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Thank you for your continued interest in the Institute for Learning inRetirement (ILR). It has truly been a pleasure to head-up and grow thiswonderful program.

Did you know that the program is in its 18th year?

In mid-March 1999, the ILR opened with 20 courses and now it offers 50-60 courses each semester. The courses cover a broad range of academicand cultural topics taught by dedicated instructors who are passionateabout the courses they teach.

I hope you join us for the Spring 2018 semester. If you have questionsor are interested in teaching, please call the ILR office at 201-447-7156.

Sincerely,

Darrilyn Di NardoILR Program Supervisor

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Institute for Learning in Retirement400 Paramus Road, Room Tec-115Paramus, New Jersey 07652-1595

(201) 447-7156

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Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR)Fall 2017 Program Information

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LocationThe ILR office is located in the Technology Education Center building (TEC),Room TEC115. The TEC building is next to the Pitkin Education Center(Pitkin), main building. ILR courses are held in various classrooms on allcampuses.

Classroom locations are posted daily in Pitkin at the Welcome Counter by theStudent Center entrance and the IT Help Desk by the Public Safety area aswell as outside room TEC115. There is also a recorded room assignmentmessage updated every Sunday afternoon, call (201) 447-7156 then press 2.

ILR RegistrationRegistration will only be available online beginning Wednesday,February 7, 2018 at 10:00 am. Visit www.bergen.edu/community/institute-for-learning-in-retirement and click on Course Offerings andRegistration then follow the prompts to register. Payment is by credit cardonly. The Spring 2018 membership fee is $125.00.

CoursesYour membership fee entitles you to choose up to 4 courses per semester.** The ILR is very popular and space is limited, so please only sign up for classesyou plan to attend and only attend classes for which you are registered. **

Bonus CoursesFor everyone!! Some courses are designated with ** as bonus courses. Youmay register for 1 of these courses in addition to the courses you are payingfor. ** The ILR is very popular and space is limited, so please only sign up forclasses you plan to attend and only attend classes for which you areregistered.**


Course DatesThe ILR is in session on days that the College as a whole, is open. Some ofthese days are holidays.

As a student, you have the responsibility to check your calendars for holidays,other important dates, and conflicts in your schedule, before choosing yourclasses each semester.

Once course dates are set it is difficult, if not impossible, to change them.Please use your discretion in choosing classes.

ID Card All returning members who would like to update their ID Card, should stopby TEC115 to receive a new semester sticker.

All new members who would like to receive an ID Card need to obtain aStudent ID Number from the ILR, then stop by the Public Safety Departmentlocated in the Pitkin Building, first floor, room L-154.

Parking Park in student parking only. Most classes on the Paramus Campus areaccessible from Parking Lot B.

Public Transportation & Bergen Community College inter-campusShuttle (BCC Shuttle)NJ Transit: buses run regularly to campus, check www.njtransit.com forschedules and to verify they stop on Campus. Paramus Campus Bus Numbers: 163 (stop on Paramus Road), 175, 751, 755, 756, 772 (stop at the Student Center) Hackensack Campus There are many buses that stop in Hackensack, please check www.njtransit.com for the bus number and schedule. Lyndhurst/Meadowlands Campus Bus Numbers: 76, 192

BCC Shuttle: shuttle runs at 30 minute intervals. The shuttle is provided to all members of the BCC community to connect the Paramus campus and the Lyndhurst/Meadowlands Campus. For a current schedule please log onto www.bergen.edu/bccshuttle.


Benefits of ILR Membership

Cafeteria – BCC cafeteria (Pitkin Building, 2nd Floor) is open Monday toThursday 7:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.; Friday 7:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Dunkin’ Donutsis located in the Student Center (Pitkin Building) and is open weekdays 7:30A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday 7:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Hours vary duringholidays and break weeks..

Dental Hygiene Clinic – This on-campus program is open to ILR memberswith a Student ID card. Call (201) 447-7180 for an appointment. There is aminimal charge for this service.

Fitness Room and Swimming Pool – Schedule and Medical Release formsare available in the Office of Health Service room HS 100 Pitkin. You mustcomplete a Medical Release form and return it to room HS 100 to receive amedical card before you can use the facilities. You must also present yourStudent ID card.

Sidney Silverman Library – ILR members may borrow items from the BCCLibrary by presenting their Student ID card at the desk.

