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Events Calendar
Happenings
University of St. Thomas Collaborative Series: Join us for an interactive learning experience as we learn about music as well as participate in some music-making. Come to one or all of our sessions! Sessions are priced at $15 each and will take place at RiverVillage, 2919 Randolph St. N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418. Registration deadline is one week prior to each session. Make checks payable to "University of St. Thomas" and send to: Center for Senior Citizens' Education, Mail LOR 309, University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
March 20, 2012 (Tues.): Music of America, Part 1
Lecturer: Susan Anderson-Benson, Bachelors and Masters in Music – 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Jazz, swing and blues are America’s own music. From the earliest days in the 1910's and 1920s to today, the music continues to inspire and excite us. In this session, we'll learn about the major aspects of these styles, hear and watch major works, and even sing a little.
May 15, 2012 (Tues.): Music of America, Part 2
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
We all have our favorite musicals. In this session, we’ll learn about some of the most significant works from American musical theater, and also engage in some sing-along with all time favorites from this style.
RiverVillage East:
Fish Fry Lunch during Lent:
Fried Walleye, French fries, coleslaw, dinner roll, dessert and beverage. Cost $8.00.
For reservations, call 612-605-2500.
February 24, 2012 (Fri.): 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
March 2, 2012 (Fri.): 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
March 9, 2012 (Fri.): 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
March 16, 2012 (Fri.): 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
March 23, 2012 (Fri.): 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wellness at RiverVillage:
2919 Randolph St. N.E.
Minneapolis, MN
Open to the community. No cost. Call 612-605-2500 to register.
February 13, 2012 (Mon.): “Women and Cardio Vascular Disease.” 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
March 12, 2012 (Mon.): “Aging Well … from the Perspective of Those Who Are!” 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ongoing at MainStreet Lodge:
909 Main St. N.E.
Minneapolis, MN
Augsburg College 3rd Age Programs at MainStreet Lodge are free and open to the community. Call 612-362-2450 to register for:
February 6, 2012 (Mon.): "Music of Many More Cultures"
Instructor: Ronald Nelson – 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Continue your trip around the World! An exploration of folk music from places all around the globe, not visited during your previous trip.
March 5, 2012 (Mon.): "Sites, Sights, and Stories of Major Centers of the World"
Instructor: Irene Khin Khin Jensen – 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Focus on education, recreation and religion. Cities include Tokyo, Kyoto Nara, Hiroshima, Nagasaki; Beijing, Loyang, Shanghai; New Delhi, Agra, Lucknow; Karachi; Katmandu; Paris, Versailles; Rome, Florence; London, Osford; Rangoon, Mandalay; Singapore; Jakarta, Jogyakarata.
April 2, 2012 (Mon.): "Poetry: Light Verse"
Instructor: Lawrence Moe – 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Light Verse is written to amuse. Prominent types include limericks, epigrams, and nonsense verse. This presentation is illustrated by examples with opportunity for discussion (and laughter).
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