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Course & Lecture Catalog

Spring 2018

TCU Silver Frogs Course and Lecture Registration: Opens Tuesday, December 12 at 9am

Your membership allows you to register for up to:

• 3 four-week courses (courses beginning with the code SF18SC) • 3 one-time lectures (lectures beginning with the code SF18SL) · Helpful Hint: when looking at the courses & lectures online Silver Frogs Courses and Lectures , you can sort the

listings by code or begin date just by clicking on “Code” or “Begins” · Have backup selections in mind in the event your top choices are taken—there are a lot of folks interested in

the same programs and there is limited space! • Please note that some courses and lectures run concurrently!! Check your schedule before double-booking

yourself! • You cannot waitlist yourself for a lecture or course. We will open waitlist registration after Dec. 12th • Luncheon Lecture Registration will take place approximately six weeks before the luncheons. This will help

course and lecture registration go quicker! • On a following page is a registration worksheet you can use to help select your top picks

Registration Options:

1. ONLINE: usually the fastest way! Keep in mind that high volume will slow the system—be patient! a. www.lifelong.tcu.edu/silver-frogs b. Click on Courses and Lectures c. Select a course or lecture d. Select Enroll Yourself or Enroll Someone Else (if enrolling your spouse or friend) e. Enter your email address and password (click Forgot password if you don’t remember it).

DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY—your membership is tied to your current account—contact TCU Extended Education (817-257-7132).

f. Click Add More Courses or Proceed to Checkout—there are no additional fees for courses and lectures! 2. PHONE: 817-257-7132: Do not leave a message—call back! 3. IN PERSON: TCU Extended Education, 3015 Merida Avenue, Fort Worth 76109

Registration is on a first-come/first served basis. If a class or lecture you want is full, select something else—you cannot waitlist yourself for courses or lectures. We encourage you to try a class or lecture topic you might not know much or anything about—you’ll be surprised at what you learn! Only Silver Frog members can register for Silver Frog classes and lectures! If you cannot register beginning December 12th, you can have someone register for you--it would be best to do this via phone or in-person. Lecture Locations: We are expanding our locations! In addition to the Secrest Wible Classroom, we will hold select one-time lectures in the following place:

• TCU Brown Lupton University Union-Beck/Geren Rooms: 2901 Stadium Drive, Fort Worth 76109 o The Union is located across the street from the Kelly Center. Enter through the left doors in the

breezeway and elevators are straight ahead. Go the 3rd floor. Beck/Geren Rooms are on the right side. o Some classes and lectures run concurrently—check your schedule so you don’t double-book yourself!

Silver Frogs Meet & Greet Coffee: Tuesday, January 9 Please join us on Tuesday, January 9 at 10:00am in the Brown Lupton University Union (BLUU) Ballroom for our Meet & Greet Coffee. You’ll learn what all the committees do, sign up for committees, meet your fellow Silver Frogs, receive your course transcript and parking hangtag, have your TCU ID photo taken (if you are receiving an ID for discounts and library access), receive your name tag and go over program details and updates. If you can’t make it, don’t worry—we’ll make sure you get all the information you need!

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Spring 2018 Course & Lecture Registration Worksheet

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Spring 2018 Four-Week Courses

Courses 4 class periods, 1.5 hours each Day Time Day Time Day Time

How We Decide: How Our Brains Work to Evaluate 'Facts' and Make Choices Larry Klos & David Coke

SF Mon 9a

The Bible - Fact or Fiction? Roger Norman SF Mon 11aThe Genius of America: Separation of Church and State Ronald Flowers SF Mon 1pBeginning Genealogy Crystal Barth SF Mon 3pSo You Want to Be A Critical Thinker? Richard Selcer SF Tue 9aGod's Long Summer David Grebel SF Tue 11aTopics in Meteorology Buddy McIntyre SF Tue 1pPoets of the Victorian Era Judith Soriano SF Wed 9aHow Media Change Everything... From Families to News to America's Role in the World

Larry Lauer SF Wed 11a

The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully Kathy Bowser SF Wed 1pThe Cullen Davis Murder Case and its Aftermath Joe Shannon SF Wed 3pPositive Psychology Eddie Strickel SF Thur 9aMargaret Atwood:The Handmaid's Tale and The Heart Goes Last Nancy Price SF Thur 11aID Theft, Cyber Hacks, Deceptive "Advisors", Lawsuits, Fraud and Scams - Don't be a Victim

Arthur Griffith SF Thur 1p

Spanish: Beginners II Virginia Dias SF Thur 3pChild's Play - Are You Game? Resa Shipman SF Mon 9aTexas and Texans in the Civil War Dr. Anne J. Bailey SF Mon 11aInternational Railroading Board Games Jerome Davis SF Mon 1pPractical T'ai Chi Dennis Beck SF Mon 3pBeginning Sign Language Dianne Fisher SF Tue 9aIntroduction to Cruise Vacations Lewis Woodard SF Tue 11aSurvival: Land and Water William (Bill) Taylor SF Tue 1pGenealogy – From Getting Started to Finding Kings Among Your Ancestors Thomas Morton SF Tue 3pThe Evolution of God Kathy Bowser SF Wed 1pThe Imperial Presidency Donald Jackson SF Wed 3pBucket List Books Shari Barnes SF Thur 9aStories of Origin: Can There Be Common Ground between Science and Christianity?

Eilene Theilig SF Thur 11a

Geology of Texas Arthur Busbey SF Thur 1pInvesting Foundations-----Investments in Plain English Angela Tacco SF Thur 3pGrave Matters: Religion and Resting Places Darren Middleton SF Mon 9a60s RocK & Roll: When Music Was Hummable and Lyrics Mattered Richard Selcer SF Mon 1p"To Be Perfectly Clear": An Introduction to the History and "Theology" of Scientology

Ronald Flowers SF Mon 3p

Session I Session II Session III

Instructor LocJan 22 - Feb 16

Feb 26 - Mar 30 (No Class 3/12-

Apr 9 - May 4

Spring 2018 Four-Week Courses

Astronomy 101 Randy Smith SF Tue 11aPreserving Personal and Family History Linda Barrett SF Tue 1pBasic Jewelry Making Vicki Newby SF Tue 3pSelf Defense for Senior Citzens Richard Wolf SF Wed 9aMythology and Spirituality Joseph Tarride SF Wed 11aDungeons and Dragons for Beginners Jerome Davis SF Wed 1pThe Bill of Rights and What It Means Today Donald Jackson SF Wed 3pWhy Do We Do What We Do? Ed Strickel SF Thur 9aAllons en France! Let's go to France! Orlew Lauger SF Thur 11aWildlife Conservation William (Bill) Taylor SF Thur 1pThe Art of Reading Art Sara Klein A Thur 1pRetirement 101----You Won't Believe What You Don't Know! Angela Tacco SF Thur 3pLocation Legend:SF - Silver Frog Classroom - Secrest-Wible Building - Room 119A - Amon Carter Museum

Spring 2018 One-Time Lectures

Lectures1 class period, 1.5 hours Date Day Time Date Day Time Date Day Time

An Introduction to the History and Procedures of the United States Supreme Court Ronald Flowers SF 1/26 Fri 1pCowboy Clothes: Trails to High Fashion Lalonnie Lehman SF 2/2 Fri 1p

The Influence of Healthy Aging on Memory and Learning Uma Tauber U 2/6 Tue 9a

Harness the Power of your Smartphone /iPhone Joe Greenslade U 2/6 Tue 11aOrganize Your Information, Organize Your Life Vernon Downing U 2/6 Tue 1pTrees for Texas Steve Huddleston U 2/6 Tue 3pLiving Abroad in Switzerland Patricia Geran U 2/13 Tue 9aAging in the LGBT Community: Our History, The Unique Challenges, and How Organizations Can Engage

Cannon FlowersU 2/13 Tue 11a

What Can I do with All This Stuff? Terri Ellis U 2/13 Tue 1pDying With Dignity: The Facts About Hospice Care Jim Parr U 2/13 Tue 3pOrganizing Your Geneology Research Trip Crystal Barth SF 2/13 Tue 3pFrank Lloyd Wright: The Life and Legacy of America's Greatest Architect

Anthony Lickteig U 2/15 Thur 9a

The Life and Poetry of Helen Steiner Rice Peter Nichols U 2/15 Thur 11aHistory and the Movies Ken Bowers U 2/15 Thur 1pAppeal Power of Women of the Bible Roger Norman U 2/15 Thur 3pFinding a New Identity: Challenge and Joy J Cy Rowell SF 2/16 Fri 9aAviation 101: The Awesome Experience of Flight Mike Montefusco SF 2/16 Fri 11aPlay Pinochle Jerome Davis SF 2/16 Fri 1pThe Early History of the Disposition (Grants) of the Public Land of Texas

James Brittain SF 2/28 Wed 11a

Pediatrics-How Much We Have Changed in 60 Years. Tom Rogers, Jr. SF 3/2 Fri 1pDon't Just Do Something, Stand There! Dennis Beck SF 3/2 Fri 3pExploring America's National Parks David Hares II U 3/6 Tue 9a

Challenging the Confederacy: Unionists in Civil War Texas Dr. Anne J. Bailey U 3/6 Tue 11a

Photographic Tour of Southern Germany Steve Huddleston U 3/6 Tue 1pBone Loss in Space Adrian LeBlanc U 3/6 Tue 3p


Jan 22 - Feb 16Feb 26 - Mar 30

(No Class 3/12-16)Apr 9 - May 4

Instructor Loc


Can the State Force Me to Bake a Cake?: The Case of Masterpiece Cakeshop and the Colorado Antidiscrimination Law

Gregg Lehman SF3/7

Wed 11a

Improving Communication Between People with Different Perspectives

Tee Tyler U 3/8 Thur 9a

Are You Retired, But Not Tired? Kaye Thornton U 3/8 Thur 11aYou Do the Math! Thomas Morton U 3/8 Thur 1pDid You See That Obituary? J. Cy Rowell U 3/8 Thur 3pTraditional Korean Tea Ceremony Nicole Conrad SF 3/9 Fri 3pDiscover the Nuances of Color Elaine Stoltz U 3/20 Tue 9aThe Concept of Time Through the Ages Randy Smith U 3/20 Tue 11aAttracting Birds to Your Yard Steve Huddleston U 3/20 Tue 1p"They Shall Take Up Serpents": A Look at People Who Handle Poisonous Snakes in Worship

