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ABOUT THE LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE
NIACC offers you the opportunity to become a member of the Lifelong Learning Institute, a community of adults, 18 years and older, who learn for the joy of learning without grades, tests, papers, or long-term classes. The Lifelong Learning Institute has members of all educational backgrounds and provides the perfect way to expand knowledge while meeting other like-minded adults. Learn something you never had the chance to study. Discuss topics that interest you. Take a class that stretches your mind and teaches you new ways of thinking. Renew, Revitalize, and Reinvent yourself!
*YOU CAN REGISTER AS SOON
WAYS TO REGISTER
1. Online registration is available at niacc.augusoft.net
2. Drop your registration sheet off at the Continuing Ed office in the Activity Center
3. Call 641-422-4358 to become a member and/or register.
4. Fill out the membership page at 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.
5. You may also fax your registration to (641) 422-4112 as another option.
KICK-OFF FALL 2024 – AUGUST 27, 2024 - MUSE NORRIS CONFERENCE CENTER
Welcome to another fall semester! At the kick-off, you will learn about the Lifelong Learning Institute and the many benefits membership offers. Join us to hear short descriptions from many of the instructors. You can register for classes before the kick-off this year, but if you haven’t registered yet, you can drop off your registration page at our office or bring it to the kickoff.
I encourage you to take this unique opportunity to find out more about the LLI program by calling today at 641-422-4358. You can also call this number or go to our website to register if you are unable to attend the kickoff event. I encourage you to bring a friend or two! This event is free and open to the public. Membership will be per semester rather than for one year. With your $59 membership fee, members, 18 years and older, have access to a semester of classes. When you join, your membership will entitle you to sign up for classes for the fall 2024 semester which runs September – December.
LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE
Ann Beasley
George Riesen
Midge Gaylor
Dennis Wilson
Robert Lembke
Susan Nagle
Greetings Lifelong Learners,
Welcome to the fall 2018 semester and the celebration of the Lifelong Learning Institute’s 10 year anniversary. It was exactly ten years ago that the first brochure was mailed. With 15 classes offered and a membership of 91 active students in 2008, the Institute has grown to 50 classes and an average of 250 active members per semester in 2018.
A message from the Lifelong Learning Coordinator
We will be honoring faculty and members at the kick off coffee who have been instrumental in the success of the LLI. We will introduce the new faculty joining the LLI family, and attendees will learn about the diverse and exciting class offerings for this semester.
So, whether you are picking this brochure up for the first time, or are a returning lifelong learner, I look forward to shari ng with you the wonderful opportunities where you can become an active participant in your own personal growth. For an annual membership fee of $99, you will have unlimited access to the LLI classes, as well as the facilities at NIACC. By attending the coffee, y ou will learn more about what LLI has to offer But, most importantly, I encourage you to stay engaged and excited about learning, meeting n ew friends, and trying out a new class. You have nothing to lose… not even the worry of studying for tests or doing homework!
As a lifelong learner, you will find many different ways to learn while having fun at the same time. So, I look forward to seeing you in class!
Welcome back to another semester of lifelong learning! The Lifelong Learning Institute offers us a unique opportunity to explore education through a different lens—one free from the external pressures of grades and expectations. Throughout my life, I’ve always maintained a positive outlook. However, looking back, I realize that while growing up, many anxieties disrupted my joy of learning. Despite being a good student, I often found my focus shifting due to pressures and insecurities. Now, how refreshing it is to be part of the Lifelong Learning Institute! Here, we can view learning through a clear lens, filtering out imperfections that blur our abilities to learn. We can simply expand our minds, enjoy learning in the moment, and have fun doing it.
Dyan Childress
Community Education and Lifelong Learning Coordinator
Director, Lifelong Learning Institute at NIACC
First Citizens Bank is pleased to serve as a sponsor of NIACC’s Lifelong Learning Institute as the college commences its second century of service to North Iowa. The Institute continues to grow under strong leadership and provides citizens of North Iowa with excellent lectures presented by local skilled, informed individuals, and often members of NIACC faculty. A broad-based curriculum offers continuous learning on topics such as history, the environment, the arts and humanities, the sciences, and contemporary world politics.
First Citizens Bank would like to congratulate NIACC’s Lifelong Learning Institute on celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The Institute continues to grow under strong leadership and provides citizens of North Iowa with excellent lectures presented by local skilled and informed individuals. A broad-based curriculum offers continuous learning on topics such as history, the environment, the arts and humanities, the sciences, and contemporary world politics.
First Citizens has a rich history of collaborating with NIACC and encouraging individuals to learn. Please take advantage of the many opportunities available to expand your intellect and at the same time to form friendships with other North Iowans.
First Citizens has a rich history of partnering with NIACC and encouraging individuals to learn. I invite you to continue yo ur journey by joining First Citizens on one of our many upcoming travel opportunities. To learn more about these, visit our website at www.myfcb.bank. Please take advantage of the many opportunities available to expand your intellect and at the same time to form friendships with other North Iowans.
O. Jay Tomson
Chairman of the Board, First Citizens Financial Corp.
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First Citizens Bank is the proud sponsor of NIACC’s Lifelong Learning Institute
Chairman of the Board, First Citizens Financial Corp
O.JayTomson
Chairman of the Board, First Citizens Financial Corp
First Citizens Bank is the proud sponsor of NIACC’s Lifelong Learning Institute and is the home of The Heritage Club.
We welcome Dave Steffens, a new additional sponsor of the Lifelong Learning Institute. Dave is the President of Norsemen Trucking Inc. and Lake Mills Investors LTD. Dave is on the NIACC 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 Entrepreneurial 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
Darshini Jayawardena
NIACC offers you the opportunity to become a member of the Lifelong Learning Institute, a community of adults, 18 years and older, who learn for the joy of learning without grades, tests, papers, or long-term classes. The Lifelong Learning Institute has members of all educational backgrounds and provides the perfect way to expand knowledge while meeting other like-minded adults. Learn something you never had the chance to study. Discuss topics that interest you. Take a class that stretches your mind and teaches you new ways of thinking. Renew, Revitalize, and Reinvent yourself!
