Mar
19
1:30 PM13:30

Front Range Forum Presents

Why would anyone in the World want to Climb Mount Everest?

The presenter is Alan Arnett who is a climbing coach, mountain climber, advocate for Alzheimer care and a most respected chronicler of Mount Everest.

The talk will be on Tuesday, March 19th from 1:30 until 3:00 at the Fort Collins Senior Center in the Twinberry Auditorium.

Bring a Friend!

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Mar
20
2:00 PM14:00

Front Range Forum goes to the Opera

The Twinberry Theater at the Fort Collins Senior Center is the venue for our filmed opera production playing on Wednesday, March 20th. Doors open at 1:30 pm, the opera starts at 2:00 pm. Following the opera, a facilitator-led discussion will allow viewers to participate in a dialogue on the film.

AIDA

Giuseppe Verdi's opera Aida premiered on December 24, 1871, at the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo, Egypt. Set in ancient Egypt, it tells the tragic love story of the Ethiopian princess Aida and the Egyptian warrior Radamès, torn between love and loyalty. Amidst political intrigue and personal conflicts, the characters navigate themes of love, betrayal, and duty. Aida remains one of the most beloved and enduring operas in the repertoire, renowned for its lush melodies, grand choruses, and elaborate staging. Its stirring arias, such as "Celeste Aida" and "O Patria Mia," continue to captivate audiences worldwide, while its lavish productions and timeless tale ensure its enduring popularity in opera houses across the globe.

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Apr
3
11:45 AM11:45

Lunch & Learn

Bring your brown bag lunch and join us for Lunch & Learn. The program starts at 11:45 am in the Twinberry Auditorium and will end at 12:45 pm. We hope that you’ll eat your lunch, drink a cup of coffee and connect with other Front Range Forum members. Lunch and Learn is held on the 1st Wednesday of each month. You must be a member of Front Range Forum to attend.

Xeriscaping in Fort Collins

Come find out about the rules and regula@ons, and incen@ve programs surrounding xeriscaping in Fort Collins.

Let’s help conserve water.

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Apr
10
1:00 PM13:00

Front Range Forum goes to the Movies

The Twinberry Theater at the Fort Collins Senior Center is the venue for our next movie playing on Wednesday, April 10th. Doors open at 1:00 pm, the movie starts at 1:30 pm. There will be free popcorn available. Following the movie, a facilitator-led discussion will allow viewers to participate in a dialogue on the film. 

Moneyball (2011) Directed by Bennett Miller

Moneyball is a sports drama based on Michael Lewis's non-fiction book that stars Brad Pitt as Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland Athletics baseball team, who, facing budget constraints, employs a statistical approach to assemble a competitive team. Jonah Hill plays Peter Brand, Beane's assistant who champions using statistics. The film explores the challenges and skepticism Beane faces as he challenges traditional baseball scouting methods. Moneyball delves into the intersection of data analytics and sports, depicting Beane's unconventional strategy that revolutionized baseball management. Pitt's compelling performance and the film's exploration of innovation in the face of tradition earned it critical acclaim and several award nominations. Film length: 2:13

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Apr
11
12:00 PM12:00

Community Lunch

Every month, we’ll meet in Foxtail 2 from noon to 1:00 pm on the second Thursday of each month for an hour of just enjoying each other’s company. We hope that this will give members a chance to get to know their fellow classmates.

Bring your own lunch and we’ll just sit and chat.

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Apr
17
2:00 PM14:00

Front Range Forum goes to the Opera

The Twinberry Theater at the Fort Collins Senior Center is the venue for our filmed opera production playing on Wednesday, April 17th. Doors open at 1:30 pm, the opera starts at 2:00 pm. Following the opera, a facilitator-led discussion will allow viewers to participate in a dialogue on the film.

TURANDOT

Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot premiered on April 25, 1926, at La Scala in Milan, Italy, after the composer's death. Set in ancient China, the opera follows the icy Princess Turandot, who challenges her suitors with riddles and condemns them to death if they fail. Calaf, a prince, solves her riddles and ultimately wins her heart. Initially met with mixed reviews due to its unconventional ending and incomplete nature (Puccini died before finishing the opera), Turandot has since become one of Puccini's most beloved works. It presents complex characters and offers dramatic intensity while the opera's lavish setting fascinates audiences with its exotic allure.

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May
1
11:45 AM11:45

Lunch & Learn

Bring your brown bag lunch and join us for Lunch & Learn. The program starts at 11:45 am in Twinberry Auditorium and will end at 12:45 pm. We hope that you’ll stay, eat your lunch, drink a cup of coffee and connect with other Front Range Forum members. Lunch and Learn is held on the 1st Wednesday of each month. You must be a member of Front Range Forum to attend.

