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  • A Walk on the Wild Side: Ancient Extinct Animals of the Mediterranean

  • Giant swans, tiny elephants, and a mouse-goat with binocular vision? These are just a few of the prehistoric inhabitants of the Mediterranean islands. Learn about the dwarves and giants of Malta and Sicily, the adorable Sardinian pika, and the enigmatic Myotragus of Mallorca. This lecture will highlight several of the stranger species, cover the thrilling history of their discovery, and consider the biggest question of all: Did the first humans to colonize these islands cause their extinction?

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 100

    Dates: 9/26/2025 - 9/26/2025

    Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: F

  • Instructor: Suzanne Pilaar Birch

    Building: River's Crossing

 

  • A Walk on the Wild Side: Ancient Extinct Animals of the Mediterranean

  • Giant swans, tiny elephants, and a mouse-goat with binocular vision? These are just a few of the prehistoric inhabitants of the Mediterranean islands. Learn about the dwarves and giants of Malta and Sicily, the adorable Sardinian pika, and the enigmatic Myotragus of Mallorca. This lecture will highlight several of the stranger species, cover the thrilling history of their discovery, and consider the biggest question of all: Did the first humans to colonize these islands cause their extinction?

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 40

    Dates: 9/26/2025 - 9/26/2025

    Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: F

  • Instructor: Suzanne Pilaar Birch

    Building: Online via Zoom

 

  • The Wonderful World of White Wine

  • Come explore the world of white wines. We will taste, discuss, and compare different styles of wine making to show how the same grape can yield vastly different flavors. We will also present some white wines made from red grape varieties. Five two-ounce pours will be paired with cheeses and chartcuterie. $40 to be paid to Tapped onsite. 

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 18

    Dates: 8/27/2025 - 8/27/2025

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: W

  • Instructor: Todd Hurt

    Building: Off Site

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  • Unleashed: Writing Through Grief and Trauma

  • Trauma and grief are all around us, especially in the age of the never-ending news cycle. Did you know that one in 12 adults experience symptoms of PTSD as a result of trauma? Join us for a three-part workshop series on healing through writing geared to those who want to write about their trauma but are unsure of how to get past the roadblocks of anger, sadness and grief. Using a framework of tools and strategies developed by cognitive behavioral therapists, tap into your emotions to turn pain into a superpower of descriptive storytelling.

     

  • Fee: $32.00

    Capacity Remaining: 20

    Dates: 8/26/2025 - 9/9/2025

    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Sessions: 3

    Days: Tu

  • Instructor: Tracy Coley

    Building: River's Crossing

 

  • Walking Tour of Historic UGA North Campus

  • UGA's iconic North Campus features buildings and spaces - many more than a century old-that are architecturally diverse, aesthetically charming, and rich in history, lore, and legend. Attendees will get a close-up look at these landmarks on a walking tour starting at the Arch and covering much of the North Campus area. We will visit the oldest building in Athens; the beautiful UGA Chapel; the site of the first murder on campus; the charming Founders Memorial Garden; and the field where the first college football game in Georgia was played. The tour will last 90 minutes, entails walking the entire time and climbing up and down steps and on moderate inclines.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 15

    Dates: 10/24/2025 - 10/24/2025

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: F

  • Instructor: Larry Dendy

    Building: Off Site

  • Please see receipt note for address/additional details.

 

  • Water Conservation Today

  • Our lesson will cover a topic related to water conservation, such as how to conserve water, where your water goes, and where it comes from. We will also talk about how to be water smart before, during, and after your water goes down your drains.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 40

    Dates: 8/18/2025 - 8/18/2025

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: M

  • Instructor: Jackie Sherry, Andra Turbok, Katie Kirkland

    Building: River's Crossing

 

  • What's up at the court? A wrap up of last spring's cases and a preview of upcoming cases

  • Tom Eaton will briefly summarize the Court's decisions from last term that he discussed in the spring of 2025 and preview cases that are set to be argued in the fall of 2025. Included is an update of any developments on the looming constitutional crisis should President Trump refuse to abide by Supreme Court decisions.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 40

    Dates: 11/20/2025 - 11/20/2025

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: Th

  • Instructor: Tom Eaton

    Building: River's Crossing

 

  • What's up at the court? A wrap up of last spring's cases and a preview of upcoming cases

  • Tom Eaton will briefly summarize the Court's decisions from last term that he discussed in the spring of 2025 and preview cases that are set to be argued in the fall of 2025. Included is an update of any developments on the looming constitutional crisis should President Trump refuse to abide by Supreme Court decisions.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 100

    Dates: 11/20/2025 - 11/20/2025

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: Th

  • Instructor: Tom Eaton

    Building: Online via Zoom

 

  • Why is THAT in the Constitution?

  • The Constitution includes some provisions that seem odd to modern sensibilities. In this class, we'll examine why the Constitution's drafters included these provisions, consider whether they make sense in today's world, and consider the ramifications of changing them. Topics covered will inlcude: Session 1: Why do we elect a President the way we do, and what IS this Electoral College? Session 2: Why isn't Senate representation based on population? Session 3: How does the 25th Amendment change the rules for Presidents and Vice-Presidents?". The instructor will also ask attendees for related topics of interest to potentially explore in sessions 2 and 3.

     

  • Fee: $32.00

    Capacity Remaining: 40

    Dates: 8/21/2025 - 10/23/2025

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    Sessions: 3

    Days: Th

  • Instructor: Jim Simmons

    Building: River's Crossing

 

  • Why is THAT in the Constitution?

  • The Constitution includes some provisions that seem odd to modern sensibilities. In this class, we'll examine why the Constitution's drafters included these provisions, consider whether they make sense in today's world, and consider the ramifications of changing them. Topics covered will inlcude: Session 1: Why do we elect a President the way we do, and what IS this Electoral College? Session 2: Why isn't Senate representation based on population? Session 3: How does the 25th Amendment change the rules for Presidents and Vice-Presidents?". The instructor will also ask attendees for related topics of interest to potentially explore in sessions 2 and 3.

     

  • Fee: $32.00

    Capacity Remaining: 100

    Dates: 8/21/2025 - 10/23/2025

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    Sessions: 3

    Days: Th

  • Instructor: Jim Simmons

    Building: Online via Zoom

 

  • Why We Say What We Say

  • Have you ever wondered why we say "raining cats and dogs" or why people like to "ride shotgun"? Have you ever wondered why it's called Bluetooth or Google? Learn about the origins of these common words and phrases and more in this presentation.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 100

    Dates: 10/13/2025 - 10/13/2025

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: M

  • Instructor: Andrew Bramlett

    Building: Online via Zoom

 

  • Wild America: National Park Ecosystems

  • Through pictures and descriptions, we visit some of the diverse and beautiful ecosystems protected within the 430+ National Park Service units. We travel from coast to coast through mountains, desert, wetlands, prairie, and lakeshores. We visit Alaska's wild spaces and tropical islands, sharing dramatic vistas and secluded locations where wild America comes alive.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 100

    Dates: 9/26/2025 - 9/26/2025

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: F

  • Instructor: David Kroese

    Building: Online via Zoom

 

  • William Hogarth's Four Stages of Cruelty

  • In this one-session course, we will discuss William Hogarth's satiric series illustrating the four stages of cruelty. Chronicling the life of fictional protagonist Tom Nero, this sequence argues that the roots of violence are systemic. Hogarth produced the series to address a problem in eighteenth-century London, but his observations continue to hold relevance and resonance today.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 40

    Dates: 9/15/2025 - 9/15/2025

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: M

  • Instructor: Elizabeth Kraft

    Building: River's Crossing

 

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