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What is Lifelong Learning?
Educational, engaging, and social classes, trips, lectures and
events organized by Lourdes University. No exams or grades!
Who can join?
Lifelong Learning invites all adults who find joy in learning,
regardless of religious or educational background!
What are the benefits of membership?
• Join a community of fascinating and inquisitive people
• Free admission to all monthly lectures
• Discounts on classes, trips and events
www.Lourdes.edu/Lifelong
[email protected]
419-824-3707
Fall Kickoff!
Keith C. Burris, Editor of the Toledo Blade, will present “Building
Community on Pages of Opinion,” a discussion of the
connection between the media and problems and
possibilities within communities. Questions will be
encouraged! Mr. Burris has been a journalist for 30
years and has written widely on politics, government,
culture, and the arts for several publications. He holds
a Ph.D. in political philosophy from the University of
Pittsburgh and is the author of one book and the editor
of another. He and his wife Amy are the parents of
three grown children.
Lasagna lunch with garlic bread, salad & dessert! Vegetarian option too.
Date: Friday, August 26; presentation at 11:00, lunch at noon
Price: $12 per person for lunch, reservations requested by Aug. 22
Call 419.824.3707
Travel with Lifelong Learning!
Detroit Underground Railroad Tour Historical tour with re-enactors
Million Dollar Quartet A musical about legendary singers
Dinner with the Presidents Presidential re-enactors and the Harding Museum
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MONTHLY LECTURE
How to reach us:
Laura Megeath
Coordinator
419-824-3707
[email protected]
Debbie Burman
Travel Coordinator
419-824-3707
Welcome Center
419-885-3211
Lifelong Learning
Lourdes University
6832 Convent Blvd.
Sylvania OH 43560
Join us for refreshments at 9:15 a.m. followed by presentations from outstanding
speakers 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University. Free for
members and first-time visitors.
Backgrounds of America’s Presidents
September 16
What does it take to become president? Are there common stepping stones on the
career path to the White House? A survey of previous presidents will shed light on the
importance of factors such as age, wealth, military experience, party affiliation, and more.
Are there particular background factors that foretell whether a president will attain
greatness in office? Dr. Gerry Bazer served as Dean of Arts and Sciences at Owens
Community College and is an emeritus member of the Ohio Humanities Council Speakers
Bureau. He has delivered many lectures on the American presidency, including
presentations at the William McKinley Presidential Library, the James Garfield Presidential
Library, BGSU, UT, Northwest State and Terra Community Colleges.
Deadly Doodle
October 21
On television, forensics allows crimes to be solved quickly and without ambiguity. Real
life isn’t always so easy. Forensic scientist Kimberly Venuk will use the following real life
example to illustrate the differences between fact and fiction in using science to solve
crimes: On Friday Nov. 12, 2010 in the small town of Yale, Michigan the parents of a
seventeen year-old girl were brutally attacked with knives by two masked suspects. It was
later revealed that the suspects not only knew the girl, but she was dating one of them.
The story gets stranger when a hand drawn map is found only steps away from the home
and it is titled “My House.” During this presentation you will relive the astonishing story of
how one girl paid to have her parents killed and how she orchestrated the entire murder
during youth group meetings and over text messages.
Kimberly Venuk has been working as a Forensic Scientist for the Michigan State Police
(MSP) for 14 years in the Controlled Substances Unit and on the Crime Scene Response
Team. Her other responsibilities at the lab include coordinating the internship program,
laboratory tours, the fitness program, and onboarding new employees. Outside of the
MSP, she is an active member of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists
(MAFS), a member of the Disaster Assistance Recovery Team (DART), and a past
instructor of Introduction to Forensic Science at Oakland Community College.
Vintage Cookbooks
November 18
Cookbooks of old were more about how to be a "good wife” than just a collection of
recipes. Manners, how to keep a home, how to catch a husband and keep him happy.
See, not just a cup of flour and a pinch of salt! You will be surprised and maybe even
shocked at the information in vintage cookbooks. We will explore cookbooks from the
1800's to now and see how these books helped to shape homes across America. Becky
White is co-owner of Schooner Farms, a non conventional, self sustainable organic farm
and Inspired By Nature, a natural pond and lake management company. She has degrees
in art and history from Syracuse University and BGSU. A self-described gypsy, she loves
art, organic farming, cooking, history, reading and her community.
Native American Culture
December 16
Jamie K. Oxendine will discuss many facets of Native American culture, from the past to
the present, with an emphasis on native peoples of the Great Lakes region. Of
Lumbee/Creek ancestry, Jamie is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. He is
a professional educator, musician, writer, storyteller and civil rights activist. Jamie is also
director of the Black Swamp InterTribal
Foundation.
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TRAVEL
Detroit Underground Railroad Tour
Travel across time and geographic boundaries within the 22,000
square-foot exhibition space with more than 20 galleries of the
Charles Wright Museum. Our docent-led journey begins in Africa, the
cradle of human life. Witness several ancient and early modern
civilizations that evolved on the continent. Cross the Atlantic Ocean,
experience the tragedy of the middle passage and encounter those
who resisted the horrors of bondage. Throughout this trip, the efforts
of everyday men and women who built families, businesses,
educational institutions, spiritual traditions, civic organizations and a
legacy of freedom and justice in past and present-day Detroit are hailed. Relax and recharge
during lunch at the Detroit Beer Company in the historic Hartz Building on Broadway in downtown
Detroit.
