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Writing Your Life Story 10:00 am
Writing Your Life Story @ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Feb 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Peter A. Finzel This is a class for anyone who has ever wanted to write a short story about some time or life event. Participants may look forward to creating a short story for[...]
Armchair Travel, Series #25 1:00 pm
Armchair Travel, Series #25 @ AUD
Feb 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructors: Various Participants are invited to grab a chair and take off on some fun travel adventures. Feb. 3—Southern Africa Safari. Tom Ress trekked through Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa on a quest to[...]
Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Feb 3 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leader: Janet Tedrow Mah Jongg players of all levels meet weekly on Mondays to play. Beginners class is available upon request. For more information, contact Janet Tedrow at wftedrow@aol.com.
Great Literary Conversations 3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations @ ONLINE
Feb 3 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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Caricatures with Fred 10:00 am
Caricatures with Fred @ 2FL
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Fred Sayer This class offers a wonderful opportunity to delight friends and family. The program will be a beginner’s guide to drawing caricatures. The participants will learn the fundamentals of looking at a subject,[...]
“Coffee or Tea?” Card Workshop 2:00 pm
“Coffee or Tea?” Card Workshop @ South Library
Feb 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Jill Stallcup This workshop will feature three different cards featuring coffee and tea themes. All supplies will be provided by the instructor. Participants are welcome to bring their favorite tools if they prefer. Fee:[...]
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CHAMPION Nutrition Class 11:00 am
CHAMPION Nutrition Class @ Madison County Extension Service Office
Feb 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Nkenge Hyter CHAMPION stands for Community Health Aerobic Motivational Program Initiating Optimal Nutrition. This program consists of a series of lessons aimed at helping participants make healthier food choices. Benefits include gaining a better[...]
Beginning Tai Chi 1:00 pm
Beginning Tai Chi @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Feb 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi (TIE-CHEE) is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced today as a graceful form of exercise and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves[...]
Early Valentine’s Day Lunch 11:30 pm
Early Valentine’s Day Lunch @ Mason-Dixon Bakery
Feb 5 @ 11:30 pm – Feb 6 @ 12:30 am
Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with a delightful lunch with other LQ members! Don’t forget to wear your LQ badge to join the fun. Have questions? Reach out to Jennifer at 938-900-6296. We can’t wait to see you there! 
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Introduction to Psychology 10:00 am
Introduction to Psychology @ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Feb 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: William (Bill) Confer Modern psychology uses the scientific method to study thought, experience, and behavior. This course will review some of the historical right and wrong turns that ultimately steered psychology from authoritative guesses[...]
Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Feb 6 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Leaders: Cheryl Hodges Everyone, beginner to expert, is welcome to play the Hand and Foot variation of Canasta. Instruction and “cheat sheets” are provided upon request. For further information, contact Cheryl Hodges at maxine46@ymail.com.
The Paradox of Femininity Part 2 1:30 pm
The Paradox of Femininity Part 2 @ AUD
Feb 6 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Debbie Dempsey West This class offers an overview of the beauty and power of women as portrayed in art dating back thousands of years. The subject is “Woman, the Feminine Gender” as a recurrent[...]
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Friday Hiking 9:00 am
Friday Hiking @ Various
Feb 7 @ 9:00 am
Leader: Jim Kirkwood Explore a variety of local hiking trails in Madison County. Enjoy the trees, flowers, and streams in our local forest preserves. Hike with other LearningQUEST members who appreciate the outdoors. Liability waivers[...]
American Poetry of the 1980s and ‘90s 10:00 am
American Poetry of the 1980s and ‘90s @ 2FL
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jeff Nelson, Ph.D. This course will examine some of the most exciting American poetry of the 1980s and 1990s: Rita Dove recreates the marriage of her maternal grandparents; Denise Levertov journeys toward religious conversion[...]
Friday Film Festival: Spencer Tracy 2:00 pm
Friday Film Festival: Spencer Tracy @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Feb 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Jennifer Garlen Our featured star this term is Spencer Tracy, with four films that showcase different facets of his career. Viewing will start with Captains Courageous (1937), which earned Tracy his first Best Actor[...]
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UkeQUESTORS 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTORS @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Feb 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors is a special interest group (SIG) that provides an opportunity for ukulele players of all levels to meet in an open, unintimidating and accepting environment to refine and expand[...]
