Kiawah Island Digest February 2014 | Page 6

6 February 2014 Upcoming Events: Winter and Spring on Kiawah For more information or to make reservations for events at the Sandcastle, please contact the Sandcastle Community Center at [email protected] or at 843-768-3875. Travel Prese ntation Series Antarctica Adventure Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. Antarctica is the planet's last untouched continent, and you can now experience it from one of the most advanced expedition cruise ships ever built. Hurtigruten Cruises will take you through the Drake Passage, escorted by albatross and storm petrel seabirds before sighting the magical white landscape. You will experience the continent's summertime with its incredible wildlife, including seals, penguins and whales. Join AAA Travel and Hurtigruten Cruises to learn more about this exciting adventure as well as other destinations in the North Atlantic and the Arctic Circle. Complimentary wine and cheese will be served. RSVP to the Sandcastle by Feb. 3. Exotic Islands of the French Polynesia March 5 at 2 p.m. Do dreams of Bali Hai haunt your imagination? Come visit the lush exotic islands of French Polynesia and discover a world of intoxicating aromas, flower-strewn valleys, deserted stretches of white sand beaches and sapphire lagoons! Join AAA Travel and Pleasant Holidays to learn more about the unique cruises and vacations that are available on the turquoise waters of these island paradises. Complimentary wine and cheese will be served. RSVP by March 3. Our World Lecure Series Thursdays at 3 p.m. Our World is a complimentary educational lecture series produced by KICA that provides association members with presentations by local experts on a wide variety of subjects. A selection of wine and cheese is served. Reservations are due by the Monday prior to the event. Feb. 13 - Citadel Professor Sean Heuston will address important aspects of Civil War history (including ways the war has been remembered, explained and commemorated) by focusing on several points of Robert E. Lee's years in the Civil War. Feb. 27 - Dr. Steve Lanier, Associate Provost for Research and Professor of Pharmacology at MUSC - "Current Biomedical Research" March 20 - David Pumphrey, Co-director and Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Energy and National Security Program - "US Energy Policy" March 27 - Dr. Robert Bakos, Professor Emeritus, Neurology Department at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Musical Training/Cleveland Music School Settlement - "Johannes Brahms and the Red Hedgehog" Dementia Dialogues Series Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Dementia Dialogues is a five-part learning experience designed to educate individuals who care for persons that exhibit signs and symptoms associated with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia. Dynamic instructor Tauna Longest brings great depth of knowledge and a bit of wit in addressing a difficult subject. The program is complimentary. RSVP to the Sandcastle. Financial Program Series Thursdays at 3 p.m. Commonwealth Financial Group presents a four-part financial strategies series that will outline many of the challenges facing the high net worth community today and in the future. The series also explains how people can effectively protect against these risks and secure financial peace-ofmind with the right resources. RSVP to the Sandcastle. Feb. 6 - Tax Mitigation: Preparing for the 3.8% ObamaCare Tax Surcharge Feb. 18 - Estate Planning Nutrition Presentation Series The ABCs of Juicing and Blending Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Need more energy? Want to drop a few pounds, but not feel hungry and deprived? The ABCs of Juicing and Blending class will explore how this can benefit our bodies and prevent illness by boosting our immune system while producing amazing weight loss as a secondary benefit. Different types of juicers will be demonstrated, and everyone will have samples to taste and receive simple recipes to take home. Try beets, kale, carrots and more, all blended into juices and smoothies! RSVP to the Sandcastle by Feb. 16. Gluten-Free and Loving It Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. Have you ever wondered if you might benefit from the gluten-free lifestyle, or perhaps you would like to know just what does "glutenfree" really mean? The Gluten-Free and Loving It class will share what it means and explore the many health benefits. Enjoy a sampling of tasty treats and learn simple techniques to transform a flour-loving chef into a gluten-free goddess! RSVP to the Sandcastle by Feb. 23. Other KICA Events Trivia Night Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Come over after dining to rattle your brain! Bring a team or sign up for one when you get here for some intellectual fun. Bring your favorite drink (drinks are not provided) and listen to live piano music while testing your brain power. Cost is $10 per member. Save the Date Landscape Symposium and Plant Sale April 25 (Symposium) and April 26 (Plant Sale) Celebrate Kiawah Saturday, April 26 from 4-7 p.m. Join your neighbors for this annual social celebration of KICA members at the Sandcastle with light hors d’oeuvres and beverages, live music and dancing poolside. More details will be communicated as they become available. Feb. 6 - Addressing Challenging Behaviors Feb. 13 - Creative Problem Solving *Disclaimer: KICA hosts presentations by third party providers (or their representatives) solely as a service and convenience to members. Opinions and representations expressed at presentations are neither opinions nor representations of KICA. Attendees assume sole responsibility for use of or reliance upon information provided by third parties.