History • World Cultures • Social Issues • Computers • Photography • Art • Science • and more!
Because Curiosity
Never Retires!
Spring 2015
25 Brand New Classes! Registration begins January 20
Institute for Learning in Retirement
Because Curiosity Never Retires!
Table of Contents
Spring 2015 ILR Courses by Subject Area .................................2
Spring 2015 Courses ........................................................................3
Learning on Location with ILR................................................... 20
Computers, Technology & Digital Photography ................. 22
Campus Map .................................................................................... 25
Calendar.......................................................................................26-27
Registration Information ............................................................. 28
Registration Form ......................................................... 29
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The ILR Mission
The mission of the Institute for Learning in Retirement is to
provide quality, accessible, innovative opportunities for intellectual stimulation and personal enrichment to adults 55 and
over in Frederick County. The ILR recognizes the intellectual,
social, spiritual and physical interests of mature adults.
We hear you!
This course schedule was developed by a team of ILR
members whose goal is to listen to the ideas and interests
bubbling up from the Frederick community and to learn from
evaluations of previous students. The ILR staff and curriculum
team are pleased to present this exciting schedule, which we
hope offers something for virtually everyone. Your comments
and suggestions are always welcome.
How can I become a member?
The cost to join the ILR – as over 2,300 others already have –
is only $20, which secures lifetime membership in the
organization. Your dues allow ILR to offer courses and events
at reduced fees. Simply write “ILR Membership” on the
registration form in this schedule and include the $20 fee.
You can also enroll in membership at www.frederick.edu/
QuickEnroll.
May I take a course if I’m not a member of the ILR?
Yes! ILR membership is not required to take courses, however,
members access a wider range of programming and receive
ILR course schedules by mail.
Registration for ILR classes begins January 20, 2015
ILR Program Manager:
Sue Adams • 301.624.2732
[email protected]
ILR Program Associate:
John Brashears • 301.846.2406
[email protected]
ILR Program Associate:
Mary Beth Liller • 301.846.2405
[email protected]
On the cover: Lynn and Bob Scheer on an ILR trip to Spain.
www.frederick.edu/ilr
Do great things
Dear Lifelong Learner,
It was a long time ago, but I still distinctly remember the delight of
finding an Elderhostel catalog on my mother and father-in-law’s dining
room table, its floppy newsprint among a pile of fresh mail. The photo
of smiling hikers on the cover drew me in, but it was the topics that
hooked me: nature, history, literature – so many places to go and things
to learn! Though I was too young to participate at the time and was
still recovering from the rigors of graduate school, I was attracted to an
educational program that’s goal wasn’t college credits and degrees, but
learning for the sheer joy of it. What a thought!
I keep that long ago encounter in mind as I work with the ILR
Curriculum Team to develop the course schedule for each new term.
I want to inspire a similar recognition in people who may be finding
ILR for the first time: Discovery! Exploration! Lifelong learning!
This winter and spring in ILR there are 77 opportunities (25 of them
new) to try something new, rekindle an old interest, or go deeper into a
favorite subject, all with the help of extraordinary teachers and in the company of others who love life and
learning.
In this schedule, you’ll find courses listed in three categories:
1) Weekly Courses and Special Events
2) Learning on Location
3) Computers, Technology and Digital Photography
The subject list on page 2 will guide you to your favorite topics and the calendar on pages 26-27 is a helpful
aide for schedule planning.
If you’re new to ILR, here’s a primer: ILR is a lifelong learning program for people who share a joy of life
and learning. There are no tests or grades, just no-pressure ways to explore new things in the company of
others who love life and learning. While ILR membership is not required to register for courses, members
access a wider range of programming and receive ILR course schedules by mail. To join – as over 2300 folks
already have – simply add $20 dues for lifetime membership to your registration form.
I invite you to renew your love of learning this spring by taking a class on our campus or around the
community, hopping a coach to one of our area’s historic or cultural sites, or enjoying a special event.
Because, after all, college isn’t just for kids at FCC!
Sincerely,
Sue Adams
ILR Program Manager
301.624.2732
[email protected]
Spring 2015 ILR Courses by Subject Area
The Arts and Music
ILR261 Appreciating Impressionist Painters – pg. 15
ILR262 Appreciating Van Gogh through Acrylics – pg. 15
ACR523 Basic Drawing – pg. 17
SEN450 Exploring Watercolor Painting – pg. 5
ACR417 Expressive Drawing and Painting – pg. 17
ILR414 Introduction to Program Music – pg. 19
ILR415 Introduction to Stylist Music Analysis – pg. 19
Computers and Technology
ILR649 Apple’s iNcredible iPad– pg. 24
ILR665 Basic Home Networking – pg. 22
ILR666 The Cloud – Removing the Mystery – pg. 24
ILR653 Making the Most of Your Smart Phone – pg. 23
ILR634 Microsoft Excel for Home Use – pg. 22
ILR632 Protecting Your Privacy in the Digital Age – pg. 23
ILR657 Social Networking Series – pg. 23
ILR664 There’s an App for That! – pg. 23
ILR636 Using Microsoft Windows 8 Operating System – pg. 22
Digital Photography
ILR602 Exploring Digital Photography – pg. 24
ACR123 Digital Darkroom: Enhancing Your Digital Photos – pg. 24
Health and Fitness
ILR695 Aging Under Unique Circumstances – pg. 5
ILR707 Developing a Personal Strength Training Plan – pg. 18
ILR699 Eat Local for Less – pg. 11
ILR700 Just Try it! Beginning Yoga – pg. 6
ILR677 Less Aches, Less Pains – pg. 11
ILR680/698 Medically Curious? Need to Know – pg. 14
SEN153 Tai Chi for Balance and Well Being – pg. 15
ILR696 What You Need to Know About Infectious Diseases – pg. 7
ILR697 Your Immune Defenses – pg. 7
History, Cultures and Current Issues
ILR482 Becoming an Informed Economic Policy Wonk – pg. 13
SEN473 Current Issues in the Middle East – pg. 10
ILR485 The Demise of Liberalism – pg. 8
ILR199 Early American History of Maryland – pg. 21
ILR481 Ethical Dilemmas in American Criminal Justice – pg. 12
ILR388 Germ Warfare and Ethnic Cleansing – pg. 4
SEN186 Great Decisions Foreign Policy – pg. 3
ILR351 Islam: A Historical Perspective – pg. 10
ILR375 Napoleon – Rise and Fall – pg. 16
ILR484 A Prisoner of War: Reality Trumps Myth – pg. 8
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ILR 55+
More History, Culture and Current Issues
ILR116 Reconstruction, 1865-1877 – pg. 3
ILR431 Mornings with TED – A Changing World – pg. 9
ILR198 The Life and Times of Charles Carroll – pg. 7
Hobbies and Potpourri
ILR428 AARP Driver Safety Program – pg. 17
ILR710 Fly Fishing for Beginners – pg. 13
SEN405 Introduction to Genealogy – pg. 16
ILR499 Organizing Your Family Research – pg.16
ILR400 Play and Learn Bridge III – pg. 5
ILR 519/520 Signs of Our Times: ASL and Deaf Culture – pg. 19
Literature, Theater and Writing
ILR217 Agatha Christie’s British Mysteries – pg. 18
ILR219 Horace and Ovid – pg. 15
ILR220 Literature and Myths of Ancient Near East – pg. 18
ILR218 Mark Twain Today – pg. 4
ILR221 The Myth and Magic of King Arthur – pg. 12
ILR290 Relaxing with Reader’s Theater – pg. 17
ILR237 Sherlock Holmes – The Game is Afoot! – pg. 18
SEN491 Tales for the Grandchildren – pg. 12
Philosophy, Religion and Exploration
ILR521 Being Human: Religion and Spirituality – pg. 9
ILR518 Coping with Life: The Upside of our Down Times – pg. 12
ILR364 EPIC: History of the Catholic Church – pg. 8
ILR351 Islam: A Historical Perspective – pg. 10
ILR389 Lessons from the World’s Legends and Myths – pg. 6
ILR708 Getting Started with Meditation – pg. 16
ILR385 Banned Questions of the Bible – pg. 5
ILR504 Transition to Transformation – pg. 4
Science and Nature
ILR462 Electricity by Nuclear – pg. 13
ILR453 It’s All Relative – pg. 13
ILR454 It’s All Relative II – pg. 15
ILR680/675 Medically Curious? Need to Know – pg. 14
ILR474 Planting in Garden and Forest – pg. 9
ILR416 Well, It’s About Time! – Cont. – pg. 11
Educational Travel
2015 European River Cruise – pg. 21
Learning on Location Course-Tours – pg. 20-21
ILR260 Print Study Room of the National Gallery – DC – pg. 20
ILR475 Hillwood Estate and Museum – DC – pg. 20
ILR199 History of Annapolis – pg. 21
Registration begins January 20
Spring ‘15 Weekly Courses
Spring 2015 Courses
l MONDAYS
New topics each spring!
SEN186 Great Decisions: American Foreign
Policy Association Discussion Group
8 sessions, 12 hours
The world of foreign policy is made easier to understand in
this course which provides background on some of the most
pressing international issues of our time. Topics drawn from the
2015 Foreign Policy Association Briefing Book include: Russia and
the Near Abroad, Privacy in the Digital Age, Sectarianism in the
Middle East, India Changes Course, U.S. Policy Toward Africa,
Syria’s Refugee Crisis, Human Trafficking in the 21st Century, and
Brazil’s Metamorphosis. Readings and facilitator remarks inform
and discussion is encouraged. To learn more about this program,
visit www.fpa.org/greatdecisions. Course fee covers cost of book.
Facilitator: Jim French earned a degree in physics and
philosophy from Vanderbilt University and spent his career in
association management through which he developed an abiding
interest in both U.S. and international politics.
4 digit #: 8209
Mondays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, February 23 – April 20
(skip 3/30 – Snow date 4/27)
Location: FCC’s Monroe Center/151, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick
Fee: $20 (FPA Briefing Book included and may be picked up in ILR office
prior to start of class.)
ILR116 Reconstruction, 1865 – 1877
6 sessions, 12 hours
Many myths exist about the era of Reconstruction in
American history. In this class we uncover the realities as we
examine four basic and conflicting reconstruction programs
during and following the Civil War: those of presidents
Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, the plans of the
Republican-led U.S. Congress, and the drive of the Democratic
political party allied with the South to restore the South – not
reconstruct it. We’ll look at the three southern paramilitary
wings of the Democratic Party in their efforts to curb the rights
gained by three U.S. constitutional amendments, and discover
the reasons why the North capitulated on reconstruction of the
South during and following the election of President Rutherford
B. Hayes.
Instructor: Roger G. Swartz was chosen as one of three
individuals to conduct a special lecture series at Hagerstown
Community College in 2012 entitled “Lincoln: The
Constitution and the Civil War;” it was sponsored by the
National Endowment for the Humanities, the American Library
Association, and the National Constitution Center.
4 digit #: 8210
Mondays, 1:15 – 3:15 pm, Feb. 23 – March 30
Location: FCC Conference Center/E123
Fee: $79
Tuition: $40
Total: $119
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $79
invites ILR members to enjoy their spring concerts FREE of charge.
Mozart's Coronation Mass
Concert with FCC Wind Ensemble
Saturday, March 21 • 7:30 p.m.
All Saint's Episcopal Church
Friday May 8 • 7:30 p.m.
FCC's Jack B. Kussmaul Theater
Reservations required. Call 240.405.2077 to reserve your space!
301.846.2419
www.frederick.edu/ilr
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Meet Blanca Poteat …
ILR218 Mark Twain Today
4 sessions, 6 hours
Mark Twain, a.k.a. Samuel Clemens, has been
called the “true father of all American literature” and
“the Lincoln of literature.” Do you wonder why? He
was prolific, inconsistent, imaginative, adventurous,
rich and poor, a keen observer and master story teller.
Explore his writing, life and times through his novels,
short stories, essays and autobiography and many
other sources. Join this lively discussion and discover
something new about this seemingly familiar author
and his lasting influence!
Instructor: Blanca Poteat has taught writing and
literature courses at FCC and elsewhere and has a
lifelong interest in the wordsmith’s craft. She has
an undergraduate degree in English and literature,
graduate degrees in business and writing, and extensive
public service and higher education experience.
4 digit #: 8212
Mondays, 9:15 – 10:45 am, March 9 – 30
Location: FCC Conference Center/E106
Fee: $39
Tuition: $30
Total: $69
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $39
ILR388 Germ Warfare and Ethnic
Cleansing, 1755 – 1769
6 sessions, 12 hours
During two wars, Great Britain officially sponsored bioterrorism and ethnic cleansing. The two wars in which this
occurred were the French & Indian War, 1754-1763; and
Pontiac’s Conspiracy, 1763-1766. In the first portion of the
program, we’ll examine the issue of germ warfare during Pontiac’s
Conspiracy. Why did the British military command based in
North America sponsor and order small pox to be spread among
the warring Indian nations? What was the background for
this decision? How was this carried out? Next, we’ll follow the
removal of the Acadians from Nova Scotia in 1755. This policy
was approved both by London and by high-command decisions
made at the Carlyle House in Old Town Alexandria. We’ll examine
features of Acadian culture. We’ll cover the background causes
for removal, the events, and the Acadians exile to 8 of the 13
colonies. We’ll follow their lives in the colonies, and how they
got to the “Acadian Coast” in Louisiana before the American
Revolution. Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia were involved
in the events covered in this class.
Instructor: Colonial historian Roger G. Swartz received national
acclaim for his two books covering the frontiers of the American
Revolution. In 2004, he was chosen, along with two others, to be
the educational coordinator for the 13-day bus tour sponsored
by then National Elderhostel program for the 250th anniversary
commemoration of the French & Indian War, 1754-1763.
4 digit #: 8211
Mondays, 1:15 – 3:15 pm, April 6 – May 11
Location: FCC Conference Center/E123
Fee: $79
Tuition: $40
Total: $119
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $79
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ILR504 From Transition to Transformation:
Awaken to your Empowered New Life
5 sessions, 10 hours
Is this a time of endings and new beginnings for you? Are
you yearning to rise into the fullness of who you were born to
become? Around the globe, something big is stirring – in our
being. Many women are awakening and feeling compelled to join
together to catalyze the power to co-create our lives and shape our
future. If you long to awaken to the deeper purpose of your life
and create an inspired vision of your future – join us. If you long
to realize your soul’s potential – join us. If you experience a gap
between the unlimited possibilities you feel in your being and the
current reality of your life – join us. We’ll each choose our focus
and collectively access our feminine power to realize our highest
potential. More than a course – this is a learning community – a
gathering of wise women who are committed to evolve their
lives and support each other to manifest our latent dreams. We’ll
engage our collective energy to co-create the things we most
deeply yearn for. If you feel the internal call, come join us.
