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The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) program serves the intellectual and social needs of a vibrant community of lifelong learners ages 55 and over.

 

For Fall 2024 choose from over 50 courses offered in a wide variety of engaging subjects.

  • History
  • Current Events
  • Languages
  • Sciences
  • Culture
  • Literature
  • Politics
  • Wellness

Plus much more!

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October 2024

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
1:00 pm2:00 pm
Jewish Family Service and Children's Center of Clifton-Passaic 110 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ

Wellness involves being aware of ourselves as whole people, including a sense of balance and contentment. It is the feeling that things are going well for us today and can continue to go well for us tomorrow. It is the belief that we have meaningful relationships and a sense of meaning and purpose.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
11:00 am12:30 pm
Nathan Barnert Homes 64 Keen Street, Paterson

Passaic County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life. Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 55 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease? You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.

If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Passaic County Workshop, held each week for six weeks. Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves. Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
11:00 am12:30 pm
Nathan Barnert Homes 64 Keen Street, Paterson

Passaic County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life. Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 55 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease? You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.

If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Passaic County Workshop, held each week for six weeks. Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves. Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
11:00 am12:30 pm
Nathan Barnert Homes 64 Keen Street, Paterson

Passaic County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life. Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 55 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease? You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.

If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Passaic County Workshop, held each week for six weeks. Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves. Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Thursday, October 24, 2024
10:30 am11:30 am
19 Warren Street Little Falls, NJ

Wellness involves being aware of ourselves as whole people, including a sense of balance and contentment. It is the feeling that things are going well for us today and can continue to go well for us tomorrow. It is the belief that we have meaningful relationships and a sense of meaning and purpose.

Monday, October 28, 2024
2:00 pm4:00 pm
Miriam Apartments I, 127 Hazel Street, Clifton, NJ 07011

Passaic County Older Adults... Put Life Back into Your Life.
Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 55 yrs.’) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease?
You will get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.

If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.
Join a free 2-hour Passaic County Workshop, held each week for six weeks.
Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves.
Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
2:00 pm3:00 pm
127 Hazel Street Clifton, NJ

Wellness involves being aware of ourselves as whole people, including a sense of balance and contentment. It is the feeling that things are going well for us today and can continue to go well for us tomorrow. It is the belief that we have meaningful relationships and a sense of meaning and purpose.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
11:00 am12:30 pm
Nathan Barnert Homes 64 Keen Street, Paterson

Passaic County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life. Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 55 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease? You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.

If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Passaic County Workshop, held each week for six weeks. Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves. Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

 

Looking for more things to do? Check out the Senior Resource Group of NJ for more programs for seniors across NJ!