March 2016
Thirty-Three Years Serving the Community 1983 - 2016
Volume 6, Issue 7
MCCOAA Update
Manchester Community College Organization of Active Adults
Great Path MS #16, PO Box 1046, Manchester CT 06045-1046 ● 860-512-2840
Read the Update in color on the MCC Web Site at www.manchestercc.edu/continuing/oaa.
OAA ON THE GO
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS
By Jim Reuter
by James St. Pierre
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SCHEDULED TRIPS
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Grand Central Adventure
Thursday, March 10, 2016
March 18, 1:30 PM
SBM Auditorium
This tour explores one of the most historic landmarks and busiest train stations in the world,
Grand Central. Our professional tour guide focuses not only on the architectural highlights of
the Terminal but provides a real story about little-known secrets, anecdotes and history of the
famed site. As time permits, our guide will take
us to the nearby Lincoln, Chrysler, and New York Daily Times
buildings, followed by a bus ride over to the United Nations.
For more information regarding this tour, please contact Karen
Schauster, 860-647-8586.
Canadian Rockies by Train
Departing May 28, 2016
9 Days, 13 Meals, 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Includes: Air out of Bradley, air taxes/fees, hotel transfers and group
transportation to/from airport.
Highlights: British Columbia, Vancouver,
VIA Rail, Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Lake
Louise, Banff, and Calgary. Look upon the
glistening glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and
Mount Robson – the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Stop at the Columbia Icefield
and choose from a Glacier Experience across
this mass of glacial ice, which is over 1,000 feet thick, or take a
walk on the Glacier Skywalk. Spend two nights at the magnificent
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, properly nicknamed the “Castle in
the Rockies.”
For additional information, contact Mary Violette, 860-648-0223.
A Taste of Italy
La Gondola Ride on the Providence River
Spirito’s Lunch and Cooking Demonstration
Thursday, June 23, 2016
This tour explores the Renaissance City from a
unique perspective—aboard an authentic Venetian gondola, Providence’ most beloved
attraction. In addition, you will enjoy a traditional Italian lunch and chef cooking demonstration at Spirito’s Restaurant in the Federal
Hill section of Providence.
Please explain any special needs: Physical/Medical/Dietary.
For additional information, contact Jeannette Lesperance,
860-643-8130
See you on the bus!
ATTENTION
Please report any special needs, physical, medical or dietary, at
the time your reservation is made, to the trip coordinator for
your trip. Persons requiring assistance need to be accompanied
by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for
providing the assistance. MCCOAA cannot provide special
individual assistance to tour members with special needs.
The
ARMENTANO ACOUSTIC DUO
Brothers Steve and Mike Armentano deliver upbeat music and
songs especially for those who would enjoy material from the
1960's and 1970's. Their repertoire is from a variety of artists such
as The Beatles, Bobby Darin, Elvis Presley, The Drifters, Dean
Martin, Glen Campbell, The Lovin Spoonful, Hank Williams,
Creedence Clearwater Revival, Ricky Nelson, Frank Sinatra,
Dion, John Denver, Jim Croce and Sam Cooke.
The Armentano brothers have been performing professionally
together for over 30 years, with vocalist Mike on the acoustic guitar and Steve playing assorted percussion. They are founding
members of The Nifty Fifties Band and have performed at many
events such as First Night Hartford, New London OpSail,
Hartford Riverfest, and at many Connecticut fairs and celebrations.
NoteTakers Needed
Manchester Community College is looking for
NoteTakers for the Spring 2016 semester.
NoteTakers attend classes with students with
disabilities for the purpose of removing obstacles in the learning process. Interested individuals must be 65 or older. You will attend class with your strudent 2x/wk for 1 hour and 20 minutes for the duration of the
semester (15 wks) The pay rate is $10.25/hr. If interested, contact Georgette Hyman at 860-512-3590.
Cancellations
When the college closes or cancels classes due to inclement
weather conditions or technical difficulties, please check the
MCC website at www.manchestercc.edu or call the MCC
information line at 860-512-3000. Announcements may also
appear on: WTIC-AM & FM, WRCH, WFSB Channel 3,
WTNH Channel 8 and WVIT Channel 30.
Non-luncheon programs are open to the public free of charge. The
programs begin at 1:30 p.m. in the SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium (AST Bldg.) and are followed by refreshments. We encourage
members to invite friends to become OAA members for additional benefits. Please use the West Parking Lot (formerly Lot C), which includes
handicapped parking.
Upcoming Continuing Education Courses in 2016!
HOW TO REGISTER FOR COURSES: There are many easy ways to register for MCC courses. Call 860-512-3232 to register by phone.
Be sure to have your credit card ready. Or, if you have access to the Internet, you can download a registration form at
www.manchestercc.edu/programs-courses/catelogs and send in your completed form with a check or money order. You can also find a registration form in any printed MCC Credit-Free catalog. The easiest way is to register in person the next time you are on campus for a monthly OAA meeting! The registrar’s office is in the main lobby of the Lowe Building and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Pre-registration allows the instructor and course schedulers to prepare materials for the course and to contact students in the event of a
scheduling change or cancellation.
