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What is Lifelong Learning?
Educational, engaging, and social classes, trips, lectures and
events organized by Lourdes University. No exams or grades!
Who can join?
Lifelong Learning invites all adults who find joy in learning,
regardless of religious or educational background!
What are the benefits of membership?
• Join a community of fascinating and inquisitive people
• Free admission to all monthly lectures
• Discounts on classes, trips and events
www.Lourdes.edu/Lifelong
[email protected]
419-824-3707
Travel with Lifelong Learning!
Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center
Orchestra
From swinging to subtle, sophisticated to spirited, it’s
all sheer jazz perfection with the most famous jazz
musician alive. Plus an elegant dinner at the Gandy
Dancer before the show!
Saturday, March 4
Innovation – Past, Present and Future
A private tour to see how solar cells, the power of the
future, are made at First Solar. Lunch and then return
to the past to see the machines that built this country.
Friday, April 28
Prison to Paradise
Crime and punishment were the reasons for building
Michigan’s first state prison, and this tour revisits its
dark past and reformed future.
Thursday, May 25
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Details on page 3!
How to reach us:
Laura Megeath
Coordinator
419-824-3707
[email protected]
Debbie Burman
Travel Coordinator
419-824-3707
Welcome Center
419-885-3211
Lifelong Learning
Lourdes University
6832 Convent Blvd.
Sylvania OH 43560
Free for members and first-time visitors.
Join us for refreshments at 9:15 a.m. followed by presentations from outstanding
speakers 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University.
Healing the Hate
January 20
President Obama has called for reconciliation and healing after the results of the
November election. Yet both sides persist in slinging angry accusations at each other,
accusing the opposing party of rigging the election and engaging in acts of violence
against supporters. How can a divided electorate learn to live with each other when they
see the world from such entirely different perspectives? Join Dr. Dale Lanigan, Chair of the
Sociology & Criminal Justice Program and Thomas Estrella, Associate Professor of
Psychology for a vibrant dialog and discussion on how to move forward in these troubling
times. Are we as divided as we appear to be? Was the founding fathers’ vision of a divided
government a wise one or should changes be made to better reflect modern realities (e.g.
eliminate the electoral college)?
Defending Your Healthcare Against Electronic Bandits
February 17
Reforms and technologies intended to bring healthcare into the electronic age have
fostered the emergence of a new marketplace and bandits are racing to cash in on. With
the gold rush on, the wild-wild west has returned. It’s not a matter of if but when the
bandits will see you as their next bank to hit. So, it’s time to circle the wagons and defend
the homestead against this growing epidemic. Margaret Diehl (MSN, MSIA, CISSP, RN)
became interested in technology security in the 1990s when the bandits began using the
internet to reach into people’s lives. Her transition into healthcare started shortly after
Katrina when it was foreseen the next siege would occur in healthcare. Using her rare
blend of backgrounds as an experienced registered nurse and certified computer
professional, Margaret offers session attendees a unique, insiders perspective on how this
epidemic evolved, why it is targeting healthcare, in particular seniors, and what you can do
to immunize yourself against it.
An Insider’s View of Ancient Art at the TMA
March 17
Dr. Adam Levine will reveal the inner workings of curators at the Toledo Museum of Art by
focusing on his area of expertise, ancient art. From art acquisitions to creating new
exhibits, Adam will give attendees new insights into what happens behind the walls of the
gallery. Adam is the Associate Director and Associate Curator of Ancient Art at TMA.
Lighthouses Along the Rivers of Steel
April 21
Take an engaging look at one of America’s most recognizable and endearing building
types, the train depot. For most cities the depot was the center of commerce, information
and transportation. Created across America by the railroad companies, this first corporate
building type oftentimes became the landmark identity of the community it served. Travel
through time from the earliest utilitarian depots of the 1850s to the grand terminals at the
peak of passenger service with preservation architects/planners Ron Campbell and Jackie
Hoist. Recall the memories and explore the future legacy of these ‘lighthouses’ along the
rivers of steel. Ron Campbell and Jackie Hoist are members of the American Institute of
Architects and authors of a book on historical train depots.
Why a Vibrant Downtown Toledo is Important to the Entire Toledo Region
May 12
The connections between sports, business, and our community will be discussed by
Joseph D. Napoli, President and CEO of the Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club, Toledo
Walleye Hockey Club and Hensville. Raised in Brooklyn, Joe’s twenty-five year career in
sports began with the Canton Indians after which he worked with the Chicago Bulls and
Detroit Tigers. Joe came to Toledo to embark on several developments in downtown
Toledo including Fifth Third Field, the Toledo Walleye and Huntington Center. In April of
2016 the Hens opened “Hensville” the redevelopment of three historic buildings and
Hensville Festival Park.
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TRAVEL
Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Arguably the most famous jazz musician alive, trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis is an
iconic figure in the evolution of the art form and a tireless advocate for jazz as America’s classical
music. From his New Orleans beginnings to his current role as artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln
Center, Marsalis inspires and uplifts people through superb musicmaking. Since 1988, Marsalis
has led the 15-piece Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, which simultaneously honors the rich
heritage of Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong while presenting a stunning variety of new works
from illustrious names. From swinging to subtle, sophisticated to spirited, it’s all sheer jazz
perfection. Our mezzanine seats are reserved at Hill Auditorium, University of Michigan.
Before the show, enjoy dinner at the Gandy Dancer restaurant. Situated in the beautifully restored
1886 Michigan Central Train Depot, it is both an architectural landmark as well as an elegant
restaurant. The Gandy Dancer is known for its creative dishes and sophisticated, historic
atmosphere. Select from three delectable entrees.
