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Gain a clearer understanding of the Health Insurance Marketplace. This educational Q&A session will explore the various components of the Affordable Care Act, including eligibility requirements, financial assistance, and how to compare plan benefits. This is a neutral, informational class intended to empower you to make informed healthcare choices. This class is free to attend, but please register in advance to save your spot.

Gain a clearer understanding of the Health Insurance Marketplace. This educational Q&A session will explore the various components of the Affordable Care Act, including eligibility requirements, financial assistance, and how to compare plan benefits. This is a neutral, informational class intended to empower you to make informed healthcare choices. This class is free to attend, but please register in advance to save your spot.

Gain a clearer understanding of the Health Insurance Marketplace. This educational Q&A session will explore the various components of the Affordable Care Act, including eligibility requirements, financial assistance, and how to compare plan benefits. This is a neutral, informational class intended to empower you to make informed healthcare choices. This class is free to attend, but please register in advance to save your spot.

Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

This educational class introduces simple breathing techniques to reduce stress, calm the mind, and support better sleep. Participants will learn how proper breathing improves relaxation, helps manage daily stress, and promotes more restful nights. Easy, guided practices are shared that can be used anytime to feel more balanced and at ease.

Join us for this expert-led session on aging with confidence. This is one of four classes focused on vitality through nutrition, hydration, and movement. Presented by Carol Calderon from Owl Be There, a FREE resource helping seniors (Ages 55+) and their families navigate Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

This educational class introduces simple breathing techniques to reduce stress, calm the mind, and support better sleep. Participants will learn how proper breathing improves relaxation, helps manage daily stress, and promotes more restful nights. Easy, guided practices are shared that can be used anytime to feel more balanced and at ease.

Join us for this expert-led session on aging with confidence. This is one of four classes focused on vitality through nutrition, hydration, and movement. Presented by Carol Calderon from Owl Be There, a FREE resource helping seniors (Ages 55+) and their families navigate Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

Discuss the basic concepts of chronic kidney disease, including causes, important lab values, common diet restrictions, brief review of treatment options, and questions to ask your doctor. This FREE class is provided by the American Nephrology Nurses Association, Alamo City Chapter 205. Registration is required, same-day walk-ins are not accepted.

Discuss the basic concepts of chronic kidney disease, including causes, important lab values, common diet restrictions, brief review of treatment options, and questions to ask your doctor. This FREE class is provided by the American Nephrology Nurses Association, Alamo City Chapter 205. Registration is required, same-day walk-ins are not accepted.

This community mediation course empowers local leaders, volunteers, and residents with practical skills to resolve everyday conflicts peacefully. Participants learn effective communication and basic mediation techniques through interactive discussions and role-plays. Designed for informal settings, the course promotes empathy, dialogue, and trust-building in neighborhoods, schools, and community organizations.

This community mediation course empowers local leaders, volunteers, and residents with practical skills to resolve everyday conflicts peacefully. Participants learn effective communication and basic mediation techniques through interactive discussions and role-plays. Designed for informal settings, the course promotes empathy, dialogue, and trust-building in neighborhoods, schools, and community organizations.

This educational class offers safe, effective exercises for individuals 55 and older and their families. Participants will explore gentle yoga, strength training, and balance exercises using a chair and wall for support. The class focuses on improving mobility, stability, confidence, and overall strength while promoting safety and independence in everyday movement.  Please note: This is a demonstration-only session; participants will observe the techniques rather than performing the exercises during class.

Join us for this expert-led session on aging with confidence. This is one of four classes focused on vitality through nutrition, hydration, and movement. Presented by Carol Calderon from Owl Be There, a FREE resource helping seniors (Ages 55+) and their families navigate Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

This educational class offers safe, effective exercises for individuals 55 and older and their families. Participants will explore gentle yoga, strength training, and balance exercises using a chair and wall for support. The class focuses on improving mobility, stability, confidence, and overall strength while promoting safety and independence in everyday movement.  Please note: This is a demonstration-only session; participants will observe the techniques rather than performing the exercises during class.

Join us for this expert-led session on aging with confidence. This is one of four classes focused on vitality through nutrition, hydration, and movement. Presented by Carol Calderon from Owl Be There, a FREE resource helping seniors (Ages 55+) and their families navigate Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

This program is a free, fun, and interactive way to help you teach your family how to be healthy by living a healthier lifestyle. *Topics will include creating healthy food goals, making healthier food choices by using MyPlate and the five food groups, portion sizes, planning meals and saving money on groceries by cooking at home, keeping food safe, limiting salt, sugar, and fat, also suggestions/ideas on getting your children to eat better. Materials are provided and we will prepare/demonstrate a healthy and easy to make recipe in class. Those who complete the 3 of 4-lesson series will receive a Certificate of Achievement with their name from TX A&M AgriLife Extension. Those that have perfect attendance (4 - lessons) will also receive a recipe cookbook. For adults ages 18+.

This interactive one-day workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of conflict resolution in everyday life. The session focuses on understanding the nature of conflict, recognizing personal conflict styles, and learning practical communication tools to help de-escalate tension and manage disagreements more effectively. Designed for a general audience, the workshop emphasizes accessibility, real-life examples, guided discussion, and immediately usable strategies. No prior experience is required.

This interactive one-day workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of conflict resolution in everyday life. The session focuses on understanding the nature of conflict, recognizing personal conflict styles, and learning practical communication tools to help de-escalate tension and manage disagreements more effectively. Designed for a general audience, the workshop emphasizes accessibility, real-life examples, guided discussion, and immediately usable strategies. No prior experience is required.

Good nutrition is especially important for individuals 55 and older and family members because our body changes with age. Metabolism slows down, muscle mass decreases, and reduced nutrient absorption make healthy eating essential. Eating well helps older adults start strong, independent, and healthy while reducing the risk of chronic disease. Proper nutrition helps older adults stay strong, independent, and healthy while lowering the risk of chronic disease and supporting healthy aging.

Join us for this expert-led session on aging with confidence. This is one of four classes focused on vitality through nutrition, hydration, and movement. Presented by Carol Calderon from Owl Be There, a FREE resource helping seniors (Ages 55+) and their families navigate Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

 

Good nutrition is especially important for individuals 55 and older and family members because our body changes with age. Metabolism slows down, muscle mass decreases, and reduced nutrient absorption make healthy eating essential. Eating well helps older adults start strong, independent, and healthy while reducing the risk of chronic disease. Proper nutrition helps older adults stay strong, independent, and healthy while lowering the risk of chronic disease and supporting healthy aging.

Join us for this expert-led session on aging with confidence. This is one of four classes focused on vitality through nutrition, hydration, and movement. Presented by Carol Calderon from Owl Be There, a FREE resource helping seniors (Ages 55+) and their families navigate Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

 

Participants will learn how hydration affects energy, memory, digestion, joint health, and overall well-being. The class explains common signs of dehydration duration, why older adults are at higher risk, and how certain medications and health conditions can impact fluid needs. Simple, practical tips will be shared on how to drink enough fluids throughout the day, choose hydrating foods and beverages, and build healthy hydration habits. The goal of this class is to support independence, safety, and better daily health through proper hydration for individuals over 55 and their families.

Join us for this expert-led session on aging with confidence. This is one of four classes focused on vitality through nutrition, hydration, and movement. Presented by Carol Calderon from Owl Be There, a FREE resource helping seniors (Ages 55+) and their families navigate Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

 

Participants will learn how hydration affects energy, memory, digestion, joint health, and overall well-being. The class explains common signs of dehydration duration, why older adults are at higher risk, and how certain medications and health conditions can impact fluid needs. Simple, practical tips will be shared on how to drink enough fluids throughout the day, choose hydrating foods and beverages, and build healthy hydration habits. The goal of this class is to support independence, safety, and better daily health through proper hydration for individuals over 55 and their families.

Join us for this expert-led session on aging with confidence. This is one of four classes focused on vitality through nutrition, hydration, and movement. Presented by Carol Calderon from Owl Be There, a FREE resource helping seniors (Ages 55+) and their families navigate Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

 

If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features moving video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease encouraging early detection, early diagnosis and early intervention. Participants will be able to identify the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, understand what is involved in getting a diagnosis, identify risks and understand the benefits of early detection.

Confused by Medicare? You aren’t alone. Join us for this straightforward educational session designed to demystify how Medicare works. We will break down each component—Parts A, B, C, and D—so you can understand your options and choose the path that’s right for you. This class is free to attend, but please register in advance to save your spot.

Confused by Medicare? You aren’t alone. Join us for this straightforward educational session designed to demystify how Medicare works. We will break down each component—Parts A, B, C, and D—so you can understand your options and choose the path that’s right for you. This class is free to attend, but please register in advance to save your spot.

Planning for retirement doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Join us for an interactive session where we’ll show you how to create a budget that works for your lifestyle. We’ll also dive into Social Security basics, including how to set up your account and what to expect when you retire. This is a "roll up your sleeves" style class—bring a notebook and pencil, and get ready to build your own custom plan! This class is free to attend, but please register in advance to save your spot.

Planning for retirement doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Join us for an interactive session where we’ll show you how to create a budget that works for your lifestyle. We’ll also dive into Social Security basics, including how to set up your account and what to expect when you retire. This is a "roll up your sleeves" style class—bring a notebook and pencil, and get ready to build your own custom plan! This class is free to attend, but please register in advance to save your spot.

El plan de estudios es una forma gratuita, divertida, e interactiva, de ayudarlo a ensenarle a su familia sobre nutrición, a elegir mejores alimentos y a vivir un estilo de vida más saludable. Materiales de enseñanza y recetas con muestra de alimentos incluidas. Aquellos que terminan la serie de 3 de 4 clases recibirán un Certificado de TX A&M AgriLife de finalización. Con 4 clases que es atendencia perfecta también recibirán un libro de recetas de cocina. *Temas: creando metas saludables, comidas saludables usando MiPlato con los 5 grupos de alimentos, tamaños y porciones de alimentos, creando un presupuesto, preparando un plan de comidas y un menú, mantener la comida segura, como limitar la azúcar, el sodio, y la grasa, ayudar que niños comerán saludables. Para adultos: 18+.

Always caring for others—whether it’s family, friends, kids, or clients—but struggling to care for yourself? Self-Care for Caregivers is for anyone in a caregiving role, from parents and partners to nurses, midwives, doulas, teachers, and more. In this supportive space, you’ll explore ways to improve your quality of life and build a personalized self-care plan that fits your real life. Because your wellness matters, too—and it’s time to put yourself back on the list.

It is no secret that scammers and fraudulent actors love to prey on older adults. This presentation discusses why the elderly are targeted; tips and tricks on what to look out for if you suspect something might be a scam; and examples of the way scammers are attempting to defraud seniors. This free community presentation is provided by Bertsch & Boze Elder Law, PC.

This workshop, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, is for anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a progressive and fatal brain disease that is the most common form of dementia. The workshop’s information includes: Symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, How Alzheimer’s affects the brain, Causes and risk factors, How to find out if it’s Alzheimer’s disease, The benefits of early detection, How to address a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, Stages of the disease, Treatment, Hope for the future, & Ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help

A discussion of the legal paperwork necessary to ensure that someone can effectively make financial and medical decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated due to accident or illness. This free community presentation is provided by Bertsch & Boze Elder Law, PC.