Register for these programs: by phone (507-664-3700), in person at FiftyNorth, or by clicking on the title of the class
Lifelong Learning Classes/Talks
Doug Scholz-Carlson: Great River Festival Production Presentation
Friday, May 16
10:30-12:00pm
What can go wrong with two sets of identical twins in a Shakespeare comedy?
Doug Scholz-Carlson will maybe give us the answer as he again comes to FiftyNorth. For twenty years Doug has given us insight into the Great River Shakespeare Festival’s productions. As the Artistic Director of GRSF, he gives us a look at what goes into putting on a production. GRSF in its 22nd season is a resident company of 9 professional actors from all over the country that come together for a summer of Shakespeare in Winona. FiftyNorth has sponsored a trip every year, except during the COVID outbreak.
Doug grew up in Northfield, getting his start at the Northfield Arts Guild under Myrna Johnson. He has acted and directed at most Twin City theaters, and across the country. Most recently he is working with the Metropolitan Opera in New York and will be working with the Minnesota Opera this spring on ‘The Barber of Seville’.
Capacity: 30
Cost: Free and open the public
Space: Room 103
Veterans Telling Stories Reading
Saturday, May 17
2:00-3:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of storytelling as local writers from the Veteran and Veteran Family community share their work.
Capacity: 40
Cost: Free
Space: Room 103
InHome Senior Care: Home Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Thursday, May 22
10:00-11:30am
Pre-registration required.
InHom Senior Care presents ‘Home Safety & Emergency Preparedness’, as part of their Caring for the Caregiver; Family Caregiver Education Series.
Here are the key components of the presentation:
Preparing for Emergencies: Learn how to create an emergency plan tailored to your loved one’s specific needs, including natural disasters or medical emergencies.
Home Safety Checks: Regular safety assessments to ensure the home environment is free of hazards that could lead to accidents or injuries.
Using Technology to Enhance Safety: Explore the use of medical alert systems, smart home devices, and other technologies that can provide peace of mind and quick access to emergency services.
Presenters: InHom Senior Care
Capacity: maximum 25, minimum 12
Cost: Free
Room: Room 103
MONEY SAVING PROGRAMS & SERVICES MN Senior Linkage Line
Tuesday, May 27
1:30-2:00pm
Learn about programs that can lower Medicare premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. Find out about who qualifies, how to apply for assistance and learn about program benefits. We’ll also cover Medicare preventive services, like free screenings, vaccines and wellness visits.
Cost: Free
Space: Room 103
*The Senior LinkAge Line is a free, statewide service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota’s area agencies on aging. The Senior LinkAge Line helps older Minnesotans and caregivers find answers and connect to the services and support they need.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID): What does it do and why it’s important
Tuesday, June 3
1:00-2:00pm
Stephen Silcox, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and Retired Foreign Service Officer for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will present a brief history of USAID and its many programs over the years. He will show how American farmers, manufacturers, drug companies and non-profit organizations, as well as American consultants benefit from foreign assistance in addition to recipients of foreign aid. The current attempt to eliminate USAID will have many negative impacts on the United States and will encourage autocrats in Russia, China and elsewhere to gain allies in developing countries. He will make a 20 to 30-minute presentation followed by a question and answer period.
Presenter: Stephen Silcox
Capacity: 30
Cost: $10 Nonmbr, $8 Mbr
Space: Room 103
Registration deadline: May 27
