Dateline July-September 2017 | Page 9

New Classes and Activities Recreational Financial Pinochle This classic card game is joining the regular schedule of activities at Gladstone. Never played before? Come and learn the game on Friday, Sept 8. Can’t make it then? Come when you can, seasoned players will teach you the game. Fri Begins Sept. 8, 10:00 am–noon Cribbage Be the first player to get 121 points! Cribbage joins the regular line up beginning Friday, Sept. 8. Never played before? Come and learn the game on Friday, Sept 8. Can’t make it then? Come when you can, seasoned players will teach you the game. Fri Begins Sept. 8, 1:00–3:00 pm Defensive Driving 4-hour Refresher Course AEDDR1 $25 AEDDR2 $25 Thurs, Sept 14 12:00–4:00 pm Gladstone, 105 Tues, Oct 3 12:00–4:00 pm Gladstone, 105 How to Pay for a Nursing Home: an Attorney’s Perspective How do you pay for the nursing home and still have assets to leave for the next generation? With ever changing estate planning laws and great increases in nursing home costs, this is a concern for many. Understand what your options are, get your long term care finance questions answered and learn how to plan and place your assets to meet future goals. Steve Ledin AEB2A Thurs, Oct 5 $15 10:00–11:30 am Gladstone, 105 Keeping the Cabin, Business or Farm in the Family Division of the estate can lead to bitter battles between siblings. Who will pay the taxes? What if one family member uses it more? How do I guarantee equal inheritance? What about taxes? Get all your questions answered so you can keep the property in the family without driving the family apart. Steve Ledin AEB6B Thurs, Oct 12 $15 10:00–11:30 am Gladstone, 105 Why You Can’t Trust Your Trust The revokable or living trust is the most oversold and misunderstood legal product on the market today! Most people believe that it shields assets from creditors and the nursing home. However, in Minnesota, this is not the case. If you can change the trust, the nursing home and creditors can access the money in the trust. Learn the pros and cons of a revocable trust so you can determine if it is a fit for you. You will also learn other options to help you secure your assets. Bring your questions. AEB5A Thurs, Oct 19 $15 10:00–11:30 am Gladstone, 105 Understanding How to Gift your Money Away Learn the pros and cons to gifting money, including the who, what, where, when why or why not. Also Discuss how to leverage your gift, tax deductibility, and how to control the gift after death. Steve Ledin AEB3A Thurs, Sept 21 $15 10:00–11:30 am Gladstone, 105 The following Presentations Sponsored by CLASS (Consortium of Lakes Area Senior Services - an educational collaboration) The following Presentations are Free but please preregister by calling 651-407-2018 Senior Housing: Where Do I Begin? Minnesota is a leader in housing options for seniors. Get a broad overview of services and amenities associated with the various types of senior housing options. Then learn how you can advocate for housing options in your community. Presenters are Laura Mazzocco from Twin Cities Care and John Slade from MICAH Fri, Sept 29, 10:00 am–noon, Gladstone 55+ Center Veterans Aid and Benefits and Flag Ceremony Attention veterans, Ramsey County Veterans Services Director Maria Wetherall will discuss the services and benefits available to veterans and their families. Fri, Nov 10, 10:00 am–noon, WBL Senior Center The Healthy Brain: Maintaining Mental Fitness - Can your brain span match your lifespan? Learn strategies you can take to help ensure a healthier brain based on the four things you can do now for mental fitness. Carolyn Klaver, RN, Three dates/times to choose from: Wed, Sept 27, 6:30–7:00 pm, Ramsey County Library - White Bear Lake Wed, Oct 4, 10:00–11:30 am, Gladstone 55+ Center Wed, Nov 8,10:00–11:30 am Mahtomedi District Education Center - Mahtomedi District 622 Community Education • Gladstone 55+ Center • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250 9