Emergency ClosingsIn the event that the College will be closed or have a delayed opening,official notification is available from the following services: • BCCs Emergency Notification System register at https://bergen.sendwordnow.com/HomePage.aspx

• BCC website: www.bergen.edu • Call the College’s main telephone number (201) 447-7100 • Log on to www.1010wins.com to sign up for email notification of college closings • Listen to radio stations: WCBS/880, WOR/710, 1010 Wins, WVNJ 1160 • Watch News 12 NJ TV on Cablevision


***PLEASE NOTE***

Classrooms are not available until the scheduled start time of an ILR•course. If you arrive before the start time, please wait in the studentcenter, cafeteria or any area designated for students.Do not block corridors or in any way interrupt a class prior to its end•time. Help keep everyone safe. Allow students to exit a classroom before•entering. Since classroom space is limited, it is important you register only for•courses you will be able to attend. If you know you will miss more thanone session, please forgo registering for the course.If you register for a course and later decide you do not wish to begin the•course, call or stop by the ILR office to let us know.The college reserves the right to make changes to courses when•necessary. Every effort will be made to inform course registrants inadvance.Please arrive to your class on time and have your cell phones turned off.•The ILR does not issue refunds.•Canceling your credit card payment through your credit card company,•will result in a $35.00 processing fee from the ILR. Failure to pay the feewill result in delayed registration.

MONDAY Course Offerings

Baseball A La Carte Part 5: Classic Baseball Films IR-750• "It Happens Every Spring"• "The Natural" • "Bang the Drum Slowly”• "A League of Their Own"

Mondays: March 5, 19, 26, April 2Room: TBA / Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Dick Burnon

In “The Record” IR-256Meet your favorite editors, columnists and writers from The Record andlearn more about the current newspaper industry.Mondays: March 5, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23Room: TBA / Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.Instructor: Various speakers from The Record

Learn to Draw & Paint from the Classics IR-726Get inspired!! Escape the everyday and embrace your inner artist in thisencouraging non-judgmental art class.

We will learn about the artist and their different techniques, and then wewill paint and draw from one of their works of art. Some of the artists wewill explore are: Edward Degas, Johannes Vermeer, Edward Munch andDiego Rivera.

Students are responsible for their own supplies. Supplies needed are 2bpencil, kneaded eraser and sketch pad. Also, watercolor set, watercolor pad9x12, mixing tray, brushes: round number 10, and a container for water.One-on-one art instruction with demonstrations. No experience necessary.Mondays: March 5, 19, 26, April 2, 9Room: TBA / Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Instructor: Pierina Panebianco


REGISTRATION WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE ONLINE

BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.VISIT WWW.BERGEN.EDU/COMMUNITY/INSTITUTE-

FOR-LEARNING-IN-RETIREMENT

CLICK ON COURSE OFFERINGS AND REGISTRATIONTHEN FOLLOW THE PROMPTS TO REGISTER

No Mail-in or Walk-in registrations will be accepted.

A Non-Military History Part 3: The Paris Peace IR-728Conference & Its Continuing Geopolitical ImplicationsThe final semester in the three-part "Non-Military History of The Great War"will examine the ill-fated Paris Peace Treaty and its century-long–and on-going–impact. The Great Depression; World War II; the 1970s Oil Embargosand today's Middle East Crisis can all be traced back to the disastrousdecisions formulated at Paris by Woodrow Wilson and his British and Frenchcounterparts. Mondays: March 19, 26 April 9, 16, 23, 30Room: TBA / Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Instructor: James Devine

The Discovery Series: “Artists and Architects” IR-748(Part 4 and Part 5) and “The Panama Canal” (Part 1 and Part 2)Artists and Architects (Parts 4 & 5)A continuation of the past two semesters with all new material. This course willcover several artists and architects who have left their mark on the art world,and/or architecture in New York and the surrounding areas in various ways. The Panama Canal (Parts 1 & 2)The Spanish thought about it. The French drew plans for it. In the endthough, it took a revolution, technology, money, determination and grit tocomplete the Panama Canal. Learn about the canal’s construction and itsimpact on world history, commerce and medicine.

Instructor is a licensed New York City tour guide, traveler, amateurphotographer, art and architecture historian, and possesses a naturalcuriosity about many things.

Additional expense for optional class walking tour to a select NYC locationwill be discussed during the first class. Save April 23 as a possible tour dateand April 30 as an alternate tour date.Mondays: March 19, 26, April 9, 16Room: TBA / Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Instructors: Mario Medici

Great Religions of the World IR-529Our discussions will focus on three major religions – Judaism, Christianity,and Islam. These religions are called the Religions of the Book, since thebooks of Scripture are fundamental to their faith. These religions are partof our daily global and local news. Many of our family, friends, andneighbors belong to one of these three religions. Does understanding ofthese religions help us understand today’s religious/political turmoil?Mondays: March 19, 26, April 2, 16, 23Room: TBA / Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Gloria Thomas, PhD



Air Force in World War II IR-580The class will study the B-17 Bomberand P-51 Mustang fighter militaryaircraft of World War II. Themesinclude Billy Mitchell, The SpanishCivil War, Memphis Belle, and the BigWeek Offense. A viewing of thedocumentary film Target for Todayfeaturing combat footage of 8th AirForce attacks on Nazi Germany in1943 will be shown. The class willlearn how Lieutenant Louis Feingoldescaped capture with the help of theFrench Resistance after his B-17 wasshot down over occupied France.Feingold’s story is told by his son.

