Classes

 Let's enjoy an afternoon tea with good company..., and a variety of teas, small sandwiches, and sweets! Feel free to dress up with a hat or gloves if you like. I'll divide the costs among the participants, and it will probably be between $3 to $5....payable that day.

Participants: Min 8, Max 16

Learn how hot air balloons were used in the Civil War. Find out which army had the best balloons, how the use of balloons made a difference when they carried men aloft to observe movements of the enemy, and how they avoided being shot down.

Fishing both commercial and recreational, has played an important part in the daily lives of those living in and visiting Alaska. Learn about historical practices and current opportunities. Develop an understanding of subsistence fishing for Alaska Natives and those living off the grid. Understand assembly line procedures. Explore recreational fishing opportunities in Alaska.

Many people have enjoyed Alaskan cruises, bus or rail tours. Frankly, this is only the tip of the iceberg! Come and enjoy the spectacular wilderness scenery of Alaska from Kodiak Island to the Brooks Range without the fear of Bears! The program will be presented by Dr. Robert Watson, who has hunted and fished several areas of Alaska over the past 20 years. Alaskan snacks will be offered.

Participants: Min 6, Max 30

A class for beginners to seasoned artists who will explore different mediums from watercolors, acrylics, pastels, mixed paper mediums throughout the semester. Learning from each other and exploring new ideas that will help to stimulate the creative side we all have. Join us for fun and explore the many mediums of art! We are all here to learn and share in this class. 

Participants: Min 5, Max 15

The class will view 10 films starring Audrey Hepburn through 10 weekly sessions. Hepburn, a British actress and humanitarian, known for her grace and iconic roles and ranked by the American Film Institute as the third greatest female screen legend from the Classical Hollywood cinema. Recognized as a film and fashion star, she was inducted into the International Best Dressed Hall of Fame and is one of only a few entertainers who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT).

Participants: Min 2

Australia is AWESOME! We will dive into all things Australia in this three-part class. We will learn about its natural beauty, fascinating history, and fun quirks. We will explore the Sydney Opera House, Great Barrier Reef, and Great Ocean Road and get off the beaten track to see the real Australia. This class is a repeat of Janet's June 2023 adventure in Australia. Part 1: Sydney, Part 2: Queensland, Part 3: Melbourne.

Over four classes, students will create a portrait or two of a pet from a favorite photograph or photographs they provide. Students will also provide their own watercolors, brushes, and water containers. Students may also bring watercolor pencils or colored pencils in addition. The instructor will provide quality watercolor paper.

Celebrate Christmas a little early with storyteller Bill May’s Behind the Scenes of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” We will hear tales of Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. We will see clips from the movie of cast members that you may remember from their other famous roles. Also, we will take a peek at some of the more fascinating production secrets that were used to make this a beloved Christmas classic.

The Bible Study will focus on the Gospel stories of the women of the New Testament from Jesus’ birth to early ministry. In a period of brutal Roman occupation, the Jewish people not only struggled to survive, but also hoped for the long-awaited Messiah to come and save them. We will start with Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna at Jesus’ birth. We will then study women who Jesus healed, such as the mother-in-law of Peter, a bleeding woman, Canaanite woman’s daughter, and others. We will also look at Jesus’ interaction with other unlikely women.

This course will focus on the events that have profoundly changed my life and the lessons I have learned along the way. I have had the honor and privilege of working alongside some of the best young men and women our great nation has. I have been deployed on two combat tours and have commanded at the company and battalion levels. I have also served internationally with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The three areas I will focus my stories on are how important the “little things” are, the importance of developing people and teams, and the impact a focused vision with goals can have on an organization.

This is a two-session class. The first session will present an introduction to the Bronte family, focusing on historical context and family dynamics. The second session will provide an introduction to the Bronte novels and consider their place in English fiction. Both classes will feature PowerPoint slides. It is not necessary to have read any of the Bronte novels for this class. I will avoid spoilers.

Bring your lunch (not too messy or smelly) and socialize with your fellow members.

Participants: Min 5, Max 35

Christmas will be here before you know it! Let's kick off the festivities with music! Featuring "Wild Clover" and ILR's own "Strummin' Ukes", we will present a Christmas sing-along with a little bit of background about each song and time to share holiday memories. Dig out your Christmas sweater and join us! Please bring snacks and nonalcoholic drinks to share.