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- French I - Bienvenue!
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
J’adore Français! Welcome to the beautiful and diverse Francophone world! Designed for beginners, this course focuses on making language learning fun in a stress-free experience. Throughout the course, you will learn basic vocabulary, easy grammar, and practical conversational skills. Interactive activities, group discussions, and real-life scenarios will help you build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Key topics include: basic greetings and introductions, everyday vocabulary (food, travel, family), simple sentence structure and grammar fundamentals and cultural insights to enrich your understanding of French-speaking countries. No prior experience is needed—just a sense of adventure and a love for learning! Join me for a fun-filled adventure that will leave you saying, “J’en veux savoir plus!” (I want to know more!)
Please Note: No Class 4/21 for Patriots' Day.
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- Spanish II - ¡¡Más adelante!!
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Continue your Spanish language journey in this engaging second section of our Introductory Spanish course for adults! Designed for those who have completed Section 1 or have some basic familiarity with the language, this class builds on foundational skills while emphasizing practical communication and cultural understanding. In this course, you will expand your vocabulary and add to grammar learned in Spanish I through interactive lessons and real-life scenarios. Key topics include: expanding everyday vocabulary, enhancing listening and speaking skills through conversations, and exploring culture and traditions of the diverse Spanish/Hispanic world. Join us for a fun and friendly class as you gain confidence in your Spanish abilities and develop a deeper appreciation for the language and its cultures.
Please Note: No Class 4/21 for Patriots' Day.
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- The Search for the Historical Jesus
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Dates: 3/31/2025 - 5/12/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Location: Zoom
Recorded
Seats Available: 16
Instructor: Shivaun Corry
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Did Jesus exist, or is he a mythical figure? If he existed, did he believe he was the son of God, or was he solely a political revolutionary? In this course, we will set theological discussions aside to examine the evidence for the historical Yeshua ben Yosef (Jesus, son of Joseph) of Nazareth. We’ll learn about ongoing archaeological excavations in the Jordan Valley, study 1st-century Jewish and Roman texts, and explore how leading secular and religious scholars around the world search for the historical Jesus.
Please Note: No Class 4/21 for Patriots' Day.
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- Mid-Day Mindful Moments: Part 2
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Dates: 3/31/2025 - 5/12/2025
Times: 1:05 PM - 2:25 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Location: Bridgewater Public Library
The Flora T. Little Meeting Room
Seats Available: 27
Instructor: Penny King
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This will be a “heart full” class of stepping out of doing and into being, with an invitation to the remembrance of the innate goodness and love within each of us! This course will feature two brief sharings from visiting speakers appropriate for this advanced meditation themed class! Our March class will reflect the renewal of hope and promise. The rest and reset after the winter pause in inner reflection. The style of meditation reflects the Jon Kabot-Zinn attentional focus guide to meditation. The foundation of self regulation through re-directing ones focus away from busy mind chattering to a chosen grounding point of focus is important to practice with awareness and kind attending will be consistently cultivated throughout these unfolding 6 classes. I look forward to a thoughtful and “heartful” sharing from each of us along this adventure!
Please Note: No Class 4/21 for Patriots' Day.
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- Writing with Your Heart- Turning a Simple Phrase into Poetry
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Everything beautiful has a beginning. Every flower has a seed. Every work of art has a paintbrush and every poem begins with simple words. In this class we will take a simple statement and turn it into a beautiful poetic phrase. We will begin with a journal and end with a beautiful book with poetic phrases and pictures.
Please Note: No Class 4/21 for Patriots' Day.
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- Crafting the Republic: A Journey Through the U.S. Constitution
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This is a general course on the history of the United States Constitution. The course will first cover the background to the Constitution from the development of the English colonies, the American War for independence, and the Articles of Confederation. Then we will discuss the debates in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787 that brought about the final document and eventually the Bill of Rights. We will also go through the important lines in the Constitution. The rest of the course will then trace how the Constitution has evolved and impacted us over the centuries followed by an open class discussion on whether the Constitution needs to be changed. There will be plenty of time for class input. It should be a stimulating class! Please Note: No Class 4/21 for Patriots' Day.
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- American Government in a Comparative Perspective
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Dates: 5/12/2025 - 6/23/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Location: Zoom
Recorded
Seats Available: 5
Instructor: Rachel Navarre
Why does the US only have two parties? Would US politics be less contentious if we have a prime minister and a parliament? Why does the UK not have judicial review, and should we? What impact would changing the voting system have? While typical studies on US government lack answers to these questions, comparative politics has something to say. This course will understand what makes American democracy different from other democracies, and what impact those different choices have on our politics today.
No Class 5/26 due to Memorial Day
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