Joe De Luccia, a radio operator/gunner who flew 32 combatmissions in 1944 will describe what it was like in aerial combat, during WorldWar II, inside a B-17 Flying Fortress.Mondays: April 2, 9, 16, 23Room: TBA / Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Instructors: Rick Feingold and Joe DeLuccia

A Volatile Mix of Politics and History, Part 2 IR-749 • The Controversial Presidential Election of 1800 • Charles Lindbergh: The Rise and Fall of an American Hero • Huey Long: Dictator or Messiah? • The American Home Front and Baseball During World War IIMondays: April 9, 16, 23, 30Room: TBA / Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Dick Burnon


** China, US and North Korea, IR-762from History to Current CrisisJoin the class discussion as we explore the current situation in North Korea,its H-Bomb and ICBM, and their accelerating development and testing.

• Does China have control or influence on North Korea?• What are the options available to US?• Can North Korea’s issues be traced back to the Korean War?• Who is responsible for North Korea’s current situation?• Why China supported North Korea against the US during the Korean

War?The program is provided by New Tang Dynasty Television, a non-profitorganization dedicated to provide uncensored news and programs to Chinesespeakers.Monday: April 16Room: TBA / Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Instructor: Yiyang Xia **BONUS Course: This course is in addition to the four courses allotted per semester.

History of Doo Wop IR-538Do you love Rock and Roll Vocal Group Harmony? The roots of this musicknown as Doo Wop can be traced to the early 1940s pop vocal groupharmony and the later Rhythm and Blues. This class traces the initialevolution of Doo Wop Music and examines pioneers of this great AmericanMusical Genre. Students will have an opportunity to listen to the very firstDoo Wop classics while being treated to anecdotes and stories involvingArtists with whom the Lecturer has worked through the years. The courseis designed to be entertaining as well as informative.Mondays: April 16, 23, 30 Room: TBA / Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Sheldon Stone

** AARP Driver Safety Course IR-088This AARP Driver Safety course offers the attendee an importantopportunity to learn how to drive more efficiently and safely. The coarsecontains up-to-date information about changes over time in ourselves, ourvehicles, and our roads. The content of this course can help boost safetyawareness, refresh and improve driving skills, minimize crash risk, increaseconfidence, prolong mobility, and maintain independence. AARP requiresan additional fee, $15.00/Member of AARP; $20.00/non-member,payable by check at the beginning of class.Monday: April 23Room: TBA / Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Instructor: Frank Biamonte **BONUS Course: This course is in addition to the four courses allotted per semester.


TUESDAY Course Offerings

Meditation IR-737Learn techniques to relax, focus and quiet your mind. Tuesdays: February 27, March 6, 20Room: TBA / Time: 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Instructor: Lourdes Andryszczak

French Impressionism: Origins & Successors IR-736Explore the theory and development of French Impressionism in the works ofManet, Monet, Renoir, and Degas and their impact of subsequent artists likeCezanne and Van Gogh.Tuesdays: : February 27, March 6, 20, 27Room: TBA / Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.Instructor: Ronnie Friedman

“Hot Topics” in the News IR-355Discuss the “hot” topics and controversial issues in today’s news. Learn how ouropinions are shaped by news and share your thoughts and opinions.Tuesdays: February 27, March 6, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 24, May 1Room: TBA/ Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Instructors: Fred Sauberman and Alan Benstock

Theater without a Script IR-547If you like to have fun, this is the course for you!! This theater course consists ofpopular improvisation/Theater games which include: students will be givensituations and they will make up a story using their own words (there is nothingto read or memorize), small groups will interview famous people (dead or alive)on current topics.Tuesdays: March 6, 20, 27, April 10, 24, May 1Room: TBA/ Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.Instructor: Beatrice Greenberg

Genealogy: Researching Your Family Tree IR-026More and more people are interested in their family's past. This course coversboth methodology and the basics of searching records in the US such as censusand vital records. We will discuss both traditional and online resources -therefore, students must be familiar with navigating the Internet. This course issponsored by the Genealogical Society of Bergen County.Tuesdays: March 20, 27, April 10, May 1Room: TBA/ Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.Instructor: Fred Voss

