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LIFELONGLEARNING

EXPLORE

SPRING 2020

If you are 50 or older, with a curious mind and an interest in learning for the joy of it, you are invited to join the 850+ like-minded older learners who are members of the LifeLong Learning Institute at Immaculata University (LLI at IU). LLI at IU is committed to providing its members with a wide variety of stimulating courses, lectures, intergenerational opportunities and social events in a creative and inclusive learning community. As a member of LLI at IU, you’ll choose from an extensive array of peer-taught courses in the liberal arts and sciences. There are no entrance requirements, grades, or tests. Your love of learning is all that counts.

MEMBERSHIPBenefits of membership include:• Courses: Experience learning something new, fun, challenging, and amazing.

• Location: Courses are offered on the conveniently located Immaculata University campus in Malvern.

• LLI at IU News: Subscription to the LLI newsletter each semester.

• Access to Immaculata Symphony: LLI at IU members typically pay $12 to attend campus performances.

• Immaculata Gabriele Library: Check out books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the library.

• Events & Field Trips: Attend LLI special events, campus-wide events, and discover opportunities to travel.

VOLUNTEERINGAre you interested in being more involved with LLI at IU? Volunteers are critical to the success of the Institute and we are always looking for new people to join.

CLUBS/COMMITTEESThe LifeLong Learning Institute promotes membership engagement outside of the classroom through clubs and committees. A club is a self-organized discussion or activity group which is open to all members. Committees are also open to all members but their purpose is to organize and assist operations of the Institute.

HOW DO I JOIN?To participate in the LifeLong Learning Institute individuals must join as a member. Memberships are available on either a semester basis or annual basis. The Institute enables you to engage in social and educational activities in a welcoming environment. The membership fee is the only cost of the Institute, and you can register for up to 14 classes each semester. Once you attend a class the membership fee is non-refundable. Annual Membership: $360Spring Membership: $190Spring semester 10 weeks Summer semester 5 weeksFall semester 10 weeks

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONRegistration begins as soon as members receive the course catalog and send in the registration form with payment. Registrations will be processed in the order they are received. Members will receive a mailed confirmation listing all courses for which they are registered. If you do not see a class that you had requested, that is because it is either full or was canceled. One week before the start of classes members will receive an email that includes an attachment of their schedule along with classroom assignments. Classroom assignments will be posted on the LLI bulletin board located in Loyola Hall. Members are welcome to add or drop classes throughout the semester.

HOW TO REGISTER1. In Person: After receiving the course catalog, please

complete the included registration form and drop it off at the LifeLong Learning Institute office in Good Counsel Hall on Immaculata’s campus (see page 29 for campus map). Registrations are processed in the order they are received. In person registration can be processed with cash, check or credit card.

2. By Mail: Send your completed registration form with payment (checks made payable to Immaculata University) to: Immaculata University LifeLong Learning Institute Good Counsel Hall 1145 King Road Immaculata, PA 19345

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ............................................................1Course Calendar ...............................................................3,4Field Trip ..............................................................................5Winter Movie Series ............................................................6Music on Campus ................................................................7Orientation & Special Groups .............................................8Spring Speaker Series.....................................................9,10New Member Discount .....................................................11Course Index .....................................................................12

Course ListingsArt, Culture & Music ................................................. 13-18Business, Economics & Finance ................................18,19Current Events ................................................................19History, Politics, Theology ........................................ 20-23Lifestyle .................................................................... 23-26Science & Technology ...............................................25,26

Spring Picnic ......................................................................28Campus Map .....................................................................29Registration Form ..............................................................30

ATTENDANCE POLICIESWhile accommodations will be made to ensure classes do not become full there are limitations to the classroom size at the University. Members are asked to attend only classes for which they have registered and to notify the LLI office if they want to drop a class. Accurate registration assists in room accommodations.

BULLETIN BOARDThe LLI bulletin board is located outside of classroom 116 in Loyola Hall and includes the class schedule, room locations, speaker series schedule, campus map and more.

CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTSRoom assignments will be emailed to members one week prior to the start of class and will be posted on the LLI bulletin board in Loyola Hall.

COURSE CANCELLATIONLLI at IU reserves the right to cancel a scheduled course due to low enrollment, non-availability of an instructor, or any other unavoidable circumstance. Members will be notified as early as possible.

PARKING PERMITSAll members and instructors are required by the University to display a parking permit on their vehicles while on campus. Parking permits are free and never expire. This should be taken care of in advance of the start of the semester. Guests to the Institute should park in lots B, C or H. See campus map on page 29.

IMMACULATA ALUMNI DISCOUNTThe LifeLong Learning Institute is excited to announce that LLI members who graduated

from the University are now eligible to receive a 15% discount on their membership. Immaculata

encourages learning at any age and wants to show our support to members who graduated

(undergraduate or graduate) from the university. This discount is subject to verification during the

registration process. See the registration form on page 30 for more details.

IMPORTANT SPRING DATES10 Week Class: February 10–May 1

SESSION A: February 10–March 20SESSION B: March 23–May 1 JANUARY 14 at 11:00amNew Member Orientation

JANUARY 16 at 3:00pmNew Member Orientation

MARCH 9-13No Classes for Spring Break

APRIL 9-13No Classes for Easter Holiday

MAY 7Annual Spring Picnic

immaculata.edu/lli | 484-323-3238

2GENERAL INFORMATION

3 COURSE CALENDAR

MONDAY TUESDAY

9:15to

10:25• Ireland in WWII (10,11025)• Five Tragedies (B,10983)

10:40to

11:50

• American Gov. (10,10985)• Paper Mache (10,10989)• Windows 10 Basic (10,10956)• History of the Bible (A,10965)• Space Exploration (A,10995)• Senior Living Options (B,10960)

• Contract Bridge (10,11016)• Genealogy Disc. Roots (10, 10978)• Into. to Hand Building (A, 11010)• Presidential Assassinations (B,11006)• Art of Shadows (B,11023)• Intro. Wheel Throwing (B, 10961)

12:00to

1:10

• Charles Dickens (10,11031)• Air Travel (A,10968)• Power of No Words (B,10976)• Financial Literacy (B,10961)

• Let’s Talk Recipes (A,10990)• Reinventing Yourself (A,11060)• Design & History (B,10992)• History of Catholic Church (B,10979)

1:25to

2:35

• Dance for Strength and Stretch (10,10988)• Let’s Knit Socks (10,10963)• Origami (10,10977)• American Songbook (A,10998)• Opera goes to the Devil (B,10999)• Mexican Revolution (B,10982)

• Intermediate Wheel Throwing (10,11008)• Founding Mothers II (10,10955)• Beginners Meditation (A,11011)• Intermediate Genealogy (A,10980)• Hollywood & Wars (B,10987)

2:50to

4:00

• American Actors (10,11030)• The ABC’s of Travel (B, 11061)• Twelfth Night (B,11026)

• Chester Co. Library (10,10966)• Silver Yoga (10,10973)• Open Ceramics (10, 11009)• Beginning German II (A,11015)


4COURSE CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

• American Revolution (B,10986)• Springtime in the Garden (B,10969) • Early China (10,11024)

• World of Sports (10,11027)• Financial Markets (10,11004)• Poetry for Brave of Heart II (B,11013)

• Path to Vibrant Lifestyle (10,10981)• Gentle Strength & Cardio (10,11003)• History Face to Face (A, 11022)• Presidential Assassinations (B,11007)• How to Grow Old (B,11012)• Beginners Ukulele workshop (B,10994)

• The President Slept Here (A, 11020)

• History Face to Face (A, 11022)

NO CLASSESWEEKLY SPEAKER SERIES

• Magic of Music (A, 10996)• Let’s Have a Conversation (A,10964)• The Great Mughals (B,11002)• Kander & Ebb (B,11000)

• Literature of Travel (10, 11005)• 1968 (A, 10971)• Three Mile Island (B, 10972)• Orwell (10, 11032)

• Current Events Forum (10,10993)• Side by Side (10,10997)• Watercolor (10, 11062)• Deadly Sins (A,10991)• Income Investing I (A,10957)• Income Investing II (B,10958)• Expanding Your Mind (B,11001)

• Beginning Quilting (10, 10984)• Sell a House in 30 Days (10,10975)• Red/Blue States (A,11017)• Point & Shoot Photography (A,10959)• History Consequences (B, 11018)• Social Justice (B,11019)• Making America’s

Infrastructure (B,10970)

• Space Travel (10, 11014)• Age of Radio (10,11029)

• Digital Preservation (A,11028)• Hypnosis to Manage

Stress (B,10967)

• Silver Yoga (10,10974)• Beginning German II (A,11015)• Wine Appreciation (B,11021)

GROUP FIELD TRIPTHURSDAY, MAY 7 Founded in 1882, the Princeton Univ. Art Museum houses over 92,000 works of art that range from antiquity to the contemporary period. The museum has a large collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, medieval European holdings, African art, western European paintings, and a wide collection of Chinese calligraphy, paintings, as well porcelain selections. Princeton’s photography collection is one of the leading museum collections in the United States.

Join the LifeLong Learning Institute for this unique field trip with Docent lead tours of the museum, gardens, and exhibit. Following the tour, members can enjoy an additional 2 hours to explore the museum or enjoy lunch at one of the many local restaurants located within walking distance to the museum. Lunch is not included in the price.

FIELD TRIP DETAILS:• Cost $57• Docent tour of museum, garden

and exhibit• Lunch is not included in price*• Bus Transportation• Leave Immaculata at 9:30am,

return by 4:30pm• Driving time: 1.5 hours

Course Registration Number: 11063

6WINTER MOVIE SERIES


WEDNESDAYS 1:00 PM, LOYOLA HALL, ROOM 127FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

JANUARY 15CALENDAR GIRLS(2003, 1 hr. 48 min. CC) Roberta Matz

After the death of her best friend’s husband from cancer, spirited Yorkshire housewife, Chris Harper (Helen Mirren), hatches a scheme to raise money for a memorial to him. Utilizing a tradition from the hidebound Women’s Institute association, Chris encourages Annie (Julie Walters) and their friends to create a calendar – with the novel detail of using middle-age women of their village as nude models. The idea stuns the husbands and a wary young photographer (Philip Glenister).

