BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:St. Louis Park Community Education - All Courses CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:iCalendar-Ruby BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:This informative session explores everyday habits that support memory\, mood\, and independence as we age\, including exercise\, nutrition \, sleep\, social connection\, and mental stimulation. Learn practical tips for maintaining brain health and when to talk with your healthcare provide r about memory changes.\n\nPresented by Kate Blessing\, Director of Communi ty Relations\, from Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington. DTEND:20261013T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260922T093926Z DTSTART:20261013T143000Z LOCATION:Lenox Community Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Practical Tips For Brain Health As We Age (S210-F26) UID:2026-09-22T09:39:26+00:00_890043090@ip-10-0-131-139.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://slpcommunityed.arux.app/course/9954/senior-program-2026-2027/pr actical-tips-for-brain-health-as-we-age#S210-F26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Redefining Retirement is a course designed to help you build co nfidence in your financial future. The class explores key areas of retireme nt income planning - including how to create a sustainable income strategy\ , manage investments\, minimize taxes\, and evaluate Roth conversion opport unities. The class aims to give you useful insights and a stronger sense of direction as you plan for retirement\n \n\nIf class is full\, please enrol l to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes avail able. DTEND:20261007T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260922T093926Z DTSTART:20261007T143000Z LOCATION:Lenox Community Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Redefining Retirement (S022-F26) UID:2026-09-22T09:39:26+00:00_572807033@ip-10-0-131-139.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://slpcommunityed.arux.app/course/9965/senior-program-2026-2027/re defining-retirement#S022-F26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Learn how to tour world famous museums from the comfort of your home! Did you know many of the world's leading museums have been making th eir collections and exhibits available to view virtually? In this lecture\, we'll explore some of these virtual galleries\, as well as digital tools t hat help bring art\, architecture\, and history to life! Presented by Cynth ia from Senior Community Services and sponsored by Kasey with Griswold Home Care.\n\n \n\nIf class is full\, please enroll to be added to the waitlist . We will contact you if a space becomes available. DTEND:20261019T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260922T093926Z DTSTART:20261019T160000Z LOCATION:Lenox Community Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Virtual Museum Tours: Discover Art & History Online (S287-F26) UID:2026-09-22T09:39:26+00:00_319457026@ip-10-0-131-139.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://slpcommunityed.arux.app/course/10027/senior-program-2026-2027/l unch-learn-virtual-museum-tours-discover-art-history-online#S287-F26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Are my loved ones at peace? Do they miss me? These are question s I'm often asked. Bring your questions and any experiences you'd like to s hare and we’ll talk! I've been a medium since birth and use my gift to help people see death differently and deal with the grief of losing a loved one .\n\nJoin us online! This class will be held on Zoom. After registering\, y ou will receive a link to access the class. Click the link on the day and t ime of class and Victoria will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home\n \n\nIf class is full\, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. DTEND:20261202T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260922T093926Z DTSTART:20261202T003000Z LOCATION:Online SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:A Conversation on Death & Dying (A076-F26) UID:2026-09-22T09:39:26+00:00_741225995@ip-10-0-131-139.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://slpcommunityed.arux.app/course/9918/adult-enrichment-2026-2027/ a-conversation-on-death-dying#A076-F26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:We will be discussing lifestyle options for senior living. Shou ld I stay and age in place - making home modifications to reduce safety ris ks OR should I go – moving to a home option that may be handicapped accessi ble\, single level living? We will take an assessment and give you the tool s to make educated decisions. DTEND:20261020T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260922T093926Z DTSTART:20261020T143000Z LOCATION:Lenox Community Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Senior Housing: Should I Stay Or Should I Go? (S116-F26) UID:2026-09-22T09:39:26+00:00_826082505@ip-10-0-131-139.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://slpcommunityed.arux.app/course/10026/senior-program-2026-2027/s enior-housing-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go#S116-F26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join a lively discussion to learn about your Somali neighbors: their story\, history\, struggles\, achievements\, culture\, faith\, way of life and more. This event will provide you with a safe room to ask any rel ated questions about your neighbor. We look forward to seeing you in our jo urney to break through any stereotypes and misconceptions about each other and build a stronger community together. DTEND:20261028T021000Z DTSTAMP:20260922T093926Z DTSTART:20261027T225000Z LOCATION:Lenox Community Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Know Your Somali Neighbor (A031-F26) UID:2026-09-22T09:39:26+00:00_370122740@ip-10-0-131-139.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://slpcommunityed.arux.app/course/9939/adult-enrichment-2026-2027/ know-your-somali-neighbor#A031-F26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join local author Miriam Ruth Black for a discussion of her nov el Shayna\, an inspiring historical story of courage\, resilience\, and hop e. Set in 1919\, the novel follows 17-year-old Shayna Rifkin as she escapes violence in her Ukrainian shtetl and undertakes a perilous journey across Europe to America with her young nephew\, fiancé\, and future mother-in-law .\n\nSteeped in the rich Yiddish culture of the Eastern European shtetl and New York City's Lower East Side\, Shayna explores the power of family\, pe rseverance\, and the immigrant experience. Following the presentation\, the re will be time for questions and book signing.