MEMBERSHIP
About the Lifelong Learning Institute Program policies and member information
The Lifelong Learning Institute is a membership organization for learning. Members, 18 years and older, join with a registration fee of $59 per semester. That $59 provides a member with one semester of classes. Once a person has joined LLI, they are considered a member of the Institute and are eligible for special benefits.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT REQUIREMENT
Members must attend at least two classes to receive benefits
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Members must attend at least 2 classes to receive benefits Student I.D.
· Library orientation and use (Subject to library policies)
· Passes to athletic events – LLI Student ID is your pass
· Performing Arts Previews/Post views, when available
· Continuing Education computer classes at half price, when available One semester of Lifelong Learning Institute classes
Use of the NIACC recreation center with active class registration
NEW benefit: Discover U Pickleball Pass
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
5. You may also fax your registration to (641) 422-4112 as another option.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The members of the Lifelong Learning Institute participate in many volunteer activities. The Institute works with the RSVP program at NIACC to promote reading in the elementary schools. Volunteers are on-air readers of the Globe Gazette to the print impaired through IRIS, and they are docents for the Historic Park Inn and the Stockman House. To become involved in any of these programs, contact Dyan Childress at her office phone number (641) 422-4271 or email her at dyan.childress@niacc.edu.
Email is our most often-used form of communication to you. Please check your email frequently for messages from us.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you can’t go, let us know. If you have registered for a class and find that you cannot attend, please call (641) 422-4358 as soon as possible. If you can the day before at the latest, it would be ideal. We expect cancellations as LLI members are very busy. Sometimes there is a waitlist for classes, and you will be helping another member to attend if they can take the class that no longer works with your schedule.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
The Lifelong Learning Institute will follow the NIACC weather guidelines. When NIACC is closed due to inclement weather, Lifelong Learning Institute classes will also be canceled both on and off campus. If the weather is questionable, please err on the side of safety. Tune in to your local television or radio stations for closing announcements. We will also try to send email notices when possible.
LLI PHOTOGRAPHS
Please be aware that LLI activities may be photographed. These are used in brochures, newsletters, our website, or other promotional material. In addition, the media may take pictures or videotape events and classes. If you have concerns about photos or video images taken by LLI, please contact Dyan Childress at (641) 422-4271 or dyan.childress@niacc.edu.
DONATIONS
The Lifelong Learning Institute accepts donations to offset the cost of the Institute. All donations should be made to the NIACC Foundation in the name of the Lifelong Learning Institute. Donations are tax-deductible.
LLI SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NIACC STUDENTS
The Lifelong Learning Institute provides a semester scholarship to a deserving NIACC credit student. The scholarship is funded through the generous giving of LLI members. Please contact the NIACC Foundation if you would like to provide a scholarship to a deserving student.
AUGUST
KICK-OFF COFFEE
Instructor: Dyan Childress
Day: Tuesday
Date: August 27, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Muse Norris Conference Center NC180 Course #: 17647
Welcome to the fall semester kick-off coffee! You will learn about the Lifelong Learning Institute and the many benefits membership has to offer. Join us to hear several of the instructors give short in-person descriptions of their classes. Pre-register online or bring your registration page to the Continuing Ed office and we will get you registered for your classes. I encourage you to take this unique opportunity to find out more about the LLI program by calling today at 641-422-4358. I encourage you to bring a friend or two! This event is free and open to the public. If you cannot attend the kickoff event, call our number or go to our website to register.
SEPTEMBER
ETC: BRIDGE
Instructor: Member Led
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: September 3 – December 10, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Location: Activity Center AC Commons Course #: 17663
Bridge: A card game and a way to build community with others. Score sheets and cards will be provided. Come and learn how to play bridge.
WORLD MUSIC DRUMMING
Instructor: Teresa Jacobson
Day: Tuesdays
Date: September 3 & 10
Time: 2:00 - 2:45 PM
Location: The Music Man Square Course #: 18022
Come join the fun! World Music Drumming is one of several new programs at The Music Man Square. You will learn to play conga-style drums by playing along with others in the group, learning music in the styles of West African and Latin American cultures. No prior drumming or musical experience is required. This is a great community music-making experience!
Teresa Jacobson is the Director of Music Programs at The Music Man Square in Mason City. She recently retired from 30 years of teaching music in public and private schools
K-12. Teresa enjoys teaching private piano lessons as well as playing the organ in church.
BIRDING HIKE WITH HEATHER
Instructor: Heather Hucka
Day: Wednesday
Date: September 4, 2024
Time Option 1: 8:30 - 10:00 AM Course # 17665
Time Option 2: 10:30 - 12:00 PM Course # 17666
Time Option 3: 1:00 - 2:30 PM Course # 17667
Location: Lime Creek Nature Center
Take advantage of the beautiful September weather and join us on the Lime Creek trails with Heather Hucka, the Cerro Gordo Conservation Education Manager. She will take you on a guided birding tour pointing out the types of birds you’ll see along the way. Borrow binoculars from Heather or bring your own. Pick the time option that works best for you. Class sizes are limited so call ahead if you can’t attend to open a spot in case of a waiting list.
“To truly understand, you must see the world through many eyes.”
Heather Hucka earned her degree in Animal Ecology with an emphasis in the Interpretation of Natural Resources from ISU. She was a naturalist for Story County Conservation for 16 years before coming to Cerro Gordo County as the Conservation Education Manager. She is passionate about outdoor recreation and creating innovative environmental education programs to help individuals find their connection to the natural world.