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Bunco 9:30 am
Bunco @ Downtown Library, A
Feb 10 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Leader: Joy Anderson Come join us for a fun-filled morning of Bunco. As it is played today, Bunco is a social dice game played in teams of four involving 100% luck and very little skill[...]
Writing Your Life Story 10:00 am
Writing Your Life Story @ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Feb 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Peter A. Finzel This is a class for anyone who has ever wanted to write a short story about some time or life event. Participants may look forward to creating a short story for[...]
Armchair Travel, Series #25 1:00 pm
Armchair Travel, Series #25 @ AUD
Feb 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructors: Various Participants are invited to grab a chair and take off on some fun travel adventures. Feb. 3—Southern Africa Safari. Tom Ress trekked through Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa on a quest to[...]
Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Feb 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leader: Janet Tedrow Mah Jongg players of all levels meet weekly on Mondays to play. Beginners class is available upon request. For more information, contact Janet Tedrow at wftedrow@aol.com.
Great Literary Conversations 3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations @ ONLINE
Feb 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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Caricatures with Fred 10:00 am
Caricatures with Fred @ 2FL
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Fred Sayer This class offers a wonderful opportunity to delight friends and family. The program will be a beginner’s guide to drawing caricatures. The participants will learn the fundamentals of looking at a subject,[...]
Rocker Card Workshop 2:00 pm
Rocker Card Workshop @ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Feb 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Jill Stallcup This workshop will feature three rocker cards featuring three different themes. All supplies will be provided by the instructor. Participants are welcome to bring their favorite tools if they prefer. Fee: $12[...]
International Dining 5:00 pm
International Dining @ Various
Feb 11 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Jane Wodtke Join us monthly for an international dining experience. Starting in Feb, we will eat and critique Italian, Vietnamese, Greek, Indian, and Thai cuisine in and around the Huntsville area. Our rating of[...]
A Conversation with Mayor Battle 10:00 pm
A Conversation with Mayor Battle @ Wesley Hall, Trinity United Methodist Church
Feb 11 @ 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Instructor: Tommy Battle Huntsville’s Mayor Tommy Battle will answer questions posed to him by retired Methodist Minister, Dr. Charles Gattis. Mayor Battle will share his plans/objectives for his next administration and Huntsville’s future. He will[...]
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CHAMPION Nutrition Class 11:00 am
CHAMPION Nutrition Class @ Madison County Extension Service Office
Feb 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Nkenge Hyter CHAMPION stands for Community Health Aerobic Motivational Program Initiating Optimal Nutrition. This program consists of a series of lessons aimed at helping participants make healthier food choices. Benefits include gaining a better[...]
Beginning Tai Chi 1:00 pm
Beginning Tai Chi @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Feb 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi (TIE-CHEE) is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced today as a graceful form of exercise and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves[...]
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Introduction to Psychology 10:00 am
Introduction to Psychology @ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Feb 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: William (Bill) Confer Modern psychology uses the scientific method to study thought, experience, and behavior. This course will review some of the historical right and wrong turns that ultimately steered psychology from authoritative guesses[...]
Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Feb 13 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Leaders: Cheryl Hodges Everyone, beginner to expert, is welcome to play the Hand and Foot variation of Canasta. Instruction and “cheat sheets” are provided upon request. For further information, contact Cheryl Hodges at maxine46@ymail.com.
The Paradox of Femininity Part 2 1:30 pm
The Paradox of Femininity Part 2 @ AUD
Feb 13 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Debbie Dempsey West This class offers an overview of the beauty and power of women as portrayed in art dating back thousands of years. The subject is “Woman, the Feminine Gender” as a recurrent[...]
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Friday Hiking 9:00 am
Friday Hiking @ Various
Feb 14 @ 9:00 am
Leader: Jim Kirkwood Explore a variety of local hiking trails in Madison County. Enjoy the trees, flowers, and streams in our local forest preserves. Hike with other LearningQUEST members who appreciate the outdoors. Liability waivers[...]
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet 10:00 am
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet @ 2FL
Feb 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jeff Nelson How did class members react to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in high school? Perhaps they loved it, perhaps they were confused. Some probably endured it or even hated it. But what about[...]
Valentine’s Day Bingo 12:00 pm
Valentine’s Day Bingo @ AUD
Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Get ready for a sweet and exciting afternoon filled with Valentine’s treats and Bingo fun! Join us and let the good times roll!  No registration is required. All members are invited!
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Writing Your Life Story 10:00 am
Writing Your Life Story @ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Peter A. Finzel This is a class for anyone who has ever wanted to write a short story about some time or life event. Participants may look forward to creating a short story for[...]
