4-Week Series

F242B

Fragile Shores: The Past and Future of Florida's Coasts

Presented by: Evan Bennett

This course explores the history of the Florida coast and Floridians' relationships with the sea over the past 2,000 years or so (when the modern [...]

Tuesdays, November 2, 16, 23, 30
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

F142B

Lorca: The Music and Art in His Words

Presented by: Cora Bresciano

Federico García Lorca (1898-1936), the Poet of Spain, was also a brilliant playwright and, sadly, a tragic victim of the Spanish Civil War. He [...]

Mondays, November 8, 15, 22, 29
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

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F143B

I Want to Be Happy: Songs of Joy, Optimism, Resiliency, Discovery, and Transformation

Presented by: Sheryl Flatow

By just about anyone's definition, 2020 will go down in history as a truly awful year. We're all in need of some uplifting, and what better pl[...]

Mondays, November 8, 15, 22, 29
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

F141B

The Bill of Rights by the Numbers: Key Issues and Supreme Court Decisions

Presented by: Roy Klein

The Bill of Rights is 230 years old, but it continues to regularly impact our daily activities and fuel lively political and policy debates. This seri[...]

Mondays, November 1, 15, 22, 29
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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SUM343B

Music Americana: The Music of Modern Times

Presented by: Rod MacDonald

From the hip classics of West Side Story to the romantic teens of Motown; from the profound ramblings of Arlo to the insights of Sondheim; fr[...]

Wednesdays, August 25; September 1, 22, 29
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

F343B

Music Americana: Roots & Acoustic Music

Presented by: Rod MacDonald

Drawing on basic forms of music in their communities, artists celebrate their times in song. From the sincere yearning of Ben E King'[...]

Wednesdays, November 3, 10, 17; December 1
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

F344B

Finding Ourselves in Poetry: How to Read Poetry and Love It

Presented by: Becka McKay

This series of lectures will demystify and celebrate the art of poetry. You will learn how to read a poem and understand its music, metaphors, and mea[...]

Wednesdays, November 3, 10, 17; December 1
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

F242A

Nature Poetry: God, Imagery & Beauty, and the Seasons

Presented by: Jeff Morgan

Attendees will be exposed to some classic and modern voices on Nature Poetry and will explore how different voices address each topic and are [...]

Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

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F241B

Is Vladimir Putin a Killer?

Presented by: Robert G. Rabil

In an ABC News exclusive interview, President Joseph Biden Jr. affirmed that Russian President Vladimir "Putin is a killer." This assertion [...]

Tuesdays, November 2, 9, 23, 30
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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SUM242A

Mindful Movement: A Meditation Series

Presented by: Ruth Sanders

Movement Meditation combines the benefits of physical activity with the benefits of mindfulness meditation. By using the breath to connect to the body[...]

Tuesdays, August 10, 17, 24, 31
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

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F541B

Exploring Wellness Through Breath, Body and Mind Awareness

Presented by: Ruth Sanders

Your breath, your movement and your mind are all restorative resources just waiting to be tapped. Learn the techniques and skill you need to benefit f[...]

Fridays, October 29; November 5, 12, 19
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.