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INSTRUCTOR: Adrienne H. Lee

TITLE: Frida Kahlo: Explore the Many Facets of this Fascinating Artist's Life and

Work

DESCRIPTION: Frida Kahlo lived an illustrated life. She was brutally honest with

herself and with the public, often using her paintings as a form of art

therapy. Her short life was a constant struggle between tragedy and pain and

creativity and artistic success. This series dives deep into the many facets of

Kahlo’s life and artwork including her relationship with fellow artist Diego

Rivera, her rejection of the label “Surrealist” and her legacy of empowering

female artists who came after her. Kahlo’s life was spent trying to find

balance between the dark and the light and we will discuss how this duality

affected every part of her being.

DATES: Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25; from 11:00am to 12:30pm

LOCATION: Rollins campus, Bush Executive Building, Room 108

INSTRUCTOR: Meril Salzburg

TITLE: Mah Jongg for Beginners

DESCRIPTION: Mah Jongg (commonly referred to as Maajh) is a fascinating,

rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards, originating in China. It

uses a Card of Official Standard Hands and Rules by the National Mah Jongg

League, against which all games are played. The game is enjoying a

resurgence in popularity, with millions of dedicated players around the

world. In this class, participants will learn the elementary principles of the

game, leading to mastering the fine points of Mah Jongg. Patience and

practice will be repaid many times by the keen enjoyment invariably derived

from the game. Keep your mind active and vibrant by playing Maajh! Also, as

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noted in the course description, the game is played with "Mah Jongg Cards,"

which cost $8.00 each. Thus any students continuing the game will need to

buy this card in order to play, which they can buy from me. I will have cards

with me when teaching and then they can purchase them.

DATES: Mondays, June 4, 18, 25; from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

LOCATION: Westminster Baldwin Park, 2837 Lake Baldwin Lane, Winter Park,

Florida 32814, The Amenities Center

INSTRUCTOR: Patricia Farless

TITLE: The Gilded Age in the US: Bring Us Your Industry

DESCRIPTION: We will examine the rapid economic growth that took place

following the Civil War and Reconstruction. We will consider the greed and

political corruption associated with the Gilded Age as the pursuit of “free

labor” ideology became distorted in an economy that saw the rise of

monopolies. In doing so, the course looks at the rise of big business and the

challenges these gains posed to farmers, labor and the middle class. Finally, it

fleshes out the shift in legal thought that saw corporations viewed as

“persons” and the establishment of “liberty of contract” and economic

substantive due process as a way to limit state and federal regulations.

DATES: Mondays, June 11, 18, 25; from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

LOCATION: Rollins Campus, Bush Executive Center, Room 108

INSTRUCTOR: Bonnie Ausmus

TITLE: The Art of Basket Making: Learn the Techniques and Secrets to Making

your Own Beautiful Basket

DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wondered how a basket is made? Or, wished you

knew the secrets and techniques to make a basket of your very own? Well,

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this is the class for you! It is a grass-roots, start at square one, beginners’

class. No experience necessary! All you have to do is be open to learning with

a sense of humor and a little patience. We will start with the basic basket

foundation and work through upending the stakes, weaving and twining until

you have a completed basket to take home. So, why not come join the fun in

addition to accomplishing a new skill/hobby. We would love for you to join us.

But please, register early as class seating is limited.

DATES: Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19; from 10:00am to 12:00pm (We will be weaving

a summertime beach basket)

LOCATION: Maitland Civic Center, 641 Maitland Avenue South, Maitland, Florida

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NOTE: Additional $20 fee for supplies due first day of class payable to the

instructor. Students must have good dexterity in both hands. Students will

need to bring: a hand towel; a ruler or tape measure; a pen; a pencil; a pair of

scissors; a pair of pliers; super glue; and a flat head screwdriver.

