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Home Special Interest Personal Growth 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 8 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