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Exploring Windows
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Edgefield Pottery History
In this course, you will learn the importance of Edgefield Stoneware Manufacturing through firsthand experience in identifying the distinctives of Edgefiel...
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Tech Talk: Beyond Security
Beyond Security is a Tech Talk that highlights the vital role humans play in the cybersecurity chain. While advanced tools and systems are essential, this ...
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NATO Then, Now and the Future
This course traces NATO from its 1949 origin to the present day. As a creation of the Cold War era, it has been adapted to address international security c...
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Rose O'Neal Greenhow: Rebel Queen of Washington
Female spies conducted extensive skullduggery during the Civil War. A few women were so involved in espionage that they became spymasters. Rose O'Neal Gree...
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A Dive into Diabetes
Caring for your diabetes can be challenging! Learning diabetes self-management skills can help you manage your blood sugars and reduce your risk of future ...
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iPhone 101
In this hands-on course, we will cover the following: Navigating the iPhone, Passwords and Passcodes, screen gestures, apps, the Dock, Contacts and how to ...
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Hands-On Nuclear Science: from Cookies to Quarks
This course will provide participants with a broad and basic understanding of nuclear science fundamentals. Participants will learn about the atomic nucleu...
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Aiken's Growth and Change in the 1950s
When the coming of the Savannah River Plant was announced on Thanksgiving Day in 1950, Aiken was a much smaller and intimate town. There were a few paved s...
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Unlocking Ms Word: a Fun and Practical Course for Anyone
This course is ideal for anyone who is new to MS Word or wants to enhance their document creation skills through engaging, hands-on practice. Participants ...
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Early Days of Aiken: Aiken Town Council Minutes 1842-1900
Aiken has a well-known reputation for being a playground for wealthy northerners from the late 1800s on. However, prior to the Civil War, the Aiken Town Co...
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Excel for Beginners: the Fundamentals
Begin your journey into spreadsheet management with our beginners' Excel course, where you will explore the power of organizing and analyzing information w...
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George Walton of Meadow Garden
As we celebrate 250 Years of History - 125 Years of Preservation, we will explore history through the life of George Walton, one of the youngest signers of...
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A Developing Nation Through Women's Eyes: America in the 19th Century
This course views nineteenth-century American history through women's eyes, focusing on the stories of Dolly Madison, the Grimké Sisters, Elizabeth Blackw...
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Introduction to Digital Networks
This course introduces participants to the capabilities of digital networks. Participants will gain a basic knowledge of various digital networks used to c...
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The History and Practice of Yoga and Chair Yoga
Come learn about yoga! Yoga is beneficial to the mind and body. In this course, we will learn about the history & philosophy of yoga as well as the practic...
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Using Your Android Devices
Android phones are five times more numerous than iPhones in the world, and with a 2-1 advantage in this country. Android devices are manufactured and sold ...
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TV Streaming
The world of TV Streaming can be quite confusing because of the many options available now to watch your favorite TV programs. Are you thinking about "cutt...
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Tech Talk: Traveling Smartly with a Smartphone
From "Rome to Rio" to currency calculators to WhatsApp to e-SIMs - a review of cell phone tips, tricks, equipment, and applications that will make your ove...
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Horse Track Systems: Creating a Species Appropriate Environment
Horse Track Systems are a style of horse keeping that mimics their natural lifestyle. Inspired by Jamie Jackson's Paddock Paradise, Track Systems stimulate...
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Smart Home Security for Smart Seniors
Most of us would like the peace of mind and convenience of knowing our home and everything in it is safe and secure. From Burglar Alarm Systems to Full Sec...
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"Pirates of the Caribbean" and Beyond
A three-week exploration of the scourge of the seas. This course will present an overview of the history of piracy from ancient times through the Golden Ag...
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Concise Introduction to the History of Rock and Roll and Society
This course will chronicle the musical and historical development of rock-based popular music from its formative stages through the 20th century. Popular m...
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The Inspirational Journey of Dr. Matilda Arabella Evans
The Inspirational Journey of Dr. Matilda Arabella Evans: This course explores the remarkable life and legacy of Dr. Matilda Arabella Evans (1872-1935), Sou...
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What Is Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This course demystifies Artificial Intelligence (AI) for adults seeking to understand how AI shapes our modern world and impacts daily life. No technical b...
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Sennsational Sky Stories
In this course, participants will have an opportunity to learn about the planetarium, hear stories about constellations, and see what is actually out there...
