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* * * Great Decisions Seminar Series * * * 1st Thursday of the month, March 2015- October

2015, 10:00-noon Great Decisions2015 The Great Decisions program materials are published

annually by the Foreign Policy Association to provide expert content for discussion groups

throughout the United States. Facilitated by Active Minds Co-FounderJohn Henderson, this

group meets once per month for two hours, March through October. Participants get an in-depthexamination of topics in a smaller group setting with more discussion and interaction than most

Active Minds programs. Topics for 2014 are: Russia & the Near Abroad, Privacy in the Digital

Age, Sectarianism in the Middle East, India Changes Course, US Policy toward Africa, Syria's

Regugee Crisis, Human Trafficking in the 21st Century, Brazil's

Metamorphosis.Location:Parkplace, 111 Emerson St, Denver, CO 80218...

Series Cost: $225 for Active Minds members or Parkplace residents, $250 for non-

members/non-residents. Cost includes materials. For membership information,click here.Early

bird registration discount:Register by December 15 and take $25 off these

prices.Registration: Limited to first 25 participants who sign up. Mail check to Active Minds, 990Krameria St, Denver, CO 80220. Tel: 303-320-7652.Monday, December 8, 2014, 1:00-2:00

pm Turkey Emerging from World War I as a shrunken version of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey

plays a pivotal role in the world. A strong U.S. ally during the Cold War, Turkey is now one of

the world's largest Muslim democracies. Join Active Minds as we explore Turkey's past and

current challenges, including its struggles with its Kurdish minority and its role in the terrorist

organization calling itself ISIS.Location:Westland Meridian, 10695 W 17th Ave, Lakewood, CO

80215...

Cost: FreeRSVP: 303-232-7100Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 12:30-1:30 pm The Evolution of

NATO Created after World War II, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) played apivotal role in fighting and ultimately winning the Cold War. Subsequently, NATO took on

different roles in countries like Bosnia and Afghanistan. Recently, the role of NATO in Europe

has been revisited in the aftermath of the Russian annexation of Crimea. Join Active Minds as

we take a look at the triumphs and challenges of NATO and how it continues to adapt to the

21st century landscape. This event is sponsored byVi Living andOlinger Mortuaries &

Cemeteries.Location:Tattered Cover, 9315 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129...

Cost: FreeInfo: 303-470-7050Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 3:00-4:00 pm Turkey Emerging

from World War I as a shrunken version of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey plays a pivotal role in

the world. A strong U.S. ally during the Cold War, Turkey is now one of the world's largestMuslim democracies. Join Active Minds as we explore Turkey's past and current challenges,

including its struggles with its Kurdish minority and its role in the rise of the terrorist organization

calling itself ISIS.Location:RiverPointe, 5225 S Prince St, Littleton, CO 80123...

Cost: FreeRSVP: RiverPointe: 303-797-0600Thursday, December 11, 2014, 6:45-7:45 pm The

Evolution of NATO Created after World War II, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

played a pivotal role in fighting and ultimately winning the Cold War. Subsequently, NATO took

on different roles in countries like Bosnia and Afghanistan. Recently, the role of NATO in

Europe has been revisited in the aftermath of the Russian annexation of Crimea. Join Active

Minds as we take a look at the triumphs and challenges of NATO and how it continues to adaptto the 21st century landscape. This program is brought to you by theStapleton Master

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Community Association.Location:Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80238...

Cost: FreeRSVP: Not requiredMonday, December 15, 2014, 1:00-2:00 pm Eleanor Roosevelt

As the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt was both outspoken

and, at times, quite controversial. Join Active Minds as we examine her life and the impact it hadon important causes such as human rights and the successful launch of the United

Nations.Location:Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge, 11180 Irving Dr, Westminster, CO 80031...

Cost: FreeRSVP: Keystone Place: 303-465-5600* * * Special Event * * * Tuesday, December

16, 2014, 2:00-4:00 pm (program at 2:30)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:Emeritus at

Green Mountain, 12791 W Alameda Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80228...

