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This course will talk about ways of getting ready for the growing season, how you can extend your growing season, growing the best seedlings that you can, and how to effectively get your plants ready to be planted out into your gardens. This course will consist of the following topics: Seed Starting, Extending the Growing Season, Bed Preparation, Composting, Planting, and Pruning. There will also be demonstrations on several of these topics along with detailed handouts for the students.

In this course you will read and discuss three books. All sessions will be on Zoom. The first book will be The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. The book is available in paperback print, large print, eBook, and audio formats. The remaining two books will be announced during the first session of the group. Nan Loggains has led book groups for the past 25 years.

Want to have fun with an easy-to-learn musical instrument? This class is for you—whether you're a complete beginner or just a little familiar with the ukulele. All you need to get started is a ukulele, a clip-on tuner (or tuning app), and a willingness to have FUN!

In this 6-week course, we’ll start right at the beginning. No prior experience is required—just bring your enthusiasm! You'll receive teacher-provided chord charts, songsheets, reference materials, and links to useful free online resources. EVERYTHING you need to enjoy making music together from the very first class.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to play several dozen popular folk and rock songs, and you’ll have had a great time doing it. Plus, you’ll enjoy the social connection that comes from learning and playing in a supportive group setting.

The Write Stuff is about wisdom, laughter, and life—one story at a time. Have you often wondered if you could write a story? Have you dabbled in jotting down thoughts and ideas when inspired but don’t know how to put them all together? If so, then this is the writing group for you! Simple prompts provided during each session will get your creative juices flowing to help you write your own stories. This is a non-judgmental writing program providing positive feedback. No writing experience is necessary. If you can write a grocery list, you can do this! Please bring a notebook and pen to each session. Comments from past participants: “I didn’t know I could write!”

Learn about some unusual plant groups and their very unusual abilities as they adapt to their environments. The class will cover topics such as carnivorous plants, aquatic plants, plants that generate heat, bizarre pollination strategies, and novel dispersal mechanisms.

This 6-week course is a joyful continuation of Beginning Uke 1, designed for students who have either completed that class or are already comfortable playing in the key of C. To participate, you'll need a ukulele, a clip-on tuner or tuning app, and most importantly—an ability to have FUN! Each session will include teacher-provided chord charts, songsheets, reference materials, and links to helpful free online resources. With everything you need to enjoy the ukulele at your fingertips, all you have to bring is your instrument and enthusiasm. Together, we’ll keep making beautiful music, expand the number of keys we can play in, and grow our song repertoire to include favorite Rock and Folk tunes.

This is a continuation of Advanced French Conversation 1, or join us for the first time if you wish.  Classes will be conducted “tout en français!”  Participants will have the opportunity to have FUN with and freshen up their French skills, whether they spoke French at home as a youth, studied in school, or while traveling.  We will have weekly topics for discussion as well as songs, games, video clips, short readings and sharing of apps, podcasts, French entertainment, food, and events. All are welcome but those with at least basic French listening and speaking skills will profit most because this is a FULL PARTICIPATION CLASS! 

This seminar will emphasize the culture and arts of this critical time in British dominance and influence in the world during the 19th century. One of the themes in this seminar was the uniqueness of British art in contrast with the art revolutions occurring on the continent. Another theme will be the developments in fashion, dance, urban development, and everyday daily life (ex. arts and craft movement) in this transformative period. Finally, the connections between Victorian culture and its impact on 19th century United Sates culture will be examined.

This course will talk about various types of gardens, the plants that can be utilized in those gardens, why we should be using native plants, plants that can be used medicinally, and those with edible flowers. This course will consist of the following topics: Bird Gardening, Butterfly Gardening, Rain Gardens, Utilizing Natives, Medicinal Plants and Edible Flowers. There will also be demonstrations on several of these topics along with detailed handouts for the students.

Are you a maker who wants to further their craft skills or a crafting novice who is looking for a creative hobby? Join us in this interactive course where participants will explore a variety of art and craft mediums each week. This course aims for you to spark creativity in a new arts and craft area or find joy in returning to a pastime favorite! This is a judgment-free zone for creative exploration, collaboration, and finding your favorite way to create. No prior experience required—just excitement about exploring your creative potential!

In this course on Modern Scotland, students will embark on an exploration of contemporary Ireland through the lens of renowned Scottish writers. Participants will explore a curated selection of three impactful books, each offering a unique perspective on the cultural, social, and historical fabric of modern Scotland.

This class is a continuation of Chair yoga I, but new students are welcome to join. Chair yoga is designed for students who have physical limitations preventing them from participating in a standard class. During our six-week class together, you will learn sequences to open and align the body from a seated position that you can make part of your daily routine. We will also explore meditation and breathing practices that decrease anxiety and generate a positive connection to the body.

In this six-session workshop, participants will explore the power of gratitude and the beauty of personal and cultural traditions. Through guided reflection, storytelling, creative activities, and group discussion, we’ll share memories, honor meaningful rituals, and discover new ways to practice gratitude in daily life. This series offers a supportive space to connect, create, and celebrate the stories that make us who we are.