The Good LIFE at
Volume 22, Number 2 The Newsletter of LIFE at MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus
April-June 2017
A Lifelong Learning Group
Phone: (760) 757-2121, Ext 6972
www.miracosta.edu/life, then select Oceanside LIFE Calendar (PDF)
Calendar for Spring Quarter 2017
Fridays, Room 1068, Administration Building
Parking in student area of Lot 1B. Visitors may purchase a parking permit in Lot 1A and park in Lots 1A or 1B
April 7
1:00
Life and Legacy of Billie Holiday
Steve Torok
2:30
Nursing at MCC, an Update Marti Essman, Aimee Barragan
First Friday Foodies
April 14 1:00
Alzheimer’s San Diego: New Developments
Amy Abrams
2:30
MCC Theatre: Almost Maine
Eric Bishop
April 21
1:00
The Electoral College
Joseph Chirra
2:30
Operation Detachment: Invasion of Iwo Jima *Gail Chatfield
April 28 1:00
Current and Future State for Energy
*Robert Hemphill Jr.
2:30
Religion and Peace Making
J. Turk
May 5
1:00
Impact of Election Propositions
Tia Quick
2:30
The Life of John Glenn
*Francis French
First Friday Foodies
May 12
1:00
2:30
1:00
2:30
Life and Music of Nat ‘King’ Cole
Matt Falker
Pacific Coast Trail: Tales and Images *Barney Scout Mann
May 19
Global Imperative to Save Plants
John Clark
Golden Eagles of San Diego County
Dave Bittner
May 26
NO SESSION – Commencement/Memorial Day
June 2
1:00
Thomas Hardy
Jane Mushinsky
2:30
The Legacy of Hollandia Dairy
Rick Struble
First Friday Foodies
June 9
1:00
A Farewell to Thee
Michele Scott James
2:30
Stained Glass – Then and Now
Penny Kachuck
June 16 1:00
Underwater Voyage at Raja Ampat
Dan Gross
2:30
North County Veterans Stand Down
Jim Hester
Joely Proudfit
American Indian Politics
June 23 1:00
Mike Cully
2:30
Building a Unified North County
Woodrow Wilson
Exploring Space
June 30 1:00
Terry Miller
2:30
Miniature Craftsmanship Museum
Visitors are welcome to attend two LIFE meetings before deciding to join the group.
Membership dues are $30 per year when joining in January. The fees cover parking permits,
newsletter and refreshments. For new members joining later, dues are prorated. Unforeseen
circumstances may result in a program change.
* Speaker has books for sale
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
I have often been asked how
we find such outstanding
speakers for our weekly
programs. Although their
information may not always
conform to our existing ideas,
we always learn at LIFE.
To explain…there is a hardworking committee of
members which meets
monthly. They propose and
discuss possible topics for
some 80 speakers per year.
When a topic is agreed upon, a
member volunteers to contact
experts on the subject, getting
a commitment for a specific
date and time.
Remember – none of our
speakers is paid, so they are
truly dedicated to their
subject. Working in the
background are committee
members who receive
information, prepare items for
our newsletter, proofread and
finalize all the details, leading
to a rewarding Friday
afternoon spent with other
curious people. Many thanks
to Co-Chairs Esta Gross and
Rhea Amid and to our
excellent Curriculum
Committee.
Lee Reich
Learning Is For Everyone
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Apr 7
1:00
2:30
Apr 14 1:00
2:30
Apr 21 1:00
2:30
Apr 28 1:00
2:30
May 5 1:00
2:30
May 12 1:00
2:30
The Life and Legacy of Billie Holiday
Steve Torok, MCC Faculty
Billie Holiday has one of the most recognizable voices in jazz history. Celebrate her birthday
with Professor Steve Torok as we discuss her fascinating, troubled life and her musical legacy.
