BeWell Computer Classes-Led by USC Students
Date: Mondays beginning February 6
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Activity Room in Wellness Center & Boliek Basement
Details: We are beginning the fourth year of Computer Classes that are taught by students of the University of South Carolina, Computer Science College. Kickoff for this program is on February 6 and will be held in the Activity Room of the Wellness Center. You must attend the kickoff to sign up for the additional workshops. These workshops will include the basics of emailing and surfing the internet, as well as, FaceBook, Googling, and everything Photos! Contact Mary Bendziewicz at mbendziewicz@theheritageatlowman.org or 803.451.7420 if you would like to attend the kickoff, or if you want additional information.
Cost: Residents and Members are Free, Guests $5/class as space is available.

Caregivers Brunch and Learn
"Balancing the Act of Caregiving"
Date: Tuesday, February 7
Time:10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Wellness Center Private Dining Room
Details: At the Heritage, we understand that caring for persons with Alzheimer's disease or related memory concerns can be physically and emotionally stressful. Join us for a complimentary brunch and learn personal coping skills to be better prepared to manage your day-to-day care giving challenges. This program will be presented by Debbie Kelly, LMSW, CMC of Geriadvocates Care Management, LLC. Click here for a program flyer.
Registration: Call Rebecca Haggan at 803.451.7412 or email rhaggan@theheritageatlowman.org to make reservations or tune into the live event broadcast at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bewell-caregivers-program.
Cost: Complimentary

Piano recital by Ruby Wang
Date: Tuesday, February 7
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: New Life Chapel in the Wellness Center
Details: Ruby is a doctoral student at University of South Carolina School of Music. Call 803.451.7414 for more information.
Cost: Complimentary

Creative Sparks- Create your own Valentines
Date: Tuesday February 7
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Activity Room in the Wellness Center
Details: An instructor from Michael's Crafts will be coming to teach this class on new scrapbooking techniques! You will walk away with 3-4 Valentines cards as well! Contact Mary Bendziewicz at mbendziewicz@theheritageatlowman.org or 803.451.7420 if you would like to join us!
Cost: $10.00 covers the cost of all supplies!

Piano Recital with Dr. Eunjung Choi
Date: Thursday, February 9
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: New Life Chapel in the Wellness Center
Details: Dr. Eunjung Choi is Assistant Professor of Piano and Coordinator of Keyboard Studies Claflin University, Department of Music.  Call 803.451.7414 for more information.
Cost: Complimentary

Boliek Resident's Tea on Tuesday
Dates: February 14 (and Every Second Tuesday of the month)
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: Boliek Apartment Community Room – 110 Lowman Home Barn Road
Details: Join in on being socially well by enjoying hot tea, cool beverages, and sweet treats!Mingle with residents, chat about current events, and visit our model apartments.Contact Mary Bendziewicz at mbendziewicz@theheritageatlowman.org or 803.451.7420 to attend.
Cost: Free

Second Annual Not-So-Westminster Dog Show
Date: Wednesday February 15
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hoefler Gallery in the Wellness Center
Details: The Westminster Dog Show is a National attraction, so why not have one at the Heritage at Lowman too?  Last year we started this tradition and we proudly displayed 15 prized pooches.  We will hold the Not-So-Westminster Dog Show again and are inviting all residents, members, staff, volunteers and guest to enter your dog in this hour of fun!  Judges will award certificates for "Best in Show", "Best Trick" and other fun categories.  Contact Mary Bendziewicz if you would like to enter your dog, 803.451.7420 or mbendziewicz@theheritageatlowman.org.
Cost: Free

Creative Sparks- Palmetto Paint and Pour
Date: Thursdays February 16, 23, and March 1
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Activity Room in the Wellness Center
Details: Jana Gambrell, owner of Palmetto Paint and Pour, will be coming to teach a series of 3 classes which will lead everyone on how to create their own work of art!Step by step instructions will be given on how to paint a beautiful palmetto tree print!  Beer and wine will be offered!  Contact Mary Bendziewicz at mbendziewicz@theheritageatlowman.org or 803-451-7420 if you would like to join us!
Cost: $20.00 covers the cost of all supplies for residents and members!Guests please add $10.

Sundays at Lowman Concert Series
Laury Christie, soprano Charles Fugo, piano
Date: Sunday, February 19
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: New Life Chapel in the Wellness Center
Details: Laury Christie's musical career bridges the US and European opera theaters and concert halls. To her credit she has hundreds of performances of 35 major opera roles in the soprano repertoire and in concert with such orchestras as the Boston, Chicago, Charleston, South Carolina Philharmonic and Milwaukee Symphonies. As a member of the music faculty at the University of South Carolina, Ms. Christie was an active performing artist and master class teacher regionally, nationally and internationally. Upon her retirement in 2004, she was awarded the title Distinguished Emerita Professor of Music.  Accompanying her on the piano will be Dr. Charles Fugo, Professor of Music at the University of South Carolina. He has played collaborative recitals at New York City's Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and performed extensively throughout the Southeast in ensembles, as accompanist and as a solo artist.
Reservations requested: 803.451.7414 or click here to sign up on line.Tours of community are available at 1:00 pm by calling 803.451.7411 in advance.
Cost: Event is complimentary

