Volume 4, Issue 8

OAA ON THE GO

MCCOAA Update Manchester Community College Organization of Active Adults

Great Path MS #16, PO Box 1046, Manchester CT 06045-1046 ● 860-512-2840

Read the Update in color on the MCC Web Site at www.manchestercc.edu/continuing/oaa.

Thirty-One Years Serving the Community 1983 - 2014

by Jim St. Pierre

Non-luncheon programs are open to the public free of charge. They start at 1:30 in the SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium (AST Bldg) and are followed by refreshments. Invite your friends to attend and to become OAA members for additional benefits. Please use the West Park-ing Lot (formerly Lot C), which includes handicapped parking.

Historic Slater Mill and Providence

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Located on the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Slater Mill is a museum complex dedicated to bring-ing the American Industrial Revolution to life. Your fascinating tour will tell the story of innovation, labor, artisans, women’s rights, the cotton economy, immigration and industry. The tour will include three buildings: the Slater

Mill, the Sylvanus Brown House, and the Wilkinson Mill. Your tour will be combined with a fabulous cooking demonstration and full course lunch at the famous Blue Grotto Restaurant in the his-toric Federal Hill Section of Providence. For more information con-tact: Mary Violette, 860-648-0223.

Crane Estate and Historic Ipswich

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Ipswich, “Birthplace of American Independence,” is one of the old-

est towns in the United States and is located on the scenic coastline

of Massachusetts’ North Shore. With our professional guide, we

will explore this beautiful town with more 17th century homes than

any other town, hear amazing stories of the unique 17th Century

Ipswich and get a true idea of what Puritan life was like in the Mas-

sachusetts Bay Colony. We will also visit the 1,000 acre Crane

Estate, originally owned by one of the wealthiest families in Ameri-

ca. Here we will tour its magnificent 59-room Great House Man-

sion set atop Castle Hill and offering spectacular views of the At-

lantic Ocean. This summer tour is rich in history, beautiful views and magnificent oceanfront estates. Lunch will be at the Periwin-

kles Restaurant. For more information contact: Edith Schoell,

860-528-8015.

Imperial Cities, featuring

Prague, Vienna & Budapest September 22 – October 2, 2014

11 Days - 14 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners The daily itinerary was included in the February Update. For more information contact: Karen Schauster: 860-647-8586.

See you on the bus!

SCHEDULED TRIPS

March 28, 2014

1:30 p.m. Friday - SBM Auditorium (In place of canceled March 21 Japanese Internment program)

The Humble Bees

A five-man group from central Connecticut which has provided unique musical entertainment throughout the state delighting audi-ences of all ages for the past 13 years. Their music is especially geared toward senior citizens who enjoy sing-a-longs involving the audience as well as humorous songs performed in good taste.

April 11, 2014

1:30 p.m. Friday - SBM Auditorium (This program is earlier due to the MCC academic schedule)

Roland Chirico returns as the Trumpet Man Dr. Chirico has been a professional trumpet player since the late 1940s and a featured trumpeter at four Presidential Inaugural Balls in Washington, D.C., and has performed with some of the biggest musical icons of his gen-eration in the United States and abroad. He is also a professor emeritus of Manchester Community College in Manchester, CT, a published writer, former editor and national award-winning photographer.

May 9, 2014

Spring Luncheon

The Gallery

Glastonbury, CT

The trees and bushes surrounding the beautiful Gallery Restaurant in Glastonbury will be budding and blooming, and spring will be everywhere.

Save the date!

April 2014

ATTENTION

Please report any special needs, physical, medical or dietary, at the time your reservation is made, to the trip coordinator for your trip. Persons requiring assistance need to be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for provid-ing the assistance. MCCOAA cannot provide special individual assistance to tour members with special needs.

Coming Program Attractions

Membership Programs by Charlotte Georges

In Memory of Paul F. Bouvier 1949 - 2014

It is with great sadness that we learn of the recent death of Paul Bouvier, husband of Ann Bonney, Direc-tor of Credit-Free Programs in MCC’s Continuing Ed-ucation Division. Ann has been the liaison between MCC and OAA for several years, and her knowledge and support continue to be a great contribution to OAA’s success. As a professional educator and prominent civic leader, Paul was committed to the teaching profession and active in community affairs throughout his career. OAA has made a donation to the MCC Scholarship Fund in his name.

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NOTE! The Spring 2014 Intersession catalog is now available. You can find the information online and download a copy at manchestercc.edu, or call the Registrar at 860-512-3220. Be sure to “like” us on Facebook! Go to our website and click on the Facebook logo. You’ll get frequent updates on Credit-Free Programs activities and upcoming courses.

NOTE: YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL NOON INSTITUTE COURSES – NO WALK-INS!

