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Welcome to ElderwiseIn-person, online, and hybrid classes Spring Term 2025 Registration is Open > Lifestyle & Health

Lifestyle & Health   

  • Cannabis: Can It Ease Our Pain? 

  • IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church

    Leaf411, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the nation's first national cannabis nurse hotline and guidance service, committed to expanding healthcare equity by ensuring consumers have free or low-cost access to evidence-based information. Leaf411’s mission is to provide education and directional support to the public about the safe and effective use of cannabis. During this presentation, Mary Loyer, RN, a Leaf411 nurse, will provide a general overview of cannabis medicine, and explain how a cannabis nurse can assist in finding answers to our questions. Topics will include a brief overview of how components of the cannabis plant (marijuana and hemp) interact with the body, potential therapeutic benefits, how to avoid unwanted side effects, and the potential for interaction with other medications. Mary Loyer, RN, has been working with Leaf411 for three years to increase awareness of this essential public education resource. She has spent 25 years in the healthcare industry, concentrating on medication safety. After retiring in 2021, she returned to school to earn a certificate in cannabis medicine from Pacific College in California.

     

  • Fee: $15.00

  • Instructor(s): Mary Loyer

  • Dates: 5/1/2025 - 5/1/2025

    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Sessions: 1

    Days: Th

  • Building: Vineyard Church

    Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church

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  • Aging with Grace 

  • IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church

    We live in a youth-oriented culture which sometimes implies that older people are “over the hill” and no longer useful in society. We may find ourselves grappling with stereotypes of “seniors” that just don’t feel like they fit us. So, what is true for us about our own aging process as we experience it? What are the gifts of growing older? What are the challenges we face? How are we continuing to learn and grow? What are our heart’s desires for the rest of our lives? What legacy do we want to leave? Could aging be an opportunity to deepen our connections with ourselves, each other, the community of life, and the Divine, however we experience it? Come share your own experiences and wishes and learn from others’ perspectives in a safe, supportive environment. Nancy Ogilvie is a life-long learner and retired organizational change practitioner. Her favorite job (during her forties) was working with older volunteers at AARP because they showed her how much joy and growth can be present as we age. She is now 72 and navigating these questions about her own aging process every day. 

     

  • Fee: $15.00

  • Instructor(s): Nancy Ogilvie

  • Dates: 5/8/2025 - 5/8/2025

    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Sessions: 1

    Days: Th

  • Building: Vineyard Church

    Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church

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  • Five Secrets to Living Life to the Fullest 

  • ONLINE: A Zoom invitation link will be sent one day before class begins.

    What is the secret to living a fulfilling life? We live in an imperfect world, and we are all imperfect creatures. So how, in the midst of distractions and everyday challenges, can we live as truly and authentically as possible? In this session we will be introduced to various individuals who, despite their flaws, figured out their own unique path to wellbeing. Ranging from inspirational to outrageous, these individuals are also considered “saints.” Drawing on her research and using artwork to help tell their stories, Jennifer Clark will introduce us to these fascinating people who, despite their own struggles, managed to live full, rich lives. In learning their stories and unlocking their secrets, we will actually learn more about ourselves and how we can live more creative, generous, and courageous lives, even in the face of difficulties. Jennifer Clark is the author of six books, including a children’s book, full-length poetry collections, and a memoir, Kissing the World Goodbye, which blends family stories with recipes and was named a top-selling book of 2022 by Unsolicited Press. Her latest poetry collection, Intercede: Saints for Concerning Occasions (forthcoming May 2025 by Unsolicited Press), pulls back the curtain to reveal the human side of sainthood, inviting readers to explore deeper truths. Jennifer has facilitated a variety of workshops in diverse settings for over 30 years.

     

  • Fee: $15.00

  • Instructor(s): Jennifer Clark

  • Dates: 6/5/2025 - 6/5/2025

    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Sessions: 1

    Days: Th

  • Building: Online Course

    Room: Online via Zoom

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