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Do you know that Beethoven wrote JAZZ? Join this course to enjoy and "B" enriched by learning about composers and listening to their works! We will listen to many favorites as well as explore unknown works and, even better, learn about lesser-known composers and what they have written.

Gain some skills or review the fundamentals! Find out how capable this software is. Excel is the most widely used software worldwide by individuals and businesses. Use for budgeting, lists, tracking, projects, and schedules – get organized! Understand how to download through a Microsoft 365 subscription or purchase a license. We will compare Excel to the free Google Sheets or Libre. This class will help you get smarter about your spreadsheet world!

Join us to unlock the power of proactive estate planning and avoid the challenges of probate. Discover the pivotal role of estate planning in sidestepping probate complexities. Learn to wield control over asset distribution and to leverage trust mechanisms to ensure efficient, private, and cost-effective asset transfer.

We'll discuss how Medicare Parts A and B pay for most medical bills. We'll also discuss how Medicare Part C (Advantage), Part D (Prescription drugs) and Medicare Supplemental plans (Medigap) work in conjunction with Medicare Parts A and B.

Creating an estate plan that effectively addresses your needs and those of your loved ones can be challenging. If you're unsure where to begin, join attorney Jon Linford for an insightful discussion on how to avoid common mistakes in estate planning. He will cover a range of topics, including probate, changes in the law, nursing home costs, capital gains tax, retirement plans, divorce, healthcare documents, and how to communicate your wishes to your loved ones.

We all have relatives and friends who are growing older along with us. There are ways to help make these coming years as safe and happy as possible. This workshop will show us how to identify the warning signs of depression, anxiety, suicide, or memory loss.  We will discuss appropriate responses to mental health emergencies.

This course delves into how our beliefs and expectations significantly shape our reality. By integrating the latest scientific research and key insights from influential books, we examine the powerful connection between mindset and well-being. Topics include the mind-body connection, placebo/nocebo effects, positive thinking, and how expectations affect longevity. Students will gain an understanding of these concepts and learn how to apply them to foster positive change in their own lives.

By presenting relevant concepts and data, this on-going course aims to equip each participant to be an educated consumer of news on a wide range of economic topics. Discussions will be fact-driven and nontechnical; no formal economics training is required. Please note that this class will skip the week of Feb 24 when Sedona International Film Festival will be at the Sedona Center.

The US Constitution is the oldest written constitution still in use. How successfully has it adjusted to the tremendous changes in society, technology and morality over the past 236 years? We'll look at problems in constitutional interpretation, and discuss whether various reforms might enhance the Constitution's functioning in the 21st century.

Do you own a short-term rental listed on Airbnb? Are you getting the bookings you expect for the best return on investment? In this session, we'll discuss how to enhance guest appeal of your listing and boost it in search rankings, including tips for titles, photos, body content, requested amenities, cancellation policies, and reviews. We'll also cover pricing strategies, local permitting, and state taxes. Attendees will have the option to share their listing with the group for critique.

What is Time? What is Truth? What is Freedom? We begin with a review of 8 theories of truth, then examine the linguistic philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein, who was intensely interested in the way we speak and think about things in the world. What are words? Where do words come from? How do words relate to things? He argued that our propositions either make sense or nonsense based on 3 crucial tests. "Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language."

During the “Axial Age”, 900 to 300 BC the spiritual foundations of humanity were laid simultaneously and independently in China, India, Persia, Judea, and Greece. We begin in China with Confucius and Lao-Tse, then to India with Jainism, the Upanishads and later Buddha. In Iran Zarathustra taught the struggle between good and evil. Israel had the great Prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah and Micah. And finally to Greece with the great philosophers Parmenides, Heraclitus and Plato.

Experience a thoroughly captivating demonstration of mentalism that will expand possibilities beyond your imagined boundaries! With your participation and interaction (and permission), Dred (Fred Osborn) will take a ride through your mind. He can pull random information from each person’s thoughts, including addresses, names of pets, and even birthdays!

Whether you are a scientist, engineer, or mathematician or simply someone with an interest in science, come and get a better understanding of recent scientific developments and their potential impact on society. Each week members of the class will discuss science topics in a way that makes it easy for all to understand. Class members will also be encouraged to bring in interesting science articles for open-class discussions. 
Please note that this class will skip the week of Feb 26 when Sedona International Film Festival will be at the Sedona Center.

In this hands-on course, you will perform stunning experiments and witness fascinating demonstrations that will literally open your eyes to the rich world of color. To discover how the dynamic interaction of light and dark leads to the generation of color, we will use the phenomenological approach to color science. Afterimages, colored shadows, sunset colors, the blue sky, prismatic colors, the rainbow, and the aesthetic experience of color will be explored.

There is increasing tension between organic humans and the inorganic digital systems that control and shape the entire world. But this is just the beginning of a technology revolution based on Artificial Intelligence. we stand to benefit greatly from science and health breakthroughs. But the potential for societal disruption is real - unemployment, misinformation, computer super intelligence. We will discuss these impending issues and ways to benefit while living in a digital world.

Lake Baikal in Siberia is the oldest, largest, deepest, and most biologically diverse lake in the world. In this workshop, we will explore the unique geological and biological characteristics of this remarkable water body, including my experiences as co-leader of two scientific expeditions to the lake. We will also discuss the indigenous populations, their traditions of shamanism near the lake, and the critical pollution issues resulting from increased tourism in the area.

Are you seeking the Simple Life? Less clutter, fewer distractions? I'll suggest ways to pare down -- physically and mentally. Start by ditching household stuff you don't use, and cutting your cell-phone use. The Simple Life brings more quiet and control. You function optimally. Bring your own ideas to class.

Come enjoy exploring illusions and new perspectives!! See how we are surrounded by the use of perspective. Discover how expanding or shifting perspective can make a difference in how we feel. We will also practice generating other perspectives and possibilities.

Music is a universal language. Peace is a nearly universal yet elusive goal for individuals, families and societies. We explore how music has been used to promote peaceful intentions by attentively listening to music of many genres from around the world. The aim is to help participants discover for themselves how to better use music in their personal quest for peace. Participants are encouraged to register for the separate afternoon workshop on "A Listening Experience with Talking Stick."

Listening: PART 2 of "Music of Peace". Is a practice of peacefulness possible? Join us as we sit together in a Circle of Listening, exploring this question. Respectfully passing the Talking Stick, we reflect upon our feelings and aspirations for Peace. Each individual's Truth is honored as we explore the possibilities of stepping into more peaceful patterns in our daily lives. Kindness and collaboration shall be our guides. Silence, too, is respected. Everyone is a valued contributor.

In a playful setting, we will be 'Loving and Creating Poetry' the old fashioned way--with yellow pads and notebooks! Each week we review a classic genre of poetry--European Classics (2), Haiku, Sufi, and American--creating and discussing pieces of our own in the style of that day's study. This is intended to be an uplifting moment in our day, engendering our creative fires while having a marvelous time together. Please note that this class will skip the week of Feb 25 when Sedona International Film Festival will be at the Sedona Center.

This workshop is for new facilitators who are ready to start exploring the world of facilitating for OLLI, and experienced facilitators who might want to try something new. We will discuss how to plan both in-person and online classes, and highlight the easy proposal process, tools and support available. Open to the Public, Registration is Required