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GAD180 Stories That Endure: Alabama Heritage in Print and Sound

Discover how Alabama Heritage preserves the pastwhile embracing the future. Participants explore itsaward-winning storytelling journey from magazinepages to engaging podcasts, gaining insight into howhistory is shared, remembered and newly experiencedthrough the power of voice.
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GAD181 Chandler Mountain SAVED: How a Rural Community Defeated a Major Power Project

In 2023, residents of Chandler Mountain andsurrounding communities in St. Clair County faced thepossibility of losing their homes, farms, businessesand historic sites to a proposed pumped hydro storageproject. In this presentation, members of Save ChandlerMountain, Inc., will share the story of how ordinarycitizens organized, built strategic alliances, engaged themedia and elected officials, and successfully stoppedthe project. Presenters Fran Summerlin, Ben Lyon andMark Smith will discuss the environmental, historicaland human stakes involved, along with practical lessonsin grassroots advocacy and community action that caninspire others facing similar challenges.
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GAD182 Armchair Travel Vienna to the Black Sea

Experience the magic and customs found along theDanube, traveling from the Black Sea to Vienna with aquick peek into Transylvania. This session takes a look atsix different countries: Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia,Hungary, Slovakia and finally into Vienna, Austria.
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GAD183 History of Attalla, the Gateway to the Sunny South

Attalla, Alabama, has a surprising history as a miningtown, railroad hub and "wannabe" tourist location. Comefind out more about the "Gateway to the Sunny South."
Thursday, September 24, 2026, Church of the Holy Comforter

GAD185 Andrew Jackson - Hero or Horrible

This presentation examines the difference between themodern and historical views of the seventh presidentamong common people and why there is such a greatdifference between the two.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, Church of the Holy Comforter

GAD186 Walk Through Time

"Walk Through Time" is held on the third Sunday inOctober at Forrest Cemetery. For 16 years, moderncitizens dressed in period clothing have portrayed someof Gadsden's most interesting citizens from variouseras. Portrayers can be seen throughout the afternoonin the chapel. Trolleys transport patrons back in time tothe cemetery, where they stroll at leisure. Donations areused to preserve the cemetery.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, Church of the Holy Comforter

GAD187 The Life and Legacy of Big Sam Dale and Red Eagle

Samuel Dale (1772-1841), also known as the "Daniel Boone of Alabama," was a scout, frontiersman, soldier and public servant who played a crucial role in shaping the state of Alabama from the Mississippi Territory. William Weatherford, also known after his death as Red Eagle, was a Creek chief who led the "Red Sticks" in the Creek War. He settled in Alabama and is buried in Baldwin County.
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OL180 Getting Started with Opera: Becoming an Aficionado

This course introduces the history, current state andfuture of opera. Designed for the beginner, or as areview for established opera fans, this class will offergreat music, beautiful videos and a bit of opera humor.
September 14, 2026 to November 2, 2026, Online using Zoom

TUS161 Lagniappe-Various Topics

Enjoy a wide range of topics - from history and travel to the arts, hobbies and local stories. Each week, a different speaker shares their expertise and passion. ?June 3 - Barbershop Quartet - David Williams ?June 10 - Nature Gardening to Attract Wildlife - Raphael Sneed ?June 17 - Sculpture - Lee Busby ?June 24 - "Earn This!" A Journey Through the WWI Journal of a 12th Regiment Radio Man - David Miles ?July 8 - Life of the Civil War Soldier - Virgil Moon ?July 15 - Behind the Velvet Ribbons: Decorating the White House Experience - Tammy West ?July 22 - Jellyfish: Beautiful, Fascinating, Unappreciated! - Peggy Hamner ?July 29 - Bagpipes and Story Telling - Timothy Salazar
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TUS180 Mini Medical School

UA's College of Community Health Sciences and University Medical Center host this lecture series, where faculty present a different medical topic each week. The schedule will be sent out later in the OLLI email.
September 1-22, 2026, Bryant Conference Center

TUS181 Lagniappe - Various Topics

Enjoy a wide range of topics - from history and travelto the arts, hobbies and local stories. Each week, adifferent speaker shares their expertise and passion.
September 2, 2026 to October 21, 2026, Bryant Conference Center