Cost: FreeRSVP: 303-237-5700Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 2:00-3:00 pm Eleanor

Roosevelt As the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt was both

outspoken and, at times, quite controversial. Join Active Minds as we examine her life and the

impact it had on important causes such as human rights and the successful launch of the United

Nations. This event is sponsored byGarden Plaza of Aurora,You're Home,The Inn at

Greenwood Village, andOlinger Mortuaries & Cemeteries.Location:Heather Gardens (Banquet

Room), 2888 S Heather Gardens Way, Aurora, CO 80014...

Cost: FreeRSVP: 720-974-6931Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 1:30-2:30 pm Scotland Thenorthernmost territory of Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Scotland has its own fierce

national identity and deep historical ties with the United States due to centuries of Scottish

emigration. The future of this country is somewhat uncertain, however, given the national

referendum on independence on September 18, 2014. The lasting implications of this vote may

not be clear for some time, but at a minimum, it highlights a segment of the population that is

unhappy with the status quo and looking for change. Join Active Minds as we explore the

Scotland's history, its current situation, and the future direction the country may be heading.

This event is sponsored byOlinger Mortuaries & Cemeteries.Location:Washington Street

Community Center, 809 S Washington St, Denver, CO 80209...

Cost: FreeRSVP: 303-733-4643* * * Special Event * * * Wednesday, December 17, 2014,

1:45-3:30 pm (program at 2:00)Coffee: A Brief History Join us as we trace the history of coffee

from its origins in Ethiopia to the Starbucks around the corner. It is a fascinating story of politics,

power, chance and intrigue. We will also examine coffee's cultural influences as well as the

differences between various types of coffee. Cream and sugar not included.Location:Covenant

Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St, Westminster, CO 80021...

. CRC does not discriminate pursuant to the Fair Housing Act.Cost: FreeMisc: Doors open at

1:45; please arrive and be seated by 2:00 for the start of the program.RSVP:

303-515-6351Thursday, December 18, 2014, 2:00-3:00 pm The Evolution of NATO Createdafter World War II, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) played a pivotal role in

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fighting and ultimately winning the Cold War. Subsequently, NATO took on different roles in

countries like Bosnia and Afghanistan. Recently, the role of NATO in Europe has been revisited

in the aftermath of the Russian annexation of Crimea. Join Active Minds as we take a look at

the triumphs and challenges of NATO and how it continues to adapt to the 21st century

landscape. This event is sponsored bySpringbrooke,MorningStar at Dayton Place,JuniperVillage at Aurora, andOlinger Mortuaries & Cemeteries.Location:Windsor Gardens, 597 S

Clinton St, Denver, CO 80247...

Thursday, December 18, 2014, 2:30-3:30 pm The Panama Canal One hundred years after the

opening of the Panama Canal, this major trade route is set for a historic expansion. The original

construction of the canal is an incredible engineering triumph, as well as a story of challenge

and conflict. Join Active Minds as we discuss the creation of Panama Canal, the role of the

United States in its origins, and its continued importance to global commerce.Location:Atria Inn

at Lakewood, 555 S Pierce St, Lakewood, CO 80226...

Cost: FreeRSVP: 303-742-4800Cost: FreeFriday, December 19, 2014, 10:00-11:00

am Scotland The northernmost territory of Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Scotland has

its own fierce national identity and deep historical ties with the United States due to centuries of

Scottish emigration. The future of this country is somewhat uncertain, however, given the

national referendum on independence on September 18, 2014. The lasting implications of this

vote may not be clear for some time, but at a minimum, it highlights a segment of the population

that is unhappy with the status quo and looking for change. Join Active Minds as we explore the

Scotland's history, its current situation, and the future direction the country may be heading.

