Lifelong Learning - Fall 2025

ABOUT THE LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE At NIACC, the Lifelong Learning Institute invites adults age 18 and older to explore, grow, and connect through learning – purely for the joy of it. No grades, no tests, no papers – just engaging, no-pressure learning in a welcoming environment. Our members come from all walks of life and educational backgrounds, united by a shared curiosity and love for discovery. Whether you’re diving into a subject you’ve always wanted to explore, discussing fascinating topics, or challenging yourself to think in new ways, the Lifelong Learning Institute offers a space where learning is meaningful, social, and fun. Renew, Revitalize, and Reinvent yourself!

AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THE CATALOG, YOU CAN REGISTER FOR CLASSES – NO NEED TO WAIT!

REGISTRATION OFFICIALLY OPENS ON AUGUST 4, 2025

WAYS TO REGISTER Choose the option that works best for you: 1. Register Online: Visit niacc.augusoft.net to sign up.

2. In-Person Drop-Off: Bring your completed registration form and payment to the Continuing Education office in the Activity Center on campus.

3. Register by Phone: Call us at (641) 422-4358 to become a member and/or register for classes.

4. Mail-In Option: Fill out the membership page at the back of the catalog, select the classes you’d like to attend, and mail your form and membership fee to: NIACC Lifelong Learning Institute 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401

FALL 2025 KICK-OFF EVENT: WED. AUG 27, 2025 MUSE-NORRIS CONFERENCE CENTER We’re excited to welcome you to another enriching semester with the Lifelong Learning Institute!

Join us for our Fall Kick-Off event and get a sneak peek at the engaging opportunities that await this semester. You’ll meet some of our inspiring instructors, hear highlights from upcoming classes, and discover the many benefits of being part of our vibrant community of lifelong learners.

Whether you’re returning or exploring LLI for the first time, this event is a great way to connect, get inspired, and celebrate the start of a new season of learning.

Bring a friend or two! The event is free and open to the public, and we’d love to see you there.

LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Ann Beasley George Riesen

Midge Gaylor Dennis Wilson

Robert Lembke Susan Nagle

A MESSAGE FROM THE LIFELONG LEARNING COORDINATOR Recently, I found myself reflecting on my job. When I started just over three years ago, I was able to figure out my tasks and understand the expectations. But I didn’t fully anticipate all the other parts of the role that would come along with it. So often, when we go to work, we hope for that feeling — that it’s more than just a job.

I think I realized pretty early on that this job is something special. But the moment that really caught me by surprise came last semester, when the cover was finalized for our Spring 2025 catalog. I had a vision for how it might look, but when I saw it — really saw it — something unexpected happened. I looked at all those faces on the cover and said, without thinking, “Oh my goodness… I love these people!”

To me, lifelong learning is more than just a job. It’s more than checking boxes or finishing tasks. It’s about sharing my excitement for learning. It’s about building friendships and forming meaningful connections — with all of you and with our incredible instructors.

If you’ve been around me for a while, you probably know I’m an extremely excitable person. Over my 27+ years of teaching, I’ve always tried to bring that same energy to my students. But during the last few years of teaching high school

PE and health, something started to shift. It became harder and harder to stay excited — and to inspire that excitement in others. The burnout was real.

And then came lifelong learning.

Greetings Lifelong Learne The energy you all bring — your curiosity, your joy, your Welcome to the fall 2018 semester and the cele genuine love for learning — it’s absolutely contagious. I find year anniversary. It was exactly ten years ago th myself getting excited just listening your conversations offered andtoa membership of 91 active students about upcoming classes, the and catalog, and all theactive behind-thean average of 250 members per sem scenes buzz.

We will be honoring faculty and members at the success of the LLI. Welearning will introduce Continuing with this “more the than” theme, lifelong is the new learn about the diverse and exciting more than coming to class. It’s more than sitting and listening.class offerin whether picking thisto brochure It’s a chance to connect with So, others.

It’syou anare opportunity fill up fo the wonderful opportunities where you can bec your bucket. It’s a space where you can continue to grow fee of $99, you will have unlimited access to the and explore — without the pressure of grades or deadlines. It more about what LLI has to offer But, most imp helps us stay connected, confident, andtrying vibrant. friends, and out a new class. You have no Lifelong learning reminds us that we are capable — As a lifelong learner, you will find many differen at any age and at any stage.

So, I look forward to seeing you in class!

And all of this? It makes me more than excited.

Darshini Jayawardena

DYAN CHILDRESS,

Director, Lifelong Learning Institute at NIAC Community Education & Lifelong Learning Coordinator

First Citizens Bank is pleased to serve as a sponsor of NIACC’s Lifelong Learning Institute as the college commences its second First Citizens Bank would like to congratulate NI versary this year.

The Institute continues to grow century of service to North Iowa. The Institute continues to grow under strong leadership and provides citizens of North Iowa with Iowa with excellent lectures presented by local s excellent lectures presented by local skilled, informed individuals, and often members of NIACC faculty. A broad-based curriculum fers continuous learning on topics offers continuous learning on topics such as history, the environment, the arts and humanities, the sciences, and contemporary such as histo and contemporary world politics. world politics.

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We welcome Dave Steffens, a new additional sponsor of the Lifelong Learning Institute.

Chairm Dave is the President of Norsemen Trucking Inc. and Lake Mills Investors LTD. Dave is on the NIACC First Citizens Board of Trustees where he has served as president for several terms. He is also on the NIACC Foundation Board. Dave works closely with the NIACC John Pappajohn Business and EntrepreneurialLearning In Center in the review and development of new business ventures for economic growth and job creation.

Thank you, Dave, for contributing to the NIACC Lifelong Learning Institute.

Dave Steffens, NIACC Board of Trustees

PROGRAM POLICIES AND MEMBER INFORMATION MEMBERSHIP

The Lifelong Learning Institute is a membership-based community dedicated to the joy of learning. Adults age 18 and older can become members by paying a $59 fee per semester, which grants access to an entire semester of engaging classes and experiences. Once you join, you’re part of the Institute – and that membership comes with exclusive benefits designed to enrich your learning journey and connect you with like-minded individuals.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT REQUIREMENT

To enjoy the full benefits of membership, participants are required to attend at least two classes during the semester.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

- One Semester of LLI Classes – A full term of engaging, no-pressure courses - NIACC Student ID – Enjoy on-campus perks and access - Library Access & Orientation – Use NIACC library resources (per library policies) - Free Admission to NIACC Athletic Events – Show your LLI ID at the door - Performing Arts Previews/Post Views – When available - Half-Price Computer Classes – Select Continuing Education computer classes at a discount - Recreation Center Access – With active class registration - Open Pickleball Pass – Fun, fitness, and friendly games - Memberships Run – Spring: January - August Fall: September - December

HOW TO REGISTER

1. Online registration is available at niacc.augusoft.net.

2. Call (641) 422-4358 to become a member and/or register.

3. Fill out the membership page in the back of the catalog, select the classes that you would like to attend, send your application and membership fee to:

NIACC Lifelong Learning Institute

500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401.

4. Fill out the membership page in the back of the catalog, select the classes that you would like to attend, drop it off in the Continuing Education office at NIACC.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Members of the Lifelong Learning Institute are actively involved in meaningful volunteer opportunities that benefit our local community.

Through a partnership with NIACC’s RSVP program, members help promote literacy by reading to elementary students. They also volunteer as on-air readers for IRIS, bringing the Globe Gazette to life for individuals with print impairments, and serve as knowledgeable docents at two local landmarks – the Historic Park Inn and the Stockman House.

Interested in getting involved?

Contact Dyan Childress at (641) 422-4271 or email dyan.childress@ niacc.edu to learn more about how you can participate.

EMAIL

Email is our primary way of communicating with you so please be sure to check your inbox regularly for important updates, reminders, and class information. To ensure you don’t miss anything, take a moment to confirm that your email address is current in our system.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you’ve registered for a class but can no longer attend, please call us at (641) 422-4358 as soon as possible – ideally by the day before.

We understand that our members lead full, active lives, and plans can change. Giving us a quick heads-up allows us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist who’s eager to attend. Your courtesy helps keep our classes full and our community engaged – thank you!

