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Personal Development

Living Well with Hearing Loss Part 2

$55

with Linda Loftus, M.A.

Calendar Mar 5, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 10 weeks

We are excited to offer Living Well with Hearing Loss Part 2. An example of some of the topics covered are: Implantable Hearing Devices such as cochlear implants, Tinnitus, and Emergency Preparedness. Taking Living Well with Hearing Loss-the original class, is not required to enroll in this class-Part 2. Linda has a profound hearing loss. She draws on her own as well as peers with hearing loss to share experiences. Sue Reynolds, a co-teacher, had sudden hearing loss a few years ago and adds her experiences and advocacy to this class as well. The format for the class for the 10 sessions will be a balance of input and discussion. Copy fee of $5.00 to instructor at first class.

The Power of Positivity

$55

with Marjorie Bowles

Calendar Mar 5, 2025 at 11:10 am, runs for 10 weeks

This course offers practical strategies for rising above negativity. Topics covered include effective communication, the power of forgiveness, and transforming fear into faith. Learn how to shift anger into acceptance and increase self-awareness. Participants will explore tools to foster a positive mindset, build resilience, and improve emotional well-being. Whether facing personal challenges or navigating difficult relationships, this course provides actionable tips for creating a more balanced, empowered life.

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Lunch & Learn Series: Healthcare Resources

$55

with Joseph Collins, AD, QMCP

Calendar Mar 5, 2025 at 11:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

Lunch & Learn Series: Healthcare Resources - 6 Classes: 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/7 - ALL @ 11:30 am. Topics will vary each week with a focus on dementia and associated care resources. Lunch will be included in each class. Class limit is 20. Classes will be held at: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana 111 Sunnybrook Ct. South Bend, IN. 46637

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The Power of the Cross

$55

with Rev. Dr. Patrick Somers

Calendar Mar 5, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Many are familiar with the traditional understandings of what took place on the cross, Jesus’ death and resurrection overcoming sin. This course will explore both this traditional understanding and expand that view by looking at the power of the cross effective also for those who are sinned against. Through biblical exploration, we journey from sin to redemption and simultaneously from hurt to healing, both paths converging at the cross, ultimately resulting in rejoicing! This eight-week class will take a two week break during Spring Break and Holy Week for a reflective experience. Each class lasts approximately 1 ½ hours. Materials needed: your Bible.

Music Theater Workshop

$55

with Michael Snyder, M.A.

Calendar Mar 5, 2025 at 2 pm, runs for 10 weeks

In the workshop, students will learn about the many elements that differentiate music theater from plays and operas. During the course of the workshop, students will explore sound with movement, improve their pronunciation, further develop their vocal quality, and learn about character development. By the end of the workshop, students will have learned one to two pieces of their choosing that they will be able to perform in any place, at any time. The final class will be a recital that is open to the public.

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Issues in Aging

$55

with Kirsten Sharpe

Calendar Mar 6, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This is a seminar course featuring a different expert speaker each week to assist students with a variety of issues we all face as we enter the third age of our lives. Students must register for the entire series. Topics include (not necessarily in this order) - Medicare: how it works, what’s changed, and what’s next. - Meal planning: cooking low sodium without losing flavor. - Understanding the various forms of grief & loss in our lives. - Exploring lifestyle options: in-home care, independent & assisted living communities, memory care, group homes, and skilled nursing care. - Overwhelmed by the thought of moving: where to start, and what to expect. - What is identity theft, how it happens, how to prevent it, and what if it happens to you. - What you need to know about Hospice and Palliative Care. - Estate Planning: Going Beyond a Last Will and Testament. - How Funeral pre-planning provides guidance and peace. - Alzheimer’s and Dementia 101.

Sing and Sign

$55

with Lora Wade

Calendar Mar 7, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 10 weeks

This class is designed for students who want to learn sign language to interact with the children in their lives. Lora has written many songs to learn A B C's, Numbers, Colors, Days of the Week, Holidays, and Positive Attitudes, as well as other topics. What a fun way to share a connection with your Grandchildren or Great-grandchildren.

The Third Act - Retirement With Purpose

$55

with Dorothy J. Mincy, M.A.

Calendar Mar 19, 2025 at 2 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Don’t settle for a lukewarm retirement!! Come to learn and participate in thoughtful discussions that will answer the following questions: What will I do with my time in retirement? How will I fulfill a purpose? How am I qualified to “give back” and make a difference? Learn how Maslow meets retirement and the things that are important as you make a meaningful transition. Come and find out what the “Prosperous Retirement Wheel” looks like that has nothing to do with money!! In this course we will discuss many of the concepts introduced in Mitch Anthony’s book, The New Retirementality…Planning Your Life and Living Your Dreams at Any Age You Want, 3rd edition. Purchase of the book is optional.

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