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​We had a great Winter/Spring 2020 term even though it was shortened slightly due to Covid 19. We thank our instructors and participants for being so understanding. We look forward to a Fall term providing we are able offer that. We hope you are all staying healthy and finding ways to continue learning in your homes.
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​Comments from Winter/Spring 2020
participants:

"Quality of instructors and hosts was outstanding. Class experiences were informative and smooth."

"The classes always exceed my expectations!"
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​"Classes just keep getting better and better and more plentiful and varied."

"Loved the good variety, varying lengths, spread over good time period, add-on options, ability to be on wait list."

"Every speaker was incredible and the information shared was amazing, interesting, surprising and valuable!"
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"Great variety of offerings....speakers with much expertise and willingness to share!"

"Better every year."

"Great course selection, lots of variety and excellent quality of instructors. Easy to register!"
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"The broad variety of topics provided me opportunities to learn things I didn't know I didn't know. Wonderful. "

"Some friends of ours recently moved to Grand Junction, and we already got them excited to register for the next round of New Dimensions classes."
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"Social Justice" offered by Brenda Wilhelm, PhD

​ 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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"Meditation and Mindfulness" presented by Bobbie and Boz Bosworth

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. 

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 Winter/Spring 2020 term.
  • After Communism in the Country of Georgia  
  • After the Asteroid, the Rise of the Mammals: New Fossil Finds from Colorado 
  • Beginning Ukulele 
  • Card Games for the Fun of It! 
  • Cartographic Time Machine: Historic Map Adventures  
  • Fur Trade: Beaver Hats and Steel Traps 
  •  Hike a Local Trail and Learn about Your Public Lands  
  • Leitner-Poma of America Tour  
  • Radioactive Environment, Nuclear Power and You  
  • Reynolds Polymer: Behind the Scenes  
  • Rock 'n Roll Revolution: The Story Behind the Song
  • Shooting with your Cellphone – How to take pictures beyond Selfies ​
  • Zentangle: Meditative Art 
  • ...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
Watch for our Fall 2020 term. If you want to receive further information, ​please contact us at:​
info@newdimensionsgj.org
Thank you to our partners: