It is with sadness that we inform you of the cancellation of the Fall 2020 ELM session. Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) has removed ALL outside Events/Activities from its calendar through the end of 2020.  FUMC is in the process of figuring out when, how, and in what […]

Collage is the art of creating an image with cut or torn paper and other found materials. The hunt for images that appeal to you is only half the fun. Arranging them and glueing them until you are satisfied with your work is an adventure. A little more than a century ago Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque […]

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 […]

Painters’ Studio is now TWO fun classes Spring session there will be TWO classes of acrylic painting at ELM.  Acrylic Painting for Beginners has been so popular there has never been enough space for all who want to join.  And those who join never want to leave. SO… a new class, Painters’ Studio, will begin […]

This seven-week course is designed to instruct and inform the student about important principles of estate planning and how to apply these important planning principles to one’s life. Each week the class will focus on the practical points of establishing a will or estate plan, how to deal with one’s own (or a relative’s) incapacity, […]

Welcome to our class! We’re excited to host a session which celebrates our valiant pooches. By learning more about various subjects each week, “Heroic Dogs Unleashed” is designed to engage canine-captivated participants and educate them regarding the skills, dedication, and perseverance that is required of a true working dog. The class will incorporate a range […]

While I have always enjoyed watching birds, I did not become a serious birder until 1995. It was that year that I decided I wanted to begin a list of all the birds I saw. I was very lucky to have some expert birders both in my family and among my friends that I called […]

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 […]

Cobb County’s history has amazing stories to tell!  The Discovering Cobb County program will explore the origins of the area starting with the Native Americans and continuing up to the present day.  Each session will focus on a different time period and answer questions about the county, beginning with the development of the first towns […]

Come join us and roll out your yoga mat! This class will teach you all sorts of methods to strengthen and stretch your muscles to prevent forward head problems and the slow loss of both strength and flexibility that happen to us as we age, sit more and more, and adopt a more sedentary life […]

With over 30 years of working in the financial planning world, we understand the importance of empowering women with sound financial wisdom. Often, women bear the burden of care for younger and older generations of family, sandwiched between different levels of dependents. Additionally, A number of women will survive a spouse or live on their own in […]

Successful Retirement Strategies is designed to be fun and interactive as well as informative. This class will cover all stages and needs of retirement and topics to be discussed will include proper diversification, the need to make income last, tax deferred growth, as well as estate planning and organizing the details of an estate. Tim […]

You’ve been driving for 30, 40, 50 years, or more, so is there anything new to learn about driving?  Yes, yes, and yes!  Cars have changed, roads have changed, laws have changed, and YOU have changed over the years.  This class explores all types of changes and how to adapt to them to avoid crashes […]

Join us for a loving and thoughtful discussion/reflection on the question of life after death and discover how all major religions (Hinduhism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha’i Faith) agree on the soul’s immortality and its journey toward God. We will share poems, prayers, and relevant passages on this subject from various Scriptures. […]

I’m excited to lead a session on learning basics of conversational French.  This class is intended for people who speak no French and are wanting to give it a try.    Our language lessons will be interspersed with delicious cultural highlights, intriguing morsels of French history, and triumphs over basic French grammar.  No sweat! To keep […]

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 […]

Join us for a loving and lively discussion on how the fundamental spiritual and moral teachings of all religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha’i Faith) regarding the nature of God, Transcendent God, Personal God, the purpose and meaning of religion, etc. are so similar. Perhaps, if we delve deeply into this […]

The Mid-Nineteenth Century was an exciting as well as a stressful time. The Industrial Revolution was in full swing and it brought faster communications and faster transportation. America was on the move, from coast to coast and from up the class scale. However unsettled issues from the founding of the country still plagued the population. […]

What is Loom knitting, you ask!? Easy on the hands, loom knitting is the craft technique of using a loom instead of needles to make beautiful knitted fabric. You will be amazed at the things you can create after learning a few basic stitches! Hats & scarves to jewelry to afghans and more! So many […]

High Beginner class, taught by Nancy and Kent Morgan: If you know basic line dance steps we invite you move up to the next level of line dancing.  New steps, turns, syncopation, tags and restarts, etc., are introduced in this class.  A lot of fun and a great way to learn while you groove and […]

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 […]