Saturday, March 4. Bus departs from Lourdes University parking lot M at 4:00 pm and returns
11:30 pm. Only $120 for members, $130 for nonmembers.
Innovation – Past, Present and Future
First Solar is a leading global provider of photovoltaic solar energy products, including
construction and operation of the largest grid-connected photovoltaic power plants in existence.
Learn about the future of solar power at the First Solar manufacturing plant in Perrysburg. We will
learn about global and local manufacturing and enjoy a private tour of the manufacturing line.
Lunch will be at Sam B’s, a casual restaurant with local history and charm. Named in honor of
Samuel Beckett, the Irish playwright and poet who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Sam B’s has been a fixture of Bowling Green since 1972. Lunch includes pecan chicken breast,
vegetarian lasagna, salad, red skin mashed potatoes, coffee or iced tea, and of course dessert!
After lunch, browse the shops of downtown Bowling Green including Ben Franklin Crafts right
across the street.
The next stop is the historic National Construction Equipment Museum to see up close the
machines that built the foundation of America! These machines built our roads and more; they
hauled, dredged, excavated, mined and drilled. Many examples from the last century are
accessible and will be explained in a guided tour of the museum’s indoor collection. Additional
larger machines can be seen up close on the museum’s grounds.
Friday, April 28. Bus departs from Lourdes University parking lot M at 9:00 am and returns 5:30
pm. Only $89 for members, $109 for nonmembers.
Prison to Paradise
Starting in the Historic Michigan Theatre of Jackson, Michigan, experience “Jacktown: The
History of Michigan’s First State Prison.” In an interactive program of live storytelling, film, archival
photos, and audience participation, you will see and hear intriguing tales of prison life, colorful
inmates, wardens, night keepers, crime, punishments, riots, and reforms. Lunch of soup,
sandwiches, and dessert will be at Steve’s Ranch Restaurant. We will take your sandwich order
ahead of time. At lunch, guides will tell more tales of Prohibition, and both famous and infamous
inmates, including Dr. Jack Kevorkian.
After lunch we will tour Michigan’s First State Prison, now housing the Armory Arts Village. The
tour includes the old West Wing, now a Grand Gallery built of stone, brick, mortar and steel by
inmate labor; the old solitary area; seven large murals depicting the prison history; a former
cellblock converted into an art studio, and an apartment carved from over 38 cells. Throughout the
tour hear stories of crime, creeps and corruption – prison life, punishments and reforms, colorful
and dangerous inmates, bizarre escapes, and a Chaplain who, with his belief that the arts are
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rehabilitative, encouraged the prisoners to engage in various arts. There will be time for a quick
visit to the Old Prison Gift Shop.
Experience the exquisite iconography and large murals with a reverse perspective of St.
Demetrius Orthodox Church. Enjoy Father Dusan’s delightful tour as he shares the history of this
Eastern Orthodox Church and the origins of the icons. Finish the tour in a beautiful room
surrounded by historic farmland as you eat totally heavenly Baklava baked fresh by the Sisterhood.
Thursday, May 25. Bus departs from Lourdes University parking lot M at 8:00 am and returns
approximately 6:30 pm. Only $134 for members, $154 for nonmembers.
Save the dates for these upcoming Lifelong Learning trips!
“Harvey” is the story of a man and his best friend – a six-foot tall invisible rabbit! Join us for
lunch and a show at the Purple Rose Theater in Chelsea, Michigan on Wednesday, July 5
Schedel Arboretum & Gardens has unusual and exotic species of plant life plus upwards
of 10,000 annual plants and flowers. Join us for a tour Wednesday, September 6.
SPECIAL EVENT
A Walk Through Time: Exploring the Journey of Music Through the Centuries
11:15 am -12:30 pm on Friday, May 12
Join us for a walk through music history, beginning with Bach and on to
today, sampling a variety of musical styles and composers along the way.
Our guide on this walk will be pianist Heidi Clausius. Paired with a
delectable luncheon buffet, we will celebrate the end of the semester.
A Toledo native, Heidi Clausius received her Bachelor of Music in Piano
Performance from the University of Toledo. An injury forced her to abandon hopes of a career in
music, but after an 18-year absence, Heidi was able to return and earn a Masters of Music from
BGSU. Now she is very active in the Toledo and Bowling Green music communities. Recently she
performed in the Great Gallery of the Toledo Museum of Art and with the Sylvania Community
Orchestra. Today Heidi is the organist/pianist at Trinity Episcopal Church, maintains a private
piano studio and teaches group piano and coaches vocal students at UT. Buffet lunch is included!
HOT TOPICS
Suing the EPA for Lake Erie
Feb. 17
Great Lakes environmental groups have united
to pressure appropriate enforcement of the
Clean Water Act for Lake Erie by suing the
EPA. What difference will this make? Marya
Czech is a regional environmentalist.
Lunch and learn! Join us for a lunch of soup,
sandwiches, and dessert followed by a
presentation and lively discussion.
Fridays, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm
Franciscan Center Board Room
$10 / $15 non-members, per meeting
Reservations requested at least 1 week prior.
Christian Communities in
the Holy Land
March 17
Christians have lived in the Holy Land (now
Israel and Palestine) since the first Pentecost.
Learn who they are and about the struggles that
are causing them to emigrate. Jeff Abood is a
speaker and author, and has served as
Advocacy and Outreach Director of the Holy
Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation. Jeff
was knighted by the Vatican and currently
serves in the Equestrian Order of the Holy
Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
Technology: Stimulus or Detractor of
Learning?
Jan. 20
Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek,
President of Lourdes
University, will discuss how
radically technology has
changed education for
teachers, students, and for
Lifelong Learners!
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Lead Poisoning in Toledo
April 21
Toledo ranks second in the state for lead
poisoning cases, most of which are children.
Lead poisoning can affect the entire body and
cause irreparable damage. Gloria Smith, R.N.,
is lead case manager to the Lucas County
Childhood Lead Prevention Program. She will
talk about the work being done to combat this
issue, work that ultimately led to the recent
ordinance passed by Toledo City Council.
CLASSES
Memory Exercises
Barbara Mauter
Wed., 10:00-11:30 am, Jan. 25 (meets once)
by a spirited and wide-ranging discussion among
the group. Veteran facilitator Norm Thal returns
to add his experiences from around the world,
and keep the arguments lively and on track. The
textbook required for this class, “Great
Decisions,” is available at the Lourdes bookstore
for about $25. For a unique exploration of the
world around us, join Great Decisions – 2017!
We all know that exercising our bodies is good
for us, but how does one go about exercising
their mind? Join us for a fun interactive brain
workout! No weights or bands required. Based
on the principles of how our memory works, this
course will present various tips and techniques
on enhancing your memory. Participants will also
have the opportunity to take part in activities to
help keep their brain in shape.
Barbara Mauter is an adjunct instructor with
over 20 years college experience. She has
taught and presented various workshops for the
University of Toledo, Bowling Green State
University, Monroe County Community College
and Owens State Community College. She
recently attended a CDI (Course Design
Institute) and has been sharing her new
knowledge. Her interests center around thinking,
reading and how our minds work. She is known
for her critical thinking class activities. A
participant in one of her "Thinking Outside the
Box" courses had this to say: "The "memory"
[course] was very good-- but this is "great"!"
Procrastination:
A Hardening of the Oughteries
Barbara Mauter
Wed., 10:00-11:30 am, Feb. 8 (meets once)
How many times did you promise to yourself that
you would STOP procrastinating? Don't delay!
Sign up for this insightful and informative
workshop that will explore the reasons why we
often procrastinate. Begin to understand what
you "ought" to do. Techniques to avoid or
conquer procrastination will be covered. Based
on over 10 years of reading, research and
presentations on procrastination.
Whistler’s Entourage
Chris Rilling
Tues., 1:00-3:00 pm, February 28 (meets once)
Great Decisions – 2017
Norm Thal
Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 pm
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 30 (8 weeks)
The famous portrait painter’s life included some
of the most famous people of the nineteenth
century: Czar Nicholas I, Daniel Webster,
Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, Oscar Wilde,
Mark Twain, President Millard Fillmore. His
grandfather fought for the British in the
Revolutionary War then for the Americans in the
War of 1812. Was his brother really a
Confederate spy? Whistler’s real life is way more
interesting than the story of just one painting!
Chris Rilling is both an educator and artist.
After receiving a Masters in Art Education from
University of Toledo, Chris taught art and art
history at Owens Community College and
Northview High School.
Dig deeper into the hottest topics in foreign
affairs! The most significant issues of our time
are explored by the Foreign Policy Association in
a Briefing Book and television series. The result
is Great Decisions – 2017, in which eight
subjects are covered, ranging from the prospects
for Afghanistan and Pakistan, to nuclear
security, to U.S. Foreign Policy and petroleum,
to trade and politics.
Each Lifelong Learning session begins with the
appropriate television segment, and is followed
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Holistic Health Approach 50 & Over
Kym Cragel
Wed., 1:30-3:00 pm, March 1-April 5 (6 weeks)
The Daniel Plan is a comprehensive system for
achieving optimum health through the merging of
food, fitness, friends, focus and faith. The Daniel
Plan identifies lifelong habits that can lead to
illness, chronic inflammation and shortened
lives. This is not just a diet plan, but a holistic
approach to healing and gaining control over
your wellness. The key to long-lasting success is
to develop new positive habits that replace old
self-defeating ones. This class will guide you to
making wiser choices in the grocery store,
eliminating processed foods, understanding food
labels, cooking techniques and much more!
Don’t let your habits control your life to the point
of feeling awful. Join this class and together we
will break the chains of unhealthy habits and
begin living to our full potential.
Approach the next 50 years of your life with the
knowledge, tools and resources that will help
you manage your wellness. Learn about
nutrition, exercise and sharpen your mental skills
to gain an edge on aging. Flex your mental
muscles each week as we develop achievable
goals, overcome challenges and develop skills to
navigate obstacles and mental roadblocks. In
this class you will learn to master positive selftalk, diminish negative habits, use visualization
and relaxation breathing and maintain motivation
and focus. This class will help you to merge
mind, body and spirit so that you can maintain
your full potential as you age gracefully and
beautifully.
Kym Cragel has a Master’s degree in sport and
exercise psychology and over 30 years as a
personal trainer and nutrition specialist. She has
worked with athletes and individuals of all ages
and abilities. Kym has taught high school
English, coached track, volleyball and soccer
and logged over 500 hours teaching swim
lessons.
