Kiawah Island Digest December 2013 | Page 8

8 December 2013 Upcoming Events: Winter on Kiawah For more information or to make reservations for events at the Sandcastle, please contact the Sandcastle Community Center at [email protected] or at 843-768-3875. Kiawah Presents Our World Thursdays at 3 p.m. Our World is a complimentary educational lecture series produced by KICA that provides association members with presentations by local experts on a wide variety of subjects. A selection of wine and cheese is served. Reservations due by the Monday prior to the event. Dec. 5 - Captain Andrew Lennon, chief of staff for Submarine Reserve Force, "Military Operations in Africa and how they support National Policy, AQIM, the major terrorist group causing trouble in Maghreb and more." Dec. 12 - Al Thibault, former deputy chief of mission in India and Saudi Arabia, "Afghanistan and Pakistan Revisited." Jan. 16 - Dr. Nic Butler "George Gershwin's Charleston Education." Jan. 30 - Stacy Pearsall, photo journalist and historian, "Shooter: A Photographer's Journey through Combat." Sandcastle Holiday Tree Lighting and Member Social Dec. 5 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Join your friends and neighbors to kick off the holiday season with a fun reception featuring live piano music, scrumptious treats, beer and wine. RSVP for this complimentary event to the Sandcastle by Nov. 29. POPS Holiday Gathering Dec. 9, 6 p.m. at the River Course POPS closes 2013 with its annual Holiday Gathering. The evening will begin with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by a plated dinner and dessert/coffee stations. There will be a full open bar all evening as well as musical entertainment for dining and dancing by Ted McKee and The Sneakers. Invitations have been mailed to all POPS members (guests are also welcome to attend). If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Dec. 4. If you have any questions, please call Linda Connolly at 843-768-0938. If you are not already a member of POPS and would like to join, email Nancy Smith at [email protected]. Travel Presentation Series Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection - Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Please join Uniworld Cruises and AAA Travel to learn more about a unique way to experience all that Europe and Asia has to offer. Ken Cohen of Uniworld will discuss the all-inclusive difference, and Bryan Buck of AAA will share first-hand information about how amazing and beautiful the ships and locations are. The presentation is complimentary and light refreshments will be served. RSVP by Dec. 9. Travel the Magnificent Canadian Rockies - Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. AAA and the Rocky Mountaineer present an unforgettable travel experience, capturing the romance of rail travel as it follows historic routes through breathtaking scenery, including glacier-fed lakes, majestic mountain ranges and ferocious rivers. All travel packages are fully customizable, allowing travelers to personalize their vacation with sightseeing and activity options to fit their interests and budget. Complimentary wine and cheese will be served. RSVP to the Sandcastle by Jan. 6. Dementia Dialogues Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Dementia Dialogues is a five-part learning experience designed to educate individuals who care for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms associated with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia. Dynamic instructor Tauna Longest brings great depth of knowledge and a bit of wit in addressing a difficult subject. The program is complimentary. RSVP to the Sandcastle. Jan. 16 - The Basic Facts: An Introduction to Dementia Jan. 23 - Keeping the Dialog Going: Communication Skills Jan. 30 - It's A Different World: Environment, Safety and Helpful Hints Financial Program Series: Investment Preservation and Growth Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. The first of a four-part financial strategies series that will outline many of the ?[[??\??X?[??HY??]????[][?]H?^B?[?[?H?]\?H[?^Z[????[?H?[?Y??X?]?[H??X??Y?Z[??\?H?\???[??X?\?H?[?[??X[XX?H?Z[??]H?Y???\??\??\?????H??\[Y[?\?H???[H?H?[?? M???? M[??X[YY][???^H]\??P?H\??Y?[??\\?][????]? ? M[??X[YY][??B?????[??\?H?[[Z[?\?H?^H]\?[?H[???X][??[?B?X?\?Y[??]\?H\??Y\??Y?\? ??X? ??H H ?K? H??XY?\??H[?[??\?HYK??X?H?H H ?K? H??\??[?Y]H?[[??XY[?K???[??  ? M?H H ?K?8?$???X?X[]H??X?? ???Y?\?Y[????\?H?]\??Y?\?[??[??X[YY][????\??[?HXYB?????[??\?]K???[?? L??H H ?K? HY?\??H[?[??\?HYK???[?? ?K ? ?K? H?P?H??\??[??\?K???[?? ?? H[??X[YY][??X??]?\?HXZ[Y?HY[X?\??\ ??X\?? ??H H ?K? HXY[?H??]\???[?????Y\??X\?? ? ??Y^JH H[??X[YY][?????HX??H]\?]?H?Y[????\?YY ?][[Y\?\?H[?]]?B?[??X??X???[??K???