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Annual Medicare Update (Roosevelt) ONLINE: InteractiveAdventures in LearningLearn about the recent changes in Medicare benefits and coverage, and how these changes affect you. We will cover the importance of reviewing Medicare Part D coverage, how to use Medicare.gov to make health insurance comparisons, how Part D works, the impact of the Affordable Care Act and the new 5-star plans. Learn about Extra Help, a program for people with lower incomes that may reduce prescription drug costs. This class is now being held online, interactive through an interactive videoconferencing platform. You can choose to enable your camera and audio, or just view the live content. There will be time to socialize with fellow students and the instructor if you choose to, before and after each session. More information will be sent after you enroll.Lifelong Learning 55+ Fall 2020
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Book Bunch (Justice Page) ONLINE: InteractiveAdventures in LearningGather monthly for a new book that the group chooses. A live discussion will take place on the Zoom app. Register in advance to have a link to the meeting emailed to you.Lifelong Learning 55+ Fall 2020
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Global Conversations: Food Security & Foreign Policy (Roosevelt) ONLINE: InteractiveAdventures in LearningThe Global Conversations are public lectures, in which national level speakers explore topics featured in the Great Decisions books published by the Foreign Policy Association.Learn more about vital foreign policy issues facing our country through this series, co-sponsored with Global MN. The sessions feature guest speakers through Zoom video webinars. In September, hear from a panel of experts as they explore U.S. food security and current gaps in policy, particularly as they relate to the effects of COVID-19.This class is being held online through an interactive videoconferencing platform. You can choose to enable your camera and audio, or just view the live content. More information will be sent to you after you enroll.Lifelong Learning 55+ Fall 2020
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Starting SoonHome Energy Efficiency for Minneapolis Homeowners (Pratt) ONLINE: InteractiveAdventures in LearningJoin Realtor Deborah Van Eendenburg as she shares the City of Minneapolis’s new energy recommendations for homeowners. Learn about the new energy efficiency grades, innovative and cost-effective home insulation tips, and get resources that will support you on your energy-efficiency journey! In this online class, homeowners will also learn how to reduce energy use while making your property more comfortable, and even increase your home's resale value by 2% to 6%. Co-sponsored by Southeast Seniors. This class is now being held online through Zoom, an interactive videoconferencing platform. You can choose to enable your camera and audio, or just view the live content. There will be time to socialize with fellow students and the instructor if you choose to, before and after each session. More information will be sent after you enroll.Lifelong Learning 55+ Fall 2020
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Matters of Life and Death: Estate Planning (Hale) ONLINE InteractiveAdventures in LearningEstate planning applies to everyone, at any age, even for those of modest means. Hear an attorney discuss how to plan for your future, to ensure your intentions will be carried out and that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes. Topics include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, real estate deeds and the dreaded word, "probate." This class is now being held online, interactive through Zoom. You can choose to enable your camera and audio, or just view the live content. There will be time to socialize with fellow students and the instructor if you choose to, before and after each session. More information will be sent after you enroll. Register online or call 612.668.3775.Lifelong Learning 55+ Fall 2020
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Matters of Life and Death: Managing Loneliness and Fear (Hale) ONLINE InteractiveAdventures in LearningLife can be challenging. Everyone struggles with loneliness , isoloation or uncertainly at some time in their lives. Tony Del Percio, Director of Bradshaw Grief Resource Center will share healthy ways to deal with painful thoughts and emotions and give us tools to help us cope with these challenges in new ways. This class is now being held online, interactive through Zoom. You can choose to enable your camera and audio, or just view the live content. There will be time to socialize with fellow students and the instructor if you choose to, before and after each session. More information will be sent after you enroll. Register online or call 612.668.3775.Lifelong Learning 55+ Fall 2020
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SE Lunch Bunch Reconnect (Pratt) ONLINE: InteractiveAdventures in LearningIn the past the Southeast Lunch Bunch has been a wonderful monthly gathering over lunch, a chance to visit with others in the community, and enjoy a guest presentation. While we are currently unable to gather due to COVID-19, we will continue to meet this fall using the “Zoom” platform. When you register you will receive an email with a link and simple directions for how to join in the “Southeast Lunch Hour Reconnect.” Each month will include a fun ice-breaker as a way to visit with others, updates from Pratt Community Education and Southeast Seniors, and a guest presenter. Our December gathering will include special music as always. So grab your coffee/tea cup, lunch at home if you like, and join us for the Southeast Lunch Hour Reconnect! Co-sponsored by Pratt Community Education and Southeast Seniors.Lifelong Learning 55+ Fall 2020
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Senior Social & Health Talks: Childhood Toys: A Special Holiday History Talk ONLINE :InteractiveAdventures in LearningKate Roberts, Senior Exhibit Developer for the MN Historical Society, will take us down memory lane with a talk on toys from the 40's, 50's and 60's. She will share stories and photos of some of each era’s most memorable playthings. There will be time during the presentation for questions and of course, reminiscing. Co-sponsored by Longfellow-Seward Healthy Seniors, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Minneapolis Community Education.Lifelong Learning 55+ Fall 2020
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Travelogue: Biking the Cotswolds (Pratt) ONLINE: InteractiveAdventures in LearningDesignated in 1966 as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the Cotswolds are located in the countryside of South Central England. The region is known for its small market towns and villages with winding lanes and honey-colored stone cottages. Join Susan Brauer as she shares her biking journey through some of the charming towns, farms, and markets of the enchanting English region known as the Cotswolds. This class is now being held online through Zoom, an interactive videoconferencing platform. You can choose to enable your camera and audio, or just view the live content. There will be time to socialize with fellow students and the instructor if you choose to, before and after each session. More information will be sent after you enroll.Lifelong Learning 55+ Fall 2020
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WWII Memories (Hale) ONLINE InteractiveAdventures in LearningPopularHonor Veterans Day and the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII with an online tour of the Kittleson WWII Collection at Minneapolis Central Library. The collection constitutes the largest collection of WWII material in the Upper Midwest and includes approximately 8500 books, 900 posters and 3500 pamphlets, as well as, photographs, maps, personal scrapbooks and letters relating to all aspects of the war. Register online or call 612.668.4828. This class is now being held online, interactive through Zoom. You can choose to enable your camera and audio, or just view the live content. There will be time to socialize with fellow students and the instructor if you choose to, before and after each session. More information will be sent after you enroll.Lifelong Learning 55+ Fall 2020