Five Warlords
Bud Fisher
Friday, 9:00 – 11:00 am, March 3 (meets once)
There have been great military leaders, or
warlords, throughout the ages such as those of
the first and second triumvirate in Rome, the
leaders of the seventh coalition who defeated
Napoleon at Waterloo, and the crafty Otto Von
Bismarck who defeated Napoleon III in the
Franco-Prussian War. But the world had never
seen the likes of the five warlords who entered
the world stage during the early years of the 20th
century. There was Benito Mussolini, Adolf
Hitler, Josef Stalin, Winston Churchill and
Franklin Roosevelt. There might have been a
sixth, but Francisco Franco of Spain wisely
abstained. Honorable mention should go to
Harry Truman, who came late to the fray. What a
group it was! One was a teacher turned
revolutionary, one was a street person who had
lived in homeless shelters, another was a bank
robber, extortionist and mass murderer, and two
were patricians, to the manor born. This class
will discuss how these five warlords came to
power, how they ruled their nations, how they
interacted and how they conducted World War II.
Andrew “Bud” Fisher served in the US Army
during the Korean War and has compiled two
books of interviews from his years as a volunteer
with the University of Toledo/Library of Congress
Veterans History Project.
Native American Culture
Jamie Oxendine
Thurs., 10:00-11:30, March 2–April 6 (6 weeks)
Many things we take for granted today
originated from Native American discoveries,
inventions, and traditions. From place names to
the food on our table, discover the stories and
backgrounds of the First People of North
America. From traditional to contemporary, this
class will cover all facets of Native American
culture.
Of Lumbee/Creek ancestry, Jamie Oxendine is a
member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
He is a professional educator, musician, writer,
storyteller and civil rights activist. Jamie is also
director of the Black Swamp InterTribal
Foundation.
The Daniel Plan
Kym Cragel
Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:30 pm
March 2 – April 27 (8 weeks; no class 4/13)
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How to Listen to Music
Dr. Christopher Williams
Mon., 10:00-11:30 am, March 6-April 10 (6 weeks)
Crocheting: Starting Stitches
Mary Jo Blohm
Tuesdays, 10:00-noon, March 7-28 (4 weeks)
This course is designed to teach students how
to understand music through close and attentive
listening. Emphasis will be on how music uses
sound to organize time, through form, texture,
and instrumentation, and on some of the most
famous styles and masterworks in the history of
music. The goal will be to give students tools for
understanding and appreciating any music they
encounter and to give them a vocabulary for
framing their subjective reactions. Although
examples will be taken mostly from classical
music and jazz, other popular music styles will
be discussed, as well as the rudiments of music
notation.
Christopher Williams holds a Ph.D. in Music
History from the University of California at
Berkeley. He has taught at the University of
Toledo, Bowling Green State University, and the
Cleveland Institute of Music, and is considered a
leading expert on music in turn-of-the-century
Vienna.
Learn to crochet! One stitch at a time, this
course will cover the basic fundamentals of
crocheting. Class size is limited to allow for
individual attention. Basic materials will be
supplied to get you started!
Mary Jo Blohm recently retired and is looking
forward to traveling, reading and crafting. She
was introduced to crocheting at an early age and
has taught herself to follow various patterns and
create individualized projects. Some of her
crocheted items are sold at All Good Things.
Crocheting Creations
Mary Jo Blohm
Tuesdays, 10:00 – noon
April 4 – May 2 (no class April 18; 4 weeks)
Do you have a crochet project that needs
expert help, or just help getting started? This
class will help you with your unique creation.
Bring your project, yarn, and H crochet hook to
the first class. An introductory crochet class is a
prerequisite.
Using your iPad / iPhone Effectively
Mike Murray
Mon., Wed., Fri.,1:30 - 3:30 pm
March 6, 8, 10 (meets 3 times in one week)
Adding to Your Bridge Game
Ben Beazley
Sat., 10:00-noon, March 11-April 8 (5 weeks)
This class is intended for new users of either
iPhones or iPads as well as experienced users
who may want some additional tips and “tricks”.
Topics will include familiarization with device
controls, how to use various touch gestures, how
to check/change device settings and Wi-Fi
connectivity, how to find and download apps
from Apple’s Apps Store, and familiarization with
some of the built in apps such as Email, Photos,
Safari, Messaging, Contacts and FaceTime.
Students should bring their devices to class.
Students will need to know their Apple Store ID
and Apple Store password. Please note that this
class will cover only Apple devices, not Android
Smartphones / tablets.
Mike Murray worked for over 25 years in
Information Technology at DeVilbiss and Dana in
Toledo as well as several other companies. He
is currently the moderator for the Computer Club
at the Sylvania Senior Center.
Develop your bridge-playing skills in this fun
and informative class. The class will feature
basic bidding techniques and introduce the use
of the most popular bidding conventions.
Students will play hands as both declarer and
defender. Each class will include pre-dealt
hands, which will be bid, played, and reviewed.
A textbook is included in the price of the class.
Ben Beazley has been a Bridge Life Master for
many years and enjoys playing regularly in local
duplicate games. He has extensive experience
as a bridge instructor; he has tutored students
individually and taught UT faculty groups as well
as courses at Belmont Country Club and the
Ottawa Hills Village Life Program.
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Charlie Chaplin: Art, Comedy and Politics
Zach Sands
Sat., 1:00-4:00 pm, March 11-25 (3 weeks)
Spain, Mexico and South America extensively.
She is eager to share her love of the Spanish
language with you!
