CLASS
Instructor
Dates/Times/Location
2 sessions
1
Rock Art of the Colorado Plateau
Few places in the world have as
many rock art sites as the American
Southwest. These sites include
examples of pictographs and
petroglyphs ranging from huntergathers carvings to more recent
Ute, Navajo, and other groups.
These sessions will provide a
glimpse into rock art and a chance
to visit a site in Western Colorado.
Zebulon Miracle:
Curator for Gateway
Canyons Resort
The ½ day field trip with this
class has closed. The lecture
portion remains open.
2
Navigating our Mangled Medical
Milieu
A class to learn how to be an active
participant in your own health
care, the questions to ask your
physician, and information you
need to know. Subtopics include
the nature of American medicine,
dilemma involved in the use of
medications and screening tests,
decisions that make a difference.
Tuesday October 13
lecture
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of the Grand
Valley
536 Ouray Ave.
( north of the library)
Tuesday October 20
½ day field trip
limited to 12 participants
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
4 sessions: 2 hrs. each
Dr. Phil Mohler:
Family Physician
Wednesday: October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Primary Care Conference Rm.
3150 N. 12th St.
(Main Entrance, then down one
flight of stairs to Garden
Level)
3
“Books to Die For”
A dissection of crime writing from
classic to contemporary, led by
mystery author and university
professor Lyn Fraser, who started
with Nancy Drew and has never
stopped the clock. The trans
Atlantic discussion will feature
American and British authors as
well as an exploration of the genres
that encompass writing about
crime, from cozy to thriller.
4
“Oh The Places You’ll GO”
So you think you want to travel
Discussion about travel and tips on
ways to travel smart.
4 sessions: 1.5 hrs. each
Lyn Fraser:
Author and former professor
at CMU and Texas A&M
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Koinonia Church
730 25 road
1 session: 2 hrs.
Mike Perry:
A discussion of current media issue
from a reporter’s perspective. This
may include how stories are
developed or assigned, the
mechanics of investigating, writing,
and getting a story in print, and the
broader discussion of journalism
today.
Tuesday, October 13
Former Director of Museum 9:00 am -11:00 a.m.
of Western Colorado, tour
Unitarian Universalist
guide and adventurer
Congregation of the Grand
Valley
536 Ouray Ave.
( north of the library)
5
Media Issues From a Reporter’s
View
Tuesday: September 29
October 6
October 13
October 20
1 session: 2 hrs.
Mike Wiggins:
Managing Editor:
The Daily Sentinel
Tuesday, October 27
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
The Daily Sentinel conference
room
734 S. 7th St.
This class has closed.
3 sessions: 1.5 hrs. each
(approximate times)
6
West Slope Habitat and Hiking
Bill Haggerty:
A three-session course on enjoying
and appreciating the Colorado
Plateau and arid southwest.
Published author and former
columnist for The Daily
Sentinel.
Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m.
Sept 30: CO. National
Monument’s Devil’s Kitchen
Picnic Area: Introduction to
local habitat of Colorado
Plateau, short hike.
Oct 7: Colorado Riverfront
Trail, Watson Island adjacent
to Western Colorado Botanical
Gardens: Water and
waterways in the arid
Southwest, short hike.
This class has closed.
Oct 14: McInnis Canyons
National Conservation Area:
What bear lives where? Short
hike.
Limited to 20 participants
7
4 sessions: 2.5 hrs. each
Mad About Film
Rob Washington:
Enrich your enjoyment of movies
through understanding the methods
used in constructing a film. View
and evaluate a film and discuss
your analysis with other students.
This series will include a variety of
classic films by different directors
and in different genres. Students
will be asked to select future films
in the series.
BYOP!
Teacher and Film Enthusiast
Dates: October 16
October 23
October 30
November 6
Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Jan Henwood:
Former teacher of Film
Studies.
Escalante Hall Room 318
Colorado Mesa University
8
Birding 101
Students must have their own
binoculars, and the ability to
walk 1-2 miles over uneven
terrain.
Mike Henwood:
4 sessions: 3 hrs. each
Mondays: September 28
October 5
Mike is a guide for Colorado
October 12
Field Ornithologists.
October 19
8:00-11:00 a.m.
New to birding and want to
increase your knowledge and
enjoyment? This class will give you
the basics in identifying birds.
The classroom session will focus on
selection and use of binoculars, the
organization and use of Birding
Field Guides, and what to look for
to identify birds.
The four field trips will be to local
Birding hotspots where the group
will practice identifying different
species common to the Grand
Valley
This class has closed.
Meet at southwest corner of
Redlands Albertsons’ Parking
lot
Limited to 10 participants
9
Intermediate Birding
Students must have their own
binoculars a Birding Field Guide,
and the ability to walk 1-2 miles
over uneven terrain.
Mike Henwood:
Mike is a guide for Colorado
Field Ornithologists.
4 sessions: 3 hrs. each
Tuesdays: September 29
October 6
October 13
October 20
8:00-11:00 a.m.
