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Thu32 Ballroom Dancing Lessons
with Joey Rohde
Step onto the dance floor with confidence! Learn the basics of Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba, and Swing in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. No partner or prior experience is required. Ballroom dancing provides excellent exercise, opportunities to meet new people, and a skill you can enjoy for years to come.
Thu33 Introduction to Origami
with R. Patrick Hickey
Learn the basic folds and foundational forms used to create a wide variety of origami designs. This hands-on course will help students develop the skills needed to follow origami instructions found in books and online. Paper types and supplies will be discussed during the first class. Square origami paper is available from craft stores or online retailers. $2 copy fee included in class cost.
Thu34 Civility Where Manners Meet Morality
with Peter Stone, D.Min.
Seminar-style class centering on the virtue of courage that leaves traces, a community improved and carried forward. Class members are encouraged and welcome to contribute from personal experience, context, and diverse ideals leading to civil and robust conversations. We focus on stories of selfless kindness in a shared society. Guide for this class is “Theo of Golden”, National Bestseller, by Allen Levi, a novel.
Thu35 Pickleball for Beginners-Thursday
with Donna Adams
Discover Pickleball! This beginner friendly class introduces you to the essentials: rules, scoring, where to play, and how to find playing partners. You’ll develop core skills including serving, sustaining a rally, and placing the ball with purpose through a mix of brief instruction, fun drills, and open play. No athletic background is required, just a willingness to move, learn, and laugh. Note: good balance and the ability to bend your knees are important for safe play. If you have concerns about your mobility or health, please consult your healthcare provider before enrolling. Assistants include Sue Fassett, Sam Haag and Cheryl Ulrich
Thu36 Automobile Ownership 3.0
with Phillip Potter, BBA, MBA
Stay informed about today’s rapidly changing automotive market. This course explores current industry trends, vehicle options, purchasing strategies, lease-versus-buy decisions, financing alternatives, maintenance practices, and resale considerations. Learn how market conditions affect ownership costs and gain practical knowledge to make confident vehicle purchasing and ownership decisions.
Thu37 Forever Connected: Beginning Computer and Smartphone Skills - The Beacon Resource Center
with Cynthia Nikolai, Ph.D.
Build confidence using computers, smartphones, and essential online tools in this welcoming beginner-level course. Learn email, internet safety, social media, passwords, online forms, digital banking and shopping, smartphone basics, and more. A skills checklist helps track progress, and successful participants may borrow a computer from the FLI Lending Library. Offered free through a generous grant.
Thu38 Spirituality, Salient and Seductive
with Rob Morgan, M.S., LCAC
This course will include definitions of spirituality and a discussion of the relationship between spirituality and how we conduct ourselves through a myriad of life issues. The class will explore secular spirituality along with religious and personal issues. Through thoughtful discussions we will develop a better understanding about the importance of spirituality. The course will be broken down to give us a personal yet more profound understanding of spirituality by taking a salient look into some social issues that will include mental health and addiction issues. Finally, the class will help us understand why it is vital to integrate spirituality into our lives.
Thu39 AI Unleashed: Creating, Learning, and Preserving What Matters
with Amanda Ding, M.S.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we create, learn, and work. In this hands-on course, explore practical AI applications including artwork generation, personalized storybooks, photo restoration, video creation, and AI-assisted writing. Learn how AI can support research, organization, productivity, and lifelong learning. We’ll also introduce emerging technologies such as AI agents and workflow automation. No technical background is required. Bring a laptop or tablet with internet access.