For Your Health and Wellness
Be Prepared: Individual and
Family Preparedness
Make sure you are ready for
any emergency, even a Zombie
Apocalypse! Discuss how to prepare
for emergencies like power outages,
severe weather, fires and other natural
or manmade disasters. Learn about
alerts and warnings, emergency
evacuation kits, as well as emergency
items to keep in your home,
communication plans, shelter in
place vs evacuation, special
Consideration for those with
disabilities and more. Brent Fox and
Karma Kumlin-Diers
Date: Mon, Apr 13
Time: 2:00–4:00 pm
Cost: Free, please pre-register
Class #: AEW11A
Location: Gladstone, 105
Fearless Aging
You may not have a choice about
aging but you do have a choice about
the way you approach growing older.
What better way than fearlessly?
Fearless aging is the power to
positively impact your future. Explore
the natural processes of aging—
both physical and lifestyle. Discover
lifestyles choices that will help you
make the most of what you’ve got as
you fearlessly age. Mary O’Brien
Date: Tue, May 5
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEPG1
Location: Gladstone, 105
As Far as the Eye Can See
Has vision loss begun to influence how you live and enjoy your life? Many
common eye conditions can affect your eyesight and force you to discover new
ways to do old things. Cindy Kauffman from the Minnesota State Services for
the Blind (SSB) will discuss services and demonstrate devices and technology
available through SSB to seniors, at no cost, even if your vision loss is in the early
stages. There will be plenty of time for one-on-one assistance on specific aids and
devices or getting connected with resources
through SSB. Cindy Kauffman
Date: Thu, Apr 30
Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Cost: FREE! Please pre-register
Class #: AEW10
Location: Gladstone, 105
Being Mortal
Based on the best-selling book by Dr.
Atul Gawande, we’ll discuss how to
live a very good life in the face of your
own mortality—and what matters to
you in the end. Take this opportunity
to consider how you want to live
at the end of your life. We’ll also
address the role of medication and
communication. You are encouraged
to either read the book Being Mortal
or view the PBS Frontline Special, but
you are not required to do either to
benefit from this discussion.
Mary O’Brien
Date: Tue, May 12
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEPG2
Location: Gladstone, 105
Prepare to Say Goodbye
Discuss the nuts and bolts of end-of-
life planning—important documents
and information to share with your
loved ones. Explore conversations you
should be having now: how you want
your household items distributed,
what’s in your will and who needs to
know, and more. Preparing to say
goodbye can bring peace of mind
so you can enjoy your best life!
Mary O’Brien
Date: Tue, May 19
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEPG3
Location: Gladstone, 105
Pathways Foot Care Clinic
A foot health assessment and
treatment provided by Elizabeth
Connolly, RN, BSN, PHN, BA.
The initial visit is $35 and visits
thereafter are $30. Pathways Foot
Care Clinic is at Gladstone on the
second Wednesday of the month.
By appointment only, call the office
at 651-748-7250 to schedule.
District 622 Community Education • Gladstone Senior Center • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250
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