Lifelong Learning
jan.-apr. 2017 catalog
Enrich your life!
www.nssc.org n 847.784.6030
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December 5
Contents
Welcome
Enjoy
Welcome to our Winter 2017 catalog! Inside you will find
over 200 exciting classes, activities and events. There are
many new programs to explore that will educate, enrich,
and entertain you. We hope to see you around the Center
soon!
January through April 2017
Tuesday Men’s Club Program
Performances & Special Events
Daytrips
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Art & Architecture
Current Events
Dramatic Portrayals
Film, Theatre & Television
History
Literature & Writing
Music Appreciation
People, Places, & Culture
Religion & Spirituality
Science & Nature
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Arts & Crafts
Language
Computers & Technology
Money Matters
Senior Issues & Community Resources
Driver Education
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Live
Brain Fitness
Exercise & Dance
Fitness Center
Health Information
Support Groups
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Play
Adventure
Clubs & Social Groups
Games
Sports & Leisure
Monthly Calendar
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Registration begins on December 5 for members
and December 12 for non-members
Remember to Register in Advance
for Your Classes and Activities
Please register in advance for all your classes, activities
and events to secure your spot and avoid the last
minute rush that can result in you being late to class.
You can register online, by phone, by mail, or visit the
Lifelong Learning office. Full registration information
on page 54.
What You Need to Know
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Around the Center
Wise Aging
Introducing a new discussion group for those interested in
making the most of this “third chapter” stage of life. These
healthy years of aging are full of potential for learning
and growth. Using the book Wise Aging: Living With Joy,
Resilience and Spirit as a guide, facilitator Sharon Morton
explores this stage of life with you. See page 32 for details.
Celebrate Women’s History Month
Throughout the month of March, enjoy a wide selection
of programs honoring fascinating women, including
a program on Women in Astronomy (p. 25), dramatic
portrayals of Dolley Madison (p. 10) and Sacagawea (p.
10), and the fun story of the woman behind the teddy bear
(p. 16).
New Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes!
Introducing new lively dance classes this winter, sure to
keep your toes tapping! Beginning in March, instructor
Anna Zieba will teach four fun and invigorating dance
styles, including the Swing, Cha-cha, Salsa, and
Merengue. See page 37 for details.
Try our new Zumba Gold class
Zumba Gold combines a
Latin dance-inspired workout
with a party-like atmosphere that
builds cardiovascular health and
works the muscles of the hips,
legs and arms with dance moves
in a low-intensity version of
the super-popular Zumba.
See page 34 for details.
Outdoor Nature
Walks at Ryerson
Conservation Area
Take part in three
adventures at Ryerson
Conservation Area.
In January, with the
foliage off the trees,
view a great diversity
of winter time birds.
In March, kick off
spring with the tapping
of the sugar maples,
and in April see all the
beautiful wildflowers
emerging in the woods.
See page 42 for details.
New Instructors This Winter
George Lungu, Professor of Political Science, will present
“The Challenges of the Rise in China” from an ideological,
institutional, and geopolitical perspective. (p. 8)
Richard Reeder, author and educator, will introduce us
to “Chicago’s Amazing Literary Heritage”, exploring the
city’s role on the national and international scene. (p. 19)
Francine Sanders, writer and instructor at Columbia
College, will discuss “The Bradbury Chronicles, A Tribute
to Ray Bradbury.” Learn all about this beloved and prolific
author. (p. 19)
John Wasik, lecturer and author of Lightning Strikes, will
examine the life of Nikola Tesla. This is a fascinating story
of his profound influence on modern technology. (p. 25)
The Lifelong Learning catalog is published three times a year for members, friends and supporters
of NSSC, a not-for-profit agency serving seniors and their families throughout the north suburban
area. The NSSC Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Campus is located at 161 Northfield Road, Northfield,
IL 60093. Lifelong Learning phone 847.784.6030. Fax 847.784.6087. NSSC general phone
847.784.6000. www.nssc.org.
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tuesdays
January 24
The Fast-Evolving Landscape
of Education & College Selection
Every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. the Men’s
Club offers a one-hour presentation on a variety of
interesting topics that are free and open to all men and
women in our community. Program follows the 10:00
a.m. Men’s Club Business meeting.
Programs subject to change. Call 847.784.6030,
or visit www.nssc.org for current information.
January 3
An Insight into the World of Sports
Steve Isaacson
Steve once again draws upon his knowledge and research for
another interesting aspect of the sports world.
Jimmy Kim, Co-Founder of More Than Scores and Tests
Jimmy will discuss the subject that can be daunting for students
and their parents during one of the most important stages of a
student’s life.
January 31
Lake Forest Open Lands: 50 Years of Saving Nature
John Sentell, President & CEO, Lake Forest Open Lands
Association
John will provide an enlightening introduction to Lake Forest
Open Lands, a local land trust that has been quietly saving and
restoring some of our most precious natural areas for nearly 50
years.
February 7
Cosley Zoo: A Lifetime of Inspiration Begins Here
Tami Romenjko, Education & Guest Experiences Manager
January 10
Annual Meeting of the North Shore Senior Center
All Center members are invited to our 2016 Annual Meeting.
The Meeting will begin with a State of the Center presentation
and the election of new board members, followed by the
keynote presentation with Dr. Martha L. Twaddle, MD, FACP,
FAAHPM, HMDC. Dr. Twaddle is passionate about how
important it is to take the time to express our wishes in areas
that matter the most. Dr. Twaddle will share her thoughts about
creating a platform for self-advocacy to help ensure that when it
becomes necessary, our loved ones will know what to do. January 17
Religion & The Search For Happiness
Rabbi Evan Moffic
Rabbi Moffic will draw on his experience counseling individuals
as well as couples in their search for meaning and happiness and
present some guidelines.
Learn about the zoo’s beginning, their impact on conservation
education, their efforts to help endangered wildlife, and their
goals for the future.
February 14
The Art of the
Kitchen Garden
Lisa Hilgenberg,
Horticulturist,
Regenstein Fruit &
Vegetable Garden,
Chicago Botanic
Garden
Lisa will take us
on a trip from the
intricate gardens and
potagers of France to
the walled gardens of
British royalty to the
terraced vegetable
beds of Monticello
for a historical yet
practical look at
American kitchen
gardens.
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April 4
The Stone of War and Peace
Talking
Statues in
Chicagoland
Sue Baugh, Award-winning Writer and Speaker on Science and
History
Sue tells of the story of a 3.6 billion-year-old stone in
southwestern Minnesota that served as a silent witness to the
U.S.-Dakota War of 1812, and the aftermath of that war.
February 28
Evans Scholars Foundation:
Sending Deserving Caddies to College
Shawn Parks, an Evans Scholars alum
Shawn will present a history of this organization which sends
deserving caddies to one of 19 universities across the country.
March 7
Northwestern University Student Music Performance
Students from the Bienen School of Music at
Northwestern appear again to thrill us with an exciting
program.
Beth Sair,
Coordinator
of Educational
Events & Tours,
Chicago Chapter
Hadassah
Beth works with
the Richard
H. Driehaus
Foundation
and the City
of Chicago
presenting
stories about
various statues in
the Chicagoland
area in their
“own” words.
April 11
March 14
Transitioning the Home to Age in Place
The Challenges for a Head Coach
David Inglis, Head Coach, Northwestern Men’s Golf Team
Coach Inglis describes what a coach of a Division 1 athletic
team deals with from recruiting, scholarship distribution,
budget, finances, scheduling of tournaments, and the
importance of a satisfactory win-loss record...all in compliance
with NCAA regulations.
Letty Allen, Mature Transitions by Design
Letty will discuss how to create a “lifestyle plan” based on
personal needs, budget considerations, quality products, and
visual appeal.
April 18
Our Life in Architecture
March 21
Stuart Cohen (FAIA) & Julie Hacker (FAIA)
3 or 4 - 10 to 15 Minute Plays Keith Gerth and The Oil Lamp Theater
This husband and wife team, who specialize in residential
design, will discuss their accomplishments in architecture.
The Glenview Theater group returns for another round of
entertaining performances.
April 25
Hunting Eichman
March 28
Anette Isaacs, German Historian
Why Buy Local?
Roxanne Junge, Glenview Farmers’ Market and Illinois
Farmers’ Market Association
Anette returns to relate in depth the story of a historic event
following WWII.
Find out what it means to be buying from your “neighbors”…
nearby farms. Learn about the quality, freshness, support of
nearby farms, and other details.
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An array of programs—a wealth of
opportunities for learning, excitement and growth.
Programs subject to change. Call 847.784.6030
or visit www.nssc.org for current information.
Daytrips
Extended Travel Presentation
with Fancy Free Holidays
Elizabeth Killings, Fancy Free Holidays
Chicago History
Museum
The North Shore Senior Center offers travel opportunities to
destinations across the United States in partnership with Fancy
Free Holidays. Elizabeth Killings of Fancy Free Holidays will
present an overview of the upcoming trips. Plan your travel by
considering one of these great destinations this year:
• March 27 Myrtle Beach and Washington DC Monuments
• May 21
100 Year Birthday of President John F. Kennedy in
Massachusetts
• July 22
Pacific Northwest and British Columbia
• August 13 Black Hills and Badlands
Fri
No fee
1/13
12:30-2pm
6156
Wed
3/22
$79 member; $99 non-member
11am-5pm
6155
Two Historic Frank Lloyd Wright
Homes
Baha’i Temple and
Illinois Holocaust Museum
Start the day at the Baha’i Temple with a docent-led tour of
this beautiful temple, one of only eleven in the world. The
quiet serenity of the building reflects the spiritual truths of
the Baha’i Faith. After lunch at Gusto’s in Wilmette, visit the
Illinois Holocaust Museum, now five years old. This museum
is dedicated to preserving the memories of those lost in the
Holocaust, and teaching current generations about the need
to fight hatred and indifference. The museum’s subject matter
is serious, but the space is not somber, thanks in part to
architect Stanley Tigerman’s design. Includes all fees, lunch and
transportation.
Thu
3/16
$79 member; $99 non-member
Located in the Lincoln Park area, the Chicago History Museum
is the city’s oldest cultural institution. Founded in 1856, the
current building was built in 1932 and has been renovated and
improved through the years. We will have a docent led tour of a
very special exhibit, “Making Mainbocher: The First American
Couturier,” and have time to visit other signature exhibits
such as “Vivian Maier’s Chicago,” and “Chicago: Crossroads of
America.” Lunch will be at Orzo’s in Old Town. Includes exhibit,
lunch and transportation.
9:45am-3:45pm
6153
Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s first home and studio where he
experimented with the design concepts of his future work ...
the Prairie style. Hear insights into Wright’s family life and
architectural career. The second historic home of the day will
be the Charnley-Persky home on the Gold Coast of Chicago,
designed in 1891. It is one of the few surviving buildings that
show off the talents of both Louis Sullivan and his unruly
disciple, Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright himself described it as
“the first modern house in America.” Lunch will be at Winberies
in Oak Park. Includes all fees, lunch, and transportation.
Thu
4/6
$109 member; $129 non-member
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8:30am-4:30pm
6154
The Life and Laughs of
Carol Burnett: A Luncheon
and Performance Event
The world has enjoyed a love affair with Carol Burnett for over
fifty years. Carol can do it all – sing, dance, act, make you laugh,
and break your heart. Sharing songs from Burnett’s career and
stories from Burnett herself, Hilary Ann Feldman, along with
pianist/comic foil Beckie Menzie, will take you on a guided tour
of Carol Burnett’s life and laughs. You will meet some of her
most memorable characters along the way. You’ll be glad we
had this time together!! Luncheon by Catered by Design before
the event includes chicken, lasagna, and salad.
Renaissance of the Arts
in Bridgeport
Visit the Zhou B Art Center in the trendy Bridgeport area on
the near south side, the newest art “hot spot,” in Chicago. The
Center was created by two brothers who are internationally
renowned artists, and houses many working artists’ studios and
gallery space with rotation contemporary exhibits. Each third
Friday night is an open studio event where you are welcome to
enjoy the adventure of the exhibitions, galleries, meet the artists
and explore their studios. Mary Krebs Smyth, NSSC Art Gallery
curator, will be our docent for the evening. Dinner at the Polo
Café. Includes all fees, dinner, and transportation.
Fri
4/21
$89 member; $109 non-member
3:30-10:30pm
6151
Key to Shoes Symbols for Travel:
Minimal walking – to/from bus, theater or dining
Moderate walking – outdoor tours with
tram, small museum or attraction
Extensive walking – large museum
or attraction with tour
Fri
2/24
Early Bird Registration – by February 3
$19 member; $25 non-member
Register on or after February 4
$25 member; $32 non-member
11:30am-2pm
6160
Maxwell Street Klezmer Band
Enjoy a sparkling performance in the real old-fashioned spirit
of fun. with the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band. Founded in
1983, by Lori Lippitz, who named it after Chicago’s turn-ofthe century Sunday morning immigrant marketplace, the band
has become one of the Midwest’s most popular klezmer bands.
They have performed at the Lyric Opera, and throughout the
United States, including Carnegie Hall. As the late Theodore
Bikel said, “these are fine musicians…they care about the
music. And when they care, I care.” A lovely reception will
follow.
Fri
4/21
$15 member; $19 non-member
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Performances &
Special Events
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Art & Architecture
Biltmore Estate: America’s Downton Abbey
Jeff Mishur, Art Historian, Art Excursions
Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina combines the
talents of landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted and
architect William Morris Hunt, who were also collaborating
at that time on portions of Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair. Art
historian Jeff Mishur discusses the history, architecture, and
landscape plan of Biltmore Estate. He also makes parallels
between the fictitious Downton Abbey and Biltmore (America’s
largest private home), and between Downton’s Crawley family
and the real-life family of George and Edith Vanderbilt.
Wed
3/15
$12 member; $15 non-member
learn
10-11:30am
6107
Looking at Art and Seeing the Light
Jeff Mishur, Art Historian, Art Excursions
In this presentation, art historian Jeff Mishur discusses the
illusions, impressions, and meanings of light in western art. The
lecture features paintings covering secular and religious content
and spanning many centuries and artistic periods. Learn about
artists such as Vermeer and Monet who were obsessed with
the optical properties of light. Then explore the symbolic and
emotional potential of light in works by Caravaggio, Rembrandt,
Goya, and others. This is sure to be an illuminating lecture!
Fri
2/10
$12 member; $15 non-member
10-11:30am
6108
Portraits of Provence
Tish Robinson, The Wonders of France
Provence captivates and assaults the senses more than any other
region of France. From the azure Mediterranean coastline to
the lavender scented mountainous hinterland, these portraits
portray an area with memorable sketches of unique art and
architecture, colorful markets, local cuisine, unrivaled Roman
ruins, historic cities, and unforgettable hilltop villages of
Provence.
Wed
2/15
$12 member; $15 non-member
10-11:30am
6116
Sacred Sites of Impressionism
Tish Robinson, The Wonders of France
In the 19th century the Impressionists forever immortalized
vistas of Seine-side river towns and villages, awe-inspiring
natural landscapes, private garden retreats, as well as the
changing face of Paris. Tish presents these hallowed landscapes
of France as depicted by Monet, Renoir, Sisley, Pissarro, and
their fellow Impressionists.
Wed
4/12
$12 member; $15 non-member
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6117
Current Events
The European Refugee Crisis: Problems and Prospects
Peter Hudis, Instructor, Latin American Studies, Philosophy,
Oakton Community College
American Politics and Current Events
Ron Mantegna, Facilitator
Enjoy a lively discussion on topical issues of the day: politics, the
economy, international happenings, science, our diverse society,
local issues, and more. In short, explore what’s making the news
each week. Come to actively contribute to the moderator-led
discussion as we cover a wide variety of topics, or come just to
listen and learn from the opinions of others.
9-10:30am
5924
Mon
3/6-4/24 (8x)
$19 member; $25 non-member
9-10:30am
5925
Political Humor and Satire
Eric Pellarin, Instructor, University of Missouri
“There is no distinctly American criminal class...except
Congress,” said Mark Twain. Political humor and satire form a
rich part of our history. From Mark Twain to Jon Stewart, we
love those who skewer politics and politicians. Eric Pellarin will
lead an exploration of 20th century political humor, with special
emphasis on America’s leading satirists and cartoonists. Learn
why it is healthy for a society to laugh at its leaders and itself.
Thu
2/16
$10 member; $13 non-member
The influx of millions of refugees into various Western and
Central European countries in the last two years, mainly from
Africa and the Middle East as well as Ukraine, has transformed
the face of European politics. This class examines the roots
of this phenomenon, how it has altered the political situation,
and what prospects exist for integrating those fleeing war,
oppression, and poverty into European society.
Thu
1/12
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6083
Chicago Law: Litigation in the United States Today
Mark Iris, Lecturer at Northwestern University, Executive
Director (retired) City of Chicago Police Board
These three sessions will examine the basics of civil and criminal
litigation in the U.S. today. The many topics covered include
State and Federal court organization, how trial and appeals
courts function, judges’ strategies for managing awesome
caseloads, class action litigation, lawyers as gatekeepers to
lawsuits, why cases so rarely go to trial, and the role of juries.
There may be some surprises in store for you!
Mon
2/13-2/27 (3x)
$35 member; $44 non-member
10-11:30am
6084
10-11:30am
6111
Globalization and the U.S.
Arthur Cyr, Ph.D., Director of the Clausen Center,
Carthage College
Globalization is an important phenomenon of growing concern
and debate in the U.S. and overseas. There is no doubt
that our world is more interconnected than in the past, yet
myriad misconceptions and misinformation plague accurate
understanding of the phenomenon and its implications for
us. This course will break globalization down into component
parts, discuss how our world is changing and how things actually
are remaining the same, and whether it represents a threat to
American prosperity and national security.
Fri
2/3-2/10 (2x)
$19 member; $25 non-member
1-2:30pm
6062
What Just Happened in America?
Jim Kenney, Executive Director, Common Ground
As this catalog goes to press (October 2016), one thing is certain:
a major upheaval has shaken U.S. politics to the core. On the
left, the candidacy of Bernie Sanders and the unwillingness of
some of his supporters to come to terms with Hillary Clinton
suggested at the very least a reordering of the priorities of the
left. Much more portentous were the nomination of Donald
Trump, the subsequent intra-party turmoil that roiled the
GOP, and the racialist, often violent behavior of many Trump
supporters. Lastly, the degree of low-information hatred of
Hillary Clinton may be one of the most puzzling and disturbing
of all these phenomena. What just happened in America and
why? And what are the implications for the next year, the next
election cycle, and the future of the country?
Tue
1/10-1/24 (3x)
$35 member; $44 non-member
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1-2:30pm
6093
L E ARN
Mon
1/9-2/27 (7x–no class 1/16)
$19 member; $25 non-member
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Current Events cont.
America and the War on Science
Jim Kenney, Executive Director, Common Ground
How did the world’s leader in scientific research and
achievement become an internationally embarrassing stronghold
of a powerful and dangerous anti-science movement? Find
some answers as you explore the history of the association of
right -wing extremists with a wide range of science-denying
crusades. Along the way, discover that this toxic culture war has
produced a surprising left-leaning version of the repudiation
of science, particularly with regard to childhood vaccinations
and GMOs. The broad discussion menu will include everything
from evolution, climate change, and stem-cell research to
vaccinations, GMOs, moon landings, fluoridation, and sex
education.
Thu
3/16-4/6 (4x)
$45 member; $55 non-member
10-11:30am
6100
What’s Wrong With the American Electoral System?
Jim Kenney, Executive Director, Common Ground
The claims of many on the political right and left
notwithstanding, the American political system is not literally
‘rigged’; but it is decidedly unbalanced. As the commentator
David Wasserman has observed “…the blame may lie more
with voters than politicians: our legislative process is not
designed to withstand the current levels of partisan polarization
in the electorate.” Jim explores five key factors that intensify
polarization and make gridlock hard to avoid, including
geographic sorting, straight-ticket voting, primaries as the new
general elections, Congressional paralysis, and increasing anger
at politicians. It’s a complex reality, but one every citizen needs
to understand.