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

The Lifelong Learning Institute follows NIACC’s weather closure policy. If NIACC closes due to inclement weather, all LLI classes – both on and off campus – will also be canceled. If the weather looks questionable, please prioritize your safety. For the latest updates, tune in to local TV or radio stations for closure announcements. When possible, we’ll also send notifications via email to keep you informed.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY NOTICE

Please note that Lifelong Learning Institute activities may be photographed or recorded for use in brochures, newsletters, the NIACC website, and other promotional materials. Media outlets may also be present at certain events or classes. If you have any concerns about the use of photos or video footage featuring you, please contact Dyan Childress at (641) 422-4271 or dyan.childress@niacc.edu.

SUPPORT LIFELONG LEARNING

The Lifelong Learning Institute gratefully accepts donations to help offset program costs and support continued growth. All contributions should be made to the NIACC Foundation, designated for the Lifelong Learning Institute. Your gift is tax-deductible and makes a meaningful impact on our community of lifelong learners. Thank you for your support!

LLI SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NIACC STUDENTS

Each semester, the Lifelong Learning Institute proudly provides a scholarship to a deserving NIACC credit student, made possible through the generous support of our LLI members. If you’re interested in contributing to this meaningful opportunity and helping a student achieve their educational goals, please contact the NIACC Foundation to learn more about how you can make a difference.

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with a creative mind that has led him to learn to make stained glass, pottery, and furniture, restore vehicles, raise buffalo, and create the getaway described in the course description. He was raised on his farm outside of Charles City, where he still lives with his wife, Pat, and where they raised their four daughters.

KICK-OFF COFFEE Instructor: Dyan Childress Date: August 27, 2025 Day and Time: Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 PM Location: Muse Norris Conference Center Dyan Childress NC180 No need to register.

Start your semester with a cup of coffee, a light snack, and great conversation at our Lifelong Learning Institute Fall Kick-Off! You’ll learn about the many benefits of membership and hear directly from several instructors as they give brief, engaging overviews of their upcoming classes. It’s a wonderful way to get inspired for the semester ahead! You can pre-register online, drop off your registration form at the Continuing Education office, or bring it with you to the event – we’ll help you get signed up for classes on the spot. Bring a friend or two! Enjoy complimentary coffee and a friendly atmosphere. This event is free and open to the public.

FIELD TRIP TO FIELDSTONE FARM Instructor: Dyan Childress Date: August 29, 2025 Day and Time Option 1: Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Class ID: 20630 Dyan Childress Day and Time Option 2: Friday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Class ID: 20632 Location: 2071 Packard Ave, Charles City, Iowa (Provide your own transportation.) * The rain date for this class will be Sept 5, 2025.

Join us for an adventure to a peaceful getaway created

by Dyan’s dad, Bill Fluhrer. Located just outside of Charles City near the family farm, this retreat is the result of Bill’s vision and hard work, shared with his wife, Pat. It all began with a simple pond for fishing. From there, they transformed a small house — once used by a hired hand on the farm — into a charming log cabin.

Next came a custom-built treehouse for the grandkids.

Most impressively, Bill relocated a silo from his heritage farm and converted it into a unique three-story dwelling, complete with a bedroom, reading room, kitchenette, and an observatory on the top floor. Dyan will lead a guided tour, followed by time to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings.

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LIFELONG LEARNING PERSONAL GROWTH & FULFILLMENT: Helps redefine purpose in retirement – Learning creates structure and meaning beyond work.

SEPTEMBER BRIDGE Instructor: LLI Member Dates: September 2 - December 9, 2025 Day and Time: Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: NIACC Activity Center - AC Commons Class ID: 20927 Bridge: More than just a card game – Bridge is a great way to connect, challenge your mind, and build community with others. Whether you’re new to the game or simply curious, come learn how to play in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Score sheets and cards will be provided – just bring your curiosity and a willingness to have fun!

NIACC CAMPUS GOLF CART TOURS Instructors: Mary Jo Vrba & Dyan Childress Date: September 2, 2025 Day and Time Option 1: Tuesday 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Class ID: 20616 Mary Jo Vrb Day and Time Option 2: Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Class ID: 20617 Day and Time Option 3: Tuesday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Class ID: 20625 Day and Time Option 4: Dyan Childress Tuesday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Class ID: 20628 NIACC Activity Center - AC Commons * The rain date for this class will be Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Come aboard for a fun and informative tour of campus 5

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Karen Fick graduated from Hamilton Business College and began working at Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. After raising her family, she worked for the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office as a 911 dispatcher/correctional officer. In her retirement, she continues to work part-time at the Clear Lake Library. She enjoys traveling, attending LLI classes, and spending time with her many friends.

highlights – including the brand-new dining center, state-ofthe-art nursing simulation labs, the Innovation Workspace, and more! Each tour offers a close-up look at recent updates and exciting developments around NIACC. While most of the tour is by golf cart, please be prepared for a short walk into some buildings. Class sizes are limited, but you’ll have four time slots to choose from, so pick the one that works best for you and come see what’s new at NIACC!

THE ONE FOLDER: HOW TO MAKE PASSOVER PLANS SIMPLER Instructor: Levi Rogness Date: September 9, 2025 Day and Time: Tuesday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Levi Rogness NIACC Beem Center - BC200 Class ID: 20560 Have you ever talked to your loved ones about where things are if you were no longer around? Does your spouse or beneficiaries know who to contact if the worst were to happen? This class is designed to help you create a plan of action as well as an easy-to-use guide for families when it comes to what to do with your essential documents to help your family have a smooth transition from you to who you choose to inherit your life’s work and beyond. Retirement accounts, insurance policies, annuity statements, contact information, and more will be covered. Give your loved ones the final gift of peace of mind during troubling times.

Levi is a licensed financial advisor specializing in retirement planning, family wealth management, and investment services. With a strong commitment to both financial and physical well-being, he also volunteers as an EMT with the Forest City Ambulance. Drawing from his experience in both the financial and medical fields, he is dedicated to protecting his clients’ wealth and health.

Based in Lake Mills, IA, Levi founded his financial advisory business from the ground up and now works with clients nationwide. He lives in Forest City, IA, with his loving wife and brings two years of professional experience to the role.

DYNAMIC MOVEMENTS TO EXPAND HEALTHSPAN - VIEWS FROM A PT Instructor: Aaron Huegel Date: September 8, 2025 Day and Time: Monday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Aaron Huegel Location: NIACC Recreation Center – RCGYM and Weight Room Class ID: 20928 This course is intended to provide the audience with ideas and suggestions to help improve the healthspan of retired individuals. Creating a comprehensive dynamic program can improve not only the number of years but also the quality of life throughout a person’s lifespan. Come learn what evidence-based workout ideas can be added to daily workout programs. The class will also include ideas in the weight room to incorporate into your workout life.

Aaron Huegel is a physical therapist here in Mason City at the Athletico West Clinic. He has been a therapist for 10 years now and has worked in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled rehab centers throughout the country as a traveling physical therapist. Originally from Charles City and a graduate of Wartburg College and Des Moines University, he sees value in helping to provide ideas for improving the health, fitness, and quality of life for all ages.

ETC WOMEN’S HISTORY Instructor: Karen Fick Dates: September 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2025 Day and Time: Mondays 1:00 - 2:30PM Location: NIACC Pappajohn Business Karen Fick Center - PC118 Class ID: 20520 We know his-story; but what about her-story? In the Women’s History study group, members will introduce two to three women each week to learn about their families, their accomplishments, and even their scandals. They are mothers, authors, doctors, entertainers, adventurers, and wives from around the world. Join us as we discover how these women have influenced our lives today.

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Lifelong Learning provides the joy of learning without the burden of purchasing textbooks or required homework when budgets are already tight and time is limited.

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OPEN INDOOR PICKLEBALL FOR LIFELONG LEARNERS Instructors: Member Led Dates: Sept 9, 2025 – Dec 11, 2025 (No September 25, 2025) Dyan Childress Day and Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 AM - 10:45 AM Location: NIACC Recreation Center - RCGYM Class ID: 20536 Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, join fellow lifelong learners for casual, pick-up pickleball games. It’s a great way to stay active, have fun, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition in a relaxed setting.