Digital Cameras for the Technology Challenged IR-437-002This course is for those who have a digital camera but do not know how to useit. You’ll learn how to set up your camera as well as how to download, organize,and get your images printed. You’ll also learn how to use depth of field, lightingand composition to improve your photographs, including pictures of friendsand family. If all this sounds complicated, don’t worry, we’ll keep it simple. Thisis a hands-on course. Please bring your camera and the camera manual to class.Enrollment is limited.Tuesdays: March 20, 27, April 3, 10Room: TBA / Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.Instructor: Ray Turkin

Sing Sing Sing IR-247This class is open to all for pleasure and fun. We will sing popular music, oldstandards, and show tunes. No auditions necessary, just a desire to sing.Membership in singing groups, rehearsals and engagements outside of theclassroom are at the discretion of the instructor, independent of the class. Tuesdays: March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 24, May 1Room: TBA / Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.Instructor: Barbara Heitmann

Provoke Your Thinking IR-719Join us each class as we view thought provoking videos followed by stimulatingdiscussions.Topics include: • How did the Flint, Michigan lead tragedy happen? • Is bottled water better than tap water? • How safe are drugs? • Can cancer be treated with diet? • How many people test the drug before it’s put on the market?Tuesdays: April 3, 10, 24, May 1Room: TBA / Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Ted Arin

Makers of History III IR-752Join this class as we continue with a survey of individuals who had an impacton the course of events. This semester we will look at: Washington, Darwin,Marx, Elizabeth I.Tuesdays: April 3, 10, 24, May 1Room: TBA/ Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Manfred Weidhorn, PhD


**Inside Baseball IR-703Join award-winning journalist Dan Schlossberg, author of 38 baseball booksand more than 20,000 articles about the game, as he presents stories,anecdotes, and insights. This former AP sportswriter began covering baseballin 1969. (This 2-day course meets on two different weekdays.)Tuesday: May 1 & Thursday: May 3 Room: TBA / Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Dan Schlossberg **BONUS Course: This course is in addition to the four courses allotted per semester.

WEDNESDAY Course Offerings

Watercolors for All IR-619This course is designed for anyone with a reasonably good understandingof how to handle watercolor techniques. Discussions and demonstrationsprovide students with unlimited information regarding color mixing, wetinto wet painting, dry brush and much more. Students are responsiblefor their own supplies. Supplies needed: watercolor set, watercolor pad8X10 or 9X12 rough paper, mixing tray, brushes: round #10, #8, flat #1/2. Wednesdays: Feb 21, 28, March 7, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2Room: TBA / Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Instructor: Barry Shiff

Microbes: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly IR-755A class to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of the microbes that live in us,on us and want to live with us!Wednesdays: February 21, 28, March 7Room: TBA / Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Instructor: Marty Lowe, BCC Faculty

DNA and RNA: Partners for Life IR-756The famous DNA maybe initials that you know, but unheralded RNA, alsomust be known to understand the whole story. Never learned or forgotthe story? It is the oldest story from the very beginning of all life onearth. Wednesdays: February 21, 28, March 7, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25Room: TBA / Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Instructor: Jeffrey Milbauer, DDS


Sketching IR-676This course is designed for anyone with a reasonably good understandingof the art of sketching using pencils. Students are responsible for theirown supplies. Supplies needed: HB and/or 2B pencils, kneaded eraser, andsketch pad. Wednesdays: Feb 21, 28, March 7, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2Room: TBA / Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Barry Shiff

Food Therapy: Healthy Mind and Body IR-754Join me on this journey of discovery. How real food can transform yourhealth and the impact it has on your wellbeing. Get inspired to learnabout boosting your vitality through understanding nutrition and therole it plays in your overall health. We will examine the food you eat andincorporate new foods into your meal plans.

Bring your enthusiasm and writing paper and pens for the sessions. Amaterials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.Wednesdays: March 7, 21, 28, April 4Room: TBA / Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Instructor: Samin Rafiq

** Alzheimer’s 101 IR-680This program provides a comprehensive overview for anyone who wantsto learn about memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms ofdementia. Information about risk factors and warning signs, steps toobtaining a diagnosis and treatment options are discussed. Planning forthe future, coping with behavioral changes and accessing communityresources are also reviewed..Wednesday: March 7Room: TBA / Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Instructor: Alzheimer’s New Jersey, Shelley Steiner, LSW **BONUS Course: This course is in addition to the four courses allotted per semester.

A Non-Military History of America's IR-76119th Century Foreign WarsHow was the U.S. drawn into the War of 1812, the Mexican War and theSpanish-American War? What were the post-war realities stemming fromeach? Among the subjects to be examined: the fall of Federalism and the riseof U.S. nationalism (War of 1812); the emergence of the slavery expansion issueand the legitimacy of slavery itself (Mexican War) and America's emergenceas a sudden world power with an unexpected overseas empire (Spanish War).Wednesdays: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25Room: TBA / Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Instructor: James Devine


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Traditional Chinese Culture & Shen Yun IR-741Come and immerse yourself with an educational and joyful Chinesecultural event which walks you through 5,000 years of culture and history: • Capture the essence of traditional Chinese Culture - Taoism,

Buddhism, and Confucianism - the bedrock of 5000 years of Chinesecivilization.

