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Program aims to broaden Cannon Valley Elder Collegium appeal

By JERRY SMITH The Cannon Valley Elder Collegium is taking its classes on the road.

Called “Collegium Invitational Talks,” the organization that is in its 16th year is offering up its list of faculty members to organizations that might want them to come in and give a short presentation or speak at upcoming programs.

“We want to bring ideas and life together,” said CVEC Board Member Bruce Roberts, who is one of the forces behind CIT. “We were harvesting ideas and simply asked if there was a way to reach people beyond the traditional eight-week series of classes. The answer was yes.”

Roberts said Collegium Invitational Talks will be 20- to 30-minute

presentations that are pulled from current or past curriculum or something new altogether if the organization sets something up with a faculty member. He believes many possibilities exist for this model.

“The collegium idea is really exciting and that is why the organization has seen so much success,” Roberts said. “Ideas and information are important to Northfielders and CIT is a way for that to happen on a wider scale.”

Ed Lufkin, a longtime CVEC board member and a part of the faculty, not only sees CIT as a way to reach more people in Northfield, but also a way to disseminate even more knowledge.

The program, he said, can be anything an organization wants and believes the broader appeal of the

CVEC classes and wide range of topics will only help its success and popularity.

“We had a record fall enrollment,” he said. “You never know where success comes from or why a program takes fire at one time and not another. This way, the information is presented on the organization’s terms. It really is a broader appeal of programs and a wide range of topics.”

Roberts said he and the others involved in first coming up with CIT and then guiding it to its current model believe the non-traditional model that has shorter programs might just appeal to different people and interest different groups.

“We’re very proud to broaden our approach in these ways,” he said.

“We very much like how the CVEC

is interacting with the entire town and hope this encourages even more collaboration.”

Describing Northfield as a town that has been about education, Roberts believes Collegium Invitational Talks and Cannon Valley Elder Collegium will help that tradition continue. He cited an email he received from Three Links director Pat Vincent saying there is a need for more “life enrichment” in Northfield as a perfect way of stating what the new program will help do.

“The timing [for CIT] is perfect,” he said. “The possibility of a life enrichment at a retirement facility is refreshing.”

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About Collegium Invitational Talks What: The program’s purpose is to connect Cannon Valley Elder Collegium faculty members with Northfield organizations that might be looking to invite speakers for upcoming programs.

Model: Faculty members would present 20- to 30-minute presentations (longer if arranged).

In a previous Cannon Valley Elder Collegium term, Randy Cox explored the career of Sherlock Holmes, one of the most popular figures in detective literature. (Photo courtesy of the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium)

About Cannon Valley Elder collegium What: CVEC is a community service organization focused on life-long learning and providing non-credit college level liberal arts programming for senior citizens.

History: CVEC is completing its 16th year of service to the community.

More information: To learn more about the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium, visit www.cvec.org

Additional information: If you would like to receive a Collegium Invitational Talks list to be distributed by email three times a year, please write to Bruce Roberts at bruroberts@gmail.com. The first CIT email will be sent in late summer, before the Fall 2014 CVEC classes begin.

Quotable: “It would be nice for the organizations that received the letter to respond with their thoughts and comments,” Roberts said.

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Communication doesn’t magically become better with time, especially if you haven’t had much reason to practice with each other in recent years. If you’ve had issues before, expect them to return, even increase, as your parents age – especially if physical, emotional or cognitive issues are becoming of greater concern for them.

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I can’t ask my child for advice For whatever it’s worth, you’re not alone. Your parents probably are equally out of shape for the game of talking tennis. Even without the baggage, most adults aren’t used to, let alone comfortable with, coming to their children for help. For our parents, giving up control of even minor parts of their lives – let alone deeply personal and important issues – can feel like a sign of weakness, an admission of failure or decline.

So it’s not only your communication style at issue. If they haven’t learned better habits since the last time you talked about serious subjects, the way your parents ask for help can come out anywhere from awkward to horrible. Sometimes, they’re simply trying to say, “I’m lonely or bored or angry.” But what

you may hear is, “Why don’t you do more for me?” “I’m disappointed in my family.” “I’m mad … at you.”

Most of us listen “autobiographically” – we relate everything we hear to our own world. Try tuning in from your parent’s side and listen “empathetically” instead. Use the skills you’ve learned in your own life, from work to family, to separate what’s actually being said, however awkwardly, from how it’s coming out. Then ignore the latter and engage the former.

Just like tennis, the more you play this game, the sooner you’ll start feeling coordinated and fit for it.

Kari Berit (www.KariBerit.com) is a radio show host, family couch, and author of The Unexpected Caregiver: How Boomers Can Keep Mom & Dad Active, Safe and Independent

Have you checked out ‘My Social Security’ yet?

By Rhonda Whitenack and Jim Czechowicz Guest columnists Each May, groups and organizations around the nation join in celebrating Older Americans Month. Established in 1963, Older Americans Month provides an opportunity for our nation to recognize seniors for their many contributions and share important information to help them stay healthy and active.

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By Molly Larsen Students in Dana Pemrick’s fourth-grade class at Divine Mercy Catholic School received a pleasant surprise this month. Handmade May Day baskets were left for the class by residents of the memory care unit at Faribault Senior Living.

The May Day basket tradition dates back to ancient times and usually involves a person leaving a basket full of goodies on a neighbor’s doorstep before knocking on the door and then dashing away.

The surprise of treat-filled cups isn’t the first interaction these two groups have had though. In fact, they are prayer partners. According to Pemrick, her students have been taking prayer requests from the residents as part of their religion curriculum.

Before Easter, the class created puzzles for their new friends to work on.