Thu
2/2-2/9 (2x)
$24 member; $30 non-member
10-11:30am
6098
Fascism: Could It Happen Here?
Jim Kenney, Executive Director, Common Ground
Can a home-grown but fully-formed fascist movement ever rise
in the U.S.? Some analysts argue that it’s already underway, at
least in a precursor form sometimes called ‘proto-fascism.’ They
cite some evident and alarming social tendencies, as evidence
such as ultra-nationalism, pseudo-populism, and myths of
rebirth. Other thinkers argue that many of the key elements of
genuine fascism are absent, and will almost certainly remain so.
Who’s right? Jim presents a careful inquiry.
Thu
2/23-3/9 (3x)
$35 member; $44 non-member
10-11:30am
6099
The Challenges of the Rise of China:
Ideological, Institutional, and Geopolitical
Russia and Putin’s Power
Jim Kenney, Executive Director, Common Ground
George Lungu, Professor, Political Science and International
Relations
Understanding Russia and Russian internal politics has always
been a challenge, but never more so than today. Russia-watchers
find themselves pondering Churchill’s enduring “riddle-mysteryenigma” one-liner while trying to decipher Vladimir Putin’s
latest improbabilities: bullying former Warsaw Pact allies,
hacking Democratic Party emails, even hatching some bizarre
strategy with Donald Trump as unwitting stalking horse. What
is the thoughtful analyst to make of this increasingly aggressive
strongman, as he grows more worrisome to Europe, China, and
the U.S. and less and less popular in his homeland?
The rise of China has become the classic exemplar for early
21st century geopolitical issues. While much attention has
been directed at China’s challenge to Western/American world
order, questions posed by its political and economic models
have received comparatively little attention. Professor Lungu
will focus on the emergence of various Chinese ideologies
as alternative models to Washington Consensus, Liberalism,
and Democracy. Also addressed will be alternative ways of
understanding the geopolitical challenges posed by the rise of
China as a “civilization-state.”
Tue
2/21-3/7 (3x)
$35 member; $44 non-member
1-2:30pm
6095
Fri
1/20-1/27 (2x)
$19 member; $25 non-member
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Women in Electoral Politics
Julie Strauss, Ph.D., Political Scientist
For the first time in our history a major political party
nominated a woman to be its presidential candidate. This
presentation will examine the campaign from the point of view
of gender. Julie will also explore how women are faring in the
House and Senate and the impact they are having on issues and
on those institutions. Finally, should Clinton win, additional
discussion will cover the impact our first female president is
likely to have on the many institutions that intersect with the
White House.
Mon
2/6
$10 member; $13 non-member
The New Administration: Looking at the First 100 Days
Moshe Pomerantz, Educator
From Eli Cohen and the “Champagne Spy” in the early
years, to the “Gate Keepers” of today, the defense of Israel
has always depended on its superb intelligence services. Skill
and talent must be identified and retained in the cyber field,
in high tech development, in military armaments, and with
agents on the ground. These resources must be organized
and kept connected to those who run the country. Without
compromising any state secrets, Moshe Pomerantz will review
the people, organizations, and techniques that keep Israel safe
today.
Tue
2/14
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-3pm
6112
Catch Up: What’s Been Going on in Israel?
Moshe Pomerantz, Educator
Netanyahu seems to be working on regional understandings
and warming of relations. Avigdor Lieberman is Minister
of Defense. The Labor Party seems in disarray. The Prime
Minister is having troubles with the law and with members
of his own party and coalition. Can this government survive?
Where is the strong leadership from the Center/Left? These
issues and a lot more will be explored, along with a catch-up on
Israeli cinema, as Moshe Pomerantz brings you up to date on
major stories that did not make the headlines (but should have).
Fri
4/7
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6127
1-3pm
6113
Julie Strauss, Ph.D., Political Scientist
After a historic and unprecedented presidential campaign,
one of the candidates has been elected to the White House.
Julie Strauss will explore the first three months of the new
administration, and discuss his/her cabinet nominees, their
primary policy initiatives, and the first State of the Union
address. A great opportunity to evaluate the beginning of this
new administration.
Mon
4/3
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6128
Great Decisions in Foreign Policy
Gary Midkiff, College Professor
The 2017 Great Decisions Briefing Book provides background
information and policy options for eight critical issues facing
America and serves as a focal text for discussion groups across
the country. Gary Midkiff will facilitate the discussion group
that meets approximately every other Friday to explore in
depth one topic each class. Topics for 2017 include: The Future
of Europe, Trade and Politics, Conflict in the South China Sea,
Saudi Arabia in Transition, U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum,
Latin America’s Political Pendulum, Prospects for Afghanistan
and Pakistan; and Nuclear Security. Class meets on 1/20, 2/3,
2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 4/7, 4/21 and 5/5. You will need to purchase the
2017 Great Decisions Briefing Book prior to the first class.
Fri
1/20-5/5 (8x–no class 3/31)
$95 member; $115 non-member
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M O N PA G E 5 2
9:30-11:30am
6152
L E ARN
Israel Behind
the Headlines:
Spies, Intelligence, and Defense
10
Dramatic Portrayals
Dolley Madison:
The Lady Who
Saved Washington
Jessica Michna, Dramatist
Hamilton’s Women: Meet the Real Schuyler Sisters
Who Captivated Alexander Hamilton
Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. Historian, Actress
In this new living-history portrayal, meet the real Schuyler
sisters who captivated Alexander Hamilton: his wife, Elizabeth
Schuyler Hamilton, and her sisters, the charming and witty
Angelica Schuyler Church and high-spirited Peggy Schuyler Van
Rensselaer. Actress and scholar Leslie Goddard brings these
smart, beautiful women to life as they discuss their complicated
relationships with Hamilton and the other men in their lives and
help shape the new nation.
Wed
2/22
$12 member; $15 non-member
1-2pm
6077
Charming, flamboyant, and strong willed, Dolley was tested in
the calamity of the War of 1812. Born into a Quaker family, she
was raised to be obedient and well behaved. Early in her life she
married a man selected by her father, but she was widowed at
an early age. Find out how Dolley would soon be strengthened
by adversity when she was courted by Congressman James
Madison and, as First Lady, became the Grand Dame of
Washington.
Fri
3/17
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2pm
6105
Sacagawea:
Adventures with
Lewis and Clark
Martina Mathisen, Dramatist,
Edu-tainment Living History
The vast Louisiana Territory needed exploring. Thomas
Jefferson commissioned the Corp of Discovery, led by now
famous explorers Lewis and Clark, to go unravel the mysteries
of the wilderness. Accompanying them was a young Native
American girl, Sacagawea, who was destined to climb the ranks
of history as well. Who was Sacagawea? What role did she play
in the expedition? Find answers to these questions and more as
Sacagawea travels through time to tell you herself.
Fri
3/24
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2pm
6104
The Lusitania,
America, and
World War I
The Wright Brothers and Lab Girl
Jenny Riddle, Dramatist, Singer, Writer
The Wright brothers’ determination to change history with
their ‘flying machine’ was unparalleled, as described in David
McCullough’s book, The Wright Brothers. Hope Jahren’s
unwavering dedication to unlocking the wondrous ‘machines’
of plants and trees in Lab Girl is eye-opening and inspiring. In
her new dramatic book review, Jenny brings these two amazing
books to life. As Katherine Wright, Jenny shows Katherine’s
steadfast devotion to her brilliant brothers. As Hope, Jenny
shares the scientist’s remarkable journey, her single minded
dedication, and her passion for revealing the secret lives of
plants.
R. J. Lindsey,
Living History Theater
Wed
3/1
$12 member; $15 non-member
Fri
3/31
$12 member; $15 non-member
1-2pm
6126
Actor R.J. Lindsay portrays Evanston’s favorite son, WWI
Gen. Charles G. Dawes, Vice-President in the Coolidge
administration, with the story of the Lusitania: its military
design, luxurious accommodations, and American outrage of its
sinking by a German submarine in 1915. Mr. Dawes speaks in
detail with photos and animated battle maps about the Western
Front and of American successes at the Battles of Cantigny,
Second Marne, Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood, and St. Mihiel
100 years ago.
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1-2pm
6102
Film, Theater, & TV
Movies, Theaters, Museums, and More: Let’s Talk
Vivian Mitchel, Facilitator
Enjoy an informal monthly conversation about the arts and
culture in and around Chicagoland. Share your interests,
experience, and knowledge about what’s happening. And
listen to what others have to say about theater, music, dance,
museums, and more. Vivian Mitchel will moderate the
discussion as you discuss the cultural scene in the Chicago area.
Center membership required to participate. Group meets once
a month on 1/20, 2/10, 3/10, 4/28.
1/20-4/28
Barry Bradford, Historian
Hamilton has taken Chicago by storm! When the thrilling
Broadway musical came to Chicago, historian Barry Bradford
offered a unique look at the true story of Alexander Hamilton, a
fascinating background to the production, and an introduction
to the musical itself. Back by popular demand, this class is a
repeat of a program originally presented when the production
first opened last Fall.
Thu
4/27
$12 member; $15 non-member
1-2:30pm
6171
1-2:30pm
6157
Tom Hanks: Ordinary Man...Extraordinaire
Robert Burton, Professor Emeritus of Communications,
Oakton Community College
Tom Hanks seems to have formed a vibrant connection with
film, TV and stage audiences as well as with critics. Learn
how his own personal dramas have shaped him into an awardwinning actor, producer, and director who is far from being an
Ordinary Man. Enjoy scenes from many of his best films and
learn about his on-screen and off-screen lives as told by the
people who know him best ... and by the star himself.
Mon
3/13
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6059
A Tribute to the Duke:
The Invention of the Hollywood Cowboy
Jim Weren, Illustrator, Presenter, and Civil War hobbyist.
From the beginning of the movie industry in America, the
Western has been a unique and evolving genre, in constant
flux for more than one hundred years. Unlike any other star
of western films, John Wayne, “The Duke”, became a legend
in his own lifetime. His name came to symbolize a particular
brand of American hero...the Cowboy. Jim Weren’s beautifully
illustrated presentation will trace the development of the
Western film, the invention of the Hollywood cowboy, and pay
tribute to The Duke, truly a symbol of America.
Wed
1/18
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6138
11
L E ARN
Fri
No fee
Hamilton: The Man, the Myth, the Musical
Dancing Divas:
Eleanor Powell, Ann Miller, Cyd Charisse
Richard Klein, Show-Biz Enthusiast, Retired Librarian
During the golden age of movie musicals, Eleanor Powell,
Ann Miller, and Cyd Charisse were among the greatest dance
contributors. Eleanor Powell and Ann Miller were second to
none as superb tap dancers, elevating the style to high artistry.
Cyd Charisse was a master of ballet, with artistic, sinewy
movements that set her apart. All three worked with top male
dancers like Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. Through slides,
lecture, and film clips, you will have an opportunity to revisit
this treasure trove of exquisite dancing.
Wed
4/5
$10 member; $13 non-member
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M O N PA G E 5 2
10-11:30am
6101
12
Film, Theater, & TV
cont.
The Creation of Gypsy
Charles Troy, Musical Theatre Historian
The Composer Goes to Hollywood:
Film Scores by Classical Musicians
Michael Vaughn, Ph.D., National Louis University professor
Though movie music has sometimes been looked upon with
derision by serious musicians, a number of prominent composers
have provided memorable and influential scores for films,
including Copland, Prokofiev, Vaughan Williams, Walton, and
Shostakovich. Their pioneering efforts brought a new respect to
movie music and contributed greatly to the repertoire.
Librettist Arthur Laurents signed on to producer David
Merrick’s musicalization of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee’s
autobiography when he realized the show should really not
be about her, but about her impossible stage mother. Young
Stephen Sondheim and veteran tunesmith Jule Styne were then
forced to pair up by the dictates of star Ethel Merman and went
on to write one of the most memorable scores in Broadway
history.
The Holocaust in Film
Fri
3/3
$12 member; $15 non-member
Jay Sorkin, Researcher and
Educator in Holocaust Studies
10-11:30am
6131
10-11:30am
6134
Incident at Vichy
The Creation of Funny Girl
Charles Troy, Musical Theatre Historian
Fanny Brice’s daughter wanted a musical that would
memorialize her mother. At the same time, a raw teenage talent
by the name of Barbra Streisand, who reminded many people
of Fanny Brice, was trying to break into show business. These
two separate quests happened to align in an amazing cosmic
coincidence that resulted in a hit show with music by Jule Styne
– and the launch of one of the most successful entertainment
careers in more than 50 years.
Fri
3/10
$12 member; $15 non-member
Fri
3/17-3/24 (2x)
$19 member; $25 non-member
10-11:30am
6132
From the great American playwright Arthur Miller comes a
story that is a microcosm of the European response to Nazi
aggression and occupation. In Vichy, France, nine men and
a boy are rounded up under suspicious circumstances and
brought in for interrogation. As ominous reports of far-off
concentration camps and imminent death for many begin to
circulate, the men battle over politics, philosophy, and the
possibility of escape.
Wed
2/1
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-4pm
6124
To Be or Not To Be
It’s that time of the year again for the movie industry to give out
awards and celebrate the best it has to offer. Nobody analyzes
the films, nominees, and trends of the year like filmmaker and
scholar Reid Schultz. After 20 years, his funny, insightful,and
provocative Oscar lectures are more popular than ever. His
lively no-holds-barred discussion about the best and worst films
of 2016 and the nominations for the 2017 Academy Awards are
the perfect accompaniment to watching the awards and learning
about the movie business from an insider’s perspective.
Is there a place for humor
when discussing the
Holocaust? This hilarious
screwball masterpiece from
Ernst Lubitsch stars Jack
Benny and, in her final
screen appearance, Carole
Lombard as husband-andwife thespians in Nazi-occupied Warsaw who become caught up
in a dangerous spy plot. Lubitsch manages to brilliantly balance
biting political satire, romance, slapstick, and urgent wartime
suspense in a high-wire act that has never been equaled. A
Hollywood film of the boldest black humor.
Wed
2/15
$12 member; $15 non-member
Wed
3/29
$10 member; $13 non-member
A Day at the Oscars
Reid Schultz, Filmmaker, Columbia College
12:30-2:30pm
6119
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1-4pm
6125
13
French New Wave Cinema
Reid Schultz, Filmmaker, Columbia College
It has been more than half a century since the directors of the French New Wave electrified the international film scene with
their revolutionary way of telling stories. These directors wanted to shake up the film experience, to make it fresh and exciting,
and to jolt the moviegoer out of complacent viewing. Not simply to entertain, but make the viewer think and feel in a new way by
creating a unique style using a fresh approach to storytelling that emphasized the personal and artistic potential of film. Even today,
these innovative creators continue to have a profound effect on filmmakers and audiences throughout the world. All films will be
shown with English subtitles.
Hiroshima Mon Amour
Regarded as the key first title of the French New Wave,
this film caused a storm of controversy when it debuted
for its focus on the illicit affair between a married woman,
played by French great Jeanne Moreau, and her new lover,
a younger archeologist who shakes up her complacent
bourgeois life. The film is a very loose adaptation of an 18th
century story about boredom and infidelity, but under Malle’s
direction, it revolutionized cinema. The film plays with
clichés and then reinvents them into something bold, daring,
poetic, and moving. Directed by Louis Malle, 1958, 90 min.
An art house sensation unlike any other, this groundbreaking
depiction of cultural differences and the slippery nature of
human connection was a major calling card for filmmaker
Resnais, who made this debut feature with a screenplay by
the French avant garde writer Margeurite Duras. Together
they created one of the most experimental and original
films of the New Wave films in which a nameless French
actress and a married Japanese man carrying on an extended
conversation during a brief love affair while she shoots a
film in Hiroshima. The film is a complex and compelling
plea for peace and the abolition of atomic warfare, as well
as a beautiful evocation of love lost and momentarily found.
Directed by Alain Resnais, 1959, 90 min.
Wed
1/11
$12 member; $15 non-member
12:30-3:30pm
6120
The 400 Blows
For his first feature, 26-yearold Truffaut dug deep into
his own troubled childhood
to paint an unforgettable
portrait of an adolescent
whose resilience is tested
by unloving parents and
clueless teachers. Shot
in less than two months,
on real locations for
only $50,000, the film is
a remarkably confident and accomplished film for a firsttime director who became one of the French New Wave’s
emblematic filmmakers. Directed by Francois Truffaut, 1959,
100 min.
Wed
2/8
$12 member; $15 non-member
12:30-3:30pm
6121
Wed
3/8
$12 member; $15 non-member
12:30-3:30pm
6122
Vivre Sa Vie
French New Wave bad boy Godard employs an arsenal of
visual and audio technical effects to create a fully realized
masterpiece starring his real life wife, the astonishing actress
Anna Karina. Presented in 12 chapters, the film portrays
the struggles of a woman who dreams of being famous so
she moves to Paris to pursue acting but ends up becoming a
prostitute once her career goals fail her. In time, she falls in
love with a compassionate client and attempts to break away
from her current profession, giving truth to the lie of the
prostitute with the heart of gold. The film is one of the most
extraordinarily beautiful and original works ever put to film.
Directed by Jean-Luc Godard, 1962, 85 min.
Wed
4/12
$12 member; $15 non-member
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M O N PA G E 5 2
12:30-3:30pm
6123
L E ARN
The Lovers
14
Film, Theater, & TV
cont.
TV by the Decades
Barry Bradford, Historian
Television has been the greatest game changer in American
history. Each week cultural historian Barry Bradford will
talk about the growth and changes in TV during the last five
decades of the 20th century. Every presentation will focus
in on three classic shows from that decade, with numerous
video clips, background stories, and intriguing insights
The 1950s
The 1950s have been called the Golden Age of Television.
From Sid Caesar and Lucille Ball to live dramas and Edward
R Murrow, TV in the 1950s was wildly creative and continues
to be very satisfying. We will look at the development of
television and the genres of the 1950s. Special focus will be
given to I Love Lucy, Sid Caesar And Edward R. Murrow.
Thu
1/19
$12 member; $15 non-member
1-2:30pm
6146
The 1960s
The 1970s
The 1970s saw television mature as it explored more deeply
the themes of sex, violence, and racial change. Television also
reflected the changing role of women in society. Featured
shows will include Mary Tyler Moore and Carol Burnett.
Thu
2/2
$12 member; $15 non-member
1-2:30pm
6148
The 1980s
The 1980s saw television expand into the realm of cable.
HBO and Cinemax began to redefine not only what we
watched but how we watched. Featured shows will include
MASH, Quantum Leap, and Flamingo Road.
Thu
2/9
$12 member; $15 non-member
1-2:30pm
6149
The 1990s
The 1960s were the Transformative Era in Television. TV
became mass entertainment and we watched everything from
Gomer Pyle and Petticoat Junction to the Mod Squad and
Laugh- In. Highlighted shows will include Dick Van Dyke
and Rowan & Martin’s Laugh In.
Many critics believe that the 1990s were the beginning of the
second Golden Age of Television. Iconic shows from Seinfeld
to the Simpsons showed television’s increasing sophistication.
The introduction of new cable broadcasting allowed viewers
to experience television in a whole new way. Featured shows
will include The West Wing, The Sopranos, and Friends.
Thu
1/26
$12 member; $15 non-member
Thu
2/16
$12 member; $15 non-member
1-2:30pm
6147
1-2:30pm
6150
Losing at the Oscars
Spring Fling at the Movies
Steve Frenzel, Film Teacher
Steve Frenzel, Film Teacher
Come celebrate many of the greatest actors and filmmakers who
never won an Oscar. Did you know that some of our favorites,
Cary Grant, Barbara Stanwyck, and Alfred Hitchcock are just a
few of the film artists who were left out of this revered group?
