Wise Aging

Welcome to Wise Aging! Explore how to live the later stage of your life fully, with joy, creativity, and awareness. In this class, we consider these years of active aging as an opportunity for discovery and growth, in contrast to the ageism that pervades our society and associates aging only with decline and disability. We will discover ways to cultivate a richer social existence, and the opportunity to learn from one another and share optimism, laughter, tears, and new insights.

About This Course

Wise Aging 3: Gaining Clarity, Finding Meaning

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

6 sessions, Mondays from 2:30-4:30pm

Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 24, Mar 3, Mar 10, Mar 17, 2025

Hybrid class: In-person at HAMAKOM and via ZOOM

HAMAKOM

Chapel Foyer/Annex

7353 Valley Circle Blvd.

West Hills, CA 91304

and

Via ZOOM (link sent upon registration)

Instructor - Valerie Edwards

This new course in the Wise Aging series is designed to continue to expand our consciousness about aging. As always, we will reject the declinist view of aging in favor of a positive mindset of creativity, renewal, and joy, and we will continue to explore the tools and techniques that are key to aging wisely and that mark the path of the Wise Elder. This course is free and without charge, although donations to HAMAKOM are welcome. There is no textbook required for this class.

All are welcome! You do not need to have taken any previous Wise Aging courses in order to attend this class.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Courses in the Wise Aging Series

Wise Aging: Living With Joy, Resilience and Spirit (Parts 1 and 2)

Wise Aging 3: Getting Good at Getting Older

Wise Aging With Movies

Wise Aging: Gaining Clarity, Finding Meaning

About the Instructor

Valerie Edwards has been engaged in contemplative practices and the study of wisdom traditions for over 40 years. She received her Wise Aging Instructor Certification from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality in 2017 and her certification in Mindfulness Practices from the Institue for Jewish Spirituality's Flourish Program for Jewish Communal Professionals in 2024. At HAMAKOM, Valerie hosts the Cinema Journey Film Series, teaches Wise Aging and Wisdom Journey courses, and is a co-leader of the monthly Shabbat Contemplative Circle. She was a professional orchestral musician from 1972 to 1994, an urban planner from 1990 to 2022, and is now retired. Her goal for this stage of life is to live and age wisely and joyfully, and to help others do the same.