Lifelong Learning

How would you like to spend a fun afternoon crafting with paper and a glue gun!  In this brand new class led by Mimi Damrauer, you will learn how to construct a beautiful elegant giant paper flower that you can display on its own or as a part of a flower wall.  Think of the possibilities! What a wonderful accent to any room! TAKE AWAY: One Giant Red Rose Paper Flower [...]

What is cultural appropriation, and how does it differ from cultural appreciation?  Just why is it such a hot button? Can we spot it when it occurs? You will get these answers and more when you join Jan Downey, for her last talk in the AnthroBites Series. She will sum up the series, and leave you with an understanding of our world and its people. Please register 24 hours before [...]

  Race and Ethnicity have been in the news so much lately, but as much as in any time period, these terms are important to discuss and understand. How do we use the terms and how does our understanding inform our relationships with others? Leading us through this important instruction is anthropologist, Jan Downey, who will shed light on the subject in ways we may not have thought of. You [...]

  Very much a presence in many societies, shamans and healers are often dismissed as being a "new age" phenomenon. They have been, in many instances, elevated to a mystical and romantic status.  Learn about the important role shamans and healers have held within small-scale socities for most of human history. Join Jan Downey in the 5th of her sessions on Anthropology. There will be a lively discussion, and you [...]