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- Self Healing
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Fee: $45.00
Item Number: FA24COU12781
Dates: 9/3/2024 - 9/24/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 4
Building: Harkin Institute
Room: Auditorium
Instructor: Dennis Kelly
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This class will be a golden opportunity to connect with the latest information on how we can connect with our own powerful self-healing abilities. Lively discussion and personal experiences will be part of the class. Dennis Kelly is the founder of Yoga In The Park, Meditation Around Town and Experience Nature’s Healing.
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- General Douglas MacArthur In Japan, 1945-1951 In Person
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Fee: $45.00
Item Number: FA24COU12791
Dates: 9/3/2024 - 9/24/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 4
Building: Harkin Institute
Room: Auditorium
Instructor: Paul Morris
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Taking command in Tokyo in 1945, MacArthur effectively, if autocratically, directed the reconstruction of a Japanese economy and society devastated by WWII. But he utterly failed to prepare for the Communist invasion of South Korea in 1950. He then sparked an international crisis by publically advocating his use of atomic weapons against China. As the world teetered on the brink of a new world war, he was fired by President Truman, and his years in Japan ended in disgrace.
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- General Douglas MacArthur In Japan, 1945-1951 Zoom
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Fee: $45.00
Item Number: FA24COU12792
Dates: 9/3/2024 - 9/24/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 4
Building: ZOOM
Room:
Instructor: Paul Morris
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Taking command in Tokyo in 1945, MacArthur effectively, if autocratically, directed the reconstruction of a Japanese economy and society devastated by WWII. But he utterly failed to prepare for the Communist invasion of South Korea in 1950. He then sparked an international crisis by publically advocating his use of atomic weapons against China. As the world teetered on the brink of a new world war, he was fired by President Truman, and his years in Japan ended in disgrace.
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- The World in Review (Fall 2024) In Person
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Fee: $45.00
Item Number: FA24COU12811
Dates: 9/4/2024 - 12/4/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: Harkin Institute
Room:
Instructor: Ellen Pirro
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Join Ellen for a monthly update on the current happenings in international relations and European politics. This class examines the resurgence of a world organized in major poles – three at this time – who contend with each other for dominance. The unipolar world centered around the United States, from 1989 (the end of the Cold War) to roughly 2008, is gone. The United States faces major challenges from Russia and China, each of whom has global ambitions. Their goals will be examined and we will look to the future in this fast evolving situation.
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- The World in Review (Fall 2024) Zoom
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Fee: $45.00
Item Number: FA24COU12812
Dates: 9/4/2024 - 12/4/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: ZOOM
Room:
Instructor: Ellen Pirro
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Join Ellen for a monthly update on the current happenings in international relations and European politics. This class examines the resurgence of a world organized in major poles – three at this time – who contend with each other for dominance. The unipolar world centered around the United States, from 1989 (the end of the Cold War) to roughly 2008, is gone. The United States faces major challenges from Russia and China, each of whom has global ambitions. Their goals will be examined and we will look to the future in this fast evolving situation.
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- Birdwatching in Central Iowa (Fall 2024)
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: FA24COU12851
Dates: 9/9/2024 - 9/23/2024
Times: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 3
Building: TBA
Room:
Instructor: Dennis Thompson
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Join one of Iowa’s foremost birders, Dennis Thompson, for a morning bird walk exploring central Iowa parks. We’ll look for a wide variety of species in various habitats. Novices are very welcome.
Bring binoculars and a small notebook to record your sightings. Participants will receive meeting directions via email prior to the class. Expect some uneven terrain and wear sturdy shoes.
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- Tai Chi for Beginners (Fall 2024)
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: FA24COU12881
Dates: 9/10/2024 - 11/15/2024
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: Tu F
Sessions: 18
Building: TBA
Room:
Instructor: Daniel Alexander
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This course introduces the practice of Tai Chi with a gentle, non-taxing routine that includes elements of Qigong, Yang style Tai Chi, and movement training. While it is a beginner’s course, people who have experience with Tai Chi are also welcome. The course is taught with the spirit that any movement is good movement. There are many claims about the positive benefits of Tai Chi, and it is our hope that with regular practice, you will notice a difference in overall flexibility, fitness, and ability to relax. If any parts of our routine are not comfortable, you do not need to do them. If you have any health concerns about taking the class, we recommend that you consult your physician.
Daniel Alexander is a retired Drake mathematics professor. He has practiced Tai Chi for about 20 years and has co-facilitated a local Tai Chi group since 2018.
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- Exploring the Museums of Cedar Rapids
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Fee: $60.00
Item Number: FA24COU12921
Dates: 9/12/2024 - 9/12/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building:
Room:
Instructor:
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Cedar Rapids has a rich history and wonderful nationally-recognized museums. Our day will start at the Czech-Slovak museum and include a lunch-and-learn at the museum, enjoying a traditional Czech buffet. We will then visit the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI), and then finish the day at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (including a visit to Grant Wood’s Studio).
