Thursday Courses

Dates: 1/8/26 - 2/12/26 Time : Thursdays, 12:45 - 2:05 pm Location: Strongsville United Methodist Church 13200 Royalton Road Strongsville, OH 44136 Room: Parlor Instructor: Ed Napoleon Class #:   W26-37 Cyber Security for Seniors is a course developed to provide foundational knowledge of cyber security and to educate participants about common tactics and schemes that may be used to compromise personal finances or identities for fraudulent purposes. Over the six weeks, we

Dates: 1/8/26 - 2/12/26 Time : Thursdays, 10:15 - 11:35 am Location: Strongsville United Methodist Church 13200 Royalton Road Strongsville, OH 44136 Room: Parlor Instructor: Ted Smith Class #:   W26-34 This Gospel, discovered in the mid-20th century, provides an important understanding to the history of Christianity. How does this compare to the Gospels we know? What can we learn about the historic figures of both Jesus and Judas from this text? Was Judas a turncoat or Je

Dates: 1/8/26 - 2/12/26 Time : Thursdays, 2:40 - 4:00 pm Location: Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church 13200 Bagley Road Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Room: Sanctuary Instructor: Doug Kusak Class #:   W26-38 Cleveland Metroparks Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak takes a light-hearted look at some weighty historical topics. Perfect for those who love to learn but never much cared for history class. Lots of images! No tests! Topics include: 1. The Canal in Cleaveland and

Dates: 1/8/26 - 2/12/26 Time : Thursdays, 12:45 - 2:05 pm Location: Middleburg Heights Community Church 7165 Big Creek Pkwy Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Room: Fellowship Hall 2 Instructor: Tom Marini Class #:   W26-35 The History of Trade will show a progression from early regional exchange of goods in the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods to complex global networks connected by major trade routes like the Silk Road and later, the incorporation of the Americas. Influenced

Dates: 1/8/26 - 2/12/26 Time : Thursdays, 10:15 - 11:45 am Location: Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church 13200 Bagley Road Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Room: Fellowship Hall Instructor: Robin Barto Class #:   W26-33 Tai Chi and Qi Gong are ancient Chinese exercises using the Mind, the breath and gentle movements to create a meditation in motion which enhances overall physical health. These practices have been scientifically proven to improve cardiovascular fitness, low

Dates: 1/8/26 - 2/12/26 Time : Thursdays, 10:15 - 11:35 am Location: Middleburg Heights Community Church 7165 Big Creek Pkwy Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Room: Fellowship Hall 2 Instructor: R. C. Durkee Class #:   W26-32 Ohio provided 319,189 men to the Civil War and among the most notable of these regiments was the 23rd Ohio from whose ranks came future United States Presidents Rutherford B. Hayes and William McKinley. Its volunteer soldiers were made up of Northeast Ohi

Dates: 1/8/26 - 2/19/26 Time : Thursdays, 12:45 - 2:05 pm Location: Center for Innovation & Growth 340 Front St Berea, OH 44017 Room: Classroom 107 Instructor: Gary Kader Class #:   W26-36 Did you ever wonder why the sky is blue or sunsets are red or why is ice slippery? In “The Physics of Everyday Phenomenon” we will explore these and numerous other things you encounter every day. Rather than focusing on abstract equations and idealized systems, this course emphasizes ho

Dates: 1/8/26 - 2/12/26 Time : Thursdays, 2:40 - 4:00 pm Location: Online Course (Zoom) Instructor: Valerie Williams Class #:   W26-40 Participants will learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) through role-play and other fun activities. We start by fingerspelling the Sign Language Alphabet and Numbers 1–10. Fingerspelling our first names and signing a “Meet and Greet." (Feel free to take notes.) NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Registration opens on 12/7/2025 at 9 am Clicki

Dates: 1/8/26 - 2/12/26 Time : Thursdays, 2:40 - 4:00 pm Location: Online Course (Zoom) Instructor: Judi Slack Class #:   W26-39 As Agatha Christie wrote a century ago: “ From now on, it is our task to suspect each and every one amongst us. Forewarned is forearmed. Take no risks and be alert to danger. That is all. ” New and seasoned readers will learn the definitions and meanings of mystery fiction, explore its characteristics and discover its subgenres -- from cozy to c