JANUARY 22THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING(1975, 2 hr. 9 min.) Terry Smallacombe

The Man Who Would be King, from the story by Rudyard Kipling, is a favorite of both stars, two rugged characters played by Sean Connery and Michael Caine, and is narrated by Christopher Plummer who plays Kipling. The movie, which takes place in Afghanistan, has humor, action, romance, and suspense. The story takes place in the late 19th century and is directed by John Huston. This is one movie that is better than the book.

JANUARY 29MOLLY’S GAME2018, 2 hr. 20 min. CC) Dave CostelloMolly’s Game tells the true story of Molly Bloom, a beautiful Olympic skier who decided to run a high-stakes poker game. Inviting all the elite in sports, entertainment, business, and, unknown to her, the Russian mob, her games grew to gross millions of dollars. Eventually, the game was raided by the FBI and Molly was put on trial. It is a thriller with a message about power, crime, and consequences.

FEBRUARY 5LEAP YEAR( 2009, 1 hr. 41 min. Subtitles) Ann Calef

When Anna’s (Amy Adams) four-year anniversary to her boyfriend passes without an engagement ring, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Inspired by an Irish tradition that allowed women to propose to men on Leap Day, Anna follows Jeremy (Adam Scott) to Dublin to propose to him. But after landing on the wrong side of Ireland, she must enlist the help of the handsome and carefree local, Declan (Matthew Goode), to get her across the country. Along the way, they discover that the road to love can take you to very unexpected places.

CURTIS SYMPHONY AT IMMACULATA*

Thursday, January 30Alumnae Hall 8:00 pm

IMMACULATA SYMPHONY YOUTH CONCERT*Sunday, February 9

Alumnae Hall 3:00 pm

PIANO RECITALMs. Jennifer Nicole Campbell

Saturday, February 22Memorial Hall 7:00 pm

IMMACULATA SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT*

Saturday, April 4Alumnae Hall 7:30 pm

EVENING STUDENT RECITALTuesday, April 7

Memorial Hall 7:30 pm

EVENING STUDENT RECITALThursday, April 16


IMMACULATA CONCERT BANDSunday, April 19


JAZZ BANDWednesday, April 22


IMMACULATACHORAL CONCERT

Friday, April 24Memorial Hall 7:30 pm

CURTIS SYMPHONY AT IMMACULATA*Saturday, April 25


IMMACULATA SMALL ENSEMBLES

Tuesday, April 28Memorial Hall 7:30 pm

IMMACULATA SYMPHONY CONCERTO CONCERT*

Saturday, May 2Great Hall 7:30 pm

MUSIC EVENTSIMMACULATA UNIVERSITY

*Requires ticket purchase. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For advanced tickets visit http://immaculatasymphony.org/

For Curtis Symphony visit https://www.curtis.edu/performanc-es/19-20-season/orchestra/curtis-symphony-at-immaculata/

JOIN A SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP

BOOK CLUBFirst Friday of Each Month

1:15 p.m. Loyola Hall 100

FEB 7 The Invisible Man-Ralph EllisonMAR 6 The Woman’s House-Elaine WeissAPR 3 To the Lighthouse-Virginia WoolfMAY 1 An American Marriage-Tayari Jones

MAHJONG CLUBEvery Monday

12:30 to 2:30 p.m.Mac Shack

Good Counsel Hall, Lower Level

WATERCOLOR CLUBEvery Friday

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (flexible)Loyola Hall 104

NEW MEMBERORIENTATION

JANUARY 1411:00 a.m.

Loyola Hall 127

JANUARY 163:00 p.m.

Loyola Hall 127All new LLI members and potential members are

invited to learn more about the LifeLong Learning Institute including—getting to know Immaculata,

classroom location, where to park on campus, how to register for classes, and more!

No RSVP Required.

NEWINSTRUCTORORIENTATION

JANUARY 303–4:00 p.m.

Loyola Hall 118Welcome to teaching with LLI! Good teaching involves planning, learning, and engagement.This orientation reviews everything you need

to be a good instructor with LifeLong Learning.The orientation provides an overview aboutcomputers in the classroom, copying course

materials, and other campus logistics such as parking.

If you are unable to attend the above date, please call the Director at 484-323-3236 to schedule

a one-on-one session.

FEBRUARY 12LINCOLNLincoln was arguably the finest President. He had many skills: frontiersman, lawyer, politician, writer, and negotiator. He came from humble beginnings and received little to no formal education. Yet his accomplishments rank him as one of the most revered Americans ever. During our session, we will attempt to understand what made Lincoln tick. We will trace his childhood in Kentucky and Indiana, his self-study program to learn the law, his entry into politics, and his marriage to Mary Todd. We will discuss his evolving view of the slavery question and his handling of the many complex issues before and during the Civil War. Many historians have called Lincoln a genius. Let’s find out why.

Gerald McNeff - B.A. Mathematics, LaSalle Univ.; M.B.A., Western New England, Univ. — Gerald spent his business career with General Electric and Lockheed Martin. He progressed from a systems analyst in the Engineering organization to Vice President of Finance.

FEBRUARY 19AN INTRODUCTION TO MINDFUL EATING AND HEALTHY NUTRITIONIn this presentation, we will discuss both mindful eating and healthy nutrition basics. Mindful eating is using mindfulness to reach a state of full attention to our experiences, cravings, and physical cues when eating. By practicing mindful eating, we slow down and restore our attention, making eating an intentional act. Healthy nutrition is an integral part of a vibrant and healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy foods can help with weight management, disease prevention, brain health, and improved quality of life.

Lori Espe Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Institute of Integrative Nutrition; Culinary Coach, Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Harvard Medical S chool;

Laurie Robinson Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Institute of Integrative Nutrition – Lori and Laurie have worked in private practice as integrative health coaches for the past four years. Lori is completing a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Medicine at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Laurie is continuing her study of nutrition through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is completing her certification in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Behavior Change.

FEBRUARY 26JAMESTOWN UNCOVEREDJamestown became the first permanent English settlement in North America in 1607. Recent archaeological digs in the James Fort area have unearthed new information about the settlement and the hardships endured by these early pioneers. See why the current Jamestown site is a fascinating place to visit.

Dick Calef - B.S.E.E., Univ. of New Hampshire. — Dick is an active member of the Lifelong Learning community having been an instructor, student, noontime speaker, board member, and committee Chair. He is retired from marketing positions in the power systems and aerospace industries. A return visit to Jamestown in Oct 2019 has given him new insight into its early history.

MARCH 4HOW TO SELL A HOUSE IN 30 DAYS!Should you stay or go? If you are considering selling your house now or in the future, join this lively talk about what you need to know to appeal to those picky HGTV fans. Madeline will share what she has learned from working with hundreds of buyers and reveal the top five tips from her signature program, How to Sell a House in 30 Days! Bring your questions for the Q&A at the end.

Madeline Dobbs - M.B.A., Wilmington Univ. — Madeline is a local Realtor and author of How to Sell a House in 30 Days!, 21 Tips to Sell Your House, and How to Be Your Own Home Inspector.

MARCH 18A LEGACY IN STONELegacy in Stone - the story of Immaculata University. How the vision and dreams of two women developed the foundation for what we know as Immaculata University today.

Sister Anne Marie Burton, IHM - B.Mus., B.A Immaculata College; M.Ed., Virginia Tech; Psy. D., Temple Univ. – Since 1986, Sister Anne Marie has been a faculty member in Immaculata’s Education Division. Now as Faculty emerita, she is working in the Archives (Gabriele Library) at Immaculata University.

MARCH 25THE MASON-DIXON LINEThe Mason-Dixon Line is arguably America’s most famous and well-known boundary. More than 250 years old, it separates and defines Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. The entire length of the Mason-Dixon Line is over 300 miles. This presentation will discuss the history, background, upkeep, and current condition of the Mason-Dixon Line, as well as its pivotal role in the antebellum period, leading up to the Civil War.

9 SPRING SPEAKER SERIES

WEDNESDAY’S 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.LOYOLA HALL 127

Free and Open to the Public!


Robert Collins B.S. and M.S. Civil Engineering, Villanova Univ. Bob worked as a registered Professional Engineer for several engineering firms in the metropolitan Philadelphia area for 45 years before retiring at the age of 70. Since retirement, he has taught several courses at LLI, including the Great Depression, American Immigrants, and Rock and Roll music.

APRIL 1MUSIC NOTES: TCHAIKOVSKY AND THE SYMPHONYMaestro Joseph Gehring provides insight to the music that will be performed by the Immaculata Symphony at their spring concert. Always an enlightening experience, LLI students will learn about Tchaikovsky’s emotional symphony, the Pathétique, the last of Tchaikovsky’s compositions premiered in his lifetime and performed nine days before his death. Other works on the program include the raucous Festive Overture by the Russian composer Dimitri Shostakovich, as well as, Manuel de Falla’s lush work for piano and orchestra, Nights in the Gardens of Spain. The Immaculata Symphony performs their spring concert on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 7:30PM in Alumnae Hall.

Joseph Gehring - B.M.E., West Chester Univ., M.M., Boston Univ., currently enrolled in doctoral program at Immaculata Univ. — Joseph is the Director of Ensembles and Coordinator for Music Education at IU. Since 2004, Maestro Gehring has worked with the Immaculata Symphony and was appointed Music Director in 2011.

APRIL 8WATERGATEOn June 17, 1972, five men broke into the Democratic Party Headquarters at the Watergate Complex in Washington, DC. Their purpose was to photograph documents and to plant “bugs” which would enable them to know their rivals strategy. This was only the tip of the iceberg concerning the many attempts to secure the re-election in 1972 for President Nixon. Whether or not he knew of the break-in in advance is a subject still open to debate. However, he gave a blank check to supporters to use any methods necessary to win re-election. The investigation led by reporters Woodward and Bernstein resulted in the only resignation of an American President.