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- Israel and the Palestinians: Is the Two-State Solution Still Viable? In Person
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: FA24COU12941
Dates: 9/13/2024 - 9/20/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 2
Building: Harkin Institute
Room: Auditorium
Instructor: Hunter Clark
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This course will examine the Arab-Israeli conflict, from the emergence of the modern Zionist movement through the formulation of the two-State solution. The two-State solution calls for the creation of separate Jewish and Palestinian states, living together as neighbors in peace. The course will emphasize US efforts to broker Mideast peace, which are based, most recently, on the Abraham Accords negotiated during the Trump administration. We will conclude with an assessment of the Abraham Accords’ prospects for success and whether the two-State solution is still a viable option for resolving the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
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- Beans, Greens and Fish Walk into a Kitchen ... Healthy Cooking Series
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Fee: $40.00
Item Number: FA24COU13081
Dates: 9/30/2024 - 10/7/2024
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 2
Building: Harkin Institute
Room: Auditorium
Instructor: Patricia Quinlisk, Lisa LaValle
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Lunch and Learn: Dr. Patricia Quinlisk and Chef Lisa Lavalle are back to bring innovative ways to include three important food groups into our diets. Explore varied combinations of these nutritious power foods. Understand why they are essential to our long term brain and body function. Then, enjoy them in a light lunch prepared in class, with minimal cooking.
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- POLITICS 2024: The Road to the White House In Person
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
This may well be the most important election of our time. Is it a time of Affirmation or a time of Transformation? And so many issues impacting the outome. Join us as a political scientist, representatives of the media, and two experienced politicians share their views and insights. Affirmation or Transformation—November 5 may provide the answer!
This class is full for in-person attendance. Please selection the Zoom option so you can participate in this class.
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- Strategy for Advanced Mah Jongg Players
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Fee: $45.00
Item Number: FA24COU13201
Dates: 10/10/2024 - 10/31/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 4
Building: Alumni House
Room:
Instructor: Margie Davidson
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
If you have played mah jongg regularly for at least 2 years and want to hone your skills and develop more effective offensive and defensive strategies then this class is for you. We will start the class by analyzing together the new 2024 mah jongg card. Then we will share our ideas, thoughts and strategies and discuss in detail each element of the game, starting with the Charleston through the beginning game, the mid game and the end game. Each class session will include discussion time and time to play. Our fourth session will be a no stress mini-tournament!
This is NOT a beginning class. Please bring your own 2024 National Mah Jongg League card.
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- Art and Inclusion at Easter Lake: Bike Ride
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: FA24COU13331
Dates: 10/31/2024 - 10/31/2024
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Easter Lake
Room:
Instructor: Missy Smith, Devon Boes
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This class is offered by Polk County Conservation. We will take a bike ride around Easter Lake on the Mark C. Ackelson Trail to learn about the park’s new public art pieces. Each piece, the artist, medium, and concept will be discussed as a knowledgeable guide leads you through the beautiful sculpture trail. Our final destination will be the Athene North Shore Recreation Area, where accessibility and inclusivity are the primary focus.
Participants will be required to ride their own bikes.
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- ANDERSON GALLERY EVENT Acts of Projection: Magic Lantern Shows and the U.S. Civil War
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Fee: $15.00
Item Number: FA24COU13431
Dates: 11/14/2024 - 11/14/2024
Times: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Anderson Gallery
Room:
Instructor: Lilah Anderson
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During the U.S. Civil War, the Northern public had a surprising outlet for processing traumatic events: magic lantern shows. These multi-media spectacles were built around the projection of colorful designs in darkened theaters and assembly rooms. Such displays were accompanied by sound: music, narration, or other audio effects. While nineteenth-century magic lantern shows often featured famous works of art, travel narratives, or stories from the Christian Bible, they also began to present war-related imagery after the outbreak of conflict in 1861. Acts of Projection encompasses both the material artifacts of lantern shows – hand-painted slides and period projectors – as well as actual projections to simulate the original viewing experience. This session will offer a tour of the exhibition, including hearing from Drake students who acted as its co-curators.
Light refreshments included.
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- Lunch at Hugo’s Wood-fired Kitchen
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: FA24COU13461
Dates: 11/19/2024 - 11/19/2024
Times: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: WesleyLife Meals on Wheels Campus
Room:
Instructor:
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Join OLLI members for a delicious lunch experience at Hugo’s Wood-fired Kitchen in the new WesleyLife ‘Meals on Wheels’ Building. Dining will be inside the restaurant.
Menu options will be sent to participants closer to the date of the luncheon.
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- The Simple Magic of the Native American (Fall 2024) Flute, Up Close and Personal
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Fee: $15.00
Item Number: FA24COU13601
Dates: 12/11/2024 - 12/13/2024
Times: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Days: W F
Sessions: 2
Building: Scottish Rite Park
Room:
Instructor: Judy Olson
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
This course will acquaint you with the Native American flute in the most personal way possible, by playing it. Experience a 90-minute lesson (flutes provided) during which you’ll learn the simplest steps for playing the instrument, how to hold it, how to blow, and basic fingering and tonguing techniques. The end game: Determine whether you enjoy the flute experience and provide resources to start you on the flute-playing journey. Participants will be able to sample flutes.
**There will be four 90 minute-blocks of four participants. You will be assigned your time after registration.
Your class time will be one of the following
Wednesday, December 11, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., or 2:30-4 p.m.
Friday, December 13, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., or 2:30-4 p.m.
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