Dyan Childress
Teresa Jacobson
Heather Hucka
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
Instructor: Dan Mason and Kirk Hardcastle
Day: Thursday
Date: September 5, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 18018
By any metric the National Football League has become one of the most popular sports entities in the world, and is clearly now a national pastime here in America. Join us as we study the NFL with a “PURPLE PERSPECTIVE”. Our focus will be on the history of the Minnesota Vikings, coaches, players, stadiums, rivals, and crazy plays. We hope you come along as we recap many of the highlights and heartbreaks of following the beloved Purple and Gold. Kirk Hardcastle is a graduate of Iowa State University, holding a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communications. Kirk is an award-winning sports writer and has 20-plus year career in the print media. Currently, Kirk serves as the Sports Information Director here at NIACC. A lifelong fan of all things VIKINGS, Kirk is knowledgeable and PASSIONATE about the NFL and his favorite team
Dan Mason is a North Park College (Chicago) graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and a Master of Arts in Athletic Administration from Minnesota State University - Mankato. Dan enjoyed a 38-year career in College Athletics, culminating with retirement in 2021 after a 15-year role as the NIACC Athletic Director. A longsuffering follower of “Da Bears”, Dan will share a unique perspective on the Vikings and their fandom, though he doesn’t really care for that Dang Horn.
FIELD TRIP TO FIELDSTONE FARM
Instructor: Dyan Childress
Day: Friday
Date: September 6, 2024
Location: 2071 Packard Ave Charles City, Iowa (Provide your own transportation)
Time Option 1: 10:30 - 11:30 AM Course # 17668
Time Option 2: 1:00 - 2:00 PM Course # 17669
Visit the peaceful getaway created by Dyan’s dad, Bill Fluhrer, just outside Charles City near their family farm. Bill and his wife Pat started with a pond, learning to dig it and stock it with fish. They then raised a herd of buffalo to graze nearby. Bill converted a small house from their farm into a quaint log cabin and built a tree house for his
grandkids using secondhand items. Lastly, he transformed a silo from his heritage farm into a three-story dwelling with a bedroom, reading room, kitchenette, and an observatory. Dyan will give you a tour, allowing time to enjoy the surroundings. Two-time options are available for participants.
After retiring from farming, Bill Fluhrer has truly been the definition of lifelong learning. He is a man of many hobbies 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.
ETC: GENTLE FITNESS
Instructor: Dyan Childress
Days: Mondays
Dates: September 9, 16, NO CLASS on 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, & 18
Time: 10:00 - 10:45 AM
Location: Recreation Center RC Gym Course #: 17670
Join us for light cardio, functional strength, balance exercises, yoga, and relaxation. In this class, you will also learn how to use the 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.
Exercise and fitness have been a part of Dyan Childress’ life for decades. Throughout her career as a coach, teacher, fitness instructor, and personal trainer she has helped countless people stay fit and healthy.
MERYL STREEP
Instructor: Scott Bertelsen
Day: Wednesday
Date: September 11, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Activity Center AC101 Course # 17671
Meryl Streep is one of the most talented, versatile actresses of our generation. She has played roles ranging from Margaret Thatcher to Miranda Priestly to Julie Childs and many more engaging characters on the big screen. Let’s enjoy the brilliant acting career of Meryl Streep by
Dan Mason
Kirk Hardcastle
Dyan Childress
Dyan Childress
Scott Bertelsen
celebrating several of her most famous film moments. Scott Bertelsen is retired from 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.
SIX WOMEN OF THE WEST AND MORE
Instructor: Ted Christensen
Day: Wednesday
Date: September 11, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200 Course # 17672
An interesting study of famous/infamous women of the West. Many of you would know them by their names: Calamity Jane, Big Nose Kate, and Belle Starr. The cause of their fame will be analyzed. Others will fascinate you: Cynthia Parker, Emily West (the heroine of San Jacinto), and perhaps the most amazing, Marian Dorion. The course also contains a brief recognition of a plethora of women who have made a difference in the world and will include a take-home handout.
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). Ted attended the Writers’ Workshop at lowa. 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.
GATHA-WRITING: A SIMPLE CREATION OF GRATEFULNESS
Instructor: Mary Lynn Oertel
Day: Thursdays
Dates: September 12 - October 3, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: MacNider Art Museum Course #: 17673
We will enjoy examples of Gathas and you will quickly be writing your own because Gathas are based on what we love. You will be surprised at how easily you can create these poems and you will come away with a treasure-trove of special writings that are uniquely you.
Mary Lynn Oertel is an educator, lecturer, and presenter with 52 years of experience in teaching and training middle school to university-level learners in English, French, ESL, spirituality, humor, and fashion. She holds a B.A. degree in English and French education from the University of Iowa and an M.A. degree in Literature from Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago. She is also a graduate of the John Robert Powers Modeling School, in Chicago.
PICKLEBALL
Instructor: Dyan Childress
Days: Fridays
Dates: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18 & 25
Time: 9:00 - 10:45 AM
Location: Recreation Center Gym RC Gym Course #: 17683
Jump in on this fitness craze. We have four nets for multiple games to coincide. If you’re new to the game, we’ll have someone there teach you the basics! We’ll mix and match partners. We can play random games. We can have tournaments. We can run this open format however the group wants to. “The ball is in our court!
*** You will need to provide your own racquet.***
***Pickleball will also be offered through Discover U/ Community Ed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 -10:45 am. As a new membership benefit, Lifelong Learners don’t have to pay extra for this.
“Gathas” —Sanskrit for “verse” or “song”—are four-line unrhymed poems originating around 1300 BC. Relax in these sessions as we explore how to focus, create, and savor the beauty and joy of our environment in the present moment. All you need is a pen, paper, and your open mind!
“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.”
DEMENTIA AND FRIENDS
Instructor: Melinda Heinz
Day: Monday
Date: September 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Dementia Friends session is a one-hour informational session to learn about living with dementia and the
Mary Lynn Oertel
Dyan Childress
Melinda Heinz
simple things you can do to support people living with the disease. The Dementia Friends movement began in the UK in 2013 and has now taken off in the U.S. At the session, you will learn about some basics of dementia, tips for communicating with people who have dementia, community resources, and how to be supportive of people with dementia in your community.
