ELM is delighted to resume classes this Fall Session by offering, virtual on-line classes.  While the current challenges of the coronavirus pandemic continue to challenge all of us, we are quite fortunate that we have the technology that will allow us to again meet on-line, safely see and talk to one other (physically distant but […]

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 […]

Poetry tells stories, captures the essence of scenes and experiences, and expresses emotions: it uses carefully chosen words plus meter, formatting, and sometimes rhyme to help the reader see and feel the familiar in a new way. One of the best ways to appreciate poetry is to read and discuss it with a group of […]

The Beatles are widely regarded as the most influential rock and roll band of all time. They were the phenomenon that invented stadium sized concerts. In this class we will explore the different periods of their music and observe the things that shaped their lives which was reflected in their music. We will look at […]

ELM is pleased to announce that the Fall 2020 session will be held beginning on September 21 and ending on October 29. All classes will be one hour in length, one time per week for six weeks. Classes will be scheduled on Monday-Thursday. All of the classes will be held using Zoom video conferencing technology […]

Did you dislike history as most of us did in our early schooling?  That’s because we learned  names and dates…..and none of the great stories. See and hear wonderful stories of “Game-changers” who changed our country and its destiny. 9/21 -Abigail Adams – “Founding Mother” 9/28 -Andrew Jackson – “Hero or Villain or both?” 10/5 […]

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 […]

Taxes, Taxes, Taxes… Taxes are confusing! Are you paying Uncle Sam too much? Are you interested in ways to lower your estimated tax payments? Did you ever pay taxes on additional “gains” you didn’t know you had? Join us as we navigate tips and tricks to make retirement accounts as TAX-FREE as possible as well as […]

We will journey through rarely visited sites, not on your typical bus tour, and recently discovered sites in God’s Promised Land. This class is certain to spark your interest and ignite your passion for one of the most amazing and storied places on Earth. Tim and his wife Rachael have led 12 group tours spending […]

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 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 […]