Ageless Learning Seminars

Personal Enrichment

Offered through Continuing Education

@ Online

Informative, historical and fun presentations designed to open a world of knowledge to continue your lifelong learning.

Continuing Education

Phone

314-984-7777

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St. Louis: The City that Makes and Loves Ice Cream

St. Louis popularized the ice cream cone in 1904 and we even have an ice cream cone sculpture. In the 21st century, St. Louis boasts more ice cream options than ever, with many establishments crafting their own icy treats right before your eyes. Find out about micro-creameries and craft ice cream and the many choices available to St. Louisans today.
SENR-702 | 1 session | $9 AGE 60+ | $9 REG
F01 Th 10-11:30 a.m. | Douglas Schneider
Sept. 17 | Online

How Missouri Women Got the Vote

Missouri, and especially St. Louis, was a hotbed of women's suffrage activity in the 19th and 20th centuries. Take a journey from the movement-energizing Civil War to the 19th amendment, which granted women the ballot nationwide in 1920. Discover what happened once Missouri women got the vote as we celebrate the centennial of its ratification.
SENR-702 | 1 session | $9 AGE 60+ | $9 REG
F02 F 10-11:30 a.m. | Douglas Schneider
Oct. 16 | Online

NEW! Tour of St. Louis Breweries, Past and Present

St. Louis is an American brewing epicenter, with a landscape dotted with breweries both large and small. We even had 36 breweries active during the Civil War. Join us on a visual tour of a couple dozen breweries from the past and present. Be prepared to answer some trivia questions.
SENR-702 | 1 session | $9 AGE 60+ | $9 REG
F03 F 10-11:30 a.m. | Douglas Schneider
Nov. 20 | Online

The 1950s Are Still Alive in St. Louis

Would you like to sit in the historic Arena’s penalty box, eat a Parkmoor chickburger or watch some roller derby action? How about making money because you love Lucy or seeing Sputnik in person? This talk covers items from 1950s St. Louis that have survived into the 21st century. Take a peek into how people spent their spare time in the post-war era and what remains of these pastimes in St. Louis, both indoors and out. Find out how you can re-live the era, dance the night away with music from the fabulous '50s and even find products on store shelves that are unchanged from over 60 years ago!
SENR-702 | 1 session | $9 AGE 60+ | $9 REG
F04 Th 10-11:30 a.m. | Douglas Schneider
Dec. 3 | Online