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Is an endless sea of "stuff" dragging you in? Is your once-valued treasure no longer valued? Find out how to dispose of your items in a variety of ways that will allow them to live on...elsewhere! Click this description for full details.

Whether for business or pleasure, the rules of the game have changed for 21st century travel! Join us for this 3-part workshop, where you'll learn how to travel easier, safer, more efficiently and more economically. Click here for details.

Back by popular demand! We're joining two of our most popular courses into one fabulous session! Walk the labyrinth to calm your spirit - and then try some gentle yoga postures to fuel your sense of well-being. Click here for more details.

Don't understand the game - or the attraction? Learn the rules, the etiquette and the joys of golf as a spectator, whether in person or on TV. This offering is the weekday edition.

Content on the Internet is unregulated, so how do you know what to trust? Learn five criteria for evaluating online health resources! Lunch is provided.

Social media isn't just for children - and it isn't just fun and games. See how these publishing technologies transform people from content readers into publishers! We'll focus on three popular social media tools: Linked in, Facebook & Twitter.

Media images, sounds and narratives have ample power to alter our realities. Dr. Karen Dill draws on extensive research in social psychology to show us not only the myriad ways this happens, but why we resist believing it does.

Back by popular demand with extended hours! If you're putting money in a 401K, or even buying an occasional stock, you need a good understanding of how to look after those investments. This seminar series will give you the basics.

In the age of government bailouts, executive compensation has become a hot topic of discussion! Come see the "numbers," compare them to other nations and average U.S. workers, and more. Dinner is included in the registration fee.

New Horizons Music Program provides an entry point to music making for adults 50 and over. If you've always wanted to play in a band, this is your chance! No previous musical experience is required. Info session on March 23; rehearsals begin March 31.

Is the sign in your neighbor's yard the only sign of life for your Community Watch System? Learn how the program is designed to work and how you can prevent crime in your neighborhood! REGISTRATION CLOSED

Surrounded by clutter and out of control? Learn simple organizing principles and how to incorporate them into your life. This Saturday morning workshop offers a step-by-step method to regain control and get started on your own project! REGISTRATION CLOSED

Are you confused about all the new electronic gadgets that so intrigue the younger generation? If you're in midlife or beyond, you may not understand mobile computing, social networking, e-readers, etc. Click this description to check out full details.

Are you confused about all the new electronic gadgets that so intrigue the younger generation? If you're in midlife or beyond, you may not understand mobile computing, social networking, e-readers, etc. Click this description to check out full details.

Don't understand the game - or the attraction? Learn the rules, the etiquette and the joys of golf as a spectator, whether in person or on TV. This offering is the weekend edition!

Quilts are a beautiful expression of our cultural heritage. Learn the history of quilts, as well as how to estimate their construction date and value. An additional third session is available to try your hand at quilting.

Catawba Valley New Horizons Band provides an entry point to music making for adults 50 and over. If you've always wanted to play in a band, this is your chance! No previous musical experience is required. Forming NOW!

Come celebrate the season with this timeless theatrical production of Miracle on 34th Street. After the play, we'll meet with members of the cast - and then enjoy a holiday celebration full of special treats and surprises!

Join us for an overnight trip to Bryson City and Cherokee, NC! We'll enjoy a fun-filled afternoon in Cherokee and then board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad the next morning. Click this link for full details and pricing variations.

Back by popular demand! Labyrinths are one of the simplest forms of focused meditation and are often hailed as offering long-term health benefits as they elicit a "relaxation response" and other positive effects. Join us!

This course will explore the musical genre of rock 'n' roll as a cultural force in American history. Through the use of the music itself, this phenomenon will be presented as a way of understanding its impact and relevance. Four sessions.

So, you're retired - or about to be. Now what? Analyze your life situation and formulate plans to make the most of your retirement years.

Learn the basics of money management to be ready for day-to-day expenses or those big life events! Whether you're starting from scratch, or with a hefty load of debt, you can learn to make your money do a better job for you.