This event is sponsored byOlinger Mortuaries & Cemeteries.Location:Malley Senior Center,

3380 S Lincoln St, Englewood, CO 80113...

Cost: FreeRSVP: 303-762-2660Misc: If parking in the lot, get pass from inside center* * *

Special Event * * * Saturday, December 20, 2014, 10:00-noon (10:00 continental breakfast,

10:30 program)Wine The story of wine is indeed as old as the hills used to grow the grapes

from which it is made. It is a tale intertwined with the influences of civilizations, agricultural

methods, cuisines and more. Join Active Minds as we describe the history of wine as well as

give an overview of the various types of wine and their most salient

characteristics.Location:Fairway Villas Clubhouse, 5223 Espana St, Denver, CO 80249...

. From I70, take Pena Blvd, exit east on 56th Ave, go right on Dunkirk Rd, left on 54th Place,right on Espana St.Cost: FreeRSVP: 303-307-4719Monday, December 22, 2014, 2:30-3:30

pm William Shakespeare Born 450 years ago in 1564, William Shakespeare is regarded by

many as the greatest writer in the English language. Although he is most famous for his plays,

he rose to fame in his life as a poet, writing 154 sonnets and two long narrative poems. Most of

his plays were not published until after his death in 1616, leading some to question his

authorship. Join Active Minds as we seek to understand Shakespeare's life and connect his

story to his plays and poems.Location:Springbrooke, 6800 Leetsdale Dr, Denver, CO 80224...

Cost: FreeRSVPRequired(Limited Seating): Springbrooke: 303-331-9963Important Special

Note: This location always fills up. Attendees need to RSVP well in advance and it is unlikelythere will be spots for folks that do not RSVP. No groups please.Tuesday, December 23, 2014,

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5:00-6:00 pm William Shakespeare Born 450 years ago in 1564, William Shakespeare is

regarded by many as the greatest writer in the English language. Although he is most famous

for his plays, he rose to fame in his life as a poet, writing 154 sonnets and two long narrative

poems. Most of his plays were not published until after his death in 1616, leading some to

question his authorship. Join Active Minds as we seek to understand Shakespeare's life andconnect his story to his plays and poems.Location:Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax, Denver, CO

80206...

Cost: FreeInfo: 303-322-7727Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 10:15-11:15 am Egypt in Turmoil The

civil unrest that began in late January 2011 with the ouster of former Egyptian President Hosni

Mubarak continues to roil this critically important Arab country. Subsequent President

Mohammad Morsi, an Islamist and Egypt's first freely elected leader, was ousted by the army in

July 2013 after mass protests. Join Active Minds as we explore the origins and implications of

Egypt's current situation and where this story may go from here. This event is sponsored byJFS

At Home andKavod Senior Life.Location:Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St, Denver,CO 80246...

Cost: FreeRSVP not required; for info, call Lil Shaw: 303-316-6359Thursday, January 8, 2015,

6:45-7:45 pm Coffee: A Brief History Join us as we trace the history of coffee from its origins in

Ethiopia to the Starbucks around the corner. It is a fascinating story of politics, power, chance

and intrigue. We will also examine coffee's cultural influences as well as the differences

between various types of coffee. Cream and sugar not included. This program is brought to you

by theStapleton Master Community Association.Location:Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St,

Denver, CO 80238...

Cost: FreeRSVP: Not requiredFriday, January 9, 2015, 11:00-noon History of Skiing There is

evidence that humans have been skiing as far back as 6300 BCE. Skiing has been a means of

transportation, utilized in combat, enjoyed for recreation, and an international competitive sport.

Join Active Minds as we review the origins and history of skiing as well as explore current

issues facing the industry. We will also discuss the emergence of Colorado towns as ski resorts

and how that impacted them.Location:Eugene Field Library, 810 S University Blvd, Denver, CO

80209...

Cost: FreeRSVP: Not required* * * Bus Tour! * * * Saturday, January 10, 2015, 1:00-4:30 pm

(1:00 reception/refreshments/snacks, 1:30 bus departs)From Airport & Army toNeighborhoods: A Tour of Stapleton, Lowry & Fitzsimons Stapleton, Lowry and Fitzsimons

are three names that used to mean something very different to the people of Denver. Stapleton

the airport moved the public from here to there. Lowry was not open to the public--a place

where the military conducted its business as an air force base. Fitzsimons was an army medical

center. All three have been redeveloped as modern neighborhoods, but here and there signs of

the old functions can still be seen. Presented by Active Minds, this tour shows you how these

three dynamos of Denver have been reborn as something else entirely, showing you their past,

their present and their future. If you haven't had a drive through recently, you won't believe your

eyes!Location:Fairway Villas Clubhouse, 5223 Espana St, Denver, CO 80249...