Travel through Midnight -code name for Detroit- and retrace the steps of Freedom Seekers at this
important, final stop on the long and treacherous journey to freedom. Hear the incredible stories of
the brave people who risked their lives escaping the horrors of slavery, prominent abolitionists who
aided them, and influential politicians who raised their voices. The stories will be brought to life by
passionate actors portraying Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, George DeBaptiste, Seymour
Finney, Laura Haviland, or Senator Jacob Merritt Howard. Descend the steep steps into the dark,
isolated cellar of historic Second Baptist Church where the Croghan Street Station, an authentic
former safe house was located and experience firsthand the frightening conditions Freedom
Seekers endured during their long journey to freedom. A few other stops on the tour include sites
where the Frederick Douglass/John Brown meeting and horrific race riot of 1863 (known as “the
bloodiest day that ever dawned upon Detroit”) took place and abolitionist Seymour Finney's hotel
and barn - a safehouse - once stood. Discover the role our courts played in enforcing the
unpopular fugitive slave laws and how local episodes of popular resistance impacted the entire
nation.
Wednesday, Sept. 14. Bus departs from Lourdes University parking lot M at 8:00 am and returns
at approximately 5:30 pm. Only $116.00 for members, $136 for nonmembers. Lunch is included.
Million Dollar Quartet
“Million Dollar Quartet” is a musical inspired by the December 4, 1956
recording session that brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl
Perkins, and Elvis Presley. The show features a treasure trove of the
greatest rock, rockabilly, gospel, R&B and country standards of the 1950s,
including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "Sixteen Tons," "Who Do You
Love?," "Great Balls of Fire," "Ghost Riders in the Sky," and "Whole Lotta'
Shakin' Goin' On." The musical was nominated for three Tony Awards in
2010, the year it premièred on Broadway.
La Comedia Dinner Theatre has been offering Broadway-style shows since
1975. For each production, talent is cast from auditions in New York City as
well as in the Dayton area, ensuring that the performers in our productions
are the absolute best available. We will enjoy a sumptuous lunch with
signature salads, chef-carved meats, deep fried Norwegian Cod, a variety of
pastas and fresh vegetables, fresh baked breads, some dishes to represent
the “flavor” of the current production, and sweet potato soufflé. The theater
is in Springboro, Ohio.
Thursday, October 20. Bus departs from Lourdes University parking lot M at 7:30 am and returns
at approximately 6:00 pm. Only $99.00 for members, $119 for nonmembers.
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Dinner with the Presidents
Warren G. Harding, 29th president of the United States, died from a
heart attack in 1923 and Mrs. Harding died just 15 months later from
kidney disease. Mrs. Harding’s will left their home and the bulk of its
contents to the Harding Memorial Association which opened the
Harding Home as a museum in 1926, just three years later. Enjoy a
guided tour of the restored home of Pres. Harding, best known as the
site of his 1920 “Front Porch Campaign.” This restored National Historic
Landmark features many of the original furnishings owned by President
Harding and his wife. President Harding was the first president elected
after women were allowed to vote and is remembered for establishing the
Veterans Bureau which later became the Veterans Administration.
After our tour, we will meet and dine with past Presidents of the United States of America and their
wives portrayed by historical re-enactors. One president or First Lady will be at your table. Bring a
camera to capture all the details, down to the period clothing and transportation provided for the First
Couples. Presidents Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry Truman, William H. Taft, James Garfield, and
William Harrison will take turns at the podium. Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Woodrow Wilson will
also be in attendance. Dinner features recipes from different White House administrations and is
hosted by the Marion County Historical Society. Suggested attire for men is a sport coat and tie and
for women a dress or dressy pantsuit. Or dress up in period clothing for extra fun!
Saturday, November 5. Bus departs from Lourdes University parking lot M at 1:30 pm and returns
approximately 11:00 pm. Only $89.00 for members, $109 for nonmembers.
HOT TOPICS
Gleaning for Hunger Relief
Lunch and learn! Join us for a lunch of soup,
sandwiches, and dessert followed by a
presentation and lively discussion.
Oct. 21
“We waste 96 billion pounds of food a year
which could feed all the hungry of the world.”
George "Tater" Jensen advocates for a different
approach known as “gleaning” to feed hungry
Americans. Tater brings together
growers/farmers and volunteers to bridge the
gap between wasted food and people who are
hungry. Tater is a Hunger Relief Advocate with
the Society of St. Andrew.
Fridays, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm
Franciscan Center Board Room
$10 / $15 non-members, per meeting
Reservations are requested at least one week
prior.
Water, Water Everywhere--But Is It Safe to
Drink?
Sept. 16
Sustain Your Brain
How can a city in a state surrounded by four
Great Lakes have a water crisis? How can it
happen in Toledo, located in the largest
watershed of the Great Lakes? What role does
the "human factor" play in these and other
crises impacting our water supply? Please
bring a bottle of water to a discussion of these
and other questions about our liquid assets.
Presenter Marya Czech is a regional
environmentalist.
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Increasing evidence suggests that healthy
lifestyle habits, such as being physically and
cognitively active, eating a healthy diet, and
staying socially engaged contribute to healthy
aging. This program focuses on simple lifestyle
changes that individuals may be encouraged to
embrace which may have a positive impact on
brain health. Presented by Lynn Ritter of the
Alzheimer’s Association.
