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SUMMARY:"Celebrate America's 250th" Book Club Organizational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This free organizational meeting (registration is required) will take place on Friday\, Jan. 16\, 2026\, 10:30 a.m.-noon\, with Macy Washow at The Crafty Cup in Mercer.\nLife on this continent in 1776 was vastly different than it is today. Still\, our Founding Fathers felt burdened by the rule of a faraway king and had a vision of a better life. How did they convince residents of thirteen individual colonies that their vision was worth fighting for? What was life like for ordinary people during the revolutionary period? What made the Founding Fathers tick? Celebrate\, reacquaint\, and re-examine this era in our history by joining Fe U’s free book club. \nWe will meet every other month at different area coffee shops to discuss a book\, selected by book club members\, about this period. Our organizational meeting will be Friday\, Jan. 16\, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Crafty Cup in Mercer. \nWe will discuss logistics and make book selections. We will have a list of possible reads\, but bring any suggestions you may have. There is no charge to join this free book club and you are not required to attend all sessions\, but we ask that you do register in advance so the coffee shop has some idea of the number expected. A Zoom option is available on request. \nIf you are interested in joining our free book club\, but are not able to attend the organizational meeting\, contact Macy Washow at macywashow@gmail.com or call 414-828-7218. \nOnline Registration: Scroll down to our Registration form to register online!\n– or –\nOffline Registration:  Call 715-862-2032. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/celebrate-americas-250th-book-club-organizational-meeting/
LOCATION:The Crafty Cup\, 5203N US-51\, Mercer\, 54547\, United States
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SUMMARY:Still Learning 12: Better Bridge Basics - Review and Polish Your Game
DESCRIPTION:This course will take place on Fridays\, April 4\, 11\, 25\, and May 2\, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters\, Wis.\, with Macy Washow.\nBridge is social\, fun\, always challenging\, and sometimes competitive. All you need are a group of four friends and a deck of cards to play. Unlike most card games\, however\, bridge challenges your brain. No two hands are the same. It is not just luck. There is always something more to learn… a better outcome if you had only…. \nMaybe you played bridge in college\, but need a refresher. Maybe you play party bridge but would like to take your skills to the next level. Standard American was developed to provide a simple\, modern system that both partners can understand. It still forms the basis today for many more complex systems and common conventions. This class is for players who have some bridge experience. We will review the basics of the American Standard System\, standard leads\, signals\, and play of the hand. Based on the skill level and interest of the class\, some popular conventions will be introduced. Basic strategies\, scoring and play of Duplicate or competitive bridge will also be covered. Sample hands will be dealt\, played\, and discussed. \nWeek 1: The Basics. Bidding NT \nWeek 2: Bidding the majors and minors \nWeek 3: Take out Doubles\, Overcalls\, Pre-empts\, Strong 2 club. \nWeek 4: Review\, Popular Conventions\, Competitive Play\, Scoring. \nWhat is covered each week will be adjusted based on class experience and interest. \nRequirements: Students will be expected to have some bridge experience.  \nRecommended: Bridge at a Glance by Audrey Grant. c 2023. Available on Amazon for $10.76. (This is a 40-page quick reference pamphlet.) \nThis class is limited to 14 students. \nInstructor: Macy Washow \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us. \nCourse Cancellations: Students are encouraged to register at least 2 weeks before the beginning of any Fe University course. A course with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion\, with students’ registrations refunded. If you’re interested in a class\, please sign up early! Thank you. \nStudent Cancellations: If a registered student cancels\, registration can be refunded if requested 4 or more days before the course’s start date. We’re afraid cancellation requests made 3 or fewer days before the course’s start date are unable to be refunded. \nAll courses in our series Still Learning After All These Years are priced at a discount thanks to  generous donations from Bader Philanthropies Inc. and  the Northern Wisconsin Mental Health Foundation.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/better-bridge-basics-review-and-polish-your-game/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:Frank B. Koller Memorial Library\, 5761 US-51\, Manitowish Waters\, WI\, 54545\, United States
