Online Offerings (Zoom)   

TED is devoted to spreading ideas via short powerful talks on a variety of topics. You’ll receive an email with links to the 3-5 TED talks you need to watch BEFORE our scheduled discussion, background information, and questions to keep in mind while viewing the talks ON YOUR OWN. Then we’ll meet over Zoom to discuss the thought provoking, innovative, and inspiring talks.

Unlock the hidden potential of Windows 11! Join us for a hands-on guide to making your PC easier to see and use. We’ll reveal "Power User" shortcuts, how to customize your mouse and text for better visibility, and "magic" keyboard tricks like voice typing. Plus, discover essential free tools like PowerToys and PC Manager to keep your computer fast and clean. Whether you want to reduce eye strain or simplify daily tasks, come learn how to make Windows 11 work for you!

We are advised not to write down passwords, reuse passwords, and create passwords that are long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will demonstrate how to utilize free software that stores all your usernames and passwords, along with related information, and protects them with a single, very strong password. Protect your online accounts from compromise. It's easy and free.

Help your fruits, vegetables, meats, dry goods, and other food items stay fresher longer and taste better. Food is an oversized budget item, so proper preservation means better-tasting, longer-lasting food, saving both dollars and trips to the store. Getting involved in how you store and care for food, even if you shop frequently, is important to your meals and overall health. Learn some science and get ideas. Share experiences! Elevate your food experience!

This class will equip and empower participants to take charge of their health and successfully navigate any healthcare system. Health literacy includes personal health literacy and organizational health literacy. An interactive-discussion-based class will explore: personal health literacy, why it matters, communication skills, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), patient advocacy, and taking charge of your life and health.

Embark on a weekly adventure into the world of bold ideas and fascinating discoveries. Each session dives into a fresh topic-from cutting-edge science and breakthrough technology to the wonders of space, the arts and global culture. come curious-leave inspired.!

A weekly adventure into subjects from art to zoology and everything in between. come curious--leave inspired!

Whether you are an armchair traveler or someone who never unpacks, come and join Deb and Bill to travel to destinations around the world.  We will spend the 6 weeks exploring exotic locations.  Expect to experience:  nature (Africa), adventure (Mongolia), culture (Italy, France), and exotic locations (Papua New Guinea).  We will try to provide information as well as fun stories about our experiences traveling the world.  Maybe you will find some new destinations to add to you bucket list!

Eastern Philosophy and Quantum Physics are complementary methods for exploring the nature of reality. Early quantum pioneers like Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg found that their discoveries matched ancient Indian philosophical insights. Both perspectives share many concepts including: 1. An observer-created universe, 2. Interconnectedness, and that 3. Solid matter is actually energy in motion, existing in multiple states until observed. Each week we’ll watch and discuss videos related to the topic.

Join us to travel the world without passports, expense, long lines at airports, cathedrals and museums. We will explore cultures, history and do lots of sight seeing.

Creating an Outdoor Sanctuary of Energy, Beauty, and Balance. In Feng Shui, the garden and patio represent how life energy (Chi) approaches and nourishes your home. A welcoming, balanced outdoor space allows energy to circulate gently and support your health, opportunities, relationships, and creativity. When designed with intention, your patio and garden can become a place that restores your spirit and recharges your life.