Limited to 16 participants. This group will choose non fiction books that have something to say, make us think, and promote a spirited discussion. This class is intended to challenge with the goal of understanding others and ideas better. Except for the first month, participants will select the books. The first book is: The "S" Word, A Short History of an American Tradition Socialism by John Nichols.
Course #: PHI135 | Room:Room 2 Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 1/27/2026 - 5/26/2026 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM This class meets 5 times Seats Available:9 This course meets: Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 24, Apr. 28 & May 26.
Based on the book Have a Love Affair with the USA by world travelers Evelyn and Natalie Kelly, this course invites participants to rediscover the beauty, diversity, and spirit of the United States. Through engaging short stories and discussion, students will explore natural wonders, iconic cities, local culture, food traditions, roadside curiosities, and practical travel tips drawn from journeys across all 50 states. Ideal for curious learners, armchair travelers, and anyone inspired by America’s people and places.
In this discussion-based session, we will explore The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy, described as “one of the most lacerating works of literature ever written, a hard, pitiless stare into the abyss, not just of death, but of human nature.” Through the story of one man facing his own mortality, Tolstoy examines how people live, how they confront death, and how others respond when life nears its end.
This is not a lecture but a guided conversation. Participants are expected to read the novella in advance. The book is widely available online at low cost, often free, and through most libraries.
Instructor:Emmett CoyneMembers: $5; General Public: $10
Course #:LIT151 | Room:Room 4
Day of Week | Date | Time: Tu | 5/5/2026 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Seats Available:12