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Treasures by the Wayside
11:15 am -12:30 pm
Friday, December 16
Lessons learned from talking animals, wisdom found in wells, advice traded for a
piece of bread – in folktales, one can find knowledge in the most unusual places.
These breathtaking, bone-chilling, age-old stories, spiced with humor and truth,
exist like treasures along the road, to be found by the right person just at the right
time. Hand-picked by a traveling storyteller from various cultures around the world,
this selection of stories is for people who are on a life-long quest for new discoveries.
Csenge Virág Zalka is a professional storyteller and author from Hungary; she travels the world,
telling and translating tales for all ages. After earning an M.A. in Archaeology and one in
Storytelling, she is currently working on her Ph.D. in Culture Studies at Bowling Green State
University. Her first story collection in English, “Tales of Superhuman Powers”, was published by
McFarland in 2013.
Buffet lunch is included!
CLASSES
Cheese Tasting
Paula Larsen
Tuesdays, 11:00-12:30 pm
Sept. 6, 20, Oct. 4 (meets 3 times)
Students are invited to practice Spanish during
lunch at the Lourdes Café after class (price of
lunch not included). The textbook for this class,
“15-Minute Spanish”, includes two audio CDs
and will be available for ~$20 in the Lourdes
bookstore.
Raquel Bravo is a native Spanish speaker who
has taught English/Spanish bilingual education
and adult education. She is a retired school
administrator who has enjoyed traveling to
Spain, Mexico and South America extensively.
She is eager to share her love of the Spanish
language with you!
Calling all cheese lovers! It's time again to
separate the curds from the whey and press on
with our study of cheese! This is an in-depth
study of three specific cheese categories: soft
ripened, semi firm, and flavored. Learn how
these cheeses are made, what defines their
category and of course… eat amazing cheese!
Instructor Paula Larsen is one of only 17
American Cheese Society Certified Cheese
Professionals in the state of Ohio.
Note: this class will be held in the Café at the
Andersons Market, 7638 W. Sylvania Ave. in
Sylvania.
Exploring the U.S. Constitution and the Bill
of Rights
Shari O’Brien
Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:45 pm
Sept. 8 – 29 (4 weeks)
Spanish for Travel or Pure Pleasure
Raquel Bravo
Session 1: Tuesdays, 11:30 – 12:30
Sept. 6 – 20 (3 weeks)
Session 2: Tuesdays, 11:30 – 12:30
Oct. 18 – Nov. 15 (5 weeks)
Understanding our Constitution and Bill of
Rights has perhaps never been as important as
it is today. Designed for both returning students
as well as those who may be unfamiliar with
this fascinating field, this timely, fast-paced, and
fun course will inform and enrich every curious
mind. We will examine five myths regarding the
Constitution, discover the relationship between
the Constitution per se, the Bill of Rights and
the fourteenth amendment, survey key
amendments with a focus on the fifth through
the eighth, as well as discuss some interesting
landmark Supreme Court rulings, especially
Do you want to pick up some Spanish to ease
into your vacation travel in Spain or a Latin
American country? Or, do you want to learn
Spanish for the pure pleasure of speaking a
beautiful Latin language? Whatever the reason,
whether you are new to the language or “rusty,”
this class will try to meet your specific needs.
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those of the 2016 term. A class debate on the
eighth amendment will enliven our class, but we
promise it will not be cruel and unusual
punishment for students!
Dr. Shari O’Brien earned an M.A. from the
University of Michigan and a Ph.D. from BGSU.
After graduating magna cum laude from UT
College of Law, she worked in United States
District Court. Publishing five law review articles
as well as hundreds of essays and poems in
national journals, she taught writing and poetry
for 27 years at UT and continues today to
practice law.
overall health and quality of life for people
dealing with chronic conditions such as poor
circulation, high blood pressure, arthritis, back
pain, joint immobility, respiratory problems,
digestive disorders, fibromyalgia and many
others. Come enjoy this 5-week introductory
class appropriate for people of all ages and
ability levels. No previous experience required!
The class will be taught by an accredited
volunteer instructor with the Taoist Tai Chi
Society®.
Nazi Germany and World War II
Dr. Dwayne Beggs and Tom Pilbeam
Mondays, 3:00-5:00 pm
Sept. 12 – Oct. 17 (6 weeks)
Bridge Basics
Ben Beazley
Saturdays, 10:00-noon
Sept. 10 - Oct .15 (6 weeks)
At the end of W.W.I the nation of Germany was
in horrible shape in many ways. Adolf Hitler
used the turmoil taking place in Germany as a
mechanism to rise in power and influence. By
1939 Hitler was in firm control of Nazi Germany.
Hitler then began to execute his plan to extend
the country’s territorial boundaries and to
exterminate all people he saw as either a
burden or threat to the German Race.
During this class we will explore the rise of
Adolf Hitler, the Nazi Party, W.W.II and the
Holocaust. Some emphasis will be given to the
Asia Theater-however the majority of the class
will focus on Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.
Dr. Dwayne Beggs earned a M.A. and a Ph.D.
in U.S. Diplomatic/Military History from BGSU.
He has taught a Vietnam War class at BGSU
for the past 3 years. He also holds an M. Div.
and served as a Youth Pastor / Associate
Pastor for 22 years.
Tom Pilbeam majored in history at Michigan
State University.
Bridge for those who want to start playing
bridge or those wanting to improve their basic
skills. The course will include fundamentals of
hand evaluation and current bidding practices.
