Ready to take your Mah Jongg skills to the next level?

Now that you've learned the basics, join us for an enjoyable, interactive class focused on strategy, especially how to choose the best hand and strengthen your overall gameplay. This seminar is ideal for players who already know how to build walls, deal, complete the Charleston, and pick–rack–discard. We'll be using the 2025 National Mah Jongg League card, which will be provided. Come ready to build confidence, sharpen your strategy, and deepen your love of the game!

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES: Please order the 2026 National Mah Jongg League card.

Adopted at the age of three and a half, Angie Hoschouer Berghuis reminisces about her earliest childhood memories including time spent at Shawen Acres as one of the last group of children to live at that facility; her foster parents’ home where she recalls a red tractor and a purple room; and her drive to find her biological parents as a teenager and adult. Angie will share with you the harsh realities of her childhood circumstances and how she came to find both of her biological parents.

In this seminar, Dr. Dyer examines several of the most commonly treated—and often successfully managed—conditions seen in clinical practice through the lens of clinical nutrition. Rather than focusing solely on diagnostic labels, the seminar emphasizes a whole-body approach to health, exploring how improving foundational health can positively influence a wide range of conditions. Participants will gain insight into nutrition-based strategies used in real clinical settings and consider how addressing underlying nutritional needs can support healing and long-term wellness. This seminar offers a practical, systems-oriented perspective on health and disease management.

Moderator Jill Hitt leads an exploration of the life and literary legacy of Edgar Allan Poe, one of America’s most influential and enigmatic writers. This seminar examines Poe’s life, the personal and cultural influences that shaped his work, and the writers and genres he inspired in turn. Participants will take a closer look at selected short stories and poems, alongside a high-level survey of many of his major works. Through discussion and analysis, the seminar offers insight into Poe’s enduring impact on literature, popular culture, and the gothic imagination.

Nearly every poll of presidential scholars ranks Franklin D. Roosevelt among the top five American presidents—most often in the top three. This two-hour Zoom seminar examines why FDR commands such enduring respect. The discussion begins with the idea that presidential greatness is forged through extraordinary challenges, placing Roosevelt alongside George Washington and Abraham Lincoln at pivotal moments in U.S. history. The first hour explores FDR’s background and the personal and political trials that prepared him to lead the nation through the Great Depression. The second hour focuses on his final two terms, as he guided the United States and its allies through World War II. The seminar concludes with a balanced assessment of Roosevelt’s achievements, limitations, and lasting legacy.

Do you ever feel unsure of what to say when someone close to you is struggling with their mental health? Or find yourself emotionally drained trying to help? In today’s fast-paced world, supporting others starts with caring for our own wellbeing. This interactive workshop offers practical, evidence-based strategies to help you support loved ones facing mental health challenges—while also building your own resilience. Together, we'll explore how to foster empathy, strengthen emotional wellness, and create a culture of compassion that uplifts us all.