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Winter Spring 2026

05 Music Potpourri
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05 Music Potpourri

$10

with Wayne Gardner

Calendar Apr 7, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks

For all you music lovers, Wayne Gardner’s course will use videos and lectures to cover numerous genres, including Rock, Folk, Pop and Blues. Week One; "The Human Voice; The Ultimate Musical Instrument", will show how the voice works, and devices that enhance the voice in recordings and performances. Week two; "Iconic Vocal Performers and rock stars with Colorado Music Connections". Week Three; We will look at and discuss some "Amazing Rock Performances" Week Four; "Guitar Heroes And Their Instruments" looks at how the guitar became the primary instrument in rock, followed by a fun class quiz "Name that tune".

08 Rock On!

$10

with Suzie Wright

Calendar Apr 7, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Rock painting! It is a fun, creative, mini art class led by Suzie Wright. Have you seen how cute the face of a baby elephant can be on a three-inch rock? If critters are not your thing, maybe there is a bouquet of spring flowers or a hot air balloon you want to create. The sky or your imagination is the limit. Sign up and you will see how creative you can be with support and fun. Supplies are provided, including lots of rocks. So come have fun.

Full Course

15 Colorado Novel Trips

$10

with Kay Hayes

Calendar Apr 9, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Four presenters will explore some of Colorado's unique towns/locations through the works of historical novelists. It will be of interest to all who love to read, and learn more about our beautiful state.  The novels we will discuss are:

Eclipse by Dalton Trumbo set in Grand Junction, Marie Welch facilitator

Gilded Mountain by Kater Manning set in Redstone and Marble, June Goddard facilitator

Go as a River by Shelly Reed, Nancy Connett, facilitator

The Plainsong Trilogy by Kent Haruf set in the Eastern Plains, Kay Hayes facilitator

Our presenters love Colorado, reading and exploring interesting places.

Reading each novel prior to class is not required. No fee

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