2015 November Living Well in Later Life Workshop
Tue, November 17 2015, 1:30pm
Campus Club ABC
The November workshop offers Movin’ and Groovin’ — just in time for Thanksgiving. How is the movin’ and groovin’ in your lifestyle? Come to this workshop on November 17 to explore opportunities for “fine tuning” your physical, mental, and social health. Questions you may ask yourself:
- What brings me happiness?
- How am I promoting a healthy lifestyle for me?
- Am I reaching my full potential?
- How can I overcome barriers or challenges?
- What am I missing?
Martha Feda, MA, MLS, is a health coach. Her passion is assisting people reach their highest potential. She has a master’s degree in Organization Management from Concordia University and master’s from the University of Minnesota Liberal Studies Program in Public Health, Adult Education, and Gerontology. Her coaching education and skills are from Totally Coached, Inc. and the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the U of M. Martha has been coaching for 10 years in the metro area.
The workshop follows the luncheon meeting on November 12 at approximately 1:30 p.m. in Campus Club ABC. All members and guests are welcome to attend this workshop.
Upcoming Events
Our July 15 "hike" is going to be a kayaking adventure on Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun) and Lake of the Isles! If you don't have a kayak (or paddleboard), Wheel Fun Rentals, located next to the new concession stand rents single kayaks at $15 an hour and double kayaks at $25. The second hour is free if we rent before noon. Life jackets are provided with the rental.
Laura Ericksen will lead the discussion of How Stella Learned to Talk by Christina Hunger, a true story by a speech-language pathologist who taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using buttons associated with different words.
Our August 5 hike will be a reprise of our hike last summer at William O'Brien State Park. This is a beautiful park with a winding trail and a great view of the countryside. The hike is about 5.5 to 6 miles and we'll go at a moderate pace with frequent water breaks. After the hike, we will eat lunch at Rustic Roots Winery, a half mile north of the park.
Kathy Cramer will lead the discussion of The Bookbinder by Pip Williams, a book set in 1914 Oxford chronicling the life of Peggy who works in the University bindery, but craves a life beyond binding books but to being a scholar herself.
Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the Jonathan Padelford, leaving from the Harriet Island dock in St. Paul, boarding time at 5:30 p.m. We will have a brief program on board by Patrick Nunnally from the River Life Program of the Institute on the Environment.
August 31 is the due date for annual reports and updates. Annual Reports, Toolkits, web page updates, operating document updates and archives collections are all due each year on this date.
Autumn is a wonderful season in Minnesota so plan to join UMRA at the Andersen Horticultural Library at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Kristen Mastel, head librarian and curator, will reveal its treasure trove of publications and artifacts relating to plant history, horticulture, and natural history. After the tour, those who are interested may stay to eat lunch together, sitting outside if the weather is nice. Later, you are invited to a one-hour tram tour of the entire Arboretum that includes natural areas of flowering shrubs, bogs, and forests, family garden and landscaping showpieces, and the red barn farm
After a summer break the UMRA Photo Club will next meet September 10, 2024 in the meeting room of the Hennepin County St. Anthony Branch Library. For those interested in lunch, meet at the Great Dragon at 11:30 am. For September the THEME will be Curves
We will continue to discuss the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage. You will also hear about notable non-health plan and non-broker resources.