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UkeQUESTors 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTors @ ONLINE
Sep 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors are 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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Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Sep 2 @ 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
Sep 2 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, its time period, and its relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance[...]
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A Presidential Election Like No Other 10:00 am
A Presidential Election Like No Other @ AUD
Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Tom Borcher It’s “déjà vu all over again!” With the 2024 election on the horizon and with the 2020 election still in our rearview mirror, it may surprise you to learn we’ve been through[...]
Library Librarians 2:00 pm
Library Librarians @ 2FL
Sep 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Jaimee Hannah Each month we’ll discuss a book featuring librarians and explore the impact that libraries had on their communities during the era in which the book is set. The time will change one[...]
Music in the Movies 2:00 pm
Music in the Movies @ AUD
Sep 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bill Nunn With 72 songs from 72 different movies including 20 Academy Award winners and a long, long list of Billboard Number 1s, the afternoons will be filled with memorable music from the Silver[...]
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Gran MastersPercussion 12:30 pm
Gran MastersPercussion @ Huntsville Community Drumline Center
Sep 4 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Instructor: Frederick Walker The GranMasters program offers seasoned adults a free opportunity to gather together, learn percussion skills, and move their bodies in tune with one another. This program promotes physical movement, social interaction, and[...]
Adventures in Sports Writing 1:00 pm
Adventures in Sports Writing @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Sep 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Skip Vaughn This longtime local sportswriter will share his experiences and challenges. Covering sports is a year- round endeavor. Spring brings softball and baseball; fall has volleyball and football; and winter brings basketball. This[...]
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong (afternoon) 1:30 pm
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong (afternoon) @ AUD
Sep 4 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Luyao Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced as a graceful form of exercise and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a series[...]
Knitting 2:00 pm
Knitting @ ONLINE, Room A, 2FL for 12/4
Sep 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Leader: Barbara Ward Knitters of all skill levels meet to share their talents, ideas, and projects. We seldom solve world problems, but we always have fun. We meet in person the first Wednesday of each[...]
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Roads to the Future 10:00 am
Roads to the Future @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Sep 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Pat Tumminello This program will introduce participants to the history of the Catholic Church in north Alabama. Attendees will learn of the Church’s contributions that may have led to Huntsville being the city it[...]
Snakes for Adults 10:00 am
Snakes for Adults @ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Sep 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Beth Girard In this class you will learn about the amazing physical and behavioral adaptations of reptiles! You will also learn some identification tips to help you recognize our venomous—and our non-venomous—species.
Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Sep 5 @ 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 maxine46@ymail.com
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Friday Hiking 9:00 am
Friday Hiking @ Various
Sep 6 @ 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 (Morning) 10:00 am
Intermediate Tai Chi and Qigong (Morning) @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Sep 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Luyao Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise, and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a[...]
Friday Film Festivals: Cary Grant Classics 2:00 pm
Friday Film Festivals: Cary Grant Classics @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Sep 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Jennifer Garlen Enjoy four classic Cary Grant films with the Friday Film Festival group! We’ll start with screwball comedies The Awful Truth (1937) and My Favorite Wife (1940), and then move on to more[...]
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UkeQUESTORS 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTORS @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Sep 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors are 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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Introduction to Quilting 1:00 am
Introduction to Quilting @ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Sep 9 @ 1:00 am – 2:30 am
Instructor: Jill Burt Have you thought of quilting but don’t know where to begin? This course discusses how to get started, what sort of tools are needed, and how to simplify various designs
Great Decisions 2024 Edition 10:00 am
Great Decisions 2024 Edition @ South Library
Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Peter A. Fenzel Great Decisions is a program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association; it has received rave reviews. The program is updated annually to highlight eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges[...]
Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Sep 9 @ 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
Sep 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, its time period, and its relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance[...]
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The Historical Perspective of Mary Magdalene 12:38 am
The Historical Perspective of Mary Magdalene @ 2FL
Sep 10 @ 12:38 am – 1:38 am
Instructor: Patricia Johnson This presentation attempts to discover the true Mary Magdalene through biblical and historical documents including excerpts from the Mary Magdalene Gospel, supposed prostitute to the Apostle’s Apostle.
Introduction to Birding at Chapman Mtn #26 10:00 am
Introduction to Birding at Chapman Mtn #26 @ Chapman Mountain
Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Herb Lewis Join Herb Lewis as we prepare for the fall bird migration at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. You will gather around the bird blind that was built last year and observe birds as[...]
Scrappy Card Workshop 1:00 pm
Scrappy Card Workshop @ South Library
Sep 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Jill Stallcup This workshop will feature cards and ideas for using up scraps from other projects. Three different cards will be created using different techniques. All supplies will be provided.Fee: $10 Min: 3 /[...]
