FALL 2018COURSE CATALOGLearning in

Later Life

Learning in Later Life263 a l d e n st r e e ts p r i n g f i e l d, M a 01109-3797

springf ie ld .edu/learninginlater l i fe(413) 748-3742

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FALL 2018

About Us! The Springfield College Institute for Learning in Later Life (LLL) helps satisfy your desire for learning. The Institute offers fall and spring semester classes on current affairs, film, books, and a variety of other subjects of interest to an inquiring mind. Classes are held on the Springfield College campus and other local venues. The program also offers occasional receptions, field trips, and travel to encourage an atmosphere of camaraderie and friendship while learning about topics of interest to those who are 55 and older. Sponsored by Springfield College’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies as part of our commitment to community engagement, the program was established in 1989. One fee includes access to all Learning in Later Life class sessions. Additional fees apply for some activities as noted.

Fall 2018 features offerings from September 13th through December 7th. Some of our most popular instructors return with new things to share and our new instructors will be offering new topics aimed to stimulate your thinking and to expand your knowledge.

It is with gratitude that the Institute thanks all instructors in the Learning in Later Life program who generously volunteer their time and expertise to present these classes and sessions to our members.

Membership Fee

• $65.00 per semester

Membership provides the following: ➢ Enrollment in all LLL classes. ➢ Priority registration for all LLL trips ➢ Access to the new Smith Learning Center on campus ➢ Admission to competitive athletic events (except championship games), the William

Simpson Fine Arts Series, and other campus events at no charge or at reduced rates ➢ Access to the Cheney Dining Commons and Flynn Union Food Court ➢ Free campus parking

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Registration Protocol

If you have questions or need guidance, call the Program Manager at 413-748-3742. There are three (3) ways you can register for classes

1. On-line registration will be available on September 10, 2018 at www.springfield.edu/learninginlaterlife

2. In-person registration, will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2017

in the Great Room of the Brennan Center on Island Pond Road (across from Rocky’s) from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm during the Kaffee Klatsch. Please print and complete the registration form and submit it with a check made out to Springfield College to the registrars at the desk. With regret for the inconvenience, the College cannot accept credit cards or cash with in-person registration.

3. Via the U.S. Postal Service, please print and complete the registration form (the

last two pages of the attached brochure) and mail it with a check made out to Springfield College to Springfield College, Learning in Later Life, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109

Registration for all classes and events is required

➢ You may select as many classes as you plan to attend, but please do not over enroll. If you sign up for a class with limited enrollment and find that you cannot attend, please notify the Institute as early as possible at 748-3742. (There is almost always a waiting list and we can give the next person in line an opportunity to attend)

➢ The Institute reserves the right to limit course registrations

➢ The Institute reserves the right to cancel classes if circumstances require.

o Illness of the instructor o Weather

➢ Every attempt will be made to notify members by email or telephone if a class is

cancelled.

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Fall 2018 Program Descriptions

I. Finding Yourself After 55! What would you do if you didn’t have to do anything? Ginger Elliott, Hampden County Volunteer Coordinator for RSVP of the Pioneer Valley, will present an exploration of how volunteering can become a vital, joy-filled part of your life’s third act. There will be a PowerPoint presentation and handouts.

Instructor: Ginger Elliott Date: Thursday, September 13th Time: 11:00 – 12:00 noon Location: Brennan 125

II. Afternoon Tea with Anush Anush has enjoyed Afternoon Tea on 6 continents and has hosted various kinds of tea parties while living on 4 continents. In this special session she will discuss how to organize and host a delightful tea party and, then, host a small tea party for the class participants. (Limit 10) Instructor: Anush Dawidjan Dates: Friday, September 14th Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Location: Brennan Conference Room

III. Around the World with Anush Anush has traveled to 190 of the 193 UN member countries in the world. This four- session course will share some of Anush’ s travel secrets and experiences:

Class 1 Packing Lighter Class 2 Favorite Travel Websites Class 3 Budget International Travel Class 4 Spiritual experiences of 2018

Instructor: Anush Dawidjan Dates: Mondays: September 17, 24 October 1, 8 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Location: Brennan 125

IV. Art in Action: A Vision Collage In this one-time session, participants will create a “vision collage.” A vision collage is a collage that includes words and images of positive messages and qualities to reduce the stressors of daily life. Instructor: Simone Alter-Muri, Springfield College Professor of Art Therapy Dates: Wednesday, September 26 Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Location: Blake Hall (behind Lot 2) Room 302 Crafts Studio

