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Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna Announces Adventures in Learning Classes Set for Thursdays 9/20 to 11/8/12. Open House & Registration, September 13, 2012

Shepherd Center of Oakton-Vienna’s Adventures in Learning Classes Set for Thursdays September 20-November 8, 2012

Open House/Registration September 13, 2012

Fall classes for Adventures in Learning (AIL) will be the final in a series of lifelong learning classes offered by SCOV for 2012. Each Thursday between September 20 and November 8,  SCOV will be offering  four exciting and different classes to choose from, plus weekly T’ai Chi or Contract/Beginners Bridge.  All classes and the Open House will be held at  the Universalist Congregation of Fairfax in Oakton, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA.

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AIL’s fall schedule includes 42 classes with a wide range of subjects - from a Health and Wellness series to National  and World Affairs to T’ai Chi or Contract/Beginners Bridge.  Their Potpourri series/speakers includes Sound Bites of History-Vietnam Era; A Family’s Journey to Freedom; Understanding the Local Economy; Tolstoy-Short Stories.  These are but a few to choose from.   Students may attend one or all of the AIL fall classes for a $40 fee and are encouraged to create their own schedule  – attend classes all day or attend only one class.

For a complete listing of classes or to register, visit http://www.scov.org/ail.htm or call their office at 703-281-0538.  SCOV will be holding an Open House on Thursday September 13  from 10:00 am – noon at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax in Oakton, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA. Visitors will be able to meet the instructors, register for class or learn more about the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna.  Refreshments for the Open House are provided by Sunrise at  Hunter Mill in Oakton, VA.

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Voted the Best Nonprofit of the Year by the Vienna Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce, SCOV provides services for seniors, as well as, educational and enrichment classes for older adults (50+).     

Founded in 1997, SCOV is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to providing opportunities for adults (50+) to seek rewarding lives and to live independently in their homes for as long as possible.  The Shepherd’s Center provides volunteer and participation opportunities for adults to live fulfilling lives through lifelong learning, social programs and service to the community.  S C O V ’ s dedicated group of volunteers give their t i m e, talent and commitment to serve the elderly who are no longer able to drive.  Volunteers drive seniors to medical appointments or errands; visiting or calling those who are homebound and also providing vital office assistance. These and other services are provided free of charge. 

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A SMALL sampling of classes to Explore:

Sound Bites of History, Vietnam Era – Hugo Keeting, PhD

How to Beat the Big Three: Heart Disease, Cancer and Metabolic Syndrome – Stephani Pina, Director of Neuropathic Medicine, Roselle Center for Healing

Understanding the Local Economy and it’s Performance and Near Term Outlook: – Stephen S. Fuller, PhD, Professor, George Mason University

History of the White House; – John Cox, Sr. Guide, U.S. Capitol Historical Society

Saudi Arabia, History and Development: – Tarik Allagany, Saudi Arabia Embassy

Russia: – Ambassador Gilbert A. Robinson

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