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| Literature and Language - Novellas 4 - The Mysterious Stranger by Mark Twain - Added 8/17/26 | Hautanen | Tue, 12/8/26 | 1 | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | $3.75 |
| A continuation of last terms class, for each course we will read and discuss one selected novella. The short novels for this term will be (in order): The Dead by James Joyce, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark, Cannery Row by John Steinbeck, and The Mysterious Stranger by Mark Twain. Subject to change if the class so decides.. Although all are easy, quick reads, each illuminates and crystallizes those shadowy thoughts and feelings we struggle to put words to - this is what literature does | Special Event - CANCELLED Ice Cream Social with Chef Thom Thomas - Added 8/14/26 | Thomas | Tue, 8/18/26 | 1 | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | $3.75 |
| Chef Thom is not doing well. So this course is cancelled. Thom Thomas will tell us about designing specialty ice cream flavors for a small commercial company. It was his first job after graduating from culinary school. He will make some of his most popular favors in his and loaned ice cream makers. You can make your own sundaes, banana splints, milk shake and root beer floats using chocolate syrup made during the last Lots of Chocolate Fun courses. Brownies will be available for those who want a Brownie Ala Mode. | Science and Technology - Science Surprises 2 - Added 8/14/26 | Pealer | Wed, 9/30/26 | 1 | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | $3.75 |
| The instructor shares interesting science things that she finds on the Internet, or in books or magazines or that people send her. You never know what you will learn!! | the Arts - For Love of Film: American Film Institute - Schindler’s List - Added 8/14/26 | Smith | Mon, 10/5/26 | 1 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | $5.00 |
| Join us in viewing and discussing the critically acclaimed and awarded Schindler’s List which is Steven Spielberg’s brilliant story of the Holocaust during WWII and the man, Oskar Schindler, who becomes concerned about his Jewish workforce and sets up a process to save them. The film stars Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler, Popcorn will be available to enhance the viewing experience. | History and Geography - Anne Morrow, More than Mrs. Charles Lindbergh, Sr. - Added 8/14/26 | Howard | Fri, 10/9/26 | 1 | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | $3.75 |
| Not behind, but next to one of the most famous names in aviation, was the award winning adventurer and author Anne Morrow Lindbergh. As the first woman to receive a glider pilot license, she had a high profile and complicated marriage of 45 years to the Spirit of Saint Louis pilot. She rescued flood victims in China, endured the kidnapping and murder of their firstborn child, Charles Jr., and is a subject of a forthcoming book, Solo and Together. The baby Lindbergh kidnapping was the inspiration for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. As his co-pilot, navigator and radio operator she too was a trailblazer in aviation history. She was also the author of poems, essays, letters, diaries, novels and a non-fiction work on the Apollo 8 mission. | Health and Better Living - Brain Health - Added 8/13/26 | Santini | Thu, 9/17/26 | 1 | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | $3.75 |
| Discover why brain health matters and what shapes it over time. This session explores how the brain changes with normal aging, common threats to cognitive health, and how everyday lifestyle choices can positively or negatively influence brain function. | History and Geography - Palaces & Playgrounds: Glamour Through the Ages - Added 6/26/26 | Rossi | Tue, 6/9/26 | 1 | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | $5.00 |
| Step into a world where opulence was more than a lifestyle, it was a stage for history itself. Palaces & Playgrounds: Glamour Through the Ages invites you on a dazzling journey through the gilded halls, seaside resorts, and legendary retreats where royalty, aristocrats, and celebrities shaped culture and defined luxury. From Versailles’ glittering salons to the Riviera’s sun-soaked promenades, discover how these iconic spaces became theaters of power, romance, and spectacle. With stories of intrigue, extravagance, and timeless style, this program reveals not just where the rich and famous played, but how their playgrounds left enduring marks on art, fashion, and society. | History and Geography - Sunshine and Struggle: A Wild Ride Through Florida’s Past - Added 6/26/26 | Rossi | Tue, 6/23/26 | 1 | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | $5.00 |