Pre-dealt hands will be bid-played and
discussed at all sessions. A text book is
included in the price of the class.
Ben Beazley has been a Bridge Life Master for
many years and enjoys playing regularly in local
duplicate games. He has extensive experience
as a bridge instructor; he has tutored students
individually and taught UT faculty groups as
well as courses at Belmont Country Club and
the Ottawa Hills Village Life Program.
Taoist Tai Chi® Make a Move to Better Health
Mondays, 11:00-noon
Session 1: Sept. 12 – Oct. 10 (5 weeks)
Session 2: Oct. 17 – Nov. 14 (5 weeks)
The fast-paced yet sedentary nature of
modern life often results in stress and lack of
sufficient physical activity. Many thousands of
individuals have found the movements of Taoist
Tai Chi® arts of health to be an effective way to
counteract these pressures and to improve
health. The gentle turning and stretching in
each of the movements contributes to better
balance and posture, increased strength and
flexibility, and calmness and peace of mind.
Although not a substitute for proper medical
treatment, regular practice can help to improve
The Gettysburg Campaign
Robert Adkins
Mondays, 11:00 – 12:30
Sept. 12 - 19 (2 weeks)
The Gettysburg Campaign began when
Confederate General Robert E Lee started his
Army of Northern Virginia on a bold and
aggressive campaign to bring the Civil War to
Pennsylvania, to Northern soil. Did the weary
Union have the will to continue fighting against
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the confident and disdainful rebels? Learn
about the historical drama that unfolded as both
armies grew in strength and momentous
decisions were made. Ultimately Lee lost nearly
a third of his army, forcing a grueling retreat.
This retreat and the terrible aftermath on the
town of Gettysburg are filled with stories of
drama, hardship, and controversy over missed
opportunities. The politics, strategies, evolving
military tactics, along with personal stories from
both sides will be discussed. Local units like the
4th Michigan, and local personalities like
Monroe Michigan's General George Armstrong
Custer and Detroit’s General Alpheus Williams
all play very dramatic roles in saving the Union
from a devastating defeat.
Robert Adkins volunteers as a historical
interpreter at the Raisin Battlefield National
Park in Monroe Michigan. He also serves as
President of the Monroe Chapter of
Toastmasters.
Explore the bounty of the Pacific Northwest
wine growing regions. In this course you’ll learn
about wines from northern California, Oregon
and Washington. We’ll discuss the river
valleys, mountains and deserts where the wines
come from, the wine makers who make them
and of course… the wines themselves. Come
and learn about wine in a convivial environment
and taste some remarkable wines—up to six
wines each week!
This course is instructed by Nicholas Kubiak,
Certified Specialist of Wines and Spirits,
Member of the Guild of Sommeliers, creator of
the Bordo Tasters Tablet, and 14-year veteran
of the wine industry.
Social Security Do's and Don'ts
Dan Rudski
Tuesday, 4:00-6:00 pm
Sept. 13 (meets once)
Let your creativity flow in this introductory
printmaking class! All you need is a creative
spark and we will help with the rest. Once you
choose a favorite image we will show you how
to turn it into a work of art that you’ll be proud to
share with your family and friends. The process
–similar to that used to print currency— is an
extension of drawing, but don’t let concerns
about your drawing ability limit you! The
maximum size of the monocolor intaglio prints
will be 8x10 inches. Warning: come prepared to
get dirty!
A Toledo native, Patrick Dubreuil has taught in
the Lourdes Art Department for 10 years since
getting his M.F.A. from BGSU.
Printmaking 101
Patrick Dubreuil
Thursdays, 10:00-12:30 pm
Sept. 15 – Oct. 27 (no class Oct. 20; 6 weeks)
Canticle Center 165
Five things can boost your Social Security
income over your normal benefit if you plan
now. Join us for an informative discussion and
learn how to avoid the small mistakes that could
result in lost benefits. The class will focus on
how to possibly increase your Social Security
income by as much as 25%, reduce taxes on
your Social Security income, and protect
yourself from changes Congress could make.
Learn to strategically increase Social Security
income by integrating with retirement savings
using IRS Rev Ruling 68-24 and maximize
Social Security income for both you and your
spouse using SSA Pub. 05-10069. Should you
file in person or online? The answer may
surprise you!
Dan Rudski is a registered and licensed
financial consultant who has owned and
operated a tax business since 2005. Dan is also
a Lourdes University alumnus.
Was It Murder?
Mark Christensen
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Sept. 20 - Oct. 11 (4 weeks)
Homicide, infanticide, genocide, suicide…what
does it all mean? Let’s investigate what the
word ‘murder’ means. Ethical and legal
questions will be on the table as we consider
real-world cases along with a few movie clips
and examples from literature. Police shootings,
mercy-killing, terrorism, and self-defense are all
Wines of the Pacific Northwest
Nicholas Kubiak
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Franciscan Center
September 13 - 27 (3 weeks)
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touchstones, is the subject of “Steel Drivin’
Man: The Untold Story of an American Legend”.
Join us to learn about one historian’s quest to
uncover the story behind the myth, as well as
the institutional and social forces which made
his story so important to Americans in the
decades following the Reconstruction period
after the U.S. Civil War. Themes discussed will
include labor, political unrest, racial and social
justice in America, technology, and the birth of
Rock and Roll.
The course textbook “Steel Drivin’ Man: The
Untold Story of an American Legend” by Scott
Reynolds Nelson is available at the Lourdes
University Bookstore for ≤$15.
