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悦色视频交友 University鈥檚 Encore Program is offering a diverse selection of courses this spring for individuals age 60 and over, providing a unique opportunity to explore new subjects, develop skills, and engage with a vibrant community of learners.听

With a fee of $25, Encore students may choose up to two of the following courses: From Charlotte鈥檚 Web to Chronicles of Narnia: Using Children鈥檚 Literature to Connect with Your Grandchildren; The Work of Her Hands: 17th & 18th Century Style; Grief & Loss; Latin American Culture and History; Fit4Life: Senior Strength; Couch to 5K Running & Walking; You Can Draw!; Canva Creations: Design Made Simple; Tennessee in Tennis Shoes: A Traveling History Course; Medieval to Modern: How the End of One Age Gave Birth to Another; Oil Painting for Beginners and Intermediate Levels; Introduction to the Art of Bonsai; Introduction to Ceramics; Pickleball; Heroes and Villains; Watercolor Painting for Beginning and Intermediate Painters; Conversations for a New America; Of Mice and Men: Turning Back the Clock on Aging; Memoir Writing: Telling Your Story; Finding Your Roots: A Beginner鈥檚 Guide to Tracing Genealogy; American Heart Association Heart Saver First Aid CPR AED; The Book of Daniel (Part 2); and The Book of Revelation.听

The course, Charlotte鈥檚 Web to Chronicles of Narnia: Using Children鈥檚 Literature to Connect with Your Grandchildren, will explore how children鈥檚 books and other resources can help students foster meaningful connections with their grandchildren. This six-week course, taught by Dr. Laura Anderson, will meet on Mondays, from 3:35-4:25 p.m., beginning Jan. 20.听

The Work of Her Hands: 17th & 18th Century Style will offer a unique opportunity to explore the history of girls’ education through the art of needlework samplers, a key part of preparing young women for managing a household in the 17th and 18th centuries. Participants will trace the progression of needle skills, starting with simple stitches and advancing to more complex designs, using fabric reminiscent of the period. This eight-week course, taught by Dr. Delia Price, will take place on Tuesdays, from 9:10-10:25 a.m., beginning Jan. 28.听

Grief & Loss exposes students to knowledge and skills of counseling psychology with current research and theory in grief and bereavement. Grief therapy is a unique form of counseling and views bereavement as a normal response to life crisis. Students are taught the active steps in grieving that help people through their individual process of recovery. Lena Barber will lead this six-week course on Tuesdays, from 2-4 p.m., beginning Jan. 28.听

In Latin American Culture and History, students will work on verb tenses, vocabulary, and Latin American culture through films, documentaries, movies, and Latin American speakers. This four-week course will be taught by Dr. Alexander Steffanell on Wednesdays, from 1:20-2:25 p.m., beginning Feb. 5.听

Fit4Life: Senior Strength is a fitness class focused on building strength, improving balance, and enhancing flexibility in a supportive group environment. The class accommodates all fitness levels, with seated and standing options. Comfortable clothing and proper听footwear are recommended for the best experience. This 10-week course is led by Kendra Gray and takes place on Tuesdays, from 5-5:50 p.m., beginning Jan. 28.听

The Couch to 5K Running & Walking class is designed to help participants build their fitness and prepare for the 65 Roses 5K taking place on March 29. Throughout the course, students will learn about fitness, nutrition, hydration, strength, breathing techniques, form, and interval training while gradually increasing endurance. Classes will take place outdoors, so students are advised to come prepared with appropriate athletic shoes and clothing to walk and run comfortably. Brittany Katz will lead this eight-week course on Tuesdays, from 8-9 a.m., beginning Jan. 28.听

You Can Draw! is perfect for anyone who thinks they cannot draw, offering a fun and supportive environment to explore the fundamentals of pencil and ink drawing. Participants will learn key design elements, practice without judgment, and develop their skills at their own pace. This four-week course, taught by Dr. Bill Kamm, will meet on Wednesdays, from 3-4:30 p.m., beginning March 5.听听

Canva Creations: Design Made Simple is a beginner-friendly course focused on designing personalized stationery, greeting cards, and more. The course provides step-by-step guidance in using Canva’s intuitive tools to create invitations, social media posts, and other custom designs, with weekly tutorials and hands-on projects. It is ideal for individuals looking to explore their creativity, regardless of technical experience. This four-week course is taught by Emily Strother on Tuesdays, from 4-5:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 4.听

Tennessee in Tennis Shoes: A Traveling History Course, led by Dr. David Altopp, will include visits to historical sites and points of interest in Tennessee, Georgia, or Alabama. Potential sites include Dahlonega Gold Museum, Museum of Appalachia, Ripley鈥檚 Believe It or Not, Alcatraz East, General Longstreet Museum, and Charleston/Savannah. The travel dates and locations will be discussed during an informational meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 3:30 p.m. in the Johnson Lecture Hall, Room 104 in the Humanities Center on Paul Conn Parkway.听

Medieval to Modern: How the End of One Age Gave Birth to Another is a 10-week course taught by Dr. David Schlosser that explores the transformative years of 1300-1650 in Europe. This period saw the collapse of the medieval order due to crises like plague, war, and famine, while innovations in thought set the stage for the dawn of the modern era. The course will meet Wednesdays, from 12:15-1:15 p.m., beginning Jan. 22.听

