Boulder/Louisville/Longmont Area Events

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PLEASE NOTE: We are currently offering both virtual and in-person programs. Be sure to RSVP for in-person programs as restrictions may apply.

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 6:30-7:30 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
Hinduism
Often referred to as the "oldest living religion," Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world with over a billion followers, most of whom live in India. Join Active Minds for an examination of its origins, teachings, beliefs and practices. This event is sponsored by Tattered Cover Bookstore.
Host: Central Park Master Community Association and Denver Public Libraries
Cost: Free
To Join Program: A few minutes before the program start time click here to join the live webinar (when prompted to join audio, select computer or internet audio).
Other: If for any reason you are unable to use the webinar link above, it is possible to join by phone with audio only. For info on dialing in using your phone click here for audio only dial-in instructions.

Thursday, October 5, 2023, 1:30-2:30 pm (in-person)
Pirates: Tales & Legends
Pirates occupy a unique place in the popular imagination and have been an integral part of global history for centuries. From the swashbuckling privateers of the Golden Age of Piracy to the modern-day pirates plying the waters off the coast of Africa, pirates are a captivating class of criminal and antihero. Sail with us on the seven seas as Active Minds discusses the history, personalities, and tales of the pirates.
Location: Broomfield Senior Center, 280 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO 80020... map
Cost: Free
Info: For more information call 303-464-5543

Thursday, October 5, 2023, 2:30-3:30 pm (in-person)
Finland
With an 830 mile border with Russia, Finland recently joined NATO as a response to fear triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Join Active Minds as we explore Finland’s history as a country geographically influenced by its proximity to Russia, but in many ways deeply tied to Europe, economically and politically. We will also cover Finland’s current challenges and opportunities as well as what the future may hold for this country of 5 million people.
Location: The Pearl at Boulder Creek, 2525 Taft Dr, Boulder, CO 80302... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: 720-565-6844
Other: Refreshments will be served.

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Friday, October 6, 2023, 1:00-3:00 pm (1:00 reception, 1:30-2:30 program) (in-person)
Finland
With an 830 mile border with Russia, Finland recently joined NATO as a response to fear triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Join Active Minds as we explore Finland’s history as a country geographically influenced by its proximity to Russia, but in many ways deeply tied to Europe, economically and politically. We will also cover Finland’s current challenges and opportunities as well as what the future may hold for this country of 5 million people.
Location: Sunrise at Flatirons, 400 Summit Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021... map
Cost: Free
RSVP required (limited seating): 303-466-2422
Parking: Complimentary parking is available. Please ask the Concierge about the parking when you make your reservation.

Monday, October 9, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
The Nobel Prize
Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, established the Nobel Prize in his will in 1895. For over a century the prize has stood for extraordinary accomplishment in a variety of fields throughout the world. Join Active Minds as we trace the history of the Nobel Prize, highlighting notable laureates, notable omissions, and a controversy here and there. We will also take a look at recent and possible future winners and the political impact the prize can have in the world. This event is sponsored by Tattered Cover Bookstore.
Host: Jefferson County Public Library
Cost: Free
To Join Program: Click here to register. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link via e-mail 30 minutes before the program. This link will work for this and all future Jefferson County Public Library Active Minds programs, so you only need to register once if you save the link for future programs.
Info: Call the library at 303-235-5275 for help or information

Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 1:00-2:00 pm Mountain Time (in-person)
Hinduism
Often referred to as the "oldest living religion," Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world with over a billion followers, most of whom live in India. Join Active Minds for an examination of its origins, teachings, beliefs and practices. This event is sponsored by The Pearl at Boulder Creek and Brookdale Meridian Boulder.
Location: West Age Well Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: City of Boulder Older Adult Services: 303-441-3148

Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10:00-11:00 am Mountain Time (webinar)
Finland
With an 830 mile border with Russia, Finland recently joined NATO as a response to fear triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Join Active Minds as we explore Finland’s history as a country geographically influenced by its proximity to Russia, but in many ways deeply tied to Europe, economically and politically. We will also cover Finland’s current challenges and opportunities as well as what the future may hold for this country of 5 million people. This event is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
Host: Anthem Ranch, 16151 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020... map
Cost: Free
To Join Program: A few minutes before the program start time click here to join the live webinar (when prompted to join audio, select computer or internet audio).
Other: If for any reason you are unable to use the webinar link above, it is possible to join by phone with audio only. For info on dialing in using your phone click here for audio only dial-in instructions.

