This election season's current events and politics classes are hotter than ever. Multiple sections of Let's Talk Current Events with Alfred Hunt and Edward Ginsberg are now underway, as is Ginsberg's thought-provoking Moral Dilemmas course. Fear not, several more classes still have space available and have yet to begin.

This week, Martin Flaherty, the Leitner Family Professor of Law at Fordham Law School, will lead his perennially popular Supreme Court Preview (Course 12730) on Friday, September 20, 2024. Find out what cases are on the docket when the new term begins traditionally on the first Monday of October. Even if you are not able to attend live, consider registering for the class in order to receive the recording of this informative lecture for viewing on demand.

Ginsberg will introduce American Presidency (Course 12795), a five-session examination of the evolution of POTUS elections, including developments leading up to this year's general election. Class meets in the evenings over Zoom beginning Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Beyond domestic politics, David Cheney, former Chief Editor of the International Monetary Fund, will lead a single session class on Demystifying the International Monetary Fund (IMF) (Course 12750). Gain an understanding of this global economic institution, its activities and track record, and its historical connection to the creation of the World Bank and the World Trade Organization. Class meets in the morning of Monday, September 23, 2024.

Register now for all these classes to reserve your spot at the discussion table!

The internet can be a rich source of information, connection, and community. But, as with any public space, safety requires being aware of your surroundings. Online and phone scams are becoming more sophisticated in how they target older adults. These simple tips may help avert a problem:

• Do not click on links in emails from unfamiliar senders.
• Be wary of any strange or unexpected messages, links, and attachments, even if they purport to be from someone you know -- online scammers can easily spoof sender names to mimic those on your contact list.
• Ignore unsolicited phone calls and robocalls -- phone scammers can easily spoof caller ID information.
• Remember that government entities such as the IRS will never call you asking for sensitive information and technology companies such as MicroSoft will not call you out of the blue to offer you technical support or assistance.
• Never respond to nor click on pop-up windows on your phone or computer or any threatening message claiming to have compromising information that may not even exist.

Please forward this tip to others you know who may be susceptible.

Week of September 15, 2024

Special Events

• Author Visit: Shelby Van Pelt, Remarkably Bright Creatures (2022) (12788)
• Author Visit: Vicki Valosik, Swimming Pretty: The Untold Story of Women in Water (2024) (12816)

Arts & Crafts

• Drawing: Deconstructing the Face (12680)
• Weaving for Your Kitchen (12689)
• Open Studio Painting for All Levels (12696)
• Pastel Painting: Landscapes, Still Life, and Flowers (12679)
• Zen Design Drawing (12877)
• Realistic Drawing (12876)
• Plein Air Painting (12875)

Current Events and Politics

• Supreme Court Preview (12730)

Financial and Retirement Planning

• How Money Works (12833)

Fitness and Dance

• Walk 15® (12772)
• MELT Method for Active Adults (12854)

Food and Beverage

• Cooking with Renee Cohen: Greenmarket to Grill (12570)

Health and Wellness

• Capture the Crowd (12707)

History and Culture

• France's Influence in America: Architecture from Colonial Times to the Late Nineteenth Century (12805)
• Role of Museums in American History (12756)

Home and Garden

• Buyer Beware: Demystifying Home Buying (12840)
• Step by Step Guide to House Renovating (12774)

Languages

• Beginner Spanish (Tuesday evenings online: 12879; Wednesday afternoons in person: 12865; Friday mornings online: 12803)
• Conversational French (12801)
• American Sign Language (ASL) (12847)

Literature, Film, Theater, and Television

• BookTalk with Harriet Sobol: James (2024) by Percival Everett (12782)

Natural Sciences

• The Solar System (12857)

Performing Arts

• Group Piano Lessons for Beginner & Intermediate Students (Tuesdays at 1pm: 12823; Tuesdays at 2pm: 12824)
• Joy of Singing (12825)
• Learn to Play the Cello (12826)
• Learn to Play the Violin (12829)
• Learn to Play the Ukulele for Beginners (12828)
• Learn to Play the Guitar (12827)
• Ring Your Bell for Beginners (12830)

Walking Tours

• Walking Tour: Mondays at the Met, the Period Rooms (America and Europe) (12737)
• Walking Tour: Contemporary Galleries of New York City (12731)
• Walking Tour: Financial District (12708)

Week of September 22, 2024

Special Events

• Author Visit: Danielle Friedman, Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World (2022) (12817)* Pair this with Author Visit: Ava Purkiss, Fit Citizens: A History of Black Women’s Exercise from Post-Reconstruction to Postwar America (2023) by registering for both at once using Course 12725 to save $15
• Author Visit: Lorraine Besser, The Art of the Interesting: What We Miss in Our Pursuit of the Good Life and How to Cultivate It (2024) (12832)

Art Appreciation

• Harlem Renaissance and Beyond: The Rise of Harlem and its Artistic Minds, James Van Der Zee (12664)

Arts & Crafts

• Drawing Meditations in Nature (12687)

Current Events and Politics

• Demystifying the International Monetary Fund (IMF) (12750)

Health and Wellness

• Nutrition Guidance for Menopause (12736)
• Book Discussion and Workshop: The Way of Integrity (2021) by Martha Beck (12862)

History and Culture

• France's Influence in America: Architecture from the Turn of the Twentieth Century to Today (12806)

Hobbies and Edutainment

• Digital Photography: Starting Your Journey (Tuesday mornings: 12851; Thursday evenings: 12844)

Languages

• Beginner German (12880)* NEWLY ADDED

Literature, Film, Theater, and Television

• Mommy Dearest: An Examination of Motherhood in Three Contemporary Novels (12787)
• Film Discussion of Movies Playing at Jacob Burns Film Center (12820)

Music Appreciation

• Poetry of Joni Mitchell (12752)

Natural Sciences

• The Stars (12858)

Walking Tours

• Culinary Walking Tour: Arthur Avenue (12735)
• Walking Tour: Privately Owned Public Spaces in the Financial District (12660)

All upcoming classes are listed in the Printer-Friendly, Interactive Version of our Fall/Winter 2024-25 Catalog. New classes are added in real time.

Class times are for the Eastern Time Zone. Please check regularly for additional options to keep you engaged and learning, whether from the comforts of home or through our expansive number of in-person options.