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- Hiking and Observing the Fall Season 2B - Thursday Course
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Speaker: Melissa Sokulski
Dates: 10/22/2026 - 11/19/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: Th
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
In Eastern theory, fall is the transition from yang to yin, between the expansive growth phases of spring and summer to the inward, cooler fall and winter seasons. We will take five easy hikes around Schenley Park to observe the fall season, noticing plants dropping their seeds, trees releasing their fruit, and other trees dropping nuts. We will explore the abundance of mushrooms, watch wildlife, and soak in the colors of the changing leaves. This course will meet rain or shine (except when lightning or in a thunderstorm) and involve walking on possibly uneven natural paths and surfaces, up to one mile or so each week.
This course will meet in person October 22, 29, November 5, 12, and 19.
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- Red French Wines
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Speaker: Ricardo Llovet
Dates: 10/21/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Modality: Online
Fee: $0.00
Although wine had been produced and consumed thoughout antiquity, the French illustration brought a level of sophistication that elevated wine quality. Geography helped since most French regions were in climatic sweetspots and have suitable soils. Its varietals (e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, and Pinot Noir) became paradigms and New World wineries focused on them. Each week, we will undertake a journey of discovery by tasting and rating the typical varietal from a region while we explore its terroir. Members will need to purchase the wines and we will taste them during class. The selection will depend on what is good, available, and affordable at the store. Cheers!
Course Materials: Students will need to purchase one bottle of wine per class. The instructor will communicate the list of wines no later than 2 weeks before the first class.
This course will meet online October 21, 28, November 4, 11, and 18.
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- The Wide World of Wellness
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Speaker: John McCarthy
Dates: 10/26/2026 - 11/16/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 4
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
From the annual World Happiness Report to body odors and foods to dental health, this course offers a potpourri of wellness findings from research and experts that may surprise, affirm, and motivate members. Why has Finland ranked #1 in global happiness for eight consecutive years? What does garlic do to body sweat? Which sports have been linked to a longer lifespan? An array of ideas and studies from different areas of wellness—physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual wellness—will be offered.
This 4 week course will meet in person October 26, November 2, 9, and 16.
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- TED Talks
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Speaker: Kathy Callahan
Dates: 10/20/2026 - 11/24/2026
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Modality: Online
Fee: $0.00
Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED), a nonprofit organization that promotes “ideas worth spreading,” features talks by some of the world’s most engaging speakers on a wide variety of subjects. The TED website features more than 3,900 talks on video. In this class, be prepared for discussion! We will discuss, debate, and reflect on a few of these talks each week. Some talks are informational, and some are just plain fun. Members are encouraged to select talks that inspire or intrigue them to kick off the discussion.
This course will meet online October 20, 27, November 10, 17, and 24. There is no class November 3.
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
- Hiking and Observing the Fall Season 2A - Tuesday Course
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Speaker: Melissa Sokulski
Dates: 10/20/2026 - 11/17/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
In Eastern theory, fall is the transition from yang to yin, between the expansive growth phases of spring and summer to the inward, cooler fall and winter seasons. We will take five easy hikes around Schenley Park to observe the fall season, noticing plants dropping their seeds, trees releasing their fruit, and other trees dropping nuts. We will explore the abundance of mushrooms, watch wildlife, and soak in the colors of the changing leaves. This course will meet rain or shine (except when lightning or in a thunderstorm) and involve walking on possibly uneven natural paths and surfaces, up to one mile or so each week.
This course will meet in person October 20, 27, November 3, 10, and 17.
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