Coffee & Conversation
Hosted by Always United, an Affinity Group for those in & approaching retirement
Great Rivers United Way is putting on the coffee and inviting you to learn more about issues affecting you and our community. These events are FREE. We provide coffee and a sweet treat (in-person events only); you join the conversation.
| UPCOMING DATES | TOPICS |
| April 22, 2021 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Zoom — register to receive link |
How are you, *really*? We all have days when we feel happy and vital, as well as times when we feel lonely, scared, or useless. Better Together (www.bettertogetherlacrosse.org) will help us check in on our emotions and acknowledge that they are part of our human experience. At April’s Coffee & Conversation, we’ll help you learn to view your emotions as a source of strength. Together, we’ll develop resiliency practices we can use ourselves, and share with our children and grandchildren. |
| RECORDINGS | |
| March 2021 | Minimalist Living
We live in a society that implores us to purchase the latest gadget, appliance, fashion, or beauty product. But when is enough, enough? Cate Hollowitsch had an epiphany when she had to clean out her parents’ home, and she’s never looked back – or been happier. Check out this conversation, and find out what you, too, can live without. |
| February 2021 | Mobile Money – Which payment app is for me?
Venmo, Zelle, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and more. Which, if any, digital payment service is right for you? We’ll bring in tech and financial advisors to discuss the safety and ease of use of each of these various applications and contactless transactions, and to answer any questions you have. |
| January 2021 Recording link | Winter’s Worst Disasters & How to Survive Them When winter does its worst, leaving deep snow, impassable roads, and downed powerlines, will you survive without an electric stove, a charged cell phone, internet access, or heat? Or, are you prepared to combat bitter cold temperatures with portable space heaters — the very type that are most to blame for winter house fires? Molly McCormick of the American Red Cross knows what you’re up against, and she’ll provide some tips that could be lifesaving. |
| November 2020 Recording link | Retirement: Are you ready? Are you considering leaving the workplace behind? If so, it’s time to start looking at your retirement readiness, both financially and emotionally. Sure, it’s great when your alarm clock no longer goes off, but are you ready for weeks and months without a steady paycheck, a daily sense of purpose, and the camaraderie that your colleagues provide? We’ll help you ask the questions and find the answers that are right for you. |
| June 2020
Recording link |
The Art of Downsizing
We spend our adult lives selecting furniture, cookware, souvenirs, and decor to make our lives happy and comfortable. When it comes time to move into a smaller place, it’s not easy to decide which items won’t make the trip. Sara Wrobel, Executive Director of Causeway Caregivers and Facilitator of Before the After, will have some prompts to help us think about our living space and the heirlooms our children will (or won’t!) want. |