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Ukulele for Beginners
2:00 pm
Ukulele for Beginners
@ 2FL, 2/15: Workforce Dev Rm
Mar 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller Have you been wanting to learn an easy musical instrument? The ukulele is a user-friendly choice, perfect for quickly learning chords to accompany singing. This class will cover the basics of strumming,[...]
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Cotton to Rockets
10:00 am
Cotton to Rockets
@ AUD
Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Mark Thornton Receive a fascinating overview of North Alabama’s industrial history, from early transportation on the Tennessee River to the modern era of rocketry. Learn how unnavigable waterways around Muscle Shoals
Armchair Travel Series #27
1:00 pm
Armchair Travel Series #27
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Mar 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Multiple Grab a chair and take off on some exciting travel adventures! Feb. 2—Southern Portugal & Spain. Bob and Phyllis Baron’s travelogue of Southern Portugal and Spain provides an overview of Portuguese and Spanish[...]
Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Mah Jongg
@ Downtown Library, A
Mar 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leader: Janet Tedrow Mah Jongg players of all levels meet weekly on Mondays to play. Beginners class is available upon request. For more information, contact Janet Tedrow at wftedrow@aol.com.
Great Literary Conversations
3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations
@ ONLINE
Mar 2 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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Bone Up on Bone Health
10:00 am
Bone Up on Bone Health
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Brent Pittman, Edie Hermes This three-part workshop addresses bone loss, a common concern for adults over 30. While some bone loss is normal with aging, many experience accelerated loss that can lead to osteoporosis.[...]
Modern Classics Book Club
10:00 am
Modern Classics Book Club
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jaimie Hannah This monthly book club will read selections from The New York Times’ 100 Best Books of the 21st Century list, which features a mix of award-winning fiction, thought-provoking nonfiction, and groundbreaking storytelling.[...]
Writing Your Life Story
10:00 am
Writing Your Life Story
@ South Library
Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Peter A. Finzel Have you ever wanted to write a short story about an event in your life? This class provides a supportive environment for writing a personal short story and sharing it with[...]
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The Birmingham Easter Campaign
1:00 pm
The Birmingham Easter Campaign
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Mar 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: David Lilly We’ll explore the massive non-violent campaign that attacked Birmingham’s pervasive segregated reality of the early 1960’s. Martin Luther King, Jr., The Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and local Birmingham Civil Rights groups took[...]
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America’s National Parks Part 2
10:00 am
America’s National Parks Part 2
@ Wellpoint
Mar 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructors: Steve Jones, Chris Stuhlinger This program features Part Two of the award-winning video series created by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. This course is a continuation of Part[...]
Hand and Foot
10:00 am
Hand and Foot
@ Downtown Library, A
Mar 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leaders: Cheryl Hodges Everyone, beginner to expert, is welcome to play the Hand and Foot variation of Canasta. Instruction and “cheat sheets” are provided upon request. For further information, contact Cheryl Hodges at maxine46@ymail.com.
Living Life With Purpose
10:00 am
Living Life With Purpose
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Mar 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Liz Hall This course will explain how to live with purpose by understanding and appreciating the roles you’ve served, sometimes without realizing it. Understanding the role of purpose can give you more power over[...]
Name That Color
1:30 pm
Name That Color
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Mar 5 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Debbie West Color is never an innocent or passive presence in our world. Throughout millennia, humans have used color in art, industry, and institutions, shaping how we see and understand life. This collection reveals[...]
Basic Woodcarving
6:30 pm
Basic Woodcarving
@ Oak Park Church
Mar 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Instructor: John Bloodworth Are you interested in woodcarving? Are you looking for guidance on tools, materials and steps for woodcarving projects? This is the class for you! Learn how to carve and paint a little[...]
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Friday Hiking
9:00 am
Friday Hiking
@ Various
Mar 6 @ 9:00 am
Leader: Jim Kirkwood Explore a variety of local hiking trails in Madison County. Enjoy the trees, flowers, and streams in local forest preserves. Hike with other LearningQUEST members who appreciate the outdoors. Liability waivers are[...]
