Locate a Discussion Group Near You
We encourage you to check this schedule frequently for updates. Please note that while some groups meet in the summer (highlighted), others are taking a break. Some fall schedules are already posted below. For general information about MIC's Great Decisions program, call 612.625.4421.
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, October 15
3rd Annual Great Decisions State Conference
Where: TIES Conference Center, 1667 North Snelling Avenue, St. Paul
Keynote speaker: Tom Hanson
All Great Decisions leaders, speakers, and participants are invited to attend!
Watch this page for more information as it becomes available.
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Metro
Greater Minnesota
• AAUW-Minneapolis Branch
Open to AAUW members; for more information, call 612.870.1661
• COAM Life Enrichment
Bethel Lutheran Church
4150 17th Avenue S
Minneapolis
Selected Mondays at 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Registrations are accepted on-site the day of the presentation.
For more information, call 612.721.5786 or email COAM
• Grace University Lutheran Church
Peace Chapel
324 Harvard St SE
Minneapolis
Selected Mondays at 7:00 p.m.,
June 28
Topic: Russia and Its Neighbors
Speaker: Tom Hanson
For more information, email Janet or call 651.690.0483
• Minneapolis Community Education
Washburn Library
5244 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis
For more information, please call 612.668.3450 or visit www.mplscommunityed.com
Walker Place
3701 Bryant Ave. S.
Minneapolis
For more information, please call 612.668.3450 or visit www.mplscommunityed.com
Medica Skyway Senior Center
950 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
Early Summer: Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
June 23
Topic: Russia and Its Neighbors
Speaker: Todd Lefko
June 30
Topic: Kenya and R2P
Speaker: Ellen Kennedy
For more information, please call 612.668.3450 or visit www.mplscommunityed.com
• Minnesota International Center (Tuesday group)
Meets at Campus Club, Coffman Memorial Union, U of M
300 Washington Ave. SE
Minneapolis
Second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
September 14
Topic: Preventing Genocide
Speaker: Chuck Woodbury
October 12
Topic: Global Financial Crisis
Speaker: David Bartlett
November 9
Topic: The Persian Gulf
Speaker: Randy Czeswik
For more information, call Randy at 651.690.5535 or email czeswik@aol.com
Due to space considerations, please contact Randy in advance to confirm attendance.
• Minnesota International Center (Wednesday group)
3rd Wednesday of the month 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. except June and July
Meetings are concluded for the spring and will resume in the fall.
For more information, contact Jennifer or call 612.247.4611
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Minnesota (Fall only)
Room #235, McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis
For more information, contact Ed or call 612.929.1004 or Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 612.624.7847. There is a fee.
• Twin Cities area (meets in homes)
Selected Mondays at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments and socializing;
program begins at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Ron at 612.202.7839
• University of Minnesota (students and /staff are invited!)
Global Discussion on Campus
For more information, contact Carol at 612.625.9618
• St. Catherine University
Library, Room 128
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul
For more information, call the Alumnae Office, 651.690.6063. There is no charge.
• St. Paul Branch AAUW
990 Summit Avenue
St. Paul
Selected Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Attendees need to join AAUW to participate
For more information, contact Mary at 651.738.1836
• Arden Hills
Pilgrim House Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1212 W Highway 96
Arden Hills
First Thursday of the month, except during summer, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Visit the website, www.pilgrimhouseuua.org for driving directions.
For more information, please email Alan or call 651.633.0026
. Bloomington
Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
10715 Zenith Avenue
Bloomington
Will resume meeting in Fall 2010
• Chanhassen
Chanhassen Library
7711 Kerber Boulevard
Chanhassen
Selected Saturdays
September 25, 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Special Envoys
Speakers: William Davnie
October 9, 2:30 p.m.
Topic: Global Financial Crisis
Speaker: Todd Lefko
October 23, 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Global Crime
Speaker: Tom Hanson
October 30, 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Persian Gulf
Speaker: Gary Prevost
For more information, contact Nancy or call 952.934.5960; or visit www.carverlib.org or call the Library at 952.227.1500
• Edina
Edina Library
5280 Grandview Square
Edina
For information about future meetings, please call 952.847.5425
• Edina Park Plaza
3330 Edinborough Way
Edina
Selected Tuesdays
July 13
Topic: Global Financial Crisis
Speaker: Roger Prestwich
To sign up or for more information, contact Ginger at 952.831.4084
• Fridley
Fridley Senior Program
6085 7th St. NE
Fridley
Third Wednesday of the month
For more information, visit www.fridley.k12.mn.us/CommunityEd or call 763.502.5150.
• Maple Grove
Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove
Third Wednesday of the month fall and spring, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
For more information,visit www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us or call 763.494.6514
• Marine on St. Croix
Meets informally in private home on the second Thursday evening of the month, fall-spring.
For more information, call Mark at 612.418.8233.
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• Minnetonka
Marion Hall
RidgePointe Senior Apartments
12600 Marion Lane W
Minnetonka
Selected Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Marion Hall
June 22
Topic: Kenya & R2P
Speaker: James Dorsey
July 20
Topic: Global Crime
Speaker: Tom Hanson
August 24
Topic: Global Financial Crisis
Speaker: TBA
September 21
Topic: Peacebuilding and Conflict ResolutionSpeaker: TBA
There is no charge to attend these presentations, which are open to all.
