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The Heritage Crafts organization in the U.K. recently identified Bobbin lace as endangered. While few people make a living from practicing the craft, there is a vibrant community of hobby lacemakers around the world. This lecture/demonstration class will cover the history of bobbin lacemaking, an explanation of the tools used, and a survey of several types of bobbin lace. A handout of information and resources will be provided.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 39
Dates: 11/11/2026 - 11/11/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Heather Simmons
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Members attending this class are invited to bring a brown bag lunch with them. After the class, anyone who wishes to stay can enjoy their lunch and socialize with other OLLI members from 11:30-12:30 in the River's Crossing sunroom, Room 114.
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We will briefly talk about the benefits of tai chi and a few tai chi principles. We will practice two gentle forms from the Tai Chi for Health Institute that can be modified for your body and abilities.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: -2
Dates: 9/3/2026 - 9/3/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Katie Calkin
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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This class is sponsored by Suzanne Sperling
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This class spans two sessions for thorough learning. Session one covers the game's history, American development, rules, format, and National Mah-Jong League card. Session two features actual gameplay to practice one's skills and address additional questions. This two-part structure ensures comprehensive understanding through both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, allowing students to confidently apply what they've learned in real-game situations.
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Fee: $23.00
Capacity Remaining: -2
Dates: 9/23/2026 - 9/25/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: W F
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Instructor: Janette Bryan
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Please note: There are 3 separate Mahjong classes being offered. September 23 & 25; October 20 & 22; December 2 & 4
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This class spans two sessions for thorough learning. Session one covers the game's history, American development, rules, format, and National Mah-Jong League card. Session two features actual gameplay to practice one's skills and address additional questions. This two-part structure ensures comprehensive understanding through both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, allowing students to confidently apply what they've learned in real-game situations.
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Fee: $23.00
Capacity Remaining: 0
Dates: 10/20/2026 - 10/22/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Tu Th
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Instructor: Janette Bryan
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Please note: There are 3 separate Mahjong classes being offered. September 23 & 25; October 20 & 22; December 2 & 4
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This class spans two sessions for thorough learning. Session one covers the game's history, American development, rules, format, and National Mah-Jong League card. Session two features actual gameplay to practice one's skills and address additional questions. This two-part structure ensures comprehensive understanding through both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, allowing students to confidently apply what they've learned in real-game situations.
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Fee: $23.00
Capacity Remaining: 0
Dates: 12/2/2026 - 12/4/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: W F
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Instructor: Janette Bryan
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Please note: There are 3 separate Mahjong classes being offered. September 23 & 25; October 20 & 22; December 2 & 4
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This class introduces birding through a systematic approach to help the new birder learn how to categorize birds, eliminate unlikely/impossible species, and use eyes, ears, binoculars, and field guides to identify birds in the field.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 33
Dates: 9/10/2026 - 9/10/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Susan Van Houten, Darlene Prescott
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Make unique and personalized gifts or keepsakes for yourself. Examples will be provided, and kits will be ready for you to make a gift before you leave the room. The opportunities are endless after you learn to make one. Kit examples include beaded ornaments, keychains, coin purses, crosses, bookmarks, and small animals.
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Fee: $26.00
Capacity Remaining: 6
Dates: 12/11/2026 - 12/11/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Michelle Horton Caricofe
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Discover the craft behind the pages in this hands-on book-making class. From ancient stone carvings and papyrus scrolls to modern bindings inspired by Gutenberg’s press, explore the rich history of how humans have preserved their ideas. Then create your own one-of-a-kind book as you learn to punch, stitch, glue, and bind using a variety of materials. A $20 starter toolkit—yours to keep—is required for participation.
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Fee: $34.00
Capacity Remaining: 14
Dates: 9/2/2026 - 9/2/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Tracy Coley
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Start with a tour of the Classic Swing Golf Lounge facility, a basic overview of how the Trackman simulators work, access to the simulator bays, access to the putting area, and a few simple activities such as practice range, closest-to-the-pin, short games, or other beginner-friendly Trackman options. Members will need to bring their own golf clubs.
Please note: Members will need to provide their own golf clubs.
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Fee: $28.00
Capacity Remaining: 6
Dates: 9/16/2026 - 9/16/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Chris Carter
Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)
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Please see receipt note for address/parking details.
