Alliance for Continued Learning (ACL)
Dates: March 17th through April 30rd
By emphasizing the importance of ongoing learning, the Alliance for Continued Learning encourages individuals to continually enhance their skills, adapt to new challenges, and stay informed in an ever-evolving world.
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For an online version of the brouchure click HERE
Programs will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am to noon at Food City 629. Cost to Register
is $45 ($60 after March 10th)
Please Bring and wear your name tag when participating in the workshops!
More Community Classes Below
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Buffalo Mountain Writers Workshop
As the year begins to wind down, nostalgia often tends to take hold as we all begin looking back on the year, and deciding what we've made of it. Recollections & Retrospections: A Creative Examination of our Mind's Eye is a poetry workshop intended to interrogate the creative role of memories, using the writers' personal recollections as fuel for the creative writing process. During each class, Dr. Anne Acker will introduce three different styles of poetry intended for each day's associated theme.
Day One, September 10th, will be a day dedicated to Personal Memory. For this class, the work begins from home--students should bring a work appropriate object from their house (the longer they've owned the item the better). After a round of storytelling and creative brainstorming, students will write a poem about said item before sharing their work with the class for further refinement. This exercise encourages students to consider themselves and their lives through a creative lens, harnessing their poet's eye and nuturing the necessity for the mind's attention to finer details within the poetic process.
Day Two, September 17th, depicts a Memory Through Someone Else's Eyes. During this class, Dr. Acker will introduce students to the creative style of Ekphrastic Poetry before providing a slideshow of images depicting a variety of famous art pieces for students to choose from. Once comfortable with what they've generated, students will share with the class for further improvement. This activity illustrates a poet's memory as a conduit between their mind's eye and the page, demonstrating yet another instance of a poet's memory working as a fuel that stimulates the creative process.
The Final Day of this workshop, September 24th, revolves around a Cultural Memory--specifically, current events. This session will utilize the poetic style of Blackout Poetry as well as a variety of current events magazines to provoke the students' minds to creative thought, using their memories of the world around them to convey their artistic expression. This exercise emphasizes the importance of the external world and how it informs a poet's internal world, establishing a relationship between how creative minds interact with the world around them and how poets wish to approach the world via their art form.
This workshop is bound to be a fun and artistically introspective experience as students explore their mind's eye, and learn the ways in which poetry caters to personal examination through writing prompts, guided discussions, and supportive peer feedback.
Expect a renewed sense of connection to your voice, your stories, and the rhythm of your creative process.
All levels welcome. Bring a notebook, your favorite pen, and a readiness to write from the heart.
ETSU employees may use employee audit.Instructor
Elizabeth Anne Acker
Instructor- Dr. Anne Acker is the Program Coordinator for English at Tusculum University in Greeneville, TN. A lifelong native of East Tennessee, she holds degrees from Milligan University and East Tennessee State University, as well as a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Her areas of specialization include Renaissance Literature and Rhetoric, though she teaches a wide variety of courses for the English Program at Tusculum. Some of her teaching interests include mythology, science fiction and fantasy, as well as survey courses in British and World literatures. Her hobbies include photography, long drives on mountain roads and haunting bookstore cafes.
Cost is $169
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Mediterranean Cooking with Chef Sheridan
Discover the timeless flavors of the Mediterranean in this exclusive four-part cooking series!
Join us for an unforgettable journey through the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean, where each week brings fresh, updated takes on classic dishes that have nourished generations. Cook side-by-side with fellow food lovers, then sit down together to savor the meal you've created.
Series Details:
When: Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (four consecutive weeks) April 23rd, 30th, May 7th, and 14th.
What to Expect: Hands-on cooking, full recipes provided, shared communal dinner, and plenty of laughs and conversation.
Price: $280
Why Commit to All Four? Each session builds on the last, exploring a different cornerstone of Mediterranean heritage while keeping things modern, approachable, and delicious.
Weekly Highlights (Mediterranean Edition):
Week 1: France — Revamped Provençal classics and a few new ideas!
Week 2: Italy — Bright, seasonal twists on Antipastos, fresh Ricotta Gnocchi, and simple yet stunningly delicious fare.
Week 3: Spain — Bold, shareable Tapas and Pintxos.
Week 4: Croatia — Hearty Dalmatian coastal gems with a contemporary edge.
Come cook, eat, and connect! Whether you're making new friends or catching up with old ones over plates of incredible food, these evenings are all about good company and great Mediterranean flavors.
Spots are limited — reserve your spot for the full series today!
See you in the kitchen!Click HERE to Register