SDSU Extension and NDSU Extension will host an online purposeful retirement book club beginning September 3 at 10:00 a.m. CDT (9:00 a.m. MT) and meeting every other week through November 12.
Location
Online via Zoom
Contact
Leacey Brown, SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist
An engaging online book club will explore themes of purpose, meaning, and personal fulfillment in retirement. The featured book for the series is Purposeful Retirement: How to Bring Happiness and Meaning to Your Retirement by Hyrum W. Smith. Participants will need to purchase or borrow a copy of the book.
Each session will include facilitated discussions designed to spark reflection and conversation. Through thought-provoking questions and shared dialogue, participants will be encouraged to explore new perspectives and plan for retirement with intention and vitality.
Schedule
- September 3, 2025
- September 17, 2025
- October 1, 2025
- October 15, 2025
- October 29, 2025
- November 12, 2024
Objectives
- Explore attitudes and beliefs about retirement
- Describe how purpose influences health and wellness outcomes
- Integrate purpose into retirement planning
- Identify goals and priorities for retirement
Registration
Space is limited, so register online by August 29 using the form below. There is no cost to attend. For more information, contact Leacey Brown, SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist.
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