The four half day field trips will be
to local Birding hotspots where the
group will focus on identifying
migrants as well as resident local
birds. Tips for becoming better
birders, as well as advanced
birding behaviors and the
relationship of birds and various
habitats will be discussed.
This class has closed.
Meet at southwest corner of
Redlands Albertsons’ Parking
lot
Limited to 10 participants
10
4 sessions: 3 hrs. each
Beginning Bridge
For students who have little to no
knowledge of bridge. Participants
will be introduced to bridge with a
step-by-step approach: rules, basic
bidding, scoring, and playing the
hand.
Bridge for Everyone by Crisfield
will be used as a reference.
11
Playing Duplicate Bridge
Learn the protocols of duplicate
bridge, review bidding, response,
learn and practice conventions.
Participants should know the basics
of bridge.
Jolynn Phillips:
Teacher and Bridge
Enthusiast
Jeff Phillips:
Teacher and Bridge
Enthusiast
Mondays: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Dates: September 21
September 28
October 5
October 12
Unitarian Universalist
536 Ouray Ave. Congregation
of the Grand Valley
( north of the library)
Jolynn Phillips
3 sessions: 3 hrs.
Teacher and Bridge
Enthusiast
Jeff Phillips
Teacher and Bridge
Enthusiast
Mondays: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Dates: October 26
November 2
November 9
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of the Grand
Valley
536 Ouray Ave.
( north of the library)
12
4 sessions:
Middle East Historical Sites and
Events
Session 1. Islam and the ISIS
Crisis: Islamic Art Session 2. Sites
ISIS destroyed at Ninevah Session
3. Red Rose City of Petra in Jordan
Session 4. Herod the Great,
Builder of Cities
Jackie Walker:
HS Teacher: History and
Comparative Religions
This class has closed.
Mondays:
Session 1. October 5
Session 2. October 19
Session 3. October 26
Session 4. November 2
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
American Lutheran Church
631 26 ½ Road (North of
Patterson on 7 . St. Left side
of road)
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13
1 session: 2 hrs.
Mythology of the Northern
Constellations
A study of the Greek and Roman
myths that make up the northern
constellations. Some constellations
have more than one story connected
to them. The night sky may be
considered the first story book.
Luis Lopez:
Colorado Mesa University
Professor Emeritus
Tuesday:
November 10
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of the Grand
Valley
536 Ouray Ave.
( north of the library)
14
2 session: 1 hrs.
Getting Our Ducks in a Row
The Important Life Decisions
Kerri Mosinski, LCSW,
HopeWest
All of us over 18 years of age may
want to consider the kinds of
decisions others would have to
make on our behalf should a life
crisis occur. This class will provide
the necessary documents to give
instruction and guidance to our
physicians and chosen
representatives. We will also
discuss how to open these
conversations with our loved ones.
Development, Counseling,
Bereavement Services, and
Ethics Committee of
HopeWest
Thursday: September 24
October 1
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Hospice Care Center
Room 102
3090 N 12th, Suite B
15
“Art for the Eye and Mind”
Rick MacArthur
In this class we will study art
works from prehistory to the
present, asking how art media and
styles shape our personal
responses. Historical analysis and
hands-on exercises are tools we
will use to examine the world of art.
6 sessions
Rick MacArthur:
Art Historian who
specializes in sacred art of
the Renaissance.
Donald Meyers:
Practicing artist who works
in both two and threedimensional media.
Thursday: October 1
October 8
October 15
October 22
October 29
November 5
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Dominguez Hall
Room 112
Colorado Mesa University
This class has closed.
16
Keep Moving for Life
Learn how it’s possible to improve
your fitness, balance, agility,
strength and flexibility at any age.
We will discuss the physical activity
recommendations for older adults
and ways to add more activity to
your life.
For those wishing to participate,
we will perform some Functional
Fitness Assessments designed for
older adults to measure balance,
strength, flexibility and agility.
Please wear comfortable clothes
and closed toe shoes.
Rebecca Weitzel
Personal Trainer, Corporate
Wellness Coordinator
1 session: 1 ½ hours
Wednesday, September 23
3:00-4:30 pm
The Commons Garden Room
625 27 1/2 Road. Enter on
Hermosa side of building;
there is an outdoor entrance to
The Garden Room.
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17
Legal Issues Facing Seniors
Session 1. Estate Planning Basics:
the basics surrounding will and
trust estate plans and using Power
of Attorney to document wishes.
Session 2. Handling Estate Matters
after someone dies: probate versus
non-probate, creditor claims,
distributing assets, transferring
assets and taxes. Session 3. Estate
Planning Potpourri: chance to stay
current on long term care, second
marriage, legislative updates, end
of life decisions and more.
Baird Brown:
Attorney
Brown & Brown PC
1250 E Sherwood Drive
Grand Junction
Seats up to 32
18
Meditation
Thursday: 3 sessions
October 22 Session 1
October 29 Session 2
November 5 Session 3
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Tom Sawyer
3 Sessions: Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday:
October 13, 14, 15
A class to learn the why and how of
a simple but powerful awareness
meditation practices that you can
begin using right away. It is a
proven method for calming the
mind, relieving stress, and dealing
effectively with the continuous
challenge of everyday life.
