Spring 2025

Classes This Week

This page shows classes for the current week. The information is taken from the weekly email that is sent to ALL members. However, here we do not provide the credentials needed for attending via Zoom. If you are not a member, contact our Program Coordinator to obtain credentials. Each classes uses different credentials.

Classes for the Week of April 21, 2025

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – HYBRID
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

The Future of Water in the West
Presented by Dr. Gordon Grant, Research Hydrologist, USDA Forest Service

Where will our water come from in the future? Changing weather patterns, diminishing snowpacks, hotter summers, and increased human and ecosystem demand are challenging the availability of this most fundamental of resources. This presentation will highlight these trends, and present new research findings on how the unique volcanic aquifers of the Pacific Northwest are likely to become the “water towers” for the western U.S. with major consequences for development of this region.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – HYBRID
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Mindful Resilience
Presented by Christopher Eilers, Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist, Oregon Behavioral Health Initiative

In this class we will explore the impact of trauma on emotional health, and the behavior changes that may occur. We will learn ways to use mindfulness to improve emotional regulation, decrease the impact of worry and ambivalence, and access opportunities that can provide increased resilience. Chris facilitated the Age Cafe program offered in the Fall 2024 ALL term.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – HYBRID
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

To Collapse or Not to Collapse:  The Fate of Our Ocean Currents in a Warming World
Presented by Prof. Andreas Schmittner, Professor OSU College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is part of a global system of ocean currents that impacts climate, ecosystems, and carbon cycle. Here I’ll provide a review and summary of the recent scientific literature on this topic. I’ll draw on observations, model simulations and paleoclimate evidence and examine past, current, and possible future changes and implications.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – HYBRID
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Witches Then and Now
Presented by Dr. Robert Leff, Director, Majestic Readers’ Theatre

It’s Salem, Mass, 1692, and Rebecca Nurse is executed for Witchcraft. Same town, 2016 amid chants of “Lock Her Up” and “Women are witches” in the air, her granddaughter Becky Nurse, four generations removed and down on her luck, visits a local witch for help. In her contemporary comedy about an historical tragedy, “Becky Nurse of Salem”, Sarah Ruhl answers the question, “Haven’t things changed for women since 1692?” Join Robert Leff who will share background for his upcoming Majestic Readers’ Theatre production.

The presenter has asked us to share this presentation survey:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwV2Ow2NBVGJvqRg1NBOrQ0qUHDPxl6Pun_Mc2QcgshCMz5w/viewform?pli=1 . Responses will help him tailor his presentation. It should take less than a minute to complete the survey. 

Thursday, April 24, 2025 – HYBRID
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Empowering the Feminine Spirit – Women in Art History
Presented by Dr. Erinn Gavaghan, Executive Director of The Arts Center of Greater Corvallis

A lecture on key female figures in the history of art who have been largely unrepresented in the academic cannons of art history.

Thursday, April 24, 2025 – HYBRID
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Feng Shui for Beginners
Presented by Kori McDonald, Former teacher and organizer

Feng Shui is the use of placement of furniture and objects to provide a smooth flow of energy through the individual’s life. Feng Shui affects all aspects of life. Also noted are the objects and situations to avoid. Prior to class people attending will be asked to write down problems they are experiencing as well as hopes and dreams. These will be addressed anonymously during the class.