Mark Levin (keyboard) havebeen performingtogether for nearly ten years.Enjoy their SockHop set as they
recall some of the early history of "rock" fromthe 50s and 60s. Enjoy songs from BuddyHolly, the Everly Brothers, Hank Williams,Chuck Berry, and "the King” – Elvis.
Directions to Crowne PlazaFrom I-240W take Exit 3B, turn right ontoResort Drive. Follow signs to CrownePlaza. From I-240E take Exit 3B follow
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Buncombe County Aging Coordinating Consortium
presents for the ninth year
May 3, 2011
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l Introduction to Social NetworkingLearn how Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are changing the world.– John Dorner, NC Cooperative Extension-Information Management Agent
12:15 – 1:15 Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 Session 3 (Select ONE)
l Cooking For One or Two: Down-sizing Your Meals – Fix that “too manyleftovers” syndrome through better planning and simple recipe changes. – Cathy Hohenstein, Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension
l Caregiving as a Rite of Passage We think of birth and death as rites of passage, but what about caregiving? This session will build on the positive aspects ofcaregiving, with Sharon Biggers, RN CHPN.
l Every Third Bite – Honeybees support our food supply, our lives, and our environment. Learn how to support honeybees in our area, by Laurey Masterson.
l Golf Bio-Mechanics – Improve your golf swing by perfecting your balance,flexibility, posture and power. – Dave Beijer, CarePartners Health Services
l Graceful Aging – Pain free movement that helps you remain flexible, balanced and alert: discover the Feldenkrais Method with Lavinia Plonka.
2:45 – 3:30 Entertainment and SnackPerformance by: Music Alive
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8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Welcome – David Gantt,Carol Peterson and Bill Stanley,Buncombe County Commissioners
Key Note Speaker –“Longevity InMind, Body & Spirit” Accem ScottN.D.,“The Barefoot Doctor”
10:00 – 11:00 Session I (Select ONE)
l Gardening Smarter As We Grow Wiser – Love gardening but not the chores? Mary Reeves, Buncombe County Master Gardener, shares her gardening smarter tips.
l Alphabet Soup: Clarifying Medicare Choices – A, B, C & DLearn your Medicare Alphabet, what they do, and how they all fit together. – Kenn Haring, SHIIP Volunteer with the Council on Aging.
l Project EMMA Strength Training Increase your muscle strength and improve your range of motion in this music-filled exercise session with the YWCA’s Susan MacDonald.
l Frauds, Scams, and ID TheftLearn how to recognize and protect
yourself from these serious threats. – Tom Schunk, OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling
l "Oh, Give Me a Home…." Will the home you live in today work foryou in ten years? Twenty? Join Ann Bass in a discussion of how to make choices that accommodate your changing needs.
l Gray Matter! – How the Brain Changesas We Age: the effects of stroke and how diet and exercise benefit brain health. – Dr. Jennifer Jones, Mission Neurology
11:15 – 12:15 Session 2 (Select ONE)
l Laughter Yoga: Bubbly Body/Merry Mind – Exercise your laugh muscles and reduce stress levels with Laughter Yoga. The fun will be led by “Laughing Lisa Ha-Ha Harris,” LCSW and CertifiedLaughter Yoga Leader.
l Sexcessful Aging – Panel discussion onsexuality and intimacy with Dr. Kelley Wolfe, Clinical Sexologist, PhD., RebeccaChaplin, L.S., M.A and Steve Torma, Relationship and Intimacy Coach.
l Historical Anecdotes of Asheville People, places and events from Ashe- ville’s colorful history that will amuseand surprise you, with Ben Godfrey, Grayline Trolley Tours, Asheville.
l Aging in Place – Learn how to age in place safely and happily from Certified Aging in Place builder, Andrew Riddle, WNC Aging in Place founder.
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