RETURNING INSTRUCTOR

INSTRUCTOR: Peter Telep

TITLE: Write Your First Novel

DESCRIPTION: In this course, students will embark on an exciting and humorous

adventure into the world of writing novels in any genre. Your humble tour

guide, Peter Telep, author of over forty books and collaborator with the late

Tom Clancy, will help you hone that fiery passion in your soul that’s urging

you to write your story. You’ll learn to create vivid settings, dynamic

characters, and compose dialogue that’s crisp and believable. You’ll also

review classic plot structures like the Hero’s Journey and screenwriting

paradigms (as they apply to fiction). But wait. There’s more! You’ll even

participate in breathtaking “multimedia extravaganzas” (PowerPoint

presentations). We’ll bring written work to class, engage in small group

workshops, and read short passages aloud so we can marvel over our

brilliance. And if that weren’t enough, we’ll even discuss the business side of

writing and tricks to manage your time and enable your creativity. Our

ultimate goal, of course (in addition to world domination), is for you to finally

pay attention to those voices in your head and do something productive with

them: write your first novel.

DATES: Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26: from 10:00AM to 11:30AM

LOCATION: Rollins campus, Bush Executive Center, Room 208

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INSTRUCTOR: Anne Gardepe

TITLE: Florida: A Land Remembered

DESCRIPTION: This class will cover 100 years of Florida history using Patrick D.

Smith’s award-winning novel, A Land Remembered. We will read and discuss

the novel in 4 sections as we follow three generations of the fictional Mac Ivey

family. Each week’s lecture will relate to one theme of the book, including

early pioneers in Florida, Seminoles, the cattle and citrus industries, and the

cost of progress. An optional field trip to the Orange County Regional History

Center

DATES: Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26; from 10:30am to 12:00pm


INSTRUCTOR: Gary Prager

TITLE: Current Events and Politics

DESCRIPTION: This is a round table discussion group that addresses weekly issues

of both local and national current events. Included in our weekly discussion

we also consider the effects of international political issues and how they

influence us here at home.

The agenda changes weekly and full and respectful participation is

encouraged on a class wide basis.

DATES: Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26; from 11:00am to 12:30pm


INSTRUCTOR: Robin Wilson

TITLE: Stretch Yourself: Promote a Healthier more Youthful Body (1)

DESCRIPTION: Flexibility promotes a more youthful body and mind. By blending

of the art of dance, the power of yoga and the science of Pilates. This class is

designed to do just that! The special benefit is that each student will gain the

ability to perform these movements and exercises in the privacy of their own

homes for many years to come.

DATES: Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26; from 12:00pm to 1:30pm

LOCATION: Rollins campus, Annie Russell Dance Studio

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TITLE: Canasta for Beginners

DESCRIPTION: Do you love to play cards but don’t know how to play

Canasta? Or, have you played Canasta in the past, but your skills need some

fine-tuning? Well, now is the time to learn (or, relearn, as the case may be)

Canasta! During this session, we will be learning and playing “Boot” Canasta

(sometimes referred to as “Hand and Foot”). We will start with the

elementary principles of the game such as dealing the cards, the difference

between a red, black and wild card Canastas, singles play and card values,

advancing to playing partners, strategy and much, much more. So, why not

come and join the many people who have had a renewed interest in this

fascinating card game? WARNING! Canasta came become addictive, so

watch out! Please register early, as seating is limited.

DATES: Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19; from 1:00pm to 3:00pm


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NOTE: There will be an additional $5.00 materials fee due the first day of class,

paid directly to the instructor that covers the cost of the cards.


TITLE: Israel, the Palestinians and the Arab Israeli Conflict, Part II

DESCRIPTION: A continuation of Part I. You do NOT need to take Part I of this

course to take Part II.