Please note: Non-Lifelong Learning Institute members will need to pay a fee to participate.

of My Children” and “For the Sake of My Sanity.” Her upcoming title is “Blooming in the Mud.” She is a MercyOne employee, and in 2023, she was recognized as a Hospital Hero of the Year by the Iowa Hospital Association. Jim Collison is a former teacher and journalist, and is currently a writer and publisher. He is a graduate of St. John’s University (Minnesota). His first poetry instruction was titled “Technique of Poetic Expression.” It was published in the University’s student literary journal 71 years ago, when he was a sophomore student.

ETC GENTLE FITNESS Instructor: Dyan Childress Dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2025 Day and Time: Dyan Childress Mondays 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Location: NIACC Recreation Center - RCGYM Class ID: 20537 Join us for light cardio, functional strength, balance exercises, mobility, and relaxation. This class will focus on exercising to increase longevity and your health span. You will also learn how to use the new machines in the NIACC weight room and simple dumbbell exercises to foster muscle maintenance. You will be encouraged to modify things to work for your body. There is no need to bring any equipment to class.

For decades, exercise and fitness have been a part of Dyan Childress’ life. Throughout her career as a coach, teacher, fitness instructor, and personal trainer, she has helped countless people stay fit and healthy.

BEGINNING PICKLEBALL Instructor: Marta Eenhuis Dates: September 12 & 19, 2025 Day and Time: Fridays 8:45 AM - 10:45 AM Location: NIACC Recreation Center - RCGYM Class ID: 20535 Have you been wanting to learn the game of pickleball?

Here is your chance! This is a beginner’s class, so you will feel ready to join the Open Pickleball class.

Seasoned players are welcome to join this class to give demonstrations and play to teach the game to our new pickleball friends.

Marta Eenhuis will teach the basics of the game. We’ll cover rules, scoring, etiquette, and gameplay.

THE HIDDEN POET IN ME Instructors: Yvonne Willis and Jim Collison Date: September 12 & 19, 2025 Day and Time: Fridays 1 - 3 PM Yvonne Willis Jim Collison Location: Activity Center AC101 Class ID: 20635 Everyone has a hidden poet inside them. Yes, even you.

You might have been waiting years to be recognized for the poetic talent hidden in you. This is a write-your-own-poems class. This is not a lecture class. You will be writing poetry within the first 20 minutes. Instructors Yvonne and Jim will help you open the windows of your imagination and release into the world your hidden poetry. Your poems will gratify you and impress your family and your closest friends.

Yvonne Willis, a native of Jamaica, is an accomplished and published poet of two poetry books, “For the Sake Check our website: niacc.augusoft.net

DEFINING ETHICS Instructor: Alan Steckman Dates: September 16, 23, & 30, 2025 Day and Time: Tuesdays 1 - 2:30 PM Location: NIACC Activity Center - AC101 Alan Steckman Class ID: 20608 In our first session, we’ll explore the distinctions between values, morals, and ethics, with a focus on understanding LIFELONG LEARNING COGNITIVE & MENTAL BENEFITS: Keeps the brain active – Learning new things strengthens neural connections and may delay cognitive decline.

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what uniquely defines ethics and why. In the second session, students are invited to share real-life ethical challenges they’ve encountered. We’ll examine these experiences together, discussing the ethical dilemmas involved, the principles considered, and the resolutions reached. By the end of the second session, students will identify professional codes of ethics they’re interested in learning more about. In our final session, we’ll review these codes and discuss how rationalization can sometimes lead to violations of ethical standards.

Alan Steckman will lead the discussions about ethics.

Alan has an MBA from Drake University and has taught Business Ethics at Waldorf College. The topic of ethics has recently become contentious because of political questions.

widely known lecturer across the country. She teaches in a personal, interactive style.

THE CONSTITUTION: AMERICA’S SECOND REVOLUTION Instructor: John Lee Date: September 17, 2025 Day and Time: Wednesday 4 - 5:30 PM John Lee Location: NIACC Beem Center - BC200 Class ID: 20929 Our Constitution Day presentation is open to the public.

A decade after gaining independence, the United States was unraveling — disunited, burdened by debt, and dangerously weak. What followed in the summer of 1787 wasn’t merely a convention in Philadelphia; it was a carefully orchestrated, bloodless second American revolution. Through the creation and ratification of a new Constitution, a new government was born.

John Lee is a dedicated educator, coach, and public servant with over three decades of experience shaping minds and building communities. Since starting his teaching career in 1995, John has tried to make a lasting impact in the classroom and on the football field, where he has served as head coach for Mason City High School for two different stints, totaling 13 years. Elected to the city council in 2011, he has faced complex decisions, like the controversial Pork Plant debate, always attempting to keep the community’s best interests at heart. John’s leadership is rooted in community and Mason City’s rich history, while focusing on our future and the belief that every challenge is an opportunity for growth.

TRUST: BUILDING A TRUSTWORTHY ENVIRONMENT IN CHALLENGING TIMES Instructor: Norma Cook Everist Date: September 17, 2025 Day and Time: Wed 10 - 11:30 AM Norma Cook Everist Location: NIACC Pappajohn Business Center - PC118 Class ID: 20544 Who do you trust? Who or what do you not trust? In this class, we will discuss how to build a trustworthy environment in difficult times. We will consider the challenges of developing trust between individuals and within groups. People have a variety of backgrounds and opinions. We need healthy, hospitable spaces to be different together. It takes time for trust to develop. What do we do when trust breaks down? Can we rebuild trust?

When trust is solid, people have the courage to care about each other.

Norma Cook Everist is Distinguished Professor emerita of Wartburg Theological Seminary, where she taught for 38 years. She previously taught at Yale Divinity School. She is a graduate of NIACC and went on to earn two master’s degrees and a Ph.D. She has written 14 books and is a

KING ARTHUR: THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING Instructor: Ted Christensen Date: September 18, 2025 Day and Time: Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: NIACC Activity Center - AC101 Class ID: 20634 King Arthur’s legend blends myth and history, shaped by morality, destiny, and chivalry. His forbidden origins led to a reign of unity, but betrayal and tragedy brought his downfall. His legacy endures as The Once and Future King, a timeless symbol of heroism.

Ted Christensen has an lowa Permanent Professional Teaching certificate, an M.A. from UNI in English, plus a substantial number of classes in history (his original major).

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Ted attended the Writers’ Workshop at Iowa. He taught high school classes for 27 years and college classes for 16 years as an adjunct professor. He has also taught classes in British History, United States history, early classical literature, Shakespeare, and basic classes in writing at the college level.

arena and Calvin Coolidge’s solemn reverence for civic duty, we uncover a powerful truth: citizenship is not merely a right we possess, but a responsibility we agree to uphold, generation after generation.

See John Lee’s bio on page 8.

UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA Instructor: Michael & Connie Wentworth Date: September 25, 2025 Day and Time: Thursday 10 - 11:30 AM Michael & Connie Location: NIACC Pappajohn Wentworth Business Center - PC117 Class ID: 20609 Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available for some symptoms, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

Michael and Connie Wentworth were born and raised in Mason City. They are graduates of Newman High School and are NIACC alumni. Michael and Connie retired in 2011 after Michael’s almost 40 years with the Union Pacific Railroad and Connie’s various officer banking positions throughout their many moves after leaving Mason City in 1986 (Des Moines, Chicago, St. Louis, Omaha). They made the decision to move back home to Mason City in 2014 due to their parents’ health needs. They have hosted an Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group for several years and have been on the planning committee for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s held each fall in Mason City for four years.

ELDERBRIDGE AGENCY ON AGING OVERVIEW AND VOLUNTEERING Instructor: Elderbridge Date: September 24, 2025 Day and Time: Wednesday 10 - 11AM Location: NIACC Pappajohn Business Center - PC118 Class ID: 20545 Elderbridge Agency on Aging is a non-profit organization with offices in Carroll, Fort Dodge, Mason City, and Spencer. They are one of six area agencies on aging in Iowa and cover 29 counties. Their mission is to advocate for and empower older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to pursue independent, healthy lives.

Join them for an opportunity to learn more about their organization and volunteer opportunities as well.

LIFELONG LEARNING PROFESSIONAL & SKILL-BASED BENEFITS: Adapts to changing technologies or industries – Stay current and capable in a fast-evolving world.