Add new interest to your menu that will have family and friends asking how you did it! Watch a cooking demo using fresh and dried herbs - and then enjoy the meal, from appetizer to dessert.

See, hear and appreciate the behaviors of resident and seasonal migratory birds. You'll enjoy two of Hickory's North Carolina Bird Trail locations where you'll be introduced to some of the good spots for bird watching.

The songs are all Elvis, but the story's all new! This lively, musical tale is filled with mistaken identity, romantic triangles and 24 Elvis songs! Meet the cast after the play.

Southern writers of the 20th century produced a distinctive American literary tradition and a highly praised body of writing that includes many classic short stories. This discussion group will read and discuss a number of them monthly. Join us!

Learn how to cope with bear markets and the recession, how to plan your retirement destiny, and how to make the most of your retirement plan.

Join us for a visit to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, one of Virginia's wine trails, and James Madison's Montpelier. See inside for trip details and estimated costs. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

The fall season offers many opportunities for the vegetable gardener! This four-part workshop will teach you how to plan a garden, what and how much to plant, how to tend to your plants, and when and how to harvest. Click this link for full details!

Don't become a victim! Become proactive when it comes to your personal safety. Whether at home, on the road, or on the street, heightened awareness of potential threats is important to your well-being. Learn tips and techniques for staying safe.

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When the gardens overflow with beautiful, vibrant foods, will you be prepared to enjoy them all year long? This two-part workshop will show you how to can, freeze and dry for on-going quality foods fresh from the garden or orchard.

FREE yoga classes for seniors (age 55 and up) with osteoarthritis. This is part of a Duke Integrative Medicine Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors Program. Space is limited.

Learn practical tips for getting started on a personal record of your family's history.

Learn the most common threats to independence - and hear key strategies on how to stave off those conditions as you age.

Identify health behaviors that you'd like to improve, define appropriate interventions to improve those habits, and learn to embrace and enjoy the aging process.

So, you're retired - or about to be. Now what? Analyze your life situation and formulate plans to make the most of your "golden years."

Free 90-minute workshop to help you make sense of the economy and markets. (10:30 a.m. Session)

Free 90-minute workshop to help you make sense of the economy and markets. (12:00 Noon Session)

Back by popular demand! In this three-part workshop, you'll learn how the misuse of fundamental religious beliefs can lead to acts of terror in any faith.

Enjoy ten evenings of fun and fitness. Improve your balance, strength and coordination in the ambience of beautiful, original art.

Join us for one, two...or all! Watch an award-winning documentary film each night and then join expert facilitators and other participants to discuss the issues.

Achieve better physical and emotional well-being through practical and easy yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. Safe, gentle and adaptable to all ages and body types. No yoga experience necessary. Exercise participation optional.

Whether you are healing from divorce, recovering from the loss of a loved one or illness, coping with employment change, a transition from the home you love, or care-giving, the future holds great promise!

This workshop will educate you about fall risk factors and explain ways of enhancing lower body strength and balance, with the goal of helping you avoid falls.

The knowledge you gain from this workshop will help protect you and your computer and will connect you to a new, exciting world at the touch of your fingertips!

Dr. Jason Norcross, an orthopaedic surgeon with Hickory Orthopaedic Center, will be explaining the causes and treatment options for individuals of all ages who suffer from arthritis pain of the hip or knee.

In this informative workshop, nationally-recognized allergy educator, 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.

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

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.

This workshop will educate you about fall risk factors and explain ways of enhancing lower body strength and balance, with the goal of helping you avoid falls.

Put on your walking shoes, bring a lunch and water bottle in a day pack, and join us for a fun, educational, and exciting spring outing!

A free exhibition of high-speed photographs accompanied by a presentation and a high-speed photography workshop.

During this three-session study, we will examine the meanings fundamentalism and terrorism, and how these are reflected in Islam and Christianity.

If you've been wanting to learn how to play Bridge, now is the time! We'll be offering weekly lessons on the art of bidding in the 21st century.