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.
THE FIRST AMENDMENT: FREEDOM OF RELIGION, SPEECH, AND THE PRESS
Instructor: Norma Cook Everist
Day: Tuesday
Date: September 17, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Pappajohn PC117
Course #: 17684
There are 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. This class will focus on the First. September 17 is “Constitution Day,” a United States federal observance that commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution and honors those who have become U.S. citizens by coming of age or naturalization. There are many important aspects to explore. What does it mean to “peaceably assemble”?
Given that this is a pluralistic country, how do we exercise freedom of religion without discrimination? Since there are many sources of news, what does freedom of speech and the press mean today? We will set a trustworthy, inclusive environment so that we can engage in positive conversation.
Norma Cook Everist is an emerita Distinguished Professor 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 is a widely known lecturer and has written 14 books, including “Open the Doors and See All the People” as well as over 100 articles and book chapters. She has been a national columnist. She and her husband who both lived in Mason City as youth - but not at the same time - enjoy living here again.
CONSTITUTION DAY PRESENTATION: THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION
Instructor: Bennett Smith
Day: Tuesday
Date: September 17, 2024
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 17774
OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC
The ratification of the Constitution marked a period of intense debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the distribution of power between the proposed national government and the existing state governments. This process was distinctive due to the special ratifying conventions involving the people. In this presentation, we will explore the nature of this debate and the compromises that resolved it, ultimately leading to the Constitution’s ratification. A recommended reading list and handout will be available, followed by a question and answer session.
Bennett Smith is an instructor in history and political science at North Iowa Area Community College. He is also an instructor in various lifelong learning programs including the NIACC Lifelong Learning Institute; the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Iowa State University and the LIFE program at Rochester Community and Technical College in Rochester, Minnesota. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in speech communication and a Master of Arts degree in history from Iowa State University. He has also done graduate work at the University of Iowa in Social Foundations of Education. He is from Clear Lake, Iowa, and currently serves on the Clear Lake City Council.
THE HOLOCAUST –A BRIEF HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
Instructor: Shannon Quigley
Day: Wednesdays
Date: September 18 & 25, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 18117
The systematic murder of six million Jews, alongside many others, by Nazi Germany, reveals a history of deep hatred that came to fruition in modern Europe. The German Nazi laws codifying state-sponsored terror, the world’s response to Germany, and the perpetrators, victims, and many onlookers, witnesses, and collaborators to the greatest crime in European history will be examined.
Norma Cook Everist
Bennett Smith
Shannon Quigley
Shannon Quigley 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 Jewish and Christian religious issues in relationship to the Holocaust.
THE ELECTION PROCESS: POLITICS REMOVED
Instructor: Adam Wedmore
Day: Thursday
Date: September 19, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 17685
This course will lead the audience through the complex and often misunderstood election process without focusing on politics. How election laws in Iowa have changed and what that means to candidates, voters, and residents of Iowa will be discussed. The audience will learn about the process for all levels of elected offices, including lesserknown races. Common myths, process changes, and unique circumstances related to the election process will be discussed. This course will not tell you who to vote for; this course will tell you how to vote!
Adam Wedmore serves as the Cerro Gordo County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections. Before being elected Auditor, Adam worked in emergency services where he was employed as a firefighter, paramedic, flight paramedic, and educator. Adam holds a master’s degree in emergency service management and is a NIACC graduate. Adam, his wife, and their three kids live in Rockwell.
BEAUTIFUL, BOUNTIFUL BARNS!
Instructor: Judy and Dale Mills
Day: Tuesday
Date: September 24, 2024
Time Option 1: 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Course #: 17686
Time Option 2: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Course #: 17688
Location: Cupola Inn: 20664 Claybanks Drive, Nora Springs (Provide your own transportation)
Join Judy and Dale Mills on a Lifelong Learning field trip for an immersive experience with the heart of most farmsteads of yesteryear, the vernacular barn. An octagon barn, a round stone barn, a 1930s former dairy barn, and the barnthemed Cupola Inn Bed & Breakfast will be featured. How many cattle sheds and adjacent cement feed floors do you
know of are carpeted? The Barn EyeMax and Barnyard Art Gallery will dazzle and shock your senses. Please note the two-time options.
Fresh from the University of Northern Iowa, Judy and Dale Mills moved to Mason City in 1975 and planted permanent roots on their small farm near Portland in 1976. Life on that farm soon involved hogs, chickens, cattle, four children, massive amounts of garden produce, and mammoth amounts of sweet treats for Farmers Market. Building a one-of-a-kind business as well as two unique barns has stimulated creativity and continues to be a source of great fun and satisfaction.
ETC BOOK CLUB ONE: ALL THE COLORS IN THE DARK
Leader: Dyan Childress
Day: Wednesday
Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Pappajohn Center PC117
Course #: 17693
Come together to discuss All the Colors in the Dark. The Book Club provides the opportunity to share and listen to gain the perspectives of others based on the lens which they read the book through, 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.
1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the small town of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing. When the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted, the most unlikely hero emerges—Patch, a local boy, who saves the girl, and, in doing so, leaves heartache in his wake. Patch and those who love him soon discover that the line between triumph and tragedy has never been finer. And that their search for answers will lead them to truths that could mean losing one another. A missing person mystery, a serial killer thriller, a love story, and a unique twist on each, Chris Whitaker has written a novel about what lurks in the shadows of obsession and the blinding light of hope. Amazon.
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, Iowa 50401
Dyan Childress will lead the group through discussion questions.