THE BURDEN WE BEAR PART 1 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CITIZENSHIP, FOUNDATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC Instructor: John Lee Date: September 24, 2025 John Lee Day and Time: Wednesday 4 - 5:30 PM Location: NIACC Beem Center - BC200 Class ID: 20546 This session traces the American experiment back to its deepest roots: the social contract. Beginning with John Locke’s belief that governments derive their legitimacy from the consent of the governed, we explore how the Founders, especially James Madison, argued that liberty cannot endure without individual virtue. From Alexis de Tocqueville’s keen observations of early democracy to Theodore Roosevelt’s rallying cry for the citizen in the Check our website: niacc.augusoft.net

OCTOBER ETC BOOK CLUB 1: THE BORROWED LIFE OF FREDERICK FIFE Instructor: Dyan Childress Date: October 1, 2025 Dyan Childress Day and Time: Wed, 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: NIACC Pappajohn Business Center - PC118 Class ID: 20579 Come together to discuss The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston. This book club provides the opportunity to share your thoughts while also listening to gain the perspectives of others. Together, we will enjoy lively and sometimes deep discussions. Feel free to either 9

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THE RIGHTEOUS MIND: WHY GOOD PEOPLE ARE DIVIDED BY POLITICS AND RELIGION Instructor: George Riesen Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & Nov 6, 2025 Day and Time: Thursdays 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM George Riesen *** November 6 12:30 – 1:55 PM Locations: NIACC Activity Center - AC101 Class ID: 20548 Join the Provocative Literature Study Circle for a thoughtprovoking and enlightening series of discussions on The Righteous Mind by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt.

His text challenges ‘’conventional thinking about morality, politics, and religion in a way that speaks to everyone on the political spectrum.’’ Haidt’s book illustrates ‘’how moral judgements arise not from reason but from gut feelings...

Libertarians, conservatives, and liberals have...different intuitions about right and wrong. And each side is actually right about many of its central concerns.’’ (from book blurb) Think your political views are formed by rationality? Think again.

George Riesen is a former English teacher, passionate discusser of literature, and a graduate of Yale University.

She loves to read, research, and argue about books. She researches and writes the program notes for the Una Vocis Choral Ensemble.

offer your input or sit back and listen. Join us even if you weren’t able to finish the book.

Frederick Fife was born with an extra helping of kindness in his heart. If he borrowed your car, he’d return it washed with a full tank of gas. The problem is there’s nobody left in Fred’s life to borrow from. At 82, he’s desperately lonely, broke, and on the brink of homelessness. But Fred’s luck changes when, in a bizarre case of mistaken identity, he takes the place of grumpy Bernard Greer at the local nursing home. Now he has warm meals in his belly and a roof over his head. As Fred walks in Bernard’s shoes, he leaves a trail of kindness behind him, fueling caretaker Denise’s suspicions about his true identity.

When unexpected truths are revealed, Fred and Denise rediscover their sense of purpose and learn how to return a broken life to mint condition.

The book can be found at your local libraries and on Amazon.

For a local purchase, please consider shopping at Three Bells Books, 14 S Commercial Alley, Mason City.

THE BURDEN WE BEAR PART 2 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CITIZENSHIP IN THE DIGITAL AGE AND BEYOND Instructor: John Lee Date: October 1, 2025 John Lee Day and Time: Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Location: NIACC Beem Center - BC200 Class ID: 20547 If the Founders built a republic on virtue, sacrifice, and a shared social contract, what does that contract look like now? In the wake of 9/11, America briefly rediscovered unity and civic spirit, but two decades later, technology, social media, and hyper-partisan echo chambers have fractured that shared purpose. This session explores how the digital age has reshaped truth, identity, and responsibility. Citizenship now requires discernment over reaction, contribution over consumption, and courage over comfort. In a world of clicks and chaos, we must ask: are we still willing to bear the burden, and if so, how?

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IPHONE AND IPAD BASICS Instructor: Dyan Childress Dates: October 3, 10, & 17, 2025 Day and Time: Fridays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: NIACC Activity Center - AC101 Dyan Childress Class ID: 20559 During the first week of this class, we will cover settings.

Week two will cover email and apps. In the final week, we will have a Q & A, overall help, and troubleshooting.

Dyan Childress is not an expert but has tried to keep up with the many uses of the iPhone and Google Drive to help make life a little more fun and a lot more convenient.

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ETC CURRENT TOPICS Instructor: Carol Meyer Dates: October 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2025 Day and Time: Mondays 1 - 2:30 PM Location: NIACC Pappajohn Business Center - PC118 Class ID: 20538 Do you enjoy learning new things and sharing your opinions with others? If so, you might be interested in joining the Topics of Interest class. In this class, participants volunteer to present and discuss topics of their choice, such as current events, history, science, art, culture, and more.

You will have the opportunity to learn from your peers and broaden your horizons. Come and join us for an engaging and stimulating experience!

Carol Meyer will take the lead. She will contact those who have signed up for the class to see who would like to present and create a weekly schedule.

in promoting healthy discussions about mortality, and their impact on society. Attendees will learn about the value of these gatherings in reducing fear and stigma around death, encouraging meaningful dialogue, and fostering a sense of community and support.

Melinda Heinz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family, Aging, and Counseling at the University of Northern Iowa. She teaches courses in Gerontology, including Families and End-of-Life Issues and Families and Aging. Her research interests include purpose and meaning in life in older adulthood.

EVERYONE HAS A STORY Instructor: Dyan Childress Dates: October 14 & 21, 2025 (Please feel free to come to one or both dates.)

Day and Time: Tuesday 1 - 2:30 PM Dyan Childress Location: NIACC Pappjohn Center – PC117 Class ID: 20575 Everyone has a story or two to share. On the flip side, everyone loves to listen to stories. From where you’ve lived to how you grew up, it’s fun to hear each other’s stories.

Share something funny or share something amazing. Share in a small group or share with the whole group, but come and enjoy this time together.

HOW TO WRITE MEMOIRS AND PERSONAL ESSAYS Instructor: Jim Locher Date: October 7, 2025 Day and Time: Tuesday 2:00 - 4:00 PM Jim Locher Location: NIACC Activity Center - AC101 Class ID: 20690 An informal conversation about capturing and preserving experiences in written form, using examples and discussing ideas for framework, subjects, and resources.

Jim Locher is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he majored in English, and Duke University School of Law. He practiced law for fifty years and has maintained a long-standing daily writing habit. His work includes essays, short stories, and personal reflections, including a book about his family history and his parents’ marriage, set during the period beginning just before Pearl Harbor.

EAST AFRICA (KENYA AND TANZANIA) PHOTO SAFARI Instructor: Alf Larson Date: October 15, 2025 Day and Time: Wednesday 2 - 4:00 PM Alf Larson Location: NIACC Beem Center BC200 Class ID: 20576 Alf had always dreamed of going to Africa ever since he was young and read about its landscapes and wildlife.

During a 14-day safari, he visited several conservancies, reserves, and refuges, including the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti. Join us as we share the experience of a lifetime.

DEATH CAFE Instructor: Melinda Heinz Date: October 10, 2025 Day and Time: Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: NIACC Activity Center - AC101 Melinda Heinz Class ID: 20574 Death Cafes are informal gatherings where people come together to discuss death and dying over tea and cake.

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Alf began working in the electronics field after leaving the Air Force in 1972 and has been retired for 14 years.

He enjoys spending time outdoors and has a passion for fishing, hunting, and traveling. Alf has visited numerous national parks in the western United States, as well as Alaska and Africa. He is scheduled to travel to Japan next year and to the Panama Canal and the Amazon River in 2027.

diabetes, respiratory issues, stroke, burns, and common injuries. We’ll also talk about when to call an ambulance versus when to schedule a doctor’s appointment.

Additionally, we’ll touch on some key prevention strategies.

Nancy Bottin worked as a paramedic for 25 years. She has been an instructor for 20 years for CPR, ACLS, PALS, ASLS, and EMS. ETC BOOK CLUB 2 THE CORRESPONDENT Instructor: Dyan Childress Date: October 29, 2025 Day and Time: Wed 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: NIACC Pappajohn Dyan Childress Business Center - PC118 Class ID: 20581 Come together to discuss The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. This book club provides the opportunity to share your thoughts while also listening to gain the perspectives of others. Together, we will enjoy lively and sometimes deep discussions. Feel free to either offer your input or sit back and listen. Join us even if you weren’t able to finish the book.

