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Monday, April 7, 2025, 2:00-3:00 pm (in-person)
Mount Everest
In 2015 a massive earthquake in Nepal triggered the deadliest avalanche in the history of Everest climbing. As the tallest mountain in the world, Everest holds a special place in the minds and hearts of many. It has religious significance for inhabitants of the region; additionally, it captivates the many mountaineers who have attempted to summit it and thus stand “on top of the world.” Join Active Minds as we explore the stories of Everest—both triumphs and tragedies—and examine different perspectives on the mountain’s past, present, and future.
Location: Bemis Public Library, 6014 S Datura St, Littleton, CO 80120... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: Not required
Monday, April 7, 2025, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
The American West
Join Active Minds for an exploration of how the West was opened and won. We'll tell the story from a variety of perspectives--from the early explorers who ventured into the unknown to the fortune seekers who raced to the Gold Rush. We'll also include the often brutal elements of what was known at the time as "Manifest Destiny” including conflicts with Native Americans as well as Spanish Mexico, all of which added significant territory to the United States.
Host: Jefferson County Public Library
Cost: Free
To Join Program: Click here to register. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link via e-mail 30 minutes before the program. This link will work for this and all future Jefferson County Public Library Active Minds programs, so you only need to register once if you save the link for future programs.
Info: Call the library at 303-235-5275 for help or information
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Monday, April 7, 2025, 2:00-4:00 pm (program from 2:30-3:30) (in-person)
Wildfires
For those who live in areas subject to fire, few things can be more frightening than a wildfire. Join Active Minds as we address the issue of wildfires from a variety of perspectives. We will look at the pros and cons of fire prevention and suppression, how fires are fought, and the effects of climate change on fire frequency and intensity. We’ll also look at the role of fire in nature and how areas have recovered from devastating burns.
Location: Five Star Residences of Dayton Place, 1950 S Dayton St, Denver, CO 80247... map.
Cost: Free
RSVP required (limited seating): 303-751-5150
Other: Refreshments will be served
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 2:30-3:30 pm (in-person)
Wildfires
For those who live in areas subject to fire, few things can be more frightening than a wildfire. Join Active Minds as we address the issue of wildfires from a variety of perspectives. We will look at the pros and cons of fire prevention and suppression, how fires are fought, and the effects of climate change on fire frequency and intensity. We’ll also look at the role of fire in nature and how areas have recovered from devastating burns.
Location: YMCA Centennial Center of Generations, 6972 S Vine St, #366, Centennial, CO 80122... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: 720-918-6425
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 2:00-3:00 pm (in-person)
Georgia O’Keeffe
Born in Wisconsin in 1887, Georgia O’Keeffe would emerge at a young age as a promising artist. Eventually she would come to be renowned for her abstraction of natural forms such as flowers, clouds and, perhaps most famously, desert spaces of the American Southwest. Join Active Minds as we trace the outlines of one of the most prominent figures in 20th Century modern art. This event is sponsored by Garden Plaza of Aurora, Five Star Residences of Dayton Place, and Humana.
Location: Heather Gardens (Auditorium), 2888 S Heather Gardens Way, Aurora, CO 80014... map
Cost: Free
RSVP required: 303-751-1811 (ext 5)
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 3:00-4:00 pm (in-person)
The History of Tea
Other than water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world and one of the oldest, tracing its roots (so to speak) to at least the 5th century BCE. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of tea, including the role it played in colonial empire building, the different types of tea, how it is grown and processed, who grows and drinks the most (which are not the same), and much more.
Location: RiverPointe, 5225 S Prince St, Littleton, CO 80123... map
Cost: Free
RSVP required (limited seating): RiverPointe: 303-797-0600
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm (in-person)
Artificial Intelligence
The release of artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT has catapulted this technology to the forefront of global conversations. The enormous potential of this technology has many people both excited and fearful. Join Active Minds as we explain what AI is, how it can be used for good, but also the potential for abuse. This program is brought to you by the Central Park Master Community Association, and Balfour Central Park.
Location: Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80238... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: Not required
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Friday, April 11, 2025, 10:00-noon (program from 10:30-11:30 am) (in-person)
Turbulent Waters: Conflict in the South China Sea
The South China Sea is an incredibly strategic body of water located between China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. At stake is one of the busiest trade routes in the world as well as oil and fishing rights. Recently China has been pressing its claim to long disputed parts of the South China Sea, raising concerns as to what may happen as tensions rise. Join Active Minds for a closer look at this delicate situation.
