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April 12th 2021: Lifelong Learning Takes on Another Life

As people head toward their traditional retirement years, they often feel conflicting emotions: Part relief and excitement to be done with day-to-day work; and part apprehension, wondering, “What will I do with myself? Sure, I have a few hobbies and grandchildren, and I’d like to travel, but will this be enough to keep me engaged for long?” About 10 years ago, Ed Schwartz, a retired human resources executive, faced these questions and discovered PEIR, Personal Enrichment in Retirement, an organization whose members are passionate about lifelong learning. This approach to learning has become a

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Ed Schwartz is Chairperson of the Personal Enrichment in Retirement organization (PEIR), which has been affiliated with Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York for 44 years. PEIR is a member-centric group, where members design their own curriculum, researching and making presentations on an array of topics. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Manhattan College in 1969, Ed taught in the New York City public schools. In 1976 he embarked on a career in human resources, working for two engineering firms, before retiring at the end of 2011 as a senior vice president at Parsons Brinckerhoff. Along the way, he received master’s degrees from The City College of New York and New York Inst
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https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/3998/45-forward 27/04/2024 04:00 27/04/2024 05:00 45 Forward https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/3998/45-forward As people head toward their traditional retirement years, they often feel conflicting emotions: Part relief and excitement to be done with day-to-day work; and part apprehension, wondering, “What will I do with myself? Sure, I have a few hobbies and grandchildren, and I’d like to travel, but will this be enough to keep me engaged for long?” About 10 years ago, Ed Schwartz, a retired human resources executive, faced these questions and discovered PEIR, Personal Enrichment in Retirement, an organization whose members are passionate about lifelong learning. This approach to learning has become a hot topic in recent years, as research studies have found that continued cognitive engagement is one of the keys to leading a longer and healthier life. And, of course, online learning and virtual workshops have exploded in response to the pandemic. But in today’s conversation, Ed, who is currently chairperson of PEIR, will talk about how PEIR has evolved over 40-plus years as a highly successful and resilient group whose members are not just the audience, but the creators and presenters of all their subject matter. Ed will explain how PEIR has adapted its administration and structure to an online environment. He will be joined by several other call-in members, who will offer examples of the group’s wide offerings. It may be an unusual model for lifelong learning—but perhaps a new model for other enterprising retirees around the country. VoiceAmerica | Talk Radio | Online Talk Radio studio@voiceamerica.com false DD/MM/YYYY Add to Calendar
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