In the 1930s, Charlie Chaplin was one of the
wealthiest and most famous movie stars in the
entire world, which gave him the autonomy and
the clout to make the movies that he wanted to
make. Capitalizing upon this freedom, Chaplin
was one of the only filmmakers of the silent era
who continued to produce silent movies even
after the studios and theaters had all converted
to sound. In this three-week course, we will
examine and discuss themes in: City Lights
(1931), Modern Times (1936) and The Great
Dictator (1941), situating these movies within the
historical context of the Great Depression and
the prelude to the Second World War,
supplemented with biographical information on
Chaplin himself.
Zach Sands is a doctoral candidate in
American Culture Studies at Bowling Green
State University. He will officially earn his PhD in
May of 2017. He is a versatile and prolific writer
who has traveled extensively and taught a
variety of college-level classes over the past ten
years, including: Screenwriting, American Film
Comedy and Film History.
The American Political Party System
Loryn Clauson-Hodge
Mon., 2:00-4:00 pm, March 13-April 3 (4 weeks)
Political parties have been an integral part of
the American political system since the birth of
the country, when the Federalists and the AntiFederalists battled over the Constitution itself.
Yet, the political parties themselves have
changed throughout history. What where these
political parties? Who were their leaders? What
did they stand for? How did they get their
names? The political party system has
developed over the course of 228 years, and in
that time millions of Americans earned the right
to vote and the political party system reacted.
Find out what issues were important to American
citizens in the 19th Century and how the party
system reacted to political demands. Come find
out why Thomas Jefferson and Alexander
Hamilton hated each other, why Andrew Jackson
changed the face of politics, and how little known
parties like the Know-Nothings, the Free-Soilers,
and the Greenbacks changed American political
development.
Loryn Clauson-Hodge received her Masters in
History from Kansas State University. Her thesis
focused on Reconstruction Era Alabama and is
entitled “A Missed Opportunity: United States v
Hall and the Battle Over the Fourteenth
Amendment.” She enjoys teaching at Lourdes
University and plans to pursue her Ph.D. in
History. She is married to Adam Hodge an
Associate Professor of History at Lourdes
University.
Spanish for Travel or Pure Pleasure
Raquel Bravo
Mondays & Wednesdays,10:00 -11:30 am
Session 1: March 13 – April 5 (4 weeks)
Session 2: April 17 – May 3 (3 weeks)
Do you want to pick up some Spanish and
Latino Culture to ease into your vacation travel in
Spain or a Latin American country? Or, do you
want to learn Spanish for the pure pleasure of
speaking and understanding a beautiful Latin
language and a little of its culture and history?
Students are invited to practice Spanish during
lunch at the Lourdes Café after class (price of
lunch not included). The textbook for this class,
“15-Minute Spanish”, includes two audio CDs
and will be available for ~$20 in the Lourdes
bookstore.
Raquel Bravo is a native Spanish speaker who
has taught English/Spanish bilingual education
and adult education. She is a retired school
administrator who has enjoyed traveling to
Traditions of French and Spanish Wines
Nicholas Kubiak
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm, March 13-27 (3 weeks)
Throughout time, travelers took vines and
traditions with them as they explored new
places. This course will explore the link
between Spanish and French wines throughout
the years and how traditions and styles in each
area developed and grew and created the wines
we know today. This class will discuss the native
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places, peoples, cultures, and vines that have
created the wines of their regions. Wine tasting
will be included, feel free to bring your own food
to pair.
This class will be taught by Certified Specialist
of Wines and Spirits, Nicholas Kubiak, a veteran
of the wine industry, creator of Bordo Tasters
Tablet, and avid wine educator. We look forward
to you joining us.
taught writing and poetry for twenty-seven years
at University of Toledo and continues today to
practice law and write poetry.
Hidden Treasures of Korean Art and Modern
Korea
CANCELLED
Come immerse yourself in Korean culture.
Enjoy introductory films showing Korea’s past
and present achievements that are not well
known to the world. While the ancient artifacts
from one film will demonstrate the incredible
devotion and perseverance of the artisans at that
time, a second film will illustrate how such
characteristics have transformed the country into
the sixth largest export country in the world.
Korea now leads the world in I.T., electronic,
construction, and shipping industries. Traditional
Korean refreshments and complimentary books
on Korea will be provided to the audience.
Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project
(KSCPP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
that is dedicated to raising awareness of Korean
history and culture. In appreciation for the United
States’ support for Korea during the Korean War
and in the years that followed, since 2009,
KSCPP has held over 2,000 presentations about
the history and culture of Korea throughout the
country.
Making Sense of the Nonsense
How to talk about art like an expert – even
when you’re clueless
Chris Rilling
Tuesday, 1:00-3:00 pm, March 14 (meets once)
Confused about why some of that “stuff” is in
the museum? By looking at art from different
points of view and knowing what to look for –as
well as what not to look for– you’ll be able to try
to figure out what the artist was thinking and why
museums buy some of the things they have on
display. Your opinions may be more valid than
you think!
Poetry in Bloom
Shari O’Brien
Tues., 1:30-3:45 pm, March 21-April 11 (4 weeks)
Just in time for spring, our class will focus on
the poetry of flowers. Please be assured that we
won’t be reading nursery rhyme poems pointing
out that roses are red and violets are blue. In this
fresh and vibrant course, we’ll be moved by
poems that make you wonder, smile, question,
shake your head, take your breath away, probe
but above all feel. Just a few of the poets we will
be dazzled by include Emily Dickinson, William
Wordsworth, A. E. Housman, and Sylvia Plath.
Our fast-paced but relaxed, interactive class will
discover how poets use tools like imagery, voice,
meter, and sound to mesh meaning with form.
