Personal Enrichment, Action and Knowledge Series (PEAKS)
PEAKS is a collaborative program of the Institute for Healthy Aging, the Blue Ridge campus and the community. On 辛尤里女优’s Blue Ridge campus, PEAKS In-Person offers free weekly presentations and workshops designed for adults 55+ to create and connect a community of lifelong learners and doers.
Presentations and workshops will be held on Thursdays in spring and summer, the schedule can be found on our Facebook page.
Have Questions?
For more information and registration call 706-946-5476 or email peaks@ung.edu.
Summer 2025 Schedule
Morning sessions start at 11 a.m. and includes a provided lunch at noon. Afternoon Sessions begin at 1 p.m. and you can choose between two topics offered.
| Date | Morning Topic with Lunch | Afternoon Topic 1 | Afternoon Topic 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22 |
Healthspan Blue Ridge Presenter: Mark Belongie |
Traveling in China & Tibet: What I Learned That the Media Doesn't Tell You Presenter: Dave Rearick |
Basic Device Updates & Customizations |
| May 29 |
Aging in Place Presenter: Shari Danalewich
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Stress Free Mealtimes Presenter: Becca Pritchett [This class ends at 2:30] |
Basic Media Management |
| June 5 |
The Changing Realities of the War in Ukraine Presenter: Nathan Price |
Keep Your Pressure in Check Presenter: Becca Pritchett [This class ends at 2:30] |
Basic Device Functioning & Productivity Tools |
| June 12 |
All Aboard! Presenter: Ellyn Herring |
Color me Healthy Presenter: Becca Pritchett [This class ends at 2:30] |
Basic & Useful Enhanced Communication |
| June 26 |
Sound Therapy Presenter: Stephanie Winter |
Eat Well On The Go Presenter: Becca Pritchett [This class ends at 2:30] |
Basic Apple Watch Works & Options |
| July 10 |
Hope & Opportunity: Supporting our Neighbors in Need Presenter: Jacqueline McKee |
Keep Yourself Well Presenter: Becca Pritchett [This class ends at 2:30] |
Basic ETC Options, Choices, Costs, Protections, and How They Work |
| July 17 |
Unpack the Legal Toolkit Presenter: Manda Hughes |
Keep Your Health Out of Jeopardy Presenter: Becca Pritchett |
Who Are Our Personal Assistants and How Can They Assist Us? |
| July 24 |
Intro to Gardening Presenter: Ginger Montgomery |
The Georgia Tann Case Dr. Heather Welch |
Lab Session: Personal Tech Problem Solving |