“The residents loved the puzzles and wanted to continue with them,” said Faribault Senior Living Community Life Coordinator Sarah Valentyn.

Valentyn said the puzzles are now hanging as artwork in the resident’s rooms.

“It was so sweet of the kids to make these for us,” she said.

The students felt it was special that they were thought of on May Day, too, Pemrick said.

As one student put it, “it’s like we’re their little buddies!”

Valentyn noted that it’s nice for the kids to see that doing things for the community (and each other) is a good thing.

Pemrick said her students find joy in the connection they have with the seniors and the chance to offer their prayers.

Pemrick relayed a few of her students thoughts: “I feel good when I pray for someone else, instead of just myself.”

“When I pray for the residents, I know Jesus is helping them.”

“They feel like grandparents to me and it warms my heart.”

The groups will gather one last time toward the end of May to play cards and board games together. The fourth-graders will perform songs from their spring music concert.

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Residents of the memory care unit at Faribault Senior Living put together May Day baskets for fourth graders at Divine Mercy Catholic School. (photo provided)

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Students in Dana Pemrick’s fourth grade class at Divine Mercy Catholic School received surprise May Day baskets from their prayer partners in the memory unit at Faribault Senior Living Center. (photo provided)

What The Heck Is SCSEP?

By Ronda Addy (Ad Builder) Americans love their acronyms. So just what does SCSEP stand for? It stands for Senior Community Service Employment Program. The next question is what is SCSEP? Funded under Title V of the Older American Act of 1965, SCSEP is for people with low incomes who are 55 years or older and have poor employment prospects. SCSEP has 90 project sites in 31 states and Puerto Rico. The program provides useful community services and gives individuals a sense of economic freedom by helping them find employment through job training and placement in unsubsidized jobs. The ultimate goal of the program is to find the workers a job outside the program.

How do you get started if you want to give the program a try? Contact your local SCSEP office. The U.S. Department of Labor has established guidelines for eligibility based on age, residency and income. Be sure to take documents along with you that prove your age, residency and income. After you have met the criteria, you can fill out enrollment forms and the program services will begin.

The services include: • An assessment of skills • A formal program orientation • Creation of an Individual Employment Plan, which identifies barriers to employment and recommends assignments, training and services to overcome the barriers • Assistance in setting employment goals

• Help in preparing a resume • Referral to employment opportunities • Follow-up meetings, evaluations and reviews to determine your progress and the next step in your enrollment Eligible applicants are placed in nonprofit or public/community service agencies. The host agency provides work experience in such areas as cashiering, child care, computer operation, tutoring, library aiding and city fire inspection. Participants work at least 20 hours a week for no less than the current minimum wage. Due to a lost pension, job displacement, divorce or death of a spouse, many older adults have to return to the workforce. By providing training, encouragement and job search assistance, SCSEP allows low-income job seekers to do just that.

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SAFE sponsors animal visits to Faribault Care Center

By CAMEY THIBODEAU

Since October, Faribault Care Center residents have enjoyed bimonthly visits from animals who were once abandoned or abused, but got a second chance when they were rescued by Save Animals From Euthanasia Sanctuary.

Studies have shown that letting nursing home patients hold and pet cats and dogs has strong therapeutic effects, including lower blood pressure and anxiety, improves their quality of life and boosts morale.

Oreo, a six-year-old male chihuahua, and Leroy, a neapolitan mastiff, made the rounds during a visit April 30. Oreo and Leroy are both what SAFE refers to as foster failures, or animals whose foster parents fell in love with them and adopted them.

“What kind of dog is he,” asked resident Janet Riley, as she lovingly stroked Oreo’s soft fur. Riley is blind.

“Oreo lived in a crate for four years before we rescued him,” said Sheila Wolkenhauer, SAFE volunteer who adopted Oreo about a year ago. “He didn’t know how to walk on grass and he didn’t bark for six months until my other two chihua-

huas taught him how.”

Scott Johnston has had Leroy for two years.

“When he came to SAFE, a log chain had grown into the fur around his neck,” he said. Johnston’s family surprised him by adopting Leroy, who has trouble seeing, after he instantly took to Johnston.

Faribault Care Center activities director and SAFE volunteer Sydney Hartman said the residents look forward to the visits and many wish they could stay longer or become residents.

“When I started here, we had pet visits from the Animal Center and from a woman who brings her golden retrievers in,” Hartman said.

“We added SAFE as an additional pet visit on the first and last Wednesday of the month.”

Hartman said some residents’ families bring in pets, but the visits give all the residents a chance to spend time with the animals.

“We’ve had dogs and kittens come in and a rabbit during Easter, which a few of the residents really enjoyed,” Hartman said. “We’re trying to get a variation of animals coming in.”

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Arloene Olson meets Oreo during one of SAFE Sanctuary’s bi-monthly visits to Faribault Care Center. (Camey Thibodeau/Daily News) Faribault Care Center resident James Josephs welcomes Oreo, a chihuahua, and Leroy, a mastiff, during a SAFE Sanctuary visit in April. (Camey Thibodeau/Daily News)

Shirley Hickey visits with Oreo at Faribault Care Center during a SAFE Sanctuary visit in April. Oreo is a six-year-old chihuahua who was rescued

by SAFE and adopted by his foster mother, Sheila Wolkenhauer. (Camey Thibodeau/Daily News)

Janet Riley gently strokes Oreo at Faribault Care Center during a visit from SAFE Sanctuary. Oreo was rescued

by SAFE, then adopted by his foster mom, Sheila Wolkenhauer. (Camey Thibodeau/ Daily News)

Phyllis Johnson and Oreo enjoy some cuddle time at Faribault Care Center during one of SAFE Sanctuary’s bi-monthly visits in April. (Camey Thibodeau/Daily News)

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