Happy Halloween and Happy Fall Back Weekend!

As we gear up for both Halloween and the end of daylight-saving time, remember to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep (or candy, if you're celebrating)! Halloween brings a festive spirit, and we hope you have a safe, fun-filled time if you’re joining in the spooky celebrations.

Wishing you a happy Halloween and a restful time change. Enjoy the extra hour and see you in class soon!

Embracing the Future - Artificial Intelligence

Grant and Sherman

Music of the Seasons - Winter Pleasures

Instructor: Judith Costello
Monday, December 2 & 9, 2024 - 11:30AM - 1PM - Online

Although our Atlanta winters don’t usually bring many opportunities for outdoor ice skating or building snowmen, we can celebrate traditional winter activities through classical music selections. In a short two-week course, we’ll go on musical sleigh rides through the atmospheric music of two generations of Mozarts, and join groups of young skaters in music by Waldteuffel and Meyerbeer — in fact, we’ll sample a great many “Winter Pleasures” (a polka by Josef Strauss). Please join us for a musical welcome to the season.
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A Liberators Daughter

Presenter: Gail Cohn
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 11AM - 12:30PM
Please join us as Liberator Judge Aaron Cohn's daughter, Gail Cohn, shares the remarkable account of her father's role in the liberation of the concentration camp in Ebensee, Austria during World War 2 and its impact on his life.

Judge Cohn was devoted to improving the lives of Jews who had suffered through the Holocaust. Judge Cohn also spent much of his life working on voter registration for the Civil Rights Movement, having witnessed first-hand cruelties of racism.

Understanding the Long and Tragic History of Antisemitism
Instructor: Brendan Murphey
Date and Time: Mon. November 11th,  1:00PM - 2:30PM

From Ancient Prejudices to Modern Challenges: Exploring Historical and Contemporary Relations Between Christian and Jewish Communities: an insightful lecture that delves into the deep-rooted and sorrowful history of Christian antisemitism, tracing its origins from the first century to the Nostra Aetate declaration of 1965. During this lecture, we will embark on a comprehensive journey through time, examining the various forms of Christian anti-Judaism that have plagued societies across centuries. From medieval pogroms to the horrors of the Holocaust, we will discuss pivotal events that have shaped the Jewish experience, emphasizing the resilience and strength demonstrated by Jewish communities in the face of adversity. By examining the lessons of the past, we can work together to create a future free from discrimination and bigotry. More info available online. 

The Enneagram: Relationships, Purpose & Happiness

This course guides you toward self-awareness and understanding others, helping you uncover your "true" self by recognizing unconscious fears, motivations, and responses to stress. Using the Enneagram—a unique personality system that identifies 9 common patterns or "types"—you'll learn why you think, feel, and behave in predictable ways. This insight is key to improving relationships, managing emotions, and finding purpose. Through concepts and real-life examples, the course provides practical steps for personal growth and happiness.

The Magic Flute -  the Atlanta Opera

One-Day Presentation with John Bayne about the Opera. 
Exploring Mozart's "The Magic Flute" 
Join instructor John Bayne for an immersive exploration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved opera, "The Magic Flute." This class will delve into the rich musical landscape, intricate characters, and profound themes that make this work a timeless masterpiece. 

Thursday, Nov 07, 2024 - 2:15PM - 3:15PM - Click here to register. 

The Art of Ikebana: Harmony in Flower Arranging

Instructor: Nutan Ahuja
Tuesday, Nov 05 - 26, 2024 - 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Discover Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging that seeks to create harmony between nature and its surroundings. This course goes beyond simple decoration, inviting participants to express themselves fully through their arrangements. Learn to infuse each piece with elements of space, movement, seasonal themes, rhythm, and emotion, transforming your understanding of floral design into a meaningful art form. Click here register. 

Sit Your Way to a Better Health! Chair Yoga

Instructor: Nutan Ahuja
Chair Yoga is a way to Sit Your Way to Better Health. Chair yoga's therapeutic adaptive exercises work your body from head to toe. The simple and easy movements are great for people in any condition, to do anytime and anywhere. Chair Yoga promotes wellbeing through breathing correctly and stretching in ways that will open your body on the path to peace. These classes are a great entry point for students of all ages.
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