How to Begin Journaling Write , draw , scribble — it ’ s completely up to you ! Journaling is a practical way to stay connected to your inner self , your body and your dreams . It is a powerful self-care technique . With the concepts you learn and the tips you gain from this interactive class , you will become comfortable with the process of journaling and discover the benefits for yourself . Bring pen / pencil and paper to class . Gloria VanDemmeltraadt
Date : Thu , Feb 4 Time : 6:00 – 7:30 pm Cost : $ 15 Class #: AEW1 Location : Gladstone , 105
Self-Care 101 : Prioritizing Yourself in a Busy World Today ’ s busy world can make it challenging to focus on your well-being . Create a plan to jump-start your self-care practice . Learn the benefits of self-care , managing your energy , saying no and asking for help . Leave with tangible ideas on physical , emotional , spiritual and mental self-care . The goal is to have you leave feeling motivated and equipped to use the self-care techniques to cultivate your own practice . Shoma Hokanson
Date : Thu , Feb 11 Time : 7:00 – 8:00 pm Cost : $ 19 Class #: AEW5 Location : Online via Zoom
The Day After Retirement What will your life look like once you don ’ t answer the call of the alarm clock ? What can you do in advance to plan for a positive transition into retirement ? Having a sense of purpose is an important key to satisfaction . Change is inevitable . The focus of this class is to embrace the changes inherent in retirement and grow . It will help you explore a variety of ways to identify what is significant to you , then establish a purpose-filled life in retirement . Mary O ’ Brien , BA MEd
Date : Wed , Feb 17 Time : 6:00 – 7:30 pm Cost : $ 25 Class #: AEW11 Location : Online via Zoom
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Nature Heals The biophilia hypothesis explains how humans are innately linked to nature and other forms of life . Gardeners understand this feeling of being drawn to plants . Explore where this intrinsic draw came from through the science behind humans and nature . Discover how to use nature and gardening to improve health and wellbeing . Elizabeth Beck
Date : Sat , Feb 20 Time : 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost : $ 19 Class #: AEW9 Location : Online via Zoom
Health Care Fraud Learn how to detect Medicare fraud and what to do if fraud is suspected . Learn about the current top scams and understand why seniors are being targeted . Gain tips on how to avoid falling for scams and where to get help . Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Date : Tue , Feb 23 Time : 10:00 – 11:00 am Cost : $ 10 Class #: AEW8Zoom ( online )/ AEW8Audio ( listen )/ AEW8Glad ( in person )
Location : Online via Zoom / Dial in via phone / Gladstone , 105
MinnesotaHelp Network Learn how to navigate www . MinnesotaHelp . info , a database of helpful resources available in Minnesota . You can use this tool to save searches and plans , compare services side-by-side , and create directories . You will be introduced to the long-term care choices navigator , a tool to help seniors and their caregivers find aging services that assist seniors to live and age well in the community . Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Date : Tue , Mar 2 Time : 10:00 – 11:00 am Cost : $ 10 Class #: AEW6Zoom ( online )/ AEW6Audio ( listen )/ AEW6Glad ( in person )
Location : Online via Zoom / Dial in via phone / Gladstone , 105
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Create Your Health Care Directive Who would speak for you if you couldn ’ t speak for yourself ? That ’ s the concept behind Advance Care Planning , a guided conversation about your end of life wishes and preferences . It is a process that identifies what is most important to you concerning quality of life and living . This class will prepare you to develop a Health Care Directive , a written document which describes your choices . It is also an excellent review for those who already have Health Care Directives . Your presenter is a Certified First Steps Advanced Care Planning Facilitator , certified through Honoring Choices Minnesota . Mary O ’ Brien , BA MEd
Date : Wed , Mar 10 Time : 1:00 – 2:30 pm Cost : $ 25 Class #: AEW10 Location : Online via Zoom
Just Breathe ! Techniques to Calm , Center & Balance Breathing in specific ways can have amazing and powerful healing benefits on mind and body . Breath work is the single most powerful thing you can practice for improving energy levels , health and well-being . Learn ancient breathing exercises that will : neutralize stress , increase energy and brain function , improve immune response , decrease depression and anxiety , and so much more . A simple and powerful technique for optimum health of mind and body is absolutely free and right under your nose . Janice Novak
Date : Tue Mar 23 Time : 6:00 – 7:30 pm Cost : $ 29 Class #: AEW4 Location : Online via Zoom
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