Ronald Flowers SF 3/23 Fri 9aHad a Good Time: A history of postcards. Dan Smith SF 3/23 Fri 1pSafe Effective Exercise for Cancer Survivors Staphanie Mamantov SF 4/9 Mon 11aOrson Welles, Biography of a Film Artist George Frein U 4/10 Tue 9aHow They Made Native American Pottery Larry Borne U 4/10 Tue 11aCutting the Pay TV Cable Thomas Van Gunten U 4/10 Tue 1pThe Thunderstorm Project Dan Smith U 4/17 Tue 9aThe Bankhead Highway Dan Smith U 4/17 Tue 11aThe Palace of AlexIndia: Exploring the Development of Western Civilization and Empire

Joseph Parris U 4/17 Tue 1p

Underappreciated Pioneers in the History of Computers Dan Calvin U 4/17 Tue 3p

Homeless Young Children: The Most Voiceless and Invisible Elaine Klos U 4/19 Thur 9a

Medicare 101 Sheri Parris U 4/19 Thur 1pUnderstanding Soccer for Beginners Lewis Woodard U 4/19 Thur 3pLocation Legend:SF - Silver Frog Classroom - Secrest-Wible Building - Room 119U - Brown Lupton Union- Beck-Geren Conference Room


Luncheon Lectures1 class period, 1.5 hours Date Day Time Date Day Time Date Day Time

TBD TBD DJKC 2/9 Fri 11:30aTBD TBD DJKC 3/9 Fri 11:30aFort Worth Transportation Authority Paul Ballard, CEO DJKC 5/17 Thur 11:30aLocation Legend: DJKC - Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center

Jan 22 - Feb 16Feb 26 - Mar 30

(No Class 3/12-16)Apr 9 - May 4

Presenter Loc


Four-Week Courses

Four-Week Courses Session I:

January 22 – February 16

*Please note that some courses run concurrently with lectures*

How We Decide: Evaluate Facts & Make Choices

We are drowning in information and opinion. The way our brains are structured to make rapid, evolutionarily sound, decisions can also lead us astray. The course will review how our brains make decisions, how we evaluate facts, and how we make choices and distinguish fact from fiction. It will describe the surprising ways that our decisions can be influenced by biases and by overt manipulation. It will include class member participation and will end with some cautions and suggestions on how we can protect ourselves from being misled.

Code: SF18SC128

January 22 - February 12, 2018

M from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Secrest-Wible Building - Room 119

Instructors: Larry Klos & David Coke

Larry Klos is a retired engineering manager who has volunteered for the VITA program in Tarrant County for the 2014 and 2015 tax years. His experiences and observations as a tax preparer for low to moderate income individuals were personally very educational, eye opening, and extremely interesting. Larry was employed as an engineer at Lockheed Martin for over 40 years.

David Coke retired from a career managing power plants. He has a Mechanical Engineering degree and an MBA from UT Austin. He worked the technical, financial, and people sides of electricity generating. As VP of Operations, he found people issues the most complex and interesting, and corrected dysfunctional organizations. He is a long term Silver Frog.

The Bible - Fact or Fiction?

We will discuss ancient manuscripts, canonization, historical, archaeological, and other evidence supporting the authenticity of the Scriptures, evidence for King David, Jesus and Biblical events from sources outside of Scripture, and why the books in our Bibles were canonized while other ancient writings, such as the Gospel According to Thomas, were excluded.

Code: SF18SC130


M from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM


Instructor: Roger M. Norman

Roger Norman is a semi-retired attorney specializing in an estate-planning law practice. He has taught in the Extended Education Department of TCU and as part of the Silver Frogs program. He has a BA degree from the University of Oklahoma and a Law degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

The Genius of America: The Separation of Church and State--And What it Means

The course will examine what the U.S. Constitution says about the relation of religion and government. Some attention will be given to U.S. Supreme Court procedure. Considerable attention will be devoted to the Court's church-state opinions interpreting the Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment, with focus on the more controversial church-state issues of recent times. Q and A will be integral to the classes.

Code: SF18SC03


M from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM


Instructor: Ronald Flowers

Dr. Ronald B. Flowers is John F. Weatherly Emeritus Professor of Religion at Texas Christian University. He taught at TCU for thirty-seven years and was chair of the Religion Department for nine years. He is the author or co-author of ten books and 56 articles in scholarly publications, 96% of which were on church-state relations in the United States. He is a member of the Editorial Council of the Journal of Church and State. He still teaches his church-state course at TCU.

Beginning Genealogy

Truly a beginners class to help you get started researching your family history. Starting with yourself and working back through your parents, grandparents and beyond, using helpful forms and research guidance, you will be able to compile a family history to pass on to your descendants.

Code: SF18SC58




Instructor: Crystal Barth

Crystal is a retired government employee who took up the challenge of tracing her family genealogy after she retired, more than 20 years ago. Her ancestors hail mainly from England and Germany, with a little French added and have spread all over the USA. Her paternal line has been traced back to 1538 England. She is a member of several national, state, and county genealogical societies.

So You Want to Be a Critical Thinker?

This course is an introduction to the basic elements of critical thinking and will include discussion of inductive vs. deductive reasoning, the most common logical fallacies, and how to construct a winning argument for the non-specialist. The course will allow you to recognize false advertising claims, deconstruct political speak, and push past emotional responses to life's crises.

Code: SF18SC131


Tu from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM


Instructor: Richard Selcer

Dr. Richard Selcer is a Fort Worth author and historian who has taught for 46 years, published 10 books and dozens of articles. He has taught at colleges and universities in both the U.S. and Europe. He is an Austin College (B.A. and M.A.) and TCU (Ph.D.) graduate.

God's Long Summer - Faith and Civil Rights

The summer of 1964 was a turning point for the civil rights movement in the United States. The events of the Mississippi Freedom Summer illustrate the variety of ways that religious faith, primarily Protestant, influenced the movement for and the opposition to voting rights. Using God's Long Summer by Charles Marsh as a text, we will explore the ways that religious faith motivated people as diverse as voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer and Klansman Sam Bowers. The class will draw lessons that may apply to the current role of religion in political life.

Code: SF18SC104


Tu from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM


Instructor: David Grebel

David Grebel serves as the Director of Extended Education at TCU. He has also been president of the Association for Continuing Higher Education. Active in the Fort Worth community he has served in a variety of board and volunteer roles. Grebel is a consultant with the Alliance of Baptist's Congregational Compassion and Human Difference Initiative and since 2012 has been the minister at Broadway Baptist Church's Agape Meal for the homeless. He is currently a doctoral student at Brite Divinity School researching the intersection of adult education with social justice ministries in local congregations.

Topics in Meteorology

Weather affects us every day. It determines the clothes we put on each morning and can even threaten our lives and damage our homes. This course will help you understand basic weather phenomena from rainbows to tornadoes to how carbon dioxide warms our planet.

Code: SF18SC84


Tu from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM


Instructor: Buddy McIntyre

Buddy worked as a meteorologist for over 30 years, mostly with the National Weather Service. He trained thousands of storm spotters across Texas. Buddy is currently an adjunct instructor for Tarrant County College.

Poets of the Victorian Era

Alfred Lord Tennyson, Robert and Elizabeth Browning, Matthew Arnold -- their poetry clings to the Romantic era. Let's see what they had to say before the dawn of the 20th century.

Code: SF18SC133


W from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM


Instructor: Judy Soriano

Judy Soriano, a retired English teacher and English coordinator of the TCU Advanced Placement Summer Institute, loves reading and then musing over poems with others who understand and value the power of the word.

How Media Changed Everything

Each week there will be a short lecture followed by Q&A and discussion. Topics will include, families, individuals, politics, government, 24/7 news, foreign policy, education, and any others introduced into our discussion by those attending.

Code: SF18SC134


W from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM


Instructor: Larry Lauer

Larry Lauer is a Vice Chancellor Emeritus at TCU. He is also a Senior Fellow in the John V. Roach Honors College and the Bob Schieffer College of Communication. He has also served as an Adjunct Fellow for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington DC.

The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully

Using Joan Chittster's book, The Gift Of Years, as our text, the class will reflect upon and discuss this specific time of life (after retirement) as expressed by the author. Our major themes and engagement will come under these topics: defining success and accomplishment, finding and giving joy, understanding a new meaning and purpose, intentional becoming and spirituality for the second half of life. Our learning methods will be to: 1.) read and reflect on specific chapters (prior to class), 2.) consider where, how and if this chapter intersects with your experience of life, 3.) and be ready to participate in discussions in class. FIRST ASSIGNMENT: Read INTRODUCTION, pp vii-xvi and MEANING, pp 7-12 before the first class.

Code: SF18SC135


W from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM


Instructor: Kathy Bowser

Kathy, a recently retired pastor, currently leads contemplation, meditation and prayer groups in the Ignatian tradition. Her professional education includes studies in Christian theology, scripture interpretation, world religions, worship and prayer practices from institutions as diverse as Immaculata University and Brite Divinity School. Her 35+ year career in the not for profit sector is just as eclectic as her formal training, encompassing fund raising, volunteer development, staff training, organizational design, and executive management with the American Heart Association and the March of Dimes.

The Cullen Davis Murder Case & its Aftermath

This course will review and discuss the background, the investigation, the homicide and the aftermath of the 1976 murder of two people at the Cullen Davis mansion in west Fort Worth. We will examine the facts as well as the characters involved in the trial, its extensive press coverage, the crime and what followed. Facts that were never published will also be discussed. Davis was acquitted after a five month trial. Students may draw their own conclusions as to his guilt or innocence. Fort Worth had its own "O J" before there was "O J".

