Discover the fascinating world of Amateur (Ham) Radio—where technology, communication, and friendship meet! Whether you’re completely new to the hobby or ready to upgrade to your General Class license, this engaging course will guide you through the essentials of radio operation, licensing requirements, and on-air etiquette. Experience hands-on demonstrations with real equipment. You’ll learn how to talk with people across town—or across the globe. Join the ranks of over 700,000 licensed Hams in the U.S. and open the door to a lifelong hobby that blends science, adventure, and public service. No technical background required—just curiosity and enthusiasm!

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

This course introduces the fundamentals of quantum mechanics—from Planck and his constant to basic applications of Schrödinger’s equation and the resulting structure of atoms. With this foundation, we’ll take a relaxed, engaging tour through the elements, using the periodic table as our roadmap. Along the way, we’ll explore how these elements appear in everyday life, including the 60+ elements found in the phones we carry. Prerequisites include either the Fall 2025 Forever Learning course Mathematics and Quantum Physics or one semester of high school physics, some calculus, and college-level probability.

This hands-on class will cover basic iPhone elements, including setting up and starting to use your iPhone, the iCloud, calls and contacts, typing and texts, emails, calendar, camera and photos, video chatting with Facetime, browsing the web, and getting and using apps. An iPhone running iOS 26 and the book “iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 12th Edition” will be required. The book can be purchased on Amazon for under $20. Jane Keller will be co-teaching.

Have you been yearning to have a reason to pick up your flute again? Join us for flute choir and ensembles; previous playing experience is required. We will have time set aside for those who wish for extra help. You will need a flute in playing condition, a music stand, a tuner, and a metronome. $5.00 copying fee. Contact instructor for reliable flute repair technicians.

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.

Stay strong, stable, and confident in this fun, music-filled class designed for all levels! Using a chair and optional props, you’ll build strength, stability, and balance through safe, effective seated and standing movements. No floor work required. Modifications are tailored to every ability. Through consistent practice, participants often notice improved posture, better coordination, and renewed vitality in daily life.