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- How to Protect Yourself from Your Computer
- Monday, August 3
- Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Day: M Dates: 8/3/2026 Fee: $10.00
- Lecturer: MarcAnthony Arena
A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants by 10 a.m. ET the morning of the lecture.
 It turns out the vast majority of headaches, security issues, tech expenditures, and e-waste are preventable! Through this course, I de-mystify and explain the IT industry in Plain English. (Especially the Windows 11 Cash Grab this past October!) Why Antivirus software is obsolete Why software becomes more complicated every day Avoiding Fake Rental WiFi How Smart TVs watch YOU Why Complicated Passwords are Ineffective How to save money on printing Reviving old PCs and more!
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- End-of-Life Doulas & How They Help
- Thursday, August 6
- Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Day: Th Dates: 8/6/2026 Fee: $10.00
- Lecturer: Rima Nathan
A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants by 10 a.m. ET the morning of the lecture.
 End-of-life doulas provide non-medical support to individuals and families during serious illness and the dying process. This course explains who they are, what they do, and how they complement medical and legal professionals. Participants will learn how doulas offer emotional support, assist with advance care planning, facilitate conversations about wishes, and help reduce stress for loved ones before, during, and after death.
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- Honoring 250 Years of the American Flag: Protocol, Pride, and Proper Display - Non-Member Rate
- Thursday, June 11 (Zoom - Central Time)
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Fee: $20.00 Non-Member Rate
Dates: 6/11/2026 - 6/11/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Days: Th Sessions: 1
Seats Available: 200
Zoom: Instructors will email a link to the course prior to the start date.
Instructor: Susan Lawson
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.
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- Leonardo da Vinci lecture "Leonardo's Forgotten Masterpiece: The Room of Knots - Non-Member Rate
- Tuesday, June 16 (Zoom - Central Time)
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Fee: $20.00 Non-Member Rate
Dates: 6/16/2026 - 6/16/2026
Times: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CT
Days: Tu Sessions: 1
Seats Available: 200
Zoom: Instructors will email a link to the course prior to the start date.
Instructor: Caroline Cocciardi
 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.
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- The Science of Resilience and Aging Well - Non-Member Rate
- (Zoom - Central Time)
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Fee: $20.00 Non-Member Rate
Dates: 6/16/2026 - 6/16/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Days: Tu Sessions: 1
Seats Available: 200
Zoom: Instructors will email a link to the course prior to the start date.
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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.
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