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Understand why estate planning decisions should be made sooner than later and learn about wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements and trusts as considerations in estate planning. A financial and estate planner will be available for purchase at the course for $10. Registration is at 7 pm with the course starting at 7:30. LYLE CARLSTROM

Learn about far flung corners where the course leader has lived or explored by bicycle. Dive into history, culture, current events, sprinkled with personal anecdotes. We'll spend time in Madagascar, Ladakh( Indian Himalayas), Papua New Guinea,, Iran, Indonesia, and Upper Mustang (NW Nepal). The course updates a past course. Part 1 (not a pre-requisite) was offered in Winter 24. GREGG STRONG

The first four hours of  Biofilia are about what life is made of: the incredible molecules that animate life, including the protein and RNA molecules that make life tick. You will learn how atoms and molecules are made and inject life into minerals, water, carbon, nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, cell membranes, metabolism, and information management in cells. THIERRY VRAIN

A focus on the structure and role of the Electoral College System that is called together once every four years to elect the president and vice president of the United States. We will also have an opportunity to look at five closely contested elections where the Electoral College made a difference. DON AXTELL

Once hunted to near extinction, humpback whales have made an incredible comeback in the waters around Vancouver Island. Organizations like MERS (Marine Education and Research Society) are working to ensure we understand and protect these gentle giants. Felicia will talk about the Humpback's past and future - and the vital role we all play keeping them safe. Felicia Vachon