• Explore the meaning of Chinese characters and its connection to theculture.

• Through the universal language of music and dance, Shen Yunrevives the authentic culture. Experience the rich expressiveness ofclassical Chinese dance and its connection with the ancient martialarts. Watch the mythical legends and historic stories unfolding onthe stage.

• Discover a new frontier in music: ancient Chinese instrumentsseamlessly blending with the Western symphony orchestra. Explorethe cultural root and the healing power of the music.

The program is provided by Shen Yun Promotions International, a nonprofitorganization dedicated to reviving the authentic Chinese culture.Wednesdays: March 21, 28, April 4Room: TBA / Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Instructors: Lili Zhou and Teresa Shen

Contemporary Issues in French IR-234Read the news in French in a French newspaper. Follow a televised discussionof the news in French. Take part in the discussion, add your information orexpress your thoughts and views. Do it online or “live” in this class.

Course content is excerpted from front-page headline news and currenttopics of concern and interest in the United States, France, or globally. TheFrench news media offer an outsider view of America. They report manyproblems and challenges that the United States and France share in common.

A knowledge of basic French grammar and vocabulary is necessary, but“mastery” is not. Class activities and materials are prepared to increaseparticipants’ abilities to read a French language newspaper, to follow andparticipate in a discussion of current affairs in French. The classroom“climate” is informal, relaxed, supportive and friendly. Attention is focusedprimarily on news items, but questions about French grammar, words orpronunciation are answered as they arise. Handouts of the news articlesreview the language and content of the discussions. The handouts are themeans to take home the classroom experience. Wednesdays: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2Room: TBA / Time: 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.Instructor: Virginia Rauch, EdD


Financial Strategies for Retirees IR-625This course is intended for individuals who are interested in understandingthe various strategies that are implemented during retirement. Specifically,this course will cover the question, can I afford to retire? To help studentsanswer this question, we will cover a variety of topics pertaining toretirement planning. In particular, when to take social security, how toaccount for inflation and cost of living fluctuations, portfolio performanceand lifetime income, as well as the tax implications of retirementcontributions and distributions.Wednesdays: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2Room: TBA / Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.Instructor: Traphagen Financial Group

Falun Dafa - An Ancient Chinese Mind & Body Practice IR-740During this course, you will learn about: • The historical background of the ancient Chinese cultivation and

meditation culture. • Falun Dafa (aka Falun Gong), a powerful mind and body practice that

was revealed to the public in 1992 and spread to 100+ countries aroundthe globe.

• The five systematic gentle exercises (including meditation) to purify thebody and strengthen the internal energy.

Additional Requirement: bring a mat or pillow for your sitting meditation.The program is provided by NJ Falun Dafa Association, a non-profit organizationthat provides activities, advocacy and health education to the public.Wednesdays: April 11, 18, 25 Room: TBA / Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Instructor: Lili Zhou



**Beyond Partisan Politics IR-767By all appearances it would appear as if today’s political parties are ossifiedeven though it appears that the bipartisan structure of American Politics ishere to stay. Another way to look at the political situation today is that it isno longer working and that failure is due to the exhaustion and perhapsthe atrophy of the parties within the current system. Join us for a discussionof today’s political system and whether or not the political party system aswe know it is already extinct… What is there to replace it?Wednesday: April 18Room: TBA / Time: : 3:15 – 5:00 p.m.Instructor: Suzanne Rosenberg **BONUS Course: This course is in addition to the four courses allotted per semester.

** A Brief Look at Power in Today’s Middle East IR-768A cursory look at the present political situation in the Middle East. In thisclass we will examine the complicated structure of today’s Middle East interms of the power politics behind the headlines…. How is the regionalpower dynamic between Iran and Saudi Arabia shaping the stability and/orinstability in the region? Overview and a brief look at Yemen, Lebanon, Syriaand Israel in particular.Wednesday: April 25 Room: TBA / Time: 3:15 - 5:00 p.m.Instructor: Suzanne Rosenberg **BONUS Course: This course is in addition to the four courses allotted per semester.

