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How much good stuff do we learn before we reach age 21? Memoirist Rix Quinn says we acquire loads of knowledge...and he details it in this program. Much of his data comes from extensive interviews with 50 Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) whom he interviewed while working on a newspaper research project.
On Campus Session
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Want to meet new people and have meaningful (or lighthearted) conversations? Whether you're exploring retirement, curious about current events, or just looking to connect, this class is for you. We'll meet once a week for a month, breaking into small groups to discuss questions and prompts from both the instructor and participants. Come ready to share, listen, and enjoy thoughtful conversations about everything and nothing at all.
On Campus Session
- Section Code: F25FSFPER070A
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Instructor: Thomas Sease
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Dates: 11/14/2025 - 12/12/2025
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Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Sessions: 4
Days: F
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Building: Annie Richardson Bass
Room: 1004
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This interactive course offers a hands-on understanding of dementia through Dementia Live®, providing participants with insights into how those with dementia may perceive and react to real-life situations. By experiencing sensory and cognitive challenges firsthand, participants will learn how to recognize behaviors that may escalate a crisis and discover effective ways to respond. The second session explores deeper caregiving strategies, reducing risks, and fostering supportive relationships for those with dementia. Active participation is encouraged, offering an immersive experience to better understand and assist individuals living with dementia.
On Campus Session
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Some older adults, often after they retire, lose focus or don't know quite know what to do with themselves. We will discuss some of the ways to stay mentally, physically, & spiritually engaged and healthy. This class will offer lots of fun discussion, interaction and collective problem solving, lead by an experienced facilitator.
On Campus Session
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Western psychotherapy, like western medicine, is focused on symptom reduction and symptom management, rather than focusing on the root causes. This class will introduce students to an alternative understanding of their mind, based on ancient Tibetan teachings and practices. By accessing the untapped potential to use awareness to relieve anxiety and depression at the source, students will acquire the ability to find peace and a deep inner calm, regardless of their external environment. Students will need an open mind, and a readiness to take responsibility for facing their emotional and psychological suffering, as well as a willingness to be temporarily confused and uncomfortable as they 'empty their cup' of their current belief system and become familiar with a different 'map' to negotiate life's challenges.
Online Zoom Session
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Have you looked at your birth certificate lately? If it says you were born between 1946 and 1964, welcome to my world. You and I are officially considered "Baby Boomers". What do we have in common? Well, we're over 59, which means accumulated wisdom (I believe). We share a unique time and space. We were born in the middle of the 20th century, and we hope to live to the middle of the 21st. When our earliest members were born, only 141 million people lived in the U.S. Today there are over 295 million. In this class we'll share a bunch of facts, fiction, and fun. I hope you can join us...especially if you're a Boomer who believes, "We're not over the hill...we're just reaching the top."
On Campus Session
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Our lives are full of busy schedules and a constant stream of information to process, leaving most of us feeling highly stressed by the end of the day. Many people are turning to Meditation. Meditating can boost our emotional and physical well-being. People who practice meditation as part of their regular routine have reported higher levels of happiness, patience, and compassion. They also show lower levels of stress and frustration, which leads to other benefits like lower blood pressure and increased energy levels.
Online Zoom Session
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Memory loss is one of our biggest concerns about aging. But our fears are usually overblown. This presentation will help you better understand the changes you can expect and how to manage them. Topics include: types of memory and the processes involved in each; the factors that affect our ability to learn and remember; causes of cognitive impairment; mnemonic techniques for managing memory challenges; and general lifestyle issues that support optimal mental functioning.
On Campus Session
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If you dropped dead tomorrow would your next of kin be prepared to manage your last wishes, home, possessions, online accounts, assets, finances. Or will they be digging into file cabinets, junk drawers, or stacks of paper? Or hack into your phone, computer or call a psychic to find all the things you forgot to list. This class in how to organize all your next of kins needs to know. There are many systems out there- we will find what works for you. Fun filled class since most people have put this off- until it's too late!
The Stayton
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Did you know that exercise might be the most potent drug we have for extending our quality and quantity of life? Switching from a sedentary lifestyle to an active lifestyle is comparable to "smoking vs not smoking." Join me in a lively program where many of the myths about aging and physical decline will be dispelled with research based guidelines for exercise and nutrition. I will give you some valuable tools to increase the quality of your life, improve your health and function, and live independently as an active ager. Topics covered will include aerobic exercise, resistance training, and balance/stability training. Say goodbye to your sedentary lifestyle once and for all and start feeling great again!