\n\nBooks will be available for purchase. DTEND:20261001T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260922T093926Z DTSTART:20261001T150000Z LOCATION:Lenox Community Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Author Event: Shayna (S117-F26) UID:2026-09-22T09:39:26+00:00_922715895@ip-10-0-131-139.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://slpcommunityed.arux.app/course/10028/senior-program-2026-2027/a uthor-event-shayna#S117-F26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:This course provides a comprehensive overview of Social Securit y\, covering how benefits are calculated\, when to claim\, and the long-ter m impact of timing decisions on lifetime income. Participants will explore key factors such as full retirement age\, early vs. delayed claiming\, infl ation adjustments\, and five strategies to help maximize benefits while coo rdinating Social Security with their broader retirement income plan. DTEND:20261014T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260922T093926Z DTSTART:20261013T223000Z LOCATION:Lenox Community Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Savvy Social Security (S106-F26) UID:2026-09-22T09:39:26+00:00_843033526@ip-10-0-131-139.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://slpcommunityed.arux.app/course/9963/senior-program-2026-2027/sa vvy-social-security#S106-F26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:This course provides a comprehensive overview of Social Securit y\, covering how benefits are calculated\, when to claim\, and the long-ter m impact of timing decisions on lifetime income. Participants will explore key factors such as full retirement age\, early vs. delayed claiming\, infl ation adjustments\, and five strategies to help maximize benefits while coo rdinating Social Security with their broader retirement income plan. DTEND:20261209T011500Z DTSTAMP:20260922T093926Z DTSTART:20261208T233000Z LOCATION:Lenox Community Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Savvy Social Security (S107-F26) UID:2026-09-22T09:39:26+00:00_514207342@ip-10-0-131-139.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://slpcommunityed.arux.app/course/9963/senior-program-2026-2027/sa vvy-social-security#S107-F26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunch & Learn sponsored and presented by Visiting Angels as we explore how dementia changes the way the brain receives and p rocesses information. Learn about the five ways we take in information\, th e differences between auditory and visual changes as dementia progresses\, and how sensory changes affect communication and caregiving. Thank you to V isiting Angels: Senior Home Care Services!\n\n \n\nIf class is full\, pleas e enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space become s available. DTEND:20261207T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260922T093926Z DTSTART:20261207T170000Z LOCATION:Lenox Community Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Understanding the Aging Brain: What’s Normal and Wha t Isn’t (S487-F26) UID:2026-09-22T09:39:26+00:00_334397671@ip-10-0-131-139.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://slpcommunityed.arux.app/course/10009/senior-program-2026-2027/l unch-learn-understanding-the-aging-brain-what-s-normal-and-what-isn-t#S487- F26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:You've probably noticed the increase in social media accounts r elating to neurodivergence and may even know people who have recently been diagnosed with ADHD or Autism as an adult. But how could this have been mis sed in childhood? And what good does it do to get diagnosed now? In this on e part informational session\, Erin Shobe\, a mental health practitioner an d coach\, will share her personal and professional experience with later in life neurodivergent diagnosis. Learn about neurodivergent presentation sty les that don't fit the "stereotyped" idea of what these diagnosis are and g ain an understanding into how socialization and masking contribute to misse d diagnosis and misdiagnosis\, especially among women (or those socialized as female)\, gifted/NEUROCOMPLEX\, trans\, and BIPOC individuals. This sess ion will explore the benefits of seeking out a diagnosis (clinical or self- diagnosis) in adulthood and provide resources for further exploration.\n\n \n\nIf class is full\, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will c ontact you if a space becomes available. DTEND:20261002T011500Z DTSTAMP:20260922T093926Z DTSTART:20261001T223000Z LOCATION:Lenox Community Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Later In Life ADHD/Autism Diagnosis - Why Now? (A118-F26) UID:2026-09-22T09:39:26+00:00_232559130@ip-10-0-131-139.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://slpcommunityed.arux.app/course/10029/adult-enrichment-2026-2027 /later-in-life-adhd-autism-diagnosis-why-now#A118-F26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:This course walks participants through the five phases of an IR A—from accumulation through beneficiary transfer—highlighting how tax-defer red growth\, required minimum distributions\, and life events can significa ntly impact total taxable income. Attendees will learn how to proactively m anage the “tax control window\,” understand key legislative changes\, and e xplore strategies such as Roth conversions\, distribution planning\, and le gacy planning to reduce lifetime taxes and maximize wealth for themselves a nd their heirs. DTEND:20260924T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260922T093926Z DTSTART:20260923T224500Z LOCATION:Lenox Community Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Five Phases of an IRA (S104-F26) UID:2026-09-22T09:39:26+00:00_729732864@ip-10-0-131-139.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://slpcommunityed.arux.app/course/9962/senior-program-2026-2027/fi ve-phases-of-an-ira#S104-F26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:This course walks participants through the five phases of an IR A—from accumulation through beneficiary transfer—highlighting how tax-defer red growth\, required minimum distributions\, and life events can significa ntly impact total taxable income. Attendees will learn how to proactively m anage the “tax control window\,” understand key legislative changes\, and e xplore strategies such as Roth conversions\, distribution planning\, and le gacy planning to reduce lifetime taxes and maximize wealth for themselves a nd their heirs. DTEND:20261112T011500Z DTSTAMP:20260922T093926Z DTSTART:20261111T234500Z LOCATION:Lenox Community Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Five Phases of an IRA (S105-F26) UID:2026-09-22T09:39:26+00:00_158373980@ip-10-0-131-139.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://slpcommunityed.arux.app/course/9962/senior-program-2026-2027/fi ve-phases-of-an-ira#S105-F26 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR