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This course offers an in‑depth exploration of the eight dimensions of wellness. Participants will gain understanding of how each dimension of the wellness wheel influences the other and contributes to overall quality of life. Through a blend of lecture and interactive activities learners will explore their current wellness patterns and identify opportunities for meaningful growth. The course will center around practical strategies to help participants grow their personal wellness practices.

This is an interactive three-week course involving the most impactful years of Napoleon's career as a military commander and and government administrator. The class will study three of Beethoven's most impactful compositions during the middle phase of his career which reflect a keen awareness of Napoleon's successes and failures.

Are you confused about college football? Do announcers sound like they are speaking a foreign language? This course is designed for the person who knows little or nothing about college football.You will learn the basics like offensive and defensive positions, rules and penalties, basic formations and the jargon that surrounds the game. We will take a look at what is new like NIL, the portal and transfers.

 

Students will learn and explore elemental yoga poses sitting in chairs and standing using chairs for balance. The focus will be on learning to adjust movements and poses to meet individual needs and abilities. Each 3-week session can be taken separately or join both for more practice and continuity.

Students will learn and explore elemental yoga poses sitting in chairs and standing using chairs for balance. The focus will be on learning to adjust movements and poses to meet individual needs and abilities. Each 3-week session can be taken separately or join both for more practice and continuity.

Celebrate America’s semi quincentennial with a timely and informative exploration of the traditions surrounding our nation’s most iconic symbol. This course offers a clear, accessible review of proper American flag use, including the do’s and don’ts of placement, handling, and display. Participants will also learn elements of military protocol and etiquette, gaining confidence in how to respectfully present the flag in both civilian and ceremonial settings.

The Pyramids. Stonehenge. The Parthenon. The Colosseum. The monuments of the ancient world are deeply embedded in our modern cultural memory, but how were these incredible structures built? In this course, we explore the construction, function, and meaning of monumental structures of the ancient world. Each session focuses on a specific monument and uses literary and archaeological evidence to explain how they were built, while learning about the peoples who built them.

Hidden for five centuries, Leonardo da Vinci’s Room of Knots is a breathtaking masterpiece that rivals the Sistine Chapel—yet few have ever heard of it. This lecture unveils the dazzling world Leonardo painted inside Milan’s Sforza Castle: golden ropes, twisting branches, and 37 intricate knot designs now being digitally restored by author Caroline Cocciardi. Discover the secrets behind Leonardo’s obsession with knots and the signature emblem that links this forgotten marvel to the Mona Lisa.

This class covers Weeki Wachee, Cypress Gardens and Paradise Park to explore Florida’s iconic roadside attractions. "Weeki Wachee," will show how Newt Perry created the City of Mermaids. "Cypress Gardens" will explore how Dick Pope, “Mr. Florida,” created Cypress Gardens, America’s Tropical Wonderland. "Paradise Park" will explore Florida’s only African-American roadside attraction.
 

Scams are getting smarter, faster, and far more personal—especially for older adults, who are now prime targets for everything from romance scams to urgent “grandparent” fraud. This eye‑opening class uncovers how modern digital scams operate, how some are tied to global trafficking networks, and what really happens inside the hidden world of “scam camps.” You’ll leave empowered with clear, practical steps to protect your money, your identity, and your digital life.

In this course, we will consider how science fiction has indexed and investigated both social hopes and social anxieties. Lectures will survey: 1) the genre’s gothic origins and growth in dime novels and "pulp" magazines; 2) the Golden Age and New Wave of the mid-20th century; and 3) cyberpunk and the contemporary. Each week will offer historical context, deep dives on key texts, and critical frameworks for interpreting science fiction in relation to technology and society.

Bienvenidos a la clase de español! In this course, we will discuss terms related to travel and basic grammar. We will also practice with partners to improve your language learning.

Nearly one-third of everything we eat depends on pollinators. In this class, explore the world of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more — who they are, how they work, and why they matter. Learn to identify common species, understand the threats they face, and discover simple steps to support them in your own backyard. No prior knowledge needed, just curiosity about the natural world!

This course will look at short films (films that are 40 minutes or less) that have been nominated and/or received an Oscar. We will watch documentary, fiction, and animated shorts and discuss the themes, cinematic elements, and messages of each. We will look at the difficulties and benefits involved in making a short film instead of a feature-length one. We will discuss where to find short films. And (if those participating would like to), we will end with creating a short film of our own.

This class will focus on the familiar topic of resilience, which most of us feel like we understand when we see it in others or experience it for ourselves. But how do researchers measure resilience to know if and how it helps us thrive? We will discuss the evolving science of resilience and research on when, how, and for whom this resource works to support healthy and purposeful aging.

What languages are spoken in Europe? The first ones that come to mind are the large national languages like French, German, English, Spanish, and Italian. But there are over 400 languages currently spoken on that continent, and in this course we will explore some of lesser-known tongues. In doing so, we will discover some stunning, if rarely-visited, destinations across Europe and will learn about the history and culture of different groups inhabiting the continent.

Smell is the only sense directly connected to the brain’s emotional and memory centers. Discover how scent influences mood, memory, focus, and mental clarity. Blending neuroscience, psychology, and holistic aromatherapy, learn to use scent for emotional balance, stress relief, and sharper thinking. Through guided experiences, hands-on practice and simple blending, create a personalized Signature Scent for your unique needs. No experience needed. Leave feeling calmer, clearer, and more connected.

This course will teach you how to find credible, up-to-date health information online and introduce you to free resources from the National Institutes of Health and National Library of Medicine. Topics will include health conditions, diets, medications, and how to talk to your doctor and ask clarifying questions. The focus of this course is locating and evaluating health information; no lessons, resources, or information presented constitutes medical advice.

While aging brings new challenges, it offers a beautiful opportunity to reconnect with yourself. Gentle Chair Yoga invites you to move with intention to create greater strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility. Utilizing a chair in seated and standing poses allows you to explore movement with confidence and stability. Through mindful breath work, you’ll find a renewed sense of peace and energy. Love your body, honor your progress, and age gracefully with improved health!

If you've always dreamed of learning to speak French but found it too fast to understand, or been frustrated in the process, this class is for you. We will begin by gentle and slow pronunciation and work up to full sentences, and finally dialogues, taking it easy, and making a lot of room for questions so you can build confidence and comfort in your speech process. It's never too late to follow your dreams to speak and communicate in French. We will enjoy some virtual regional travel too!

This class will take a chronological look at each of the thirty-six films that Steven Spielberg has directed, from his first, “Duel,” to his iconic blockbusters, such as “E.T. – The Extra Terrestrial.” The course will also explore lesser-known Spielberg films, and his award-winning dramas, such as “Schindler’s List," providing an appreciation for the work of Steven Spielberg and why he has been a most impactful filmmaker across multiple generations.

This course will explore such issues emphasizing critical analysis, spotting the issues, identifying the implications and attempting to reconcile within the applicable frameworks whether legal, diplomatic, national security, human rights and/ or otherwise.