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Mon16 How Does Economics Effect Our Social Order?
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Mon16 How Does Economics Effect Our Social Order?

$55

with James Halteman, Ph.D.

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

How Does Economics Effect Our Social Order We live in changing and uncertain times that stress our democratic free market social order. How are you impacted by this and how can we keep our economic system working well for everyone? Can our market economy deal with concerns about the climate, an aging population, poverty, pandemics and international relations to name a few of the issues that are impacting our social order. Are you optimistic that our economy can help our social order support our values and hopes? Academic coursework in economics is not a requirement for this class.

Mon17 Navigating Life with Hearing Loss
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Mon17 Navigating Life with Hearing Loss

$55

with Linda Loftus, M.A.

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 10 weeks

This class provides essential information and practical strategies for individuals with hearing loss, covering the causes and management of tinnitus, the function and use of cochlear implants, effective communication for noisy environments, and crucial emergency preparedness steps. Class instruction will be made accessible with closed captioning displayed on the screen.

Mon18 Tai Chi Fundamentals
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Mon18 Tai Chi Fundamentals

$55

with Ellen Triebold

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 10 weeks

With gentle, flowing movement Tai Chi promotes calm mental focus and alignment while building leg strength, endurance, stability and balance. The form we learn progresses gradually from simple to complex and can be modified to be accessible to all. Tai Chi Fundamentals can be practiced on its own as well as prepare you for more complex traditional forms. For many, Tai Chi becomes a health-giving, lifelong practice. Mary Hagen and Kevin Cawley co-teaching.

Mon19 Who's Afraid of Opera:  the Richard Wagner Edition
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Mon19 Who's Afraid of Opera: the Richard Wagner Edition

$55

with Mark Beudert, A.Mus.Doc.

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 10 weeks

Join international operatic tenor, Pavarotti competition winner, and ND professor (retired) Mark Beudert for a free-wheeling exploration of the life and works of the great and complex German composer!

Mon20 Forever Fit Intermediate Level
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Mon20 Forever Fit Intermediate Level

$55

with Cathy Roe, certified instructor

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 10:40 am, runs for 10 weeks

What makes this so much fun? Moving to great music, our music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. This 50-minute intermediate-level workout uses a chair for both sitting exercises and standing exercises. The standing exercises use the chair for balance if desired. Resistance bands are provided and used to increase both upper-body and lower-body strength. We will work on mobility, flexibility, strength, and balance. You will sing along and smile through the whole class!

Mon21 Introduction to the Bible
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Mon21 Introduction to the Bible

$55

with Greg Doyle, M.Div.

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 10 weeks

The Bible is a foundational text for all three monotheistic religions (Christianity, Judaism, and Islam). The Bible has had an amazing influence on human culture, thought, art. and literature for thousands of years. Learn about the history and literature of the Bible. Open to anyone, no matter their experience with the Bible or their religious beliefs. Each participant in the course needs to have their own copy of the Bible to use so they can complete assigned readings. The Bible you use can be a hard copy or any copy you find online.

Mon22 Understanding Medicare Insurance
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Mon22 Understanding Medicare Insurance

$55

with Megan Rogers

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 10 weeks

This is an upbeat, comprehensive course for anyone who needs to understand how Medicare works — not only for people wanting to explore their options, but for those soon to be Medicare-eligible, approaching retirement, or helping relatives or friends with their medical decisions and paperwork. We will cover your Medicare options; how, when, and where to enroll; when or if you can make changes to what you currently have; how Medicare coordinates with other insurances; provides options if you cannot afford your insurance or medical costs; cover mistakes to avoid; and differences with Medigap Supplemental and Advantage plans.

Mon23 Intermediate German
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Mon23 Intermediate German

$55

with Ron Cosner, M.A.

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 11:10 am, runs for 10 weeks

From the textbook indeterminate relative clauses will finish. Then there will be a review of present and past subjunctive adding dann and wenn clauses. Chapter one in Begegnungen will have a review of a verb chart and a self evaluation. Chapter two starts with occupations, salaries, what the job entails and the advantages and disadvantages of certain jobs. German Short Stories has one story about restoring a car and another about a traveling pair of onions helped out by a snail. Study from Deutsche Welle will concentrate on getting acquainted with people, partners and friends moving on to country versus city life, housing ads and moving to a new dwelling. A copy fee of $2 will be collected.





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