Cooking FRESH!
Date: Monday, February 20
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Wellness Center-Formal Dining Room
Details: Cooking FRESH! is a cooking series offered to residents at the Heritage at Lowman which focuses on fresh ingredients which are prepared in new and exciting ways. The series is complimented by visiting chefs from some of our favorite local eateries or cooking schools. Simple recipes are demonstrated and samples of the preparations are given to all participants.This month our own chef Rick Schmitt will be preparing a yummy recipe for all to sample! Contact Mary Bendziewicz at mbendziewicz@theheritageatlowman.org or 803.451.7420 for more information or to sign up!
Cost: Members Free, Guests $5.00

Active Lifestyle Trip "Out to Dinner" to Zorbas
Date:  Monday, February 20
Time:  5:00 pm
Location:  Leaving from the Wellness Center and Boliek Building
Details:  "Out to Dinner" is a much loved monthly trip to visit a local eatery.This month, back by popular demand, we will be heading to the Zorbas!  Contact Mary Bendziewicz at mbendziewicz@theheritageatlowman.org or 803.451.7420 if you would like to join us.
Cost: Members Free, Guests $5.00 additional to ride the bus.

Mardi Gras at the Heritage
Date: Tuesday, February 21
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm – Pancake Supper*
         7:00 pm – Capital City Big Band with Arthur Luongo
Location: Wellness Center – 2101 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC
Details: Enjoy a traditional "Fat Tuesday" meal and spend the evening enjoying Big Band Music. Reservations required – limited seating is available.*The first 20 people to take a garden home tour by February 21 will receive a voucher to enjoy the Pancake Supper at no charge.  (First time tours only). Tour appointments and reservations required.
Reservations: Call 803.451.7411.
Cost: Members and residents $7/person, Guests $10/person (Reservations required) - Concert is Complimentary

Wellness Wednesday – Exercise Physiologist Michael O'Quinn
Date:  Wednesday, February 22
Time:  1:00 pm
Location:  Activity Room in the Wellness Center
Details:  Michael O'Quinn is an Exercise Physiologist with Columbia Heart. He will be coming to discuss ways in which we can protect our hearts with exercise! Call Brenda Musick 803.749-7510 to sign up.
Cost: MembersFree, Guests $5.00

Book Club and Happy Hour
Until Tuesday by Luis Carlos Montalvon
Date: Thursday, February 23
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Wellness Center Private Dining Room- 2101 Dutch Fork Rd., Chapin
Details: A heartwarming true dog story like no other: Tuesday, a lovable golden retriever, transforms a former soldier's life forever. Contact Mary Bendziewicz at mbendziewicz@theheritageatlowman.org or 803.451.7420 to reserve your spot for this exciting event!
Cost: Members Free, Guests $5.00

Active Lifestyle Trip to Riverbanks Zoo
Date:  Friday, February 24
Time:  10:45 am
Location:  Leaving from the Wellness Center and Boliek Building
Details:  First stop will be to Grecian Gardens Restaurant for a delicious Dutch treat lunch. Then we will head to the Zoo. Residents of Lexington and Richland Counties get into the Zoo free on Fridays in February, so bring your i.d. with you for your free admission!  Contact Mary Bendziewicz at mbendziewicz@theheritageatlowman.org or 803.451.7420 to sign up.
Cost: Members Free, Guests $5.00 additional to ride the bus.

Active Lifestyle Trip to Riverland Hills Concert
Date:  Sunday, February 26
Time:  5:45 pm
Location:  Leaving from the Wellness Center
Details:  Riverland Hills Baptist Church has a 130 member choir and full orchestra that always have a spectacular concert at no cost! This concert will highlight Kirk Kirkland "An Incredible Tenor".  We will be taking the large bus, so please reserve your spots early. We will be calling ahead to reserve seating. Contact Mary Bendziewicz at mbendziewicz@theheritageatlowman.org or 803.451.7420 to sign up.
Cost: Members Free, Guests $5.00


Save the Date! 

BeWell Educated: Alzheimer's Caregiver Series
Three-Part Educational Series
Date: Thursday, March 8, 15 and 22
Time: 5:30 -7:00 pm
Location: Heritage at Lowman Wellness Center
Details: This three-part educational series for caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia is free for family caregivers. Also, a complimentary meal will be provided each week. Topics include:
Week 1: "How to Be a Smart Caregiver" presented by Marie Connolly, RN
Week 2: "The Latest and Greatest in Alzheimer's" presented by Dr. Stan McCloy
Week 3: "Keeping the Dialogue Going: Communication Skills" presented by Jan Merling. 
For more information or to register, contact Rebecca Haggan at rhaggan@theheritageatlowman.org or at 803.451.7412 or tune into the live event broadcast at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bewell-caregivers-program.
Cost: Complimentary

Hoefler Tapestry Collection Exhibition
Date: Monday 3/12; Wednesday 3/14; Friday 3/16;
         Tuesday 3/20; Thursday 3/22; Saturday 3/24
Time: 11 am – 4 pm each date
Location:Wellness Center, 2101 Dutch Fork Rd, Chapin, SC
Details: Individuals and groups are invited to tour of the Heritage at Lowman's exquisite collection of needlepoint tapestries. There are over 60 tapestries in the collection, each one depicting an event in the life of Christ as told in the Gospels or other religious themes. The tapestries were designed and made by the late Reverend Dr. Richard Carl Hoefler (1922-1999), a distinguished Professor of Worship and Preaching at the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and a longtime resident at the Heritage at Lowman. A soup and salad lunch may be purchased 11:30 to 1:00 on each day, however, space is limited and advance reservations are required.
Registration: To register for the tour and/or lunch, please call 803.451.7414 at least two business days before the date requested.
Cost: There is no charge for the tour, but we would like to know you're coming.