The Soul of Aging: Claiming the Gifts of Old Age

Week 3 | M, Tu, W | Turner Conference Room | Ages 50 and up

This interactive course provides an opportunity to consider the many soulful invitations and gifts our maturing years offer us. We will explore the spiritual aspects of this season of our lives including: our visions of aging, living our unlived lives, and how to nurture our mystical and contemplative nature. We will use poetry, story, music, and art to explore these topics, all within the company of a trustworthy community, a Circle of Trust, based on the work of Parker J. Palmer, to create a safe, confidential, space to support and access our inner lives. 

Materials fee of $5 due to instructor at start of class.

Class Times

Students should come to class prepared with the following materials:

  • Journal and pen
Georgia Noble

Georgia Noble

Georgia Noble, Ed.D, MFT, Doctorate in education; Marriage and Family Therapist for 25 years; Spiritual Director and Lay Staff within the Episcopal Church 10 years. Currently facilitator with the Center for Courage & Renewal helping communities of faith realize their potential as agents of personal and social transformation. Co-creator Soul of Aging Curriculum.

Suzanne Adele Schmidt

Suzanne Adele Schmidt

Ph.D., M.Div., Founder of The Heart of Aging and dedicated to accompanying those on the journey of growing older. Completed major research study on retired clergy women in 2021. Trained facilitator for The Soul of Aging. Served as adjunct professor at the University of Maryland and has taught courses at Chautauqua.