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Forever Learning Institute



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M10 Drum Circle

$55

with Vincenzo Carrasco, B.A.

Calendar Jul 6, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 10 weeks

Drum Circle is a fun, educational, and accessible musical experience that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and expression! Participants of drum circle will learn about various percussion instruments from all over the world and the proper technique for playing each instrument. The goal is for everyone who participates to discover and share their sense of rhythm which each other, even if just by clapping along! Dancing encouraged! This class will meet Monday and Thursday each week.

T10 Superman and Seinfeld: A Cultural Connection
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T10 Superman and Seinfeld: A Cultural Connection

$35

with Paul Stevenson, M.A.

Superman is nearing nonagenarian status, tracing his U.S. introduction to Action Comics No. 1 way back in 1938. His incredible story is so ingrained in our culture that it is often seamlessly intertwined with other iconic programs like Seinfeld. The class will explore the rich history and cultural significance of Superman through the years and how Jerry’s obsession with this “strange visitor from another planet” was effectively integrated into Seinfeld, commercials, and internet marketing.

T11 Forever Euchre Club

$15

with George Azar, M. Ed.

Calendar Jul 7, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 5 weeks

Join us for Forever Euchre Club, a fun and social class designed for those who enjoy this fast-paced card game of strategy and teamwork! Each week, participants will gather to play friendly games of euchre in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning the ropes, this club offers a great opportunity to sharpen your skills, share tips, and enjoy lively conversation. No formal instruction—just plenty of cards, laughter, and camaraderie. Bring your competitive spirit and get ready for lots of fun! All skill levels are welcome.

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T12 Let's Train Your Brain! Improve Hearing and Memory

$35

with David Keenan, HIS

Calendar Jul 7, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Boost how you hear, think, and remember with a powerful new auditory training program:

Hear more clearly in noisy environments

Process rapid speech with greater ease

Strengthen working memory, recall, and retention

Use context and reasoning to fill in missed words

Build speech (lip) reading skills

The LACE AI Pro app is like physical therapy for your hearing and brain. Developed over 20 years and now enhanced with AI, it’s simple to use and works across all platforms. A lifetime license is included at no cost (a $350 value). You’ll just need wired or wireless listening devices.

Especially helpful for those with hearing aids, LACE can also benefit individuals with normal hearing. Just 10–15 minutes a day can lead to noticeable improvements.

 

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M18 Camino De Santiago Pilgrimage

$35

with Thomas Labuzienski, M.B.A.

Calendar Jul 13, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 4 weeks

Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain offers you many attractive opportunities. Walking is the best and easiest way to increase longevity, fitness, mental health, energy and so much more. Walking the Camino can enhance your spirituality, confidence, social connections and it is fun. See new places, meet new good friends from around the world. Camino pilgrims report being transformed to be more grateful, living more in the moment. On the Camino you detach from routine, work and stress of everyday life. It increases contemplation, self-awareness and you walk the same Camino that has been life transforming for centuries. FIRST CLASS WILL BE MONDAY JULY 13

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M19 Where In the World Do You Want to Go

$35

with Thomas Labuzienski, M.B.A.

Calendar Jul 13, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 4 weeks

This class is again offered by a lifelong world traveler who has visited almost 100 countries on his own. This class promises to be interactive providing tools of how to confidently and independently plan your global adventures at any age. Know how easy it is to travel on your own but also discuss when a tour may be your best option. "Transformational travel broadens perspetive4s, encourages cultural immersion and challenges ethnocentric views Travel forces you out of your comfort zone by disrupting routines, forcing reliance on oneself and introducing new perspectives that foster personal and global understanding”. This class will begin on July 13.

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T22 South Bend Watch Company

Free

with Bill Stockton

Calendar Jul 14, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

This will be a single session class July 14, 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, July 14. 

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T18 The Shape of Loss: Understanding the Many Forms of Grief in Our Lives

Free

with Lisa Haines, LLC

Calendar Jul 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Grief is a natural response to many kinds of loss, not only death. This course explores the wide spectrum of grief experiences across the lifespan, including anticipatory, ambiguous, disenfranchised, and cumulative grief. Participants will examine how grief arises from life transitions such as retirement, illness, identity changes, relationship shifts, and unmet expectations. Through discussion and reflection, students will gain a deeper understanding of how grief is experienced, expressed, and integrated, along with ways to respond to it with greater awareness and compassion. This session will meet on July 14.

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