Ross Kershey - B.A., Temple Univ. — Ross taught American history at Coatesville High school for 42 years. He also coached basketball for 28 years and track for 18 years. He was the first teacher to receive the “Educator of the Year” award, and upon his retirement, that award was named for him, as is the school’s gymnasium.

APRIL 15CELEBRATION OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONHistory tells us that Abigail Adams wrote to her husband during the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, urging him to “remember the ladies.” That document (and the United States Constitution) did not grant women the right to vote. As we approach the 100th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, giving women the right to vote, we recall the social restraints of the era and the state laws that disenfranchised women. Further, we will recall the women who lead the campaign, the obstacles they faced along the way, and the impact of the amendment today.

Barbara Falini - B.A. Social Studies, M.A. American History, West Chester Univ.; M.A. Political Science, Villanova Univ. — Barbara was a classroom teacher in the West Chester Area School District for 42 years in the fields of economics and government.

APRIL 22THE HIGHBROW SINATRAMost Frank Sinatra fans might be surprised to learn that not only was he extremely well read, he also had an intense passion for classical music. A relaxing listening session for Sinatra would rarely involve the American Songbook standards that were his professional bread and butter. It was more likely that he would spin on his turntable a fine recording of a classical symphony or string quartet. The love of classical music fed Sinatra’s ambition to produce a full album of romantic standards using only a string quartet as accompaniment. This is the story of the making of Close to You - Sinatra at his musical and emotional best! Close to You arguably represents the artistic high water mark of Sinatra’s entire recording career.

Bill Palmerio - B. Mus., M. Mus. Temple Univ.; M.B.A. Drexel Univ. — Bill is retired from a 30-year career as a financial systems analyst and database application developer in the health insurance industry. Before his corporate life, he attended music school, studying classical vocal music and opera. Music appreciation continues to be a significant part of his retirement life, with particular interests in opera, classical art songs, and musical theatre and, above all, the Great American Songbook.

10SPRING SPEAKER SERIES

FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNINGNew Member Discount

New members are invited to enroll in any three classes for the discounted price of $75.

This offer is valid for new members only and can only be used once. If you are interested in joining but don’t know where to begin, be sure to attend the

New Member Orientation. See page 8 for Orientation dates and times.

“I am so very thankful to have found Immaculata’s LifeLong Learning Institute. The members are welcoming, the classes interesting, and the instructors knowledgeable.

Being back on a beautiful campus is invigorating and the days spent there are just so special. Join us!”Roberta McManus, LLI Member


12COURSE INDEX

ART, CULTURE & MUSIC* New* American Actors, From EdwinForrest to the Barrymores ..................................................13* New* Beginner’s Ukulele Workshop ...............................13Beginning German II .........................................................13Beginning Quilting: Log Cabin Quilt .................................13* New* Carlos Fuentes and the Mexican Revolution ........13*New* Charles Dickens: The Great Inimitable...................14Expanding Your Mind ........................................................14Getting the Most Out of Your Library ................................14*New* George Orwell: His Life and Selected Writings .....14Hollywood and Wars .........................................................14Intermediate Wheel Throwing ..........................................14Intro. to Handbuilding .......................................................15*New* Kander & Ebb - Come Hear the Music Play ...........15Let’s Knit Socks! .................................................................15*New* Literature of Travel and Place.................................15Open Ceramics Studio ......................................................16Origami - The Art of Japanese Paper Folding ..................16*New* Opera Goes to the Devil .......................................16Paper Mache for Adults .....................................................16*New* Poetry for the Brave of Heart, Part II ......................16Point and Shoot Photography ...........................................16Recording the American Songbook ..................................17*New* Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night ..................................17*New* Side By Side: Annie Proulx and Edward P. Jones ..17*New* Social Justice for a Humble Man ...........................17*New* Springtime in the Garden ......................................17The Magic of Music ...........................................................17*New* The Art of Shadows and Reflections ......................17*New* The Golden Age of Radio ......................................18Watercolor for All Levels....................................................18Wheel Throwing (New Students Only) .............................18

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS & FINANCE*New* Financial Literacy Master Class ..............................18How to Sell a House in 30 Day ..........................................18Income Investing in a Changing Interest Rate Environment - Level l .........................................................19Income Investing in a Changing Interest RateEnvironment Level II ..........................................................19Understanding the Financial Markets ................................19

CURRENT EVENTSCurrent Events Forum........................................................19Let’s Have a Conversation .................................................19The Ever Changing World of Sports .................................19

HISTORY, POLITICS & THEOLOGY*New* 1968 - A Year of Tumult and Change .....................20*New* Abolitionists and Suffragettes ................................20Deadly Sins and Saving Virtues .........................................20*New* Early China: Foundations of Chinese Civilization ...20Five Tragedies that Changed America ..............................20History Face to Face ..........................................................20*New* History of the Catholic Church ...............................21*New* How to Grow Old ...................................................21Introduction to American Government .............................21*New* Ireland in World War II ...........................................21Presidential Assassinations and Attempts .........................22*New* Red States/Blue States ...........................................22The American Revolution:1775-1783 ................................22*New* The Great Mughals ................................................22*New* The History of The Bible ........................................22The History of Unintended Consequences .......................23The Making of America’s Infrastructure .............................23*New* The President Really Did Sleep Here .....................23*New* Three Mile Island ...................................................23

LIFESTYLEBeginners Mindfulness Meditation ....................................23Contract Bridge: An Introductory Course..........................23Dance for Strength and Stretch .........................................24Explore Senior Living Options ...........................................24Gentle Strength and Cardio Fitness ..................................24*New* Let’s Talk Recipes ...................................................24*New* Reinventing Yourself at Midlife and Beyond ..........24Self-Hypnosis to Manage Stress ........................................24Silver Age Yoga .................................................................25The Power of No Words ....................................................25Wine Appreciation .............................................................25Your Path to a Vibrant and Healthy Lifestyle .....................25

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY*New* Design and History of Everyday Things .................25*New* Digital Preservation ................................................25Genealogy-Discover Your Roots (for Beginners) ...............26Intermediate Genealogy (not for Beginners) .....................26Interstellar Space Travel ....................................................26Space Exploration .............................................................26What You Should Know About Air Travel ..........................26Windows 10 Basic .............................................................26

ART, CULTURE, & MUSIC*NEW* AMERICAN ACTORS, FROM EDWIN FORREST TO THE BARRYMORESCourse Registration Number: 1103010 Weeks, Monday 2:50pm-4:00pmThis course will explore the lives and careers of prominent American actors from the beginning of the 19th century to the 1940s. Students will learn how Edwin Forrest, the Booth family, Joseph Jefferson, Otis Skinner and the Barrymores helped to develop a distinctly American acting profession.

John P. Wickman – B.A. Chemistry & English, Teacher Certification Immaculata Univ.; ESL Teaching Cert. Penn State Univ. After a 34 year career with Lukens Steel Co., John had a second career as a public school teacher. He also taught freshman Composition at the University of Delaware while working on an M.A. in English. John has written a theater review column, and is a volunteer at the National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville.

*NEW* BEGINNER’S UKULELE WORKSHOPCourse Registration Number: 10994Session B, Thursday 10:40am-11:50amThis 5-week workshop is for the absolute beginner ukulele player. You will learn the basics of strumming, rhythm, and chords so you can start playing your favorite tunes. The class includes a learning packet so you can practice at home. Bring your own ukulele and tuner. If you do not own a ukulele, please consider supporting your local music store. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions or concern.

Crystal Murphy - A.A.S. Fashion Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, NY; B.A.S. Fashion Design, Purdue Univ. Crystal is a self-taught ukulele player with a passion for music and teaching others. She currently teaches a variety of music programs at the Downingtown Library for all ages and abilities. You can also find her playing with the D’town Ukesters, a jam circle she founded in 2017.

BEGINNING GERMAN IICourse Registration Number: 11015Session A, Tuesday & Thursday 2:50pm-4:00pmIn this interactive course, we will continue our exploration of the German language at the introductory level. The focus will be on getting around in a German-speaking environment. You will practice and improve communication skills and learn basic concepts of German grammar. Time will be set aside to talk about traveling in Germany and to discuss current events. A $30 materials fee will be due at the opening class (students with workbook do not pay again). Please note class day/time.

Kordula Segler-Stahl - M.Sc., Ph.D., Univ. of Hohenheim, Stuttgart-Germany. Kordula is a native German speaker and has taught German in a variety of settings for almost 20 years. She has had a large number of private students and worked as an adjunct professor at various universities in the Philadelphia area: West Chester University, Drexel, Temple, and, until recently, St. Joseph’s University.

BEGINNING QUILTING: LOG CABIN QUILTCourse Registration Number: 1098410 Weeks, Thursday 2:00pm-4:00pmLearn how to choose colors, cut and sew a cute quilt for a new baby, grandchild or yourself. This class will meet from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Immaculata Sewing Lab, materials will be discussed in the opening class.

Deby Everett-Moschitta - B.S. Penn State Univ., West Chester Univ. Deby is a retired teacher of Home Economics from Coatesville High School.

* NEW* CARLOS FUENTES AND THE MEXICAN REVOLUTIONCourse Registration Number: 10982Session B, Monday 1:25pm-2:35pmThe Death of Artemio Cruz (1962) is Carlos Fuentes’s gripping novel of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), the passions and idealism that shaped the reality of today’s Mexico. Literary analysis will elucidate the sociopolitical and economic themes in the text. Edition: Carlos Fuentes, The Death of Artemio Cruz, Alfred Mac Adam (trans.). NY: The Noonday Press, 1991.

Celia Esplugas - B.A., Teacher’s College, Rosario, Argentina; M.A., M.Ed., Bowling Green State Univ.; Ph.D., Univ. of Toledo. Celia retired from West Chester University in 2009, after twenty years of serving as Spanish professor in the Department of Languages and Cultures and teaching in the Spanish, Women’s Studies, and Comparative Literature programs. She specialized in cross-cultural studies and Latino literature. Celia has published nationally and internationally.

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* NEW* CHARLES DICKENS: THE GREAT INIMITABLECourse Registration Number: 1103110 Weeks, Monday 12:00pm-1:10pmGreat Expectations, David Copperfield, Nicholas Nickleby, A Tale of Two Cities and of course, A Christmas Carol are just a few of the novels of Charles Dickens that we will explore in this course of selected readings, lectures, and discussions.

