Lakes Area Unlimited Learning

Lakes Area Unlimited Learning Unlimited Learning, any topic for any age group, Welcome to our northland world of "learning without limit": no age limit, no depth limit, no topic limit.

People join Unlimited Learning for the learning opportunities and stay for the friendships and relat Unlimited Learning is a non-profit community organization that has been providing quality programming for older adults in the Lakes Area for over 7 years. Programming includes monthly classes, special events and courses on topics from literature and the arts to science and technology. It also inclu

des such topics as: the environment and green living, other cultures, personal development, history, and practical application such as gardening and beekeeping. In addition, Unlimited Learning offers special events and programs such as Great Decisions, a discussion group dealing with US foreign policy; Elderquest, an annual film series; a seminar on Perspectives On Political Philosophy; as well as trips to the Guthrie Theatre, Sommerfest and Chanhassen. Many of our presenters are from colleges and universities and include authors and experts from a broad variety of fields and locations. The range of topics continues to expand with the ongoing support of the community and the work of our volunteer staff.

10/06/2022

Love movies? Then this Unlimited Learning opportunity is for you!

We again welcome Robert Yahnke, who will present two films, comparing production techniques, staging and plots – with discussion to follow. On October 17, the film is “The Shop around the Corner,” a 1940 black and white comedy about a closely-knit group of workers in a Budapest shop before WW II. The film is by Ernst Lubitch and stars Jimmy Stewart. The October 24 film is “Hud,” a hard-hitting 1962 story of a Texas farm family starring Paul Newman, Melvyn Douglas and Patricia Neal. Elderquest attendees are invited to enjoy pizza at Rafferty’s at 4 p.m. after the October 24 presentation.
The October 17 and 24 films will be shown in the Forum Room at Crosby-Ironton High School. The charge to attend is $20 for Unlimited Learning members and $30 for non-members. The fee includes pizza at Rafferty’s after the second film

08/29/2022

Pipes of Power:
The cultural and historical significance of the sacred pipes
Monday, September 12, 2022

Join Unlimited Learning on Monday, September 12, 2022, 1:30 p.m., to hear from Bud and Rona Johnston, who are "Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers.”

Across the Great Plains, pipestone from southwest Minnesota quarries has been used by native tribes for their sacred pipes. With reverence, stories of the pipes have been passed down through many generations of tribal people who have used pipes for prayer, healing and social events. The Johnstons will discuss the history of the quarries in the Pipestone area and the importance of the peace pipe in Native American culture.

The Johnstons are both well-known, esteemed artists in the carving of pipes and will present examples of their art during the presentation. They have helped audiences in many countries understand the significance of the sacred pipes. They have been featured in magazines, newspapers, calendars and have won many awards for their work.

The program will be in the Forum Room at Crosby-Ironton High School. The fee is $5 for non-members, and it’s free for members.

05/07/2022

Welcoming Storyteller Jim Mans!

On Monday, May 9, at 1:30 p.m. Lakes Area Unlimited Learning will welcome Author and storyteller Jim Mans, who will share lessons of work and travel as well as excerpts from his book “Twiddle Yer Toes.” The presentation will be in the Forum Room at Crosby-Ironton High School.

A review of the book describes it as “Wry, witty, insightful, and kind.” The reviewer continues, “Jim succinctly and hilariously gives the reader a glimpse of the fascinating, everyday people he stumbles upon. This book is a loving compilation of vignettes that are pretty much assured to give you a laugh while making you think!”

For fifteen years, Mans wrote for the Lake Country Journal and has been published in other periodicals and newspapers. He is proud to be the founder, president and chairman of the board of the “Minnesota Sit ‘n’ Spit Club” and part owner of Minnesota. He is currently enjoying retirement in Central Minnesota with his wife, Jan, and three beloved dogs.

The fee to attend is $5.00 for Lakes Area Unlimited Learning non-members, and free for members.

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04/25/2022

Welcoming Storyteller Jim Mans!
Monday, May 9, 1:30 p.m.

Author and storyteller Jim Mans has spent a lifetime collecting and telling stories about people whose experiences have contributed to the fabric and culture of Minnesota.

On Monday, May 9, at 1:30 p.m. Unlimited Learning will welcome Jim Mans, who will share lessons of work and travel as well as excerpts from his book “Twiddle Yer Toes.” The presentation will be in the Forum Room at Crosby-Ironton High School.

A review of the book describes it as “Wry, witty, insightful, and kind.” The reviewer continues, “Jim succinctly and hilariously gives the reader a glimpse of the fascinating, everyday people he stumbles upon. This book is a loving compilation of vignettes that are pretty much assured to give you a laugh while making you think!”

For fifteen years, Mans wrote for the Lake Country Journal and has been published in other periodicals and newspapers. He is proud to be the founder, president and chairman of the board of the “Minnesota Sit ‘n’ Spit Club” and part owner of Minnesota. He is currently enjoying retirement in Central Minnesota with his wife, Jan, and three beloved dogs.

The fee is $5.00 for non-members, and it’s free for members.

The panel for the Brainerd: Then, Now -- and into the Future was fantastic! Thanks to Jack Hickerson to organizing this ...
03/31/2022

The panel for the Brainerd: Then, Now -- and into the Future was fantastic! Thanks to Jack Hickerson to organizing this great event. Thanks to Fert Faust, Julie Jo Larson, Mayor Dave Badeaux and Jennifer Beckman for participating!

03/28/2022

The 1920 Duluth Lynchings

One of the most horrific events in Minnesota history occurred in Duluth on June 15, 1920, when three African American circus workers, suspects in an assault case, were taken from the jail and lynched by a white mob of thousands.

On Monday, April 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the Forum Room at Crosby-Ironton High School, Lakes Area Unlimited Learning will welcome Dr. David Gray, Cuyuna Range native and Central Lakes College history professor, who will carefully examine this tragedy and the context in which it occurred.

Dr. Gray will address such questions as: Why did it happen in 1920? What factors were in play that resulted in these evil acts? Besides the mob, who bears responsibility for these murders? What was the context and what were the reactions and repercussions?

Long forgotten – or just ignored – Duluth and all Minnesotans are now remembering and memorializing this tragedy. Join Lakes Area Unlimited Learning for the opportunity to hear more about this violent and lawless episode.

The fee is $5.00 for non-members, and it’s free for members.

02/28/2022

Brainerd: Then, Now and into the Future

On Monday, March 14, at 1:30 p.m. in the Forum Room at Crosby-Ironton High School, Lakes Area Unlimited Learning will celebrate that history and commemorate Brainerd’s sesquicentennial celebration (150 years) with a panel discussion on the past, present and future of Brainerd.

LAUL has invited two dedicated historical investigators, Carl “Fert” Faust and Julie Jo Larson, to present samplings of Brainerd’s very colorful history.

Faust, the 2021 Brainerd Citizen of the Year, is well known for his passion for Brainerd history. In 2006, Faust organized the first Downtown Brainerd History Walk, which continues today. His ongoing leadership in local history initiatives has resulted in Faust being often called Brainerd’s “History Hero.”

Julie Jo Larson is a writer and storyteller as well as the founder of MsStorians, a group of local women historians who study cemeteries, century-old buildings and vanishing communities. In April of 2021, Larson released a book of some of her adventures, “100 Things to do in Minnesota Northwoods Before You Die.”

The panel will also look to Brainerd’s future. Brainerd Mayor Dave Badeaux and City Administrator Jennifer Bergman will share their views of the opportunities and challenges that face our dynamic community during the next few years.

The panel moderator will be Jack Hickerson, Brainerd native and retired Southwest Minnesota State University faculty member.

The fee is $5.00 for non-members, and it’s free for members.

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02/28/2022

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01/28/2022

Join us on Monday, Feb. 14 to learn about Restorative Justice: Giving young offenders better options

Since 2004, juvenile offenders in Crow Wing County have had an alternative to entering the court system through the Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project, resulting in significantly reduced recidivism and reduced crime rates. Participant numbers are growing rapidly, and now young adults are being added to this successful program.

Come and hear Brian Andrews, executive director of Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project, talk about proven practices that focus on the needs of all those involved – victim, offender, family and community – rather than court justice that’s focused on the offender, guilt and punishment. Restorative justice helps return young people to the community as productive members. 92 percent of offenders will complete their Restorative Contract with a recidivism rate of 13.5 percent, compared to the national average of 67 percent. Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project works directly with Crow Wing County police departments, the sheriff’s department, the county attorney’s office, social services and schools.

Brian Andrews will speak at Lakes Area Unlimited Learning on Monday, Feb. 14. at 1:30 p.m. in the Forum Room of Crosby-Ironton High School. Admission is free for members and $5.00 for non-members.

Congrats to those of you who braved the cold to hear Vince Cook introduce the art of Kumiko. He's truly amazing and so ...
01/20/2022

Congrats to those of you who braved the cold to hear Vince Cook introduce the art of Kumiko. He's truly amazing and so is his art! Mark your calendars for Feb. 14 when Unlimited Learning will be hosting a program on Restorative Justice in Crow Wing County.

We're excited to publish the first newsletter of the year describing current plans for 2022! You'll be particularly inte...
12/18/2021

We're excited to publish the first newsletter of the year describing current plans for 2022! You'll be particularly interested in the story about the SPRUCE program (Spruce Peatland Response Under Changing Environment) in which researchers have been doing experiments with climate change and how it can affect a northern peatland area. Read more about SPRUCE and enjoy other compelling stories at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QNx2jiGV75fI-wJHmNhzZlFKgHBsUc4X/view?usp=sharing

DISCOVER THE AMAZING WOODWORKING ART OF KUMIKOLakes Area Unlimited Learning is proud to present Vince W. Cook, Brainerd,...
12/18/2021

DISCOVER THE AMAZING WOODWORKING ART OF KUMIKO

Lakes Area Unlimited Learning is proud to present Vince W. Cook, Brainerd, an expert in the dazzling wood working craft of Kumiko, a 400 year-old style that uses pressure and precise angles to form about 200 traditional patterns. Kumiko motifs symbolize strength, health, beauty and longevity. They are commonly used to decorate shoji screens, the room partitions in Japanese homes and businesses.

A life-long woodworker, Mr. Cook has studied furniture making, design and finishing at North Bennett Street School in Boston, MA, and the Philadelphia Furniture Workshop. In 2017, he received an art’s grant from the Five Wings Arts Council to study Kumiko at the Philadelphia Furniture Workshop.

Mr. Cook will present a film and demonstrate the art of Kumiko at Unlimited Learning ‘s meeting on Monday, January 10, at 1:30 p.m. in the Forum Room of Crosby-Ironton High School. Admission is free for members and $5.00 for non-members.

Lakes Area Unlimited Learning promotes the intellectual stimulation of older adults. Its philosophy is “learning without limits,” and it lives that philosophy by offering monthly programs and field trips that are stimulating, interesting and relevant. People join Unlimited Learning for the learning opportunities and stay for the friendships. For more information about membership, contact Sally Ihne at [email protected] or call 218-829-2554.

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