The Stayton
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Love fashion? Step into the world of fashion with a course that's as stylish as it is smart! From iconic trends and legendary designers to the business of buying and branding, this class explores the business of fashion. Whether you're a style enthusiast or simply curious about fashion, this engaging course series will explore the history of fashion, strategy of fashion buyers, deep dive into denim, and selling fashion in the age of social media. Step into the world of fashion with us as we dive into the history, the hustle, and the heart of the fashion industry.
TCU Campus - Fashion Building
- Section Code: F25FSFPER073A
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Instructor: Nicole Bettinger
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Dates: 9/12/2025 - 10/3/2025
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Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Sessions: 4
Days: F
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Building: TCU FAB
Room: Lobby
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Genealogy research online has become more popular as records are digitized and made available through Ancestry, Family Search, Find a Grave, Google, and many, many other web sites. We will look at the more popular ones to see what is available.
Online Zoom Session
- Section Code: F25FSFPER020A
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Instructor: Crystal Barth
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Dates: 9/11/2025 - 9/18/2025
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Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: Th
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Building: Online Class
Room: Zoom
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This is a very basic, beginning course designed for people who are interested in getting started exploring their genealogy and family history. Attendees will learn about common forms and terms, as well as best practices for researching, recording and organizing information about their ancestors and other relatives. There will be time for questions and class participation throughout.
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"Dost thou love life? Then do not squander Time, for that's the stuff Life is made of" Benjamin Franklin. As seniors time seems to be flying by faster, but the magic can be in how we use it. If you have never taken a time management class before, or have and would like a refresher, please join this 2-session class that will focus on our precious time as retirees. We'll explore practical tools to help you harness your time to provide you with sources of joy and accomplishment.
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This will be a discussion-based class on experiences with loss - not merely surviving, but living well following loss. We will discuss the process of grief from loss and what that is like and then begin to focus on how to live as well as possible going forward. Four sessions: A Time to Grieve, Experiencing Grief, Finding Hope and Healing, Rebuilding and Remembering. This is best for those who are at least several months to years past their loss.
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Memoirist Rix Quinn is big fan of Aesop, the ancient author of micro-stories (300 words or less). He'll share lots of information about Aesop's ideas during this session...and also explore the works of some other great micro-story experts.
On Campus Session
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Interested in beginning a mindfulness and meditation practice? Join us for a two-week course to learn the fundamentals of meditation and how to apply them in your daily life. We will lead you through meditation practices, give you tips on moving through life mindfully and learn together as a class what works best for our own personal meditation journey!
Off Campus Session
- Section Code: F25FSFWEL033A
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Instructor: Heather Hale
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Dates: 9/9/2025 - 9/16/2025
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Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: Tu
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Building: TCU Burnett School of Medicine
Room: Arnold Hall Medical Ed Building Learning Studio A
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Join us as we take a look at fashion trends for Fall 2025 and discover ways to take them from the runway to everyday. We are on the search for the most flattering, age-appropriate looks for every body type. Learn how to "shop your closet" and create a look you love! This class is interactive so bring your questions and favorite style tips to share!
On Campus Session
- Section Code: F25FSFPER074A
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Instructor: Kim Ledbetter
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Dates: 10/17/2025 - 10/24/2025
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Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: F
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Building: Annie Richardson Bass
Room: 1004
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Explore the different causes of dementia and learn to recognize what makes each one unique. In this course, we’ll cover common causes of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular Dementia, Alcohol-Related Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, and more. Whether you’re a caregiver or simply want to increase your knowledge, this is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of dementia and how it affects individuals and families.
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The trip to wellness after a stroke, and the path back to normal. A real-life experience, and the development of a Pro Team to guide progressive redevelopment to be normal again. Within depth technical data for attendees to use for themselves, a loved one, or a dear friend/relative.
On Campus Session
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The first thing that I had to learn is that you never get over losing anyone, no matter if it's a parent child or spouse; so let's accept this first. The next thing that I had to learn is that I had to live through the pain of accepting that I would never see that person again. I did all of this through prayer and surrounding myself with friends, family, co-workers, anyone that was fun!! Another thing that I had to learn is that you do not have to be strong and can cry when you like! People kept telling me that I had to be strong, no just learn to express one's feelings. I had to learn to be honest with myself about the pain and the emptiness that I felt deep inside of my soul and my body. Still to this day I'm living through the pain of the death of my parents, my sister and my husband. it does get easier day by day. Funny thing is I started with moments and surpassed days, weeks, months and now years. Let's put this behind you and start enjoying life. I might be the wind beneath your wings.
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What might the Ancient Stoics teach us about how to live in today's turbulent world? Surprisingly, quite a lot. The Stoic Epictetus, who was a slave for his first 30 years of life, once said, "He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at." Stoic wisdom has been around for centuries. We will delve into their core beliefs and practices, learning from the greats: Zeno, Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius. How could an ancient philosophy remain not only relevant but inspiring in today's world? This is a class for participation and discussion.
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We are living in a constantly changing landscape of cannabis legalization, decriminalization, commercialization and methods of use. Embellished marketing and promotion of THC and CBD products, with limited research and FDA approval, can leave one with a skewed perception of reality. This course will provide answers to questions about cannabis such as: What is THC? CBD? How does it affect the body and brain? What are the risks and benefits of using? How can I talk to my loved ones about cannabis? What do we (and don't we) know about cannabis? Wait, I thought it was called "weed"?
On Campus Session
- Section Code: F25FSFHEA019A
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Instructor: Caroline Sahba
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Dates: 10/24/2025 - 10/24/2025
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Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Building: Secrest Wible
Room: 119
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This interactive session will try to answer the question: Why the most important communication skill in the world is rarely used and often overlooked.
On Campus Session
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This is the SECOND level for students who have already taken the first Professional Organizer's Guide class. You'll learn how to tackle your own specific clutter crises {including photos and paperwork}, file fold t-shirts like an Olympic sport, and wrap lamp cords so they look like a piece of art. You'll find out all the best places to take your donations and consignments. And you'll even have a class on Elizabeth's favorite products {for any budget).
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Are you at a loss for what to do with that giant box of family photos? Or that Jadeite glass collection you've been collecting for decades? Or a garage so full you can't park two cars inside? Then this class is for you! Not only is it a step-by-step guide on decluttering and organizing, but you'll learn how to honor the things you love and want to keep.
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Downsizing can feel overwhelming, but with the right plan, it can lead to a future with less stress and more freedom. This course provides a step-by-step approach to navigating the emotional and logistical aspects of a downsizing move. Whether you're considering a move now or planning for the future, this course will give you the tools, strategies, and confidence to take the next steps. Each week, we'll cover key topics, including: Understanding the Downsizing Process & Creating a Plan; Sorting, Decluttering, and Making Decisions; Housing Options & Preparing for the Move. Join us for this informative and practical course designed to help you downsize with clarity and ease. Recommended text: The Ultimate Guide to Downsizing, Ingrid and John Sullivan, ISBN 1973968916, Available on Amazon.com
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In this 90 minute course you will discover your strengths and weaknesses around money and finances with regards to you (and possibly your partner.) You will change your perspective of money by identifying your beliefs and thoughts around it. Have a better understanding of money which brings clarity, confidence & harmony while you uncover what drives you about money; because how you do money is how you do everything.
Online Zoom Session
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For many of us, conversations about death and dying are very uncomfortable and avoided as much as possible! As a result, we are unprepared when faced with the loss of a loved one. In this tender and engaging conversation, we examine approaches to preparing for, and partnering in the end-of life experience. Strategies are introduced that can promote deeper understandings about what is actually happening. Communication pathways and ways to interact in compassionate and honoring ways are introduced. Documents pertaining to end of life options and wishes are also included.
The Stayton
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Who are you? Where did you come from? I can help you trace your family history back through the centuries--back to Kings, Queens, and Emperors. I will show you how to quickly use all the online resources and how to organize your data. I will show you how to prepare and assemble a 350-page hard-covered book for your family and friends. No genealogy experience necessary.
Online Zoom Session
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In this class, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of human coloring. We’ll start with a brief review of color theory, followed by an exploration of personal color analysis, explaining how it works and why it plays a crucial role in enhancing your appearance. We’ll also discuss how our coloring naturally changes as we age, particularly as we become senior citizens. What to Bring: Please bring a mirror to observe your own eye, hair, and skin tones closely. Additionally, select a garment whose color you’re unsure about—one you’d like to assess for its current flattering effect. Two classes following this class are: Wardrobe and Closet Planning and Styling a Capsule Wardrobe. Sign up separately for them.
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Owning a versatile wardrobe that effortlessly blends and pairs to produce a multitude of outfits is a smart money-saving strategy. Discover the art of crafting your personalized capsule wardrobe tailored to your specific style and needs. Whether you're curating a complete seasonal collection or assembling a compact travel wardrobe, this capsule wardrobe formula offers flexibility and efficiency.
Online Zoom Session
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Have you ever found yourself saying any of the following?
• "My closet is overflowing, yet I can't find anything to wear."
• "I feel overwhelmed when I try to pick out an outfit."
• "Getting dressed takes up too much of my time."
• "I waste money on clothes that end up collecting dust."
• "My closet is filled with regretful purchases."
• "I often find myself apologizing for my appearance."
If so, it's time to take control of your closet. Learn how to efficiently organize your clothes and determine which items are worth keeping. Decluttering your closet is the first step towards simplifying your life.
Online Zoom Session
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