Senior Fitness with Andrew Kipps (Wine & Wisdom)
October 21 | 4:00-5:30 p.m. | Brix & Columns Vineyard, 1501 Dave Berry Rd., McGaheysville, VA

Please plan to arrive by 3:30 p.m. to park and socialize beforehand.

Explore safe and effective ways to exercise as you age, with practical information about staying active and maintaining fitness.

Andrew Kipps is a lifelong resident of the Shenandoah Valley. He graduated from Longwood University in 2014 with a degree in Exercise Science and has worked in a variety of roles related to senior fitness, activities, and parks and recreation. He lives in New Market with his wife, Kelly, and son, Theo.

Creating the Perfect Pairing | Tassie Pippert
September 22 | 12:00–1:15 p.m. | IH Room 117

Discover how acids, proteins, tannins, and alcohol work together to create exceptional food and wine pairings. Tassie Pippert is the Emmy Award-winning creator, producer, and host of Un-Wine'd on PBS, JMU faculty emerita, and Chef in Residence at Hotel Madison.

50 and Wiser: Fun with Harrisonburg Parks & Recreation | Lynn Hoy
October 13 | 12:00–1:15 p.m. | IH Room 117

Learn about active and social opportunities for adults 50 and wiser through Harrisonburg Parks & Recreation. Discover current and upcoming activities at the Price Rotary Senior Center and other local venues, along with community partnerships through Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS).

Building Bridges of Care and Delight | Kathy Guisewite
October 27 | 12:00–1:15 p.m. | IH Room 117

Learn about Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS), the Caregivers Community Network partnership with JMU, and resources available to support individuals and families living with dementia.

Breneman Turner Mill
September 23 | 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Carpool | Limit: 20 | $5

Take a guided tour of the Breneman Turner Mill, the only pre-Civil War mill in Rockingham County with original grist mill equipment. Explore the mill's history and preserved machinery. Please wear comfortable shoes. The second and third floors are accessible only by stairs, and participants must be able to climb stairs to access all levels of the mill.

Museum of the Bible
November 5 | 6:45 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Coach Bus | Limit: 50 | $86

Travel to Washington, D.C., for a guided visit to the Museum of the Bible. Retired museum educator and volunteer docent Jerry Frazier will lead a Highlights Tour featuring some of the museum's most notable exhibits. A pre-ordered boxed lunch is included, followed by additional time to explore the museum before returning to Harrisonburg. The $86 cost includes museum admission, guided tour, boxed lunch, and transportation. Please bring cash to tip the bus driver.