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FOR ADULTS 55+

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A Summer of Music Ukeleles, Jazz, Blues and Singalongs

EXPLORE . . .

SUMMER 2017

LLI Experience the Joy of Learning 1

Explore these great musical courses this summer:

Before the Blues (page 11)

Beginning Lifelong Ukulele (page 11)

Jazz Piano: The Influence of Bill Evans (page 11)

Lifelong Ukulele Ensemble (page 11)

Music Appreciation (page 11)

Sing Along Wine Tasting (page 8)

The Noir Style in Image, Word and Sound (page 7)

SUMMERMusic

Dee McConnellProgram Leader, Lifelong Learning Institute [email protected]

We are pleased to announce Dee McConnell as the new Program Leader of the Lifelong Learning Institute.

Dee comes to us with a strong background that includes professional experiences in senior services, community outreach, teaching and marketing. Her tenure at Harper College began in February and coincides with our development of the fall semester schedule.

With her acceptance of the position Dee said, “I’m particularly pleased to accept the position as Program Leader and hope to enhance our current offerings while creating new outreach opportunities. I’m looking forward to being an integral part of the team.”

2 LLI Experience the Joy of Learning

Harper College Senior Walking Club

Thursdays, June 8 & 15 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Dee invites you to attend her two free walking classes on Thursdays, June 8 and 15, from 10-11 a.m. Meet at the Wojcik Center lobby for an hour of fun, fitness and new friends.

By joining the Harper College Senior Walking Club, you can connect with others who share your goals, lifestyles, schedules and hobbies. The accountability of walking clubs help those that struggle with a regular exercise commitment. Numerous studies have now identified a sedentary lifestyle and/or a low level of fitness as independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

See p. 8 for details and register online at harpercollege.edu/ce “LLI” or call 847.925.6300.

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http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/ce/lli/index.php

IN THIS ISSUEAnnual Lifelong Learning Institute Program Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

- Arts and Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - Chicago: Yesterday and Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - Current Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - Health and Wellness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - Paranormal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - US Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Course Indexes - by Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - by Instructor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - by Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Partners, Locations and Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

for adult learners 55+Lifelong Learning InstituteDiscover the Possibilities

Since 2002, the Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) has provided enriching and entertaining continuing education opportunities to adults age 55+ in our community. LLI’s innovative classes appeal to every interest – with no background, homework or grades necessary.

Why Become a Member?

Membership Has Benefits:

· Access to exclusive members-only courses· Discounts on designated courses· Membership in Harper College LLI’s prestigious Ambassador’s Advisory Board · One free ticket to Harper’s Community Music and Arts Center’s performance of The World Music Ensemble· Discount on all Harper Ensemble Theatre Company performances· Bi-monthly e-news· LLI course brochure

Call 847.925.6300 for membership. Membership details on p. 20.



You’re Invited!

Annual Lifelong Learning Institute Program Preview Discover the Possibilities

Get in shape, read and discuss, delve into the past and learn something new. LLI annually offers more than 200 short-term programs exploring arts, books, cooking, fitness, gardening, history, music, science, travel, and more!

Join us at the annual LLI Program Preview and hear instructor presentations, visit partner tables, and enjoy refreshments. Members and non-members are invited, so please bring a friend! Reserve your seat today online at harpercollege.edu/ce “Lifelong Learning” or call 847.925.6300.

Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Time: 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Location: Wojcik Conference Center (Building W), 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 (Algonquin or Euclid Entrances, Parking Lot 14)

Agenda: 8:30 a.m. Check In 9 a.m. Welcome Keynote 10 a.m. Preview Sessions and Partner Information Tables (view detailed schedule) 12:15 p.m. Raffle and Register for Fall Courses


■■ ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

THE TIFFANY STUDIOS OF NEW YORKLewis Comfort Tiffany begged, borrowed, and stole ideas that he used to turn ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art such as jewelry, trophies, pottery, glass, desk sets, and mosaics. Tiffany also created stunning lamps and the palatial windows in the White House. Let’s look behind the scenes at The Tiffany Studios of New York and a man’s vision to sell to the wealthy and, eventually, ordinary people. Includes a show-and-tell presentation of tools that have not changed very much in 100 years. Ann Leslie is a stained glass artist who currently works on commissions. Members receive 50 percent off.CRN: 80657 MON LLI 1191-1006/19/17 1:30 PM-3:30 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218FEES: $30 MEMBERS: $15

THE FABULOUS DALE CHIHULY AND THE GLASS ART MOVEMENTThe greatest living master of the ancient medium of glass, Dale Chihuly has breathed new life into a traditional art form through his technical innovations and extravagant, large-scale, glass installations. His dream was to shape hot molten glass into unique forms in a studio setting and to take this process to places it had never been before. His fantastic multi-shaped, colorful glass towers, temples, and amazing installations have incorporated outdoor natural settings and existing man-made architecture, such as Chicago’s Garfield Park Conservatory, as backgrounds for his art. Members receive 50 percent off.CRN: 80753 THU LLI 1203-1006/22/17 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ralph Burin W 218FEES: $30 MEMBERS: $15

NORMAN ROCKWELL: AMERICA’S PREMIER ARTIST/ILLUSTRATORFocus on the life and career of Norman Rockwell, 20th-century American illustrator. The Saturday Evening Post published 323 original works by Rockwell over 47 years. Building on this success, he created covers for other magazines including The Literary Digest and LOOK. Rockwell was a master illustrator, bringing his special commentaries on American life to the public through high-quality, color reproductions on newsstands around the world. His fascinating and heartwarming images have impressed themselves on generations of Americans.CRN: 80752 THU LLI 1202-0996/29/17 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: Ralph Burin ADV FEES: $10

