Senior University April Class Highlights

By Christine Hall

You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com

Friday, April 4, April 11, April 18, & April 25

Book Discussion: Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson
In this 4-week discussion class led by Dr. Dexter Gordon, we will analyze Democracy Awakening by acclaimed historian Heather Cox Richardson. Richardson examines the historical forces that have led to the current political climate, showing how modern conservatism has preyed upon a disaffected population, weaponizing language and promoting false history to consolidate power.

10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83086163655?pwd=ViFJjP7IMuG63xRYtZLJCu1Yy6wj78.1
Meeting ID: 830 8616 3655
Passcode: 845170

Friday, April 18

Mathematical Beauty in Nature*        
We will explore unseen self-organizing regularities in non-linear systems resulting in patterns of number and shape that underlie processes of growth, division, and replication.

2:00 pm, Bristol View 1^st Floor Bowditch Room

Tuesday, April 22

“Race” as a Concept in Western Traditions*
This lecture by Dr. Asao B. Inoue is the first in a three-part lecture series on the histories of race. This lecture discusses the origins of “race” as a concept in Western traditions and histories, starting with ancient Greek traditions and ending in the contemporary notions of race. Dr. Inoue will also suggest applications for what understanding “race” historically can offer us today.

2:00 pm, Bristol View 1^st Floor Bowditch Room

Friday, April 25

American Musics Series: The Music of Brazil*   
Join Brazilian singer and percussionist Adriana Giordano and accompanist EJ Crocker as they explore classic Brazilian songs–sambas, bossa novas, and some of the stories behind them.

4:00 pm, MJ Wicks Wellness Center

Tuesday, April 29

The Four Pillars of New Retirement*
Provides an in-depth look at “The Four Pillars of the New Retirement” (health, family, purpose and finances). Attendees will be empowered to think through their own circumstances, goals and challenges so that they can take action today that impacts their quality of life in retirement.

2:00 pm, Bristol View 1^st Floor Bowditch Room

You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com

For a complete list of Senior University Classes and Presentations go to https://www.franketobeyjones.com/lifestyle/senior-university/learning-opportunities/