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Welcome to UCRs Osher Lifelong Learning Institute > Fall Term 2025

Fall Term 2025   

  • Battles Over History: Interpreting the Civil War
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 9/22/2025 - 10/27/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: EUV Riverside
    Room: EUV 1101
    Instructor: Michael Hayman
    Seats Still Available: 41

    This course examines how interpretations of the Civil War’s causes have shifted over time, often reflecting the political and racial ideologies of historians as much as historical evidence. We’ll explore how the struggle of the enslaved—central to the war—has frequently been minimized or ignored, revealing the influence of structural racism in Civil War historiography to this day.

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  • Cinematic Explorations: Murder Mystery Films from Different Cultures
  • Fee: $50.00
    Dates: 9/22/2025 - 10/27/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Elena Romine
    Seats Still Available: 96

    Watch thought-provoking films at home, then join fellow Osher members on Zoom for lively, interactive discussions exploring this popular movie genre around the globe. Can crime have a cultural flavor? Does an investigation style differ in various countries? Join the class and test your own sleuthing skills. Here’s to some great movie nights and even better conversations.

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  • The Tao of Dreaming: A Holistic Approach to Dreams, Health & Healing
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 9/22/2025 - 10/27/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-113
    Instructor: Sheryl Martin
    Seats Still Available: 32

    In this 6-week experiential course, explore dreams through the principles of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements. Learn to interpret symbolic messages, connect dream imagery to physical and emotional health, and create personal rituals that integrate insights into daily wellness. Enhance dream recall, deepen self-awareness, and promote balance in mind and body. Dream journals will be provided to all participants to record their experience.

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  • Hot Desert, Cool You: Lifelong Fascination After 50
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 9/23/2025 - 10/28/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-113
    Instructor: Christopher Kaufman
    Seats Still Available: 35

    Retirement isn’t the end of the story—it’s the perfect time for an encore! This lively six-week course combines improv, technology, and art to spark creativity, laughter, and unexpected discoveries. Through fun, interactive activities, you’ll dive into storytelling, experiment with digital tools, and collaborate in ways that keep your mind sharp and your spirit playful. Whether you're crafting a spontaneous scene, playing with AI-generated art, or tackling real-world problem-solving with a "yes, and..." mindset, each session is designed to keep you engaged, thinking on your feet, and embracing the joy of lifelong learning. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to jump in!

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  • In the Footsteps of Vichy France: Lessons for Contemporary America - Riverside
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 9/23/2025 - 10/28/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 6
    Building: EUV Riverside
    Room: EUV 1101
    Instructor: Stephen Harding
    Seats Still Available: 37

    Inspired by historian Richard J. Golsan’s question, “Is this America’s Vichy Moment?” this course examines unsettling parallels between today’s America and Vichy France (1940–1944). Explore how authoritarianism replaced democracy, cultural traditionalism challenged modern values, and complacency led to complicity. We’ll discuss the lessons history offers—and the role of resistance.

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  • Women Who Have Made a Difference
  • Fee: $50.00
    Dates: 9/23/2025 - 10/28/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Katya Williamson
    Seats Still Available: 100

    Discover the remarkable stories of women who have shaped our world in science, law, literature, technology, and beyond. Through their own words and writings, we’ll explore the lasting impact of pioneers like Jane Goodall, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Isabel Allende, Dr. Judith Spitz, and more—celebrating their vision, courage, and ongoing influence today.

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  • Nourish to Flourish: The Healing Power of Optimal Nutrition
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 9/23/2025 - 10/28/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-113
    Instructor: Revae Reynolds
    Seats Still Available: 34

    Chronic disease is on the rise in the U.S., but better health often starts with what’s on our plate. This course explores the principles and science-backed benefits of a Whole Food, Plant-Based lifestyle for conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, certain cancers, type II diabetes, and high blood pressure. Learn how to read food labels, make smarter choices, and enjoy recipes that prove healthy eating can be both satisfying and delicious.

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  • Between the Wars: America 1917—1941 through the Lens of Short Fiction
  • Fee: $50.00
    Dates: 9/24/2025 - 10/29/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Robert Weibezahl
    Seats Still Available: 100

    The years between World War I and World War II brought profound changes to the social fabric of the United States. In this literary discussion class, we’ll explore short stories that capture the culture and shifting society of the era. Readings span a variety of styles and genres—from the literary works of Fitzgerald and Anderson to the humor of Thurber and Lardner—and include voices from the Harlem Renaissance, the American South, as well as noir, science fiction, and horror. Participants should read assigned stories before each session and be ready to engage in lively, thoughtful discussion in a welcoming setting.

