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200 Laurel Lake Drive / Hudson, Ohio 44236 / (330) 650-2100 / www.laurellake.org
Laurel Lake announces Spring 2009 classes
April
10, 2009 -- Laurel Lake’s "Keys to a Sharp Mind" lifelong
learning series for older adults continues this Spring with classes that are
free and open to the public, and will be held at 200 Laurel Lake Drive in
Hudson. Call 330-650-2100 to pre-register.
"Keys
to a Sharp Mind" is funded by the Reinberger Foundation to study the
benefits of cognitive fitness training in older adults through the use of
intellectually, socially stimulating programs.
– April 20, May 4 & 18, June 1 & 15 at 1:30 PM. Former London
University professor Frances Rimsky-Kluter leads discussion on best selling
books "Teacher Man," "The Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin
Franklin," "The Peter Principle," "Trouble with
Poetry," and "Tess of the D’Ubervilles."
"HISTORY OF THE
BROADWAY MUSICAL"
– Starts May 7 at 4:30 PM. Four-part series
with Manuel J. Albacete, Executive Director, Canton Museum of Art. The history
of Broadway shows from early Vaudeville and Ziegfeld Follies to smash hit
musicals, with DVD highlights.
"ENHANCING QUALITY OF
LIFE FOR MEMORY IMPAIRED ADULTS: PARTS I & II"
– Part
I: May 6 at 6:30 PM. Cameron J. Camp, Ph.D., psychologist and Director/Senior
Research Scientist at The Myers Research Institute, presents an interactive
workshop illustrating methods to communicate more effectively and enjoy time
with older adults with memory loss. Part II: May 13 at 2:00 PM. Jim
Stilson, LISW and experienced geriatric care manager, provides an "up
close and personal" perspective as caregiver for his frail, memory
impaired wife.
"THE AMERICAN EDUCATION
SYSTEM"
– May 28 and June 25 at 1:00 PM. Mark Crail, Ph.D.,
retired Superintendent of Kent City Schools, reviews the current state of
American education, its strengths and weaknesses. June 25 is a special
intergenerational session for participants, their children and grandchildren.
Laurel Lake Retirement Community
is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering multiple home
styles set within 150 acres of natural beauty in Hudson. Laurel Lake is part of
the Catholic Healthcare Partners family of senior living communities and
healthcare facilities. For information, visit
www.laurellake.org
or call 1-866-650-2100.