Beginning Tai Chi & Qigong
10:00 am
Beginning Tai Chi & Qigong
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Mar 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors involving a series of[...]
Founding Fathers Fridays
10:00 am
Founding Fathers Fridays
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Mar 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Tracie Collier Join us for a monthly exploration of the lives, ideas, and legacies of America’s Founding Fathers. We’ll examine their contributions to our nation and the complexities of their personal stories. Participants will[...]
Friday Film Festival – Third Reich
2:00 pm
Friday Film Festival – Third Reich
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Mar 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Jennifer Garlen Fight the Nazis abroad and at home with four films that span the World War II era. The series opens with the iconic classic, Casablanca (1942), starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and[...]
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UkeQUESTORS
2:00 pm
UkeQUESTORS
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Mar 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors is a special interest group (SIG) that provides an opportunity for ukulele players of all levels to meet in an open, accepting environment to refine and expand their skills,[...]
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Bunco
9:30 am
Bunco
@ Downtown Library, A
Mar 9 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Leader: Joy Anderson Participants are invited to a fun-filled morning of Bunco. As it is played today, Bunco is a social dice game played in teams of four that involves 100% luck and very little[...]
Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Mah Jongg
@ Downtown Library, A
Mar 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leader: Janet Tedrow Mah Jongg players of all levels meet weekly on Mondays to play. Beginners class is available upon request. For more information, contact Janet Tedrow at wftedrow@aol.com.
Great Literary Conversations
3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations
@ ONLINE
Mar 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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Bone Up on Bone Health
10:00 am
Bone Up on Bone Health
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Brent Pittman, Edie Hermes This three-part workshop addresses bone loss, a common concern for adults over 30. While some bone loss is normal with aging, many experience accelerated loss that can lead to osteoporosis.[...]
Writing Your Life Story
10:00 am
Writing Your Life Story
@ South Library
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Peter A. Finzel Have you ever wanted to write a short story about an event in your life? This class provides a supportive environment for writing a personal short story and sharing it with[...]
International Dining
5:00 pm
International Dining
@ Various
Mar 10 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Jane Wodtke Join us monthly for an international dining experience. Starting in February, we will eat and critique Italian, Vietnamese, Greek, Indian, and Thai cuisine at restaurants in and around the Huntsville area. Our[...]
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Spring Greeting Cards
10:00 am
Spring Greeting Cards
@ SLIB
Mar 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jill Stallcup This workshop will feature three different cards, all with the promise of Spring. The program will explore a Spotlight card, a Staggered Z fold card, and a Fun Fold card. No supplies[...]
Fossils and Minerals
1:00 pm
Fossils and Minerals
@ AUD
Mar 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Bill Friday North Alabama and the surrounding states provide rich opportunities for fossil and mineral collecting as well as exploring unique geologic formations. This presentation will highlight notable locations, what can be found, and[...]
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America’s National Parks Part 2
10:00 am
America’s National Parks Part 2
@ Wellpoint
Mar 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructors: Steve Jones, Chris Stuhlinger This program features Part Two of the award-winning video series created by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. This course is a continuation of Part[...]
Hand and Foot
10:00 am
Hand and Foot
@ Downtown Library, A
Mar 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leaders: Cheryl Hodges Everyone, beginner to expert, is welcome to play the Hand and Foot variation of Canasta. Instruction and “cheat sheets” are provided upon request. For further information, contact Cheryl Hodges at maxine46@ymail.com.
Name That Color
1:30 pm
Name That Color
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Mar 12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Debbie West Color is never an innocent or passive presence in our world. Throughout millennia, humans have used color in art, industry, and institutions, shaping how we see and understand life. This collection reveals[...]
Basic Woodcarving
6:30 pm
Basic Woodcarving
@ Oak Park Church
Mar 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Instructor: John Bloodworth Are you interested in woodcarving? Are you looking for guidance on tools, materials and steps for woodcarving projects? This is the class for you! Learn how to carve and paint a little[...]
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Friday Hiking
9:00 am
Friday Hiking
@ Various
Mar 13 @ 9:00 am
Leader: Jim Kirkwood Explore a variety of local hiking trails in Madison County. Enjoy the trees, flowers, and streams in local forest preserves. Hike with other LearningQUEST members who appreciate the outdoors. Liability waivers are[...]
