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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
Apr 1 @ 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.
Carolina Shag Dance
2:00 pm
Carolina Shag Dance
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: David and Ann Jones Carolina Shag is a partner dance that was born on the beaches of the Atlantic Coast. It is a smooth, graceful dance and is a lot of fun. Easy to[...]
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Beginning Tai Chi
1:00 pm
Beginning Tai Chi
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 2 @ 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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Thaddeus Lowe
10:00 am
Thaddeus Lowe
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Cheryl McAuley, Ph.D This presentation highlights unique inventions introduced by Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, whose vision for a Balloon Corps in the Union Army was received enthusiastically by some and rejected by others. His[...]
Front Porch Conversations
1:30 pm
Front Porch Conversations
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 3 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: June Norton Topics of current social, philosophical, and political issues will be considered, with civility, in a structured environment that allows each member of the class an opportunity to actively participate in the dialogue.[...]
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Friday Film Festival: Spencer Tracy
2:00 pm
Friday Film Festival: Spencer Tracy
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 4 @ 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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Golf’s Most Iconic Tournament
10:00 am
Golf’s Most Iconic Tournament
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Neal Waygood The Masters, a springtime tradition unlike any other, is golf’s first major tournament of the season. This class will explore its origins as well as examine the course on which it has[...]
Landscape Photos
1:00 pm
Landscape Photos
@ South Library (Classroom)
Apr 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Tom Bryant Tom Bryant and National Geographic photographer Michael Melford will present a class about this art. Tom will teach one-third of each session with an introduction to the day’s topic and current events[...]
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March Madness
10:00 am
March Madness
@ South Library (Classroom)
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Jill Burt This program encourages participants to enjoy March Madness even more than usual as they fill out their bracket and compete with LearningQUEST friends for the best bracket. Each correct guess will receive[...]
Carolina Shag Dance
2:00 pm
Carolina Shag Dance
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: David and Ann Jones Carolina Shag is a partner dance that was born on the beaches of the Atlantic Coast. It is a smooth, graceful dance and is a lot of fun. Easy to[...]
International Dining
5:00 pm
International Dining
@ Various
Apr 8 @ 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[...]
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Old Town Walking Tour 1
1:00 pm
Old Town Walking Tour 1
@ Old Town - Huntsville
Apr 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Katie Stamps Roughly bounded by Dement and Lincoln streets and Randolph and Walker avenues, Old Town features homes in a variety of styles. The area was settled by merchants and professional people and is[...]
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Improve Your Bridge Game
10:00 am
Improve Your Bridge Game
@ South Library (Classroom)
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jack Albers The material presented is intended for advanced beginners and intermediate level players. The course will present solutions to common situations that cause problems for many players. The “law of total tricks” is[...]
Front Porch Conversations
1:30 pm
Front Porch Conversations
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 10 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: June Norton Topics of current social, philosophical, and political issues will be considered, with civility, in a structured environment that allows each member of the class an opportunity to actively participate in the dialogue.[...]
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Landscape Photos
1:00 pm
Landscape Photos
@ South Library (Classroom)
Apr 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Tom Bryant Tom Bryant and National Geographic photographer Michael Melford will present a class about this art. Tom will teach one-third of each session with an introduction to the day’s topic and current events[...]
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Huntsville Crime
10:00 am
Huntsville Crime
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Joseph Scarborough Are Huntsville and the surrounding area safer or more dangerous than in the past? What crimes are prevalent? This course will describe the HSV police department’s special crime analysis unit, which coordinates[...]
Let’s Do Lunch-Group 1
11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch-Group 1
@ Various
Apr 15 @ 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[...]
Introduction to Zentangle
1:00 pm
Introduction to Zentangle
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 15 @ 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[...]
Carolina Shag Dance
2:00 pm
Carolina Shag Dance
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: David and Ann Jones Carolina Shag is a partner dance that was born on the beaches of the Atlantic Coast. It is a smooth, graceful dance and is a lot of fun. Easy to[...]
