January – February, 2009
How to Register for Classes and Events:
1. Phone: call 507/457-2331
2. Email:
3. By Mail: The Learning Club, c/o WSU Retiree Center, PO Box 5838, Winona, MN 55987
4. In Person: WSU Retiree Center located on the 1st floor of the WSU Alumni House, 227 West 7 Street (Corner of Winona & Wabasha Streets). Parking is available in the back.
All classes/events that have a fee are required to be paid in advance of the deadline indicated (by mail or in person as indicated above). Reservation for the class/event is
not secured until payment is received.
White Pass and Yukon Railroad
Dr. Robert Sloan will discuss the White Pass and Yukon Railroad - one of the most popular tourist railroads in the world. From Skagway, Alaska, to Carcross, Yukon Territory via British Columbia, this railroad takes you through spectacular scenery and incredible history.
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Winona County Historical Society
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Vatican Splendors – Bus Trip – Reminder
**Trip is Full**
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009
Time: 8:30 am
Location: Meet in JC Penny’s parking lot (by the water tower)
Time will be available to see other exhibits - Lunch on your own at the History Center.
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“Believe – It Can Happen ToYou”
Christine Jambois, Controller at Altra Federal Credit Union, will speak about consumer Scams & Schemes in the financial services sector. Christine graduated from Winona State University with a Business Administration degree. She started her financial career at First National Bank, Winona in 1973. In 1986 she moved to Norwest Bank La Crosse as an operations officer. She returned to the financial sector in 2000 as an accounting manager at Altra (then Trane) Federal Credit Union. In January of 2005 she was promoted to Controller.
During Christine’s tenure at Altra, the credit union grew to 57,200 members with assets of $619 million. The credit union changed its name from Trane Federal Credit Union to Altra Federal Credit Union in 2005 to reflect the growing diversity of its membership. Altra currently has fifteen branches in nine states, with local branch offices in La Crosse, Onalaska, La Crescent, and Winona, and a new office opening April 2009 in Holmen.
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Winona County Historical Society
United States Intelligence Capability
Western Civilization from Socrates forward taught us to question and understand the what, and how of why via the relationship of cause and effect. This tradition was carried forward and applied in our political process by appreciating what John S. Mill wrote in “On Liberty” and the emphasis upon liberal education.
It was in the applicationof such a framework of reference we developed our first systematic intelligence system called the Office of Strategic Service (OSS) under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Before the late1930's intelligence was fragmented in the Army, Navy etc.
Since the demise of the OSS on September 20, 1945 by President Truman we have not had a consistent human intelligence capability, except via the Soviet Union, and thus the United States has been surprised by Korea, Berlin Wall, Bay of Pigs, Vietnam, Somalia, Middle East etc. We must return to our roots of what nurtured Western Civilization and seriously consider the OSS model of relying upon human intelligence eliminating from citizens etc. with specialized knowledge of a region or country.
Presenter, Jim Eddy, Professor Emeriti, Political Science, Winona State University has been active in community involvement: MN Parks and Trails Council, Citizens for SEMN State Parks, Hiawatha Valley Marines, Friends of the Upper Miss. River Refuge-President; MMAM Board of Directors etc. While at WSU, Eddy didlobbying for Winona State University from 1965-95. His career in the US Marine Corps (1953-released, 1956, honorable discharge 1961, Sgt./USMC Reserve - 1965-78) has been an principle part of his life.
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2009
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Winona County Historical Society
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Innovative Dental Implants
The main discussion will revolve around changes in the use of implants in general dentistry. Twenty-five years ago, implants were exotic and daring and now they are simply a common aspect of the dentist’s tool kit for restoring the mouth. We will discuss the restoration of the mouth for people who wear dentures and are not able to keep them stable.
Presenter, Gary Hayes, DDS: Dr. Hayes has been practicing in the Winona area for 30 years. His practice has evolved to the point where it is now almost 100% in office surgical procedures.