Instructor: Barbara Boden, M.A., Catalyst and Certified
Professional CoActive Coach, educator, entrepreneur, and
transformation guide, is passionate about awakening women to
their magnificence. An intrepid seeker, Barbara has explored many
paths and countless learning environments in search of universal
truth. As an Awakening Presence, she is passionate about engaging
women to awaken their inner heroine, find deep truth, fulfill their
destiny and love their legacy. Clients express gratitude for her
intuitive guidance, inspiration, and compassionate listening.
4 digit #: 8213
Mondays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, March 9 – April 6
Location: FCC’s Monroe Center 151, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick
Fee: $59
Tuition: $40
Total: $99
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $59
Registration begins January 20
4 sessions, 10 hours
This is a course in contract bridge for those familiar with basic
bridge and who want to become competitive in duplicate bridge.
It is a follow-up to the intermediate course, Play and Learn
Bridge II. The course focuses on the ten most important bidding
conventions to handle common situations that are not adequately
addressed with basic bidding methods. The course will provide
instruction and practice in the following conventions: (1) negative
doubles, (2) support doubles, (3) new minor forcing, (4) fourth
suit forcing, (5) Truscott 2NT, (6) Jacoby transfers, (7) Jacoby
2NT, (8) splinter bids, (9) western cue bids, and (10) fit showing
cue bids. Students will be provided with handouts for use in class
and for study at home.
Instructor: Robert M. Freed has three passions; music, bridge,
and teaching. He double majored in piano performance and
mathematics secondary education at Towson University and has
since done post-graduate studies in piano performance. Robert
was the owner of the Frederick Bridge Center from 1988 to 1995.
He is certified as a bridge teacher and a club director by the
American Contract Bridge League and currently teaches for the
Frederick Bridge Club and directs games there and also for the
Dorothy T. Freed Memorial Library and Laboratory. He holds the
rank of Gold Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League.
4 digit #: 8214
Mondays, 9:00 – 11:30 am, April 6 – 27
Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Avenue
Fee: $39
Tuition: $30
Total: $69
This course is not eligible for the MD Tuition Waiver for students age 60+.
ILR385 Banned Questions of the Bible:
Jesus and the Gospels
5 sessions, 7.5 hours
Explore the questions mainstream scholars ask about
the Bible that aren’t always asked in religious communities.
Feel more equipped to read the Bible for yourself: basic
biblical background and history, diverse methods of biblical
interpretation, major content and themes. Compare modern
readings with those of the Bible’s earliest interpreters. This term:
Introduction and Mark, Synoptic Problem and Matthew, LukeActs, John, and Historical Jesus.
Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg is the minister of the
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick. A native of
Florence, South Carolina, Carl is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate
of Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, where he
received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Philosophy
in 2000. He has also earned a Master’s of Divinity from Brite
Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas, and a Doctor of Ministry
from San Francisco Theological Seminary. He has previously
taught “Introduction to the Hebrew Bible” as an Adjunct
Professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Spring ‘15 Weekly Courses
ILR400 Play and Learn Bridge III: The Most
Important Conventions for the Duplicate Bridge
Player
4 digit #: 8216
Mondays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, April 13 – May 18 (skip 4/27)
Location: FCC Conference Center/E123
Fee: $59
Tuition: $36
Total: $95
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $59
l TUESDAYS
More Sessions And New Content ...
SEN450 Exploring Watercolor Painting
8 sessions, 16 hours
ILR695 Aging Under Unique Circumstances
4 sessions, 6 hours
“I have rather recently become old, and after overcoming my
astonishment, have decided to learn as much as I can about the
phenomenon, from personal, clinical, theoretical and societal
viewpoints.” – Dr. Joseph Berman, instructor
We are living in a time unlike any experienced previously in
the history of humans on earth. In the United States and the rest
of the Western world, there are a higher percentage of people
living to be elderly than ever before. This creates enormous
problems to be solved and opportunities to be gained. Topics
include: theories of why people age, clinical manifestations of
aging, current demographics and what lies ahead, issues of care of
the elderly and reflections on how to pass on, and how American
society deals with this (or doesn’t deal with this). A reading list
will be provided prior to the class start.
Instructor: The notorious, Dr. Joseph I. Berman is a retired
physician (M.D.), Tufts Medical School, Boston MA who also has
master’s degrees (MPH, MLA) from the Johns Hopkins School
of Public Health and The Krieger School at Johns Hopkins
University. He taught the popular ILR Disease and Literature and
Who’s Minding the Loo courses.
If you have always wanted to try your hand (or brush) at
watercolor painting, or expand your artistic abilities by learning
new techniques in painting, this is the class for you. Artist
Cath Howard invites you to move to new levels of achievement
in a relaxed atmosphere of enjoyable sessions. Learn about
mixing colors, composition, techniques of shading, reflections,
and more. Explore a rewarding activity and the satisfaction
of expanding your creative talents. In addition to beginning
students, students who’ve taken Cath’s classes previously are
welcome to return and will find new content this term. A list of
supplies will be provided prior to class start date.
Instructor: Cath Howard began her art instruction at a
very young age at the Atlas Art Studio in Westfield, NJ, and
continued her art studies at Covenant College on Lookout
Mt., TN. She studied watercolor with Skip Lawrence in Laurel,
MD, with Phyllis Reif in Philadelphia, PA, and locally with
Rebecca Pearl.
4 digit #: 8219
Tuesdays, 10:00 am – Noon, Feb 24 – April 14
Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick
Fee: $55
Tuition: $44
Total: $99
This course is not eligible for the MD Tuition Waiver for students age 60+.
4 digit #: 8215
Mondays,11:00 – 12:30 am, April 6 – 27
Location: FCC Conference Center/E106
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30
Total: $79
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $49
301.846.2419
www.frederick.edu/ilr
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ILR700 Just Try It! Beginning Yoga
All new content each term!
5 sessions, 7.5 hours
ILR389 Lessons from the World’s Major Legends
and Myths
Yoga will help you feel good. It’s a fun activity that can
produce powerful results, wake up your body, sharpen your
mind and clarify your spirit. This course introduces you to
the basic movements and poses of yoga so you may begin the
process of transforming the way you look, feel, and move as you
proceed safely and at your own pace. Through your practice, you
will discover a new level of physical, energetic, and emotional
consciousness, all the while building strength, flexibility and
improved range of motion. All poses will be carefully modified
for each student’s needs and abilities. Bring a yoga mat and other
props, if you have them, or two rolled-up bath towels.
Instructor: Denise Slusser, RYT200, initially pursued yoga as
a path to stress reduction and fitness. She has found herself
increasingly drawn to the way yoga practice nourishes the mind,
body and spirit. She received her teaching certification from the
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, Massachusetts. Her
classes are infused with gentle humor and focus on listening to
and respecting the body’s messages – making yoga an experience
that welcomes EVERYbody.
4 digit #: 8220
Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, March 3 – 31
AND/OR
4 digit #: 8221
Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, April 7 – May 5
Location: FCC Field House/D129
Fee: $39
Tuition: $30
Total: $69
This course is not eligible for the MD Tuition Waiver for students age 60+.
“Love the classes and choices. Excellent
opportunity to learn and grow.”
~ ILR participant
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ILR 55+
5 sessions, 10 hours
What can we learn from the major legends, myths and
traditions that we have inherited today? Myths and legends offer
wisdom, insight and understanding and provide ways for us to
adapt to today’s changing and confusing events and challenges
– to help us to make sense of things. In this discussion-oriented
seminar we will use ancient and contemporary resources, focusing
on major wisdom paths from historical Greek and Roman
antiquity, from the Middle East and from United States history. In
our search for wisdom, we will delve into life stories; we will look
at heroes and heroines, villains and crises, hopes and fears, dreams
and values and apply our learnings to our daily experiences as we
find ways to educate and entertain ourselves and those around
us. We will use a discussion format and a variety of written and
video resources to explore together how to search for and identify
the various forms of wisdom. We will share our individual
insights and discoveries and will compile a toolkit of helpful
and practical methods and guidelines for sharing our discoveries
and motivating ourselves for future imaginative adventures.
Recommended companion books are available online: 1) Don’t
Know Much About Mythology, Kenneth C. Davis, 2005, $6.32;
2) The Path of the Everyday Hero, Lorna Catford and Michael Ray,
1991, $9.39.
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Tim Dissmeyer is retired clergy and
current adjunct faculty in world religions, with 10 years of field
experience with the Ecumenical Institute: Chicago, 20 years of
parish service in Maryland and Washington, DC and 15 years
of involvement in interfaith dialogue. His open-minded and
inquisitive approach to religion and spirituality continue to inspire
ILR students.
4 digit #: 8222
Tuesdays, 9:15 – 11:15 am, Feb. 24 – March 24
Location: FCC Classroom/Student Center/H102A
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30
Total: $79
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $49
Registration begins January 20
ILR696 What You Need to Know About
Infectious Diseases – At Home and On
Vacation
4 sessions, 8 hours
Your immune system is truly amazing. It protects you from
the day you were born until the day you die from all manner of
infectious diseases; and, with vaccinations, it protects you before
you encounter pathogens. It can be “fooled” allowing transplants
of foreign organs. BUT it can also go rogue – turning to the dark
side – attacking the body itself, causing autoimmune diseases
like asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and others.
This class will help you understand the immune system and how
it works.
Instructor: Curtis Baird, M.D., Ph.D. has an extensive
background in medical education, medical practice and
community education over the past 35 years, including
professorships at Washington Adventist University, Loma Linda
University School of Medicine and numerous other institutions.
He earned his M.D. from Loma Linda University and his Ph.D.
in Cellular and Molecular Biology from University of Illinois,
Urbana. He has developed a health information website and
authored numerous training curricula and other publications on
health topics.
4 digit #: 8223
Tuesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am, March 3 – 24
Location: FCC Conference Center/E123
Fee: $59
Tuition: $30
Total: $89
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $59
6 sessions, 12 hours
Humans are surrounded by unfathomable numbers of
microbes. They’re in the air you breathe, the liquids you
drink, foods you eat. Most don’t make you sick – a few will.
Some live on your skin, in your respiratory, digestive, urinary
and reproductive tracts. They’re found in homes, schools,
workplaces, and vacation spots. Yet, we are healthy most of
our lives. Why? This class addresses the questions of what
happens when we get sick; which microbes make us sick; what
you can do if you get sick; and more importantly, what we can
do to keep from getting sick. “Emerging Diseases” as possible
causes of future epidemics will also be covered. Directions
for acquiring two free books, What You Need to Know About
Infectious Disease and The CDC Yellow Book for International
Travel, will be provided at class.
Instructor: Curtis Baird, M.D., Ph.D.
Spring ‘15 Weekly Courses
ILR697 Your Immune Defenses: First, the
Good News
4 digit #: 8224
Tuesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am, April 7 – May 12
Location: FCC Conference Center/E106
Fee: $79
Tuition: $40
Total: $119
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $79
Special Program – at St. Joseph’s on Carrollton Manor …
ILR198 The Life and Times of Charles Carroll –
Frederick’s Signer of the Declaration of Independence
ILR joins St. Joseph’s on Carrollton Manor in celebration of their bi-centennial. Participants
meet at St. Joseph’s for a day of exploration and learning about founding
father Charles Carroll.
With a life spanning from 1737-1832, Charles Carroll of Carrollton was arguably Maryland’s
most influential resident throughout the Revolutionary struggle for Independence through
the Federal Period to follow and well into the Antebellum period of the 19th century. He saw
radical change in government, transportation and commerce. He certainly put his “stamp”
on Frederick County, but more importantly put “Frederick County” on the famed Declaration
of Independence, both literally and figuratively. Carroll’s specific ties (and influence) will be
explored in this course.
Participants will enjoy lunch, tour the historic and modern churches, and
view featured art installations, including the new Yemi piece illustrating Carroll’s
contemporaries in Maryland. Join us for this exciting celebration of Frederick’s founding father.
Instructor: Chris Haugh is Scenic Byway and Special Projects Manager for the Tourism Council
of Frederick County, where he is responsible for product development, grant and special project
management and marketing of Frederick County’s designated byways, trails and heritage
tourism. For nearly 25 years, Chris has researched, produced and published numerous awardwinning presentations on Frederick County history. He has also taught both video production
and public history courses for FCC, Hood College and Towson University.
4 digit #: 8208
Thursday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, February 26 (Snow date: March 5)
(If the college is closed or delayed due to weather, the course will be rescheduled for March 5. Check www.frederick.edu for closing status.)
Location: St. Joseph’s on Carrollton Manor, 5843 Manor Woods Rd., Frederick, MD 2170)
Fee: $59
Tuition: $30 Total: $89 (Includes lunch)
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $59
301.846.2419
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ILR364 EPIC: A Journey through the History of
the Catholic Church: From the Crusades to the
Reformation
7 sessions, 14 hours
The epic story of the Catholic Church continues as we explore
the complicated history of the church during the Middle Ages, a
period that encompassed the Crusaders and Scholars of the first
millennium to the Protestors and Defenders of the Reformation.
Catholic history spans thousands of years and is inextricably
woven into the fabric of Western culture. The persecutions,
martyrdoms, conquests, and triumphs all came together to shape
Western civilization as we know it today. Church history is not
just the recitation of popes, people, places, and events, it is a story
of adventure, intrigue, rebellion, reform, and devotion. EPIC will
help you identify the main events in church history, culture, and
politics. Developed by teachers and historians Steve Weidenkopf
and Dr. Alan Schreck, this exciting DVD presentation and group
discussion will help us discover Church history from the Catholic
perspective. The EPIC program is divided into three, separately
registered and sequential courses, the second of which is offered
this term. The third course, covering the Catholic Reformations
through present day, will be offered in a future term. There are no
prerequisites for any of these courses. Optional companion book,
EPIC: A Journey Through Church History, is available at Amazon.
com for about $30.
Instructor: Rene Sykes has her Master’s degree in English
literature. She taught literature at the university level for several
years and now, after personal studies in Biblical history and
religion, looks forward to delving into Catholic Church history
with fellow explorers. Rene teaches this course from an historical
perspective and welcomes those of all faiths – to learn more about
the role of the Catholic Church in Western culture.
4 digit #: 8225
Tuesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, March 17 – May 5 (skip 3/31)
Location: FCC Conference Center/E106
Fee: $59
Tuition: $36
Total: $95
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $59
Weather Notice
When the college is closed or delayed past the start
time of the class, the day’s session will be cancelled
and a make-up date scheduled. In most cases, the
course will be extended by a week – on the same day
and time – to compensate for the missed session.
