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Retirement Reimagined: Managing the Transition
Five In-Person Sessions
Wed., Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 15, 22, 2025, 6:30-8:30 pm MT

It’s been said that retirement isn’t the end of the road, but the beginning of a new highway. That may be, but sometimes the on-ramp to that new highway can be a bit steeper and tougher to maneuver than you expect. Let us equip you to create a fulfilling future in a class filled with conversation, reflection and group support.

In this term’s five-week Retirement Reimagined course, husband-and-wife team and retired ����ֱ�� professors Scott McLagan and Barbara Kreisman help you embrace the opportunities of retirement while effectively managing the challenges that come with it.

While retirement is a time filled with potential, navigating the transition can be thorny. Many people face uncertainty about their future role, concerns over health or simply wonder how to fill their days with meaningful activities. Yet, within this transition lies unparalleled opportunity.

In Retirement Reimagined: Managing the Transition, you’ll explore your values, passions and skills—and how these elements can shape a fulfilling life beyond paid employment. Through guided exercises, peer discussions and hands-on activities, you’ll define your “why,” design a personal wellness plan, and develop strategies for building and maintaining strong social connections. You’ll discover strategies to ensure a smooth transition, address potential pitfalls and react to sudden changes—both good and bad. The program also supports the concrete steps needed to move forward with confidence.

Whether you're on the brink of retirement or already retired, you will walk away with valuable insights and practical tools to unlock the full potential of your retirement years. If you're ready to embrace this transition not as a winding-down, but as a new beginning rich with possibility, Retirement Reimagined offers the roadmap to get there.

It’s not about what you’re retiring from—but what you’re stepping into.

and are former ����ֱ�� professors who recently completed a fellowship at the University of Chicago focusing on guiding people through life transitions. They both serve on the board of advisors and teach at the Knoebel Institute of Healthy Aging. Barb was recently named to the Governor’s Commission on Aging, responsible for workforce related issues. Similarly, Scott serves on the Governor’s Commission on Community Service. Their experience makes them valuable guides for those navigating retirement.