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For more information call 641-236-2593 or e-mail by using the link below.

GRMC’s Senior Education Program provides programs designed for adults–of any age–to extend their knowledge on healthcare issues, diseases, nutrition, community resources, current and cultural events, as well as less conventional topics like art, biology, history, or religion.

Programs offer a morning of education and the chance to socialize with friends before and after the program.
Seniors Education Program

Schedule of topics:

June 7–Long-Term Care Insurance and the Iowa Partnership Program, Jason Cooper, Long-Term Care Insurance Specialist, SHIIP

June 14–High Blood Pressure: Updates for Control, Beth Kirton, RN, Med-Surg/ICU Nurse Manager

June 21–Social Media: Tweeting Isn’t Just for the Birds, Ashley Grundler and Matt Charnetski, GRMC

June 28–Healthy Aging, Ryan Dahlby Albright, MD, Family Medicine, Grinnell

July 5–No Program – July 4 Observed

July 12–Music Appreciation, Eric McIntyre, Music Department, Grinnell College

July 19–Transform Your Stress: A Hands-On Demonstration, Chad Nath, HeartMath Trainer, GRMC

July 26–Hip and Knee Pain, Mary Ann Brower, Joint Camp Educator, Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines

August 2–The Latest Exercise and Physical Activity Tips for Older Adults, GRMC Wellness Services

August 9–Music as Medicine, Dawn McDougal Miller, Music Therapist, Park Nicollet Health Services, Minneapolis

August 16–The Nuts and Bolts of Patient Advocacy at GRMC, Janet Lacey, GRMC Customer Service Director

*August 23–Grass Between the Rails, Denny Rehder, Author, Musician and Photographer

The program is free and open to the public. Seniors needing transportation may call 641-236-2593 or e-mail. For more information call 641-236-2954 or e-mail.

Steering Committee

Mondays • 10 to 11 a.m. • Drake Community Library • 930 Park Street, Grinnell

Monday Morning Programs
The Monday Morning programs are free and are offered weekly from April through November and monthly from December through March. The programs are held Monday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Drake Community Library, 930 Park Street, Grinnell. Registration is not required.

Because the programs provide valuable information for anyone—regardless of age—the programs are videotaped. Videotapes of the programs are then aired on Grinnell, Marshalltown, Brooklyn, Montezuma, and Deep River’s educational channels. Videotapes may be borrowed or purchased for $5 by calling the public relations office at 641-236-2593 or by e-mail.

Transportation is available by calling 641-236-2593 or by e-mail the Thursday prior to the program to make arrangements.

Flowers on Fourth provides two floral arrangements each week for door prizes—one is presented at the program and the second is delivered during the week.
Shining Star Award
In 2004, SE*ED was awarded the Governor’s Shining Star Award at the Annual Governor’s Conference on Aging.  The award recognizes some of Iowa’s finest individuals or organizations for providing outstanding services to older citizens.  The SE*ED program was honored for its ongoing commitment to improvement of the quality of life of Iowa’s seniors through it’s educational programs.