Boulder/Louisville/Longmont Area Events

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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

Thursday, January 4, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm (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.
Location: The Pearl at Boulder Creek, 2525 Taft Dr, Boulder, CO 80302... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: 720-565-6844
Other: Refreshments will be served.

Monday, January 8, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
Vienna: Biography of a City
Join Active Minds for the story of Vienna, Austria’s capital and largest city. Located on the banks of the Danube river, Vienna was the seat of political and economic power in Eastern Europe for centuries. Today Vienna remains an important cultural and political hub, with a deep history in the arts and sciences, including a pivotal role in the classical music works of composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Hayden, and others. 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, January 10, 2024, 1:00-2:00 pm Mountain Time (in-person)
Vienna: Biography of a City
Join Active Minds for the story of Vienna, Austria’s capital and largest city. Located on the banks of the Danube river, Vienna was the seat of political and economic power in Eastern Europe for centuries. Today Vienna remains an important cultural and political hub, with a deep history in the arts and sciences, including a pivotal role in the classical music works of composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Hayden, and others. 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

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Thursday, January 18, 2024, 2:00-4:00 pm (2:00 reception, 2:30 program) (in-person)
Concerts that Made History
Some concerts were more than a night out on the town - they took people by surprise, introduced a master work, introduced a master performer, or for some other reason altered the course of classical music. In this Active Minds class, we’ll take a look at historic concerts including the premiere of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, Yo Yo Ma’s introduction to the world, and the riot of the Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring.
Location: Brookdale Meridian Boulder, 801 Gillaspie Dr, Boulder, CO 80305... map
Cost: Free
RSVP required (limited seating): 303-494-3900
Other: Refreshments served.

Monday, January 22, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
Plastics
From packaging to clothing, toys, appliances, cars, medical products, and more, plastics are an essential part of lives. They also fill our landfills, pollute our oceans, and contribute to climate change. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of plastics, including our current relationship (positive and negative) with this ubiquitous material as well as ongoing research into materials that may one day replace plastics. 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, January 22, 2024, 3:00-4:00 pm (in-person)
Origins of the Blues
Join Active Minds as we look at the early days of the blues, from its roots in African American oral tradition to its rise as a mainstream American musical style. We’ll explore the role of classic blues and prominent blues musicians in the early 20th century, examine the musical characteristics that make it different, and discuss how the blues has influenced other popular music genres. 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, January 29, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm 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 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

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Friday, February 2, 2024, 1:00-3:00 pm (1:00 reception, 1:30-2:30 program) (in-person)
The History of Automobiles
From the hand cranked Model T that came in any color you want as long as it’s black, to modern cars that have more circuits and chips than most computers, the automobile has a rich and still evolving history. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of the invention that replaced the horse and buggy. Along the way, we'll take a look at mass production, labor, environmental impacts, and the introduction of self-driving cars.
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, February 5, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
Frederick Douglass
Born into slavery in Maryland, Frederick Douglass escaped to Massachusetts where he rose to prominence as an eloquent writer, orator and leader of the abolitionist movement. He served as adviser to six U.S. presidents including Abraham Lincoln, who referred to him as “my friend Douglass.” He also took up the mantle of Women’s Suffrage in support of the work of Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and others. Join Active Minds as we explore the remarkable life of Frederick Douglass. 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, February 12, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
Social Media
Social Media—the use of dedicated websites or apps to connect people and share information--has exploded over the past two decades. Sites like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and many others have become part of modern culture worldwide, for better and for worse. Join Active Minds as we explain social media, explore its pros and cons, and discuss its dramatic impact on society, institutions, politics, nations, and individuals. 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, February 14, 2024, 1:00-2:00 pm Mountain Time (in-person)
French Cuisine
Over 2000 years ago, the Roman Empire expanded north to incorporate the agriculturally abundant region of the Celtic Gauls. Thus began the rich culinary history of the land that would come to be known as France. Join Active Minds as we embark on a four-course exploration of the long and flavorful history of the people who gave us the word “restaurant”. 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, February 26, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation, which took effect in 1863, changed the course of the United States while it was embroiled in the Civil War. In it, President Abraham Lincoln exercised his constitutional authority as commander in chief of the armed forces, to proclaim all slaves in Confederate territory to be forever free. Join Active Minds as we explore what this historic proclamation did and did not do. We will examine its impact, both immediate and longer term, from the perspective of slaves, slave owners, Northerners, Southerners, and the country as a whole. 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, February 26, 2024, 3:00-4:00 pm (in-person)
Saudi Arabia
With over 20% of the world's proven oil reserves, Saudi Arabia continues to be important to the global economy. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of this complex nation. We will cover Saudi history, the recent generational transition of power in the Saudi Royal family, and the complicated role played by the Wahhabi school of Sunni Islamic thought in the country and the region. 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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