These classes are sponsored by The Senior Connection and are a free community service of Eskaton. They are held in the Sacramento, California area. Please make a reservation by calling TOLL FREE 1-888-334-3490 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.5 p.m. PST, or by sending an email to
stating your name, phone number (with area code) and name of class you would like to attend.
SEMINAR SERIES
Help Yourself to Healthier Living Conquer stress, pain and fatigue while learning to better communicate with healthcare providers, friends and family. Developed by Stanford University, this free, six-class series will help you develop strategies to effectively manage chronic health conditions and improve the quality of your life! This is a free class. Class size is limited. Reservations are required.
Wednesdays
August 18 - September 22
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Motherlode Church
870 Beach Court, Coloma, CA 95613
Introduction to Guided Autobiography (GAB)
GAB helps individuals organize their life stories. Guided by a trained instructor, participants are led through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of events once known but filed away and seemingly forgotten. Writing and sharing life stories with others is an ideal way to find new meaning in life and put past events into perspective. Lisa Smith-Youngs from The Senior Connection will present an overview of the GAB process, and assist participants with an in-class writing assignment. Participants must come prepared with pen and paper and be willing to read their assignment to a small group by the end of the session. This is a free class. Reservations are required.
Friday, September 3
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Folsom Senior Center 48 Natoma Street,
Folsom, CA 95630
What Do I Do with My Precious Treasures? Do you feel paralyzed about parting with things of sentimental and financial value? As the third part of a class series on household clutter, The Senior Connection's Lisa Smith-Youngs brings helpful information about how to approach the task with a lighter heart. If you have trouble letting go, or find that younger family members aren't ready to receive family heirlooms, join us for this insightful class to get these tasks accomplished.This is a free class.
Wednesday, September 8
1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eskaton Monroe Lodge
3225 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95818
SEMINAR SERIES
The Brain Workout Does it seem you have too many things to remember these days? If you're feeling forgetful and concerned about your memory, this four-part series by Eskaton's Larry Dawes, MSW, features discussion and mental exercises to assist you in maintaining your mental agility. This is a free class. Class size is limited. Reservations are required.
Wednesdays
September 22 - October 13
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Folsom Senior Center 48 Natoma Street,
Folsom, CA 95630
SEMINAR SERIES
A Matter of Balance
This award-winning, four-week workshop from Boston University is for anyone who wants to reduce the risk of a serious fall. This is a free class. Space limited. Reservations are required.
Mondays and Wednesdays
October 4 - October 27
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Carmichael Presbyterian Church
5645 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608
SEMINAR SERIES
InVigorlze!
Want to rejuvenate yourself inside and out? Sherry DeShong, AFA certified fitness instructor, leads this comprehensive toning, stretching and strengthening class. Appropriate for all fitness levels. $15.00/month
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Beginning October 5
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Eskaton Community Services Center
8525 Madison Avenue, Suite 150, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
SEMINAR SERIES
GAB - Guided Autobiography I (Sessions 1-5)
Created by Dr. James Birren at the University of Southern California, The Guided Autobiography method is a way to gain insight and appreciate your life story and the stories of others. With the help of a certified instructor, you will learn to write and share your life stories. No previous writing experience is necessary. $50 workshop fee.
Wednesdays
October 6 - November 3
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Eskaton Community Services Center
8525 Madison Avenue, Suite 150, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
The Proper Care and Feeding of Your Brain
Professional geriatric care manager, Larry Dawes, MSW, will share fun, creative and effective strategies for improving thinking speed and function. Learn about the relationship between diet, exercise and brain health, as well as where to find professional resources when needed. This is a free class.
Wednesday, October 6
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
St. John Vianney Church
10497 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Thursday, December 2
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
El Dorado Hills Senior Center
990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
SEMINAR SERIES
The Brain Workout Do you have too many things to remember? This series by Eskaton's Larry Dawes, MSW, will assist you in maintaining your mental agility. This is a free class. Space limited. Reservations are required.
Fridays October 15 - November 5
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Eskaton Village Roseville Community Center
10001 Diamond Creek Boulevard, Roseville, CA 95747
CarFit In collaboration with Area 4 Agency on Aging
Driver safety programs address cognitive abilities and skills; however, older drivers can also improve safety by ensuring their car interiors are properly adjusted for them. At CarFit, trained technicians and health professionals assist participants to ensure they "fit" their vehicle. This is a free class. Space limited. Reservations are required.
Tuesday, October 19
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Eskaton Community Services Center
8525 Madison Avenue, Suite 150, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Introduction to Guided Autobiography (GAB)
Lisa Smith-Youngs, certified Guided Autobiography instructor, will present an overview of the GAB process and assist participation's with an in-class writing assignment. Learn how to overcome writing blocks and stay motivated. Participants are requested to bring pen and paper and be willing to read their assignment to a small group by the end of the session. This is a free class.
Friday,
November 5
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Folsom Senior Center 48 Natoma Street,
Folsom, CA 95630
Monday, December 6
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eskaton Monroe Lodge
3225 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95818
Never Retire from Life Author, consultant and lecturer Carleen MacKay shares with wit, the wisdom in remaining actively engaged in life "beyond" so-called retirement. Whether you want to rediscover long-delayed interests, embark on a dream career, volunteer, or pursue a new course of education, Carleen will inspire you to harness your desires and employ your life experience, know-how and good intentions. This is a free class.
Wednesday, November 10
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Eskaton Village Carmichael
3939 Walnut Avenue,
Carmichael, CA 95608
SEMINAR SERIES
GAB - Guided Autobiography II (Sessions 6-10)
A continuation of the Guided Autobiography workshop. Participants must complete GAB I to register for this course. $50 workshop fee.
Wednesdays
November 10 - December 15
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Eskaton Community Services Center
8525 Madison Avenue, Suite 150, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Memory Screening Day
Concerned about your memory? Tuesday, November 16th is National Memory Screening Day. In cooperation with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, The Senior Connection will offer free confidential memory screenings by certified geriatric care managers. The private appointments are a simple and safe evaluation tool that tests memory and other thinking skills. It can indicate whether an additional check-up by a qualified healthcare professional is needed. This is a free class. Space limited. Reservations are required.
Tuesday,
November 16
8:30 a.m. - Noon Folsom Senior Center 48 Natoma Street,
Folsom, CA 95630
Tuesday,
November 16
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Eskaton Community Services Center
8525 Madison Avenue, Suite 150, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Skype Your Grandkids! Don’t get to see your grandchildren often
enough? Skype, a free internet computer program, makes it easy to visit live with
your grandchildren and family members from afar. Class
will include a live demonstration and
take-home instructions. This is a free class.
Thursday,
November 18
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Eskaton Community Services Center
8525 Madison Avenue, Suite 150, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