This will be a class that will deal with the origins of the conflict and will

examine how all sides were directly affected by International events that

directly influenced the region. Areas to be covered will include the origins of

Zionism and the Jewish resettlement of the Holy Land as well as the impact

this has had on the existing Palestinian population. The British Mandate will

also be covered as well as the growth of the Arab Nationalist movement in

the area. Finally, the wars that have taken place between Arabs and Israelis

will also be examined in depth. There is no doubt that this is an emotive

subject and I will endeavor to teach this as impartially as I am able. All

viewpoints will be covered and opposing views will be treated with respect. It

is my intention to be fully engaged with the class and to encourage open and

respectful discussion.

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DATES: Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26; from 2:30pm to 4:00pm



TITLE: Getting to Know Our Bill of Rights

DESCRIPTION: This course examines the United States Bill of Rights. In doing so,

it looks at early colonial experiences with a Bill of Rights on both sides of the

Atlantic. It further considers the arguments for and against a Bill or Rights

during the ratification fight over the Constitution. In doing so, it will hone in on

possible intentions of the founders of the Constitution. Finally, it will focus on

a few of the Rights to consider how they have been interpreted from their

inception.

DATES: Tuesdays, June 12, 19, 26; from 5:00pm to 7:00pm


NEW INSTRUCTOR - NEW COURSE

INSTRUCTOR: The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

Laurence J. Ruggiero, Director

Jennifer Perry Thalheimer, Curator and Collection Manager

Betsy Peters, Director of Programs

TITLE: Designing the Gilded Age

DESCRIPTION: Learn about the life and career of American artist and designer

Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933). Starting with an exploration of nineteenth-

century society, politics and the arts, the course examines Tiffany as an artist,

a collector and a visionary.

DATES: Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27; from 10:00am to 11:30am

LOCATION: Rollins Campus, Bush Executive Center, Room 107 and The Charles

Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

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NEW COURSE


TITLE: From Muse to Master: Celebrating Women Artists

DESCRIPTION: This is a very special course that explores female artists

throughout art history. Beginning in the Middle Ages, we will celebrate

female artists who were nearly erased from history simply because of their

talent and gender. We will continue through the Modern Art era and

recognizes the work of women artists who were often overshadowed by their

male significant others. We will also look at what women artists are creating

in the 21st century and discuss art theories regarding the work women

produce.

DATE: Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27; from 11:00am to 12:30pm


INSTRUCTOR: Yvonne Vassel

TITLE: Your Life in Words (Part 2)

DESCRIPTION: Whether written or spoken, your life story is not an exercise in self-

indulgence. Indeed, your story in your words will be a gift to your friends,

family and future generations. It is a way to ensure the people, special events,

and lessons of your existence do not entirely disappear. Through a

combination of short writing exercises, photo and artifact prompts, group

discussion, published and recorded visual examples, you will begin the

process of compiling a life story.

DATES: Wednesdays, June 6, 12, 20, 27; from 12:00pm to 1:30pm


INSTRUCTOR: Steven Bechtel

TITLE: Introduction to Humanism. A Primer on the History, Philosophy, and

Goals of Humanism

DESCRIPTION: Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism

of other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead

ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of

humanity. This is but one of the many definitions of Humanism. The Course is

designed to provide the student a general understanding of what Humanism

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is (and what it is not), the role of Humanism in history, the core principles of

Humanism, and what Humanism offers the individual and society. The Course

will discuss the history of Humanist ideas and their role in the development of

the Modern World. It will explore the meaning and scope of the Humanist life

stance in the contemporary era. The instructor will suggest reading materials

that will be discussed in class and will present videos for discussion.



INSTRUCTOR: David Polakoff

TITLE: Smart Photography

DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wanted to take beautiful pictures on your

smartphone? Perhaps you’d like to know how to apply filters to your photos,

or how to share them with your friends on a variety of social media platforms?

Then this class is for you! In this course you will learn how photography basics

transfer to the smartphone setting; how to use lighting and your phone’s

built-in features to make your pictures look vibrant; how to edit your photos;

how to apply filters to change the look and feel of your photos; and how to

share your photos on social media apps. By the end of this course, your phone

won’t be the only thing that’s smart - your photos will be, too!


