This class is again offered by a lifelong world traveler who has visited almost 100 countries on his own. This class promises to be interactive providing tools of how to confidently and independently plan your global adventures at any age. Know how easy it is to travel on your own but also discuss when a tour may be your best option. "Transformational travel broadens perspetive4s, encourages cultural immersion and challenges ethnocentric views Travel forces you out of your comfort zone by disrupting routines, forcing reliance on oneself and introducing new perspectives that foster personal and global understanding”. This class will begin on July 13.

Grief is a natural response to many kinds of loss, not only death. This course explores the wide spectrum of grief experiences across the lifespan, including anticipatory, ambiguous, disenfranchised, and cumulative grief. Participants will examine how grief arises from life transitions such as retirement, illness, identity changes, relationship shifts, and unmet expectations. Through discussion and reflection, students will gain a deeper understanding of how grief is experienced, expressed, and integrated, along with ways to respond to it with greater awareness and compassion. This session will meet on July 14.

This preliminary session will provide the basics of the upcoming class in the fall. Let's find out what you want to know, what will be covered, explained and taught. Finally, perspective and focus on being a better fan, what is going on, and the how's and why's of the game will be the goal. Co-taught by John Pletcher. This session will meet on July 22.

This educational session helps individuals understand hearing loss and its impact on healthy aging while building confidence to advocate for their hearing health. Participants will learn about cochlear implants and other implantable solutions beyond traditional hearing aids, including benefits such as improved speech clarity, better communication in noise, and enhanced quality of life. Attendees will explore available resources and next steps in care. A medical team from a local ENT practice will be present for a live Q&A. The session will be on July 27.

Katya Musleh, CCC-SLP, Cochlear

Receive free, unbiased guidance from SHIP to help you confidently navigate your Medicare options. In this one-on-one session, you’ll compare plans, explore coverage choices, and get assistance with enrollment in Medicare, Supplement, Advantage, and Part D plans. Learn how to understand benefits, file claims, and appeal decisions. You’ll also gain insight into your rights as a Medicare beneficiary and get help applying for programs that reduce out-of-pocket costs. Ideal for anyone seeking clear, personalized Medicare support. This session takes place on Wednesday, July 29 at 1 PM.