Peter Davenport, Director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994, will discuss some of the more interesting, dramatic, and well-documented UFO reports that he has received from around the world over the past 26 years. In addition, he will discuss the UFO phenomenon in general terms and share what he feels it means. Time permitting, he will address his proposal to use reflected signals from commercial radio and television stations, known as "passive radar," for detecting UFOs in the near-Earth environment, a proposal he first made in January, 1995. Suggested reading: Any reputable book on the subject of UFOs would be a good start for the class. "The Interrupted Journey" or "The Incident at Exeter," both authored by John G. Fuller, would be good books to begin on the subject of UFOs.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a Broadcast Meteorologist? This class will give you a behind the scenes peek of what it's like to make a forecast, assemble graphics, and work with news crews and producers to make the three to four minutes you see on live TV. It's more than meets the eye!

After a short orientation, this will be more 'hands on' participation with Q and A than lecture. You will get to meet and greet and touch a paddock full of endearing Miniature Horses, no more than 34" tall at the base of their necks. You will be taught how to halter and lead them, and for those so inclined, you will groom them and even take them for a walk - all under Cindy's supervision. Q&A is ongoing. Be aware that there are limited places to sit and you will want to wear comfortable close toed shoes. This is an outdoor, in person course. Social distancing, proper wearing of a mask and following COVID-19 safety protocols are mandatory.

This course will explore the challenges we face with online addiction, data collection, personalization, and manipulation. We will watch "The Social Dilemma" and then discuss questions and challenges raised by the film. To more fully understand the topic, the presenter recommends viewing "Hacking Your Mind" the four part series found on PBS.

Over a year ago, OLLI at GSC offered training to members who wanted to learn more about the health of NH forests and the pests that are creeping in to kill our magnificent trees. We learned how to report our sightings to state forestry management organizations. Over 30 people participated in the training. This class will help refresh our understanding and identification of such critters as the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, Spotted Lantern Fly, Emerald Ash Borer, the Brown Tail Moth and their host species. The class is offered to past participants as well as to those who would like to learn for the first time. Through slides and discussion we will renew our commitment to educating ourselves and assisting in the statewide surveys of forest health.

Come follow Gwen Hunter and fourteen strong paddlers on an adventure down the classic Nahanni River in the Northwest Territory of Canada. Guided by Black Feather outfitters, they were both pampered with great food and challenged by Class II rapids. This is by far the most beautiful river to be paddled in northern Canada. At twice the height of Niagara Falls, Virginia Falls is a waterfall you will not want to miss. Spray and mist can be felt from 500 feet away along with the thundering sound of the water, while the constant spray creates a rainbow in the sun. (Enrichment reading: “Dangerous River: Adventure on the Nahanni” by R.M. Patterson.) See where the Dene, sometimes called Slavey, peoples lived long before Europeans arrived. Learn what it takes to paddle a remote river, sleep and share meals on a river bank for 14 days rain or shine. It is an adventure you do not want to miss.

This class will start with the history of quantum theory and describe its weird features, focusing more on the observable "what" of quantum theory than its mathematical "why." The second session will describe scientists' attempts to harness these weird features to create a computer that is potentially much faster than those being built today. While there are many scientific problems that can be addressed by quantum computing, this class will describe its implications for encryption and privacy.

Things are better than you think --- thanks to Hans Rosling. Tired of Pandemics, Politics, Propaganda, Personalized Ads, and anything starting with "P"? There is another, and actually more accurate way to view the world ... it's not the "silver lining," it’s the "silver center.” We will view various TED videos by Hans Rosling and review his book "Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World... and Why Things Are Better Than You Think." Hans’ message is not just the data/fact based reality that things have and are improving, but that we have built in resistance to recognizing the improvements. Hopefully we will all come away not just feeling better about the world, but recognizing how to avoid or mitigate the "joy suckers" that make us feel worse. While not required reading, the course will be building on Hans Rosling’s book.