RSVP to Paula at (952) 540-6212 or for more information visit Ridgepointe's website
. Oak Park Heights
The Gables, Auditorium A
Boutwells Landing
5600 Norwich Parkway
Oak Park Heights
Thursdays, 9:15-10:45 a.m. (resuming in the fall)
First Thursday of topic: view DVD and discuss with local leader
Second Thursday of topic: hear guest speaker
Topic: The Persian Gulf
September 9: Discussion/September 16: Guest Speaker: Gary Prevost
Topic: Kenya and R2P
September 23: Discussion/September 30: Guest Speaker: Elias Ngeru
Topic: Russian and Its Neighbors
October 7: Discussion/October 14: Guest Speaker: Norma Noonan
Topic: Special Envoys
October 21: Discussion/October 28: Guest Speaker:Richard Virden
For more information, contact Ed at 651.275.3700 or n2ecj@hotmail.com
• Plymouth
Plymouth Creek Center
14800 34th Ave. N.
Plymouth
Third Thursday of the month 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ((Bring your own lunch if desired)\
For more information or to register, email Plymouth Creek Center or call: 763.509.5280
Pre-registration is required at least two days before the session
•Roseville
RosePointe Independent Living Apartments
2555 Hamline Avenue North
Roseville
Second Wednesdays of the month, 2:00 p.m.
August 11
Topic: Global Crime
Speaker: Ellen Kennedy
September 8
Topic: The PErsian Gulg
Speaker: Gary Prevost
October 13
Topic: Special Envoys
Speaker: Norma Noonan
November 10
Topic: Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
Speaker: TBA
Visitors are welcome
For more information, cCall Carol at 651.639.1000
• Roseville
Roseville Area Senior Program/Roseville Area Schools
Fairview Community Center
1910 West County Road B
Roseville
For more information, call the Roseville Area Senior Program, 651.604.3520, or visit www.ISD623.org Pre-registration is required at least two days before a session
• St. Louis Park
Lenox Community Center Little Theater
6715 Minnetonka Blvd.
St. Louis Park
For more information or to register, call 952.928.6444
• St. Louis Park
Parkshore Senior Campus
3663 Park Center Blvd.
St. Louis Park
Selected 3rd Mondays of the month at 1:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Laura at LHopp@parkshorecampus.com or 952.848.5806
• West Saint Paul
Thompson Park Activity Center
1200 Stassen Lane
West St. Paul
Second Monday of the month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Viewing of the Great Decisions video for the topic is followed by discussion
For more information, please email Barb or call 651.453.0025; or email Joan or call 651.451.6967.
• Woodbury Discussion Group
R.H. Stafford Public Library
Woodbury Central Park
8595 Central Park Place
Woodbury
Selected Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
For more information, please email Polly or call 651.714.3585
. Alexandria
Nelson Wellness Center
1220 Nokomis
Alexandria
For more information, contact Community Education at 320.762.2149 or visit www.alexandria.k12.mn.us
• Blue Earth
Blue Earth Community Library
124 W. 7th St.
Blue Earth
For more information or to register, contact:
Renee at rbeattie@blueearth.k12.mn.us or call 507.526.3172.
• Crosby/Ironton area
Heartwood
500 Heartwood Drive
Crosbyrosby
3rd Monday of each month except July and August, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m, (lunch at 11:00 a.m.)
June 21
Topic: Global Financial Crisis
Facilitator: Tom Lunacek
September 20
Topic: Europe's "Far East" an Uncertain Frontier
Facilitator: Clyde Clement
October 18
Topic: The Persian Gulf
Facilitator: Bob Passi
November 15
Topic: Peace Building
Facilitator: TBA
For more information, please email Bob or call 218.825.0397
• Duluth
University for Seniors, University of Minnesota, Duluth
Kirby Plaza
1208 Kirby Drive
Duluth
For more information, visit www.d.umn.edu/ce (Spring Study Groups) or call 218.726.7637 or email cschweig@d.umn.edu
• Grand Marais
Cook County Community Center
317 W 5th Street
Grand Marais
Third Thursdays of the month, noon – 1:30 p.m.
September 16
Topic: Russia and Its Neighbors
Speaker: Tom Hanson
October 21
Topic: Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Speakers: Eric & Virgina Reiner
November 18
Topic: The Persian Gulf
Speaker: Randy Czeswik
January 20, 2011
Topic: Global Financial Crisis
Speaker: Hyla Napadensky
For more information or to register, please email Randy Czeswik or call 218.475.0091
• Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Public Library
140 NE 2nd Street
Grand Rapids
Wednesdays, 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. once a month
October 20
Topic: Persian Gulf
November 18
Topic: Kenya and R2P
For more information, visit www.getlearning.org or call 218.327.5700
• International Falls
Falls Public Library Meeting Room
750 4th Street
International Falls
Selected Tuesdays, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
For more information, please contact Sue at 218.283.8687
• Moorhead/Fargo Communiversity
The February Great Decisions series has concluded.
For information about other opportunities, call 218.299.3438 or visit www.fmcommuniversity.org
• Northfield
Cannon Valley Elder Consortium
Northfield Senior Center
1651 Jefferson Parkway
Northfield
The spring series has concluded.
For more information, visit www.cvec.org
Kildahl Park Pointe
888 Cannon Valley Drive
Northfield
Will resume meeting in Summer 2010
For more information, contact Sharon or Chuck at 651.263.4854 or cassakr@gmail.com
. Rochester
Rochester Community and Technical College
Heintz Center Room HA102
851-30th Avenue SE
Rochester
Roundtable discussions on each of the Great Decisions topics, facilitated by a
roundtable participant.
For more information, visit www.learningisforever.net or call 507.280.3157
• St. Cloud
Whitney Senior Center
1527 Northway Dr
St. Cloud, MN
Selected Thursdays
For more information please call 320.650.3074
