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Enrollment for 2026 Medicare plans begins on October 15, so mark your calendar for this timely seminar. Then join Daphne for answers about all things Medicare. She’ll cover eligibility, special enrollment periods, dates, and deadlines; the various pieces and parts (A, B, D); Medicare Advantage (part C); common misconceptions; errors to avoid; and important new benefits you won’t want to miss. We’ll also talk about those omnipresent TV ads, letters, phone calls, emails and text messages you’ve been receiving to cut through the hype and get to the facts. Best of all, you’ll be talking with a gerontologist and experienced Medicare insurance professional who will provide you with objective, unbiased advice since her agency does not market in Virginia. Daphne Bernstein holds an advanced degree in gerontology and brings more than 30 years of executive experience in the senior healthcare and care continuum sectors. She is currently a consultant to those industries and is also a licensed insurance agent for Medicare plans in the states of Colorado and Texas. This course is being presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the College of William and Mary.

Earth’s atmosphere and oceans are in constant motion, and these air and ocean currents cause the weather and climate that we experience every day. I will present some basics to help you understand why we have (somewhat) predictable weather and climate zones on our planet. Why is Tucson dry and Seattle wet? Why is the Pacific Ocean at San Diego cold, but the Atlantic Ocean at Miami warm? We will discuss prevailing wind patterns and the Coriolis effect, and use this knowledge to understand ocean currents, atmospheric rivers, monsoons, jet streams and even the Pacific Garbage Patch.

 

Please note date change to 10/10

The Alhambra, as a cultural place on UNESCO's World Heritage List, has many challenges because of climate change, strong temperature changes, and many tourists. Its managers work with care for the environment, using sustainable ideas to protect the buildings and save resources in art restoration. Also, the monument helps the economy and society of the Granada area by creating jobs and supporting local culture. In case of emergencies or disasters, there are special plans and systems to respond quickly and in a coordinated way. This helps to protect the heritage and keep it safe for future generations.

Every day the average person draws in 2,000 gallons of air—and with it, thousands of living things. The bacteria, fungi, algae, and other organisms that inhabit the air constitute one of the last great frontiers of science. This invisible ecosystem known as the aerobiome remains so mysterious that it took scientists two years to agree that the Covid-19 pandemic was caused by an airborne virus. New York Times columnist and author Carl Zimmer draws on his new book, Air-Borne, to examine how the nature of the aerobiome was discovered over the centuries, and places the recent pandemic as part of a bigger, largely untold story and explores how the aerobiome is an essential part of a living world—a highway through the sky for many species—of which we become a part with every breath we take.

Unwanted thoughts are a universal phenomenon, varying only in frequency and intensity. Your stress and threat physiology drive them. By separating your identity from your physiology and calming it down, you can transcend RUTs (repetitive unwanted thoughts) and live life on your terms.

RECOMMENDED READINGS (optional)

• The Talent Code by Dan Coyle
• The Way to Love by Anthony DeMello
• Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain

Neurosurgeon and scientist, Dr. Kevin Tracey, reveals how bioelectronic medicine, particularly vagus nerve stimulation, is revolutionizing health care by harnessing the body's electrical circuits to treat inflammatory diseases and mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. Dr. Tracey, author of “The Great Nerve” will share insights from his book, exploring the cutting-edge science behind these novel therapies and their potential to reshape medical practice by replacing harmful drugs with precisely targeted, personalized treatments.

RECOMMENDED READINGS (optional)

• https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/746339/the-great-nerve-by-kevin-j-tracey-md/
• https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635420-300-an-experts-new-book-unravels-the-amazing-secrets-of-the-vagus-nerve/
• Ted Med: How electricity could replace your medications
• https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-the-vagus-nerve-could-influence-physical-and-mental-health/

 

Please note date change to 11/07