**Enjoying Great Literature IR-766Enjoying Literature! Join in the discussion of Chronicle of a Death Foretoldby Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Reading this book prior to class is a must. Checkyour local library for a copy.Wednesday: May 2Room: TBA / Time: : 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.Instructors: Marsha Rosen and Ferdinand Iucci

THURSDAY Course Offerings

Contemporary Art Discussion IR-765Contemporary art can be challenging and exciting, this course will examineexamples of drawing, painting and installation art as topics of discussion.Class will begin with a presentation then become a roundtable discussion.Topics of discussion will include:

• Robert Longo's exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum of Art: "Proof:Francisco Goya, Sergei Eisenstein, Robert Longo"

• Elizabeth Murray exhibition at Pace Gallery: "Painting in the 80's"• Kara Walker's "A Subtlety or the Marvelous Sugar Baby"

Thursdays: February 22, March 1, 8Room: TBA / Time: 12:45 - 1:45 p.mInstructor: Claire McConaughy, BCC Faculty

What Does Goethe, Rubber Bands, & DNA Have In Common: Find Your Truth: Part 2 IR-717 (Warning: this is highly interactive, fun and for self-exploration)The great German philosopher Goethe said it and Shakespeare said it:”Humans are a version of reactive chemical polarized substances.” We areenergetic beings and like everything alive we do it with the push and pullamong ourselves. In doing so we gather experiences, memories andlessons. We will be using many techniques designed to get to our trueselves we so yearn to know. Blockages or old habits are what keeps us stuck,unhappy and resentful and also by seeing in others what we don’t see inourselves. So bring your sense of playfulness, and desire to explore.

Dr. Beltram for the past 30 years through multidisciplinary sciences hasfound the puzzle pieces to a healthy energetic and prosperous life and hasdeveloped different modalities for self-empowerment that were testedscientifically through her research. Thursdays: February 22, March 1, 8, 22 Room: TBA / Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.Instructor: Elide M. Beltram, PhD

The Bible through Art, Part II: From David and Bathshebato Esther and Ahasuerus IR-758 Biblical stories, in the past, were common knowledge. We will concentrateon major works of art from the Renaissance to present time, relating thepaintings to the Biblical themes. Some of the artists studied will be Bernini,Michelangelo, Rubens, Artemisia Gentileschi, Caravaggio and Rembrandt.Bring a copy of the Bible to Class.Thursdays: February 22, March 1, 8, 22, 29Room: TBA / Time: 2:30 – 3:45 p.m.Instructor: Sandra Hancock Martin


The Golden Age of Pop Music - Spring 2018 Edition IR-753 Are there songs you can’t forget, songs you still sing, hum or whistle today?It’s likely they are from the Great American Songbook, a collection of song standards from the 1920’s to the 1960’s that composers like Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers, Berlin, Kern, Arlen, Warren and others wrote for the Broadway stage, Tin Pan Alley and Hollywood. Each class will have a unique theme, with musical selections and background discussion.Thursdays: March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 5 Room: TBA / Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Instructor: Joe Weisfeld, PhD

COURSE CANCELED Jackie Robinson’s Impact on America IR-769

This course will examine Jackie Robinson’s impact on American film, politics and religion. All as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of his breaking the modern day color barrier in major league baseball. Thursdays: March 1, 8, 22, 29Room: TBA / Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Instructors: Bill Burke, BCC Faculty and Mark Altschuler, BCC Faculty

Issues in the Arts IR-757 This course will explore a selection of issues related to the complex manner in which we interact with the art of the past. Topics will include the restoration of art, examining Renaissance masterpieces such as the Sistine Ceiling, the ownership of art, including the controversy of the Parthenon’s Elgin Marbles, authenticity and forgery, including the famous case of Vermeer and Han van Meegeren; and issues of iconoclasm, considering the destruction of art objects in the name of politics and religion. Thursdays: March 1, 8, 22, 29Room: TBA / Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Instructor: Denise Budd, BCC Faculty

Laws Affecting Seniors and the Disabled IR-060 How to protect assets in the event of nursing home care, including Medicaid planning and planning for admission to the Veteran's Home. The importance and use of Powers of Attorney, Advanced Directives (Medical Powers of Attorney and Living Wills), whether to purchase long term health care insurance as well as a discusion of estate planning using Wills and Trusts, and a clear explanation of the rules concerning gifts and probate procedures. All will be presented in a clear, concise "nuts and bolts" fashion. Thursdays: March 1, 8, 22, 29Room: TBA / Time: 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.Instructor: Robert J. Romano, Jr., Esq.



Retiree’s Guide to Financial Fitness IR-393 The value of good advice is more apparent than ever. Discuss how loweringyour investment fees can impact your returns. Learn about investmentproducts and how inflation can erode your retirement income, learn ways topotentially lower your risk in the stock market, IRA issues, the proper mix andtype of bonds, stocks and alterntives, long term care coverage, minimizingyour estate taxes, and other financial issues. A review of some sophisticatedproducts that offer lower risk ways to make respectable returns.

