Active Minds Events – Oct. 2021
NEW: Active Minds programs are currently being offered both virtually and in-person. Please check our website for any changes https://activeminds.com/
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Friday, October 1, 2021, 1:00-3:00 pm (1:00 reception, 1:30-2:30 program) (in-person)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Reflecting on Roosevelt’s presidency, his biographer commented that FDR “brought the United States through the Great Depression and World War II to a prosperous future. He lifted himself from a wheelchair to lift the nation from its knees.” Join Active Minds as we look at the life and leadership of one of our nation’s most admired presidents and examine how his legacy is currently viewed (for better or worse) through the lens of our recent challenges.
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.
Other: Face coverings required. Social distancing will be observed.
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 2:30-3:30 pm (in-person)
Women Composers in Classical Music
Women in classical music might not have the same representation or achieved the same recognition as their male counterparts, brothers or husbands, but they have made significant contributions throughout music history. Join Active Minds as we explore the lives and music of female composers from the Middle Ages up to the 20th century. We’ll listen to works by Hildegard of Bingen, Barbara Strozzi, Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, Amy Beach, and more.
Location: The Carillon at Boulder Creek, 2525 Taft Dr, Boulder, CO 80302… map
Cost: Free
RSVP: 720-565-6844
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
Native Americans of Colorado
Join Active Minds as we tell the stories of the original inhabitants of Colorado. From Mesa Verde to the high plains, we will trace the civilizations of the Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Pueblo and other tribes as we seek to understand Colorado’s Native American history and legacy. This event is sponsored by HealthONE and Tattered Cover Bookstore.
Host: Louisville Public Library
Cost: Free
RSVP: Click here to register
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.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 1:00-2:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Reflecting on Roosevelt’s presidency, his biographer commented that FDR “brought the United States through the Great Depression and World War II to a prosperous future. He lifted himself from a wheelchair to lift the nation from its knees.” Join Active Minds as we look at the life and leadership of one of our nation’s most admired presidents and examine how his legacy is currently viewed through the lens of our recent challenges. This event is sponsored by The Carillon at Boulder Creek and Brookdale Meridian Boulder.
Host: West Age Well Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302… map; 303-441-3148
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, October 25, 2021, 3:00-4:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
Voting Rights
Although we think of the United States as a democratic republic beginning with adoption of our Constitution in 1787, relatively few people could vote at that time. Much of our history has featured debates about who should have a say in government policy through the exercise of the right to vote. In recent years, the debate has focused on election integrity and the ease of access to voting. Join Active Minds as we explore this history and set the stage for the debates over voting rights that rage in 2021 and beyond. This event is sponsored by Brookdale Meridian Boulder.
Host: West Age Well Center, 5660 Sioux Dr, Boulder, CO 80303… map; 303-441-4150
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.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 1:00-2:00 pm (in-person)
Sugar
Sugar occupies a unique place in cultural and culinary landscapes. It has graduated from an esoteric ancient crop to an omnipresent part of modern food consumption. Sugar’s history, however, is not always a sweet story, and it poses contemporary health concerns as well. Join Active Minds as we explore the fascinating world of sugar.
Location: Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont, CO 80501… map
Cost: $2 residents, $3 non-residents
Call to register: 303-651-8411
