Continuing Education
Continuing Education
Hands Only CPR / AED
In this non-certified class, you will learn a Lifesaving Technique by offering Hands-Only CPR to a person in need. You will also learn the importance of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), when they are needed and how to use one. Register in Advance; Space is limited
Instructor: Nancy Law, McMinnville Fire and Life Safety Volunteer
Monday, May 6........................................ 10:00am – 11:30am............................... $5
Planning for Your Future
Are you aware that a Medical Advance Directive and POLST (Physicians Orders for Life Sustain Treatment) forms can ensure your medical preferences are respected and followed by your family, provider and care team? Learn the importance of each and when and how you need to complete them. An Advance Directive and a POLST form will help your loved ones know your wishes and ensure emergency medical services and other medical providers follow important decisions during a health crisis. Understanding and properly completing an Advance Directive is the first step towards getting your plans in order. Choose one of the dates below to learn more. Register early; space is limited. Ages 21+
Tue Apr 9.............. 1:00pm - 3:00pm .............. FREE!
Tue May 14........... 1:00pm - 3:00pm .............. FREE!
Tue Jun 11.............. 1:00pm - 3:00pm .............. FREE!
I'm Retiring: What Next
Retirement is one of life’s major transitions. Making this transition successfully requires we make informed choices about finances, medical care and housing. Join us for this informative four-part series that looks at the options you have and how to choose those best for you: Getting your Finances in Order; Medicare and Supplemental Health Insurance; Aging and Medical Care; and Housing: Looking at the Options.
GETTING FINANCES IN ORDER
This session reviews financial planning for retirement, and money management during your retirement years.
Tuesday, May 14....................................... 6:00pm - 7:00pm............................... FREE!
HEALTH INSURANCE - MEDICARE
This session reviews the basics of Medicare, supplemental insurance plans and their relationship to each other.
Wednesday, Feb 21....................................... 6:00pm - 7:00pm............................... FREE!
RETIREMENT & AGING
This session looks at how you maintain good health in retirement and how you deal with significant health issues when they do arise.
Wednesday, Mar 20....................................... 6:00pm - 7:00pm............................... FREE!
HOUSING: LOOKING AT ALL OF THE OPTIONS
During retirement most of us have to make some tough housing choices. Do you stay in present home, downsize to a smaller space or enter a retirement community? This session looks at making a housing choice that works best for you.
Wednesday, Apr 17....................................... 6:00pm - 7:00pm............................... FREE!
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum Presentations
ROCKETS, ROCKETS, AND MORE ROCKETS!
The Development of Rocket Engines from the Beginning of the Space Age
In order to escape Earth’s powerful gravity well, we need rockets. For a rocket to go anywhere, requires a rocket engine. Perfecting the design, construction, and launch of rocket engines has continued to this very day. Come learn about the history of liquid and electrical rocket engines culminating with the active development of the game changing nuclear thermal rocket!
Presenters.............................................Donn Anderson & John Jennings
Location.................................................McMinnville Senior Center
Ages.........................................................16+
Tuesday, Apr 9..........................10:00am
Cost..........................................................FREE!
VOYAGER'S 1'S PALE BLUE DOT
Voyager 1’s Perspective Changing Photos: “The Family Portrait”
There are currently FIVE spacecraft either on their way out of our Solar System, or have already left the influence of our Sun. Voyager 1 was the very first to do so. On its way out, Voyager 1 took a series of photos of 6 of the planets, pictures that have impacted our awareness of our place in space. Come learn about these wonderful pictures and get an update on Voyager 1 itself, sending data back to Earth for over 46 years!
Presenters.............................................Donn Anderson & John Jennings
Location.................................................McMinnville Senior Center
Ages.........................................................16+
Tuesday, May 14..........................10:00am
Cost..........................................................FREE!
THE SEARCH FOR LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
Within our Own Solar System and from the JWST
The discoveries concerning the possibilities for life as we know it existing elsewhere in our Solar System, let alone our Universe, are gaining momentum every year. What are some of the recent results from the searching of the incredible James Webb Space Telescope? And what do we plan to investigate with the Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s moon?
Presenters.............................................Donn Anderson & John Jennings
Location.................................................McMinnville Senior Center
Ages.........................................................16+
Tuesday, Jun 11..........................10:00am
Cost..........................................................FREE!
