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November 7 Friday12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl DavisLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisWe’ll explore the parallel innovations of Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys) and Sylvester Stewart, a.k.a. Sly Stone (Sly & The Family Stone), two visionary artists who transformed the sound of American popular music in the 1960s and 70s. Their music inspired countless future musicians and remains relevant today. (Directly following this class, please... read more -
November 7 Friday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Nicole Strickland, Paranormal Researcher, Author & Writer, Award-Winning Radio HostLocations: Zoom- San DiegoThere are a variety of ways we can communicate with and connect to the afterlife. This presentation highlights the traditional... read more -
November 10 Monday11:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Lauren FinanLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisArtificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize our lives — but what happens when it gets things wrong? In this eye-opening class, we’ll explore the hidden risks of AI tools that are becoming more common in everyday life. We’ll look at how AI can reinforce harmful biases, confidently share false or misleading information, and sometimes take... read more
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November 7 Friday5:00 PM → 6:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Locations: Zoom - San Diego Thanks to Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein the Sound of Music dramatic musical has embraced generations since its premier in... read more -
November 10 – November 17 Monday10:00 AM → 11:00 AM Central Time Sessions: 2Locations: Zoom- Rochester OasisThe period from 1937 until 1945 is filled with the surprising tales of the little-known. People and happenings that were... read more -
November 11 Tuesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Slupensky, DanielleLocations: Zoom - AlbuquerqueThis class offers a compassionate, narrative-informed approach to grief, especially during the holiday season when emotions can feel more intense.... read more -
November 11 Tuesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Samuel HarnedLocations: Zoom - St. LouisBetween 1815 and 1850, the United States experienced a powerful wave of reform movements that sought to reshape society. Issues... read more -
November 11 Tuesday02:00 PM-03:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina DukerLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisWhen Abraham Lincoln won the presidency on November 6, 1860, it sparked five chaotic months that led the nation to the brink of Civil War. In his latest work of popular history, Erik Larson draws on a rich collection of primary sources to bring these tense, pivotal months to life. Please read the book so you can participate in our structured, facilitated,... read more
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November 12 Wednesday11:00 AM → 1:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Lew PaperLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance on July 30, 1975 remains one of the enduring mysteries of the twentieth century. In his fast-paced... read more -
November 12 Wednesday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Joan HartLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisAfter more than 20 years, Washington, D.C. will be hosting a major exhibition on the works of Grandma Moses to be held at the National Museum of American Art. This program will provide a virtual tour of GRANDMA MOSES: A GOOD DAY’S WORK, highlighting her colorful paintings of rural New England and the farm life she knew. Self-taught, Anna Mary Robertson... read more
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November 13 Thursday09:30 AM-02:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Molly WilliamsonLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisEven if you attended Molly’s talk in January 2025, you won’t want to miss this program. Each session builds on the other — with Part II offering deeper analysis of themes introduced in Part I. Part I: Key Factors in the Current Chaos This segment examines the regional demographic, economic, and policy factors in the evolving period of the Arab unrest... read more
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November 13 Thursday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Sofia Laurein, PhD, Professor of HistoryLocations: Zoom - San DiegoInterlaced with colorful images and delightful anecdotes, this presentation will take you on an amusing and enlightening journey through the... read more -
November 14 Friday10:00 AM → 11:00 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Locations: Zoom - San AntonioProcessed foods have drastically changed our food culture over the last century. From canned goods to frozen dinners, some of... read more -
November 14 Friday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Joan MusbachLocations: Zoom - St. LouisOn that day Clarence Darrow, dubbed “Attorney for the Damned” by Lincoln Steffens, finished his eight-hour summation in the three-months... read more -
November 14 Friday12:00 PM → 1:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Daniel SchlaflyLocations: Zoom - St. Louis In this course, explore the causes behind Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and how Ukraine responded. Examine the war’s widespread... read more -
November 17 Monday11:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Lauren FinanLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisCurious about Artificial Intelligence but not sure where to start? This class offers a friendly, hands-on introduction to the most popular AI tools available today. From virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri, to chat-based tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, we’ll explore what each platform does best—and how they can help in your daily... read more
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November 14 Friday1:00 PM → 3:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Mary Mueller and Jim SalihLocations: Zoom - St. Louis New to Android phones, or just want to make sure you are using your phone to its maximum advantage? In... read more -
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November 17 Monday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Bonnie VegaLocations: Zoom - St. LouisThe Maya civilization (2000 BCE–1511 CE) was among the most complex in the Western Hemisphere, known for its temples, glyphs,... read more -
November 18 Tuesday09:30 AM-10:30 AM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Kim WilliamsLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisLong before it became a bustling capital, Washington, D.C. was a patchwork of farms and country estates spread across a quiet rural landscape. This presentation traces the transformation of that landscape from the late 18th century until the last farm ceased operation in the 1960s. As the city grew beyond its original bounds, most of these farmsteads and... read more