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  • Advanced Cutting the Cord: Tailoring Your Streaming Plan (Barton 55+)

    Designed to help each participant explore & define the best options & actions needed to achieve a streaming set-up tailored to the preferences & needs for their specific household. Unless you are already familiar and experienced with TV streaming, it is highly recommended you first attend the “Cutting the TV Cord: TV Streaming Subscription Basics” class. Participants complete a quick questionnaire prior to this class to summarize their current & desired ideal viewing set-up, in order to focus class discussion on each participant’s priorities. Although many participants typically have similar situations, class size will be limited to 5 households to ensure adequate attention to each. Common topics include: Internet service: Ensuring adequate bandwidth for streaming. Internet services & apps: Recommendations aligned with each individual’s viewing objectives? Streaming equipment: Streaming devices “smart TV’s” – pro’s & con’s Desired features: Recording shows to the “cloud,” avoiding ads, live TV vs. video-on-demand, etc. Seasonal homes & cabins: Streaming set-up which moves seamlessly between 2 homes. Special individual priorities: Utilizing external speakers or surround sound, importance of access to Tucson local channels, accessing specific sports or cultural events, preferred budget, etc. Specific set-up steps required ***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APRIL 25TH CLASS HAS BEEN CHANGED TO: 5244 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419 THE MAY 16TH CLASS WILL STILL BE HELD AT: Washburn Library 5244 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419
  • Avoid Pig Butchering Scams (Roosevelt 55+)

    Pig butchering scams use investment opportunities, online dating apps and social media platforms to create elaborate fake identities and establish romantic or emotional connections with victims. The term "pig butchering" is a reference to fattening pigs before slaughter. Pigs are actually fairly smart. You can also outsmart these fraud factories. Save your savings by learning how to detect these schemes, and defend yourself with proven avoidance strategies. Class held at Nokomis Library, 5100 34th Ave. S.
  • Cutting the Cord: TV Streaming Subscription Basics (Barton 55+)

    TV viewing habits are changing rapidly. Streaming services are racking up a record share of Emmy nominations and 83% of US households subscribe to at least one streaming service. The array of TV streaming options can be intimidating, so catch up on the issues, opportunities, and best options for tailoring your personal TV streaming setup. The first session will give an overview of the streaming options and a demonstrate how to access the services. You can also join an optional session (register at the link below) with more individual support as you make a plan for what service matches your budget and viewing priorities. Topics will include: Pros & cons of cutting the TV cord Specific steps for setting up streaming TV for your home Recommended streaming devices & content services Streaming local Twin Cities channels Special streaming strategies for seasonal homes or cabins Cloud-based DVRs & how to avoid commercials Options for using a “smart TV” for streaming Costs of streaming TV vs. cable/satellite TV Combining streaming with an over-the-air TV antenna Demo of a typical internet-based TV streaming setup An additional 90-minute small discussion class, “Advanced Cutting the Cord: Tailoring YOUR Streaming Plan,” is also offered for participants who want a more in-depth and personal discussion of their individual situations, needs, and best options. Unless you are already familiar and experienced with TV streaming, it is highly recommended you first attend the above described “Basics” class for a foundation.
  • Cutting the TV Cord Basics: TV Streaming Pros, Cons, & Options (Barton 55+)

    TV viewing habits are changing rapidly. Streaming services are racking up a record share of Emmy nominations and 83% of US households subscribe to at least one streaming service. The array of TV streaming options can be intimidating, so catch up on the issues, opportunities, and best options for tailoring your personal TV streaming setup. The first session will give an overview of the streaming options and a demonstrate how to access the services. You can also join an optional session (register at the link below) with more individual support as you make a plan for what service matches your budget and viewing priorities. Topics will include: Pros & cons of cutting the TV cord Specific steps for setting up streaming TV for your home Recommended streaming devices & content services Streaming local Twin Cities channels Special streaming strategies for seasonal homes or cabins Cloud-based DVRs & how to avoid commercials Options for using a “smart TV” for streaming Costs of streaming TV vs. cable/satellite TV Combining streaming with an over-the-air TV antenna Demo of a typical internet-based TV streaming setup An additional 90-minute small discussion class, “Advanced Cutting the Cord: Tailoring YOUR Streaming Plan,” is also offered for participants who want a more in-depth and personal discussion of their individual situations, needs, and best options. Unless you are already familiar and experienced with TV streaming, it is highly recommended you first attend the above described “Basics” class for a foundation.
  • Eloise Butler Wildfower Garden Tour(Marcy 55+)

    Come for a wildflower-filled walk! In April and May, when the trees have yet to leaf out and more sunshine is available, many woodland wildflowers carpet the forest floor, including some of the spring ephemerals native to our region. The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary is one of the premier locations in the Twin Cities metro area to see these beauties. You will learn about characteristics of the various species in bloom as you spend an hour strolling the trails with a Garden Naturalist. Meet at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden parking lot. Programs are led by knowledgeable garden naturalists who have a variety of backgrounds in the natural sciences and environmental education fields. Co-sponsored by Minneapolis Community Education and Southeast Seniors.
  • Enjoying Life Lunch Bunch (Marcy 55+)

    Let's get together for lunch and socialize. Everyone is responsible for their own lunch.
  • Foreign Policy Discussion: India between China, the West and the Global South (Roosevelt 55+)

    India is an emerging major power in world affairs, occupying a pivotal position between China, the United States, and the Global South. Its population size, economy, and geopolitical location makes it an influential voice in debates and political struggles over global order. What are India’s choices and opportunities for regional and global leadership? How will it maneuver between China and the United States, and what is its role as a voice of the Global South? How can Washington work with India? Foreign Policy Discussions presentations are offered through the nationwide Great Decisions program to learn more about vital foreign policy issues facing our country. The sessions feature lectures and lively discussions with local college professors and other guest speakers. This program is co-sponsored with the Westminster Magnet program and Friends of Hennepin County Library.
  • Foreign Policy Discussion: AI and National Security (Roosevelt 55+)

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to transform all sectors of society, including, the very character of war. AI can enhance intelligence gathering and analysis capabilities, enable faster threat detection, improve decision-making through data analysis, and facilitate the development of new military technologies. But there are also risks including misuse by adversaries, disinformation, and autonomous weapon systems. As AI continues to evolve, how do we create methods to manage its use and limit potential hazards? Foreign Policy Discussions presentations are offered through the nationwide Great Decisions program to learn more about vital foreign policy issues facing our country. The sessions feature lectures and lively discussions with local college professors and other guest speakers. This program is co-sponsored with the Westminster Magnet program and Friends of Hennepin County Library.
  • Foreign Policy Discussion: After Gaza: American Policy in the Middle East (Roosevelt 55+)

    After over a year of heightened hostilities in the Middle East, what are the next steps for U.S. Foreign Policy? Foreign Policy Discussions presentations are offered through the nationwide Great Decisions program to learn more about vital foreign policy issues facing our country. The sessions feature lectures and lively discussions with local college professors and other guest speakers. This program is co-sponsored with the Westminster Magnet program and Friends of Hennepin County Library.
  • HCL Special Collections, Behind-the Scenes (Roosevelt 55+)

    Minneapolis Central Library is home to one of the area’s best local history archives. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Special Collections to see how archives are processed and stored, how material is digitized, and how local history is preserved and made accessible both on site and online. Class meets at Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, in the 4th floor Special Collections department.
  • Life with Poetry (Roosevelt 55+)

    Take a little time out of your busy life to join this interactive class to (re)discover the joy of poetry! Bring your favorite poems to share. This is a volunteer-run class with participants bringing a poem or poet each month to share and discuss. Class meets the first Thursday of the month.
  • Preventing Fraud & Scams (Roosevelt) ONLINE

    This presentation will teach you how to detect Medicare fraud and what to do if Medicare Fraud is suspected. We discuss the top scams currently being directed towards seniors and highlight why seniors are specifically targeted. We’ll offer tips on how to avoid falling for scams and where to get help.
  • Protest Music : Abolition, Civil Rights Era, and Racial Justice (Roosevelt 55+)

    Music has the power to join people together in a cause, to the point where governments have banned particular songs out of fear music will inspire rebellion or revolution. From the Revolutionary War songs to the union songs of the 1930s, and from music of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s to climate activism and feminist hip hop, learn the ways music has been used to inspire change. This program is cosponsored by HCL and MacPhail. The program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
  • Protest Music : Anti-War Songs (Roosevelt 55+)

    Music has the power to join people together in a cause, to the point where governments have banned particular songs out of fear music will inspire rebellion or revolution. From the Revolutionary War songs to the union songs of the 1930s, and from music of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s to climate activism and feminist hip hop, learn the ways music has been used to inspire change. This program is cosponsored by HCL and MacPhail. The program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
  • Protest Music : Feminism, Women's Suffrage and Liberation (Roosevelt 55+)

    Music has the power to join people together in a cause, to the point where governments have banned particular songs out of fear music will inspire rebellion or revolution. From the Revolutionary War songs to the union songs of the 1930s, and from music of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s to climate activism and feminist hip hop, learn the ways music has been used to inspire change. This program is cosponsored by HCL and MacPhail. The program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
  • Protest Music : Worker's Rights, Union Songs, Climate Action Songs and More (Roosevelt 55+)

    Music has the power to join people together in a cause, to the point where governments have banned particular songs out of fear music will inspire rebellion or revolution. From the Revolutionary War songs to the union songs of the 1930s, and from music of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s to climate activism and feminist hip hop, learn the ways music has been used to inspire change. This program is cosponsored by HCL and MacPhail. The program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.