Code: SF18SC138




Instructor: Joe Shannon

Joe Shannon received a BA and Law degrees from University of Texas. He has been a licensed attorney for over 53 years and was chief prosecutor in the Davis murder case. He was District Attorney of Tarrant County from 2009-2014 and was former Chief of the Criminal Division of Tarrant County DA's office, and former Chief of the Economic Crimes Unit. Mr. Shannon served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1964-1971 and was administrative assistant to the Texas House Speaker in 1971.

Positive Psychology

What do we mean by the positive in positive psychology? In its most basic sense, the positive is pretty easy to understand. It refers to what we want for ourselves and our world. We want to feel good. We want to have close relationships with our family and friends. We want to use our unique abilities in ways that help us succeed and make the world a better place. We want our lives to have meaning. Positive psychology uses scientific methods to study these topics to try to understand what makes us flourish and to identify concrete steps we can take to increase our well-being. This TCU course offers the skills of achieving those positive steps.

Code: SF18SC47


Th from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM


Instructor: Ed Strickel

Ed Strickel has worked with people to facilitate the development of their leadership and management abilities for over thirty years. He has been an instructor with the TCU Department of Extended Education, a consultant with Human

Dynamics, and a consulting principal in his own private consulting business for twenty-three years. Ed has a BA in psychology, an MS in counseling psychology with a concentration in industrial/organizational psychology, and certifications from many leadership and education organizations.

Margaret Atwood: The Handmaid's Tale & The Heart Goes Last

If you've read The Handmaid's Tale and haven't been scared to death, you haven't been paying attention. Now it's an Emmy- winning television show that's doing it again 40 years later along with The Heart Goes Last.

Code: SF18SC145


Th from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM


Instructor: Nancy Price

Nancy Price earned a PhD at TCU in 1985. She taught English at UTA for 19 years, as well as seven other colleges and high school. She has been a Master Gardener since 2009.

ID Theft, Cyber Hacks, Deceptive "Advisors", Lawsuits, Fraud and Scams - Don't be a Victim

There are 15 million ID thefts every year! Hacking of private and confidential information from personal computers has become epidemic. "Financial Advisors" with little or no financial education or professional credentials are on every street corner. Scams and fraud cost Americans over $30 billion every year! This course will teach you how to identify and avoid threats to your personal security and privacy.

Code: SF18SC117


Th from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM


Instructor: Arthur Griffin

Arthur Griffin is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), American Institute of CPA's Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), a Certified Fund Specialist (CFS), and a Certified Trust and Estate Specialist (CES). He is a former UTA accounting instructor and Associate Professor at Tarrant County College. He holds two undergraduate degrees and a Master's degree from the UTA School of Business. He has been in private practice for 30 years and specializes in retirement planning.

Spanish: Beginners II

Spanish is one of the top three languages spoken in the modern world and is in high demand. This course will cover the basic aspects of the language. Students will learn how to communicate effectively from the start. Grammar will be introduced along the way, as well as cultural insights (and well known Spanish songs). Come and learn Spanish in an easy way.

Code: SF18SC146




Instructor: Virginia Dias

Virginia Dias is a native of Lima, Peru. She has a bachelor's and a master's degree from TCU. She has 25 years of experience in teaching ESL and Spanish at pre-school, middle & high school, college, certification and community levels. She is also a Certified Command Spanish Instructor. Her experience encompasses teaching in countries such as Canada, Hong Kong, Peru and the U.S. She is an active member of several professional organizations.

Four-Week Courses Session II:

February 26 – March 29; no classes 3/12 – 3/16


Child's Play - Are You Game?

Come try your hand again at popular games you enjoyed in your youth (from the 1930's-1970's.) We will talk about their origin and learn to play games from Colonial America as well as a few from other countries. You'll be able to challenge your grand-kids with "something old yet new." Bring your enthusiasm and join in the fun. No prior experience or knowledge required. Jump ropes and hula hoops are not included.

Code: SF18SC147

February 26 - March 26, 2018

M from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM; no class 3/12


Instructor: Resa Shipman

Resa Shipman is a native Texan who fell in love with history and travel by the 4th grade. After receiving a BA in history, she taught Texas and American History in the Arlington ISD. Resa was an adjunct at Tarrant County College (TCC) where she taught U.S. History -second half as well as a course she developed on the "American Indian". For over a decade, she created and taught history-related courses in the Senior Ed. Program at TCC. Resa received her MLA degree from TCU.

Texas and Texans in the Civil War

This course will examine why Texas voted to join the Confederacy, how the people coped with wartime conditions, and where the men fought. It will not only look at the soldiers Texas furnished to the southern armies, but also at how the women back home dealt with their changing roles as heads of household. It will conclude with a look at the legacy of the Civil War in today's society.

Code: SF18SC122


M from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (no class 3/12)


Instructor: Anne Bailey

Dr. Anne J. Bailey is a specialist in Civil War history. She is the author/editor of eight books, numerous book chapters, and over 300 articles and book reviews. She has taught at Texas Tech University, the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and in the University of Georgia system. She has edited the Society of Civil War Historians newsletter for almost 25 years.

International Railroading Board Games

Build your own railroad empire, make millions, crush your opponents. Or, just play a fun game with friends and family. Learn how to play Empire Builder style railroad games. Learn the basic rules in minutes and begin playing right away. Each game can best accommodate 3-5 players. The rules are the same, but the game boards are all different ... and it is a sneaky way to learn some geography. Titles include: North American Rails, Russian Rails, China Rails, Australia Rails, India Rails, Eurorails, and Nippon Rails. And, for fantasy play, Lunar Rails and even Martian Rails.

Code: SF18SC148


M from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM; no class 3/12


Instructor: Jerome Davis

Mr. Davis holds BS and MS Degrees in Nuclear Engineering from the Univ. of Wisconsin and is a licensed professional engineer. He worked for 15 years as an engineer and manager in the nuclear power industry, then taught nuclear and mechanical engineering for 21 years at The University of North Texas College of Engineering. In 2015, he created a Certificate in Walkway Safety Auditing course and continues to teach the course both on-campus and at corporate locations.

Practical T'ai Chi

T'ai Chi is a centuries-old Chinese system of physical exercise and mental conditioning that elevates body and spirit. It is characterized by slow, relaxed movements and is unlike any other exercise system in either Asia or the West. One of our goals is to learn to do our movements with diminishing physical effort. We'll learn a short form from the Sun style of T'ai Chi. The harmony-bringing effects lead to a unique composure that naturally allows us to better handle the trails of daily life.

Code: SF18SC149


M from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM; no class 3/12


Instructor: Dennis Beck

Dennis Beck has taught Tai Chi for TCU for at least the last 20 years, He also has helped others to explore relaxation and related arts at Trinity Terrace and The Vantage at Cityview. He knows these ideas work because he feels it himself when he's teaching, doing tai chi, or dancing the boogie woogie.

Beginning Sign Language

Students will learn sign language alphabet and basic vocabulary in order to comunicate successfully. You will be able to use sign language expressively and receptively. Great to use with your spouse that may be hard of hearing so you can communicate with each other! Fun class...

Code: SF18SC150


Tu from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM; no class 3/13


Instructor: Dianne Fisher

Dianne Fisher, MA, is supervisor of deaf education in Birdville ISD. She works with several statewide projects involving the deaf and has taught continuing education classes at TCU for many years.

Introduction to Cruise Vacations

This course is primarily intended for those that have never been on a cruise. Cruise vacations are one of the best overall values for vacation travel and this course will address various types of cruises available, including ocean, river, and exploration cruises. Experienced cruisers are welcome, too.

Code: SF18SC151


Tu from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (No Class 3/12-3/16)


Instructor: Lewis Woodard

Lewis Woodard retired from a career in accounting and auditing with the American Red Cross. He has also worked for the FWISD. He is currently a home-based travel advisor.

Survival: Land and Water

This course evaluates the actions of a sole survivor of an aircraft that ditched in the South Pacific Ocean. Three aspects of survival are presented; 1) the psychology of survival and the will to live, 2) what can be used in an austere environment which lacks survival equipment, and 3) learning from the environment what you can use and how to obtain food, water and shelter.

Code: SF18SC152


Tu from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM; no class 3/13


Instructor: Bill Taylor

Bill Taylor had a 30 year active duty career in the U.S. Air Force and taught high school ROTC for 12 years. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry and has taken additional graduate level courework in plant and animal ecology. He is an amatuer herpetologist, ecologist and wildlife conservationist and is a docent at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge.

Genealogy – From Getting Started to Finding Kings Among Your Ancestors

Are you descended from Kings? I will show you easy steps to finding royalty in your family history and how to download the files into your Family Tree Maker file. I will show you the names that are likely to lead you to royalty. I have helped over 50 people find they are descended from kings and queens. I will then show you how to publish your findings in a book for friends and relatives. You will need to be familiar with Family Tree Maker and Ancestry.com.

Code: SF18SC116


Tu from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM; no class 3/13


Instructor: Thomas Morton

Thomas Morton is a retired professional engineer and a Silver Frog. He has been doing geneology research for over 50 years and has published 50 family history books for friends and family.

The Evolution of God

Participants will explore several of the intertwining threads from history, anthropology, culture, ancient religions, and the technology of writing to discover one author's thesis about how modern religious understandings developed. We will also trace some of the similarities and differences found in the three Abrahamic religions' ideas and understandings about God as expressed in Judaism, Christianity and Islam have changed and developed throughout the millennia. This course will rely heavily on the work of Robert Wright in his book, The Evolution of God. (Not required reading, but recommended).

Code: SF18SC154


W from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM; no class 3/14


Instructor: Kathy Bowser

Kathy, a recently retired pastor, currently leads contemplation, meditation and prayer groups in the Ignatian tradition. Her professional education includes studies in Christian theology, scripture interpretation, world religions, worship and prayer practices from institutions as diverse as Immaculata University and Brite Divinity School. Her 35+ year career in the not for profit sector is just as eclectic as her formal training, encompassing fund raising, volunteer development, staff training, organizational design, and executive management with the American Heart Association and the March of Dimes.

