Adventures in Lifelong Learning

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Adventures in Lifelong Learning (ALL)

Classes start September 9 and end October 4. Payment is needed by September 4 to secure your place in the class.

Adventures in Lifelong Learning is an outreach ministry sponsored by the Senior Adult Ministry of FUMC. ALL provides opportunities for community members to take part in a variety of courses led by professionals.

Programs are geared towards those age 50+, but we welcome people of all ages to participate! There are no tests, homework, or quizzes. ALL is a continuing education program for participants from diverse backgrounds who want to engage the intellect for the pure joy of learning and to develop new friends and lasting relationships.

Each course is $25. Payment is needed by Wednesday, September 4 to secure your place in a class. Minimum class enrollment is 10. If the minimum is not met by September 4, you will be notified of class cancelation. Any classes with a maximum enrollment are noted in their descriptions.

See the information below for classes and to sign up!

You can download the brochure HERE.

Pottery: Making Summer Vases

By Marilee Hall
Mondays, 2-4 p.m.
Instructor’s Studio (off Campus)

Marilee Hall has 40 years of working in the art world with clay and other mediums. This class will meet 2 times for 2 hours each (September 9 and 16) at Marilee’s studio next to Vertical Coffee (address disclosed after registration). Class is limited to 8 participants.

Explore WW2 and the Holocaust

By Dr. Elizabeth Propes
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.
B213

This class will explore the period surrounding the Holocaust and life under Nazi occupation, discussion will center on the early and mid-twentieth century.

Way Back When

By Hill Carlen
Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
Jeff Wall Hall

Lifelong area resident of Cookeville, Hill knows something about everything in the local area. His expertise and delightful sense of humor will make this class fun. Join him to look “Way Back When” together.

Grilling With Chad

By Chad Combs
Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m.
Off-Campus (disclosed after registration)

Chef Chad Combs, owner and operator of The Putnam Room, share his love for food and cooking. His knowledge of grilling will provide the class with instructions on how to prepare meats, vegetables, fruits, and pizza. Class is limited to 10 participants.

Sports Talk with Coach Brown

By Coach Watson Brown
Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.
B213

Relive favorite football and other sports memories with Watson. From a favorite Cookeville Sports family, Coach Brown brings a wealth of information about sports from past to present. This is a fun discussion class for sports fans.

Growing Joy and Cultivating Happiness with Plants

By Sarah Johnson
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Johnson Nursery and Garden Center

Sarah will offer these topics: September in the Garden—new plants and autumn activities, Bringing nature indoors with houseplants, Harvesting from gardens and creating arrangements, and Ikebana flower arranging. Classes will meet at Johnson Nursery and Garden Center.

Tool Wise

By Dr. Harry Smith
Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Instructor’s Worskshop (disclosed after registration)

Tool Wise is a course to help you gain confidence and independence in the use of basic hand tools. Learn how to avoid paying the high prices charged for many basic household maintenance chores done by outside contractors. This class is limited to 10 participants.

Book Talk

By Dr. Michael Decker
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.
B214

Noted Jesus scholars, Borg and Crossman will provide us with information to enlighten our discussion in unraveling the disagreements in The Gospels of Matthew and Luke telling of the birth of Jesus.

Mining Your Memories

By Jennie Ivey
Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
B213

Reviving a “Wednesday Night Life” class that met at FUMC for several years, this class is designed for those who want to awaken, record in writing, and share special memories from the past by using one-word prompts. Beginning September 5 through the 26th. This class is limited to 12 participants.

165 E. Broad St., Cookeville, TN 38501
931.526.2177