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  Personal Enrichment  —  Empowering Minds

Empowering Minds: Continuing Education

Free Senior Planning Series at the Upper Bucks Campus (Perkasie)

Senior Care with Matt Ushler RCEGN 8957 C70

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Matt Ushler
Where & When: Upper Bucks Campus Tu, 3/10 6–7:30 p.m.

A deep dive into Senior Home Care and Senior Health Care for those that want to age in place or stay in your home as long as possible. Navigating how to pay for the care and special programs to assist will also be discussed.

Register for Senior Care with Matt Ushler

Senior Financing with Brad Knecht RCEGN 9054 C70

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Brad Knecht
Where & When: Upper Bucks Campus Tu, 4/7 6–7:30 p.m.

Learn how to create a comprehensive strategy by accessing your financial situation. Learn how to manage healthcare cost and arrange estate plans for older adults.

Register for Senior Financing with Brad Knecht

There was a Death in the Family, Now What? RCEGN 8917 C70

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Lauren Cronmiller
Where & When: Upper Bucks Campus Tu, 5/12 6–7:30 p.m.

Navigate the journey after there is a death in the family whether it is expected or unexpected. Understand how to have hard conversations with family members so everyone’s final wishes are fulfilled.

Register for There was a Death in the Family, Now What?

Free Senior Planning Series at the Newtown Campus

Medicare with Brad Davis RCEGN 8914 C01

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Brad Davis
Where & When: Newtown Campus Tu, 3/17 6–7:30 p.m.

An in-depth look at obtaining Medicare and what it covers.

Register for Medicare with Brad Davis

Social Security RCEGN 9055 C01

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor:
Where & When: Newtown Campus Tu, 4/14 6–7:30 p.m.

Maximizing social security benefits, how to apply for social security, when you should apply and other FAQ/ mistakes regarding social security will be discussed.

Register for Social Security

There was a Death in the Family, Now What? RCEGN 8917 C01

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Lauren Cronmiller
Where & When: Newtown Campus Tu, 5/19 6–7:30 p.m.

Navigate the journey after there is a death in the family whether it is expected or unexpected. Understand how to have hard conversations with family members so everyone’s final wishes are fulfilled.

Register for There was a Death in the Family, Now What?

AARP Smart Driver™

This is a four-hour refresher course. You must provide a certificate from a previous course or a letter from your insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety deduction.

Open to PA residents only. $20 AARP Members/$25 for Non-Members (payable to AARP by Check or Money Order). No cash will be accepted.

Note: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class. Anyone arriving after the start time will not be admitted into class.

For more information, visit the AARP Smart Driver™ Course Locator.

AARP Smart Driver™ RCEGN 8050 C50 & C51

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: James Bodnar
Where & When: Lower Bucks Campus C50/ Wed & Thu, 3/18 & 3/19 1-5pm C51/ Wed & Thu, 4/22 & 4/23, 1-5pm

This eight-hour classroom course is designed especially for motorists age 50 or older. This is a full eight-hour course, with two four-hour sessions. Both sessions are required for certification. Certificates will be distributed at the end of the second day. Please bring a ball-point pen, your driver’s license, and AARP Membership card. This class covers normal changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time, and provides practical techniques to compensate for these changes. The program fosters safer driving practices, continued mobility, and a discount in auto insurance in most states.

PA residents only. $20 AARP Members/$25 for Non-Members (payable to AARP by Check or Money Order) NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. This is a four-hour refresher course. You must provide a certificate from a previous course or a letter from your insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety deduction.

NOTE: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class. Anyone arriving after the start time will not be admitted.

**If you do not cancel prior to five (5) business days, or if you are a “no show” to a training, you will be charged a late cancellation or “no show” fee equal to the cost of the training.

Register for AARP Smart Driver™ 

AARP Smart Driver™ RCEGN 8050 C52

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: James Bodnar
Where & When: Lower Bucks Campus C52/ Wed & Thu, 5/20 & 5/21 1-5pm

This eight-hour classroom course is designed especially for motorists age 50 or older. This is a full eight-hour course, with two four-hour sessions. Both sessions are required for certification. Certificates will be distributed at the end of the second day. Please bring a ball-point pen, your driver’s license, and AARP Membership card. This class covers normal changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time, and provides practical techniques to compensate for these changes. The program fosters safer driving practices, continued mobility, and a discount in auto insurance in most states.

PA residents only. $20 AARP Members/$25 for Non-Members (payable to AARP by Check or Money Order) NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. This is a four-hour refresher course. You must provide a certificate from a previous course or a letter from your insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety deduction.

NOTE: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class. Anyone arriving after the start time will not be admitted.

**If you do not cancel prior to five (5) business days, or if you are a “no show” to a training, you will be charged a late cancellation or “no show” fee equal to the cost of the training.

Register for AARP Smart Driver™ 

AARP Smart Driver™ Refresher Class RCEGN 8052 C01-C02

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Atty Van Hamel
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Sat, 3/14 9 a.m.-1 p.m. C02/ Sat, 4/11 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

This is a four-hour refresher course for those who have taken this course within the last 3 years. You must provide a certificate from previous class or a letter from insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety program deduction. If you are unsure if a refresher certificate is what you need, please contact your insurance agent to determine if they will accept this 4-hour course or require you to attend the full 8-hour course. Please bring a ball-point pen, your driver’s license, and your AARP Membership card.

Certificates will be distributed at the end of the 4-hour class.

