Fall Brochure

Fall 2023 features a wonderful array of offerings from September 13 through December 6 for the discerning person. Some of our most popular instructors return with new things to share and our new instructors offer new topics or new perspectives aimed to stimulate your thinking and to expand your knowledge.

Browse the selection of classes included in the LifeLong Learning Membership below.

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"Applied" Tai Chi

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Basic Tai Chi movements will be introduced and explained to enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and relaxation. The focus of this class will be to better understand and experience how each skill introduced can help one’s health and fitness.
Date: Wednesday, September 13 & 20
Instructor: Stephen Posner, PhD
Location: Springfield College, Brennan Center, Room No. X
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am

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Achieving Success: Mastering the Skills to Become a Model of Excellence

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This course is designed to help you develop good character and integrity by becoming a model of excellence in various aspects of your life. The course will focus on six key areas: motivation, organization, discipline, ethics, learning, and perseverance. You will learn practical tricks, tips, techniques, and hacks to simplify your life and stay motivated to achieve your goals.
Date: Thursday, September 21 and October 26
Instructor: David Ewen, Ambassador Professor, Doctor of Education
Location: Brennan Center Room #TBD
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

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Advancing the Science at any Given Moment: The Latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research

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Tremendous gains have been made in the understanding of the science and basic biology underlying Alzheimer's and other dementias. Join us to learn about the advances in strategies for prevention, detection, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions.
Date: Tuesday, October 3
Instructor: Meghan Lemay, M.S., Regional Manager, Western MA | Alzheimer's
Location: Springfield College, Brennan Center, Room No. X
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am

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Aging Life Care Planning Recommendations and Suggestions

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Focused on important things to consider when planning for the aging needs of yourself or loved ones. A brief look into housing, home care, legal, financial, caregiver support and community resources.

 

Date: Friday, November 3
Instructor: Katie Krupka Gerontologist, CDP, Certified Senior Advisor
Location: Springfield College, Brennan Center Room #7
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am

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Boost Your Brain Health By Eating Well

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There is no question that eating a diet rich in brain healthy foods can benefit people at any and every age. It reduces inflammation, regulates blood sugar, promotes heart health and scientists are now finding it may have an effect on delaying the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Hear from experts why making more healthful and mindful food choices can benefit you.
Date: Thursday, September 28
Instructor: Jayda Bruscoe & Julie Waniewski, Armbrook Village
Location: Springfield College, Brennan Center Room #TBD
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

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Brain Healthy Cooking for One

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Senior Living Residences’ chefs will show you how to prepare several tasty Mediterranean-style meals from a short list of cost-effective brain-healthy ingredients, helping you eat nutritiously, reduce food waste and stretch your shopping budget when cooking for one!

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Close Listening: A Conversation About Podcasts

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In recent years, audio storytelling (fiction and non-fiction) has had a real revival through the medium of podcasts. In this session we'll talk about traditions of oral storytelling as well as the new appeal of this medium for storytelling, and we'll compare notes on some of our favorite podcasts. For one session, LLL students will meet with Honors Program students who are also studying the format and planning to produce their own podcasts.

Date: Friday, September 29, October 13 & 27
Instructor: Rebecca Lartigue
Location: Springfield College, Brennan Center Room
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

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Colonial American History - Part 8

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Part 8 of our course will examine the late 17 th century Witchcraft Mania, the Colonial South, and Slavery in the Colonial Period.

Date: November 1, 8 and 15
Instructor: Dr. Dietrich Schlobohm
Location: Springfield College, Brennan Center Room #125
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am

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Creating a Family Disaster Plan

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Creating a Family Disaster Plan allows each member of your family to know what to expect and what to do in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
Date: Monday, September 18
Instructor: Robert Hassett
Location: Springfield College, Brennan Center Room
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Creating a Family Emergency Communications Plan

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Planning in advance of an emergency helps ensure that all the members of your household – including people with disabilities and others with functional needs, as well as outside caregivers, know how to reach each other and where to meet in an emergency.
Date: Monday, October 16
Instructor: Robert Hassett
Location: Springfield College, Brennan Center Room
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Dining Around the World in Downtown Springfield

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Come and learn about the wonderful variety and diversity of ethnic and international cuisine and restaurants in downtown Springfield. No need to book a flight, cruise or hotel or even visit other cities in our area.
Date: Thursday, October 26
Instructor: Robert Loesch
Location: Springfield College, Brennan Center Room #125
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 pm

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Effective Communication Strategies

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Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
Date: October 12
Instructor: Mark Nutting, Community Educator/ Support Group Facilitator
Location: Brennan Center, Room #5
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm

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