. From I-70, take Pena Blvd, exit east on 56th Ave, go right on Dunkirk Rd, left on 54th Place,

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right on Espana St.Cost: $37 per personTo register: Mail check made out to "WTS

International" to Fairway Villas, 5223 Espana St, Denver, CO 80249. Tel: 303-307-4719. Be

sure to include your contact info (including phone and e-mail) and write "Active Minds Bus Tour

Oct 11 " on your check.Please note: This tour is likely to fill up, so we recommend registering

as soon as possible. The bus is not handicapped accessible.Monday, January 12, 2015,1:00-2:00 pm Tuskegee Airmen The issue of race in the military extends from colonial times to

the present day. Join Active Minds as we explore a chapter of this story from World War II: the

Tuskegee Airmen. This group of African American pilots were the first black military aviators in

the U.S. armed forces. We will tell their story of struggle and triumph and bring this issue into a

current context.Location:Westland Meridian, 10695 W 17th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215...

Cost: FreeRSVP: 303-232-7100Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 12:30-1:30 pm Sand Creek

Massacre This past November marked the 150 year anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre,

a tragic event in which a 700-man force of the Colorado Territory militia attacked and destroyed

a peaceful village of Native Americans in southeastern Colorado Territory, killing many innocentpeople. Join Active Minds as we tell this important and painful story and the subsequent scandal

and controversy that ensued.Location:Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax, Denver, CO 80206...

Cost: FreeInfo: 303-322-7727Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 3:00-4:00 pm 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...

Cost: FreeRSVP: RiverPointe: 303-797-0600Thursday, January 15, 2015, 2:00-3:00 pm Iraq

Over ten years after a US-led invasion toppled the government of Saddam Hussein, Iraq is still

in the process of attempting to maintain itself as a stable, self-governing nation. This task has

recently become more difficult as the Sunni extremist group ISIS has mounted a serious military

offensive against the Shia led government of Iraq. The regional roots and implications of this

conflict are extensive and potentially disastrous to stability in this part of the world. Join Active

Minds as we examine the past, present, and potential future of this volatile area in crisis. This

event is sponsored bySpringbrooke,MorningStar at Dayton Place,Juniper Village at Aurora,

andOlinger Mortuaries & Cemeteries.Location:Windsor Gardens, 597 S Clinton St, Denver, CO

80247...

Thursday, January 15, 2015, 2:30-3:30 pm The Evolution of NATO Created after World War II,

the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) played a pivotal role in fighting and ultimately

winning the Cold War. Subsequently, NATO took on different roles in countries like Bosnia and

Afghanistan. Recently, the role of NATO in Europe has been revisited in the aftermath of the

Russian annexation of Crimea. Join Active Minds as we take a look at the triumphs and

challenges of NATO and how it continues to adapt to the 21st century landscape.Location:Atria

Inn at Lakewood, 555 S Pierce St, Lakewood, CO 80226...

Cost: FreeRSVP: 303-742-4800Cost: FreeSaturday, January 17, 2015, 2:00-3:00 pm The Storyof Beer Join Active Minds as we tell the story of beer. We will discuss the origins and history of

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beer, how it is made, different types of beer, as well as the rise of several great American

brewers and beer families. We will end with a discussion of the current trends of microbrews

and craft beers and their strong Colorado connections. Cheers!Location:Smiley Branch Library,

4501 W 46th Ave, Denver, CO 80212...

Cost: FreeRSVP: Not requiredMonday, January 19, 2015, 1:00-2:00 pm 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:Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge, 11180 Irving Dr, Westminster, CO

80031...

