Series of classes focuses on mindfulness

Aging is a continual process that happens when we are not even looking. As we age, things change within our bodies and minds. We now have the advantage of knowing how to keep our bodies strong and our brains sharp as we grow older. Join us in learning how to age mindfully and keep your body and brain strong!

The Older Learner Center is offering a series of classes on mindfulness. They run 11:15 a.m. to noon Oct. 13 and 20 and Nov. 3 at Tassell M-TEC. The cost is $12 per class.

While the classes are offered through the Older Learner Center, there is no age requirement. All are welcome. You can register online.

 

Older Learner Center tackles mannequin challenge

GRCC’s Older Learner Center took on the mannequin challenge last week — you can catch the video on Workforce Training’s Facebook page.

 

 

Reception planned for Mike Faber

Please join us as we wish the best to our longtime friend and colleague, Mike Faber. As many of you know, Mike has been the Director of the Older Learner Center for 17 years and a new opportunity is on the horizon for him. He is moving to Portland, Oregon, to become a full-time Gerontology instructor at Portland Community College. His last day is September 1, 2015, so please join us for a celebration: Woodrick Diversity Learning Center, Library and Learning Commons Room 119 on Tuesday, August 25, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

GRCC In the News, 5-20-15

Remember Elizabeth Wilson with special screening of ‘The Graduate’ at Celebration! Cinema

May 19, 2015; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Actress Elizabeth Wilson’s life and career will be remembered Wednesday with a special screening of the 1967 film “The Graduate” starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft.

… The 1940 graduate of Grand Rapids Central High School first acted at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, appearing in a production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” while attending the former Grand Rapids Junior College, now Grand Rapids Community College.

Lowell baseball’s resilience has shined behind impeccable pitching staff

May 19, 2015; MLive

For the second consecutive year the Lowell baseball team finished on top of the OK White conference. But this year was different thanks to the “best pitching staff ever,” according to coach Juston Miller.

… Come the fall (Matt) Milstead will be playing baseball for Grand Rapids Community College.

Senior wellness: observation vs. inpatient medicare cost

May 19, 2015; WZZM

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM)– As people age, the option of health insurance coverage through Medicare becomes available. This is especially helpful if someone is hospitalized for a short period of time. But depending on how someone is admitted can cost them, even with health insurance.

Mike Faber from GRCC Older Learning Center explains.

20 semi-finalists announced in SmartArt competition

May 19, 2015; WOOD TV

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Nearly two dozen students from Grand Rapids Public Schools are competing to have their energy-related work displayed during this year’s ArtPrize competition.

… The 20 semi-finalists will now be judge by a panel of art professionals from Kendall College of Art & Design at Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley State University. The top winners will be announced at the start of ArtPrize 2015 on Sept. 23.

GRCC In the News, 5-7-15

Meet the winners of GRCC’s Armen Awards

May 6, 2015; WOOD TV

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (WOOD) — Top honors in the annual Grand Rapids Community College Armen Awards were handed out recently. eightWest got a chance to sit down with the winners. Sean Mulhall and Jonathan Lopez are students who participated in the project along with Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood, advisor of GRCC’s Collegiate Newspaper and Katherine Morrison of Hospice of Michigan.

Senior Wellness: Caring for the grandkids

May 5, 2015; WZZM

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM)– One of the perks of getting older is having grandkids. But sometimes life changes and grandparents have to take in their grandkids as their own.

Mike Faber from Grand Rapids Community College’s Older Learning Center explains how grandparents can deal with raising their grandkids.

Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern tennis coach Dave Sukup notches 500th win

May 7, 2015; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS — Dave Sukup has racked up some pretty impressive numbers as Forest Hills Northern’s girls and boys tennis coach.

… Sukup played a year at the University of Michigan in Bo Schembechler’s first season in 1969 and later at Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley State University. He aspired to be a football coach, and he was a successful one at FHN. Sukup coached the Huskies from 1983-1998, and only once did the Huskies finish under the .500 mark, and that was 4-5 in his final season.

Muskegon Risers to open inaugural soccer season Saturday in Detroit

May 6, 2015; MLive

MUSKEGON, MI — After a year of preparation, the Muskegon Risers are ready to take the field for the first time in franchise history.

… (Job) Potter sees the team as a huge opportunity for Muskegon and his own soccer career. Potter grew up playing on a homeschool team, travel teams in Rockford and spent one season at Mount Vernon Nazarene in Ohio. He decided to switch to Grand Rapids Community College instead of mounting a huge student loan debt in college.

Guidance for your financial future

May 6,2015; WOOD TV

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (WOOD) — When it comes to planning our financial futures, it’s never too soon to get started! Our wealth management expert, Ron Courser, walks through some of what we need to know. In today’s world, tax deferred savings plans (401(k) / 403(b) / IRA) may be most, or may be all, of a person’s life savings. But creating rollover and income strategies avoid mistakes is critical.

… Scheduled Speakers:

Dave Van Valkenburg is a Certified Public Accountant and is president and owner of Van Valkenburg Consulting, Inc. Dave has taught accounting and personal taxation as an adjunct professor at Grand Rapids Community College over the past 20 years. Along with his CPA designation, Dave has also held Series 7 and Series 63 licenses (securities licenses) and has extensive experience in the financial markets.

