School Days Revisited

People age 50+, those still working and those retired, are seeking out courses at their local community colleges for a lot of reasons...to pursue encore careers, leisure-time interests, learn new skills. Many community colleges have been aggressively expanding their courses for this age group, including developing more user-friendly ways for people to re-enter higher education after decades away from the classroom. This U.S. News and World Report article provides some data on the kinds of programs that community colleges are offering and a check-list of what to look for when considering signing up.

When the Grays Go Green

The ecologically-minded among us will want to check out Gray Is Green, the go-to organization for people over age 65 who are interested in conserving our planet's natural resources. Through the National Senior Conservation Corps (NSCC), the vision has expanded from greening retirement homes to engaging interested people in the fight against global climate change.

Wisdom From Elders

This New York Times article urges you to talk to your parents about their lives before it is too late... and suggests techniques taken from the book, “How to Live: A Search for Wisdom From Old People," by Henry Alford, about how to get the most out of your conversations. While most parents won't be eloquent in describing their past, Alford believes that all older people are "repositories of wisdom" and "keepers of the wisdom."  Perhaps you will have some "elderisms" to share with our readers after your interviews!

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