Book read: Purposeful Retirement

Event information

Date

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Add to Calendar 2023-03-28 10:00:00 2023-03-28 11:00:00 Book read: Purposeful Retirement Join University of Minnesota Extension educators to discuss the book "Purposeful Retirement: How to Bring Happiness and Meaning to your Retirement" by Hyrum W. Smith. This book discussion is for adults (age 50+) that are near retirement or thinking about retirement. The book invites readers to think about retirement in new and exciting ways. Instead of viewing retirement as a withdrawal from the workforce, it will encourage participants to envision a new adventure full of purpose and meaning. If you are interested, please join in the conversation on March 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 10-11 a.m. Participants will need to secure a copy of the book to borrow or buy. Reading schedule March 7, 2023- Intro and Chapters 1 - 3 March 14, 2023 - Chapters 4-6 March 21, 2023 - Chapters 7-9 March 28, 2023 - Chapters 10-11 and Afterword Where to access the book (or audio version): Borrow from your local library. Ask about the inter-library loan if they do not have this book at your location. Purchase from your local bookstore. Purchase online. Facilitators Sam Roth, Extension financial capability educator for Scott and Carver counties, is an Accredited Financial Counselor and has extensive experience teaching individuals and families about critical life skills and decision-making. Sara Croymans, Extension family resiliency educator, has extensive experience teaching individuals, families and organizations financial capability information and skills. Sara is an accredited financial counselor with experience providing financial counseling for military service members and individuals with gambling addictions. America/Chicago public

Time

10 - 11 a.m. Central time

Location

Webinar series

Contact

Sara Croymans, Extension educator
croym001@umn.edu or 320-226-6052

Join University of Minnesota Extension educators to discuss the book "Purposeful Retirement: How to Bring Happiness and Meaning to your Retirement" by Hyrum W. Smith. This book discussion is for adults (age 50+) that are near retirement or thinking about retirement.

The book invites readers to think about retirement in new and exciting ways. Instead of viewing retirement as a withdrawal from the workforce, it will encourage participants to envision a new adventure full of purpose and meaning.

If you are interested, please join in the conversation on March 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 10-11 a.m. Participants will need to secure a copy of the book to borrow or buy.

Reading schedule

March 7, 2023- Intro and Chapters 1 - 3
March 14, 2023 - Chapters 4-6
March 21, 2023 - Chapters 7-9
March 28, 2023 - Chapters 10-11 and Afterword

Where to access the book (or audio version):

Borrow from your local library. Ask about the inter-library loan if they do not have this book at your location.
Purchase from your local bookstore.
Purchase online.

Facilitators

Sam Roth, Extension financial capability educator for Scott and Carver counties, is an Accredited Financial Counselor and has extensive experience teaching individuals and families about critical life skills and decision-making.

Sara Croymans, Extension family resiliency educator, has extensive experience teaching individuals, families and organizations financial capability information and skills. Sara is an accredited financial counselor with experience providing financial counseling for military service members and individuals with gambling addictions.

Audience

Adults planning for retirement (age 50+)

Cost

Free, but you do need to secure your own copy of the book.

Registration

Registration is required. The webinar will be on Zoom.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Julie Larson at larso143@umn.edu two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

The UMN Wellbeing Program through the Office of Human Resources is offering 200 wellbeing points per webinar for employees and spouses covered by the University's medical insurance.