Steve is going to correct that massive oversight as you enjoy the
greatest scenes from the greatest films in Oscar history!
Throw off the shackles of winter and celebrate the arrival of
spring in classic movie form! Enjoy springtime in Paris, some
musical baseball, and shopping on Fifth Avenue as you see clips
from An American in Paris, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,
Shall We Dance, Easter Parade, and much more. And relish
Gene Kelly and Fred and Ginger on roller skates as well,
because it’s SPRING!
Fri
2/3
$10 member; $13 non-member
10-11:30am
6066
Fri
3/31
$10 member; $13 non-member
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10-11:30am
6068
History
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Museum Curator
Chicago’s Top Sightseeing Attractions ... in 1893
Donna Primas, Certified Chicago Tour Guide
People came from all over the world to explore the wondrous
Columbian Exposition in Chicago in the summer of 1893, but
what else might visitors take the time to see or do during their
visit? Would you believe...battle re-enactments, factory visits,
a huge public works project, green spaces, and elegant homes?
Like Paul Harvey, Donna Primas will show and tell you “the rest
of the story” about the most popular and amazing attractions
that vied for tourist dollars (or quarters) circa 1893.
1-2:30pm
6114
Gary Midkiff, College Professor
From 1920 to 1933 our country tried a grand social experiment
that not only failed but also led to unintended criminal
consequences. There was no time to celebrate the end of that
experiment because both our economy (the Great Depression)
and our agricultural environment (soil erosion and drought)
were ravaged by forces that seemed out of our control and
which caused massive internal migrations and anti-migrant
confrontations. The story of these two phenomena is....sobering.
10-11:30am
6106
The Reagan Years
Gary Midkiff, College Professor
The Reagan presidency ended almost thirty years ago, and we
now have the perspective to better understand his strengths,
weaknesses and legacy. Gary looks at his domestic economic
policies, foreign policy, decision-making process, influence on
his professional life from his wife Nancy, and the leverage he
achieved from his superb speech-making ability. He remains the
only U.S. President who was ever a union member.
Wed
3/1-3/8 (2x)
$19 member; $25 non-member
Mon
3/6
$10 member; $13 non-member
11am-12pm
6049
History and Origins of the Federal Reserve
Joyce Haworth, Historian, College of Lake County
Prohibition and the Dust Bowl
Wed
1/25-2/1 (2x)
$19 member; $25 non-member
Are you familiar with the story of the Monuments Men in
WWII? A Cleveland Museum of Art educator presents the
story and shows you pieces of art that were recovered by the
Monuments Men and now reside in the museum. Hear stories
of staff members who were there in the decades following
WWII who participated in the discovery and rescue of art
stockpiled by the Nazis. This is an interactive, live-video
presentation. Museum staff will be at their museum and will be
shown live on our video screen.
10-11:30am
6139
The Fed, our nation’s central banking system, was created after
a century-plus of banking chaos in a young United States, all of
which resulted in a series of economic booms and busts. This
lively and lucid lecture will trace the history of the U.S.’s biggest
bank, from Alexander Hamilton’s First Bank of the United
States to the vast and influential system of today. You will learn
about where your money comes from ... literally.
Mon
1/30
$10 member; $13 non-member
10-11:30am
6078
Harriet Tubman
Joyce Haworth, Historian,
College of Lake County
Harriet Tubman began her life in
obscurity, as a slave on a Maryland
plantation. She spent parts of her
life in secrecy, rescuing slaves out
of slavery and later scouting out
invasion routes during the Civil
War. In 2020 she will join a group
of highly visible and highly select
Americans: her likeness will be placed on the $20 bill. Get to
know one of our most remarkable Americans.
Mon
4/3
$10 member; $13 non-member
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M O N PA G E 5 2
10-11:30am
6080
L E ARN
Wed
3/22
$12 member; $15 non-member
15
Monuments Men: The Cleveland
Museum of Art Collection
16
History
cont.
Holocaust: The Future of Memory
Rabbi Adam Chalom, Ph.D.
More than 70 years after the end of World War II we are
reaching the end of its immediate aftermath. Very few
Holocaust survivors remain, even as there are more museums,
memorials, movies, and monuments than ever. How will coming
generations remember the Holocaust? What will be the future
of memory?
The Woman Behind
the Teddy Bear:
Margaret Steiff
Anette Isaacs, German Historian
For almost 140 years now, every child and adult all over the
world has been loving Steiff toys, the wonderful array of stuffed
animals from Germany, the most famous being, of course, the
Teddy Bear. Hardly anyone knows, though, that they were
invented by an amazing woman who overcame terrible sickness
and incredible challenges and turned her tiny workshop into
one of the most recognizable international brands - and all that
in the male dominated world of the 19th century! Join German
historian Anette Isaacs as she relates the truly awe-inspiring life
of toy maker and business maven Margarete Steiff!
Wed
3/15
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-3pm
6085
Will the Real Pocahontas Please Stand Up?
Barbara Johnson, Researcher, Writer and Translator
Long before Disney, Pocahontas’ meeting with John Smith
became legend, mostly written by Smith himself. Today she
is everyone’s idea of an Indian princess. But the real story is
much more interesting. This class will trace the evolution of
Pocahontas through her marriage up to her death and explore
how she was much more than a footnote in history in her final
identity as Rebecca Rolfe, becoming the co-progenitor of one of
the oldest and esteemed Virginia families.
Fri
1/13
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6089
Spain, Columbus, and the Sephardic Jews
Barbara Johnson, Researcher, Writer and Translator
What do Hispanic Catholic New Mexicans discovering their
Jewish origins today have to do with the more than 300,000
Jews expelled from Spain during the three months before
Columbus sailed in 1492? Who is Don Isaac Abravanel, Spain’s
royal treasurer, who helped finance Columbus’ expedition as he
prepared to leave Spain rather than change his religion? Come
find out in an introduction to the history, language, culture, and
Diaspora of the Sephardim, the Spanish and Portuguese Jews.
Fri
2/24
$10 member; $13 non-member
Wed
1/18
$10 member; $13 non-member
10-11:30am
6060
The 1967 Six Day War
Mark Gelfeld, Educator, Holocaust Studies
Michael Oren states: “The War of Attrition, the Yom Kippur
War, the Munich massacre and Black September, the Lebanon
War, the controversy over Jewish settlements and the future
of Jerusalem, the Camp David Accords, the Oslo Accords, the
Intifada, all were the result of six intense days in the Middle
East in June 1967.” As the 50th anniversary of the Six Day
War draws near, Mark examines the lead up to the war and the
actions, political considerations, and background not only of the
leaders of Israel and the Arab states, but also of the U.S. and
U.S.S.R.
Thu
4/13-4/20 (2x)
$19 member; $25 non-member
1-2:30pm
6076
Rousseau Against the Elites
Jim Kenney, Executive Director, Common Ground
People sometimes speak of Voltaire and Rousseau as twin pillars
of the movement that set the stage for modern Western culture.
As Pankaj Mishra recently observed, “ – the Enlightenment
forged by Voltaire, Montesquieu, Adam Smith, and others—
seems to have reached a turbulent anticlimax in a worldwide
revolt against cosmopolitan modernity. No Enlightenment
thinker observing our current predicament from the afterlife
would be able to say ‘I told you so’ as confidently as JeanJacques Rousseau…” One could argue that Rousseau in many
ways pre-figured the very diverse range of modern political
phenomena from the Occupy movement to Bernie Sanders and
from the Brexit campaign to Donald Trump. It’s a fascinating
and important story and it explains a great deal.
Tue
1/31-2/7 (2x)
$24 member; $30 non-member
10-11:30am
6090
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6094
1914 to 9/11: The United States and the Middle East
DNA Testing: A Genetic Witness
Jim Kenney, Executive Director, Common Ground
Hal Tinberg, Ph.D., Abbott Laboratories (ret.)
At the beginning of World War I, the United States was only
a rising power, with a fairly benign reputation among Middle
Easterners who were often grateful for the educational and
philanthropic generosity America offered. But by September
11, 2001, all that had changed. The U.S. was the target of jihadis
bent on attacking the West for its perceived offenses against
Islam. Jim turns to history in search of understanding this, from
the rise and growth of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Israel, to the
intensification of the Cold War, and the increasing antagonism
between Americans and Middle Easterners that finds its ugliest
expression in extremism on both sides. But he also looks to the
future in a search for hope.
Eyewitness accounts are historically unreliable and account for
the vast majority of the convictions now being reversed by DNA
testing. A new eyewitness is emerging in law enforcement, one
based on a new type of DNA technology: DNA Photofitting.
Actual case histories from the Baton Rouge Serial Killer and the
Napa, California Halloween Murders are used to describe how
genetic testing can reveal the physical features of a criminal.
1-2:30pm
6096
The Pages of History: The Amazing Tale of Paper
Jim Kenney, Executive Director, Common Ground
In so many ways, paper holds the world together; and it’s
not going away any time soon. Once again, Jim is off on a
compelling historical and intellectual adventure, with the
help of historian Mark Kurlansky, author of two earlier books
that opened equally surprising windows on the world: Cod:
A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World and Salt: A
History of the World. The invention and refinement of paper is
inextricably intertwined with that of writing for the masses. It
also remains essential to technology, the arts, hygiene, warfare,
progress, cultural evolution, and human self-understanding.
Its story is astoundingly intriguing and one must be grateful to
Kurlansky for setting “paper” ... to itself.
Thu
1/12-1/26 (3x)
$35 member; $44 non-member
1-2:30pm
6129
Investigating “Denial”: The Courtroom Battle
That Put the Holocaust on Trial
Joyce Witt, Educator, U.S. Holocaust Museum
The recent film, Denial, recounts the four year legal battle that
Professor Deborah Lipstadt waged against David Irving who
accused her of libel for declaring him a Holocaust denier. This
presentation will examine the events that led up to the trial, the
highlights, and its outcomes. Lipstadt went on to write a book,
History on Trial, which further details her struggle. The insights
of this fascinating story are especially timely on Holocaust
Remembrance Day, April 24, 2017.
Mon
4/24
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6136
10-11:30am
6097
Forensics and History: The Lost Dauphin of France
Hal Tinberg, Ph.D., Abbott Laboratories (ret.)
Following the French Revolution, the Dauphin (Crown Prince)
Louis-Charles was imprisoned and reportedly died in captivity.
Over 100 individuals - including some very famous people have claimed to be the Lost Dauphin, supporting the claim that
the Royal Prince escaped his fate. This presentation describes
the use of forensic testing to find out the true fate of the son of
Marie Antoinette.
Wed
4/5
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6130
Aaron Burr:
The American Intrigue
Joyce Haworth, Historian, College of Lake County
‘Fallen Founder,’ ‘Dark Star of the Founding’ … these are
names that have been given to Aaron Burr in the two centuries
since his tumultuous years in American history. He was a man
who seemed to forever have plots and intrigues circling around
him. Joyce Haworth will address his life after the famous duel
in 1804, when he sought to overthrow a government in the
Southwest and set up his own rule.
Mon
4/24
$10 member; $13 non-member
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M O N PA G E 5 2
10-11:30am
6173
L E ARN
Tue
3/14-4/4 (4x)
$45 member; $55 non-member
Mon
3/27
$10 member; $13 non-member
17
18
History cont.
Controversial Court Cases
Gideon and Miranda
Barry Bradford, Historian
These fascinating programs will delve into the heart of some
of the most controversial cases ever heard before American
courts. From Supreme Court cases that established crucial
civil rights to heavily publicized and energetically debated
criminal trials, Barry will explore these historical decisions. These two fascinating cases defined the rights of the accused.
They are important and controversial – and each grew out
of a real-life case with serious implications. Did the court do
right by expanding the rights of the accused? And who were
Gideon and Miranda?
Thu
3/23
$12 member; $15 non-member
1-2:30pm
6168
Brown vs. Board of Education
Mississippi vs. Byron De La Beckwith
In hindsight, the decision to desegregate American schools
seems obvious. But most people don’t know the dramatic
story of how the cases reached the court and how the court
handed down one landmark decision that changed American
society. We will go behind the scenes to look at the lawyers,
the arguments, and the justices.
When civil rights leader Medgar Evers was murdered in
1963, the murderer was quickly apprehended. But he wasn’t
convicted. Thirty years later, a dogged investigative reporter,
a determined assistant district attorney and a very brave
widow worked together to get the case reopened. This very
special presentation will include insights from participants in
the trial.
Thu
3/9
$12 member; $15 non-member
1-2:30pm
6166
Ohio vs. Dr. Sam Sheppard
It was the case that inspired “The Fugitive.” Dr. Sam
Shepard was accused of murdering his wife, and went to his
deathbed maintaining his innocence. We will look at what
really happened.
Thu
3/16
$12 member; $15 non-member
1-2:30pm
6167
Thu
3/30
$12 member; $15 non-member
1-2:30pm
6169
California vs. Phil Spector
It sounds like an Agatha Christie mystery – a man and a
woman are alone in a room. A short while later she is dead.
Was it an accident, a suicide, or murder? This is the most
interesting case you never really looked at. We will feature
special insights from people who were part of the case!
Thu
4/6
$12 member; $15 non-member
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1-2:30pm
6170
Literature & Writing
Chicago’s Amazing Literary Heritage
Richard Reeder, Author, Facilitator, Chicago Historian
Chicago has played a major role on the national and
international literary scene for more than a century. This
amazing literary heritage will be explored through a lively and
informative presentation of two dozen personages, the men
and women whose talents have left our city with an incredible
written legacy.
Mon
1/23-1/30 (2x)
$19 member; $25 non-member
1-2:30pm
6115
Francine Sanders, Writer, Instructor
Francine Sanders explores the
life and legacy of writer, Ray
Bradbury, whose death at age
91 marked the end of a brilliant,
wildly prolific, and inspiring
career that spanned
70 years. A native of
Waukegan, Bradbury
brought science fiction into
the literary mainstream.
Writing fiction, plays,
screenplays, and poetry,
more than eight million
copies of his books have been sold in 36 languages. Especially
memorable is Fahrenheit 451, his unforgettable tale of a nearfuture America in which a fireman’s job is to burn books.
Fri
1/20
$10 member; $13 non-member
10-11:30am
6118
Playreading with Vivian Mitchel
Vivian Mitchel, Facilitator
Perhaps you have dreamed of being an actor. Fulfill your
passion by joining the North Shore Senior Center playreading
group! Learn about the playwright and discuss the play. The real
fun begins when characters are assigned and the play is read
aloud by participants who can “ham it up” in the company of
other would-be thespians.
Wed
2/15-3/15 (5x)
$39 member; $49 non-member
Marlene Mitchel, Facilitator
Do you enjoy poetry? Perhaps you dabble at writing poems.
This small group reads poetry aloud, sharing poems each
has written as well as published poems. Open to poets of
all skill levels. Poetry leads to great discussions! Center
membership required to participate.
Thu
No fee
1/5-4/27 (17x)
1-2:30pm
5972
Reading for a Cozy Afternoon
Donette Jensen, Northfield Branch Librarian
Join Northfield Branch librarian, Donette Jensen, for a
monthly book discussion exploring interesting fiction. The
group meets the second Wednesday of the month. Contact
Donette at the Northfield Library 847.446.5990 for more
information and book selections. Books can be checked out
at the Northfield Branch, 1785 Orchard Lane.
Wed
No fee
1/11-4/12 (4x)
1-2pm
5933
Reading is the Spice of Life
Kristin Carlson, Northfield Branch Librarian
Join Northfield Branch librarian, Kristin Carlson, for a
monthly book discussion exploring exciting fiction. Group
meets the second Monday of every month. Contact
Kristin at the Northfield Library 847.446.5990 for more
information. Books can be checked out at the Northfield
Branch, 1785 Orchard Lane.
Mon
No fee
1/9-4/10 (4x)
1-2pm
5930
Death in Midsummer and Other Stories
by Yukio Mishimi
Using shared inquiry, we will discuss nine stories and
one play by Yukio Mishimi, one of Japan’s literary giants,
including “Patriotism”, his most famous story and its film
version.
Wed
3/22-4/5 (3x)
$36 member; $45 non-member
12:30-3:30pm
6158
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M O N PA G E 5 2
12:30-3:30pm
6140
L E ARN
The Bradbury Chronicles: A Tribute to Ray Bradbury
19
Poetry Sharing Circle
20
Literature & Writing
cont.
A Novel Experience
Donna Rosenberg, Author, Teacher
Use shared inquiry technique to discuss and evaluate the
following novels. Read each novel before class meets. The
specific texts and first assignment will be included in your
confirmation letter. In this masterpiece, Kawabata, winner of the 1968 Nobel
Prize in Literature, explores the relationship between a
wealthy man and a low class geisha.
Wed
3/15
$12 member; $15 non-member
What Maisie Knew by Henry James
James’ interest in the human psyche takes center stage in this
tale of a vindictive divorce, with shared custody of eight-yearold Maisie. Described as a “work of genius,”James focuses on
Maisie’s limited point of view. A film version of this novel will
be viewed and discussed.
Wed
1/18-1/25 (2x)
$24 member; $30 non-member
Snow Country by Kawabata
12:30-3:30pm
6141
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
In Evil Hour by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
In this mystery, Garcia Marquez, winner of the 1982 Nobel
Prize in Literature, explores the subtle ways in which
townspeople lose their freedom and become the victims of
political oppression.
Wed
4/19
$12 member; $15 non-member
Fanny Price, adopted by her wealthy relatives, is a misfit
among three cousins who value manners and social
accomplishments rather than moral behavior. Given its
complex characters, this late novel reveals a serious side of
Austen’s writer’s eye. We will also view two film versions of
this novel.
Memories of My Melancholy Whore
by Garcia Marquez
Wed
2/22-3/1 (2x)
$24 member; $30 non-member
Wed
4/26
$12 member; $15 non-member
12:30-3:30pm
6163
12:30-3:30pm
6164
12:30-3:30pm
6144
Garcia Marquez, winner of the 1982 Nobel Prize in
Literature, is at his best in this love story, described as
masterful, luminous, haunting, and unforgettable. In other
words, this is a truly magnificent novella!
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12:30-3:30pm
6161
Music Appreciation
21
Goldenaires
Jan Peterson, Choir Director
Love to sing? Love the “golden oldies”? Then join the
Goldenaires chorus! No auditions required for this group of
men and women who sing harmony and perform monthly in
local retirement communities, senior centers, and other venues
in the afternoon.
Wed
1/11-5/31 (21x)
$60 member; $75 non-member
10:30am-12pm
5926
Susan Benjamin, Musical Biographer
A look (and listen) to the music of Irving Berlin, performed
according to the chronology of his life. In addition to sharing
his personal story, this program explores how his music affected
national feeling.
Fri
1/13
$12 member; $15 non-member
10-11am
6048
Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
Gregory Athnos,
Emeritus Professor of Music,
North Park University
Poor Felix! A genius? Yes! Admired for his compositions? No!
He lived in the wrong century. His music was ‘too perfect’ for
the Romantic Revolutionaries; it didn’t possess enough ‘angst’
for them. Greg will play some of Mendelssohn’s most important
compositions and also discuss his importance in the rediscovery
of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Mon
2/6
$10 member; $13 non-member
10-11:30am
6053
Introduction to 19th Century Musical Nationalism:
Music of the Bohemians, Dvorak, and Smetana
Susan Benjamin, Musical Biographer
Gregory Athnos, Emeritus Professor of Music,
North Park University
Richard Rodgers wrote the world’s most listened-to melodies.
His gorgeous tunes were primarily complemented by the lyrics
of Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein. No matter what
personal demons he faced, he churned out singable, original
melodies. From “We’ll Take Manhattan” to “Climb Every
Mountain” his music is not only beautiful to listen to, but helps
to advance inspirational stories.
