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American Poetry in the 21st Century 10:00 am
American Poetry in the 21st Century @ 2FL
Aug 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jeff Nelson, Ph.D. What is the nature of American poetry in the 21st century?  In this course, we will discuss several representative poems with an eye to larger literary movements. No previous knowledge of[...]
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Italian for Travel 10:00 am
Italian for Travel @ 2FL
Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Adelaide de Almeida Are you eager to visit Tuscany, Naples, or Rome and feel comfortable communicating with locals? This course is for all students, with or without a background in Italian. Learners will gain[...]
Armchair Travel #26 1:00 pm
Armchair Travel #26 @ AUD
Aug 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructors: MULTIPLE Grab a chair and take off on some fun travel adventures: July 28—December in France. Travel north on the Seine River in France with Elizabeth Nimblett and Carolyn Mulcahy. There are stops in[...]
Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Aug 4 @ 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
Aug 4 @ 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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From Trash to Energy 10:00 am
From Trash to Energy @ Solid Waste Disposal Authority Huntsville Waste to Energy Facility
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Michelle Williams Learn what happens to your garbage after it gets dumped into the truck. After the truck dumps it out into a pit, where does the trash go? Is it just added to[...]
Human Trafficking 2:00 pm
Human Trafficking
Aug 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Patricia McCoy This course provides a comprehensive overview of human trafficking, focusing on both sex trafficking and labor trafficking. The first part examines sex trafficking, its forms, and the individuals most vulnerable to exploitation.[...]
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Public Speaking Made Easy Part 2 10:00 am
Public Speaking Made Easy Part 2 @ 2FL
Aug 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Lue Williams In Part 1 of Public Speaking Made Easy, we covered how to attack the fear of public speaking and formatting a speech. In this course, we will break down the three major[...]
Beginning Spanish 1:00 pm
Beginning Spanish @ SLIB
Aug 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Elaine Fredericksen This course is designed for students with or without some background in Spanish who want to improve their language skills. It will be presented in a lively atmosphere with lots of student[...]
Tai Chi 1:00 pm
Tai Chi @ South Library (Classroom)
Aug 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Betsey Bock Mondays, Starting July 7 except when Intermediate Tai Chi meet Practice your 24 Yang Style Tai Chi skills with other LearningQUEST members. Our goal is to keep practicing and improving together. We[...]
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong (afternoon) 1:30 pm
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong (afternoon) @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Aug 6 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a[...]
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Chair Yoga Online 10:00 am
Chair Yoga Online @ ONLINE
Aug 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Kristin Mumper Everyone can participate in these online Zoom chair yoga sessions. These 45-minute sessions will be great for beginners and those on a tight schedule. Sessions will work on mindfulness, joint mobility, flexibility,[...]
Historical Perspectives Book Club 10:00 am
Historical Perspectives Book Club @ 2FL
Aug 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jaimee Hannah Explore history through fiction as we delve into novels that bring the past to life. Selected books will offer not just compelling stories, but a deeper understanding of the events, people, and[...]
Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Aug 7 @ 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.
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American Poetry in the 21st Century 10:00 am
American Poetry in the 21st Century @ 2FL
Aug 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jeff Nelson, Ph.D. What is the nature of American poetry in the 21st century?  In this course, we will discuss several representative poems with an eye to larger literary movements. No previous knowledge of[...]
Civil Rights Moment in the Rocket City 1:00 pm
Civil Rights Moment in the Rocket City @ AUD
Aug 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Sonnie W. Hereford IV The Civil Rights Movement in Huntsville played a significant role in the broader struggle for racial equality during the 1960s. While Huntsville was known for its rapid growth and technological[...]
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UkeQUESTORS 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTORS @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Aug 10 @ 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
Aug 11 @ 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[...]
Italian for Travel 10:00 am
Italian for Travel @ 2FL
Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Adelaide de Almeida Are you eager to visit Tuscany, Naples, or Rome and feel comfortable communicating with locals? This course is for all students, with or without a background in Italian. Learners will gain[...]
Armchair Travel #26 1:00 pm
Armchair Travel #26 @ AUD
Aug 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructors: MULTIPLE Grab a chair and take off on some fun travel adventures: July 28—December in France. Travel north on the Seine River in France with Elizabeth Nimblett and Carolyn Mulcahy. There are stops in[...]
Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Aug 11 @ 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
Aug 11 @ 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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Preventive Care Visits 10:00 am
Preventive Care Visits @ AUD
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Yumma Riyaz This course is designed to educate the general public on the importance of preventive care visits as a critical element of primary care. Many patients are unsure why specific screenings and tests[...]
MEETup Summer Movie 1:30 pm
MEETup Summer Movie @ AMC Valley Bend 18 Theater
Aug 12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Beat the heat and join us for a cool Summer movie!! Naked Gun is a comedy/action film starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. Reserved seating- you can buy your ticket online or at the theater.[...]
Human Trafficking 2:00 pm
Human Trafficking
Aug 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Patricia McCoy This course provides a comprehensive overview of human trafficking, focusing on both sex trafficking and labor trafficking. The first part examines sex trafficking, its forms, and the individuals most vulnerable to exploitation.[...]
International Dining Out 5:00 pm
International Dining Out @ Various
Aug 12 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Jane Wodtke Join us monthly for a different international dining experience. Starting in August, we will eat and critique Italian, Vietnamese, Greek, Indian, Thai, and more types of cuisine in and around the Huntsville[...]
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Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong 10:00 am
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a[...]
Public Speaking Made Easy Part 2 10:00 am
Public Speaking Made Easy Part 2 @ 2FL
Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Lue Williams In Part 1 of Public Speaking Made Easy, we covered how to attack the fear of public speaking and formatting a speech. In this course, we will break down the three major[...]
Beginning Spanish 1:00 pm
Beginning Spanish @ SLIB
Aug 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Elaine Fredericksen This course is designed for students with or without some background in Spanish who want to improve their language skills. It will be presented in a lively atmosphere with lots of student[...]
Tai Chi 1:00 pm
Tai Chi @ South Library (Classroom)
Aug 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Betsey Bock Mondays, Starting July 7 except when Intermediate Tai Chi meet Practice your 24 Yang Style Tai Chi skills with other LearningQUEST members. Our goal is to keep practicing and improving together. We[...]
Elder Law: A Survey of Estate Planning 2:00 pm
Elder Law: A Survey of Estate Planning @ ONLINE
Aug 13 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Doug Martinson This course is divided into three sessions designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Elder Law and estate planning. Class Session # 1 is a discussion of the various documents and techniques[...]
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Chair Yoga Online 10:00 am
Chair Yoga Online @ ONLINE
Aug 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Kristin Mumper Everyone can participate in these online Zoom chair yoga sessions. These 45-minute sessions will be great for beginners and those on a tight schedule. Sessions will work on mindfulness, joint mobility, flexibility,[...]
Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Aug 14 @ 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.
Making Model Airplanes 1:30 pm
Making Model Airplanes @ Studio Downtown Library
Aug 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Lauren Hinds Celebrate National Aviation Day by making scale model airplanes out of common household materials. This craft is easy to replicate at home with other types of airplanes!
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Italian for Travel 10:00 am
Italian for Travel @ 2FL
Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Adelaide de Almeida Are you eager to visit Tuscany, Naples, or Rome and feel comfortable communicating with locals? This course is for all students, with or without a background in Italian. Learners will gain[...]
Armchair Travel #26 1:00 pm
Armchair Travel #26 @ AUD
Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructors: MULTIPLE Grab a chair and take off on some fun travel adventures: July 28—December in France. Travel north on the Seine River in France with Elizabeth Nimblett and Carolyn Mulcahy. There are stops in[...]
Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Aug 18 @ 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
Aug 18 @ 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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From Trash to Energy #2 10:00 am
From Trash to Energy #2 @ Huntsville Waste to Energy Facility
Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Michelle Williams Second program for this class. Learn what happens to your garbage after it gets dumped into the truck. After the truck dumps it out into a pit, where does the trash go? Is[...]
Board Meeting 12:30 pm
Board Meeting @ Downtown Library
Aug 19 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
 
The Making of a Mosaic: Holy Family School 2:00 pm
The Making of a Mosaic: Holy Family School @ AUD
Aug 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Mary Ann DeMaioribus This presentation guides viewers through the process of creating a mosaic for the new academic wing of Holy Family School in Huntsville. It explores the design principles behind the artwork and[...]
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Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong 10:00 am
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a[...]
