We encourage you to check this schedule frequently for updates. For more information, contact MIC at 612.625.4421.
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Metro
Greater Minnesota
• COAM Life Enrichment
Bethel Lutheran Church
4150 17th Avenue S
Minneapolis
Selected Mondays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
April 28
Topic: Immigration: Its Role in the Global Economy
Speaker: Terri Whitesel
May 5
Topic: Russia and Putinism
Speaker: Tom Hanson
For more information or to register, call 612.721.5786 or email COAM
• Grace University Lutheran Church
Peace Chapel
324 Harvard St SE
Minneapolis
Fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Cost is $40 for individuals or $50 per couple to cover cost of books and speaker fees.
February 25
Topic: Latin America: Shift to the Left?
Speaker: Hector Garcia
March 24
Topic: Iraq Endgame
Speaker: Richard Virden
April 28
Topic: European Union at 50
Speaker: Roger Prestwich
May 19
Topic: Private Philanthropy
Speaker: TBD
June 23
Topic: Talking to Our Enemies
Speaker: Gary Prevost
September 22
Topic: U.S.-China Trade Policy
Speaker: Richard Bohr
October 27
Topic: Russia
Speaker: Tom Hanson
November 24
Topic: U.S. Defense and Security Policy
Speaker: TBD
For more information, email Janet or call 651.690.0483
• Minneapolis Community Education
Topics will include: Iraq Endgame, European Union at 50, Talking to Our Enemies,
and Russia, which will be addressed by a Great Decisions speaker followed by discussion.
Medica Skyway Senior Center
950 Nicollet Mall
Wednesdays in June from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
June 4
Topic: Iraq Endgame
Speaker:Gary Prevost
June 11
Topic: Russia
Speaker: Todd Lefko
June 18
Topic: Talking to Our Enemies
Speaker: Mark Welter
June 25
Speaker: Benno Groeneveld
River Village
2919 Randolph St. NE
Minneapolis
Mondays from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
April 14
Topic: Iraq Endgame
Speaker: Gary Prevost
April 21
Topic: Talking to Our Enemies
Speaker: Mark Welter
April 28
Topic: The European Union at 50
Speaker: William Wright
May 5
Topic: Russia
Speaker: Todd Lefko
Walker Place
3701 Bryant Place Ave S.
Minneapolis
Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
April 10
Topic: Talking to Our Enemies
Speaker: Mark Welter
April 17
Topic: Iraq Endgame
Speaker: William Davnie
April 24
Topic: The European Union at 50
Speaker: William Wright
May 1
Topic Russia
Speakerr: Todd Lefko
Washburn Library
5244 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis
Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
April 8
Topic: Iraq Endgame
Speaker: Gary Prevost
April 15
Topic: Talking to Our Enemies
Speaker: Robert Flaten
April 22
Topic: The European Union at 50
Speaker: William Wright
April 29
Topic: Russia
Speaker: Todd Lefko
Fee for the series at any of the above locations is $18.
For more information, please call 612.668.3450 or visit www.mplscommunityed.com
• Minnesota International Center (Tuesday group)
711 East River Road
Minneapolis
Tuesdays from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
March 18
Topic: Private Philanthropy
Discussion Leader: Jim Miller
April 8
Topic: U.S. Defense and Security Policy
Discussion Leader: George Welles
May 13
U.S.-China Trade Policy
Discussion Leader: Jeanette Daines
June 10
Topic: Russia
Discussion Leader: Todd Lefko
September 9
Topic: Talking to our Enemies
Discussion Leader: Tom Hanson
October 14
Topic: The European Union at 50
Discussion Leader: David Bartlett
November 11
Topic: Iraq Endgame
Discussion Leader:Peter Sammond
For more information, call Randy at 651.690.5535 or email czeswik@aol.com
Since space is limited, please contact Randy in advance to confirm attendance.
• Minnesota International Center (Wednesday group) - NEW GROUP!!!
711 East River Road
Minneapolis
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
March 19
Topic: Iraq Endgame
April 16
Topic: Engaging the Enemy
May 21
Topic: The European Union at 50
Speaker: Benno Groeneveld
For more information, contact Jennifer or call 612.332.6703
• Twin Cities area (meets in homes)
Mondays at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments and socializing;
program begins at 7:00 p.m.
Usually the topics are addressed by speakers followed by discussion.
There is a fee to cover costs of the briefing book and speakers.
Monday, March 10
Topic: Blacklisting the Enemy
Monday, April 14
Topic: Latin America: The Next U.S. President's Agenda
Monday, May 12
Topic: Iraq: Strategies for Dealing with Uncertainty
Monday, June 9
Topic: European Integration: Looking Ahead
For more information, contact Ron at 612.202.7389.
