Spring & Summer 2025 AG

AGING IN THE MOVIES | 50+ YRS Ray Montemayor, Ph.D. What can we learn about aging from films? How are older people portrayed on the silver screen? These are two of the questions we explore in this four-session movie and discussion experience. Each two-hour class session consists of watching a thought-provoking film with a theme about aging or with older main characters and then discussing the issues raised by the movie. So, if you are tired of action movies or comic book superheroes, this course is for you. 4/7 - Queen Bees (2021) A film about fitting in and finding love even as we age. 4/14 - A Timeless Love (2016) Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. 4/21 - Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) A classic movie about taking care of older people. 4/28 - The Shootist (1976) A gunfighter looks for a way to die with dignity. 552615 A 10 am-Noon M 4/7-4/28 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $20 R-BCCC M | $24 NR O 4 sessions SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV , PART ONE | 50+ YRS Brad Bradford Have you ever wanted to read a Shakespeare play but did not do so, because, for whatever reason, you thought it just was not for you? Or, perhaps you read a Shakespeare play, but did not get much out of it. In these classes, we read the plays and assess the characters, plots and themes. Much of the focus examines the themes and ask three questions: What can you learn of value about yourself? Other people? Humanity and the world in general? Please bring your own copy of this play whether it’s a paper copy or perhaps a download on your tablet device - Henry IV , Part One. 552555 A 1-2 pm Tu 4/8-5/13 BCCC, Level 5, Event Center Room B $30 R-BCCC M | $36 NR O 6 sessions THE ART OF WRITING YOUR MEMOIR | 50+ YRS Trudy Krisher If you have ever wanted to write your life story, here’s your chance! Award-winning writer Trudy Krisher teaches you how to capture the things, people, places and significant moments in your life. This is an opportunity to put down the chapters of your life - and even turn them into a best seller! 552576 A 1-2:30 pm W 4/9-5/28 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $54 R-BCCC M | $65 NR O 8 sessions

1968-THE YEAR THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING 50+ YRS Van Young No year has had as much impact on our recent history or was filled with so many profound events, as 1968. We go through the chronological events that had our country at the brink of revolution. Violence and outrage led to divisions between families, students and the sexes. It was a time like no other in America and helped shaped so many of the values and beliefs we hold today. Come relive a remarkable year. 552520 A 1-3 pm Th 4/10 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR THE GREAT CAPTAINS | 50+ YRS Ed Lentz Ed Lentz has been an historian of America and of central Ohio for the past 50 years. He holds degrees from Princeton University and The Ohio State University. In this series of lectures, we look at the lives and careers of some of America’s most memorable military leaders. 4/11 - George Washington: “First in War and First in Peace” but how good a general was the man who became “First in the Hearts of his Countrymen?” 5/9 - William Henry Harrison: His fame came as “Old Tippecanoe” but his most important battles were fought elsewhere. 6/13 - Winfield Scott: “Old Fuss and Feathers” is not well remembered today. From the War of 1812 to the Civil War he was one of the best known soldiers in America. 7/11 - Ulysses S. Grant: Often underestimated, Grant eventually became the best known Union Army officer in the American Civil War. 8/8 - John J. Pershing: “Black Jack” Pershing chased Indians, pursued Pancho Villa and led American Forces to victory in World War and Douglas MacArthur. Arguably one of the best of America’s generals, MacArthur was also one of the most controversial. 552530 A 10-11 am F 4/11-8/8 BCCC, Level 5, Event Center Room B $25 R-BCCC M | $30 NR O 5 sessions SELLING AT AUCTION | 50+ YRS Margaret Wunderlich, Everything But the House Do you have gently used items you no longer use? Old family heirlooms you don’t know what to do with? Maybe you just need to declutter? In this helpful workshop, learn how to navigate the auction world, no matter what your goals are. You learn how to evaluate your items, what to look for when considering selling at auction and what items are trending in today’s market. 552578 A Noon-1 pm Tu 4/29 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR

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