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This class will examine Butler's thoughts on the human as articulated in some of her seminal works, focusing on topics such as transhumanism, the posthuman, extraterrestrials, identity making, and Butler's theory of the human contradiction. Octavia Butler (1947-2006) was a pioneering American science fiction and speculative fiction writer and one of the first African American and female writers in those genres. Her narratives often critique societal hierarchies and power dynamics. Among her many influential works are the Patternist series, the Xenogenesis trilogy, the Parable series, and Kindred.
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Fee: $42.00
Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 8/24/2026 - 11/23/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions: 4
Days: M
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Instructor: Jerry Jenkins
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Required reading for the class: Kindred (1979), Dawn (1987), Bloodchild and Other Stories (1995), and Parable of the Sower (1993),
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The Hebrew prophets were not fortune-tellers but courageous truth-tellers—speaking God’s word into times of inequality, fear, exile, and false security. Drawing especially on the work of Walter Brueggemann and Abraham Joshua Heschel, this five-session series explores the historical world of the prophets, their powerful poetic imagination, and their enduring relevance for communities seeking justice, honesty, and hope today. Together we will listen for prophetic voices that disrupt complacency, name grief, and energize faithful action in our own time.
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Fee: $51.00
Capacity Remaining: 22
Dates: 8/24/2026 - 9/28/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 5
Days: M
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Instructor: Tom Buchanan
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Please note: This class will not meet Monday September 7, which is Labor Day.
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Are you curious about what happens to all the water you use in a day? We will go on an outdoor walking tour of one of the three water-reclamation facilities in Athens-Clarke County. These facilities can treat between 4 to 10 million gallons of water a day. Throughout this tour you will learn about the 4 P's of flushing, the measures we take to remove unwanted trash in the sewer systems, the full process of cleaning used water, and where the effluent water goes once it is cleaned per federal regulations.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 11
Dates: 8/25/2026 - 8/25/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Jackie Sherry, Katie Kirkland, Elise Eiberger
Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)
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Please see receipt note for address/parking details.
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This class on learning to play a mountain dulcimer is geared to any level of learner. Beginners are welcome as well as advanced or intermediate level players.
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Fee: $32.00
Capacity Remaining: 22
Dates: 8/25/2026 - 9/8/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions: 3
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Tom Stavran
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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The class is presented by two of the Foundation founders. It provides an overview of the Jeannette Rankin Foundation that offers flexible grants that can be used for various educational and related expenses. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for many scholars, as a significant portion are single mothers. The Foundation plays a crucial role in supporting nontraditional students, helping them overcome barriers to education and fostering a community of empowered individuals who can contribute to society.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 33
Dates: 8/25/2026 - 8/25/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Margaret Holt, Sue Lawrence
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Participants read short selections from classical and current fiction and nonfiction. Through conversation with each other, attendees achieve greater appreciation for the material, gain interesting insights, and enjoy social engagement. Class members determine the reading selections, which vary each semester. Each selection is independent of others, so missing a session or more is no problem.
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Fee: $78.00
Capacity Remaining: 9
Dates: 8/26/2026 - 12/2/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 8
Days: W
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Instructor: Kathryn Kyker
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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The class will discuss hip and knee pain related to arthritis and treatment strategies from non-operative care to surgical treatment with hip and knee replacement. We will also discuss osteoporosis and fall prevention.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 29
Dates: 8/26/2026 - 8/26/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Everett Young
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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In Pre-Industrial Societies: Anatomy of the Pre-Modern World, sociologist/historian Patricia Crone identifies the common features of pre-industrial societies, from locations as distant as the Mongol Empire and pre-Columbian America, to cultures as diverse as the Ming Dynasty and 17th-century France. We can see the roots of our present societies in the key elements of these societies—socio-economic organization, states, politics, culture, and the role of religion. Class discussions will focus on how Crone’s anatomy of early societies is reflected, or not, in today’s societies, and gain insights into our present possibilities and future challenges. Participants will secure copies of the book Pre-Industrial Societies: Anatomy of the Pre-Modern World in advance and read the assigned chapters prior to each session.
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Fee: $42.00
Capacity Remaining: 13
Dates: 8/27/2026 - 9/17/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 4
Days: Th
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Instructor: Martha Farnsworth
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Participants will secure copies of the book Pre-Industrial Societies: Anatomy of the Pre-Modern World in advance and read the assigned chapters prior to each session.
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Take a look behind the curtain into the process of restoring the farm where Jimmy Carter grew up. Most of the 39th president's formative years were spent on a small farm four miles east of Plains, Georgia. There he was nurtured by a close-knit family, learned the values of hard work, and developed relationships that deeply affected his consequential life of public service. The presenter had a front-row seat into the effort of restoring the farm to its appearance in the mid-1930's.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 30
Dates: 8/27/2026 - 8/27/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Fred Boyles
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Horace King, an enslaved individual, and his owner were prominent covered-bridge builders in the South. Freed before the Civil War, King and his sons formed a business that worked to build a better Georgia. This session will cover King’s life and legacy.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 35
Dates: 8/28/2026 - 8/28/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Andrew Bramlett
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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This class provides participants with an overview of the ACCGov form of government, how we operate, and what services we provide for residents and businesses. There will be ample time for discussion and questions.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 33
Dates: 8/28/2026 - 8/28/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Bob Cowell
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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This class offers a very basic introduction to the major systems that operate a modern internal combustion (gas) automobile. Some basic maintenance guidelines and tips will be taught, but the emphasis is explaining the systems that make the wheels go round and round, and how owners can monitor those systems and professional repairs. The class will be part lecture and then a hands on "walk around" of an automobile.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 37
Dates: 8/28/2026 - 8/28/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Glover Housman
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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