A 501(c)(3) public charityEIN 41-3778847Mills River, Western North CarolinaDonations are tax-deductible
AIML seal — Blue Ridge mountainsAsheville Institute
for Memory & Longevity

Community

Upcoming events & campaigns.

Free and low-cost educational events on brain health, healthy aging, computer science education, and evidence-informed wellness for Western North Carolina.

Thru Sep 16

2026 Biltmore Birdies for Charity — Support AI in Education

AIML is a participating local charity in the campaign tied to the Biltmore Championship Asheville (September 17–20). Donate $20 or more in AIML's name, guess the number of birdies the pros will make, and you could win The Ultimate Biltmore Experience. 100% of every donation reaches AIML, plus a share of the $50,000 bonus pool.

Campaign goals & how to give →

Sep 18

Medium Day 2026 — AI: Hype, Reality & Writing

Dr. Mark Dranias joins a panel of writers, builders, and researchers to explore how people are making sense of rapid change in AI and technology, what's worth writing about now, and how public conversation around emerging tech can stay thoughtful. Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 10:30–11:30 AM EDT, online.

Register on Zoom →

Monthly

Aging Well peer group — enrolling now

A free, structured monthly small-group program for older adults, focused on the lifestyle habits that research shows protect memory and brain health — modeled on the NIH-funded U.S. POINTER study. Contact us for the current schedule and location.

Ask to join →