You certainly don’t need to write poetry yourself
to fall in love with it.
Dr. Shari O’Brien earned an M.A. from the
University of Michigan and a Ph.D. from BGSU.
After graduating magna cum laude from
University of Toledo College of Law, she worked
in United States District Court. Publishing five
law review articles as well as hundreds of
essays and poems in national journals, she
Drawing with Confidence – Getting Started
Craig Rochkin
Fri., 11:00-12:30 pm, March 24-April 7 (3 weeks)
Everyone can draw! Let us show you how with a
series of exercises and strategies to approach
the art of drawing in a comfortable setting.
Lessons are designed to promote selfawareness and include strategies and
techniques for the student to consider when
drawing. While some art background is helpful,
no experience is necessary.
Craig Rochkin is a life-long artist with degrees
from Wayne State University, Northeastern
University and The Museum School of Fine Arts
in Boston. He has taught classes in Ann Arbor,
Boston and the San Francisco Bay area.
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Drawing with More Confidence – Developing
Your Drawing Skills
Craig Rochkin
Fri., 11:00-12:30 pm, April 28-May 12 (3 weeks)
sense of connection between people. Some
researchers believe the major function of
laughter is to bring people together. Are you
ready to have some FUN and laugh? Join us as
we take a look at the "lighter side of life" and
laugh away many of our cares. We will take both
a light hearted and a serious look at this
prescription and the health benefits that may
result.
Once you have started drawing, this class will
keep you going! Learn about shading, shapes,
and more involved techniques in a relaxed and
supportive setting. This class is recommended
for those who have already taken “Drawing with
Confidence” this semester or last.
Residing in Toledo, he is currently working in
digital imagery.
Praying the Scriptures
Fr. Daniel Zak
Tuesday, 10:00–11:30 am, April 4 (meets once)
Fr. Daniel Zak, a senior status priest of the
Diocese of Toledo, and a counselor/spiritual
director at the Sophia Center on the Lourdes
campus will break open the Spiritual Exercises
of St. Ignatius of Loyola and teach some of the
Ignatius’ ways to pray: the Lectio divina method
of praying the scriptures, use of the Imagination
in prayer, and the Examen of Consciousness. All
are ways to find God in all things.
Insider Secrets to Selling Your Own Home
Dan Jachimiak
Saturday, 10:00 – noon, March 25 (meets once)
Save thousands of sales commission dollars by
selling your own home this year ... with help from
one of the area's most knowledgeable and
experienced real estate Brokers. Topics of
discussion include:
 Setting the price to be competitive in today's
market
 How, when and where to effectively advertise
 Answering the Ad Call and showing the home
 Open House checklist and qualifying the buyer
 Negotiating and writing the Offer to Purchase
 Financing, inspections, title work, and closing
Interesting and highly informative, this class will
present practical tips and techniques to
successfully market your house without using a
real estate agent. You can do it ... with a little
help.
Dan Jachimiak has been an award-winning
salesperson and licensed real estate Broker for
over 30 years. He is a proud graduate of the
University of Toledo, and is a former Adjunct
Instructor at Owens Community College. Dan
has owned a successful real estate Company,
specializing in property management, and has
contributed several articles to Realty Times.
Wisdom in the Words of Tolkien
Dr. Noah Roderick
Wed., 4:30–5:30 pm, April 5 (meets once)
In this class, we’ll be talking about how
knowledge works in J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings,
paying special attention to the Lord of the Rings
trilogy. Knowledge plays a very important role in
Tolkien’s books, but unlike other prominent
themes like courage and friendship, Tolkien’s
portrayal of knowledge is complicated.
In our discussion of knowledge in The Lord of
the Rings, we’ll focus on three areas: 1) The
difference between magic and wisdom. 2) The
dangers of looking into the future. 3) The
emptiness of reducing things to their basic
essences. There is no need to have already read
the books in order to enjoy this class but it will
help you to identify themes for future readings of
the trilogy.
Dr. Noah Roderick is an associate professor of
English at Lourdes University. He is the author of
The Being of Analogy (2016), along with several
articles in the areas of rhetoric, linguistics, and
philosophy. His love of all things language
related came largely out of reading Tolkien as a
young man, and he hopes his students will be
similarly inspired.
Rx for Laughter
Barbara Mauter
Wed., 10:00-11:30 am, March 29 (meets once)
Studies have shown that laughter can actually
improve your health! Laughter establishes - or
restores - a positive emotional climate and a
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The Post-War Boom: 1950s American Cinema
Zach Sands
Saturdays, 1:00-4:00 pm
April 8, 22 and 29 (3 weeks)
play around with them telling time, reading train
schedules, finding our hotel room and paying for
those souvenirs. We’ll use both French and
American restaurant menus to discover the
broad influence of the French language on our
culinary vocabulary, the ways their dining
traditions differ from ours, and the right way to
pronounce “croissant,” etc. We’ll spend one
class learning and practicing those
indispensable expressions for greetings,
farewells, getting directions, exchanging basic
information and picking out the latest fashion- in
the right size. Finally, Le Monde Francophone is
vast and diverse- le francais is spoken on four
continents. Want to visit a French-speaking
country? You’ll be surprised at how many
choices you have!
Sandy Harding’s career spanned 34 years of
teaching various levels of French at Cardinal
Stritch, Rossford, and Perrysburg High Schools.
She has travelled frequently to France
accompanying students on trips and home-stays
in various areas of the country. She continues to
correspond with friends in France who've hosted
her in their homes and welcomed her into their
families.
