Adults

Join Champion Public Library for a special lecture at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 5th to learn about what causes dementia, how it is found, and how it typically develops. Dementia is a general term for a group of conditions that affect thinking, memory, mood, and behavior, most often caused by Alzheimer’s disease. Join author and psychologist Beverly Thorn, Ph.D., for an overview of what dementia is, how doctors find it, and how it changes over time. This event is free and open to adults and seniors; however, signing up is encouraged. This Zoom lecture event is sponsored by Roads Scholars.

Beverly E. Thorn, Ph.D., is the author of hundreds of articles, two books, and four workbooks on coping with chronic illness. Thorn spent decades as a faculty member at The Ohio State University and The University of Alabama, where she went on to serve as director of the clinical psychology Ph.D. program and department chair in psychology. Currently professor emerita, Thorn is also an end-of-life doula and continues to publish, speak, and conduct workshops nationally and internationally on managing chronic illness.

This lecture is part of our “Age Well” series, designed to provide valuable insights, expert guidance, and practical tools for navigating the aging journey with confidence. These programs explore key topics related to aging, from health and wellness to planning for the future, offering meaningful perspectives and resources for older adults and caregivers alike.

Champion Public Library is offering this program as part of a health literacy grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL). The program is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

For more information, call the Champion Public Library at (580) 223-3164. You can visit the library at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.

Ready to embrace a healthier you? Beginning February 3rd, join us for a class on Strength and Balance for adults at Champion Public Library. This 4-week course will be instructed by Susan Cowlbeck at 2:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, until February 26th. All exercises will be standing or in a chair, no floorwork required. All equipment is provided but wearing comfortable athletic clothes and shoes is recommended. Attendees are encouraged to call ahead and sign up.

This exercise class is designed to empower adults to enhance their strength, balance, and flexibility. The movements taught will concentrate on specific exercises to boost strength, stability, and power around the ankle, knee, and hip joints, while enhancing your reaction time. All exercises can be performed with chairs or standing with light weights, exercise bands, and clothes pins to help maintain strength in large and small groups of muscles.

Champion Public Library is offering this program as part of a health literacy grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL). The program is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Participants must call to reserve their spot, space is limited. Visit the library at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore or call (580) 223-3164 for more information. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.