Do you have concerns about falling, for yourself or a loved one? Take a step towards help by signing up for A Matter of Balance!
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restricting th...
Do you have concerns about falling, for yourself or a loved one? Take a step towards help by signing up for A Matter of Balance!
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restricting their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.
You Will Learn To:
· view falls as controllable
· set goals for increasing activity
· make changes to reduce fall risks at home
· exercise to increase strength and balance
Who Should Attend?
· anyone concerned about falls
· anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength
· anyone who has fallen in the past
· anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns
Classes are held once a week on Thursdays from 1-3 pm. The series lasts for 8 weeks, beginning on May 2 through June 20. Participants are expected to attend the entire series. Registration is required and will be limited. To register, go to:
https://www.buncombecounty.org/.../pack-memorial.aspx...
This class is sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging, a department of Land of Sky Regional Council.
Garden Jubilee, one of the largest gardening shows in Western North Carolina, will be held Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during Memorial Day weekend. More than 200 plant an...
Garden Jubilee, one of the largest gardening shows in Western North Carolina, will be held Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during Memorial Day weekend. More than 200 plant and craft vendors line Main Street, from Sixth Avenue to Caswell Street, transforming the historic downtown area into a seven-block garden wonderland.
The two-day garden & plant extravaganza features local and regional nurseries selling thousands of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs and hard-to-find plants. Crafters will offer distinctive garden art, and there will be handmade lawn furniture, jewelry, garden tools, planters, wind chimes, birdhouses, soaps, and pottery. Visitors can also learn the latest techniques and tips from gardening experts located throughout the festival as well as presenting on the stage located in the Welcome Center parking lot.
Garden Jubilee is hosted by the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville. Many area accommodations are happy to help store your plant purchases while you enjoy exploring Hendersonville for the long weekend.
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Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join Asheville's Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness - the Chamber Challenge! Scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2024, the Chamber Challenge is more than jus...
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join Asheville's Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness - the Chamber Challenge! Scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2024, the Chamber Challenge is more than just a race; it's a celebration of community wellness and friendly competition among businesses in the Asheville area.
Registration
Early Bird Registration: $35 through March 31st
Regular Registration: $40 through April 21st
Late Registration: $45 Register on Race Roster!
Register by April 14th to receive a free short-sleeved shirt with your registration. Beginning April 15th, shirts will only be available in limited quantities and sizes for $10.
If your company is registering 25 or more participants, please contact Judi Willard at jwillard@ashevillechamber.org to coordinate special arrangements to make the task easier for you!
Join Luke Edwards, Associate Director of Church Development, and Wayner Dickert, Pastor of Bryson City UMC and the River of Life, for a weekend retreat at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) that will ...
Join Luke Edwards, Associate Director of Church Development, and Wayner Dickert, Pastor of Bryson City UMC and the River of Life, for a weekend retreat at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) that will prepare you to start a fresh expression of church. Over the course of the weekend, we will build relationships while learning about the six steps of starting fresh expressions, a process called "The Fresh Expressions Journey." We'll participate in group activities including prayerful listening, a group hike on the Appalachian Trail, a Pub Theology conversation, and rafting down the Nantahala Gorge. You will receive a copy of Becoming Church: A Trail Guide for Starting Fresh Expressions and we ask that you read it ahead of the retreat and jot down any questions that come up as you read.
Details
May 17 · 5pm - May 19 · 1:30 pm
Location
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. 19 Bryson City, NC 28713
Cost - $499.00 includes meals and rough lodging.
Schedule
Friday, May 17th
5-6 pm - Arrival & Check-in
Icebreaker
Activity: Dinner and Listening to the Community at the NOC
Conversation: Listening to the Community and to Yourself8
8 pm - Campfire
Saturday, May 18th
Morning:
8 am - Breakfast onsite
9 am - Icebreaker games
Conversation: Loving People – relationship building
Hike
Mid-day:
12 pm - Lunch by the river
Conversation: Building Community (forming, storming, norming, performing)
Free Time
Evening:
5:30 pm - Dinner & Pub Theology as a group (NOC Pub)
Conversation: Exploring discipleship
Sunday, May 19th
8 am - Checkout of room & breakfast
8:30 am - Attend River of Life (bring rafting clothes to church)
9:30 am - same place Conversation: Church Taking Shape (paddling guide talk)
(Optional)
10:30 am - Rafters check in at group adventure center
1:30 pm - Return to cars and depart
Shaped and nurtured by nature, Asheville speaks to the growing number of travelers seeking to authentically connect with the natural world and the local community. Asheville sets itself apart as a pre...
Shaped and nurtured by nature, Asheville speaks to the growing number of travelers seeking to authentically connect with the natural world and the local community. Asheville sets itself apart as a premier adventure travel destination for its unique combination of stunning natural beauty, vibrant arts and music, and award-winning restaurants and breweries – all set against the backdrop of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Its history as a haven for creatives, innovators, and adventure-seekers continues to play out in exciting openings, making it a top bucket-list destination.
Join the ATTA community in Asheville, North Carolina for AdventureELEVATE North America 2024 Save the date or register today!
Venue
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
31 Woodfin Street
Asheville, NC 28801
EVENT SNAPSHOT:
MediaConnect session and Marketplace
Multiple networking opportunities
Concurrent sessions and accelerator workshops
Day of Adventure
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Collaborative learning and keynote speakers
Regionally-focused content
Networking coffee breaks and lunches
Connecting with media and the adventure travel community
AGENDA OVERVIEW:
Tuesday, 11 June
Day of Adventure, Opening Reception