Rex Childers is a Policy historian specializing
in the history of the role of American power in
the world, including the use of American cultural
and social belief systems in the Cold War. His
sub-fields include Modern European, American
Military, and Public history. Rex has presented
at several international conferences and his
publication topics address the history of
international humanitarian law.
open for discussion. Come prepared to think
and to talk.
Prof. Christensen is a published author and
Chair of the Department of Philosophy and
Values at Lourdes University.
Memory Exercises
Barbara Mauter
Wednesday, 10:00-11:30 am
Sept. 21 (meets once)
We all know that exercising our bodies is good
for us, but how does one go about exercising
their mind? Join us for a fun interactive brain
workout! No weights or bands required.
Class is built upon the foundation of how our
memory works, this course will present various
tips and techniques on enhancing your
memory. Participants will also have the
opportunity to take part in activities to help keep
their brain in shape.
Barbara Mauter is an adjunct instructor with
over 20 years college experience. She has
taught and presented various workshops for the
University of Toledo, Bowling Green State
University, Monroe County Community College
and Owens State Community College. She
recently attended a CDI (Course Design
Institute) and is looking forward to sharing her
new knowledge. Her interests center around
thinking, reading and how our minds work. She
is known for her critical thinking class activities.
A participant in one of her "Thinking Outside the
Box" courses had this to say: "The "memory"
[course] was very good-- but this is "great"!"
Drawing with Confidence
Craig Rochkin
Fridays, 11:00-12:30 pm
Sept. 23 - Oct. 7 (3 weeks)
Everyone can draw! Let us show you how with
a series of exercises and strategies to approach
the art of drawing in a comfortable setting.
Lessons are designed to promote selfawareness and include strategies and
techniques for the student to consider when
drawing. While some art background is helpful,
no experience is necessary.
Craig Rochkin is a life-long artist with degrees
from Wayne State University, Northeastern
University and The Museum School of Fine Arts
in Boston. He has taught classes in Ann Arbor,
Boston and the San Francisco Bay area.
Residing in Toledo, he is currently working on a
project combining photography and digital
imagery.
Jailing John Henry: The Impact of Unequal
Justice in Reconstruction and American
Myth-making
Dr. Rex Childers
Thursdays, 10:00 - noon
Sept. 22 – Oct. 13 (4 weeks)
American folk heroes are important cultural
connections between the past and the present.
How we understand or interpret the
experiences of these individuals, real or
imagined, offers us insight into the idea of
America as a nation of diverse peoples who
contributed to the development of the country.
The mythical story of John Henry, one of these
Art Throughout the Bible
Kristin Baldeschwiler
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Sept. 28 – Nov. 2 (6 weeks)
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Wednesday 10:00-11:30 AM
Oct. 5 (meets once)
Explore an amazing variety of visual
interpretations of biblical stories, figures, and
events. From Genesis to the Book of
Revelation, this class will survey biblical
works produced by artists throughout the ages.
From the most famous to the least known,
nearly every passage has been depicted
visually at some point in history. Discover the
beauty inspired by this singular book!
Kristin Baldeschwiler, a 2003 graduate of
Lourdes, received her BA in Art History, works
in medical education, and currently serves as
the Historian for the Toledo Federation of Arts
Societies.
It seems that 'Lucky 7' is the world's favorite
number. There are seven days in a week,
seven colors in a rainbow, seven notes on a
musical scale, seven continents and seven
seas. Shakespeare described seven ages of
man, Snow White ran off to live with seven
dwarves, there were seven brides for seven
brothers, Sinbad the Sailor went on seven
voyages. When Ian Fleming was looking for a
code for James Bond, he did not pick 006 or
008. It was only 007!
More than 7 participants in the previous
"Thinking Outside the Box" sessions have
requested another "TOB" Workshop! The
challenge continues. This course will present 7
new metacognitive activities ("thinking about
thinking"). You will explore lateral thinking, and
take part in 7 new interactive "thinking"
activities. This workshop will offer at least 7
challenging and thought-provoking puzzles to
stimulate your creative thinking. A great way to
exercise your brain: are you ready? NOTE:
Attendance in previous "Thinking Outside the
Box" workshops is not required.
Art Journaling
Nancy Cooke
Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Oct. 1, 15, 29 *
*Sign up for any one day or all three days!
Art journaling is a type of visual documentation
of one’s feelings and experiences of life that
can be both fun and rewarding. Many people
find that art journaling helps them to express
their emotions as well as develop their own
artistic language. These fun workshops focus
on exploring new art materials and techniques
that can be used to create personal art
journals. In each workshop, participants will get
“hands-on” guidance on how to use specialty
art supplies, tools and processes, resulting in
the ability to create engaging journal pages.
The techniques that will be presented can also
be incorporated into additional art forms, like
paintings and collages on canvas. Different
techniques will be presented at each workshop,
so you may come for one workshop or all three.
Just come prepared to get messy!
Nancy Cooke is a native of Toledo and a
graduate of St. Ursula Academy. She received
her B.A. in Art from Brown University and
attended classes at the Rhode Island School of
Design through an exchange program with
Brown. She is a proud AmeriCorps alum and is
interested in creating positive social change
through art and art journaling.
Saving Italy: Michelangelo and Leonardo vs.
