SPECIAL EVENT! CAST Educational Program with Senior Dining. Join us for a free lunch provided by LSS Senior Dining! Immediately following lunch at 11:30am, enjoy our newest series from Great Courses Plus on the big screen in the Cafetorium. Free and open to the public. Meal is encouraged but not required. No pre-registration required for the program, but your meal must be reserved by January 28. To reserve your meal, call 507-550-0741. Experience our National Parks with Stories of America’s National Parks through inspiring lectures presented by Dr. Megan Kate Nelson. (1) Yellowstone: America’s First National Park: Venture back in time to witness the birth of the National Park System. Here, you’ll meet Ferdinand Hayden, a scientist who lobbied to explore Yellowstone in the 1870s. Once he recognized what a treasure this region was - including forests, geysers, and other natural wonders - he convinced the federal government to protect the land for posterity. (2) The Majestic Giants of Sequoia National Park: Travel to California’s Sierra Nevada mountains to stand among the world’s largest trees. More than a century ago, conservationists recognized not only the great beauty of this unusual forest, but also the threat posed by loggers and economic development - resulting in the creation of Sequoia National Park. Provided by Grear Courses Plus. Run time: 60 minutes. Hosted by the CAST Senior Center, CAST Educational Programs were developed to reach a wide audience of senior citizens, providing a variety of interesting subjects via in-person presentations and experiences. Scheduled year-round, we host programs at the CAST Senior Center, but also travel to area libraries, museums, places of interest, and other Senior/Community Centers in our area to introduce Seniors to the many program opportunities that are available. Our programs are open to the public and there are no membership dues. Unless noted, the programs are provided free and no preregistration is required. Carpooling is available for out-of-town trips. Check out our program schedule every month and join us for our next event. We look forward to seeing you!