Beginning Tai Chi & Qigong
10:00 am
Beginning Tai Chi & Qigong
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Mar 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors involving a series of[...]
Get Off the Floor
10:00 am
Get Off the Floor
@ Sandra Moon Community Complex
Mar 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Paula Williams According to national statistics, one in four older adults will experience a fall each year. Through LearningQUEST, Steady for Life offers a concise two-class program designed to help reduce fall risks and increase[...]
Landscaping with Edible Plants
1:00 pm
Landscaping with Edible Plants
@ AUD
Mar 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Aaron Stiles Gardens can be more than just beautiful; they can be delicious! Discover how incorporating edible plants can make your landscape work for you!
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Ukulele for Beginners
2:00 pm
Ukulele for Beginners
@ 2FL, 2/15: Workforce Dev Rm
Mar 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller Have you been wanting to learn an easy musical instrument? The ukulele is a user-friendly choice, perfect for quickly learning chords to accompany singing. This class will cover the basics of strumming,[...]
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Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Mah Jongg
@ Downtown Library, A
Mar 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leader: Janet Tedrow Mah Jongg players of all levels meet weekly on Mondays to play. Beginners class is available upon request. For more information, contact Janet Tedrow at wftedrow@aol.com.
Great Literary Conversations
3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations
@ ONLINE
Mar 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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Writing Your Life Story
10:00 am
Writing Your Life Story
@ South Library
Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Peter A. Finzel Have you ever wanted to write a short story about an event in your life? This class provides a supportive environment for writing a personal short story and sharing it with[...]
Board Meeting
12:30 pm
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Let Freedom Ring Trivia
1:00 pm
Let Freedom Ring Trivia
@ Workforce Development Room
Mar 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Tracie Collier Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at this star- spangled trivia event! Test your knowledge of the people, places, and events that helped shape our nation. Solo players welcome or gather up your friends[...]
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Hand and Foot
10:00 am
Hand and Foot
@ Downtown Library, A
Mar 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leaders: Cheryl Hodges Everyone, beginner to expert, is welcome to play the Hand and Foot variation of Canasta. Instruction and “cheat sheets” are provided upon request. For further information, contact Cheryl Hodges at maxine46@ymail.com.
Basic Woodcarving
6:30 pm
Basic Woodcarving
@ Oak Park Church
Mar 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Instructor: John Bloodworth Are you interested in woodcarving? Are you looking for guidance on tools, materials and steps for woodcarving projects? This is the class for you! Learn how to carve and paint a little[...]
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Friday Hiking
9:00 am
Friday Hiking
@ Various
Mar 20 @ 9:00 am
Leader: Jim Kirkwood Explore a variety of local hiking trails in Madison County. Enjoy the trees, flowers, and streams in local forest preserves. Hike with other LearningQUEST members who appreciate the outdoors. Liability waivers are[...]
Get Off the Floor
10:00 am
Get Off the Floor
@ Sandra Moon Community Complex
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Paula Williams According to national statistics, one in four older adults will experience a fall each year. Through LearningQUEST, Steady for Life offers a concise two-class program designed to help reduce fall risks and increase[...]
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UkeQUESTORS
2:00 pm
UkeQUESTORS
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Mar 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors is a special interest group (SIG) that provides an opportunity for ukulele players of all levels to meet in an open, accepting environment to refine and expand their skills,[...]
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Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Mah Jongg
@ Downtown Library, A
Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leader: Janet Tedrow Mah Jongg players of all levels meet weekly on Mondays to play. Beginners class is available upon request. For more information, contact Janet Tedrow at wftedrow@aol.com.
Great Literary Conversations
3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations
@ ONLINE
Mar 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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Writing Your Life Story
10:00 am
Writing Your Life Story
@ South Library
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Peter A. Finzel Have you ever wanted to write a short story about an event in your life? This class provides a supportive environment for writing a personal short story and sharing it with[...]