In the middle of the 19th century, nations on the fringes of
mainstream Europe sought equality and release from obscurity.
At the heart of this new ‘revolution’ were composers intent on
giving their own culture and its people a voice. They wanted
equality, but not at the expense of their nationalistic identity.
This movement gave birth to some of the century’s most
wonderful and listenable music.
Wed
3/29
$12 member; $15 non-member
Mon
3/13
$10 member; $13 non-member
10-11am
6050
Edvard Grieg: The Norwegian Nationalist
Two 19th Century Musical Radicals:
Hector Berlioz and Franz Liszt
Gregory Athnos, Emeritus Professor of Music,
North Park University
The early 19th century was a period of radical experimentation
in music. Two figures stood out, one from France and the other
from Hungary. Greg will explore Berlioz and Liszt through
their music as well as their influence on the future of music.
Mon
1/23
$10 member; $13 non-member
10-11:30am
6055
10-11:30am
6051
Gregory Athnos, Emeritus Professor of Music,
North Park University
Norway had not been a “player” in the music of Europe
in its entire history. Isolated from the European continent
geographically, it was also isolated internally; its people were
trapped in the valleys between mountains without roads to
connect them. Grieg made the monumental decision to give his
country a voice, and as it turned out, it was very unique. But all
did not turn out well for the composer, and his story is tragic.
Mon
4/10
$10 member; $13 non-member
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M O N PA G E 5 2
10-11:30am
6056
L E ARN
Irving Berlin: America’s Songwriter
Felix Mendelssohn:
A Classicist
Trapped in a
Romantic World
22
Music Appreciation
cont.
New Orleans and Dixieland Jazz
Steven Cooper, Entertainment Enthusiast and Musician
Jazz musician and historian Steve Cooper presents a video
program of great New Orleans music and Dixieland Jazz. Hear a
complete history of this toe-tapping and happy music loved the
world over - from the early 78 rpm records all the way to radio,
TV, and the movies - and learn how this old music gave birth to
Rock “N” Roll. Steve has played this music for over 45 years and
written thousands of pages for bands and orchestras around the
world, including the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
Fri
2/17
$10 member; $13 non-member
In the Bleak Midwinter
Michael Vaughn, Ph.D., National Louis University Professor
The dark, cold days of winter have inspired numerous
composers to capture its frigid glories. From Vivaldi’s famous
seasonal portrait to somewhat lesser-known efforts by
Tchaikovsky, Schubert, Chopin, and others, winter has been the
subject of a surprising amount of music. Bundle up and join the
class as Michael uncovers a handful of chilly musical offerings.
Wed
1/11
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6061
Vivaldi’s Winter Concerto
Jim Kendros, Composer, Music Researcher, Educator
Winter doesn’t have to be cold all the time, especially when
we’re charmed and delighted by Vivaldi’s Winter Concerto.
There are moments when Vivaldi depicts ice storms and sliding
on the ice (even stepping through a frozen puddle!), but there
are also moments of calm, warming serenity as in the second
movement and even a January thaw in the finale. Jim will also
include other Vivaldi favorites which are sure to please, plus a
mini-concert on various string instruments.
Wed
2/8
$10 member; $13 non-member
10-11:30am
6091
The “Italian” Symphony: Mendelssohn’s Italian Odyssey
Jim Kendros, Composer, Music Researcher, Educator
“This symphony will be the jolliest piece I have ever composed”
declared a young Mendelssohn to his family in an enthusiastic
letter from Italy. Jim presents one of the most innovative and
melodious symphonies of all time - Mendelssohn’s Italian”
Symphony! Inspired by his travels to Italy, the first movement
of this towering symphony features one of the greatest
revolutionary structures of any symphony written. A beautifully
haunting second movement, a charming and elegant minuet,
and a breathtaking finale!
Mon
3/20
$10 member; $13 non-member
10-11:30am
6092
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10-11:30am
6133
People, Places and
Culture
23
Venice and the Veneto
Ralph Danielsen, Photographer, Traveler, History Enthusiast
A Spoonful of Sugar
Sara Drower, Artist
Fri
3/3
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6065
Eternal Rome
Ralph Danielsen, Photographer, Traveler, History Enthusiast
Eternal Rome flaunts twenty-five centuries of deeply layered
history amidst its grand fountains and piazzas. Visit popular
sights such as the Forum, the Colosseum, St. Peter’s, the
Vatican Museums, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Castel
Sant’Angelo, and the Spanish Steps. Other places of interest
include St. John in Lateran, Trajan’s Market and Forum,
Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza Navona, the Appian Way, the
Catacombs, and further afield Tivoli’s incredible villas and the
impressive remains of ancient Rome’s seaport - Ostia.
Mon
2/13
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6063
Mon
2/27
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6064
Russia’s Magnificent Cities:
Moscow and St. Petersburg
Bill Helmuth, World Traveler
Moscow and St. Petersburg represent the main power
and cultural centers of the world’s largest country. They
are rich in history as well as historical drama. Explore the
Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow and be amazed by
the Hermitage Museum and Peterhof, the grand palace of
Peter the Great in his namesake city. And, along the way,
meet the colorful and resilient Russian people.
Wed
1/25
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6081
Around the Mediterranean
Bill Helmuth, World Traveler
The Mediterranean Sea is surrounded by three continents,
Africa, Asia, and Europe, that reflect a vast scope of world
cultures and civilizations. From Morocco to Egypt, from
Israel to Greece, Italy and Spain, visit the growth of human
thought, religions, architecture, and creativity. Get your
“passport” and be amazed!
Mon
3/20
$10 member; $13 non-member
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M O N PA G E 5 2
1-2:30pm
6082
L E ARN
Sara reveals the many natural sources of sugar, including sugar
cane, maple syrup, honey, sugar beets, corn, and even the
agave plant. Learn how sugar comes from the plant to our table
and how it is used in cooking. Not all of the story of sugar is
sweet. The people who worked sugar plantations in the New
World were African slaves. Molasses, a by-product of sugar
production, was fermented and made into rum, a profitable
product for Colonial America. Both sugar and molasses were
taxed by the British, sowing seeds of revolutionary thought.
Today, Brazil and other countries use sugar cane to produce
ethanol as fuel for cars, electricity, paper, and biodegradable
products.
Exploring Venice and the Veneto affirms their long-held
primacy on European Grand Tour itineraries and in
the hearts of generations of writers and savvy travelers.
Visit some of Italy’s most historic cities, brush up on a
little Shakespeare, investigate imposing remnants of the
Roman Empire, and learn about the birth of what would
become America’s grand civic architecture. Highlights
include Romeo and Juliet’s Verona, Italy’s wealthiest city of
Vicenza, and the magical canals and palaces, bridges and
gondolas, and piazzas and passageways of Venice.
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People, Places and
Culture cont.
Religion & Spirituality
The Great Religious Revolution
Rabbi Herbert Bronstein, D.D., Senior Lecturer in Religion,
Lake Forest College
Between the eighth and second centuries BCE, most of what
we today call the “high” religions came into being. At the same
time, the great ancient Greek philosophies were evolving.
Scholars refer to this period as the “Axial Age.” What do they
have in common and why do most humans live in the mind-set
of these outlooks still today?
Wed
2/22
$10 member; $13 non-member
10-11:30am
6057
Modern, Modernity, Post-Modern, and Modernism
Rabbi Herbert Bronstein, D.D., Senior Lecturer in Religion,
Lake Forest College
Germany:
Feeling the Pulse of a Nation
Anette Isaacs, German Historian
Germany is currently facing challenging and uncertain times.
The country is trying to absorb and integrate over 1.5 million
refugees while thwarting terrorist threats and grappling with
subsequent attacks. The fallout from last year’s Brexit vote also
left a mark on Germany, the strongest European leader in the
Union. In September of this year an important federal election
will take place that will determine Chancellor Merkel’s fate.
Anette “feels the pulse” of her home country and presents
current opinions concerning the challenges that occupy
Europe’s most populous nation right now.
Thu
4/13
$10 member; $13 non-member
10-11:30am
6088
Humanities Treasures
Explore many aspects of life by using resources and media
provided by a class leader. There is never a dull moment!
Facilitated by classmates, these thought-provoking discussions
may challenge, change, or strengthen your beliefs. Center
membership required to participate.
Fri
No fee
1/6-4/28 (17x)
Who has not heard these terms and who does not have at least
some vague idea of what they mean? Though related, they each
designate something different, and each endeavors to explain
our mentalities and the forces working upon our personal
outlooks as we try to find well-being and purpose in our lives.
Wed
3/22
$10 member; $13 non-member
10-11:30am
6058
New Eras in Human History:
The Exodus and The Enlightenment
Rabbi Victor Weissberg, DHL, D.D.
Humanity struggles to break the chains that stymie their efforts
to be free. Some believe the victories gained are miraculous
and speedily won. Rabbi Weissberg will explore the process,
the people, and the meaning these great achievements have
provided for people and nations from early times to the present.
Wed
4/19-4/26 (2x)
$19 member; $25 non-member
10am-12pm
5915
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10-11:30am
6137
Science & Nature
World Air Pollution
David Arieti, Professor, Biology & Environmental Science
The human respiratory system is very capable of handling the
chemical components of an unpolluted atmosphere, which
includes Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, and Carbon Dioxide.
However, in today’s world we now have “particulate matter”
and other pollution in our air. Air pollution all over the world
will be discussed, as will ozone depletion and its effects on the
human body. There are solutions to the problem, one of the
most stringent of which was used in Mexico City in 2016.
John Wasik, Journalist, Speaker, Author
Based upon his book Lightning Strikes, John Wasik will use
the life and inventions of the inventor Nikola Tesla as a lens
to show how we can spark our own creativity and innovation.
Hear the compelling story of how Tesla created radio, the
modern electrical grid, robotics and wireless/remote control.
Learn about future technologies and Tesla’s vision for global
clean energy. For those who are fans of the Tesla car, Google or
drones, this is an exciting journey of inspiration and discovery.
Mon
2/20
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6047
A Solar Eclipse is Coming!
Michelle Nichols-Yehling, Educator & Astronomer,
Adler Planetarium
On August 21, 2017, for the first time in almost thirty years, a
total solar eclipse will be visible from the continental U.S. in a
71-mile-wide path stretching from Oregon to South Carolina.
From the Chicago area, about 85% of the sun will be covered
by the moon. Learn about eclipses and how you can enjoy the
partial or total eclipse - and also get ready for the next solar
eclipse in 2024!
Mon
1/9
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6109
Women in Astronomy
Michelle Nichols-Yehling, Educator & Astronomer,
Adler Planetarium
Women have played a part in astronomical discoveries for
centuries. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Michelle
Nichols from Adler Planetarium will explore advancements
made and hardships faced by the ladies of science, from
the time of the Greeks to the Enlightenment, through the
flowering of science in the United States in the 1800s, and into
the era of modern astronomy.
Mon
3/6
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6110
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M O N PA G E 5 2
1-2:30pm
6135
L E ARN
Thu
3/2
$10 member; $13 non-member
25
Lightning Strikes: Tesla, Creativity,
and the Soul of Innovation
Arts &
Crafts
Artists Workshop:
Working in Color
Carl Kock, Artist & Arts
Educator
enrich
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NSSC Stitchers
Irene Boldt, Facilitator
This group of needle crafters knits and crochets items for
different charitable groups, such as homeless and women’s
shelters, and cancer patients. Providing a valuable service is
a rewarding and fun opportunity while working with other
caring people like yourself. If you are not an expert ‘stitcher,’
the facilitator will help get you started with a project. Center
membership required to participate.
Explore color and different
media using props, photographs,
and one’s own imagination!
Students can work in pastel, oil,
acrylic, watercolor, cray-pas,
and colored pencils at their own
pace, but need to supply their
own art supplies to complete
their individual projects. For
the student who wants to work
independently, the class can be
used as a workshop. This course
is for the advanced student as
well as beginners.
Tue
1/10-4/18 (14x–no class 4/11) 10am-12pm
$140 member; $160 non-member
5981
Wed
No fee
1/4-4/26 (17x)
9am-12pm
6013
Quilting
Rose Carroll, NSSC Staff member
Take part in quilting with others who enjoy the craft. Teacher
assistance is provided for those who need help with a personal
project. Provide your own supplies. All levels of experience are
welcome. Center membership required to participate.
Mon
No fee
1/9-4/24 (15x–no class 1/16) 9am-12pm
6014
New Perspectives Fine Art Studio
Looking for a studio? Make this your artistic home away
from home. Start a new project, or work on those you have
begun in a class. Find camaraderie with fellow artists and
exhibition opportunities in our beautiful Atrium Gallery. Enjoy
a wonderful facility with skylights, sinks, individual storage, a
press, kiln, easels, light box - perfect for working in many artistic
mediums. For more information, contact Lifelong Learning at
847.784.6030 or Mary Krebs Smyth at 847.784.6017. Center
membership required to participate.
Mon & Tue
1/3-4/27 (No class on 1/16)
Thu
$39 member; $39 non-member
12-4pm
9am-4pm
5982
Sculpture Studio
Studio time is available for experienced sculptors to practice
their craft and interact with other artists. Participation must
be arranged through Rose Carroll at 847.784.6035. NOTE:
Although the studio use is free, there is a fee for the clay. Center
membership required to participate.
Fri
No fee
1/6-4/28 (17x)
9am-12pm
6015
Sewing Bees
A congenial group of quilters, sewers, and knitters prepares
craft items for sale in Mim’s Gift Shop. These generous
volunteers not only help the Senior Center, they also become
fast friends by working together year round. Bring a brown bag
lunch. Center membership required to participate.
Fri
No fee
1/6-4/28 (17x)
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10am-2pm
6016
art gallery
Share The Warmth Club
Glenview Art League Member’s Exhibition
January 12-February 23, 2017
The members of this very active, long standing, local art
league will present a wonderful mixed media exhibition.
Several of their members are also active in our Fine
Art Studio Program. We are delighted to provide this
opportunity for them to share their work with us in our
Atrium Gallery.
Beauties of Age: Photography and Mixed Media
Invitational Exhibition
March 2-April 27, 2017
In celebration of women’s month we offer you a marvelous
collaboration between NSSC artists and photographer,
Adelaide Sides. Adelaide’s portraits of senior women, titled
“Beauties of Age” reflect upon the inevitable march of time
and how women see themselves staging the third act of life. The NSSC artists will honor the same theme in their mixed
media work.
Interested in having your artwork exhibited in our Gallery?
If you have artwork that
1ou would like to submit to
hang in one of the gallery
shows, fill out a “Request to
Exhibit” form located in a
folder on the bulletin board
in the Art Studio. Forms
should be completed and
submitted two weeks
before the exhibition
opens. Once completed,
put the form in the folder
that is labeled “Completed
Forms” located in the Fine
Arts Studio. Any work
submitted must be framed
or presented in such a way
that it is ready to hang.
Fri
No fee
1/6-4/28 (17x)
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9am-12pm
6017
Weaving Studio
Looms are available to experienced weavers for work on
personal projects. You must have basic weaving skills, as there
is no instructor. Participation is limited by the number of looms
available in studio. Contact Rose Carroll at 847.784.6035
in Lifelong Learning for information on availability. Center
membership required to participate.
Tue
No fee
1/3-4/25 (17x)
9am-12pm
6018
Greeting Card Workshop
Rose Carroll, NSSC Staff member
Explore the fun of card making; embossing, die cutting,
stamping and more! With instruction provided, this open studio
workshop supplies all the tools and materials you’ll need to
make one-of-a-kind cards. Make up to two cards each session!
Tue
1/17
$10 member; $12 non-member
1:30-3:30pm
5987
Tue
2/21
$10 member; $12 non-member
1:30-3:30pm
5986
Tue
4/18
$10 member; $12 non-member
1:30-3:30pm
5984
Tue
3/21
$10 member; $12 non-member
1:30-3:30pm
5985
Knitting Studio
Join our weekly Knitting Studio where you can work on yoru
projects, brush up on your skills, learn new techniques, or just
spend an afternoon knitting with others. Mary Staackmann will
be available to provide personalized instruction, answer any
questions you may have about knitting, and share knitting tips.
Bring your supplies or project in progress. Center membership
required to participate.
Wed
No fee
1/4-4/26 (17x)
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M O N PA G E 5 2
1:30-3:30pm
6012
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Join us for the Artist’s Talk to learn more about this fascinating
exhibition on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 1pm in the Atrium
Gallery.
Share the Warmth Club makes comforting fleece and crocheted
blankets for adults going through chemotherapy. Crochet
experience is not needed as instruction is provided. Members
can also cut fleece, wind yarn and match to fabric, crochet
borders, sew labels, or deliver to hospitals. Bring a brown bag
lunch and socialize with this warm, welcoming, and committed
group. Center membership required to participate.
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Language
Introduction to Spanish III
Spanish Learning Center, Instructor
Hola. Coma esta usted? Continue to brush up on your Spanish
language skills by learning the fundamentals of the language.
You will be expressing yourself in Spanish using statements,
questions, and with fundamental vocabulary. (Previously
titled Beginning Spanish)
Tue
1/10-2/28 (8x)
$95 member; $115 non-member
10:30-11:30am
6174
Introduction to Spanish IV
Spanish Learning Center, Instructor
Hola. Coma esta usted? Continue to build upon your basic
Spanish speaking skills.
Tue
3/7-4/25 (8x)
$95 member; $115 non-member
10:30-11:30am
6175
Read and Write Hebrew
Join an eclectic group of non-native habladores de espanol.
The group gathers for informal conversation, lots of laughs,
interesting discussions, and some written homework. Que
practiquemos con nostros. This club is for those who have
already acquired basic conversational skills in Spanish. Center
membership required to participate.
Mon
No fee
1/9-4/24 (15x–no class 1/16) 12:45-2pm
5920
Read and Write Yiddish
Moshe Pomerantz, Instructor
Would you like to read from the Scriptures or an Israeli
newspaper but either do not know Hebrew or need a refresher?
Enjoy the challenge of learning to read, write, and even speak
some Hebrew. No prior knowledge necessary.
Tue
1/31-3/21 (7x–no class 2/14) 1-2:30pm
$59 member; $69 non-member
6046
Intermediate French
Miriam Stein, Facilitator
Join us in this ongoing Yiddish study group, using an
intermediate level text. Knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet and
an understanding of Yiddish are necessary. Center membership
required to participate.
Thu
No fee
1/12-4/27 (16x)
1-2:30pm
5921
Conversational Yiddish
Adrienne Lawrence, Instructor
This class is designed for people who have already acquired
basic skills in French. We will review and refine vocabulary and
grammatical concepts, explore cultural issues and current events
and traditions, with an emphasis on developing competence in
speaking and listening.
Wed
2/1-3/8 (6x)
$69 member; $79 non-member
Spanish Club
10-11:30am
5927
Wed
3/15-4/19 (5x–no class 4/12) 10-11:30am
$69 member; $79 non-member
5928
For everyone who enjoys conversing in Yiddish with fellow
Yiddish speakers. Come and join us for Yiddish humor, stories,
and music. Yiddish is the only language spoken. Center
membership required to participate.
Fri
No fee
1/13-4/28 (16x)
1-2:30pm
5922
Yiddish Club on Monday
Ralph Bernstein, Facilitator
For everyone who loves to hear the Yiddish language and can
speak “a bisl.” Come and join us for humor, stories, music, and
conversation. Center membership required to participate.
Mon
No fee
1/9-4/24 (15x–no class 1/16) 12:30-2pm
5923
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Computers &
Technology
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Making
Video
Calls
Michael
Gershbein,
Librarian,
MLS
Windows 10: Tips and Tricks
There are a lot of new features in Windows 10. Attend this
workshop to learn how to tweak the top features to the way you
use the computer. You will make the transition with a minimal
learning curve.
Video calling
is all the rage!
