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Why, How, What If?
Written By: Lorna Alexander | Issue: 2016/04 - April
When curiosity flourishes, worlds can be changed.
Why? How? What if?
These are questions that we ask ourselves every day here at the Center for Life Enrichment. In fact, our classes are designed with them in mind. Our classes, workshops, and trips cover it all. From the arts, computers and technology, culinary, garden and nature to history, literature, music, science, and current affairs.
Enroll now for our April classes. On Tuesday, April 19, the Center is featuring “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Siri,” for users of Apple products, and on Thursday, April 21, experience ‘A Life of Creativity in Fiber’ and learn and explore numerous works in fiber, design, and creativity. We’ll close out the month with our ‘Rough Run Spring Wildflower Hike’ on Tuesday, April 26, where you’ll see one of the finest displays of wildflowers in the region.
For those of you who like to learn while “on the road,” the Center for Life Enrichment is offering several travel programs in 2016, one of which allows a group of travelers to experience the authentic character, traditions, and vast cultural heritage of Mexico that often intersects in the form of cuisine. This expedition, “Chocolate & Orchids” takes place November 12-20, and examines the ancient and modern Mexican culture in Mexico City, Puebla, and especially Oaxaca, as well as the influence of climate, elevation, flora, and fauna on agriculture, art, architecture, and ways of life. The history and uses of chocolate figures prominently in Mexico as well as orchids and their pollinators. We will look at the botany behind the food and drinks that we love such as the agave and tequila connection. Leading this journey of the senses is Dr. James Costa, Executive Director of the Highlands Biological Station and professor of Biology at Western Carolina University. This trip promises to be a one-of-a-kind travel experience and popular program, so you are encouraged to book now as space is limited.
The Center for Life Enrichment is a continuing education, non-profit organization and offers an eclectic array of lectures, workshops, and educational adventure trips and meets the needs of active adults. It’s located at 348 South Fifth Street, in the Peggy Crosby Center in Highlands. For more information, call (828) 526-8811 or visit clehighlands.com.