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Winona County Historical Society
OPEN HOUSE -Humor in Music
Our Guest for Open House, Frank Bures, M.D., will present auditory and visual examples of humor in music; from Mozart to P.D.Q. Bach (labeled the last and the least of Bach’s sons by his biographer-and-creator – Peter Schickle).
As many Winonans’ know, Dr. Bures is actually a clarinet player, with a steady job in medicine. He met his clarinet player wife, Ruth, in music school at Drake University and they became permanent duet partners and music teachers. Later, Dr. Bures decided to choose steady nutrition over trying to play clarinet for a living.
He belongs to numerous professional organizations and was recently honored for his
“Healthful Hints” column in the Winona Daily News (since 1982).
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Time: 9:00 am – Social Hour
9:30 am – Meeting
Speaker to follow Meeting
Location: Winona Veterans Center
302 East Sarnia
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Origin of Mammals
Presenter, Dr. Robert Sloan, will describe how we got the way we are, and how our ancestors developed hair, milk, warm blood and great hearing!
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Winona County Historical Society
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Mind - Body Connection
Lisa Rudrud, Winona YMCA,will explain the interrelationship of our minds and bodies, and effects each has on the other. She may include brief meditation and breathing techniques.
Lisa is the fitness director at Winona's YMCA, and has spent 19 years in the fitness industry. Her education degrees include a B.S. in Exercise Science, a Master's in Sport Management, and more recently a Doctorate of Education Leadership. She attends yoga workshops and teaches many fitness classes including yoga.
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Winona County Historical Society
CLUB SCHEDULES
Mystery Readers Book Club
The Mystery Readers Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Enjoy reading and discussions of your favorite authors with other Learning Club members. In January, we will be discussing author Ed McBain and in February, we will be discussing Charlotte MacLeod.
Dates: Tuesdays, January 27, and February 24, 2009
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Callista Court - 1455 West Broadway
Contact: Nancy Reynolds
Spinning a Yarn – Storytelling Group
This newly formed Storytelling Group is helping to revive the oral tradition and encourages people to attend who are interested in speaking or just listening – 2nd Thursday of each month.
Date: Thursdays, January 8 and February 12, 2009
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: 1st floor of the WSU Alumni House,
corner of 7th Winona Streets
Contact person:Walt Carroll
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Learning Club Calendar of Events - January – February, 2009
Date / Event / Location / TimeJanuary
6-Tuesday / White Pass and Yukon Railroad / Winona County Historical Society / 10:00 am
8- Thursday / Vatican Splendors Bus Trip / JC Penney’s Parking Lot / 8:30 am
8- Thursday / Storytelling / Retiree Center, WSU Alumni House / 1:00 pm
20-Tuesday / “Believe – It Can Happen To You” / Winona County Historical Society / 10:00 am
27 Thursday / Mystery Book Club / Callista Court / 10:30 am
February
5- Thursday / United States Intelligence Capability / Winona County Historical Society / 10:00 a.m.
10- Tuesday / Innovative Dental Implants / Winona County Historical Society / 1:00 pm
11- Wednesday / Open House – Humor in Music / Winona Veterans Center / 9:00 am
12 - Thursday / Storytelling / Retiree Center, WSU Alumni House / 1:00 pm
19 - Thursday / Origin of Mammals / Winona County Historical Society / 10:00 am
24-Tuesday / Mystery Book Club / Callista Court / 10:30 am
26- Thursday / Mind Body Connection / Winona County Historical Society / 1:00 pm
The Learning Club
Invites You to the
Spring Open House
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
9:00 am Social Hour
9:30 am - Meeting
Location: Winona Veterans Center
302 East Sarnia
Guest Presenter– Dr. Frank Bures
Humor in Music
RSVP - 507.457.2331 or email
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The Learning Club
WinonaStateUniversity
RetireeCenter
PO Box 5838
Winona, MN 55987
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January – February, 2009 To register: Call 507/457-2331 or email