Adam Wedmore
Judy & Dale Mills
Dyan Childress
THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Instructor: John Henry Day: Thursday
Date: September, 26, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200 Course #: 17694
The Arts and Crafts Movement in America followed a few years behind the same efforts in England, spearheaded by William Morris and others. Its emphasis was on the design as a craftsman and the use of simplicity in the design of the objects we use. You could view it as a knee-jerk reaction to the excessive ornamentation of the Victorian period. We will discuss some of the main actors in this effort in America, including Gustav Stickley, Elbert Hubbard, William Grueby, and Dirk Van Erp. This class will concentrate on the decorative arts and furnishings, although the influence of this movement continued into the early-to-mid-century architectural designs.
John Henry first developed an interest in Arts and Crafts book design while still a high school student, and has continued that interest throughout his career. His career included time as a college professor at Oklahoma State University and Northern Illinois University and close to thirty years as a business manager here in Mason City. Now retired, he enjoys playing music and creative activities in his home printing shop; Cedar Creek Press.
THE POPE’S VISIT PBS DOCUMENTARY
Sponsored by First Citizen’s Bank Day: Sunday
Date: September 29, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: NIACC Auditorium
Course #: 18283
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
In 1979, Pope John Paul II made his first trip to the United States as leader of the Roman Catholic Church. A passionate invitation written by one Iowa farmer caught the attention of the Holy Father, setting in motion a breathtaking and unprecedented event for the state. The Des Moines Roman Catholic Diocese hired a filmmaker to document the event and all the planning and preparations leading up to the first visit by a Pope to the state of Iowa. This year that film has been made available to Iowa PBS. To commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Pope’s visit, we interviewed several people featured in the film who
were part of the event for a unique look at the history behind the logistical and spiritual planning it took for such a momentous event.
We invite you to be part of the premiere screening of this special documentary, “The Pope’s Visit to Iowa”. After the screening, there will be time for a Q&A with one of the Iowa PBS producers and the Iowa PBS General Manager
OCTOBER
ALZHEIMER’S ROUNDTABLE Q & A
Instructor: Michael and Connie Wentworth
Day: Wednesday
Date: October 2, 2024
Time: 10:30 - 12:00 PM
Location: Pappajohn PC117
Course #: 17703
Mike and Connie will lead this discussion group for caretakers of family members or friends with Alzheimer’s or those who would like to learn more about this dementiarelated disease. This smaller group setting will offer the opportunity to ask questions as well as discuss topics and experiences. You can join this class to learn more, gain support, or get a better understanding of this disease.
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 parent’s 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.
Seeing
the world from another’s viewpoint opens the door to wisdom.
John Henry
Michael & Connie Wentworth
CHURCHES IN NAZI GERMANY
Instructor: Shannon Quigley
Day: Wednesday
Date: October 2, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 18118
The Nazi era (1933-1945) was an unparalleled time in German history. The majority of Germans were Christian (97% before World War II) in this era and had a difficult time seeing the dangers that Hitler and the National Socialists presented. We will take a brief look at varying Christian movements within Germany and the Church Struggle as well as briefly assess both Christian complicity with and resistance to the Nazi regime.
See bio on page 9.
Every perspective adds a piece to the puzzle of truth.
AMERICAN NATIONS: A HISTORY OF THE ELEVEN RIVAL CULTURES OF NORTH AMERICA
Instructor: George Riesen
Day: Thursdays
Date: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, & November 7
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Recreation Center RC112
Course #: 17704
With the 2024 election fast approaching, Provocative Lit will be discussing how regionalism shapes the way we think and vote – make no mistake, Presidential candidates exploit this regionalism, and state politicians draw up gerrymandered voting maps on the basis of who votes how.
“Why do Americans have such a difficult time agreeing on basic issues like the meaning of freedom, the role of religion in public life, or what it means to be an American?”
Historian and award-winning journalist Colin Woodard argues that there are actually eleven distinct “nations” in North America, “each with its own unique historical roots dating back centuries” to the political and religious reasons the original immigrants came to the New World. America has never been a unified country. Join us for a fascinating rethinking of American history and how “American’s myriad identities and...the conflicts [among] them have shaped our
past and are molding our future.” (from book jacket)
George Riesen is a former English teacher, passionate discusser of literature, and 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.
DRAWING AND PAINTINGEXPLORE YOUR ARTISTIC SIDE
Instructor: Amanda Terhark
Day: Thursdays
Date: October 3, 10, 17 and 24
Time: 4:15 - 5:15 PM
Location: Fine Arts FA09 (Downstairs/Elevator Access) Course #: 18141
Fee: $5.00 at time of registration.
Explore your artist side. This will be a hands-on art class in which you will learn techniques and practice both drawing and painting. You will create your own artistic masterpiece. Supplies will be provided. This class will have limited seating available so please let us know if you can’t attend as there will likely be a waiting list.
Amanda Terhark will take you on this journey as you begin to explore different creative aspects within the art world. Amanda is a full-time Visual Arts Instructor in the Mason City Community School District and an adjunct at NIACC. She has an M.A. in Art Education degree with an emphasis in Photography and Graphic Design, with a minor in marketing from the University of Northern Iowa. She is a visual artist and her art practice mainly consists of painting, photography, and ceramics. She looking forward to working with you as we explore and appreciate the beauty that is ART!
ETC: WOMEN’S HISTORY STUDY
Instructor: Karen Fick
Day: Mondays
Dates: October 7, 14, 21, and 28
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Pappajohn Center PC118
Course #: 17705
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.
Shannon Quigley
George Riesen
Amanda Terhark
Karen Fick
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 Co 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.
ADMIRATION, AFFECTION, AND RESPECT: EXPLORING RELATIONSHIPS
Instructor: Norma Cook Everist
Day: Tuesday
Date: October 8, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Activity Center AC101 Course #: 17706
Relationships can be complex. This class will engage in conversation about three ethical relationships and their interaction. For example, one can admire a person but not particularly “like” them. We can admire a historical figure we have never met. Affection is personal. What is affection without respect? How can we have affection with respect? What are some personal experiences people have had in regard to admiration and respect? Of the three, which is paramount? Having all three present in a relationship is rare, but possible. The class will not only be insightful but enjoyable for participants.
