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. Each class will have open play with classmates, and occasional short lectures and drills designed to improve your game. Paddles and balls provided. Note: Due to high demand, limit 1 class per semester. Caution: To play safely, you must have balance and be able to bend your knees to pick up a ball from the ground. If you have any doubt, please check with your healthcare provider.

Charles Dickens' Bleak House is often labeled his masterpiece and his most technically ambitious novel. An exploration of Dickens' biography and the novel's historical context will enhance our reading. What are the targets of his satire? What new unforgettable characters do we meet?They range from lords and ladies to crossing sweepers, from the slightly insane to the darkly sinister. There is even a detective brought in to solve the mystery. Any edition is fine; read chapter one for the first class.

Love football but wish you understood it better? This fun, welcoming course explores football terminology, coaching strategies, offense, defense, special teams, rules, and equipment. Classes include discussion, Q&A, and optional deeper dives for advanced learners. Guest speakers may include representatives from Notre Dame Athletics and a Michigan high school referee. Co-taught by John Pletcher.

Build confidence using computers, smartphones, and essential online tools. Learn email, internet safety, passwords, online forms, social media, banking, shopping, apps, and more. Devices are provided, and a skills checklist will guide progress. Students who complete the course may borrow a computer through the FLI Lending Library. Offered free through a generous grant.

Spend time looking at, discussing, and making art at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Each session will focus on a different artwork, artist, theme, or creative technique as participants explore the Museum’s collection through close looking, conversation, and hands-on art-making. Come prepared to flex your creative muscles, experiment with new materials and ideas, and discover fresh sources of inspiration in a welcoming, low-pressure environment designed for all experience levels. NOTE: This program is free andtakes place at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art from October 13 through November 17.

Would there be a LBD (Little Black Dress) without Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy? Join us as we follow Audrey's movie career and fashion evolution by watching and discussing ten of her films. Fashion mavens welcome -- the presenters are serious movie buffs but merely fashion aficionados.

In the 1960s, Trappist monk Thomas Merton studied other faiths to deepen his own. This course explores how AI shapes and flattens religious experience, asking what cannot be automated. Using the Fons Vitae World Religions Series and Catholic Social Teaching, we will examine what Merton discovered in other traditions to better understand genuine encounters in an age of AI. Come ready to think deeply and leave with insights you can share.

Join us for Forever Pinochle Club, a lively and social gathering for anyone who enjoys the classic card game of strategy, skill, and friendly competition! Each week, players will come together for relaxed games, great conversation, and plenty of laughter. Whether you’re an experienced pinochle player or looking to refresh your skills, this club is a wonderful way to connect with others, share tips, and enjoy an afternoon of cards and camaraderie. No formal instruction—just fun, friendship, and great hands. All skill levels are welcome!