Lifelong Learning
Explore enriching courses designed for personal growth, creativity, and lifelong learning. Enjoy engaging experiences that build skills, knowledge, and connections.
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Friends for Learning - Idaho Falls
FFL is an educational venture enjoyed by people age 50 and over. This venture is for those who wish to stimulate their thinking and expand their knowledge.
New Knowledge Adventures - Pocatello
New Knowledge Adventures at ISU is a member-directed organization for adults of retirement age to expand knowledge and explore new ideas.
Course Catalog
How to Manage Conflict in a Positive Way
Dr. Joy Beck will teach us skills to practice civility in a world full of conflict. We will learn how to build healthy relationships in our family, community, and work environment, based on respect for self and others, listening to understand, self-awareness, and responsibility for our own feelings.
Fungi: Basic Biology and Introduction to Mushroom Identification
This course will cover the basic guidelines for a safe and successful hunt for wild fungi. We will discuss identification of edible mushrooms and how to recognize toxic fungi. The focus of this presentation will be on fall mushrooms in Southeast Idaho.
The Credit Union Difference
Discussion about the credit union difference, how credit unions were founded by groups of people to help people and how credit unions are still living by their moto of People Helping People today.
Mahjong
Mahjong, similar to the Western card game rummy, is a game of skill, strategy and calculation, and involves a certain degree of chance. It is a four-player table game with some 3-player variations found in Korea, Japan and the Philippines. The game requires players to draw (to make melds) and discard until a winning hand is completed. This game is fun!
“A Brief History of Earth”
The lecture will be based on the 2023 book A Brief History of Earth, by Andrew H. Knoll. As it turns out, I even know Andy Knoll, and helped supervise one of his students. Anyway, the topic fundamental concepts of how the earth works and how it has interacted with the Biological World and produced Earth’s 4.5-billion-year history, including fascinating Big Picture concepts about Earth History, including Meteorites, and Gaia and Geological perspective on climate change.
Progressive Kayaking with Pocatello Parks & Recreation
This class is suitable for beginners or for those out of practice. The first session we’ll paddle on flat water and the second session will be on a section of the Portneuf river. Location to be determined based on water quality and level. Equipment and transportation to launch site included. Inflatable kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be provided. NO discount for your own gear, you must have current invasive species sticker on your kayak. Note: when paddling an inflatable kayak, you will get wet!
Line Dancing: Advanced
If you like a little more challenge to your line dancing, we encourage those who have completed the Beginning/Intermediate classes and are familiar with most line dance steps, to join our Advanced line dance class. We teach new dances and review/reteach oldies and then incorporate different songs/rhythms. These dances are geared toward introducing additional steps/turns to slightly more complicated dances. Bring water if desired.
Chair Yoga
Join me for this chair yoga class! In this class, we will practice a seated asana movement sequence designed to increase both flexibility and strength. Each class will conclude with pranayama (breathwork) and guided Vishoka meditation for relaxation and mindfulness.
Make a Difference with ISU’s AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program!
This class will provide information about the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program, with ways to be involved as a volunteer, participant, or community partner. After the presentation, we’ll ha e a Q&A session, followed by a small craft activity.