LLI is proud to be partnered with Addolorata Villa. Be sure to check out these classes, which meet at Addolorata Villa:

Course Title Start Date

Norman Rockwell: America’s Premier Artist/Illustrator

June 29

Roosevelt, Lodge, Reed, and the Spanish-American War

August 8

Germany - Feeling the Pulse of a Nation

August 10

Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Time: 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Location: Wojcik Conference Center (Building W), 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 (Algonquin or Euclid Entrances, Parking Lot 14)

Agenda: 8:30 a.m. Check In 9 a.m. Welcome Keynote 10 a.m. Preview Sessions and Partner Information Tables (view detailed schedule) 12:15 p.m. Raffle and Register for Fall Courses


LEGACY: WRITE YOUR MEMOIRYou can write your life story to share with your kids and grandkids. Laura Ehrke will help you get started with writing short stories about different times in your life. Learn self-reflection and writing techniques to tell your tales in full detail. By sharing your writings in class, you’ll help others recall memories and you’ll receive useful feedback. Members receive 50 percent off.CRN: 80644 THU LLI 0064-1007/6/17-7/27/17 1:30 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Laura Ehrke W 218FEES: $98 MEMBERS: $49

HOW TIFFANY WAS SAVEDIn 1957, Laurelton Hall, the Art Nouveau country estate and 84-room mansion of Louis Comfort Tiffany, burned to the ground. Its 60 acres of carefully planned gardens overlooked Long Island Sound. This grand estate housed Tiffany’s most prized art, created at his studios in New York City. Statuary, windows, furnishings, mosaics, glass, pottery, and ornamental work were all saved by Hugh and Jeannette McKean, who began the core collection at the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. The splendor of Laurelton Hall is visited through rare photos of the estate and mansion. Ann Leslie is a stained glass artist who currently works on commissions. Members receive 50 percent off.CRN: 80658 MON LLI 1192-1007/17/17 1:30 PM-3:30 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie W 218FEES: $30 MEMBERS: $15

■■ BOOKS

THE GELASIAN DECREE: THE “APPROVED” BOOK LIST OF THE BIBLEThe Gelasian Decree from the 6th century CE includes both the “approved” list of biblical texts (the canon) and the original “banned book” list (the rejected texts). Although some of the texts mentioned in the decree are lost to history, the numerous copies of others suggest that this ancient “hit list” of texts that Christians shouldn’t consider authentic may have actually made them all the more enticing! Join us for a quick tour of this fascinating document, which itself may be a forgery, and explore its significant ripple effects through history. Pizza with a Professor Series. Enjoy pizza while a Harper College Professor provides a fascinating lecture. CRN: 80379 WED LLI 1168-0017/12/17 4:30 PM-6:30 PMInstructor: Richard Johnson W 218Members Only FEES: $19

■■ CHICAGO: YESTERDAY AND TODAY

CHICAGO’S GANGSTERSChicago has a reputation as a city constantly on the move—always plotting, planning, and scheming to find ways to make a buck, both licit and illicit. The city has a long history of organized crime with roots dating back to the earliest time of European settlement. In the 1920’s—with the onset of Prohibition and in the midst of an era of change and turmoil—Chicago’s identification with the mob became firmly fixed in the popular imagination, with implications for its culture, politics, and governance. Harper College faculty member Jim Edstrom will discuss this era with its unique characters. Pizza with a Professor Series. Enjoy pizza while a Harper College Professor provides a fascinating lecture. CRN: 80656 WED LLI 1190-0015/31/17 4:30 PM-6:30 PMInstructor: James Edstrom W 218Members Only FEES: $19

FEED YOUR SPIRIT at

Health and Wellness Fairat Harper College

Friday, June 2 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM$10 admission includes lunch

Keynote Speaker Dr. Thomas SattlerMini-classes include: Holistic Health, Mindfulness and Eat to Live.

Visit with local health and wellness organizations.

Registration details will be announced in our “Inside Lifelong Learning” newsletter and posted online at harpercollege.edu/ce “LLI”



■■ CULTURE

THE NOIR STYLE IN IMAGE, WORD AND SOUNDExperience a multi-disciplinary lecture/discussion of Film Noir—its influences and impact on mid-20th Century American music, art, and literature. You will view film excerpts, paintings and photographs, and hear the jazz, film scores, and hardboiled prose by significant authors of “pulp fiction.” Discussion of the existentialist attitude of these works, spawned by the isolation and alienation of post-war America, includes examples of the groundbreaking way in which violence, crime, gender roles, race and sexuality are depicted in these films. Peter Aglinskas is a member of Indiana University Northwest’s Fine and Performing Arts department and his courses in the Music and Art Departments at Harper College are popular with students of all ages. CRN: 80646 THU LLI 1169-0016/8/17 5:00 PM-7:00 PMInstructor: Peter Aglinskas W 218Members Only FEES: $19

