Master gardner Ed Hume will be the keynote speaker for the Arthritis Foundation’s 2011 Journey to a Cure Fall Tea event, at 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Bellevue Club.

Hume will share his best tips to adapting Northwest gardens for people with limitations caused by arthritis or related conditions.

At one time, doctors told people with one of the many forms of arthritis to quit activities like gardening, stay off their feet and to avoid physical activity because they believed exercise could further damage joints.

Today, doctors and therapists encourage people to keep moving; avoiding exercise and movement can increase inflammation and pain which can cause further damage. Research has shown that moderate physical activity is beneficial in decreasing fatigue, relieving joint pain, strengthening muscles and bones, increasing flexibility and stamina, and improving an overall sense of well-being.

Doors open for the event at 1:30 p.m. with tea served at 2. This event is free, however support for the work of the Arthritis Foundation is requested during the program; all donations are tax deductible.

Seating is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation or to receive more information contact Deborah Genge at 206-547-2707, 800-746-1821 or dgenge@arthritis.org.

The Bellevue Club is located at 11200 SE Sixth St., Bellevue. Free parking is available during the program.