We will focus on historical and genealogical research for families who migrated through the Southeastern U.S. The states where research may be highlighted include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. As we go state by state, we will use FamilySearch Research Wiki’s Migrations section, delving into each state’s trails, routes, and paths. We will also learn to utilize AI for historical content and context, and locate and use historic maps.
Genealogical records will be searched as the class moves along the migration paths. Laptops can be used in class if desired but are not required. A one-time fee of $5 is requested for handouts. 6 classes. Limit 24.

Phyllis Zumwalt
1:00—3:00 P.M. Monday, Starts Sept. 15
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Rm. B-18/19
8134 Mesa Drive (78759)

In this intermediate course for people who have played before and want to improve their bidding and play-of-the-hand, you will learn to play better bridge. This is a learn-by-doing class. You will play a lot of practice hands, each focused on some features of the "Standard American" system as taught in ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) classes and used by most players today. The content will be tailored to the skill level of the students attending. Limit 20.

Jack Graham
1:00—3:00 P.M. Monday, Starts Sept. 15
The Church at Highland Park, Burchette Room
5206 Balcones Drive (78731)

This course is for students who attended Beginner 1 last Spring or for those who have had previous basic Italian that included pronunciation, numbers, how to introduce oneself, how to tell time, numbers to 100 and few other expressions (I am cold, I am afraid, etc.) The book we will use this term is ITALIAN NOW by Marcel Danesi Ph.D., the Barron’s series. Please bring $4 to the first class for handouts for the course. Limit 15. Please note: In the Catalog, this class was titled Italian for Beginners. It is Italian for Beginners 2. Limit 15.

Tina Polo
1:00—3:00 P.M. Monday, Starts Sept. 15
Triumphant Love Lutheran Church, Upper Room
9508 Great Hills Trail (78759) 

This course provides watercolor painting instruction for beginners. You will need to purchase your brushes, watercolor paints, and watercolor paper. No prior painting experience is necessary, but any kind of drawing experience will be helpful. The main focus, though, will be simply to remove any fear or inhibitions to creativity. Limit 20.

Cherry Taylor
1:00—3:00 P.M. Monday, Starts Sept. 15
United Christian Church
3500 West Parmer Lane (78727)

This class will cover basic concepts and practical applications for any of your devices—laptop, PC or Apple, Android or iPhone, or tablets. You’ll learn how to make the most of your electronic devices, simplifying everyday tasks. Topics include the cloud, smart phone basics, passwords, backups, upgrades, security, sharing data between devices, and others requested by students. The instructor uses real-life examples and makes the complex simple. Note: This is the same course as #22. Limit 20.

Linda Gibson
1:00—3:00 P.M. Monday, Starts Sept. 15
Violet Crown City Church
1300 Morrow Street (78757)

This course presents a general overview of important aspects of the civil rights history and struggle in Texas, including good and bad, of which many people are not aware. It also lays out salient themes that have arisen or re-arisen during the last few decades and currently. The eight class sessions focus on:

• overview of the push for civil rights in the Mexican American and African American communities in Texas,

• farm worker organizing,

• police oppression,

• privacy rights,

• immigration and violence against women,

• poor people and access to the courts,

• disability rights, and

• free speech and assembly.

There is no textbook, but a robust bibliography will be available to supplement class discussions. For each class, students will be expected to do some readings, all of which are available on the internet. Discussion and critical thinking are valued. No written papers. Our instructor has dedicated his professional life to civil rights. He is the retired founder of the Texas Civil Rights Project, past Director of the South Texas Project in the Rio Grande Valley, and former Legal Director of the Texas Civil Liberties Union. A leading civil rights attorney nationally and past university and law school professor, he served as César Chávez’ Texas attorney for 18 years. Note: One-week delayed start; course extends one week. Limit 40.

Jim Harrington
1:00—3:00 P.M. Monday, Starts Sept. 22
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, Howson Hall
4700 Grover Avenue (78756)