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V. Talking Books Facilitator, Catherine Banks will lead a group of avid readers to discuss the assigned books. Members who register for this class are highly encouraged to read the assigned book prior to attending the class. Please join us to discuss the following books: 1. "We Were the Lucky Ones” By Georgia Hunter

2. "The Gentleman from Moscow” By Amor Towles

3. Final Book will be voted on by the class at our first meeting

Instructor: Catherine Banks, Springfield College Associate Dean (Ret) Dates: Fridays, September 28; October 26; November 30 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 Location: Brennan 8

VI. Introduction to Mindfulness: How the Science and Practice of Awareness Supports Well-Being and Performance This program introduces the basic principles and practices of mindfulness, a concentrated state of awareness that helps people see and respond to situations with clarity. Individuals who employ the techniques of mindfulness in their work are able to monitor moment-to-moment effectiveness, respond promptly and appropriately to difficulties as they arise, and remain open to new ideas and perspectives. Participants will be introduced to meditation practices that will teach them how to be more focused, creative and resilient in all aspects of their lives. Instructor: Tara Healey Dates: Friday, September 28 Time: 1:30 – 3:00 Location: Loomis Lakeside Reed’s Landing

VII. Mozart Revisited (continued from Spring 2018) Our own opera enthusiast Mike Cascia returns, thankfully, to offer the final session from his spring class when he was taken ill. Any member can attend this session, but many from the spring class asked if the final session of Michael’s scheduled class would be offered. Here it is! Michael has graciously accepted our request. Instructor: Michael Cascia Dates: Monday, October 1 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Brennan 8

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VIII. Genealogy: Finding Family Sharing Online and Off-Line Strategies for tracking down your ancestors, is made easier with helpful hints from the master, Dave Robison, well known and highly regarded regional expert and an extraordinary, engaging presenter. Dave will share his insight and help you avoid common mistakes, keep accurate records, and suggest how to interview relatives.

Instructor: Dave Robison Dates: Wednesday, October 3 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Brennan 125

IX. Opera Adventures: Exploring the Early Operas of Rossini Rossini, the well-known author of “The Barber of Seville” wrote 38 operas in total. Opera aficionado Michael Cascia will explore some of Rossini’s early popular and beautiful operas of the 1800’s. If you enjoy opera or would like to learn more about it, then this course is for you! In addition, Mr. Cascia will explain opera basics and opera history for better understanding of the exciting world of opera. Please note dates and times

Instructor: Michael Cascia Dates: Monday, October 8 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Brennan 8 Dates: Mondays, October 15-22-29; November 5 Time: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Location: Brennan 8

X. Opera Field Trip Learning in Later Life will sponsor a field trip to see Giacomo Puccini’s most famous opera: La Bohème. Opera Connecticut will perform a live, fully staged production of La Bohème at the University of Saint Joseph’s Hoffman Auditorium in West Hartford, CT. The orchestra will consist of members of the Hartford Symphony under the direction of Doris Kosloff, Opera Connecticut’s Director. Cast to be announced. La Bohème is based on Henri Murger's novel, Scènes de la vie de Bohème, a collection of vignettes portraying young bohemians living in the Latin Quarter of Paris in the 1840s. La Bohème is about student life in the Paris Latin Quarters, home of the Sorbonne University. Some think Puccini used some actual reminiscences from his own student life. The opera focuses on the love affair between the student poet, Rodolfo and Mimì, a seamstress. They fall in love on Christmas Eve, break up, and then reunite in time for Mimì to die of consumption. The music is glorious with heart-felt love duets, a lively Christmas Eve scene in Paris complete with dinner at Café Momus and the famous aria, Musetta’s Waltz. All members are most welcome to join us for a memorable opera adventure to travel with us by luxury coach from Springfield College to the Hoffman Auditorium in West Hartford. SPECIAL FEE: $59.00 (Ticket and Transportation) Date: Sunday, October 21, 2018 Time: Bus departs at 12:45 p.m. from Lot 10 behind the Physical Education Complex on Alden Street.