EVERYDAY SOCIOLOGY Sociology helps make sense of the world around us by considering social behavior in the context of the origins, development, organization, networks, and institutions that impact our social relationships. Bilal Hussain earned his masters degree at Loyola University Chicago and is currently working on a Loyola PhD in sociology. He began his college career as a student at Harper and has now returned to teach as a member of the Diverse Faculty Fellows program. Take this class to develop some tools to help analyze trends and behavior in our ever-changing and complex society. Members receive 50 percent off.CRN: 80662 MON LLI 1197-1007/31/17-8/7/17 1:00 PM-2:30 PMInstructor: Bilal Hussain W 218FEES: $25 MEMBERS: $12.50

■■ CURRENT EVENTS

FOREIGN POLICY ROUNDTABLEProfessor Gary Midkiff will lead a monthly, two-hour group discussion about current and future issues affecting American foreign policy and the range of responses we might choose for each of those issues. Participants will help select the topics to be discussed at each meeting and via their e-mail addresses will be given topics to prepare for, articles to read, and videos to watch. During the summer session, topics to be covered will include: The Future of the Kurds, The Proxy War in Yemen and Pakistan Confronts the Taliban. Course meets 6/12, 7/10, and 8/14.CRN: 80378 MON LLI 0880-0996/12/17-8/14/17 9:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Gary Midkiff W 218FEES: $49

DECONSTRUCTING THE NEWS In the Information Age, we are inundated with news—but how can we determine what is reliable? In today’s race to be the first to report a story, is accuracy sacrificed? In a world where “post-truth” was the Oxford English Dictionary’s 2016 Word of the Year, how relevant is truth in the news? Laura Ehrke provides the tools to deconstruct a news story and analyze the elements that make it news (or not). Engage in a lively discussion of current news topics and how they are portrayed in various outlets. This class is part of a statewide News Literacy/Civic Engagement project developed by the Illinois Press Association. Members receive 50 percent off.CRN: 80653 THU LLI 1186-1006/15/17-6/29/17 1:30 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Laura Ehrke W 218FEES: $58 MEMBERS: $29

LLI is proud to be partnered with Arlington Heights Senior Center. Be sure to check out this class, which meets at Arlington Heights Senior Center.


Before the Blues July 19


GERMANY-THE EUROPEAN LEADERSeventy-five years after the Wannsee conference, where the so called “final solution”, the genocide of European Jewry, was meticulously planned, generations of Germans are still grappling with their country’s and in many cases, their own family’s horrible legacy. Join German Historian Anette Isaacs, M.A., for a fascinating discussion on how the German nation has attempted and is still attempting to cope with the guilt of having caused the Holocaust. Members receive 50 percent off.CRN: 80649 THU LLI 1176-1007/20/17 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Anette Isaacs W 21FEES: $38 MEMBERS: $19

GERMANY-FEELING THE PULSE OF A NATIONGermany’s challenging and uncertain times are dominating European news, as it struggles to absorb and integrate 1.5 million refugees while thwarting terrorist threats and grappling with subsequent attacks. The fallout from last year’s Brexit vote and the new Trump presidency have also left a mark on Germany, which is the strongest leader in the European Union. September 2017 will see an important federal election that will determine Chancellor Merkel’s fate. Join Germany expert Anette Isaacs, MA as she presents the opinions and attitudes occupying Europe’s most populous nation. Members receive 50 percent off.CRN: 80743 THU LLI 1177-1008/10/17 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Anette Isaacs ADV FEES: $30 MEMBERS: $15

■■ FOOD

BASICS OF BBQ: HOW TO GRILL, HOW TO SMOKEIt’s about to heat up, so it’s time to get outside and grill. You’re new to grilling? You’re afraid to light a barbecue? Well, have no fear. It’s not as complicated as it looks. If you’re thinking about buying a barbecue, we’ll break down the pros and cons of charcoal and gas grills. For those just finding their way around a grill, we’ll follow up with some of the first steps to throwing some food on the Barbie. And for those who are already all fired up, we’ve got some recipes ready to go, as well as a slew of barbecue tips and tricks. CRN: 80665 THU LLI 1201-0016/1/17 10:00 AM-11:30 AMInstructor: Michael McCann W 218Members Only FEES: $19

SING-ALONG WINE TASTINGWith his guitar in hand and his rich voice, Marcel Flori will talk about the great vocal jazz songs of the last century, play songs for you, and invite you to sing along if you wish. He will also talk you though tasting wines that pair well with the pizza you will be eating. Marcel was named #2 sommelier in the United States in 1986. He teaches the Continuing Education wine program and is a member of Harper’s Hospitality Department faculty. What better way is there to spend an afternoon? Must be 21+ to register. CRN: 80380 THU LLI 1171-0017/20/17 4:30 PM-6:30 PMInstructor: Marcel Flori W 218Members Only FEES: $25

■■ HEALTH & WELLNESS

HARPER COLLEGE SENIOR WALKING CLUBRegular walking, a favorite exercise for senior citizens, is one of the most effective forms of physical activity that delivers substantial health benefits and improves heart health, says the American Heart Association. The ac-countability of walking clubs help those that struggle with a regular exercise commitment. Let’s have some fun walking, sharing and car-ing together! Register online at harpercollege.edu/ce “LLI” or call 847.925.6300.6/8/17-6/15/17 THU 10:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Dee McConnell W LobbyFREE

LLI is proud to be partnered with Brookdale. Be sure to check out these classes, which meet at Brookdale:


Who Really Discovered America

June 26

Jazz Piano: The Influence of Bill Evans

July 10

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HISTORY

THE SILK ROAD, EXOTIC TRADE ROUTE OF HISTORYThe historic Silk Road linked Europe and the Middle East with Central Asia and China. As we travel (by digital presentation) along that famed, ancient trade route, we will find caravans loaded with valuable trade goods such as silk, spices, gold, silver, and gems along with paper and gun powder. Languages and cultures were exchanged, and religions were spread. We’ll look at the how the Silk Road’s trade and cultural exchange influenced history before the time when we were connected by transoceanic sea voyages.CRN: 80664 MON LLI 1199-0996/5/17 1:00 PM-2:30 PMInstructor: Sara Drower FVS FEES: $15

WHO REALLY DISCOVERED AMERICAAt least a dozen different explorers from various countries may have set foot in the Americas before Columbus arrived in 1492. These include Chinese, Japanese, Polynesians, Norse, Welsh, Irish, and ancient Hebrew adventurers. We will be detectives as we consider the historical evidence: the kinds of boats they built that might survive ocean travel, possible routes and artifacts that were found in the Americas that might prove that some of them may have been here before Columbus. It will be an interesting voyage through history as we try to sort out fact from fiction.CRN: 80663 MON LLI 1198-0996/26/17 1:00 PM-2:30 PMInstructor: Sara Drower BPDP FEES: $15

THE MEMORY PALACE OF MATTEO RICCIIn 1577 Jesuit Priest Matteo Ricci left Italy to convert China to Christ. An Italian missionary Priest in China during the 1580’s was rare. (In fact, he was the first European to enter the Forbidden City.) One who developed a memory system that attracted young Confucian Scholars looking for an important advantage in Ming Dynasty China is astonishing. You will hear Matteo’s story, but equally interesting, his mnemonics have special meaning for us today as we battle the modern epidemic of memory loss.CRN: 80749 TUE LLI 1179-0996/27/17 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: John Moore FVS FEES: $15

THE GREAT DEPRESSIONOur country had never experienced anything like it. It was as if the economy had lurched into reverse, throwing people out of work, shuttering factories and banks, and worst of all destroying hope. The Federal Government tried a few minor remedies and then stopped, hoping the business cycle would turn upward. It did not. Join Professor Gary Midkiff for an examination of our greatest crisis since the Civil War. Members receive 50 percent off.CRN: 80652 MON LLI 1185-1007/17/17-7/24/17 9:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Gary Midkiff W 218FEES: $72 MEMBERS: $36

LLI is proud to be partnered with Friendship Village. Be sure to check out these classes, which meet at Friendship Village:


The Silk Road, Exotic Trade Route of History

June 5

Paranormal Investigation - The Results

June 7

The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci

June 27

We provide complimentary valet parking for Harper members who attend our lectures. Come inside and request valet parking.


HALSEY’S TYPHOON: THE STORY OF AN EPIC STORM AND RESCUEOn December 14, 1944, the Third Fleet, commanded by Admiral Bull Halsey, sailed directly into the path of Typhoon Cobra with its 150-mph winds and 90-foot high waves. The storm sunk three destroyers and sent 900 men into shark-infested waters. The tiny Destroyer Escort USS Tabberer, commanded by a naval reservist, heroically saved 55 lives. These real events inspired “The Caine Mutiny” novel and movie. Note: Room location at the Garlands will be SST. Enter through the 1000 entrance or the Performing Arts Center entrance.CRN: 80750 TUE LLI 1180-0997/25/17 10:00 AM-11:30 AMInstructor: John Moore GAR FEES: $15

AN ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE: ASHFALL FOSSIL BEDSNative American elders looked out onto the Great Plains and saw the spirits of horses, giraffes and other animals non-existent in their times. Europeans ignored those stories like they ignored other matters of “the primitives.” But both peoples found animal bones and trees of stone they did not understand. A far away super caldera had erupted and covered vast areas of a green, lush landscape 10-12 million years ago. Ashfall has remained to tell its astonishing story of giraffe-like camels, rhinos, raccoon dogs, llama-like camels and five types of horses. Ann Leslie has traveled to Native American sites extensively and now will tell you this story.CRN: 80659 THU LLI 1193-0998/3/17 2:30 PM-4:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie GAR FEES: $15

ROOSEVELT, LODGE, REED, AND THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WARIn 1898, three friends and political allies - Theodore Roosevelt, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, and Speaker of the House Thomas Reed - were divided by differing visions of war and peace and the role of the U.S. in the coming 20th Century. The Spanish-American War ended the debate, but the friends and their ideas have echoes in the 21st Century which you will consider in this class.CRN: 80748 TUE LLI 1178-0998/8/17 10:00 AM-12:00 PMInstructor: John Moore ADV FEES: $15

MITCHELL PREHISTORIC INDIAN VILLAGEEvery culture has unique art forms, living habits and behaviors that can be used to help trace them through time. As modern people, we often fail to realize how far ancient peoples traveled across oceans and continents until we come upon evidence that cannot be disputed. In 1910, a student from Dakota Wesleyan University discovered this site. People belonging to the Mississippian Culture had traveled north and west following the waterways over 1,100 years ago and this is their village. The richness of their life remains behind for us to see. Ann Leslie has traveled to Native American sites extensively.CRN: 80660 THU LLI 1194-0998/10/17 2:30 PM-4:00 PMInstructor: Ann Leslie GAR FEES: $15

LLI is proud to be partnered with The Garlands of Barrington. Be sure to check out these classes, which meet at The Garlands:


Halsey’s Typhoon: The Story of an Epic Storm and Rescue

July 25

An Archeological Site: Ashfall Fossil Beds

August 3

Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village

August 10

Classes are held in the Burnham Room, in the 3000 entrance. Please park in the south lot and use the south walk. Golf carts are available to take you to (15 minutes prior) and from the event.


