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Walking to the cafeteria with colleagues in 1950, Enrico Fermi was musing on the odds of other intelligent life in the universe. Later over lunch, when the conversation had drifted to other topics, he was greeted with raucous laughter when he suddenly blurted out, "So where is everybody?!"

Indeed, with 13.8 billion years of cosmic evolution of some 2 trillion galaxies, each containing tens of billions of planetary systems, the airwaves should be thick with cosmic chatter. Yet we hear nothing. 

In this workshop, we shall search for answers. 

The Great Divide, the Explanatory Gap, The Hard Problem of Consciousness. Familiar terms used to describe the “gap” between the subjective and objective world of our experience. While mid-twentieth-century split-brain research identified separate functions of both the right and the left hemispheres, little was understood of the evolutionary niche from which this brain morphology originates. In the presentation, we will explore the ways we navigate this divide and the world each hemisphere brings to our conscious experience. Much of this presentation is inspired by a study published by Dr. Iain McGilchrist, titled The Master and His Emissary.

This workshop will focus on what the Hebrew texts tell us about this magnificent yet mysterious man who died close to 3000 years ago, but is still honored and respected.

We will continue to enhance our bridge skills in a duplicate environment. Participants should have knowledge of conventions and techniques from previous semesters. Contact either workshop leader if you are unsure whether this workshop is appropriate for you.

The workshop will be a review of important historical events as interpreted through the speeches given by America’s founding fathers, presidents, civil rights icons and women’s rights champions.The historical backgrounds will be discussed. This will be accomplished through video presentations, lecture and people in member discussion.

Through hands-on in-person workshop sessions we will look at an array of Google Apps for their usefulness in our lives. We will also see how to make them work for us. The people who come will choose which Google Apps to learn and practice. Since this workshop is hands-on, you will need to bring your Laptop Computer OR a Tablet. A phone is just too small a screen to be able to read the text on a phone. Also you will need to know how to join the Wolfienet-secure WiFi on your device. You can come to a Tech Help Session prior to the start of the Workshops on September 8th.

This lively acoustic guitar workshop is all about making music together.  We'll mix in just enough guitar instruction to keep you growing, then jump right into playing, singing and learning songs as a group.
I’ll bring new songs and charts — and you too will be invited to bring your own favorite songs to share and play along with the group.   A relaxed, supportive space is encouraged to stretch your skills, grow your confidence, and make music together...each at your own pace.

If you are brand new — or already have a guitar and know a few chords — you’ll fit right in. We’ll start with the basics: how to choose a good acoustic beginner guitar and where to find one at a reasonable price. By the second week, you’ll be tuning up and learning to strum. Our goal…to play and sing together.

We’ll work on singalong favorites like Take Me Home Country Roads, Blowin’ in the Wind, This Land Is Your Land, Big Yellow Taxi, Sweet Caroline, Piano Man, Don’t Stop Believin’ and more.

Whether you’re at a campfire, a barbecue, or in your living room, this workshop will get you playing guitar and singing along with friends and family. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to jam!

The GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK are the wonderful  songs of Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Harry Warren, and others that  were composed all through the years. Jazz singers gave us versions of these tunes that were enjoyed by millions. In our class we will listen and again enjoy the lyrics and melodies as sung by great singers.        
 

This is the in person section of a hybrid workshop. Only request this section if you want to attend the workshop in person.

Learn how to make better choices when at the grocery store, in the kitchen, and when dining at restaurants. We will explore different types of sugar, fats, and other ingredients, including those found on prepared food in the store. In addition, we'll discuss the hype about organic foods, and the difference between processed and ultra-processed foods.

This course traces Martin Scorsese’s career from his first great breakthrough through a remarkable period of creativity and reinvention. We will discuss these films:
Mean Streets (1973)
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974)
Taxi Driver (1976)
New York, New York (1977)
Raging Bull (1980)
The King of Comedy (1982)
After Hours (1985)
The Color of Money (1986)
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
Goodfellas (1990)

Members will view these films at home and we will discuss them in class. 

Let’s go back to the 60s and early 70s and revisit years of tumultuous political and social climate, which inspired some iconic songwriters to compose legendary songs of protest and hope. Listening to these songs will most certainly lead to some healthy discussion of the news and concerns from way back!

Participants will use their creativity to complete various crafts for the fall and winter seasons. We are going to do a little bit of everything including paper crafts, painting and decoupage. Fun and accessible crafts for all skill levels. There is a $25 material fee for this class.

With an emphasis on performance, we will explore some theater games (new), present monologues and dialogues and, for those who are so inclined, a one-act play (new), directed by the workshop leader. We use the observation method, i.e., we watch our classmates perform and then we discuss the strengths and possible improvements as we learn how to improve our own performances in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Memorization, while encouraged, is not mandatory.

This workshop takes places on both Tuesdays and Thursdays. Attendance is expected both days.

Discover Tai Chi, an evidence-based program that builds strength, balance, and confidence through gentle, guided movement.

REQUIRED: Must be able to commit to at least 12 sessions, ensuring consistent practice and optimal benefits from this progressive, skill-building series.

The workshop will cover areas of physics spanning classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, general relativity, and quantum mechanics. Physics is based on math, you will see some, we will explain the physics, you will not need to understand the math, as we will try to relay the basic ideas and concepts. Videos will be selected in applicable cases to tie the material to topics of contemporary interest. We believe everyone will find it all interesting.