The Imperial Presidency

Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. wrote his book, The Imperial Presidency, following the demise of President John F. Kennedy, the Great Society under Lyndon B. Johnson, and during the unusual presidency of Richard M. Nixon, but the motives and impulses for the expansion of presidential powers go far back into our history. We will begin with a chronology of America's interventions abroad and conclude with the nature of the modern hegemonic/bureaucratic state. Suggested purchase: Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr, The Imperial Presidency, Mariner Books, 1973 (various editions).

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W from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM; no class 3/14


Instructor: Donald Jackson

Don Jackson has spent his career on issues involving the Constitution of the United States and on human rights law. He attended SMU Law School and then was chosen as a Supreme Court Fellow and was assigned to work in the office of Chief Justice Warren Burger. He then became a consultant to the American Bar Foundation and pro bono counsel with the Greater Fort Worth Civil Liberties Union. Don was a member of the National Board of the American Civil Liberties Union and a board member of the Executive Council of Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

Bucket List Books

There's a "best" literature list you've been meaning to tackle for a long time...now is your chance. Join a group of book lovers to discuss some of the greatest tomes in the world. First, we examine the important historical work by Dee Brown, BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE; next we move to Paul Theroux's travel adventures in TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH; then we revel in Agatha Christie's classic MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS; and, finally, we explore the Robert Louis Stevenson adventure TREASURE ISLAND. These four "best reads" and the lively discussions will get your literary year off to a great start.

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March 1-29, 2018

Th from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM; no class 3/15


Instructor: Shari Barnes

Shari Barnes retired from TCU as a Human Resources Administrator but continues to teach adult book classes. A writer, consultant, interviewer, mediator, instructor, and community activist, she serves on boards of directors for several Fort Worth organizations. An avid reader, Shari enjoys book discussion groups and loves leading adults in the exploration of different literature genres.

Stories of Origin: Can There Be Common Ground between Science and Christianity?

Stories of origin in faith traditions point toward our relationships to creation and the divine. Stories of origins revealed through scientific discovery help orient our existence within space and time and connect humanity's relationship with

the rest of the physical realm. If our experience of the world appears to be in conflict with the Bible, do we have to choose or can we incorporate both into an understanding of God and of our place in the universe? Join us for a four-week exploration of changing worldviews, cosmology, evolution, creationism, and intelligent design.

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March 1-29, 2018

Th from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM; no class 3/15


Instructor: Eilene Theilig

Eilene Theilig combines her background in science and theology to address current issues in today's world. She earned a PhD in geology from Arizona State University with a concentration in planetary studies. For 14 years Eilene was part of NASA's Galileo Mission to Jupiter, serving as Project Manager for the final two years of the mission. Afterward, she received a MDiv from Pacific School of Religion, and is an ordained Disciples of Christ minister. Eilene is Director of Lay and Continuing Education at Brite Divinity School.

The Geology of Texas

From Amarillo to Galveston and west to Big Bend National Park, Texas is an international destination for geologists. Rocks in Texas are as old as 1.2 billion years old and tell ancient stories of the origin of complex life, the rising and falling of seas, the collision of continents, and the popular stories of dinosaurs, giant crocodiles, and histories largest flying reptiles. In four lectures I will paint the state with a broad geological paintbrush and name some great places to visit.

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March 1-29, 2018

Th from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM; no class 3/15


Instructor: Art Busbey

Dr. Arthur Busbey has been a geology professor at TCU since 1985 and is currently coordinator of the geology program of the School of Geology, Energy, and the Environment. His BS and MA are from the Department of Geology at UT-Austin and his PhD is from the Department of Anatomy at the University of Chicago. He has published on reptilian vertebrate paleontology, geological remote sensing, and aspects of soft rock geology.

Investing Foundations

Your best investment is knowledge! Understanding how investments work and what your investments are, helps you maintain financial control. But who wants to attend a dull, monotone hour of four syllable words and run-on descriptions of Wall Street mumbo-jumbo!? No one!! Financial presentations should be engaging. Learn the basics of investing in a fun, easily understandable class presented by experienced Financial Advisor Angela Tacco. Come expand your mind, learn clear definitions to financial jargon and get real life answers to your financial questions. This class should precede the Retirement 101 class but not required.

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March 1-29, 2018

Th from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM; no class 3/15


Instructor: Angela Tacco

Following graduation from the University of Notre Dame, Angela Tacco began her career with a national logistics company. In 1997 she ventured out to start her own logistics company and offered expanded services. In 2006 she sold the company and semi retired, but later re-entered the workforce as a financial advisor. Angela had always loved investing and this new industry keeps her growing and learning and teaching others about it.

Four-Week Courses Session III:

April 9 – May 4


Grave Matters: Religion and Resting Places

Death is certain, like taxation, and traditional religion's impulse seems tied to the fear and hope that surrounds life's terminus point. Ritualized faith helps us cope with contingency. And so we think it commonplace to attend family funerals and the like. But who would think to look for Eudora Welty in Mississippi or Bob Marley in Jamaica? And yet many of us are journeying, like new millennial pilgrims, to the resting places of intriguing luminaries. This course wonders why. And it considers the reasons scholars think this nontraditional approach to grave matters has become popular in our time.

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April 9-30, 2018

M from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM


Instructor: Darren Middleton

Darren J. N. Middleton is Honors Faculty Fellow and Professor of Religion. He was educated at the Universities of Manchester, Oxford, and Glasgow before teaching in Memphis, and in Fort Worth where he has been since 1998. He has published ten books and a range of articles on religion, theology, and the arts. He is currently researching material for a planned monograph, For All The Saints: Encountering Our Christian Forebears Through Fiction. In addition, he is working with Dr. Elizabeth H. Flowers on an edited anthology of essays devoted to the history of the Evangelical novel.

'60s Rock & Roll: When Music Was Hummable & Lyrics Mattered

This course covers roughly the years 1960-1970 when Top 40 ruled the airwaves, focusing on the different types of music from folk to pop to psychedelic to the British Invasion. We will put the music of the Baby-boomer generation in the context of the "Angry Decade." We will listen to a lot of wonderful music and analyze some lyrics because that's what we did in the '60s! If you've taken this course before, sign up again! There's lots more music to be played and different artists to discuss.

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April 9-30, 2018



Instructor: Richard Selcer

Dr. Richard Selcer is a Fort Worth author and historian who has taught for 46 years, published 10 books and dozens of articles. He has taught at colleges and universities in both the U.S. and Europe. He is an Austin College (B.A. and M.A.) and TCU (Ph.D.) graduate.

"To Be Perfectly Clear": An Introduction to the History and "Theology" of Scientology

My one sentence description of Scientology is that "It is pseudo-Freudianism with Hindu overtones." The course will sketch out the history of the origin and development of Scientology in order to elucidate that description. This will necessarily require a description of its founder, Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (known to Scientologists and historians alike as "L. Ron"). We will describe the belief system of Scientology and understand the goals of its faith and practice.

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April 9-30, 2018





Astronomy 101

This course will teach you everything you've ever wanted to know about astronomy - or at least we'll cover the basics and try to explain what you are curious about. Topics will include (1) an overview of Earth's night sky; (2) our solar system - origin, geography of the components, and interesting things about our little piece of the universe; and (3) the universe - origin, development of galaxies, stars, and elements. We'll have a night observation session and look at the sky through my telescope and enjoy a laser pointer show-and-tell.

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April 10 - May 1, 2018



Instructor: Randy Smith

Randy Smith received a BS in Aerospace Engineering and a MS Aerospace Engineering. He is an FAA Private Commercial Pilot with instrument rating and a USAF-rated navigator. He has 11 years military flying experience and is a retired Bell Helicopter engineer. Randy has been an avid amateur astronomer for 30 years and has been teaching Scout leaders about the night sky nearly that long.

Preserving Personal and Family History

Would you like to preserve your personal or family history? Do you have photographs or papers that you would like to share with family or friends, but worry about keeping them safe? Experts from the Fort Worth Library provide guidance through a series of four classes. Archivist Linda Barrett will provide instruction on how to preserve photographs, documents, and other records physically. Jana Hill will teach two classes on how to digitize these and audio-visual materials, and how to preserve digital records. Genealogy Specialist Librarian Suzanne Fritz will conduct a class on digital genealogy research.

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April 10 - May 1, 2018



Instructors: Suzanne Fritz, Linda Barrett & Jana Hill

Suzanne Fritz is a Librarian with the Genealogy, History and Archives Unit of the Fort Worth Library. She relocated to Fort Worth, Texas from Naples, Florida where she worked as a Public Service Librarian and Genealogy Specialist. Suzanne received her B.A. from Mount Holyoke College and her M.S., L.I.S. from Simmons College, Boston. Suzanne is interested in a variety of topics including: Italian-American immigration, German-American genealogy, and Native-American records. She's learned that one of the benefits of living in Texas has been discovering how much there is to enjoy in regard to Texas genealogy and history.

Linda Barrett is the Manuscript Archivist at the Fort Worth Library. She has held this position since 2014.

Jana Hill is a Digital Archivist, also at the Fort Worth Library, where she has worked since 2017. Prior to that, Ms. Hill was the Collection, Information, and Imaging Manager at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art.

Basic Jewelry Making

We will explore a few simple tools, materials, and techniques that you can use to make custom jewelry for yourself, to give as gifts, or even to sell. We will learn about a few of the most necessary tools, explore different materials, such as metals, glass, crystal, and gemstones, and learn & practice some useful basic jewelrymaking techniques.

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April 10 - May 1, 2018



Instructor: Vicki Newby

Vicki Newby is an award-winning creative with a practical streak, having worked most of her life in an Ophthalmology clinic while pursuing her creative expressions on the side. An entertaining writer and adept visual artist, Mrs. Newby began making and selling jewelry in 2005.

Self Defense for Seniors

A no-nonsense but fun course on how to protect yourself from physical attack and rape. This is a no-contact course. You will learn techniques that are effective and can potentially save your life. The goal of the course is to defend and escape,

not to learn how to fight. Techniques learned are simple and extremely effective. You will learn the pros and cons of carrying certain weapons such as guns, knives, clubs, sprays, etc. You will have the opportunity to practice your techniques on a life-like punching dummy. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

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April 11 - May 2, 2018

W from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM


Instructor: Richard Wolf

Richard Wolf is a retired military officer, Associate Professor of Military Science at TCU, Masters Degree, Black Belt in Judo and has numerous intermediate degrees in Karate. Richard was an Air Force policeman, has taught riot control methods, and is an expert marksman. He has previously taught several courses for the Silver Frog Program.

