Lifelong Learning

  This talk will focus on the era from the 1820's through the 1840's,  a time when Western Expansion was in its full swing. It will focus on the Mountain Men, a unique breed of people, who explored the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada.  It will also include an in-depth discussion of the lives, risks and processes that they used to ply their trade and survive.  The Mexican American [...]

Chiles and Chocolate!  Really?  We invite you to come have a taste of the rich and savory history of these food favorites!  Explore how early peoples used them, and how they have evolved and spread to all corners of the world. Food is a portal into culture and can convey a range of cultural meaning including occasion, social status, ethnicity, and wealth depending on the social context.  Discover how chiles [...]

  Are you tired of being told what health care you need?  Are you ready to learn how to navigate our crazy system of health care? Do you need to understand what procedures are required, or just recommended?  These are just some of the topics that will be covered in this very valuable 3 part “Consumer Health Lecture Series”. In this first session you will get an overview of health care [...]