Living Well Workshop

April 25 workshop will focus on financial challenges and planning for singles

“I planned for life as a widow, but got a lot wrong” (anonymous quote).  No matter if you have lost a spouse, partner, last living parent, or are the one solely responsible for financial decisions for yourself or another—life can get very complicated. And it can be even more difficult when these financial matters must be handled while grieving or when one is beset with anxieties for the future.  Join Andy Whitman and Susan Link in a discussion of financial planning for one.

January 24 Workshop: opioids, marijuana for managing pain?

Following the luncheon on January 24, UMRA will present a workshop for understanding and discussing some of the controversial substances used for pain management—opioids and medical marijuana. This workshop will be led by Dr. Charles Reznikoff, assistant professor, University of Minnesota and HCMC physician. who specializes in pain management and addiction. 

March 28 Workshop Sustainable and Responsible Investing

UMRA members interested in investing responsibly and sustainably can learn more at our March workshop from Andrew Wetzel, senior vice president and portfolio manager for F.L. Putnam. Sustainable investing, in all its forms, is making its way into the investing mainstream. 

November 15 Workshop: If you could redesign Long Term Care...

In a conversation with UMRA members and representatives from Care Guides/Cares Committee, we will look at how we would change long-term care. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Robert Kane, director of the University Center on Aging. Dr. Kane, UMRA Care Guides, and audience members will discuss the options and obstacles to “getting the care we really want.” 

October 25 workshop focuses on University health plans for retirees

Retirees who purchase supplemental health insurance from the University of Minnesota will surely want to attend the Health Benefits Workshop following the UMRA luncheon program on October 25. A representative from the University of Minnesota Office of Human Resources will provide an overview of the benefits offered and describe comparisons between the different plans offered by the University for retirees.

Tour Elmer L. Anderson Library with UMRA

At the close of UMRA’s luncheon meeting, September 27, UMRA members will be treated to a unique tour of some special archival collections as well as the storage caverns at the Andersen Library.

Sign up for tour when you make your luncheon reservations, and, if you want a ride to the Andersen Library, please indicate that so we can save you a seat on the chartered bus. Please let us know so we can give the tour staff at Archives a count to plan for. 

April 2016 Workshop focuses on having FUN with your camera

Following the UMRA lunch meeting Tuesday, April 26, the UMRA Photo Club will be hosting a workshop, “People Using Little Cameras Can Do Huge Things.”

Most of us grew up taking pictures as prints or slides, and now we find ourselves in the digital age. Part of digital photography is the same—you aim your camera, focus the picture, and press the shutter. But other parts of digital photography are quite different: Digital cameras will focus for you and offer lots of other options.

March 2016 Workshop

See how asset distributions can benefit you and your family...and reduce taxes in this third workshop of the trio we have presented on managing finances in retirement. It will emphasize distributing your assets to benefit you, your family, and charity, while avoiding taxes and probate. The presenter is Andrew Whitman, professor of insurance in the Carlson School. His credentials include Ph.D., J.D., and C.F.P.

February 2016 Workshop

February 23 workshop focuses on factors in preparing advance health care directives, and features Family Social Science professor Marlene Stum, PH.D.

January 2016 Workshop

Our second of three workshops on managing finances in retirement will emphasize managing health care costs. The presenter is Professor Andrew Whitman, J.D., Ph.D., C.F.P., professor of insurance in the Carlson School of Management. He has invited several panel members to comment on their personal experience on these issues.  The workshop will address the lack of coverage by Medicare and supplements, dealing with long-term care facilities, and issues with long-term care insurance and estate planning.

2015 November Living Well in Later Life Workshop

The November workshop offers Movin’ and Groovin’ — just in time for Thanksgiving. How is the movin’ and groovin’ in your lifestyle? The workshop will be led by Martha Feda, MA, MLS, who is an experienced health coach. 

October 2015 Living Well in Later Life Workshop

Finance Workshop #1 of 3: Andrew Whitman, professor, Carlson School of Management, “Money Decisions in Retirement.”
 

September, 2015 Workshop

Tour the Weisman Art Museum after our luncheon.

April, 2015 Living Well in Later Life Workshop

"Addressing practical problems in giving care"

Following his luncheon presentation at the April UMRA meeting, speaker Dr. Robert Kane will lead a workshop on caregiving as part of our series, Living Well in Later Life.

March, 2015 Living Well in Later Life Workshop

"Life is a Work of Art"

Our workshop theme, exploring creativity, continues with Lucy Rose Fischer, "Life is a Work of Art." The workshop begins at 1:30 p.m., in Campus Club ABC, following the luncheon program.