| Buckle up for a whirlwind journey through the history of the Sunshine State — where beauty and danger have always gone hand in hand. From shipwrecked explorers and Seminole warriors to boomtown dreamers and hurricanes that reshaped the land, Florida’s past is anything but ordinary. This lecture dives into the wild, weird, and wonderful events that built the state we know today — a place of swamps and skyscrapers, pirates and pioneers, sunshine and struggle. Get ready for surprises, scandals, and stories that prove Florida’s history is as unpredictable as its weather. | Literature and Language - Talking About Books 1 - Added 6/25/26 | Berra | Tue, 9/8/26 | 1 | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | $3.75 |
| Avid readers enjoy a casual, friendly meeting with like-minded members to talk about the books they have been reading, how they liked them (or not!) and why. As we share our recent reading experiences, we also get to hear about books recommended by fellow book-lovers. If you are an enthusiastic reader, come join us. | History and Geography - From Collapse to Control: How Vladimir Putin Rose to Power - Added 6/22/26 | DiPiero | Wed, 10/7/26 | 1 | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | $5.00 |
| This presentation explores the political landscape of post-Soviet Russia and traces the rise of Vladimir Putin from a former KGB officer to the dominant figure in Russian politics. We wll examine the chaos following the collapse of the USSR, the power struggles of the 1990s, and how Putin's background, alliances, and strategy allowed him to take control. The session will also consider the political reforms, crises, and public sentiment that shaped his ascent to power—and ultimately, how he became Russia’s longest-serving leader since Stalin. Join us to understand the pivotal moments that defined Putin’s path and reshaped Russia. | Literature and Language - Novella 3 - The Life of Chuck-Stephen King - Added 6/17/26 | Hull | Wed, 7/15/26 | 1 | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | $3.75 |
| A continuation of last terms class, for each course we will read and discuss one selected novella. These short novels will be read in this order: Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf; Long Days Journey Into Night by Eugene ONeill; The Life of Chuck by Stephen King; A River Runs Through It by Norman McClean; The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane. Although all are easy, quick reads, each illuminates and crystallizes those shadowy thoughts and feelings we struggle to put words to-this is what literature does. | Science and Technology - Novella 4 - A River Runs Through It-Norman McClean - Added 6/17/26 | Hull | Wed, 7/29/26 | 1 | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | $3.75 |
| A continuation of last terms class, for each course we will read and discuss one selected novella. These short novels will be read in this order: Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf; Long Days Journey Into Night by Eugene ONeill; The Life of Chuck by Stephen King; A River Runs Through It by Norman McClean; The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane. Although all are easy, quick reads, each illuminates and crystallizes those shadowy thoughts and feelings we struggle to put words to-this is what literature does. | Literature and Language - Novella 5 - The Red Badge of Courage-Stephen Crane - Added 6/17/26 | Hull | Wed, 8/19/26 | 1 | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | $3.75 |
| A continuation of last terms class, for each course we will read and discuss one selected novella. These short novels will be read in this order: Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf; Long Days Journey Into Night by Eugene ONeill; The Life of Chuck by Stephen King; A River Runs Through It by Norman McClean; The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane. Although all are easy, quick reads, each illuminates and crystallizes those shadowy thoughts and feelings we struggle to put words to-this is what literature does. | History and Geography - Wars and Medicine - Military Medicine - Added 6/4/26 | Gaudier | Wed, 6/10/26 | 1 | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | $3.75 |
| Throughout history, warfare and medicine have been closely intertwined. Conflict has long been a catalyst for medical innovation, as the demands of the battlefield push the boundaries of care, surgery, and rehabilitation. Drawing upon extensive research and notable works—including Healing a Divided Nation by Carole Adrienne, Fighting for Life by Albert Cowdrey, Battlefield Medics by Martin King, Grunt by Mary Roach, and especially Richard Gabriel’s Between Flesh and Steel—this presentation explores how war, weaponry, and human resilience have collectively driven major advances in medical science. |
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