Monday, October 16, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
Brazil
In 2023, Jair Bolsonaro lost his bid for re-election to the Brazilian Presidency to former President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, returning “Lula” to leadership over the largest country in South America. Join Active Minds as we explore Brazil’s bumpy political ride and what this leadership transition means for the country and the region. This event is sponsored by Tattered Cover Bookstore.
Host: Jefferson County Public Library
Cost: Free
To Join Program: Click here to register. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link via e-mail 30 minutes before the program. This link will work for this and all future Jefferson County Public Library Active Minds programs, so you only need to register once if you save the link for future programs.
Info: Call the library at 303-235-5275 for help or information

Monday, October 23, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
Opera as Popular Music
Even though opera began as courtly entertainment, it became one of the most popular music styles in the 18th and 19th centuries. We’ll look at the development and public reception of opera from Baroque era superstars like Farinelli to the commercial opera industry in Italy and France in the 19th century (Rossini, Meyerbeer, Verdi). This event is sponsored by Tattered Cover Bookstore.
Host: Jefferson County Public Library
Cost: Free
To Join Program: Click here to register. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link via e-mail 30 minutes before the program. This link will work for this and all future Jefferson County Public Library Active Minds programs, so you only need to register once if you save the link for future programs.
Info: Call the library at 303-235-5275 for help or information

Monday, October 23, 2023, 3:00-4:00 pm (in-person)
Orchestra Section: The Piano
The piano has played a vital role in classical music, being a favorite instrument of composers. Join Active Minds as we get to know the piano and its role with orchestras as both soloist and member of the orchestra, in part by listening to music by Bach, Saint-Saens, Copland, and Respighi. This event is sponsored by Brookdale Meridian Boulder.
Location: East Age Well Center, 5660 Sioux Dr, Boulder, CO 80303... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: City of Boulder Older Adult Services: 303-413-7290

Thursday, October 26, 2023, 6:30-7:30 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
North Korea
Tensions between North Korea, the United States, and much of the East Asian region are longstanding with no clear path for resolution. Join Active Minds for a discussion of recent developments as well as a review of North Korean history. We will cover the dynastic leadership of the Kim family as well as the country’s ongoing development of nuclear weapons. North Korea’s place in the world relative to global issues such as international trade and human rights issues will also be addressed as well as what the future may hold as this situation continues to unfold. This event is sponsored by Tattered Cover Bookstore.
Host: Central Park Master Community Association and Denver Public Libraries
Cost: Free
To Join Program: A few minutes before the program start time click here to join the live webinar (when prompted to join audio, select computer or internet audio).
Other: If for any reason you are unable to use the webinar link above, it is possible to join by phone with audio only. For info on dialing in using your phone click here for audio only dial-in instructions.

Monday, November 6, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
John F Kennedy
This November marks the 60th anniversary of John F Kennedy’s assassination. Join Active Minds for a look at JFK’s life and legacy. Kennedy’s brief presidency coincided with some of the most dramatic foreign policy events of his time including the construction of the Berlin Wall, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the escalation of the Vietnam War. In this program, we will cover these milestones, and also seek to go beyond them toward a deeper understanding of the man behind the public image. This event is sponsored by Tattered Cover Bookstore.
Host: Jefferson County Public Library
Cost: Free
To Join Program: Click here to register. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link via e-mail 30 minutes before the program. This link will work for this and all future Jefferson County Public Library Active Minds programs, so you only need to register once if you save the link for future programs.
Info: Call the library at 303-235-5275 for help or information

Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 1:00-2:00 pm Mountain Time (in-person)
Water in Colorado
Water may well become the most disputed natural resource of the 21st century. Population growth, climate change, urbanization and other factors have put increasing pressure on a finite resource. Competing water interests have affected Colorado’s history for over 100 years. The legal right to divert and use water in Colorado has been debated, legislated and litigated since before the time of statehood in 1876. Join Active Minds as we seek to understand our water history, the current challenges, and what the future holds for our use of this precious resource. This event is sponsored by The Pearl at Boulder Creek and Brookdale Meridian Boulder.
Location: West Age Well Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: City of Boulder Older Adult Services: 303-441-3148

Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7:00-8:00 pm (in-person)
Veterans Day
Veterans Day originally honored the military personnel who served in WWI. Currently the holiday celebrates the contributions of all living U.S. veterans, of which there are over 19 million. Join Active Minds as we explore the significance of this holiday and the issues and contributions of those who have served our country in war and peacetime.
Location: Louisville Public Library, Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St, Louisville, CO 80027... map
Cost: Free
Registration required: Click here or call 303-335-4849

Saturday, November 11, 2023, 10:00-11:00 am Mountain Time (webinar)
Veterans Day
Veterans Day originally honored the military personnel who served in WWI. Currently the holiday celebrates the contributions of all living U.S. veterans, of which there are over 19 million. Join Active Minds as we explore the significance of this holiday and the issues and contributions of those who have served our country in war and peacetime. This event is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
Host: Anthem Ranch, 16151 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020... map
Cost: Free
To Join Program: A few minutes before the program start time click here to join the live webinar (when prompted to join audio, select computer or internet audio).
Other: If for any reason you are unable to use the webinar link above, it is possible to join by phone with audio only. For info on dialing in using your phone click here for audio only dial-in instructions.

Monday, November 13, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
Native Americans of Colorado
Join Active Minds as we tell the stories of the original inhabitants of Colorado. From Mesa Verde to the high plains, we will trace the civilizations of the Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Pueblo and other tribes as we seek to understand Colorado's Native American history and legacy. This event is sponsored by Tattered Cover Bookstore.
Host: Jefferson County Public Library
Cost: Free
To Join Program: Click here to register. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link via e-mail 30 minutes before the program. This link will work for this and all future Jefferson County Public Library Active Minds programs, so you only need to register once if you save the link for future programs.
Info: Call the library at 303-235-5275 for help or information

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 1:00-2:00 pm (in-person)
Wildfires
For those who live in areas subject to fire, few things can be more frightening than a wildfire. Join Active Minds as we as we address the issue of wildfires from a variety of perspectives. We will look at the pros and cons of fire prevention and suppression, how fires are fought, and the effects of climate change on fire frequency and intensity. We’ll also look at the role of fire in nature and how areas have recovered from devastating burns.
Location: Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont, CO 80501... map
Cost: $5 residents, $6 non-residents
Call to register: 303-651-8411

Monday, November 20, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
The Royal Women of Windsor
The crown has moved on from Queen Elizabeth to King Charles, and Camilla is now the Queen Consort. What will Camilla’s entrance into the monarchy mean for the Royalty. Join Active Minds and we take a closer look into the royal women of Windsor including Princess Diana, Princess Catherine, and Princesses Eugenia, Beatrice and Charlotte. This event is sponsored by Tattered Cover Bookstore.
Host: Jefferson County Public Library
Cost: Free
To Join Program: Click here to register. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link via e-mail 30 minutes before the program. This link will work for this and all future Jefferson County Public Library Active Minds programs, so you only need to register once if you save the link for future programs.
Info: Call the library at 303-235-5275 for help or information

Monday, November 27, 2023, 3:00-4:00 pm (in-person)
John F Kennedy
This November marks the 60th anniversary of John F Kennedy’s assassination. Join Active Minds for a look at JFK’s life and legacy. Kennedy’s brief presidency coincided with some of the most dramatic foreign policy events of his time including the construction of the Berlin Wall, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the escalation of the Vietnam War. In this program, we will cover these milestones, and also seek to go beyond them toward a deeper understanding of the man behind the public image. This event is sponsored by Brookdale Meridian Boulder.
Location: East Age Well Center, 5660 Sioux Dr, Boulder, CO 80303... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: City of Boulder Older Adult Services: 303-413-7290

