Keith and Virginia Laken share the intimate story of their struggle with erectile dysfunction as a result of an illness. The Lakens will lead a discussion regarding their own experience as well as the sensitive issues surrounding the impact of impotence on relationships. Following the initial program, separate breakout sessions for men and women will allow for free conversation and in-depth reflection. A spouse/partner is not required to participate in this session. Each participant will receive a free copy of the Lakens' book "Making Love Again."

Nationally renowned presenters Keith and Virginia Laken, married for 37 years, have spoken to groups of couples and medical professionals about their experiences overcoming sexual dysfunction. Their story details the arguments and the frustration they experienced in dealing with his impotence, and how their marriage ? and intimacy ? has grown stronger with each passing year. The Lakens have presented at the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and other medical schools and conferences.

Riverland Generations will also sponsor "Emergency Preparedness for a Healthy Generation" on Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Riverland Community College Austin West Building, room A237. The presenter is Jane Knutson, Mower County Public Health Planner. Admission is $5. Pre-registration is not required.

This is an activity-based workshop at the end of which participants will be well on their way toward having a personal preparedness plan and gathering needed supplies for emergencies.

Jane Knutson, public health planner, is responsible for managing Mower County's annual Emergency Preparedness Grant. She is involved in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training, Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Programs and with the Medical Reserve Corps.

For more information about Generations programming, call Peggy Young at 507-433-0602 or email peggy.young@riverland.edu

Generations programming is in collaboration with KSMQ public television. KSMQ will televise "The Hidden Epidemic: Heart Disease in America," Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 8 p.m.

How can a seemingly healthy 44-year-old suddenly drop dead from a massive heart attack? His case is not unusual, as the 90-minute documentary explains. More than half of all people who die of heart disease succumb suddenly without warning-and the other half have the disease lurking in their bodies for many years before it strikes. There is no cure, but doctors are making remarkable discoveries about the disease: where it starts, how it occurs, and what that means for us. Program producer Elizabeth Arledge also produced "The Forgetting," the acclaimed PBS special about Alzheimer's disease.

Riverland Generations is a personal education experience designed for the mature learner to inspire learning for living. Generations programming is tailored to the interests of participants ages 55 and over.

Riverland Community College, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, is a regional comprehensive community college inspiring learning for living through a personalized educational environment. Approximately 4,000 students are served, annually, through a wide range of credit-based educational opportunities. An additional 5,600 students are annually served in non-credit courses. Facilities are located in Albert Lea, Austin, and Owatonna, Minn. Riverland may also be found on the Internet at www.riverland.edu.

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system comprises 32 state universities and community and technical colleges serving the higher education needs of Minnesota. The system serves about 240,000 students per year in credit-based courses and an additional 130,000 students in non-credit courses.