Reframing your identity
The first session of the three-part “Reimagining Retirement” series developed by the Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education featured University of Toronto sociology professor Michelle Pannor Silver, PhD. She discussed how careful planning for late career transitions can honor one’s lifelong commitment to work.
AROHE “Reimagining Retirement” webinars
Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 12 - 1:30pm
UMRA is pleased to offer a free webinar series developed by the Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education (AROHE), of which we are a member. The series will explore the social, psychological, and emotional aspects of transitioning to, and living in, retirement. The series is especially tailored to higher education retirees and includes three sessions, all 12–1:30 p.m. CST.
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Tuesday, January 30
“Reframing Your Identity,” with Michelle Pannor Silver, PhD, University of Toronto
Tuesday, February 13
“Reimagining Your Personalized Plan,” with Stacey Gordon, PhD, New York University
Tuesday, February 27
“Rebuilding Your Network,” featuring a panel of retired faculty and staff from colleges and universitites across North America
Upcoming Events
Nanette leads a trail of two cities hike.
10:30 a.m. check in; 10:45 boarding; cruise from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join UMRA friends and colleagues for a summer cruise and lunch aboard the Paradise Destiny II on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Paul Maravelas, sailor, historian, and author of The History of Big Island, Lake Minnetonka will join us to share stories from 200+ years of lake-dwellers. Come early or stay after the cruise to explore Excelsior, a charming small town on the big lake.
Ticket price includes lunch: chef's sandwich, garden salad, fruit, chips, and cookies. Coffee, iced tea, and lemonade are complimentary and there will be a cash bar for other beverages. A vegetarian sandwich can be selected during registration.
UMRA’s Book Club I will discuss the debut novel Buckeye by Patrick Ryan when it meets via Zoom at 2 pm. on Friday, August 21.
You are invited to join the discussion of The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents 1773-1783 by Joseph J. Ellis.
The theme for September is "Monuments."
Bev leads a Lake of the Isles hike with Isles Bun & Coffee afterwards.
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Critical issues facing detained immigrants and their families will be discussed.
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A 1978 short story collection by American author John Cheever.
The architecture in Iceland is as spare as the culture -- honest and simple.
Michelle Trudeau-Spanjers leads the hike at William O'Brien State Park.
Topics include longevity, distributions, long term care, Social Security, and comprehensive planning.
The theme for October is "Hands."
UMF CEO John Morris
Jon C leads the hike at Nerstrand Big Woods with lunch afterwards.
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Discuss long term care options with Fred Andersen.
Bob & Jean Hall and Andy Whitman, participants.