Older Learner Center book for sale starting today

This is no ordinary book. It is a collection of personal stories spanning the one hundred-year period between 1914 and 2014, and containing the collective memories of a small but committed number of participants in the Life History Club sponsored by the Grand Rapids Community College Older
Learner Center.

This book project began in 2013 as an effort of the group to combine their love of life story (memoir) writing with the desire to recognize the one hundred-year anniversary of Grand Rapids Community College. This book contains twenty-seven stories written by twelve different authors spanning a wide variety of topics including their memories of childhood, family times, significant historical events, educational and work experiences, as well as the everyday experiences that make life so interesting. This collection of stories paints a very personal picture of life in Grand Rapids and the greater United States over the last century and touches on themes of patriotism, racism, discrimination, and what it was
like to live during some of the most trying times of American history including World War II and the 1960s. In the pages of this book you will find the wit, wisdom, humor, and common “horse” sense of generations past. Lessons learned through lives well lived.

Copies of this book will be available starting on May 6th, for $5 each, by contacting Mike Faber in the Older Learner Center at 616-234-3483 or mfaber@grcc.edu.

Older Learner Center publishes 100-year memoir

This is no ordinary book. It is a collection of personal stories spanning the one hundred-year period between 1914 and 2014, and containing the collective memories of a small but committed number of participants in the Life History Club sponsored by the Grand Rapids Community College Older
Learner Center.

This book project began in 2013 as an effort of the group to combine their love of life story (memoir) writing with the desire to recognize the one hundred-year anniversary of Grand Rapids Community College. This book contains twenty-seven stories written by twelve different authors spanning a wide variety of topics including their memories of childhood, family times, significant historical events, educational and work experiences, as well as the everyday experiences that make life so interesting. This collection of stories paints a very personal picture of life in Grand Rapids and the greater United States over the last century and touches on themes of patriotism, racism, discrimination, and what it was
like to live during some of the most trying times of American history including World War II and the 1960s. In the pages of this book you will find the wit, wisdom, humor, and common “horse” sense of generations past. Lessons learned through lives well lived.

Copies of this book will be available starting on May 6th, for $5 each, by contacting Mike Faber in the Older Learner Center at 616-234-3483 or mfaber@grcc.edu.

GRCC In the News, 4-22-15

Senior wellness: Universal design makes homes accessible

April 21, 2015; WZZM

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM)–As people get older, they may need to make physical adjustments to compensate. One of those changes includes modifying homes to meet needs through Universal Design.

Mike Faber from Grand Rapids Community College’s Older Learning Center explains.

For Some, Spring Break Meant Exploring Careers

April 21, 2015; schoolnewsnetwork.org (Kent Intermediate School District newsletter)

Kelloggsville Public Schools, MI — Exploring college and career possibilities took a science fiction-like turn for Nathan Lemons in early April.

… During Construction Day, they visited Grand Rapids Community College’s Tassell M-TEC Center, toured two residential construction sites and visited Davenport University.

GRCC men’s golf team takes first place at Calvin Knight Invite

April 22, 2015; MLive

PIERSON — The Calvin men’s golf team hosted the Knight Invite on Tuesday at Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club. Grand Rapids Community College took first place with a team score of 316 with Calvin right behind at 317.

Things to do on Saturday, April 25

April 21, 2015; MLive

… Apr. Thru Apr. 26

Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids – Death of a Salesman: Spectrum Theater at GRCC, 160 Fountain St. NE, Grand Rapids. 8 pm. www.jtgr.org

See the enormous championship rings made for Ferris State football team

April 22, 2015; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Ferris State University football coaches got a sneak peek Tuesday at the 2014 GLIAC championship rings that will be given to the team this week.

… This will be the sixth career ring for (Tony) Annese, who led Muskegon High School to three state titles and Grand Rapids Community College to two national championships. Annese has also had coaching stops at Jenison, Montrose and Ann Arbor Pioneer high schools.

GRCC In the News, 4-8-15

Senior Wellness: Aging in place

April 7, 2015; WZZM

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) — Most adults would prefer to remain in their home of choice as long as possible. Mike Faber from the Grand Rapids Community College Older Learning Center explains what aging in place is, and the important life factors to take into consideration before making this decision.

Davenport men’s golf wins Furniture City Classic, tops GRCC, Cornerstone, Calvin & Hope

April 8, 2015; MLive

Alex Watier shot an even-par 72 tat Macatawa Legends Golf Course to help the Davenport University men’s golf team win the five-team Furniture City Classic on Tuesday.

Davenport posted a winning score of 299 to top Grand Rapids Community College (314), Cornerstone University (326), Calvin (335) and Hope (337).

Aquinas baseball downs Olivet; Wila sets triples mark

April 7, 2015; MLive

Olivet, MI- The Aquinas College baseball team continued its strong play as of late with a 9-1 victory over Olivet. The non-conference win improves the Saints’ record to 12-15 on the season. The Saints have seven wins in their last ten contests.

… Tyler Fults (Grand Ledge/GRCC) picked up the win for the Saints, giving up one run and five hits in six innings. Fults struck-out four and walked five. Phillip Holt (Holland/Madonna) and Brandon Melchert (Scottville/Muskegon CC) combined for three scoreless innings in relief.