Irina Zlatogorova
Meet the New Instructor
Joan Elder
Irina Zlatogorova was born in the Siberian region of Russia. She immigrated to the Chicago area of the United States with her husband in 1992. After two decades raising her children, Irina earned an MBA from Northern Illinois University. In 2018 she completed a Ph.D. in business psychology and began teaching. Irina developed her writing skills via courses from Southern New Hampshire University. By looking for a non-winter climate, Irina found SaddleBrooke. Here she teaches yoga and Pilates at SaddleBrooke TWO and is a valued member of the SaddleBrooke Writers Group.
Now Irina starts a new endeavor this spring—teaching “The Power of Poetry” for SaddleBrooke Lifelong Learning (ILR). She selected this topic because poetry often resonates deeply with retirees. This interactive course explores poetic elements such as tone, structure, imagery, sound, and diction. Through reading, discussion, and creative writing, participants will engage with poems on themes such as nature, love, and loss.
Dr. Marvin Goldberg
Ageism: Death by a Thousand Cuts
Join us for a presentation on Ageism, sponsored by SaddleBrooke Lifelong Learning (ILR).
Our culture is full of subtle, sometimes subliminal or almost invisible suggestions that aging is “bad.” These negative elements have been shown to result in poorer health and a shorter life—unless understood and countered.
Dr. Marvin Goldberg, Emeritus Bard Professor of Marketing, Penn State University, will review the negative images (“tottering,” “memory impaired,” “old geezers” etc.) generated by the movie, television, social media, advertising, and the cosmetic and fashion industries. The “thousand cuts” are evident, if subtle, even within our own families, our former younger neighbors, and our doctors.
When we seniors buy into these negative biases, it can affect everything from how steadily we walk and how well we deal with stress to how well we remember the information we process and even how long we live!
Current industry efforts that are now beginning to challenge these negative images will be highlighted. More importantly, Dr. Goldberg will review the many strategies/actions we can take as individuals to ensure that the positive characteristics of aging (“wise,” “experienced,” “patient,” etc.) are foremost in our minds.
Lastly, Dr. Goldberg will review how humor can be an effective weapon in confronting ageism and how interacting with younger people (from preschoolers to middle-agers) can contribute to our well-being as seniors. In sum, the presentation considers some of the sometimes surprising actions we can take that can result in a happier, healthier, and longer life.
Marv Goldberg and his wife Carol have been residents of SaddleBrooke since 2011. They summer in Seattle where they have a daughter and three grandchildren.
The presentation is on Jan. 29 in the DesertView Theater. Doors open at 3 p.m., and the presentation is scheduled from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.