Instructor: Rolf J. Goebel This course introduces similarities and differences between Japanese Zen-Buddhism and Western philosophy, especially the thought of Martin Heidegger. Topics discussed include the critique of the human self, time and evanescence, the[...]

Instructor: Ann Beltz Learn about all of the levels of care for seniors from in- home care to hospice care. There will be an overview of area retirement communities and cost. Ask questions and learn[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Instructor: Michelle Novosel (Second Member Course) Pizzelle’s chocolatiers and pastry chefs will demonstrate how they produce their delicious and beautiful chocolates, cakes, buttercream flowers, ice creams, and confections. After the kitchen tour, there will be[...]

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

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[...]

Come enjoy fellowship, food, music and nature at Monte Sano State Park, Trailhead Pavillion. More info at the  Download Form and complete form. Check by September 14. Menu: BBQ Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken, Baked Beans,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.

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[...]

Instructor: Rolf J. Goebel This course introduces similarities and differences between Japanese Zen-Buddhism and Western philosophy, especially the thought of Martin Heidegger. Topics discussed include the critique of the human self, time and evanescence, the[...]

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

Instructor: Nancy Rohr This program is based on the new book about women’s roles during the Civil War in the Tennessee Valley. Photographs of Huntsville during that era will enhance the program. Texts of some[...]

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;[...]

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[...]

Instructor: Michael Stallcup This presentation will give an overview of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover, its similarity to NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars, and NASA’s plans for a sample return mission that would transport rocks and[...]

Instructor: Sara Fimiani Falling is the leading cause of injuries among seniors 65 and older. This four-week class will address risk factors involved in falling; how to get up safely after a fall; and how[...]

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

Instructor: Rose Stough Learn the basics of 3D printing as well as how to find (or make) your own 3D objects! We’ll show you how the 3D printer works and how to take an object[...]

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[...]

Instructor: George Marchelos This is your chance to have a former PBS Antiques Roadshow appraiser examine an heirloom, an item that has been in the family, or something you bought somewhere along the way, and[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.

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[...]

Instructor: Rolf J. Goebel This course introduces similarities and differences between Japanese Zen-Buddhism and Western philosophy, especially the thought of Martin Heidegger. Topics discussed include the critique of the human self, time and evanescence, the[...]

 

Instructor: Multiple This program offers participants an introduction to important aspects of a local treasure – Maple Hill Cemetery. A slice of Huntsville’s fascinating history will be presented by: Jane Hamilton Childs, Albert Lane, Samuel[...]

Instructor: Nancy Rohr Rascality in Huntsville offers participants an opportunity to learn about Union spies here during the Civil War. This program uses records from national archives and officers’ letter books that include maps not[...]

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[...]

Instructor: Katie Stamps This walking tour offers a unique look at Five Points Historic District, Huntsville’s first true suburb! Five Points was initially part of the 1892 East Huntsville Addition. This neighborhood’s significance lies in[...]

Instructor: Sara Fimiani Falling is the leading cause of injuries among seniors 65 and older. This four-week class will address risk factors involved in falling; how to get up safely after a fall; and how[...]

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

Instructor: Katie Stamps This walking tour offers a unique look at Five Points Historic District, Huntsville’s first true suburb! Five Points was initially part of the 1892 East Huntsville Addition. This neighborhood’s significance lies in[...]

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[...]

Instructor: Elaine Fredericksen This course will address the lessons learned from rhetoricians through time: Gorgias, 400 BCE, to Kristeva, 1979. The preservation of public speech and writing allows people today to appreciate the philosophical and[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.

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[...]

Instructor: Rolf J. Goebel This course introduces similarities and differences between Japanese Zen-Buddhism and Western philosophy, especially the thought of Martin Heidegger. Topics discussed include the critique of the human self, time and evanescence, the[...]

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[...]

Instructor: Mary McGaha This class is designed for those students who have had the Beginning Let’s Draw! class or other similar training. Students will improve on previous drawing skills. They will be introduced to other[...]

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.

Instructor: Sara Fimiani Falling is the leading cause of injuries among seniors 65 and older. This four-week class will address risk factors involved in falling; how to get up safely after a fall; and how[...]

Instructor: Jessica Hovis Smith Now that many individuals are filing with the standard deduction instead of itemizing deductions, charitable giving using cash has lost its tax appeal. In this program, we will focus on three[...]

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.

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

Instructor: Rose Stough Learn the basics of 3D printing as well as how to find (or make) your own 3D objects! We’ll show you how the 3D printer works and how to take an object[...]

Instructor: Connie Atkinson The food, festivals, music, architecture—Southerners have long been fascinated with the distinctive culture and look of the Crescent City as its colonial development, ethnic makeup, and public life contrast with that of[...]

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[...]

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.

Instructor: Elaine Fredericksen This course will address the lessons learned from rhetoricians through time: Gorgias, 400 BCE, to Kristeva, 1979. The preservation of public speech and writing allows people today to appreciate the philosophical and[...]

Co-Ordinator: Maggie Musser, Peter Finzel Join us for a fall foliage train ride. Leave Huntsville by motorcoach at 5:30 a.m. Board the train at 9:00 a.m. for a five-hour tour, taking you through the scenic[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Instructor: Ken Ward This presentation will cover birding in North Alabama. Topics to be covered include the definition of birding and the necessary equipment, resources, and developmental skills needed, an overview of North Alabama birds,[...]

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.

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[...]

Instructor: Susan Bakken This spirited Halloween program is for you to relax and enjoy a bewitching hour of select readings from Edgar Allen Poe, Bram Stoker, Shakespeare (and Schulz, plus others for the young at[...]

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[...]

Instructor: Sara Fimiani Falling is the leading cause of injuries among seniors 65 and older. This four-week class will address risk factors involved in falling; how to get up safely after a fall; and how[...]

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

Instructor: Connie Atkinson The food, festivals, music, architecture—Southerners have long been fascinated with the distinctive culture and look of the Crescent City as its colonial development, ethnic makeup, and public life contrast with that of[...]