Tue15 Stories Written in Stone: Geology of the Great Lakes and America

with Timothy McBride

September 15th to November 17th, 2026

$55 More Info

"Have you ever wondered how those beautiful rocks on Lake Michigan’s beach were made? Why do some look like coral you’ve seen in Florida? Some look as black as lava. Some look to be layered with sands of a different color. Each of these rocks tell a story that we will explain in this course. We will tell the story of how the earth evolved and the unique process that formed the continents. Rocks can also tell the story of the evolution of life. Come learn these processes and you will never see beaches, mountains and plains in the same way. Finally, you will learn to appreciate the time involved in the development of the earth’s surface you see now.

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Tue16 Basic iPhone Workshop

with Richard Sunshine, Ph.D.

September 15th to November 17th, 2026

$55 More Info

This hands-on class introduces the basics of using an iPhone, including setup, iCloud, calls and contacts, typing and texting, email, calendar, camera and photos, FaceTime, web browsing, and downloading and using apps. An iPhone running iOS 26 is required. Jane Keller will co-teach the class.

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Tue17 Probability: From Games of Chance to Modern Science

with Andrew Sommese, Ph.D.

September 15th to November 17th, 2026

$55 More Info

Explore probability’s evolution from coin, dice, and card games into a vital modern discipline. This two-semester course will cover statistics, hypothesis testing, and real-world models, culminating in financial derivatives and statistical physics. Any mathematics beyond high school algebra will be developed in class.

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Tue18 South Bend Watch Company

with Bill Stockton

September 15th, 2026

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This will be a class about the South Bend Watch Company. We will discuss the need for high quality watches, a little about how they work, the company's origins, many of the people involved, products, location, ultimate demise and aftermath. For anyone who has an old pocket watch and would like to bring it to the class, The Instructor will remain afterward to provide any information he can about the watch. This one day class is Tuesday September 15

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Tue37 Election Basics – How Elections Work in St. Joseph County

with Amy Rolfes, BA, MA in Education, Certification in Election Administration

September 15th to November 10th, 2026

$55 More Info

Curious about how Elections work in St. Joseph County? Who does what—from voter registration to Election Day operations and certification of results? Guided by Indiana Election law, administered by certified Election Officials, and carried out by trained community members just like you at our vote centers, elections are truly a team effort. Join County Clerk Amy Rolfes for an inside look at the Election process and discover how every vote makes its way from ballot box to final results. No class week 8 (Nov 2-6).

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Tue19 Power of Presence

with Laura Baker

September 15th to October 20th, 2026

$55 More Info

Having trouble managing difficult emotions? The Power of Presence is a six-week psychoeducational course designed to help reduce anxiety and depression while increasing overall well-being. Using evidence-based cognitive, behavioral, and mind-body strategies, participants will learn and practice new tools each week. This is not a therapeutic intervention. Weekly attendance is expected.

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Tue20 Write Your Own 10-Minute Stage Play

with Mark Bradford

September 15th to October 6th, 2026

$35 More Info

The goal of the class will be to have you complete a 10-minute play in four weeks. Class participants will critique each other's work. Tentatively one or two will be selected for either a table read or produced on stage as part of a "festival." Details to be worked out once we see where the class is.

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Tue21 Beginning Spanish Conversation & Practice

with Carol Stuart, Ph.D.

September 15th to November 17th, 2026

$55 More Info

Ideal for learners with little or no Spanish experience or those seeking a refresher. Focus on pronunciation, present-tense grammar, listening skills, and simple conversations. Students should purchase Spanish Easy and Fun (2023) and have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone to use the online audio resources.

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Tue22 Chair Pilates

with Vanessa Canal, B.A., M.S., Certified Pilates Instructor

September 15th to November 17th, 2026

$55 More Info

Stay strong, stable, and confident in this fun, music-filled class designed for all levels! Using a chair and optional props, you’ll build strength, stability, and balance through safe, effective seated and standing movements. No floor work required. Modifications are tailored to every ability. Through consistent practice, participants often notice improved posture, better coordination, and renewed vitality in daily life.

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Tue23 Brain Care is Self Care Expanded

with Tom Roe, Master Facilitator of Aces, L.C.A.C.

September 15th to October 20th, 2026

$35 More Info

Discover how your brain works and why caring for it matters. Learn practical strategies from NEAR-P science to improve personal well-being, strengthen relationships, and support community resilience. The course also explores Trauma-Informed Care and the Self-Healing Communities of Michiana movement. All materials are provided.

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