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  • In the Footsteps of Vichy France: Lessons for Contemporary America - Palm Desert
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 9/24/2025 - 10/29/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-113
    Instructor: Stephen Harding
    Seats Still Available: 26

    Inspired by historian Richard J. Golsan’s question, “Is this America’s Vichy Moment?” this course examines unsettling parallels between today’s America and Vichy France (1940–1944). Explore how authoritarianism replaced democracy, cultural traditionalism challenged modern values, and complacency led to complicity. We’ll discuss the lessons history offers—and the role of resistance.

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  • Neurodiversity: Understanding Cognitive and Neurological Differences
  • Fee: $45.00
    Dates: 9/24/2025 - 10/8/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 3
    Building: EUV Riverside
    Room: EUV 1101
    Instructor: Susan Freeman
    Seats Still Available: 45

    This three-week course introduces the concept of neurodiversity and examines how varied neurological conditions enrich human diversity. Participants will define neurodiversity, explore the strengths and challenges of different neurotypes, and develop practical strategies for inclusion in everyday interactions. Each week builds on the last—beginning with an introduction to neurodiversity, moving to strengths-based perspectives, and concluding with hands-on inclusion strategies. Learning activities include guest speaker Q&A sessions, case study discussions, and practice with inclusive language. By the end of the course, participants will create a brief action plan for supporting neurodivergence in their personal or professional lives. Designed for educators, leaders, community members, and anyone committed to building a more inclusive world.

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  • NATO, Russia, and European Security
  • Fee: $45.00
    Dates: 9/24/2025 - 10/8/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 3
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-113
    Instructor: Joseph Manso
    Seats Still Available: 24

    What is NATO’s purpose in today’s world, and how does it operate? Does the United States still need NATO—or Europe—for its security? How real is the Russian threat, and what strategies can address it? In this timely course, a former U.S. Ambassador and NATO insider offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Alliance’s role in global security, the challenges it faces, and its evolving relationship with Russia.

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  • Capabilities & Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Life.
  • Fee: $50.00
    Dates: 9/25/2025 - 10/30/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Elena Romine
    Seats Still Available: 95

    Discover how artificial intelligence can simplify daily tasks and enhance decision-making. Learn to organize schedules, make informed consumer choices, protect against scams, communicate more effectively, and spark creativity. This course will help you understand both the benefits and potential drawbacks of AI, empowering you to use these tools wisely and effectively in your personal and professional life.

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  • The Week's News in Review - Palm Desert
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 9/25/2025 - 10/30/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: 209
    Instructor: William Maxwell
    Seats Still Available: 31

    An interactive discussion of events shaping the news each week. Media sources include print, TV, the internet, and social media. This course will discuss politics, the economy, sports, show business, and topics pulled from the "headlines."

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  • Educational Blocks: Back to School in Film
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 9/25/2025 - 10/30/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-113
    Instructor: Bernard "Butch" Epps
    Seats Still Available: 20

    Movies about education—especially the relationships between teachers and students—form a rich and enduring film genre. This course will focus on six stand-alone films, grouped into three pairs that serve as points and counterpoints to one another. In Weeks One and Two, we’ll view The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) and Dead Poets Society (1989). Weeks Three and Four feature The Great Debaters (2007) and Freedom Writers (2007). In Weeks Five and Six, we’ll watch Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) and Whiplash (2014). Viewed individually and in pairs, these films offer ample material for thoughtful analysis and lively discussion. Class is in session—join us.

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  • Current Events Discussion Group
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 9/26/2025 - 10/31/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: 209
    Instructor: Lara Bloomquist
    Seats Still Available: 15

    This course covers legal, social and political topics of the day based on articles, studies and brief foundational lectures. Articles, on both sides of an issue, will be taken from a variety of publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and more. All thoughtful views are welcomed and will be respected. This course will be a hybrid course.

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  • The "New" Drugs in Your Life
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 9/26/2025 - 10/31/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-113
    Instructor: Fred Abramson, PhD
    Seats Still Available: 32

    The past ten years have brought more groundbreaking new drugs than any previous decade, introducing innovative concepts, mechanisms, and targets. Leading the way are treatments for inflammatory diseases, cancers, obesity, and Alzheimer’s, along with significant advances for migraine, psychoses, depression, metabolic disorders, HIV, hematology, infectious diseases, and more. This course explains what these drugs do and how they work, offering an up-to-date look at some of the most important medical developments of our time.

