Tue24 Flutes! Play, Perform & Enjoy

with AnneMarie Dawson, MME

September 15th to November 17th, 2026

$60 More Info

Have you been looking for a reason to pick up your flute again? Join our flute choir and ensemble program for an enjoyable musical experience with fellow players. Previous flute experience is required. Time will be available for those who would like extra assistance. Participants should bring a flute in playing condition, a music stand, tuner, and metronome. $5 copy fee is included in class cost. Contact the instructor for recommendations on reliable flute repair technicians.

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Tue25 Intermediate Spanish Practical Spanish for Everyday Life

with Bill Barna, B.A.

September 15th to November 10th, 2026

$55 More Info

Improve your practical Spanish skills for everyday situations! This class is designed for travelers and lifelong learners who want to communicate with greater confidence in Spanish. Learn useful phrases for restaurants, shopping, directions, emergencies, and other real-life situations. Practice asking questions and using common verbs such as tener, ir, querer, and poder, along with introductory past tense forms. Build speaking and reading skills through interactive practice and conversation. No class on Tuesday October 20.

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Tue26 Go Wild: An Insider’s Guide to the Potawatomi Zoo

with Diane Schenk

September 15th to October 13th, 2026

$35 More Info

Take an exciting five-week journey through the history, operations, and conservation work of the Potawatomi Zoo. Explore animals from around the world, learn about the people who keep the zoo running, and enjoy a special visit from animal ambassadors. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for one of our community’s treasured attractions.

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Tue27 Unlocking Words: Exploring English Morphology

with Brooks Crofoot, M.D.

September 15th to November 17th, 2026

$55 More Info

Discover how English words are built and how understanding word parts can expand your vocabulary. Learn the meanings of common prefixes, roots, and suffixes, develop skills in analyzing unfamiliar words, and explore the fascinating history of English vocabulary. This course will help you better understand, learn, and use words with confidence. Text required: Exploring English Morphology ($20), available through the instructor. One session may be adjusted if needed.

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Tue28 Pickleball: Dinks and Drills Tuesday 1

with Greg Danner

September 15th to November 17th, 2026

$55 More Info

This class is for those who have completed a beginner class or clinic, who know basic rules, and how to keep score. It will provide an opportunity for additional practice and play in a supportive environment. Each class will have open play with classmates, and occasional short lectures and drills designed to improve your game. Paddles and balls provided. Note: Due to high demand, limit 1 class per semester. Caution: To play safely, you must have balance and be able to bend your knees to pick up a ball from the ground. If you have any doubt, please check with your healthcare provider.

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Tue29 Dickens’ Bleak House

with Dr. Marie Brenner , Ph.D.

September 15th to November 17th, 2026

$55 More Info

Charles Dickens' Bleak House is often labeled his masterpiece and his most technically ambitious novel. An exploration of Dickens' biography and the novel's historical context will enhance our reading. What are the targets of his satire? What new unforgettable characters do we meet?They range from lords and ladies to crossing sweepers, from the slightly insane to the darkly sinister. There is even a detective brought in to solve the mystery. Any edition is fine; read chapter one for the first class.

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Tue30 Football 101: The Hows & Whys of the Game

with Cameron Melvoin, B.S.

September 15th to November 3rd, 2026

$55 More Info

Love football but wish you understood it better? This fun, welcoming course explores football terminology, coaching strategies, offense, defense, special teams, rules, and equipment. Classes include discussion, Q&A, and optional deeper dives for advanced learners. Guest speakers may include representatives from Notre Dame Athletics and a Michigan high school referee. Co-taught by John Pletcher.

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Tue31 Forever Connected: Beginning Computer and Smartphone Skills

with Cynthia Nikolai, Ph.D.

September 15th to November 17th, 2026

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Build confidence using computers (Windows 11), smartphones, and essential online tools. Learn email, internet safety, passwords, online forms, social media, banking, shopping, apps, and more. Devices are provided, and a skills checklist will guide progress. Students who complete the course may borrow a computer through the FLI Lending Library. Offered free through a generous grant.

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Tue32 No Experience Necessary: Art Club for Adults

with Sarah Martin

September 15th to October 20th, 2026

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Spend time looking at, discussing, and making art at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Each session will focus on a different artwork, artist, theme, or creative technique as participants explore the Museum’s collection through close looking, conversation, and hands-on art-making. Come prepared to flex your creative muscles, experiment with new materials and ideas, and discover fresh sources of inspiration in a welcoming, low-pressure environment designed for all experience levels. NOTE: This program is free andtakes place at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art from October 13 through November 17.

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Tue33 The Films and Fashions of Audrey Hepburn

with Judith Heying

September 15th to November 17th, 2026

$55 More Info

Would there be a LBD (Little Black Dress) without Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy? Join us as we follow Audrey's movie career and fashion evolution by watching and discussing ten of her films. Fashion mavens welcome -- the presenters are serious movie buffs but merely fashion aficionados.

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