“Sybil Van Antwerp has spent her life writing letters — to friends, family, authors, and one person she’s never dared to send them to. A retired lawyer, mother, and lifelong observer, she uses letters to understand her world. But when unexpected messages from her past surface, Sybil must confront old wounds and the letter she’s been avoiding for years. The Correspondent is a moving novel about forgiveness, the quiet power of literature, and a woman whose life, told through letters, is anything but ordinary.” (Amazon) The book can be found at your local libraries and on Amazon.

COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY Instructor: Connie and Michael Wentworth Date: October 22, 2025 Day and Time: Wednesday 10 - 11:30 AM Location: NIACC Activity Center - AC101 Connie and Michael Wentworth Class ID: 20610 We will explore how communication is affected when someone is living with any form of dementia. We will help decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone living with dementia and respond in ways that will assist the person. Then, we will discuss strategies to help you connect and communicate well with family, friends, and health care professionals.

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52 WAYS TO WALK: A BOOK REPORT Instructor: Dyan Childress Date: October 22, 2025 Day and Time: Wednesday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: NIACC Beem Center - BC200 Dyan Childress Class ID: 20577 Join Dyan as she shares a recap of this book. We all walk, but what if we could take our walking and experience it differently? Here’s a blip from Amazon. “With its thoughtprovoking and evidence-backed weekly walk routine, 52 Ways to Walk will encourage everyone to improve how they walk, while also encouraging them to seek out new locations (many on their own doorsteps), new walking companions (our brains age better when we mix up our fellow walkers), new times of the day and night, and new skills to acquire while walking.”

For a local purchase, please consider shopping at Three Bells Books, 14 S Commercial Alley, Mason City.

BOOK FOLDING Instructor: Alyse DeVries Date: October 30, 2025 Day and Time: Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: NIACC Activity Center - AC101 Alyse DeVries Class ID: 20558 Registration Fee: $5 – Due when signing up for the class.

Turn old books into beautiful art! Learn the basics of book folding to create stunning patterns, words, and designs. No experience is needed! Books will be provided. Take-home

WARNING SIGNS WE SHOULDN’T IGNORE Instructor: Nancy Bottin Date: October 28, 2025 Day and Time: Tuesday 2 - 3:30 PM Location: NIACC Beem Center - BC200 Nancy Bottin Location: 20953 We’ll be discussing important warning signs your body may be trying to communicate. Topics will include heart health, Check our website: niacc.augusoft.net

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THE MUSICAL GROWTH OF THE BEATLES: RUBBER SOUL AND REVOLVER EXPLORED Instructor: Timothy Coffey Date: November 4, 2025 Day and Time: Tuesday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Timothy Coffey Location: NIACC Beem Center - BC200 Class ID: 20645 The Beatles considered the recording studio to be their experimental laboratory. It was really with two Beatles’ albums that said otherwise. We will explore the Rubber Soul and Revolver albums in depth to demonstrate their musical growth and genius.

Tim Coffey has been a lifelong fan of The Beatles ever since he saw them on Ed Sullivan on February 9, 1964.

He has taught seven classes on them as a group and as individuals. He even has a podcast on them called Love & Peace: A Beatles Podcast.

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Alyse DeVries has most recently been the Director of Workforce Strategy, Innovations, and Outreach for the Continuing Education Department, but will be transitioning to a new position at NIACC. She will be the Special Projects/ Grant Writer. While maintaining her full-time job, Alyse is also a wife, mother, homesteader, an avid reader, and a woman of many hobbies.

NOVEMBER ETC TRUE CRIMES Instructor: Connie Glandon Dates: November 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2025 Day and Time: Monday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: NIACC Pappajohn Business Center - PC118 Class ID: 20580 Are you fascinated by true crimes? In this class, participants can volunteer to present and discuss true crimes. If presenting is not your thing, feel free to join in on the riveting discussion as the group dives into the mystery together.

Connie Glandon will take the lead. She will contact those who have signed up for the class to see who would like to present and which true crime they would like to dive into to take the lead.

Connie Glandon has been a true crime enthusiast long before the days of podcasts and 20/20 documentaries. She brings a unique blend of skills to her classes, drawing on her diverse background as a U.S. Army soldier, laboratory scientist, researcher, data analyst, class clown, and devoted reader of true crime.

AN ADVENTURE TO ANTARCTICA Instructors: Missy Boyd & Wendy Haroldson Date: November 6, 2025 Day and Time: Thursday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: NIACC Beem Center - BC200 Class ID: 20691 The beauty and splendor of Antarctica are beyond measure! In this session, you will see pictures and hear stories from two people who have traveled there and share in the majestic scenery and sea life they experienced (PENGUINS!!) From their adventures crossing the Drake Passage to the daily activities on and off the ship, they will share their experience and their love of the Antarctic continent Missy Boyd and Wendy Haroldson, travelers with a love for new travel experiences. Missy grew up in Charles City, Iowa, and Wendy in Rochester, Minnesota, and they now reside in Lakeville, Minnesota. Missy owns her own business cleaning houses and works part-time for Sun Country Airlines (for the flight benefits). Wendy recently retired after 30 years with Thomson Reuters. Both love to travel to new places and are always up for an adventure.

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RESTORING THE MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS 457 (ROTARY CANNONBALL) Instructor: Dennis Wilson Date: November 11, 2025 Day and Time: Tuesday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Location: NIACC Beem Center - BC200 Class ID: 20582

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In 1959, Mason City’s Mayor George Mendon started a campaign to bring a railroad steam engine to town. He said, ‘’Future generations must have an example of the railroad’s history.’’ Shortly, the M&StL 457, built in 1912, found a home in East Park. Forty-five years later, the old engine was an unsightly piece of rusted-out history destined for the scrap pile. This is a story about the restoration of that engine, the people who did it, and how they did it.

Dennis S. Wilson has been married for sixty years.

He and his wife, Anna, have two children and two grandchildren. He graduated from college at age 74. He was employed by the Milwaukee & CP railroads for 42 years. He worked as a conductor, a union representative, a safety advisor, and helped develop Quality Management programs. He experienced strikes, bankruptcies, mergers, deadly accidents, and radical changes in the railroad industry. Dennis has climbed a few mountains, run a few marathons, and has written a few magazine articles. He is always searching for the “new in life”.

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THE AMISH AND MENNONITE CULTURE IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA Instructor: Roger Schlitter Date: November 13, 2025 Day and Time: Thursday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Roger Schlitter Location: NIACC Muse Norris Conference Center – 180DEF Class ID: 20930 This class will cover the history of Amish and Mennonites in Iowa and the world. Roger will also cover issues like taxes, military service, and medical care.

Roger is fully retired and is active in his church, on the board of the River City Society for Historic Preservation, and serves as a docent at the Stockman House. He grew up on a dairy and hog farm in Waukon, Iowa. After graduating from ISU with an Agricultural Business degree, he farmed with his father and launched a 37-year career with the Farm Credit System. He was involved in agricultural lending in Elkader, Decorah, De Witt, Osage, and Mason City, and also served for the Omaha Farm Credit District Supervision for multiple sites in Iowa. In 2009, he established his own crop insurance agency and was joined by his son Derek in 2001.

He has a passion for all things agriculture and appreciated the opportunity to work with many wonderful traditional Iowa farmers, as well as Amish and Mennonite farmers in the course of his career.

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY Instructor: Burton Everist Date: November 12, 2025 Day and Time: Wednesday 10 - 11:30 AM Location: NIACC Pappajohn Burton Everist Business Center - PC118 Class ID: 20587 Yes, people play games. Books and now a TV series feature the games people play. But when we play games, games play us. From Snakes and Ladders to Monopoly, the assumptions we make and the roles we choose to play us.

Session participants view the changes in the game LIFE over the years to see that its activities have been modified by changes in society. “Games” come in many guises: stories, films, and even advertising can draw us in, change our minds, and alter our activities. And, yes, games are played just for the fun of it. The class will get to play at least one simple game and then think about playing any game with friends or family, and note how it plays the players.