See bio on page 8.
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE HISTORY OF MODERN ISRAEL
Instructor: Shannon Quigley
Day: Tuesday
Date: October 8, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 18119
The modern state of Israel was birthed in May of 1948. We will discuss what led to this moment in history, considered a fulfillment of Jewish longing for nearly two thousand years. Why and how did it happen? Who was involved? After discussing these questions, we will take note of the wars, peace plans, and other events that have shaped modern Israeli history, also touching on relations between Jews and Arabs. We will conclude by talking about the massacre of October 7, 2023, and the current war with Hamas in Gaza. See bio on page 9.
Learning through different lenses sharpens the vision of the soul.
AMAZING PERU
Instructor: Nancy Sweetman
Day: Wednesday
Date: October 9, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 17720
The Republic of Peru is a country in South America. It is an extraordinarily interesting country with widely contrasting geography, climate, and cultures. Peru includes a portion of the tropical Amazon rainforest; Lima, the capital, with a colonial center; the mysterious Nasca lines carved in the desert; the Andes, one of the highest mountain ranges; Incan culture and ruins including Machu Picchu; Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world; and much more of interest.
Nancy Sweetman continues to travel and enjoys sharing pictures and commentary about various locations. She has a special affection for Latin American countries, particularly Peru. This was her third trip to Peru.
BE LIKE COLUMBO! SHARPEN YOUR POWERS OF OBSERVATION AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Instructor: Mary Lynn Oertel
Day: Tuesday
Dates: October 15, 22, 29, & November 5, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: MacNider Art Museum
303 Second St SE, Mason City Course #: 17721
Remember Lieutenant Frank Columbo, the trench coatclad, detail-driven TV-series detective who relentlessly questioned everything? This highly interactive course takes place at the MacNider Art Museum, where we will become “Columbos” by honing our observational powers and critical thinking skills. First, we’ll clarify our identities, and world-views, guided by questions adapted from Amy Herman’s book, Visual Intelligence. Second, we’ll view selected world-class paintings of the MacNider. Third, we’ll define and apply critical-thinking skills to this art to “solve” the mystery or “define” the details of what we see. Amaze yourself as you emerge from this course with Columbo-like
Norma Cook Everist
Shannon Quigley
Nancy Sweetman
Mary Lynn Oertel
visual sharpness, question-forming abilities, and finely-tuned critical-thinking skills!
See Bio on Page 7.
SURPRISING MASON CITY HISTORY
Instructor: Jim Collison
Day: Tuesday
Date: October 15, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 18282
fertile American soil of religious freedom? In this course, we will address and discuss the origin stories, the pivotal movements, and the practices/beliefs of many of the religions practiced in the United States.
Dive into little-known and surprising pieces of our 171year Mason City history. View many old-time photos. Learn answers to these questions: Why is Mason City named Mason City? Why was Lime Creek renamed the Winnebago River? What has racial and religious prejudice been like in Mason City over its 171-year history? How did religious prejudice lift its head in Mason City in the Kennedy presidential race of 1960? How has Mason City become one of the most significant architectural cities in the world? What’s a little-known fact or two about the city’s most prominent family? Meet several of the most impressive women in Mason City’s history.
Jim Collison started digging into Mason City history 62 years ago when he was editor of the Mason City Globe-Gazette’s special edition of the 100-year history of newspapers in Mason City. He also was editor of the Globe-Gazette’s special edition for the premier of the Music Man and Music Man Band Festival in 1962. In 2022, his article about why Mason City was named “Mason” City was published in Scotland in the 2021 Year Book of the Grand Lodge of the Masonic Rite of Scotland and in the GlobeGazette. He is the author of “Skill-Building in Advanced Reading,” “Mental Power in Reading,” “NO-How Coaching: Strategies for Winning in Sports and Business from the Coach Who Says ‘NO!,” and “Simply How to Meditate: Meditation Made Easy for Beginners and Busy People.”
HISTORY OF AMERICAN RELIGION
Instructor: Brent Hamilton
Day: Tuesday
Date: October 22, 2024
Time: 2:45 - 4:45 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 18288
American religious freedom, including the separation of church and state, is a remarkable aspect of our government. How did the varying religions take root in the
Brent Hamilton serves on the faculty at NIACC teaching courses in mathematics and philosophy. A graduate of both Iowa State University and Garrett Evangelical-Theological Seminary, Brent holds a Master of Science degree in mathematics and is an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church. He has a variety of interests that include spending time with his family, traveling, history/genealogy, and hiking/backpacking.
“Learning is so much fun because it feels like magic.” – through the lens of a child
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI –WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Instructor: Ryley Conneley
Day: Wednesday
Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 18116
This class provides an overview of artificial intelligence, covering its core concepts, benefits, and drawbacks. We will discuss AI’s impact on society and culture, examining how it influences our lives and decision-making. Ryley will also answer your questions that you may have about this next wave of technology that is here to stay.
Ryley Connelley is currently an employee at NIACC and a continuing education instructor. Previously, Ryley was a tech professional for eight years and this technical experience led him through an amazing journey of innovative technology. He began in mobile device development and repair with an emphasis on mobile networks, leading the Northern Utah market of technicians for Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Asurion before expanding into larger technological devices and servers. He has spent years analyzing the complexity of hardware, software, and network development in the ways it can benefit and improve our lives. This includes being a hands-on pioneer in generative AI and new information technology. In his free time, he is an esports and ballroom dancing coach. He has 2 dogs and a beautiful wife. He enjoys bowling, movies, and production media.