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XI. Shakespeare’s Henry V Professor Rebecca Lartique is back as requested. Although she is on sabbatical, she has graciously agreed to offer two sessions of Shakespeare's Henry V and then inviting the class to attend a live performance of the play at the Hartford Stage in late October, for an additional fee. Rebecca will lead the class in studying this rich history play with "Shakespeare on our Feet" activities developed by the Folger Shakespeare Library. No acting experience or physical mobility is required, just a willingness to participate to the degree that you are comfortable. The instructor recommends this edition (available from libraries, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble): Henry V, Pelican Shakespeare (ed. Claire McEachern). For a good free online edition of the play, go to www.folger.edu/henry-v and click "read the play" on the right.

Instructor: Rebecca Lartique Dates: Thursdays: October 4, 11 Time: 10:30 – 12:00 p.m. Location: Loomis Lakeside Reed’s Landing

XII. Stage Performance Field Trip Henry V Whether you attended the classes on Henry V or not, you certainly are welcome to attend this performance. In Shakespeare’s Henry V, shortly after gaining the throne, Henry must decide whether or not to embark on a war that could solidify his reign—or bring his country to its knees. In France, he grows up fast under the pressure to use all means necessary to win a war against tremendous odds. But even if he finds victory, how easy will it be to settle the peace? SPECIAL FEE: $59.00 (Ticket and Transportation) Date: October 14 Time: Transportation leaves at 12:45p.m. from Lot 10 behind the Physical Education Complex on Alden Street.

XIII. Recent American History-Part XII In Part XII of our course we will explore the Carter Presidency and the Iranian Hostage Crisis. Subsequent sessions will cover the Reagan Era, the End of the Cold War, and the Collapse of Soviet Communism.

Instructor: Dr. Dietrich Schlobohm, Springfield College Professor of History Emeritus Dates: Tuesdays: October 16, 23, 30; November 6 Time: 10:00 – 11:15 am Location: Brennan Center 125

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XIV. Talking Politics with Dan

The 2018 Congressional election promises to be one of the most important off-year elections in memory. Surprisingly, both houses are conceivably in play, something quite unlikely a year ago. And the stakes are high, in terms of who holds power and virtually every policy issue in the political system. We will look at the potential outcomes for the membership of Congress and the course of public affairs in America. In the first session we’ll try to get a feel for how things are shaping up. We will dedicate the second session to assessing the outcomes and considering their implications for the future. Instructor: Dr. Dan Russell, Springfield College Professor of Political Science (Ret) Dates: Tuesdays October 16; November 13 Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Location: Brennan 125

XV. The Life and Poetry of Robert Frost Explored through the voice of Ed Dibble, no poet has captured the essence of the American experience as clearly as the boy from San Francisco who made good in our New England. Come share in the road not taken. Instructor: Ed Dibble Date: Wednesdays, October 17, 24th Time: 10:30-12:00 pm

Location: Loomis Reed’s Landing

XVI. Film Classics

This semester we will be viewing three films featuring one-woman film writer and two women film directors.

In the first session we will view Dinner at Eight. In this film the screenplay was written by Frances Marion. She is often cited as the most renowned female screenwriter of the 20th century. She was the first woman writer to win an Academy Award. She started in the silent era writing several films for Mary Pickford.

In the second session we will view The Hitchhiker directed by Ida Lupino. She was born in London and came to the United States and appeared in several films as an actress and then turned to directing as well as writing and producing in films and television.

In the third session we will view A League of Their Own directed by Penny Marshall. Born in 1943, she acted in movies and television before turning to directing. Other films she directed are Big and Awakenings.

Instructor: Jane Landon Dates: Mondays: November 5, 12, 19 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Location: Brennan 125

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XVII. The Social Justice History of Springfield College

Springfield College is widely known in our community for a number of things. It is, of course, the Birthplace of Basketball. It has a longstanding connection with the YMCA. The school's commitment to community service through its philosophy of Humanics is well established. Lesser known, but no less impressive, is the school's longstanding commitment to social justice. How many people, for instance, are aware of the fact that the school's very first 4-year diploma was earned by an African-American student? How many are aware of the fact that the school took in Japanese-American students directly from "internment camps" in World War 2? Or that the school had varsity sports for women well ahead of the passage of Title IX? Or that arguably its greatest athlete was gay--someone who came out in the most public fashion imaginable (in the pages of Newsweek magazine in 1976)? And how many know the real story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s appearance on campus in 1964 at the apex of his fame and the height of the civil rights movement? Join Professor of Communications and national-award-winning writer Marty Dobrow for a lively discussion of this little-known history of Springfield College. Instructor: Marty Dobrow, Springfield College Professor of Communications Dates: Friday: November 9 Time: 10:30 – 12:00 Location: Loomis Lakeside Reed’s Landing