ILR484 A Prisoner of War: Reality Trumps Myth
6 sessions, 9 hours
Enter the isolated and shadowy universe of prisoner of war
camps and the world of the prisoners themselves. In this course,
we will explore the intriguing history of POW camps and
treatment of POWs from ancient China to the Vietnam War, with
emphasis on the latter. The legal, political, and military influences
on the prisoners’ state of wellbeing and the standards established
for their treatment will also be examined. We will take look at
leadership, followership and standards of expected behavior
on the part of the POWs. Participants will gain insight into the
methods used by prisoners to communicate, organize, and survive
the often brutal treatment at the hands of their captors and the
transformational impact on POWs. Supplemental course materials
from the personal archives of the instructor will add deeper and
wider dimensions to this offering.
Instructor: Colonel John Fer, USAF-Ret. holds a B.S. degree in
Engineering Sciences from the United States Air Force Academy,
a M.A. degree in Political Science from Auburn University at
Montgomery, and a M.Ed. degree in Educational Administration
from the University of South Carolina. He headed the Honor and
Ethics program at the Air Force Academy during his assignment
there. He was a K-8 principal for fourteen years and is a certified
Junior Great Books program instructor. Fascinated by airplanes
and flying since the age of five, Colonel Fer never imagined being
shot down over North Vietnam and held as a prisoner of war
for over six years. He teaches this interactive course from a “first
person” perspective.
4 digit #: 8226
Tuesdays, 1:15 – 2:45 pm, March 17 – April 21
Location: FCC Conference Center/E126C
Fee: $59
Tuition: $30
Total: $89
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $59
ILR485 The Demise of Liberalism
5 sessions, 7.5 hours
Jack’s back! In this timely course participants will read about
and discuss the collapse of the liberal political agenda since the
1980 election of Ronald Reagan and the corresponding rise of
the Libertarian and Tea Party factions in the Republican Party.
Readings and resources will be provided in class.
Instructor: Jack Topchik had a forty-year career as an editor with
the New York Times in its News Service division, which selects,
edits, and transmits stories, photos and graphics to hundreds
of newspapers and government agencies around the world. He
served at various times as European editor, Latin American editor,
Special Sections editor and day editor.
4 digit #: 8227
Tuesdays, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, March 24 – April 21
Location: FCC Conference Center/E106
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30
Total: $79
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $49
College closing information can be found
at www.frederick.edu. Registered students
will be notified of make-up dates via email.
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ILR 55+
Registration begins January 20
4 sessions, 8 hours
Religion is a cultural universal, occurring in some form in every
society. In this course, we’ll explore the nature of religion and
spirituality from an anthropological perspective. We’ll address the
BIG questions: How does a person come to believe something? Is
belief compatible with science? What do people of various faiths
actually believe – and how do their spiritual traditions shape their
lives? Does religion structure society, or vice versa? Join us for an
exploration of human spirituality, a grand tour of world faiths, and
a series of lively discussions.
Instructor: Julie Castillo is a college anthropology instructor,
children’s enrichment instructor, writing instructor, enrichment
curriculum designer, entrepreneur, writer, and futurist. She holds
an M.A. in sociocultural anthropology from Catholic University
with a specialty in gender studies and ethnopsychology. Her
current interests include development anthropology, human
ecology, and poverty and affluence. She is fascinated by
concepts of self and identity and frequently taps into literature,
film, philosophy, and psychology in order to enhance her
understanding. She loves books, movies, wildlife, adventure travel,
and kayaking.
4 digit #: 8228
Tuesdays, 10:00 am – Noon, April 7 – 28
Location: FCC’s Monroe Center/152, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick
Fee: $55
Tuition: $34
Total: $89
MD residents age 60 + pay fee only: $55
ILR474 Planting in Garden and Forest:
Planning for Success
4 sessions, 6 hours
This two-part course will show the prospective gardener
how to prepare a new bed for raising vegetables or flowers and
how to establish plants in or near woodland. Learn methods
of bed preparation, the importance of soil organisms, soil
testing, soil augmentation, and selecting the correct tools. The
forest component of the class will deal with invasive plants and
establishing native species in sun, part-shade or shade. The first
portion of this class will be held in the FCC classroom with
follow-up field trips to the Frederick County Extension Office,
the Master Gardeners Demonstration Gardens and Waterford
Park. (Participants drive themselves to the sites.) This course is
informative to both the new and experienced gardener.
Instructors: Ginny Brace and Ron Dudley. Ginny has been the
president of the Friends of Waterford Park since its inception
in 2005. She has a background in outdoor education and is
currently a member of the Frederick County Forestry Board.
Ron is currently the Demonstration Gardens Chairperson and
is assisting in establishing gardens for homeless families and
accessible gardens for people with physical limitations. He is a
Frederick County Master Gardener with over a half century of
gardening experience.
Spring ‘15 Weekly Courses
ILR521 Being Human: Religion and
Spirituality
4 digit #: 8229
Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, April 7 – 28
Location: FCC Classroom/Student Center/H215
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30
Total: $79
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $49
NEW Topics, NEW Talks …
ILR431 Mornings with TED – A Changing World
5 sessions, 7.5 hours
Grab a cup of coffee and wake up with TED this winter and spring. Don’t know TED? Allow ILR to introduce you: TED
short videos, pulled from the highly respected TED conferences, feature some of the world’s most fascinating thinkers and
doers who are challenged to give the “talk of their lives” in 18 minutes or less. The subjects of TED talks range from science,
entertainment and global issues to education, technology, history, humanity and more. Their mission? Spreading Ideas.
This series invites you to watch a short, hand-picked TED video at each class and share your own ideas with your fellow
students in a lively discussion of the topic. This term’s version of the course will delve into ‘A Changing World’ with video
selection, provocative questions, and discussion moderation provided by ILR instructor Tera Kijek, and will feature guest
appearances from additional ILR faculty.
Your Mornings with TED Curator: Tera Kijek holds a bachelor’s degree in Information Science from the University of
North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She brings a wealth of experience in all things digital, and a passion for inspiring others to think
“mindfully” about the Internet and how we use it. Tera’s curiosity about the impact of technology on human nature and
society has driven her to become a “professional student.” She has studied extensively on the subject of human-computer
interaction; the intersection among technology, social sciences, and psychology.
SPECIAL WINTER SECTION: 4 digit #: 8217
Tuesdays, 10:30 am – Noon, Feb. 3 – March 3
(Snow dates, if necessary: 3/10 and 3/17)
Location: FCC Conference Center/E106
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30
Total: $79
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $49
301.846.2419
AND/OR Grab another session featuring five additional NEW talks!
4 digit #: 8218
Tuesdays, 10:30 am – Noon, April 7 – May 5
Location: FCC Classroom/Student Center/H102A
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30
Total: $79
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $49
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In this series of short, discussion-oriented courses, Middle East Scholar Linda
Pappas Funsch offers what you need to know to better understand media
reports about the region. Learn the who, what and where’s of the Middle East.
Dig into the historical, religious, cultural, social and political context of current
issues. No tests, no grades, no homework! Just an opportunity to engage in
respectful and intelligent discussion about this complicated region.
If you’re new to ILR Middle East Studies, start with one of these foundation courses:
• ILR 348 History of the Modern Middle East – Part I
• ILR 349 History of the Modern Middle East – Part II
• ILR 377 Middle East Mosaic
• ILR 351 Islam: A Historical Perspective – OFFERED THIS TERM
• ILR 363 The Legacy of the Crusades
• ILR 367 Women in the Arab Awakening
Continue your exploration with these courses:
• SEN 473 Current Issues in the Middle East – OFFERED THIS TERM
• ILR 353 Beyond the Veil: Women in Islam
• SEN 422 Saudi Arabia: 21st Century Kingdom
• ILR 378 Palestine and Israel, Twice-Promised Land
Interested in the modern Middle East? Start here ...
New content each term!
ILR351 Islam: A Historical Perspective
SEN473 Current Issues in the Middle East
5 sessions, 10 hours
5 sessions, 10 hours
Any discussion of modern Islam requires an understanding
of the historic roots of this expansive and diverse religion. This
class explores the “Islamic mystique,” to include its origins,
beliefs, its rapid expansion, and its broad appeal as evidence by
it’s over one billion adherents worldwide. The origins of sects
within Islam, including Shia and Sunni, and the relationships
between Christianity, Judaism and Islam will also be discussed.
As the history and culture of this great monotheistic religion
are understood, Western perceptions of Islam will be analyzed.
Through selected readings, audiovisual materials and discussion,
participants journey through the Islamic mosaic, with its
rich diversity and enduring cohesion, arriving at a better
understanding of today’s complex issues in the Middle East and
around the world.
This ongoing series offers new content each term as students
analyze and discuss the stories behind the headlines. The course
focuses on current issues relating to the modern Middle East
and its relations with the West in the post 9/11 world. Through
selected readings, films, and group discussion, participants
explore a variety of subjects including a survey of regional
leadership, the quest for “democratization,” rising Islamic
militancy, the role of secularism in Turkey, the fragility of the
Lebanese state, Iran and the “Shi’a Crescent,” the future of Iraq,
and prospects for peace in the Holy Land. Ramifications of U.S.
foreign policy with the Middle East states are also addressed.
While there are no prerequisites, previous practical or course
experience in modern Middle East history, culture or current
issues would greatly enhance the level of discussion.
4 digit #: 8241
Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am, February 25 – March 25
Location: FCC Conference Center/E126A
Fee: $89
Tuition: $30
Total: $119
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $89
4 digit #: 8242
Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am, April 15 – May 13
Location: FCC Conference Center/E126B
Fee: $89
Tuition: $30
Total: $119
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $89
Instructor: Linda Pappas Funsch has more than forty years’ experience in the field of modern Islamic and Middle Eastern studies.
Following undergraduate study at the American University in Cairo (Egypt), she received an MA degree in Near Eastern Area
Studies from New York University. She has worked at the Mission of the League of Arab States to the United Nations in NY, edited
The Arab World magazine, administered grants for the Ford Foundation in Beirut, Lebanon, and directed the American Research
Center in Egypt from Princeton, NJ. In addition to FCC, she has taught at Iona College, NY, Mount Saint Mary’s University, and
Hood College. Ms. Funsch has lived and traveled widely in the region, including recent trips to Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman,
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Yemen. She has led two ILR – sponsored study visits to the region: to Egypt (2008) and to Morocco (2013).
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ILR 55+
Registration begins January 20
ILR699 Eat Local for Less
Spring ‘15 Weekly Courses
4 sessions, 8 hours
If you’ve had it with over-processed foods, if you think food
should come from a farm and not from a lab, if you miss the
way food tasted when you were a kid, then you might be ready
to opt out. In this course, you’ll explore CSAs, farmer’s markets,
co-ops, and more. Taste industrial foods alongside local, organic
alternatives. Discover how to find great local food – and pay less
than what you pay at the grocery store!
Instructor: Julie Castillo holds an M.A. in Sociocultural
Anthropology from Catholic University. Her curiosity about
the nature of humankind drove her to explore a broad range
of anthropological sub-disciplines and topics, from human
evolution and medical anthropology to ethnopsychology, poverty
and affluence, and gender studies. She has a passion for traveling
abroad and loves to collect great stories.
4 digit #: 8230
Tuesdays, 10:00 am – Noon, May 5 – 26
Location: FCC Classroom/Student Center/H106C
Fee: $49
Tuition: $20
Total: $69
MD residents age 60 + pay fee only: $49
“Love it. I have taken a variety of classes and have
enjoyed and learned something in every one.”
~ ILR participant
ILR416 Well, It’s About Time –
A Continuation
6 sessions, 12 hours
l WEDNESDAYS
ILR677 Less Aches, Less Pains
6 sessions, 12 hrs.
Why let aches and pains diminish your lifestyle when there’s
a good chance you can do something about them? This is your
chance to learn from a doctoral level physical therapist about
methods to minimize pain and maximize mobility. Learn about
the common disorders of the spine, neck, shoulders, back, hips
and knees and what can be done to live more fully in spite of the
condition. Topics addressed include osteoporosis, degenerative
joint diseases, spinal stenosis, bursitis and other common
ailments and what you can do to cope, compensate and/or
recover. Course content is adapted to student interests. Life is
short; feel better.
Instructor: Carol Zehnacker, DPT, ( “Dr. Z.”) is a physical
therapist with over 30 years experience, including as director
of rehabilitation at Frederick Memorial Hospital, owner of a
private practice, and as lecturer and consultant to the Arthritis
Foundation and the American Running Association.
4 digit #: 8231
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – Noon, Feb. 25 – April 8 (skip 4/1)
Location: FCC Conference Center/E123
Fee: $69
Tuition: $36
Total: $105
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $69
301.846.2419
“With better and more sophisticated instruments, science is
probing ever deeper into areas of physics that we used to think were
beyond our reach and understanding. From Dark Matter, Dark
Energy, the Higgs Boson, the Chandra X-ray Observatory and many
more, physics, rather than slowing down as far as new discoveries
are concerned, is doing just the opposite. The ultimate search for
humanity’s place and purpose, if any, in the Universe keeps me
actively involved in trying to keep up with the myriad of new and
exciting advancements.” – Bob Rubock. Instructor
What is time? Although we experience it, use it, and depend
on it, we rarely consider exactly what it is. This course explores
the true nature of time from several viewpoints; from the
scientific, to the cosmological, to the human experience and
point of view. Time is as pervasive in our lives as breathing.
This course picks up where Bob left off last fall. While part
one of this course is not a prerequisite, it will be helpful in
discussing the topics raised in this continuation class.
Instructor: Robert (Bob) Rubock holds a B.S. in Electrical
Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic and a M.S. from
University of Connecticut. He has taught physics and
astronomy at FCC and elsewhere.
4 digit #: 8232
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – Noon, March 4 – April 15 (skip 4/1)
Location: FCC Conference Center/E106
Fee: $79
Tuition: $40
Total: $119
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $79
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New Cases!
Great Location – Country Meadows ...
ILR481 Ethical Dilemmas in the American Criminal
Justice System
SEN491 Tales for the Grandchildren: Writing Your
Life Story
4 sessions, 6 hours
7 sessions, 14 hours
This course tackles some of the controversial ethical conflicts
that are an inherent part of our criminal justice system. Issues
such as plea bargaining, capital punishment, the exclusionary rule,
prosecutorial misconduct, entrapment, and the politicization of the
criminal justice process will be examined and discussed. Participants
will discuss actual case scenarios analyzing and debating the moral/
ethical dilemmas in each case, and evaluate their own values in
the context of the contemporary justice system. If you have ever
questioned the way in which our criminal justice operates, not in
theory, but in reality, this course will be enlightening.