LOCATION: Rollins campus, Bush Science Center, Room 310

NEW COURSE


TITLE: The King’s Revenge: King Charles The Second of England and the

Greatest Manhunt in English History

DESCRIPTION: This course will examine The English Civil War and the execution of

King Charles The First by Oliver Cromwell and the Parliament. We will learn

of the Restoration of the monarchy and the manhunt that later followed for

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the capture and execution of the killers of the King. This manhunt involved

the American Colonies and countries throughout Europe.

Class participants will also be introduced to American grievances that would

eventually lead to the American Revolution.

DATES: Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28; from 11:00am to 12:30pm


NEW COURSE

INSTRUCTOR: Gary Lessord

TITLE: Animal and Wildlife Drawing and Painting

DESCRIPTION: Animal and Wildlife drawing and painting provide the artist the

ability to render favorite subjects along with their specific environments.

Demonstrations and Sample artwork will illustrate how to create full images,

vignettes and montage compositions. Media can include graphite and color

pencil along with wet media such as watercolor and acrylic paints

DATES: Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28; from 1:00pm to 2:30pm


NOTE: Please bring a couple of #2 pencils and a drawing pad (11”x14” or 9”x 12”

Strathmore or other quality heavy paper). The need for additional supplies

will be discussed at the first class.

NEW COURSE

INSTRUCTOR: Robert Bernstein

TITLE: End of Week Guided Meditation

DESCRIPTION: Here a chance to know by heart, your peace of mind. A chance to

release the week’s stress with a Friday, end of week guided meditation.

This class is good for new, part time or full time practicing meditators, as well

as those who have taken this type of class before. And that is because each

class will feature reading and discussion of Eastern spiritual viewpoints by

various people such as: The Dalai Lama, Eckhart Tolle, The Beatles, Michael A.

Singer, Carl Jung, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gandhi, Swami Satchidananda, Pierre de

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Chardin, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, and others. Please bring along books or

quotes you would want to share.

Each class will feature a guided meditation, with silent meditation time never

to exceed twenty minutes. In this way you can “experience for yourself, not

just something you heard about or learned from a book, the “everyday life”

benefits of meditation.

DATE: Fridays, June 8, 15, 22, 29; from 10:30am to 12:00pm


INSTRUCTOR: Kim LeBeau-Ross

TITLE: Games to Sharpen the Mind

DESCRIPTION: From not-so-simple crosswords, to brain teasers, word jumbles,

to jeopardy, family feud to computer games, we will explore a variety of ways

to keep our minds active and engaged.

Challenge yourself, your classmates and your teacher with brain-teasing

games for at least 90 minutes per week and that may help slow the degree of

mental decline associated with the natural aging process! Whenever you

participate in something that requires mental energy, especially a new

activity, no matter how simple it may seem, you exercise your abilities. When

you exercise your physical muscles, you get stronger. Here, we will exercise

the cognitive “muscle”.

DATE: Friday, June 8, 15, 22, 29; from 11:00am to 12:30pm









DATES: Fridays, June 8, 15, 22, 29; from 11:15am to 12:45pm


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NEW COURSE


TITLE: Modern Art Madness!

DESCRIPTION: When looking at Modern Art, have you ever thought to yourself,

“This doesn’t make sense!” or “A five-year-old could have painted that!”

Modern Art Madness! offers an in-depth look at the “why” behind Modern

Art’s varied art movements. We will explore the many “-isms” that fall under

the umbrella of Modern Art, like Cubism, Expressionism, Fauvism and Abstract

Expressionism. We will also discuss Modern Art’s “origin story” rooted in

Impressionism. Together we will pull back the curtain to reveal the real

meanings behind Modern Art’s epic masterpieces.

