We HonorYou “My husband and I are able to make the best choices for our family because we have a voice. To have that kind of personal relationship with a doctor is comforting. You can manage your own health better.” — Jenny We’re making healthy personal by building relationships. Read Jenny’s story at HonorHealth.com/relationships Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network have merged and are now HonorHealth. We’re still your locally owned, non-profi t, healthcare partner. Page 42 September 2015 RETIREMENT NOW WHAT? By Jean Hodgson During my college years, my course schedule was loaded with English and education classes, with no space for a special interest of mine: art history. So, a few years ago I audited a class at Scottsdale Community College. Engaging lectures, assignments to visit local galleries, plus benefits that carried beyond the classroom – as our travels since then have included museums far and wide. And I learned all this without writing papers or taking exams! Retirement is the perfect time to continue learning about special interests or trying something new. Boredom affects quality of life in a negative way at any age, and healthy senior adults can vouch for the benefits of being lifelong learners. One aspect you should evaluate is whether you prefer to learn by physically attending a class, or instead, utilizing online education. If the flexibility of audio or video courses appeals to you, check out what National Geographic, The Culinary Institute of America, and the Smithsonian offer through thegreatcourses.com. Another option is to check out college and university websites; they usually lead you to their online classes. A bit of Internet exploration can also result in information about other high interest classes, some at no cost. If you gain more from the socialization of learning with others, we live in an ideal place for interaction. The Maricopa Community College system is one of the largest in the country with 10 colleges and a user-friendly schedule. Our public libraries offer programming for adults, and the City of Scottsdale Senior Services seasonally publishes a leisure education class guide describing art, computer, dance, fi tness and special interest courses. Details are available at recreation.scottsdaleaz.gov. How about taking advantage of a local school that advertises its purpose as engaging persons “50 and better”? Encore University begins its third year of Adventures in Lifelong Learning in October. This nonprofi t program of Valley Presbyterian Church, located at 6947 E. McDonald Drive in Paradise Valley, began when church leaders wished to improve the lives of their senior parishioners. It has grown in its community outreach to enroll hundreds of students, many of whom are not affi liated with the church. The school is structured with three terms, each with a $15 registration charge and reasonable fees for individual programs. Their course catalog, available either in print or at encoreuniv.org, lists their Breakf ast Speaker Series, Lecture Series, travel opportunities and classes available in each college division. Registration can be done online or on campus. During the term, you can meet your fellow students at the Fireside Cafe on class days (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) for breakfast or lunch. Encore University is also sponsoring a back to school kick-off event on October 6. I could really benefi t from a course called “iPhone for Beginners.” Maybe I’ll study more art history and start the “Early Italian Renaissance” series. Since I faithfully read Robert Robb’s editorial column in The Arizona Republic, I’d certainly enjoy his presentation in the Breakfast Speaker Series in November. So many great choices – where do I start? I was so impressed with their program that I recently accepted the invitation to teach an American literature overview class, so I already have my spot as a fellow lifelong learner. Lifelong learners never graduate Talented retirees work together to sculpt the perfect man. PHOTO COURTESY OF ENCORE UNIVERSITY

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