Instructor: Matt Bernota, M.A., received his master’s degree in
history from University of Maryland and is a former high school and
adult education teacher. He was Prince George’s County Coordinator
of the Law Education Project for the Schools of Maryland from
1977-1992.
ILR’s longest running course returns this spring with the same,
unique format, but this term, offers your choice of a morning or
afternoon class. Weekly handouts and discussion guide you in
writing your family history, recording its unique culture, folklore
and values for future generations. By preserving both personal and
family stories, you can provide a good sense of self-identification
and belonging to those who come after you. Whether you are
a beginning or an experienced writer, you will profit from class
discussions as you write at least seven stories during the seven
sessions of the class. Course is limited to 12 participants, so
register early.
Facilitator: Dottie O’Neal was hand-picked by the creator and
long-time teacher of this course, Shirley Sandage, as the facilitator
of one of ILR’s most popular courses. She was a student of Shirley’s
in this course for many years and continues to write her own life
story. Dottie also teaches ILR’s genealogy courses.
4 digit #: 8233
Wednesdays, 1:15 – 2:45 pm, March 4 – 25
Location: FCC Conference Center/E106
Fee: $39
Tuition: $30
Total: $69
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $39
ILR518 Coping with Life: The Upside of Our Down
Times
6 sessions, 12 hours
Over the course of our lives, we go through a number of
developmental life stages, and none of us goes through their entire
life course unscathed. Rather, we can experience challenging life
events or transitions, such as divorce, death of a loved family
member or a friend, injury or other health issues, job loss – even
retirement. While science and the field of positive psychology proves
that having a positive outlook and perspective are very important,
research is also showing that these “dark times” can provide us an
opportunity to not only survive these experiences and grow as a
result of them, but ultimately to thrive. This discussion-oriented
course offers an opportunity to explore the psychological, emotional
and physical impact serious life events have on us. Using stories,
humor, and experiential exercises, participants will learn techniques
to help build resilience and better navigate challenging times.
Instructor: Joan W. Quinlan, M.A. is a certified transformation
life coach, business consultant, strategic national leader and owner
of ACACIA Sources, LLC. She has over 25 years of experience in
creating, building, managing, and evaluating national, state, and
local health promotion and injury prevention education programs
and policies. Joan has survived, healed, and now thrives after over
a decade in which she experienced the loss of her career from an
injury, the sudden death of her husband, and cancer. Over the past
30 years, she has facilitated support and growth groups with those
experiencing death and divorce. Through enjoying time with her
grandchildren, traveling, developing programs to help others realign
and transform, yoga, and working to help others, she finds joy in
every day.
4 digit #: 8234
Wednesdays, 1:15 – 3:15 pm, March 4 – April 15 (skip 4/1)
Location: FCC Conference Center/E126C
Fee: $79
Tuition: $40
Total: $119
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $79
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ILR 55+
Select one of the following:
4 digit #: 8235
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – Noon, March 11 – April 22
OR
4 digit #: 8236
Wednesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, March 11 – April 22
Location: Country Meadows, 5955 Quinn Orchard Rd., Frederick, MD
Fee: $49
Tuition: $26
Total: $75
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $49
ILR221 The Myth and Magic of King Arthur
6 sessions, 9 hours
Lost in the mists of time before recorded history a man and a
myth became inextricably intertwined. Follow the evolution of the
glorious tales of Camelot, her bold knights, her passionate queen,
and most of all, her heroic and yet utterly human king. Arthur
has fired romantic imaginations for centuries and has lost none of
his appeal in the modern day. Join Suz as we ride along with one
of history and literature's greatest figures, and decide for yourself
how his magnificent and tragic destiny resonates in your heart.
Instructor: Suzanne Thackston is a lifelong mythophile, a Greek
geek, and a lover of Logos, whether Shakespeare or Homer. She
has been teaching classes in various venues for many years, and
more recently teaching a spectrum of ages at FCC. She is endlessly
fascinated and curious about people, cultures and the world.
4 digit #: 8237
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:00 pm, March 11 – April 22 (skip 4/1)
Location: FCC Conference Center/E123
Fee: $59
Tuition: $36
Total: $95
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $59
NOTE:
When an instructor teaches more than one course,
his or her bio can be found under their first
course listed in this schedule.
Registration begins January 20
New content each term!
6 sessions, 9 hours
This discussion-oriented course begins with a primer on the
micro and macro tools used to discuss economic policy. We will
then move on to applying them to the economic policy issues we
now face, including wages and prices and the role of government
(education, health, taxation, and monetary policy). We will also
discuss the topic of economics and morality. Participants will be
encouraged to bring in topics for discussion from their readings.
Instructor: Edgar A. (Al) Peden, Ph.D. is a retired U.S.
government economist, an author and a teacher. He holds
a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, two master’s degrees in
economics and a Ph.D., also in economics. He has published
a number of empirical articles in macroeconomics and health
economics, most recently a book entitled The Evolution of U.S.
Health Care Spending (Post World War II, An Empirical Analysis:
1948 – 2009).
4 digit #: 8238
Wednesdays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, April 8 – May 13
Location: FCC Library Bldg/L202
Fee: $59
Tuition: $36
Total: $95
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $59
Introducing Karen Baker and Don Fine …
ILR710 Fly Fishing for Beginners
Introducing David Lange …
ILR462 Electricity by Nuclear
2 sessions, 3 hours
Nuclear energy is so often in the news. Have you ever
wanted to understand how nuclear power for making electricity
functions? It is a simple technique that has huge impact. Topics
include: basics of the nuclear fuel cycles, biological effects of
exposure to nuclear material, the difference between high and
low level radioactive waste, how a nuclear reactor operates, and
how nuclear power is used to make energy. Regardless of your
views on nuclear as an energy alternative, this is your chance to
learn first-hand from an expert.
Instructor: David Lange is a nuclear engineer with over 30
years of experience as a trainer and regulator in the field. He
has traveled to almost every nuclear power plant on the planet
to conduct research, provide consultation or conduct training.
4 digit #: 8240
Wednesdays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, April 22 – 29
Location: FCC Conference Center/E106
Fee: $29
“This was my first class and I’m looking forward
to taking many more.”
~ ILR participant
5 sessions, 10 hours
Always wanted to try fly fishing but didn’t know where to start?
This class offers the basics for beginning fly fishers. You might have
thought that fly fishing was for trout only, but nothing could be
further from the truth. Fly fishing will allow you to catch sunfish
and large mouth bass on a farm pond, small mouth bass in a local
river, or large game fish (e.g. rockfish) in salt water. Students will
learn basic skills, as well as local fly fishing opportunities. Class
members will learn fly fishing terminology and basic fly fishing
equipment, learn to tie simple knots used routinely in fly fishing,
identify common aquatic insects and fish foods found in our area
and the flies that imitate them, how to make overhand and roll
casts, as well as identify prime locations to fish in both moving and
still water. This class will provide the essential knowledge you need
to get started in this fun and addictive sport.
Instructors: Karen Baker and Don Fine. Karen has been excited
about fly fishing since 1998 when visiting Wyoming and watching
fly fishers on the Yellowstone River. She has fished our local fresh
water streams and in New Mexico, Colorado, Montana, West
Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and salt water in
the Cayman Islands and Florida. She loves fishing from her kayak
on local rivers and encourages women to enter the sport. Don has
been an avid fly fisher for over 25 years, during which time he has
fly fished in three different countries, 13 different states, for both
fresh water and saltwater fish species. In addition to leading Learn
to Fly Fish clinics locally for both adults and youth, Don builds
fishing rods and instructs fly tying sessions.
4 digit #: 8239
Wednesdays, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, April 15 – May 13
Location: FCC Library Bldg/L109 for the first four sessions.
The final session will be held at a local fishing spot. Details provided in class.
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30
Total: $79
This course is not eligible for the MD tuition waiver for adults age 60+.
301.846.2419
Spring ‘15 Weekly Courses
ILR482 Becoming an Informed Economic Policy
Wonk
l THURSDAYS
ILR453 It’s All Relative: Quantum Mechanics &
Relativity for the Non Scientist – Introduction
6 sessions, 12 hours
Newton almost got it right, but Einstein’s theories
revolutionized the way we look at the universe we live in.
Quantum Mechanics shows us that in the world of the infinitely
small, anything is possible, including being in two places at the
same time (really!!). Topics include: relativity – in ten words or
less; time travel, tunneling, and tennis; 2000 years of astronomy
in 20 minutes; bending light around corners and other nifty
tricks; and the faster you go the slower you go and other
paradoxes of quantum mechanics. Amazingly, this ILR course
requires no math or science background. This does not mean,
however, that you will not be challenged and asked to look
at conventional situations in totally new and unconventional
ways. An open and inquisitive mind is a must for this course.
Instructor: Robert (Bob) Rubock is an adjunct professor of
physics and astronomy at FCC. He holds a B.S. in Electrical
Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic and a M.S. from
University of Connecticut. Bob has been fascinated by
astronomy and physics since childhood and was inspired by the
first photos from the Hubble Telescope. In Bob’s words,
“I LOVE this stuff!”
4 digit #: 8243
Thursdays, 10:00 am – Noon, March 5 – April 16 (skip 4/2)
Location: FCC Conference Center/E106
Fee: $79
Tuition: $40
Total: $119
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $79
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Additional Thursday courses
Are YOU Medically Curious?
ILR 680 Medically Curious? What You Need to Know 6 sessions, 12 hours
Are you the kind of person who is skeptical of television medical advice and drug company ads? Do you appreciate evidence-based
information on health? If so, you have come to the right place! In this series, Dr. Larry Romane tackles some of the most important topics
in health with interactive sessions. Discover the workings of your amazing body as you thread through the hype and bypass the medical
jargon in this fun and fascinating series.
Instructor: Larry D. Romane, M.D., recently “retired” after nearly 40 years as an emergency physician. He earned his medical degree at
Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA and practiced in Frederick until 2009 when he became an Assistant Medical
Director at Mission of Mercy. In addition to his dedication to medicine, Dr. Romane loves to teach and has done so throughout his career.
Register for all six sessions at the reduced price of $59
(if 60+) OR pick and choose for $20 per session.
4 digit # for all six sessions: 8256
Thursdays, 10:00 am – Noon, March 5 – April 9
Location: Buckingham’s Choice, 3200 Baker Circle,
Adamstown, MD 21710
Fee: $59 Tuition: $30 Total: $89
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $59
HEA208 Translating Common Medical Diagnoses
Doctor’s problem: diagnosing you. Your problem:
Understanding the diagnosis. “You’re anemic,” or “You have
strep throat.” – Is that bad? “Lucky for you it’s diverticulitis and
not appendicitis.” What does this all mean? And then there
are URI’s, BPH, UTI’s, leukemia, brain bleeds, low thyroid,
and more. Medical terminology can be confusing. Don’t be
frustrated with your doctor, learn to ask the right questions
and take charge of your health.
March 5
4 digit #: 8257
Fee: $20
ILR688 Looking Out and Looking In – Senior Eyes and
Basic Lab Tests
Topics include: “Senior Eyes” – basic eye anatomy to better
understand eye problems like cataracts, glaucoma, detached
retina, even reading glasses!; the new recommendations for
measuring blood pressure and treating hypertension; and the
three basic lab tests, Complete Blood Count, Metabolic Panel,
and Urine Dipstick test.
March 12
4 digit #: 8258
Fee: $20
HEA204 Medicines and Vitamins - What You Really
Need to Know
Curious if you should use brand name or generic? In this
class you will learn the misconceptions about medications
and vitamins. What medications are ok for kids? For adults?
Learn how the planet Earth really has only three kinds of pain
medicine. America’s top 2 drug addictions are not cocaine and
heroin. Learn about antibiotic overuse and vitamins. Get the
most for your healthcare buck.
March 19
4 digit #: 8259
Fee: $20
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ILR 55+
HEA205 Orthopedics - The Framework That Holds You
Together
Strains, sprains, fractures, and breaks - what’s the difference?
Low back pain and disc disease - our #1 doctor visit. Does the
Carpal Tunnel charge a toll? Get to know mallet fingers, hammer
toes, rotator cuffs, shoulder dislocations, arthritis, bursitis,
tendonitis, etc. and the entire “itis” family.
March 26
4 digit #: 8260
Fee: $20
ILR684 Your Lungs - Just Take Some Nice Deep Breaths
How do we inhale & exhale? Why do we inhale and what do
we exhale? What are the differences between URI/ Bronchitis/
Pneumonia & which ONE needs antibiotics? Learn how your
lungs work; the value of a chest x-ray (and its limitations); that
little “clip” nurses put on your finger; basic definitions of common
lung problems; and what this doctor thinks about the tobacco
industry.
April 2
4 digit #: 8261
Fee: $20
ILR694 The Five Minute Physical Exam
Why does the doctor do all that poking and prodding? Dr.
Romane will demonstrate a brief head to toe physical exam (fully
clothed, of course!) and review the more than 30 diseases it is
designed to rule out.
April 9
4 digit #: 8262
Fee: $20
Also offered ... (This course is not included in the
ILR 680 Medically Curious: What You Need to Know series.)
ILR698 Medically Curious? What You Need to Know
About Heart Attacks, Strokes and More!
3 sessions, 6 hours
It is said that a good doctor is a good teacher. In this course,
Dr. Larry Romane takes the time to teach you how your
cardiovascular system works and what happens when things
go wrong. Topics include: Heart, Lungs, Blood, Oxygen; How
does it all work?; Heart Attacks, Heart Failure, Heart Deaths –
Why?; and Stroke – A huge cause of death & disability! Learn
how to separate the myths from the facts and discover ways to
stay strong. No prerequisites.
Instructor: Larry D. Romane, M.D.
4 digit #: 8263
Thursdays, 10:00 am – Noon, April 16 - 30
Location: Buckingham’s Choice, 3200 Baker Crl, Adamstown, MD 21710
Fee: $49
Tuition: $20
Total: $69
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $49
Registration begins January 20
No prerequisites …
6 sessions, 12 hours
In this course we explore the world of the verrrrrry small. Once
thought to be the smallest of all particles, we find levels of details
in protons and neutrons that we never dreamed could exist. Dark
Matter, Black Holes and other crazy stuff will challenge our very
notions of reality. Mastering the mathematics behind Relativity and
Quantum Mechanics is attained with a Ph.D., but we will not go
that route. Instead, we will concentrate on the concepts. If you are
willing to abandon preconceived notions of reality, these ideas start
to make sense. Why is warped space-time a better explanation of
the phenomenon we call gravity than that of Newton? Bob teaches
this course in a way that does not require your having taken
Part One of the series, so come and join discuss. An open and
inquisitive mind is a must for this course.