Mythology and Spirituality

This course will include a discussion of mythology and spirituality and how to they relate to each other and to Carl G Jung's conception of the mind and the archetypes of the collective unconscious. A description of the myths and rituals of Paleolithic and Neolithic humans and the shaman will also be included. Finally, there will follow a discussion of how mystical traditions and modern science are similar.

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April 11 - May 2, 2018



Instructor: Joseph Tarride

Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners

The Lost Mines of Phandelver is the starting set for the latest edition of Dungeons and Dragons. If you've always wondered what is the attraction that these role-playing games have for all those young people, well, here's the chance to find out. Kill goblins and orcs, rescue hostages, keep nefarious forces from finding the fabled lost mine. See the Lord of the Rings type of fantasy world come to life. You drive the game, within a loose story line, your decisions make the story unfold in a unique way.

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April 11 - May 2, 2018




Mr. Davis holds BS and MS Degrees in Nuclear Engineering from the Univ. of Wisconsin and is a licensed professional engineer. He worked for 15 years as an engineer and manager in the nuclear power industry, then taught nuclear and mechanical engineering for 21 years at The University of North Texas College of Engineering. In 2015, he created a

Certificate in Walkway Safety Auditing course and continues to teach the course both on-campus and at corporate locations.

The Bill of Rights and What It Means Today

This course will focus on the limitations imposed on the United States national government in the original Constitution (1789), and especially in the Bill of Rights (1791), and on the limitations imposed by subsequent amendments, especially those imposed on the states (and local governments) through the 13th (1865), 14th (1868) and 15th (1870) Amendments. While we will respond to your interests as we go through topics, we will spend most of our time on Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Due Process of Law, and Equal Protection of the Laws.

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April 11 - May 2, 2018



Instructor: Donald Jackson

Don Jackson has spent his career on issues involving the Constitution of the United States and on human rights law. He attended SMU Law School and then was chosen as a Supreme Court Fellow and was assigned to work in the office of Chief Justice Warren Burger. He then became a consultant to the American Bar Foundation and pro bono counsel with the Greater Fort Worth Civil Liberties Union. Don was a member of the National Board of the American Civil Liberties Union and a board member of the Executive Council of Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

Why Do We Do What We Do?

In this course, concerning our everyday thoughts, feelings, and actions, we will learn about some overviews of the social and biological origins of why we behave as we do. We will integrate "The Biology of Humans at our Best and Worst" as written by Robert M. Sapolsky and The Social Animal by Elliot Aronson. Real life histories and experiential classroom games, cases, and discussions can help make this course a fun and useful Silver Frog involvement.

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April 12 - May 3, 2018



Instructor: Ed Strickel

Ed Strickel has worked with people to facilitate the development of their leadership and management abilities for over thirty years. He has been an instructor with the TCU Department of Extended Education, a consultant with Human Dynamics, and a consulting principal in his own private consulting business for twenty-three years. Ed has a BA in psychology, an MS in counseling psychology with a concentration in industrial/organizational psychology, and certifications from many leadership and education organizations.

Allons en France! Let's go to France!

Thinking about taking a trip to France? Whether considering a trip to France, or simply wanting to enjoy an armchair tour, this four session course will awaken your senses to the beauty of travel in a beautiful country. Some of the regions to explore will be Ile de France (Paris), Normandy, Bourgogne, Alsace, Provence, and Aquitaine. What is there to see and do? Where to eat? Where to stay? How about the little out of the way spots? A bit of language and culture, history and cuisine will help us appreciate the journey. This course will also offer tips for being a good ambassador while a guest in France.

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April 12 - May 3, 2018



Instructor: Orlew Lauger

Orlew Lauger taught French for 28 years in public and private schools from California to Georgia, from Iowa to Texas and New Mexico. She enjoyed teaching a diverse student population at TASIS-England, a private American school for expatriates from many lands. Orlew and husband Larry retired to Fort Worth to be near their two daughters and families. In retirement, Orlew cultivates her avocations. As a docent at the Kimbell, she shares her love of art. Education has always been the passion of her soul and she relishes the pursuit of all such endeavors.

Wildlife Conservation

The first topic addresses personal responsibilities in conservation at home and in your neighborhood. The second covers selected cases of conservation at the state level that you might observe. The next topic will present how to manage a confrontation with animals that might me injurious to you or others. The last topic presents the unexpected animal life that you might encounter. It includes unexpected animals out of their expected ranges all the way to the process of bringing "the unknowns" into the scientific literature and accepted as peer reviewed new species. Does "Big Foot" or the Lake Worth "Monster" really exist? NO! But can they exist?...........Find out!

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April 12 - May 3, 2018



Instructor: Bill Taylor

Bill Taylor had a 30 year active duty career in the U.S. Air Force and taught high school ROTC for 12 years. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry and has taken additional graduate level courework in plant and animal ecology. He is an amatuer herpetologist, ecologist and wildlife conservationist and is a docent at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge.

The Art of Reading Art

Do you like visiting museums, but aren't always sure what you are looking at? Are you an art lover, but can't tell a Russell from a Remington? This is the session for you-no art history degree needed! Join the Amon Carter's award-winning educators at the museum to sharpen your observation skills, hone your ability to "read" artworks, and engage in lively

dialogues about masterworks from the collection. These will be interactive and participatory sessions. Silver Frogs who register should feel comfortable discussing artworks, writing and sketching, and experiencing paintings and sculptures in new ways.

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April 12 - May 3, 2018


Amon Carter Museum

Instructor: Sara Klein

Sara Klein is the teacher and school programs manager at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art where she develops and delivers educator professional development and oversees a team of gallery teachers who facilitate PreK-12th grade museum experiences. She has held this position since 2009. Klein holds an MA in Art History from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, and a BA in Art History and French from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. In 2015, she was named the Western Region Museum Art Educator of the Year by the National Art Education Association.

Retirement 101----You Don't Know What You Don't Know!

Retirement dreams are about having the time and resources to do those things you enjoy most in life but without long range planning your retirement dreams may become a nightmare. We'll go through the process to identify retirement needs and develop strategies to prepare for and live the retirement life you want. We'll discuss trade offs between risk and return, portfolio transition, and the different tax treatments of specific investments and account types. Discussions on social security, Medicare, life insurance, and estate planning will also be included.

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April 12 - May 3, 2018



Instructor: Angela Tacco

Following graduation from the University of Notre Dame, Angela Tacco began her career with a national logistics company. In 1997 she ventured out to start her own logistics company and offered expanded services. In 2006 she sold the company and semi retired, but later re-entered the workforce as a financial advisor. Angela had always loved investing and this new industry keeps her growing and learning and teaching others about it.

One-Time Lectures

One-Time Lectures Session I:

January 22 – February 16

*Please note that some lectures run currently with courses*

An Introduction to the History and Procedures of the United States Supreme Court

The Judicial Branch, especially the Supreme Court, is widely regarded as being the most mysterious, i.e., the least understood, of the three branches of the Federal Government. This lecture is designed to introduce attendees to a brief history of the Court and a behind-the-scenes look at its procedures. The "procedures" part of the lecture will focus on how cases get to the Court, how the Justices decide what cases they will hear, how oral arguments are conducted, and the procedures they use from determining how the case ought to be decided to the public announcement of the Court's decision. This last section will explain how the opinions are written.

SF18SL60

January 26, 2018

F from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM




Cowboy Clothes: Trails to High Fashion

The American Cowboy became, and remains,our "folk hero". While the "real" cowboy has faded into the working cowboy of today, his "hero" persona and clothing have continued to identify a feeling both in America and around the world. The cowboy's clothing of the 19th century was ordinary, but his style has become the identifying mark of something special through the 20th century and beyond. We will look at cowboy clothing as it moved from the working class to high fashion.

SF18SL175

February 2, 2018



Instructor: LaLonnie Lehman

LaLonnie Lehman is Professor of Theatre at Texas Christian University where she teaches costume history, introduction to costume, period styles and make-up. Over the past 43 years she has designed costumes for theatre, ballet, dance, opera, and children’s theatre. Her recent costume designs include Amphibian Theatre, Fort Worth, Upstream Theatre, St. Louis, and the Fort Worth Opera Children’s Theatre productions. Her book, Fashion in the Time of the Great Gatsby, was published by Shire, Ltd. London in 2013 and a children’s book, The Boar’s Head and Other Christmas Stories, was publish in 2015.

The Influence of Heathy Aging on Memory & Learning

In this class we will discuss current research on the impact of healthy aging on one's ability to learn new information and remember important things. This includes your ability to learn new facts, remember events from your own life, and even to learn and remember people's names. We will also discuss methods to combat forgetting and to increase the likelihood that new information will be well-learned.

SF18SL148

February 6, 2018


Brown Lupton University Union: Beck/Geren Rooms

Instructor: Uma Tauber

Uma earned her PhD from Colorado State University and did post-doctoral training at Kent State University. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at TCU. Her research focuses on how people monitor and regulate their learning with particular interests in education and on aging.

Harness the Power of Your Smartphone/iPhone

This one-session program will show you how to utilize your smartphone/iPhone to help you stay organized, stop forgetting things, use hands-free commands, how to stop missing calls, and much more. The little device you have in your purse or pocket has much more capability than most older adults utilize. I will explain to you how I use my smartphone and where you can get help for FREE when you need it.

SF18SL149

February 6, 2018



Instructor: Joe Greenslade

Joe Greenslade is a Fort Worth native and graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Business Management. He is an author, artist, speaker, inventor, teacher, and community volunteer. Joe's passion is helping young people reach their highest potential through education, self-development, and mentoring. He has been teaching and mentoring young people for over 50 years.

