Retirement In-Person: Finding Your Purpose

Retirement Reimagined: Finding Your Purpose
One In-Person Workshop
Sat., Feb. 22, 2025, 9 am-12 pm MT

There’s no question that retirement marks the beginning of a new journey, one filled with endless possibilities and opportunities for growth and fulfillment. But it’s also a transition that can sometimes feel daunting as you begin the process of redefining not only your identity, but also your life’s purpose. Past experiences deserving of reflection may have a profound effect on the future you define. In this workshop you will explore the importance of identifying rewarding activities and pursuits that ignite your passion and provide a sense of purpose. Professor Emerita Barbara Kreisman, along with guest speakers Gregg Vanourek and Jack Kronser, explore concepts of ikigai (reason to live) and other nuances of retirement in the U.S. versus Europe and Asia. Learn how to tap into your interests, hobbies and lifelong dreams to design a retirement that’s both enjoyable and deeply rewarding. Through interactive sessions and guided exercises, discover insights that align your values and goals with your new lifestyle. Plus, get practical tools and inspiration to help you live your retirement years with purpose.

Please note: This course is a prerequisite for the Community Involvement and Social Impact workshop.

Barbara Kreisman, PhD, teaches in DU’s Knoebel Institute of Healthy Aging and serves on the boards of several nonprofits. She was recently named to the Governor’s Commission on Aging, responsible for workforce-related issues. Gregg Vanourek is co-author of LIFE Entrepreneurs (a manifesto for living with purpose and passion). Jack Kronser is a Japanese American who speaks to the nuances of retirement in the East vs. the West.