ElderCollege of Terra Community College, a peer-led group serving mature learners 55 or older by broadening intellectual interests, physical activity and social interaction, is offering a series of classes, outings and lectures aimed at stimulating an interest in lifelong learning.

The schedule includes:
Educational outings
• Washington D.C. – April 1-4. The weekend trip includes motor coach transportation, three nights lodging and several tours. Cost: $425.

Future outings include Ashtabula County on Oct. 17 and 18 and Boston, Mass. on Sept. 28 through Oct. 4.

Lecture and lunch Series at Terra (includes lunch)

• Sandusky County Commissioner, facilitator: Dr. Terry Thatcher, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Cost: $15 members.

• Ohio State Patrol Road Unit – facilitator: M. Brent Meredith, Fremont Post Commander,  noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 15. Cost: $15 members.

• Ohio State Patrol  Canine Unit – facilitator: Sgt. Logston, OSP Canine Office, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Cost: $15 members/$20 non-members.

• Honor Flight of NW Ohio – facilitator: Jim Tichy, Honor Flight spokesman, noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 17. Cost: $15 members.

• Sandusky County Sheriff – facilitator: Sheriff Kyle Overmyer, noon to 1 p.m. March 23. Cost: $15 members.

Day and evening classes at Terra
• The Cold War – Instructor: Norb Wethington, 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesdays Feb. 2 through March 9. Cost: $35 members/$40 non-members.

• Painting with Watercolor – Instructor: Jim Andrews. 10 a.m. to noon Fridays Jan. 28 through March 4. Cost: $55 members/$60 non-members.

• Biographies of Music – Instructor: Jean Vestal, 10 a.m. to noon Fridays Jan. 28 through March 4. Cost: $35 members/$40 non-members.

• Wood Carving – Instructor: Jim Andrews, 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays Jan. 24 through March 4. Cost: $55 members/$60 non-members.

• Shaker Boxes – Facilitator: Carl Huth, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays an. 24 through Feb. 21. Cost: $115 members/$120 non-members.

• Popcorn and a Movie – Facilitator: Bob Gamble, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 2 through March 9. Cost: $40 members/$45 non-members.

• Games of the Past – Facilitator: Don Stull, 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. Thursdays Feb. 3 through March 3. Cost: $10 members/$15 non-members.

• Mixology of Ohio – Instructor: Jeff Joerg, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 25 through Feb. 15. Cost: $35 members/$40 non-members.

• Harps Before Heaven – Facilitator: Karen Westgate, 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays April 5 through 19. Cost: $30 members/$35 non-members.

• Natives of the Southwest – Instructor: Carol Repass, 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 25 through March 1. Cost: $35 members/$40 non-members.

For more information, call Marsha at 419-559-2255. For a complete description of classes, visit www.terra.edu/learning.

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