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B-I-N-G-O is a fun game of chance that anyone can play. Visit with all your friends as you play several rounds of Bingo. Pizza and dessert will be served. Registration deadline: 1-week before event date. CAC

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Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to build on existing skills, our beginning hand building classes are the perfect place to start. Join us and unleash your inner artist! In the Beginners Hand Building Class, you'll learn a variety of techniques over 8 weeks to create your own handmade pottery. Here are some of the items you'll learn to make: • Pinch and coil pots • Coiled pots and textured bowls Throughout the course, you'll also be introduced to basic glazing techniques.

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Holiday Scams & Online Shopping Online shopping offers convenience and variety, but it also comes with cyber risks—especially during the holiday season when scams increase. As more people shop, donate, and search for deals online, cybercriminals take advantage, putting consumers at risk for fraud, identity theft, and privacy issues. Agnes Lizak, an outreach liaison from the Office of the Attorney General, will share information on common online shopping and holiday scams, along with practical tips to help you stay safe, including how to identify current scams and protect yourself from cybersecurity risks and deceptive practices. This program is free, but registration is required. CAC

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Fall Prevention Monisha Jain, MSPT, CMT, DCCS & Rhonda Guzman, MA OTR/L, CVW, CDP The Sheridan at Park Ridge Find out if you’re at increased risk of falls, and hear about the relationship between fear of falling and fall prevention. Learn eye-opening facts about falls and their impact, common signs and risks for falls, practical strategies for preventing falls, and techniques for improving balance and mobility.

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The Benefits of Walking Walking has become one of today’s most popular fitness trends, but is 10,000 steps a day really the magic number? Explore the benefits and limitations of walking for health and wellness, compare step goals versus time-based activity such as walking 20 minutes a day, and learn how walking can improve overall well-being. The discussion will also include practical walking options and adaptations for individuals with limited mobility. Instructor: Mary Bielski, RN, MSN, EdD. This is a contracted class. Registration deadline: 1-week prior to program date. CAC

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