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The Measure by Nikki Erlick
Every person, all over the globe, receives a small wooden box bearing the same inscription and a single piece of string inside, holding the answer to the exact number of years you will live. This novel, told through multiple perspectives and introducing an unforgettable cast of characters, tells of a world thrown into a collective frenzy.

Discussion Leader: Gail Oakes

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If you are 55 or older and take prescription opioid pain medications, you are at risk of having side effects. Learn why older adults are so often overlooked in discussions about substance use, dependency and recovery as we examine the unique challenges faced in accessing education and care.

Sherry Norton-Williams, Prevention Specialist and Community Prevention Educator at the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, will discuss

Truths about Opioids in the United States, Understanding How Opioids Work,
What Is Dependency, Age Related Considerations and Concerns, How To Help In An Opioid Emergency, and Recovery At All Ages and Life Stages.

Sponsor: Carol Wachter

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The first successful airplane flight in human history occurred in Stafford County, Virginia on May 6, 1896 when Samuel Pierpont Langley flew for 1 minute and 30 seconds and covered over 3,300 feet.
Chris Hornung, President of the Langley Flight Foundation, will conduct a tour of the Stafford Regional Airport that will include a viewing of an exact reproduction of Aerodrome No. 5, a 3D simulation of the flight with Langley’s personal narrative, and a snapshot of what life was like in Stafford County in 1896.

Sponsor: Randy Fennemore