For more information call 641-236-2593 or e-mail by using the link below.
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GRMC’s Senior Education Program provides programs designed for adults–of any age–to extend their knowledge on healthcare issues, diseases, nutrition, community resources, current and cultural events, as well as less conventional topics like art, biology, history, or religion.
Programs offer a morning of education and the chance to socialize with friends before and after the program.
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Schedule of topics:
MAY 5 – “Crossing for Care: Swimming the English Channel,” John Heineman, Grinnell Native and University of Iowa Student
MAY 12 – “A Food Allergy Primer,” Denise Lamphier and Pam Clements
MAY 19 – No Program, Governor’s Conference on Aging and Grinnell College Commencement
MAY 26 – No Program, Memorial Day Observed
JUNE 2 – “Making Memories, Building Connections with Your Grandchildren,” Sharon Mays, Family Life Specialist, Iowa State University Extension
JUNE 9 – “Diabetes,” Elaine Hammes, GRMC Dietitian
JUNE 16– “Imagine Grinnell,” Jim Powers, President, and Melissa Strovers, Executive Director, Imagine Grinnell
JUNE 23 – “Reflections – 40 Years of Healthcare in Grinnell,” Jeanette Budding, Public Relations, GRMC
JUNE 30 – “Home Health and the New Telemonitoring Systems,” Kim Rutledge, Director of Home Health and Public Health, GRMC
JULY 7 – “Mood, Mind, and Medicine,” Richard L. Hauser, MD, Psychiatrist, Postels Community Health Park
JULY 14 – “Medication Reconciliation Program,” Zach McMahon, Director of Clinical Pharmacy, GRMC
JULY 21 – “Thailand,” Drew Rattanasangpunth, Grinnell College Student and Coordinator, International Speakers Program at Grinnell College
JULY 28 – “Barns as History: Pennsylvania to Iowa,” Frank Heath, Retired Teacher, TV-Radio Writer-Producer, Author, Musician
AUGUST 4 – “New Women’s Health Therapies,” Jackie Hutchinson, Physical Therapist, GRMC
The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments served prior to the program. Seniors needing transportation may call 641-236-2593 or e-mail. For more information call 641-236-2954 or e-mail.
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Steering Committee
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Mondays • 10 to 11 a.m. • Elks Lodge • 720 3rd Ave., Grinnell
Monday Morning Programs
The Monday Morning programs are free and are offered weekly from April through November and monthly from December through March. The programs are held Monday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Elks Lodge, 720 3rd Ave., Grinnell (at the corner of 3rd Ave. and Main St.). Registration is not required.
Because the programs provide valuable information for anyone—regardless of age—the programs are videotaped. Videotapes of the programs are then aired on Grinnell, Marshalltown, Brooklyn, Montezuma, and Deep River’s educational channels. Videotapes may be borrowed or purchased for $5 by calling the public relations office at 641-236-2593 or by e-mail.
Transportation is available by calling 641-236-2593 or by e-mail the Thursday prior to the program to make arrangements.
Flowers on Fourth provides two floral arrangements each week for door prizes—one is presented at the program and the second is delivered during the week.
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Shining Star Award
In 2004, SE*ED was awarded the Governor’s Shining Star Award at the Annual Governor’s Conference on Aging. The award recognizes some of Iowa’s finest individuals or organizations for providing outstanding services to older citizens. The SE*ED program was honored for its ongoing commitment to improvement of the quality of life of Iowa’s seniors through it’s educational programs. |
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