■■ MUSIC

BEGINNING LIFELONG UKULELEJoin the new LLI Ukulele class and start enjoying your instrument on the first day. The uke can be one of the simplest instruments to learn so no previous musical experience is necessary. You will learn simple chords to get started, and as you progress through the class, we’ll keep the focus on fun. The music we learn will span a wide variety of styles under the direction of Voytek Falendysz. The fee for the class includes a ukulele that you will keep. CRN: 80647 TUE LLI 1172-0015/23/17-6/27/17 9:00 AM-10:00 AMInstructor: Voytek Falendysz L 222Members Only FEES: $125

MUSIC APPRECIATIONIssa Boulos, Harper College Music and Arts Center Coordinator, has designed this course to help students further their appreciation of music. The course will discuss how music is created, and how it has been used as a creative tool of expression, imagination, and entertainment. You will advance your listening skills as you actively engage in discussions which lead to a better understanding of what music actually contains. Issa will help you explore western musical genres from medieval through contemporary; folk, popular and religious music; and a sampling of music from non-western cultures. No music reading ability or other background in music is required.CRN: 80645 WED LLI 0811-0996/7/17-6/21/17 9:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Issa Boulos W 219 FEES: $25

JAZZ PIANO: THE INFLUENCE OF BILL EVANSBill Evans was one of the most important jazz pianists to emerge in the 1950’s, remaining influential until his death in 1980. Ken Spurr is Harper College’s Professor of Jazz! A pianist himself, he will discuss Evans’ significance by examining three of his most historic and influential recordings: Portrait in Jazz, Explorations, and Sunday at the Village Vanguard/Waltz for Debbie (featuring his best trio partners Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums). Ken will discuss this great music and sit at the piano to play excerpts from some of the most important pieces.CRN: 80661 MON LLI 1196-0997/10/17 9:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Kenneth Spurr BPDP FEES: $19

LIFELONG UKULELE ENSEMBLEEach week you will work on mastering a repertoire under the direction of Voytek Falendysz. He will assist you with your technique as you and your classmates develop together into a light ensemble. Be a part of the group that brings a smile to everyone’s face. To join in, you should have completed Beginning Lifelong Ukulele or have some experience and know the basic chords on a uke. You must provide your own instrument.CRN: 80648 TUE LLI 1173-0997/11/17-8/15/17 9:00 AM-10:00 AMInstructor: Voytek Falendysz L 222FEES: $49

BEFORE THE BLUES Before the blues became formalized and structured, African Americans were innovating styles based on African musical retentions and European instruments. You will hear a variety of examples of pre-World War I American music that led eventually to Blues and Country music. Anthropologist Scott Cashman will describe the music and perform examples on guitar and banjo. Major figures discussed will include Leadbelly, Robert Johnson, Jimmie Rodgers, and others. CRN: 80751 WED LLI 1200-0997/19/17-7/26/17 9:30 AM-11:30 AMInstructor: Scott Cashman AHSC FEES: $15

It’s never too late to learn to play an instrument!

Enjoy playing while you improve your mind! Recent research finds that music lessons are like workouts for your brain, boosting memory, verbal fluency and other cognitive functions.

See NationalGeographic.com for its article, “Your Aging Brain Will Be in Better Shape If You’ve Taken Music Lessons.”

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/01/140103-music-lessons-brain-aging-cognitive-neuroscience/




■■ PARANORMAL

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION - THE RESULTSParanormal investigators use varied techniques and technologies in their investigations. The results can be interesting, convincing and misleading. Mary Marshall is an experienced investigator with fascinating results to go along with a healthy dose of skepticism. Her observations are thoughtful and revealing as she shares audio (EVP) and video recordings, photographs, and various other sources. Mary has a 25 year history in the paranormal field that informs her observations and discoveries.CRN: 80654 WED LLI 1187-0996/7/17 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Mary Marshall FVS FEES: $19

GHOSTS OF CHICAGOLANDLearn the folklore surrounding Chicago’s supernatural realm. Chicago was settled amidst the tumult and violence of the frontier. Clashes with Native American tribes and the British military made life in early “Checagou” less than peaceful. Chicago has experienced it all, from the bloody Fort Dearborn Massacre to the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre; from the flames of the Chicago Fire to the harrowing Eastland disaster; from the horrific “Murder Castle” mass murders of H.H. Holmes to the treacherous deeds of John Wayne Gacy and Richard Speck. It is no wonder that the Windy City is also known as one of the most haunted cities on Earth. Members receive 50 percent off.CRN: 80758 MON LLI 1189-1006/12/17 1:00 PM-3:00 PMInstructor: Ursula Bielski W 218FEES: $38 MEMBERS: $19

THE GHOSTS OF CHICAGO’S GANGSTERSIs Al Capone’s ghost still going about his business in Chicago? How about Dillinger? Ursula Bielski has emerged as the leading historian of all things paranormal in Chicago. She will lead you through a look at the ghosts of Chicago’s gangsters, telling the stories of their demise and continuation as ghosts. Ursula is the author of more than 10 books on paranormal topics, most recently writing about Haunted Gary and Bachelors Grove Cemetery. Members receive 50 percent off.CRN: 80655 WED LLI 1188-1008/2/17 1:30 PM-3:30 PMInstructor: Ursula Bielski W 218FEES: $38 MEMBERS: $19

