Bluestem U Fall 2026 Semester

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Registration is open now for a new semester of Bluestem U courses, the lifelong learning program of Bluestem Communities for individuals age 55 and better.

Register now at bluestemu.org.  

Chemistry 101: The everyday chemistry in and around us

Instructor: Jim Yoder

Fridays: Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16

10 to 11 a.m.

Kidron Bethel Village, North Newton

Suing for Peace: A guide to resolving life's conflicts

Instructors: Robert Hull, Keren Kandel, Erin Omole, Bill Rich, Tim Voth, Aimee Voth Siebert

Sept. 24; Oct. 6, 20, 22, 27; Nov. 10

7 to 8:30 p.m.

Kidron Bethel Village, North Newton

Buggies, Bonnets and Boundaries: A study of Amish faith, life and culture

Instructor: John Sharp

Thursdays: Oct. 5, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12

1 to 2:30 p.m.

Lakeside Commons Garden Room at Schowalter Villa, Hesston