First and foremost, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all Veterans for their service and dedication to our country. Your sacrifice and commitment make a lasting impact on all of us, and we are deeply grateful for your courage and the freedoms you help protect.

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Emory University School of Medicine offers a unique and impactful aspect of their curriculum that we are excited to share: the Community Learning Program. This program plays a crucial role in shaping future healthcare providers by emphasizing the importance of serving those in need. It focuses on treating underserved populations, including the elderly, disabled, economically disadvantaged, and immigrants and refugees.

One key part of this initiative is the OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) Program, which engages older adults who are proactive, educationally curious, and eager to learn. By working directly with these active learners, medical students gain valuable experience in understanding diverse perspectives and improving their communication skills—both vital to providing compassionate and effective care.

We encourage everyone to participate and engage with this program, as it not only supports the education of future healthcare providers but also fosters stronger connections across generations and communities. Together, we can help shape a more inclusive and compassionate healthcare system.

A Day in the Life of a Medical Student -
(Emory Medical Students 2024-25)

Monday, Nov 18, 2024,  1:30PM - 2:30PM
It is free to attend, and you get to meet this year's new student group.  
Join the first-year medical students of Emory University’s Class of 2024-25 as they share a glimpse into their daily lives as they embark on their medical school journey. In this presentation, they’ll discuss the challenges and rewards of starting medical school, from early morning lectures and hands-on clinical skills training to study sessions and balancing life outside of the classroom. This session offers a unique perspective on the realities of beginning medical school, providing valuable insights for anyone curious about the life of a first-year medical students. Click here to register.

Holiday performance by The Reader's Theater Group, "Lend Me Your Ears"

Instructors:  (Jane Shalhoub, Linda Robinson, Cyndi Martin, Jill Parks, Dan Redford)
Thursday, Dec 05, 2024 - 11:00AM - 12:30PM
Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with a captivating mix of dramatic and comedic monologues, dialogues, and scenes from both 1- and 2-act plays, along with original works that promise to entertain and inspire. Whether you’re in the mood to laugh, shed a tear, or cheer with delight, there’s something for everyone! Let’s come together to celebrate the holidays in style. Plus, enjoy a delicious pizza lunch as we dive into the magic of storytelling! Click here to register. 

Holiday Ikebana

Instructor: Nutan Ahuja
Tuesday, Dec 3 & 10, 2024 -1:00PM - 2:30PM
Join us for an enchanting journey into the art of Ikebana, the ancient Japanese practice of flower arrangement that beautifully harmonizes nature and design. This holiday season, elevate your home décor and impress your guests with unique floral arrangements that embody grace and creativity.

In this hands-on class, you’ll discover the principles of Ikebana, which go beyond simple decoration. Learn to infuse your arrangements with a sense of space, motion, seasonality, rhythm, and emotion. You’ll explore how to express your personal style through the delicate balance of flowers and their surroundings. Click here to register. 

Issues in the News - World, National, Local (Marty Bennett, Mary Whiteman)

Instructors: Mary Whiteman, JD and Marty Bennett, MA Education; MS Int'l Politics/Russian Studies
Tuesday, Dec 03 & 10, 2024 - 1:00PM - 2:30PM

Students will discuss political, economic, social and cultural issues in the news. Each week several major and enduring world, national and local issues will be thoroughly examined from multiple perspectives. Students can express themselves openly and confidently, and respectfully learn and understand the complexity of issues.

Painting for Fun: A Relaxing creative Experience

Instructor: Sarah Gearhart
Friday, Dec 13, 2024 - 10:00AM - 11:30AM

This class is all about enjoying the process and having fun. No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and a desire to create something beautiful. We’ll provide all the materials you need, including canvases, paints, brushes, and more. It's a perfect opportunity to unwind, tap into your artistic side, and share laughs and stories with others as you paint your way through the season!

By the end of the class, you'll leave with a finished painting and new friends who share your love of creativity. Don’t miss out on this warm and inviting class—it’s sure to spark joy and inspire your inner artist! Click here to register.  (This birdhouse picture is what we will be painting)

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.

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.
Click here to register. 

Instructor: Virginia Milner
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024, 11:00AM - 1:30PM
Adventures in Wire Wrapping This workshop offers hands-on, step-by-step instructions for creating wire jewelry designs. Students will learn solderless wire linking techniques to craft unique bracelets, necklaces, and more, along with methods to create beautiful freeform and spiral accents. Participants will choose from a selection of pendants, stones, wire, crystals, and beads to complete their pieces, all included in the class fee. All tools and supplies are provided by the instructor. Click here to register. 

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.