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Tired of regimented tour groups, feeling cramped by tight itineraries, and frustrated with crowded tourist sites? Are you ready to go “free range” without a travel agent and explore the world on your own terms without the constraints of the travel industry? Learn to live in other cultures, meet interesting locals, and enjoy a more immersive experience without the restrictions of short term packaged tours. In this workshop, an experienced traveler will share some techniques and strategies for a more fulfilling and affordable approach to travel. New in-person workshop. Format includes discussion.

We’re in our 70’s (or more). The kids are in their 50’s (or more.) What should we do now to pass things along in an orderly way so the kids won’t say... “What a mess!” This is a two-session interactive workshop on getting your “stuff” organized. Each attendee will leave with their own to-do list. There is a lot to discuss! Wills and trusts. Listing account numbers. Adding names to accounts. Writing down passwords. Determining beneficiaries. Clarifying who has power of attorney. Giving things away. Emptying the basement/attic. Creating a safe document location. And so on. New in-person workshop. Format includes lecture and hands-on learning.

A low-angle, black and white shot of a modern building with many horizontal lines against a sky with wispy clouds. From sleek new industrial materials to innovations in housing, mid-20th-century designers faced the challenge of shaping an aesthetic that reflected the ideals of post-World War II America. In this course, we will explore the optimism that defined the relationship between design and lifestyle during this period, particularly through the emergence of open living spaces in architecture. We will examine the influence of the Case Study Program and the work of leading designers, including Charles and Ray Eames, John Lautner, Eero Saarinen, E. Fay Jones, and Donald Wexler, while considering these developments within the broader context of rapid social and cultural change.

Let’s build community by working together to prep, cook, and eat great food and enjoy conversation with one another. Featured chefs will guide us through the creation of cuisines from around the world introducing us to tastes and histories of food cultures and their impact on strengthening communities. For the first class each participant will bring and share a dish meaningful to their culture or life and learn how a potato salad contest brought people from feuding to harmony. There will be an additional cost to cover the food costs paid directly to the instructors — this may vary from class to class.

Repeat in-person course. Format includes discussion and hands-on learning.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: There will be an additional cost of $60 to cover the food costs.

Many important outcomes in our lives are the subject of, and are dependent upon, negotiation with persons who have influence over these outcomes. For example, we must often negotiate for the purchase of a new home, and/or for the sale of a currently owned home. We negotiate for the purchase of an automobile, new or used. We often find ourselves negotiating our salary and other employ ment terms, such as benefits, with existing or new employers. Many more events in our lives depend upon negotiation for successful or at least acceptable outcomes. There is an art to negotiation and negotiation skills that can help improve outcomes. In this class, we will explore the art and skills that must be developed in order to maximize the likelihood of achieving successful negotiated outcomes. New in-person workshop. Format includes discussion.