Whether using Skype, FaceTime, Messages, or another
connection, you will learn how fun and easy it can be to have
face-to-face conversations with your family and friends. Bring
your fully charged mobile device to class (optional).
Wed
1/18
$19 member; $25 non-member
Wed
3/8
$19 member; $25 non-member
Lee Huber, Computer and Technology Instructor
1-3pm
6072
1-3pm
6074
Introduction to Facebook and Twitter
Software Tools for PC Maintenance
Michael Gershbein, Librarian, MLS
Computer clean-up is the one thing you can do every day to
keep your computer running smoothly and free up disk space
and valuable system resources. There are simple steps you can
apply on your computer for immediate results to preserve the
life of your hard drive and promote the life of your system.
Facebook and Twitter are two of the most popular social
networks for sharing with family and friends, staying up
on current events, or just having fun. Learn about the two
networks, the advantages of each, and get comfortable enough
to start using either on your own.
Mon
2/6
$19 member; $25 non-member
Thu
2/2
$19 member; $25 non-member
10am-12pm
6069
10am-12pm
6079
Apple Devices: A Beginner’s Basic
Android Basics
Michael Gershbein, Librarian, MLS
Marty Small, Instructor
Do you have an Android phone or tablet? Get more comfortable
with them as you learn the fundamentals you need to know.
Easily navigate, find apps, and customize your devices with
the knowledge you will gain during this class discussion and
demonstration. Bring your fully charged devices to class.
Do you suffer from technophobia and have an iPhone or iPad?
Get started by gaining familiarity and confidence with your
device and learn about the functions and features, as well as
how to set up your personal preferences for ease of use. An
overview of all that is possible may be just what you need to
enjoy using these groundbreaking devices. Bring your fully
charged iPhone or iPad to class.
Wed
1/25
$19 member; $25 non-member
1-3pm
6075
Watch Videos Online
Michael Gershbein, Librarian, MLS
Take a tour of the multitude of services for watching television
and movies through computers and mobile devices (such as
Netflix and Amazon) as well as streaming devices like Apple TV,
Hulu, and Roku.
Tue
10am-12pm
$19 member; $25 non-member
4/4
6071
Mon
1/23-1/30 (2x)
$29 member; $35 non-member
1-3pm
6067
iPhone and iPad: Tips and Tricks for Maximum Benefit
Marty Small, Instructor
Learn how to leverage the settings icon on your Apple device
and to use it with maximum proficiency. These important
device options will be your go-to button for everything that
enables your Apple device to set up your personal preferences.
Bring your fully charged iPhone to class.
Mon
3/13-3/20 (2x)
$29 member; $35 non-member
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M O N PA G E 5 2
1-3pm
6087
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Lee Huber, Computer and Technology Instructor
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Computers &
Technology cont.
Using Apple’s Accessibility Functions
Lee Huber, Computer and Technology Instructor
Award-winning assistive technology comes standard in the
iPhone and iPad. There are features for those with hearing or
speech difficulties as well as those who have low vision or are
blind. Learn about making FaceTime video calls using sign
language and facial expression and VoiceOver functions that
allow users who are blind or have low vision to know what is
happening on their device and help them control it. Bring your
fully charged iPhone or iPad to class.
Mon
4/17
$19 member; $25 non-member
10am-12pm
6070
Maps and GPS on your iPhone
Marty Small, Instructor
Apple’s iPhone and iPad: An Overview
Marty Small, Instructor
Get the most from your iPhone or iPad, even if you have had it
for awhile. Learn how to organize them and use basic apps for
email, calendars, maps and photos. Review and get suggestions
on maximizing your use without any increase in monthly costs.
Learn about WiFi, messaging, photos, contacts, and appointment
scheduling as well as how to use SIRI, or voice dictation, to suit
your personal preferences. Also, get an in-depth understanding
of what some of the “mysterious” symbols mean on your Apple
device. If you haven’t purchased an Apple device yet, we suggest
you take Apple’s Devices: A Beginner’s Basic class before this one.
Bring a fully charged iPhone or iPad to class.
Tue
2/21-2/28 (2x)
$29 member; $35 non-member
1-3pm
6086
computer & technology assistance
A group of volunteers is available every Wednesday and
Friday morning to answer your computer, tablet, or
smartphone questions or resolve your computer issues.
Perhaps you have a question about something you learned
in a class you have taken. Come in and ask our techvolunteers! No registration required, assistance is on a first
come, first-served basis.
Learn how to use and benefit from Maps, such as Apple,
Google, or the now popular WAZE. Learn the difference in
using all of them and the benefits of each. Experienced mobile
GPS users will learn that using the iPhone apps may give you
more up to date directions and ability to help you get to the
right place! Bring your power cord and your iPhone. Also, make
sure you know your Apple ID and password to gain access to the
updates and apps.
Thu
4/20
$19 member; $25 non-member
1-3pm
6073
Tech-Lovers Club
Stanley Schwab, Facilitator
Join us for this get-together of men and women who use
computers and have questions and/or answers to share. Also,
listen to presentations on a variety of informative computer
subjects. The club meets the third Friday of every month.
Center membership required to participate.
Fri
No fee
1/20-4/21 (4x)
Wednesdays & Fridays 10am to 12pm
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5913
Money Matters
Profits and Pitfalls Investment Club
Put your focus on stock investments! For a $500 initial
investment in the Profits and Pitfalls portfolio and a $40
monthly fee, you may join our lively group as we analyze
different companies and make decisions on what to buy and
what to sell. Investors meet once a month: a mandatory, formal
meeting on the third Wednesday of each month from 9 to
11am, followed by an informal, non-mandatory meeting from
11am to 12pm. New members are required to join us for two
business meetings scheduled on the third Wednesday before
making a decision to join. If you have questions, please contact
John Breen at 847.729.2920. Center membership required to
participate.
Wed
No fee
1/18-4/19 (4x)
9am-12pm
5919
Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance Policy,
the Associated Benefits, and the Claim Process
10-11:30am
6027
I’ve Decided to Stay: Now What?
This informative panel discussion with Linda Collins of
CareOptions, Michael Melinger of Home Instead, Michael J.
Pinto of MetLife, and James Wittington of Extended Home
Living Services will address such issues as: Is your home
safe and accessible? Is your financial plan aligned with your
choice? Are there financial strategies that could help your
resources last longer? If your family is not nearby, have you
made arrangements for support and back-up from aging
professionals? Lunch provided.
Wed
1/25
$12 member; $15 non-member
11:30am-1:30pm
6026
Are your high-interest credit card bills piling up from holiday
shopping or, perhaps, from financing a family member’s
education? If so, then this first workshop of a five-part Financial
Wellness series on “Top Financial Challenges” will prove
helpful. In this session, Laurie Lathrum of PNC Bank will
present an overview of the different types of debt consolidation
options available to a borrower. Topics of discussion include
your current mortgage, home equity lines, and auto loans.
Continental breakfast provided.
Sat
2/18
$12 member; $15 non-member
10-11:30am
6029
save the date for future
“top financial challenges”
May 20, 2017 Understanding Social Security
July 26, 2017
Financial Exploitation
August 19, 2017 Asset Preservation
November 11, 2017 Addressing Rising Healthcare Costs
Disciplined Retirement Income Investing
After successfully saving and investing for decades, now learn
to maximize your retirement funds through income and growth
investing. Brad Walker of Wintrust Wealth Management
will show you how to address the additional new risks during
retirement that include personal inflation, sequence of return
and asset allocation vs. income allocation. Continental breakfast
provided.
Sat
4/22
$12 member; $15 non-member
10-11:30am
6025
The Cost of Doing Nothing
In today’s world, preemptive healthcare activities can prevent
financial spending. Through pre-planning, you or a loved one
can prevent negative impacts on both health and bank account.
In this presentation by Courtney Bayron of Northbrook Inn
Memory Care, Anne Marie Fosnacht of NorthShore University
Health System, and Matt Margolis attorney with Margolis
Weldon, LLC, you will learn how a healthy lifestyle can save
you money, understand when it’s time for more help for you or
a loved one, navigate senior care, and prepare for the future
with a review of wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Lunch
provided. Lunch provided.
Wed
4/26
$12 member; $15 non-member
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M O N PA G E 5 2
11:30am-1:30pm
6028
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Many people with Long-Term Care insurance (LTCi) often
have difficulty truly understanding the value of their policy,
what it covers, when or how to tap into the benefits. Learn
the the ins and outs of LTC, including how insured people
qualify to receive LTCi benefits and triggers for approval,
how to structure home care service delivery to maximize
lifetime payout while minimizing out-of-pocket expenses,
develop the most financially prudent method of meeting the
elimination period and leveraging the daily benefit allowance,
how to get your LTCi premiums waived, and how to attain
approval for home modification work and delivery of medical
equipment. Continental breakfast provided.
Sat
1/21
$12 member; $15 non-member
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Top Financial Challenges:
An Overview of Debt Consolidation
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Senior Issues &
Community Resources
Wise Aging
Sharon Morton, Facilitator
Those of us in our sixties and seventies can count ourselves part
of an extraordinary, history-making generation, and pioneers
in understanding and making the most of this “third chapter”
stage of life. These healthy years of aging are full of potential
for learning and growth. The Wise Aging program provides
new resources and support to live the later years with spirit,
resilience, and wisdom. Using the book Wise Aging: Living
With Joy, Resilience and Spirit, group facilitator Sharon Morton
explores this stage of life with you, including a life review,
nourishing healthy relationships, learning to live with loss and
change, cultivating wisdom, and leaving a legacy. A copy of the
book Wise Aging will be provided to you in class.
Tue
3/21-4/25 (5x–no class 4/11) 10:30am-12pm
$65 member; $79 non-member
6172
Hearing Aids: How to Choose?
Mary Blumer-Reed, NSSC Social Worker,
Hearing Loss Support Group Facilitator
According to the United States Department of Health and
Human Services, “approximately one in three people between
the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss and nearly half of those
older than 75 have difficulty hearing. Having trouble hearing
can make it hard to understand and follow a doctor’s advice, to
respond to warnings, and to hear doorbells and alarms. It can
also make it hard to enjoy talking with friends and family. All
of this can be frustrating, embarrassing, and even dangerous.”
Learn where one should go for testing, how to cover the cost of
hearing aids, understanding how to use them, and more. Here is
an opportunity to become better informed and to better mange
hearing loss.
Mon
No fee
3/27
1-2pm
6024
B*SAFE: Protect Your Identity and
Not be a Victim of Financial Exploitation
Holly Lichtman, LCSW NSSC Social Services Staff
Reducing and Managing Caregiver Stress
Heather Resnick, MA, NSSC Social Services Staff
The National Institute of Health states, “Many caregivers of older
adults express satisfaction with their labors of love. But they often
face challenges, especially when caring for people with chronic
diseases.” Attend this program to learn how or strengthen your
abilities of reducing and managing caregiver stress from being
able to better identify signs and sources of stress to learning tools
of relaxation and overcoming barriers of caregiving.
Mon
No fee
1/23
1-2pm
6023
B*SAFE was developed in 2001 through a collaboration of law
enforcement and state agencies to address the growing problem
of financial exploitation. B*SAFE is a public education program
that targets bank personnel and older adults as the first line of
defense against financial exploitation. The B*SAFE program,
or Bankers and Seniors Against Financial Exploitation, will
address what is financial exploitation, who is at risk of financial
exploitation, what to do if financial exploitation has occurred and
suggestions to help older adults avoid financial exploitation.
Mon
No fee
4/24
1-2pm
6022
Medicare Update 2017: What’s New?
Merchandise Donations Welcome!
Melissa Versch, NSSC Health Insurance Program Coordinator
If you are downsizing or clearing out some clutter, please think
of donating items to Mim’s Shop at the Center! Donations
are accepted year-round to stock The Shop and the seasonal
Vintage Marketplace sale. Items we accept include jewelry,
glassware, crystal, china, pottery, figurines, small furniture, and
collectibles. Clothing not accepted. Items may be dropped off
in Lifelong Learning on weekdays.Donors are provided with a
tax donation slip that can be used for tax purposes. For more
information, contact Rose Carroll in the Lifelong Learning
office at 847.784.6035.
It seems that every year, Medicare is updated and some changes
may affect you. For both the newly enrolled and those who
have been participating in years, Melissa Versch helps you
understand your benefits and will highlight any changes to the
program so you can understand the alphabet of Medicare A, B,
C, and D. Learn about your options for coverage and have your
questions answered.
Mon
No fee
2/27
1-2pm
6021
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Driver Education
AARP Smart Driver Course
Jewelry Repair: A New Service Available in Mim’s
Earl Nicholas, AARP Trained Instructor
The AARP Smart Driver Course is designed as a driving
refresher for motorists age 50 and older. The course includes
information on safe driving habits, how to avoid driving
hazards, changes in roadway conditions, safety equipment
on your automobile, as well as a discussion of when to
consider driver retirement. The class also covers much of the
information needed to pass the Illinois State license exam
and reviews the eyesight, hearing, and physical changes that
drivers experience as they age. Completion of the two-day class
may entitle the participant to a discount on his or her auto
insurance. Please check with your insurance carrier for further
details. A check made out to AARP for $15 (AARP Members)
or $20 (Non-AARP Members) is due at the first class meeting.
Thu, Fri
No fee
2/9-2/10 (2x)
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8:30am-12:30pm
5955
Jewelry repair and restringing of beads is now available in
Mim’s Gift Shop! In addition to basic jewelry repair, you can
have your beads restrung, and even have the hard-to-use clasps
changed to an easy to use magnetic clasp.
Repairs are done by Carol Grove, who has many years’
experience at doing jewelry repair and restringing and knotting,
and teaches beading classes at NSSC. If you have items you
want repaired, drop them in Lifelong Learning with Rose
Carroll. Make certain your name and phone number are with
the pieces and a note about what work needs to be done. Carol
will contact you with an estimate before doing any work on the
piece. There is a fee for the service. A portion of the fee will go
to the Senior Center, so you get your jewelry repaired and the
Center benefits as well.
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Brain Fitness
Walking Club
Fitness Center Staff, Trained Fitness Specialists
live
Enjoy an informal walk in the North Branch Trail of the Cook
County Forest Preserves. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors even
during these early Spring days. A brisk walk on the trails is a
good way to fit in an enjoyable and invigorating walk, weather
permitting. Center membership is required to participate. Dress
for the weather and wear shoes suitable for walking outdoors.
Fri
No fee
3/24-4/28 (6x)
11-11:45am
6165
Better Balance
Fitness Center Staff, Trained Fitness Specialists
Enhance Your Memory!
Memory Training Class
UCLA Trained Instructors
You can improve your memory. Learn practical techniques and
useful information that can help improve brain functioning,
increase verbal fluency, and enhance your memory. This course
combines presentations with group discussions, memory checks,
and skill-building exercises for an innovative educational
experience. Developed by Linda Ercoli, PhD and Gary Small,
MD of UCLA’s Longevity Center.
This is a memory loss prevention program, and is not suitable
for those diagnosed with dementia.
Thu
3/9-3/30 (4x)
$49 member; $59 non-member
9:30-11:30am
5929
Exercise & Dance
Balance and stability training can directly improve all aspects
of daily living. This class is designed to enhance core strength,
balance, coordination, stability, and flexibility. Moderate
intensity; standing exercises done throughout duration of
class. New participants, an assessment with fitness center staff
is required at least one week prior to first class. Please call
847.784.6003 to schedule your appointment.
Mon, Wed
1/4-2/27 (15x–no class 1/16) 1-1:45pm
$59 member; $69 non-member
5940
Tue, Thu
1/3-2/28 (17x)
$59 member; $69 non-member
10:30-11:15am
5941
Tue, Thu
1/3-2/28 (17x)
$59 member; $69 non-member
1-1:45pm
5942
Wed, Mon
3/1-4/26 (17x)
$59 member; $69 non-member
1-1:45pm
5945
Tue, Thu
3/2-4/27 (17x)
$59 member; $69 non-member
10:30-11:15am
5943
Thu, Tue
3/2-4/27 (17x)
$59 member; $69 non-member
1-1:45pm
5944
Zumba Gold
Leslye Jones-Beatty, Licensed Zumba Fitness Instructor
Spice up your fitness journey with Zumba Gold. Perfect for
active adults who enjoy lively music and dance. This modified
Zumba class features exhilarating Latin music and easy to
follow dance moves that focus on balance, range of motion, and
coordination. Come and have fun in this invigorating, party-like
atmosphere.
Mon
1/9-2/27 (7x–no class 1/16)
$75 member; $89 non-member
2:30-3:30pm
6008
Mon
3/6-4/24 (8x)
$75 member; $89 non-member
2:30-3:30pm
6009
NSSC recommends that you consult
with your physician before beginning an
exercise program.
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Fitness Center
Our Mission is to improve the health and wellness of the
adult community by providing the highest quality facilities,
professional team members and programs in a uniquely
supportive environment.
Fitness Center
Membership
Fees
Membership Type
Basic
Price
NSSC
Member
Price
• Orientation and personalized exercise program
Annual Individual Membership . . . . . $475. . . . . . . . $325
Annual Couple Membership . . . . . . . $900. . . . . . . . $600
6 Month Individual Membership . . . . $275. . . . . . . . $200
6 Month Couple Membership . . . . . . $530. . . . . . . . $370
3 Month Individual Membership . . . . $145. . . . . . . . $130
• Cardiovascular training equipment
*There is a one-time $50 enrollment fee for new members
Fitness Center Membership Includes:
• Alliance Rehabilitation Exercise Specialists
• Fitness Assessment (following physician clearance)
• Nautilus Strength Training
Personal
Training
• Exclusive access to Small Group classes
• Discounts on Personal Training fees
• Locker rooms, towel service, and shower amenities
• Keycard access to Fitness Center after hours and on
weekends
Fitness Center Hours
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am-2pm
Monday-Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30am-7pm
Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30am-6pm
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8am-2pm
Phone: 847-784-6003
60 minute session
Basic
Price
NSSC
Member
Price
1 session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85. . . . . . . . . $75
5 sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $390. . . . . . . . $345
10 sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750. . . . . . . . $675
30 minute session
1 session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60. . . . . . . . . $50
5 sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $270. . . . . . . . $225
10 sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $530. . . . . . . . $440
*Fitness Center members receive a 10% discount off
applicable Personal Training fee
fitness center small group classes
Fitness Center members enjoy exclusive access to great small group classes taught by our trained fitness instructors!
Full Body Workouts with Resistance Bands
Fitness Center Staff, Trained Fitness Specialists
Fitness Center Staff, Trained Fitness Specialists
Get fit at any age with mat-based floor exercises that
develop core strength, flexibility, balance and stamina.
These exercises use precise movement originating from
the center or core of your body. Working these muscles can
result in a strong and flexible spine for improved posture,
strength, and alignment. Participants must be able to get up
and down from the floor without assistance. Fitness Center
membership required to participate.
Gain strength and flexibility
training with resistance
bands! Low-impact
exercise using resistance
bands is a great way to
become stronger and
more flexible all over while
simultaneously addressing
bone loss and arthritis pain.
Fitness Center membership
required to participate.
Wed, Fri
3/1-4/26 (17x)
$35 FC member
2-2:30pm
6030
Mon, Wed
1/4-2/27 (15x–no class 1/16) 11-11:45am
$35 FC member
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Exercise & Dance
cont.
Muscle Movers: Total Fitness
Carole Loescher, Exercise Physiologist
Experience total fitness and enhance your strength, flexibility,
and balance, with an emphasis on posture, in this upbeat
class. Carole Loescher leads you in calisthenics, hand weights,
and isometric exercises set to music that will surely keep you
motivated. A light cardio component promotes coordination,
dynamic balance, and fun.
