Creative Retirement

Creative Retirement Roundtable

Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions Conference Center 3702 S. Center St, Marshalltown, IA, United States

Join us as we explore current and historical events and topics like: elections, Medicare and Social Security, the functioning of government and Congress, constitutional concepts and ideas, the economy, and local, state and world events, and hobbies. No topic is out of bounds and all ideas are welcome. Individual Roundtable participants take turns leading lively…

$25

The American Experience Reflected in Idioms

Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions Conference Center 3702 S. Center St, Marshalltown, IA, United States

This is an introduction to our national experience through the distinctively American catchphrases coined to describe them. In this course, we will explore American idioms in roughly chronological order, beginning with what is most likely the first American idiom, “pulling up stakes,” moving through the now-forgotten origins of expressions such as “ballin’ the jack” (think…

$29

Your Amazing Body (Creative Retirement)

Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions Conference Center 3702 S. Center St, Marshalltown, IA, United States

We tend to take for granted the things our body does automatically. By better understanding our bodies and how they function we can better appreciate them and care for them. $15 for Creative Retirement members. Start Date End Date Class Time Class ID 10/6 10/13 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

$20

Oliver Sacks: The Poet Laureate of Medicine

Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions Conference Center 3702 S. Center St, Marshalltown, IA, United States

Using the book: The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat we will discuss the stories of individuals with perceptual and intellectual disorders. We will cover patients: who have lost their memories and with them the greater part of their pasts, who are no longer able to recognize people and common objects, whose limbs seem alien…

$14

Overview of Contemporary Astronomy

Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions Conference Center 3702 S. Center St, Marshalltown, IA, United States

When ancient humans first gazed at the skies, they recognized the same patterns of fixed stars rotating over their heads each night.  This course offers a complete overview of contemporary astronomy.  We will explore ancient astronomy, what we have discovered about our solar system and venture out into the cosmos--the stars, galaxies, black holes and…

$34

Overview of Contemporary Astronomy (ZOOM)

When ancient humans first gazed at the skies, they recognized the same patterns of fixed stars rotating over their heads each night.  This course offers a complete overview of contemporary astronomy.  We will explore ancient astronomy, and what we have discovered about our solar system and venture out into the cosmos--the stars, galaxies, black holes,…

$34

Learning iPhones (ZOOM)

The goal of this class is for you to better learn your iPhone. Specific topics to be covered include: Navigating the iPhone, Making Life Easier, Contacts and Connections, Books and Media, Security and Maintenance, plus Backup, Storage, and Sharing. Classes are held on Tuesdays. $29 for Creative Retirement members. Start Date End Date Class Times…

$34

Learning iPhones

Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions Conference Center 3702 S. Center St, Marshalltown, IA, United States

The goal of this class is for you to better learn your iPhone. Specific topics to be covered include: Navigating the iPhone, Making Life Easier, Contacts and Connections, Books and Media, Security and Maintenance, plus Backup, Storage, and Sharing.

$14

The 6 Types of Working Genius

Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions Conference Center 3702 S. Center St, Marshalltown, IA, United States

Patrick Lencioni, the author of The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team and other business classics, has defined six stages of work that are of high importance to a team. He calls them “The 6 Types of Working Genius.” Out of the six, two of them come naturally and give you joy and energy (Working Geniuses), two drain…

$249

Beekeeping

Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions Conference Center 3702 S. Center St, Marshalltown, IA, United States

Are you interested in getting started in beekeeping? Then this is the course for you!  Learn from experienced beekeepers Jim and Penny Dolezal of Dolezal Honey Bees. This 6-week course will teach the fundamentals of beginning the journey into beekeeping. Covering areas of cost, diseases, pests, seasonal management, what you see and look for during…

$54

Great Decisions

Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions Conference Center 3702 S. Center St, Marshalltown, IA, United States

Prepare to discuss the world! Organized by the Foreign Policy Association, Great Decisions series features impartial, thought-provoking analyses on eight issues of concern to policymakers and citizens today. Join this lively discussion group where participants lead and learn from each other. Participants have respect for each one’s life experiences, value systems, and beliefs.  All registrants…

$69

Beekeeping & Beyond

Ellsworth Ag and Renewable Energy Building 709 Ellsworth Avenue, Iowa Falls, IA, United States

Did you know that honeybees visit approximately 2 million flowers to produce just one pound of honey?  If you are interested in getting started in beekeeping, this is the course for you.  Learn from experienced beekeeper, Pat Ennis, Iowa Honey Producers past president. In 4 weeks you'll learn many more interesting facts about bees and…

$49
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