Retirement REIMAGINED
Your life story has many pages ahead. How will you fill them?
I was feeling stagnant since retirement and disappointed in my next chapter. This course gave me hope.
Expectations vs Reality While we’re still working, it’s easy to dream of retirement. We eagerly envision lazy mornings, time for hobbies, and traveling the world. But after a few weeks of sleeping in, we realize we still have the rest of the day—every day—to fill. Weekends were something to look forward to back when we were working. But post-retirement, there’s not much difference between a Tuesday and a Saturday. And some of us may not have realized just how much of our identity was tied to our work. Even if we manage to keep busy, we may not feel fulfilled at the end of the day.
Many of us spent years preparing
for a successful transition from student to working professional, but how do we prepare for this equally important transition to retirement?
Retirement Reimagined is an innovative program that empowers you to discover what you need and want in order to create a next chapter that is uniquely fulfilling to you by: • Breaking down the process of preparing for retirement into palatable portions • Looking beyond the financials and focusing on other factors that create a fulfilling retirement • Providing support and guidance as you face the intimidating blank page that is your next chapter
Since I retired, I ’ve never felt less relevant.
Is Retirement Reimagined right for you? Have you been retired at least a month but not more than 5 years? Are you looking to create the post-retirement version of yourself? Would you enjoy more social interaction? Are your looking for more structure in your days? Are you looking for a sense of purpose? Consider Retirement Reimagined your brainstorming partner in helping you create a more intentional retirement and be the author of your own retirement story. If you’re eager to create your next chapter, we’re eager to help!
I discovered there are so many possibilities post-retirement, and we are so N O T done! Retirement Reimagined helped me find my 2.0.
What to expect:
As soon as you walk in the door, you become part of something. The class gives you information that you didn’t know you needed.
• A 1-on-1 consultation with our program manager • Weekly sessions that systematically challenge you to examine different facets of your life by: • Helping with goal setting and accountability • Receiving peer support on the journey • Meeting with our program manager halfway through the workshop to review your progress • Obtaining personalized resources to help you reach your goals
You’ll leave Retirement Reimagined with a deepened sense of purpose, identifiable next steps to create your retirement vision, and new connections with others just like you. Past participants leave feeling inspired, empowered, and excited—and so will you.
Beyond Retirement Reimagined After completing the core program, participants can choose from additional course offerings to continue your education and further your goals. Courses include:
Entrepreneurship What if the skills, passions, and relationships you’ve spent decades developing could turn your next chapter into income, impact, and purpose? Join us for an enlightening webinar to learn how adults just like you are turning their passions, hobbies, and life experience into something that matters—no matter how big or small. You’ll learn how you can: • Strengthen your financial security • Stay relevant in a rapidly changing world • Continue contributing, not because you have to, but because you want to make this next chapter feel meaningful
Mind University It’s inevitable that you will notice changes in your cognition as you age. Mind University offers monthly workshops on brain health as well as proven cognitive training classes called Mind Aerobics which target and challenge six critical cognitive functions with increasing speed and difficulty as sessions progress: • Reaction time • Visual spatial skills • Attention and concentration
• Memory • Language • Problem solving
Mind Aerobics is a 12-week course that meets twice a week. After an initial assessment, you’ll be placed into the class that provides the right challenge for your needs. At the end of the session, you’ll meet with your instructor to review how your cognition responded and if there are areas that could benefit from a further challenge.
Digital Literacy Are you as confident in your tech skills as you’d like to be? Whether you want to FaceTime with your grandchildren, or run your brand-new business, digital literacy is key. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of using a tablet, including how to: • Navigate the internet • Communicate through email and video calls
• Take quality photos • Avoid online scams
Ready to create your retirement story? We’re here to help. If you have been retired for at least one month but not more than five years, contact us at 248.592.3961 or RetirementReimagined@jfsdetroit.org to schedule a consultation.
Marvin And Betty Danto Family Foundation
I discovered I am no longer defined by what I did for years. It was motivating to learn more about myself and find my ‘why.’