Armchair Travel, Series #25 1:00 pm
Armchair Travel, Series #25 @ AUD
Feb 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructors: Various Participants are invited to grab a chair and take off on some fun travel adventures. Feb. 3—Southern Africa Safari. Tom Ress trekked through Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa on a quest to[...]
Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Feb 17 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leader: Janet Tedrow Mah Jongg players of all levels meet weekly on Mondays to play. Beginners class is available upon request. For more information, contact Janet Tedrow at wftedrow@aol.com.
Great Literary Conversations 3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations @ ONLINE
Feb 17 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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Caricatures with Fred 10:00 am
Caricatures with Fred @ 2FL
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Fred Sayer This class offers a wonderful opportunity to delight friends and family. The program will be a beginner’s guide to drawing caricatures. The participants will learn the fundamentals of looking at a subject,[...]
Let’s Do Lunch-Group 1 11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch-Group 1 @ Various
Feb 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: None LearningQUEST “Let’s Do Lunch” – Group 1 will lunch at various locations within the Huntsville/Madison area. Two weeks prior to the monthly luncheon, the coordinator will identify the “Restaurant of the Month” and[...]
Board Meeting 12:30 pm
Board Meeting @ Downtown Library
Feb 18 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
 
Introduction to Zentangle 1:00 pm
Introduction to Zentangle @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Beth Powel Zentangle is a meditative drawing method using short, simple strokes to create non-representational patterns and designs using a few basic tools. It does not require previous drawing skill as it is a[...]
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CHAMPION Nutrition Class 11:00 am
CHAMPION Nutrition Class @ Madison County Extension Service Office
Feb 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Nkenge Hyter CHAMPION stands for Community Health Aerobic Motivational Program Initiating Optimal Nutrition. This program consists of a series of lessons aimed at helping participants make healthier food choices. Benefits include gaining a better[...]
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 2 11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 2 @ Various
Feb 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: None See the description for Group 1. Group 2 will meet on designated Wednesdays. Note: Please register for one group only; duplicate registrations will be canceled.
Beginning Tai Chi 1:00 pm
Beginning Tai Chi @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Feb 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi (TIE-CHEE) is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced today as a graceful form of exercise and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves[...]
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Introduction to Psychology 10:00 am
Introduction to Psychology @ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Feb 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: William (Bill) Confer Modern psychology uses the scientific method to study thought, experience, and behavior. This course will review some of the historical right and wrong turns that ultimately steered psychology from authoritative guesses[...]
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 3 11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 3 @ Various
Feb 20 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: None See the description for Group 1. Group 3 will meet on designated Thursdays. Note: Please register for one group only; duplicate registrations will be canceled.
Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Feb 20 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Leaders: Cheryl Hodges Everyone, beginner to expert, is welcome to play the Hand and Foot variation of Canasta. Instruction and “cheat sheets” are provided upon request. For further information, contact Cheryl Hodges at maxine46@ymail.com.
The Paradox of Femininity Part 2 1:30 pm
The Paradox of Femininity Part 2 @ AUD
Feb 20 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Debbie Dempsey West This class offers an overview of the beauty and power of women as portrayed in art dating back thousands of years. The subject is “Woman, the Feminine Gender” as a recurrent[...]
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Friday Hiking 9:00 am
Friday Hiking @ Various
Feb 21 @ 9:00 am
Leader: Jim Kirkwood Explore a variety of local hiking trails in Madison County. Enjoy the trees, flowers, and streams in our local forest preserves. Hike with other LearningQUEST members who appreciate the outdoors. Liability waivers[...]
Intermediate Tai Chi and Qigong 10:00 am
Intermediate Tai Chi and Qigong @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Feb 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi (TIE-CHEE) is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced today as a graceful form of exercise and one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a[...]
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet 10:00 am
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet @ 2FL
Feb 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jeff Nelson How did class members react to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in high school? Perhaps they loved it, perhaps they were confused. Some probably endured it or even hated it. But what about[...]
Paper Weaving 1:00 pm
Paper Weaving @ Studio
Feb 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Rose Stough Create interesting, geometric art pieces by weaving strips of colorful paper and cardstock. Learn and experiment with various weaving patterns to achieve different styles.
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UkeQUESTORS 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTORS @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Feb 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors is a special interest group (SIG) that provides an opportunity for ukulele players of all levels to meet in an open, unintimidating and accepting environment to refine and expand[...]
