Dateline April - June 2019 | Page 5

Educational Opportunities - Something for Everyone Personal Growth and Health & Wellness NEW! Aging in Place If you would like to continue living in your current home as you age, you are going to need a plan! Learn how to realistically appraise how well your plan is working and how to create a plan B if aging in place is not working. You will receive two reference guides to record key information and analyze your future needs. Christopher and Laurie Kemp Date: Tue, Apr 23 Time: 10:00–11:30 am Cost: Free, please pre-register Class #: AEPG17 Location: Gladstone, 105 NEW! As Far as the Eye Can See Discover services available if you are experiencing vision loss, including magnifiers, household devices, options for reading through audio, and assistive technology. Time is alotted for one-on-one help. These services are all available at no cost to the consumer. Lisa Larges from MN State Services for the Blind (SSB) Date: Fri, May 3 Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm Cost: Free, please pre-register Class #: AEW8 Location: Gladstone, 105 NEW! Become an Allina Health Hospice Volunteer Discover how you can provide support to hospice patients in a variety of ways such as companionship, running errands, caregiver respite, reading and writing assistance, transportation, light house cleaning, and meal prep. Come learn more about this meaningful and life-changing volunteer opportunity. Judith Plucker Date: Thu, Apr 4 Time: 10:00–11:00 am Cost: Free, please pre-register Class #: AEW14 Location: Gladstone, 105 Discussion will include: • alignment points to alleviate foot pain and pressure (plantar fasciitis, bunions, neuromas, arthritis, etc.) • how shoe choice affects the entire body • five things to look for in shoes/ footwear • the ideal role of orthotics Learn and practice some gentle foot exercises while standing stocking- footed. Kristie Walker Date: Wed, May 15 Time: 6:30–8:00 pm Cost: $19 Class #: AEW13 Location: Mahtomedi District Center NEW! Your Life Your Legacy NEW! Dynamic Aging Workshop Aging is inevitable—aches and pains are not! Change the way you move, and you can immediately change the way you feel. Based on the movement work of Katy Bowman and featured on NBC’s Today Show, learn simple movements and alignment techniques you can use immediately. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in the movements while standing in socks or bare feet. Kristie Walker Date: Mon, Apr 22 Time: 6:30–8:00 pm Cost: $19 Class #: AEW11 Location: Gladstone, gym NEW! Relieving Foot Pain: What Your Podiatrist Probably Isn’t Telling You NEW! Self-Defense and Awareness for Women Learn how to identify a potential attacker and the options to deal with such threats. All techniques taught are designed to be used by women regardless of physical stature or age. This class includes discussion and some skills instruction. Mike Long Date: Sat, May 11 Time: 9:00 am–12:00 pm Cost: $39 Class #: AEPG19B Location: Stillwater Area High School, Media Center Enjoy a light meal and learning session about your options regarding your end of life wishes. Prearranging your funeral or memorial service eliminates our family’s need to make difficult decisions, eliminates unanswered questions, and secures against rising costs by locking in current prices. Wulff Funeral Home and Dignity Memorial Network. Date: Thu, Apr 25 Time: 11:00 am–12:30 pm Cost: Free, please pre-register Class #: AEPG18A Location: Gladstone, 105 r Date: Thu, Apr 25 Time: 4:30–6:00 pm Cost: Free, please pre-register Class #: AEPG18B Location: Gladstone, 105 District 622 Community Education • Gladstone 55+ Center • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250 5