DATE: Mondays, July 2, 9, 16, 23; from 11:00am to 12:30pm


INSTRUCTOR: Meril Salzburg

TITLE: Intermediate Mah Jongg

DESCRIPTION: Mah Jongg (commonly referred to as Maajh) is a fascinating,

rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards, originating in China. It

uses a Card of Official Standard Hands and Rules by the National Mah Jongg

League, against which all games are played. The game is enjoying a

resurgence in popularity, with millions of dedicated players around the

world. In this class, participants will learn more about hands and rules on

game playing, strategy and scoring. Keep your mind active and vibrant by

playing Maajh!

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DATES: Mondays, July 2, 16, 23; from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

LOCATION: TBD Westminster Winter Park

NEW COURSE


TITLE: Readings in Reconstructing America

DESCRIPTION: This class examines the successes and failures of Reconstruction,

considering how the choices made by the historical actors of this time laid the

economic, political and social groundwork for the modern era. In doing so,

we will read and discuss the major documents (Emancipation Proclamation,

Lincoln’s 10% Plan, Wade Davis Bill, Congressional Acts of Radical

Reconstruction, economic plans, state disenfranchisement laws, etc.) that

framed the 2nd half of United States history.

DATES: Mondays, July 2, 9, 23, 30; from 5:00pm to 6:30pm


NEW COURSE

INSTRUCTOR: Leslie Boles

TITLE: The Art of Impressionism

DESCRIPTION: One of the most beloved styles of art is Impressionism, but what is

the story behind the style? Join us for a discussion of the art movement to

find out how it got started, who the major players were and how the style

developed. We will take a look at the work of Edouard Manet, Claude Monet,

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, and Edgar Degas.

DATES: Mondays, July 9, 16, 23, 30; from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

LOCATION: Rollins Campus, Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Room 116

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TITLE: The Art of Basket Making: Learn the Techniques and Secrets to Making

your Own Beautiful Basket

DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wondered how a basket is made? Or, wished you

knew the secrets and techniques to make a basket of your very own? Well,

this is the class for you! It is a grass-roots, start at square one, beginners’

class. No experience necessary! All you have to do is be open to learning with

a sense of humor and a little patience. We will start with the basic basket

foundation and work through upending the stakes, weaving and twining until

you have a completed basket to take home. So, why not come join the fun in

addition to accomplishing a new skill/hobby. We would love for you to join us.

But please, register early as class seating is limited.

DATES: Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24; from 10:00am to 12:00pm (We will be weaving

a square basket with handle)


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NOTE: Additional $20 fee for supplies due first day of class payable to the

instructor. Students must have good dexterity in both hands. Students will

need to bring: a hand towel; a ruler or tape measure; a pen; a pencil; a pair of

scissors; a pair of pliers; super glue; and a flat head screwdriver.

INSTRUCTOR: Bob Lemon

TITLE: The Period Eye: How Did 15th Century Florentines “Read” a Painting?

DESCRIPTION: In Florence of the early 1400s, only about 15 percent of the

population could read and write, as we know it. Yet, nearly everyone went to

church and knew well the tales of the Old and New Testaments. They learned

their Bible literature visually – from paintings, frescoes and sculpture. How did

they ‘read’ the art of their time? What did they see when they looked at a

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painting? When they viewed religious art, it is likely they saw something very

different from what we see when we look at the same pieces. Explore the

15th-Century art of Florence through the eyes that saw it in that place, at that

time. We will study the varieties of assumptions about space, narration, color

and conventional characteristics of biblical figures. Examples will come from

New Testament themes such as the Annunciation, Nativity, Adoration of the

Shepherds/Magi and the Passion of Christ.

DATES: Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31; from 10:30am to 12:00pm



TITLE: Current Events and Politics

DESCRIPTION: This is a round table discussion group that addresses weekly issues

of both local and national current events. Included in our weekly discussion

we also consider the effects of international political issues and how they

influence us here at home.

