History and writing classes come to the Cheney Care Center

For retirees who want to brush up on their history or creative writing, the Community Colleges of Spokane is offering two ACT 2 classes through its extended learning program at the Cheney Care Center.

The first class is “The Lincoln Legend: 150th Anniversary of His Death,” which will be taught every Monday, from 9–11 a.m. from Sept. 21 to Oct. 26. Dick Donley, a retired Eastern Washington University professor, will guide students through the life of President Abraham Lincoln, from his days as a prairie lawyer to his later years.

“I’ll touch upon things like Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address,...