11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Koinonia Church
730 25 Rd.
Limited to 10 participants
19
Meditation
A class to learn the why and how of
a simple but powerful awareness
meditation practices that you can
begin using right away. It is a
proven method for calming the
mind, relieving stress, and dealing
effectively with the continuous
challenge of everyday life.
Tom Sawyer
3 Sessions: Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday:
October 27, 28, 29
11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Koinonia Church
730 25 Rd.
Limited to 10 participants
20
Meditation
A class to learn the why and how of
a simple but powerful awareness
meditation practices that you can
begin using right away. It is a
proven method for calming the
mind, relieving stress, and dealing
effectively with the continuous
challenge of everyday life.
Tom Sawyer
3 Sessions: Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday:
November 10, 11, 12
11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
This class has closed.
Koinonia Church
730 25 Rd.
Limited to 10 participants
21
6 sessions: Wednesdays:
Writing Clusters
Nurture your inner child while you
have fun in a class that combines
collage making, art responses, and
spontaneous writing. Facilitators
are a collage artist and a poet;
both instructors are from the
Western Colorado Writer’s Forum.
Linda Skinner
Poet,“Voices” instructor
from the Colorado Writers’
Forum
Debby English
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28
November 4
November 11
Collage artist, Poet,
10:00 am - 12:30 p.m.
“Voices” instructor from the
Koinonia Church
Colorado Writers’ Forum
730 25 Road
22
Colorado Prehistory and
Ethnobotany
A brief overview of 13,000 years of
human occupation of Colorado
including Ice-Age mammoth
hunters, Archaic hunters and
gatherers, Ancestral Pueblo and
Fremont farmers, Natives of the
Plains, and the Ute people.
Sally Crum
Archaeologist/Author
1 session:
Monday: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Dates: September 21
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of the Grand
Valley
536 Ouray Ave.
( north of the library)
23
“Removal of the Utes from
Colorado”
A look at the physical, legal and
legislative actions that resulted in
most of the Utes in Colorado being
removed to Utah in the 1880’s and
two remaining Ute bands being
restricted to much smaller
reservations. This class will focus
on the events of Sept. 29, 1879 wen
the Milk Creek Battle began and
Nathan Meeker and others were
killed at the White River Indian
Agency.
1 session:
Bob Silbernagle:
Author and retired journalist Dates: September 21
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of the Grand
Valley
536 Ouray Ave.
( north of the library)
24
Get Into Art: Debunking the
Fear of Creativity
Fun and relaxed sessions to play
with your inner artist through
watercolor, pastels, pencil, etc. All
supplies provided.
Monday: 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
3 Sessions:
Pam McLaughlin
Artist
Monday: October 26
November 2
November 9
10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
This class has closed.
The Artist Haven
240 North Ave.
Limited to 10 participants
25
Inquiry into Climate Change
Article, stories, poetry,
conversation, and writing will
support a shared investigation into
the environment we are creating,
providing a greater understanding
of what we can do to care for the
Earth and future generations.
Primary resource for the class is
the book “A People’s Curriculum
for the Earth” edited by Bill
Bigelow and Tim Swinehart.
Deb and Steve Allerton
4 Sessions:
Concerned Citizens,
Monday: October 12
Grandparents, and Educators
October 19
October 26
November 9
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Koinonia Church
730 25 Road
26
How To Be an Active and
Effective Citizen
Politics is supposed to mean “the
business of the people” but it’s
become a dirty word in our society.
This class teaches proven methods
for everyday citizens of the Grand
Valley to engage in civic life and
get our elected officials to be
responsive and accountable to the
people they were hired to serve.
Learn how to get past labels and
partisan politics and have fun while
building community power for the
good of all residents.
27
Irreverent and Contrary Mark
Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better
known as Mark Twain, was a
monumental force behind the
creation of a distinctive American
Literature. His plain, humorous,
and dialectically creative essays
and narratives questioned and
attacked social institutions.
Read samplings of his writing and
join in discussions regarding the
significance and endurance of their
themes.
Matt King
Organizer: Western
Colorado Congress
2 sessions:
Friday, October 2
October 9
9:00-11:00 am.
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of the Grand
Valley
536 Ouray Ave.
( north of the library)
3 sessions: 9:30-11:00
Roberta Shortridge
Former High School
Literature Teacher
Thursday, October 15
Twain’s Early Writing from the
West: “The Bloody Massacre
Near Carson” and “The
Jumping Frog of Calaveras
County”. What are the
responsibilities of a newspaper
and a news writer?
Thursday, October 22
Twain as critic of religion and
the nature of mankind:
“Letters from the Earth.”
How have his writings shaped
the commentary about our
social institutions?
Thursday, November 12
The use of the novel “The
Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn” in English classes has
been much debated. Should
the novel be an exemplar
reading suggestion by The
Common Core for high school
students?
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
of the Grand Valley
536 Ouray Ave.
( north of the library)