John P. Wickman – See previous bio. on page 13

EXPANDING YOUR MINDCourse Registration Number: 11001Session B, Wednesday 1:25pm-2:35pmThis five-week course introduces topics to expand the mind. Each session covers information on one topic-E.S.P., the human aura, dream interpretation, the theory of reincarnation, and Feng Shui energy design. Join us as we see slide shows, do simple experiments, and share our own experiences.

Carolyn Gelone - B.S. Elementary Education, Penn State Univ.; M.E. Educational Psychology, Univ. of Pennsylvania; additional course work, Univ. of Hawaii and Marywood College. Psychic Studies, the Association for Research and Enlightenment. Carolyn taught in both elementary schools and community colleges. She counsels on past life information, dreams, and Feng Shui design. Carolyn was a researcher/speaker for the A.R.E.- a library/conference center for research and enlightenment. She is the author of Teaching for Wholeness and Psychic Connections.

* NEW* GEORGE ORWELL: HIS LIFE AND SELECTED WRITINGSCourse Registration Number: 1103210 Weeks, Friday 12:00pm-1:10pmThese days, we often read or hear that something is “Orwellian”. That term refers to the ideas and writings of George Orwell. This course will discuss George Orwell’s life and some of his writings, which include, Down and Out in Paris and London, Homage to Catalonia, Animal Farm and 1984.

John P. Wickman – See Previous bio. on page 13

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR LIBRARYCHESTER COUNTY LIBRARY-HENRIETTA HANKIN BRANCHCourse Registration Number: 1096610 Weeks, Tuesday 2:50pm-4:00pmAn in-depth exploration of all that the library can do for you. Join us to learn about accessing ebooks, checking out museum passes, researching genealogy, planning your next trip, and in-depth discussions of Westerns in film, a popular fiction genres, technological innovations, protecting your online privacy and security, and more!

Jamie Claxton - B.A. Art History, Cornell Univ.; M.L.I.S., Univ. of Pittsburgh. Jamie is the Information Literacy Librarian for Chester County Library and District Center located in Exton, PA. She has been working in public libraries since 2016 after transitioning from a career in grantmaking and attaining her master’s degree.

HOLLYWOOD AND WARSCourse Registration Number: 10987Session B, Tuesday 12:30pm-3:00pmEver since the movie Wings, a story about combat pilots in World War I, won the first Academy Award for Best Picture in 1929, war has been a favorite genre among movie-going audiences. Some war movies are fiction, some depict real wartime events, and others are a combination of both. Please note class time.

George Falk – B.S., Delaware State Univ. George was born and raised in France. He has taught a variety of classes for 12 years at OLLI and LLI. His interests include, French culture, French history and classic movies.

INTERMEDIATE WHEEL THROWINGCourse Registration Number: 1100810 Weeks, Tuesday and Wednesday 1:00pm-3:00pmIn this ten-week ceramics workshop, students continue to refine their throwing skills. Please note that this class is for students who have previously taken a wheel throwing class at LLI. Limited to 6 people. A $60 materials fee will be due at the opening class. Please note class day/time.

Gisela Krause - B.S. Education, Temple Univ.; A.A.S. Nursing, A.F.A. Ceramics, Montgomery County Community College. Gisela has worked as a high school teacher, and as a nurse for more than 20 years. After retiring, she devotes most of her time to decorative and functional ceramics. She has exhibited in several galleries and won awards in local shows. She has taught in afterschool programs and on cruise ships.

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INTRO. TO HANDBUILDINGCourse Registration Number: 11010Session A, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pmIn this five-week ceramics workshop, students will be instructed in basic handbuilding techniques including, pinch pots, coil and slab. Students will have the opportunity to create several pieces of functional pottery. For new students and those who need a refreshed course. Limited to 12 people. A $30 materials fee will be due at the opening class. Please note class day/time.

Gisela Krause – See Previous bio. on page 14

*NEW* KANDER & EBBCOME HEAR THE MUSIC PLAYCourse Registration Number: 11000Session B, Thursday 12:00pm-1:10pmComposer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb collaborated for more than 40 years, longer than any other composer-lyricist partnership in Broadway history. Writing more than 20 musicals, their two most successful ones, Cabaret and Chicago, were made into Oscar-winning films. In this class, we will examine the lives and fabulous works of Kander and Ebb.

Patricia Garver - B.S. Human Resources and Liberal Arts, M.S. Pastoral and Clinical Counseling, Neumann Univ. Patricia is an instructor in several adult education programs, a speaker for local community groups, an amateur performer/singer (presently a member of the Philly Pops Chorus and Media Chamber Chorale), and a medical coder.

LET’S KNIT SOCKS!Course Registration Number: 1096310 Weeks, Monday 1:25pm-3:25pmThis course will introduce the knitter to knitting socks using double pointed needles to work in the round. Skills to be used include: working with double pointed needles, the slip slip knit decrease, the knit two together decrease, picking up and knitting stitches and grafting the toe of the sock using the kitchener stitch. Students do not need to buy yarn or needles for the first class. A sock pattern will be provided by the instructor. Because of the complexity of this class please do not bring a personal project or pattern to the class. This is an intermediate knitting class meaning the student should know basic skills such as casting on and knitting and purling stitches. Please note class time. Class is limited to 12 people.

Regina Brown - B.A. Psychology, Rosemont College; M.S.C.C., Philadelphia Biblical Univ. As a sales representative and counselor, Regina has been in people-oriented work for most of her career. She recently accepted a teaching position at The Knitter’s Edge in Bethlehem, PA. This position enables an expansion of her own knitting skills while working along side knitting designers and experienced teaching staff.

*NEW* LITERATURE OF TRAVEL AND PLACECourse Registration Number: 1100510 Weeks, Friday 12:00pm-1:10pmStudents read selections of travel literature and stories with a sense of place. Fiction and non-fiction works included. Several feature Pennsylvania, while others showcase a variety of regions in America and around the world. The instructor facilitates lively, reflective discussions and invites students to share their own experiences of travel and place.

Paul Kelley - B.A, Environmental Studies and Geography, English minor, Macalester College, St. Paul, MN; M.A., Ph.D., Geography, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A lifelong avid reader and academically trained geographer, Paul occasionally brings these passions together in a literature course. Having taught travel literature twice, he felt emboldened to include literature with a sense of place in his next offering and looks forward to seeing fellow armchair travelers in class this spring.

OPEN CERAMICS STUDIOCourse Registration Number: 1100910 Weeks, Tuesday and Wednesday 3:00pm-5:00pmThis open studio time is for students who have previously taken a LLI ceramics course. There will be no formal instruction but a monitor will be on hand. Limited to 12 people. A $60 materials fee will be due at the opening class. Please note class day/time.

Gisela Krause - See Previous bio. on page 14

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*NEW* OPERA GOES TO THE DEVIL: SATAN AND OTHER INFAMOUS OPERATIC VILLAINSCourse Registration Number: 10999Session B, Monday 1:25pm-2:35pmOpera is home to some of humanity’s most infamous villains-manipulative characters who lie, cheat, steal, pillage and murder, and otherwise behave quite badly! Come to this class and witness the scene stealing antics of the best (or worst!) operatic villains as they ruin the lives of our tenor and soprano heroes and heroines.

Bill Palmerio - See Previous bio. on page 10

ORIGAMI - THE ART OF JAPANESE PAPER FOLDINGCourse Registration Number: 1097710 Weeks, Monday 1:25pm-2:35pmOrigami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Your grandchildren will love making penguins, flapping cranes, skittering butterflies, etc. But first, YOU have to learn to make them. This beginner’s course will start with the simplest folds, and teach you to read standard origami diagrams and directions, evolving into more advanced models. Class limited to 15.

Dave Matz - B.S. Chemical Engineering, Univ. of Pennsylvania; M.S., Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Univ. of Wisconsin. David spent 35 years as a Research Eng./Manager with DuPont, specializing in how processes work together and trouble shooting them when they didn’t. In retirement, he is focusing some of his energy on scientific and health care issues looking for a balanced discussion. Origami is a relaxing break from these heavy issues.

*NEW* POETRY FOR THE BRAVE OF HEART, PART IICourse Registration Number: 11013Session B, Wednesday 10:40am-11:50amIn his poem “Layers” Stanley Kunitz says that he is not done with his changes. That he has been inspired to live in the layers and not on the litter of his life. Wise advice from a man who read his poem to a group of students when he was 92. His is a challenge to us all to live in the meaningful depths of our experiences, and one way to do that is to revisit life’s layers through poetry. Attendance in Part I is not necessary. We’ll gather and discover together, poem by poem, layer by layer.

Nancy Rosenberger – M.A. West Chester Univ., post-graduate work, Breadloaf School of English, Indiana Univ., Univ. of Pennsylvania. Nancy taught English in both junior high and high school for 40 years, while also teaching on the college level. She received 2 National Endowment Grants to study literature, as well as local and state awards for excellence in teaching. Currently she volunteers to teach ESL.

PAPER MACHE FOR ADULTSCourse Registration Number: 1098910 Weeks, Monday 10:40am-11:50amLearn to make sculptures out of paper mache. No experience is necessary. We will cover everything from the basic armature, paper mache paste and clays, and finish by painting and varnishing. It will not be a gluten-free environment as cooking flour is used as a crafting materials. A fee of $5.00 for supplies should be brought to the first class.

Eileen Gallagher - R.N., Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing; various art classes; Member of Immaculata Univ. Sculpture Group. Eileen is an RN by profession, and a caregiver by trade. She has explored art in several mediums. Eileen has participated in the Daylesford Abbey Art Show 2013-2019 and the Malvern Retreat House Art Show 2016-2018. Eileen has been teaching at LLI since 2017.

POINT AND SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHYCourse Registration Number: 10959Session A, Thursday 1:25pm-2:35pmThis course is designed for those individuals who feel they are unable to take a good photograph. The basic skills will be taught to provide the student with the knowledge to take pictures that they will be proud to share with family and friends. Any camera may be used in this class, including cell phones.

