LECTURES

Strengths and Stressors of the Military Child

What is a military child? The class will delve into the origin of the military brat, culture, strengths, and challenges this unique population faces.

5/25 Tue 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM BSC NECE, Room 101 Instructor: Charlotte Williams Fee: $20 Course ID: 7070039

Amazing Stories of Survival

Have you ever wondered about the fascinating stories about people who have survived when facing almost impossible odds? If so, this class is for you! A few of the stories that will be covered: Alexander Selkirk, Hugh Glass, Sir Ernest Shackleton, The Lykov Family, Jan Baalsrud, and Aron Ralston. After hearing all these amazing stories, maybe you will be able to answer that question!

6/3 Thu 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM BSC NECE, Auditorium, Room 304 Instructor: Ann Vadnie Fee: $30 Course ID: 7070037

Fabulous Females in Their Flying Machines (1907-1937)

Few complex technologies have ever developed as rapidly as flight. And soon women entered the race to bring air travel to the point it is today. Here are the women covered: France: Thérèse Peltier, Raymonde de Laroche, Marie Marvingt; Belgium/France: Hélène Dutrieu; and the U.S.: Blanche Betty Scott, Harriet Quimby, Matilde Moisant, Elizabeth Bessie Coleman, and Amelia Earhart. We can’t wait to tell you the exciting stories of these female pioneers of flight! 6/17 Thu 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM BSC NECE, Auditorium, Room 304 Instructor: Ann Vadnie Fee: $30 Course ID: 7070038

Pat Pins is a very knowledgeable instructor; Lively interaction and discussion in class.

– deb larson

Escape to Freedom on the Underground Railroad

This class will cover the movement in American history known as the Underground Railroad. In this session will be: Underground Railroad general history, routes, special coded railroad terms, fact or fiction, notable people, important stations (safe houses), information about what happened once the “freedom seekers” reached northern free states or Canada, and many moving stories about those who escaped and those who helped. Come along while we escape to freedom using the famous Underground Railroad.

6/24 Thu 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM BSC NECE, Auditorium, Room 304 Instructor: Ann Vadnie Fee: $30 Course ID: 7070035

Tchotchkes, Treasures & Trash: The Art of Letting Go

Is your home or life overwhelmed with stuff? Maybe you collected it? Maybe you inherited it? Maybe you are convinced your great-great-grandchildren will reap the financial benefits of your massive Tupperware collection? This lecture will provide practical tools and strategies for clearing out unnecessary belongings before others are burdened with the task. Based on the principles from author Margareta Magnusson, attendees will learn to reduce the emotional connection to stuff and begin the journey of cleaning out the clutter.

6/28 Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM BSC NECE, Room 101 Instructor: Kristi Pfliger-Keller Fee: $20 Course ID: 7070015

Behind Every Great Man is a Greater Woman

Ask yourself this question. Could have Napoleon been Napoleon without his Josephine, could have Franklin been Franklin without his Eleanor, or could have J.F.K. been J.F.K. without his Jackie? These women along with many others of myth, legend, and literature will be discussed in this class. Powerful females who influenced the history of mankind by standing in the shadows and allowing their man to stand in the spotlight.

7/1 Thu 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM BSC NECE, Room 101 Instructor: Pat Pins Fee: $20 Course ID: 7070019