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Lifelong Learning
Seminars |
Learn to
Knit
Every Wednesday
9:30 am - Room 201
Instructor: Veronica Houston |
The "Knit & Pearlers" knitting club is inviting all members to join
their group. They will teach any beginner how to knit or crochet for
free! Some yarn is provided. all you need to do is buy your own
needles. Come and visit with the club and learn more about how you
can make beautiful creations of scarves, hats, afghans, and more.
The Knit & Pearl Knitting club also does tremendous community
service work, making scarves and hats for the homeless, baby hats
for the hospitals, and much more. Join this fun and creative, lively
group. No registration needed - just drop in. For more information
call Veronica Houston 743-5211
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Honor Flight Stories
Wednesday, July 7 at 12 noon - Sertoma B
Presenters: Center Members
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Join
the Center of Active Generations as we honor and hear from the men
and women of South Dakota who have been able to go on this memorable
trip. Center members will be on hand to share their experiences, and
we will also sow pictures from the trip taken by the Honor Flight
Committee. We will be taking a free-will offering as a small
fundraiser to give the group in hopes of helping other World Ware II
Veterans take this important trip. If you are a member who has taken
this trip and would like to give a five-minute talk about your
experiences we will welcome your input. Cost: Free-will offering.
Registration deadline: July 6
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Sioux Falls Drive-Ins
Wednesday, July 14 at 12 noon - Sertoma B
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Drive-in restaurants had their beginning in 1921 in Dallas, Texas,
at a little cafe called The Pig Stand, where servers began hopping
onto the running boards of cars coming into the parking lot. These
servers eventually became known as "car hops" and the era of the
drive-in restaurant with car hops providing curb-side service was
born. Crusin' Cuisine takes a nostalgic look at several early
drive-ns of Sioux Falls, including The Barrell, Bob's, The
Cottage, Dal-Ray, Herbert's, Cutler's, Kirk's, Lee's, Ray's, and
Rickey's. Relive times gone by with images and artifacts from these
city hot spots.
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The Good Old, Bad Old Days
Tuesday, July 20 at 12 noon - Sertoma B
Presenter: Jackie Carpenter
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This
is a great opportunity to come and reminisce about the "good old bad
old days" and share some living history. Jackie Carpenter will be
here from the South Dakota Wheat Council in her prairie outfit and
bring back the memories of making bread from scratch. She will
discuss and show how they ground the wheat and rolled the dough.
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Play Like a Girl - The History of Girls' Basketball in South Dakota
Wednesday, July 21 at 11:30 am - Sertoma B
Presenter: Rinna Bellew, SDPB and
Judy Jasper, Washington HS coach
and
Lisa Howard, CFAG |
The
world of women's athletics has come a long way over the course of a
century. Join South Dakota Public Broadcasting as we examine the
evolution of high school girls' basketball. memorable coaches and
players help tell the intriguing tale of one of our state's most
beloved games. From the early teams of the 1900s to enduring a
50-year ban on girls' tournaments, and establishing world-class high
school teams, watch and learn what it means to "Play Like a Girl."
On hand for this video presentation and question and answer session
will be Rinna Bellew with SDPB; Judy Jasper, coach from Washington
High School for over 20 years; and the Center's own Lisa Howard, who
played at Freman High School from 1976 - 1981.
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Nonfiction: Writing Your Memoirs
2 Thursdays, July 22 & 29 - Room 202
Instructor: Dave Evans |
Join
Center member and accomplished writer, Dave Evans, as he takes you
on a fun journey to explore writing your own memoirs.
The
class will take a look at a few examples of nonfiction/memoirs in
the first class, and then be assigned a writing project to be
discusses in the second class. Participants may choose one of many
possibilities to focus on in their writing. For example:
descriptions or narratives on landscapes, places, animals, people
they've known or know (perhaps a family member). or they can write
about specific events or experiences that they've learned from and
grown from something that has changed them in some way. The
instructor will emphasize straightforward concise, concrete writing
that calls up images for readers.
Cost: FREE. Registration Deadline: July 20
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Navigating the Senior Housing Maze
Wednesday, July 28 at 10: am in Room 202
Presenter: Jenny Bruan |
Join Jenny Braun with Simply Senior Transitions as she advises you
on navigating the senior housing maze. She will talk about all the
housing options from nursing homes to senior apartments and beyond,
along with senior services such as hospice and home health care. We
will give descriptions on each service or housing option, what is
provided, what is not, and the approximate cost of each. Steve
Norfolk with Norfolk Financial will come in toward the end and talk
about how to fund these options and how long-term care insurance
will help to not deplete assets. This will be very informative if
you are looking to make a move or needing extra services.
Cost: FREE. Registration Deadline: July 17
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Your Ticket to the Front Row
Tuesday, August 3 at 10: am in Room 202
Presenter: Jason Honey, Trail Ridge Retirement |
Join
Jason Honey as he discusses how retirement living can provide you
with the best seats in senior housing. he will discuss the benefits
of living in a community vs. staying in your home too long.
Everything from financial affordability to great dining experiences
and awesome events are just some of the things he will cover as he
relates moving to an independent living community to getting tickets
to the front row.
Cost: FREE. Registration Deadline: August 2
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Job Search 101
Wed/Thurs/Fri, August 11, 12, and 13 - Room 202
Presenter: LaRae Clausen,
BRIDGES ERC |
Looking for a job, but don't know where to begin? We can help! Plan
to attend our three day seminar and learn how to organize your job
search, write a winning resume, and interview like a pro.
Day 1 - Organize Your Job Search
Day 2 - Resume Writing
Day 3 - Interviewing Techniques
Space is limited, so early registration
Cost: FREE. Registration Deadline: August 10
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AARP Safe Driving Class
Tuesday, August 24 - Room 202
Presenter: AARP |
Cost: $12 for AARP
members and $14 for nonmembers.
Need to tune up your driving skills? Even the most experienced
drivers can benefit by taking a refresher course through the AARP
Driver Safety Program. Evaluate your current driving abilities,
learn how the aging process can affect you behind the wheel, and get
current on the rules of the road. Completion of the course may even
qualify an individual for a discount on their car insurance with
some companies. The one-session course will be held at the Center.
Registration is required as seating is limited. Call 335-0780 to
register.
Registration Deadline: August 20 or when the class is full.
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Sanford High Noon Seminar - Eating Well: Tips for Success
Tuesday, August 26 at noon in Sertoma B
Presenter: Roger A. Sewmake, PhD. LN
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Roger A. Shewmake, PhD. LN, professor and director of the nutrition
program at Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency Center for Family
medicine will discuss and explore the best choices for healthy
foods. Food choices may seem overwhelming and confusing. Dr.
Shewmake will present solutions to help with those choices and
answer your questions about the relationship of food and health.
Cost: FREE. Registration Deadline: August 25 or when the class is
full.
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Poetry Writing 101
2 Thursdays, September 2 & 9 at 10:00 am in Room 202
Presenter: Center Member, Dave Evans
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Dave Evans is back. This time he'll show you how to write some
amazing poems. Dave will provide some examples of poems and then the
participants will choose to write on a particular theme. Ideas
include: nature, person poem, object or landscape, mortality,
revelations and more. Explore the world of peotry and push yourself
to explor new ways to write.
Cost: FREE. Registration Deadline: August 30 or when the class is
full.
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