As this course begins, so does the Cold War in the aftermath of World War II.  In the United States Harry Truman is President; in the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin, and in China, the Nationalists under Chaing Kai-Chek battle the most consequential Civil War in Oriental history against the Communists under Mao Tse Tung for control […]

Let me help you learn basic French vocabulary and key phrases that will allow you to interact with confidence while traveling and dining as well as in many other situations. The goal of this course is to get students involved as soon as possible so they can experience actually speaking the language and building on that information […]

As the newest “Funny” Bone course you are cordially invited to experience more of the humorous and “crazy” stuff we encounter in our senior life. Dare to take part: in the games we played, the politically incorrect jokes we told, understanding our partners, creating our humorous legacy, appreciating art (as never before), finding morals to […]

I have a humorous outlook on life. Find out where I went wrong and who is responsible – I refuse to take the blame but will accept the credit/however I prefer cash. Humorous stories about my relatives, former friends, associates and chance acquaintances. (no real names will be used to protect me) I will also […]

Please join us during the Spring session for a one-hour afternoon class that focuses on a variety of nutrition and healthy aging topics.  This class is taught by Barbara Woodhouse, RD, LD.  Barbara has been a Registered Dietitian for 36 years and has worked at Atherton Place, WellStar’s senior living community since 1989. This spring, […]

Leave a family legacy, become a detective and learn your family history. Gain strength and encouragement through new-found knowledge about how they survived immense hardships and impossible moves that got them to your location/generation. We will discuss all the free genealogical websites but concentrate primarily on two short-cut possibilities that will get you quick results. […]

The new Introduction to Beading class will introduce students to the magical world of making jewelry using beads, beading wire, and YOUR IMAGINATION Beading is a very special way to create personalized pieces of jewelry for yourself or to give as gifts. A small part of the maker is in every piece. This class will […]

Rumi was a thirteen century, Persian poet/philosopher and a Sufi master, who yearned for love, unity, and religious reconciliation across the planet. Many of his 15,000+ verses were translated into the English language beginning in the second half of 19th century by English scholars such as Edward G. Browne, Arberry, and others. Many have spent […]

Many places of worship and followers of religions teach/believe that their path may be the only way to God, heaven, and salvation. This course/book and the companion book (the Hidden Words) claim (based on the teachings of the Baha’i Faith) that all major faiths (Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha’i Faith) are […]

Are you delighted by dogs?  By providing opportunities to interact with and be educated by working dog experts, this class is intended to enlighten and engage attendees with the various fields in which pooches work.  We will seek learning from a wide variety of experts:  K9 training, therapy dogs, Search and Rescue and more. There […]

This new ELM class will look at a variety of issues from a civilian perspective that arose in the Civil War era. Some of the topics will include: 19th Century Money and Banking, Part 1: Banking and State Bank Currency The beginning of the 19th Century saw the establishment and destruction of a National central […]

Spring ELM will be April 2- May 21 Spring session is 7 weeks on Tuesdays: April 2, 9, 19, (No ELM 23), 30, May 7, 14, 21 We will skip April 23rd due to FUMC being closed for the Easter holiday. The Spring booklets will be mailed on February 26th to returning students. Online Registration will begin […]

Welcome to our group! We’re delighted that you’re here. Georgia Exploration presents information and activities designed to engage, educate and excite participants to dive deeper into the fascinating state of Georgia. Cultivating curiosity and ferreting out hidden travel treasures to enrich our lives are two class goals. The state of Georgia has a jillion interesting […]

In the past, our group was a quilting bee where quilters brought their own projects, worked at their own pace cutting, piecing, quilting or binding the quilts. We shared techniques, information and helped each other. Now, we are excited to change the format of the group where we teach a project in which the participant […]

This study, based on a book of the same name by Jim Setser, examines the personality of each of the Twelve chosen by Jesus to train as an Apostle. The Bible contains much information about some of the Twelve but very little about others. Yet a lot can be learned about each by his words […]

In this course, caregivers develop a wealth of self-care tools to reduce personal stress, change negative self-talk, communicate their needs to family members and healthcare or service providers, communicate effectively in challenging situations, recognize the messages in their emotions, deal with difficult feelings, and make tough caregiving decisions. Class participants also receive a copy of […]

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for aging adults. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness are the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and reduce their chance of falling. This exercise class was developed because of the Washington State Department […]

The New Retirement is a class for everyone interested in planning their New Beginning – not an ending. A new, exciting beginning. This is a creative and innovative class for individuals and couples seeking maximize their second half journey and experience. We will address unique and often overlooked Financial Strategies and equally important, Non-Financial Strategies that can […]

Cribbage is a very English game, invented in the 1630’s by Sir John Suckling, a soldier, poet and games master. He was inspired by an older game called noddy, but “cribbidge” caught on so well that it eventually became “Britain’s national card game” and was the only betting game allowed in pubs without a permit. A meticulous […]

Are you ready to try a new card game? Texas hold ‘em poker has become the most popular poker game in the world. Each summer, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event plays Texas hold ‘em to determine the world champion. In July 2018, 7,874 entered the competition – and about 10 days later, […]

Most young people in the United States couldn’t tell you where Vietnam is or even much about the conflict that took place there involving U.S. military forces in the 60’s and early 70’s as we ex-soldiers knew it. I’m not sure whether history classes today pay much attention to that era. For the troops who were […]