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Writing Your Life Story 10:00 am
Writing Your Life Story @ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Peter A. Finzel This is a class for anyone who has ever wanted to write a short story about some time or life event. Participants may look forward to creating a short story for[...]
Armchair Travel, Series #25 1:00 pm
Armchair Travel, Series #25 @ AUD
Feb 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructors: Various Participants are invited to grab a chair and take off on some fun travel adventures. Feb. 3—Southern Africa Safari. Tom Ress trekked through Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa on a quest to[...]
Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Feb 24 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leader: Janet Tedrow Mah Jongg players of all levels meet weekly on Mondays to play. Beginners class is available upon request. For more information, contact Janet Tedrow at wftedrow@aol.com.
Great Literary Conversations 3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations @ ONLINE
Feb 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
Trivia Night 5:45 pm
Trivia Night @ PaPPo's Pizzeria
Feb 24 @ 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm
When: February 24 @5:45 (Eat), 6:30 (Trivia) Come join your fellow LQ members at Pappo’s Pizzeria for Trivia on Monday, February 24 at 5:45 pm. 7540 Memorial Pkwy SW. Huntsville AL. Pappo’s shares their parking[...]
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-Learning Lessons for Life and Living from Historic Conservationists 10:00 am
-Learning Lessons for Life and Living from Historic Conservationists @ Residences at Wellpoint
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Steve Jones This course will introduce, describe, and explore the knowledge and wisdom of notable conservationists. Class members will assess timeless conservation philosophy and consider how this wisdom applies to issues of the day.
Caricatures with Fred 10:00 am
Caricatures with Fred @ 2FL
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Fred Sayer This class offers a wonderful opportunity to delight friends and family. The program will be a beginner’s guide to drawing caricatures. The participants will learn the fundamentals of looking at a subject,[...]
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Tax Planning for Retirement 10:00 am
Tax Planning for Retirement @ AUD
Feb 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Ron Moody People often pay more in taxes than expected because a confusing system treats various income types differently and contains hidden taxes and penalties.The course will cover the appropriate strategies for each of[...]
CHAMPION Nutrition Class 11:00 am
CHAMPION Nutrition Class @ Madison County Extension Service Office
Feb 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Nkenge Hyter CHAMPION stands for Community Health Aerobic Motivational Program Initiating Optimal Nutrition. This program consists of a series of lessons aimed at helping participants make healthier food choices. Benefits include gaining a better[...]
Beginning Tai Chi 1:00 pm
Beginning Tai Chi @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Feb 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi (TIE-CHEE) is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced today as a graceful form of exercise and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves[...]
Poets’ Corner 1:30 pm
Poets’ Corner @ FCR
Feb 26 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Leader: Liz Hall This special interest group is for members who enjoy reading or writing poetry and want to share that enjoyment with others. Whether you are a neophyte or a published poet, come join[...]
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Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Feb 27 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Leaders: Cheryl Hodges Everyone, beginner to expert, is welcome to play the Hand and Foot variation of Canasta. Instruction and “cheat sheets” are provided upon request. For further information, contact Cheryl Hodges at maxine46@ymail.com.
The Paradox of Femininity Part 2 1:30 pm
The Paradox of Femininity Part 2 @ AUD
Feb 27 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Debbie Dempsey West This class offers an overview of the beauty and power of women as portrayed in art dating back thousands of years. The subject is “Woman, the Feminine Gender” as a recurrent[...]
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Friday Hiking 9:00 am
Friday Hiking @ Various
Feb 28 @ 9:00 am
Leader: Jim Kirkwood Explore a variety of local hiking trails in Madison County. Enjoy the trees, flowers, and streams in our local forest preserves. Hike with other LearningQUEST members who appreciate the outdoors. Liability waivers[...]
Intermediate Tai Chi and Qigong 10:00 am
Intermediate Tai Chi and Qigong @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Feb 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi (TIE-CHEE) is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced today as a graceful form of exercise and one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a[...]
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet 10:00 am
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet @ 2FL
Feb 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jeff Nelson How did class members react to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in high school? Perhaps they loved it, perhaps they were confused. Some probably endured it or even hated it. But what about[...]
Paper Weaving 1:00 pm
Paper Weaving @ Studio
Feb 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Rose Stough Create interesting, geometric art pieces by weaving strips of colorful paper and cardstock. Learn and experiment with various weaving patterns to achieve different styles.