Nursing at MiraCosta College, an Update Marti Essman, Aimee Barragan, MCC Faculty
The health care field offers many opportunities to apply life skills and experience to help
people. Learn how MCC helps professionals start and advance in careers enjoying great
challenges as well as great fulfillment.
Alzheimer’s San Diego: New Developments Amy Abrams, Education & Outreach Mgr.
Introducing Alzheimer’s San Diego, a local non-profit organization serving those affected
by memory loss. Learn about dementia, its symptoms and the latest research into its causes and
treatments
MCC Theatre Almost Maine
Eric Bishop, MCC Faculty
Cast and crew present the rehearsal process for the upcoming play – Almost Maine . Hear how
the residents of this mythical town fall in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways.
Knees are bruised and hearts are broken in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.
Electoral College
Joseph Chirra, MCC Faculty
Why the Electoral College was proposed in the first place. Why keep it in place today? Who
cares about those flyover states? What needs to happen to abolish it?
Operation Detachment: American Invasion of Iwo Jima
Gail Chatfield
This year marks the 72nd anniversary of the Marines invasion of Japanese-held island of Iwo
Jima. Learn about the battle through photographs, historical records and recollections of the
soldiers who captured the island.
The Current and Future State for Energy
Robert Hemphill, Jr.
From millions of miles of worldwide travel to running a multi-billion dollar international
company to lecturing on global energy, Bob will share his insights, knowledge and anecdotes.
Religion and Peace-Making
J. Turk, President, Bayan Claremont Islamic School
How can the power of religion be reclaimed for the purpose of peace making and conflict
resolution? This talk will explore the efforts to desegregate theological education for exactly
that purpose.
Impact of Propositions 47, 57 and 64 on Crime
Tia Quick, Assistant District Attorney
Several legal changes have taken place that redefine certain crimes and refine the punishment
for such crimes. Let’s take a look at these propositions and how they will impact our
communities.
The Life of John Glenn
Francis French, Dir. of Education, SD Air & Space Museum
In December of last year, an Americana hero of the Space Age passed away. A decorated
veteran of two wars and a senator for 24 years, John Glenn lived an incredible life which will
continue to inspire future generations.
The Life and Music of Nat ‘King’ Cole
Matt Falker, MCC Faculty
Broadway actor James Rich and MiraCosta faculty member Matt Falker collaborated to write a
new musical about Nat ‘King’ Cole. Hear and see excerpts from the show.
Pacific Coast Trail: Tales and Images
Barney Scout Mann, Author
Hear the saga and experience the trail as if your feet were striding the path-- making your own
2,650 mile journey from Mexico to the Canadian border. Stunning visuals of this true
American wilderness abound.
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May 19 1:00
2:30
May 26
A Global Imperative to Save Plants
John Clark PhD, President & CEO,
San Diego Zoo Global Center for Plant Conservation
A discussion of current trends in the global loss of plant species and the ramifications of these
trends. Several new and emerging opportunities to save plants from extinction and efforts
underway now will be highlighted.
Golden Eagles of San Diego County
Dave Bittner, Executive Director
Golden Eagles are one of the many spectacular raptors nesting at the Ramona Grasslands
Preserve and will be the focus of this talk by the Wildlife Research Institute’s Executive
Director.
NO SESSION – Commencement/Memorial Day
June 2 1:00
2:30
June 9 1:00
2:30
June 16 1:00
2:30
June 23 1:00
2:30
June 30 1:00
2:30
Thomas Hardy: Pastoralism Is Not Enough
Jane Mushinsky, MCC Faculty
Thomas Hardy is beloved for the bucolic settings of his novels and their sense of loss. He saw
the Industrial Revolution as a threat to the natural environment and the human spirit.
Legacy of Hollandia Dairy and the de Jong Family
Rick Straub, Gen. Sales Manager
The Hollandia Dairy story began in 1949 when the de Jongs and their ten children immigrated
to North County from Holland. Today the dairy is the last independent producer and distributor
dairy in the county.
