ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Retirement Reimagined: Design the Life You Want Next
Early Registration opens May 27
Created by two retired University of Denver professors, this five-week workshop helps you navigate the transition into retirement with purpose and confidence. Retirement is more than an end—it’s a beginning filled with possibilities. Through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and thoughtful exploration, you’ll discover new passions, build meaningful connections, and explore how to make a lasting social impact. From healthy aging to community involvement, Retirement Reimagined offers the tools and inspiration to shape a future that aligns with your values and aspirations.
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Retirement Reimagined: Managing the Transition
Five In-person Sessions
Wed., Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 15, 22, 29, 2025, 6:30-8:30 pm MT
Retirement Reimagined: Managing the Transition
Four In-person Sessions
Wed., Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 15, 22, 2025, 6:30-8:30 pm MT
It’s been said that retirement isn’t the end of the road, but the beginning of a new highway. That may be, but sometimes the on-ramp to that new highway can be a bit steeper and tougher to maneuver than you expect.
Retirement marks a profound shift not just in your daily routines, but in your identity, purpose and relationships. It’s a time filled with potential, but navigating the transition can be challenging. Many face uncertainty about their future role, concerns over health, or simply wonder how to fill their days with meaningful activities. It’s a period that asks us to reassess who we are and what we value most.
Yet, within this transition lies unparalleled opportunity. Picture a phase of life where you can identify and prioritize purpose over obligation, explore new horizons and deepen relationships. Retirement can indeed be your most fulfilling phase yet, provided you approach it with intention and support.
In this course, husband-and-wife team and retired DU professors Scott McLagan and Barbara Kreisman help you embrace the opportunities of retirement while effectively managing the challenges that come with it. Through peer exchange and hands-on activities, discover strategies to ensure a smooth transition, address potential pitfalls, react to sudden changes—both good and bad―and unlock the full potential of your retirement years. Included will also be time to explore meaningful ways to engage with your community and practical strategies for maintaining and even improving your health as you age.
Whether you’re on the brink of retirement or already retired, you will walk away with valuable insights and practical tools to craft a fulfilling retirement. Embrace this new phase of life with confidence and excitement.
Scott McLagan and Barbara Kreisman, PhD, are former DU professors who recently completed a fellowship at the University of Chicago focusing on guiding people through life transitions. They both serve on the board of advisors and teach at the Knoebel Institute of Healthy Aging. Barb was recently named to the Governor’s Commission on Aging, responsible for workforce related issues. Similarly, Scott serves on the Governor’s Commission on Community Service. Their experience makes them valuable guides for those navigating retirement.
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Meet Our Instructors
Barbara Kreisman, PhD and Scott McLagan, are former DU professors who recently completed a fellowship at the University of Chicago focusing on guiding people through life transitions. They both serve on the board of advisors and teach at the Knoebel Institute of Healthy Aging. Their experience makes them valuable guides for those navigating retirement.
Barbara Kreisman, PhD
Barbara.Kreisman@du.edu
Scott McLagan
Scott.McLagan@du.edu