Our class will enjoy watching a different movie from the 1930’s-1960’s for each of our 10 class sessions. The films cover a variety of cinematic styles from comedy to drama, musicals to noir, and everything in between. Your hosts (Jeff, Judith, and Randy) will frame the week’s movie with an introduction and summary analysis, as well as interesting tidbits and trivia. The emphasis is on fun as well as film critique and information sharing among class members and hosts. Questions and comments are strongly encouraged.

Have old photos, family stories, and documents tucked away in boxes? Learn how to organize and preserve your family history for future generations. This course covers photographs, records, certificates, and personal stories, while explaining primary and secondary sources. Explore both traditional and digital genealogy tools, secure preservation methods, and the roles of DNA testing and AI in family research. Bring a laptop or iPad if you’d like to follow along. Class dates: Sept 16, 30 and Oct 14, 28.

Discover how to use a small loom to create a variety of projects while learning some simple techniques. This activity uses both sides of your brain, it’s relaxing, and helps keep hands flexible. Materials: Use the following description on Amazon--skip sponsored—comes in beige or red (about $10) —>“Juexica 7-Piece Weaving Loom Kit for Beginners,” any yarn (Dollar Tree has yarn with various textures), and a pair of scissors. This class will run for the first 4 weeks.

Receive free, unbiased guidance from SHIP to help you navigate Medicare with confidence. In this one-on-one session, compare Medicare, Supplement, Advantage, and Part D plans; explore coverage options; and get enrollment assistance. Learn about benefits, claims, appeals, beneficiary rights, and programs that may help lower out-of-pocket costs. Ideal for anyone seeking personalized Medicare support. This one day class is September 16 at 2 PM.

In the workshop, students will learn about the many elements that differentiate music theater from plays and operas. During the course of the workshop, students will explore sound with movement, improve their pronunciation, further develop their vocal quality, and learn about character development. By the end of the workshop, students will have learned one to two pieces of their choosing that they will be able to perform in any place, at any time. The final class will be a recital that is open to the public.

Plato is, by all accounts, the father of Western thought. His thought engendered St. Augustine, the Prodigal Son whose soul gazing led him to leave off Platonism to return to the Father. Heidegger is the restless spirit, hovering above, drawing all to the Father. Three are one in speaking of the holy. We propose a course in history, philosophy, religion, and spirituality(hint: Heidegger's work). We will move from the darkness of Plato's cave into the light of questioning (the piety of thought) those sacred cows that trap, as amber does the fly. We will read Plato's Republic, Augustine's Confession, a bit of Heidegger, Buy a cheap copy: Plato's Republic; Augustine's Confessions.

Bring a needlework project (if you have one in the works) and gather in as we weave through a sartorial history that takes us from the paleolithic string skirt to the string bikinis of St. Tropez. We’ll look at who makes our clothing and explore how the clothes we wore down through the ages have fitted us for work and play, for heaven and hell. We’ll leaf through the catalog of threads that occasioned scandal, fomented revolution, unraveled empires, and made gala-goers gaga for Gucci. Food, fabric, fun and fashion.

Try this fun, social tennis experience played on a pickleball court with shorter racquets and low-compression tennis balls. Red Ball Tennis is easy to learn, features simple scoring, and provides an enjoyable way to stay active and connect with others. Racquets and balls are provided. Good balance and mobility are recommended.