Garden Spot Communities presents: Purpose In Retirement

Learn how Tom Ulrich uses the Wisdom Course to rethink his childhood and the "constructed world" that shaped him. This introspective process helps him understand lifelong influences and find new meaning in the later years of life. Tom also reveals his "feelings-oriented" approach: this lens provides profound insight into core memories and personal growth within the Wisdom Cours...

Dive into the Wisdom Course's first teaching session, focusing on how to look at your life as an outside observer to harvest life lessons. Understand the framework's elements, including the Constructed World, Objectification, Internalization, Absolutization, Renovation, and Regeneration, derived from the social construction of reality. Prepare by embracing self-curiosity and reflecting on...

Scott Miller and Karyn Nancarvis explore the history, teachings, and impact of The Wisdom Course from Garden Spot Communities. This transformative experience guides participants to harvest the wisdom of their life by reflecting on pivotal moments to understand how their past shaped them. Learn how storytelling is a powerful tool for passing along values to the next generation and navigating life,...

In the podcast, Dr. Matt Kaplan, a professor for intergenerational programs and aging at Pennsylvania State University, talks about the impacts of intergenerational relationships. According to Dr. Kaplan, whether you are working in the retirement living industry or a Head Start preschool, you are building the intergenerational relationships that are critical for our society. Learn about the 5 Impa...

In part two of our conversation with Dr. Matt Kaplan, he talks about the “Five Ps and a V” that he uses to help communities facilitate intergenerational relationships. The V is “Value” -- an opportunity to discover the value in truly seeing each other and engaging together. The five Ps appear below. Read about the 5 Ways to Facilitate Intergenerational Relationships: https://www.gardenspotcommunit...

In the podcast, Beth Witrogen, an award-winning journalist and author, talks about the importance of reframing aging—focusing on all of the aspects of health and wellness, not just physical health. We offer these aspects of health as a framework to reframe aging. Read the 5 Ways Beth talks about Reframing Aging: https://gsc.gl/5WaystoReframe Thistledown Cooperative Living Featured in the Journal o...

In the podcast, Scott and Juanita talk with Nancy Peckenham, founder of Crow's Feet. Nancy discusses the wisdom people share in the Crow’s Feet online community. The stories are poignant and memorable. Here are a few recent blogs celebrating aging (and the lead-in to engage you with learning). Read the 5 Pieces of Wisdom from Crows Feet https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024...

In the podcast Rob Schwartz, son of Morrie Schwartz talks about the “The Wisdom of Morrie,” a book he published on behalf of his father, Morrie Schwartz, in 2023. The book is full of wisdom and insight, lists and advice. Below, find five “Thoughts to Live By” from Morrie Schwartz. This list appears on page 144 of “The Wisdom of Morrie.” Read more: https://gsc.gl/5PiecesOfWisdom

In this podcast, Steve Lindsey, CEO of Garden Spot Communities, shares about the new envisioned future of "Spark a Pro-Aging Revolution" and how that mantra is aiding in fighting ageism.

In this podcast, Scott MIller and Haley Bishop share the things they learned from each other through the Garden Spot Village Wisdom Course. The following ideas offer ways you can improve your multigenerational interactions: https://gsc.gl/Episode30

In this podcast, EJ Rittersbach and Ellie Fasick share the things they learned from each other through the Garden Spot Village Wisdom Course. The following ideas offer ways you can improve your cross-generational interactions: https://gsc.gl/Episode29

In the podcast, Don Aldrich and Katie Wickenheiser talk about their experience with the Garden Spot Village Wisdom Course. The following tips offer an insight into their journey of intergenerational connection: https://gsc.gl/Episode28

In the podcast, SaraJane Munshower and Dan Bellis, share the relationship they built through the Garden Spot Village Wisdom Course. The following tips offer ways that different generations can teach each other. We summarized the conversation and pulled out 5 ways different generations can teach each other. Read the PDF here: https://gsc.gl/GenerationsTeach

In the podcast, Don Horning reflects on his experience with the Garden Spot Village Wisdom Course and the impact he has had on the lives of young people. The following tips offer ways elders can impact the lives of the people around them. Read the PDF here: https://gsc.gl/PodEP25

In the podcast, Evie Hershey, Steve Lindsey, CEO of Garden Spot Communities and Dr. Conrad Kanagy, sociology professor at Elizabethtown College, reflect on the Wisdom Course and the relationships forged between residents and team members at Garden Spot Village and students at Elizabethtown. The following tips offer ways to prepare yourself to share your wisdom with others.