Jim Collison
Brent Hamilton
Ryley Conneley
THE HORRORS OF HH HOLMES
Instructor: Daniel Parks
Day: Friday
Date: October 25, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 17724
Accounts of crimes can be intriguing, haunting, and chilling. In this one-time lecture, we’ll examine the historic, Chicago murders of Doctor HH Holmes during the 1893 World’s Fair. As armchair detectives, we’ll delve deeply into the case, police, and journalistic practices of the day and sort fact from fiction in the legendary case of the horrific doctor and his “Murder Hotel”.
Daniel Parks is a graduate of NIACC and a 2014 graduate of Iowa State University with a B.A. in Liberal Studies. His special interests are folklore and mythology and how they are reflected in both literature and cinema.
Special Note: Book Club 1 will be The Devil in the White City about the murders of HH Holmes.
GENEALOGY/FAMILY HISTORY
Instructor: Brent Hamilton
Day: Tuesday
Date: October 29, 2024
Time: 2:45 - 4:45 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 18289
Researching and writing a family history that may be shared with future generations is an ongoing life project of Brent’s. In this course, your instructor will share with you many of the resources that have helped him along the way. In addition, there will be some time for sharing and discussion, so you are welcome to bring your own ideas and materials to share with the group!
See bio on page 13.
ETC BOOK CLUB TWO THE WOMEN
BY KRISTEN HANNAH
Instructor: Dyan Childress
Day: Wednesday
Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Pappajohn PC117
Course #: 17730
others based on the lens which they read the book through, 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 Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country have too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era. (Amazon)
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, Iowa 50401
Dyan Childress will lead the group through discussion questions.
NOVEMBER
ETC TRUE CRIMES
Instructor: Carol Meyer
Days: Fridays
Dates: November 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Location: Rec Center RC112
Course #: 18017
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.
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 which true crime they would like to dive into to take the lead.
ETC: TOPICS OF INTEREST
Instructor: Midge Gaylor
Days: Mondays
Dates: November 4, 11 and 18, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Pappajohn Center PC118
Come together to discuss various aspects of the book, The Women by Kristen Hannah. The Book Club provides the opportunity to listen to others and gain the perspectives of
Course #: 17770
Do you enjoy learning new things and sharing your opinions
Daniels Parks
Brent Hamilton
Dyan Childress
Midge Gaylor
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!
Arlene (Midge) Gaylor has a B.A. in Elementary Education from Iowa State Teachers College (UNI), Special Education Certification from Mankato State College, and an M.A. in Effective Teaching from Drake University. She has over 40 years of experience working with children exhibiting emotional and behavioral difficulties. Midge has been an LLI instructor since its inception and is a member of the LLI Advisory Board.
IPHONE TRICKS AND TIPS; PLUS SOME GOOGLE ADVANTAGES
Instructor: Dyan Childress
Days: Wednesday
Dates: November 6, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Activity Center AC101
Course #: 18131
work with rich perspectives on life. The class will dip into just two of their books, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Wrinkle in Time. Participants will be able to chat with each other from time to time to share their perspectives. We will explore their complimentary and contrasting ways of addressing the challenge of evil in the world. Our imaginations will be stimulated and encouraged.
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.
iPhone users will learn tips and tricks to help them maximize their phone’s capabilities, streamline everyday tasks, and uncover hidden features you never knew existed. Many other phones have similar features, so if you don’t have an iPhone come and listen anyway. You also don’t have to be an iPhone user to enjoy the benefits of Google Drive. The class will also cover some of these amazing advantages of using Google Drive.
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.
IMAGINE LIFE THROUGH NARNIA AND IN TESSERACTS
Instructor: Burton Everist
Day: Thursdays
Date: November 7 & 14
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Pappajohn Center PC117
Course #: 18285
They are too good to be dubbed “Children’s Literature”...the Narnia Chronicles and the Wrinkle in Time series stimulate the imagination of all ages. C.S. Lewis and Madeleine L’Engel packed their whimsical, entrancing, and gripping
Check our website: niacc.augusoft.net
A fresh perspective can spark the brightest ideas.
VETERANS DAY PRESENTATION: THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY
Instructor: Bennett Smith Day: Monday
Date: November 11, 2024
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 17771
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Battle of Midway was a pivotal battle in the Pacific during World War II in which Imperial Japan had hoped to establish a defensive perimeter in the Pacific to prevent American power from impeding its expansion in Asia and other Pacific Islands. The attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941, did significant damage to the American Navy but American aircraft carriers were not present at Pearl that day, and Japanese strategy had hoped to attack them from the strategic location at Midway Atoll. Unbeknownst to the Japanese Navy they would have the opportunity to meet them sooner than they thought and the famous battle of Midway would occur on June 4th-7th, 1942, with tremendous consequences for the rest of the war in the Pacific.
The objective of this presentation is to provide an overview of the Battle of Midway for the general public and to
Dyan Childress
Burton Everist
Bennett Smith
acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all of our veterans. A recommended reading list and handout will be provided, and there will be a question and answer session after the lecture
Bennett Smith is an instructor in history and political science at North Iowa Area Community College. He is also an instructor in various lifelong learning programs including the NIACC Lifelong Learning Institute; the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Iowa State University and the LIFE program at Rochester Community and Technical College in Rochester, Minnesota. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in speech communication and a Master of Arts degree in history from Iowa State University. He has also done graduate work at the University of Iowa in Social Foundations of Education. He is from Clear Lake, IA, and currently serves on the Clear Lake City Council.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS
Instructor: Lyna Debner
Day: Tuesday
Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 18019
Human trafficking is the fastest-growing worldwide criminal enterprise and is just as prevalent in rural Iowa. Recent statistics from the National Human Trafficking Hotline report a 1,800% increase in online solicitation as well as labor and other types of commercial exploitation. This presentation will bring awareness and describe the signs and what to look for.
