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You can take advantage of over 20 free workshops. such as beginning at 10:30 am throughout the day definitely a learning experience for you. To name a few . . .

Fall Gardening and Container Planting
Learn from Lowe’s Live Nursery Specialist Rita Parsons about container planting, fall gardening, weed control and fertilizer for your yard. Q & A on gardening to follow.

Lawn Ornaments
Join Rachel Miller and Jennifer Kennedy as they show you how to decorate your lawn for Halloween and how to create lawn ornaments for any season

Or maybe you want to Add a Peace!
Update your wardrobe with the latest jewelry and fashion accessories for all ages and budgets with Accessory Touch owner Cindy Hearne.

The Maximum Difference
One day cancer will cease to be a threat. Until then, learn from AFLAC coordinators Irasema Velasquez and Carol Jean Bartlett as they inform you how AFLAC can protect you from the financial impact serious illness may cause.

Breast Reconstruction 101
Over her lifetime, a woman has a 1 in 8 chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer, which is often treated with surgery. Dr. Patricia Arledge of Southwest Plastic Surgery Center, will address reconstruction options after a lumpectomy or mastectomy.

Workshop Schedule

1:30 - 2:15 pm

REKINDLING YOUR SOUL PURPOSE: LIVING A LIFE OF PASSION & INTENTION – Meeting Room 101
           Whether you are in a time of transition or have a desire to increase zest in your life, igniting your God-given purpose will illuminate the path to live your life with passion and purpose. Margaret Couch of Trinity Ranch will share and inspire.

TAILOR-MADE HORMONE TREATMENT – Meeting Room 102
           A candid conversation with Dr. Andy Gray includes straight talk about how hormone problems should be diagnosed, why standard therapy isn’t for everyone, and what specific options are available to you.

BREAST RECONSTRUCTION 101 – Meeting Room 103
           Over her lifetime, a woman has a 1 in 8 chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer, which is often treated with surgery. Dr. Patricia Arledge of Southwest Plastic Surgery Center, will address reconstruction options after a lumpectomy or mastectomy.

STITCH-N-SEW QUILTERS CLUB – Meeting Room 106
           Attendees will learn to create their very own quilt block and receive hands on instruction by Quilting Club instructors Herminia Martinez and Mary Luna of Copper Rawlings Senior Center.

ONE POT MEALS: CHICKEN FRIED RICE – Meeting Room 107
           Learn how easy it is to cook takeout Chinese food at home with Maxey Recreation Center cooking instructor Janet Kaskie.

WEIGHT LOSS AND OSTEOPOROSIS BREAKTHROUGHS – Meeting Room 108
           Dr. Jason Helton, director of Helton Chiropractic, discusses advanced technology for weight loss, cellulite reduction, muscle toning and hormone stimulation via whole body vibration.

LIFEFOLIO: ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE – Meeting Room 109
           If something were to happen to you would your spouse or executor or executrix know where to find your vital information and most important documents? Please join Cecilia Sebranek of New York Life Insurance Company for a timely seminar that will help you to organize your vital documents, including your personal finances. All attendees will receive a free organizing kit!

CELEBRATING LIFE’S MOMENTS – Meeting Room 110
           Learn how to make every moment count with simple tools that help you make the most of your time. Dionne Merriott of Creative Memories will show you how to create meaningful keepsakes. Digital solutions, slip in albums, and custom framing are now part of today’s creative memories.

FORMAL WEAR TO FUN WEAR – Meeting Room 111/112
           Cut off your long bridesmaid dress or wedding gown and wear it as a summer fun dress! Liz Stephenson, owner of Endless Love Wedding Stop, will also show you how to change a long sleeved gown into a strapless gown.

2:30 - 3:15 pm

VACATION FROM CANCER – Meeting Room 101
           Learn from Beverly Byers, owner of Oceans Massage Spa and School, how cancer clients see real benefits from massage therapy and facials provided by trained therapists and estheticians in this interactive class.

WOMEN AND SLEEP – Meeting Room 102
           Join sleep technician Steven D’Cruz of Lubbock Neurology’s Sleep Solutions to discuss women’s particular problems with sleeping and what can be done to increase and deepen sleeping patterns.

HEREDITARY CANCER SYNDROME – Meeting Room 103
           Join Nichole Andazola of Myriad Genetics as she presents an overview of genetics and the role it plays in hereditary cancer syndromes. Find out if you are at risk.

STILL LIFE PASTEL PAINTING – Meeting Room 106
           Artist Henry Salley of the Garden and Arts Center will demonstrate and give participants the opportunity to paint a pastel picture from a still life set-up.

CREDIT 101 – Meeting Room 107
           Wendy Jones of Keller Williams Realty will help you to understand how to positively affect your credit and actualize your dream of owning real estate.

STAND IN YOUR POWER – Meeting Room 108
           In this workshop conducted by life coach Beth Sabet, Spirit Path Coaching and Training, participants will learn to identify the difference between healthy and unhealthy needs and learn how to set boundaries in a loving, gracious, powerful manner.

THE MAXIMUM DIFFERENCE – Meeting Room 109
           One day cancer will cease to be a threat. Until then, learn from Aflac coordinators Irasema Velasquez and Carol Jean Bartlett as they inform you how Aflac can protect you from the financial impact serious illness may cause.
BEGINNING LINE DANCE – Meeting Room 110

           Come have fun and get some terrific exercise as you learn some beginning line dance steps with Hodges Community Center instructor Lynniece Hill.

ADD A PEACE! – Meeting Room 111/112
           Update your wardrobe with the latest jewelry and fashion accessories for all ages and budgets with Accessory Touch owner Cindy Hearne.

 3:30 - 4:15 pm

LASER VISION CORRECTION – Meeting Room 103
           Join Rhea Stansell of Laser Eye Center of Lubbock to learn about iLasik which is blade-free, all Laser Lasik (IntraLase) with CustomVue technology.

CONTROL YOUR STRESS, CONTROL YOUR WEIGHT – Meeting Room 111/112
           Does your weight fluctuate as much as your stress level? Learn from Katie Johnson and Kimberly Salazar of Metabolic Research Center how to gain control of both.

Lowe's Home Improvement Center Workshop Series - Meeting Room 104/105

1:30 pm – Fall Gardening and Container Planting
       Learn from Lowe’s Live Nursery Specialist Rita Parsons about container planting, fall gardening, weed control and fertilizer for your yard. Q & A on gardening to follow.

2:30 pm – Metallic Wall Finish
           Learn how to create a metallic wall finish with Lowe’s Paint Department Manager, Troy Wray.
      
3:30 pm – Lawn Ornaments
       Join Rachel Miller and Jennifer Kennedy as they show you how to decorate your lawn for Halloween and how to create lawn ornaments for any season.