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Featured Courses

Gut Health: Why Is It Important?

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Discover why the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is often considered the foundation of overall health. As research continues to reveal the powerful connection between gut health and other body systems, it is becoming clear that the health of the gut plays a significant role in physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Explore topics such as the role of gut bacteria in inflammation, the Gut-Brain Axis, and how digestive health can influence mood, thinking, and overall wellness. Learn practical strategies involving nutrition, exercise, and self-care that can support a healthy GI tract and help you achieve optimal health.

Charitable Giving Strategy

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Whether you're considering a one-time donation or making ongoing gifts, integrating charitable giving into your overall financial strategy may yield greater benefits for the charity (in the form of more money) and to you - as a tax deduction. Gaining a basic understanding of how charitable giving may affect your taxes can help you get the most from your giving strategy.

Conversation Series: Travel

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Thinking about your next travel adventure? Join fellow lifelong learners for an informal discussion about educational and group travel opportunities offered by organizations such as Road Scholar, Go Ahead Tours, and Overseas Adventure Travel. Learn about destinations, costs, and what to expect when traveling with a group.We'll also discuss a potential trip to Iceland in September 2027 and gather feedback from those who may be interested. Whether you're an experienced traveler or simply exploring future possibilities, come share ideas, experiences, and inspiration for your next journey.

Creating Your Retirement Paycheck

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You've spent years investing so you can retire on your terms, but as retirement nears, the purpose of your portfolio will begin to change. It no longer has to get you to retirement; it has to get you through retirement. And as your regular paychecks stop, you'll need a strategy to help provide for your income needs throughout retirement.

How Are My Investments Taxed?

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During this session, we will learn how different kinds of accounts and investments are taxed. We will also explore how to invest tax efficiently.

More Fun Using Topographic Maps on Your Computer

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This course is an extension of the first course: Fun Using Topographic Maps On Your Computer that was offered. We will explore additional things you can learn from topographic maps. If you enjoyed the earlier course, you may be surprised how much more information topographic maps can give you! You don't need to be a computer whiz; just have an inquisitive mind. Printed instructions guide you at home. Don't miss this opportunity to gain so much from topographic maps!

Propaganda, Complicity, and Collaboration in the Holocaust Era

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Americans in 2026 face a variety of day-to-day challenges, among them what to believe and how to respond. This course will explore the role of propaganda in the era of the Holocaust, and the moral compass of the individual. Join us as we investigate media literacy, and the power of internal motivations and external pressures on us all.

Tiny Nutrients, Big Impact

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Join Mary Kay Tanka for a 3-part series on the impact of vitamins and minerals on our bodies. Our bodies rely on vitamins and minerals to function at their best. From supporting brain and bone health to boosting the immune system and promoting cardiovascular wellness, proper nutrient intake is essential for overall well-being. This course provides an overview of how the body uses vitamins and minerals, highlights the best foods to include in your diet, and offers guidance on selecting supplements safely when shopping at your local store.

Featured Courses

Gut Health: Why Is It Important?

Click the register link to see available sessions
Discover why the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is often considered the foundation of overall health. As research continues to reveal the powerful connection between gut health and other body systems, it is becoming clear that the health of the gut plays a significant role in physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Explore topics such as the role of gut bacteria in inflammation, the Gut-Brain Axis, and how digestive health can influence mood, thinking, and overall wellness. Learn practical strategies involving nutrition, exercise, and self-care that can support a healthy GI tract and help you achieve optimal health.

Charitable Giving Strategy

Click the register link to see available sessions
Whether you're considering a one-time donation or making ongoing gifts, integrating charitable giving into your overall financial strategy may yield greater benefits for the charity (in the form of more money) and to you - as a tax deduction. Gaining a basic understanding of how charitable giving may affect your taxes can help you get the most from your giving strategy.

Conversation Series: Travel

Click the register link to see available sessions
Thinking about your next travel adventure? Join fellow lifelong learners for an informal discussion about educational and group travel opportunities offered by organizations such as Road Scholar, Go Ahead Tours, and Overseas Adventure Travel. Learn about destinations, costs, and what to expect when traveling with a group.We'll also discuss a potential trip to Iceland in September 2027 and gather feedback from those who may be interested. Whether you're an experienced traveler or simply exploring future possibilities, come share ideas, experiences, and inspiration for your next journey.

Creating Your Retirement Paycheck

Click the register link to see available sessions
You've spent years investing so you can retire on your terms, but as retirement nears, the purpose of your portfolio will begin to change. It no longer has to get you to retirement; it has to get you through retirement. And as your regular paychecks stop, you'll need a strategy to help provide for your income needs throughout retirement.

How Are My Investments Taxed?

Click the register link to see available sessions
During this session, we will learn how different kinds of accounts and investments are taxed. We will also explore how to invest tax efficiently.

More Fun Using Topographic Maps on Your Computer

Click the register link to see available sessions
This course is an extension of the first course: Fun Using Topographic Maps On Your Computer that was offered. We will explore additional things you can learn from topographic maps. If you enjoyed the earlier course, you may be surprised how much more information topographic maps can give you! You don't need to be a computer whiz; just have an inquisitive mind. Printed instructions guide you at home. Don't miss this opportunity to gain so much from topographic maps!

Propaganda, Complicity, and Collaboration in the Holocaust Era

Click the register link to see available sessions
Americans in 2026 face a variety of day-to-day challenges, among them what to believe and how to respond. This course will explore the role of propaganda in the era of the Holocaust, and the moral compass of the individual. Join us as we investigate media literacy, and the power of internal motivations and external pressures on us all.

Tiny Nutrients, Big Impact

Click the register link to see available sessions
Join Mary Kay Tanka for a 3-part series on the impact of vitamins and minerals on our bodies. Our bodies rely on vitamins and minerals to function at their best. From supporting brain and bone health to boosting the immune system and promoting cardiovascular wellness, proper nutrient intake is essential for overall well-being. This course provides an overview of how the body uses vitamins and minerals, highlights the best foods to include in your diet, and offers guidance on selecting supplements safely when shopping at your local store.
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