Join us for a journey through one of Shakespeare’s “problem comedies” that explores biblical concepts of measure and justice, as well as political power.

A lively class discussion of the life and literature of Oscar Wilde. Readings of The Importance of Being Earnest, A Woman of No Importance and Salome.
David Hare’s The Judas Kiss may be discussed.

Short in-class writing exercises, lots of sharing plus weekly focused assignments help students get that story written! Gentle, in-depth critique of student work is offered. Limited to 18 students.

Quilters can learn and share the creative skill of crafting beautiful quilts. Class members select their own projects. Students should have basic knowledge of basic hand/machine sewing.

See description for Life Story 1 at 10:00.

Whether you are in retirement or nearing it, you will have to create a plan to convert your retirement savings into income without depleting your savings. This course will cover the basics of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and annuities. We will discuss how to use these investments to create income. We will also discuss ideas to avoid depleting your retirement savings, how taxes affect your investments and basic estate planning information you should know. This class is suited for anyone who needs to their investments to provide income. Six week course.

The elections are coming! The elections are coming!
In this course we will look at two topics which are germane to the elections. The first is the ideas of Consent and Dissent. Readings will include: The Declaration of Independence, Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience, and King’s Letter from Birmingham City Jail. The second topic is the idea of A More Perfect Union. Readings will include: The Preamble, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, some past interpretations of this idea, and current interpretations of it - excerpted from keynote and acceptance speeches at 2008 Republican and Democratic conventions.

CD Set: Paul Pimsleur: Conversational French (material for two quarters)

Note: This is a programmed course consisting of 10 compact discs, each with a 30-minute recorded lesson. All participants must purchase this program. It will be available in the office. The price should not be more than $20.00 for the two quarters.

This course is designed for participants interested in gaining or strengthening their ability to communicate in French, for whatever reason: travel in France, conversing with French friends, or for personal satisfaction. Class enrollment will be limited to 12 participants.

If you are interested in instruction in reading and/or writing French, this is not the course for you.
Pimsleur’s course will be divided between the Fall and Winter sessions, five lessons each quarter. The recordings will provide the basic course material for the first five weeks, supplemented by material prepared by the instructor. The instructor will develop communication exercises based on a French film during the last three weeks, expanding content and skills beyond the Pimsleur program.