Presentation: Sustainable Downsizing Choices
Course #41163
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Wednesday, April 2, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
No Fee
Join Ellen Orleans from Climate Initiatives to learn where to sustainably donate or recycle everything from toaster ovens and floor tiles to paint brushes and oven cleaner, plus much more.
Boulder Philharmonic Musical Ensemble Performance
Course #41156
Where: East Age Well Center
When: Thursday, April 3, 1 – 2 p.m.
No Fee
Enjoy a musical ensemble performance featuring Ryan Jacobsen, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra’s seating concert master and violinist, and Fernanda Nieto, pianist and Director of Education. This program will explore dynamic repertoire for violin and piano, including stories in music ranging from Beethoven to tango.
Facilitated Dialogue: Being An Elder During These Times
Course #40313
Where: West Age Well Center
When: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, April 3 and 17, May 1 and 15, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
No Fee
The spring theme is “Being an elder during these times.” Come with the intention of being kind, open, honest, present, willing to share and listen to one another. Dialogues will be on topics chosen by the group. Facilitators: Jackie Nelson, John King, and Sally King bring a wide variety of skills and experience in group facilitation. Register once per season.
Shakespeare Series: Reading and Discussion
In each class, passages are read aloud, and participants are encouraged to engage in discussion. No prior Shakespeare knowledge required. The program is open to adults aged 60 and older. Instructor: Lori Lucas, is a lecturer at CU Boulder and long-time resident of Boulder. Questions before joining? Contact Lori at lori.lucas@colorado.edu.
Shakespeare - April “Cymbeline”
Course #40406
Where: Online
When: Wednesdays and Fridays, April 2 - 25, 10 - 11 a.m. (7 classes, No classes 4/9 and 4/11)
Fees: R/NR - $70/$88
(Fee is per household, contact Program Manager, Hales Brown, at 303-441-1976 to register a household member.)
Shakespeare - May “Antony and Cleopatra”
Course #40407
Where: Online
Dates: Wednesdays and Fridays, May 14 - 30, 10 - 11 a.m.
Fees: R/NR - $70/$88
(Fee is per household, contact Program Manager, Hales Brown, at 303-441-1976 to register a household member.)
Cultivating Well-Being
Course #41187
Where: West Age Well Center
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, April 8 and 22, May 13 and 27, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
No fee
Explore experience-based approaches for cultivating well-being in daily life. Research shows happiness and well-being can arise from facing anger, depression, and grief. Come with an open mind and a willingness to listen without judgement and share openly. Discussion topics will vary each session. Facilitator: Jim Kettering holds a BA in Social Science, an MA in Psychology and Counseling, and an EdD from the UNC School for Educational Change and Development. Register once per season.
Journaling
Course #41188
Where: West Age Well Center
When: 3rd Thursdays, April 17 and May 15, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
No Fee
Come prepared to write, listen, and share inner wisdom through humor, truth-telling and spirit. Facilitator: Jackie Nelson, MFA is an experienced teacher with a lifelong practice of journal writing. Register once per season.
Genealogy Series: Family History Basics
Course #41173
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Tuesdays April 22 - May 27, 10 a.m. – noon (6-week series)
Fees: R/NR $75/$94
This course is designed for beginners. Participants will learn research techniques and strategy on tracing family history. Learn about U.S. and local resources for tracing ancestry, search methods and strategies, and how technology can aid genealogy research. Instructor: Mark Fearer is the owner of Ancestral Discovery and professional genealogist practicing since the early 80s.
BIFF Film and Virtual Discussion
Course #40404
Where: Online
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2 – 3 p.m.
No Fee
“The Arc of Oblivion” feature documentary
A filmmaker begins building a secure, ark-like structure in Maine to house movies and collections, leading to the film’s main question: Why are humans the only animals to archive? This question results in a trip around the world, to salt mines in the Alps, fjords in the Arctic, and ancient libraries in the Sahara to illuminate the strange world of archives and memory. Directed by Ian Cheney. Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) brings independent films and discussion to older adults. One week prior to the online facilitated discussion, participants will receive an email with an online link to view the film. Please watch the film beforehand, as the film will not be viewed during the online discussion.