Larimer Conservation District

The Larimer Conservation District is a local unit of state government (special district) that provides a voice on natural resource issues, and is supervised by a board of volunteer local landowners & conservation experts. They work to maintain and improve water, soil, and wildlife resources by providing technical, educational, and financial resources to support conservation practices. A More to Explore trip is planned for June to one of the LCD projects. Come find out more about the Larimer Conservation District.

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Jun
12
1:00 PM13:00

Front Range Forum goes to the Movies

The Twinberry Theater at the Fort Collins Senior Center is the venue for our next movie playing on Wednesday, June 12th. Doors open at 1:00 pm, film begins at 1:30 pm. Following the movie, a facilitator-led discussion will allow viewers to participate in a dialogue on the film. 

A League of Their Own, Directed by Penny Marshall

A League of Their Own is a sports comedy-drama that follows the formation of the All- American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) during World War II. Starring Geena Davis as Dottie Hinson and Tom Hanks as the team's coach, Jimmy Dugan, the film explores the challenges faced by female athletes and the camaraderie that develops among the diverse group of players. The film highlights the societal expectations placed on women during the 1940s while celebrating their athleticism and resilience. This film remains a beloved classic, emphasizing the importance of women's contributions to sports and the enduring spirit of teamwork. Film length: 2:08

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Mar
14
12:00 PM12:00

Community Lunch

Every month, we’ll meet in Foxtail 2 from noon to 1:00 pm on the second Thursday of each month for an hour of just enjoying each other’s company. We hope that this will give members a chance to get to know their fellow classmates.

Bring your own lunch and we’ll just sit and chat.

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Mar
13
1:00 PM13:00

Front Range Forum goes to the Movies

The Twinberry Theater at the Fort Collins Senior Center is the venue for our next movie playing on Wednesday, March 13th. Doors open at 1:00 pm, the movie starts at 1:30 pm. There will be free popcorn available. Following the movie, a facilitator-led discussion will allow viewers to participate in a dialogue on the film

An Education (2009), Directed by Lone Scherfig

This coming-of-age story centers on Jenny Mellor, played by Carey Mulligan, who is a bright and ambitious 16-year-old girl living in 1960s suburban London. She is captivated by an older man, David Goldman, portrayed by Peter Sarsgaard, who introduces her to a world of sophistication and excitement. However, Jenny's infatuation with David leads her down a questionable path that challenges her values and dreams. The film explores themes of youth, love, and the consequences of decisions made in the pursuit of maturity and adventure. This film merited multiple national and international nominations. Film length: 1:40.

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Mar
6
11:45 AM11:45

Lunch & Learn

Bring your brown bag lunch and join us for Lunch & Learn. The program starts at 11:45 am in the Twinberry Auditorium and should end at 12:45 pm. We hope that you’ll come, eat your lunch, drink a cup of coffee and connect with other Front Range Forum members. Lunch and Learn is held on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

Charlie Clay, Northern Colorado’s First African-American

Charlie Clay was an early Northern Colorado pioneer and the first African-American to settle in what became Larimer County. His story is full of adventure, tribulations, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Meg Dunn, Fort Collins’ premier local historian, has been fascinated by Charlie’s story ever since she first heard of him, and she’s eager to share his tales of daring do, brushes with fame, and his all-around congenial spirit. Charlie was an important early pioneer whose story needs to be told. Come hear Meg’s take on how Charlie’s precocious spirit was an inspiration in early Fort Collins.

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Feb
29
3:00 PM15:00

Meet the Facilitators

The Kick Off for Spring Term Registration
 

You can register at the Thursday, February 29th Meet the Facilitators meeting in the Prairie Sage Room. We always encourage you to attend this event. This is your opportunity to visit with the facilitators about their course offerings and to register for the class/classes of your choice. Registration will close at 5:00 pm on Friday, March 8th. If your membership has expired, please pay $39 for the Spring Term’s (April 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024) Front Range Forum dues at the front desk of the Senior Center, by telephone, or by Webtrac.

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Feb
27
2:00 PM14:00

More to Explore

Nancy Richardson Design Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Description - The NRDC is an interdisciplinary space focused on design thinking at CSU & includes design studios, prototyping lab with 3D printers & laser cutters & more! Join us to tour this exciting state-of-the-art facility located at 522 W Lake St, adjacent to the football stadium. Parking info will be provided as the date nears.

