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.

Join for this free session that explores the life and investment approach of Warren Buffett. Buffett has had one of the best long term track records in investing history. He will also go down as one the greatest philanthropists in history. This session is purely for entertainment and educational purposes and is NOT financial advise of any kind. The session will meet Wednesday, March 4.

This welcoming, beginner-level course helps learners build confidence using provided computers, smartphones, and essential online tools. Over 10 weeks, students will learn how to use devices, set up accounts and manage passwords, send and receive email, navigate the internet safely, use social media, complete online forms, shop and bank online securely, and access helpful digital resources. Smartphone basics such as texting, calling, and using apps are also included. A skills checklist will guide learning and assess progress. Students who successfully complete the course may check out a computer from the FLI Lending Library for home use. This course is free due to a generous grant from the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County.

In 1959 Studebaker earned a record profit of over $28 million. Just 4 years later the plant was closed for good. What happened? Join for this sweeping history meets business class and learn what led to the end of the line for South Bend's once largest employer.

Would you like to earn income without having to work a job? Would you like to buy insurance that protects against losses you may experience in your stock market investments? Do you have an interest in trading stocks but fear that you will either lose too much money or have insufficient funds to make the effort worthwhile? If so, options trading may be a good alternative since they can be used to address each of these issues. This class will begin with the basics of options trading and work step-by-step through what you must understand to incorporate them into your financial strategy. Recommended text: The Options Playbook by Brian Overby (Expanded 2nd edition 2024).

This will be a single session class March 12, about the South Bend Watch Company. We will discuss the need for high quality watches, a little about how they work, the company's origins, many of the people involved, products, location, ultimate demise and aftermath. For anyone who has an old pocket watch and would like to bring it to the class, I will remain afterward to provide any information I can about the watch. This session will meet Thursday, March 12.