Organize Your Information, Organize Your Life

It's the Information Age and information is central to every aspect of life today. This lecture is for non-technical home PC users seeking to utilize their computers to organize the information in their lives. Come learn shortcut methods for using your computer to organize different aspects of your life ... from keeping your to-do lists to tracking medical information ... from organizing your documents and possessions to organizing your digital photos. Learn how your personal computer can become the center of your information world - and a powerful tool for organizing.

SF18SL150

February 6, 2018



Instructor: Vernon Downing

Vernon Downing is an experienced software developer who has been in the software business for over 25 years. After designing software for industrial uses, he became interested in designing software for home PCs. Through his software development company, TwigSoft, LLC, he has designed software and methods utilizing many of the hallmarks of industrial software -- like clarity and efficiency -- to craft a sensible and streamlined workspace for the home PC user.

Trees for Texas

This lecture will introduce you to the best trees for the Fort Worth area. Some are native, and others are introduced, but they all do well in the climate and soils of north central Texas. Learn also when to plant trees and how to prune them.

SF18SL151

February 6, 2018



Instructor: Steve Huddleston

Steve Huddleston is the senior horticulturist at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, president of his own landscaping company, and author of Easy Gardens for North Central Texas. He broadcasts weekly on WBAP and writes for three magazines.

Living Abroad in Switzerland

Considering living in Switzerland or staying for an extended period of time? This presentation not only provides an overview of Switzerland, the top places to visit, and tips on traveling but also the pros and cons of living in this beautiful country. You will get a glimpse of what it is like to live in the 500 year old city of Basel, located on the Rhine River in the northwest corner of the country.

SF18SL152

February 13, 2018



Instructor: Patricia Geran

Patricia Geran recently retired as Divisional Vice-President, Finance and IT, Established Pharmaceuticals, at Abbott Laboratories after 29 years of service. Her final position was located in Basel, Switzerland where she and her husband lived for three and one-half years. She holds a BS degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and a Master's in Business Administration from St. Edwards University in Austin.

Aging in the LGBT Community: History, Challenges & How Organizations Can Engage

This session will recall the powerful history of discrimination to this group in society, and look at the significance of that history today. It will explore the unique challenges and opportunities available to build on the resiliency of the LGBT Community. We will

discover how large the aging LGBT Community in North Texas is, and how it is expected to grow. Finally, see how serving the LGBT Community helps to build and leverage the cultural competencies to all marginalized groups.

SF18SL153

February 13, 2018



Instructor: Cannon Flowers

Cannon enjoyed 24 years with Texas Instruments Incorporated in a leadership capacity of corporate finance. After leaving TI, Cannon moved to the non-profit sector as the CEO of a Dallas based human rights organization. Since 2011 he has researched the needs of the aging LGBT community. Through Cannon's previous work on human rights and immigration equality issues, he had attended several national initiatives at The White House around these issues. In June 2015 Cannon formed the Coalition for Aging LGBT and held its first Summit in June of 2015 with overwhelming success. Cannon has served on various civic and nonprofit boards, and is currently serving as the Senior Affairs Commissioner for the City of Dallas, (a political appointment by the Mayor and the Dallas City Council).

What Can I Do With All This Stuff?

Do you need to have an estate or moving sale? I have been conducting estate sales and doing personal property appraisals in the Fort Worth area for over 20 years. I have seen and heard almost everything, and I am ready to share my experience and knowledge with my fellow Silver Frogs.

SF18SL154

February 13, 2018



Instructor: Terri Ellis

Terri Ellis, ISA CAPP, has been appraising personal property and has conducted over 150 estate sales during the last 25 years in the Fort Worth area. She is a Certified Appraiser of Personal Property, accredited by the International Society of Appraisers. Her company, Mistletoe Estate Sales, is well known for professionalism and expertise in this field. She has a BA from the University of Texas, and has been a member of the Board of Directors of ISA, the Foundation for Appraisal Education, and the North Texas chapter of ISA.

Organizing Your Genealogy Research Trip

Going on a genealogy research trip is something you will probably want to do at least once in search of your family history. Being prepared ahead of time will not only make your trip easier but will also increase your chances of success. Knowing where to go and what you expect to find is the adventure.

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February 13, 2018



Instructor: Crystal Barth

Crystal is a retired government employee who took up the challenge of tracing her family genealogy after she retired, more than 20 years ago. Her ancestors hail mainly from England and Germany, with a little French added and have spread all over the USA. Her paternal line has been traced back to 1538 England. She is a member of several national, state, and county genealogical societies.

Dying With Dignity: The Facts About Hospice Care

Decisions about end-of-life care, whether for oneself or a loved one, are always difficult. One possible choice which offers dignity, respect, and pain relief as needed is the Hospice Care option. This presentation offers participants the opportunity to hear first-hand experiences with Hospice Care. Participants are also encouraged to ask any and all questions to fully explore the Hospice Care option.

SF18SL155

February 13, 2018



Instructor: Jim Parr

Jim Parr is a semi-retired commercial realtor and entrepreneur. Having used the principles to build his own nest egg, he now focuses on teaching and managing his own investments. He is approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission to teach all levels of discretionary and mandatory continuing education classes for license renewal. He also offers this class and three classes on traveling in Italy through TCU's Extended Ed program.

Frank Lloyd Wright: The Life, Legacy, and Unique Design America's Greatest Architect

This lecture will include a historical summary of Frank Lloyd Wright's life and career with a closer look at a specific project -- Taliesin West -- which was Wright's winter home and architectural studio in Arizona. Mr. Lickteig will also discuss Wright's legacy in American architecture today.

SF18SL86

February 15, 2018



Instructor: Anthony Lickteig

Anthony Lickteig worked in his first career as an urban planner for more than twenty years with public agencies and private consultants. He has been working in a second career for the last 15 years in the non-profit sector, mainly museums. He was an art museum docent in Seattle for more than ten years, and he was employed by the Frank Lloyd Foundation in Arizona for 11 years primarily as a tour guide. Currently he is a docent at the Kimbell Art Museum.

The Life and Poetry of Helen Steiner Rice

Helen Steiner Rice was (and still is) a beloved 20th century poet whose work appeared mostly on greeting cards. She was a personal friend of the instructor's mother and the lecture will share both from published and unpublished works as well as providing information Helen's life in general.

SF18SL145

February 15, 2018



Instructor: Peter Nichols

Peter Nichols is a semi-retired United Church of Christ minister who grew up in Ohio and has served churches in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Texas. He is a graduate of McMurry University in Abilene and Lancaster Theological Seminary, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He also did some graduate work in education at the University of Houston. He is currently interim minister at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Dallas. He and his wife Betty moved back to Texas 5 years ago to be closer to family and have been Silver Frog members for two years.

History and the Movies

How well do epic movies reflect the real history of an event? Does the variance come from 'artistic' or enhanced story telling? What else is going on?

SF18SL156

February 15, 2018



Instructor: Ken Bowers

Ken suffers from a variety of interests, flying, fly fishing, history, science, among others. Of special interest are the connections of the seemingly unconnected.

Appeal Power of Women of the Bible

Scriptures record that every time a wife appeals to her husband with a request he does it - with one exception - and that every time a woman appeals to a man who is not her husband he complies - with one exception. Why? What's the point?

SF18SL157

February 15, 2018



Instructor: Roger M. Norman

Roger Norman is a semi-retired attorney specializing in an estate-planning law practice. He has taught in the Extended Education Department of TCU and as part of the Silver Frogs program. He has a BA degree from the University of Oklahoma and a Law degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Finding a New Identity: Challenge and Joy

A challenge facing many older adults is to find a new identity following the death of spouse/partner or divorce. Older adults who move to a retirement center or new city face a changed life situation. The challenge is to start the journey of shaping a new identity. The good news is there are resources and strategies for dealing with this task. In the process of finding the "new" you, unexpected joy, new friends, fresh interests, and a positive outlook may be discovered.

SF18SL158

February 16, 2018

F from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM


Instructor: J CY Rowell

J CY Rowell is Emeritus Professor of Religious Education, Brite Divinity School, TCU. with an academic focus in adult education. He has taught a variety of adult classes in area churches and a retirement center. Current interests focus on the changing American religious landscape (a Pew Study report) and contemplative spirituality.

Aviation 101: The Awesome Experience of Flight

Learn the fun, intriguing, and fascinating things about aviation you never knew including types of general aviation aircraft; aircraft instruments; how aircraft fly; airport signs, markings, and lights; radio communications between the aircraft and the ground; airspace; air traffic control; charts and navigation; and why pilots seems to have so much fun up in the air!

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February 16, 2018

F from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM


Instructor: Mike Montefusco

Mike Montefusco has been an FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) for 40+ years, and has taught in the US, Europe, and in the Far East. He has been an instructor for American Airlines and is currently a Beechcraft Pilot Proficiency Program (BPPP) instructor for the American Bonanza Society (ABS).

Play Pinochle

A 48-card deck? Two aces of spades? What strange game is this? Pinochle, similar to Whist, but far easier than Bridge, is a bidding and trick-taking card game, ideal for four players. Learn to play in only a few hands, learn to be a shark in only a few games. Learn to play here the easy way, instead of on the mean tables in hidden back rooms.

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February 16, 2018




Mr. Davis holds BS and MS Degrees in Nuclear Engineering from the Univ. of Wisconsin and is a licensed professional engineer. He worked for 15 years as an engineer and manager in the nuclear power industry, then taught nuclear and mechanical engineering for 21 years at The University of North Texas College of Engineering. In 2015, he created a Certificate in Walkway Safety Auditing course and continues to teach the course both on-campus and at corporate locations..

One-Time Lectures Session II:

February 26 – March 29; no classes 3/12 – 3/16


The Early History of the Disposition (Grants) of the Public Land of Texas

Learn about the granting of land in early Texas -- by kings, dictators, presidents and the General Land Office of Texas -- to relatives, people who owed money to the king, and finally settlers in the state. Gain a general understanding of how and why the early settlers and land owners got here and how they received title to land, generally from the early 1800's to the 1900's.