Burton Everist grew up in Mason City until his family moved to California when he was in the 8th grade. He has explored the uses and effects of media for more than fifty years. In his studies for his B.A., MDiv, and STM, he included courses focused on communication and group processes. He has developed workshops to provide awareness of the influence the diverse media has on us.

Later, he created features for the nationally syndicated PM Magazine and produced two regular cable television series.

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BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE HISTORY OF MODERN ISRAEL Instructor: Shannon Quigley Dates: November 18 & 25, 2025 Day and Time: Tuesday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Shannon Quigley Location: NIACC Beem Center - BC200 Class ID: 20951 The modern state of Israel was birthed in May of 1948.

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shaped modern Israeli history, also assessing relations between Jews and Arabs prior to 1948 and after. We will discuss some of the labels consistently applied to Israel, such as “apartheid” and “colonial settler state.” We will take note of the history of the Gaza Strip and then talk about the October 7, 2023, massacre and kidnapping of Israelis and other civilians by Hamas terrorists and the war between Hamas and Israel that followed. We will conclude by looking at Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the war between Israel and Iran.

Shannon is finishing her Ph.D. in connection with the Weiss-Livnat International Center for Holocaust Research and Education at the University of Haifa in Haifa, Israel.

Shannon’s research primarily focuses on the history of the Holocaust alongside religious and ethical issues in relation to this history.

THE REST OF THE STORY: WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN AND MARION MAHONY GRIFFIN’S CAREERS IN AUSTRALIA AND INDIA Instructor: Peggy Bang Date: November 20, 2025 Peggy Bang Day and Time: Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Location: NIACC Beem Center - BC200 Class ID: 20633 When she lectured in Canberra and Castlecrag, Australia, in 2016, she was impressed that the design motifs used by the Griffins in Castlecrag were similar to those they used in Mason City for their Rock Crest–Rock Glen houses.

Visitors to the Melson House had often told her that she needed to see the Griffin houses in Castlecrag. Her talk will highlight these similarities and explore the forward-looking architecture the Griffins created. The presentation will follow Walter and Marion to the end of their careers and lives.

Peggy’s love of art and architecture began during a school field trip to the Salisbury House in Des Moines. After graduating from Ballard High School, she earned a B.A. in Art Education (K–12) from Iowa State University and was hired as an elementary art instructor for Mason City Schools.

She later earned a master’s degree in Art Administration from Bank Street College of Education in partnership with Parsons School of Design in New York City. A year later, she became the Visual Arts Instructor at NIACC, where she taught until retiring in 2013. Since 1990, Peggy has been active in architectural preservation, contributing to the restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Stockman House, the Historic Park Inn Hotel, and the Griffin-designed Melson House, where she and her husband lived for 29 years. In Check our website: niacc.augusoft.net

2015, she authored The Melson House Revealed – An Owner’s Perspective. The following year, she was the featured speaker at the Marion Mahony Lecture in Canberra, Australia, and also in Castlecrag.

DECEMBER THE CHURCHES AND THE HOLOCAUST Instructor: Shannon Quigley Date: December 2 & 4, 2025 Days and Time: Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Shannon Quigley Location: NIACC Beem Center - BC200 Class ID: 20950 World War II and the Holocaust were unparalleled events in world history. We will begin by looking at the varying Christian movements within Nazi Germany. We will take note of the Church Struggle and briefly assess both Christian complicity with and resistance to the Nazi regime, and note how the churches responded to the persecution of German Jewry in the Nazi era. We will then take a brief look at varying churches throughout Europe in the Nazi era and their responses related to the Holocaust.

Shannon Quigley’s bio is on page 14.

ETC BOOK CLUB 3 Instructor: Dyan Childress Date: December 3, 2025 Day and Time: Wed 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: NIACC Pappajohn Dyan Childress Business Center - PC118 Class ID: 20588 Come together to discuss various aspects of the book. This book will be chosen by those attending Book Club Two. The Lifelong Learning book club provides the opportunity to listen to others and gain the perspectives of others based on the lens through which they read the book, their understanding, or personal experiences. Feel free to either offer your input or sit back and listen. Come even if you weren’t able to finish the book..

The book can be found at your local libraries and on Amazon.

For a local purchase, please consider shopping at Three Bells Books, 14 S Commercial Alley, Mason City.

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PAUL NEWMAN: THE MAN AND HIS MOVIES Instructor: Scott Bertelsen Date: December 9, 2025 Day and Time: Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: NIACC Pappajohn Scott Bertelsen Business Center - PC117 Class ID: 20612 One of the greatest film stars of the 20th century, Paul Newman, lit up the silver screen for decades. Let’s revisit some of his classic film roles. * Possible Light Lunch Offered*

POST-HOLOCAUST JEWISH-CHRISTIAN DIALOGUE Instructor: Shannon Quigley Dates: December 11 & 16, 2025 Days and Time: Tuesday & Thursday 2 - 4 PM Shannon Quigley Location: NIACC Beem Center BC200 Class ID: 20952 This course follows the course on The Churches and the Holocaust, although it is not necessary to take that course first. We will first briefly assess historical relations between Christians and Jews, including touching upon the response of churches in the Nazi era to the persecution of Jews and the Holocaust. We will then look at the encounter between Jews and Christians after the Holocaust and the efforts to engage in dialogue. We will note the theological shifts among certain churches, particularly via Vatican II in the Roman Catholic Church, and then take note of some of the pioneering personalities involved in this work, concluding by looking at some of the women who spent their lives on these efforts.

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JANE FONDA: QUEEN OF CINEMA Instructor: Scott Bertelsen Date: December 9, 2025 Day and Time: Tuesday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: NIACC Pappajohn Scott Bertelsen Business Center - PC117 Class ID: 20692 Jane Fonda has long been a dominant figure in cinema, known for her versatility and acclaimed performances.

Her work has earned the admiration of both her peers and audiences alike. Let’s take a look back at some of her most memorable roles.

Scott Bertelsen has retired after 39 years of teaching at Forest City High School. Scott co-directed 35 high school musicals and was inducted into the Iowa High School Speech Association Hall of Fame in 2018. He also received a directing award from the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards. In addition, Scott received the Distinguished NIACC Alumnus Award in 2018.

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Bridge

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NIACC Campus Golf Cart Tours

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NIACC Campus Golf Cart Tours

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RCGYM

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ETC Women’s History

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PC118

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20536

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The One Folder

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Rogness

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9/12/2025

20535

Beginning Pickleball

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Eenhuis

RCGYM

9/12/2025

20635

The Hidden Poet in Me

Fri 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Willis/Collison

AC101

9/15/2025

20537

ETC Gentle Fitness

Mon 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Childress

RCGYM

9/16/2025

20608

Defining Ethics

Tue 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Steckman

AC101

9/17/2025

20544

Trust

Wed 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Everist

PC118

9/17/2025

20929

Constitution Day

Wed 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Lee

BC200

9/18/2025

20634

King Arthur: The Once and Future King

Thu 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Christensen

AC101

9/24/2025

20545

Elderbridge

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Elderbridge

PC118

9/24/2025

20546

The Burden We Bear 1

Wed 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Lee

BC200

9/25/2025

20609

Alzheimer's and Dementia

Thu 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Wentworth

PC117

10/1/2025

20579

ETC Book Club 1

Wed 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Childress

PC118

10/1/2025

20547

The Burden We Bear 2

Wed 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Lee

BC200

10/2/2025

20548

The Righteous Mind

Thu 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Riesen

AC101

10/3/2025

20559

iPhone and iPad Basics

Fri 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Childress

AC101

10/6/2025

20538

ETC Current Topics

Mon 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Meyer

PC118

10/7/2025

20690

Memoirs and Personal Essays

Tue 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Locher

AC101

10/10/2025

20574

Death Cafe

Fri 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Heinz

AC101

10/14/2025

20575

Everyone Has a Story

Tue 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Childress

PC117

10/15/2025

20576

East Africa

Wed 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Larson

BC200

10/22/2025

20610

Communicating Effectively

Wed 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Wentworth

AC101

10/22/2025

20577

52 Ways to Walk

Wed 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Childress

BC200

10/28/2025

20953

Warning Signs We Shouldn't Ignore

Tue 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Bottin

BC200

10/29/2025

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ETC Book Club 2

Wed 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Childress

PC118

10/30/2025

20558

Book Folding

Thu 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

DeVries

AC101

11/3/2025

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ETC True Crimes

Mon 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Glandon

PC118

11/4/2025

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The Beatles

Tue 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Coffey

BC200

11/6/2025

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A Trip to Antarctica

Thu 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Boyd/Haroldson

BC200

11/11/2025

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Rotary Cannonball

Tue 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Wilson

BC200

11/12/2025

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Games People Play

Wed 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Everist

PC118

11/13/2025

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The Amish and Mennonite Culture

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Schlitter

NC180DEF

11/18/2025

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History of Modern Israel

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Quigley

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11/20/2025

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The Rest of the Story: Griffin

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Bang

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Churches and the Holocaust

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Quigley

BC200

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Childress

PC118

12/9/2025

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Paul Newman

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Bertelsen

PC117

12/9/2025

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Jane Fonda

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Bertelsen

PC117

12/11/2025

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Lifelong Learning got its start with both Judy and me several years ago while we were in the process of rehabilitating four new knees.