Activity Code: 107411-01 Maximum of 20

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Feb
21
2:00 PM14:00

Front Range Forum goes to the Opera

The Twinberry Theater at the Fort Collins Senior Center is the venue for our second filmed opera production playing on Wednesday, February 21st. Doors open at 1:30 pm, the opera starts at 2:00 pm. A facilitator will provide a brief introduction to the opera before the film begins.

La Traviata by Giuseppi Verdi

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Feb
13
3:00 PM15:00

More to Explore

CSU Veterinary Hospital

Meeting Spot - The CSU Vet Hospital at 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO

Description - The CSU Vet Hospital is a world class teaching hospital that we are fortunate to be able to access for our personal pets. Come explore the hospital at 300 W. Drake and learn about the research & techniques being utilized in this great facility.

This free one hour tour will be on Tuwsday, February 13, starting at 3 pm. Space is limited to 10 participants, so please sign up at the Senior Center (Phone 970-221-6644) Activity 207411- 01 or apply online.

Activity Code 207411-01 Limit of 10 participants

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Feb
9
12:00 PM12:00

Community Lunch

Every month, we’ll meet in Foxtail 2 from noon to 1:00 pm on the second Thursday of each month for an hour of just enjoying each other’s company. We hope that this will give members a chance to get to know their fellow classmates.

Bring your own lunch and we’ll just sit and chat.

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Dec
13
1:00 PM13:00

Front Range Forum goes to the Movies

The Twinberry Theater at the Fort Collins Senior Center is the venue for our next movie playing on Wednesday, December 13th. Doors open at 1:00 pm, the movie starts at 1:30 pm. Following the movie, a facilitator-led discussion will allow viewers to participate in a dialogue on the film. 

Woman in Gold – 2015, Directed by Simon Curtis

Maria Altman (Helen Mirren) is the niece of Adele Bloch-Bauer whose portrait became the “Mona Lisa” of Austria’s Belvedere Museum. Believing that she is the rightful owner of the world-famous Klimt portrait of her aunt, Maria and her lawyer (Ryan Reynolds) wage a legal battle against Austria and its Nazi past to recover this treasured family heirloom. This is a thrilling true story of the restitution of both art and family history. Film Length 1:50

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Jul
18
10:00 AM10:00

More to Explore

The Equine Connection: CSU Equine Teaching and Research Center,

Meeting Spot - Equine Teaching and Research Center, Foothills Campus, Fort Collins

Description - The CSU Equine Teaching and Research Center, located right here in Ft Collins, is home to the world's first Equine Sciences undergraduate program. Come with our More to Explore group to check out the program’s state-of- the-art facilities and learn about advances in equine research, training, management and welfare. The Teaching center is also home to the newly opened Temple Grandin Equine Center, which provides premiere opportunities in programming, education, and research in equine-assisted services.

Activity Code: 207411-07 Maximum of 20

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Jul
12
1:00 PM13:00

Front Range Forum goes to the Movies

The Twinberry Theater at the Fort Collins Senior Center is the venue for our next movie playing on Wednesday, July 12th. Doors open at 1:00 pm, the movie starts at 1:30 pm. There will be free popcorn available. Following the movie, a facilitator-led discussion will allow viewers to participate in a dialogue on the film. 

La La Land, 2016 Directed by Damien Chazelle

According to a classic romantic plot, two attractive people meet, immediately despise one another, and then fall in love. The attractive people in this case are Mia (Emma Stone) and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) who sing and dance their way through their romance as well as their artistic journeys in the magical world of Los Angeles. This film garnered multiple awards, including a Best Actress Oscar for Emma Stone. Film length 2:00.

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Jun
8
2:00 PM14:00

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting is on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 2:00 in the Twinberry auditorium.

Come meet the board and hear about upcoming events. Touch base with Forum members. Have ice cream following the formal meeting. See you there!

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Jun
6
3:30 PM15:30

Celebrate 30 Years of Front Range Forum

Where: Penrose Tap House and Eatery, 216 N. College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO

Come celebrate as Front Range Forum turns 30! Join us for snacks and drinks on the patio (and inside), to chat and cheer on another 30 years of learning and exploration. We’ll even provide some of the snacks! Drinks and appetizers are on your own, but at Happy Hour prices; you may even want to stay for dinner in Old Town as the evening progresses.

Please RSVP by May 26, 2023 to judeastman@aol.com, and let us know how many plan to attend.