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February 28, 2018



Instructor: James Brittain

James L. Brittain, RPLS is a Registered Professional Land Surveyor, licensed in 1970, who has been curious about and studied the land disposition system since 1970. He originated the surveying company of Brittain & Crawford, LLC in 1973. He participated in the original surveys for the alignment of and construction of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. A Fort Worth native, he graduated from Eastern Hills High School, and attended classes at TCU on Ranch Management and the French & Italian languages.

Pediatrics-How Much We Have Changed in 60 Years

This lecture will explore the quantum changes that have occurred in the private practice of pediatrics as a reflection of what has happened in medicine in general with some thoughts about the future.

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March 2, 2018



Instructor: Tom Rogers

Tom Rogers was born in Wink, TX but grew up in Fort Worth. He graduated from Paschal High School (1953), TCU (1957), UT-Southwestern Medical School (1960). He completed his pediatric residency at Brooke Army Medical Center. After military service (Army), he returned to Fort Worth in 1967 and began pediatric practice with Stephen Maddox, MD. Honors include Tarrant County Medical Society-Gold Headed Cane; Cook Childrens Physician Network-Gold Headed Cane, Distinguished Physician Award: TCU Lettermens Hall of Fame (baseball).

Don't Just Do Something, Stand There!

This Chinese method of standing meditation is called Zhan Zhuang (John Ju-wahng or Standing Like a Post) and will do wonders for your health and peace of mind. During the seminar we'll explore the theories behind the method, learn several useful postures, and actually feel the mysterious intrinsic energy that the Chinese call chi. This is a system where you get more results if you put in less effort. It's the ideal exercise for the truly lazy.

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March 2, 2018



Instructor: Dennis Beck

Dennis Beck has taught Tai Chi for TCU for at least the last 20 years, He also has helped others to explore relaxation and related arts at Trinity Terrace and The Vantage at Cityview. He knows these ideas work because he feels it himself when he's teaching, doing tai chi, or dancing the boogie woogie.

Exploring America's National Parks

This lecture uses photographs from HaresPhotography.com to highlight the interesting people, places and events encountered while traveling and exploring America's National Parks and the places in between. So far my adventures have taken me over 60,000 miles in an attempt to capture the beauty and uniqueness of our country's treasures. These photographs are meant to trigger memories of times you may have spent in these wonderful places, to inspire you to see them again or experience them for the first time.

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March 6, 2018



Instructor: David Hares

After 27 years in corporate America and with two kids off to college, I prepared for a life-long dream outside of the corporate world... to explore and photograph the National Parks. Even though I have always traveled and taken photographs, I refined my photography skills by studying with some lifelong professional photographers before I headed out on my journey. My photographs were on exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History in early 2015 and they continue to travel to other museums around the country.

Challenging the Confederacy: Unionists in Civil War Texas

Although Texas joined the Confederacy, it wasn't a move favored by everyone. While Governor Sam Houston is the best-known Texan to resist the decision, there were many others. This course will look at Texas' diverse population and the wide range of opposition, including the largest group, Germans in the Hill Country. Many Texas Unionists also joined the U.S. Army to fight against the Confederates and took control of the state at the war's end.

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March 6, 2018



Instructor: Anne Bailey

Dr. Anne J. Bailey is a specialist in Civil War history. She is the author/editor of eight books, numerous book chapters, and over 300 articles and book reviews. She has taught at Texas Tech University, the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and in the University of Georgia system. She has edited the Society of Civil War Historians newsletter for almost 25 years.

Photographic Tour of Southern Germany

This class will take you on a photographic tour of southern Germany, The Sound of Music tour in Salzburg, the cities of Prague, Dresden, and Berlin, and the medieval town of Quedlinburg. Finish by seeing Luther's birthplace, the fortress in Eisenanch where he hid, the church where he preached his last sermon, and the house where he died.

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March 6, 2018





Bone Loss in Space

We will discuss changes in bone mass that occur during spaceflight, how these changes are measured, the explanation for these changes and the various proposed potential countermeasures for long duration spaceflight.

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March 6, 2018



Instructor: Adrian LeBlanc

Adrian D. LeBlanc, Ph.D. was a staff scientist at the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) for over 15 years and served as the Director of the Division of Space Life Sciences (DSLS). He received his PhD in Radiation Biophysics from the University of Kansas and is a Professor (retired) in the Department of Medicine and the Center for Space Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and adjunct professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UTMB and the Institute for Cardiovascular and Molecular Disease at UNTHSC. His primary research interests relate to the investigation of the loss and recovery of bone and muscle tissue in weightlessness and the development of countermeasures.

Can the State Force Me to Bake a Cake? - Masterpiece Cakeshop & Colorado Antidiscrimination

We will explore the confluence of the First Amendment and State "Public Accommodation" laws by studying the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop, LTD. and Jack C. Phillips v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission; Charlie Craig; and David Mullins, set for oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court this year.

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March 7, 2018



Instructor: Gregg Lehman

Gregg H. Lehman is Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel for the Fort Worth based One Main Solutions("OMS"), a member of Citi. Since 2005, Gregg has also served as an Adjunct Professor for the Management and Accounting Departments in the M.J. Neeley School of Business at TCU, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on the Legal Environment of Business and White Collar Crime. He has also held Adjunct Professorships at The University of Texas School of Law, Tulane University School of Law, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and the Edwin L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.

Improving Communication Between People with Different Perspectives

Have you ever realized mid-conversation that you and the person you are speaking with have different perspectives on the same topic? This lecture focuses on how to build common ground between two people with diverse views. We will talk about how to improve the way we listen to and understand those with whom we do not share the same culture, religion, or political views. Attendees will learn principles, strategies, and interpersonal skills they can use to improve how they communicate with others during one-to-one conversations. This lecture will include video examples of interpersonal communication.

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March 8, 2018



Instructor: Tee Tyler

Tee R. Tyler, PhD, LCSW, is an assistant professor in the Social Work Department at Texas Christian University. He received the 2016 GADE Teaching in Social Work Award for developing a teaching approach for social work group practice courses called the Interpersonal Classroom Model. Tee has several years of clinical experience working as an

individual, family, and group therapist for at-risk youth and their families. He is currently studying group practice education outcomes, LGBTQ parent-child relationships, and interprofessional skills.

Are You Retired, But Not Tired?

Work is sometimes too much fun to quit. If you are fed up with volunteering, and you've been everywhere you wish to go, remember you are never too old to re-enter the workforce. If your interviewing skills are rusty, learn how to polish them. Find out how to secure an interview, and then how to prepare for it.

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March 8, 2018



Instructor: Kaye Thornton

Kaye Thornton has a Master's degree in counseling from TCU, and was the Executive of Tandy Technology Scholars and Admissions counselor at TCU.

You Do the Math!

Have fun with math skills, tricks, and riddles. Learn the rule of 70, 12-month moving graphs, math tricks to amaze your friends, exponentials, some business nomographs, and -- of course -- fun math riddles. You don't need to be a math major to learn these fun skills!

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March 8, 2018



Instructor: Thomas Morton

Thomas Morton is a retired professional engineer and a Silver Frog. He has been doing geneology research for over 50 years and has published 50 family history books for friends and family.

Did You See That Obituary?

Published obituaries announce deaths and plans for memorial services. But they can contain more than "basic facts." Obituaries reflect something about the person who wrote them. They provide stories, memories, life examples, even new information from the life of the deceased. Often there are items that cause one to smile; sometimes there is even humor. While the tone of most obits is one of respect and gratitude-especially meaningful for family and close friends-the casual reading of obits can teach us all something about life.

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March 8, 2018



Instructor: J CY Rowell

J CY Rowell is Emeritus Professor of Religious Education, Brite Divinity School, TCU. with an academic focus in adult education. He has taught a variety of adult classes in area churches and a retirement center. Current interests focus on the changing American religious landscape (a Pew Study report) and contemplative spirituality. Personal interests include writing, theatre-TCU and community- travel, and now cooking. In recent years have moved from a condo, to a retirement center, and this past summer, to an apartment.

Traditional Korean Tea Ceremony

This class will start with a short introduction to the Korean tea ceremony and its history which will be followed by performance of the Korean tea ceremony. Koreans are finding escape from the pressures of daily life through "Dado", Korea's traditional art of drinking tea. Learn how tradition has become a way to heal the body and mind.

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March 9, 2018



Instructor: Nicole Conrad

Nicole O. Conrad served as a Fine Arts Professor in the Fine Art and Humanities Department for Central Texas College, Pacific Far East and Central Campuses for over 20 years, and received both a Master's and a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from Arizona State University. She advocates Korean Art and Culture nationally and internationally. She is currently lecturing on Korean Art and Culture as part of the personal and professional development courses at Texas Christian University and performs the Korean Tea Ceremony at the Crow Collection of Asian Art Museum and many institutions in the Dallas/Ft Worth area, Texas.

Discover the Nuances of Color

This course will examine the properties of color. To understand color you must understand how the properties of color relate to each other. Your eyes see the colors surrounding you very quickly. You will become more aware of the nuances of color enriching your daily life. For example: why do certain colors of clothing enhance your appearance while other colors are not as flattering?

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March 20, 2018



Instructor: Elaine Stolz

Elaine is a certified image consultant master, one of twelve masters in the world. She has owned Stoltz Image Consulting in Fort Worth for 30 years, specializing in positive first impression and custom color analysis. For the last 15 years Elaine has been teaching others to be image consultants through Stoltz Image Institute.

The Concept of Time Through the Ages

Humans have been keeping time throughout history and this lecture will give some background on how timekeeping developed through the ages. How did we get days, weeks, months, years, and seasons? What's with this leap year and leap second stuff? How did mariners find their way at sea, before GPS? Is a sundial really accurate? How did Greenwich England become the starting point for modern timekeeping? What is the International Date Line? Have you ever heard of the "Equation of time"? Why do we have standard time zones and why do we confuse everyone twice a year with daylight savings time? So what time is it, anyway? Well that depends...

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March 20, 2018



Instructor: Randy Smith

Randy Smith received a BS in Aerospace Engineering and a MS Aerospace Engineering. He is an FAA Private Commercial Pilot with instrument rating and a USAF-rated navigator. He has 11 years military flying experience and is a retired Bell Helicopter engineer. Randy has been an avid amateur astronomer for 30 years and has been teaching Scout leaders about the night sky nearly that long.