Emilie Barber - R.N., B.S.N. Neumann Univ., Photography classes and workshops, Chester County Art Center; various intensive workshops including National Geographic. Dark Room Monitor, Chester County Art Center. Emilie is a retired nurse with work experiences in community health nursing, Chester County Health Department, and public health nursing. Emilie was the volunteer coordinator at The Clinic in Phoenixville. She has photographed images for annual reports for several nonprofit agencies and juried art shows. Among her awards is the “Best of Show”, at the Chester County Flower Show.

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RECORDING THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK: THE GREAT POP ALBUMS SUNG BY THE GREAT LADIESCourse Registration Number: 10998Session A, Monday 1:25pm-3:00pmIn this modern age of digital media, the golden era of vinyl long-playing records is a cherished memory for many fans of the Great American Songbook standards. In this class, we will revisit the exquisit joys of the long-playing concept album, reveling in historic performances by great female vocalists, such as, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Jo Stafford, and many others. Please note class time.

Bill Palmerio - See Previous bio. on page 10

*NEW* SHAKESPEARE’S TWELFTH NIGHTCourse Registration Number: 11026Session B, Monday 2:50pm-4:00pmIn-depth reading, discussion, and (time permitting) viewing of one of Shakespeare’s richest comedies, with emphasis on romantic love, gender identity, moralistic posturing, and the exercise of power.

John W. Ward - B.A., M.A. Lit., Miami Univ.; Ph.D., Univ. of Delaware. John spent four decades teaching literature at West Chester University and has taught several LLI courses.

*NEW* SIDE BY SIDE: ANNIE PROULX AND EDWARD P. JONESCourse Registration Number: 1099710 Weeks, Wednesday 1:25pm-2:35pmWhat if we mixed some of Proulx’s short stories with some of Jones’s? What kind of conversation would we have? Let’s find out! Please obtain her book Close Range and his, All Aunt Hagar’s Children. For the first class, read Proulx’s A Lonely Coast and Jones’s title story, All Aunt Hagar’s Children.

Sharon Nelton - A.B. Journalism, Univ. of Miami. A career journalist and editor, Sharon has worked for The Detroit Free Press, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Nation’s Business magazine. The author of several nonfiction books, she studied literature at the graduate level at Michigan State Univ.

*NEW* SPRINGTIME IN THE GARDENCourse Registration Number: 10969Session B, Wednesday 9:15am-10:25amSpring is the time to spruce up your outdoor space to create a welcoming atmosphere for you and nature’s friends. Topics to be discussed include: designing and certifying a pollinator garden, attracting birds to your outdoor space, container gardening tips, starting seeds, and springtime garden chores including pruning.

Sharon Richardson - B.A. English and M.Ed., Univ. of Hartford; Ed.D., J.D., Temple Univ.; Marianne Bausinger - B.A. Home Economics, M.A., Consumer Affairs; Montclair State Univ.; Sharon and Marianne are Chester County Master Gardeners and docents at Longwood Gardens. Together they will share their passion for nature and gardening and their commitment to helping people become stewards of our land.

*NEW* SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR A HUMBLE MANCourse Registration Number: 11019Session B, Thursday 1:25pm-2:35pmSilas Marner is the third novel by arguably the greatest of the Victorian writers, George Eliot. A humble linen weaver is victimized by a powerful family, but eventually earns happiness as he raises the little girl, daughter of a dead opium addict, who appeared at his home. It’s a realistic, heartwarming story, revealing much about 19th century social bias in England.

Terry Smallacombe - B.A. Human Communication, Douglas at Rutgers Univ.; M.A. English, Georgetown Univ. Terry has taught literature to Lifelong Learners since 2004.

*NEW* THE ART OF SHADOWS AND REFLECTIONSCourse Registration Number: 11023Session B, Tuesday 10:40am-11:50amWe’ll look at a range of meanings for shadows and reflections in art. Artists we cover will run the gamut from Rembrandt to Rockwell, and places from ancient Greece to Chicago today. We’ll examine magic mirrors, a healing shadow, ancient time-keeping devices, and a secret Japanese mirror that saved the world from darkness. And tons more!

Jaan Troltenier - B.A., Spanish & Latin Univ. of Tennessee at Chattanooga; M.A., Linguistics, Louisiana State University. Jaan appears regularly in schools and libraries as well as at historical roundtables. She combines a love of research with passion for art and history. Her presentations flow from Jaan’s extensive research, frequent museum forays and love of language, and incorporate culture, geography, linguistics, and history.

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*NEW* THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIOCourse Registration Number: 1102910 Weeks, Friday 1:25pm-2:35pmIn this course, we will explore some of the personalities and programs that were broadcast during the three decades known as “The Golden Age of Radio”. Discussions on a variety of programs and personalities, such as, Orson Welles-The Mercury Theater on the Air, (The War of the Worlds), Cavalcade of America, The Jack Benny Program, The Fred Allen Show, and news broadcaster-Edward R. Murrow.

John P. Wickman - See Previous bio. on page 13

THE MAGIC OF MUSIC - WHY IT MOVES US AND HOW IT HEALSCourse Registration Number: 10996Session A, Thursday 12:00pm-1:10pmEvery known culture has had music as part of its customs and rituals. Today, science is meeting art by discovering the positive effects that the vibration of music has on the human brain and body. The class will explore the reasons why music is so vitally important to humanity, with specific examples of how it balances and heals the body-mind-spirit.

Patricia Garver - See Previous bio. on page 15

WATERCOLOR FOR ALL LEVELSCourse Registration Number: 1106210 Weeks, Wednesday 1:30pm-3:30pmWatercolor painting for beginners to advanced. Technical instruction, esthetic layout, and color mixing are all covered in this class. Estimated cost of materials for the class is $100 (It is recommended you use coupons at Michael’s). Class size is limited to 15. Please note class time.

Robyn Lebovitz - B.F.A., Tyler School of Fine Arts; MEd Art Education, Temple Univ. Robyn taught art in Philadelphia Public, Neshaminy and Upper Dublin school districts. She was a substitute art teacher in Great Valley, Phoenixville, West Chester, and Downingtown schools as well.

WHEEL THROWING (New Students Only)Course Registration Number: 10961Session B, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pmIn this five-week ceramics workshop, students will be instructed in wheel throwing. Students will have the opportunity to create several pieces of functional pottery. Prerequisite—Handbuilding class. Limited to 6 people. A $30 materials fee will be due at the opening class. Please note class time.

Gisela Krause - See Previous bio. on page 14

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS & FINANCE*NEW* FINANCIAL LITERACY MASTER CLASSCourse Registration Number: 10962Session B, Monday 12:00pm-1:10pmDesigned as a master class, we will go beyond general financial literacy and take issues to a usable and practical level for both novice and advanced learners. Explore the 7 keys to financial success, investing basics, retirement income and longevity planning, social security, portfolio distribution planning, long-term care, IRA strategies, and estate/legacy planning.

Michael Briglia - B.S. Accounting/Economics, Univ. of DE; M.B.A. Finance/Economics, Booth School of Business, Univ. of Chicago; Certified Public Accountant; Certified Financial Planner. Michael is a self-employed financial advisory professional. He actively consults on a number of issues including, transition-to-retirement readiness, retirement income planning, investment management, life and long-term care insurance and wealth distribution and legacy planning.

HOW TO SELL A HOUSE IN 30 DAYSCourse Registration Number: 1097510 Weeks, Thursday 1:25pm-2:35pmHave you ever wondered why some homes sell quickly and others linger on the market? This class will teach you how to prepare and present your house to appeal to those picky HGTV-loving buyers using a “Guest Experience” technique. Participants will receive a workbook to take notes and create a case study of their current home.

Madeline Dobbs - See Previous bio. on page 9

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INCOME INVESTING IN A CHANGING INTEREST RATE ENVIRONMENT, LEVEL ICourse Registration Number: 10907Session A, Wednesday 1:25pm-2:35pmLearn how to take advantage of changing interest rates and recognize what investments to avoid. Understand how interest rates and inflation may affect your retirement and the overall economy. Learn what happens when interest rates change. Hear optimal ways to balance your portfolio, gain more income, and how to organize and simplify your finances.

Andrew Aramany – M.B.A., Villanova Univ.; B.A. Univ. of Delaware; Certified Financial Planner. Andrew has been with Merrill Lynch since 2005. His previous employers include, Lincoln Financial and the Vanguard Group.

INCOME INVESTING IN A CHANGING INTEREST RATE ENVIRONMENT, LEVEL IICourse Registration Number: 10958Session B, Wednesday 1:25pm-2:35pmStarting where Level I ended, take a deeper look at changing interest rates and recognize what investments to avoid. Understand how interest rates and inflation may affect your retirement and the overall economy. Learn what happens when interest rates change. Hear optimal ways to balance your portfolio, gain more income, and how to organize and simplify your finances.

Andrew Aramany - See Previous bio. above

PERSONAL FINANCE - YOUR CREDIT, BUDGET, AND THE LAWS THAT PROTECT YOURSELF AND ASSETSCourse Registration Number: 1106710 Weeks, Tuesday 2:50pm-4:00pm This class will discuss everything about your credit, your budget and all the laws a consumer needs to know to protect themselves from their creditors and government agencies. We will use Dave Ramsey’s “The Total Money Makeover” Book through this course ($15). John Lafferty - BS Business Management, Drexel Univ.; MS Organizational Leadership, Cabrini Univ. CEO/President of a consumer product’s company. John has 35 years’ experience in business and has worked with various nonprofits on helping individuals get out of debt and live prosperously.

UNDERSTANDING THE FINANCIAL MARKETSCourse Registration Number: 1100410 Weeks, Wednesday 10:40am-11:50amWonder what the FED does? What is a stock, bond, ETF, mutual fund or annuity? What about life insurance? This course is for you, the financial beginner, who needs to understand these questions to manage his/her personal finances. This will help the student converse with his/her financial advisor, or help to make good decisions as you manage your own finances.

