Co-facilitator: Carl Hays

Hear a vivid author, Elizabeth Comen, Harvard M.D. tell how women's unique being prioritizes their healthy and vibrant life. She says assertive, informed and confident women are architechs of their own destiny.

Optional book: All in Her Head by Elizabeth Comen

(Repeat from Fall)

Self-driving cars, generating emails, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exploded onto the public scene. AI is found in company offices and people's homes. It is estimated that during the next decade, many of us will be using AI as assistants, tutors, and content co-creators. Over three sessions, participants will explore the past, present, and future of AI. Course members will look at the inside of ChatGPT and the impact of its evolution. Facilitator will lead a discussion on the social benefits and costs of AI. Finally, we will ponder what it means to be in the presence of an AI that is smarter, faster, and stronger than us.

Participants will hear a presentation about Tri-Com Central Dispatch (9-1-1 Center) which will include areas served, services provided, and overview of programs utilized. A question and answer session will be followed by a tour of the facility.

Participants are to meet at Tri-Com Centeral Dispatch, 3823 Karl Madsen Drive, St. Charles, IL  60175

Co-facilitator: Carl Hays

Has America become a grievance nation with Trump being the grievance king? How did we get here? America is a nation born of grievance. Grievance is the engine of moral, urgent change. A mob storms the capitol rejecting the presidential election. Conspiracy theories flourish. Media peddles grievances.

Optional book: The Age of Grievance by Frank Bruni