There has never been a better time for all of us to find ways that we can get and stay healthy. Now older adults, and those who love them, can stay connected and learn about ways to stay healthy- all from the safety and comfort of home by participating in the FREE monthly virtual AgingWell Series!

This Series is sponsored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention and is presented from 5:30-6:30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month online via Zoom. Sign up for our upcoming virtual meetings in the calendar below. 

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Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Indian Cuisine and Community Art

August 2026

Can you guess one of the most preventable types of Cancer? It’s the second most common type of cancer (affecting both men and women) and yet it is one that can usually be prevented by regular screenings. The answer: colorectal cancer. The “bottom” line is this- one in three adults age 50 to 75 has not been tested for colorectal cancer and five to six percent of our population will develop colon cancer in their lifetimes. Attendees of the August AgingWell program will hear from Girish Mishra, MD, Section Chief, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine; Executive Director, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine; and Professor, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine with Wake Forest University School of Medicine on the straight facts on the importance of screening and some obvious, as well as subtle symptoms to discuss with your healthcare provider.

AgingWell participants having been asking for more international dishes to be featured in the EatingWell segments and this month we deliver! The hottest spot in downtown Winston-Salem that is NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH is Oh’ Calcutta Restaurant, located at 310-A W. 4th Street. Oh’ Calcutta features a modern twist on traditional Indian dishes along with a full bar and signature cocktails designed to complement the extensive menu selections. Co-Owner Gopal Chandarana will introduce us to some of their new items created just for their lunch menu! Whether it’s a leisurely lunch with friends, a working business lunch or you need to order a delicious meal to go- Oh’ Calcutta should be your go-to for downtown Winston Salem!

Betsy Messick, Director of Art + Wellness, Textiles and Community Engagement with Sawtooth School for Visual Art shares a preview of the upcoming Coral Reef Fiber Arts Installation being unveiled at the Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness in Winston-Salem on Tuesday, August 11th! This exhibition is a vibrant, textural, and colorful under-water reef that has been created entirely from fiber, aiming to raise awareness about the beauty and fragility of marine ecosystems. It is described as an immersive, community-driven project featuring contributions from many makers over several months, supported by the Sawtooth School for Visual Art. 

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