Cost: FreeRSVP: Keystone Place: 303-465-5600Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 2:00-3:00 pm The

U.S. Internment of Japanese-Americans Months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941,President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 authorizing the internment of over

100,000 Japanese-Americans. Join Active Minds as we seek to understand this dark chapter in

American history and what we learned as a nation from this experience. This event is sponsored

byGarden Plaza of Aurora.Location:Heather Gardens (Banquet Room), 2888 S Heather

Gardens Way, Aurora, CO 80014...

Cost: FreeRSVP: 720-974-6931* * * Special Event * * * Wednesday, January 21, 2015,

1:45-3:30 pm (program at 2:00)China's Human Rights Struggle Twenty-five years ago,

China's human rights issues were showcased to the world by the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

Join Active Minds as we look at how modern China continues to struggle with the balancebetween authoritarian government and basic human rights. We will highlight the ways in which

Chinese society is restricted as we peer through the lens of American freedoms we sometimes

take for granted.Location:Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St, Westminster, CO

80021...

. CRC does not discriminate pursuant to the Fair Housing Act.Cost: FreeMisc: Doors open at

1:45; please arrive and be seated by 2:00 for the start of the program.RSVP:

303-515-6351Thursday, January 22, 2015, 6:45-7:45 pm The Panama Canal One hundred

years after the opening of the Panama Canal, this major trade route is set for a historic

expansion. The original construction of the canal is an incredible engineering triumph, as well asa story of challenge and conflict. Join Active Minds as we discuss the creation of Panama

Canal, the role of the United States in its origins, and its continued importance to global

commerce. This program is brought to you by theStapleton Master Community Association.

Location:Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80238...

Cost: FreeRSVP: Not requiredSunday, January 25, 2015, 2:00-3:00 pm A Musical Salute to

Winter! Composers have always been inspired by the world around them, particularly the ever-

changing whims of nature. In the hands of these music-makers, winter becomes more than a

few months of cold. The beauty of snowfall, the introspective gloom of gray days, the quiet of a

forest, the bareness of trees, the longing for life to be renewed are all captured in great worksby Antonio Vivaldi, Jean-Baptiste Lully, Peter Tchaikovsky, Claude Debussy, Franz Schubert

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and others (including Paul Simon!). We'll sample a number of these, so be sure to bundle

up.Location:Schlessman Family Library, 100 Poplar St, Denver, CO 80220...

Cost: FreeRSVP: Not requiredMonday, January 26, 2015, 2:30-3:30 pm China: The

Superpower The world has changed. There is no denying the prominent role of China in theworld today. They are a formidable military presence. Their economy is projected to exceed that

of the U.S. within five years. Their political influence reaches every part of the Globe. And nearly

20% of the world lives there. Join Active Minds as we seek to understand a shifting world order

and what it means for the United States.Location:Springbrooke, 6800 Leetsdale Dr, Denver,

CO 80224...

Cost: FreeRSVPRequired(Limited Seating): Springbrooke: 303-331-9963Important Special

Note: This location always fills up. Attendees need to RSVP well in advance and it is unlikely

there will be spots for folks that do not RSVP. No groups please.* * * Special Event * *

* Monday, January 26, 2015, 6:00-8:00 pm (6:00 reception, 6:30 program)Global PandemicsConcern over the global spread of diseases such as Ebola, Swine Flu, AIDS, and others has

increased dramatically. Join Active Minds as we seek to understand the current threats by

examining both the science of how diseases spread as well as the history of

pandemics.Location:Cherry Creek Retirement Village, 14555 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO

80014...

Cost: FreeRSVP: 303-693-0200Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 1:30-2:30 pm Turkey Emerging

from World War I as a shrunken version of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey plays a pivotal role in

the world. A strong U.S. ally during the Cold War, Turkey is now one of the world's largest

Muslim democracies. Join Active Minds as we explore Turkey's past and current challenges,including its struggles with its Kurdish minority and its role in the rise of the terrorist organization

calling itself ISIS.Location:The Inn at Greenwood Village, 5565 S Yosemite St, Greenwood

Village, CO 80111...

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