PA residents only. $20 AARP Members/$25 for Non-Members (payable to AARP by Check or Money Order) NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. This is a four-hour refresher course. You must provide a certificate from a previous course or a letter from
your insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety deduction.

NOTE: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class. Anyone arriving after the start time will not be admitted.

**If you do not cancel prior to five (5) business days, or if you are a “no show” to a training, you will be charged a late cancellation or “no show” fee equal to the cost of the training.

Register for Refresher Class

AARP Smart Driver™ Refresher Class RCEGN 8052 C03

Tuition: $0.00
Instructor: Atty Van Hamel
Where & When: Newtown Campus C03/ Sat, 5/9 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

This is a four-hour refresher course for those who have taken this course within the last 3 years. You must provide a certificate from previous class or a letter from insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety program deduction. If you are unsure if a refresher certificate is what you need, please contact your insurance agent to determine if they will accept this 4-hour course or require you to attend the full 8-hour course. Please bring a ball-point pen, your driver’s license, and your AARP Membership card.

Certificates will be distributed at the end of the 4-hour class.

PA residents only. $20 AARP Members/$25 for Non-Members (payable to AARP by Check or Money Order) NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. This is a four-hour refresher course. You must provide a certificate from a previous course or a letter from
your insurance company, or an auto insurance bill indicating driver safety deduction.

NOTE: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class. Anyone arriving after the start time will not be admitted.

**If you do not cancel prior to five (5) business days, or if you are a “no show” to a training, you will be charged a late cancellation or “no show” fee equal to the cost of the training.

Register for Refresher Class

Health & Wellness

Beginner Yang Family Tai Chi (Newtown) RFTNS-0512-C01 & C02

Tuition: $159.00
Instructor: Clyde Beury
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/8 Sat, 1/10 - 2/28 10:00am - 11:00am Newtown Campus C02/8 Sat, 3/7 – 4/25 10:00am - 11:00am

Tai Chi is a gentle slow-moving activity which has been described as “Meditation in Motion”. You will be introduced to the Yang 16 form, focusing on the elements of balance, flexibility and range of motion. Class opens with 10 minutes of gentle stretching followed by introduction footwork, posture, body position and hand movement and relaxation. Class concludes with standing meditation and breath control.

Register for Beginner Yang Family Tai Chi 

Beginner Yang Family Tai Chi (Lower Bucks) RFTNS-0512-C50 & C51

Tuition: $139.00
Instructor: Clyde Beury
Where & When: Lower Bucks Campus C50/8 Thu, 1/8 - 2/26, 11:00am - 12:00pm C51/8 Thu, 3/5 - 4/23 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tai Chi is a gentle slow-moving activity which has been described as “Meditation in Motion”.  You will be introduced to the Yang 16 form, focusing on the elements of balance, flexibility and range of motion.  Class opens with 10 minutes of gentle stretching followed by introduction footwork, posture, body position and hand movement and relaxation.  Class concludes with standing meditation and breath control. 

Intermediate Yang Family Tai Chi RFTNS 8030 C01 & C02

Tuition: $159.00
Instructor: Clyde Beury
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/8 Sat, 1/10 – 2/28 11:30 am - 12:30pm C02/8 Sat, 3/7 – 4/25 11:30 am - 12:30pm

This is a class for students who wish to continue their Tai Chi Journey. It is designed for the student who is familiar with any of the following Yang Family Forms: 16, Tai Chi Gong, or Essential form and may be considering learning the Traditional form. This will concentrate on the cultivation of energy as it is expressed in the sequences of other Tai Chi forms.

Register for Intermediate Yang Family Tai Chi

Vinyasa/Hatha Yoga RFTNS-0141-C01

Tuition: $99.00
Instructor: Alda Stolaki
Where & When: Newtown Campus 6 Mon 2/23 - 3/30 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Want to grow stronger mentally and physically? Whether you’re a beginner or advanced student, take your practice to the next level. This class is for everyone! Focus on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost your physical and mental wellness. 

NOTE: Please bring your own yoga mat to each class.

Register for Vinyasa/Hatha Yoga

Wellness Workshop Series RHEAL 0141 C01

Tuition: $99.00
Instructor: Tiffany Fite
Where & When: Newtown Campus Sat 3/14 - 3/28 9am - 12pm

The Wellness Workshop Series will address and examine the components of leading a healthy, fit, and active lifestyle to improve longevity and quality of life.  Each week, we will delve into different but related topics. The sessions will consist of a lecture, activities to reinforce learning, and a dedicated question-and-answer segment. The 3-week program will conclude with a comprehensive review of all topics, during which each participant will create a written plan of action to implement what they have learned into their own lives.

 

Wellness Workshop Topics

  • Components of Functional Health & Fitness – Week 1
  • Mindfulness, Posture Alignment & Body Mechanics – Week 1
  • Stability, Mobility, Flexibility, & Musculoskeletal Imbalances – Week 1
  • Static Balance, Dynamic Balance, and Agility – Week 1
  • Cardiorespiratory Fitness – Week 2
  • Muscular Strength & Endurance – Week 2
  • Body Composition – Week 2
  • Nutrition – Week 3
  • Stress Management – Week 3
  • Developing an Individual Wellness Plan for Longevity – Week 3

Session Dates

 

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Community+ Lifelong Learning

Join a community of curious minds with Community+ Lifelong Learning! Designed for adults 50+, our membership program offers enriching courses, lively discussions, and engaging events. Discover new interests in the arts, history, wellness, and beyond while making meaningful connections with fellow lifelong learners.
Annual membership is $499 and is valid for one year from your enrollment date.

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