Locate a Discussion Group Near You
Special Event: U.S. Foreign Policy: Outlook for 2012
When: Wednesday, February 1; program with reception to follow 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Speaker: Tom Hanson, frequent speaker at Great Decisions groups
Many Great Decisions groups are resuming their meeting schedules after a winter break. We encourage you to check the schedule below frequently for updates. If you would like more information about a particular group, please contact the group leader. For general information about MIC's Great Decisions program, call MIC at 612.625.4421.
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Metro
Greater Minnesota
• AAUW-Minneapolis Branch
Selected Monday mornings
Open to AAUW members;
For more information, call 612.870.1661
• COAM Life Enrichment
Bethel Lutheran Church
4150 17th Avenue S
Minneapolis
Registrations are accepted on-site the day of the presentation. For more information, call 612.721.5786 or email COAM
. Grace University Lutheran Church
Peace Chapel
324 Harvard St SE
Minneapolis
Selected Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
February 27
Topic: Cybersecurity
Speaker: George Welles
March 26
Topic; Energy Geopolitics
Speaker: David Bartlett
April 23
Topic: Exit from Afghanistan and Iraq
Speaker: Gary Prevost
May 29
Topic: Promoting Democracy
Speaker: Bill Davnie
For more information: Contact Janet at 651.690.0483
• Minneapolis Community Education
Where: Washburn Library sponsored by Friends of the Washburn Library
5244 Lyndale Ave S., Minneapolis
Where: Walker Place,
3701 Bryant Avenue S.,
Minneapolis
For more information, visit www.mplscommunityed.com and to register, call 612.668.4828.
• Minnesota International Center (Tuesday group)
Meets at Campus Club, Coffman Memorial Union, U of M
300 Washington Ave. SE
Minneapolis
Second Tuesdays of the month, 5:30-7:30 pm
February 14
Topic: Indonesia
Speaker: Bill Davnie
March 13
Topic: Cybersecurity
Speaker: George Welles
April 10
Topic: Middle East Realignment
Speaker: Tom Hanson
May 8
Topic: Exit from Afghanistan and Iraq
Speaker: Todd Lefko
June 12
Topic: Mexico
Speaker: Raul Ramos
Since meeting space is limited, please contact the group leader, Randy, in advance at 651.690.5535
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Minnesota (Fall only)
Room #235, McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis
For more information, contact Ed or call 612.929.1004 or Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 612.624.7847. There is a fee.
• Twin Cities area (meets in homes)
Selected Mondays at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments and socializing;
program begins at 7:00 p.m.
February 13
Topic: Cybersecurity
Speaker: George Welles
For more information, contact Nicole at 612.374.2954
St. Paul
.St. Catherine University
Room 128 Library
2004 Randolph Ave
St. Paul
For more information, contact Chris at 651.690.8763
• St. Paul Branch AAUW
990 Summit Avenue
St. Paul
Selected Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Attendees need to join AAUW to participate
For more information, contact Mary at 651.738.1836
•Apple Valley
Dakota County Galaxie Library
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley
Selected Mondays, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Advance registration not necessary.
For more information, call 651.423.7925
• Arden Hills
Pilgrim House Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1212 W Highway 96
Arden Hills
First Thursday of the month, except during summer, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Visit the website, www.pilgrimhouseuua.org for driving directions.
For more information, please email Alan or call 651.633.0026
• Bloomington
Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
10715 Zenith Avenue
Bloomington
Selected Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
For more information, call 952.454.7106
• Chanhassen
Chanhassen Library
7711 Kerber Boulevard
Chanhassen
Selected Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Nancy Rogneby or call 952.934.5960; or visit www.carverlib.org or call the Library at 952.227.1500
• Edina
Edina Library
5280 Grandview Square
Edina
For information, call 952.847.5425
• Fridley
Fridley Senior Program
6085 7th St. NE
Fridley
Selected Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
For more information, contact 763.502.5150 or thompsonc@ci.fridley.mn.us
• Maple Grove
Maple Grove Com munity Cen te r
12951 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove
For more information, visit www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us or call 763.494.6514
• Marine on St. Croix
Meets informally in private home on selected Thursday evenings. For more information, call Mark at 612.418.8233
• Minnetonka
Marion Hall
RidgePointe Senior Apartments
12600 Marion Lane W
Minnetonka
Selected Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
All meetings are free and open to the public.