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 1
11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch – Group 1
@ Various
Mar 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: N/A LearningQUEST “Let’s Do Lunch”—Group 1 will lunch at various locations within the Huntsville/Madison area. Two weeks prior to the monthly luncheon, the coordinator will identify the “Restaurant of the Month” and will obtain[...]
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Intermediate Tai Chi and Qigong
10:00 am
Intermediate Tai Chi and Qigong
@ AUD
Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a[...]
Let’s Do Lunch Group 2
11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch Group 2
@ Various
Mar 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: N/A LearningQUEST “Let’s Do Lunch” see description for Group 1- Please register for one group only; duplicate registrations will be removed since all groups go to the same restaurants. Group 2 will meet on[...]
Tulip Farm Visit
1:00 pm
Tulip Farm Visit
@ Hubert Family Farms
Mar 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kaylee Hubert Come celebrate spring in full color with a breathtaking display of 300,000 tulips! If you’d like to take some home, hand-picked tulips are gathered by pulling the stem straight up from the[...]
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Fire Safety and Extinguishers – Group 1
10:00 am
Fire Safety and Extinguishers – Group 1
@ AUD
Mar 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: J. Michael Williams This program focuses on practical skills and prevention strategies to keep homes and workplaces safe. Participants will learn essential fire safety practices to reduce the risk of common household fires. Participants[...]
Hand and Foot
10:00 am
Hand and Foot
@ Downtown Library, A
Mar 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leaders: Cheryl Hodges Everyone, beginner to expert, is welcome to play the Hand and Foot variation of Canasta. Instruction and “cheat sheets” are provided upon request. For further information, contact Cheryl Hodges at maxine46@ymail.com.
Let’s Do Lunch Group 3
11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch Group 3
@ Various
Mar 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: N/A LearningQUEST “Let’s Do Lunch” see description for Group 1. Please register for one group only; duplicate registrations will be removed since all groups go to the same restaurants. Group 3 will meet on[...]
Name That Color
1:30 pm
Name That Color
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Mar 26 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Debbie West Color is never an innocent or passive presence in our world. Throughout millennia, humans have used color in art, industry, and institutions, shaping how we see and understand life. This collection reveals[...]
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Friday Hiking
9:00 am
Friday Hiking
@ Various
Mar 27 @ 9:00 am
Leader: Jim Kirkwood Explore a variety of local hiking trails in Madison County. Enjoy the trees, flowers, and streams in local forest preserves. Hike with other LearningQUEST members who appreciate the outdoors. Liability waivers are[...]
Beginning Tai Chi & Qigong
10:00 am
Beginning Tai Chi & Qigong
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors involving a series of[...]
Bennett’s Nursery Tour
10:00 am
Bennett’s Nursery Tour
@ Bennett's Nursery
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Jeff Bennett Jeff Bennett, owner of Bennett Nurseries, will conduct a tour of the nursery describing the various plants, trees, and flowers as we take a beautiful outing of the grounds. This program gives[...]
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Beekeeping 101
2:00 pm
Beekeeping 101
@ UAH Community Garden/Apiary
Mar 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jon Brumbaugh The first part of the program consists of a basic beekeeping talk, discussing the importance of honeybees, life cycle, threats to honeybees, how to get started beekeeping, and basic hive inspection. The[...]
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Ukulele for Beginners
2:00 pm
Ukulele for Beginners
@ 2FL, 2/15: Workforce Dev Rm
Mar 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller Have you been wanting to learn an easy musical instrument? The ukulele is a user-friendly choice, perfect for quickly learning chords to accompany singing. This class will cover the basics of strumming,[...]
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Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Mah Jongg
@ Downtown Library, A
Mar 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leader: Janet Tedrow Mah Jongg players of all levels meet weekly on Mondays to play. Beginners class is available upon request. For more information, contact Janet Tedrow at wftedrow@aol.com.
Great Literary Conversations
3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations
@ ONLINE
Mar 30 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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UAB Huntsville Clinical Research
10:00 am
UAB Huntsville Clinical Research
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Tiffany Schwasinger-Schmidt Clinical research plays a vital role in medical advancement, but many people are hesitant to participate or simply do not know how they can contribute. This program will show how the organization[...]
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