Winter 2026

Classes This Week

This page shows classes for the current week. The information below is taken from the weekly email that is sent to ALL members. However, here we do not here 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 March 9, 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – ONLINE ONLY
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

The Future of the Arts and The Arts Center in Corvallis
Presented by Erinn Gavaghan, Director of the Arts Center

Dr. Erinn Gavaghan will talk about plans for the Arts Center, and how future direction is determined.

Wednesday March 11, 2026 – HYBRID
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Exercise and Wellness as We Age
Presented by Nathan Haines, Owner, Fitness Over 50

Join Nathan Haines, Owner of Fitness Over 50, as he discusses the importance of a regular fitness routine, especially as we get older. Topics covered will not only include the physical benefits of exercise such as strength, bone density, cardiovascular and brain health, etc., but also the emotional and social gains we experience when we are active. This presentation will focus on the six dimensions of health and wellness, and how it’s never too late to improve your health!

Thursday, March 12, 2026 – ONLINE ONLY
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

AI and Us
Presented by Dr. Raymond Alvarado, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Oregon; Expert in data ethics and philosophy of artificial intelligence

The advent of publicly accessible generative AI has brought forth a myriad of questions about its place in our everyday lives. Most public conversation about AI has focused on its limitations or potential harms. However, its philosophical implications go much farther. In this talk, we will explore AI’s potential for civilizational transformation across areas like care, learning, and loneliness.