By Mary-Justine Lanyon If a teen breaks his arm, misses a day of school and returns in a cast, everyone will ask what happened, how he is. But if that same teen misses school due to having a panic attack or feeling too depressed to leave the house, it’s possible no...
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How to stay strong in mind and body with grace and strength
The secret's out! Age is changing our bodies, and the outcome may not be as desirable as we would like. Delacey Foster, MS RD and Samantha Patterson, a music and movement therapist, will share easy and important ways your diet and movement may improve your life as you...
Breast cancer survivors to share their stories
Four breast cancer survivors will share their stories at a free seminar on breast cancer awareness sponsored by Soroptimist International of Rim of the World. The seminar, intended to promote support and understanding, will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 3 p.m....
Understanding Aging seminar attracts a full house
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer During a heavy rainstorm, over 50 mountain residents gathered to learn about the effects that aging has on the body and mind and what aging actually means. “Understanding Aging” by Jacque Lauder, MSG was presented by Soroptimist...
How’s that 2024 resolution coming along?
By Kimberly Rodgers Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Has your New Year's resolution taken a backseat already? You're not alone – I'm right there with you. But here's a little nugget of encouragement just for you. Honestly, I can barely recall my own New Year's...
‘Understanding aging’
Jacqueline Lauder – a distinguished and published expert in gerontology, the scientific study of old age, the process of aging and the particular problems of older people – will be the featured speaker at this seminar on “Understanding Aging” sponsored by Soroptimist...