Monday, December 4, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
Pearl Harbor: The Day that Lives in Infamy
December 7, 1941 brought an attack upon the United States the likes of which had never been seen before. Join Active Minds over 80 years later as we tell the story from both the Japanese and the U.S. perspective. We will cover not only how the Japanese planned and executed such a bold attack, but also how the U.S. could have been caught so completely unaware. We will also examine the impact this had on World War II and the American psyche. This event is sponsored by Tattered Cover Bookstore.
Host: Jefferson County Public Library
Cost: Free
To Join Program: Click here to register. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link via e-mail 30 minutes before the program. This link will work for this and all future Jefferson County Public Library Active Minds programs, so you only need to register once if you save the link for future programs.
Info: Call the library at 303-235-5275 for help or information

Saturday, December 9, 2023, 10:00-11:00 am Mountain Time (webinar)
North Korea
Tensions between North Korea, the United States, and much of the East Asian region are longstanding with no clear path for resolution. Join Active Minds for a discussion of recent developments as well as a review of North Korean history. We will cover the dynastic leadership of the Kim family as well as the country’s ongoing development of nuclear weapons. North Korea’s place in the world relative to global issues such as international trade and human rights issues will also be addressed as well as what the future may hold as this situation continues to unfold. This event is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
Host: Anthem Ranch, 16151 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020... map
Cost: Free
To Join Program: A few minutes before the program start time click here to join the live webinar (when prompted to join audio, select computer or internet audio).
Other: If for any reason you are unable to use the webinar link above, it is possible to join by phone with audio only. For info on dialing in using your phone click here for audio only dial-in instructions.

Monday, December 11, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
Holiday Traditions & Customs
Why do we have Christmas trees? Or for that matter holiday lights, egg nog, holly or mistletoe. Join Active Minds we seek to explain the origins of a wide variety of holiday traditions and customs. Our focus will be mostly upon secular winter holiday traditions, many of which are associated with the winter solstice. This event is sponsored by Tattered Cover Bookstore.
Host: Jefferson County Public Library
Cost: Free
To Join Program: Click here to register. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link via e-mail 30 minutes before the program. This link will work for this and all future Jefferson County Public Library Active Minds programs, so you only need to register once if you save the link for future programs.
Info: Call the library at 303-235-5275 for help or information

Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 1:00-2:00 pm Mountain Time (in-person)
Finland
With an 830 mile border with Russia, Finland recently joined NATO as a response to fear triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Join Active Minds as we explore Finland’s history as a country geographically influenced by its proximity to Russia, but in many ways deeply tied to Europe, economically and politically. We will also cover Finland’s current challenges and opportunities as well as what the future may hold for this country of 5 million people. This event is sponsored by The Pearl at Boulder Creek and Brookdale Meridian Boulder.
Location: West Age Well Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: City of Boulder Older Adult Services: 303-441-3148

Monday, December 18, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
The Music of Dolly Parton
The musical career of country music legend Dolly Parton spans more than half a century and includes 11 Grammy Awards, 25 singles to reach #1 on the country music charts, 44 Top 10 country albums, and over 100 million records sold worldwide, making her one of the best-selling female artists of all time. Join Active Minds as we explore the music of Dolly Parton, including a few “greatest hits” and a few lesser known works from her collection of over 3000 songs that she’s composed in her lifetime. This event is sponsored by Tattered Cover Bookstore.
Host: Jefferson County Public Library
Cost: Free
To Join Program: Click here to register. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link via e-mail 30 minutes before the program. This link will work for this and all future Jefferson County Public Library Active Minds programs, so you only need to register once if you save the link for future programs.
Info: Call the library at 303-235-5275 for help or information

Monday, December 18, 2023, 3:00-4:00 pm (in-person)
Tibet
With an average elevation higher than the tallest peaks of Colorado, Tibet has been called the "Roof of the World." Join Active Minds as we explore the history and controversy that surrounds this unique region. China claims that Tibet has been part of China for centuries, while many Tibetans maintain that China illegally invaded the independent country in 1949. We will cover the role of the Dalai Lama and the views of China and the international community as we seek to understand the situation there. This event is sponsored by Brookdale Meridian Boulder.
Location: East Age Well Center, 5660 Sioux Dr, Boulder, CO 80303... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: City of Boulder Older Adult Services: 303-413-7290

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