We all think communication should be easy and it is the most important and difficult activity we humans face daily.

Exploring various communication methods, we will look at the pieces that create successful communication and what is happening in the background. Humans complicate most things they do, so our goal will be to simplify and weed out unnecessary elements to create more freedom and effective results.

Words. Application of Words. Sensitivity to Other Person/Persons. Knowing what is behind your own communication. Listening = Deep Listening. Not getting distracted by the other’s tone or words. Keep the conversation on one track, no diversions. Resolution or Schedule. Instructor: Maureen Baalem

This class will follow an information and discussion format.

Fridays 10 am to 12 noon for six weeks:
October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1, 8.

What changes are occurring in your life? What changes are on the horizon? Recently retired? Long retired and in a rut? Have you lost a loved one and are facing the many changes in your daily life that the loss brings? Are you downsizing? Want to make change, but don’t know how?

We will discuss why people seem to be naturally resistant to change and what to do about that. This four-session program will provide information and a process to deal positively with change. We will discuss how to develop and implement a plan to manage change.

The class consists of four two-hour sessions beginning Friday, October 4th from 2 to 4 pm in the Senior Center.
Instructor: Elizabeth Hayes

Instructor:  Willow Oelke, et al, from the Community
Engagement Department of Wauna Federal Credit Union

“Fraud Free & Fabulous: Workshop for Wise Seniors”:  A lively workshop designed for wise seniors who want to outsmart scammers and keep their finances safe. We'll dive into the latest tricks fraudsters use and arm you with tools to spot them and stop them! Get ready to stay sharp, secure and fabulous while protecting what's yours! (October 9)

“Golden Years, Golden Budget: Stretching Your Retirement Dollars”:  Ready to make your retirement dollars stretch and still have fun? Join our upbeat budget workshop for seniors in their retirement years! We'll explore smart, savvy ways to keep your finances in check while enjoying your well-deserved golden years. Whether it’s planning for surprises or making the most of a fixed income, we'll turn budgeting into a breeze! (October 16)

“The Psychology of Spending”:  Money decisions aren’t just about numbers and logic - they’re also driven by emotions. Those feelings can have a big impact on your finances! By digging into the emotions behind your choices, you can start making smarter, more productive financial decisions.
(October 23)

Three Wednesday sessions from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm
will be held on October 9, 16, 23
in the Wauna Credit Union
1540 SE Discovery Lane
in Warrenton.

One session, Wednesday October 30 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the Natural Grocers in Warrenton’s Young Plaza (backroom). Instructor: Korinne Erikson, Nutritional Health Coach. Learn to live a healthier life through eating right and enjoying it.

These classes are structured to be in-class one day and in-the-field for day two.

The first class is planned for fall and will feature the Fire Department (from Clatsop County). The in-class day will be to enlighten us about everything the firefighters do for us that do not necessarily involve fighting fires. The field trip will be to a fire station to get a first-hand look at someplace most of have never been. Stay tuned for more information on this two-day-wonder, and for more fun and interesting two-day treats for the mind to be announced in the coming months.

All two-day-wonder classes will be announced via email and posted here before the event occurs, so stay tuned for all upcoming events.

Awaken the Writer Within You!

Share your memoir, short story, poem, or novel chapter
and receive kind, constructive feedback.

If you prefer, sharing of your writing and its constructive feedback can be recorded into audio and/or video
format for later review by you.

This Zoom short course meets on Tuesdays from 9:45 to
11:45 am year-round, including the summer months.

For more information: email the instructor, Eric Anderson,
at EricCAnder@aol.com or call (503) 325-3131.

Humanist Discussions is a group effort on Zoom in which we explore various aspects of the human condition. Each week we nominate and select a topic to discuss the following week. Over the intervening week, we exchange websites and articles pertaining to the topic selected. There is no requirement to review them, but the discussion is much improved when members of the group have made an effort to inform themselves about the upcoming topic. All are welcome to join.

Discussions are held Monday mornings from 10:00 to noon year-round, including the summer months. To join, send an email to todlundy@gmail.com with “Humanist Discussions” in the title of your email please.

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