Saturday Classes: A Little of This and That (MAY 16 SESSION; In-person)

Saturday Classes: A Little of This and That (MAY 16 SESSION; In-person)

Spring 2-3 hours | Available

One Court Street Suite 380 Lebanon, NH 03766 United States
Classroom 3A
5/16/2026 (one day)
11:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT on Sat
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$15.00
$10.00

Saturday Classes: A Little of This and That (MAY 16 SESSION; In-person)

Spring 2-3 hours | Available

THIS IS THE REGISTRATION OPTION FOR THE MAY 16 SESSION OF THIS COURSE! To view other sessions, or the full series, click this link.

 

Engage your curiosity this spring as the tulips and daffodils emerge and the weather warms.

Join fellow learners for a sampler of what Osher has to offer. In this special course, we’ve gathered some of our finest Study Leaders from across the fields of science, religion, culture, literature, music, and hands-on crafting.

If you’ve never taken an Osher class, try us out and discover what makes the Osher experience so rewarding. If you’re already a member, this is a perfect opportunity to explore new ideas, reconnect with friends, and continue to challenge and delight your mind.

We look forward to seeing you this spring.


May 16: David Grant

Truth Seekers: Henry David Thoreau and Emily Dickinson

 

It is fun to picture Henry Thoreau and Emily Dickinson both sitting at their desks in Concord and Amherst, MA, just seventy miles apart from one another, writing for themselves and, ultimately, for the ages. On the surface, they were so different. Thoreau could spend pages describing a leaf or a woodchuck, while Dickinson could, in just seven lines, tackle Art or Death or God. Yet they both had a genius for seeking the Truth and their words richly reward our attention.

  • There are no required books for this course. Thoreau’s journal entries and Dickinson’s poems will be provided in class.

     
Grant, David
David Grant

David Grant is a former English teacher and foundation president who currently lives in Strafford, where he serves as Town Moderator. In his retirement, he devotes his time to two outstanding Upper Valley institutions: Northern Stage and Osher at Dartmouth. David is the author of The Social Profit Handbook (2015),which focuses on how mission-driven organizations can best measure their impact and success. He has performed around the world in a one-man show as Mark Twain.