Fall 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog 

Harvesting The Gifts Of Age (J297)

J – Philosophy and Religion

Required text: From Aging to Sage-ing: A Revolutionary Approach to Growing Older, Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and Ronald S. Miller, June 2014 edition. From Age-ing to Sage-ing reimagines aging as a time for reflection, learning and spiritual growth rather than loss. Through interactive classes, the instructors explore concepts such as life review, forgiveness and mortality, and challenge traditional views of aging. Participants begin crafting a personalized plan for “eldering,” designed to foster personal fulfillment, service to others and a meaningful legacy. Join us to transform the second half of life into a journey of purpose and wisdom.

This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Stephen Sheehy, Georgianne Sheehy

SHEEHY, STEPHEN — Retired human resources executive and leadership coach with 30 years of experience helping leaders reach their full potential. Now exploring how individuals can grow, transform and contribute in the third stage of life. Enjoys cycling, hiking, and kayaking outdoors, as well as creative pursuits like drumming and basket weaving. (J297)

SHEEHY, GEORGIANNE — Retired clinical social worker with 30 years’ experience with children, youth and families. Currently exploring art through pottery and watercolor, health through whole food plant-based diet, and nature with kayaks and long walks. Invested in exploring the meaning and purpose of life. (J297)

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