Sun Lakes’ oldest continuously-operating discussion group, Restless Minds, plans to resume in-person discussions in September, after more than a year meeting via Zoom. We’ve had a core group of Zoom participants, including snowbirds who would not have been able to participate otherwise. However, the long delay has frayed our informal roster. Contact information needs to be checked…
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Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Restless Minds Look at Post-COVID Era
Bill Gates Vaccination rates are approaching herd immunity. COVID restrictions like mask wearing and social distancing are being lifted. Life seems on track to returning to “normal.” But what will life look like in the coming months? The Restless Minds discussion group will consider the implications at its May meeting. The meeting will begin at…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
Restless Minds Will Consider Essentials
Bill Gates What is essential? That question has been much in the news this past year as the nation grapples with coronavirus and its social and economic implications. At its March meeting, the Restless Minds discussion group will consider what “essential” means—and who decides. The meeting will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. on…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
A Second Try for Restless Minds
Bill Gates Because of events on Jan. 6, the Restless Minds group scrapped its previously announced topic so it could discuss the terrorist assault on the U.S. Capitol. With hope that calm exists, they’ll try again in February to discuss personal experiences with jobs. The Zoom meeting will begin at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2021
First and Memorable Jobs Will Be Restless Minds Topic
Bill Gates We all remember our first jobs—sometimes with horror, sometimes with deep appreciation. Jobs we’ve had will be the topic when the Restless Minds discussion group meets via Zoom at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Sign-on information will be sent to all persons on the club’s email list. If you want to be…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
How Happy Are We? Restless Minds Inquire
Bill Gates Several studies on how happy people are at various stages of life have concluded the “elderly” come out ahead. The Restless Minds discussion group will explore that conclusion and other happiness factors at its December Zoom meeting. The discussion will take place from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8. Zoom sign-in instructions…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Restless Minds Topic: Finally, the Elections
Bill Gates The seemingly unending election process that began two years ago is nearing its conclusion. Or, if you believe some of the skeptics, Election Day won’t decide the presidential races and other key races definitively. The Restless Minds discussion group will explore this year’s tumultuous election and its potential aftermath when the group meets,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Education Is Topic for Restless Minds
Bill Gates It’s no secret the demands and pressures on public schools have changed considerably in recent decades. The Restless Minds discussion group will explore these changes in education when the group meets at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the Sewing Room of Oakwood’s Arts & Crafts Center. Discussion leaders Dar and John Brasch,…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Restless Minds will focus on recycling
Bill Gates This has been a tough year for recycling. Several countries, most notably China, have either cut back or eliminated recyclable items they will accept and process. And here in the United States, waste management companies are increasingly sending many recyclable items to landfills. At its November meeting, the Restless Minds discussion group will…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
Restless Minds to look at how artificial intelligence is shaping our world
The Restless Minds discussion group will tackle the issue of artificial intelligence when the group meets at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, in the Sewing Room of Oakwood’s Arts & Crafts Center. Discussion leader John Brasch points out that from determining the price of your next airline ticket to delivering your package from Amazon…