■■ US PRESIDENTS

THE PRESIDENCY OF BILL CLINTONIt has been more than 16 years since Bill Clinton left the White House. When we think of him, we often confront images of Monica Lewinsky and his impeachment trial. But his Presidency was much more than that – it attempted health care reform, implemented NAFTA, generated steady economic expansion, passed welfare reform, and intervened in southeast Europe. It produced the last budget surplus our country has enjoyed. Professor Gary Midkiff will examine Clinton’s two terms as President – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Members receive 50 percent off.CRN: 80650 FRI LLI 1183-1006/2/17-6/9/17 9:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Gary Midkiff W 219FEES: $72 MEMBERS: $36

THE PRESIDENCY OF DWIGHT EISENHOWERHe promised to go to Korea – and he did. But, his partial success there became a predictor of his foreign policy. His mixed success was in part because of his reliance on the Dulles brothers. Domestically, he was more effective though his failure to condemn Senator Joseph McCarthy haunted him. Ike was much admired and often questioned. Professor Gary Midkiff will examine Eisenhower’s two terms as President, the creation of NASA, and the embarrassment of the U-2 incident. Members receive 50 percent off.CRN: 80651 WED LLI 1184-1006/14/17-6/21/17 9:00 AM-11:00 AMInstructor: Gary Midkiff W 218FEES: $72 MEMBERS: $36


COURSES BY TITLE

An Archeological Site: Ashfall Fossil Beds . . .10

Basics of BBQ: How to Grill, How to Smoke . . .8

Before the Blues . . .11

Beginning Lifelong Ukulele . . .11

Chicago’s Gangsters . . .6

Deconstructing the News . . .7

Everyday Sociology . . .7

Foreign Policy Roundtable . . .7

Germany - Feeling the Pulse of a Nation . . .8

Germany - The European Leader . . .8

Ghosts of Chicagoland . . .12

Halsey’s Typhoon: The Story of an Epic Storm and Rescue . . .10

Harper College Senior Walking Club . . .8

How Tiffany was Saved . . .6

Jazz Piano: The Influence of Bill Evans . . .11

Legacy: Write Your Memoir . . .6

Lifelong Ukulele Ensemble . . .11

Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village . . .10

Music Appreciation . . .11

Norman Rockwell: American’s Premier Artist/Illustrator . . .5

Paranormal Investigation - The Results . . .12

Roosevelt, Lodge, Reed, and The Spanish-American War . . .10

Sing-Along Wine Tasting . . .8

The Fabulous Dale Chihuly and the Glass Art Movement . . .5

The Gelasian Decree” The “Approved” Book List of the Bible . . .6

The Ghosts of Chicago’s Gangsters . . .12

The Great Depression . . .9

The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci . . .9

The Noir Style in Image, Word and Sound . . .7

The Presidency of Bill Clinton . . .12

The Presidency of Dwight Eisenhower . . .12

The Silk Road, Exotic Trade Route of History . . .9

The Tiffany Studios of New York . . .5

Who Really Discovered America . . .9

SHARE YOUR PASSION: BECOME AN LLI INSTRUCTOR

LLI is seeking retired or current teachers, members and other professionals who are interested in teaching courses and seminars. Areas of interest include history, international affairs, politics, philosophy, literature, music/art appreciation, the humanities and more. Unique class topics are especially welcome. Know someone? Call 847.925.6300.