Mon, Wed, Fri 1/4-1/30 (11x–no class 1/16) 9-10am
$60 member; $70 non-member
5964
Mon, Wed, Fri 2/1-2/27 (12x)
$60 member; $70 non-member
9-10am
5966
Mon, Wed, Fri 3/1-3/29 (13x)
$60 member; $70 non-member
9-10am
5968
Mon, Wed, Fri 4/3-4/28 (10x–
no class 4/7 and 4/10)
$60 member; $70 non-member
9-10am
5970
Tai Chi
Nancy Tobias, Instructor
Practice the ancient, healing
art of Tai Chi, which is the practice of controlled, relaxed body
movements. Increase your understanding of the mind-body
connection, breathing techniques, flexibility and all other
healthy benefits of Tai Chi. Wear loose clothing.
Thu
1/5-2/23 (8x)
$75 member; $89 non-member
9-10am
5948
Thu
3/2-4/27 (9x)
$75 member; $89 non-member
9-10am
5949
Yoga for the Rest of Us
Areta Kohout, Certified Yoga Instructor
Mon, Wed, Fri 1/4-1/30 (11x–no class 1/16) 10:15-11:15am
$60 member; $70 non-member
5965
Anyone can enjoy the many benefits of yoga, including increased
strength, balance, flexibility and mobility. This class is uniquely
designed for individuals of all fitness levels to relax and unwind.
Our certified yoga instructor accommodates individual needs
through the use of chairs, blocks, bolsters, and other props to
help you develop a more mindful awareness of your body and a
sense of overall well-being.
Mon, Wed, Fri 2/1-2/27 (12x)
$60 member; $70 non-member
10:15-11:15am
5967
Tue
1/3-2/28 (9x)
$75 member; $89 non-member
9-10am
5950
Mon, Wed, Fri 3/1-3/29 (13x)
$60 member; $70 non-member
10:15-11:15am
5969
Tue
3/7-4/25 (8x)
$75 member; $89 non-member
9-10am
5951
Mon, Wed, Fri 4/3-4/28 (10x–
no class 4/7 and 4/10)
$60 member; $70 non-member
10:15-11:15am
5971
Intermediate Low-Impact Ballet
Pamela Grout, Instructor
Move your feet and get fit while in your seat! Join this multilevel class suitable for those with limitations who are seeking
to improve muscle tone, strength, and stamina. Standing
exercises that improve lower body strength and balance will
be incorporated for those participants willing and able. New
participants, an assessment with fitness center staff is required
at least one week prior to first class. Please call 847.784.6003 to
schedule your appointment.
Come and re-experience the joy you once had in class with the
beauty of ballet movement to classical music. Improve your
memory, balance, posture, flexibility, grace, coordination, and
body strength. This class is not for beginners but for the student
with previous ballet training who needs a slower paced class
than the Advanced Low-Impact Ballet or those who would
like to brush up on their past ballet experience. Students are
expected to be able to perform classical ballet techniques. There
are no leaps, jumps, turns or grand plies to put stress on your
joints. Wear leotard, tights and ballet skirt, yoga clothes or slim
slacks and ballet shoes.
Mon, Wed
1/4-2/27 (15x–no class 1/16) 11-11:45am
$59 member; $69 non-member
5946
Tue
1/10-2/28 (8x)
$89 member; $89 non-member
3:30-4:30pm
5960
Mon, Wed
3/1-4/26 (17x)
$59 member; $69 non-member
Tue
3/7-4/25 (8x)
$89 member; $89 non-member
3:30-4:30pm
5961
Sit and Get Fit
Fitness Center Staff, Trained Fitness Specialists
11-11:45am
5947
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Ballroom and Latin Dance
Anna Zieba, Dance Instructor
Have fun learning favorite dances from
you moving. Four exciting dances are
and Merengue. Whether you are a
enjoyment that comes from ballroom
are welcome.
American-style ballroom and Latin-style dances that will get
offered in two-week classes, including Swing, Cha-Cha, Salsa
beginner or have some dance experience, you will feel the
and Latin dance. No partner is needed and singles or couples
Swing Dance
Salsa
The Swing has experienced a revival in recent years.
You can experience the music and dance for the first
time, or recall the fun you had as a teen dancing at the Hop.
Wear shoes and clothing suitable for dancing. Class will be
held in the NSSC Gym.
Did you know that Salsa started in New York City! Dance
to exciting Salsa music by incorporating a 3-step dance with
body movements, turns, and attitude.
Wear shoes and clothing suitable for dancing. Class will be
held in the NSSC Gym.
Thu
3/2-3/9 (2x)
$19 member; $25 non-member
Thu
3/30-4/6 (2x)
$19 member; $25 non-member
2:30-3:30pm
6010
2:30-3:30pm
6019
Merengue
The Cha-Cha is a dance of Cuban orgin. Learn the basic
footwork of this rhythmic dance and soon you will be moving
to the beat.
Wear shoes and clothing suitable for dancing. Class will be
held in the NSSC Gym.
Although the music may seem frantic, the Merengue is
danced with upper body control and turns are slow, typically
four beats per turn. Fun to learn and fun to dance.
Wear shoes and clothing suitable for dancing. Class will be
held in the NSSC Gym.
Thu
3/16-3/23 (2x)
$19 member; $25 non-member
Thu
4/13-4/20 (2x)
$19 member; $25 non-member
2:30-3:30pm
6011
Advanced Low-Impact Ballet
Pamela Grout, Instructor
Come and re-experience the joy you once had in class with the
beauty of ballet movement to classical music. Improve your
memory, balance, posture, flexibility, grace, coordination, and
body strength. This class is for the student with previous ballet
training. It moves at a faster pace than the Intermediate LowImpact Ballet class and the combinations are more challenging.
2:30-3:30pm
6020
Students are expected to be familiar with basic classical ballet
technique and vocabulary. There are no leaps, jumps, turns or
grand plies to put stress on your joints. Wear leotard, tights and
ballet skirt, yoga clothes or slim slacks and ballet shoes.
Thu
1/12-3/2 (8x)
$119 member; $119 non-member
5-6:30pm
5962
Thu
3/9-4/27 (8x)
$119 member; $119 non-member
5-6:30pm
5963
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Health Information
New Year, New You! Make Your
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Fitness Center Staff, Trained Fitness Specialists
So many of us make the same New Year’s resolution to start
exercising! Make this year the year you keep that resolution!
Be inspired and informed on starting and keeping a healthy
exercise routine. This discussion also includes information on
how to progress appropriately with the regime you already have
to yield the greatest benefits. Have a healthy New Year!
Mon
1/30
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6033
Is It My Rotator Cuff, Arthritis, or Something Else?:
Understanding Shoulder Pain and Treatment
Matthew Saltzman, MD, Northwestern University
Shoulder pain is the second most common musculoskeletal
complaint amoung adults. Rotator cuff tears, arthritis, and
frozen shoulder are common diagnoses. Come learn more about
shoulder problems and how they can be treated.
Mon
2/6
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6035
Exercise and Your Brain Health
Fitness Center Staff, Trained Fitness Specialists
A regular fitness routine is proven to promote brain health and
memory improvement. Get expert advice on creating a fitness
program that aids in improving memory and overall brain
health. Topics include the basics of starting an exercise routine,
how walking can improve brain health, and how much exercise
is enough.
Mon
2/20
$10 member; $13 non-member
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1-2:30pm
6045
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Maintain a Healthy Mind Through Music
Faith, Hope, and Living Well
Rebecca West, Music Therapist,
Institute for Therapy Through the Arts
Rev. Kathy Dale McNair, Ordained Minister,
Winnetka Presbyterian Church
Music keeps your mind sharp and flexible. It also promotes
better learning and helps you remember new information.
Make your own music by playing instruments that range from
keyboards to guitars to drums in this interactive class that
focuses on increasing your quality of life by actively learning
and making music together. No prior musical experience is
required to enjoy and benefit from this class.
Musical instruments will be provided at each class. Class meets
in the NSSC Gym.
Life is challenging, difficult, and even painful at times. When
your health is poor or you are in despair, where do you turn
for help? There are many reliable sources, such as doctors,
therapists, or the comfort and support of family and friends.
But where do faith and hope come in? Explore how faith and
hope can provide a reliable source of comfort and support and
how you can grab a hold of such intangibles. Faith and hope
can help you live well.
Thu
2/23
$19 member; $25 non-member
2:30-4pm
6036
Mon
3/6
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6044
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Health Information
cont.
Relief Through Reflexology
Eric Huffman, Owner of DH Reflexology
Ever wonder what reflexology is? It’s an alternative treatment
using pressure points on the feet and hands to relieve tension,
improve circulation, and speed up post-surgery recovery,
among other benefits. The history and theory of the practice
will be reviewed along with a demonstration of how to practice
reflexology on yourself for personal benefit.
You will be asked to remove your shoes and socks.
Mon
3/20
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
5952
Pain Relief for Your Lower Back
Mitchell Katz,DC, Owner of Chiroplus Network
Living with lower back pain is challenging. Understand the
signs and symptoms of the most commonly treated lower back
conditions and learn the different treatments that help address
spinal stenosis, herniated discs, sciatica, as well as arthritis pain
and discomfort. If you or a loved one is tired of suffering, this
class will give you the tools you need to feel better.
Mon
4/3
$10 member; $13 non-member
health services
Podiatrist Services
Dr. Yelena Barsky, podiatrist will be available at North Shore
Senior Center on the fourth Friday of every other month to
provide podiatric services for you. Dates vary. To make an
appointment, call Dr. Barsky directly at 847-392-8080. Fees
for service are due at the appointment when services are
rendered.
Blood Pressure Screening
Blood pressure screenngs are available in our Fitness Center
from 10am-2pm on the second Wednesday of every month.
Call 847.784.6003 to make your appointment.
1-2:30pm
6032
Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer
Benjamin Marks,MD, Dermatologist, Northwestern Medicine
There are three types of skin cancers: squamous cell, basal-cell,
and melanoma. Learn about these individual types as well as
their causes, how to detect them, and the various treatments.
Dr. Marks will also discuss important points for prevention and
sun protection.
Mon
4/17
$10 member; $13 non-member
1-2:30pm
6034
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Support Groups
memory loss support and education
hearing loss support groups
Contact Mary Blumer-Reed at 847.784.6000 ext. 6907 for more
information on any of the Hearing Loss groups.
Speech Reading
Alzheimer’s Family Support Group
Professionally facilitated support group, for family members
of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias,
meets the second Tuesday of every month from 1-2:30pm.
Registration is not required and there is no fee. For
information, call 847.242.6250.
Early Memory Loss Programs
Mind Matters is a group program for persons with early
memory loss emphasizing socialization, stimulation and support,
meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-3pm. Registration
is required, including a $55 application fee. The daily fee of
$55 includes supplies. The Mind Matters Family Support
Group is offered monthly to family members of Mind Matters
participants. For information, call 847.242.6250.
This unique class teaches individuals who experience some
hearing loss how to read lips. Learn how to use visual
awareness, listening strategies and communication strategies to
make communication easier. This group meets every Monday
(except the second Monday of the month) from
10am to 11am, and is followed by Sound Off.
Sound Off: Hearing Loss Support Group
Share solutions and successes with others who are dealing with
hearing loss. Express the frustrations of hearing loss. Learn
ideas about how to accommodate changes in your lives, and
for activities that work for hearing-impaired people. Discuss
coping and stress-reducing strategies, assertiveness and selfadvocacy, and about new assistive technologies. This group
meets every Monday (except the second Monday of the month)
from 11 am to noon.
Caregiver Support Group
Hearing Loss Association of America meeting
Are you caring for an older adult: your spouse, partner, mom,
or dad? Join others on a similar journey to discuss caregiving
issues and concerns. Because the focus of a caregiver support
group is the caregiver, caregivers can openly discuss their own
difficulties in a caring, non-judgmental atmosphere. For more
information contact Lauretta Hart at 847-424-5661 or lhart@
nssc.org. Two group meetings to choose from:
Hearing Loss Association of America, or HLAA, provides a
monthly educational presentation for anyone experiencing or
interested in learning about hearing loss. HLAA opens the world
of communication to people with hearing loss. Meetings are
the second Monday of the month at 10am. There is a requested
donation of $15 per year.
Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton St., Skokie
Fourth Wednesday of each month
10-11:30am
Parkinson’s Disease Support Groups
This weekly support program provides information and
encouragement in dealing with common concerns and
issues. People with Parkinson’s disease and their families
meet in separate groups at the start of each session. Then,
all the participants come together for light refreshments and
conversation. Group meets every Wednesday from 1-2:20pm.
Suggested monthly donation of $20 per family.
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Levy Center, 300 Dodge St., Evanston
First Wednesday of each month
3-4:30pm
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Clubs & Social Groups
Winter Birding Trails
Jazz Forum
play
Adventure
This peer-led group listens to CDs of jazz greats, watches videos
of jazz performances, and occasionally invites a guest performer
for a lecture or demonstration. Participants take turns planning
the weekly programs. Center membership required to
participate.
Lake County Forest Preserve
conservationists
Winter birds are abundant
in their natural habitats,
beyond the backyard
feeders. Enjoy a crisp winter
morning at the Ryerson
Woods to hike and bird
watch with an expert Lake
County Forest Preserve
conservationist. Meet at the
Ryerson Woods Welcome
Center.
Thu
1/26
$12 member; $15 non-member
Tue
No fee
1-2pm
5916
Photography Club
11am-12pm
6006
Maple Syrup Hike
Lake County Forest Preserve conservationists
Celebrate the beginning of spring by taking part in the annual
tapping of sugar maple trees at the Ryerson Conservation Area
in Riverwoods! You will follow the process from sap to syrup
with a tour and a taste of the final product. Meet at the Ryerson
Woods Welcome Center.
Wed
3/15
$12 member; $15 non-member
1/3-4/25 (17x)
For those at all skill levels who have a mutual love of
photography. The group shares constructive feedback on each
other’s work, idea sharing, and tips on how to capture the best
possible image so that less time will be required for editing.
Other activities include club and small group photo field trips
and periodic group exhibitions. The group meets on the second
and fourth Friday of each month. Schedule may vary, so call
Lifelong Learning at 847.784.6030 for information. Center
membership required to participate.
Fri
No fee
1/13-4/28 (8x)
1:30-3pm
5957
11am-12pm
6005
Walk on the Wildflower Side
Lake County Forest Preserve conservationists
As winter fades into spring you can always count on the
blooming of wildflowers to brighten your day. Enjoy a leisurely
walk to learn about the colorful flora that thrive in Ryerson
Woods and possibly your yard! Meet at the Ryerson Woods
Welcome Center.
Thu
4/27
$12 member; $15 non-member
11am-12pm
6007
Laff-In
With comedy and laughter, this peer-led group looks at the
brighter side of life while promoting close friendships and
mutual support. Members take turns leading the group each
week. Center membership required to participate.
Thu
No fee
1/5-4/27 (17x)
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11am-12pm
5917
Men’s Club
All North Shore Senior Center men may join the Men’s
Club and attend a weekly business meeting at 10:00 am each
Tuesday. Club members may also take part in other club
activities such as golf and the annual Men’s Club Picnic.
Following the business meeting is a free, one-hour presentation
on a wide variety of topics. Women and guests are welcome to
attend the presentation. Center membership required to join
the Men’s Club.
Tue
No fee
1/3-4/25 (17x)
10-11:30am
5918
Friendship Circle
Rose Carroll, NSSC Staff member
Friendship Circle provides an opportunity for older individuals
to regularly come together for structured activities that foster
socializing, support, and mental stimulation. This is a co-ed
group for seniors who are less independent because they no
longer drive or have physical restrictions, but may benefit from
interaction with their peers. The program enriches the lives
of its participants by enlisting their help in service projects for
the Center, and participating in Sit and Get Fit exercise to help
maintain flexibility and full range of motion. Participants enjoy
lunch together followed by programs to provide entertainment,
stimulation, and enrichment. Center membership required
to participate. Members wishing to participate in Friendship
Circle must meet with Rose Carroll in Lifelong Learning at
847.784.6035 for a prescreening.
Wed, Mon
1/4-4/26 (32x–no class 1/16) 10am-2pm
$59 member
5983
Games
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Best Bridge Ever!
Patricia Braun, Instructor
Learn to play the best bridge of your life with Silver Life
Master Patricia Braun. This class is designed to informally
review bidding, play of hand, and defense techniques for those
who already know the basics of Standard American Bridge.
The format goes up to an eight hand, pre-dealt game. Each
hand is discussed to examine the potential to play the best
hand possible. Take home records are available each class. This
supervised play allows you to catch mistakes and learn from
them immediately.
Thu
1/5-2/23 (8x)
$69 member; $85 non-member
9-11am
5979
Thu
3/9-4/27 (8x)
$69 member; $85 non-member
9-11am
5980
Bridge: Bidding
Al Glick, Instructor
Learn bridge from the beginning! This class teaches you how
to play bridge, including the current bridge bidding techniques
and the modern methods of communicating with your partner.
If you are new to bridge, it is recommended that you take this
course first in the series.
Mon
3/6-4/24 (8x)
$79 member; $89 non-member
1-3pm
5908
Bridge: Conventions
Al Glick, Instructor
For those who know the basics, learn some of the advanced
bidding techniques including Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, Weak
Two Bids, Strong 2 Clubs, Blackwood, Gerber, Michael Cue
Bid, unusual No Trump, and more. If you are new to bridge, it
is recommended that you take the Bridge: Bidding course prior
to taking this course.
Mon
1/9-2/27 (7x–no class 1/16)
$79 member; $89 non-member
1-3pm
5907
Eating Out Group
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Join others for delicious dining and a pleasant outing at local
restaurants. Sign up in Lifelong Learning or call 847.784.6030
for information. Payment is made at the restaurant.
Transportation to the restaurants is on your own. Center
membership is required to participate. No fee to register.
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Men’s Club Bridge
If you love to play, join our guys every Tuesday morning for a
stimulating game, great conversation, and a hot cup of coffee.
Play for a shorter period of time and attend the Men’s Club
weekly program, or play straight through to 1:00 pm. Center
membership required to participate.
Bridge: Supervised Play
Al Glick, Instructor
Supervised play is for any level of player who wants to continue
learning by playing with a variety of players under the guidance
of a master bridge teacher.
Tue
No fee
Mon
1/9-2/27 (8x)
$79 member; $89 non-member
9:30-11:30am
5909
Poker Club
Mon
3/6-4/24 (8x)
$79 member; $89 non-member
9:30-11:30am
5910
8:30am-12:30pm
5934
Enjoy a friendly game of poker! Games are dealer’s choice, so
join us to learn a new game or to teach one! Center membership
required to participate.
Tue
No fee
Duplicate Bridge
1/3-4/25 (17x)
1/3-4/25 (17x)
12-3pm
5937
Al Glick, Instructor
Join us for a friendly game of duplicate bridge. Basic knowledge
of the game is required. No master points are given but winners
receive small prizes. Members will be paired with other single
players. A $7.00 fee is required each time you play. Center
membership required to participate.
Thu
No fee
1/12-4/27 (16x)
Q & N Friday Bridge
Here is another opportunity for members of the Men’s Club to
play bridge. Center membership required to participate.
Fri
No fee
1/6-4/28 (17x)
8:30am-12:30pm
5938
12:30-3:30pm
5911
Intermediate Canasta
Roz Weiner, Instructor
Build on your beginning Canasta skills and learn more of the
concepts of the game, rules, and strategies. Roz guides you as
you practice and learn to strengthen your game.
Wed
3/1-3/22 (4x)
$49 member; $60 non-member
9-11am
6052
Scrabble
Intermediate Mah Jongg
Shirley Merar, Instructor
Build upon your beginning Mah Jongg skills in this class to help
you become a better player.
Mon
3/6-4/3 (5x)
$49 member; $59 non-member
9:30-11:30am
5931
Come for an afternoon of fun, and challenge your mind as well!
One of the best ways to exercise your mind and keep it young
and viable is to play Scrabble. Spelling and creating words by
juggling the alphabet to suit the board requires thought, skill,
and persistence. Center membership required to participate.
