The Conscious Aging class will focus on the philosophy, skills, and practice needed to become a wise elder. It involves lecture, readings, guided meditations, small group activities, and large group discussions.

Topics will include:

• Living & Aging Consciously
• Life Review & Harvesting
• Finding Meaning & Purpose
• Compassionate Communication
• Leaving a Legacy

This class meets on five Wednesdays: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (2025), 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Campus in the APS room.

Barbara Shovers, M.A., is a life coach, gerontologist, and has been a full-time faculty member at Chandler-Gilbert Community College as well as a LifeLong Learning instructor at Mesa Community College and Coconino Community College. She is a Certified Seminar Leader for Sage-ing International and has given classes, seminars, and workshops on Conscious Aging since 2002.