COURSES BY INSTRUCTOR

Aglinskas, Peter• TheNoirStyleinImage,Word and Sound . . .7

Bielski, Ursula• GhostsofChicagoland. . .12

• TheGhostsofChicago’sGangsters. . .12

Boulos, Issa• MusicAppreciation. . .11

Burin, Ralph• NormanRockwell:AmericanPremier Artist/Illustrator . . .5

• TheFabulousDaleChihulyandthe Glass Art Movement . . .5

Cashman, Scott• BeforetheBlues. . .11

Drower, Sara• TheSilkRoad,ExoticTradeRoute of History . . .9

• WhoReallyDiscoveredAmerica. . .9

Edstrom, James• Chicago’sGangsters. . .6

Ehrke, Laura• DeconstructingtheNews. . .7

• Legacy:WriteYourMemoir. . .6

Falendysz, Voytek• BeginningLifelongUkulele. . .11

• LifelongUkuleleEnsemble. . .11

Flori, Marcel• Sing-AlongWineTasting. . .8

Hussain, Bilal• EverydaySociology. . .7

Isaacs, Anette• Germany-FeelingthePulseofaNation. . .8

• Germany-TheEuropeanLeader. . .8

Johnson, Richard• TheGelasianDecree”The“Approved” Book List of the Bible . . .6

Leslie, Ann• AnArcheologicalSite: Ashfall Fossil Beds . . .10

• HowTiffanywasSaved. . .6

• MitchellPrehistoricIndianVillage. . .10

• TheTiffanyStudiosofNewYork. . .5

Marshall, Mary• ParanormalInvestigation-TheResults. . .12

McCann, Michael• BasicsofBBQ:HowtoGrill, How to Smoke . . .8

McConnell, Dee• HarperCollegeSeniorWalkingClub. . .8

Midkiff, Gary• ForeignPolicyRoundtable. . .7

• TheGreatDepression. . .9

• ThePresidencyofBillClinton. . .12

• ThePresidencyofDwightEisenhower. . .12

Moore, John• Halsey’sTyphoon:TheStoryofanEpic Storm and Rescue . . .10

• Roosevelt,Lodge,Reed,and The Spanish-American War . . .10

• TheMemoryPalaceofMatteoRicci. . .9

Spurr, Kenneth• JazzPiano:TheInfluenceofBillEvans. . .11


Ursula BielskiUrsula Bielski is the founder of Chicago Hauntings, Inc. and the host of PBS’ “The Hauntings of Chicago” (WYCC). An historian, author, and parapsychologist, she has been writing and lecturing about Chicago’s supernatural folklore and the paranormal for nearly 20 years, and is recognized as a leading authority on the Chicago region’s ghostlore and cemetery history. She is the author of ten popular and critically acclaimed books on the same subjects including the Chicago Haunts series and Graveyards of Chicago.

Issa Boulos Issa Boulos holds a bachelor’s degree in music composition from Columbia College and a masters from Roosevelt University. He is the Harper College Community Music and Arts Center program coordinator, Chicago World Music Ensemble director and Issa Boulos Ensemble founder. Boulos composes for internationally-acclaimed orchestras, chamber groups, and ensembles. Many documentaries feature his original scores, including the award-winning “Nice Bombs” and PBS’s “The New Americans.” He performs and lectures at institutions and universities around the world. As a researcher, Boulos fosters understanding about world music.

Bilal HussainBilal Hussain is a Diverse Faculty Fellow at Harper College, as well as a Harper alumnus. He holds a master’s degree from Loyola University and is completing his Ph.D. in sociology at Loyola. Hussain’s research interests include the sociology of race and ethnic relations along with the sociology of religion. Working as a teaching assistant in graduate school helped affirm Hussain’s decision to teach, finding that imparting knowledge and interacting with students is very gratifying. He is excited to teach in the LLI program, and looks forward to intriguing class discussions.

Gary Midkiff Gary Midkiff holds degrees from The University of Chicago and Northwestern University. A college professor, lecturer and discus-sion leader, he specializes in American history, politics, foreign policy and business. In conjunction with the Foreign Policy As-sociation, Gary facilitates “Great Discussions” groups throughout Chicago’s suburbs.

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COURSES BY LOCATION

HARPER COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS (W)

• BasicsofBBQ:HowtoGrill, How to Smoke . . . 8

• BeginningLifelongUkulele. . . 11

• Chicago’sGangsters. . . 6

• DeconstructingtheNews. . . 7

• EverydaySociology. . . 7

• ForeignPolicyRoundtable. . . 7

• Germany-TheEuropeanLeader. . . 8

• GhostsofChicagoland. . . 12

• HarperCollegeSeniorWalkingClub. . . 8

• HowTiffanywasSaved. . . 6

• Legacy:WriteYourMemoir. . . 6

• LifelongUkuleleEnsemble. . . 11

• MusicAppreciation. . . 11

• Sing-AlongWineTasting. . . 8

• TheFabulousDaleChihulyandthe Glass Art Movement . . . 5

• TheGelasianDecree”The“Approved” Book List of the Bible . . . 6

• TheGhostsofChicago’sGangsters. . . 12

• TheGreatDepression. . . 9

• TheNoirStyleinImage, Word and Sound . . . 7

• ThePresidencyofBillClinton. . . 12

• ThePresidencyofDwightEisenhower. . . 12

• TheTiffanyStudiosofNewYork. . . 5

ADDOLORATA VILLA (ADV)

• Germany-FeelingthePulseofaNation. . . 8

• NormanRockwell:American’sPremier Artist/Illustrator . . . 5

• Roosevelt,Lodge,Reed,and The Spanish-American War . . . 10

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SENIOR CENTER (AHSC)

• BeforetheBlues. . . 11

BROOKDALE DES PLAINES (BPDP)

• JazzPiano:TheInfluenceofBillEvans. . . 11

• WhoReallyDiscoveredAmerica. . . 9

FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE (FVS)

• ParanormalInvestigation-TheResults. . . 12

• TheMemoryPalaceofMatteoRicci. . . 9

• TheSilkRoad,ExoticTradeRoute of History . . . 9

THE GARLANDS OF BARRINGTON (GAR)

• AnArcheologicalSite: Ashfall Fossil Beds . . . 10

• Halsey’sTyphoon:TheStoryofan Epic Storm and Rescue . . . 10

• MitchellPrehistoricIndianVillage. . . 10


PARTNERS AND LOCATIONSMany of our classes are held on Harper’s main campus (W) at 1200 W. Algonquin Road in Palatine, and course descriptions note specific buildings and room locations. Other classes are held at our partner locations.

The Lifelong Learning Institute would like to thank our sponsors for their ongoing support and for bringing new 55+ learning opportunities into their communities.

PARTNERS

ADDOLORATA VILLA (ADV)555 McHenry RoadWheeling, IL 60090847.537.2900

BROOKDALE PLAZA DES PLAINES (BPDP)800 South River RoadDes Plaines, IL 60016847.294.0100

FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE (FVS)350 West Schaumburg RoadSchaumburg, IL 60194847.884.5539

THE GARLANDS OF BARRINGTON (GAR)1000 Garlands LaneBarrington, IL 60010847.256.3200

PARTNERS AND LOCATIONS

ASSOCIATE

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SENIOR CENTER (AHSC)1801 West Central RoadArlington Heights, IL 60005847.253.5532

PARKINGFREE parking is available at all course locations. Find maps and directions at harpercollege.edu

Friendship Village: We provide complimentary valet parking for Harper members who attend our lectures. Come inside and request valet parking.

