Line dancing is a fun activity to enjoy with a group or by yourself. At ELM we have two levels of classes. In the Beginner class we learn basic steps, rhythm, and how to listen to the music. In the High Beginner/Improver class we continue to practice basic line dance steps and learn additional steps, […]

The Beatles are widely regarded as the most influential rock and roll band of all time. They were first in most of the things we associate with rock & roll since the 60’s. They were the phenomenon that invented stadium sized concerts. In this class we will explore the different periods of their music and […]

The sub categories of rock & roll and popular music in general exploded in the 1970’s compared to previous decades resulting in significantly more and varied styles. In this 8 week class we will explore the proliferation of rock & roll genre’s in the 1970’s.You will learn about bands and artists that were important to […]

If you are in need of a little “iambic pentameter” in your life, this might just be the class for you.  We will take some time to refresh our memories about William Shakespeare’s life and then dig in to some of his sonnets and ONE play–The Taming of the Shrew”.  It’s a classic with an unforgettable “leading lady”.  Very […]

There is nothing like a good cliffhanger and there are many authors who are masters of leaving their readers with their minds reeling!  In this class, we will read and talk about how the plot of each story leads to suspenseful endings AND give you a chance to predict, (if the story WERE to continue), […]

This class session we will cover three English novels from the early 20th century, The Good Soldier by Ford Madox Ford, E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India and Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf. Each work will receive attention for its quality and its use of fictional techniques to produce an enjoyable and enriching reading experience. […]

The Ancient Centuries course covers the history of the world from the Stone Ages to the Golden Age of Greece (to 400 BC).  Great civilizations arose in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China and even in far-off Central America.  Rome struggled to survive while Carthage thrived. Humans went from working on sticks and stones to creating structures […]

  The Miracle of the American Revolution, The Barbary Wars, “The Ditch that changed our country”; Baseball stories: The “Real Natural”; Baseball players who went to war; “Jackie and Mo”; “the Greatest Cowboy”; 4 remarkable women whom we hardly know; WW1 & 2 stories of valor.  All programs include folk guitar and contemporaneous songs for each […]

Continue EVEN DEEPER in this expanded journey through central Israel. This course is Part 3 of a 4-part series designed to capture your imagination & open your eyes to the spiritual relevance of these physical locations. Learn the difference between real places and traditional sites. Allow yourself to be moved by the history & Heart […]

For the first time in the history of religion, there are several allusions and references to the glorious destiny of America in the Baha’i Writings for initiating the framework for true reduction in armaments and weapons of mass destruction, reconciliation in terms of race, political bickering, and other divisions within the nation, and championing across […]

Baha’u’llah was the Prophet/Founder of the Baha’i Faith (1852-92) Who spent the entire forty-year period of His Revelation in exile or prisons of the Persian and Ottoman Empires, and all those powerful Empires wanted from Him was to stop teaching/preaching what He was saying. Thousands of His followers were put to death or imprisoned as […]

You Need a Laugh and this class is New and Healthy. Research shows that laughter contributes to living longer and this class will help you live “forever”(or not), So, all you immortals get away from it all and visit more of our vintage comedians (comedy teams) and “Crazzy” situations we experience as seniors. Join us […]

Rumi was a 13th century Persian poet/philosopher who had come to the realization of the oneness of the essence of all faiths and revealed thousands of beautiful passages/poems on this simple (or complicated?) subject. We will read and discuss some of them. Baha’u’llah was the Prophet/Founder of the Baha’i Faith (1852-92) Who spent the entire forty-year […]

French III Part A – Français fondamental: grammaire, conjugaisons et vocabulaire. Do you want to enhance your French skills during this quarter? Our class will expand your vocabulary, introduce new verb formations, and bulk up your French grammarian-self. And, while we can’t gather for a cheese tasting, we can gather together to savor the culture […]

Welcome to 2021! Join us for an information-packed 2021 fun and educational experience. Learn about NEW and proposed Tax and Retirement Plan changes that may impact your income and taxes in2021. This class will explore what you can do, legally, to keep more of your money from going to Uncle Sam. IRA’s and 401k’s had many […]

Baha’u’llah (1817-92) was the Prophet/Founder of the Baha’i Faith. He spent the entire period of His ministry (1852 – 92) as an exile and a prisoner of the Ottoman and Persian empires in formulating some revolutionary ideas/ideals to change the world and bring lasting peace and prosperity to an ailing humanity. Whether you come to […]

Until just a few years ago, behavioral economics resided chiefly within the halls of academia.  But now, particularly with the rise of big data, many of the largest corporations, including the fastest growing, leading edge companies, employ in-house behavioral scientists or are utilizing the services of consulting companies with behavioral economics expertise.  Insights from behavioral […]

What is the history of the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? When? Where? Why? How many Prophets of God were there in the Old Testament? (Hint: there were 48 male Prophets.) How many Old Testament Prophets were women? (Hint: There were seven.) What was the history of these people? What was going on in the […]

I have been an active member of Current Events for approximately 8 years, first as a classmate and for the last 5 years as moderator/facilitator. The class is composed of persons who have a genuine interest in the health of America and its impact on the world. We discuss the merits of various policies with […]