This class session we will cover Look Homeward, Angel, a lengthy novel from the youthful “genius” of early 20th century American literature, Thomas Wolfe.  In this novel, which he subtitled “A Story of the Buried Life”, Wolfe, a North Carolinian, transformed the events and setting of his upbringing in Asheville, North Carolina, into a beautiful but disconcerting […]

Zoom basket coiling sounds different but seems to work! In our Zoom class I give an informational presentation each week and show examples of baskets that depict the topic. This session we will cover the history of pine needle baskets; shaping a basket; form, scale, and balance; boxes, wall hangings, and free form creations, and […]

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 […]

This course, which utilizes provocative exercises designed to generate discussion, is based on the research and writings of two acclaimed and prolific academicians.  The first part of the course revolves primarily around the work of psychologist and behavioral economist Dan Ariely as presented in his book “The Honest Truth About Dishonesty.”  We will examine everyday […]

Resume this DEEPER expanded journey through Israel, by venturing through southern Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. This course is Part 2 of a 4-Part series designed to capture your imagination and open your eyes to the spiritual relevance of these amazing physical locations. We will be exploring sites rarely seen on traditional tours. Some of the […]

What do you know about yourself?  Why do you have the interests, habits, skills, talents, and abilities you do?  How can you best use those traits to improve your own life but to also affect your relationships with others?  We will learn the strengths and weaknesses of our personality types and how to best “bring […]

Gods and Goddesses, the Muses, the Furies, Spirits, and Fates.  Such were the beliefs of the ancient Greeks.  Their stories are unbelievable (and far-fetched)-but they were believed!  They include adventure, romance, family ties, jealousy, revenge, even monsters-you name it!  We will get a taste of Homer’s The Iliad, and study more closely Homer’s The Odyssey. […]

The real stories of the Westward expansion, Kit Carson, & “The President who changed the West”,  Special programs for Black History Month and programs about Women of Valor in WWII.  All programs include folk guitar and contemporaneous songs for each program. Brandt Ross Former CEO & COO of multiple companies over 35 years, M & […]

In this 7 week class we will explore the origins of rock & roll in the 1950’s and how it evolved through the 1960’s. Topics include the artists, the evolution of the music, recording industry people and how society both played a part and was in turn impacted by rock & roll. Additional Details: One […]

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 […]

Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are sacred, special places that preserve Georgia’s beauty, protect Georgia’s history, and promote a connection between the people of Georgia and the and we occupy. Various Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites trace history from the Showplace of the Cherokee Nation at the Chief Vann House to the World […]

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 […]

Your creativity is a muscle like any other, and the only way to strengthen it, is through exercise. Josh Langston, bestselling novelist, editor, and long-time ELM instructor firmly believes this and will once again lead a class of students on a quest for new ideas and new ways to express them. There will be writing […]

Ebay, the World of Buying and Selling Online This course will cover all aspects of the Ebay platform with emphasis on selling your items in the most efficient manner possible. Geared to the person new to Ebay selling, we will cover setting up your account, all items in the listing questionnaire, and best practices to […]

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 […]