Instructor: Robert (Bob) Rubock, M.S.
4 digit #: 8244
Thursdays, 10:00 am – Noon, April 23 – May 28
Location: FCC Conference Center/E106
Fee: $79
Tuition: $40
Total: $119
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $79
SEN153 Tai Chi for Balance and Well Being
10 sessions, 15 hours
Terrific for adults of all fitness levels and abilities, Tai Chi
Ch’uan has been practiced for fitness and health for hundreds of
years. The slow, graceful movements and fluid natural postures
can help improve balance, coordination, muscle tone, posture,
breathing and concentration.
Instructor: Toni Minkel has been teaching Tai Chi and fitness
methods to seniors and others for 14 years.
4 digit #: 8245
Thursdays, 12:30 – 2:00 pm, March 5 – May14 (skip 4/2)
Location: FCC Field House/D129
Fee: $49
Tuition: $40
Total: $89
This course is not eligible for the MD tuition waiver for adults age 60+.
Introducing Stacey Medve …
ILR261 Appreciating and Emulating the
Impressionist Painters
5 sessions, 10 hours
Paris, mid-1800s: Four young painters – Claude Monet, PierreAuguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, and Frédéric Bazille – discover that
they share an interest in painting landscape and contemporary
life rather than the historical or mythological scenes so common
in their time. Soon, their unique new style, impressionism, was
changing the art world. Its influence is still felt today. Explore the
history and techniques of impressionism in this participatory class.
Through demonstrations and explanations, you'll learn how the
impressionists used color and light, and techniques using a palette
knife and layering. Then, try your hand at it – just for fun – by
doing your own acrylic painting. Supplies provided.
Instructor: Stacey Medve is an artist, designer, merchandizer and
decorator. She is the owner of Interior Chic in Mount Airy. She is
also a professional voiceover artist.
4 digit #: 8246
Thursdays, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm March 5 – April 9 (skip 4/2)
Location: FCC Classroom/Student Center/H239
Fee: $29
Tuition: $30
Total: $59
This course is not eligible for the MD tuition waiver for adults age 60+.
301.846.2419
ILR262 Appreciating Van Gogh through
Acrylics
5 sessions, 10 hours
The brilliant and complicated Vincent Van Gogh painted
some of the best know art works in history. From the Dutch
landscapes of his native home to the stunning florals, nature
studies and portraits of his years in France, the earless painter
of the 19th century exhibited a unique representation of his
surroundings. Explore Van Gogh's interpretation of the world
around him and how his psychological state is reflected in
his paintings. Identify his use of color and composition, light,
color, line and space and explore the techniques he used. Then,
experiment with these techniques in our own painting. No
pressure, just fun. Supplies provided.
Instructor: Stacey Medve
Spring ‘15 Weekly Courses
ILR454 It’s All Relative: Quantum Mechanics and
Relativity for the Non-Scientist – New Views
4 digit #: 8247
Thursdays, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, April 16 – May 14
Location: FCC Library Bldg/L109
Fee: $29
Tuition: $30
Total: $59
This course is not eligible for the MD tuition waiver for adults age 60+.
“The ILR is a wonderful resource for the people (55+)
of Frederick County. Thank you! I’ve enjoyed
every ILR class I’ have taken.”
~ ILR participant
ILR219 Horace and Ovid: The Wise
Friend and the Lover Boy
4 session, 6 hours
The Latin poetry of two very different men has lasted over
two thousand years and speaks to us even today. From the
"Odes and Epodes" of Horace and his enjoyment of country
life, his farm and his friends to the "Metamorphoses" of Ovid
and his fast moving affairs of gods, goddesses, men and women
and the changes that arise from these, we will enjoy what poetic
genius can achieve and discover why these two are still being
read. All levels of Latin proficiency and non-proficiency are
welcome!
Instructor: Gail Osburn taught Greek and Roman mythology
and literature at Hood College for 18 years. She holds a B.A.
from Hood College and a master’s in Liberal Arts from Western
Maryland College (now McDaniel). She worked for many years
in the real estate industry with her husband’s company.
4 digit #: 8248
Thursdays, 1:15 – 2:45 pm, March 5 – 26
Location: FCC Conference Center/E106
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30
Total: $79
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $49
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ILR375 Napoleon – His Rise, His Fall and How He
Changed the Character of France
ILR499 Organizing Your Family Research
5 sessions, 7.5 hours
Do you love researching your family history but hate the piles
of copies, books, notes, pictures and forms that form as you hunt
for ancestors? This class will help you dig your way out! Learn the
tools and techniques for selecting a filing system that works for
you and managing the constant flow of paperwork. Discussion
topics include: conquering the chaos, clearing computer clutter,
bringing order to heirlooms, organizing your research habits,
and finding resources to keep you organized. Find solutions
that enable every family historian to retrieve any record from
their files in seconds! This class is designed for students who
have completed the SEN405 Introduction to Genealogy or those
who have a solid understanding of the methodology used in
genealogical research.
Instructor: Dottie O’Neal
Napoleon is one of the premier personalities in the history
of Europe. His accomplishments permanently changed the
character of France and many of his achievements are still in
evidence today. Examine the rise of Napoleon after the chaos of
the French Revolution, and the reforms and changes to French
society instituted by his rule. Explore some of the military
victories which brought about French dominance of the European
continent in the early 1800s. Then, discuss the invasion of Russia,
the Peninsula War and the Battle of Waterloo which led to the
downfall and exile of Napoleon. You will also examine the social
and legal accomplishments which continue to influence French
society today.
Instructor: Christopher Izzo, MCRP, earned his B.A. from the
University of Cincinnati in political science and a Masters in
City and Regional Planning from Catholic University of America.
He has studied European history and has a keen interest in the
development of the urban landscape, in particular, early European
cities. He continued to study French and European history after
his graduation. He twice traveled to the sites of Wellington‘s
victories during the Napoleonic Wars. Christopher is retired from
the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
4 digit #: 8249
Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:00 pm, March 5 – April 9 (skip 4/2)
Location: FCC Conference Center/E126A
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30 Total: $79
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $49
4 sessions, 8 hours
4 digit #: 8251
Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, April 16 – May 7
Location: FCC’s Monroe Center/151, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick
Fee: $39
Tuition: $30 Total: $69
This course is not eligible for the MD tuition waiver for adults age 60+.
“I have watched with delight as this program has
grown and become even more polished. I’m
delighted you have broadened into many fields
with excellent, knowledgeable instructors.”
SEN405 Introduction to Genealogy – Journey into
Your Past
~ ILR participant
4 sessions, 8 hours
If you have thought of working on your family tree but didn’t
know where to begin, this class is for you. Genealogist Dottie
O’Neal guides you on this journey into the past, where you begin
with what you already know about your family and enjoy new
insights and discoveries along the path to learning what you want
to know about them. Dottie describes the tools and techniques
that help along the way and the resources and public records that
may provide you with answers you seek. Then, learn some of the
systems for documenting your findings. No previous knowledge
of genealogy is required, just curiosity and a spirit for discovery!
Instructor: Dottie O’Neal is a seasoned researcher following a
career as a management analyst for the federal government and
over a decade devoted to genealogy research. Dottie volunteers her
time helping others trace their family history and has successfully
completed many advanced genealogy courses.
4 digit #: 8250
Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, March 12 – April 9 (skip 4/2)
Location: FCC’s Monroe Center/151, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick
Fee: $39
Tuition: $30 Total: $69
This course is not eligible for the MD tuition waiver for adults age 60+.
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ILR 55+
ILR708 Getting Started with Meditation
3 sessions, 4.5 hours
Have you heard about the benefits of meditation and wondered
how to get started? Or perhaps you’ve had some meditation
instruction, but haven’t found a technique that works for you and
your lifestyle – one that allows you to sustain a regular practice. In
this series we will explore several meditation techniques and try
them on for size. Each class will include breath and (very) light
movement, discussion and practice. Bring a cushion or use a chair
for your seated practice. Sections may be taken individually or
sequentially.
Instructor: Denise Slusser
4 digit #: 8252
Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, March 12 – 26
AND/OR
4 digit #: 8253
Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, April 9 – 23
Location: FCC Conference Center/E126C
Fee: $29
Tuition: $20 Total: $49
This course is not eligible for the MD tuition waiver for students age 60+.
Registration begins January 20
Introducing Jana Moberly …
5 sessions, 7.5 hours
Have you ever seen yourself as Emily or George in the soda
fountain scene from "Our Town?" Perhaps you imagined yourself
as one of the dueling adversaries in "Inherit the Wind." Does
the frightening thought of memorizing all of those lines and
delivering them before a theater full of people bring on a severe
case of stage fright? If that is the case then this course is for
you. We will discuss the basics for being an effective readers’
theater actor, explore some of your favorite theatrical scenes
and do readings with others in the class. If you have a favorite
scene you'd like to share, please bring it along and we will try to
incorporate it into the class.
Instructor: Jana Moberly was a teacher for more than thirty years
in the Frederick County Public School System. In addition to
her teaching, Jana has always found time for drama both in her
classroom and with the Fredericktowne Players (FTP). She has
directed numerous productions for FTP, including several which
won regional awards.
4 digit #: 8254
Thursdays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, April 9 – May 7
Location: FCC Conference Center/E126C
Fee: $39
Tuition: $20
Total: $59
This course is not eligible for the MD tuition waiver for adults age 60+.
ILR428 AARP Driver Safety Program
1 session, 5 hours
Join the over ten million people that have learned the tips
and techniques that can help prevent accidents and maintain
independence. This nationally recognized program teaches you
to drive defensively, deal with aggressive drivers, recognize the
effects of commonly used medications, and compensate for
vision and hearing loss. AARP certified trainer Rich Terselic is
the instructor for this class. The informative, easy-to-read course
workbook is based on data collected from federal and state
agencies, universities and traffic safety organizations. Invest a few
hours in this important program and reap the benefits of safer
driving. The contents of this course and DVD segments were
completely updated as of January 2014.
4 digit #: 8255
Thursday, May 14, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm with a one hour lunch break
Location: FCC Conference Center/E123
Fee: $20
(Participants may purchase lunch in the FCC cafeteria or bring their own.)
l FRIDAYS
Spring ‘15 Weekly Courses
ILR290 Relaxing With Readers' Theater
ACR523 Basic Drawing – All Levels
6 sessions, 12 hours
Experience the art of drawing using a variety of drawing
pencils. You will learn textural applications, contour and
sensitive line, gesture, perspective, positive and negative space
as well as value techniques. You will also experience contrast in
value studies using charcoal pencils. Please bring an HB pencil
and a hard and soft pencil with a drawing pad (no smaller than
a 11”x14”) and eraser to first class. An additional supply list will
be given on the first day of class.
Instructor: Dorothea Barrick, M.F.A., is an accomplished,
award winning artist. Her work is displayed in numerous
private and public collections including UMUC, Brevard
Museum of Arts and Sciences. You may see examples of her
work on www.hanoverareaarts.com.
4 digit #: 8264
Fridays, 10:00 am – Noon, January 23 – February 27
Location: FCC Visual and Performing Arts Center/F130
Fees: $69
Tuition: $60
Total: $129
This course is not eligible for the MD Tuition waiver for adults age 60+.
“ILR – Still great and getting better.”
~ ILR participant
ACR417 Expressive Drawing and Painting
6 sessions, 15 hours
Explore, create and learn essential drawing and painting
techniques in this class taught by Dorothea Barrick. Both
beginning and experienced students are welcome. First, learn
basic drawing techniques that will help you create a beautiful
painting. Through a series of small compositional drawings,
you choose which drawing to transfer to the painting surface.
Using acrylic paints learn the basic elements and relationships
in expressive drawing and painting. Experiment with color
placement and textural palette knife application along with
basic acrylic techniques. Bring a small drawing pad and painting
supplies if you have them. The acrylic painting and supply list
will be provided to registered students.
Instructor: Dorothea Barrick
4 digit #: 8265
Fridays, 10:00 – 12:30 pm, March 13 – April 24 (skip 4/3)
Location: FCC Fine Arts Bldg/F130
Fees: $79
Tuition: $70
Total: $149
This course is not eligible for the MD Tuition waiver for adults age 60+.
301.846.2419
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ILR707 Balls, Bells and Bands: Developing a
Personal Strength Training Plan
6 sessions, 12 hours
Improve your balance, increase your strength, and become
more flexible. Learn from a licensed physical therapist and
certified personal trainer to safely and effectively use the Swiss
Ball, dumbbells, and Theraband. Dr. Zehnacker’s instruction
includes the rationale to lessen the effects of postural change that
often accompanies the aging process. Course is limited to 10
students.
Instructor: Dr. Carol Hamilton Zehnacker, D.P.T., (“Dr. Z”) is
a physical therapist with over 30 years’ experience, including as
director of rehabilitation at Frederick Memorial Hospital, owner
of a private practice, and lecturer and consultant to the Arthritis
Foundation and the American Running Association.
4 digit #: 8266
Fridays, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Feb. 27 – April 10 (skip 4/3)
Location: FCC Field House/D129
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30
Total: $79
This course is not eligible for the MD tuition waiver for adults age 60+.
ILR237 Sherlock Holmes – The Game is Afoot!
3 sessions, 6 hours
Do you like solving mysteries? Do you enjoy watching TV
shows like CSI, Miss Fisher's Mysteries, and Sherlock? Do you
admire Sherlock Holmes’ deductive thinking? Learn about the
time period, London settings, ways to find clues, elements of a
detective story, background of author Conan Doyle, other mystery
writers, recommended mystery books, and mystery web sites. Fee
includes a book given out at the first class. Happy sleuthing!
Instructor: Before her retirement, Peg Mauzy was the
International Education Coordinator and an English instructor at
FCC where she taught the Mystery Fiction course. She has visited
London over 25 times and met Sherlock Holmes numerous times
– he frequently loiters outside the Baker Tube Station. Peg is a fan
of many different British and American mystery writers. She loves
to hunt for clues in solving crimes – real and fictional. Come share
Peg’s enthusiasm and learn to enhance your own mystery reading.
4 digit #: 8267
Fridays, 10:00 am – Noon, March 6 – 20
Location: FCC Conference Center/E125
Fee: $39
Tuition: $30
Total: $69 (includes book)
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $39
ILR217 Agatha Christie’s British Mysteries
3 sessions, 6 hours
Do you love solving mysteries? Do you like Hercule Poirot?