XVIII. Edith Wharton (1862-1937) One of the most popular American woman authors during the first 40 years of the 20th century, Bob will tell her story growing up in Manhattan and then designing, building and financing her estate, The Mount in Lenox, and her lifetime of writing from 1895 until her death in 1937 in Paris. As a former professional tour guide at The Mount, Bob has a wealth of information about her life and The Mount. The idea of a spring 2019 trip to The Mount will be entertained. Not surprisingly, Loomis Lakeside at Reed’s Landing’s auditorium is named “The Wharton Room”.

Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Robert Loesch Date: Tuesday, Dec 4 Time: 10:30 – 12:00 p.m. Location: Loomis Lakeside Reed’s Landing

XIX. Computers and Email

Join this introduction to using a computer and creating an email. Everything from turning the computer on and off to setting up a free email account, and the briefest mention of Microsoft Office.

Instructor: Kim Colangelo Date: December 6 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Blake Hall (Lot 2) 3rd Floor Alden Center Classroom

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XX. Fall Nature Walk at the Graves Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

Our nature walk this fall is on Adams Road in Williamsburg. Fall marks the period when animals and plants begin preparations to deal with the demands of winter. The most noticeable sign of this is the changing color of leaves on plants, and especially deciduous trees. This magic captures what fall is really about for most New Englanders. Our nature adventure will take us through several areas of the Graves Sanctuary with an easy level of walking. Nevertheless, wear proper footwear, bring water and possibly a snack. (LIMIT 25)

Leader: Dr. Dietrich Schlobohm Date: Wednesday: October 24 (Rain Date: October 31) Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon. Location: Adams Road, Williamsburg, Massachusetts Directions: From Springfield take Rte. 91 north. Get off at exit #19(Northampton/Amherst). At the bottom of the ramp go straight ahead onto Damon Rd. Stay on this road for about a mile, cross rte. 5, continue straight ahead as the road becomes Bridge Rd. Continue on Bridge Rd until you come to Rte. 9. Enter the roundabout and go north, right) on Rte. 9. Go about 5 to 6 miles and make a right on to Depot Road. There is a lumber yard on your right just before you get to Depot. Stay on Depot until you get to Adams Road. Make a right onto Adams and drive a few minutes until you get to the Sanctuary on your right. The drive from Springfield is about 45 minutes. Again, wear proper footwear, bring water and possibly a snack. If you have any questions, call Dietrich at 413-788-4125

QUESTIONS or CONCERNS Call Program Manager Roland Holstead directly at the Institute for Learning in Later Life at (413) 748-3742 or email him at rholstead@springfieldcollege.edu LIKE “LEARNING IN LATER LIFE” ON FACEBOOK NOTES: * Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing* Parking now includes spaces in the front marked with “Visitor”. Loomis staff is generously offering valet parking at this location for the larger classes. Please be sure to register for any classes held at this location so that the staff can adequately provide parking/valet for our members.

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Keep this copy for your records

Registration/Kaffee Klatsch

Brennan Great Hall 10:00-11:00 Thursday, Sept 13 ✓ To

register Finding Yourself after 55 Brennan 125 11:00 – 12:00 Thursday, Sept 13

TEA Brennan Conf Room 1:30 -3:30 Friday, Sept 14

Around the World with Anush

Brennan 125 1:30 – 3:30 Mondays, Sept 17,24, Oct 1,8

Vision Collage Blake 203 4:00 – 5:30 Wednesday, Sept 26

Talking Books Brennan 8 10:00-11:30 Fridays, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 30