• University of Minnesota (student/staff)
Global Discussions on Campus
110 Heller Hall (West Bank)
271 19th Avenue S
Minneapolis
Tuesdays from 12:00 noon - 1:15 p.m.
March 4
Topic: Iraq Endgame
Presenter: Tom Hanson
April 15
Topic: Latin America Today
Presenter: Mario Alejandro Torrico Teran
April 29
Topic: Private Philanthropy
Presenter: Susan Cornell Wilkes
For more information, email Yongling or Yuki
• College of St. Catherine
Library
Coeur de Catherine
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul
Monday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Topic: Latin America: shift to the Left?
Presenter: Hector Garcia
For more information or to register, call Chris at 651.690.6666.
• House of Hope Presbyterian Church
797 Summit Avenue
St. Paul
Third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
Please note that it is necessary to contact the group leader Bob at 651.222.3423 or by email at rpmairs@aol.com in advance to see if there is space.
•St. Paul Branch AAUW
St. Paul College Club
990 Summit Avenue
St. Paul
Third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
Attendees need to join AAUW to participate
For more information, contact Mary at 651.738.1836
• Arden Hills
Pilgrim House Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1212 W Highway 96
Arden Hills .
First Monday of the month, except during summer, at 7:30 p.m.
Visit the website, www.pilgrimhouseuua.org for driving directions.
For more information, please email Alan or call 651.633.0026
• Chanhassen
Chanhassen Library
Saturdays or Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
7711 Kerber Boulevard
Chanhassen
March 2
Topic: Private Philanthropy
Speaker: Karlyn Eckman
March 9
Topic: Iraq Endgame
Speaker: Gary Prevost .
Sunday, April 6 6
Topic: U.S. - China Trade Policy
Speaker: P. Richard Bohrhr
Saturday,yMay 10
Topic: Talking to our Enemies
Speaker: Ambassador Robert Flaten
Sunday, May 4
Topic: Russia
Speaker: Todd Lefko
For more information: Contact Nancy at 952.934.5960
To register, please call 952.227.1500 or visit www.carverlib.org
• Edina
Edina Library
5280 Grandview Square
Edina
Saturday, February 23 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Topic: The European Union at 50
Speaker: Tom Hanson
Monday, March 17 (note change of date!) from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Topic: Russia
Speaker: Tom Hanson
Monday, April 14 from 4:00- 5:30 p.m.
Topic: Latin America: Shift to the Left?
Speaker: Raul Ramos
Saturday, May 3 (repeat of March 17) at 1:30 p.m.
Topic: Russia
Speaker: Tom Hanson
Advance registration is required, as these sessions are frequently FULL.
For more information, please call 952.847.5425
• Edina Park Plaza
3330 Edinborough Way
Edina
Tuesday, June 17, 7:00 p.m.
Topic: U.S. Defense and Security Policy.
Speaker:Todd Lefko
Tuesday, July 22, 7:00 p.m.
Topic: U.S. - China Trade
Speaker: Roger Prestwich
Tuesday, August 25, 7:00 p.m.
Topic: Talking to our Enemies
Speaker: Mark Welter
For more information, contact Ginger at 952.831.4084
• Fridley
Fridley Senior Program
6085 7th St. NE
Fridley
Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
February 20
Topic :War Crimes
Speaker: James Dorsey
March 19
Topic: Central Asia
Speaker: Claude Buettner
April 16
Topic: Children
Speaker: to be announced
For more information, please call 763.502.5150
or visit www.fridley.k12.mn.us/CommunityEd
• Maple Grove
Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove
For more information, please call 763.420.3662 or visit www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us
• Marine on St. Croix
May 22
Meets in private home to view Great Decisions topic video followed by informal discussion
For more information, call Mark at 612.418.8233.
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• Minnetonka
Marion Hall
RidgePointe Senior Apartments
12600 Marion Lane W
Minnetonka
Selected Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
April 22
Topic: Iraq Endgame
Speaker: Tom Hanson
May 20
Topic: Russia
Speaker: Todd Lefko
June 24
Topic: The European Union at 50
Speaker: Benno Groeneveld
July 15
Topic: Talking With and Understanding our Enemies
Speaker: Mark Welter
August 12
Topic: Defense and Security
Speaker: Richard Virden
September 23
Latin America
Speaker: John Harrigan
October 28
Topic: China Trade
Speaker: Richard Bohr
December 9
Topic: Philanthropy
Speaker: Karlyn Eckman
There is no charge to attend these presentations, which are open to all.
For more information, please email Paula, call 952.540.6212, or visit Ridgepointe's website.
• Plymouth
Plymouth Creek Center
14800 34th Ave. N.
