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Current Events: All Things Considered
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA | Get Directions »
$30.00
This class considers and discusses a variety of political, environmental and economic events in the news. The use of “All Things Considered” in the title (a reference to the NPR program) is a reference to the great number of topics presented throughout the semester. Fall 2010 classes, for example, will discuss the mid-term elections, the state of California, the war in Afghanistan, Middle East peace negotiations, the rise of Indian and Chinese political influence and global environmental issues. Readings from papers and magazines, guest lecturers and documentary films are used to present a variety of viewpoints. Discussion and dialogue are an important part of the class, and tolerance of the opinions of others is crucial. Meets Thursdays, 10-11:30am. Register through BAS ($30 per semester).
Event Details
| Where | North Berkeley Senior Center 1901 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 |
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| Time | 10:00 am–11:30 am |
| Who to bring | Everyone, Seniors |
| Website | http://bas.berkeley.net/ |
| Phone | (510) 644-6130 |
| Price | $30 per semester |
More About North Berkeley Senior Center
One of three city-run senior centers, the North Berkeley Senior Center offers workshops, classes and group activities for seniors aged 60 and up. Hot lunches are served daily at the center, where seniors also can gather for conversation or to take classes in a wide array of subjects, from yoga to ceramics to Russian. Other center activities include movie nights, grocery shopping trips, health screenings and financial “check-ups.” The senior also organize excursions to museums, concerts, casinos and other destinations. For up-to-date information, visit a senior center to pick up a copy of the Tri-Center Nugget or visit the website.
Other events here
- Living Planet Weekly on Tuesdays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- The American Songbook – A History of American Popular Music Weekly on Tuesdays, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Picasso, Matisse, & Van Gogh: Art History of the Early 20th Century Weekly on Thursdays, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