Mindfulness Loomis Reeds 1:30-3:00 Friday, Sept 28

Mozart Revisited Brennan 8 10:00-12:30 Monday, Oct 1

Genealogy Brennan 125 10:00 – 11:30 Wednesday, Oct 3

Opera Adventure Brennan 8 10:00 – 12:30 Monday, Oct 8

Brennan 8 1:00 – 3:30 Mondays, Oct 15, 22, 29; Nov 5

OPERA FIELD TRIP Depart Lot 10

12:45 p.m. sharp Sunday, Oct 21 $59.00

Henry V Loomis Reed 10:30 – 12:00 Thursday, Oct 4, 11 HENRY V STAGE PERFORMANCE

Depart Lot 10

12:45 p.m. sharp Sunday, Oct 14 $59.00

Recent American History Brennan 125 10:00 – 11:15 Tues, Oct 16, 23,30,

Nov 6

Talking Politics Brennan 125 1:30 – 3:00 Tues Oct 16, Nov 13 Robert Frost Loomis Reed 10:30 – 12:00 Wed, Oct 17, 24

Film Classics Brennan 125 1:00 – 4:00 Mondays, Nov 5,12,19

Social Justice Loomis Reed 10:30 – 12:00 Friday, Nov 9

Edith Wharton Loomis Reed 10:30 – 12:00 Tues, Dec 4

Intro Computer Blake Hall 10:00 – 11:30 Thursday, Dec 6

Nature Walk Williamsburg 10:00 – 12:00 Wed, Oct 24

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Learning in Later Life

Fall 2018 Membership and Registration

Name 1 (Last Name) (First Name)

Address

City State Zip Phone#

Email Address

New Member ___Yes Returning Member ___Yes

I am 55 years old or older ___ Yes ___No

For demographic purposes, please provide your Birth Year ________

Membership Fee $65.00

Opera $59.00

Henry V Performance $59.00

Donation to the Marilyn Cohen Spirit Award (optional)

This award was established by LLL in memory of a founding member, Marilyn Cohen, who was instrumental in the establishment of the Learning in Later Life Program. She was also supportive of the Health Sciences at Springfield College, LLL awards the Marilyn Cohen Scholarship to a student in the Physician Assistant Program

Donation for the operational support the Learning in Later Life Institute (optional)

Donation to the Anush Opportunity Grant (optional) This grant was endowed by Anush Dawidjan for the purpose of increasing diversity within the Institute

Total

Check enclosed payable to Springfield College ___ Yes ___ No

Submit pages 11 and 12 and mail it with your check or bring it with your check to register in person

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Name: ________________________________

✓ Check those offerings for which you want to register and, please, register only for those you really intend to attend

Registration/Kaffee Klatsch

Brennan Great Hall 10:00-11:00 Thursday, Sept 13

Finding Yourself after 55 Brennan 125 11:00 – 12:00 Thursday, Sept 13

TEA Brennan Conf Room 1:30 -3:30 Friday, Sept 14

Around the World with Anush

Brennan 125 1:30 – 3:30 Mondays, Sept 17,24, Oct 1,8

Vision Collage Blake 203 4:00 – 5:30 Wednesday, Sept 26

Talking Books Brennan 8 10:00-11:30 Fridays, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 30

Mindfulness Loomis Reeds 1:30-3:00 Friday, Sept 28

Mozart Revisited Brennan 8 10:00-12:30 Monday, Oct 1

Genealogy Brennan 125 10:00 – 11:30 Wednesday, Oct 3

Opera Adventure Brennan 8 10:00 – 12:30 Monday, Oct 8

Brennan 8 1:00 – 3:30 Mondays, Oct 15, 22, 29; Nov 5

OPERA FIELD TRIP Depart Lot 10

12:45 p.m. sharp Sunday, Oct 21 $59.00

Henry V Loomis Reed 10:30 – 12:00 Thursday, Oct 4, 11 HENRY V STAGE PERFORMANCE

Depart Lot 10

12:45 p.m. sharp Sunday, Oct 14 $59.00

Recent American History Brennan 125 10:00 – 11:15 Tues, Oct 16, 23,30,

Nov 6

Talking Politics Brennan 125 1:30 – 3:00 Tues Oct 16, Nov 13 Robert Frost Loomis Reed 10:30 – 12:00 Wed, Oct 17, 24

Film Classics Brennan 125 1:00 – 4:00 Mondays, Nov 5,12,19

Social Justice Loomis Reed 10:30 – 12:00 Friday, Nov 9

Edith Wharton Loomis Reed 10:30 – 12:00 Tues, Dec 4

Intro Computer Blake Hall 10:00 – 11:30 Thursday, Dec 6

Nature Walk Williamsburg 10:00 – 12:00 Wed, Oct 24