Jay Joyce - B.B.A. Accounting, Hofstra Univ.; CPA. Jay transitioned into the fields of accounting, investments, banking and mutual funds, and spent his entire career in the financial services industry. Recently retired, Jay dedicates his life to giving back to the community by teaching and helping high school students.

CURRENT EVENTSCURRENT EVENTS FORUMCourse Registration Number: 1099310 Weeks, Wednesday 1:25pm-2:35pmThis course will provide a moderator-led open forum to discuss current topics of interest to the class. The moderator will propose topics, and the class will suggest topics. The topics are typically in the areas of national politics, international events, and diplomacy . . . and a little bit of technology. The discussions are always lively and informative.

Anthony Meluskey - B.A., West Chester Univ.; M.S., Villanova Univ. Tony has moderated this course since the Fall of 2012. Tony has taught other courses at the National Cryptologic School, UCAL Berkley professional extension, Delaware County Community College, and various industry training programs. Tony spent 42 years as a software engineer, program manager and consultant in aerospace and government contracting.

LET’S HAVE A CONVERSATIONCourse Registration Number: 10964Session A, Thursday 12:00pm-1:10pmJoin your classmates in reading one topical essay each week for discussion. The subject matter will be surprisingly varied. Together we will foster democracy in action. For the first class please read “How To Beat The President on Immigration” by David Brooks, NYT, 11/7/2019.

Jerry Lakoff - B.A. History, Univ. of Pennsylvania. Jerry and his wife Cathy were artisan/entrepreneurs in Chester County for 30 years. Now, doing research and provoking conversation have become his passion.

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*NEW* THE ABC’S OF TRAVELCourse Registration Number: 11061Session B, Monday, 2:50pm-4:00pmThis five week class is designed to give students non-traditional information needed to achieve their desired travel goals through lecture and group discussion. Topics include; where to travel and when followed by how to travel (hotel, Air B&B, villas) and who to travel with (solo, friends, travel company).

Ruth Rainer – R.N. Univ. of Pennsylvania; B.A. ,Univ. of Delaware.; MA, ABD, Univ. of Hartford. — Ruth is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who retired two years ago. She has traveled extensively over the past 40 years covering all of the worlds continents except Antarctica. Her trips have been one week to four months in length. She has been around the world solo on the QE2 (4months) and taken her 10 grandchildren to the country of their choice (2 weeks) as each graduated from high school. She looks forward to sharing with fellow LLI seniors her enthusiasm as well as what she has learned traveling solo, with family, friends , or groups.

THE EVER CHANGING WORLD OF SPORTSCourse Registration Number: 1102710 Weeks, Wednesday 10:40am-11:50amThis course will examine some of the hot button issues in sports. It will take a look at how the sports landscape has changed through the years and its impact on fans. Famous local sports personalities will be special guests during the course. Previous guests include Pete Rose, Vince Papale, Merrill Reese, Dick Vermeil and many others.

Bill Werndl - St. Joseph’s Univ. Bill had a distinguished 45-year career in broadcast radio that included work in Sports Talk Radio in Philadelphia and San Diego. He currently works for ESPN College Football broadcasts, and hosts “The Sports Chatter of Chester County” on WCHE. He hosts a sports talk program in Levittown, and appears on Comcast TV’s “Full Contact”. He is an NFL contributor to the “Draft Show” on WBCB Radio, a station owned by Merrill Reese, voice of the Eagles.

HISTORY, POLITICS & THEOLOGY*NEW* 1968 - A YEAR OF TUMULT AND CHANGECourse Registration Number: 10971Session A, Friday 12:00pm-1:10pmThis class will do a deep dive into all that happened in 1968, and show how what happened that year (the election, war, space program) continues to shape our lives today.

Dave Costello - Dave’s career was in corporate finance, where he spent 29 years. He was an adjunct professor for 7 years.

*NEW* ABOLITIONISTS AND SUFFRAGETTES - FOUNDING MOTHERS PART IICourse Registration Number: 1095510 Weeks, Tuesday 1:25pm-2:35pmIn the 19th century, women became activists and prime movers in the abolitionist cause and championed their own right to vote. As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote (19th amendment), learn about these amazing, forward-thinking women who have influenced our own lives and times.

Roberta Matz - B.A., Univ. of Pennsylvania; B.H.L., Gratz College; M.A., Univ. of Wisc. Roberta was a classroom teacher for 30 years, teaching French and Hebrew languages and Judaic studies in public and private schools. Additionally, Roberta worked for the Jewish Federations of Greater Philadelphia and Delaware, where she worked on Jewish life and learning, community development and outreach. She has been teaching Yoga for over 15 years.

Roberta McManus - B.S., Indiana Univ. of PA; Master’s Equivalency, Commonwealth of PA. Roberta had a 39-year career teaching science in the Oxford Area School District, and co-authored two books on teaching strategies. She continues to be involved with schools as a volunteer and board member with the Oxford Educational Foundation

DEADLY SINS AND SAVING VIRTUESCourse Registration Number: 10991Session A, Wednesday 1:25pm-2:35pmThis class examines the nature of sin and our need to face its reality in our daily lives. Understanding sin in light of the classical model (The Seven Deadly Sins) is a practical way to name and claim sin. Corresponding virtues will also be explored.

Sister Sheila Galligan, IHM - B.A., Immaculata Univ.; M.A., St. Charles Seminary; S.T.L.; S.T.D., Angelicum Rome. Sister Sheila’s father was in the Army and so she lived in lived many parts of the United States, as well as in Turkey and Taiwan. She enjoyed teaching in the elementary and high school arena. She has been teaching in the IU Theology Department for the past 28 years.

*NEW* EARLY CHINA: THE FOUNDATIONS OF CHINESE CIVILIZATIONCourse Registration Number: 1102410 Weeks, Thursday 9:15am-10:25amThis course will examine the rise and fall of dynasties, the impact of foreign ideas and foreign invasions, and the enduring power of philosophies and religions from China’s distant past.

Paul V. Walsh - B.A. Political Science, West Chester Univ.; M.A. Military and Diplomatic History, Temple Univ. Between 1999 and 2009, Paul was a history instructor at Delaware County Community College and, now teaches as a volunteer instructor for a number of Adult Education programs. Paul is also a published author with over 100 articles and book reviews in academic and commercial publications.

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FIVE TRAGEDIES THAT CHANGED AMERICACourse Registration Number: 10983Session B, Tuesday 9:15am-10:25amThis course will highlight five tragedies: Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, the Chicago Fire, Galveston Flood, Sinking of the Lusitania, and the Coconut Grove Fire. We will discuss the cultural and legal changes that resulted from each. Lectures will focus on the people whose lives were cut short and the survivors whose lives were forever changed.

Gerald McNeff - See Previous bio. on page 9

HISTORY FACE TO FACECourse Registration Number: 11022Session A, Thursday 10:40am-11:50amImmerse yourself in another age as costumed history interpreter Jaan Troltenier enacts three denizens from the past. Come meet a loyal subject of Elizabeth I; an Impressionist painter; and a Jewish immigrant to America from Eastern Europe. All three will delight and educate you with their stories. Each is brought to life through images, songs and extensive research.

Jaan Troltenier - See Previous bio. on page 17

*NEW* HISTORY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCHCourse Registration Number: 10979Session B, Tuesday 12:00pm-1:10pmThe Catholic Church is the oldest continuously active organization on earth and the spiritual home of 1.3 billion people. This course seeks to provide an overview of the people and events that have shaped and continue to shape the Catholic Church from its beginning during the Biblical Era to our present moment.

Sister Laura Downing, IHM – B.A. Theology & Education, Immaculata Univ.; M.A. Scripture, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary; M.T.S. Historical and Systematic Theology, Boston College; S.T.L. Ecclesiology, Boston College. Before joining the Theology faculty at Immaculata University in 2018, Sister Laura taught high school theology for eleven years and worked as a campus minister. Church History has always been her favorite course to teach because it blends ecclesiology, scripture, and history for an honest reflection on the Catholic Church’s graced history.

*NEW* HOW TO GROW OLDCourse Registration Number: 11012Session B, Thursday 10:40am-11:50amNo doubt, Bette Davis was right when she said, “Growing old is not for sissies”. It’s obvious we can’t do anything about growing old (except to die young). It arrives as an intrinsic part of life - as inevitable as death. In Western society, we tend to deny aging as evidenced by the huge amount of time and money spent on trying to stay young. Yet, Carl Jung believed that the second half of life should contain different values from the first half. Is there a dignified way to grow old in our society? Through discussion this course will focus on a philosophical approach to the challenges of this final phase of life.

Bill Reinsmith - M.A. English, Villanova Univ.; D.A., Carnegie Mellon Univ. Bill is a retired professor who has taught various humanities courses for over three decades at the University of Sciences in Philadelphia.

INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENTCourse Registration Number: 1098510 Weeks, Monday 10:40am-11:50amThe United States Constitution is the fundamental law of the land, yet many citizens know very little about the document. To establish a better understanding of the Constitution, we will review the three branches of the government and the powers, roles and responsibilities of each. We will also discuss pertinent issues as they arise and pertain to our government.

Barbara Falini - See Previous bio. on page 10

*NEW* IRELAND IN WORLD WAR II: BELLIGERENT AND NEUTRALCourse Registration Number: 1102510 Weeks, Tuesday 9:15am-10:25amDuring World War II, the island of Ireland was not only divided politically, but also by the war itself. Northern Ireland, as part of the United Kingdom, fully participated in Britain’s war effort, while the nation-state of Eire chose a policy of neutrality. This course will examine how the two halves of the island met the diverse challenges of a World War.

Paul V. Walsh - See Previous bio. on page 20

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PRESIDENTIAL ASSASSINATIONS AND ATTEMPTSCourse Registration Number: 11006Session B, Tuesday 10:40am-11:50amORCourse Registration Number: 11007Session B, Thursday 10:40am-11:50am

Four U.S. Presidents have been assassinated but there have been serious attempts on eight other chief exectives. Learn about these attempts as well as the four presidents who were assassinated. There will be emphasis on the Lincoln plot since there was a major attempt to destroy the entire federal government. The JFK assassination still has many unanswered questions.