In the podcast, Steve Lindsey, CEO of Garden Spot Communities, and Dr Conrad Kanagy, sociology professor at Elizabethtown College, reflect on the Wisdom Course recently piloted at Garden Spot Village. The conversation offers ways that you can reflect on your life experience and identify the lessons you’ve learned so that you can share it with others. Read the PDF here: https://gsc.gl/5WaysToGainWi...

In the podcast, Cathy Bonser, the chapter Chair of SCORE Lancaster, shares how this local organization with national connections makes a difference in the work and success of small business owners in our community, everyday. To learn more, visit http://lancaster.score.org We also have a pdf of the 5 Ways to make a difference with SCORE that you can view: https://gsc.gl/PodEP23

In the podcast, Dr Riley Moynes shares his retirement journey and how he discovered the phases of retirement that he explains in his book, "The Four Phases of Retirement." and his TEDx talk. The following tips explain those phases. To learn more, visit www.thefourphases.com or watch his TEDx talk https://gsc.gl/DrMoynesTedXTalk. We created the pdf, 5 Things that Happen When You Retire from Dr Rile...

In the podcast, George Jerjian shares a pivotal moment where everything changed for him. The moment where he realized he needed the courage to find his purpose. The following tips walk through the value of courage plus the action behind the acronym referenced in his book, “DARE To Discover Your Purpose." We created the pdf, 5 Things to do in Retirement, based on our conversation with George: https...

In the podcast, Mim Senft, co-founder of Motivity Care, shares her personal story as well as her motivation for creating Motivity Care. This concierge-style online service helps people navigate life’s toughest days. We created the pdf, 5 Reasons to Use Motivity Care, based on the conversation with Mim: https://gsc.gl/5ReasonToUseMotivityCare

In the podcast, Lesley Jane Seymour, founder of The Covey Club, shares her personal journey of reinvention and her inspiration for founding Covey Club, an online community that connects women 40+, who want to reinvent themselves. She also shares 5 Ways to Reinvent Your Life and Find Purpose. We created the pdf, 5 Ways To Find What You Are Meant To Do, based on the conversation with Lesley: https:/...

Through 2022 co-hosts Scott Miller and Juanita Fox will talk with experts who are developing or offering innovative and emerging products that can help us live with purpose. In episode #18, Scott and Juanita talk with Sasha Dawn, CEO and Founder at Utopia Experiences, an innovative online platform that connects family members through live-hosted games. We created the pdf, 5 Ways To Find What You A...

Through 2022 co-hosts Scott Miller and Juanita Fox will talk with experts who are developing or offering innovative and emerging products that can help us live with purpose. In episode #17, Scott and Juanita talk with Caitlyn Laubach, Branch Manager at Everence Federal Credit Union's national branch, for members who do not have a physical branch location to do their banking. Caitlyn shares tips fo...

Through 2022 co-hosts Scott Miller and Juanita Fox will talk with experts who are developing or offering innovative and emerging products that can help us live with purpose. In episode #16 Scott and Juanita talk with Peter Greer, the CEO of Hope International. During the podcast, Peter shares the story of the founding of Hope International in Ukraine after the fall of the Soviet Union and how curr...

Through 2022 co-hosts Scott Miller and Juanita Fox will talk with experts who are developing or offering innovative and emerging products that can help us live with purpose. In episode #15 Scott and Juanita talk with Hugh McGrory, the co-founder of Sonify. During the podcast Hugh explains how sound and music can help us understand data in new ways. We created the pdf, 5 Opportunities of Data Sonif...