Are you curious about how the brain works? Did you know our brain’s main purpose is to keep us alive? Would you like to know how caring for your brain can help build community resilience? If these questions peak your interest, please join us to learn how NEAR-P* Science can help you, your families, and our community flourish. The course will give you practical tips on caring for yourself while diving into the broader mission, vision and goals. Trauma-Informed Care and the local Self-Healing Communities Collective (SHCC) movement (SHCC is also known as Self-Healing Communities of Michiana https://www.selfhealingmichiana.org). All materials will be provided.

It has been more than 60 years since President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. This class will review the official investigations, media coverage, examination of the medical evidence, photos and films, various theories, and an assumption that the truth about this tragedy still matters in 2026.

Kirsten Sharpe, Managing Broker and Owner of Sharpe Realty and The Realtor for Seniors™, will guide attendees through what decluttering truly means, why it’s worth doing, and the psychology behind letting go. She will share practical steps to take action and begin decluttering, along with proven strategies for staying clutter-free. The presentation also includes helpful resources on where to donate or discard items responsibly, followed by a Q&A session with Kirsten Sharpe. The session will meet on March 18.

Build your wine knowledge by sipping and studying your way through some of the world’s most famous wine regions. Each session will feature 3-5 tastings, with a discussion of food pairings, tasting notes, and the history and geography of the region. Sharyl has hands-on viticultural and wine-making experience. The cost is $25 per session. The session meets on Friday, March 20.

Come, learn about all the trips coming up through Mayflower. The session Will Take Pl., Wednesday, March 25.

Have fun tending your Creative Soul with this art journal practice. We use magazine collage and journaling techniques to explore creativity, memories, feelings and inner wisdom through the found expressing our soul’s native language. This art journal practice is fun and soul-tending as we come together in a safe group setting. Additional journaling, and/or YouTube videos may be assigned outside of class. Highly recommended: at least one semester or collage retreat with the instructor. Bring: Sketchbook, gluestick, scissors, magazines. Other materials, text books may be recommended.

Build your wine knowledge by sipping and studying your way through some of the world’s most famous wine regions. Each session will feature 3-5 tastings, with a discussion of food pairings, tasting notes, and the history and geography of the region. Sharyl has hands-on viticultural and wine-making experience. The cost is $25 per session. The session meets on Friday, March 27.

If you are curious to learn about birds and don't know where to start, this series is for you! We will begin with basics of bird id while looking at birds as we visit the trails at the various St. Joseph County Parks located throughout St. Joseph County. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. If you don't have binoculars, no worries! We have optics available. April 14 St. Parick's County Park: Harvest Room April 21 Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park: Astor Room April 28 Bendix Woods County Park: Runnels Shelter May 12 Spicer Lake Nature Preserve: Nature Center May 19 South Bend-Elkhart Bird Sanctuary: 59395 Clover Road May 26 Beverley D. Crone Restoration Site