A Farewell to Thee
Michele Scott James, MCC Faculty
2017 is the 100th anniversary of the death of Hawaii’s last monarch, Queen Liliu’okalani.
Hawaiians call her “Our Queen.” Though she’s gone, she holds a place in the hearts of those
living today.
Stained Glass: Then and Now
Penny Kachuck, The Glass and Mirror Shoppe
Stained and Leaded –Beveled Glass: A brief history of the many facets of the art and
fabrication of glass.
Underwater Voyage at Raja Ampat
Dan Gross, Professional Diver
Living on a boat and Scuba diving four times a day to look at and film the pristine reefs and
large schools of fish at this archipelago in Indonesia is the topic of this program.
North County Veterans Stand Down
Jim Hester, VFW Post 1513
This grassroots initiative involves veterans’ service organizations, community service groups,
local leaders and hundreds of volunteers working to provide a hand to our local homeless
veterans. Come learn about the inaugural Stand-Down in January.
American Indian Politics
Joely Proudfit, PhD, CSUSM
The speaker will discuss the political status of America’s Indigenous Peoples from contact to
present-day politics. They are the only U.S. peoples with the distinct attribute of being a
political group before a racial group. The meaning for first Americans. Why you should care.
Building a Unified North County
Mike Cully, CEO of SDNEDC
San Diego’s North County is a richly diversified amalgamation of 26 communities which
together contribute nearly 73 billion dollars, or a full 1/3, of the County’s gross regional
product. How we do it though is uniquely North County.
Woodrow Wilson, Retired rocket scientist
Exploring Space
Human rockets have visited every planet in the solar system plus planetesimals, asteroids
and comets. Human telescopes are mapping a world of objects beyond. Come tour the sky
with Woodrow Wilson.
Terry Miller, Curator
Miniature Craftsmanship Museum
Take a tour of the true marvels of the Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum in
Carlsbad featuring the work of the best craftsmen from around the world and their
extraordinary miniature projects in metal and wood.
LIFE at MiraCosta College/Oceanside Campus
MEMBERS OF THE LIFE BOARD
President
Lee Reich
760-434-4752
Vice President
Patty Kelly
760-672-5988
Treasurer
Mary Sulek
760-721-7827
Recording Secretary open
Hospitality Chair
open
Members-at-Large
Betty Yost
760-630-6087
Fred Cutler
760-721-7559
Dan Geygan
760-509-4116
Rhea Amid
760-757-2410
CURRICULUM
Co-Chairpersons
Esta Gross
503-569-9800
Rhea Amid
760-757-2410
Correspondence
Andrea Wadds
760-212-9335
Lorna Wilson
760-754-1112
Audio-Visual System Fred Cutler
760-721-7559
Mary Magro
760-757-7888
Pat Foley
760-666-5140
Sandra Arones
760-978-2224
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MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
Faculty Liaison
Lorie Nolte 760-295-6613
College Liaison Susan Walker 760-757-2121X6001
President’s Assistants Evelyn Crogan 760-795-6610
Jeanne Swanson 760-795-6840
Public InformationCheryl Broom 760-795-6612
Library Circulation
760-795-6715
Foundation/Development
760-795-6775
Media Services
Mike Nolte 760-795-6701
NEWSLETTER & PUBLICITY
Newsletter
Kathleen Quinn 760-845-8708
Mary Magro
760-757-7888
Ann Appleton
858-299-9098
Greeters
Patty Kelly & Staff 760-672-5988
Registrars
Lee Gillin
760-448-5278
Gen Clarkin
760-814-2731
Distribution Dan Geygan
760-509-4116
Mary Sulek
760-721-7827
Roster
Fran Smith
760-967-2787
Publicity
Sandra Arones
760-978-2224
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL
(760) 757-2121, ext. 6972
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One Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
First Class
LIFE: A Lifelong Learning Group
or visit the website
www.miracosta.edu/life, then select
Oceanside LIFE Calendar (PDF)