In this class, we will examine the changing
cultural landscape of the United States in the
postwar era through a combination of lecture,
film screening and discussion, considering
aspects of the Cold War, McCarthyism,
suburban sprawl, gender politics, the collapse of
the studio system, the rise of independent
cinema and the sudden ubiquity of television.
Films to be viewed include: The Ten
Commandments (1956), The Day the Earth
Stood Still (1951) and On the Waterfront (1954),
as well as selected clips from other films of this
period.
Approachable Opera
Dr. Christopher Williams
Mon., 9:30-11:30 am, April 17-May 22 (6 weeks)
In the popular imagination, opera has often
been portrayed as inaccessible, sung in foreign
languages in vocal styles far removed from
popular music. However, the ready availability of
opera on video, frequent “Live in HD” broadcasts
from the New York Metropolitan Opera, and
performances by local and regional opera
companies like the Toledo Opera—all of which
present translations in supertitles—has largely
dissolved these barriers. This course presents
an overview of several landmarks in the history
of opera, from its beginnings in the early 17th
century to the present. Works by Mozart, Verdi,
Wagner, and Puccini will all be discussed. The
course will pay special attention to operas that
are presented by Toledo Opera and are on the
Metropolitan Opera broadcast schedule. The
required textbook “The Figaro Trilogy” by
Beaumarchais is available from the Lourdes
University Bookstore for ~$14.
Women in Science
Dr. Anjali Gray
Wed., 11:00-noon, April 19-May 17 (5 weeks)
Women have been pioneers in every field of
science, but they’ve faced unique challenges
over the last few centuries. This course will focus
on the contributions of a few successful women
scientists, looking especially at the factors that
helped them succeed despite those challenges.
We will also analyze the historical, social,
cultural and scientific barriers to the success of
women in science.
Dr. Anjali D. Gray is a professor in the
department of Biology & Health Sciences at the
Lourdes University. She has taught a wide
variety of classes from introductory biology to
upper level core courses at Lourdes for the last
11 years. Her favorite subject is Genetics.
A Taste of French... No Grammar
Sandy Harding
Tues., 2:00-3:30 pm, April 18-May 9 (4 weeks)
Come explore some aspects of French daily life
and culture while practicing basic vocabulary
and useful phrases. We’ll learn numbers and
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The Vietnam War
Dr. Dwayne Beggs
Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 (6 weeks)
Through analysis and discussion, students will
discover the continuity between the earliest
technologies of the digital age and the stories we
still tell today.
Dr. Susan Shelangoskie is a Professor of
English at Lourdes University. She teaches
courses in British and world literature, and
specializes in Victorian literature, technology,
and culture. Her scholarly work has appeared in
journals such as the Journal of Victorian Culture
and LIT: Literature, Interpretation, Theory.
We will study early Vietnamese history and the
oppression experienced by the Vietnamese
people, the events leading up to American
involvement in Vietnam, the continued escalation
of U.S. military involvement in Vietnam and the
eventual withdrawal of U.S. forces. A particular
focus will be given to the military and diplomatic
aspects of U.S. involvement in Vietnam as well
as the impact of the war on the American home
front. “Vietnam and the United States: origins
and legacy of war” (required) and “Vietnam:
explaining America's lost war” (suggested) both
by Gary R. Hess will be available at the Lourdes
bookstore.
Dr. Dwayne Beggs earned an M.A. and a Ph.D.
in U.S. Diplomatic/Military History from BGSU.
He has taught a Vietnam War class at BGSU for
the past 3 years. He also holds an M.Div. and
served as a Youth Pastor/Associate Pastor for
22 years.
Let's Grow Natives!
Robin Parker & Cindy Carnicom
Sat., 10:00-noon, April 22 - May 13 (4 weeks)
Join Robin and Cindy, local native plant
enthusiasts, to learn and explore the importance
of including native plants in our lives! Come
explore the ecosystems of this area, selecting
the right plants for your landscape. Learn why
these plants are so important, as well as how to
grow and care for them. We will visit some native
plantings right here on campus as they begin
their impressive spring debut! You will even go
home with some native plants to start your own
local habitat! Learn about opportunities to help
local agencies increasing native plant
populations and where you can find more native
plants.
Robin and Cindy are both Lourdes Alumni and
have worked for the Olander Park System
growing, selecting, and planting native plants in
flower beds and restoration projects. They both
are excited to share their knowledge and
experiences with you! Let's Grow Natives!
Technology and the Stories We Tell
Dr. Susan Shelangoskie
Thurs., 2:00-3:00 pm, April 20-May 18 (5 weeks)
It's hard to imagine life unplugged—we are
constantly connected through internet, email,
social media, and cell phones. Just as these
technologies have become ubiquitous and
familiar, we also recognize common stories
about them—the cell phone that runs out of
power at just the wrong time, the criminal traced
through his Facebook profile, the urban-legend
email scam. While these narratives seem
distinctive to our digital age, they are really just
the latest examples of ideas that can be traced
back to the nineteenth century. Learning about
earlier technologies like Victorian telegraphy and
photography and studying the first cultural
examples of these inventions used in stories
helps us to understand the role of technology in
our world today. In this class, students will read
short fiction from the nineteenth century (much
of which has been uncovered through Dr.
Shelangoskie's original research) that presents
some of the oldest stories about technology.
The Many Faces of Jesus
Chris Rilling
Tuesday, 1:00-3:00 pm, April 25 (meets once)
What did Jesus really look like? The question
never occurred to the gospel writers since they
never mentioned any sort of description. For
almost 2000 years, people have been making
images of Jesus but those depictions have been
more about the artist than about Jesus – until
now.