This course is given by a Principal in one of the largest independent financialplanning firms in the NY/NJ area. He is a Certified Financial Planner with 27years of experience and a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at WestPoint.Thursdays: March 8, 22, 29 April 5Room: TBA / Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.Instructor: David R. Chepauskas, CFP

**Life and Works of Mark Twain IR-764 Join in the discussion of the life and works of Mark Twain.Thursday: March 8Room: TBA / Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.Instructor: Joan Larkin **BONUS Course: This course is in addition to the four courses allotted per semester.

Mah Jongg IR-630Beginner and refresher Mah Jongg players, be part of this exciting course.The mahjongg card is a necessity; learn how to play in 5 easy sessions. Ifyou have a Mah Jongg set, please bring it. Thursdays: March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26Room: TBA / Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.Instructor: Linda Cohen

**Planning for a Person with Disability IR-694Bob Romano is an attorney, who for many years taught a class on legal issuesconcerning the elderly. In this two-day class, he will discuss how to useSpecial Needs Trusts to allow the disabled to retain government benefitswhile having the benefit of the assets in the Trust. The class will include theways in which a parent can create such a trust in the parent’s Will as well asduring the parent’s lifetime. It will also include the use of such trust bypersons already receiving government benefits who may inherit orotherwise receive assets, which could otherwise result in the loss ofgovernment benefits. Finally, it will discuss trusts created by the elderly toallow them to receive Medicaid benefits for nursing home care, whilepreserving their assets for a disabled son or daughter. How the trusts arecreated and, thereafter, administered will be covered in a nuts and bolts style. Thursdays: April 5, 12Room: TBA / Time: 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.Instructor: Robert J. Romano, Jr., Esq. **BONUS Course: This course is in addition to the four courses allotted per semester.

**Life on Wheels: Vacation or Live in a Motor Home IR-527From a humorous standpoint, learn how a motor home can replace a shore,lake, desert or mountain home or better yet, replace all of them. This classpresents an overview of life styles available to those who would like to see manyinteresting sights in USA at their own pace in a house on wheels. The instructorand his wife own a motor home and reside in it 2 to 4 months per year.Thursday: April 19Room: TBA / Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Steve Fowls **BONUS Course: This course is in addition to the four courses allotted per semester.

**Local Authors’ Corner IR-618Meet a local author; learn about his writing process, how to get publishedand discover thrilling new works of literature. Thursday: April 19 Room: TBA / Time: 3:00 - 4:15 p.m.Instructor: Robert J. Romano, Jr., Esq. **BONUS Course: This course is in addition to the four courses allotted per semester.



FRIDAY Course Offerings

THIS COURSE RUNS IN THE EVENING: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

** Create Your Own Mandala for Relaxation and Meditation IR-763No experience is necessary to help yourself relax and unwind. Just a few minutesof mindful, engaged drawing (and/or coloring) can relax your mind and body.Simple instructions will teach you a practice that has been used throughouthistory, across many cultures and proven to be beneficial to almost all whopractice. Come join us to learn how to relax as you release your inner creativity.

Materials needed for Session: Students are responsible to bring any size or typeof drawing paper, pencils (and/or colored pencils) an eraser and any preferreddrawing materials (i.e.; drafting templates, compass, etc…) you may already own.Friday: March 2Room: TBA / Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Instructor: Ruth Ann Heck, BCC Staff **BONUS Course: This course is in addition to the four courses allotted per semester.

**Disney World for Seniors: Moneysaving Secrets and Tips IR-561Disney World is a great place for seniors! Now is when you can appreciate allof the “adult” wonders at Disney World. Learn about the non-rideentertainment. Did you know that there are 20-different-daily-free-live showsjust at the Magic Kingdom alone? Discover Disney from an adult point of view.If you have reserved a trip or just want to go to Walt Disney World, planningis essential! The lecturer, Maureen Smith, has taught for more than 35 years.Her first trips to Walt Disney World were on a tight budget, so she searchedout money-saving tips and she has continued that quest. In the past shejust shared her Disney knowledge with friends but now shares herknowledge all over Bergen County, including at Bergen CommunityCollege. Attend this talk so you can learn great tips and secrets to makeyour trip affordable and more enjoyable. Bring your questions and paper& pen to be able to take notes because there is so much information packedinto this lecture! You don’t want to miss it! Maureen will also be availableto privately discuss health concerns and other questions.Learn about: the best bathrooms, better fast food, best time to visit, howto get the Disney Meal Plan for free or 30% off of your room cost, staying inthe park vs. outside the park, check your luggage at the airport and not seeit again until you arrive in your room, how not to wait in long lines, bestplaces to “nap,” special needs from allergies & meals to wheelchairs, avoidingthe crowds and how to spend $2307.90 for 2 for hotel, tickets and meals.Fridays: March 9, 23Room: TBA / Time: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.Instructor: Maureen Smith **BONUS Course: This course is in addition to the four courses allotted per semester.


