“Tea at 10: A Discussion on Dementia” will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at 25 Sunshine Court.

This hour of conversation and discussion with others who understand is intended to help break the isolation that surrounds dementia. The event is free and open to the public.

To RSVP, call 385-4090.

FLC to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

The annual Fort Lewis College tradition of celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy will be held Monday.

The community is invited to join in these free activities:

The peace and unity march will take place at 12:10 p.m. People will gather at Center of Southwest Studies. The march will wind through campus, ending at the Student Union where an open mic will be held and a choir performance will take place at 12:30 p.m.

A number of workshops will comprise the Social Justice Festival, beginning at 3:15 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Workshops will include Theater for Social Change, Protest Art, The Language of Protest, Mindful Communication, How to Build a Campaign and Stencil Power.

A showing of the movie “Broken Rainbow” and a keynote address from Fern Benally and Danny Blackgoat will take place at 6 p.m. in Noble Hall, Room 130.

For more information, call Nancy Stoffer at 247-7170.

Smart Driver Safety AARP classes offered

A Smart Driver Safety class, a defensive driving tutorial sponsored by the AARP Driver Safety Program, will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the Pine Room at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.

Registration will take place at 8:15 a.m. The class is a nationwide Department of Motor Vehicles-accredited, defensive driving program that highlights recognizing and compensating for naturally occurring age related changes. The certificate is good for three years. Auto insurance discounts apply for drivers age 55 and older for the three years. The cost for AARP members is $15 and $20 for nonmembers and includes all class materials.

Beekeepers group sizes up ‘cell size’

The 4 Corners Beekeepers Association will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Florida Baptist Church located at Elmore’s Corner near the KOA Kampground.

Bill Collins will speak about “cell size,” which is an important topic, especially for people interested in using cell size for integrated pest management. People also will be able to pay their membership dues, purchase three-pound packages of bees for $105 each of either Italian or Carniolan, order wooden ware and more.

High Noon Rotary talks Karma Bhotia

The High Noon Rotary Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.

John Peel, Durango Herald columnist, will speak on Karma Bhotia, a recent Nepal community service trip.

Herald Staff