MBA-sponsored
Getting There
program premieres on
TPT
A special
screening celebration was held July 16 to
ki ck off the showing of a
new television series called “Getting There,” co-sponsored
by the Minnesota Board on Aging and AARP. The eight-week
series, to be broadcast on Twin Cities Public Televisions’
Minnesota Channel, is about aging issues, with topics
ranging from Technology and fitness to Medicare and
transportation.
 The kickoff celebration
was held at the TPT studios and offices in downtown St. Paul
as part of the launch of the series. Premiere attendees were
welcomed by tpt CEO Jim Pagliarini.
Special guest at the ceremony was Jan Smaby, popular
local television personality and host of the series. Nearly
60 guests attended the premiere. Representing the Minnesota
Board on Aging were Jean Wood, executive director
and board members Dean Fenner, Ellie Vollmer, Joseph
Grant, Mary Jane Thompson, Mary Koep, R.D. Brown, Susan
Kratzke, Terry Dempsey and Tracy Keibler. Other guests
included cast members and aging experts from the Minnesota
Department of Human Services and other organizations.
The series features
Minnesotans speaking about their experiences. Topic experts
join the conversation to provide information and answer
questions. Highlighted in each program are innovations such
as “smart Socks,” intergenerational judo and driving
simulators. Each of the episodes is full of practical
tips, fun stories and meaningful discussions. People
can use this helpful
Discussion Guide (large
font guide) to facilitate a conversation
around thirteen of the videos. Helpful tips, questions, and
additional resources are available in the guide.
Watch one of these
online videos from the
Getting There series:
Check the tpt schedule
View tpt Getting There clips (all are wmv files):
Webisodes from tpt (all are vob files):
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