Plymouth
Third Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. (Bring your own lunch)\
For more information or to register, email Plymouth Creek Center or call: 763.509.5280
Pre-registration is required at least two days before the session
• Roseville
Roseville Area Senior Program/Roseville Area Schools
Fairview Community Center
1910 West County Road B
Roseville
Selected Wednesdays from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
April 9
Topic: Iraq Endgame
Presenter: Richard Virden
April 30
Topic: The European Union at 50
Presenter: Benno Groeneveld
May 14
Topic: Talking to Our Enemies
Presenter: Gary Prevost
May 28
Topic: Russia
Speaker: Todd Lefko
For more information, please call 651.604.3520 or register at www.ISD623.org
Fee is $5 per session; Pre-registration is required at least two days before the session
• St. Louis Park
Lenox Community Center
6715 Minnetonka Blvd.
St. Louis Park
Thursday, May 15 from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Topic: U.S. China Trade Policy
Speaker: Richard Bohr
Wednesday, June 4 from 10:00 - 11:30 p.m.
Topic: Talking to our Enemies
Speaker: Gary Prevost
For more information or to register, call 952.928.6418
•Scandia
The City of Scandia
14727 209 St. N.
Scandia
Thursdays from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
March 20
The European Union at 50
April 17
Topic: Talking to our Enemies
May 15
Topic: Iraq Endgame
June 19
Topic: Russia
July 17
Topic: U.S. - China Trade Policy
August 14
Topic: U.S. - Defense and Security Policy
September 18
Foreign Aid - Private Philanthropy
For more information, please contact Marty at 651.433.2274
Membership fee is $25.00; registrations are taken by the City of Scandia (address above).
• West Saint Paul
Thompson Park Activity Center
1200 Stassen Lane
West St. Paul
Second Monday of every month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Viewing of the Great Decisions video for the topic is followed by discussion
April 14
Topic: The European Union at 50
For more information, please email Barb or call 651.453.0025 or , or email Joan or call 651.451.6967.
• Woodbury Discussion Group
R.H. Stafford Public Library
Woodbury Central Park
8595 Central Park Place
Woodbury
Third Wednesday of every month, beginning January 23; from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Katherine Cram at 612.812.9675
• Blue Earth
Blue Earth Elementary School, Conference Room
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth
Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Topic: U.S. - China Trade Policy
Speaker Roger Prestwich
For more information or to register, please call 507.526.3172
• Crosby/Ironton area
Gary’s Sports Bar & Grill
240 Curtis Ave
Ironton
Third Monday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., except in July and August
Viewing of the Great Decisions video for the topic is followed by small and large group discussion
March 17
Topic: European Union at 50
April 21
Topic: Talking to our Enemies
May 19:
Topic: Russia
June 23
Topic: U.S. Defense & Security Policy
September 22
Topic: Latin America: Shift to the Left
October 20
Topic: U.S. - China Trade Policy
November 17
Topic: Private Philanthropy
For more information, please email Gene or call 218. 546.5779; or Jim or call 320.692.4369.
• Duluth
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Kirby Plaza
1208 Kirby Drive
Duluth
Thursdays, March 27 – May 15 from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Study Group Leader: Howard Meyer
The eight Great Decisions topics will be covered. Participants will be expected to read and be prepared to discuss the relevant article in the Great Decisions Briefing Book 2008, required text, for each week. Howard Meyer is a University for Seniors member and a student of natural and global issues.
All partcipants need to join as a term member in University for Seniors at a cost of $95.00 (are then also eligible to attend nine other additional study groups).For more information, email Mary Lee Lalich or call 218.726.6347
• Grand Marais
Cook County Community Center
317 W 5th Street
Grand Marais
Thursdays, noon - 1:30 p.m.
April 17
Topic: Latin America:Shift to the Left?
Discussion Leader: Judy Siegle
May 15
Topic: Russia
Discussion Leader: Jeffrey Northam
September 18
Topic: U.S - China Trade Policy
Discussion leaders: Eric and Virgina Reiner
October 16
Topic: Private Philanthropy
Discussion Leaders: Bob and Eddie Hertzberg
November 20
Topic: Iraq Endgame
Discussion Leader: David Morris
December 18
Topic: Talking to our enemies
Discussion Leader: Hyla Napdensky
For more information or to register, please email or call Randy Czeswik, 218.475.0091 or contact Diane at 218.387.3015
• International Falls
Rainy River Community College, Room H118
1501 Highway 71
International Falls
Monday, March 24 from 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Topic: War Crimes
Facilitator: Onida Paulbeck
Monday, April 28 from 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Topic: China
Facitiatator: Sue Nordquist
For more information or to sign up, please contact Sue at 218.283.8687
• Moorhead
Probstfield Board Room
2410 14th Street S.
Moorhead
Thursday, April 10 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Topic: Iraq Endgame
Facillitator: Ron Hagemann
For more information or to register, call 218.284.3400
or visit https://communityed.moorhead.k12.mn.us
