Senior College
"We just got done with the second course in the All American Forms of Music with Mark Lair, and I have a group of 10 ladies that just love him! I just announced that our last session will be next week and one participant said, 'I will be here if I have to come in an ambulance!' That about sums up how much they are enjoying this course. Thanks so much for the opportunity to offer this to our residents and community."
– Dana Reese, Administrator
Good Samaritan Society – Manson (Manson, Iowa)
Senior College is a collaboration between Southwest Minnesota State University, Minnesota West Community and Technical College and the Good Samaritan Society to provide seniors an opportunity to expand their knowledge through courses that interest them. Courses are taught by experienced instructors who share an interest with their students in the topics. It doesn’t matter whether your formal education ended before you graduated from high school or whether you have a doctoral degree — the purpose of these courses is to learn and have fun!
The Senior College courses are provided via DVD to Good Samaritan communities in several states. You will be able to attend class right where you live, along with your friends.
A series of courses is offered twice each year. A variety of topics has been offered in the past, from areas such as art, history, politics, literature, religion, health and more! Seniors enjoy the opportunity to learn new things as well as to engage in thoughtful discussions with their friends. Ask your Good Samaritan Housing Director about Senior College in your community!
Click here to visit the Senior College Web site, www.senior-college.com.
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Picture a healthy life
A discussion and illustration of some ideas for living a good life. We will discuss healthy living and taking care of the body, mind, soul and spirit. We will discuss planning for the future and leaving a legacy.
Instructor: Vicki Hoffman, RN
Tales of a Travel Nurse
A discussion and illustration of life as a travel nurse. Vicki will share stories from 35 years in nursing as well as stories of nursing with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in Eagle Butte, S.D.
Instructor: Vicki Hoffman, RN
Spring 2012 Current Event at Home Abroad
Dr. Sturrock will discuss the Republican presidential race, the 2012 general election, the European banking crisis, the U.S. immigration debate, China’s ambitions and fears, and Canada: the art of doing well, quietly.
Instructor: Dr. David Sturrock, Political Science Professor