Exercise Your Way to Health IR-445Would you like to exercise while having fun? Come join us for a groupexercise class that is light on stress but heavy on results. Exercise your bodyfor strength, balance and even cognitive fitness. This class concentrates onupper body, core, legs, coordination, and speed. Walking, sitting and risingfrom a chair, getting into and out of a car, and ascending and descendingstairs will all become less arduous. There will be chair and standingexercises utilizing free arm movement, speed work, balance, multi-tasking,coordination, and ball/band exercises. The class is one hour with plenty oftime to ask questions about individual concerns. Impress your friends witha renewed vigor; impress yourself with a renewed strength. You havenothing to lose and everything to gain!

Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes or sneakers with non-slip sole;eat a light snack and hydrate with at least a glass of water one hour prior toclass; feel free to bring bottled water to class.Fridays: March 9, 23, 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4Room: TBA / Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Instructor: Richard Portugal, Founder of Fitness Senior Style, LLC

Moral & Ethical Choices IR-557Moral and ethical choices face us daily. They come from history, current eventsand our personal life. We will discuss these choices and dilemmas. Everyonewill be required to bring in an ethical and moral dilemma that you would liketo discuss.Fridays: March 23, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4Room: TBA / Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Instructor: Fred Sauberman

The End of the Party: Why death is an essential part of life IR-760Modern culture rejects death as frightening and horrible; an experience tobe avoided at all possible cost. For those who have had close brushes withdeath, and have lost loved ones, there is a much more complex perspective.By embracing death as a natural part of life, our existence is imbued withgreat depth and meaning. If we were immortal, how precious would ourlives be?

Joint Moderators Tracey Lawrence and Fred Sauberman take students ona tour of the danse macabre. Citing literary works of fiction and non-fiction,and speaking from their own experiences, students may come toappreciate the beauty and meaning of life as reflected through the prismof our mortality.Fridays: March 23, April 6, 13, 20, 27Room: TBA / Time: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.Instructors: Tracey Lawrence and Fred Sauberman


America’s Forgotten War – The War of 1812 IR-759After years of trying to avoid war, the United States declared war on itsformer mother country, England in 1812. Although largely forgotten, thiswar had a lasting impact on American society and ushered in an age oftremendous accomplishment – the so-called Era of Good Feelings. Thiscourse will explore both the causes and consequences of this conflict. Wewill also examine how evidence of tension between northern and southernstates will start to become evident, foreshadowing the Civil War to come.(So much for “good feelings”!) Fridays: April 6, 13, 20, 27Room: TBA / Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Instructor: Janet Di Nardo-White

**How Ballooning Shaped History IR-693Discover how ballooning shaped history: during war-time, discovery of thejet stream, the career of adventure novelist Jules Verne, women acrobaticsand a love story.Friday: April 6Room: TBA / Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.Instructor: Richard Manberg **BONUS Course: This course is in addition to the four courses allotted per semester.

1-2-3 Crochet IR-395Beginners and advanced crocheters are welcome! Learn crochet basics andcrochet projects. Join the group for two hours of crocheting and conversation.All are welcome to share in the fun and enjoyment of this relaxing hobby.Fridays: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4Room: TBA / Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Instructor: Eileen Sudol

Presidential Potpourri IR-586The Class will cover five US Presidents. One class session for each Presidentincluding Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Teddy Roosevelt, DwightEisenhower and Ronald Reagan. (This 5-day course meets on differentweekdays. It begins on a Friday and meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well.)Friday: April 20Tuesdays: April 24, May 1Thursdays: April 26, May 3Room: TBA / Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.Instructor: Tom DeStefano

Please noteThe views and opinions expressed in ILR courses are strictly those of theinstructors. Because the advice or information given by your instructor maynot coincide exactly with your own particular situation, we urge you to:

• Consult your broker or financial advisor before acting upon implied or actual recommendations concerning the investment of your money. • Consult your doctor before following any suggestions pertaining to consumption of medically-related products or other medical advice.


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ILR Registration for Spring 2018

Begins: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Start Time: 10:00a.m. Where: Online only at How: Use the ILR web site at

http://bergen.edu/community/ institute-for-learning-in-retirement/ then Click on Course Offerings and Registration and follow the prompts

No mail-in or walk-in registrations will be accepted.

No computer, No worries

We have your back!

The computer lab in the Ender Hall (E-168) will be open for your convenience on Wednesday, February 7 from between

9:45a.m. – 2:00p.m. Registration begins at 10:00a.m.

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ILR Lois E. Marshall Institute for Learning in Retirement ... · PDF file6 ILR Spring 2018 Catalog Benefits of ILR Membership Cafeteria – BCC cafeteria (Pitkin Building, 2nd Floor)