Fall 2024 Course Offerings

Roosevelt's and Churchill's Secret War: Espionage in WWII HYBRID

Spies and saboteurs were a key element in the Allies' victory. They reported directly to Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt. The true stories of these men and women are every bit as exciting and heart-stopping as the best of the Bond movies. Join Dr. Carol McGinnis Kay for a look at a few of these unsung heroes, including the real spies on whom Ian Fleming based his character of James Bond.  

Organized Religions: Help or Hindrance? HYBRID

Religion is part of every culture's mythology--from the ancient Egyptians to the Jedi Temple. In this class, popular teacher Edwina Winter will lead us in an examination of the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of organized religions. We will examine some dearly held ideas from heaven to hell and look at how religion can do great good and great harm, and we will look for that nugget of truth hidden deep inside.  

The Fabric of Civilization HYBRID

The story of humanity is the story of textiles--they are as old as civilization itself. Since the first thread was spun, the need for textiles has driven technology, business, politics, and culture. From Paleolithic flax to 3D knitting, Bob and Deb Gants will explore the global history of textiles and the world they weave together. 

Hollywood through the Decades

Join local theatre director Allison McNeely in a walk down memory lane as she talks about movies and shows film clips that we remember or want to get around to watching someday. We'll watch musicals, comedies, dramas, and other genres, beginning with the Roaring Twenties, and we'll learn some well-kept secrets about the stars and their films.

Korea: The Forgotten War

Military historian Dr. Jack Meyer will examine the background to the war, look at the conduct of the war, and discuss the ramifications of this still-ongoing conflict. He will include an in-depth analysis of how the friction between Truman and MacArthur affected the conduct of the war.

Out of the Shadows: Lesser-known Women of the Bible

Some of the women of the Bible, such as Mary, are widely remembered and celebrated for their faith and their actions. Yet, there are many other women whose valuable stories remain in the shadows: Jael, Vashti, Euodia, Anna, and others. With the guidance of Rev. Dr. Chris Denny, Westminster Presbyterian Church, we will examine the roles they play in God's story. Bring your favorite translation of the Bible and a curiosity to explore these ancient stories.

The Battle of the Sexes in Short Fiction and Non-Fiction

Human beings are indeed curious creatures, especially in their relationships with the opposite sex. What does it mean that men are from Mars and women are from Venus? Are there fundamental differences between men and women? How have male/female roles changed in our modern culture? Carol McAlpin, retired English teacher, leads us through these age-old questions as we read relevant short stories and a few essays.

Three Levels of Ukulele, offered by Deb McMurphy

Ukulele 1: Strictly Newbies. Designed for absolute beginners and includes guidance on which ukulele to buy. Offered only in Fall Session. Class size limit 6.

Ukulele 2: Good Foundations. For those who feel they need more basic work on forming chords, strumming, and learning the C scale before moving to Good Vibrations course. Class size limit 8.

Ukulele 3: Good Vibrations. For experienced players who want to expand their repertoire and chord melody skills. Class size limit 12.