By Mystique Macomber
Special to the City Times

Pain seems to go hand in hand with aging. Joints wear out. Arthritis sets in. Injuries or illness can cause ongoing, chronic pain.

Pain doesn’t have to keep you down or away from the activities that you love. There are treatment options, and physical therapy might be a good place to start.

Carl de Luca of Roberts & Associates will be the guest speaker at the next Let’s Learn Together free public speaker series. Join Hilltop Grand Village at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17. The Hilltop records most Let’s Learn Together segments for Wisconsin Rapids Community Media.

You can see them at 9 a.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Wednesdays on Solarus Channel 3 or Charter Channel 985. If you want to see previous programs, log on to YouTube and search “Hilltop Grand Village” to find their play list, which includes all of the Let’s Learn Together segments.

All of the presentations are free and open to the public. They are designed to help everyone learn more about a variety of topics.

Upcoming sessions include:
-Sept. 7, 7 p.m. Matt Casper of Thrivent:
Preparing for Long Term Care. Have you prepared for Long Term Care? How do I avoid the pitfalls in planning? And what questions do I need to be asking?

-Oct. 19, 1 p.m. Rhonda Whetstone:
Family History: How to get started learning about your family history and what to save for your children.

All programs will be held at Hilltop Grand Village, 1400 24th St. S. Enter by Home Depot. With questions, call Mystique at 715-423-7400.