The agenda changes weekly and full and respectful participation is

encouraged on a class wide basis.

DATES: Tuesdays, July 10, 17 24, 31; from 11:00am to 12:30pm









DATES: Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31; from 12:00pm to 1:30pm


INSTRUCTOR: Amado Bobadilla

TITLE: Singing the Songs of the Greatest Generation: 1920 – 1959

DESCRIPTION: Some of the most singable songs of the last century had their

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heyday during the ‘20s, ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. You know this because you love

to sing them! Everyone does! Yet, try as we might, we often can’t get past the

first couple of lines before we start humming wordlessly. Well, if you want

more out of your singing experience, this class is for you! We’ll explore the

most popular songs of each decade; get the low down on how they were

written and first performed then hear and watch the original hits. Finally, with

lyrics in hand, (and this is the most fun) we’ll sing them together! It doesn’t

matter if you’re a trained singer or have trouble carrying a tune in a bucket!

This class is about having fun singing your heart out and reliving a bygone

era! Come, join the fun as we sing our way back through a host of old

memories and maybe even pick up a few new ones along the way!

You won’t want to miss it!

DATES: Tuesday, July 10, 17, 24, 31; from 1:00am to 2:30pm

LOCATION: TBD

INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Danziger

TITLE: Pick-A-Poet Again: Discuss the Elements of Poetry as Seen in Your

Favorite Poet

DESCRIPTION: For those of you who have previously taken this class, new poets

will be identified and discussed. We will look at poetry as it exists in our daily

lives and the world around us. Each week a different element of poetry will be

discussed, background of poet and reading followed by open discussion. Also,

if applicable, we will include original poetry from students.

DATES: Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31; from 1:00pm to 2:30pm



TITLE: US Foreign Policy in the 19th Century and Early 20th Century

DESCRIPTION: This course provides an initial overview of the state of US Foreign

Policy from Washington’s Farewell Address through the Gilded Age. It then

considers the economic the economic motivations of the last quarter of the

19th Century for overseas expansion, culminating in the push for an overnight

empire with US entry into the Spanish-American War. As a result of this new

stage of US foreign policy, we will look at the debates that raged throughout

the US over whether the US should morally consider becoming an imperial

nation or was it a betrayal of the American Revolution. Throughout these

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developments, the class will look at the lasting impact of the Monroe Doctrine.

This document served as the justification for fighting in Cuba and expanding

our influence through Latin America with the Roosevelt Corollary, Dollar

Diplomacy and Wilsonian interventionism. It also played a key role in our

hesitancy to enter both WWI and WWII.

DATES: Tuesdays, July 17, 24, 31; from 5:00pm to 7:00pm


NEW COURSE

INSTRUCTOR: Leslie Halpern

TITLE: Dreams in the Arts

DESCRIPTION: This survey course examines the use of dreams in literary, visual,

and performing arts. We’ll look at representative novels, poems, films,

paintings, comic strips, plays, and songs to see how artists specifically used

their own dreams as inspiration or used generalized dream scenes to tap into

the collective unconscious and connect with their audiences. Poet Edgar Allan

Poe, director Tim Burton, painter Salvador Dali, and playwright William

Shakespeare are a few of the many artists we’ll study who have used dreams

to enhance their art. Through video presentations and interactive discussion,

students will gain a new appreciation for the beauty of the dreaming world as

seen through the eyes of the artist.

DATES: Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25; from 1:00pm to 3:00pm


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TITLE: To Marry A Lord

DESCRIPTION: Following the success of the British T.V. drama Downton Abby, this

class will examine at length the phenomenon of wealthy American Ladies and

their pursuit of English titled aristocrats to marry. The class will entertain and

discuss the motives of both sides. We will take you inside what is meant to be

an American in London as well as what it really took to manage an English

Country Mansion House. Also, we will examine the Upstairs, Downstairs lives

of the domestic servants and how they came to terms with the new reality of

American inclusion in their lives.

