Except for pandemic developments and terrorism attacks, U.S. foreign policy usually isn’t part of our day-to-day lives. When it meets in March, the Restless Minds discussion group will consider what our national policies should be on several fronts. Open to all with open, inquisitive minds, Restless Minds will meet in person at 7 p.m. on Tuesday,…
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Clubs & Classes, September 2020
Restless Minds Will Discuss Pandemic September 8
Bill Gates American life has changed radically over the past six months thanks to the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. The Restless Minds discussion group will explore those changes at its Sept. 8 meeting. And in line with those changes, it will be a virtual meeting via Zoom. Anyone already receiving the club’s monthly email will automatically…
Clubs & Classes, September 2019
Restless Minds discussions resume September 10
Bill Gates The Restless Minds discussion group begins its 20th season at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 10, in the Sewing Room of Oakwood’s Arts and Crafts Center. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month, September through May, to discuss topics of general interest. Each session focuses on one topic. All people with…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Restless Minds will discuss volunteerism
As a retirement community, Sun Lakes is filled with people with much experience and a willingness to share those strengths and abilities with others. We are a community that relies heavily on volunteers. For its last program of the 2018-19 cycle, the Restless Minds discussion group will consider all aspects of volunteering – including rewards,…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Restless Minds topic is the Electoral College
In 2016, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by nearly three million votes. However, Donald Trump became president by carrying the Electoral College, 304-227. At its April meeting, the Restless Minds discussion group will explore the Electoral College system of choosing presidents. The group will meet at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, in…
Clubs & Classes, September 2018
Restless Minds discussion group
Bill Gates The Restless Minds discussion group begins its 2018-19 season at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, in the Sewing Room of Oakwood’s Arts and Crafts Center. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month, September through May, to discuss topics of general interest. Each session focuses on one topic. All…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Fourteen members of Cheers Singles Club take Viking River Cruise in April
Ann Kisner Fourteen Cheers members traveled on a Viking River Cruise from Budapest, Hungary, to Bucharest, Romania, in April. The trip was enjoyable and relaxing and exposed them to cultures and areas of Europe that are generally less traveled by Americans. Along the way, there were stops at Kalocsa, Hungary; Osijek, Croatia; Belgrade, Serbia; and…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Restless Minds topic: “Fake News”
From Russian bots to presidential comments to conspiracy theories involving a pizza shop, child porn, the popularity of online porn sites like https://www.porn7.xxx/ and a presidential candidate, so-called “fake news” has been a recurring theme for more than a year. At the next Restless Minds meeting, the discussion group will explore what fake news…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
Education issues top Restless Minds agenda
How important is public education to America’s future? And how important to that future is having broad educational choices? Those are just two of the many questions the Restless Minds discussion group will tackle when it meets on Tuesday, February 13, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Sewing Room of Oakwood’s Arts & Crafts…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Restless Minds will diagnose America’s healthcare system
Bill Gates The Restless Minds discussion group will diagnose America’s healthcare system at its October meeting. The discussion will be held Tuesday, October 10, in the sewing room of Oakwood’s Arts & Crafts Center, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Restless Minds group is receptive to all people with open, inquisitive minds. There are no dues or…