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6 Navigating Life Transitions: Physical Health and Social Connections Lectures/Aging Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Pat Spadafora Join us for a conversation about navigating transitions. In this interactive session, we will discuss changes in health and social connections as we age, the implications of these changes and the opportunities they present. Learn tips for adapting to these transitions. one-time lecture Thursday, November 30 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Activity Room B Class size: 30 one-time lecture Wednesday, November 15 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Activity Room B Class size: 30 Aging Dynamically: You're Only as Old As You Feel Lectures/Personal Growth Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Rhoda Shack Each semester we invite older adults to share the unique stories of their lives in the hopes that these stories inspire others to take on new adventures or approach life in a more innovative way. This fall, 92-year-old Rhoda Shack will share her experience as a working professional, wife, mother, grandmother, and clown! For many years, Rhoda Shack was also known as "Sunflower" the clown, bringing delight to audiences both young and old. Rhoda will share what it takes to become a clown, what clowning taught her about living life to the fullest, and how we can all infuse a little clowning into our everyday lives. Now retired from clowning, Rhoda still strives to bring joy to others via her singing. A previous member of the Shalom Singers Choir, the Mel Lastman Players, and the WEL Group Players, she is now part of The Divine Duo. Rhoda will share her experience as a performer and what singing does for the heart and soul.In addition to her artistic talents, Rhoda is also proud of her professional and personal accomplishments. She worked for General Electric and Friedberg Mercantile Group LTd., is a mother to two sons, and a grandmother to two granddaughters and a grandson. Rhoda will share what these roles have meant to her and how these roles have made her the person she is today (and who she is, someone you definitely want to meet!). one-time lecture Friday, November 17 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Activity Room A Class size: 30 Humans' Place in the Environment Lectures/Philosophy Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Dr. Judy Phelam This lecture will outline some different ways of seeing the human relationship with our environment, or the Earth: seeing ourselves as part of the same "biosphere" as the other living things on the planet, seeing ourselves as owners of the planet, or seeing ourselves as care- takers of the planet. What are different articulations of these views? And which one do you feel is the right way to look at our place in the world of the future? one-time lecture Tuesday, October 17 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Zoom (see the Admin team for the Zoom link) Class size: 30 The Emergence and Revival of Charismatic Political Movements Lectures/Politics Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Dr. Caitlin Andrews-Lee Do you know why charismatic movements around the world have proven surprisingly resilient? Join us as we investigate the nature and trajectory of charismatic movements from the perspectives of both leaders and followers. Focusing on Argentine Peronism and Venezuelan Chavismo, we will review how charismatic movements can emerge, survive, and become politically revived by sustaining - not discarding - their personalistic character. We will also examine how charismatic attachments to the movement's founder can develop into a long-lasting, deeply emotional political identity, which can have deleterious harmful effects on democracy. Why Do We Still Need Paper in a Digital World? Understanding the Need for a Tangible Back-Up System for Maintenance and Progress Lectures/Technology Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Dr. Joanne McNeish Paper has been used to record text and images for thousands of years. Yet tech enthusiasts would have us believe that we can make this material disappear into a digital format, without consequence. This interactive lecture will make the argument that by doing this, we may lose more than just the paper. Using examples from the banking, education, retail, and culture and entertainment sectors, Dr. McNeish will demonstrate how paper helps people and businesses manage risk, acquire, retain and retrieve information, and build relationships between loved ones as well as strangers.surprised by the questions others ask, sparking your own curiosity. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and empower yourself in the world of tech- nology. Together, let's embark on a quest for knowledge that will elevate our digital journeys to new heights. One-time lecture Tuesday, November 21 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Activity Room B Class size: 30

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