Miss Marple? In this discussion-oriented course we examine
Agatha Christie’s background and influences and dissect her
detectives’ personalities and thinking skills. Topics include:
the English settings for Christie’s mysteries; The Mousetrap
play; Agatha’s grandson, actor David Suchet; and her 11-Day
Disappearance. Join in the fun as we search for clues and identify
mystery resources and websites. Fee includes a book provided at
the first class. Happy Sleuthing!
Instructor: Peg Mauzy
4 digit #: 8268
Fridays, 10:00 am – Noon, April 10 – 24
Location: FCC Conference Center/E123
Fee: $39
Tuition: $30
Total: $69 (includes book)
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $39
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ILR 55+
ILR220 Literature and Myths of the Ancient
Near East
4 sessions, 10 hours
Writing was invented in southern Mesopotamia around
3500 BCE. With the development of writing comes the ability
to preserve what people think and do and the special verbal
forms they develop to express their world view, spirituality, and
experiences. In this series of PowerPoint-illustrated lectures, Dr.
Karen Gray surveys the rich treasury of ancient literature from the
Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Canaanites, and Hebrews.
Each lecture includes extensive readings from the ancient texts
and ends with half an hour for questions and discussions.
1. Introduction to the History and Languages of the Ancient
Near East
This lecture surveys the development of writing and the languages
of the ancient Near East, as well as the key kingdoms, historic
figures, and critical events of the 3500 years from which the
literature considered in the later lectures come. In this lecture, Dr.
Gray focuses especially on the archaeology from which so much of
our knowledge about the ancient Near East comes.
2. Summerian and Akkadian Poetry
In the treasure trove of poetry from the ancient Near East are
poems to and about the deities, brief stories, and royal love songs,
as well as poems about human interactions, and about nature and
the activities that filled people’s lives. This lecture by Dr. Gray will
explore not just the power and beauty of these verbal creations,
but also consider what they tell us about the usually anonymous
people who wrote them.
3. Major Epics, Legends, and Myths
Poetry and stories of significant length and complex content
comprise a major part of the extensive literature that has been
recovered from the Ancient Near East. Most famous among the
epics is Gilgamesh, but there are others, such as that of Lugalband
and the Thunderbird; as well as considerable literature about
mythological figures such as the goddess Innana. In this lecture
Dr. Gray focuses on these more extensive narratives in which
much of the region’s rich mythology and some of the history of its
kings and kingdoms is to be found.
4. Hebrew Poetry, Myths and the Regional Connections
The myths and stories of the Hebrew people, including those
in the Biblical writings, grew from the same rich cultural milieu
as the other ancient Near Eastern literature. It is not surprising,
therefore, that there are many parallels, and Dr. Gray explores
some them in this lecture. The Hebrew creation and flood myths
as well as prophet and king stories are among the topics discussed
and for which readings are selected that illustrate the similarities.
Instructor: Karen Gray, Ph.D., received her S.T.B. degree from
Harvard Divinity School and her Ph.D. from the University
of Edinburgh where her thesis was on “Religious Atheism in
Contemporary Western Thought: A Christian Problem and a
Buddhist Perspective.” She recently retired after 20 years with
the Smithsonian Associates designing adult study tours. She has
had a lifelong fascination with the world’s religions which she
approaches with openness and from a scholarly perspective.
4 digit #: 8269
Fridays, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, March 6 – 27
Location: FCC Conference Center/E106
Fee: $69
Tuition: $40
Total: $109
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $69
Registration begins January 20
We are living in a hub of the American deaf community as
residents of Frederick. Often times we find ourselves fascinated
by the visual language, or perhaps, frustrated by the fact that
we are at a “loss for words” in the presence of deaf individuals.
These classes will enlighten you to the rich history and culture of
the DEAF community and its language. In these two, sequential
courses you will also be introduced to using American Sign
Language (ASL). We will enjoy the verbal and non-verbal class
participation as we learn to appreciate the manual language
through movement, mime, and improvisation exercises.
Instructor: Martha B. Pugh holds a master’s degree in Secondary
Deaf Education from Gallaudet University and a bachelor’s degree
in English Education from Boston University. She has over 20
years of experience in teaching Introductory ASL classes. Martha
has also been working as an ASL interpreter for elementary,
secondary, and post-secondary schools for the past 22 years. She
enjoys sharing her love of ASL with all ages.
ILR519 Signs of Our Times I
4 sessions, 6 hours
Begin learning about deaf culture and how to communicate
using the manual alphabet and basic ASL signs.
4 digit #: 8270
Fridays, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, March 6 – 27
Location: FCC Conference Center/E125
Fee: $39
Tuition: $30
Total: $69
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $39
ILR520 Signs of Our Times II
4 sessions, 6 hours
Continue learning American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf
culture in this sequential course. Topics include: fingerspelling,
media tools in Deaf Culture, ASL for everyday use, and signing at
a social function.
Prerequisite: ILR 519
4 digit #: 8271
Fridays, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, April 10 – May 1
Location: FCC Conference Center/E123
Fee: $39
Tuition: $30
Total: $69
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $39
“One of the best values to any curious individual.”
~ ILR participant
301.846.2419
For classical music lovers …
ILR414 An Introduction to Program
Music
5 sessions, 12.5 hours
If you like music which tells a story, then you will love
this class. Program music is music which as extra-musical
connotations, explicitly or implicitly. Compositional devices will
be explored to discover some of the methods which computers
use to tell their stories in the music they write. Classroom
exercises will include activities such as assigning descriptions
to music intended to be programmatic, assigning programs
to music not intended to be programmatic, comparisons
of different composers’ musical descriptions of the same
phenomenon, a presentation of several different composers’
details of their story line in their compositions and an informal
evaluation of the effectiveness of the composer’s performances
and life performances in real time by the instructor.
Representative composers of works reviewed are Beethoven,
Rossini, Schubert, Alkan, Vivaldi, Debussy and others. This
class is designed for the amateur enthusiasts. A love of music
and an interest in creative thinking are the only prerequisites.
Instructor: Robert M. Freed has three passions; music, bridge,
and teaching. He double majored in piano performance and
mathematics secondary education at Towson University and has
since done post-graduate studies in piano performance. Rob’s
love of music comes through in his energetic teaching style. It’s
infectious!
Spring ‘15 Weekly Courses
ILR519/520 Signs of Our Times: An Exploration
of American Sign Language & Deaf Culture
4 digit #: 8272
Fridays, Noon – 2:30 pm, March 6 – April 10 (skip 4/3)
Location: FCC Visual and Performing Arts Center/F105
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30
Total: $79
This course is not eligible for the MD Tuition Waiver for adults age 60+.
But wait, there’s more …
ILR415 An Introduction to Stylistic Music
Analysis aka SHRMG
5 sessions, 12.5
If you have an analytical mind and would like to know
what makes classical music the way it is, then this class is
for you. Rob uses musical examples to examine the five
elements of classical music: Sounds, Harmony, Rhythm,
Melody and Growth – SHMRG. Weekly sessions focus on
a still topic with a little bit of lecture and a lot of listening.
Enjoy recorded performances of music compositions as well
as live performances in real time by the instructor. This class is
designed for the amateur enthusiast. A love of music is the only
prerequisite.
Instructor: Robert M. Freed
4 digit #: 8273
Fridays, Noon – 2:30 pm, April 17 – May 15
Location: FCC Visual and Performing Arts Center/F105
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30
Total: $79
This course is not eligible for the MD Tuition Waiver for adults age 60+.
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Learning on Location
Go to where it happened
ILR Learning on Location courses take education to a very special destination.
They are not tours, rather they are on-the-road classes that provide an opportunity to explore our
area’s rich history and culture with great teachers and in the company of other lifelong learners.
A rare opportunity …
ILR260 Abstract Expressionism and
Pop Art in Post-World War II America –
The Print Study Room at the National Gallery
of Art – with Dorothea Barrick
After World War II, America became the center for the art
world. Here, new abstract expressionist painters and pop artists
emerged, the mavericks of their day. In addition to the artistic
boom, there was meteoric economic growth. Artists engaged with
the rise in consumerism by playing off of popular culture trends.
The work of Pop artists is characterized by its distinct lines and
blocks of color which differed tremendously from the Abstract
Expressionists who preferred large swathes of color that blend
together with few clear outlines.
This course/tour provides a unique opportunity to view
some of these works on paper, up close and personal. Artist
and educator, Dorothea Barrick will lecture in the coach as we
travel to DC, providing context and background on the artists
and works we will see. Once in the print room, our guide will
interpret as we view works of Grace Hartigan, Larry Rivers and
Helen Frankenthaler and see the original lithograph of Claude
Oldenburg’s pop art sculpture of the Typewriter Eraser which we
will later view the gallery’s sculpture garden. Similarly, Robert
Indiana and Roy Lichtenstein’s works may be viewed in both
locations. Lunch, on your own, at the Cascade Café/Express
and Gelato Bar provides an opportunity to select from of a wide
range of cuisines and dine beside a cascading water feature. You
will also have time to browse the bookstore and gift shop and to
explore the West and East wings of the gallery before returning to
Frederick.
4 digit #: 8274
Thursday, April 23, Coach departs FCC Conference Center at 9:00 am
returning about 6:00 pm
Fee: $109
Tuition: $30
Total: $139
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $109 (Lunch not included)
ILR475 The Gardens and Collections of
Marjorie Merriweather Post – Hillwood
Estate and Museum – with Peg Mauzy
This spring tour takes us to the fascinating Hillwood Estate,
Museum, and Gardens bordering on Rock Creek Park in
Washington DC. As the 25-acre former residence of Marjorie
Merriweather Post, heiress to the Post Cereal fortune, Hillwood
is famous for its creative garden rooms and its decorative arts
collection showcasing 18th and 19th Century French art and art
treasures from Imperial Russia. Featured on our tour will be
“Splendor and Surprise,” an exhibition dedicated to all manner of
containers from contemporary objects d’art to resplendent antique
vessels in silver and gold. All of these items will be on display
in the Dacha, the Russian country house, built on the mansion
grounds by Marjorie to represent a nostalgic view of Russian
culture from her years of living in Russia as the United States
Ambassador’s wife.
We will view a video of Hillwood on the coach as we travel and
learn more about Ms. Post from instructor Peg Mauzy. Once at the
estate, we will enjoy a tour of the garden, followed by lunch at
the Hillwood Café (included). A tour of the mansion will follow
lunch. We hope to have time to allow for exploration on your own
and a visit to the museum store. From her Cartier jewelry, her
Faberge items to her outstanding gardens, Marjorie’s Hillwood is
filled with a beauty that will astound you.
4 digit #: 8275
Wednesday, May 6, Coach departs FCC Conference Center at 8:00 am
returning at about 6:00 pm
Registrations must be received by April 29.
Fee: $129
Tuition: $30
Total: $159 (includes lunch)
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $129
ILR membership is not required for participation
in any of our classes or Learning On Location
programs. Invite your friends!
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Registration begins January 20
Annapolis Harbor
Capital of Maryland since 1694 and the nation’s capital
from 1783-1784, Annapolis is among the top tier of American
cities in which to explore 18th century history and architecture.
In this discovery and learning environment, we will visit the
Maryland State House, the oldest state capitol in continuous
legislative use. Here, Washington resigned as commander-in-chief
of the Continental Army. Here, the Treaty of Paris was ratified
by the Continental Congress, ending the American Revolution.
Enroute, colonial historian Roger Swartz will lecture on 18th
century Annapolis and provide background on the sites and sights
we will be visiting and viewing. We will walk the historic streets
of the city, first laid out in 1695, to the William Paca House and
Gardens and step into the home of a signer of the Declaration
of Independence. Paca’s 37-room redbrick, Georgian-style home
has been called the most impressive of the restored 18th century
mansions in Annapolis. Following lunch in the historical district,
and before heading home, we enjoy a narrated water cruise of
historic Annapolis and the banks of the U.S. Naval Academy.
2015 ILR International Tour:
The Romance of the Rhine and
Mosel Rivers – River Cruise
Spring ‘15 Learning on Location
ILR199 Early American History of
Annapolis, Maryland with Roger Swartz
The BEST way to see Europe. Travel in comfort and
style in the company of fellow lifelong learners.
• Switzerland • France • Germany •
• The Netherlands • Belgium •
With the award-winning Grand Circle Travel.
August 5 – 20
With air, from $5,245
Space is limited. Call Sue now for information!
301.624.2732 or [email protected]
4 digit #: 8276
Wednesday, May 13
Coach departs FCC Conference Center at 8:00 am returning about 5:30 pm
Fee: $129
Tuition: $30
Total: $159 (includes lunch)
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $129
“Love the ILR program. A richness in my life.”
~ ILR participant
Traveler’s Meeting: March 20, 2015,
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. in the
FCC Conference Center.
301.846.2419
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Computers, Technology & Digital Photography
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COMPUTERS AND
THE INTERNET
ILR636 Using Microsoft Windows 8 Operating
System
4 sessions, 12 hours
If you have an existing computer with Windows 8 and are
thinking of upgrading, this course will teach you everything
you need to get started and then understand Windows 8
operating systems. Explore all the programs that came with your
computer, learn to run programs, install new software and app’s
(Applications), more efficiently use existing applications and
organize on your computer so that you can find them again.
Although this course is specific to Windows 8, many of the
common features of Window 7 will be discussed. This course does
not cover XP, Vista or other operating systems. An affordable text,
available in the college bookstore, is recommended for this class.
Instructor: Bill O’Neal has been teaching with ILR and designing
its computer curriculum since 1998. He has thirty plus years’
experience at FCC where he has taught in various credit and
continuing education departments. Prior to FCC, he was an
adjunct in the Hood College Graduate program. Bill is retired from
a 34-year career with the Federal Government in Information
Management. At the time of his retirement, he was a manager in
the Directorate of Information Management at Fort Detrick.
4 digit #: 8277
Tuesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, February 17 – March 10
OR
4 digit #: 8278
Wednesdays, 9:00 am – Noon, April 8 – 29
Location: FCC Conference Center/E109
Fee: $79
Tuition: $40
Total: $119
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $79
“One of the best values to any curious individual.”
~ ILR participant
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ILR634 Microsoft Excel for Home Use
3 sessions, 9 hours
Think Excel is not for you? Think again! This course teaches
you to use this versatile spreadsheet program to organize your
medical bills, make mailing lists, set up your budget, track
expenses, or anything you might want to put in a tabular form.