NEW! Memoir Writing: Soulful Life Stories
Course #41278
Where: East Age Well Center
When: Thursdays, April 24 - May 29
10 a.m. – Noon (6-week series)
Fees: R/NR $60/$72
Participants will be gently and soulfully guided in exploring and writing stories of cherished moments. Using right brain techniques and memory joggers, participants will enliven stories with details and personal perspectives while bringing a depth of truth stories. Memories will become the beginning of participant memoirs, starting with simple memories of days gone by, what they meant, and how they shaped life. Instructor: Robin Collins has a love for life stories and one year of experience facilitating a memoir group.
SmARTee Virtual Tours Presents: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Course #41277
Where: Online
When: Wednesday, May 7, 11 a.m. - noon
No Fee. This program is funded by generous community donations.
Explore works by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, and more in an immersive virtual slideshow that simulates an in-person trip to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Virtual tour guide Julie Averbach will share images from the museum and discuss some of its exhibits. Julie Averbach, a double major in Psychology and History of Art at Yale College, created a nonprofit virtual museum tours project called smARTee. She has led tours for over 2,000 older adults, partnering with community organizations and retirement communities across 18 countries.
Gardening for Pollinators
Course # 41384
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Friday, April 18, 1 - 2 p.m.
No Fee (Paid for by generous community donations.)
Learn how to create a thriving garden that attracts and supports pollinators. This class covers plant selection, garden design, and sustainable gardening practices. Presented by Butterfly Pavilion Outreach Program staff.
Container Gardening Presentation with CSU Extension
Course #41386
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Friday, May 9, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
No Fee
Container gardening is a versatile way to grow fresh vegetables and herbs with little yard or home space such as on balconies, patios, and windowsills. A Boulder County CSU Extension Master Gardener will share expert tips for successful container gardening.
Boulder County History Presentation with Louisville Historical Museum Staff
Course #41176
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Friday, May 30, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
No Fee
Join a Louisville Historian to learn about the history of Louisville and Boulder through stories and photos, including topics ranging from coal mining to community dances in the early 1900s; Louisville was home to a dance hall, local bands, and a Tango Club in the 1920s.
Active Minds - Sponsored by Brookdale Meridian Boulder
Active Minds: Georgia O’Keeffe
Course #40308
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Wednesday, April 9, 1 - 2 p.m.
One of the most prominent figures in 20th Century modern art, Georgia O’Keeffe was born in Wisconsin in 1884. O’Keeffe became renowned for abstraction of natural forms such as flowers, clouds and, perhaps most famously, desert spaces of the American Southwest.
Active Minds: Nuclear Power
Course #40307
Where: East Age Well Center
When: Monday, April 28, 3 – 4 p.m.
No Fee
Explore the pros and cons of this controversial source of energy. As society faces increased challenges associated with climate change caused by the consumption of fossil fuels, some experts argue nuclear energy offers reliable and plentiful sources of zero carbon energy. Nuclear power, however, presents its own challenges, including the history of accidents at Chernobyl, Three Mile Island and Fukushima Daichi.
Active Minds: Mount Everest
Course #40310
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Wednesday, May 14, 1 - 2 p.m.
Everest is the tallest mountain in the world and captivates mountaineers who hope to stand “on top of the world”. Participants will hear both triumphant and tragic stories of Everest and examine different perspectives on the mountain’s past, present, and future.
Active Minds: Genghis Khan and the Mongolian Empire
Course #40309
Where: East Age Well Center
When: Monday, May 19, 3 – 4 p.m.
Explore how this Genhgis Khan (1162-1227) made a lasting and profound impact on world politics and modern society after founding and ruling over the Mongolian Empire, the largest contiguous land empire in the history of the world.