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Participants will create their own, simple, winter landscape. This painting could be a frameable work of art. It could also be the basis of a printable holiday greeting card. To do this winter landscape, participants will practice three valuable and fun watercolor techniques: wet-into-wet, resist, and painting in layers of watercolor. This is a step-by-step process with time to practice each technique, all in a supportive environment. No prior experience is required. Each of the class's two sessions lasts two hours.
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Fee: $39.00
Capacity Remaining: 1
Dates: 12/2/2026 - 12/3/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: W Th
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Instructor: Toni Carlucci
Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)
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Please see receipt note for address/parking details.
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Discover the powerful world of GALILEO (Georgia’s Virtual Library), available free to everyone in the state. This informative and engaging session highlights the wide range of digital resources accessible through your local public library. Through live demonstrations and practical examples, we will explore valuable tools designed to support research, personal growth, and everyday needs. Topics include genealogy and family history, local and statewide historical collections, technology skill-building, ongoing learning, financial literacy, legal document assistance, language learning, and more! The session will also cover how to access GALILEO resources both in the library and remotely from home, plus tips for navigating the GALILEO website efficiently. You’ll also discover how working with your local librarians can enhance your research and help you get better results faster.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 10/27/2026 - 10/27/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Jef Whatley
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Discover the powerful world of GALILEO (Georgia’s Virtual Library), available free to everyone in the state. This informative and engaging session highlights the wide range of digital resources accessible through your local public library. Through live demonstrations and practical examples, we will explore valuable tools designed to support research, personal growth, and everyday needs. Topics include genealogy and family history, local and statewide historical collections, technology skill-building, ongoing learning, financial literacy, legal document assistance, language learning, and more! The session will also cover how to access GALILEO resources both in the library and remotely from home, plus tips for navigating the GALILEO website efficiently. You’ll also discover how working with your local librarians can enhance your research and help you get better results faster.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 99
Dates: 10/27/2026 - 10/27/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Jef Whatley
Building: Online via Zoom
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Aikido emphasizes natural movements that improve health and well-being. Learn non-violent self-defense techniques designed for individuals over 50 years of age. Enjoy greater vitality, flexibility, balance, and comfort while learning how you can protect yourself easily. A few moments will be spent in each class to examine the parallels between the resolution of physical conflicts as shown in aikido and psychological conflict.
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Fee: $42.00
Capacity Remaining: 7
Dates: 9/15/2026 - 10/6/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 4
Days: Tu
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Instructor: John Smartt, Elizabeth Barton
Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)
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Please see receipt note for address/parking details.
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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.
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Fee: $32.00
Capacity Remaining: 26
Dates: 9/24/2026 - 11/5/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 3
Days: Th
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Instructor: Laura Carter
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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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.
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Fee: $32.00
Capacity Remaining: 99
Dates: 9/24/2026 - 11/5/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 3
Days: Th
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Instructor: Laura Carter
Building: Online via Zoom
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After living on his blue water sailboats (42' and 51') for five years and after sailing all over the world for 43 years, the instructor will share his experiences, teach you the fundamentals, and show you the unsurpassed artistry of blue water sailing.
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Fee: $23.00
Capacity Remaining: 100
Dates: 8/24/2026 - 8/31/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 2
Days: M
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Instructor: John Longino
Building: Online via Zoom
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This course will cover how to use FamilySearch and the research tools that are available on it. The class will begin with a presentation followed by hands-on time to use FamilySearch with staff members providing individual help as needed. The goal of this class is to facilitate attendees in gaining initial or additional research skills for building their family trees and discovering family history stories.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 0
Dates: 9/21/2026 - 9/21/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Donna Turlington
Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)
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Please note there are 2 separate classes being offered the same day. One at 10AM and the other at 2PM.
Please see receipt note for address/parking details.
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This course will cover how to use FamilySearch and the research tools that are available on it. The class will begin with a presentation followed by hands-on time to use FamilySearch with staff members providing individual help as needed. The goal of this class is to facilitate attendees in gaining initial or additional research skills for building their family trees and discovering family history stories.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 0
Dates: 9/21/2026 - 9/21/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Donna Turlington
Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)
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Please note there are 2 separate classes being offered the same day. One at 10AM and the other at 2PM.
Please see receipt note for address/parking details.
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