Retired social worker Ann Stone explains how the diagnoses that apply to personal disorders can also apply to ruling bodies. She believes several countries are trapped in a paranoid foreign policy cycle. $5 members, $10 nonmembers. RSVP info@AcademyLL.org or 303-770-0786.

The long and complex story of the Underground Railroad was one of the greatest civil rights efforts in this county. It became a legend powered by beliefs and compassion. The story will be told by Sandy Sweeney as she talks about the origin of the movement to abolish slavery and the journey on the Underground Railroad. $5 members, $10 nonmembers. RSVP info@AcademyLL.org or 303-770-0786.

Gordon Dickerson is a registered wine sommelier and director of the International Wine Guild. He tells how to know and order the best (but not necessarily the most expensive) wines for every occasion. He currently teaches this very specialized science at Metro. $5 members, $10 nonmembers. RSVP info@AcademyLL.org or 303-770-0786.