Locate a Discussion Group Near You
We encourage you to check this schedule frequently for updates. Fall schedules are beginning and will be updated regularly. For general information about MIC's Great Decisions program, call 612.625.4421.
Great Decisions: Emerging Trends in U.S. Foreign Policy
Friday, October 15
3rd Annual Great Decisions State Conference
Where: TIES Conference Center, 1667 North Snelling Avenue, St. Paul
Keynote speaker: Tom Hanson, foreign policy consultant
Luncheon speaker: Ana Luisa Fajer Flores, Consul of Mexico in St. Paul
New this year! Session for educators on how to use Great Decisions in the classroom.
Other breakouts will focus on Great Decisions topics and best practices
All Great Decisions leaders, speakers and participants are invited to attend
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Metro
Greater Minnesota
• AAUW-Minneapolis Branch
Open to AAUW members; for more information, call 612.870.1661
• COAM Life Enrichment
Bethel Lutheran Church
4150 17th Avenue S
Minneapolis
Selected Mondays at 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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. during the program year
September 27
Topic: The Persian Gulf
Speaker: TBA
October 25
Topic: Kenya and R2P
Speaker: Judge LaJune Thomas Lange
November 22
Topic: Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Speaker: Jim Dorsey
• Minneapolis Community Education (3 groups)
Medica Skyway Senior Center
950 Nicollet Mall
4 Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
September 8 - September 29
Washburn Library
5244 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis
4 Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
September 28 - October 26 (except October 12)
Walker Place
3701 Bryant Avenue S.
Minneapolis
4 Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
October 7 - October 28
For more information, please call 612.668.3450 or visit www.mplscommunityed.com
• Minnesota International Center (Tuesday group)
Meets at Campus Club, Coffman Memorial Union, U of M
300 Washington Ave. SE
Minneapolis
Second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
September 14
Topic: Preventing Genocide
Speaker: Chuck Woodbury
October 12
Topic: Global Financial Crisis
Speaker: David Bartlett
November 9
Topic: The Persian Gulf
Speaker: Randy Czeswik
For more information, call Randy at 651.690.5535 or email czeswik@aol.com
Due to space considerations, please contact Randy in advance to confirm attendance.
• 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.
For more information, contact Ron at 612.202.7839
• University of Minnesota (students and /staff are invited!)
Global Discussion on Campus
For more information, contact Carol at 612.625.9618
• St. Catherine University
Library, Room 128
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul
For more information, call the Alumnae Office, 651.690.6063. There is no charge.
• 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 New group!
Dakota County Galaxie Library
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley
Select Mondays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
October 4
Topic: Global Financial Crisis
Speaker: Hector Garcia
October 18
Topic: U.S. - China Security Relations
Speaker: Tom Hanson
November 1
Topic: Russian and Its Neighbors
Speaker: Tom Hanson
November 15
Topic: The Persian Gulf
Speaker: George Welles
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
October 20
Topic: The Persian Gulf
Speaker: Jay Shahidi
October 27
Topic: U.S. - China Security Relations
Speaker:Richard Bohr
November 3
Topic: Global Crime
Speaker: George Welles
For more information, call 952.563.4948 or visit www.ci.bloomington.mn.us (key words: Great Decisions)
• Chanhassen
Chanhassen Library
7711 Kerber Boulevard
Chanhassen
Selected Saturdays
September 25, 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Special Envoys
Speaker: William Davnie
October 9, 2:30 p.m.
Topic: Global Financial Crisis
Speaker: Todd Lefko
October 23, 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Global Crime
Speaker: Tom Hanson
October 30, 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Persian Gulf
Speaker: Gary Prevost
For more information, contact Nancy 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 about future meetings, please call 952.847.5425
• Fridley
Fridley Senior Program
6085 7th St. NE
Fridley
Third Wednesday of the month
For more information, visit www.fridley.k12.mn.us/CommunityEd or call 763.502.5150.
• Maple Grove
Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove
Third Wednesday of the month fall and spring, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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 the second Thursday evening of the month, fall-spring.
For more information, call Mark at 612.418.8233.
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• Minnetonka
Marion Hall
RidgePointe Senior Apartments
12600 Marion Lane W
Minnetonka
Selected Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Marion Hall
September 21
Topic: Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Speaker: Ellen Kennedy
There is no charge to attend these presentations, which are open to all.
RSVP to Paula at (952) 540-6212 or for more information visit Ridgepointe's website
. North St. Paul New Groups! (2 locations)
Gladstone Education Center
1945 Manton Street, Maplewood
Mondays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
September 20
Topic: China Looks at the World
November 1
Topic: Cuba on the Verge
November 29
Topic: Global Food Crisis
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Skyview Community School (Wed)
1100 Heron Avenue N., Maplewood
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
September 22
Topic: China Looks at the World
November 3
Topic: Cuba on the Verge
December 1
Topic:Global Food Crisis
For more information or to register, call 651-748-7437
•Oak Park Heights
Boutwells Landing
The Gables, Auditorium A
5600 Norwich Parkway
Oak Park Heights
Thursdays, 9:15-10:45 a.m.
