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If you can write your name - then you, yes you, can draw. Beginning Zentangle classes introduce the structured, eight-step method to create meditative art on 3.5-inch paper tiles using, primarily, five elemental strokes: dots, straight lines, C-curves, S-curves, and orbs. Beginners focus on learning basic patterns, called tangles: like Crescent Moon, Hollibaugh, and Flux, focusing on process over outcome. All supplies are provided for class and will be available for purchase from the facilitator if you want to use them at home.

Travel the world without leaving your seat! Join us for a cinematic adventure featuring recent and vintage foreign films, each one celebrated internationally for its powerful storytelling and unforgettable performances. We’ll watch the film, then dive into a lively discussion where everyone gets to share their thoughts and reactions. Plus, you’ll have a say in picking future movies, so your voice shapes our next screenings. Get ready for great films, great company, and plenty of surprises!

Medicare can be both overwhelming and confusing. This class will walk you through Advantage Plans, Medicare Parts A and B, supplements (also called Medigap plans), and drug plans. Whether you are new to Medicare or want to learn more, you will be better informed about your Medicare choices. Kelly Boryca, the facilitator, has been counseling people on Medicare for 14 years as a volunteer for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). There will be plenty of time for Q&A!

Communication is hard for those who can hear. It is exponentially harder for those who have hearing loss. Discussions will center around ideas for better communication methods. Specific examples for study. Class participation is encouraged. Bring your experiences, thoughts and curiosity to the table for exploration. Learn about how to live with hearing loss successfully for you, family and friends.

Two 90-minute sessions. The first will cover the structure and function of the human microbiome, with emphasis on its interaction with the immune system (e.g., autoimmune disorders), while the second session will focus on probiotics and other strategies for maintaining gut health.

Part 2 of The American West. This is a DVD course by Professor Patrick N. Allitt. Explore Western History and how they became the stuff of myths, movies, and political speeches. Explore the expansion of the original 13 colonies beyond the Appalachian Mountains, the discoveries of Lewis & Clark and other explores, the struggles of the native Indian people, the Mexican War, and subsequent acquisition of the American Southwest from Mexico, and the role of the West in the American Civil War.

In this class, we will discuss The War to End All Wars and its effects on not only the world but also the strategies and technological evolution. First, we will cover the strategies employed in previous wars. Next, we will move into the evolution of trench warfare and the tactics employed to break through the lines of stagnant warfare. Furthermore, we will discuss the adoption of new tactics such as specialized units, tanks, artillery, chemical weapons, and the growing idea of air superiority.

Viking Raids! Thievery! Dissolution! Civil War! It is amazing The Book of Kells, a masterpiece of insular / Celtic artistry and an Irish cultural treasure, has survived 1,200 years. It is currently hosted in the Old Library of Trinity College, Dublin. This lecture will use high resolution photos and several short videos to examine the exquisite details, artistry and symbolism found in this manuscript. Class discussion is encouraged.

This class provides a chance to share your observations of selected restaurants in the general area. Our homework is simple! We go to eateries individually or with friends. In a fun exchange during class, review and opinions are shared and recommendations are suggested.

Whether we admit it or not, many of us have some Fear of Flying. Some wonder what all those noises are or what is happening. Others see the entire process laced with anxiety and concern or that the loss of control is disturbing. Understanding descriptions of what is going on, insights into flight operations, and learning coping mechanisms can help find comfort on the airplane. With 32 years of experience as a Commercial Airline pilot, as Captain for both US Airways and American Airlines, Don gives us a unique perspective on coping with what many find challenging.

Karma is often thought of in negative ways, but karma is neither good nor bad. It shows up as emotionally charged unresolved situations in our present life. Symptoms of unresolved situations will show itself as anger, guilt, grieving, anxiety, depression and fear. We will talk about the ways we all get stuck and what part “real forgiveness” plays in getting unstuck. Should you choose, you will have an opportunity to share your forgiveness challenges.

Mandalas are circle-based creations used as a way to move more deeply into your consciousness. In this class you will have the opportunity to draw two mandalas using colored pencils. No previous artistic experience is needed, just the willingness to let your energy flow onto the paper. In silence we will draw, but after we complete the mandala, we will share what the process evoked. There will be a $5 supply fee payable at the class.

Thomas Merton is a famous Catholic mystic who lived in the 20th Century in the United States. He led an interesting, varied life prior to converting to Catholicism when he was 23 and ultimately entered a Trappist monastery four years later. There he became a priest as well as a poet and mystic. He wrote numerous books with a focus on a range mystical approaches from diverse religious perspectives. This class will discuss his life and his theological philosophies.

Enter the world of forensic science as we explore the use of fingerprints when solving crimes. How are fingerprints formed, and how can we use them as a means of identification? Discussion will include how fingerprints are recorded/preserved, how they are compared, and how AFIS works. Participants will learn to record and analyze their own fingerprints. This class includes lecture, Q and A and a hands-on segment.

In Classroom 1-1/2-2 hours each, weekly lesson plan handouts and assignments, 5-10 minute in class writing and critique from prompts, stand alone essay based memoir topics, essays in progress readings and critique. Participants will produce three 1,000 word essays to be compiled into a document for each participant. Sample prompts: Influencers, A Childhood Friend, A Favorite Place, A Memorable Journey, others as chosen by participants or the facilitator.