Hitler and Mussolini
Chris Rilling
Monday , 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Oct. 10 (meets once)
Imagine Italy with virtually every painting and
sculpture in the entire country gone; thousands
of them! Nothing was too large or too difficult for
the retreating Nazi army to cart off. As the Third
Reich was about to fall, Adolph Hitler’s "Nero
Decree" was discovered. If he couldn’t have
it, all of it was to be destroyed; sculptures by
Michelangelo and Donatello as well as
paintings by Botticelli, Tintoretto, Carravaggio,
Giotto and Raphael. This is the story of a brave
group of artist-soldiers that put their careers on
hold, left their families and put their lives in
danger to prevent that from happening. This is
the story of the beginnings of the Monuments
Men in Italy and the important connection with
two directors of the Toledo Museum of Art!
Thinking Outside the Box: Lucky 7
Barbara Mauter
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Chris Rilling is both an educator and artist.
After receiving a Masters in Art Education from
University of Toledo, Chris taught art and art
history at Owens Community College and
Northview High School.
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Turkey: Crossroads of Civilizations, Where
East Meets West
Dr. Riza Kaya
2:00 to 3:30 pm
Oct. 19, 26 (2 weeks)
Introduction to Crocheting
Mary Jo Blohm
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Oct. 11 – Nov. 1 (4 weeks)
This course is designed to introduce and teach
the basic fundamentals of crocheting. The class
will begin with hands-on instruction to learn
various stitches. During the second class we
will make a dish cloth and in the last two
classes each student will crochet a baby
afghan. All materials will be supplied.
Mary Jo Blohm recently retired and is looking
forward to traveling, reading and crafting. She
was introduced to crocheting at an early age
and has taught herself to follow various patterns
and create individualized projects. Some of her
crocheted items are sold at All Good Things.
Turkey is a key country in the near east and
plays a vital role in stabilizing the region and
perhaps Europe as well, in spite of the recent
coup attempt. Both Iraqi and Syrian wars
placed huge burdens on the country yet there is
very little acknowledgment about the sacrifices
Turkey makes. Many Turks are quite
disappointed in the approaches to solve
regional and world problems taken by the West,
Russia and China. They think there should be a
new and different approach; however, solutions
they suggest rarely appear and are seldom
discussed in Western media.
In spite of significant challenges faced by the
country, it is still a major tourist destination due
to its natural beauties, historical sites and
cultural experience. The first lecture will focus
on the geography, history, economy and culture
of Turkey, including pictures highlighting
diverse areas of the country. The second
lecture will concentrate on recent history,
effects of the wars, the recent coup attempt and
the current political climate.
Dr. Riza Kaya is a retired research chemist
who was born and grew up in Istanbul, Turkey.
He spent roughly half of his life in Turkey and
the other half in the United States, and he holds
dual citizenship in both countries. Currently he
shares his time between Sylvania, Ohio and
Istanbul, Turkey and closely follows both
Turkish and American news.
The Politics of Water
Marya Czech
Mondays, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Oct. 17 – Nov. 7 (4 weeks)
Water is the gift of life, but who owns it? How
do we decide how it is apportioned and how to
keep it clean? Water is regulated at all levels,
from the United Nations down to local
authorities. This class will examine the laws and
the politics involved, as well as the intertwined
social and environmental issues. Guest
speakers will also discuss different aspects of
these issues.
Marya Czech is a regional environmentalist
and free-range ecologist who resigned from
Lourdes University in order to do some of the
service-learning assignments she imposed on
her students.
Politics in the Age of Jackson
Loryn Clauson-Hodge
Mondays, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Oct. 24 – Nov. 14 (4 weeks)
Fires, Floods and Taxes
Dan Rudski
Tuesday, 4:00-6:00 pm
Oct. 18 (meets once)
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Not only was Andrew Jackson the seventh
President of the United States but he also
helped to develop and morph the American
political system into what we know today. In
fact, there was a political party, and an era
named after him: “Jacksonian.” Jackson came
to power during a tumultuous period of time;
America was coming out of the Era of Good
Feeling and still struggling to define itself as a
nation. Come find out about the major political
battles Jackson faced, how he waged war on
both the bank and South Carolina and how he
changed the face of politics. What did the
Jacksonian Democrats believe? What national
events influenced them? How did their party
change and morph over time? Politics has
always been controversial and to truly
understand political parties and the American
political system it is important to understand
where they both came from and how they have
developed over time. The Age of Jackson is a
riveting and complex part of American politics
as a whole, and gave way to the rise of popular
politics.
Loryn Clauson-Hodge received her M.A. in
History from Kansas State University. Her
thesis focused on Reconstruction Era Alabama
and is entitled “A Missed Opportunity: United
States v Hall and the Battle Over the
Fourteenth Amendment.” She enjoys teaching
at Lourdes University and plans to pursue her
Ph.D. in history. She is married to Adam
Hodge, an Associate Professor of History at
Lourdes University.
to class. Students will need to know their Apple
Store ID and Apple Store password. Please
note that this class will cover only Apple
devices, not Android Smart phones/tablets.
Mike Murray worked for over 25 years in
Information Technology at DeVilbiss and Dana
in Toledo as well as several other companies.
He is currently the moderator for the Computer
Club at the Sylvania Senior Center.
Alternate History: What If?
Bud Fisher
Friday, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Oct. 28 (meets once)
The 20th century was one of great turmoil: two
World Wars killed tens of millions, a global
depression, and a cold war that lasted 45 years.