Learn simple ways to make columns or rows add numbers so
you can track investment performance; maintain inventories
of collectibles, and similar tasks. It’s easy to produce graphs or
charts and import them into other Microsoft products like Word
or PowerPoint. Course is based on Excel but skills taught may be
applied to any spreadsheet product.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Windows or ILR624:
Introduction to Personal Computers.
Instructor: Bill O’Neal
4 digit #: 8279
Tuesday, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, March 17 – 31
Location: FCC Conference Center/E109
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30
Total: $79
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $49
ILR665 Basic Home Networking
3 sessions, 6 hours
In these days of wireless devices, home networking is
becoming more and more popular. We have more mobile devices
such as smart phone, tablets, desktop and laptop computers.
Learn the basic networking terminology and how to setup your
own network so that each device can access the Internet. Learn
how to share you devices with each other and how to have
them print wirelessly to your printer. Learn how to allow your
devices to share information safely with each other and how to
protect and safeguard your network from others connecting to
your private network and viewing your personal and private
information. Understand the function of your modem to connect
to the Internet and about the function of the router.
Instructor: Bill O’Neal
4 digit #: 8280
Tuesdays, 10:00 am – Noon, April 28 – May 12
Location: FCC Conference Center/E109
Fee: $49
Tuition: $30
Total: $79
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $49
Registration begins January 20
ILR632 Protecting Your Privacy in the Digital Age
ILR661 Pinterest Pinterest is a great way to collect and share
3 sessions, 6 hours
ideas and keep them organized in the process! If you like to
see what other people are doing or their ideas on topics like
recipes, gift ideas, home décor, DIY projects, and fashion this
might be a great program for you.
ILR 657 Social Networking Series
3 sessions, 4 hours
Social networking programs can help you keep in touch with
friends and family; network with business and organizational
associates; collect, organize and share ideas; and advocate for
causes you believe in. This series of short seminars introduces
you to each program and teaches you the basics of how to use it.
Pick and choose or sign up for all three at the reduced rate.
Instructor Katie O’Neal Schrader started working for FCC in
2010 and teaches computer and technology classes for both
ILR and Personal Enrichment. She has been around computers
most of her life since she is one of four children of fellow ILR
instructor, Bill O’Neal. She enjoys helping people keep up with
the technology age and get the most out of all it has to offer!
Tuesdays, May 5 – 12 (See individual classes below for times)
Location: FCC Conference Center/E109 for all sessions
Take all three sessions for a reduced fee: $49 • 4 digit #: 8282
ILR662 Facebook This two-hour session will fine tune your
knowledge about using Facebook. Topics include: posting comments and sharing photos; Facebook jargon such as “liking,”
“sharing,” “blocking,” and “poking;” security settings and communicating publically and privately. This class will not cover setting
up an account. It is important that you come to the class with an
established Facebook account and your proper log-in information.
May 5, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
4 digit #: 8283
Fee: $29
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301.846.2419
4 digit #: 8284
Fee: $15
ILR660 LinkedIn LinkedIn is a social networking site centered
on the business user. You can use this site to help build a
network of “connections.” Many people use this site to find
employment, stay connected with business and organizational
associates and obtain professional recommendations.
May 12, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
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4 digit #: 8285
Fee: $15
AND APPS
Expanded course …
ILR653 Making the Most of Your Smart
Phone
2 sessions, 4 hours
If you have purchased, or are considering the purchase of an
iPhone, Android based device or another smart phone, this class
is for you. This one day course picks up where the basic cell
phone class left off and smart phones begin. Become acquainted
with the many features of your cell phone and learn to access the
Internet, select and purchase “apps” (applications), and customize the phone for your needs. Today’s smart phones have many
features, tons of tools and myriad apps. Which are right for you?
Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic cell phone use.
Instructor: Bill O’Neal
4 digit #: 8286
Mondays, 10:00 am – Noon, February 16 – 23
Location: FCC Conference Center/E109
OR
4 digit #: 8287
Wednesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, March 4 – 11
Location: FCC Conference Center/E109
Fee: $39
ILR664 There’s An App For That!
5 sessions, 10 hours
This fun, interactive course demonstrates some of the best
applications (apps) for iPhones and iPads. Both novices and
experienced users will get new tips and tricks to make their
i-products more efficient and more fun. Learn about the types
of phones and tablets, and get an overview of Apple’s newest
operating system iOS 6 & iOS 7, the new iPhone 5S, iPad 3
and the iPad Mini. Video conferencing products, such as Facetime
and Vtok, and social networking sites like Facebook & Twitter,
will be demonstrated. App types to explore include photography;
GPS/navigation and maps; music; films and celebrities; web
browsing; reference and the customized use of Siri; social media;
finance; shopping, including how to use Passbook; finding your
family’s roots; health and fitness; food and lifestyle; reading
apps; watching TV shows and streaming video; newspapers and
weather applications. Jim plans to customize this class to YOUR
interests, so it’s bound to be both informative and fun.
Instructor: James B. Hamilton
Computers, Technology & Digital Photography
4 digit #: 8288
Wednesday, 10:00 am – Noon, May 6 – 20
Location: FCC Conference Center/E126A
Fee: $39
Tuition: $30
Total: $69
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $39
May 12, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Spring ‘15
This course is a highly interactive discussion of the issues of
privacy in the Digital Age. We will explore our digital exposure
to spamming, identity theft, fishing, viruses, location tracking, IP
address tracing, and when using open public networks. We will
examine methodologies to protect ourselves. Topics will include
how to protect yourself while at home on your wireless network,
reconfiguring your wireless router, changing your IP address,
establishing a connection to a VPN (virtual private network), and
using protective software (desktops) and applications (tablets and
smartphones). We will identify privacy issues arising from using
social media and geo-tagging. We will address how to protect
ourselves while using Google products. Students are encouraged
to contact the instructor, who will modify part of each session to
respond to questions raised by students. The course promises to
be both informative and fun.
Instructor: James B. Hamilton, M.A., J.D., is a talented teacher
who comes to us from Williamsburg, VA, where he taught and
provided leadership for the Christopher Wren Association of
the College of William and Mary. Jim has been an educator for
42 years and has received numerous awards for his teaching,
leadership and innovation, particularly in the area of technology.
Jim was a high school principal for 20 years. He served on The
Maryland Instructional Technology Advisory Council and was
also an attorney. He LOVES all things digital and enjoys sharing
what he has learned.
4 digit #: 8281
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – Noon, February 25 – March 25
Location: FCC Conference Center/E100
Fee: $49
Tuition: $20
Total: $69
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $49
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ILR649 Apple’s Incredible iPad: What’s in it for
You?
4 sessions, 8 hours
Apple’s multifunctional iPad is revolutionizing personal
computing, making information, communications, photographs
and music readily accessible to everyday folks whether they are
on the go or on the sofa. And it’s so easy to use! This course
introduces you to the iPad’s touch screen technology that lets
you expand and contract images and script on the screen (great
for those of us with vision problems) and to easily navigate the
product’s many functionalities. Learn to access the Internet, take
and store high quality photos, use GPS maps, keep contact lists,
manage music files and so much more. You will also learn to
access the Apple Store to download music and any of thousands
of “apps” for use on the iPad, many of them for free. Whether you
are considering purchasing an iPad, have already purchased one,
or just want to know what all the hoopla is about, this class will
be well worthwhile.
Instructor: Bill O’Neal
4 digit #: 8289
Thursday, 10:00 am – Noon, February 26 – March 19
Location: FCC Conference Center/E109
Fee: $55
Tuition: $34
Total: $89
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only: $55
ILR666 The Cloud – Removing the Mystery:
Android/Windows 8
l DIGITAL
ILR602 Exploring Digital Photography and Using
Your Point and Shoot Digital Camera
3 sessions, 6 hours
Think of it: No film to buy, no photo processing fees, and no
waiting! Welcome to the world of digital photography. This course
provides the information you need to determine the type of digital
camera and software that meets your photographic needs and
what to look for in equipment (why spend more than you have
to?). You do not need to have purchased a digital camera for this
course. If you have a digital camera, bring it to class and learn to
operate your own point-and-shoot camera to take great pictures
and learn its various functions. Discover how much you can do
and begin enjoying your digital camera. No prerequisites.
Instructor: Bill O’Neal
4 digit #: 8292
Mondays, 10:00 am – Noon, March 9 – 23
Location: FCC Conference Center/E109
Fee: $29
Tuition: $20
Total: $49
This course is not eligible for the MD Tuition Waiver for adults age 60+.
“ILR is fantastic and the best bargain out there.”
2 sessions, 4 hours
Now that you are using your computer for email you may
also be using your computer or smart phone to maintain your
calendar and your contact list. Wouldn’t t it be great to be able
to have this information shared among all your devices – your
home computer, laptop, tablet and smart phone? This is where
the concept of keeping this information in “the cloud” comes in.
Learn what “the cloud” is and how to safely interface between
your devices. Make a change on one device and have it show up
on all your other devices. Optionally share your calendar and
contacts with other family members. If you are interested in
learning what options you have to “bring all together” then this
class is for you.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of each device that you want to
share information on.
Instructor: Bill O’Neal
4 digit #: 8290
For Android/Windows 8 Users:
Tuesday, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, April 7 – 14
Location: FCC Conference Center/E109
Fee: $19
Tuition: $20
Total: $39
OR
4 digit #: 8291
For Apple’s iOS 8 & iPhone:
Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, April 23 – 30
Location: FCC Conference Center/E109
Fee: $19
Tuition: $20
Total: $39
This course is not eligible for the MD tuition waiver for adults age 60+.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
~ ILR participant
ACR123 Digital Darkroom: Enhancing Your
Digital Photos
5 sessions, 15 hours
Want to do more with your digital photos? Once you have a
digital image stored on your computer via digital camera, scanner,
or ordering a picture disk with your film processing, you can
enhance your photos by eliminating red-eye, cropping your
photos, adding borders or adding special effects. Create your own
greeting cards using professional graphics or your own custom
photographs. You simply won’t believe what you can do with
digital photography! Learn how to organize your pictures for easy
retrieval. Learn to use such features as clone painting and the air
brush to give your photos that professional touch. See how easy
it is to have your photos tell a slide show story with a musical
background. Course uses Adobe Photoshop Elements software.
Instructor: Bill O’Neal
4 digit #: 8293
Mondays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, April 6 – May 4
Location: FCC Conference Center/E109
Fee: $55
Tuition: $40
Total: $95
This course is not eligible for the MD Tuition Waiver for adults age 60+.
Registration begins January 20
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Directions to Frederick Community College
From Baltimore:
Follow I-70 west from Baltimore to Frederick. Take Route 15 north and exit at Motter Avenue.
Turn right onto Motter/Opossumtown Pike. Travel one mile to college entrances on left.
From Washington:
Follow I-270 west from Washington; stay to the left as I-270 turns into Route 15 north. Take
Route 15 north and exit at Motter Avenue. Turn right onto Motter/Opossumtown Pike. Travel
one mile to college entrances on left.
From the west:
Follow I-70 east from Hagerstown. Take exit 52B toward Gettysburg. Take exit 12A for I-70W.
Keep left at fork to merge onto I-270N, continue onto US-15N. Take exit 16 for Motter Ave. Turn
right onto Motter/Opossumtown Pike. Travel one mile to college entrances on left.
From the north:
Follow Route 15 south to Motter Avenue exit. Turn left onto Motter/Opossumtown Pike. Travel
one mile to college entrances on left.
301.846.2419
Directions to the Monroe Center
FCC’s Monroe Center is near the Frederick Fairgrounds.
From the East:
Head northwest on I-70 W. Take exit 56 for MD-144/Patrick St. toward Fairgrounds. Merge onto
E. Patrick St. Turn right onto Monroe Ave. The Monroe Center will be on your right.
From the West:
Head east on I-70 E toward exit 52A. Take exit 56 to merge onto MD-144 W toward Patrick St.
Turn right onto Monroe Ave. The Monroe Center will be on your right.
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February 2015
ILR Spring 2015 Schedule
Mondays
9
Tuesdays
10 10:30 TED Talks
(Started Feb. 3 )
Wednesdays
11
Thursdays
Fridays
12
13
9:30 ILR Open House
10:00 Basic Drawing
(Started Jan. 23)
16 10:00 Smart Phone
17 10:30 TED Talks – Started 2/3
1:00 Windows 8
18
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20 10:00 Basic Drawing
1:00 Rhine/Mosel Traveler’s
Meeting
23 10:00 Smart Phone
11:00 Great Decisions
1:15 Reconstruction
24 9:15 Legends & Myths
10:00 Exploring Watercolors
10:30 TED Talks
1:00 Windows 8
25 9:30 HIstoric Islam
10:00 Less Aches & Pains
10:00 App for That
26 9:00 Life of Charles Carroll 27 10:00 Basic Drawing
10:00 Apple iPad
2:00 Balls, Bells & Bands
March 2015
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
2 11:00 Great Decisions
3 9:15 Legends & Myths
9:30 Immune Defenses
10:00 Exploring Watercolors
10:30 TED Talks
1:00 Windows 8
2:00 Yoga
4 9:30 Historic Islam
5 10:00 It’s All Relative
10:00 Medically Curious
10:00 Apple iPad
11:00 Impressionists
12:30 Tai Chi
1:15 Horace & Ovid
1:30 Napoleon
6 10:00 Ancient Near East
9 9:15 Mark Twain
10 9:15 Legends & Myths
9:30 Immune Defenses
10:00 Exploring Watercolors
1:00 Windows 8
2:00 Yoga
11 9:30 Historic Islam
10:00 It’s About Time- Cont.
10:00 Tales for Grandchildren
10:00 Less Aches & Pains
10:00 App for That
1:00 Tales for Grandchildren
1:00 Smart Phone
1:15 Coping with Life
1:15 Ethical Dilemmas
1:30 King Arthur
12 10:00 It’s All Relative
10:00 Medically Curious
10:00 Apple iPad
11:00 Impressionists
12:30 Tai Chi
1:00 Intro to Genealogy
1:15 Horace & Ovid
1:30 Napoleon
2:00 Meditation
13 10:00 Expressive Drawing
& Painting
10:00 Ancient Near East
10:00 Sherlock Holmes
12:00 Program Music
1:00 Sign Language I
2:00 Balls, Bells & Bands
16 9:15 Mark Twain
10:00 Digital Photography
11:00 Great Decisions
1:00 Transition Transform
1:15 Reconstruction
17 9:15 Legends & Myths
9:30 Immune Defenses
10:00 Exploring Watercolors
1:00 Excel
1:00 EPIC Church History
1:15 Prisoner of War
2:00 Yoga
18 9:30 Historic Islam
10:00 It’s About Time- Cont.
