You retired thinking you would finally have time for the people you love. Why does the time feel awkward, the conversations shorter, the visits more obligation than joy? For most of our working life, structure carries us. Retirement removes that scaffolding. What remains are the patterns we learned long before we became aware of them: Criticism that arrives without warning, sarcasm that hides inside humor, judgments delivered with confidence, stories that get hijacked the moment we try to share them. Each pattern is an inherited reflex learned in the family that raised you long before you could choose otherwise. Once you can name a reflex, you can interrupt it. In this session, we will walk through the Family Zoo, four common archetypes that show up at family gatherings and quietly drain the warmth from a room. We will look at why each behaves the way it does, how to stay neutral when one appears, and how to recognize the one you become under stress. This workshop is not about fixing your family members. It is about who you choose to be in the room with them. You will leave with a clear framework for the moments that matter most: Awareness, neutrality, and the discipline to create a space family members want to enter rather than one they feel compelled to.

Short answer: yes, and yes. Long answer: Take the class. This session explains why British taxes produced such a profound crisis in the American colonies, convincing them that a revolution against the world’s most powerful military was economically unavoidable. This tax shock, indeed, was the decisive impetus for the colonists’ apparently nobler protest against Britain’s violation of their rights, the traditional explanation for the Revolution. The course also explores how the Revolution was funded despite this anti-tax mindset. Overall, colonial America offers important insights into the surprising connection between money and taxes. This course is only offered every 250 years.

Is there a "second act" waiting for you? Whether you are approaching retirement, recently retired, or simply ready for a professional change of scenery, this course explores the psychology and logistics of a successful career pivot. Led by Dr. Tina Neese, who transitioned from a 30-year career in education and counseling to founding a successful boutique travel agency, this class offers a roadmap for reinventing your professional identity. Participants will explore how to identify transferable skills, overcome the "imposter syndrome" that often accompanies a major shift, and turn lifelong passions—like travel, writing, or advocacy—into a fulfilling new venture. We will discuss the emotional landscape of leaving a long-term career and the practical steps to launching a "second act" that aligns with your values and lifestyle goals. Join us to discover how your past experiences are the perfect foundation for your next great adventure.

Ready to begin—or reboot—your family history adventure? This three-session course (3 hours each) introduces the essential tools, records, strategies, and standards used in U.S. and international genealogy research. Through guided homework and hands-on exercises, you’ll build practical skills and make real progress on your own research. Class discussions at the start of sessions two and three let participants share discoveries and learn from one another. Advance readings and assignments are provided at least a week ahead. Because preparation is part of the experience, early registration is strongly encouraged.