Ross Kershey - See Previous bio. on page 10

*NEW* RED STATES/BLUE STATES: HOW WE GOT THIS WAYCourse Registration Number: 11017Session A, Thursday 1:25pm-2:35pmIt appeared that the 2016 presidential campaign was unique both in the personalities of its candidates and in the controversial tone of its debate. A close look at campaigns in the past will reveal that the current political season is not all that different from many others in our turbulent political history.

Michael Simeone - A.B. History, Ohio Univ.; M. Ed. Secondary Education, Doctoral work in History, Temple. Michael’s career in education started as a high school social studies teacher in the Philadelphia public schools. He was a faculty member at Temple and Widener Universities. Michael served as a program administrator at Glassboro State College and was a management consultant for 22 years with AchieveGlobal. Currently, he teaches history and film courses in LifeLong Learning programs at Temple, Widener and Immaculata.

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: 1775-1783Course Registration Number: 10986Session B, Wednesday 9:15am-10:25amDiscontent smoldering in the America colonies under British rule flared into open hostilities on April 19, 1775. What brought these colonists to this world-changing event? What did it mean for the British Empire and for this new country that won its independence? Come and be engaged in this discussion of a cause and effect approach to the creation of our country. This class will not meet the opening week of Session B. Class meets on April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.

John Meicht - B.S., M.A., West Chester Univ. John is a Vietnam Veteran and a retired educator with 32 years of teaching social studies in the Downingtown School district. He is currently teaching at LLI at IU, and is a docent at the Brandywine River Museum of Art.

*NEW* THE GREAT MUGHALSCourse Registration Number: 11002Session B, Thursday 12:00pm-1:10pmThis course traces the history of the Mughal Empire of India, from its founder Babur [1526] through its demise in 1857. The emphasis is on the culture’s paradoxical interest in Persian-influenced artistic beauty (the Taj Mahal) and the abject cruelty in their internal struggles for power, inspired by the Mongol/Turkish background.

Jeff Heim - B.S. Sec. Ed., M.A. Ancient/Medieval History, Penn State Univ.; M.A, British Colonial History- emphasis on India, Temple Univ. Jeff was named “Teacher of the Year” in 1976 by the West Chester Rotary and in 1977, by the West Goshen Rotary. He was a NEH Fellow, 1986 – Arabic novels in translation; Fulbright Fellow, 1989 – India; FPRI Annenberg Fellow, 1993 – Conference on the Middle East for teachers. Jeff has been a teacher with Lifelong Learning programs for 10 years.

*NEW* THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLECourse Registration Number: 10965Schedule: Session A, Monday 10:40am-11:50amThis course is an overview of the Bible, which is a world-wide best seller ever and worth this study. We will briefly focus on a few books of the Bible, in the Old Testament, or the Tenak, and from the New Testament. We will involve the common thread that runs thoughout its sixty-six books and unites the whole. Come join us for this most informative and stimulating presentation.

Richard Calla - Mechanical Design Tech., Temple Univ.; Classical Greek Seminary Studies. Richard developed a dual path of technology and religious service. He was a project manager for several Fortune 500 corporations in the computer science and artificial intelligence fields. More recently, he has developed his religious interests as an ordained minister and public speaker, and tutor of the Italian language in high schools and at LLI. Richard authored and published the book Father Injustice, in 2011.

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THE HISTORY OF UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES: UNEXPECTED AND UNWANTEDCourse Registration Number: 11018Session B, Thursday 1:25pm-2:35pmHistorical records are filled with plans and policies that started with good intentions (and some not so good) and left us with results that were not anticipated. We will take a skeptical look at the best laid plans that turned into disasters.

Michael Simeone - See Previous bio. on page 22

THE MAKING OF AMERICA’S INFRASTRUCTURECourse Registration Number: 10970Session B, Thursday 1:25pm-2:35pmThis course is a follow-up to the Making of America - Part 1 course. (It is not necessary to have attended Part 1). Part 1 explained how 13 British colonies located along the Atlantic coast eventually became the world’s greatest country. In Part 2, we learn how the United States developed it’s infrastructure - canals, railroads, roads, bridges, mass transit, and the electrical grid.

Robert Collins - See Previous bio. on page 10

*NEW* THE PRESIDENT REALLY DID SLEEP HERECourse Registration Number: 11020Session A, Friday 10:40am-11:50amAn illustrated guide to presidential sites (birthplaces, homes, graves, etc), grouped by geography (New England, Virginia, Ohio, etc.) to facilitate vacation and travel planning. Relevant historic footnotes are also provided.

Robert Smith - B.S. Chemistry, Loyola Univ.; M.A. Medicinal Chemistry, M.B.A. Corporate Finance, Temple Univ. Robert is retired from a career as Director of Strategic Planning at GlaxoSmithKline (and predecessor). He was also the Editor-in-Chief, Dorland Healthcare Information, Vice-President of the Pharmaceutical Consortium International and President, Downeast Civic Association. Robert was a Dean’s professor at the University of the Sciences and an invited lecturer at Cornell and Penn’s Wharton School. He has been teaching Lifelong Learning classes since 2013.

*NEW* THREE MILE ISLANDCourse Registration Number: 10972Session B, Friday 12:00pm-1:10pmWe will examine the events of this day and how they have shaped America’s views and energy policy.

Dave Costello - See Previous bio. on page 20

LIFESTYLE (HEALTH, EXERCISE & FITNESS)

Beginning Spring 2020, exercise classes will include a $10 fee to be paid at registration (Note: This is a one-time only fee).

BEGINNERS MINDFULNESS MEDITATIONCourse Registration Number: 11011Session A, Tuesday 1:25pm-2:35pmMeditation isn’t a one size fits all practice. There are many different styles. Our lives have so much going on that we tell ourselves we don’t have time to meditate for 15-20 minutes. In this course, you’ll learn to incorporate mindfulness and meditation into your day-to-day routines. Take a closer look at Mindfulness and sample the different types of meditation.

Alyssa George - The Mindfulness Center (SOMA). Alyssa has been a student of meditation for 5 years and teaching for the past year. She is also a Reiki Master Teacher. She teaches mindfulness for the modern day person meshing spiritual teaching with science.

CONTRACT BRIDGE: AN INTRODUCTORY COURSECourse Registration Number: 1101610 Weeks, Tuesday 10:40am-11:50amHave fun learning how to play bridge. Learn how to evaluate hands, bid with a partner, play the hands, and score the results. At the end of the course, you’ll have the tools you need to play on your own.

Susan Shenkin - B.A. Mathematics and French, St. Olaf College; M.Ed. Mathematics, Temple Univ.; J.D., Temple Univ. Susan is an ACBL certified bridge instructor and duplicate bridge director. She is also the owner of Whitford Duplicate Bridge and Bridge Center of Delaware County.

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DANCE FOR STRENGTH AND STRETCHCourse Registration Number: 1098810 Weeks, Monday 1:25pm-2:35pmWork on cardiovascular endurance, straighter posture and form, and strengthen your muscles with a mixture of easy dance, yoga, and Pilates practices and moves. Have more fun working out than you ever thought you could! See note on page 23 regarding $10 fee for exercise classes.

Bridget Flood - A.G.S, North Central Michigan College, in affiliation with the Young Americans College of Performing Arts; B.A. Professional Studies, minor in Dance and Contemplative Studies, West Chester Univ.. Bridget is a Barre fitness instructor at Barre Balanced in Glen Mills, PA, and teaches senior fitness classes at various senior centers and communities in the area. She also has certifications in yoga and from the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP). Bridget’s training includes many styles of dance. She is passionate about making fitness fun for all, emphazing not only a healthy body, but the mind and spirit as well!

EXPLORE SENIOR LIVING OPTIONSCourse Registration Number: 10960Session B, Monday 10:40am-11:50amThere are so many living options and services available for older adults that it can be overwhelming. We will review all options from staying in your home, to moving to a retirement community, to the various care options that factor into your decisions. We’ll explore the costs, benefits, and challenges of each option as well as provide valuable resources and information.

Michele Berardi - B.A. Economics, Immaculata Univ. Michele possesses over 30 years of business experience. For almost 15 years, she has worked in the senior industry, educating older adults and their families on various options in retirement living. Michele speaks at religious and civic organizations, area businesses, and universities on senior topics. Currently, she is Director of Outreach at Kendal-Crosslands Communities.

GENTLE STRENGTH AND CARDIO FITNESSCourse Registration Number:1100310 Weeks, Thursday 10:40am-11:50amGain strength, balance and cardio fitness moving to fun music! Using light hand weights and lots of easy movement such as marching, you will feel strong, energized and refreshed after each workout. This is a multi-level class, and the instructor will cue many ways to modify the movement. The ability to get up and down on your mat and walk independently is required. Participants must wear sneakers and bring a mat to class. Light weights are optional. See note on page 23 regarding $10 fee for exercise classes.

Christina Jackson - B.S.N., M.S.N., Univ. of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. Integrative and Holistic Healthcare. Christina has been teaching health and fitness for the past 35 years in club fitness and academic settings, including working with many athletes as well as chairbound individuals. She is a Professor of Nursing at Eastern University, and a certified Holistic Nurse Practitioner.

*NEW* LET’S TALK RECIPES: A RECIPE SHARING AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITYCourse Registration Number: 10990Session A, Tuesday 12:00pm-1:10pmMany of us love recipes. Come to share yours, tell the story of how you started them, and even bring in samples, if you wish. The instructor will find information on the origin of the basic recipe; please ask a week before sharing. You will end up with many new recipes! First week will be appetizers.

Karen Meinersmann - B.S., M.S. Mathematics, Wichita State Univ.; ABD, Industrial Engineering/Human Factors, Texas A&M. Karen began her career as the third female engineer at Intel and spent many years in semiconductor testing. Her interest in the interaction between technology and humans led her to the area of User Experience Engineering, where she finished her technical career. She enjoys knowing how things work and what can make them better.

