In this course we’ll begin with a simple study of how the body achieves balance, strength and flexibility, followed by a more extensive exploration of the corresponding mental and emotional traits of balance, strength andflexibility.In addition to instruction and weekly discussions, each class will incorporate simple movement exercises, mindfulness meditation and informal “micro” practices of mindfulness for daily use. Beginners and seasoned meditators are welcome!

How do we make sense of wars? Why are some states more stable politically than others? Why are some states wealthier than others? Why haven’t we had a world government up to now? Why are some countries more nationalistic than others?Is immigration a blessing or a curse? How much do major world religions impact global dynamics? In the last decade the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have formed an economic bloc to protect themselves against Western style capitalism. More and more countries are trading in local currencies that can threaten the dollar as a world currency. The BRICS countries help each other to be more independent in its political and economic decisions. We will provide answers to all the questions above through the theories we study.

For writers and would-be writers of fiction,memoir and essays. Expect to write at least seven pages a week.Improve your writing through short craft assignments, weekly “Wild Pages,” in-class exercises and by critiques of your own work and work of fellow students. You’ll also be encouraged to participate in a public reading at the end of the quarter.

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When was the last time you played with LEGOs or fashioned something from Play-Doh? These exercises will help you generate new material and embed craft skills as you revise and polish your writing. Whether you are beginning to write, or have logged hundreds of hours, these assignments will strengthen your voice and confidence as you write in class and at home. Gentle feedback from one another will be part of our work. The final meeting is a Celebration Supper.

Have you ever wanted to write your memoir or leave a legacy for your loved ones? This eight-week course will help you write, share and preserve the life stories only you can tell. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, the Guided Autobiography process offers a structured, supportive environment to help you reflect on your life and the events that shaped it. Each week you’ll receive prompts to write two-pages at home on a theme such as family, career, friendship, travel and more.You’ll bring your writing the following week to read aloud in class. Sharing life stories is an ideal way to find new meaning in life and put pastevents into perspective. No writing experience is necessary, just an openness to appreciate and share the unique life that is yours. Returning students are welcome and will receive an all-new set of themes.

Children are not the only ones capable of spontaneity and creativity! What gets inthe way of adult creativity? This 6-week adventure will highlight your crystalized intelligence and inspire your creative personality parts.Creativity is only partially genetic;predominantly, creativity is modeled and learned. Think of a teacher or relative who was creative. What exactly did they do? We will explore aspects of what creativity looks like each week using examples and practice exercises. Creativity is an aspect of a growth mindset that impacts many areas of our lives. Growth-mindset individuals thrive on challenges, understanding that talent is developed through grit, good strategies and input from others. Grit, defined by psychologist Angela Duckworth, means passion plus perseverance. A creative lifelong learner requires both passion and perseverance. What are you passionate about? Let’s explore and find out!

Unlock the fascinating science hiding in your daily routine! This 6-week course explores the chemistry of familiar household phenomena through a relaxed, engaging lens. Designed for curious minds, each 1-hour session pairs interactive discussion with fun, accessible table-top experiments you can easily do while comfortably seated. We will engage our senses with the unseen each week with experiments such as watching real molecules move, tasting the impact of melting points on chocolate, and making polymers that act both like a liquid and a solid in our hands. No prior science background needed - just your curiosity!

This class invites participants into a lively, collaborative creative process. The group will choose a central theme or plot and work together to shape a full story arc, develop two to five compelling characters,and craft dialogue that brings the narrative to life. Participants will also learn how to incorporate stage directions and make thoughtful decisions about sets, costumes and other production elements.Each session blends guided instruction with hands‑on writing, ensuring everyone contributes meaningfully to the evolving script. Because this is a collective project, weekly homework will help maintain momentum and deepen each writer’s engagement. By the final week, the group will present their completed one‑act play in a readers‑theater performance for a small audience. Access to Microsoft Word is highly recommended to support drafting and revision throughout the workshop.

Clarissa Pinkola Estes’ essay “We Were Made for These Times” calls for a mindful response to the outrage many are experiencing over the latest degradations of our civic life and norms. Her prescription is not to lose hope,but rather to have the courage to apply our skills and our lifetime of wisdom and experience to mending the part of the world within our reach. This essay is an example of grassroots efforts of older adults around the world tore store civic life and norms, to model the principles of elder wisdom, intergenerational stewardship, and to repair and restore our lives, families and communities.This participation in the stewardship and repair of our civic groups gives us the opportunity to share our lived experiences collectively with the energy and innovation of the generations who follow us as we work toward the restoration of civic life.

Even though money permeates most aspects of our lives, we aren’t quite sure what it is. Gold, we would understand. Cash, mostly. But what of transactions involving credit cards? And most recently, what’s the deal with cryptocurrency? Is it money? Basic economic topics will be covered including how the Federal Reserve Bank influences interest rates and the money supply, the US dollar as the default world currency and how money really organizes our worlds — both economic and private. Students will be invited to set part of the agenda with your own topic interests.

Learn how to use your intuition in everyday life. Come as you are - everyone is psychic. We will explore what intuition is and how it works in your life. Each week we will delve into a new area to explore your gifts. We will share experiences and do weekly exercises.You will discover how to use a variety of tools to understand new ways of knowing yourself and the world within you and outside of you.

Life changes, health, relationships, retirement, family roles, routines and expectations can all look different from what we imagined. Sometimes those changes leave us feeling less connected, less certain, or unsure about what comes next. Living Fully Now™ is a warm, practical six week course for those who want to reconnect with their strengths, purpose, relationships and sense of possibility. This is not about ignoring loss or pretending everything is fine. It is about honoring what has mattered,recognizing the wisdom you have gained, and remembering that there may still be more life, meaning, connection, and joy ahead. Through guided conversation, reflection, simple workbook exercises and small weekly action steps, participants will explore how to feel more hopeful and engaged in daily life; recognize the strengths, wisdom, and resources they still possess; reconnect with people, purpose, curiosity and contribution; see meaningful possibilities for the future; and create a personal next-chaptervision and practical 90-day action plan. Participants work through the guided workbook together during class and may choose to continue with reflection and action activities between sessions.