LIFETIME LEARNING NEOSHO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Fall Issue

Lifetime
Learning

Neosho County
Community
College

Fall 2016
IN THIS ISSUE

Curiosity is Timeless
Welcome to Lifetime Learning!
Neosho County Community College, through the Outreach and
Workforce Developmental Department, offers an impressive
selection of educational and social opportunities for all adults,
with cost breaks for those 62 and older. With a purpose to
promote learning for the lifetime and continued intellectual and
personal growth for retirement-age individuals, NCCC has
become the place for fun, interactive learning in a safe and
encouraging environment.

We strive to draw from the interests, talents and experiences of

adult learners. Academic courses are college level (without the
homework, term papers and tests), and cover everything from
personal computers to fitness for life and visual arts. Social
activities include various gatherings for coffee, lunch, laughter
and entertainment.
NCCC values all of our community members and believe learning
is a continuous part of our culture. Come join us and see what
Lifetime Learning can provide for you!

Announcing Fall 2016

Schedule and Events!

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Wicked the Musical

October 15th! Page 2

Join Us in Planning Ahead

with Lifetime Learning!
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Class

Dates

Time

Days

Location

Instructor

Fitness

8/22-12/15

9-10AM

M, W, R

NCCC Wellness Center

W. Petterson

Fitness

8/22-12/15

10-11AM

M, W, R

NCCC Wellness Center

W. Petterson

Screen Scenes

9/12-11/14

1:30-4:15PM

NCCC Student Center

E. Smilie

Spin & Knit

9/1-11/03

6-8PM

NCCC Student Center 213

TBA

Aerobics: Core Strength

9/12-12/09

9-10AM

M, W, F

Gym

N. Wiltse

Writing Your Memoirs

9/7-11/9

1-2:30PM

Chanute Public Library

J. Landreth

Fitness:
Intermediate Cardio II
Fitness:
Intermediate Cardio II
Writing Your Memoirs

8/1-8/22

9-10AM

M, T, W, R

NCCC Wellness Center

W. Petterson

8/1-8/22

10-11AM

M, T, W, R

NCCC Wellness Center

W. Petterson

9/6-11/8

1-2:30PM

Erie Public Library

J. Landreth

Extras this Fall

Fraud Alert
Tuesday, September 20th, 9-10am, Oak Room
Attend this one hour seminar and learn about some common but problematic
scams to be aware of.
Provided by Neosho County Sheriffs Department, Greg Taylor, Undersheriff.

Deter & Defend Course

Tuesday, September 27th, 6-10pm, Oak Room
This is a free course for women. Become informed and prepared with this hands
on course! The first two hours is classroom, discussing statistics and facts
regarding sexual assault. The final two hours are hands on, defense tactics
designed to be simple and effective should you find yourself in a sexual assault
situation. Please RSVP to Tara by September 26th, 620-432-0318

See WICKED the MusicalOpen to all ages but space is limited

Saturday, October 15th, meet at 10:30AM, Oak Room
This is the untold story long before Dorothy came along of how two
unlikely friends become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
Join a group to learn about the musical and then travel to Wichita, Kansas to see
it performed live!
Please call and reserve your spot with payment, at the NCCC Outreach and
Workforce Development office located in the Student Union, 620-432-0406.

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MEET THE STAFF

Brenda Krumm
bkrumm@neosho.edu
620-432-0364

Drivers Safety Course

Thursday, October 6th, 8:30-5PM, Oak Room
Take advantage of this course led by high way patrolman, Rick
Wingate. (Most insurance companies give auto insurance discounts with completion of
class call yours to find out!) Cost is $20 payable to AAA Kansas
RSVP: Call Amy, 620-432-0406 by October 3, 2016

Focus Group
Amy Smith
asmith@neosho.edu
620-432-0406

Tara SolomonSmith
tsolomon@neosho.edu
620-432-0318

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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Interested in getting more involved with Lifetime Learning?

Have some thoughts on courses?
Come brainstorm with us!
When: Thursday, September 15, 2016
10:30AM, senior lunch following, optional
Where: Student Union Rm 209 (Oak Room)
What: An informal discussion about the Lifetime Learning
program, course ideas, and brainstorming of ways to reach
out to our great community!
RSVP: Call Tara, 620-432-0318 by 4pm, Tuesday, 9/13.

Cheat Old Age: Keep Moving Forward!

Tara Solomon-Smith

Many of you are probably enjoying the Olympics like most households
this year. I read an article this week about Senior Athletes that definitely
inspired me and got me thinking about the need to increase my own
physical activity, now and ongoing! Seniors are training now for the
World Senior Games taking place this fall. Reporter, Lee Cowan,
interviewed a 90 year old woman, who has a title of being fastest in the
world in her age division and a 91 year old man who is only 14% body fat,
matching that of a 20 year old athlete, just to name a few.
We all know exercise is good for us in many physical ways, but it is
great for our brain health! Studies show that exercise actually increases
Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF). This molecule protects
neurons from injury and facilitates learning and synaptic plasticity. With
age, BDNF levels fall and this decline is one of the reasons for impaired
age-related cognitive function.
While all of us want to enhance and maintain what we use today,
sometimes it is difficult to fit it all in. It is never too late to start, just ask
the now 98 year old Senior Game participant who didnt start running
until after age 50! Just keep moving.
Source: Cotman, Carl. Exercise Builds Brain Health. UCI Mind, August 2016. Web. 7 August 2016.
Cowan, Lee. Senior Athletes: Going the Distance. CBS News, 7 August 2016. Web. 7 August 2016.

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In Food, Fun, and Fellowship

Neosho County Community College
welcomes you to our regular weekly events!

Senior Coffee Time will be every Tuesday starting August 30th, until
November 15th, and then November 29th-December 13th, from 79a.m.
Lunches will be every Thursday starting September 1st-November
17th, then December 1st-8th, from 12:30-1:15p.m. Cost will be$5.25.
Sunday Brunches start back September 18th and run through
November 13, 2016. Will be open December 4th and 11th.

Lifetime
Learning

Neosho County
Community College
Outreach & Workforce
Development
800 W 14th Street
Chanute, KS 66720

Carlene Yarnell
108 Saint Ignatius St
St. Paul 66771