The Cheney Company Auction of 1937: A Roof Over Our Heads
How was the Manchester real estate market flooded with over 245 homes that sold in only three days during the depths of the Great Depression? The Cheney Brothers Silk Company was required by the federal government to sell their employee housing in order to receive federal
bankruptcy protection. Remarkable documentation of the public auction survives, including the catalog, photos, newspaper articles and oral
histories of this fascinating community milestone. Almost every one of the homes has survived over the last 75 years. The presentation will
be illustrated and will explore this interesting story of Manchester’s historic neighborhoods.
CRN 11824 | Fee: $5 | Friday | 3/4 noon-1:30 PM | AST E202
Instructor: Mary M. Donohue is the assistant publisher of Connecticut Explored magazine. She is an award-winning author, architectural
historian, and historic preservationist with more than 30 years’ experience.
NEW Exploring eBooks: Convenience, Customization and Endless Titles
eBooks are convenient and portable, but did you know that thousands can be downloaded for free through your public library and other websites? In this Noon Institute, we will explore the ins and outs of eBooks, covering topics such as choosing an eReader or tablet, making purchases, and downloading and sharing eBooks. We will also review the many customization and accessibility options that eReaders and Reading apps offer.
CRN 11889 | Fee: $5 | Friday | 3/11 noon-1:30 PM | AST E202
Instructor: Deborah Herman is the director of library and educational technology at MCC, where she focuses on providing an outstanding,
innovative library user experience for the college community, both in person and online. Before coming to MCC, she headed the Library
Technology Department at CCSU.
Explosion at the Shirtwaist Factory
On March 25, 1911, one of the largest industrial disasters in the history of New York caused the death of 146 garment workers, most of them
women. The fire led to legislation requiring improved factory safety standards and helped spur the growth of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, which fought for better and safer working conditions for sweatshop workers in that industry.
CRN 11785 | Fee: $5 | Friday | 3/18 noon-1:30 PM | AST E202
Instructor: Barbara King
The Viking Experience
Learn how Viking explorers, adventurers, and entrepreneurs founded the Irish cities of Dublin, cork, and Limerick, gave Mother Russia her
name, and became kings of England. Discover what tools and craft they used to help them sail around the known world, and how their legacy
remains with us today. We will also discuss Viking art and religion. Learn about this fascinating chapter of human history!
CRN 12185 | Fee: $65 | 3 Wednesdays | 3/2-3/16 7-9 PM | GPA GP139
Instructor: Mary Carchrie earned her M.A. in Early Irish History from University College in Dublin and her secondary teaching certificate
at the University of Massachusetts, and has also studied Gaelic and Gaelic song in the Hebrides Island, Cape Breton, and Nova Scotia.
Check the Spring 2016 catalog for many more interesting courses. Register with a friend!
Remember, as OAA members, you could each qualify for a 20% rebate
(a maximum of $50 per membership year) on credit-free courses costing over $10. Please complete one form
for each class. Please do not put multiple classes on one rebate form
Looking for Candidates to Volunteer to fill Open or Expiring Positions on Executive Board
President –This position is a two-year term. Sheila’s term is ending and she would like to step down.
Board meetings are usually held on the second Friday morning of the month from September-May.
Vice-President - This position is a two-year term.
Secretary - Record and distribute to the board the minutes of all the business meetings and keep a file of important documents and
correspondence. (2-year term)
Auditor - Annually review the financial records of the Treasurer and any standing committees that conduct financial transactions.
If you are interested in one of these positions, or would like to volunteer on any of the committees,
please contact Mary Violette at 860-648-0223.
The UPDATE is published each month except July and August, for and by OAA members, and is edited with the assistance of MCC’s Credit-Free Programs Office.
Information on OAA activities and other items of interest to OAA members will be considered for publication.
Please submit articles and suggestions to the editors via email to [email protected].
Board Meetings 10 a.m. — Room A108 (by Library in LRC Building): Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13
Program Events 1:30 p.m. — SBM Auditorium (AST Building): Oct 16, Nov 20 (Annual Meeting), Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 18, May 20
PLEASE USE WEST PARKING LOT (formerly Lot C) for all campus events.
Luncheons 11:30 a.m. — Sept 18, Dec 4, April 15
2015-2016 Officers
President: Sheila Springsteen
Vice President: TBD
Secretary: Darlene Sutton
Treasurer: Dan Miller
Trustee (2016): Angela Casalino
Trustee (2017): Irma Hart
Trustee (2018): Natalie Chirico
Committee Chairs
Travel & Mail: Mary Violette
Hospitality: Nedra Gallo
Membership: Karen Rosano
Nominations: TBD
Program: Sheila Springsteen (acting)
Publicity: Rosemarie Mazzotta
Tuition Rebates: Theresa Ebenhoe
The Bottom Line
Sep 1, 2015 - Feb 11, 2016
Total Members
708
Members Paid Rebates
52
Rebates Paid to Members
$1142
Credit-Free Course Fees Paid to
College
$5,731
Manchester Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status,
ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal
record. The person designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies is: Affirmative Action and Staff Development Coordinator (Title IX and Section
504/ADA Coordinator), Manchester Community College, Great Path MS #2, Manchester CT 06045; Lowe Student Services Center L-134c; 860-512-3107.