The use of the weight room and walking track was invaluable to us and available whenever we wished to use it. After a major accident and subsequent back surgery, I considered it a major success to make a single lap on the track as many other good folks consistently lapped me, offering encouragement! Several NIACC coaches, faculty, and staff also provided invaluable good wishes and smiles throughout those most challenging and difficult times.

LLI has also offered both of us the opportunity to share subjects that we are passionate about and enjoy sharing with others. Barns, canoeing, safe driving, and gratitude headline what we have

presented and because we both had a really poor history teacher in high school, Bennet Smith has a way of bringing history to life and we really enjoy his abilities in the classroom. We also really enjoy Nancy and the late Chuck Sweetman’s travels and personal stories. Gentle fitness is also fun!

Lastly, we have gotten to know many, many other Lifelong Learners that otherwise we would have never gotten to know as well as we have, and appreciate seeing and visiting with them at other events we attend. We appreciate all that the coordinators of LLI have done for the program over the years and we hope that others will make LLI a part of their “retirement”!

- Dale & Judy Mills

DiscoverU Classes That Might Interest You!

Start Date

End Date

To register, call (641)-422-4358.

Please note: These classes are not included with Lifelong Learning Institute membership.

Class Name

Course ID

Time

Price

8/26

8/26

Field of Dreams Movie Site Bus Trip

19903

Tue 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

$119.00

9/6

9/6

An Introduction to Laser Engraving

20650

Sat 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

$15.00

9/10

9/10

New Ulm Bus Trip

20120

Wed 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

$109.00

9/25

9/25

Cookie Decorating - Doggone Cute

20498

Thu 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

$49.00

9/26

9/26

Gays Mills Apple Festival Bus Trip

20036

Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

$109.00

9/29

9/29

Instant Piano

Call to Register

Mon 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

$75.00

9/30

9/30

Instant Guitar

Call to Register

Tue 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

$75.00

10/3

10/3

Beginner's Guide to Getting Published

Call to Register

Fri 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$45.00

10/4

10/4

How to Write Your Life Story

Call to Register

Sat 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

$55.00

10/4

10/4

Design and Print Your Own Window Cling!

20651

Sat 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

$20.00

10/7

10/7

Beginner's Guide to Using Free ChatGPT

Call to Register

Tue 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

$45.00

10/8

10/8

Stillwater River Boat Bus Trip

19849

Wed 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

$119.00

10/10

10/10

Write Your First Novel

Call to Register

Fri 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

$55.00

10/14

10/14

The Beginner's Guide to Airbnb Hosting

20507

Tue 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

$19.00

10/22

10/22

Cities Along the Cedar Bus Trip

Call to Register

Wed 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

$69.00

10/23

10/23

Watercolor Painting - Feather

20304

Thu 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

$49.00

10/28

10/28

Cake Decorating 101

20508

Tue 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

$49.00

11/5

11/5

Chanhassen Dinner Theater Bus Trip White Christmas

19783

Wed 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

$199.00

11/13

11/13

Learn to Crochet 101

20510

Thu 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

$35.00

11/15

11/15

Holiday Themed Slate Charcuterie Board

20653

Sat 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

$30.00

11/18

12/23

Candlelight Soma Restore Online

20621

Tuesdays 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM

$45.00

11/19

11/19

Waterloo Bus Trip: Sullivan Brothers and John Deere Museums

20310

Wed 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

$125.00

12/4

12/4

Watercolor Painting Winter Landscape

20517

Thu 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

$49.00

12/4

12/4

Cookie Decorating - Holiday Theme

20500

Thu 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

$49.00

12/6

12/6

Wooden Family Tree Holiday Ornament

20648

Sat 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

$25.00

12/13

12/13

Personalized Whiskey Glasses

20647

Sat 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

$25.00

12/18

12/18

Watercolor Painting Christmas Cards

20518

Thu 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

$49.00

Check our website: niacc.augusoft.net

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MON MON

AUG/SEPT August/September2025 2025 TUE

August/September 2025 WED THU

25 25

TUE

1 1

2 Golf Cart Tours 8:00 am 2

Labor Day CAMPUS CLOSED Labor Day CAMPUS CLOSED

8 Aaron - PT 10-11:30 am 8 Women’s History 1-2:30 pm

Aaron - PT 10-11:30 am

Women’s History 1-2:30 pm

15 15 Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am

Women’s History 1 -2:30 pm Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am Women’s History 1 -2:30 pm

22 Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am 22

Women’s History 1 -2:30 pm Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am Women’s History 1 -2:30 pm

29 29 Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am

Women’s History 1 -2:30 pm Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am Women’s History 1 -2:30 pm

MON MON

6 Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am 6

Current Topics 1 - 2:30 pm Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am Current Topics 1 - 2:30 pm

13 Gentle Fitness 10 -10:4513 am

Current Topics 1 - 2:30 pm Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am Current Topics 1 - 2:30 pm

20 Gentle Fitness 10 -10:4520 am

Current Topics 1 - 2:30 pm Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am Current Topics 1 - 2:30 pm

27 Gentle Fitness 10 -10:4527 am

Current Topics 1 - 2:30 pm Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am Current Topics 1 - 2:30 pm

26 26

Golf Cart Tours 10:00 am Golf Cart10:00-12:00 Tours 8:00 pm am Bridge Golf GolfCart CartTours Tours10:00 12:30am pm Bridge 10:00-12:00 Golf Cart Tours 2:30pm pm Golf Cart Tours 12:30 pm Golf Cart Tours 2:30 pm

WED

Kick-Off Coffee 1-3 pm Kick-Off Coffee 1-3 pm

23 Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am 23 Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm

Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 Defining Ethics 1-2:30am pm Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Defining Ethics 1-2:30 pm

30 Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am 30 Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm

Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 Defining Ethics 1-2:30am pm Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Defining Ethics 1-2:30 pm

28 28

3 3

4 4

29 Fieldstone 10-11:30 am 29 FRI

Fieldstone 1:00 - 2:30 pm Fieldstone 10-11:30 am Fieldstone 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Fieldstone Rain Date

10 10

11 11 Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am

17 17

Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am

Trust 10 -11:30 am Constitution Day 4- 5:30 pm Trust 10 -11:30 am Constitution Day 4- 5:30 pm

24 Elderbridge 10 -11:00 am 24

Burden We Bear (1) 4-5:30 pm Elderbridge 10 -11:00 am Burden We Bear (1) 4-5:30 pm

18 Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am 18

King Arthur 10-11:30 am Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am King Arthur 10-11:30 am

25 25 Alzheimer's 10 - 11:30 am

12 Begin Pickleball 8:30 -10:4512 am

Hidden Poet 1:00 - 3:00 pm Begin Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am Hidden Poet 1:00 - 3:00 pm

19 Begin Pickleball 8:30 -10:4519 am

Hidden Poet 1:00 - 3:00 pm Begin Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am Hidden Poet 1:00 - 3:00 pm

26 26

Alzheimer's 10 - 11:30 am

October 2025 WED October 2025

OCTOBER 2025 TUE

TUE

7 Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am 7 Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm