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  • You Be You: Unleashing the Power of Your Story
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 9/26/2025 - 10/31/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 6
    Building: EUV Riverside
    Room: EUV 1101
    Instructor: Susan Freeman
    Seats Still Available: 45

    Your story is your superpower. In this interactive course, you’ll explore the art and science of personal storytelling as a tool for influence, connection, and change. Through structured prompts, storytelling frameworks, and peer feedback, you’ll learn to craft and share narratives that reflect your authentic voice while resonating with diverse audiences. By the end, you’ll walk away with a polished, compelling personal story ready to share in interviews, presentations, or community spaces.

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  • The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 10/6/2025 - 11/10/2025
    Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room:
    Instructor: Marc Seifer
    Seats Still Available: 20

    Trace Nikola Tesla’s journey from his early studies in Europe to his pioneering work in electricity, wireless technology, and beyond. Explore his collaborations and rivalries, including the “War of the Currents” with Edison and his partnership with Westinghouse, which lit the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Topics include his telautomaton, wireless experiments, race with Marconi, the Wardenclyffe Tower, wartime projects, and the mystery of his papers after his death.

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  • Creative Conservation
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 10/8/2025 - 11/12/2025
    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Stephanie Arne
    Seats Still Available: 20

    Be educated, entertained, and inspired through real-life conservation stories from the instructor’s experiences and her time as host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. Explore how passionate individuals, diverse perspectives, and unique skills come together to tackle complex environmental challenges. Learn practical ways you can help protect wildlife and preserve our planet’s ecosystems.

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  • In Darwin's Footsteps: A Journey to the Galapagos
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 10/16/2025 - 11/20/2025
    Times: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Eric Simon
    Seats Still Available: 20

    From 1831-1836, Charles Darwin circumnavigated the globe aboard the HMS Beagle. In the Galapagos Islands and elsewhere, Darwin collected data that, after decades of study and reflection, formed part of the basis for his publication On the Origin of Species. The ideas presented in that volume remain the foundation of all modern biological thought. Drawing upon original source materials and the instructor’s photos, this course will present the historical and cultural context of Darwin’s era, follow the five-year journey, discuss how Darwin came to his ideas, and explain his theories in detail.

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  • The Edward A. Dickson Emeritus/a Professorship Lecture Series: Signature Rocks: Emigration and the Signed Landscape in Indian Country 1830-1869
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 10/21/2025 - 10/21/2025
    Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: EUV Riverside
    Room: EUV 1101
    Instructor: 
    Seats Still Available: 49

    Signature Rocks is the first systematic study of the surviving "signatures" inscribed by the emigrants, as they called themselves, on both the famous and not so famous rock formations that line the overland trails through Indian Country from the Missouri River to the Pacific from the 1830s to 1869. Once numbering in the hundreds of thousands, only several thousand have survived. Following the overland crossing, we read these inscriptions--an unrecognized and vanishing American archive--in light of a number of motivations to signing culled from the over two thousand emigrant journals and other accounts that have come down to us. The result is a new understanding of this completely overlooked aspect of one of the most iconic episodes in the history of the United States.

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  • Introduction to Fine Fragrances
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 11/3/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-113
    Instructor: Lisa Gomez
    Seats Still Available: 35

    Over six sessions, explore the history of fine fragrance and the process of creating it. Experience a variety of natural and synthetic raw materials while delving into themes such as rose, orange flower, and fragrance families like citrus, fougère, and chypre. Learn the mechanics of perfume creation, how to set up a home lab, and ways to craft fragrances for candles.

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  • Mexico SInce 1821: A Brief Introduction
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 11/3/2025 - 12/8/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: EUV Riverside
    Room: EUV 1101
    Instructor: Robert Ellingsen
    Seats Still Available: 40

    Writer Carlos Fuentes once described Mexico’s history as “a chronicle of constant struggle.” In this six-week course, we’ll explore major conflicts of the 19th and 20th centuries—from grappling with the legacy of 300 years of Spanish colonialism, to battles between liberal and conservative forces, to confrontations with U.S. power. Topics include the U.S.-Mexican War (1846–48), the French occupation of the 1860s, the impact of foreign investment in the late 19th century, the Mexican Revolution (1911), the 1938 nationalization of the oil industry, and the 1968 student protests in Mexico City. While not a full history, this course offers a vivid introduction to the pivotal events that have shaped modern Mexico.

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  • Drawing Fundamentals
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 11/3/2025 - 12/15/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-113
    Instructor: Jack Flanigan
    Seats Still Available: 35

    In this six-week course, beginners will build a strong foundation in the art of drawing. We’ll explore one-, two-, and three-point perspective, logarithmic patterns, light and shadow, and the structure and nature of shapes. Along the way, you’ll develop observation skills, experiment with techniques, and gain confidence in expressing your creativity on paper. All you need is a pad of paper, a #2 soft pencil, and an eraser. Whether you’ve never picked up a pencil or are returning to a long-lost hobby, this class will help you see—and draw—the world in a whole new way.