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Tech Talk: Digital Calendars
The universal problem: information overload and feeling out of control. Electronic Calendars may assist by transition from "to-do lists" to "time commitmen...
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iPhone 102
This hands-on course will cover the new offerings in iOS 26 as well as basic knowledge of commonly used Apple apps and features such as Email, Calendar, Pa...
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The Wonder of Glass (and It Immobilizes Nuclear Waste)
From beautiful art pieces to technological wonders, glass has enriched our world for millennia. The properties of the non-crystalline solid provide for app...
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Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Our trip will start in Rome. We visit other cities in Italy, including Pompeii. Next, we visit several cities and islands in Greece, amongst them are Santo...
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Discovering Hidden Biodiversity in the World Around US: Reptiles and Amphibians
This course deals with why reptiles and amphibians (herpetofauna) are referred to as hidden biodiversity and how they benefit from the protection of wetlan...
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Spain's UNESCO Sites
Spain has over 50 UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) sites, protected under the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. T...
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The Other Holy City: Aiken's Historic Houses of Worship
Charleston is called The Holy City, but Aiken has a rich and fascinating religious history, too. During two course sessions, you will learn about Aiken's o...
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Understanding the U.S. Congress
The United States Congress is the most disliked branch of government, but people don't understand why that is the case. This course will investigate what C...
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Computer Security
You have read about rogues hacking into commercial, government, and financial computer systems. Why do you think your computer is any safer? It is a lot ea...
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Google Picasa Photo Editing
Picasa is a free program to be used for organizing and editing photos taken with a digital camera or an Android cell phone. It cannot be used on Apple comp...
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History in Headstones: for Heaven's Sake
From pulpits to television screens, their voices shaped faith in America and beyond. Oral Roberts, Billy Graham, Jerry Falwell, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr....
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Applied Artificial Intelligence - Section A
Discover how Artificial Intelligence can make your daily life easier in our engaging 2-hour workshop. We'll show you how to use ChatGPT and similar AI assi...
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Duels, Murders and Hangings in Aiken
Aiken County was originally part of the Old Edgefield District which had a reputation of being one of the most violent areas in the United States. This cou...
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U.S. Policies - American Indians
We will attempt the impossible task of briefly reviewing history, significant legislation and regulations, and the status of 574 Federally Recognized Tribe...
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Shady Characters of the Winter Colony
There are several hilarious, scandalous, and murderous tales to be told about the residents of Aiken's Winter Colony. From the mysterious stabbing of a Win...
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Roman Republic Coinage
In this course, we will cover the development of the ancient Roman Republic economy and monetary system in relation to historical events. From 510 BC to th...
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Home Surveillance Systems
Should you decide that a home surveillance system might be right for you, this course will acquaint you with security camera systems along with the integra...
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Quick and Dirty Stock Analysis Using Yahoo Finance
Interested in publicly traded stocks? Yahoo Finance provides a huge amount of FREE information that lets you review stock fundamentals in just a few clicks...
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Tech Talk: Your Digital Legacy
Everyone has a digital footprint that doesn't expire when you do. How do you make sure your family, friends, and legal professionals can have access to you...
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Aiken History Is Railroad History: Story of Steel and Steam
This course will review the many innovations and achievements of the South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company, and later the South Carolina Railroad and S...
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Applied Artificial Intelligence - Section B
Discover how Artificial Intelligence can make your daily life easier in our engaging 2-hour workshop. We'll show you how to use ChatGPT and similar AI assi...
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Great Decisions
This 8-week group discussion course will address the following topics: Session 1: America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy Session 2: Trump Tariffs ...
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Introduction to the Coroner's System
This course will introduce attendees to the coroner system, a legal and investigative framework responsible for determining the cause and manner of deaths-...
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The French Connection
The French Connection is about the 16th-century struggle of the French Huguenots to establish a settlement in the New World. The man who led that struggle ...
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Tech Talk: Password Managers
A password manager is a secure app that manages your passwords for all your accounts. Many of the managers can be used across all your devices [computers, ...
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Apple Watch
Learn to use the basics of your Apple Watch. Your Watch can do some interesting things, like calculate a trip, record a memo, take a picture through your i...
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How Do I Use OneDrive?
OneDrive is one of Microsoft's most powerful yet often not well-understood computer technologies. OneDrive is a file hosting service based on the cloud sto...
