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Participants will hear from a variety of guests who will describe what they, and their organization, have done, and equally important, are planning to do, to meet the challenges of climate change. These guests come from business, government organizations, and the private sector. There will be an emphasis during each session on Q and A and discussion with members. Expect a lively class.

Bird flu is in the news every day. This class will explore the many questions surrounding avian influenza: What is it? Where does it come from? How is it affecting us? What is the impact on society? And where is it going?

Participants will look at perceptions, definitions, causes, results, and ramifications of poverty, as well as what can be done about it. Areas of focus will include economics, health, education, housing, transportation issues, food deserts, and much more. LIMIT 16

Participants will learn strategies and work together to develop action plans addressing the issues of poverty in our community and world. LIMIT 16

Join this participant-driven discussion which encourages attendees to contribute. Topics discussed will be determined by class members. Recent periodical articles and world events, general concepts, and personal reflections are all considered for discussion. Political and/or polarizing topics will not be pursued or condoned. LIMIT 16

By age eighteen, students have spent only 13.36 percent of their waking hours in school. In that small window of time, parents expect their children to be prepared for a successful future, and businesses expect capable workers. Our democracy expects citizens who are ready to act for the good of the country while an increasingly diverse student body begs to be seen, heard, and kept safe. In this class, participants will look at the history of education in the United States, the current educational climate, and some dreams for the future as we explore who and what our schools are for.