Pickleball - 10:45 am pm Memoirs 8:30 & Essays 2-4:00 Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Memoirs & Essays 2-4:00 pm

1 Book Club 1 10:30 -11:30 am 1 WED

Burden We Bear (2) 4-5:30 pm Book Club 1 10:30 -11:30 am Burden We Bear (2) 4-5:30 pm

8 8

14 Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am 14 Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm

15 15 East Africa 2:00 - 4:00 pm

21 Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am 21 Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm

East Africa 2:00 - 4:00 pm

28 Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am 28 Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm

29 29 Book Club 2 10:30 -11:30 am

Pickleball - 10:45 Everyone8:30 /Story 1-2:30am pm Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Everyone /Story 1-2:30 pm

Pickleball - 10:45 Everyone8:30 /Story 1-2:30am pm Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Everyone /Story 1-2:30 pm

Pickleball - 10:45 ampm Signs of a8:30 Stroke 2-3:30 Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Signs of a Stroke 2-3:30 pm

5 5

Fieldstone Rain Date

Golf Cart Tours Rain Date

Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 ampm The One Folder 2- 4:00 Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm The One Folder 2- 4:00 pm

16 16

THU

Golf Cart Tours Rain Date

9 Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am 9 Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm

Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 Defining Ethics 1-2:30am pm Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Defining Ethics 1-2:30 pm

27 27

FRI

22 Communicating 10 - 11:30 am 22

THU

FRI

2 Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am 2

3 3 iPhone/iPad Basics 10- 12:00 pm

9 Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am 9

iPhone/iPad Basics 10- 12:00 pm

16 Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am16

17 17 iPhone/iPad Basics 10- 12:00 pm

THU

Righteous Mind 1 - 2:30 pm Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am Righteous Mind 1 - 2:30 pm

Righteous Mind 1 - 2:30 pm Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am Righteous Mind 1 - 2:30 pm

Righteous Mind 1- 2:30 pm Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am Righteous Mind 1- 2:30 pm

FRI

10 iPhone/iPad Basics 10- 12:0010 pm

Death Café 1:00 – 2:00 pm iPhone/iPad Basics 10- 12:00 pm Death Café 1:00 – 2:00 pm

23 Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am23

iPhone/iPad Basics 10- 12:00 pm

30 Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am 30 Righteous Mind 1 - 2:30 pm

31 31

52 Ways to Walk 2:00 - 3:00 pm Communicating 10 - 11:30 am 52 Ways to Walk 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Righteous Mind 1 - 2:30 pm Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am Righteous Mind 1 - 2:30 pm

Book Club 2 10:30 -11:30 am

Pickleball 8:306:30 - 10:45 ampm Book Folding - 8:30 Righteous Mind 1 - 2:30 pm Book Folding 6:30 - 8:30 pm

24 24

NOVEMBER November 2025 2025

MON

TUE

3

4

Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm The Beatles 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am True Crimes 1 - 2:30 pm

TUE 10 11 3 Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am 4 Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am pm Rotary Cannonball 2- 3:30 Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm The Beatles 2:00 - 4:00 pm

17

10

Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Modern Israeli Pickleball 8:30 History - 10:45 2-4 am pm

25

8:30 - 10:45 am 17 Pickleball Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm 18

Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am True Crimes 1 - 2:30 pm Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am True Crimes 1 - 2:30 pm

Modern Israeli Pickleball 8:30 History - 10:45 2-4 am pm Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Modern Israeli History 2-4 pm

24

MON10 -10:45 am Gentle Fitness True Crimes 1 - 2:30 pm

1 8

Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am TUE Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Modern Israeli History 2-4 pm

2

19

THU

FRI

Games 10 - 11:30 am

26

CAMPUS CLOSED 19

13 6

Paul Newman -11:30am am Pickleball 8:3010 - 10:45 Optional Light Lunchpm Bridge 10:00-12:00 Jane Fonda 1:00 - 2:302-4:00 pm pm Churches/Holocaust

FRI

Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am Amish/Mennonite 2 - 4:00 Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am pm Righteous Mind 12:30 - 2 pm Antarctica 2:00- 4:00 pm

8:30 -10:45 am 12 Pickleball Griffin 2:00 - 3:30 pm

7

20

21

13

14

Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am Amish/Mennonite 2 - 4:00 pm

Thanksgiving Day CAMPUS CLOSED

14 7

27

28

20

CAMPUS CLOSED 21

27

28

Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am Griffin 2:00 - 3:30 pm

WED

CAMPUS CLOSED

3

Book Club 3 10:30 -11:30 am

9

TUE

Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am

WED

2

10

THU Day Thanksgiving CAMPUS CLOSED

4

169

10

FRI

CAMPUS CLOSED

5

Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am Churches/Holocaust 2-4:00 pm

THU

11

3 Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am

Book Club 3 10:30 -11:30 am

Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Jewish/Christian 2-4 pm Paul Newman 10Dialogue -11:30 am Optional Light Lunch Jane Fonda 1:00 - 2:30 pm

15

6

DECEMBER December 20252025

1 Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm 158

Games 10 - 11:30 am

12 5

25 December262025

Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Churches/Holocaust 2-4:00 pm

MON

WED

11

Bridge 10:00-12:00 pm Rotary Cannonball 2- 3:30 pm

24

5

November 2025

18

Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am True Crimes 1 - 2:30 pm Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am True Crimes 1 - 2:30 pm

THU

Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am Righteous Mind 12:30 - 2 pm Antarctica 2:00- 4:00 pm

MON

True Crimes 1 - 2:30 pm Gentle Fitness 10 -10:45 am True Crimes 1 - 2:30 pm

WED

Jewish/Christian Dialogue 2-4 pm Pickleball 8:30 - 10:45 am Churches/Holocaust 2-4:00 pm

4

11

FRI

12 5 12

Pickleball 8:30 -10:45 am Jewish/Christian Dialogue 2-4 pm

16 Jewish/Christian Dialogue 2-4 pm

See Campus Map for Building/Room Legend

Fax registration to (641) 422.4112

STEPS TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS 1. Go to the Registration Page - Visit niacc.augusoft.net 2. Log In or Create an Account - If you already have an account: - Click Login - Use the pull-down menu to select Student - Enter your username and password - If you’re new: - Click Create New Account and follow the prompts 3. Purchase Your LLI Membership - In the top right corner, click the BROWSE pull-down menu and choose Memberships - Scroll to Purchase Membership?

- From the drop-down list, select: - LLI (Spring/Fall Year) – $59 - Click Submit - On the Shopping Cart page, click Checkout (bottom left) - When asked, select Catalog for “Where did you hear about this class?”

- Enter your credit card information - Click Process Payment 4. Register for Classes - Type the class ID number into the search bar in the upper right and click Go - When your class appears, click Add to Cart - Repeat this step for each class you’d like to attend 5. Complete Your Registration - In the upper right corner, click View Cart to review your selections - When everything looks good, click Checkout to finish your registration

Check our website: niacc.augusoft.net

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4th St SE

12th St NE

College Drive

4th St SE

20. Campus View Dining

19. Campus View Housing Complex

18. Westside Apartments

Emergency Training Center

17. Farm Lab &

16. Pappajohn Business Center (PC)

15. STEM Wing (MH)

14. McAllister Hall (MH)

13. Beem Center (BC)

12. Buettner Careers Building (CB)

Technology Center (CB)

11. Hanson Family Foundation Diesel

10. Innovation Workspace (CB)

Center (MT)

9. Murphy Manufacturing Technology

8. Facilities Management (FM)

7. Recreation Center (RC)

6. Muse-Norris Conference Center (NC)

& Gallery (FA)

5. North Iowa Community Auditorium

4. Fine Arts (FA)

3. Gymnasium (AC)

2. Activity Center (AC)

1. Pierce Administration Building (AB)

12th St NE

Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit No. 278 Mason City, IA

500 College Drive - Mason City, IA 50401

The Lifelong Learning Institute NIACC 500 College Drive Mason City, IA 50401

www.niacc.edu/LLI Email: dyan.childress@niacc.edu

Dyan Childress - Director Contact: (641) 422-4271 To register: Office Phone: (641) 422-4358 Fax #: (641) 422– 4112 Online registration: niacc.augusoft.net It is the policy of North Iowa Area Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Lora Juhl EEO/AA Officer, 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401, (641) 422-4211, Lora.Juhl@niacc.edu.