Burien Fall 2023 Digital Recreation Guide

ENRICHMENT

WRITERS WORKSHOP

Love to write? Looking for a creative circle of fellow writers? We write on our own during the week and then meet to share our work. Enjoy the support and encouragement of fellow writers while honing your skills and boosting your creativity. Whether memoir, fiction, or poetry the possibilities are endless. All levels welcome - beginner to published author. This group will get you writing! Class is peer-led, without an instructor. No class 11/10, 11/24. Age: 50+ years Fri 10:45 am-12:45 pm Sep 8 - Dec 15 #8233 Fee: $52 / RD $39 Location: BCC Chelsea Room

SENIOR SCAMS: HOW TO SPOT A SCAM

The three (3)-session course, led by a neurologist and culinary medicine specialist, explores how what we eat every day contributes to the health of our body and the function of our brain. In the first session, we will learn how the Standard American Diet contributes to many diseases and learn how making a few key changes in our diet can help slow or prevent diseases including dementia. In the second session, we will explore in more detail, the causes of dementia and examine how specific foods can slow or prevent dementia. In the third session, we will explore the secrets of longevity and brain health from different cultures around the world and learn how lifestyle factors, in addition to diet, can help slow or prevent dementia. Must pre- register. Age: 50+ years Instructor: David Lipps, MD Mon 10:00-11:00 am Oct 9 - Oct 23 #8590 Fee: FREE Location: BCC Chelsea Room FEEDING YOUR BRAIN: AN EATER’S GUIDE TO AVOIDING DEMENTIA prevention resources. There will be an opportunity to share stories and ask questions in this round table discussion. Age: 50+ years Instructor: Amy Armstrong, CFE Thurs 10:00-11:00 am Oct 5 #9801 Fee: FREE Location: BCC Chelsea Room Office who will discuss common scam methods, basic prevention and security measures, and share fraud Take a dive into scams that target the older adult population and learn how to protect yourself and your community from scammers, schemers, swindlers and fraudsters! Join the conversation with Amy Armstrong, CFE, a financial investigator from the KC Prosecuting Attorney's

Get the basic facts about Medicare and how it works. Learn about what you need to do to get enrolled into a plan that works for your needs. Come with questions for the Medicare expert. Must pre-register. Age: 50+ years Instructor: Jim Yragui, BS Pharmacy Thurs 10:00 am-12:00 pm Oct 19 #9723 Nov 2 #9724 Nov 16 #9725 Nov 30 #9726 Dec 7 #9727 Fee: FREE Location: BCC Chelsea Room MEDICARE 101: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLAN FOR YOU The topic of hoarding as a disorder can be confusing with brain science talk. Join this seminar to discover what it really is in plain language. If you are worried that you, a colleague, neighbor, friend, or family member may have a hoarding disorder, this presentation will teach you what you need to know and provide resources to explore options to hopefully get help. Age: 18+ years Instructor: Lauren Williams Wed 10:00-11:00 am Nov 1 #9799 Fee: $19 / RD $15 Location: BCC Chelsea Room HOARDING DISORDER: A BASIC INTRO FOR LAYPEOPLE

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