Beginning Spanish 1:00 pm
Beginning Spanish @ SLIB
Aug 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Elaine Fredericksen This course is designed for students with or without some background in Spanish who want to improve their language skills. It will be presented in a lively atmosphere with lots of student[...]
Tai Chi 1:00 pm
Tai Chi @ South Library (Classroom)
Aug 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Betsey Bock Mondays, Starting July 7 except when Intermediate Tai Chi meet Practice your 24 Yang Style Tai Chi skills with other LearningQUEST members. Our goal is to keep practicing and improving together. We[...]
Elder Law: A Survey of Estate Planning 2:00 pm
Elder Law: A Survey of Estate Planning @ ONLINE
Aug 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Doug Martinson This course is divided into three sessions designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Elder Law and estate planning. Class Session # 1 is a discussion of the various documents and techniques[...]
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Chair Yoga Online 10:00 am
Chair Yoga Online @ ONLINE
Aug 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Kristin Mumper Everyone can participate in these online Zoom chair yoga sessions. These 45-minute sessions will be great for beginners and those on a tight schedule. Sessions will work on mindfulness, joint mobility, flexibility,[...]
Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Aug 21 @ 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.
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Chest Pain/Stroke Education 1:00 pm
Chest Pain/Stroke Education @ AUD
Aug 22 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructors: Krystal Reliford, Rhonda Buckley This course will increase awareness of what to do when experiencing chest pain or facing the potential of a stroke. Education on heart health is crucial. Attendees will learn to[...]
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UkeQUESTORS 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTORS @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Aug 24 @ 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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Cozy as a QuiltCard Workshop 1:00 pm
Cozy as a QuiltCard Workshop @ South Library
Aug 25 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Jill Stallcup This workshop will feature three card kits, all with a quilt theme. Three different designs will be featured using squares, circles, and strips to create the look of a quilt. All supplies[...]
Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Aug 25 @ 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
Aug 25 @ 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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Let’s Do Lunch-Group 1 11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch-Group 1 @ Various
Aug 26 @ 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 will obtain[...]
Phone Accessibility 2:00 pm
Phone Accessibility @ 2FL
Aug 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Anna Burns This program aims to cover the fundamentals of a phone’s accessibility options, to ensure that everyone knows how to get their phone to best suit their needs. There is time after class[...]
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Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong 10:00 am
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Aug 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a[...]
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 2 11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 2 @ Various
Aug 27 @ 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 Spanish 1:00 pm
Beginning Spanish @ SLIB
Aug 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Elaine Fredericksen This course is designed for students with or without some background in Spanish who want to improve their language skills. It will be presented in a lively atmosphere with lots of student[...]
Tai Chi 1:00 pm
Tai Chi @ South Library (Classroom)
Aug 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Betsey Bock Mondays, Starting July 7 except when Intermediate Tai Chi meet Practice your 24 Yang Style Tai Chi skills with other LearningQUEST members. Our goal is to keep practicing and improving together. We[...]
Elder Law: A Survey of Estate Planning 2:00 pm
Elder Law: A Survey of Estate Planning @ ONLINE
Aug 27 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Doug Martinson This course is divided into three sessions designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Elder Law and estate planning. Class Session # 1 is a discussion of the various documents and techniques[...]
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Pizzelle’s Chocolate Tasting & Demo -Tour 1 2:00 am
Pizzelle’s Chocolate Tasting & Demo -Tour 1 @ Pizelle's Confections
Aug 28 @ 2:00 am – 3:00 am
Instructor: Michelle Novosel Pizzelle’s Chocolatiers & Pastry Chefs will demonstrate how we produce our delicious and beautiful chocolates, cakes, buttercream flowers, ice creams, & confections. You will be able to taste your way through our[...]
Chair Yoga Online 10:00 am
Chair Yoga Online @ ONLINE
Aug 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Kristin Mumper Everyone can participate in these online Zoom chair yoga sessions. These 45-minute sessions will be great for beginners and those on a tight schedule. Sessions will work on mindfulness, joint mobility, flexibility,[...]
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 3 11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 3 @ Various
Aug 28 @ 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
Aug 28 @ 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.
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Intermediate Tai Chi and Qigong 10:00 am
Intermediate Tai Chi and Qigong @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Aug 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a[...]
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