A Christian Approach to Effective and Ethical Leadership uses the stories and lessons of the Bible to lay out a path for the development of effective, ethical, Christian leadership. This course uses lessons throughout many books of the Bible, incorporating the Word of God with practical steps and wise advice to establish an easy to follow process for becoming and developing as a Christian leader. In these troubling times, where ethical leaders are hard to come by and yet more important than ever, the guidance, process, and practical advice laid out in Christian Perspective on Leadership is much needed and promises to become an invaluable guide for all who want to become Christian leaders.

Explore the news in NH, the US and the world with focus on the interest of the attendees. In a combination of multimedia presentations, participant contribution and discussion, we'll look at the issues of the day, including historical perspectives and their implications for the future. There may be guest speakers to add depth to some of our topics.

This course focuses on a number of important philosophical questions about death and the meaning of life, such as: Is it bad to die? Should we fear death? Should we want to live forever? What is the meaning of life? Participants should obtain following required text: "10 Good Questions about Life and Death" by Christopher Belshaw, Blackwell Publishing 2005, ISBN: 978-1-4051-2604-5.

Do you have questions about estate planning? What options are available? What is a trust, and why would I want one? This course will provide an introduction to the basics of estate planning. It will address common estate planning documents, including advance directives for health care, durable general powers of attorney, wills and trusts. A well-crafted estate plan can provide you great peace of mind, making it easier on your loved ones should you become incapacitated and ensuring that your assets pass as you intend following your death.

These classes are designed to provide investor protection and financial education to seniors and include significant time for questions and class discussion. The overall intent of the series is to provide class participants with investor education to protect those who are being targeted by fraud perpetrators or unscrupulous sales people. How to Detect and Prevent Investor Fraud and Understanding Investments & Special Considerations of Investing When Retired are two main themes. We feel the best defense against investor fraud is a well-educated citizen.

This course will provide an introductory view of entrepreneurship and small business management with a focus on achieving and maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage as a small business.

Finance and Fun! No, seriously! This class will discuss the three top things that throw wrenches into a retiree's plan, the top five taxes and how to reduce them giving as little money as possible to the IRS, ensuring you have enough income to cover expenses, the hidden expenses in your money and and how to protect yourself from market losses. Lastly, we'll discuss the effect of getting sick and costs of nursing care that leave a spouse and/or family stranded. We'll cover all of these things while keeping you awake and having fun!

Developed by the Foreign Policy Association to promote understanding of American Foreign Relations, "Great Decisions" provides the perfect opportunity to learn about issues concerning U.S. policy-makers today and pose foreign policy challenges for tomorrow. Read, watch and join the discussion. The current topics for this year can be explored at fpa.org/great_decisions. Please note, you must obtain the Great Decisions Book 2020 on your own. Can be purchased online from Foreign Policy Association greatdecisions.org.

Developed by the Foreign Policy Association to promote understanding of American Foreign Relations, "Great Decisions" provides the perfect opportunity to learn about issues concerning U.S. policy makers today and pose foreign policy challenges for tomorrow. Read, watch and join the discussion on contemporary international issues. The current topics for this year can be explored at fpa.org/great_decisions. You must obtain the Great Decisions Book 2020 on your own. Can be purchased online from Foreign Policy Association greatdecisions.org.

As if the 2018 income tax forms changes were not enough, the 1040 Form is changed again for 2019. And there is a new Form 1040-SR just for seniors 65 and older. The class will introduce you to the new forms and offer line by line explanations. Even if you don't prepare your own taxes, you should know about these forms. Handouts will be available.

We talk about immigration reform, but the problems persist. Dreamers remain in limbo; asylum policy changes on a weekly basis; deportations are on the increase, while the agricultural, hospitality, and high tech industries cannot find workers; and the Wall (for which Mexico is paying) has replaced the Statue of Liberty as the new symbol to displaced persons seeking refuge in America. This course, presented by a former U.S. ambassador, begins with a brief recap of our current visa structure, and then explores the evolving shape in the Trump of America's brave new world of immigration policy.

When is it or isn't it ethical to compromise? We will look at the philosophical grounds behind certainty, commitment and humility. We will explore both principled and prudential justifications for compromising and for not compromising.

A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence, and has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. This course will present an overview of the refugee resettlement program in the US, discuss details about refugees settled in NH and the role of resettlement agencies

This course will address the overall issue of substance abuse in America and focus on the current opioid crisis. We will discuss how it has been fueled, how it is being managed, and implications for the future.

The idea behind TED Talks was originated in 1984 by Richard S. Wurman as a conference, which has taken place since 1990. TED's early emphasis was on technology and design, but it now includes talks on many cultural, political, academic and scientific ideas. Speakers are given a maximum of 18 minutes to present their ideas. The presenter of this class will present three TED talks on a common theme during each class session. The class will view and discuss the topics as they are shown individually. Come prepared to take part in lively discussions and be amazed by the variety of TED Talks available.

In view of the coming November 2020 election, this course examines and discusses new and traditional modes of expressing political thought and action in the U.S. How do professional media, social media and ordinary conversation create and condition our understanding of who and what we are choosing?

Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder of unknown origin and is marked by a number of characteristics. Some of these include a delay in speech acquisition, failure to develop peer relationships, poor social skills, emotional and behavior problems, poor eye contact and lack of empathy. There is a relatively good understanding that this is a spectrum disorder, meaning that severity will vary across the affected population. In this class, we will discuss how ASD affects the brain and some current treatments shown to be effective. Jessica will also take questions and share her experiences working with children with ASD.

With all the political discord in the present world, the plight of South Sudan tends to be clouded over by other crises. This class will describe the present situation there in order to call attention to the instability, warfare, tribal differences and the devastation perpetuated on the lives of the people. The class will focus on the plight of the children, many of whom have lost their parents and other family members, only to be housed in refugee camps with limited resources.

Many religions have emphasized detachment from the pursuit of wealth and power as a way to leave space in life to grow closer to God. About 270 C.E., a young Egyptian Christian named Anthony sought a life of solitude and simplicity, moving deeper into the desert and greater solitude. Soon, people began to seek him out for advice. By the time of his death in 356 (at 105) tens of thousands had followed him into holy communities of a few to a thousand or more. Fifty years later, the desert became unsafe and the solitaries and communities scattered. But their wisdom--in the form of sayings, brief stories, and rules for living together--has formed the inspiration for all Christian monasticism and much of Christian spirituality ever since. The class will look a little at their history and a lot at the legacy of their wisdom.

This class explores some of the Women of Hebrew Scriptures. There are heroines and villains, the famous and the infamous, the named and the anonymous. We will read and discuss the Biblical texts, and explore these women and their impact in the Biblical narrative and history. While texts will be provided, please feel free to bring your own, as comparisons of different translations can be an added bonus.