This turmoil was driven by key events such as
the killing of an Austrian royal and the failure of
Woodrow Wilson’s “Peace without Victory”
proposal at Versailles. What if these key events
had been different? What if Hitler hadn’t failed
to become the art student he wanted to be?
What if Russia had remained an Axis power
with Germany, Italy, and Japan? How different
the world might have been is, of course, a
matter of conjecture. Yet considering alternate
histories may reveal the frailties of fate. This
class will consider some “what ifs”—reasonable
suppositions that might have altered the course
of history.
Andrew “Bud” Fisher served in the US Army
during the Korean War and has compiled two
books of interviews from his years as a
volunteer with the University of Toledo/Library
of Congress Veterans History Project.
Using your iPad / iPhone Effectively
Mike Murray
Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Oct. 27 – Nov. 10 (3 weeks)
UN-Sweetened Sugar
Barbara Mauter
Wednesday, 10:00-noon
Nov. 2 (meets once)
This class is intended for new users of either
iPhones or iPads as well as experienced users
who may want some additional tips and “tricks”.
Topics will include familiarization with device
controls, how to use various touch gestures,
how to check/change device settings and Wi-Fi
connectivity, how to find and download apps
from Apple’s Apps Store, and familiarization
with some of the built in apps such as Email,
Photos, Safari, Messaging, Contacts and
FaceTime. Students should bring their devices
Plan to attend this informative workshop on
Sugar. We will explore the history of sugar, and
how the prevalence of sugar has increased. We
will look at research concerning the latest
studies on the effects of sugar. Explore topics
such as: Where is sugar hiding? Is sugar really
one of the most addictive substances we have?
Additional subjects covered include; need,
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cravings, health hazards, hidden and artificial
sugars.
and the Puritans. This class will help you to
understand the enormous difference between
the two distinct groups who all came to
American from England in the early 1600s and
settled the east coast of our country. The story
behind the first Thanksgiving belongs to only
one small group of Separatists – the
PILGRIMS!
Marjorie Waterfield has been an instructor of
Genealogy Research at UT, BGSU, and
Lourdes. She has continued her education as a
History Major at Lourdes. She is author of
hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles
on history, nostalgia, travel, humor and
genealogy in local and national magazines and
publications.
Strong Women on Screen: Bette and Joan
Diana DePasquale
Saturdays, 1:00-4:00 pm
Nov. 5-19 (3 weeks)
Many of our beloved films star two of
Hollywood's grand dames of the silver screen.
In this class we will examine three classic
movies starring Joan Crawford and Bette Davis.
Each film features strong, confident
performances from these two actresses. Join us
for Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierce (1945),
Bette Davis in Jezebel (1938) and Bette Davis
and Joan Crawford in Whatever Happened to
Baby Jane (1962)
Diana DePasquale is a doctoral candidate in
American Culture Studies at Bowling Green
State University. She has published on comedy
and media online and in academic journals.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles of the
Renaissance: the Relationships of
the real Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo,
and Raphael
Chris Rilling
Tuesday , 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Dec. 13 (meets once)
Famous Women Artists That No One Ever
Heard Of
Chris Rilling
Tuesday , 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Nov. 8 (meets once)
This is a look into the lives of the giants who
shaped the Renaissance and changed the
world. You know their masterpieces but what do
you know about them as real people? The
personalities of the movie characters are not
very much like their namesakes.
During their lifetime they worked for czars and
kings. They rivaled all of their male cohorts –
like Michelangelo and Monet– not only in their
accomplishments but also their fame and
fortune. And then they disappeared into history.
We will look into the lives and careers of these
six women who lived and worked between the
15th and 19th Centuries.
Oasis in Space
Laura Megeath
11:30-12:30 pm in the Appold Planetarium
Wednesday, Dec. 7 (meets once)
Set off on a journey through the Solar System
in search of water, the key to life on Earth.
Learn about current space missions searching
for traces of life and the hunt for extrasolar
planets. Continue the conversation in the
Lourdes Café over lunch (price not included).
Laura Megeath is the Coordinator of Lifelong
Learning and the Appold Planetarium.
The Pilgrims versus the Puritans
Marjorie Waterfield
Wednesday, 10:00-11:00 am
Nov. 16 (meets once)
Who really held the first Thanksgiving? This is
American history at its best – or worst! Many
Americans, even our own Presidents, often do
not know the difference between the Pilgrims
Do you have a talent or area of
expertise you’d like to share?
Call 419-824-3707 to become a
Lifelong Learning instructor!
__PARKING__
Lifelong Learning participants may pick up free
parking passes from the Welcome Center that
allows you to park in any lot on campus.
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CLASSES
TIMES and DATES
Alternate History: What If?
Art Journaling
Friday, 9:00 – 11:00 am; Oct. 28
Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm; Independent sessions on
Oct. 1, 15, 29
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 6:00 pm; Sept. 28 – Nov. 2
Saturdays, 10:00-noon; Sept. 10 - Oct .15
Tuesdays, 11:00-12:30 pm; Sept. 6, 20, Oct. 4
Fridays, 11:00-12:30 pm; Sept. 23 - Oct. 7
Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:45 pm; Sept. 8 – 29 (
Art throughout the Bible
Bridge Basics
Cheese Tasting
Drawing with Confidence
Exploring the U.S. Constitution and the
Bill of Rights
Famous Women Artists
Fires, Floods and Taxes
Gettysburg Campaign
Introduction to Crocheting
Jailing John Henry
Memory Exercises
Oasis in Space
Nazi Germany and World War II
Pilgrims versus the Puritans
Politics in the Age of Jackson
Politics of Water
Printmaking 101
Saving Italy
Social Security Do's and Don'ts
Spanish for Travel or Pure Pleasure
Strong Women on Screen
Taoist Tai Chi®
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles of the
Renaissance
Thinking Outside the Box
Turkey: Crossroads of civilizations
UN-Sweetened Sugar
Using your iPad / iPhone Effectively
Was It Murder?