Oil Painting for Beginners and Intermediate Levels offers studio time for intermediate painters and instruction for beginners during the initial classes. This five-week course, taught by Gary McDonald, will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m., beginning Jan. 14.听

Introduction to the Art of Bonsai is a beginner-friendly course that covers the history, techniques, and philosophies behind cultivating miniature trees. Students will learn essential skills like pruning, wiring, and potting, along with the different bonsai styles and tools needed for the craft. By the end of the course, students will have created two bonsai trees, complete with containers, soil, and tools, gaining a solid foundation in bonsai care and design. Dr. James E. White will teach this seven-week course on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 1:25-3:20 p.m., beginning Jan. 22.听听

Introduction to Ceramics, also taught by White,听will focus听on fundamental clay techniques, with an emphasis on hand-building methods. Students will gain hands-on experience in shaping, glazing, and firing pottery, while exploring both functional and sculptural applications of ceramics. This eight-week course will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 10:10 a.m.-12:05 p.m., beginning Jan. 22.听听

Pickleball is a fun and fast-growing sport suitable for all ages and skill levels, helping improve hand-eye coordination and balance. This semester-long course, led by Gina Simpson, offers a social and enjoyable learning experience for beginners and experienced players alike. Classes will meet on Tuesdays, from 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m., beginning Jan. 21.听听

Heroes and Villains is a seven-week course led by 悦色视频交友 University鈥檚 History, Humanities, and Political Science faculty, exploring the lives of intriguing historical figures. Each session features a professor presenting the life, actions, and ideas of a figure typically seen as a hero, alongside a figure commonly regarded as a villain or less well-liked. The course will examine heroism, greatness, historical significance, and the challenges of interpreting historical evidence. Classes will meet on Mondays, from 6-8 p.m., beginning Jan. 27.听

Watercolor Painting for Beginning and Intermediate Painters is an eight-week course that introduces students to basic watercolor techniques and helps build confidence in creating original compositions. Led by Mary Ann Poplin, the course includes both teacher-guided and self-paced projects, focusing on developing a personal style. Classes meet Tuesdays, from 6-8 p.m., beginning Jan. 28.听

Conversations for a New America is a five-week course focused on key social issues affecting the nation. Each class will explore a specific question, encouraging student participation and dialogue on topics like trust in institutions, trends in education, medical care, bureaucracy, and the role of religion in society. Taught by Dr. Karen Mundy-Judkins and Dr. Ben Judkins, the course will meet on Mondays at 4 p.m., beginning March 17.听

Of Mice and Men: Turning Back the Clock on Aging is a five-week course, also taught by the Judkins, that explores new interdisciplinary research on aging. The course covers topics such as aging patterns, the epidemiology of age and health, social determinants, and current research on genetics and lifestyle changes. Classes will meet on Mondays, from 4-5:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 3.听

Memoir Writing: Telling Your Story is a six-week course designed to teach strategies and techniques for writing memoirs and sharing personal stories. Participants will engage in various assignments and discussions, with returning students welcome to enroll for fresh content. The course will also cover how to get stories published and shared with family. Taught by Dr. Carolyn Dirksen, classes meet on Thursdays, from 3-4:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 6.听

Finding Your Roots: A Beginner鈥檚 Guide to Tracing Genealogy is a six-week course designed to help individuals explore their family history. The course covers basic research tools and methods, including print and online sources, oral histories, and DNA testing. Classes will also include examples of genealogical findings and discussions about personal family histories. Taught by Morgan Mizer, the course听takes place on Thursdays, from 4:15-5:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 23.听

The American Heart Association Heart Saver First Aid CPR AED course is designed for individuals with little to no medical training. It covers basic first aid, CPR, AED use, and handling emergencies, including opioid-related life-threatening situations. Dr. Samantha Spinks will teach this six-week course, which meets on Wednesdays, from 8:30-9:30 a.m., beginning Jan. 15.听

The Book of Daniel (Part 2) is a six-week course taught by Dr. Brian Peterson. This class will cover a verse-by-verse analysis of the Old Testament book of Daniel with a special focus on interpretation, prophetic aspects, and application for a modern context. The class will meet on Wednesdays, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 15.听听

The Book of Revelation will explore the authorship, date, place, and purpose of this biblical text. Topics include the messages to the Seven Churches, the Tribulation, the Second Coming, the Millennium, and the New Heaven and New Earth, among other key events. Led by Dr. Henry Smith, this eight-week course takes place on Mondays, from 5-6:15 p.m., beginning Jan. 20.听

Mail-in registration is now open. In-person registration will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and Wednesday, Jan. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.鈥痠n the Centenary Room, located in the Higginbotham Administration Building (HAB), and will continue Jan. 16-28 in HAB Room 207, from 2-4 p.m.鈥疭eating is limited for each course and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.听

悦色视频交友 University鈥檚 Encore Program is part of the school’s ongoing commitment to serving the community.听

For more information about Encore, contact Community Engagement at (423) 614-8598, [email protected],鈥痮r visit鈥� leeuniversity.edu/encore/.听