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  • International Cinema
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 11/5/2025 - 12/17/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-113
    Instructor: Dale Knorr
    Seats Still Available: 12

    Enroll and investigate cinematic storytelling as an art form. We’ll view and discuss one film per week including critically acclaimed classics, overlooked gems, and the very best of contemporary foreign language film. The films will be presented in their language of origin with English subtitles.

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  • Iran Contra: The Whitewashing of Ronald Reagan
  • Fee: $50.00
    Dates: 11/5/2025 - 12/17/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: John Powers
    Seats Still Available: 98

    Nearly 40 years ago, a covert and illegal operation to supply arms to a Central American insurgency and to Iran during its war with Iraq exploded into global headlines. The Reagan administration launched a cover-up to shield the president, who had been deeply involved in directing these policies. He narrowly avoided impeachment and left office quietly. This course traces the affair from its origins to its controversial conclusion six years later, when another president—himself implicated—pardoned the conspirators.

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  • Standpoint Theory: What Does the World Look Like from Your Lens?
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 11/5/2025 - 12/17/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: EUV Riverside
    Room: EUV 1101
    Instructor: Susan Freeman
    Seats Still Available: 45

    Discover how your personal identity, lived experiences, and social position shape the way you see—and are seen by—the world. This course unpacks the principles of Standpoint Theory, helping you understand how perspective influences knowledge, communication, and power. Through guided discussions, reflection exercises, and case studies, you’ll learn to recognize the value of diverse standpoints and apply these insights to create inclusion and empathy in your personal and professional life.

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  • The U.S. Intelligence Community: Purpose and Capabilities
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 11/5/2025 - 12/17/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-114
    Instructor: Gary Gomez
    Seats Still Available: 27

    Explore the U.S. intelligence enterprise, its disciplines, and its role in shaping foreign policy. Go beyond media portrayals and popular myths to gain a clear understanding of how intelligence truly works and impacts national affairs. Topics include intelligence collection, how policymakers use intelligence, the risks of politicization and distortion, and the causes of intelligence failures.

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  • The Week's News in Review - Palm Desert
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 11/6/2025 - 12/18/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-113
    Instructor: William Maxwell
    Seats Still Available: 28

    An interactive discussion of events shaping the news each week. Media sources include print, TV, the internet, and social media. This course will discuss politics, the economy, sports, show business, and topics pulled from the "headlines."

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  • Current Events Discussion Group
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 11/7/2025 - 12/19/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 6
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: 209
    Instructor: Lara Bloomquist
    Seats Still Available: 22

    This course covers legal, social and political topics of the day based on articles, studies and brief foundational lectures. Articles, on both sides of an issue, will be taken from a variety of publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and more. All thoughtful views are welcomed and will be respected. This course will be a hybrid course.

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  • Interactive Legacy Storytelling Workshop: Capturing and Sharing Life Stories
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 11/18/2025 - 11/18/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-113
    Instructor: Jeffry O'Connor
    Seats Still Available: 34

    In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to uncover and preserve the stories that shape your family’s history—while also beginning to craft your own legacy. Discover techniques for interviewing loved ones to draw out meaningful memories, life lessons, and untold experiences, and gain tools for writing personal narratives that reflect your own journey. Through guided exercises, you’ll practice asking thoughtful questions, capturing vivid details, and transforming conversations into written keepsakes. You’ll leave with a clear plan and fresh ideas to begin writing your legacy stories, ready to capture them fully on your own after the workshop.

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  • Tis The Season: Inspirational Movies To End Your Year With 
  • Fee: $45.00
    Dates: 12/2/2025 - 12/16/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 3
    Building: UCR-Palm Desert Center A
    Room: A-113
    Instructor: Bernard "Butch" Epps
    Seats Still Available: 24

    Escape the holiday madness with three inspiring films you may have missed, each followed by a thoughtful discussion. The Miracle of the Bells (1948) tells the story of a press agent (Fred MacMurray) who returns the remains of an unknown actress (Valli) to her coal-mining hometown while trying to convince a Hollywood studio head (Lee J. Cobb) to release her only film. The Finest Hours (2016) recounts the true story of a daring Coast Guard rescue off Cape Cod after two oil tankers are destroyed during a 1952 blizzard. Joyeux Noel (2005), nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, portrays the unofficial Christmas truce of December 1914, when soldiers from opposing sides of World War I briefly set aside the conflict to share in each other’s humanity.

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