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Introduction to Equine Bodywork Modalities
Equine Bodywork can encompass many modalities, techniques, and approaches. Understanding what approaches are available can be beneficial in selecting a the...
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Smart Home Solutions for Smart Seniors
Are you intrigued by the idea of a smart home? Perhaps you are curious about what exactly a smart home entails. Whether you are interested in enhancing sec...
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Tech Talk: Family Histories
The Aiken Public Library has a new tool, the Ancestry Library Edition, to help you find your family history and create your own family tree. This overview ...
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Applied Artificial Intelligence - Section C
Discover how Artificial Intelligence can make your daily life easier in our engaging 2-hour workshop. We'll show you how to use ChatGPT and similar AI assi...
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Fire and Our Forests: Fire-Dependent Natural Communities in Our Region
Fire is as critical to most of our native ecosystems as rain is to a rainforest. Learn about the different natural communities in our area and how fire, as...
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Fight Back Against Computer/Tech Scams
Participants will learn how to defend themselves against a growing spectrum of scams that are targeting individual users more than ever before. Anti-viruse...
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Tech Talk: Using Alexa
Amazon's adoption of Alexa, an artificial intelligence assistant, has changed the way we control and interface with our gadgets. With a click of a button, ...
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Apple Help Lab - Section A
Your Questions Answered! Don't need a full course? Join our Apple Help session! This is a flexible Q&A format where you can get personalized assistance wit...
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Brain and Body Fitness
Based on the science of neuroplasticity. Simultaneously improve mental and physical health. Stay functionally active by learning simple techniques that you...
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Stoker on Stoker
Dacre Stoker's compelling and informative Keynote presentation, Stoker on Stoker, the Mysteries Behind the Research and Writing of Dracula, weaves together...
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Windows Practical File Management
Think you know how to manage your computer files? Think again. Many Windows users struggle with organizing and protecting their data--and that's where this...
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Rain Gardening: Preventing Erosion with Beautifully Layered Gardens
Rain Gardening is one of many solutions for stormwater management, involving beautiful gardens that can support wildlife, soil erosion, and filter rain wat...
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Planning and Executing the War in the Pacific 1941-1945 (U.S. Response to December 7, 1941)
Planning for the War with Japan began well before the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. The Japanese expansion and aggression in the Western Pa...
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Discovering the Mystery of Bulgarian Voices
In 1987, the album Le Mystére des Voix Bulgares, an album of choral arrangements of Bulgarian folksongs, was released in the United States to critical acc...
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Aiken's Aviation History
Aiken has an amazing aviation history. This course will enlighten people about the Wright Brothers flying team's first flight to Aiken which landed on the ...
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Tech Talk: Quantum Computing
Quantum computing is poised to revolutionize industries from healthcare to cybersecurity, and South Carolina has an opportunity to position itself at the f...
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Stories in Stone: Iconology and Burial Traditions Through the Ages
Studying Iconology and Burial Traditions allows a glimpse into the past to see how people have viewed death and the afterlife. This is important because a ...
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Pomp and Circumstance: Presidential Rhetoric and Address Genres
This course will focus on established genres of presidential addresses and discuss the elements of such genres such as inaugural address and war rhetoric....
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Basic Beekeeping
Bees are crucial pollinators, playing a vital role in the production of fruits, vegetables, and other crops. They are responsible for approximately one-thi...
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Jacobites: Regaining the Throne
The Glorious Revolution of 1688 forced James II from the throne. There were attempts to regain it for himself and his descendants through his son, James. T...
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Faith, Funerals and Family Systems
This will be a course that uses Family Systems Theory to write a loved one's eulogy or plan a funeral, aka Celebration of Life. This course will address th...
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Advanced Computer/Tech Scams and Challenges
This course is designed for those who want to learn more about modern scams that target the digital frontier of the 21st Century. Intermediate knowledge of...
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The Irish Travellers of Murphy Village
Who are the Irish Travellers living in Murphy Village? The purpose of this course is to explore the history and culture of a community that lives "down the...
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More Snippets from a Life Thoroughly Enjoyed
Last year, Ken taught a course: Snippets from a Life Thoroughly Enjoyed. This new course includes additional Snippets, such as: Scandal of Air Force Colone...
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Speaking with Confidence
This course will help you become a confident and effective public speaker. You'll learn techniques that help calm speaking fears, manage an audience, under...
