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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-06-2023 to 04-06-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Tina SmithTerm: OELocation: ZoomThe stress of caring for a loved one or family member can lead to emotional and physical problems. You will learn that both good and bad experiences can cause stress and how to read the warning signs in order to take action. You will be able to hear some of the stressful experiences of other caregivers and how their successful methods of... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-20-2023 to 04-20-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Betty BursonTerm: OELocation: ZoomWe will go to distant corners and around the corner, to distant times and yesterday to look at shapes. When and how were they recognized and why were they developed? Gone are the days when you learned all your shapes in day care, with an added layer of knowledge in math classes! In less than the last 50 years, new words have had to be coined to address... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-02-2023 to 05-02-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Glora JenningsTerm: OELocation: ZoomBetty White started her entertainment career on radio in 1930 at the age of eight. She was a pioneer of early television, with a career spanning seven decades. Betty White was noted for her vast work in the entertainment industry and for being one of the first women to work both in front of and behind the camera. Join us as, through videos and discussion,... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-23-2023 to 05-23-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jake Yetterberg, CSATerm: OELocation: ZoomPros and cons of taking Social Security before Full Retirement Age (FRA).New Retirement laws and how they affect Social Security and other retirement decisions. Should you withdraw from your 401(k) or other accounts so that you can defer Social Security? What the “Social Security Trustees Report” tell us and how to plan for upcoming... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-08-2023 to 06-08-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: David Turner, Ph.D., St. Mary's UniversityTerm: OELocation: ZoomOne of the most enjoyable things about being at the beach in the summer is the acres and acres of sand. We love to wiggle our toes in it, build castles out of it, and dig for clams in it. But as calm and simple as a sandy beach may appear, it actually is a dynamic environment that is the result of a long and complex geologic history. In this class, we... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-29-2023 to 06-29-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Craig StimsonTerm: OELocation: ZoomWhat is the musical style known as the blues? Where did it come from and who were the early players? During this class we will explore the world of the blues, including its origins, artists and certainly a few savory musical tastes to accompany the... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-13-2023 to 07-13-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Gloria JenningsTerm: OELocation: ZoomThis class will provide an overview of the “Wind Talkers of WWII.” The name “Code Talkers,” or “Wind Talkers” is generally associated with Navajo speakers, enrolled during World War II by the U.S. Marines, to serve in communications units in the Pacific. Code talking, however, was pioneered by Cherokee, Choctaw, and others, during the First... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-20-2023 to 07-20-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 02:30 PM-03:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Yvonne Lozano, Ph. DTerm: OELocation: ZoomAs we age, the items that we gather often mean more than just the object alone could mean to anyone else. They represent memories, travels, friends, love and more to seniors. Learn why people hold on to things and how to hold on to the memories without being buried by mounds of... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-10-2023 to 08-10-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Chelsea Carriker, MPH, CHESTerm: OELocation: ZoomHave you ever considered the relationship between yourself and the foods you eat? Just like our personal relationship between other people, our relationship with food has a massive impact on our lives. A negative relationship with food can detrimentally impact not only your physical health but also your mental health. In this class, we will explore our... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-07-2023 to 09-07-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:30 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: David Turner, Ph.D., St. Mary's UniversityTerm: OELocation: ZoomThe intensifying effects of climate change have given a new sense of urgency as society works to reduce its 200-year dependence on fossil fuel, and a key part of this critical energy shift will be the development of renewable alternatives. This vital energy shift, however, does not come without a cost. Each renewable technology, from wind turbines to solar... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-14-2023 to 09-14-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jane PaccioneTerm: OELocation: ZoomAfternoon tea is a tradition that is a part of English history. It was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in 1840. She wanted something small to satisfy her hunger, nothing too large just something to see her through until dinner time. From this want, the afternoon tea ritual was... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 10-05-2023 to 10-05-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Craig StimsonTerm: OELocation: ZoomJoin us for a class to learn about the memory processes discovering new techniques to improve memory, and examining ways to maintain and boost memory... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-02-2023 to 11-02-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Betty BursonTerm: OELocation: ZoomMany are credited with laying our mathematical foundation, but what were they like as human beings? Would we label one an “anti-establishment” activist? And another a cult leader? Each was unique but all were academically adventuresome and brave. Let’s visit some of our most prominent contributors and decide, had we been contemporaries, if they were... read more
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