DATES: Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26; from 11:00am to 12:30pm


INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Frederick B. Lee

TITLE: Memory Improvement

DESCRIPTION: In this class you'll learn to use your brain better by creating

pictures in order to improve your memory tremendously. You'll learn how to

memorize facts, jokes, numbers, passwords, birthdays, to-do-list, names, and

everything you would like to keep in your mind. The first hour of this class will

check your present memory; then I’ll give you hints on how to do better. We'll

discuss special needs in improving the memory. With Dr. Lee's special

interactive seminar presentation and your participation, you'll understand how

the synapses in your brain are working. Your family and friends will be

amazed about your good memory. Previous classes accomplished 80% - 90%

in remembering facts and names.

DATES: Tuesdays, July 12, 19, 26; from 11:00am to 1:00pm



INSTRUCTOR: Rochelle Thomas Swidler

TITLE: The 20th Century Defined: Explore Who or What Helped to Define This

Amazing Era

DESCRIPTION: Does the artist/visionary shape the 20th Century or in retrospect

does the 20th Century Define the artist? This course encapsulates how our

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society may conclude what the 20th Century was really all about. We will

review the elements of artists, writers, and photographers to help determine if

their creations defined the 20th Century or, in fact, did wars and

industrialization, help aid in concluding the era.

DATES: Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26; from 1:30pm to 3:00pm


INSTRUCTOR: Robert Bernstein

TITLE: End of Week Guided Meditation

DESCRIPTION: Here a chance to know by heart, your peace of mind. A chance to

release the week’s stress with a Friday, end of week guided meditation.

This class is good for new, part time or full time practicing meditators, as well

as those who have taken this type of class before. And that is because each

class will feature reading and discussion of Eastern spiritual viewpoints by

various people such as: The Dalai Lama, Eckhart Tolle, The Beatles, Michael A.

Singer, Carl Jung, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gandhi, Swami Satchidananda, Pierre de

Chardin, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, and others. Please bring along books or

quotes you would want to share.

Each class will feature a guided meditation, with silent meditation time never

to exceed twenty minutes. In this way you can “experience for yourself, not

just something you heard about or learned from a book, the “everyday life”

benefits of meditation.

DATE: Fridays, July 6. 13, 20, 27; from 10:30am to 12:00pm



TITLE: Art History in Pop Culture: How the Internet Changes How We See Art

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DESCRIPTION: This series discusses art historical topics through the lens of

today’s social media and pop culture trends. Have selfies replaced Self-

Portraits? Are food pictures modern day Still Life? What on earth is a meme?

This series takes a humorous and contemporary approach to art history and

connects the past with the present. We will discuss how art historical themes

have been "trending" for thousands of years and are simply manifesting

themselves in a brand-new way. No prior art historical background is

necessary and no social media experience required. This is art history in the

21st century!

DATE: Fridays, July 6, 13, 20, 27; from 11:00am to 12:30pm









DATES: Fridays, July 6, 13, 20, 27; from 11:15am to 12:45pm



INSTRUCTOR: Dana Brook Thurmond, Professor of Humanities, Valencia College

TITLE: From Hercules to Achilles: Ancient Greek Heroes

DESCRIPTION: Explore the ancient Greek tales that inspired generations and

provided the foundation of Classical Mythology. In this course, we will

explore the myths about heroes and demigods, including Hercules, Jason,

Theseus, Perseus and Achilles. We will study them through the lens of ancient

Greek culture to learn about the values and beliefs of that era. In addition we

will see how these heroes have survived the test of time and evolved to fit our

mass media today.

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DATES: Fridays, July 6, 13, 20, 27; from 2:00pm to 3:30pm


Documents

ROLLINS STARS SENIOR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM · political corruption associated with the Gilded Age as the pursuit of “free labor” ideology became distorted in an economy that saw