Attracting Birds to Your Yard

Learn how to provide shelter, food, and water in your landscape to attract birds year round. Learn which native and adapted plants will your garden a bird sanctuary.

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March 20, 2018





They Shall Take up Serpents

There are some who handle poisonous snakes, drink poison, and sometimes handle fire, in their worship. Why would anyone "in their right minds" do such things? This lecture will explain why and how. It will examine the motivation and history of such practice, down to the present, including legal dimensions of the practice. There will be pictures, but no hands-on experience.

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March 23, 2018

F from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM




Had a Good Time: The Social and Historic Importance of Postcards

During a "golden age" of postcards, about 100 years ago, millions of postcards served the social purpose of staying in touch, sharing information, educating both senders and receivers, and even passing on critical information - from weather forecasts to news of illness. Mail was delivered twice a day and cards cost a penny. Without phones or autos (and good roads), how else to communicate? They were commonly saved, and even carefully preserved, so cards can provide important images and messages that are valuable to researchers. They are also just plain interesting ... it's hard to think of a subject that wasn't on a postcard.

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March 23, 2018



Instructor: Dan Smith

After graduating from Florida State University, Dan Smith began a forty year career with the National Weather Service. He is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. His first encounter with the Bankhead Highway occurred while bicycling on back roads in Parker County near Aledo. The narrow country road seemed to belie the nearby street sign which identified it as the Old Bankhead Highway. Few seemed to know much about the old road, and even less was known about the Bankhead Highway. Years later the author began his research and discovered the roads historical significance.

One-Time Lectures Session III:

April 9 – May 4


Safe Effective Exercise for Cancer Survivors

This 90-minute lecture will discuss exercise for cancer survivors in older populations. Class content will include the definition of a cancer survivor, exercise guidelines for cancer survivors and the benefits of exercise. A seated yoga demonstration will be given for attendees to partake in at the end of the lecture.

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April 9, 2018

M from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM


Instructor: Stephanie Mamantov

Stephanie Mamantov is an NFPT certified Personal Trainer, and a recognized Cancer Exercise Specialist by the American College of Sports Medicine. For the past 6 years, Stephanie has worked at the Moncrief Cancer Institute here in Fort Worth, offering free, survivorship-exercise services to anyone with a cancer diagnosis in Tarrant and 9 other surrounding North Texas counties. The program offers one-on-one personal training based on the individual needs of the patient/survivor. Group fitness and yoga compliment the program as well, and offer diversity for all participants.

Orson Welles, Biography of a Film Artist

In "Citizen Kane," Orson Welles directed, wrote, and starred in what has been called "the greatest American movie ever made." He also made a life for himself in the movies. This PowerPoint lecture will examine Welles biography and his biographers, with especial attention to Barbara Leaming's book, "Orson Welles, a Biography." Welles himself said that he did not believe in biography. This is a lecture for believers and skeptics alike.

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April 10, 2018



Instructor: George Frein

George Frein, PhD, taught for 29 years in the Philosophy and Religion Department at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. During ten of those years and then during fifteen years in retirement he has done the research necessary to write historically accurate scripts for his solo performances. The characters he performs embody the values of the humanities disciplines of history and literature.

How They Made Native American Pottery

A presentation of my collection of 30 years of acquiring Southwest Indian Pottery. It will be shown how the clay is found, where the temper, slip, and paint is all gathered. In addition, we'll show how a pot is formed, burnished, painted, and fired. A history of Maria Martinez will be followed, as she is the most famous potter of all the pueblos. 30 pieces of pottery will be on display for illustration and explanation.

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April 10, 2018



Instructor: Larry Borne

Larry Borne is an amateur archeologist. He has traveled to Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. The one thing that is usually still present at an archeological site is their pottery. He has been in the homes of present day potters and enjoy

the conversation of learning how they learned from their mothers & grandmothers. He find it fascinating and realizes the wonderful talent these people have.

Cutting the Pay TV Cable

This lecture will cover the best way to stop paying for TV and returning to OTA (Over the Air) Free TV. All of the options are available to make the change easy. Thomas will discuss keeping many of the features your cable box provides and being able to find most of your favorite shows.

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April 10, 2018



Instructor: Thomas Van Gunten

Thomas have spent the last 2 years changing over from cable to OTA. He has used both side by side for several months and invested in several different DVRs for making the change almost unnoticeable. Living in Weatherford, being more than 45 miles from the broadcast antennas, he has faced a series of problems and set backs as well as spring storms. He has lots of hands on experience to share.

The Thunderstorm Project of 1945

Aviation advanced during WW-2, but it was clear afterward that weather remained a serious problem to flight safety. In 1945 Congress directed the Weather Bureau to learn more about thunderstorms. Fortunately, tools and manpower were at hand at war's end for "The Thunderstorm Project." Using radar, aircraft and dense observations, all for the first time, data were collected in Florida (1946) and Ohio (1947). Results were taken to the University of Chicago where project scientists and technicians, working without computers, of course, compiled and published a final report in 1949. "The Thunderstorm," usually referred to simply as "Byers & Braham, 1949" is the most-often cited reference in meteorological literature.

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April 17, 2018





The Bankhead Highway in Texas

The Bankhead Highway was the nation's first year-round transcontinental highway, extending from Washington, DC, to San Diego. Roughly a third of its 3,000 mile length was Texas Highway No. 1, from Texarkana to El Paso. Alabama Sen. John H. Bankhead was influential in passage of the "Good Roads Act," which in 1916 made federal funds available to states, for the first time, to share the costs of better roads. The Texas Highway Dept. followed in 1917, and construction of Texas 1 soon followed. The class will explore how all that came about and the historical significance of the result.

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April 17, 2018





The Palace of AlexIndia: Exploring the Development of Western Civilization and Empire

A macro examination of western philosophy, politics, religion, and history. We peruse through the ages with the aid of fantastic photos and the AlexIndia Palace, which will be set-up live in our classroom during one class session. The Palace is a 10-foot tall structure hand-made by the instructor from over sixty different exotic woods from around the world. The Palace architecture includes Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Gothic, and Organic style. The Palace structure comes together like a giant puzzle without the aid of nails or screws. The relics and artifacts of the Palace cover the major points of western culture.

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April 17, 2018



Instructor: Joseph Parris

Joseph Parris was born in Fort Worth. He graduated TCU class of 1992, General Studies - minor in History, Geology and Political Science. He am an entrepreneur and have created several businesses. Currently founder and President of AlexIndia Group Corporation. I am a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker, Master Mason, and endowed member of Fort Worth Masonic Lodge 148. Served in US Marine Corps. Served as Commandant of Fort Worth Detachment 731 Marine Corps League. Commissioned Admiral in the Texas Navy by Governor Abbott.

Underappreciated Pioneers in the History of Computers

There are few figures associated with computers that have become household names. Most became fabulously wealthy from their efforts: Steve Jobs (Apple), Bill Gates (Microsoft), Jeff Bezos (Amazon), and Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook). This

lecture is not about them. Every one of these "superstars" depended completely on mostly unknown pioneers who laid the groundwork for their success, and who never received vast fortunes for their efforts.

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April 17, 2018



Instructor: Dan Calvin

Dan is a long time movie buff, particularly of the "horror genre" of the 50's and 60's. Dan and his brother bought and assembled the Aurora Models based on the Universal movies. They collected the monster equivalent of "baseball cards"; faithfully read the fan magazine, "Famous Monsters of Filmland", and went to monster movies at local drive-ins and theaters. His early interest in monster films led him to an examination of the literature upon which they were based. Dan graduated from Rice University with a BA in English in 1974.

Homeless Young Children: The Most Voiceless and Invisible

In Tarrant County more than 7400 children under the age of 6 will experience homelessness this year. Alarmingly, Texas counted over 100,000 homeless young children (birth - 6 yrs) in 2016 per the Administration for Children and Families. How has this happened? What are we, and can we, do about this problem? Homelessness, especially for our children has a long term impact on our society, both morally and financially.

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April 19, 2018



Instructor: Elaine Klos

Elaine Klos is Chair of the MHMR Tarrant County, Board of Directors. MHMR serves the mental health, substance abuse, homeless and early childhood intervention and is responsible for intellectually developmentally disabled citizens. She is Co-Chair of Center for Transforming Lives (YWCA), a project focusing on homeless young children. For 35+years both professionally and as a volunteer focused on Child abuse and neglect, poverty, homelessness, early childhood, child health (both physical and mental), education and equality and has successfully impacted legislation and funding on a local, state and national level. She has served two terms as an elected Board Member of the Fort Worth Independent School District.

Medicare 101

Making the most of your Medicare benefits can help you achieve your best health and keep more money in your pocket. This course provides a brief overview of Medicare from its inception through its current form today; an overview of Medicare parts A, B, C, D, and supplements; issues regarding eligibility, initial enrollment, the annual enrollment period, special enrollment periods, and penalties; Medicare benefits for niche groups such as those in low-income categories, veterans, teachers, and others; and tips for getting the maximum benefit from your Medicare plan.

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April 19, 2018



Instructor: Sheri Parris

Sheri Parris, Ph.D., is a licensed health insurance agent, and Research Scientist for the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU. She has published four textbooks, including the most recent in 2017 on the topic of child maltreatment in institutions. Ron Smith, co-instructor, has an M.A. in Health Administration. He is a licensed health insurance agent, President Emeritus of Harris Methodist Health System, Co-founder of Texas Health Resources and CareFlite, FACHE Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Past Chair of the Texas Hospital Association, and Past Chair of the M.J. Neeley School of Business at TCU

Understanding Soccer for Beginners

This course is an introduction to understanding the game of soccer, also known as "the beautiful game." Nations around the globe have spent the last two years qualifying to be one of the 32 teams in the World Cup Tournament to be held in July 2018. Learn the basics here to start enjoying the world's most popular sport and this summer's edition of the World Cup.

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April 19, 2018



Instructor: Lewis Woodard

Lewis Woodard retired from a career in accounting and auditing with the American Red Cross. He has also worked for the FWISD. He is currently a home-based travel advisor.

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