OPPORTUNITIES FOR A LIFETIME

Active Generations

Money Matters for All Ages ~ Thursday, April 5th

Seminar Descriptions Steps to Take Before You Retire Kathy Petersen; SSA Public Affairs Specialist Presented at: 9:30 a.m. We want you to understand Social Security benefit payments. We’ll discuss how age affects your benefits, how your benefit is calculated, how your decision to draw benefits early affects your family. We discuss spouse’s (and ex-spouse’s) and [...]

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7 Mistakes

Tuesday, March 13th 9:00 a.m. – Room 203 The loss of a loved one can be very traumatic, and oftentimes people regret decisions made during that time. This seminar explains the most common regrets based on surveys of survivors, and how to avoid them. Presented by the Care Group Call 336-2637 to register

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I Forgot That I Remembered ~ Reflections about Parkinson’s

Wednesday, March 14th – 12:00 Noon – Sertoma B If you have been touched in any way be Parkinson’s you won’t want to miss this poignant presentation by Kevin Boekhoff. Experiences, thoughts and his experiences with this disease will be shared. Whether you find the stories to be humorous, helpful,, or odd; Kevin’s aim was [...]

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Pharmacy Brown Bag Event/Education

Saturday, March 17th 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Room 128 The pharmacists of the South Dakota Pharmacists Association (SDPhA) – Sioux Falls District are excited to hold a Brown Bag Event at Active Generations on Saturday, March 17th from 9am to 1pm in the Conference Room. Please feel free to bring in either a [...]

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Wild about Mushrooms ~ Cooking with Conrad!

Wednesday, March 21st 1:00 p.m. – Room Come and learn how to turn your kitchen into an exciting dinner date that will make your evening special with “Wild about mushrooms”. This cooking class will feature both domesticated and wild mushrooms. From great tasting appetizers like Italian toasted bruschetta with prosciutto, Italian Fontina cheese and wild [...]

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Book Review – South Dakota Challenges Since 1960

Wednesday, April 4th 11:45 a.m. – Sertoma B Join Author, Charles Rogers as he shares a brief glimpse into his new book, “South Dakota’s Challenges Since 1960.” It is an update of “Challenge the South Dakota Story” which ends in the 1950’s. As it is an update I continued the challenge theme and format of [...]

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Riding Sioux Falls Transit -SAMS

Friday, April 13th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Informational Booth – Foyer If you have not tried using the public transit system in Sioux Falls, you are missing out on a great service. The Sioux Area Metro (SAM) bus system is easy to use, easy on the pocket book, and a fun way to travel. [...]

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Sanford Hi-Noon Seminar

Tuesday, April 24th 12:00 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Sertoma B Health Care Directives: Have you told your family what you would like? Sanford Health is celebrating 2012 as the Year of the Nurse. As part of the celebration, the Sanford Nurses are “Giving Back” to our community through health education. Join Karla Lubben RN, MS [...]

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Cremation Seminar

Thursday, April 26th 9:00 a.m. – Room 203 This popular and fact-filled seminar remains one of our most popular including: • 3 questions you must ask before arranging cremation. • What legal steps need to be taken for cremation? • What burial/interment/scattering options are common? Presented by the Care Group Call 336-2637 to register

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Public Meeting on the Long-Term Care Partnership Program

What is it and why is it important? Wednesday, May 2nd 10:30 a.m. – Room 202 A public education session on South Dakota’s Long-Term Care Partnership Program will be held on May 2 at 10:30AM in Room 202 at Active Generations. The session is free and open to any faculty or staff member. This education [...]

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Active Generations to Help Sioux Falls Humane Society

Help the Sioux Falls Humane Society The SFHS is in need of prescription bottles to hold medications for the animals in their care. You can help by saving your empty prescription bottles, removing the labels and placing them in the drop box in the Active Generations coat room. It’s that easy! Thanks for your help! [...]

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2012 USD Health Fair Coming in March

Mark Your Calendars 2012 USD Health Fair Thursday, March 29th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free Health Screens Free Health Information Great Healthy Refreshments Door Prizes & Much More! Don’t miss this FREE event!

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Arthritis Foundation Support and Education Group

Monday, January 23, 2012 at 12:30pm Active Generations, Sertoma Room Celebrate 2012! New Year’s Party Join us for fellowship, fun, and good food. We will enjoy Wii Bowling, supporting efforts to be active and keep moving.

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Vet’s Get Together

The Veteran’s Get-together group will meet on Wednesday, March 27th at 10:00 a.m. For more information on Post 15 Veterans Build contact Dean DeLashmutt, 605- 496-1108 or email at: guam1973@gmail.com For more information on the Veteran’s Get-together or to suggest a speaker contact our facilitator, Paul Millman, retired Navy, at 371-4253

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Cocktails and Canvas Back in March

Nine students enjoyed some wine and hors d’oeuvres and painted a fun, whimsical snowman to brighten up their holidays. Our next Cocktails and Canvas class will return on Tuesday, March 27th. Watch for more details about this class in our February paper!

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Intermediate Bridge Class

Tuesday/Thursdays January 10th – February 9th 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Room 203 For those wanting to expand their Bridge Playing check out our Intermediate Bridge Class. This class will review the basics learned in Elementary Five Card Major and then go into all phases of bidding with emphasis on forcing and non-forcing sequences, preemptive [...]

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Safe Money Solutions for Unsafe Times

Thursday, January 19th 10:30 a.m. – Room 128 Jeff Schwebach, Financial Advisor will be giving this one hour presentation on the current state of the economy and show you how you can protect your assets, create more income and leave a lasting legacy for your loved ones – even in this current economy. Jeff will [...]

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How to Live and Function til 100

Tuesday, February 21st 10:30 a.m. – Room 128 Dr. Froehlich explores how staying active and utilizing Chiropractic care can help keep you young. You will learn how staying active affects not only your muscles and joints but how, and why, it is important for your brain. Dr. Froehlich will also cover how proper movement of [...]

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AARP Safe Driving Course

Thursday, March 29th 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ~ Room 204 OR Tuesday, April 24th 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. ~ Room 202 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 [...]

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Learn to Knit

Every Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Room 201 The “Knit and 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 [...]

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