Music in the Movies 2:00 pm
Music in the Movies @ AUD
Sep 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bill Nunn With 72 songs from 72 different movies including 20 Academy Award winners and a long, long list of Billboard Number 1s, the afternoons will be filled with memorable music from the Silver[...]
International Dining Out 5:00 pm
International Dining Out @ Various
Sep 10 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Jane Wodtke TThis course offers a monthly international dining experience. Starting in August, we will eat and critique Italian, Vietnamese, Greek, Indian, Thai, and other cuisine in and around the Huntsville area.. Max. 30
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Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong(morning) 10:00 am
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong(morning) @ AUD
Sep 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Louis Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced as a graceful form of exercise and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a series[...]
Photo Sharing/Discussion 10:00 am
Photo Sharing/Discussion @ South Library (Classroom)
Sep 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Leader: Waldy Cuevas The Photo Sharing-Discussion Group is about the joy of sharing photos and discussing our approach and photographic techniques. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month six times a year (January-April;[...]
Fitness & Balance 11:00 am
Fitness & Balance @ Steady for Life
Sep 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructora; Debra Wade Are you interested in experiencing a Fitness and Balance class, but not ready to dive in at full speed? This 6-week course emphasizes balance, fall prevention, strengthening, and flexibility. All equipment will[...]
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Introduction to Birding at Chapman Mtn #56 10:00 am
Introduction to Birding at Chapman Mtn #56 @ Chapman Mountain
Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Herb Lewis Join Herb Lewis as we prepare for the fall bird migration at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. You will gather around the bird blind that was built last year and observe birds as[...]
Snakes for Adults #2 Section 10:00 am
Snakes for Adults #2 Section @ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Beth Girard In this class you will learn about the amazing physical and behavioral adaptations of reptiles! You will also learn some identification tips to help you recognize our venomous—and our non-venomous—species. (A new[...]
Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Sep 12 @ 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 maxine46@ymail.com
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Friday Hiking 9:00 am
Friday Hiking @ Various
Sep 13 @ 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[...]
Intermedia Tai Chi and Qigong (Afternoon) 1:00 pm
Intermedia Tai Chi and Qigong (Afternoon) @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Sep 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Luyao Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise, and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a[...]
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UkeQUESTors 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTors @ ONLINE
Sep 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors are 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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Chair Yoga 12:48 am
Chair Yoga @ ONLINE
Sep 16 @ 12:48 am – 1:48 am
Instructor: Kristin Mumper This program offers online chair yoga classes over Zoom. The chair yoga classes will be geared for beginners, those who are short on time, or those who are unable to come to[...]
Introduction to Quilting 1:00 am
Introduction to Quilting @ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Sep 16 @ 1:00 am – 2:30 am
Instructor: Jill Burt Have you thought of quilting but don’t know where to begin? This course discusses how to get started, what sort of tools are needed, and how to simplify various designs
Great Decisions 2024 Edition 10:00 am
Great Decisions 2024 Edition @ South Library
Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Peter A. Fenzel Great Decisions is a program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association; it has received rave reviews. The program is updated annually to highlight eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges[...]
Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Sep 16 @ 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
Sep 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, its time period, and its relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance[...]
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Flower Arranging/Brosemer Farm 9:30 am
Flower Arranging/Brosemer Farm @ Brosemer Farm
Sep 17 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mary Frances Brosemer Take a tour of the historic Brosemer family farm followed by a floral arrangement demonstration by Mary Frances Brosemer. After the demonstration, participants will make their own arrangements to take home[...]
Board Meeting 12:30 pm
Board Meeting @ Downtown Library
Sep 17 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
 
Music in the Movies 2:00 pm
Music in the Movies @ AUD
Sep 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bill Nunn With 72 songs from 72 different movies including 20 Academy Award winners and a long, long list of Billboard Number 1s, the afternoons will be filled with memorable music from the Silver[...]
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Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong(morning) 10:00 am
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong(morning) @ AUD
Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Louis Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced as a graceful form of exercise and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a series[...]
Fitness & Balance 11:00 am
Fitness & Balance @ Steady for Life
Sep 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructora; Debra Wade Are you interested in experiencing a Fitness and Balance class, but not ready to dive in at full speed? This 6-week course emphasizes balance, fall prevention, strengthening, and flexibility. All equipment will[...]
Gran MastersPercussion 12:30 pm
Gran MastersPercussion @ Huntsville Community Drumline Center
Sep 18 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Instructor: Frederick Walker The GranMasters program offers seasoned adults a free opportunity to gather together, learn percussion skills, and move their bodies in tune with one another. This program promotes physical movement, social interaction, and[...]
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Senior Safety 10:00 am
Senior Safety @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Byron Hunt As people age, the need to feel secure at home, in cars, and in public grows stronger. Often seniors are the target of some of the most sophisticated scams that reach them[...]
Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Sep 19 @ 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 maxine46@ymail.com
Macramé 1:00 pm
Macramé @ Studio
Sep 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Rose Stough Make your own hanging flower pot with macramé, a form of textile art using knots. Use your macramé to hang a 3D-printed flower pot, made right here in the Downtown Studio!
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Friday Hiking 9:00 am
Friday Hiking @ Various
Sep 20 @ 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[...]
Intermedia Tai Chi and Qigong (Afternoon) 1:00 pm
Intermedia Tai Chi and Qigong (Afternoon) @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Sep 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Luyao Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise, and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a[...]
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UkeQUESTORS 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTORS @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Sep 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors are 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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Chair Yoga 12:48 am
Chair Yoga @ ONLINE
Sep 23 @ 12:48 am – 1:48 am
Instructor: Kristin Mumper This program offers online chair yoga classes over Zoom. The chair yoga classes will be geared for beginners, those who are short on time, or those who are unable to come to[...]
Introduction to Quilting 1:00 am
Introduction to Quilting @ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Sep 23 @ 1:00 am – 2:30 am
Instructor: Jill Burt Have you thought of quilting but don’t know where to begin? This course discusses how to get started, what sort of tools are needed, and how to simplify various designs
Great Decisions 2024 Edition 10:00 am
Great Decisions 2024 Edition @ South Library
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Peter A. Fenzel Great Decisions is a program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association; it has received rave reviews. The program is updated annually to highlight eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges[...]
Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Sep 23 @ 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
Sep 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, its time period, and its relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance[...]
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Flower Arranging/Brosemer Farm #57 9:30 am
Flower Arranging/Brosemer Farm #57 @ Brosemer Farm
Sep 24 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mary Frances Brosemer A second class for tour. Take a tour of the historic Brosemer family farm followed by a floral arrangement demonstration by Mary Frances Brosemer. After the demonstration, participants will make their[...]
Audition: Power of Hearing 10:00 am
Audition: Power of Hearing @ South Library (Classroom)
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Anita Giles This presentation will review our sense of hearing – its importance for and impact on cognition and communication; the incidence of hearing loss, how we hear, how hearing is assessed; and the[...]
Let’s Do Lunch-Group 1 11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch-Group 1 @ Various
Sep 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: None Join the LearningQUEST “Lunch Bunch” as they experience lunch at either a newly opened restaurant or one opened within the last couple of years or so within the Huntsville/Madison commuting area. Only restaurants[...]
Music in the Movies 2:00 pm
Music in the Movies @ AUD
Sep 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bill Nunn With 72 songs from 72 different movies including 20 Academy Award winners and a long, long list of Billboard Number 1s, the afternoons will be filled with memorable music from the Silver[...]
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Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong(morning) 10:00 am
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong(morning) @ AUD
Sep 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Louis Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced as a graceful form of exercise and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a series[...]
Fitness & Balance 11:00 am
Fitness & Balance @ Steady for Life
Sep 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructora; Debra Wade Are you interested in experiencing a Fitness and Balance class, but not ready to dive in at full speed? This 6-week course emphasizes balance, fall prevention, strengthening, and flexibility. All equipment will[...]
Poets’ Corner 1:30 pm
Poets’ Corner @ FCR, 2nd Floor
Sep 25 @ 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[...]
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 2 1:51 pm
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 2 @ Various
Sep 25 @ 1:51 pm – 2:51 pm
Instructor: None See the description for Group 1. Group 2 will meet on Wednesdays. Note: Please register for one group only; duplicate registrations will be removed.
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Let’s Do Lunch – Grou[ 3 11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch – Grou[ 3 @ Various
Sep 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: None See the description for Group 1. Group 3 will meet on Thursdays. Note: Please register for one group only; duplicate registrations will be removed.
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Friday Hiking 9:00 am
Friday Hiking @ Various
Sep 27 @ 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[...]
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 4 (Friday) 11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 4 (Friday) @ Various
Sep 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: None See the description for Group 1. Group 3 will meet on Thursdays. Group 4 will meet on Friday. Note: Please register for one group only; duplicate registrations will be removed.
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Chair Yoga 12:48 am
Chair Yoga @ ONLINE
Sep 30 @ 12:48 am – 1:48 am
Instructor: Kristin Mumper This program offers online chair yoga classes over Zoom. The chair yoga classes will be geared for beginners, those who are short on time, or those who are unable to come to[...]
Great Decisions 2024 Edition 10:00 am
Great Decisions 2024 Edition @ South Library
Sep 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Peter A. Fenzel Great Decisions is a program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association; it has received rave reviews. The program is updated annually to highlight eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges[...]
The Spanish American War 10:00 am
The Spanish American War @ AUD
Sep 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: David Lilly Although phrases from the time such as “Remember the Maine!” and “San Juan Hill” are embedded in popular American history, the Spanish American War is rarely studied and little understood. We’ll examine[...]
Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Sep 30 @ 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
Sep 30 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, its time period, and its relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance[...]