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Be Prepared The Stories We Leave Behind The Day After Retirement —
Living a Purposeful Life
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
Date: Mon, Sep 23
Time: 1:00–2:30 pm
Cost: FREE! Please pre-register
Class #: AEH5
Location: Gladstone, 105
Learn new ideas to select and
preserve cherished items that tell
your favorite stories—the essence of
you. You’ll explore the items that tell
your legacy, reclaim your space, and
help minimize challenging decisions
for loved ones. Laura Gilbert
Date: Wed, Sep 25
Time: 1:00–3:30 pm
Cost: $12
Class #: AEX2A
Location: Mahtomedi District
Center, 103
Staying Connected
Let Us Level With You!
Home care, assisted living, transitional
care, memory care, skilled nursing,
hospice care—in today’s world, needing
some assistance means options, options,
options! Get a broad overview of the
services, amenities, requirements, and
payer sources associated with these
various living options. Bring your
questions and discover the level of
assistance that is right for you. Katie Moll
Date: Tue, Sep 24
Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Cost: FREE! Please pre-register
Class #: AEH3
Location: Gladstone, 105
Where Will I Go?
Investigate the many housing options
in the area. Discuss the pros and cons of
renting and of owning. Discover how the
current real estate market affects your
plans, the best strategy for selling your
current home, and how to manage the
logistics of your move. Lisa Dunn
Date: Wed, Oct 9
Time: 1:00–2:30 pm
Cost: FREE! Please pre-register
Class #: AEH2
Location: Gladstone, 105
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What will your life look like once you
don’t answer the call of the alarm
clock? Having a sense of purpose and
learning how to embrace the changes
that come with retirement is the focus
of this class. Identify what is significant
to you, and then establish a purpose-
filled life in retirement. Mary O’Brien
Date: Tue, Oct 15
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEPG3
Location: Gladstone, 105
Capture Your Story
Share memorable stories and
experiences of your life by writing
them down for family, friends, or just
for yourself. The focus of a life story is
perception, feelings, and experiences
associated with events and phases
of a lifetime. Capture your memories
as a precious legacy and discover the
key elements to include and the steps
to take when telling your story in
writing. Gloria VanDemmeltraadt
Date: Sat, Nov 2
Time: 9:00–10:30 am
Cost: $19
Class #: AEX1
Location: Skyview, 202
Your job offered social relationships
just because you showed up. How do
you rebuild relationships that may not
have been given much attention while
you were working? Where do you
look to develop new relationships and
social communities? Discuss a variety
of ways that retirees can stay socially
connected, including seeking volunteer
opportunities. Mary O’Brien
Date: Tue, Nov 12
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEPG4
Location: Gladstone, 105
Say Nothing
Do you find yourself in conversations
with adult children, loved ones, or
friends where you struggle to listen
with the intent to understand rather
than with the intent to respond? Do
you say nothing—even if you have
a lot to say—because that is the
best approach or the path of least
resistance? Explore the difficulty and
benefits of saying nothing, followed by
stress management techniques that
will help you deal with the emotional
response of silence. Mary O’Brien
Date: Tue, Nov 19
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEPG5
Location: Gladstone, 105
Gladstone 55+ Center • 1945 Manton St, Maplewood, 55109 • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250