Chess – the Game of Kings!! No prior knowledge of chess needed. Learn how the pieces move, how to checkmate (win), and chess etiquette. The class will cover the rules, tactics, strategy, a couple of basic openings and the history of chess to include famous players such as Bobby Fischer. Students will play most lessons and there will be a class tournament at the end. There is a $3.00 copy fee payable to the instructor on Lesson 1. Chess sets will be provided for classroom use. But why learn chess? Chess has been shown to improve memory and help protect against dementia. Also it is a great game to play with grandkids.

Do you have a computer question? Can’t figure out how to get to your emails. Confused by the cloud. Want to learn more about the App Store? Bring your computer questions to open office hours, and I will try to answer them. Bring any questions related to computers, cell phones, or even iPads. Mac or Windows, iOS or Android, no matter how big or small - all questions are welcome. This is a drop-in service. No FLI tuition is required.

A seminar devoted to Dante’s poem, a masterwork of late-medieval Christianity. We will follow the Pilgrim’s journey through the the three realms of the afterlife, with an emphasis on Purgatory and Paradise, and explore the contexts – autobiographical, psychological, philosophical, theological, moral – that have made the poem so life-changing for so many. We will use the three volume paperback Mandelbaum translation published in Bantam Classics, with Italian on the facing page; inexpensive and handy.

Life is the great inexplicable. Who is it who will explain this mystery to us? Clearly, it is the artists and thinkers who gather together meaning. Art is that which "houses" what it is to be human. This is what Heidegger has taught us, that it is art which records the successive iterations of human existence. With Heidegger, we will learn to see the arts as snapshots of unfolding, successive eras, one following upon the next, each different but, however same. Call it, if you may, a rumble in the jungle of thought (shout out to M. Ali) In short we will meditate on the arts, inviting the "from whence" to address us. (shout out to Heidegger) Readings: handouts, some art. $5 fee.

Bring your latest needlework project and come form a hearth circle. Each session we’ll explore a range of topics: the history of knitting in America; when some needles went to war and others stayed home to mend or protest; knits and knitters of fame, infamy and anonymity; knitting traditions from around the world; science of the spin, and more. Class time will include hands-on demonstrations, light refreshments and perhaps a sing-along or two.

This class is for those who have completed a beginner class or clinic, who know basic rules, and how to keep score. It will provide an opportunity for additional practice and play in a supportive environment. You will participate in short lectures and drills designed to improve all aspects of your game. Each class will include open play with other class members. Paddles and balls provided. Note: You may register for only one pickleball class each semester to accommodate as many students as possible. Caution: To play this game safely, you must be able to bend your knees to pick up a ball from the ground. You should also have a good sense of balance so you can reach for the balls. If you have any doubts, please check with your healthcare provider.

This class is for anyone who wishes to learn basic watercolor techniques. Whether you already have watercolor experience or have never picked up a paintbrush before, this class offers a fun and supportive environment through a variety of projects. Full list of materials will be emailed prior to first class, estimated cost $40-$50. Copy fee of $5.00 cash due to instructor at first class.

We will be focusing on healthy eating habits, but the most important thing is that what you make tastes great! Classes will include knife skills, adapting recipes to make them better for YOU, and learning new techniques to make you a better cook. I have taken cooking classes in France and will bring my experiences to the classroom. My range of cooking is wide, and it includes the best the Midwest has to offer. In at least half of the classes, we will finish with a sit-down meal. The rest of the classes will include eating up the fruits of our labors, always a tasty bite or two. This is hands-on, and everyone will work at the prep table and the stove. Limit of 12 people. $20 fee for food.