Jean Noonan

Thursday, January 15, LMH Main Room, 1-2:30pm. Aging Well Spiritually  Focusing on lessons learned through their hospice and chaplaincy work, Rev. Jane Tuohy and Nancy Kidd invite you to consider ways to strengthen your spiritual capacities. These capacities are what support us as we face our own mortality and that of our beloveds. The program will explore the concepts of intention and resilience, and specific practices we can develop through “spiritual training,” including letting go, acceptance, attitude, and resting in presence and the present. There will be time for reflection as well as dialogue with one another. Please bring a notebook to write in. Rev. Jane Tuohy is a FRSUU member who offers interfaith programming here at church and has focused on interfaith exploration of mysticism and contemplative practices. Nancy Kidd is a FRSUU member and licensed independent clinical social worker.

Thursday, February 19, LMH Main Room, 1-2:30pm. What we eat is under our control. Nutritionist Nina Caron will talk about protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals, and the ways requirements and recommendations change for older adults. Nina has been involved professionally in the fitness/wellness industry for over 25 years. She is a nutritionist, an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) certified personal trainer, a competitive runner/marathoner, and has earned a certification in Yoga for Back Health as well as a certification as a CDC-endorsed Diabetes Lifestyle Prevention Coach. Nina is the sole proprietor of The Fit Dimensions in Andover.

Thursday, March 19, LMH Main Room, 1-2:30pm. Program details to come.

Thursday, April 16, LMH Main Room, 1-2:30pm. Exploring Choices in After-death Care There are many things to consider when making decisions about after-death care. Please join us for an informative presentation by Patti Muldoon, President of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Massachusetts. FCAEM is affiliated with the national FCA, a non-profit organization empowering people to choose simple, meaningful, affordable after-death arrangements. Patti is also an end-of-life doula and the Aging Resources Coordinator (ARCH) for New England Quakers. She will give us an overview of the practical options available for advance planning for deathcare. She focuses on considering the values and preferences of your loved one and family when planning for a funeral, cremation, burial, and “greener" choices for after-death care arrangements. An abbreviated list of resources will be offered. There will be time for questions at the end of the program.

Thursday, May 21, LMH Main Room, 1-2:30pm. Help Your Doctor Help You For some, talking to your doctor can be intimidating. Learn tips on how to prepare for your visit and how to ask questions. Learn how to advocate for yourself, hospitalized loved ones, and those who are going through diagnostic workups. Learn ways to keep yourself out of the doctor’s office in the first place. Please bring paper and pen/pencil to jot down questions during the talk, as questions will be addressed at the end. Our speaker is Karen Letourneau, a relatively new member of FRSUU and a long-time UU. Professionally, she has worked in the medical field for 40+ years. She brings with her knowledge gained by working as a Nurse Practitioner, as well as personal experience dealing with family medical issues.