SCHOOL DAYS

One of the blessings of retirement or the “empty nest” syndrome is that you can resume some of your lifetime goals. One of these may be continuing your education or broadening your knowledge. Let’s consider some of the following tips:

• Enroll in a local college or technical school. Take classes you are especially interested in or feel would help you. If you are still in the workforce, this may enhance your qualifications for possible advancement.
• So you have always wanted to learn to use a computer. Some local libraries have free classes for adults. Check around and go for it.
• Global University in Springfield, Missouri, has ICI and Berean Bible courses that you can study alone or with a small group. These bible studies are very interesting and beneficial. Jill, should we give contact information here?
• Many technical colleges offer specialty classes such as flower arranging, scrapbooking, real estate sales, practical mechanics, and a wide variety of subjects for your information and enjoyment. Fees are usually reasonable.
• Take advantage of special seminars that may be offered in your city or by the local hospitals. Health-related seminars are very vital. Consider taking a first aid course.

Keeping our minds active helps our mental health. It is important to keep challenging ourselves.