Thursday, March 28, 2024

FREE! November Presentations at the Spreckels Center

John D. Spreckels Center

Join the Spreckels Center and our partners for four captivating presentations in November:

Wednesday, November 1, 10-11:00 am
AIS Community Programs and Resources/Project CARE

Aging and Independence Services (AIS) will provide an overview of nearly 30 programs and services offered which include other local community providers that align with the County of San Diego’s Live Well San Diego vision of healthy, safe, and thriving communities. Spots are limited; preregistration required.


Wednesday, November 8, 10-11:30 am
Stand Up to Prevent Falls

One in three adults over the age of 65 will fall this year. For many, these falls can result in life changing injuries, yet most falls can be prevented with just a few easy steps. Join the Spreckels Center and the San Diego Fall Prevention Task Force for a special presentation about reducing risks, taking practical steps for prevention and discussing methods to get up safely. Spots are limited, preregistration required.


Wednesday, November 15, 10 – 11:30 am
Caregiving Through the Holidays

Southern Caregiver Resource Center will discuss tips for caregiving through holidays, including strategies to make them enjoyable for everyone and how to overcome the “holiday blues.” Learn how to reduce stress for you and your loved ones during the holidays and other special occasions. Spots are limited; preregistration required.


Wednesday, November 29, 10:30 – 11:45 am
“Human Gene Editing: The Ethical Debate in Social Context”

In the last few years, new technologies have made the modification of the genetic qualities of the human species possible. This streaming lecture will describe the current ethical debate about human gene editing in light of similar debates going back to the early twentieth century. Spots are limited; preregistration required.

Call (619) 522-7343 or visit us online at www.coronado.ca.us/spreckels for more information or to register.

 



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