Thu
No fee
1/5-4/27 (17x)
1-3pm
5939
Game Time
Come for an afternoon of fun and play cards, Mah Jongg or any
other games that you wish to play with your friends. Center
membership required to participate. Schedule may change.
MTuWF
No fee
1/3-4/28 (no class 1/16)
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5932
Play, Sports & Leisure
Men’s Golf League
All NSSC men are invited to play golf at Weber Park in
Skokie on Mondays and at Winnetka’s Skokie Playfield on
Thursdays. Play continues throughout the summer through
September. Golf league information sheets are available at
Men’s Club meetings or in Lifelong Learning. Call Glen
Waltrip for information at 847.864.7456 or Lifelong Learning
at 847.784.6030. Registration required. Center membership
required to participate.
Mon, Thu
4/3-9/28
$20 member
8:30-11:30am
5954
Join North Shore Senior Center Members
in more recreational sports and activities!
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Bowling League
Take part in a bowling league for men and women at
Brunswick Zone Bowling Lanes in Deerfield, and enjoy
the company of other North Shore Senior Center men
and women. Group meets Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m.
at the Lanes. Game charge is $8.00 for three games
each afternoon you play. Shoe rental and bowling balls
are available at the Lanes. Space is limited, so sign up
early. For more information, contact Ray Newgard at
847.272.7204, Marla Andrews 847.328.4226, or Ken Hamel
at 847.677.6259.
Men’s Golf League Breakfast and Tee-Time Lottery
Start the golf year right and attend the golf season kick-off
breakfast! Tee Times will be given out during the breakfast.
Registration for the Men’s Golf League through the Lifelong
Learning office is required. Center membership required to
participate.
You must register for the Men’s Golf League in order to attend
the breakfast.
Thu
No fee
3/16
8:30-10am
5953
Pickleball
Join us for one of the fastest growing new sports in the area!
Pickleball is like playing tennis with a ping-pong paddle on
a badminton court. It provides fun and exercise in a fast
paced, easy-to-learn sport. No experience is necessary, but be
prepared for laughter and meeting new friends. Wear tennis
shoes and comfortable clothing. Takes place every Wednesday
and Friday in the North Shore Senior Center Gym.
Single session
Wed, Fri
1/4-4/28
$9 member; $12 non-member
2-4pm
5936
10-Play punch card
Wed, Fri
1/4-4/28
$60 member; $80 non-member
2-4pm
5935
Tennis Club
All NSSC men and women are invited to play tennis indoors
at Glenbrook Racquet Club in Northbrook. Moderate court
fees apply. Level of play varies from intermediate to good. And,
games are played for fun, exercise, and a good time. For more
information, call Ken Greisemer at 847.559.7691 or Lifelong
Learning at 847.784.6030. Center membership required to
participate.
Mon, Fri
No fee
1/6-4/28 (no class 1/16)
2-3:30pm
6054
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Muscle Movers
Hearing Loss
Friendship Circle
Muscle Movers
Sit and Get Fit
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Game Time
Fine Art Studio
Jazz Forum
Better Balance
9:00
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:15
11:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
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of Us
10:30 Insight into the World of
Sports
Muscle Movers
Stitchers
Friendship Circle
Computer/Tech Help
Muscle Movers
Sit and Get Fit
Game Time
Better Balance
Knitting Studio
Pickle Ball
11:00 Full Body Workout
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Fine Art Studio
Better Balance
Laff-In
Duplicate Bridge
Scrabble
Poetry Sharing Circle
Better Balance
Read and Write
Yiddish
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9:00 Tai Chi
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8:30 Q & N Friday Bridge
9:00 Sculpture Studio
9:00 & 10:15 Muscle Movers
9:00 Share Warmth Club
10:00 Computer/Tech Help
10:00 Humanities Treasures
10:00 Sewing Bees
12:30 Game Time
1:30 Conversational Yiddish
2:00 Pickle Ball
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9:30
11:00
1:00
American Politics
Bridge: Supervised Play
Full Body Workout
A Solar Eclipse is
Coming!
1:00 Bridge: Conventions
1:00 Reading is the Spice of
Life
2:30 Zumba Gold
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day
Center Closed
9:00
9:30
10:00
11:00
1:00
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9:00
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American Politics
Bridge: Sup. Play
2 19th Cent. Mus. Radicals
Full Body Workout
Apple Devices
Bridge: Conventions
Chicago’s Literary Heritage
Managing Caregiver Stress
Zumba Gold
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American Politics
Bridge: Sup. Play
History of Federal Reserve
Full Body Workout
Apple Devices
Bridge: Conventions
Chicago’s Literary Heritage
New Year, New You!
Zumba Gold
10
9:00 Yoga for the Rest
of Us
10:00 Artists Workshop
10:30 NSSC Annual Meeting
10:30 Spanish III
1:00 What Just Happened in
America?
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
17
9:00 Yoga for the Rest
of Us
10:00 Artists Workshop
10:30 Religion & the Search for
Happiness • Spanish III
1:00 What Just Happened in
America?
1:30 Greeting Card Workshop
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
9:00 Profits and Pitfalls
10:00 Holocaust: The Future
of Memory
10:30 Goldenaires
11:00 Full Body Workout
12:30 What Maisie Knew
1:00 A Tribute to the Duke
1:00 Windows 10: Tips and
Tricks
24
9:00 Yoga for the Rest
of Us
10:00 Artists Workshop
10:30 Spanish III
10:30 The Landscape of
Education
1:00 What Just Happened in
America?
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
10:00 In the Bleak
Midwinter
10:30 Goldenaires
11:00 Full Body Workout
12:30 The Lovers
1:00 Reading for a Cozy
Afternoon
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10:00 Prohibition and the
Dust Bowl
10:30 Goldenaires
11:00 Full Body Workout
11:30 I’ve Decided to Stay:
Now What?
12:30 What Maisie Knew
1:00 Android Basics
1:00 Russia’s Magnificent Cities
12
9:00
9:00
10:00
1:00
5:00
Best Bridge Ever!
Tai Chi
Amazing Tale of Paper
European Refugee Crisis
Advanced Ballet
9:00
9:00
10:00
1:00
5:00
Best Bridge Ever!
Tai Chi
Amazing Tale of Paper
The 1950s
Advanced Ballet
9:00
9:00
10:00
11:00
1:00
5:00
Best Bridge Ever!
Tai Chi
Amazing Tale of Paper
Winter Birding Trails
The 1960s
Advanced Ballet
19
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9:00 Yoga for the Rest
of Us
10:00 Artists Workshop
10:30 Lake Forest Open Lands
10:30 Spanish III
1:00 Read and Write Hebrew
1:00 Rousseau Against the
Elites
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
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1 0:00 Irving Berlin
12:30 Extended Travel
Presentation
1:00 Conversational Yiddish
1:00 The Real Pocahontas
1:30 Photography Club
20
9:30 Great Decisions in
Foreign Policy
10:00 A Tribute to Ray Bradbury
1:00 Conversational Yiddish
1:00 Movies, Theaters,
Museums
1:00 Tech-Lovers Club
1:00 Challenges of the Rise of
China
27
1:00 Conversational
Yiddish
1:00 Challenges of the Rise of
China
1:30 Photography Club
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Muscle Movers
Hearing Loss
Friendship Circle
Muscle Movers
Sit and Get Fit
Yiddish Club
Game Time
Spanish Club
Fine Art • Bet. Balance
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Men’s Club Bridge
Weaving Studio
Men’s Club Meeting
Better Balance
Tuesday Program
Poker Club
Game Time
Fine Art Studio
Jazz Forum
Better Balance
9:00
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:15
11:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
9:00
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10:00
10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
2:30
6
American Politics
Bridge: Sup. Play
Felix Mendelssohn
Software/PC Maintenance
Full Body Workout
Bridge: Conventions
Shoulder Pain
Women in Electoral Politics
Zumba Gold
9:00
9:30
10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
13
20
American Politics
Bridge: Sup. Play
Litigation in the US
Full Body Workout
Bridge: Conventions
Eternal Rome
Reading is the Spice of
Life
2:30 Zumba Gold
9:00
9:30
10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
American Politics
Bridge: Sup. Play
Litigation in the US
Full Body Workout
Bridge: Conventions
Exercise & Brain Health
Tesla, Creativity, and
Innovation
2:30 Zumba Gold
9:00
9:30
10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
2:30
27
American Politics
Bridge: Sup. Play
Litigation in the US
Full Body Workout
Bridge: Conventions
Medicare Update 2017
Venice and the Veneto
Zumba Gold
7
9:00
10:00
10:30
10:30
1:00
1:00
Yoga for the Rest of Us
Artists Workshop
Cosley Zoo
Spanish III
Read and Write Hebrew
Rousseau Against the
Elites
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
14
9:00 Yoga for the Rest
of Us
10:00 Artists Workshop
10:30 Spanish III
10:30 The Art of the Kitchen
Garden
1:00 Spies, Intelligence, and
Defense
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
9:00
10:00
10:30
10:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
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3:30
fitness center open daily
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Yoga for the Rest of Us
Artists Workshop
Spanish III
The Stone of War & Peace
Apple’s iPhone and iPad
Read and Write Hebrew
Russia and Putin’s Power
Greeting Card Workshop
Intermediate Ballet
Muscle Movers
Stitchers
Friendship Circle
Computer/Tech Help
Muscle Movers
Sit and Get Fit
Game Time
Better Balance
Knitting Studio
Pickle Ball
1
1 0:00 Intermediate French
10:00 Prohibition and the
Dust Bowl
10:30 Goldenaires
11:00 Full Body Workout
1:00 Incident at Vichy
1 0:00 Intermediate French
10:00 Vivaldi’s Winter
Concerto
10:30 Goldenaires
11:00 Full Body Workout
12:30 The 400 Blows
1:00 Reading for a Cozy
Afternoon
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:30
11:00
12:30
12:30
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Profits and Pitfalls
Intermediate French
Portraits of Provence
Goldenaires
Full Body Workout
A Day at the Oscars
Playreading with Vivian
Mitchel
22
1 0:00 Intermediate French
10:00 The Great Religious
Revolution
10:30 Goldenaires
11:00 Full Body Workout
12:30 Mansfield Park/Jane Austen
12:30 Playreading with Vivian
Mitchel
1:00 Hamilton’s Women
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10:30
11:00
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
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Fine Art Studio
Better Balance
Laff-In
Duplicate Bridge
Scrabble
Poetry Sharing Circle
Better Balance
Read and Write
Yiddish
9:00
9:00
10:00
10:00
Best Bridge Ever!
Tai Chi
Facebook and Twitter
American Electoral
System?
1:00 The 1970s
5:00 Advanced Ballet
2
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8:30 AARP Smart Driver
Course
9:00 Best Bridge Ever!
9:00 Tai Chi
10:00 The American Electoral
System
1:00 The 1980s
5:00 Advanced Ballet
9:00 Best Bridge Ever!
9:00 Tai Chi
10:00 Political Humor and
Satire
1:00 The 1990s
5:00 Advanced Ballet
16
23
9:00 Best Bridge Ever!
9:00 Tai Chi
10:00 Fascism: Could It
Happen Here?
2:30 Healthy Mind Through
Music
5:00 Advanced Ballet
28
9:00 Yoga for the Rest
of Us
10:00 Artists Workshop
10:30 Evans Scholars Foundation
10:30 Spanish III
1:00 Apple’s iPhone and iPad
1:00 Read and Write Hebrew
1:00 Russia and Putin’s Power
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
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8:30 Q & N Friday Bridge
9:00 Sculpture Studio
9:00 & 10:15 Muscle Movers
9:00 Share Warmth Club
10:00 Computer/Tech Help
10:00 Humanities Treasures
10:00 Sewing Bees
12:30 Game Time
1:30 Conversational Yiddish
2:00 Pickle Ball
3
9:30 Great Decisions in
Foreign Policy
10:00 Losing at the Oscars
1:00 Conversational Yiddish
1:00 Globalization and the U.S.
10
8:30 AARP Smart Driver
Course
10:00 Looking at Art and
Seeing the Light
1:00 Conversational Yiddish
1:00 Globalization and the U.S.
1:00 Movies, Theaters,
Museums
1:30 Photography Club
17
9:30 Great Decisions in
Foreign Policy
1:00 Conversational Yiddish
1:00 New Orleans and
Dixieland Jazz
1:00 Tech-Lovers Club
24
10:00 Spain, Columbus,
& Sephardic Jews
11:30 The Life of Carol Burnett
1:00 Conversational Yiddish
1:30 Photography Club
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12:30
12:45
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Quilting
Muscle Movers
Hearing Loss
Friendship Circle
Muscle Movers
Sit and Get Fit
Yiddish Club
Game Time
Spanish Club
Fine Art • Bet. Balance
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Men’s Club Bridge
Weaving Studio
Men’s Club Meeting
Better Balance
Tuesday Program
Poker Club
Game Time
Fine Art Studio
Jazz Forum
Better Balance
9:00
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:15
11:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
Muscle Movers
Stitchers
Friendship Circle
Computer/Tech Help
Muscle Movers
Sit and Get Fit
Game Time
Better Balance
Knitting Studio
Pickle Ball
1
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:30
12:30
12:30
1:00
Intermediate Canasta
Intermediate French
The Reagan Years
Goldenaires
Mansfield Park
Playreading w/Vivian Mitchel
The Wright Brothers and
Lab Girl
2:00 Core Strengthening
6
7
American Politics
Bridge: Sup. Play
Intermediate Mah Jongg
Monuments Men
Bridge: Bidding
Faith, Hope, and Living
Well
1:00 Women in Astronomy
2:30 Zumba Gold
9:00
10:00
10:30
10:30
9:00 Yoga for the Rest
of Us
10:00 Artists Workshop
10:30 Introduction to Spanish IV
10:30 The Challenges for a
Head Coach
1:00 The US & the Middle East
1:00 Read and Write Hebrew
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
9:00
9:30
9:30
11:00
1:00
1:00
9:00
9:30
9:30
10:00
1:00
1:00
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9:00
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9:00
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American Politics
Bridge: Sup. Play
Intermediate Mah Jongg
19th Century Musical
Nationalism
Bridge: Bidding • Tom Hanks
iPhone and iPad
Reading is the Spice of Life
Zumba Gold
20
American Politics
Bridge: Sup. Play
Intermediate Mah Jongg
The Italian Symphony
Around the Mediterranean
Bridge: Bidding
iPhone and iPad
Relief Thru Reflexology
Zumba Gold
27
American Politics
Bridge: Sup. Play
Intermediate Mah Jongg
Bridge: Bidding
DNA Testing: A Genetic
Witness
1:00 Hearing Aids: How to
Choose?
2:30 Zumba Gold
Yoga for the Rest of Us
Artists Workshop
Introduction to Spanish IV
NU Student Music
Performance
1:00 Read and Write Hebrew
1:00 Russia and Putin’s Power
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
14
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10:30
10:30
10:30
1:00
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11:00
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12:30
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2:00
21
Yoga for the Rest of Us
Artists Workshop
Introduction to Spanish IV
10 to 15 Minute Plays
Wise Aging
The US & the Middle East
Read and Write Hebrew
Greeting Card Workshop
Intermediate Ballet
28
9:00 Yoga for the Rest
of Us
10:00 Artists Workshop
10:30 Introduction to Spanish IV
10:30 Why Buy Local?
10:30 Wise Aging
1:00 The US and the Middle
East
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
8
Intermediate Canasta
Intermediate French
The Reagan Years
Goldenaires
Hiroshima Mon Amour
Playreading w/Vivian Mitchel
Making Video Calls
Reading for a Cozy Afternoon
Core Strengthening
15
Intermediate Canasta
Profits and Pitfalls
Biltmore Estate • Int. French
Goldenaires
Maple Syrup Hike
Playreading w/Vivian Mitchel
Snow Country
Woman Behind the Teddy Bear
Core Strengthening
22
9:00 Intermediate Canasta
10:00 Intermediate French
10:00 Modern, Modernity,
Post-Modern
10:30 Goldenaires
11:00 Chicago History Museum
12:30 Death in Midsummer
1:00 Chicago’s Attractions in 1893
2:00 Core Strengthening
10:00
10:00
10:30
12:30
1:00
2:00
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Intermediate French
Richard Rodgers
Goldenaires
Death in Midsummer
To Be or Not To Be
Core Strengthening
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11:00
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
Fine Art Studio
Better Balance
Laff-In
Duplicate Bridge
Scrabble
Poetry Sharing Circle
Better Balance
Read and Write
Yiddish
9:00 Tai Chi
10:00 Fascism: Could It
Happen Here?
1:00 World Air Pollution
2:30 Swing Dance
5:00 Advanced Ballet
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
9:30 Great Decisions in
Foreign Policy
10:00 The Creation of Gypsy
1:00 A Spoonful of Sugar
1:00 Conversational Yiddish
2:00 Core Strengthening
9
10:00 The Creation of
Funny Girl
1:00 Conversational Yiddish
1:00 Movies, Theaters,
Museums
1:30 Photography Club
2:00 Core Strengthening
16
8:30 Men’s Golf League
Breakfast
9:00 Best Bridge • Tai Chi
9:30 Memory Training Class
9:45 Baha’i Temple Daytrip
10:00 America & War on Science
1:00 Ohio vs Dr. Sam Sheppard
2:30 Cha-Cha
5:00 Advanced Ballet
23
Best Bridge Ever!
Tai Chi
Memory Training Class
America and the War on
Science
1:00 Gideon and Miranda
2:30 Cha-Cha
5:00 Advanced Ballet
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
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Best Bridge Ever!
Tai Chi
Memory Training Class
America and the War on
Science
1:00 Mississippi vs Byron De
La Beckwith
2:30 Salsa
5:00 Advanced Ballet
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8:30 Q & N Friday Bridge
9:00 Sculpture Studio
9:00 & 10:15 Muscle Movers
9:00 Share Warmth Club
10:00 Computer/Tech Help
10:00 Humanities Treasures
10:00 Sewing Bees
12:30 Game Time
1:30 Conversational Yiddish
2:00 Pickle Ball
2
Best Bridge Ever!
Tai Chi
Memory Training Class
Fascism: Could It Happen
Here?