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Thinking Outside the Box: # 8
Barbara Mauter
Wed.,10:00-11:30 am, April 26 (meets once)
with a deeper understanding of the second
amendment. We will also look briefly at the third
amendment (the other so-called military
amendment). The class is designed to enrich
both “veterans” of Dr. O’Brien’s previous classes
and students who are not familiar with this
intriguing area of study. There will be opportunity
to work for part of each class in small groups
and time at the end of the second class for a
little debate.
The "Thinking Outside the Box" challenge
continues with our eighth class! The Latin word
for eight is “octo”. Did you know that the amount
of clouds in the sky is measured in oktas (from 0
to 8)? Most umbrellas have eight sides. In the
world of computers, a byte is eight bits. This
course will present more metacognitive activities
("thinking about thinking"). You will be
challenged to explore lateral thinking, and take
part in interactive "thinking" activities. This
workshop will offer at least 8 challenging and
thought-provoking puzzles to stimulate your
thinking. Note: Attendance in previous "Thinking
Outside the Box" workshops is not required.
Kidnapping Mona:
Felonies and Forgeries in the Art World
Chris Rilling
Tuesday, 1:00-3:00 pm, May 9 (meets once)
After drugs and guns, art theft is the third
largest criminal enterprise in the world. Who
knew! Both the FBI and Interpol have special
teams dedicated to the ten billion dollar market
in art crime. We will look into the legitimate
business of buying and selling art and not-solegit ways people get their hands on some of the
world’s most famous artwork.
Silk Scarf Painting
Sharon Havelak
Thurs., 10:30-12:30, April 27-May 18 (4 weeks)
Looking for that perfect scarf? Try painting it!
Explore the delight of painting a silk scarf with
fiber reactive dyes. You'll have the opportunity to
paint at least three scarves, using different
painting techniques. No previous experience
necessary, just bring your creativity! All materials
will be provided.
Sister Sharon Havelak, OSF, is an artist and
adjunct instructor at Lourdes University. She
previously managed All Good Things, a gift shop
and gallery that offers items made by the Sisters
of St Francis, but now gives more of her time to
her art.
Toledo and Presidential Politics
Marjorie Waterfield
Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, May 18 (meets once)
Candidates visit swing states frequently before
elections but infrequently after they are elected.
What does it take to bring a president to Toledo
while in office? This class will discuss the
situations that compelled seven presidents to
visit Toledo between 1887 and 2016.
Marjorie Waterfield has been an instructor of
Genealogy Research at UT, BGSU, and
Lourdes. She is author of hundreds of
newspaper and magazine articles on history,
nostalgia, travel, humor and genealogy in local
and national magazines and publications.
Probing the US Constitution’s Second
Amendment
Shari O’Brien
Thursdays, 1:30-3:45 pm, May 4 - 11 (2 weeks)
In this interesting course, we will examine an
amendment which has generated in recent years
so much controversy regarding the right to bear
arms. While not intended to persuade students
to adopt a specific political position, our goal is
that from studying its history, developments in
the last fifty years, and case law, you will emerge
Do you have a talent or area of
expertise you’d like to share?
Call 419-824-3707 to become a
Lifelong Learning instructor!
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Silk Scarf Painting $72 / $84
Spanish Session 1 $39 / $51
Spanish Session 2 $29 / $41
Technology & the Stories We Tell $33 / $45
Thinking Outside the Box $17 / $29
Toledo and Presidential Politics $20 / $32
Traditions of French & Spanish Wines $58 / $70
Using your iPad / iPhone $39 / $51
Vietnam War $59 / $71
Whistler’s Entourage $20 / $32
Wisdom in the Words of Tolkien $17 / $29
Women in Science $33 / $45
A taste of French... No Grammar $39 / $51
Adding to Your Bridge Game $72 / $84
American Political Party System $52 / $64
Approachable Opera $78 / $90
Charlie Chaplin $59 / $71
Crocheting Creations $55 / $67
Crocheting: Starting Stitches $61 / $73
Daniel Plan $78 / $90
Drawing – Getting Started $32 / $44
Drawing with More Confidence $32 / $44
Five Warlords $20 / $32
Great Decisions – 2017 $83 / $95
Hot Topics $10 / $15 each; $36 / $50 for all 4
Holistic Health Approach 50 & Over $59 / $71  Christian Communities in the Holy Land
How to Listen to Music $59 / $71
 Lead Poisoning in Toledo
Insider Secrets Selling Your Home $20 / $30  Suing the EPA for Lake Erie
Kidnapping Mona $20 / $32
 Technology: Stimulus or Detractor of Learning?
Let's Grow Natives! $52 / $64
Trips & Special Events
Making Sense of the Nonsense $20 / $32
 A Walk Through Time $18 / $25
Many Faces of Jesus $20 / $32
 Innovation- Past, Present & Future $89 / $109
Memory Exercises $17 / $29
 Prison to Paradise $134 / $154
Native American Culture $59 / $71
 Wynton Marsalis and Jazz $120 / $130
Poetry in Bloom $59 / $71
Post-War Boom: American Cinema $59 / $71 Membership through July 31, 2017
Praying the Scriptures $17 / $29
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Probing the Second Amendment $29 / $41
 Lourdes alumni – no fee
Procrastination $17 / $29
Rx for Laughter $17 / $29
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6832 Convent Blvd.
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