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Fall Classes to Enrich, Educate, and Inspire As summer winds down and we prepare to welcome a new season, August is a good time to look ahead and plan for a meaningful, engaging fall. The GVR Leisure Education team invites you to expand your horizons this autumn with a fresh lineup of classes designed to challenge your mind, spark creativity, and bring people together. With talented instructors, diverse topics, and flexible scheduling, GVR continues to be a hub for lifelong learning and community connection. You can expect all of your favorite classes plus a large selection of new offerings. One of the most rewarding aspects of curating GVR’s leisure education is the introduction of a new instructors who teach stimulating classes. Here’s a sneak preview of three novel instructors and the classes they’re teaching. PSYCHOLOGY Dr. Alan Schlaks, former college psychology professor, describes more than one of his classes as “fun”, so expect to enjoy yourself while learning techniques that just might improve your everyday life. Dealing with Negative Emotions Learn powerful techniques for managing anger, blame, and emotional distress. With a blend of psychology and practical strategies, this course explores how our thoughts shape our feelings—and how to shift both for healthier relationships and peace of mind. Canoa Hills—Mesquite room October 4–18, 10–11:20am Fee: Member $30 / Nonmember $40 Introduction to Psychology Explore the minds of Freud, Adler, and Ellis while learning how psychology can improve your everyday relationships. Topics include depression, anxiety, behavior, and the universal need for love and respect. Includes Q&A each session.
METEOROLOGY Steven Koch is a professional atmospheric scientist holding advanced degrees in meteorology. He wants us “to gain a deeper appreciation of the world around us and the beauty of the processes in nature that create clouds of incredible beauty, shapes, colors, and diversity”. Mr. Koch says, “If nothing else, my hope is that [my students] would spend more time looking at the sky with a sense of awe and wonderment.” The Mystery of Clouds What is a cloud and what does its appearance suggest? Why is the sky blue and clouds white, except at twilight? What causes rainbows, halos, and other optical phenomena? How do cloud types relate to weather systems and how do they appear by satellite? What factors and forces cause convective clouds to develop into thunderstorms? The class also covers special cloud types like lenticular, nacreous, and noctilucent clouds, fog, and contrails. Instructor is an adjunct professor at the University of Arizona. Las Campanas—Ironwood room, October 7–16, 2–3:30pm Member: $40 / Nonmember: $50
Canoa Hills—Mesquite room October 25–November 8, 10–11:20am Fee: Member $30 / Nonmember $40 Mediation and Conflict Resolution Learn the principles of mediation and how to resolve disagreements with less drama and more dignity. Each session includes case studies and court scenarios that bring the material to life. Canoa Hills—Mesquite room, October 10–24, 10–11:20am Member $30 / Nonmember $40 Continued on page 6