Community Guests
Speakers, educators, advocates, information tables
Strengthening communities is at the core of the YMCA’s cause. Throughout the year, partner organizations in the community are invited to provide information on a number of topics to our members. Many of these events are free and open to the public. Please check individual program information for more details.
Aetna Speaker Series
Aetna presents monthly educational guest speakers on various topics and Medicare information. All scheduled dates are OPEN and FREE to the community and include light refreshments. Registration is not required.
Available Sessions
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11/20/24
Veterans Leadership Program - We - 9:30 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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12/18/24
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - We - 9:30 am - 45 mins
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Registration Closed |
Debbie Richardson: Travel Tips for Extended Vacations
When is comes to extended trips, some of us are chronic over-packers. If you are unsure of what you need to take on an extended vacation, here’s a talk you won’t want to miss. Join us as we welcome Debbie Richardson of Debbie’s Detours, as she shares her best packing and travel tips for those long trips, including information on what is needed for vacations outside the US. Debbie is an avid traveler, and plans several great trips a year for the GE Employee Retiree group (GEER).
Free and open to the public, no registration required.
Available Sessions
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11/06/24
GE Multipurpose Room - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
Dr. Linda May: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Shorter days, colder weather, missing people around the holidays – it’s no wonder that some of us get the winter blues. But Seasonal Affective Disorder is more than just feeling sad once in awhile, and help is available. Join us as we welcome Dr. Linda May to speak on this important topic.
No registration is required. Free and open to the public.
Available Sessions
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12/11/24
GE Multipurpose Room - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
Meal Prepping with Lana Kunik
If you resolved to save money or cut calories in 2025, this talk is for you. Join Lana Kunik, Director of the Diabetes Prevention Program at the Sight Center of NWPA, as she walks us through healthy meal prepping.
Free and open to the public.
Available Sessions
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01/28/25
GE Multipurpose Room - Tu - 6:00 pm - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
speakers TBD
Available Sessions
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04/01/25 - 06/30/25
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Registration Closed |
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07/01/25 - 09/30/25
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Registration Closed |
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10/01/25 - 12/31/25
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Registration Closed |
Tivity Health
Whether you’re new to Medicare, have been on it for awhile, or are getting ready to sign up, there can be a lot of confusion surrounding any changes in health care plans. That’s why we asked David Minkel of Tivity Health to come in and talk about making the most of your Silver Sneakers!
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Available Sessions
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02/12/25
GE Multipurpose Room - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |