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KEEPING HEALTHY WITH MILLCRE 406 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16507 ASK THE EXPERT SERIES Take advantage of valuable health talks offered by LifeWorks Erie and LECOM. LifeWorks Erie provides education and information on a variety of topics relevant to older adults. Through our Lifelong Learning Institute, we offer a series called Ask an Expert. All these classes are offered free at the Millcreek Municipal Building and feature speakers from LECOM Health. Listed below are upcoming presentations. November 16 at 6:00 p.m. - Returning to the Nest Debra Brown, LCW, LECOM Institute for Successful Aging Individuals ages 18-34 are often referred to as “boomerangers” or “kidults.” Debra will discuss how parents can set boundaries within the home and cover the three “R’s”: Rules, Resources and Responsibilities. January 18 at 6:00 p.m. - GMOs Dr. Garrett Clark, LECOM Health Dr. Clark will discuss GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) and how they are utilized by the food industry. He will review some of the scientific literature on the safety of GMO foods and any potential dangers as they relate to human processes and their impact on the environment as a whole. GMO FOODS genetically modified foods THE LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE IS EXPANDING illcreek MI L LC RE EK TO WN SHI P N E WS LifeWorks is expanding our Lifelong Learning Institute. We are now offering classes at the LECOM Senior Living Communities which include Parkside at Westminster, Regency at South Shore and Parkside North East. These classes are open to the public. You can visit our website at www.LifeWorksErie.org for the schedule. HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING AT LIFEWORKS ERIE In December, LifeWorks Erie presents the 12 Days of Christmas! If you haven’t visited LifeWorks Erie during the holiday season, the 12 Days of Christmas provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the season. Throughout the month, we offer ethnic lunches, F church tours, holiday crafts, holiday baking and much more. Look for more information about these activities in mid-November by visiting our website at www.LifeWorksErie.org or picking up a brochure at the Millcreek Township Building. or an up-to-date schedule of events, visit our website at LifeWorksErie. org or stop by the Millcreek Township Building or LifeWorks Erie (at 406 Peach Street, Erie) to pick up a schedule. If you would like to be added to the LifeWorks Erie mailing list, simply call 814.453.5072 or email lifeworks@ lifeworkserie.org with your address information. 12 Millcreek