10:00 Tales for Grandchildren
10:00 Less Aches & Pains
10:00 App for That
1:00 Tales for Grandchildren
1:15 Coping with Life
1:15 Ethical Dilemmas
1:30 King Arthur
19 10:00 It’s All Relative
10:00 Medically Curious
10:00 Apple iPad
11:00 Impressionists
12:30 Tai Chi
1:00 Intro to Genealogy
1:15 Horace & Ovid
1:30 Napoleon
2:00 Meditation
20 10:00 Expressive Drawing
23 9:15 Mark Twain
10:00 Digital Photography
11:00 Great Decisions
1:00 Transition Transform
1:15 Reconstruction
24 9:15 Legends & Myths
9:30 Immune Defenses
10:00 Exploring Watercolors
11:30 Demise of Liberalism
1:00 Excel
1:00 EPIC Church History
1:15 Prisoner of War
2:00 Yoga
25 9:30 Historic Islam
10:00 It’s About Time- Cont.
10:00 Tales for Grandchildren
10:00 Less Aches & Pains
10:00 App for That
1:00 Tales for Grandchildren
1:15 Coping with Life
1:15 Ethical Dilemmas
1:30 King Arthur
26 10:00 It’s All Relative
10:00 Medically Curious
11:00 Impressionists
12:30 Tai Chi
1:00 Intro to Genealogy
1:15 Horace & Ovid
1:30 Napoleon
2:00 Meditation
27 10:00 Expressive Drawing
& Painting
10:00 Ancient Near East
12:00 Program Music
1:00 Sign Language I
2:00 Balls, Bells & Bands
30 9:15 Mark Twain
11:00 SKIP Great Decisions
1:00 Transition Transform
1:15 Reconstruction
31 10:00 Exploring Watercolors
11:30 Demise of Liberalism
1:00 Excel
1:00 SKIP EPIC Church
1:15 Prisoner of War
2:00 Yoga
April 2015
1 Spring Break
No Classes on
Campus or Monroe
2 Spring Break
No Classes on
Campus or Monroe
3 Spring Break
No Classes on
Campus or Monroe
10:00 Tales for Grandchildren
1:00 Tales for Grandchildren
10:00 Medically Curious
1:15 Reconstruction
10:00 Digital Photography
11:00 Great Decisions
1:00 Transition Transform
1:15 Reconstruction
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10:00 It’s About Time- Cont.
10:00 Less Aches & Pains
10:00 App for That
1:00 Smart Phone
1:15 Coping with Life
1:15 Ethical Dilemmas
10:00 Sherlock Holmes
12:00 Program Music
1:00 Sign Language I
2:00 Balls, Bells & Bands
& Painting
10:00 Ancient Near East
10:00 Sherlock Holmes
12:00 Program Music
1:00 Sign Language I
2:00 Balls, Bells & Bands
Registration begins January 20
April 2015
Mondays
Wednesdays
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
6 9:00 Bridge III
11:00 Aging Under Unique
Circumstances
11:00 Great Decisions
1:00 Digital Darkroom
1:00 Transition Transform
1:15 Germ Warfare
7 9:30 Infectious Disease
10:00 Religion & Spirituality
10:00 Exploring Watercolors
10:30 TED II
11:30 Demise of Liberalism
1:00 The Cloud-Droid/W8
1:00 Garden & Forest
1:00 EPIC Church History
1:15 Prisoner of War
2:00 Yoga II
8 9:00 Windows 8
10:00 It’s About Time- Cont.
10:00 Tales for Grandchildren
10:00 Less Aches & Pains
11:00 Economic Wonk
1:00 Tales for Grandchildren
1:15 Coping with Life
1:30 King Arthur
9 10:00 It’s All Relative
10:00 Medically Curious
11:00 Impressionists
11:00 Reader’s Theater
12:30 Tai Chi
1:00 Intro to Genealogy
1:30 Napoleon
2:00 Meditation
13 9:00 Bridge III
11:00 Banned Questions
11:00 Aging Under Unique
Circumstances
11:00 Great Decisions
1:00 Digital Darkroom
1:15 Germ Warfare
14 9:30 Infectious Disease
10:00 Religion & Spirituality
10:00 Exploring Watercolors
10:30 TED II
11:30 Demise of Liberalism
1:00 The Cloud-Droid/W8
1:00 Garden & Forest
1:00 EPIC Church History
1:15 Prisoner of War
2:00 Yoga II
15 9:00 Windows 8
9:30 Middle East Issues
10:00 It’s About Time- Cont.
10:00 Tales for Grandchildren
11:00 Fly Fishing
11:00 Economic Wonk
1:00 Tales for Grandchildren
1:15 Coping with Life
1:30 King Arthur
16 10:00 Heart Attacks, Strokes 17 10:00 Expressive Drawing &
10:00 It’s All Relative
Painting
11:00 Van Gogh
10:00 Agatha Christie
11:00 Reader’s Theater
12:00 Music Analysis
12:30 Tai Chi
1:00 Sign Language II
1:00 Org. Family Research
2:00 Meditation
20 9:00 Bridge III
11:00 Banned Questions
11:00 Aging Under Unique
Circumstances
11:00 Great Decisions
1:00 Digital Darkroom
1:15 Germ Warfare
21 9:30 Infectious Disease
10:00 Religion & Spirituality
10:30 TED II
11:30 Demise of Liberalism
1:00 Garden & Forest
1:00 EPIC Church History
1:15 Prisoner of War
2:00 Yoga II
22 9:00 Windows 8
9:30 Middle East Issues
11:00 Nuclear Power
10:00 Tales for Grandchildren
11:00 Fly Fishing
11:00 Economic Wonk
1:00 Tales for Grandchildren
1:30 King Arthur
23 9:00 National Gallery Trip
10:00 Heart Attacks, Strokes
10:00 It’s All Relative II
11:00 Van Gogh
11:00 Reader’s Theater
12:30 Tai Chi
1:00 The Cloud-iPhone/iOS
1:00 Org. Family Research
2:00 Meditation
24 10:00 Expressive Drawing &
Painting
10:00 Agatha Christie
12:00 Music Analysis
1:00 Sign Language II
27 9:00 Bridge III
28 9:30 Infectious Disease
10:00 Home Networking
10:00 Religion & Spirituality
10:30 TED II
1:00 Garden & Forest
1:00 EPIC Church History
2:00 Yoga II
29 9:00 Windows 8
30 10:00 Heart Attacks, Strokes
10:00 It’s All Relative II
11:00 Van Gogh
11:00 Reader’s Theater
12:30 Tai Chi
1:00 The Cloud-iPhone iOS
1:00 Org. Family Research
May 2015
11:00 SKIP Banned Questions
11:00 Aging Under Unique
Circumstances
1:00 Digital Darkroom
1:15 Germ Warfare
9:30 Middle East Issues
11:00 Nuclear Power
11:00 Fly Fishing
11:00 Economic Wonk
10 10:00 Expressive Drawing &
Painting
10:00 Agatha Christie
12:00 Program Music
1:00 Sign Language II
2:00 Balls, Bells & Bands
1 12:00 Music Analysis
1:00 Sign Language II
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May 2015
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
4 11:00 Banned Questions
1:00 Digital Darkroom
1:15 Germ Warfare
5 9:30 Infectious Disease
10:00 Eat Local for Less
10:00 Home Networking
10:30 TED II
1:00 Facebook
1:00 EPIC Church History
2:00 Yoga II
6 8:00 Post-Hillwood Trip
9:30 Middle East Issues
10:00 History’s Mysteries
10:00 Protect Your Privacy
11:00 Fly Fishing
11:00 Economic Wonk
7 10:00 It’s All Relative II
11:00 Van Gogh
11:00 Reader’s Theater
12:30 Tai Chi
1:00 Org. Family Research
8 12:00 Music Analysis
11 11:00 Banned Questions
1:15 Germ Warfare
12 9:30 Infectious Disease
10:00 Eat Local for Less
10:00 Home Networking
1:00 Pinterest
2:00 Linkedin
13 8:00 Colonial Annapolis
9:30 Middle East Issues
10:00 History’s Mysteries
10:00 Protect Your Privacy
11:00 Fly Fishing
11:00 Economic Wonk
14 10:00 AARP Driver Safety
10:00 It’s All Relative II
11:00 Van Gogh
12:30 Tai Chi
15 12:00 Music Analysis
18 11:00 Banned Questions
19 10:00 Eat Local for Less
20 10:00 History’s Mysteries
10:00 Protect Your Privacy
21 10:00 It’s All Relative II
22
27
28 10:00 It’s All Relative II
29
25 Memorial Day 26 10:00 Eat Local for Less
No Classes
• Bold indicates first session of class • Underline indicates last session of class • Saturday classes not reflected in this weekday calendar
301.846.2419
www.frederick.edu/ilr
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THREE WAY TO REGISTER
1. Online at www.frederick.edu/QuickEnroll. Available 24/7, it’s fast, easy and convenient. Feel free to Browse Courses without
signing in.
Click
Click the Sign In link on the
FCC Browse Courses page.
Start by creating a New Profile.
(Button can be found toward the
bottom of the page.)
Create
Create your Student Profile
which includes creating your
own personal user name and
password.
* Denotes required information.
Social Security Number is not
required.
Select
Browse courses or search for a
course using the Search for a
Class feature.
Select classes by clicking on
the Add to Cart button.
Checkout
Once you have added your
classes to your cart you are ready
to Checkout.
Enter your credit card information and click Process Payment.
Congratulations, you are
now enrolled!
Did you know?
If you have enrolled in any FCC ILR or Continuing Education course since July 23, 2014, you have an online
account has been initiated for you and is now reserved in your name. For help to complete and activate your
account call the Quick Enroll Help Line at 301.624.2888. Calls are returned within one business day.
2. In Person: Come in to the FCC Welcome Center located in the Enrollment Services (J) building between 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.,
Mondays through Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Fridays.
3. By Mail: Send your completed registration form with payment in full by check or money order to Frederick Community
College, Attn: Student Accounts, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702. You may find the form in this schedule
and online at www.frederick.edu/ilr.
Please Note: Tuition for Out of County Residents – Legal residents of Maryland residing outside of Frederick
County pay $5 more per course. Non-Maryland residents pay $10 more per course. Non-Maryland residents are not
eligible for the Maryland Tuition Waiver for Adults age 60+.
TO DROP A CLASS
(To receive a full refund, a drop request must be received by one business day prior to the class start date.)
By Phone: Call the Quick Enroll Help Line, 301.624.2888. Your drop will be based on the date/time of your message.
Calls are returned within one business day.
In Person: Visit the FCC Welcome Center in the Enrollment Services building during regular business hours.
By Email: Email your request to [email protected]. Your drop will be based on the date/time of the email.
By Mail or Fax: Complete the Drop section of the ILR Registration Form (in this schedule or online at www.frederick.edu/ilr)
and mail to the address indicated on the form. You may also fax the form to 301.624.2799. (Please note that Registrations cannot
be taken by fax, only Drops.)
Requests to drop a course after the start date may be made via email to the ILR Program Manager at [email protected].
Frederick Community College • January 2015
The information contained in this schedule is abbreviated for registration purposes. The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as a contract between the student and Frederick Community
College. Changes are effected from time to time in the schedule. FCC reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment. Full refunds will be issued for cancelled courses.
The College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, religion, gender, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability of
otherwise qualified individuals and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Frederick Community College subscribes to full access to all college facilities as outlined in the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 and as amended. The designated coordinator for the college’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and for the Americans with Disabilities Act is Kate
Kramer-Jefferson, 301.846.2409.
Frederick Community College makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you have accommodation needs, please call the Services for Students with Disabilities office at 301.846.2408.
Reasonable accommodations, based on documentation, are then offered to qualified students for courses. To request a sign language interpreter, please call 301.846.2476 (Voice), or email ckenney@frederick.
edu. Students in need of accommodations, including sign language interpreters, should contact the office two weeks prior to start of classes to ensure services are in place. If your request pertains to accessible
transportation for a college-sponsored trip, please submit your request at least two weeks in advance. Requests made less than two weeks in advance may not be able to be provided.
Board of Trustees Debra S. Borden, Chair • David F. Bufter, Vice Chair • Nick Diaz • Gary Fearnow • Doris J. White • Myrna R. Whitworth • Roger A. Wilson
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Registration begins January 20
NEW Online Registration!
ILR Registration
Continuing Education
RegistrationForm
Form
301.846.2400 • www.frederick.edu
NEW! Register Online • • •
IN PERSON • • •
INTERPRETING • • •
Visit us on campus in FCC’s
Enrollment Services ‘J’ Building
Contact Disability/
Interpreting Services
See page 56 for
hours of operation
301.846.2408
BY MAIL • • •
Send completed form with payment
in full (check or money order) to:
Frederick Community College
Attn: Finance
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
Available 24/7, it’s quick, easy & convenient!
www.frederick.edu/QuickEnroll
PERSONAL INFORMATION (please print clearly)
(
)
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
(Maiden if applicable)
MI
Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
Apt #
City
Student ID Number (optional)
State
MD resident past 3 months
Yes
(
Home Phone
)
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(
/
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Work Phone
Zip Code
_
/
SSN (optional)
Birthday (REQUIRED to process)
)
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(
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__________________________________________________
Email Address
Female
Ethnic Group:
(check one)
_
Cell Phone
)
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Asian
Native Hawaiian/
Other Pacific Islander
American Indian or
Alaska Native
Permit#/DL# (For Motorcycle Safety Classes only): __________________________________________________________________ State Issued:_________________________
REGISTRATION INFORMATION (please print clearly)
Course
4-digit #
Title
Days
Time Start Date Tuition
Fees
4-digit #
Total
Registration fee/term*
DROP A COURSE (To obtain a refund, you must drop your course(s) 1 business day prior to the class start date.)
Course
Out-of-County Out-of-State
add $5/class add $10/class
$5
Add $5
Title
Total Due
* One-time fee per term
(July 1 - December 31 or January 1 - June 30)
By signing, I understand that without full payment I may not be enrolled and I accept and agree to abide by the policies and regulations of Frederick Community College
including the Student Code of Conduct. See www.frederick.edu for student policies and procedures. I furthermore certify that the information provided on this form is correct.
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PERMIT NO. 172
Institute for Learning in Retirement
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, Maryland 21702
Mark Your Calendar for the
Spring 2015
ILR Open House
Friday, Feb. 13
9:30 a.m. - Noon
Classroom/Student Center
H202/203
Presentation of the schedule at 10 a.m.
• Meet ILR instructors
• Enjoy light refreshments
• Register for classes
No reservations required.
Invite a friend!