1:00 Brown vs Board of
Education
2:30 Swing Dance
5:00 Advanced Ballet
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
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Foreign Policy
10:00 Film Scores by Classical
Musicians
1:00 Conversational Yiddish
1:00 Dolley Madison
1:00 Tech-Lovers Club
2:00 Core Strengthening
24
10:00 Film Scores by
Classical Musicians
11:00 Walking Club
1:00 Conversational Yiddish
1:00 Sacagawea
1:30 Photography Club
2:00 Core Strengthening
31
10:00 Spring Fling at the
Movies
11:00 Walking Club
1:00 Conversational Yiddish
1:00 The Lusitania, America,
& WWI
2:00 Core Strengthening
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Quilting
Muscle Movers
Hearing Loss
Friendship Circle
Muscle Movers
Sit and Get Fit
Yiddish Club
Game Time
Spanish Club
Fine Art • Bet. Balance
3
Men’s Golf League
American Politics
Bridge: Supervised Play
Intermediate Mah Jongg
Harriet Tubman
Bridge: Bidding
Pain Relief for Lower Back
The New Administration
Zumba Gold
10
Men’s Golf League
American Politics
Bridge: Supervised Play
Edvard Grieg
Bridge: Bidding
Reading is the Spice of
Life
2:30 Zumba Gold
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
17
Men’s Golf League
American Politics
Bridge: Supervised Play
Using Apple’s
Accessibility Functions
1:00 Bridge: Bidding
1:00 Protect Yourself from
Skin Cancer
2:30 Zumba Gold
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
2:30
24
Men’s Golf League
American Politics
Bridge: Supervised Play
Aaron Burr
B*SAFE
Bridge: Bidding
Investigating Denial
Zumba Gold
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Men’s Club Bridge
Weaving Studio
Men’s Club Meeting
Better Balance
Tuesday Program
Poker Club
Game Time
Fine Art Studio
Jazz Forum
Better Balance
9:00
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:15
11:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
4
Yoga for the Rest of Us
Artists Workshop
Watch Videos Online
Introduction to Spanish IV
Talking Statues in
Chicagoland
10:30 Wise Aging
1:00 The US & the Middle East
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
1 0:00
10:00
10:30
12:30
1:00
Dancing Divas
Intermediate French
Goldenaires
Death in Midsummer
The Lost Dauphin of
France
2:00 Core Strengthening
11
9:00 Yoga for the Rest
of Us
10:30 Introduction to Spanish IV
10:30 Transitioning Home to Age
in Place
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
10:00 Sacred Sites of
Impressionism
10:30 Goldenaires
12:30 Vivre Sa Vie
1:00 Reading for a Cozy
Afternoon
2:00 Core Strengthening
18
9:00 Profits and Pitfalls
1 0:00 Intermediate French
10:00 The Exodus and The
Enlightenment
10:30 Goldenaires
12:30 In Evil Hour
2:00 Core Strengthening
9:00 Yoga for the Rest
of Us
10:00 Artists Workshop
10:30 Introduction to Spanish IV
10:30 Our Life in Architecture
10:30 Wise Aging
1:30 Greeting Card Workshop
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
25
9:00 Yoga for the Rest
of Us
10:30 Hunting Eichman
10:30 Introduction to Spanish IV
10:30 Wise Aging
3:30 Intermediate Ballet
Muscle Movers
Stitchers
Friendship Circle
Computer/Tech Help
Muscle Movers
Sit and Get Fit
Game Time
Better Balance
Knitting Studio
Pickle Ball
5
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11:00
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
Fine Art Studio
Better Balance
Laff-In
Duplicate Bridge
Scrabble
Poetry Sharing Circle
Better Balance
Read and Write
Yiddish
6
8:30 Men’s Golf League
8:30 Two Historic Frank
Lloyd Wright Homes
9:00 Best Bridge Ever!
9:00 Tai Chi
10:00 America & War on Science
1:00 California vs Phil Spector
2:30 Salsa
5:00 Advanced Ballet
12
8:30
9:00
9:00
10:00
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9:00
9:00
1:00
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10:00 The Exodus and The
Enlightenment
10:30 Goldenaires
11:30 The Cost of Doing Nothing
12:30 Memories of My
Melancholy Whore
2:00 Core Strengthening
Men’s Golf League
Best Bridge Ever!
Tai Chi
Germany: The Pulse of a
Nation
1:00 The 1967 Six Day War
2:30 Merengue
5:00 Advanced Ballet
Men’s Golf League
Best Bridge Ever!
Tai Chi
Maps and GPS on your
iPhone
1:00 The 1967 Six Day War
2:30 Merengue
5:00 Advanced Ballet
8:30
9:00
9:00
11:00
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Men’s Golf League
Best Bridge Ever!
Tai Chi
Walk on the Wildflower
Side
1:00 Hamilton: The Man, the
Myth, the Musical
5:00 Advanced Ballet
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8:30 Q & N Friday Bridge
9:00 Sculpture Studio
9:00 & 10:15 Muscle Movers
9:00 Share Warmth Club
10:00 Computer/Tech Help
10:00 Humanities Treasures
10:00 Sewing Bees
12:30 Game Time
1:30 Conversational Yiddish
2:00 Pickle Ball
7
11:00 Walking Club
1:00 What’s Been Going
on in Israel?
1:00 Conversational Yiddish
2:00 Core Strengthening
14
9:30 Great Decisions in
Foreign Policy
11:00 Walking Club
1:00 Conversational Yiddish
1:30 Photography Club
2:00 Core Strengthening
9:30
11:00
1:00
1:00
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Great Decisions
Walking Club
Conversational Yiddish
Maxwell Street Klezmer
Band
1:00 Tech-Lovers Club
2:00 Core Strengthening
3:30 Renaissance of the Arts
in Bridgeport
11:00 Walking Club
1:00 Conversational
Yiddish
1:00 Movies, Theaters,
Museums
1:30 Photography Club
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Membership Form
New Membership
Renewal
Today’s Date ____ /____ /________
Last Name _ _________________________________________ First Name_ _______________________________________
Address _ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
City _ ______________________________________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________
E-mail _____________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________
Birth Date ____ /____ /________
Gender
Male
Female
Membership Benefits
• Discounts on all our classes, activities, daytrips, and events
at any locations
• Participation in members-only groups and activities
• Discounted Fitness Center membership fees
• Use of the Lending Library, Technology Learning Center,
and Art Studios
• Early registration privileges
• Invitations to special events and presentations
One-Year Membership Options (choose one)
Individual: $70
Couple: $130
If purchasing a Couple Membership, please complete the following information for the second member:
Last Name _ _________________________________________ First Name_ _______________________________________
E-mail _____________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________
Birth Date ____ /____ /________
Gender
Male
Female
PAYMENT INFORMATION
If you would like to make a donation in addition to your membership purchase, please note it below.
Memberships are non-returnable and non-transferable.
Cash
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Check # ____________ (Payable to North Shore Senior Center)
Membership $ ________
Donation
$ ________
Total
$ ________
Credit Card: (Circle One)
Visa
Mastercard
Card # _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________
Exp. Date _______ / _______ / _______ V-Code ____________
(Last 3 numbers on back)
Signature _ ____________________________________________________________
Please send completed Membership Form and payment to:
Lifelong Learning at North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL 60093
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Membership Information
When you become a member, you can enjoy all that North
Shore Senior Center has to offer, and receive the benefits of
membership.
How to Join the North Shore Senior Center
To become a member, simply complete the Membership
Enrollment Form in this catalog, and return it with your
payment for the annual dues to:
North Shore Senior Center Membership
Arthur C. Nielsen Jr. Campus
161 Northfield Road
Northfield, IL 60093
Benefits of Membership
You will receive a Membership Card and information
about the Center.
• $70 individual; $130 household of two
Memberships are non-returnable and non-transferable.
• Discounts on all our classes, activities, daytrips, and events at
all of our locations
No one is excluded because of inability to pay. Scholarships
are available for qualified individuals. Please contact
Lifelong Learning at 847.784.6030 for more information
about our scholarship program.
• Participation in members-only groups and activities at all our
locations
Information
North Shore Senior Center is the area’s premier organization
dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults through
engaging programs, exciting activities, wellness opportunities,
current information, and access to resources. Join this group
of active adults from across the northern suburbs who want to
take part in opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives.
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• Discounted Fitness Center membership fees
• Use of the Library, Computer Center, and Art Studios
• Early registration privileges
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Lifelong Learning Registration Form
Date____/____/____
New Member_____
_Membership Expiration Date_____/_____/_____
phone: 847.784.6030
Name (First, Last)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________ Apt. No._ ________
City_ ________________________________________________ State____ Zip_______
Phone # (
E-mail Address_ __________________________________________________________
)______________________________________________________
CLASS ID #program TITLE
DATE(S)
Fee
member
registration
begins
December 5
Total:
Please note – this form is not a confirmation of registration. You will receive a confirmation once your registration has been processed by the Lifelong Learning staff.
Waiver of Liability: I hereby release the North Shore Senior Center, its officers, directors, board members, employees and volunteers from any and all liability with
respect to NSSC program activity and the arrangements for classes, trips, and other enrichment opportunities.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: NSSC gives a full refund when the Center cancels a program. An electronic voucher in the full amount will be issued. No refunds are
given to a request made on or after program start date.
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Payment Information (Method of Payment): Cash Paid $__________
Credit Card
h Visa
h MasterCard
Check #_________
Payable to North Shore Senior Center
PRINT NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD
Acct. # __________ – __________ – __________ – __________
Expiration Date _______/_______
For Office Use Only
Rec’d.___________
V-Code (________)
Processed___________
Signature (Payment, Waiver, and ACCEPTANCE OF REFUND POLICY)
Date Processed ________
Lifelong Learning Registration Form
New Member_____
_Membership Expiration Date_____/_____/_____
phone: 847.784.6030
Name (First, Last)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________ Apt. No._ ________
City_ ________________________________________________ State____ Zip_______
Phone # (
E-mail Address_ __________________________________________________________
)______________________________________________________
CLASS ID #program TITLE
DATE(S)
Information
Date____/____/____
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Fee
member
registration
begins
December 5
Total:
Please note – this form is not a confirmation of registration. You will receive a confirmation once your registration has been processed by the Lifelong Learning staff.
Waiver of Liability: I hereby release the North Shore Senior Center, its officers, directors, board members, employees and volunteers from any and all liability with
respect to NSSC program activity and the arrangements for classes, trips, and other enrichment opportunities.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: NSSC gives a full refund when the Center cancels a program. An electronic voucher in the full amount will be issued. No refunds are
given to a request made on or after program start date.
Credit Card
h Visa
h MasterCard
Check #_________
Payable to North Shore Senior Center
PRINT NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD
Acct. # __________ – __________ – __________ – __________
Expiration Date _______/_______
For Office Use Only
Rec’d.___________
V-Code (________)
Processed___________
Signature (Payment, Waiver, and ACCEPTANCE OF REFUND POLICY)
Date Processed ________
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Registration Information
Registration Policy
Class Refund Policy
Participation in North Shore Senior Center’s programs is
open to all adults. Registration is required for participation
in all programs, with the only exception of Men’s Club
and Duplicate Bridge. Payment is due at the time of
registration. Registrations are nontransferable. Participants
are encouraged to register early, as programs with insufficient
registration will be cancelled.
You may cancel your enrollment in a class, activity, or event
prior to the program’s start date and request a refund.
Registrations are non-transferable. An electronic voucher will
be issued for the full registration amount to be used toward
program fees, valid for 12 months after issued. If you prefer
to receive your money back, the registration fee minus a $5
processing fee will be issued in the form you originally paid.
Registration fees are nonrefundable on or after a program start
date. North Shore Senior Center cannot refund fees requested
on or after start date of a program, or for sessions missed due to
personal illness or other personal situations.
How to register
Mail a completed registration form with
payment to North Shore Senior Center.
One form for each individual registering.
Online at www.nssc.org
Telephone Lifelong Learning at
847.784.6030 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
Walk in to register in Lifelong Learning
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
Wait Lists
When a class reaches its maximum limit, a Wait List is
started. If there is a cancellation and a vacancy becomes
available, calls will be placed to those on the Wait List in
the order in which they were received. On the day of the
program, walk-ins will not be admitted to the program if
there is a Wait List.
Confirmations
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Confirmation receipts are sent via email once the
registration form is processed. If we do not have your email
on file, your confirmation will be sent USPS.
Cancellation Policy
Courses cancelled by North Shore Senior Center due to low
enrollment, inclement weather, or other conditions will be
refunded automatically and in full.
Day Trips Cancellation & Refund Policy
Request for refund when cancelling a daytrip registration must
be done 6 weeks prior to the day of the trip. A full refund in the
form of an electronic voucher will be issued to be used toward
program fees, valid for 12 months after issued. If you prefer to
receive your money back, a refund minus a $10 processing fee
will be issued. North Shore Senior Center cannot issue refunds
for requests made after 6 weeks prior, unless your spot is filled
by another registration.
Skills-Based Classes
Participation in skills-based classes may be dependent a upon a
participant’s skills level, as determined at the discretion of the
instructor or any noted prerequisites.
Standards of Behavior
In order to provide a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment
for our members, volunteers, guests, and staff, North Shore
Senior Center has adopted Standards of Behavior. The Standards
of Behavior are available in Lifelong Learning.
Lifelong Learning Staff
Program Staff
Mary Staackmann
Director
847.784.6030
[email protected]
Rose Carroll
Associate Director,
Arts & Crafts programs
847.784.6035
[email protected]
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Teri Ruiz
Program Manager,
Enrichment & Wellness
847.784.6034
[email protected]
Registration and Operations Staff
Glenna Stanley
Registrar
847.784.6031
[email protected]
Vivian Mitchel
Program Manager,
Travel & Enrichment
847.784.6092
[email protected]
Volunteers
Many, many dedicated volunteers that help in the office and
with our programs!
Joan Waxman
Program Manager,
Education programs
847.784.6002
[email protected]
Mission
The mission of the North Shore Senior Center is to foster the
independence and well-being of older adults, enhance their
dignity and self-respect, and promote their participation in
and contribution toward all aspects of community life.
In serving that mission, the Lifelong Learning department
offers a variety of educational, social, recreational, wellness,
and enrichment opportunities for you to enjoy!
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Index
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1914 to 9/11: The United States and the Middle East. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
A Day at the Oscars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
A Solar Eclipse is Coming! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
A Spoonful of Sugar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
A Tribute to the Duke: The Invention of the Hollywood Cowboy. . . . . 11
Aaron Burr: The American Intrigue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
AARP Smart Driver Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Advanced Low-Impact Ballet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
America and the War on Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
American Politics and Current Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Android Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Apple Devices: A Beginner’s Basic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Apple’s iPhone and iPad: An Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Around the Mediterranean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Artists Workshop: Working in Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
B*SAFE: Protect Your Identity and
not be a Victim of Financial Exploitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Baha’i Temple and Illinois Holocaust Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Best Bridge Ever!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Better Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Biltmore Estate: America’s Downton Abbey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bridge: Bidding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Bridge: Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Bridge: Supervised Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Brown vs Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
California vs Phil Spector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Catch Up: What’s Been Going on in Israel?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cha-Cha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chicago History Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chicago Law: Litigation in the United States Today. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chicago’s Amazing Literary Heritage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chicago’s Top Sightseeing Attractions ... in 1893. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Computer and Technology Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Conversational Yiddish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Core Strengthening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dancing Divas: Eleanor Powell, Ann Miller, Cyd Charisse,. . . . . . . . . . 11
Death in Midsummer and Other Stories by Yukio Mishimi. . . . . . . . . 19
Disciplined Retirement Income Investing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
DNA Testing: A Genetic Witness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Dolley Madison: The Lady Who Saved Washington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Duplicate Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Edvard Grieg: The Norwegian Nationalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Enhance Your Memory! Memory Training Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Eternal Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Exercise and Your Brain Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Extended Travel Presentation with Fancy Free Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Faith, Hope, and Living Well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Fascism: Could It Happen Here?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Felix Mendelssohn: A Classicist Trapped in a Romantic World. . . . . . 21
Forensics and History: The Lost Dauphin of France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Friendship Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Full Body Workouts with Resistance Bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Game Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Germany: Feeling the Pulse of a Nation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Gideon and Miranda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Globalization and the U.S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Goldenaires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Great Decisions in Foreign Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Greeting Card Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Hamilton: The Man, the Myth, the Musical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hamilton’s Women: Meet the Real Schuyler Sisters
Who Captivated Alexander Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Harriet Tubman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hearing Aids: How to Choose? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Hiroshima Mon Amour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
History and Origins of the Federal Reserve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Holocaust: The Future of Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Humanities Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
In Evil Hour by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
In the Bleak Midwinter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Intermediate Canasta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Intermediate French. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Intermediate Low-Impact Ballet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Intermediate Mah Jongg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Introduction to 19th Century Musical Nationalism:
Music of the Bohemians, Dvorak, and Smetana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Introduction to Facebook and Twitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Introduction to Spanish III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Introduction to Spanish IV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Investigating “Denial”: The Courtroom Battle
That Put the Holocaust on Trial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
iPhone and iPad: Tips and Tricks for Maximum Benefit . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Irving Berlin: America’s Songwriter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Is It My Rotator Cuff, Arthritis, or Something Else?:
Understanding Shoulder Pain and Treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Israel Behind the Headlines: Spies, Intelligence, and Defense. . . . . . . . 9
I’ve Decided to Stay: Now What?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Jazz Forum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Knitting Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Laff-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Lightning Strikes: Tesla, Creativity, and the Soul of Innovation. . . . . . 25
Looking at Art and Seeing the Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Losing at the Oscars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintain a Healthy Mind Through Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Making Video Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maple Syrup Hike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Maps and GPS on your iPhone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Maxwell Street Klezmer Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Medicare Update 2017: What’s New? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Memories of My Melancholy Whore by Garcia Marquez. . . . . . . . . . . 20
Men’s Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Men’s Club Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Men’s Golf League. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Men’s Golf League Breakfast and Tee-Time Lottery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Merengue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mississippi vs Byron De La Beckwith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Modern, Modernity, Post-Modern, and Modernism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Monuments Men: The Cleveland Museum of Art Collection . . . . . . . . 15
Movies, Theaters, Museums, and More: Let’s Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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The Bradbury Chronicles: A Tribute to Ray Bradbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The Challenges of the Rise of China:
Ideological, Institutional, and Geopolitical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Composer Goes to Hollywood:
Film Scores by Classical Musicians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The Cost of Doing Nothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The Creation of Funny Girl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The Creation of Gypsy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The European Refugee Crisis: Problems and Prospects. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The Great Religious Revolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The Holocaust in Film: Incident at Vichy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The Holocaust in Film: To Be or Not To Be . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The Life and Laughs of Carol Burnett:
A Luncheon and Performance Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Lovers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The Lusitania, America, and World War I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The New Administration: Looking at the First 100 Days. . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The Pages of History: The Amazing Tale of Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The Reagan Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Woman Behind the Teddy Bear: Margaret Steiff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The Wright Brothers and Lab Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tom Hanks: Ordinary Man...Extraordinaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Top Financial Challenges: An Overview of Debt Consolidation. . . . . . 31
TV by the Decades: The 1950s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TV by the Decades: The 1960s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TV by the Decades: The 1970s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TV by the Decades: The 1980s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TV by the Decades: The 1990s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Two 19th Century Musical Radicals: Hector Berlioz and Franz Liszt. . 21
Two Historic Frank Lloyd Wright Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance Policy,
the Associated Benefits, and the Claim Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using Apple’s Accessibility Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Venice and the Veneto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vivaldi’s Winter Concerto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vivre Sa Vie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Walk on the Wildflower Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Walking Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Watch Videos Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Weaving Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
What Just Happened in America?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What Maisie Knew by Henry James. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
What’s Wrong With the American Electoral System? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Will the Real Pocahontas Please Stand Up? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windows 10: Tips and Tricks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Winter Birding Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Wise Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Women in Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Women in Electoral Politics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
World Air Pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Yiddish Club on Monday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Yoga for the Rest of Us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Zumba Gold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Information
Muscle Movers: Total Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
New Eras in Human History: The Exodus and The Enlightenment. . . . 24
New Orleans and Dixieland Jazz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
New Perspectives Fine Art Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
New Year, New You! Make Your Healthy
New Year’s Resolutions Stick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
NSSC Stitchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ohio vs Dr. Sam Sheppard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Pain Relief for Your Lower Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Photography Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Pickleball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Playreading with Vivian Mitchel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Poetry Sharing Circle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Poker Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Political Humor and Satire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Portraits of Provence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Profits and Pitfalls Investment Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Prohibition and the Dust Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Q & N Friday Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Quilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Read and Write Hebrew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Read and Write Yiddish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reading for a Cozy Afternoon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Reading is the Spice of Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Reducing and Managing Caregiver Stress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Relief Through Reflexology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Renaissance of the Arts in Bridgeport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rousseau Against the Elites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Russia and Putin’s Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Russia’s Magnificent Cities: Moscow and St. Petersburg . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sacagawea: Adventures with Lewis and Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Sacred Sites of Impressionism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Salsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Scrabble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Sculpture Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sewing Bees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Share The Warmth Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sit and Get Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Snow Country by Kawabata. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Software Tools for PC Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Spain, Columbus, and the Sephardic Jews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Spanish Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Spring Fling at the Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Swing Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tech-Lovers Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tennis Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
The “Italian” Symphony: Mendelssohn’s Italian Odyssey . . . . . . . . . . 22
The 1967 Six Day War. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The 400 Blows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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