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Apr
12
1:00 PM13:00

Front Range Forum goes to the Movies

The Twinberry Theater at the Fort Collins Senior Center is the venue for our next movie playing on Wednesday, April 12th. Doors open at 1:00 pm, the movie starts at 1:30 pm. There will be free popcorn available. Following the movie, a facilitator-led discussion will allow viewers to participate in a dialogue on the film. 

Some Like It Hot, 1959 Directed by Billy Wilder

This classic comedy begins with a mob murder, one witnessed by a couple of guys in a band, Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon). The boys need concealment to make their getaway and what better way than to disguise themselves as women and then join an all-female jazz band whose lead singer is the voluptuous Sugar (Marilyn Monroe). Mistaken identities abound and mayhem ensues. This Billy Wilder film was named “the greatest comedy of all times” in a recent BBC poll. Film length: 2:12

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Mar
15
11:45 AM11:45

Lunch & Learn

Bring your brown bag lunch and join us for Lunch & Learn. The program starts at 11:45 am in Twinberry Auditorium and will end at 12:45 pm.. We hope that you’ll stay, eat your lunch, drink a cup of coffee and connect with other Front Range Forum members. Lunch and Learn is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. You must be a member of Front Range Forum to atten

Detecting & Preventing Scams and Frauds for Older Adults, by Chris Weale

This program is dedicated to detecting and preventing scams and frauds aimed at older adults. Chris Weale, with over 30 years of experience in software development and IT support, has seen the rise of phishing scams since the early days of email servers. Motivated by the daily fraudulent activity targeting seniors, Chris created this program to raise awareness and prevent victimization. The program highlights the extent of the problem and how scams and frauds can affect individuals of all ages, not just seniors.

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Mar
1
11:45 AM11:45

Lunch & Learn

Bring your brown bag lunch and join us for Lunch & Learn. The program starts at 11:45 am in Twinberry Auditorium and will end at 12:45 pm.. We hope that you’ll stay, eat your lunch, drink a cup of coffee and connect with other Front Range Forum members. Lunch and Learn is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. You must be a member of Front Range Forum to attend.

The Life and Times of the Malaby Store, Meg Dunn

The Malaby Store is one of Fort Collins oldest buildings, but its history has been somewhat hazy, even to the family that’s owned the building for over 100 years. Learn about this 142-year-old false-front former photography gallery in this talk by Meg Dunn who will cover not only what it was like to live in downtown Fort Collins in the 1880s, but also how the building was moved and the lives that were lived in and around it for decades. Through the life of one building we’ll cover a wide swath of local history including the rail road, our early African-American community, neighborhood life, a tragic murder-suicide and more. Meg Dunn is a premier local historian and the chair of the Fort Collins Historic Preservation Commission.

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Jan
25
1:30 PM13:30

Great Questions

After a long Covid hiatus, we are ready to restart the Great Questions program. Great Questions is a friendly gathering of FRF members to discuss a different question each month, questions like:

  • What makes a good friend?

  • Should affirmative action be prohibited at colleges and universities?

  • How do we know right from wrong?

  • Or, how did covid change you?

We are going to limit the program to 24 people, so that everyone has a chance to participate. As people drop out, we will replace them from a waiting list. At the end of each meeting, we will decide as a group on a discussion question for the following month. January’s question will be: Is it ever okay to lie? Class will meet in our normal classroom, Foxtail 2.

To sign up for Great Questions, call or visit the Senior Center Front Desk and enroll in FRF Great Questions, #107412-01. You can also enroll online. You must be a paid FRF member to take part. Enrollment is first-come-first-served. If the program is filled, ask to be put on the waiting list.

Enrollment opens at 7:00am, Thursday, December 8, 2022.

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Oct
12
2:30 PM14:30

Front Range Forum Walks

The Chapungu Sculpture Park Art Walk, Wednesday, October 12, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (#407411-04)

Description: Northern Colorado is lucky to have a 26-acre sculpture park, featuring over 80 stone sculptures carved by artists from Zimbabwe. Located adjacent to Shops at Centerra, the pieces are nestled among beautiful natural and landscaped gardens. Carl Wilmsen, who is a sculptor and one of FRF's most active facilitators of art courses, will lead the walk, giving us insights into Zimbabwe art and artists.

Directions: We will meet at the small parking lot at the north end of the Chapungu Sculpture Park. Parking is limited there but you can park in the main lot on the east side of Centerra, close to the Sculpture Park.

Registration is limited to 14 people and you must be a paid FRF member. You can register in person at the front desk, by phone at 970-221-6644, or online, using the Activity Code numbers shown below. Registration opens on August 11.

