Community Education - current class catalogs Adult classes and activites - Fall 2016 | Page 9

money Savvy Social Security Planning for Couples Write Your Will The Social Security decisions spouses make when they are in their 60’s will determine the amount of total income they will receive over their lifetime - including the lifetime of the spouse who lives the longest. This workshop will cover some little-known rules that can help married couples get more out of the Social Security system. Supply fee of $5 paid to instructor at class for booklet. Class fee: $35 two. Prepare a professional will in class on the computer and learn about estate planning. Students should be comfortable using a computer, as work will be completed in a computer lab. Some prep work required; packet sent one week prior to class. This is a simple will class, not appropriate for those who have assets in excess of one million dollars or who need a trust. Instructor is an experienced estate planning attorney. Couples must register individually. Class fee: $99. w Sep 14 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-2C17 -F1 | Davis w Nov 17 | 5:30 - 9:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C04-F1 | Weikel Savvy Social Security Planning for Singles Understanding Social Security is critical to your retirement. Discussion includes factors to consider when deciding when to apply for benefits, survivor benefits, divorced-spouse benefits, and divorced-spouse survivor benefits. Learn what to do if your marital status changes, an ex-spouse dies, and other strategies. Supply fee of $5 paid to instructor at class for booklet. Class fee: $25. Your Aging Parents w Nov 9 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-2C08-F1 | Davis Caring for your aging parent can be emotionally and financially stressful. Gain practical pointers and legal advice about issues that concern seniors and how you can assist. Discuss housing, health and medical care, incapacity planning, end-of-life issues, identity theft and scams and fiduciary issues. Instructor is an experienced attorney practicing in the areas of estate planning, administration and elder law. Class fee: $19 one; $29 two. Understanding Medicare Overview w Nov 1 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session T | Oak View MS | AL077-2C01 -F1 | Peterson Learn how and when to enroll in Medicare, what is covered by the different parts of Medicare and supplement options. Discuss the ‘donut hole,’ prescription drug coverage and ways to avoid Medicare fraud. Find out where to go for more help. Take home the booklet, “Health Care Choices,” published by the Minnesota Board on Aging. Instructor is a volunteer from the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Class fee: $19 one; $25 two. w Sep 19 | 6:30 - 8 pm | 1 Session M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C02-F1 Understanding Estate Planning & Trusts If you own a business; have a cabin, condo or timeshare in another state; have minor children; want to avoid probate or protect assets for future generations, a trust may be a great estate planning tool for you. Several types of trusts will be discussed. Hear how trusts can protect assets from irresponsible family members, how to avoid probate, reduce estate taxes or protect assets from creditors. Instructor is an experienced estate planning, probate and business law attorney. Class fee: $29. w Oct 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C03-F1 | Helseth try this… NEW | Your Home for Today and Tomorrow For decades homes have been built without the consideration of the aging process. Learn about challenges found in most homes and discuss universally designed ideas and products to consider when addressing these challenges, from do-it-yourself to full remodeling projects. Instructor is an award-winning, licensed architect and certified aging in place specialist with 39 years of experience. Class fee: $19 one; $29 two. w Oct 11 | 6 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C14-F1 | Nicolelli www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2016 FALL 9