First Thursday of topic: view DVD and discuss with local leader
Second Thursday of topic: hear guest speaker
ables, Auditorium A
Topic: The Persian Gulf
September 9: Discussion/September 16: Guest Speaker: Gary Prevost
Topic: Kenya and R2P
September 23: Discussion/September 30: Guest Speaker: Elias Ngeru
Topic: Russian and Its Neighbors
October 7: Discussion/October 14: Guest Speaker: Norma Noonan
Topic: Special Envoys
October 21: Discussion/October 28: Guest Speaker:Richard Virden
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. ((Bring your own lunch if desired)\
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
RosePointe Independent Living Apartments
2555 Hamline Avenue North
Roseville
Second Wednesdays of the month, 2:00 p.m.
September 8
Topic: The Persian Gulf
Speaker: Gary Prevost
October 13
Topic: Special Envoys
Speaker: Norma Noonan
November 10
Topic: Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
Speaker: TBA
Visitors are welcome
For more information, call Carol at 651.639.1000
• Roseville
Roseville Area Senior Program/Roseville Area Schools
Fairview Community Center
1910 West County Road B
Roseville
For more information, call the Roseville Area Senior Program, 651.604.3520, or visit www.ISD623.org
Pre-registration is required at least two days before a session
• 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
• West Saint Paul
Thompson Park Activity Center
1200 Stassen Lane
West St. Paul
Second Monday of the month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Viewing of the Great Decisions video for the topic is followed by discussion
For more information, please email Barb or call 651.453.0025; or email Joan or call 651.451.6967.
• Woodbury Discussion Group
R.H. Stafford Public Library
Woodbury Central Park
8595 Central Park Place
Woodbury
Selected Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
For more information, please email Polly or call 651.714.3585
. Alexandria
Nelson Wellness Center
1220 Nokomis
Alexandria
For more information, contact Community Education at 320.762.2149 or visit www.alexandria.k12.mn.us
• Blue Earth
Blue Earth Community Library
124 W. 7th St.
Blue Earth
For more information or to register, contact:
Renee at rbeattie@blueearth.k12.mn.us or call 507.526.3172.
• Crosby/Ironton area
Heartwood
500 Heartwood Drive
Crosbyosby
3rd Monday of each month except July and August, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m, (lunch at 11:00 a.m.)
September 20
Topic: Europe's "Far East": An Uncertain Frontier
Facilitator: Clyde Clement
October 18
Topic: The Persian Gulf
Facilitator: Bob Passi
November 15
Topic: Peace Building
Facilitator: TBA
For more information, please email Bob or call 218.825.0397
• Duluth
University for Seniors, University of Minnesota, Duluth
Kirby Plaza
1208 Kirby Drive
Duluth
For more information, visit www.d.umn.edu/ce (Spring Study Groups) or call 218.726.7637 or email cschweig@d.umn.edu
• Grand Marais
Cook County Community Center
317 W 5th Street
Grand Marais
Third Thursdays of the month, noon – 1:30 p.m.
September 16
Topic: Russia and Its Neighbors
Speaker: Tom Hanson
October 21
Topic: Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Speakers: Eric & Virgina Reiner
November 18
Topic: The Persian Gulf
Speaker: Randy Czeswik
January 20, 2011
Topic: Global Financial Crisis
Speaker: Hyla Napadensky
For more information or to register, please email Randy Czeswik or call 218.475.0091
• Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Public Library
140 NE 2nd Street
Grand Rapids
Wednesdays, 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. once a month
October 20
Topic: Persian Gulf
November 18
Topic: Kenya and R2P
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, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
For more information, please contact Sue at 218.283.8687
• Moorhead/Fargo Communiversity
The February Great Decisions series has concluded.
For information about other opportunities, call 218.299.3438 or visit www.fmcommuniversity.org
• Northfield
Cannon Valley Elder Consortium
Northfield Senior Center
1651 Jefferson Parkway
Northfield
The spring series has concluded.
For more information, visit www.cvec.org
Kildahl Park Pointe
888 Cannon Valley Drive
Northfield
September 13
Topic: Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Speaker: Brynhild Rowberg
September 20
Topic: The Persian Gulf
Speaker: Ed Jones
September 27
Topic: Special Envoys (DVD)
October 4
Topic: U.S.-China Security (DVD)
For more information, contact Sharon or Chuck at 651.263.4854 or cassakr@gmail.com
. Rochester
Rochester Community and Technical College
Heintz Center Room HA102
851-30th Avenue SE
Rochester
Roundtable discussions on each of the Great Decisions topics, facilitated by a
roundtable participant.
For more information, visit www.learningisforever.net or call 507.280.3157
• St. Cloud
Whitney Senior Center
1527 Northway Dr
St. Cloud, MN
Selected Thursdays
For more information please call 320.650.3074