Activity Code: 407411-04

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Jul
13
1:00 PM13:00

Front Range Forum goes to the Movies

The Fort Collins Senior Center is the venue for our next movie playing on Wednesday, July 13th. Doors open at 1:00 pm, the movie starts at 1:30 pm. Following the movie, a facilitator-led discussion will allow viewers to participate in a dialogue on the film. 

Four Weddings and a Funeral, 1994 Directed by Mike Newell

British Charles (Hugh Grant) encounters free-spirited American Carrie (Andie MacDowell) at a wedding where he is a charming best man who makes a memorable toast. Other weddings and other encounters between these potential lovers follow. A large part of the fun in this romantic comedy results from Charles’ circle of friends and the secrets some of them hide. However, the abiding mystery centers on Charles and Carrie: will these two very different people find love? And, isn’t that always the question asked in romantic comedy?

Film length: 1:57

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Jun
30
1:30 PM13:30

Summer Musical Film Series, Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince: Musical Masters

This year’s summer movie musical series features two Broadway legends, Stephen Sondheim and Harold (Hal) Prince. Revolutionaries both, their approaches to storytelling with setting and song changed the musical landscape forever. dance, history, social commentary, all in enjoyable technicolor!

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

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Jun
23
1:30 PM13:30

Summer Musical Film Series, Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince: Musical Masters

Thursday, June 23 - Senior Center Twinberry Auditorium, 1:30 —4:30 PM

This year’s summer movie musical series features two Broadway legends, Stephen Sondheim and Harold (Hal) Prince. Revolutionaries both, their approaches to storytelling with setting and song changed the musical landscape forever. dance, history, social commentary, all in enjoyable technicolor!

Fiddler on the Roof


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Jun
16
1:30 PM13:30

A SUMMER MUSICAL FILM SERIES -- A summer series, five Thursdays

THURSDAY AFTERNOON

1:30 - 4:30 PM

JUNE 16th

Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince: Musical Masters

  • June 16 - Stephen Sondheim’s 80th Birthday Celebration

PRESENTERS: Judith Eastman (chair), Jan Gilligan, Melinda Larson and Diane Lawton


We look forward to seeing you at the Senior Center’s Twinberry Auditorium. Show time is 1:30 PM. Doors open at 1:00 PM.

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Apr
2
10:00 AM10:00

Bryan Fain will facilitate "FRF Online Meditation Group"

This group will meet weekly online using the Zoom video conference app. The purpose of the group is to practice silent meditation together, share meditation experiences, and respond to each other’s questions related to mindfulness and meditation. To join contact Bryan Fain at bcfain@gmail.com or 970 214-5015.

The group is limited to the first ten who respond.

 

 

 

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Apr
1
10:00 AM10:00

Carl Wilmsen will facilitate "The Art and Times of German Expressionists"

This group will meet weekly online using the Zoom video conference app. German Expressionist art began as a revolt against the rigid rules and power of the German Academy of Fine Art who favored a naturalistic style and dark chiaroscuro. In rebellion, artists such as Franz Marc, Wassily Kandinsky, Ernst Kirchner and others in the early 20th century formed artist groups. We will examine several of these artists, their group, their art and the influences that inspired their art. To join this group contact Carl Wilmsen at carl_wilmsen@comcast.net or (970) 226-6064.


The group is limited to the first ten who respond.

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Feb
26
1:30 PM13:30

Great Questions -- A Monthly Program

Wednesday, February 26th — Senior Center Foxtail 2, 1:30 — 3:00 PM

Great Questions is a friendly gathering of Front Range Forum members to discuss and exchange ideas on a different question on the fourth Wednesday of each month. No preparation is necessary, nothing to read, nothing to study. Just bring your experiences, thoughts, and opinions.

A different question will be selected each month and announced to all FRF members. The discussions will be led by one or two of the Great Questions Committee members. We’ll probably never agree on an answer to any of the questions but we’ll have a great time talking about them and, maybe, leave knowing a little more than we knew when we came in.

This month’s question will be: What can we do about fake news?

This question was selected by popular vote on our FRF website.

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Aug
1
3:00 PM15:00

Meet the Fall Term Course Facilitators

Kick off for Fall Registration

This is your opportunity to visit with the facilitators about their course offerings and to register for the class/classes of your choice. Light refreshments will be served. Front Range Forum classes will begin the week of September 9, 2019.

If your Front Range Forum membership has expired, please pay $14 for Fall quarterly dues. Dues are paid at the Senior Center front desk or by telephone with a credit/debit card.

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