FRIDAY NOON INSTITUTE MCC Campus | Room AST E202 | Noon-1:30 PM | Fee: $5 for each course

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Kristallnacht and the Rise of Nazi Germany– 4/4 On November 9 to 10, 1938, a series of coordinated attacks (a pogrom) took place against Jews throughout Nazi Germany and parts of Austria. The name Kristallnacht comes from the shards of broken glass that littered the streets after windows of Jewish-owned stores, buildings, and synagogues were smashed. It was part of Nazi Germany’s broader racial policy, and the begin-ning of the Final Solution and The Holocaust. The event sent shock waves around the world. The reasons for Kristallnacht, what occurred, and the responses to it, are part of the story of development of Nazi economic and political persecutions of Jews during the 1930’s. We’ll examine this prelude to the outbreak of World War II and its impact on Nazi policy and plans for the final solution. CRN 11994 | 1 Friday | 4/4 | noon-1:30 PM | AST E202 | Fee………………………………………………………………….$5 Instructor: Barbara King, M.A. in history, has taught high school and college history and psychology, and has been a trainer in business and state government. She teaches a variety of courses for MCC’s Credit-Free Programs. What’s So Funny About a Joke: A Look at the Philosophy Behind Humor – 4/11 Why are jokes funny? Why do we even tell jokes? Let’s explore the inner workings of the joke and hear what philosophers and psychologists have been saying over the decades about what we find humorous. Handouts will be supplied by the instructor. CRN 12035 | 1 Friday | 4/11 | noon-1:30 PM | AST E202 | Fee: ……………………………………………………………….$5 Instructor: Michael DiRaimo received his M.A. from Brown University, and is professor of English at MCC, where he teaches a variety of writing and literature courses.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR COURSES: There are many easy ways to register for MCC courses. Call 860-512-3232 to register by phone. Be sure to have your credit card ready. Or, if you have access to the Internet, you can download a registration form at www.manchestercc.edu/students/resources/pdf/2012-2013-Winter-Registration-Form-and-Info.pdf and send in your completed form with a check or money order. You can also find a registration form in any printed MCC Credit-Free catalog. The easiest way is to register in per-son the next time you are on campus for a monthly OAA meeting! The registrar’s office is in the main lobby of the Lowe Building and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration enables the course scheduler to assign a room with appropriate occupancy and also enables instructors to plan for enough hand-outs and other course materials. Most important, if a session has to be canceled or rescheduled, pre-registration generates a class roster that ena-bles students to be notified.

Check the Spring 2014 catalog for many more interesting courses that start in April. Register with a friend!

Remember, as OAA members, you could each qualify for a 20% rebate on credit-free course tuitions over $10 up to a maximum of $50 per membership year!

The UPDATE is published each month except July and August, for and by OAA members, and is edited with the assistance of MCC’s Credit-Free Programs Office.

Information on OAA activities and other items of interest to OAA members will be considered for publication.

Please submit articles and suggestions to the editors via email to oaa@manchestercc.edu.

Board Meetings 10 a.m. — Room A108 (LRC Building by Library): Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May (TBD)

Program Events 1:30 p.m. — SBM Auditorium (AST Building): Sep 20, Nov 15, Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 11

Luncheons 11:30 a.m. — Oct 18, Dec 6, May 9 — USE WEST PARKING LOT (formerly Lot C) for all campus events.

2013-2014 Officers Committee Chairs

President: Jim Reuter Admin/Rebates: Carole Walden

Vice President: Sheila Springsteen Hospitality: Nedra Gallo

Secretary: Patricia Forkner Membership: Dan Miller

Treasurer: Sheila Springsteen (acting) Nominations: TBD

Trustee (2014): Ann Lucente Program: Charlotte Georges

Trustee (2015): Natalie Chirico Publicity: Rosemarie Mazzotta

Trustee (2016): Angela Casalino Travel and Mail: Mary Violette

Manchester Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The person designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies is: Affirmative Action and Staff Development Coordinator (Title IX and Section 504/ADA Coordinator), Manchester Community College, Great Path MS #2, Manchester CT 06045; Lowe Student Services Center L-134c; 860-512-3107.

Total Members 826

Members Paid Rebates 59

Rebates Paid to Members $1,012

Credit-Free Course Fees

Paid to College $5,209

The Bottom Line

Sep 1, 2013 - March 7 , 2014

MCC International Film Series Showing at the SBM Auditorium 7:00 p.m. Admission is FREE

April 4 - The Attack (Lebanon)

May 2 - Terraferma (Italy) Contact Evelyn Angry-Smith at 860-512-2874 with questions. To view the

trailers, go to http://mcc.commnet.libguides.com/mccifs MCC on Main Documentary Film Series

Showing at 903 Main Street, Manchester 7:00 p.m. Admission is FREE

April 11 - Life According to Sam

May 9 - In a World Contact Evelyn Angry-Smith at 860-512-2874 to reserve your seat. Space

is limited.

GOODBYE, MIKE

Mike Jordan-Reilly, the person who ar-

ranges our many big and little details with

the college, has moved onward and upward

within MCC. Good luck, Mike, and thanks

for all the help over the past four and a half

years.

New DVDs on Display at the MCC Library Reference Desk

Some of the winners and contenders from this current award

season. Stop by and check them out:

Blue Jasmine

12 Years a Slave

Dallas Buyers Club

Gravity

Nebraska

Captain Phillips

All is Lost

Blue is the Warmest Color

OAA Membership and Tuition Rebate Forms - Where They Can be Found in the CF Catalog

The MCC Credit-Free Catalog has been reformatted so that the OAA Membership and Tuition Rebate forms are located within the pages for course listings. In the Spring 2014 Intercession issue they are found on Page 54. Additional Membership and Rebate forms can also be obtained on our

website at www.manchestercc.edu/continuing/oaa or by calling the

OAA Office at 860-512-2840 and leaving a message requesting forms

or copies of our Travel and Luncheon brochures.