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Let’s Do Lunch – Group 2
11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 2
@ Various
Apr 16 @ 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.
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Improve Your Bridge Game
10:00 am
Improve Your Bridge Game
@ South Library (Classroom)
Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jack Albers The material presented is intended for advanced beginners and intermediate level players. The course will present solutions to common situations that cause problems for many players. The “law of total tricks” is[...]
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 3
11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 3
@ Various
Apr 17 @ 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.
Two Step Chair/Line Dance
1:00 pm
Two Step Chair/Line Dance
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Nkenge Hyter A fun, interactive, 1-hour aerobic chair/line dance class is the perfect way for older American to increase steps, enjoy a total body workout, and have a blast while doing it. Chair/line dance[...]
Front Porch Conversations
1:30 pm
Front Porch Conversations
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 17 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: June Norton Topics of current social, philosophical, and political issues will be considered, with civility, in a structured environment that allows each member of the class an opportunity to actively participate in the dialogue.[...]
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Chamber of Commerce
10:00 am
Chamber of Commerce
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Michael D. Ward The Chamber of Commerce is the lead economic development organization for the Huntsville community. Its mission is to prepare, develop, and promote the community for economic growth. This presentation will discuss[...]
Landscape Photos
1:00 pm
Landscape Photos
@ South Library (Classroom)
Apr 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Tom Bryant Tom Bryant and National Geographic photographer Michael Melford will present a class about this art. Tom will teach one-third of each session with an introduction to the day’s topic and current events[...]
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Recycling Plastics
10:00 am
Recycling Plastics
@ South Library (Classroom)
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Bill Carter Plastics are widely used due to their ability to conform to nearly any shape, color, or texture, making them indispensable in various applications. Their strength lies in their longevity and durability, but[...]
Carolina Shag Dance
2:00 pm
Carolina Shag Dance
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: David and Ann Jones Carolina Shag is a partner dance that was born on the beaches of the Atlantic Coast. It is a smooth, graceful dance and is a lot of fun. Easy to[...]
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Old Town Walking Tour 2
1:00 pm
Old Town Walking Tour 2
@ Old Town - Huntsville
Apr 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Katie Stamps Also offered Apr. 9 (see course description #42). Please register for one tour only; duplicate registrations will be removed.
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Improve Your Bridge Game
10:00 am
Improve Your Bridge Game
@ South Library (Classroom)
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jack Albers The material presented is intended for advanced beginners and intermediate level players. The course will present solutions to common situations that cause problems for many players. The “law of total tricks” is[...]
Old Man River
10:00 am
Old Man River
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Rick Suever Take an unforgettable journey along the mighty Mississippi River. This captivating two-part series will delve into the fascinating hydrology of this iconic river and uncover its profound impact on the United States,[...]
Two Step Chair/Line Dance
1:00 pm
Two Step Chair/Line Dance
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Nkenge Hyter A fun, interactive, 1-hour aerobic chair/line dance class is the perfect way for older American to increase steps, enjoy a total body workout, and have a blast while doing it. Chair/line dance[...]
Front Porch Conversations
1:30 pm
Front Porch Conversations
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 24 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: June Norton Topics of current social, philosophical, and political issues will be considered, with civility, in a structured environment that allows each member of the class an opportunity to actively participate in the dialogue.[...]
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LearningQUEST’s Got Talent
2:00 pm
LearningQUEST’s Got Talent
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 25 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Shobha Bhat For 15 years, LearningQUEST has offered diverse arts and crafts classes, from jewelry making to creative writing, painting, and flower arranging. Volunteer instructors have provided members with enriching experiences, often helping them[...]
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Recycling Plastics
10:00 am
Recycling Plastics
@ South Library (Classroom)
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Bill Carter Plastics are widely used due to their ability to conform to nearly any shape, color, or texture, making them indispensable in various applications. Their strength lies in their longevity and durability, but[...]
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