Lyna Debner
Federal Transportation Security Officer, State of Iowa Board Member, Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking Partner, North Central Iowa Coalition Against Human Trafficking, Former Advocate – Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking
THEIR LONG AND WINDING ROAD
Instructor: Tim Coffey
Day: Thursday
Date: November 14, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 17775
legacy. That, in itself, is another amazing Beatles story. 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.
DOOMED DYNASTIES OF WWI EUROPE
Instructor: Beth Ann Schumacher
Day: Tuesday
Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Beem Center BC200
Course #: 17769
Family reunions can often be full of fun or sometimes challenging, but what happens when those reunions involve a world war? Come find out how the monarchs of Great Britain, Germany and Russia who are all linked through Queen Victoria, must find a way to navigate through the “War to End All Wars” in the early 20th century. Not everyone was successful.
Beth Ann Schumacher received both her B.A. and M.A. in history and political science from the University of Northern Iowa, with additional graduate hours in Civil War history from Virginia Tech. She began teaching in 1977 at Clear Lake High School and retired in May 2015. During her career, Beth Ann has been awarded many awards including Educator of the Year from many prestigious organizations. Beth Ann has published and edited several books and is currently working on a third book. She continues to be an active member of the American Battlefield.
It’s amazing that it’s been 60 years since The Beatles arrived in America. It’s even more amazing that they have maintained their popularity all these years. We’ll take a look at some of the key reasons for their continued popular
Tim Coffeey
Beth Ann Schumacher
DECEMBER
ETC BOOK CLUB THREE TO BE DETERMINED
Instructor: Dyan Childress
Day: Wednesday
Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Pappajohn PC117
Course #: 17778
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 which they read the book through, 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, Iowa 50401
Dyan Childress will lead the group through discussion questions.
Dyan Childress
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8/27/2024 17647 Kick Off Coffee 1:00 PM Childress NC180
9/3/2024 17663 ETC Bridge 10:00 AM Member AC Commons
9/3/2024 18022 World Music Drumming 2:00 PM Jacobson Music Man Square
9/4/2024 17665 Birding Hike with Heather 1 8:30 AM Hucka Lime Creek Center
9/4/2024 17666 Birding Hike with Heather 2 10:30 AM Hucka Lime Creek Center
9/4/2024 17667 Birding Hike with Heather 3 1:00 PM Hucka Lime Creek Center
9/5/2024 18018 Are You Ready For Some Football? 2:00 PM Mason/Hardcastle BC200
9/6/2024 17668 Field Trip to Fieldstone Farm 1 10:30 AM Childress Fieldstone Fluhrer Farm
9/6/2024 17669 Field Trip to Fieldstone Farm 2 1:00 PM Childress Fieldstone Fluhrer Farm
9/9/2024 17670 ETC Gentle Fitness 10:00 AM Childress Recreation Center Gym
9/11/2024 17671 Meryl Streep 10:00 AM Bertelsen AC101
9/11/2024 17672 Six Women of the West and More 2:00 PM Christensen BC200
9/12/2024 17673 Gatha Writing 10:00 AM Oertel MacNider Art Museum
9/13/2024 17683 Pickleball 9:00 AM Childress Recreation Center Gym
9/16/2024 18248 Dementia & Friends 2:00 PM Heinz BC200
9/17/2024 17684 First Amendment 10:00 AM N Everist PC117
9/17/2024 17774 Constitution Day Presentation 2:30 PM Smith BC200
9/18/2024 18117 Overview of Holocaust 2:00 PM Quigley BC200
9/19/2024 17685 The Election Process: Politics Removed 2:00 PM Wedmore BC200
9/24/2024 17686 Beautiful, Bountiful Barns 1 10:00 AM Mills Cupola Inn Nora Springs
9/24/2024 17688 Beautiful, Bountiful Barns 2 1:00 PM Mills Cupola Inn Nora Springs
9/25/2024 17693 ETC Book Club 1 10:30 AM Childress PC117
9/26/2024 17694 The Arts and Craft Movement 2:00 PM Henry BC200
9/29/2024 18283 Pope 1:00 PM PBS AUD
10/2/2024 17703 Alzheimer's Roundtable Q and A 10:30 AM Wentworth PC117
10/2/024 18118 Churches n Nazi Germany 2:00 PM Quigley BC200
10/3/2024 17704 History of the 11 Rival Cultures of North America 1:00 PM Riesen RC112
10/3/2024 18141 Painting 4:15 PM Terhark FA09
10/7/2024 17705 ETC: Women's History Study 1:00 PM Fick PC118
10/8/2024 17706 Exploring Relationships 10:00 AM N Everist AC101
10/8/2024 18119 A Brief Overview of Modern Isreal 2:00 PM Quigley BC200
10/9/2024 17720 Amazing Peru 2:00 PM Sweetman BC200
10/15/2024 17721 Be Like Columbo! 10:00 AM Oertel MacNider Art Museum
10/15/2024 18282 History of Mason City 2:00 PM Collison BC200
10/22/2024 18288 History of American Religion 2:45 PM Hamilton BC200
10/23/2024 18116 AI Artificial Intelligence 2:00 PM Connelly BC200
10/25/2024 17724 The Horrors of HH Holmes 1:00 PM Parks BC200
10/29/2024 18289 Genealogy/Family History 2:45 PM Hamilton BC200
10/30/2024 17730 ETC Book Club 2 10:30 AM Childress PC117
11/1/2024 18017 ETC True Crimes 10:00 AM Meyer RC112
11/4/2024 17770 ETC Topics of Interest 1:00 PM Gaylor PC118
11/6/2024 18131 iPhone Tips and Tricks 2:00 PM Childress AC101
11/7/2024 18285 Narnia and In Tesseracts
17771 Veterans Day Presentation
11/12/2024 18019 Human Trafficking Awareness 2:00 PM Debner BC200
11/14/2024 17775 Their Long and Winding Road
11/19/2024 17769 Doomed Dynasties of WWI Europe
12/11/2024 17778 ETC Book Club 3
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