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Facebook Security
Get your Facebook questions answered while reviewing your privacy settings. This two-session course includes updating your Facebook account and privacy set...
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The Masters Is My Life
Phil Wahl shares captivating memories of his childhood at Augusta National Golf Club, where his father, Philip Russell Wahl Sr., served as General Manager ...
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Tobacco Road
Tobacco Road looks at the history of tobacco, its usage, its cultivation and its economic impact, including helping to finance America's Revolutionary War....
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Loyalists in the American Revolution
Loyalist Colonials are the "dirty little secret" of the American Revolution. Estimates vary, but around 25% of the White population of the Colonies remaine...
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Using the iPhone/iPad Camera and Photo Apps
In this course, participants will learn how to make the most of the camera and photo app on their iPhone and iPad, learn to access and use the various came...
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Demystifying Estate and Gift Tax
This course takes a closer look at some of the most common myths about taxes and explains the history and purpose behind the federal gift and estate tax sy...
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Designed for Disease: the Impact of Our Food and Activity Environments
The term "toxic environment" was popularized years ago to refer to conditions that promote the consumption of high-calorie, unhealthy food and discourage b...
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Advanced Planning of Your Final Funeral Wishes
Not everyone likes to plan ahead, but pre-planning your funeral arrangements not only gives you peace of mind about your final wishes being honored but als...
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Sir Karl Jenkins' Stabat Mater: Experience the Masterpiece
Fresh off of a performance in Carnegie Hall in January 2026, the Chancel Choir and Orchestra of St. John's Methodist Church, Aiken, will present Sir Karl J...
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Dining Out in Aiken: the Highs and Lows
In this course, we will take a restaurant-by-restaurant look at Aiken's restaurant scene. Restaurants that are romantic, fashionable, practical, boring, ex...
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Prepping for an Emergency
Learn to prepare yourself and your family with items you may need in an emergency or evacuation. You'll learn about items that can turn basic survival into...
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Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau is best known for his book Walden and his essay "Civil Disobedience," which advocates for a simple life, living with nature, and nonvio...
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Saratoga - Pivotal Battle
What resulted in the Battle of Saratoga actually was part of a British plan to separate New England from the other colonies by solidifying control of New Y...
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Apple MacBooks and Macs
Moving from a Microsoft Windows computer to an Apple MacBook laptop or Apple iMac computer can be tricky. This course is designed to help students get fami...
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The Fall of Eagles
World War I was to be The War that Ended All Wars, but became The War that Never Ended. This course will discuss how the war destroyed four great empires (...
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Hazardous Weather That Can Impact the CSRA
From hurricanes to ice storms, our area has seen many high-impact weather events over the last decade. This course will highlight different weather hazards...
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FDR: Selected Days in the Life of President Franklin Roosevelt
The FDR Presidential Library has constructed an internet website showing key daily appointments and other events, during days when President Roosevelt was ...
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Apple Help Lab - Section B
Your Questions Answered! Don't need a full course? Join our Apple Help session! This is a flexible Q&A format where you can get personalized assistance wit...
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When Kidneys Go Awry: an Introduction to Health, Disease, Failure, Transplant and Recovery
Almost 37 million Americans are living with kidney disease, and more than 90,000 are on the national transplant waiting list. Anyone can get kidney disease...
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Introduction to Meditation
Meditation is known to decrease anxiety and stress and to lower blood pressure. In this course, we will practice breathing exercises for stress and anxiety...
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Photographic Safari in Tanzania, Africa
Join us on this travelogue, where you will experience Tanzania, Africa, as you follow a 12-day photographic safari where some of the most interesting creat...
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Postcards and What They Tell US About U.S. and Aiken Society 1900-1930
The postcard has been a staple of pop American culture for more than a century. Close to a billion cards and their messages were saved in collections betwe...
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The American Revolution in the CSRA
Explore the American Revolution's dramatic impact on the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) in this engaging four-part lecture series. Delve into the Ninet...
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Memories of Growing Up in Aiken
In 2011, Allen published a book titled Memories of Growing Up and Living in Aiken, SC. This book was based on memories obtained from interviews with older ...
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2000 Years of Building Hungary from the Roman Empire to the Present
This course looks at the architecture of Hungary through historic times from the Roman Province, Medieval times, Turkish occupation, Austro-Hungarian Empir...