The Garlands of Barrington: Classes are held in the Burnham Room, in the 3000 entrance. Please park in the south lot and use the south walk. Golf carts are available to take you to (15 minutes prior) and from the event.


MAY23 Beginning Lifelong Ukulele (L 222), 9:00 AM-10:00 AM

30 Beginning Lifelong Ukulele (L 222), 9:00 AM-10:00 AM

31 Chicago’s Gangsters (W 218), 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

JUNE1 Basics of BBQ: How to Grill, How to Smoke (W 218), 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

2 The Presidency of Bill Clinton (W 219), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

5 The Silk Road, Exotic Trade Route of History (FVS), 1:00 PM-2:30 PM


7 Music Appreciation (W 219), 9:30 AM-11:30 AM

Paranormal Investigation - The Results (FVS), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

8 Harper College Senior Walking Club (W Lobby), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

The Noir Style in Image, Word and Sound (W 218), 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

9 The Presidency of Bill Clinton (W 219), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

12 Foreign Policy Roundtable (W 218), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Ghosts of Chicagoland (W 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM



The Presidency of Dwight Eisenhower (W 218), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

15 Harper College Senior Walking Club (W Lobby), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Deconstructing the News (W 218), 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

19 The Tiffany Studios of New York (W 218), 1:30 PM-3:30 PM



The Presidency of Dwight Eisenhower (W 218), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

22 The Fabulous Dale Chihuly and the Glass Art Movement (W 218), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM


26 Who Really Discovered America (BPDP), 1:00 PM-2:30 PM


The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci (FVS), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

29 Norman Rockwell: American’s Premier Artist/Illustrator (ADV), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM


LLI SUMMER 2017 COURSE CALENDAR

JULY6 Legacy: Write Your Memoir (W 218), 1:30 PM-3:00 PM


Jazz Piano: The Influence of Bill Evans (BPDP), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

11 Lifelong Ukulele Ensemble (L 222), 9:00 AM-10:00 AM

12 The Gelasian Decree” The “Approved” Book List of the Bible (W 218), 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

13 Legacy: Write Your Memoir (W 218), 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

17 The Great Depression (W 218), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

How Tiffany was Saved (W 218), 1:30 PM-3:30 PM


19 Before the Blues (AHSC), 9:30 AM-11:30 AM

20 Germany - The European Leader (W 218), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Legacy: Write Your Memoir (W 218), 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

Sing-Along Wine Tasting (W 218), 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

24 The Great Depression (W 218), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM


Halsey’s Typhoon: The Story of an Epic Storm and Rescue (GAR), 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

26 Before the Blues (AHSC), 9:30 AM-11:30 AM

27 Legacy: Write Your Memoir (W 218), 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

31 Everyday Sociology (W 218), 1:00 PM-2:30 PM

AUGUST1 Lifelong Ukulele Ensemble (L 222), 9:00 AM-10:00 AM

2 The Ghosts of Chicago’s Gangsters (W 218), 1:30 PM-3:30 PM

3 An Archeological Site: Ashfall Fossil Beds (GAR), 2:30 PM-4:00 PM

7 Everyday Sociology (W 218), 1:00 PM-2:30 PM


Roosevelt, Lodge, Reed, and The Spanish-American War (ADV), 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

10 Germany - Feeling the Pulse of a Nation (ADV), 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village (GAR), 2:30 PM-4:00 PM



LLI SUMMER 2017 COURSE CALENDAR



GENERAL INFORMATIONThe mission of the Lifelong Learning Institute is to provide opportunities for members to meet their intellectual, cultural and social needs through shared learning. The Institute offers opportunities to explore a vast array of topics. Courses are developed, designed and taught in various formats and may be facilitated by faculty, professionals or members.

Become an LLI member for full access to LLI programming or take a non-member class to see what LLI is all about. Either way, you’ll find great discussions, new friendships and the joy of learn-ing among your peers.

MEMBERSHIPFor an annual membership fee of $50, you gain access to the educational program specifically designed with the 55+ community in mind. LLI members enjoy exclusive members-only classes and a discount on other designated classes. If you become a member before fall term ends, you are eligible for member benefits for fall, spring and summer terms in the 2017-2018 year, ending 8/31/18.

Benefits also include: a free ticket to Harper’s Community Music and Arts Center performance of The World Music Ensemble; a discount on all Harper Ensemble Theatre Company performances; membership in Harper College LLI’s prestigious Ambassador’s Advisory Board; a monthly e-news subscription; an LLI course brochure delivered to you each term; and a discount at the Harper Bookstore.

Explore your passion with an LLI membership! Call 847.925.6300 or visit the registration desk in Building W on campus to purchase your LLI membership (not available online).

COURSES, CLOSURES AND CANCELLATIONSEach semester, LLI offers a mix of short-term lectures, workshops and courses, with no prerequisites, grades, homework or exams. Some instructors may suggest readings or other materials to enhance course participation, but no educational or professional background is required.

Classes fill quickly. Register early and identify alternate classes in the event your first choice is closed. Courses will be cancelled if enrollments do not reach required minimums. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

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