*NEW* REINVENTING YOURSELF AT MIDLIFE AND BEYONDCourse Registration Number: 11060Session A, Tuesday 12:00pm-1:10pmTrying to cope with the shocking number of adjustments often required in the second half of life: home downsizing, retirement adjustment, empty nest, failing eyesight, decreased mobility and more? This course will help give you a new perspective in taking charge of your circumstances by altering your perspective. Completely nonthreatening and interactive, the class will also help you access the many kinds of support available to help you through uncharted waters.

Kathleen Begley - Dr. Kathleen Begley is a professional writer and speaker; she detailed many of her struggles in a weekly column she wrote for almost 20 years in the Daily Local newspaper in Chester County. She is known as an inspiring instructor who finds humor in the darkest situations.

SELF HYPNOSIS TO MANAGE STRESSCourse Registration Number: 10967Session B, Wednesday 2:50pm-4:00pmAll hypnosis is self-hypnosis. You will learn progressive muscle relaxation and deeper hypnotic techniques to manage daily stress, relax, and sleep better.

Tony Longobardi - Board Certified in Clinical Hypnotism, National Guild of Hypnotists; Certified Weight Loss Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine. Tony has been in private practice in Phoenixville for over 13 years, helping people lose weight and manage stress. He teaches stress management classes for Owen J. Roberts Adult School and Delaware County Community College.

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SILVER AGE YOGACourse Registration Number: 1097310 Weeks, Tuesday 2:50pm-4:00pmORCourse Registration Number: 1097410 Weeks, Thursday 2:50pm-4:00pm

Yoga is a healthy discipline perfect for improving flexibility, balance and posture. This class will use seated chair and chair-supported postures to improve your mental and physical well-being. Men and women can benefit from improving their mind- body connection through this exercise form. See note on page 23 regarding $10 fee for exercise classes.

Roberta Matz See previous bio. on page 20

THE POWER OF NO WORDSCourse Registration Number: 10976Session A, Monday 12:00pm-1:10pmSurprise! Body language is roughly 49% of communication, 44% tonality of voice, and only 7% words! And, to add to that misunderstanding, there’s no such thing as a synonym! Classes will encourage lively discussion and participation.

Reginald Doherty - B.A. Psychology, Temple Univ.; Graduate Studies Clinical Psychology, Temple and Pennsylvania Univs.; Master Classes in General Semantics & Neurolinguistic Programming; Certified Clinical Hyponotist; Studies in Neurofeedback, specializing in ADHD remediation. Reginald worked as a staff merchandiser with Sears International, which included assignments in Europe, Central and South America. In 1980, he formed his own company, For Bright Ideas, offering marketing, direct sales, and personal development. Reg was an ESL tutor and an adjunct high school wrestling coach for many years.

WINE APPRECIATIONCourse Registration Number: 11021Session B, Thursday 2:50pm-4:00pmEach week a different wine region and/or a wine varietal will be presented. We’ll talk about wine history, culture, laws, basic winemaking processes, wine practices and types of foods and cheeses that accompany the varietal. In addition, general facts of the wine regions, such as, where the varietal is best grown or known will be discussed. There will be tastings of presented wines.

James Stevens - B.S.E.E.T., Spring Garden College; M.B.A., LaSalle Univ.; M.S.E.E./C.S., Villanova Univ., Certificate of Achievement in Wine Technology, Mira Costa College. James spent his working years in the electronic design of computers, sales and marketing management in the semiconductor arena. The study of wine has been and is a main hobby of his. James has planned and planted vineyards, groomed and harvested vineyards, and made wine as part of a winemaking group in the San Diego, CA area.

YOUR PATH TO A VIBRANT AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLECourse Registration Number: 1098110 Weeks, Thursday 10:40am-11:50amJoin us as we journey together on the path to good health. Discover healthy habits around eating and lifestyle choices. Through stillness and movement, we will use mindfulness techniques as we connect to what is important. Learn current nutrition concepts and recipes to heal and nourish our bodies. Repeat students welcome, as we will be exploring new topics.

Lori Espe – See previous bio. on page 9

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY*NEW* DESIGN AND HISTORY OF EVERYDAY THINGSCourse Registration Number: 10992Session B, Tuesday 12:00pm-1:10pmWe are surrounded by things we use everyday. We will look at things we frequently use, when and why they were originally designed, how the designs changed, and where they may be going in the future. Do we think the designs are appropriate or could they use more thought?

Karen Meinersmann – See previous bio. on page 24

*NEW* DIGITAL PRESERVATION: ARCHIVE PHOTOS, NEGATIVES, SLIDES AND DOCUMENTSCourse Registration Number: 11028Session A, Wednesday 2:50pm-4:00pmOrganize, digitize and preserve printed photos and documents for generations to come! Learn about personal digital archiving and the skills, tools, and equipment needed. You’ll receive exceptional resources to guide you every step of the way.

Nancy White - B.A. Human Performance Management, Immaculata Univ. Nancy White is the owner of Digital Consulting Associates, LLC in West Chester, PA. Her dedication to educating adult learners is evidenced by over 18 years experience conducting adult technology classes. Nancy is an award-winning instructor at Main Line Night School in Radnor, PA and an adjunct faculty at Delaware County Community College.

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GENEALOGY-DISCOVER YOUR ROOTS (for Beginners)Course Registration Number: 1097810 Weeks, Tuesday 10:40am-11:50amDiscover the essential steps for successful family history research and learn the skills and methods for documenting your findings. In this class you will learn to effectively use the major content collections of a genealogy website and put into practice what you have learned to research your own ancestors.

Kim McGowan - B.S. East Stroudsburg Univ. Kim has been a family history researcher for four decades and has shared her love of genealogy as a classroom instructor for ten years and as a guest speaker. She enjoys traveling and has embarked on a number of genealogical focused journeys over the years

INTERMEDIATE GENEALOGY (not for Beginners)Course Registration Number: 10980Session A, Tuesday 1:25pm-2:35pmA course for the family history researcher who wants to continue to hone their research skills . Weekly instructor led lessons and feedback, illustrative examples, collaborative activities, instructional videos, and personal research time utilizing various online databases will aid students in achieving their genealogy goals.

Kim McGowan - See previous bio. above.

INTERSTELLAR SPACE TRAVELCourse Registration Number: 1101410 Weeks, Friday 1:25pm-2:35pmThis class is a segway to future thinking and will be primarily discussion centered. It will provide an overview of what is IST and why we must ultimately reach for the stars. We’ll discuss the political and social challenges involved and new technologies that have been or are being developed or theorized to make this dream happen.

Philip Rossomando - B.S. Mathematics, Pratt Institute; M.S. Information Science, Univ. of Chicago. Phil is a futurist and space enthusiast. He completed PhD course work in education at Walden University. His career spanned over forty-five years in technology positions primarily in the defense industry. Phil has taught at Penn State and DeVry University as well as for IBM, General Electric and Unisys.

SPACE EXPLORATIONCourse Registration Number: 10995Session A, Monday 10:40am-11:50amThis course examines what we have learned about our solar system, including all the planets plus some of their moons. We will discuss the far reaches of the universe as discovered by astronomers using space probes and telescopes launched from Earth. We will discuss black holes, pulsars, quasars, supernovae, and exoplanets.

James Myers - B.S. Aeronautical Engineering, Penn State Univ.; M.S., Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, Univ. of Illinois. Jim worked in the aerospace industry for over 45 years. His experience includes design and analysis work on guided missiles, launch vehicles, spacecraft design, and space navigation systems.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOWABOUT AIR TRAVELCourse Registration Number: 10968Session A, Monday 12:00pm-1:10pmIs air travel safe? What have aircraft designers done to improve “crashworthiness”? What has been the role of international organizations in implementing safety features and improving air traffic control? How does cabin air environment effect your health? And why is it such a hassle to book a flight?

Robert Cockfield - B.A.Sc. Aeronautical Engineering, Univ. of Toronto; M.S. Engineering Science, Penn State Univ. Robert retired after 50 years in aerospace industry, as an experimental flight test engineer, structural analyst, design engineer, and engineering manager. Projects included, military and commercial aircraft, communication satellites, underwater habitats, wind turbine generators, and nuclear generators for interplanetary spacecraft.

WINDOWS 10 BASICCourse Registration Number: 1095610 Weeks, Monday 10:40am-11:50amThis course will teach you how to use a variety of programs. Topics include: start menu, applications, desktop, file explorer, finding programs, short cuts, file organization, and creating folders, etc.

Gerald Altus - B.S. Mathematics and Chemistry, Univ. of Pennsylvania. Gerald worked for a family business for 10 years. After buying the business, he changed career direction and entered international sales. Gerald taught at Widner University’s OLLI, LLI at IU, and as a digital photography teacher on cruise ships.

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THURSDAYS10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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MONDAYS10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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IU CARESFOOD CUPBOARD

Universities across the country have identified the need to open food cupboards on the university premises to assist students in need. In the spring 2020, Immaculata opened a student food cupboard, and we need your help! Volunteers are needed to greet guests to the cupboard and to ‘staff’ the hours of operation.

Please see if you are available during any of the hours below and contact the

Director Amanda Atkins at [email protected] to volunteer your time.

Want to make a positive differenceon Immaculata’s campus?

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4. Nazareth HallChapelDining Room (Main)Dining Room (Guest)

5. DeChantal Residence HallStudent Life Offices

6. Marian Residence Hall

7. Gillet HallIHM Faculty Residence

8. Gabriele LibraryCareer DevelopmentDuffy’s Cut MuseumImmacuLatté CaféLearning CommonsMedia ClassroomWriting Center

9. Good Counsel HallBookstoreCollege of Adult Professional Studies-Administrative OfficesLLI Administrative Offices

10. Mary A. Bruder CenterCounseling ServicesStudent Wellness Center

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12. Alumnae HallAthletic OfficesAthletic Training FacilitiesCue and Curtain OfficesFitness CenterGymnasiumsPoolTheater

13. Loyola HallCollege of Graduate Studies Administrative OfficesMath CenterThe Market at Loyola

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PAYMENT INFORMATION Continuing Annual Member New Annual Member $360 / IU Alumni Discount $306

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Additional $10 per exercise class

Princeton Museum Field Trip $57 (See page 5 for details)

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