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Using iCloud with Your iPad/iPhone
Having trouble making sense of the iCloud? In this course, participants will investigate synching their iPad/iPhone to other devices and backing up their d...
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The Fowl and Grotesque Life of Flannery O'Connor
Widely considered one of America's greatest writers, O'Connor once said, "When I was six, I had a chicken that walked backward and was in the PatheÌ News....
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Preserving Family Heirlooms
It is often said, "My kids will just get a giant dumpster and throw everything away when I'm gone." This attitude stems from the fact that family collectio...
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Dr. Seuss: His Stories and Life
Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904 to 1991) was an American children's author, illustrator, animator, and cartoonist. He is known for his work writing and illustra...
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The Roaring 20s: America in the 1920s
The decade following WWI was a time of great prosperity for the United States. This four-part course will cover the causes of prosperity as well as the sud...
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Researching Your Family History with Familysearch.org
Containing information about more than 11.5 billion people, familysearch.org has the largest collection of family history information in the world. This sy...
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Exploring Local History: Redcliffe Plantation
Over the course of three sessions and one site field trip, we will explore local history through the lens of Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site. Topi...
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Martha Schofield (1839-1916) Aiken's Quaker Activist
This course will focus on the book Martha Schofield and the Re-education of the South 1839-1916 by Katherine Smedley, the scholar who cataloged the six box...
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"Meet" Eulalie Salley
Come and "Meet" Eulalie Salley (1883-1975), first female realtor in South Carolina, realtor for Aiken's Winter Colony, and Aiken's premier suffragist. She ...
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Why Is My Head Spinning?
Ever feel like your world is spinning and you are off-balance? Does the feeling last for a few seconds or maybe a few hours? What is causing this, and what...
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Paris to Lyon and a River Cruise Down the Rhone
Who isn't enchanted by France with historic Paris, impressive scenery and mouth-watering cuisine? Take a trip around the French capital, then travel by hig...
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Plant Vogtle Tour 1 - Section A
The tour will include a 'Nuclear 101' overview and discussion, and a driving tour of the plant site with one stop at the cooling towers. A tour of a contro...
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Writing the Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 2026, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. But what went into the decision to "Declare" and how did it ge...
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Plant Vogtle Tour 2 - Section B
The tour will include a 'Nuclear 101' overview and discussion, and a driving tour of the plant site with one stop at the cooling towers. A tour of a contro...
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SC Secession from a Scottish Viewpoint, Cannon Talk of the Civil War, Deep Dive on the H.l. Hunley
A deeper inroad to a previous lecture on South Carolina and the American Civil War. The focus will center on the Scottish influence on the war, followed by...
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The Battle of Port Royal Sound: "a Smoldering Fire"
"A Smoldering Fire" is about the causes and catalysts of the Civil War. A number of issues ignited the Civil War: states' rights, the role of the federal g...
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History of Hopelands Gardens and Rye Patch (Acquisition and Plans for Future)
The City of Aiken began in 1835 with the Charleston to Hamburg railroad. It provided an escape from the summer heat and diseases for low country Carolinian...
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Why Wolves Are Widely Hated and Feared, and the Myths That Surround Them
Perhaps folklore, fairy tales (Little Red Riding Hood, for example), and the stories that wolves kill livestock and compete with humans for food have cause...
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The Body in Motion
For decades, research has highlighted the positive benefits of physical activity on health. Despite the evidence to support this, increasingly prolonged pe...
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"A Dream in the Making": the Graniteville Company and the Gregg-Graniteville Library
This special two-week course will briefly trace the history of the Graniteville Company and its role in the creation of the Gregg-Graniteville Library. Com...
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Vintage Photographs of Aiken
Allen has accumulated an impressive collection of photographs showing "Old Aiken," a place most of today's residents wouldn't recognize. This course will t...
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Introduction to the Art of Paper Filigree (Quilling)
Bring the ancient art of paper filigree to life and learn some of the shapes and techniques needed to turn simple paper strips into beautiful art, ornament...
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Hitchcock Woods Recovery from Hurricane Helene
In this course, we will cover the cleanup and recovery efforts Hitchcock Woods Foundation staff has taken in 2025 and will continue to do until 2026 to hel...
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US China Trade War: How Does the Trade War Reshape Great Power Relations
When President Trump started the "reciprocal tariffs" on over 180 countries in April of 2025, few envisioned the ultimate outcome of this trade war beyond ...
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