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 Monday 17 September / Friday 21 September 

A Learning SocietyGlenna’s Story – Part 2 Once upon a time, retiring often meant that there was not much more of interest to look forward to in our lives. For many people these days, that is not so. In Learning Works today, the final part of an extended interview with
Glenna Lear who, after many years giving her priority to her farmer husband and to her four children, is now living her dream of returning to university, where she will very soon graduate with a PhD in Adult Education, having dipped out of university as a young person in her late teens. Her study is on learning in retirement in her area – the lower
Eyre Peninsula in SA.  

Social HistoryThe Ford Discovery CentreFrom our Learning Works archives, we re-visit Geelong, and find out about some of the early days of motor vehicle construction in
Australia, with Director of the Ford Discovery Centre, Mike Trickey. The final part of this extended tour will be played in Learning Works in a few weeks’ time.  

Health Wellbeing and RelationshipsActive Ageing WeekComing up in early October is Active Ageing Week. PBA FM’s
Tony Ryan speaks with Marisa Ellks, CEO of Active Ageing in SA, about some of the issues around active ageing, and some of the events planned for Active Ageing Week in and around
Adelaide.  

Week 24 September / 28 September 

Health Wellbeing and Relationships“Why wouldn’t you feel happy coming here?” Volunteering in the Adelaide Botanic GardensRetirement and then a serious illness have not prevented our guest today from finding deep fulfillment as a volunteer guide at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Find out about the work of volunteers in this beautiful setting in the heart of Adelaide, as
Tony Ryan takes a tour with volunteer guide
Laine Langridge, whose doctor had said “Find something to bring joy into your life” as part of the process of recovering from illness. We also hear from Katrina Nietscke, Manager of Public Programs and Community Education at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. It’s just on 150 year ago that the Adelaide Botanic Gardens were established, so this repeat broadcast is timed to commemorate that event, and the treasure that is right in the heart of our city.