Dr. Sands will speak about how to better care for our aging and vulnerable populations by reimagining health care structure and designs of long-term care. Dr. Sands has done extensive research topics.

Tuesday, October 20·11:00am – 1:30pm

Warm Hearth Village, 2387 Warm Hearth Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA

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Vicki Gardner, former Executive Director of the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce
A community leader shares her fight for survival after being left for dead, the only survivor of a live television interview turned double murder. This is a story of surviving the shooting and of dealing with the aftermath: painful surgeries, frustrating legal battles, and psychological scars. It's a raw, honest, yet ultimately hopeful account of resilience, community strength, and finding gratitude in the aftermath of unthinkable violence.
Vicki has written a book – Survival Has Consequences. She will sign copies of the book after the event.

Dr. Fischer will speak about Equity in Public Education with an emphasis on the current structure and changes in the Department of Education.

Dr. Hendrick is a retired local PCP who will share new information about climate change and our sustainability in a changing world. He is an active participant in national climate policy forums.

Tuesday, February 16, 2027· 11:30am – 1:30pm

Warm Hearth Village, 2387 Warm Hearth Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA

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Vickie Damico, Advocate on Aging
The New Face of Aging: Women continue to live longer than men by at least five years, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Our longevity now presents us with the “Great Wealth Transfer.” We stand to inherit wealth from both our parents and our spouses. In fact, it’s estimated that by 2030, women in the United States will control $34 trillion in financial assets. By 2043, women are expected to control more than half of the wealth in the United States and globally. What does this mean for us – women living in southwest Virginia? What steps do we need to take to thrive in our older age? How do we embrace our new voice and this new power to become the new face of aging?

Inclement weather date: February 23 

Dr. Masters and talented VT students will present several musical pieces with Dr. Masters giving a history lesson on each composer.