Please RSVP to Paula at 952.540.6212 or for more information visit Ridgepointe's website•Oak Park Heights
Boutwells Landing
The Gables, Auditorium A
5600 Norwich Parkway
Oak Park Heights
For more information, contact Ed at 651.275.3700 or n2ecj@hotmail.com
• Plymouth 
Plymouth Creek Center
14800 34th Ave. N.
Plymouth
Third Thursday of the month 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
For more information or to register, email Plymouth Creek Center or call 763.509.5280
Pre-registration is required at least two days before the session
•Roseville (collaboration with Roseville Area Senior Program)
RosePointe Independent Living Apartments
2555 Hamline Avenue North
Roseville
Second Wednesdays of the month, 2:00 p.m.
Visitors are welcome
For more information, call Carol at 651.639.1000 or the Roseville Area Senior Program, 651.604.3520, or visit www.ISD623.org
• St. Louis Park
Lenox Community Center Little Theater
6715 Minnetonka Blvd.
St. Louis Park
For more information or to register, call 952.928.6444
• St. Louis Park
Parkshore Senior Campus
3663 Park Center Blvd.
St. Louis Park
Selected 3rd Mondays of the month at 1:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Laura at LHopp@parkshorecampus.com or 952.848.5806
.Alexandria
First Congregational Church
221 Seventh Avenue W.
Alexandria
Enter by the side door on the East side of the church.
For more information, contact Judy at 320.852.6873 or jsrose@prodigy.net
. Blue Earth
Blue Earth Community Library
124 W 7th Street
Blue Earth
For more information, contact Sarah Fering or call 507.526.3172
Crosby/Ironton area
Heartwood
500 Heartwood Drive
Crosby
3rd Monday of each Month, 11:30 - 1:30 pm
The Great Decisions topic on DVD is shown as a discussion-starter
For more information, please email Jim at jimdol@frontier.com or call 320.692.4369
• Duluth
University for Seniors
University of Minnesota
Duluth
For more information, visit http://www.d.umn.edu/ce/learningopportunities/universityforseniors/groups.html.d.umn.edu/ce
call 218.726.7637 or email cschweig@d.umn.edu
• Grand Marais
Cook County Community Center
300 W 3rd Street
Grand Marais
Third Thursday of each month
January 19 4:00 p.m. Special Meeting!
Topic: The Rise of Eurasia: U.S. Foreign Policy in a Changing Era
Guest Speaker: Tom Hanson, Former Foreign Service Officer and UMD Diplomat in Residence February 16
Topic: State of the Oceans
Discussion Leaders: Eddie and Bob Herzberg
March 15
Topic: Cybersecurity
Discussion Leaders: Virginia and Eric Reiner
April 19
Topic: Exit from Afghanistan and Iraq
Discussion Leaders: TBA
May 17
Topic: Mexico
Discussion Leader: MIke Carlson
June 21 (Special Meeting)
Topic: Globalization
Speaker: Ahmed Samatar
For more information, call Randy at 218.475.0091
• Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Public Library
140 NE 2nd Street
Grand Rapids
3rd Wednesday of the Month, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
For more information, visit www.getlearning.org or call 218.327.5700
• International Falls
Falls Public Library Meeting Room
750 4th Street
International Falls
Selected Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Contact Sue at 218.283.8687
. Mankato New group!!
United Church of Christ
150 Stadium Court (at corner of Stadium and Stoltzman)
Mankato
Second Wednesday of each month, 2:00-4:00 p.m., beginning April
April 18
Topic: Middle East Realighment
May 15
Topic: Indonesia
For more information,contact Carlienne, 507.387.8157 or Elizabeth, 507.385.1685
.Fargo/Moorhead Communiversity
Riverview Place
5300 12th Street S
Fargo, ND
Saturdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
March 3
Topic: Middle East Realignment
March 10
Topic; Mexico
March 17
State of the Oceans
March 24
Energy Geopolitics
For more information, call 218.299.3438 or visit www.fmcommuniversity.org
• Northfield
Cannon Valley Elder Consortium
Northfield Senior Center
1651 Jefferson Parkway
Northfield
For more information, visit www.cvec.org
. Rochester (winter/spring)
Rochester Community and Technical College
Heintz Center Room HA102
851-30th Avenue SE
Rochester
8 sessions starting February 28 and ending June 5, 2012) on each of the Great Decisions topics
Facilitator: Barry McKnight.
Register by February 14 For more information, visit www.learningisforever.net or call 507.280.3157
•St. Cloud
Whitney Senior Center
1527 Northway Drive
St. Cloud
For more information, call 320.650.3075
