Retirees opt for learning not golfing in Florida
In Davie Florida and nationwide retirees skip bridge and golf for adult education programs. With ties to universities, lifelong learning institutes offer lectures and courses year round, often at modest cost, aiming to keep elders mentally engaged and connected to the community as the baby boomer retirement grows.
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Jerry Siegel
Nova Southeastern University
Institute For Learning
Andover
United States
Ron Manheimer
North Carolina Center For Creative Retirement
Asheville
N.C
ElderHostel Institute
Nancy Mertz
Newcom
South Florida
Siegel
Africa
Sonya Hirschberg
Putnam County, N Y
Florida
Oasis
Walter Bortz
Stanford University
Bortz
Nancy Quartin Rosen
Florida Israel Institute
Involved Programs Offer Local Continuing Education
Douglas County Senior Services offers May classes on Victorian decor and a new walking club plus sewing Spanish and computer basics for beginners. Lawrence Memorial Hospital provides free health classes on cholesterol and smoking cessation. Call 842-0543 or 749-5800 for details. Other sources include the Adult Learning Center and Extension Office.
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Douglas County Senior Services
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Douglas County Extension Office
Kansas University Continuing Education
Tips for Choosing a Retirement Community Advise
This guide helps readers select an active adult community by comparing planned partnerships, maintenance relief, and amenities. It urges early planning, clear personal needs, internet research, developer history checks, independent inspections, fitness facilities, resident input, and a practical checklist to ensure value and suitability.
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Highland Green
Topsham
Maine
Chamber of Commerce
Sim
Private school tuition aided by new tax laws
A reader explains new Coverdell Education Savings Accounts changes effective Jan 1 increasing limits to $2000 per child and expanding qualified expenses to K 12. ESAs allow after tax contributions to cover private and religious schooling, tutoring, and related costs for eligible families, with guidance on setup and contact for questions.
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Coverdell Education Savings Accounts
Esas
Betty Gibb
Kansas Senior Press Service
S. Sunset
Elizabeth
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New School For Social Research
New York
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Therapy Works Wellness Center
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