Tomorrow’s line up of Lifelong Learning events through Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Educational Outreach includes a discussion on maintaining your brain and a review of the Underground Railroad Quality Code.
The first event, “Maintaining your Brain,” featuring Darrell Coons, Illinois outreach coordinator from the Alzheimer’s Association, will focus on the key elements that help individuals maintain a healthy, vital and functioning brain. Sponsored by Stillwater Senior Living, the discussion will take place from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Wednesday, in the SIUE Center for Spirituality and Sustainability.
“Numerous recent studies have shown the possibility of enhancing brain health through management of lifestyle,” said Cheryl Brunsmann, assistant director of Educational Outreach.
Later tomorrow, “The Underground Railroad Quilt Code,” with Jan Copeland, owner of Patchwork Plus will take place in the same location from 1:15-2:30 p.m. This discussion also is sponsored by Stillwater Senior Living.
“Jan will share how an original quilt design inspired from the book by Jacqueline Tobin and Dr. Richard Dobard, “Hidden in Plain View,” shows how it may have been possible for enslaved men and women to use encoded quilts to navigate their escape on the Underground Railroad,” Brunsmann said.
The cost to attend each of the sessions is $2 for Lifelong Learning members and $5 for non-members. Those visiting campus to attend the events can pay to park in Lot B, which is most accessible to the event location. The fee for parking is $1 per hour.
Lifelong Learning members, who are able to attend sessions at a reduced fee, also are eligible to receive a parking code that will enable them to park on site for the entire day of programs at a total cost of $2. Those individuals who already have an SIUE parking tag are not eligible to take advantage of the code. Campus maps are available for review at www.siue/edu/maps.
To register for non-credit classes or find out how to become a Lifelong Learning member, contact the Office of Educational Outreach at 618-650-3210.