Location: Cherry Creek Retirement Village, 14555 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014... map
Cost: Free
RSVP required : 303-693-0200
Monday, April 14, 2025, noon-1:00 pm (in-person)
The Music of Frank Sinatra
He was so famous, he had two nicknames. Call him Ol' Blue Eyes or The Chairman of the Board, but it's safe to say there will never be anyone else like Frank Sinatra. America's great pop singer has been gone now for over 20 years. Gone, but still celebrated. In this Active Minds program, we'll dig into his huge song bag and hear once again those inimitable vocal stylings. Along the way, we'll explore his tumultuous life.
Location: Glendale Sports Center at Infinity Park, 4500 E Kentucky Ave, Glendale, CO 80246... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: 303-639-4711
Monday, April 14, 2025, 1:30-2:30 pm (in-person)
Turbulent Waters: Conflict in the South China Sea
The South China Sea is an incredibly strategic body of water located between China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. At stake is one of the busiest trade routes in the world as well as oil and fishing rights. Recently China has been pressing its claim to long disputed parts of the South China Sea, raising concerns as to what may happen as tensions rise. Join Active Minds for a closer look at this delicate situation.
Location: Broomfield Public Library, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: Not required
Monday, April 14, 2025, 2:00-3:00 pm Mountain Time (webinar)
The Erie Canal
The Erie Canal was an engineering marvel that altered the course of the early history of the United States. The Canal, once thought to be an impossible task, changed the economic profile of the country and provided a major catalyst for industrialization and growth. The Canal’s story is a tapestry of backroom political dealings, surging boomtowns, and surveyors who had never worked on a canal project. Join Active Minds as we discuss one of the most influential and impressive feats of civil engineering in American history.
Host: Jefferson County Public Library
Cost: Free
To Join Program: Click here to register. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link via e-mail 30 minutes before the program. This link will work for this and all future Jefferson County Public Library Active Minds programs, so you only need to register once if you save the link for future programs.
Info: Call the library at 303-235-5275 for help or information
Monday, April 14, 2025, 6:00-7:00 pm (in-person)
Georgia O’Keeffe
Born in Wisconsin in 1884, Georgia O’Keeffe would emerge at a young age as a promising artist. Eventually she would come to be renowned for her abstraction of natural forms such as flowers, clouds and, perhaps most famously, desert spaces of the American Southwest. Join Active Minds as we trace the outlines of one of the most prominent figures in 20th Century modern art.
Location: Castle Rock Library, 100 S Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: 303-791-7323 or www.dcl.org
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 2:00-3:00 pm (in-person)
The European Union
Gradually created in the wake of World War II, the European Union was formed to provide a unified trading bloc for Western Europe. As the EU has grown, it has faced obstacles, such as the addition of Central and Eastern European countries and BREXIT, the first and only withdrawal of a nation from the Union. Join Active Minds as we explore the historical roots of the formation of the EU as well as the issues that challenge its future. This event is sponsored by Garden Plaza of Aurora, Five Star Residences of Dayton Place, Humana, Springbrooke Senior Living, and Kaiser Permanente.
Location: Windsor Gardens, 597 S Clinton St, Denver, CO 80247... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: Not required
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 2:30-3:30 pm (in-person)
Greenland
At over 836,000 square miles (25% larger than Alaska), Greenland is a massive land located in the North Atlantic. Its small population (just about 50,000) rule themselves as an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Greenland, however, has come to the world’s attention since President Trump has expressed his desire to acquire the territory, saying “We need Greenland for national security purposes.” Join Active Minds as we discuss the history of this remote but strategically placed part of the global story.
Location: Lakewood Reserve, 555 S Pierce St, Lakewood, CO 80226... map
Cost: Free
RSVP Required (Limited Seating): 303-742-4800
Other: Refreshments will be served
Monday, April 21, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm (in-person)
The History of Automobiles
From the hand cranked Model T that came in any color you want as long as it’s black, to modern cars that have more circuits and chips than most computers, the automobile has a rich and still evolving history. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of the invention that replaced the horse and buggy. Along the way, we'll take a look at mass production, labor, environmental impacts, and the introduction of self-driving cars.
Location: Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge, 11180 Irving Dr, Westminster, CO 80031... map
Cost: Free
RSVP required: Keystone Place: 303-465-5600
Other: Refreshments provided.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 2:00-3:00 pm (in-person)
The European Union
Gradually created in the wake of World War II, the European Union was formed to provide a unified trading bloc for Western Europe. As the EU has grown, it has faced obstacles, such as the addition of Central and Eastern European countries and BREXIT, the first and only withdrawal of a nation from the Union. Join Active Minds as we explore the historical roots of the formation of the EU as well as the issues that challenge its future.
Other: Refreshments will be served.
Location: St Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S University Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126... map
Cost: Free
RSVP: Not required
