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Our classes for the Winter/Spring term will appear here on our website on January 21, 2022.

Consider joining us.

​We will have many new classes; some in person indoors, some in person outdoors, and some on Zoom. We will also have returning classes that are always favorites.
Picture"Black Ridge Canyon Hike" led by Michael Wallace.



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​Comments from Fall 2021 participants:
"Great community asset."

"I am always impressed with the expertise of the presenters for ND."

"Greatly enjoyed every class this term!"
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"Wonderfully presented and informative."

"I learn something new all the time. Love the classes!"

"I do so love to  hear good speakers that are experts in their field, articulate, and experienced."

"Wanted to attend more classes than I could fit in my schedule."

"I really love the variety of classes."

""Incredible expertise in our community."

"Classes have encouraged me to explore further." 

""All the classes I registered for were of high interest to me and they were great."

"Loved all my classes. Great instructions."

"Greatly appreciate all the hard work of the volunteers who make these programs possible."

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"E-Bikes for (not so) Dummies" presented by Jane Quimby and Justin Manupelia.

​ NEW DIMENSIONS

New ​Dimensions Lifelong Learning Institute offers Grand Valley adults 50 and over the opportunity to enroll in a variety of non-credit classes focused on academic and personal enrichment.

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"Drones: How did we get here and where are we going?" presented by Ben Miller.

A variety of classes are presented each fall and winter/spring terms. Participants can enroll in any number of classes on a space available basis with a membership fee of $75 for each term in which they register. (There will be no fee for Fall 2020 as there will be a limited number of classes and all will be on Zoom due to Covid19. Online classes are new for us and we want to make sure this experience is a good one for our members.) 

Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to join regardless of race, creed, color, and/or educational level.

Classes meet in various locations and have diverse formats. Some may meet only once per term; others a number of times. Most meet during the daytime.

Courses involve no tests and no papers — simply learning for the joy of learning in a noncompetitive environment. Volunteer instructors are community members with advanced skills and knowledge in the subject they are teaching.  They will maintain a balance of opinion and approach controversial subject with a neutral perspective.  Courses are designed to encourage participation and to challenge one's thinking.
 Course Offerings
Classes reflect an academic focus featuring an array of disciplines such as history, science, philosophy, ethics, political science, art, literature, economics, current issues, nature study, and performing arts. We also offer classes that are active including social games, hikes, dancing, etc. New Dimensions members are encouraged to make suggestions for potential class topics and instructors. While some courses may be offered regularly, others may be changed, added or deleted from term to term.


Below is a sample of classes offered during the Fall 2021 term.
  • A Day in the Life of a Frontier Child
  • Aging with Mary Oliver Poetry
  • Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency: an Introduction
  • Cannabis and CBD the Business
  • Cribbage for Beginners
  • Democracy in Theory and Practice
  • Documentary Filmmaking & the Creative Process
  • Discovering Early Post Offices in Mesa County
  • Drones: How Did we Get Here and Where are We Going?
  • E-Bikes for not-so Dummies
  • Ecological Restoration for the Rest of Us
  • Energy Use in the US
  • Fly an Electric Remote Control Airplane
  • Geologic Driving Tour of the Colorado National Monument
  • Geologic Story of Zion National Park
  • Hike Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness
  • ​Murder Mystery: Interactive Investigation
  • ...and many other classes both new and repeats for those new to our program and those who have been unable to take certain classes, or want to repeat them
If you want to receive further information, ​please contact us at:​
info@newdimensionsgj.org
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