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SUMMARY:Still Learning 1: Portrayal of the FeU Generation in Literature and Film
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE to Access Supplementary Materials (Readings).\nThis course will take place at the Mercer Public Library with Wendy Thiede and Macy Washow on the following dates (please note varied times):\n\nTuesday\, Feb. 27\, 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.\nTuesday\, March 5\, 10:00-11:30a.m.\nTuesday\, March 12\, 9:30-11:00a.m.\nTuesday\, March 19\, 10:00-11:30a.m.\n\nThe over-60 generation as portrayed in literature and film\, a 4-session course\, is the first in the series of seven courses titled Still Learning After All These Years: a series of courses for and about our Fe U generation: who we are\, where we’ve been\, what we need. \nStudents will learn the importance of how older adults are portrayed in literature and film because that portrayal can affect our perceptions and lead to discrimination and low self-esteem. The film\, short stories\, poetry and the novel chosen for analysis are intended to show the unique experiences and positive contributions of older adults contrasted to the stereotypes often seen in the media. \nSession 1: Film\, Feb 27\, 10:00-2:00\, light lunch provided.  \nWe will discuss movies students have watched that feature older protagonists. What are the characters like? Are their actions and appearance age-appropriate? Is the portrayal a fair glimpse of an older person\, or do the characters simply fit the stereotypes of grumpy old man or forgetful or feisty old lady for the sake of comedy. Are the movies depressing or upbeat? \nWe will then watch a film to answer the questions above and analyze how film technique is used to portray the older character. We will discuss techniques such as camera shots\, camera movement\, sound\, editing\, light\, music\, dialog and character interaction. What do we learn in the first few minutes about the character and how do we learn that? \nSession 2: Short stories\, March 5\, 10:00-11:30a.m. \nStudents will read several short stories to discuss in class. The same questions above will be discussed\, but instead of film technique\, short story technique will be analyzed. What are the direct and indirect ways we learn about the character? Is there a message\, and if so\, how well does it come across? Can you tell the age of the writer from his/her portrayal of the older characters?  \nSession 3: Poetry\, March 12\, 9:30-11:00a.m.  \nThough often criticized for being obscure or not rhyming\, poems can\, in just a few lines\, uncover universal truths or provide fresh ways of looking at the world. Students will read and discuss approximately a dozen short\, easily accessible poems that examine who we are\, where we’ve been\, and what we need. They will analyze how the sound of the word\, the imagery\, the brevity of expression\, structure\, and even the arrangement of the line on the page add impact. Mostly\, however\, they will discuss what the poems say about life’s experiences and how the poem did or didn’t change their perspective. Students will discuss which are their favorite poems and why. Is there a line that especially hits home? Something that surprised them?  Could they see their preference changing over time? Why or why not? Students are encouraged to bring in favorite poems of older adults. A list of additional poems will be provided. \nSession 4: Novel\, March 19\, 10:00-11:30a.m.  \nStudents will be assigned a novel to discuss in the 4th session. Again\, the questions about portrayal of the elderly protagonist will be discussed and the author’s technique in getting the story across. What literary conventions did he/she use\, and are they effective? Students will be asked to bring a meaningful quote or two from the novel to discuss in class. Students will discuss what they think the age the author was when he/she wrote the novel. What are some clues? Do they think the portrayal is realistic? If the author was in his 60’s or 70’s what might be different? \nRequirements: Students are encouraged to read several short stories\, poems and a novel.  \nInstructors: Wendy Thiede and Macy Washow \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us. \nCancellation Notice: Students are encouraged to sign up at least two weeks before the beginning of any Fe University course. Courses with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion. If you’re interested in a class\, please sign up early! Thank you. \nAll courses in our series Still Learning After All These Years are priced at a discount thanks to a generous donation from the Northern Wisconsin Mental Health Foundation.
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