Wines of the Pacific Northwest
Tuesday , 1:00 - 3:00 pm; Nov. 8
Tuesday, 4:00-6:00 pm; Oct. 18
Mondays, 11:00 – 12:30 ; Sept. 12 - 19
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am; Oct. 11 – Nov. 1
Thursdays, 10:00 - noon; Sept. 22 – Oct. 13
Wednesday, 10:00-11:30 am; Sept. 21
11:30-12:30 pm; Wednesday, Dec. 7
Mondays, 3:00-5:00 pm; Sept. 12 – Oct. 17
Wednesday, 10:00-11:00 am; Nov. 16
Mondays, 2:00 – 4:00 pm; Oct. 24 – Nov. 14
Mondays, 10:00 – 11:30 am; Oct. 17 – Nov. 7
Thursdays, 10:00-12:30 pm; Sept. 15 – Oct. 27 (no
class Oct. 20
Monday , 1:00 - 3:00 pm; Oct. 10
Tuesday, 4:00-6:00 pm; Sept. 13
Session 1: Tuesdays, 11:30 – 12:30; Sept. 6 – 20
Session 2: Tuesdays, 11:30 – 12:30; Oct. 18 – Nov. 15
Saturdays, 1:00-4:00 pm; Nov. 5-19
Mondays, 11:00-noon; Session 1: Sept. 12 – Oct. 10
Session 2: Oct. 17 – Nov. 14
Tuesday , 1:00 - 3:00 pm; Dec. 13
Wednesday 10:00-11:30 AM ; Oct. 5
2:00 to 3:30 pm; Oct. 19, 26
Wednesday, 10:00-noon; Nov. 2
Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm; Oct. 27 – Nov. 10
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm; Sept. 20 - Oct. 11
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm; September 13 - 27
_WHERE is my class?_
Call the Welcome Center at 419-885-3211 for room assignments or find them on our website at
www.Lourdes.edu/Lifelong. Also, we endeavor to email or telephone everyone one week prior to
the start of class with room assignments.
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FALL 2016 REGISTRATION FORM
Pay by:
Check made out to Lourdes University
Credit card – Visa / Master Card / Discover
Cash – only in person at monthly lectures
Please mail registration forms to:
Lifelong Learning
Lourdes University
6832 Convent Blvd.
Sylvania OH 43560
Payment by mail is strongly encouraged but you may also pay with a credit card by calling
419-824-3707. For more information please call or send an email to [email protected]
Classes:
 Strong Women on Screen $59 / $71
Taoist Tai Chi ®
 Session 1 $36 / $48
 Session 2 $36 / $48
 Teenage Turtles of Renaissance $20 / $32
 Thinking Outside the Box $17 / $29
 Turkey: Crossroads of Civilization $22 / $34
 UN-Sweetened Sugar $20 / $32
 Using Your iPhone / iPad $39 / $51
 Was it Murder? $39 / $51
 Wines of the Pacific Northwest $58 / $70
(member / nonmember prices listed)
 Alternate History $20 / $32
Art Journaling
 Session 1 $40 / $52
 Session 2 $40 / $52
 Session 3 $40 / $52
 Art through the Bible $78 / $90
 Bridge Basics $86 / $98
 Cheese Tasting $89 / $101
 Drawing with Confidence $29 / $41
 Exploring US Constitution $59 / $71
 Famous Women Artists $20 / $32
 Fires, Floods and Taxes $20 / $32
 Gettysburg Campaign $22 / $34
 Introduction to Crocheting $56 / $68
 Jailing John Henry $52 / $64
 Memory Exercises $17 / $29
 Oasis in Space $14 / $26
 Nazi Germany and World War II $78 / $90
 Pilgrims vs. Puritans $14 / $26
 Politics in the Age of Jackson $52 / $64
 Politics of Water $39 / $51
 Printmaking 101 $98 /$110
 Saving Italy $20 / $32
 Social Security Do’s and Don’ts $20 / $32
Spanish
 Session 1 $20 / $32
 Session 2 $33 / $45
Hot Topics $10 / $15 each; $27 / $42 for all 3
 Water, Water Everywhere
 Gleaning for Hunger Relief
 Sustain Your Brain
Trips & Special Events
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Detroit Underground Railroad $116 / $136
Dinner with the Presidents $89 / $109
Fall Kickoff $12
Million Dollar Quartet $99 / $119
Treasures by the Wayside $18 / $25
Membership through July 31, 2017
 Membership $40 per person
 Lourdes alumni – no fee
 Mobile Meals Volunteer – no fee
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REFUND POLICY
Lifelong Learning will refund money for classes, trips, and events only under two circumstances:
1) If Lifelong Learning cancels an event or changes the dates or times of an event after a person has
paid. 2) A person becomes so severely ill that hospitalization is required. If you are unable to attend
something for which you have paid, you are welcome to sell your spot to another person. You must then
notify Lifelong Learning with the name of the individual who will be attending.
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