Lunch & Learn Series

Check out our upcoming Lunch & Learn events:

American Sign Language Workshop

facilitated by Anne & Greg Coppes

Learning American Sign Language (ASL) is a valuable life skill. ASL is a beautifully expressive and complete language that follows its own grammar rules and combines hand gestures with facial expressions and body language to convey meaning.

In this workshop, participants will develop an understanding of deaf culture and a working knowledge of ASL. After learning phrases and sentences, you will have time to practice with each other.

Registration is required and is limited to 20. Bring a bag lunch and join us in the Living Room ready to learn!

In addition to being able to communicate with members of the deaf community, other benefits of learning ASL could be:

• improved spatial reasoning
• enhanced ability to recognize and interpret body language
• improved reaction time and peripheral vision
• enhanced creativity
• protection against Alzheimer’s disease

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Anne Coppes & Greg Coppes

Anne began learning ASL in 1970 as part of the Deaf Education Program at Bloomsburg College (now University). At the same time, Greg was learning ASL at Elwyn Institute in Media PA. Since then, Anne has used and taught ASL for 43 years in various school districts. Starting about 2015, Anne and Greg began offering Lunch & Learn classes at the Carlisle Family YMCA.

THE TIME IS NOW: End the New Year Weight Loss Cycle of Failure!

presented by Author John Wilbur

The holidays are gone, and you face the familiar choice: Are you ready for another attempt to change and grow into a new body? Every new year, we make commitments that last a few weeks, then try to work them off.

If you want to try a new, sustainable approach based on adaptable lifestyle change, join this Lunch & Learn to set the stage right this year.

Author John Wilbur is a regular guy with 10 years of success in his own weight-loss management. He’ll share the 3 Pillars—the actionable framework that underpins his book, “Nourished by Grace.”

Registration is required and is limited to 20. Bring a bag lunch and join us in the Living Room ready to learn!

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

John Wilbur – Author & Blogger

John Wilbur is a devoted husband, father and grandfather who balances his roles as a landscaper, author and blogger with a passion for inspiring others. He pens insightful pieces for the Jmacwrites newsletter on Substack, where he shares reflections on life, faith and personal growth.

Driven by a deep desire to enhance the quality of life for those around him and offer spiritual hope, jmacwrites strives to be an encouragement to everyone he encounters each day. Drawing from the biblical principle of presenting his body as a living sacrifice, he approaches life with unwavering dedication and compassion. Although he reflects on his own times of failure, he draws strength from the proverb that a righteous man falleth 70 times and gets up, emphasizing that it’s the getting up that counts—and he aims to help others succeed despite their setbacks, just as he has risen from his own.

An avid outdoorsman, jmacwrites enjoys fishing, hiking, running and backpacking. At 65, he proudly outpaces his children and grandchildren on the trails, embodying vitality and resilience. Through his writing and example, he hopes to instill in others a profound love for the outdoors, for life itself and for the people who share it.

BEYOND THE MASK: Modern solutions for obstructive sleep apnea

presented by Dr. Joshua Dunklebarger & Dr. Anna Grigoryeva of WellSpan Health

Pack your lunch and join us for the next session in our collaborative Lunch & Learn Series!

Come learn about obstructive sleep apnea and the latest treatment options, including Inspire® therapy—a mask-free alternative for adults who struggle with CPAP. Dr. Joshua Dunklebarger will share practical insights and real-world examples, then introduce Dr. Anna Grigoryeva, who is new to the Carlisle area. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, exploring new therapies or supporting a loved one, you’ll leave with valuable information to help guide your next steps toward better sleep and health.

Registration is required and is limited to 20. Bring a bag lunch and join us in the Living Room ready to learn!

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Joshua L. Dunklebarger, MD
Otolaryngology (ENT)

Driven by community and patient partnership, Dr. Dunklebarger is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and welcomes new patients. He strives for excellence at every visit and focuses on clear, collaborative care plans.

Anna Grigoryeva, MD
Otolaryngology (ENT)

Board certified and serving the greater Chambersburg and Carlisle communities, Dr. Grigoryeva practices holistic ENT care—listening closely, building shared plans and integrating lifestyle guidance when appropriate. She welcomes new patients.

WellSpan Health
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