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Fall 2018 Course Catalog

“We share our gifts to

create a community that

celebrates life.”

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Elderhostel’s Lifelong Learning Institute at Charlestown We are pleased to release our Fall 2018 catalog. Our program retains some popular classes and adds ample new material. As you will see, our offerings consist of a wide range of academic presentations, entertainment, social activities, and crafts. This catalog will contain only classes being taught from October 2018 through January 2019. This means that you will register only for the Fall courses in September 2018. You will register for the semester. The fee for each semester (Fall or Spring) will be $15.00. Your fee not only pays the professional lecturers and performers but also provides instructors’ supplies. Resident instructors are unpaid volunteers. No funds go to the national Elderhostel organization for our franchise. Please note, classes, courses and bus trips are for members only. Non-members must pay $5 per program to attend events in the auditorium and conference center. A word about attendance – Generally, we have limited seating for every class. Therefore, some people are turned away. His/her name remains on a wait list to be called if openings occur. Be courteous and notify the registrar if you cannot attend. Refunds for trips and some supplemental course materials cannot be made unless the registrar is notified 24 hours in advance of the activity. We are indebted to the many volunteers who share their knowledge, interests, and skills as instructors. Sincerely,

Gif Intlekofer, Moderator The Steering Committee

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Quotes from The Famous about Learning

1. 1. The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. — Dr. Seuss

2. 2. Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.

The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. — Henry Ford

3. 3. Learning never exhausts the mind. — Leonardo da Vinci

4. 4. Education is learning what you didn’t know you didn’t know. — Daniel J. Boorstin

5. Change is the end result of all true learning. — Leo Buscaglia

6. Be a student as long as you still have something to learn, and this will mean all your life. — Henry L. Doherty

7. The love of learning, the sequestered nooks / And all the sweet serenity of books. — Henry

Wadsworth Longfellow, from “Morituri Salutamus”

8. Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. — Abigail Adams

9. Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous. — Confucius

10. Education is the process in which we discover that learning adds quality to our lives. Learning must

be experienced. — William Glasser

11. Learning should be a joy and full of excitement. It is life’s greatest adventure; it is an illustrated excursion into the minds of the noble and the learned. — Taylor Caldwell

12. 12. Education is the best provision for old age — Aristotle

13. Upon the subject of education … I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which

we as a people can be engaged in. — Abraham Lincoln

14. Genius without education is like silver in the mine. — Benjamin Franklin

15. The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. — B.B. King

16. Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. — Ghandi

17. It is wiser to find out than to suppose. — Mark Twain

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Using the Catalog Please check the Resident Directory in MyErickson [myerickson.erickson.com] for

all resident contact information.

Course Identification & Selection Courses are listed chronologically by start date.

• Address any general program questions to: Art Chenoweth

• For questions about a specific program contact the ELLIC curricula member listed on the program write-up.

• The ELLIC Moderator is Gif Intlekofer.

• Important! This catalog covers classes offered from October 2018 through January 2019. Please keep it for future reference. Reprints are not available. You may download a copy of the catalog from the Charlestown Community Website, (ccicharlestown.org), or see it on “My Erickson.”

Registration and Fees • Membership fee is $15.00 per semester.

• Registration forms are located at the back of the catalog.

• You may register for an unlimited number of courses each semester once your membership is paid for that semester.

• You may submit a new or additional course registration at any time of the semester and place it in your lobby’s ELLIC black mailbox.

• Note that you need to mark the box if you have an EMV since there are limited places to park them in the Auditorium.

• Reminder Cards will be sent to you. These are not transferable to other residents. Please bring the card when you attend the program.

• If you have registration questions about your form, contact the following ELLIC registrars based on the location of the ELLIC black mailbox you used:

Bldgs. 1 through 9, Caton Woods Bill Espey

Charlestown Square Yogi Savetman

Cross Creek Judy Brown Charlotte Valentine

St. Charles Art Chenoweth

• You should note that some courses require an additional fee.

• Address registration/fee questions to: Bill Espey. Payment

• Send a membership fee for $15.00 made out to ELLIC along with your first registration form for each semester.

• Place your completed registration and payment in your lobby’s ELLIC black mailbox. DO NOT STAPLE. You may use an envelope.1

• For ease of accounting and timely return of your fees, if courses are full, please submit a

separate check made out to ELLIC for each class that requires an additional fee. Please list

the course name on the memo line.

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Something New!

When our ELLIC registration for an Auditorium event is close to capacity please be advised of the following guidelines:

• We suggest that ELLIC members with reminder cards come early.

• ELLIC members who have not registered for the event will be admitted after those who are

registered.

• Keep in mind that non-members who wish to pay the entrance fee of $5.00 will be seated

last

Please respect ELLIC ticket-takers’ requests. We want everyone to enter comfortably and on time.

There will be advance notice of a High-Interest ELLIC event on Channel 972 and a notice at the

Auditorium doors

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Index of Programs

No. Date Title Instructor Page

18F-1 Sep. 13 Charlestown 101: Myths and Realities of Benevolent Care

Patti Santoni 10

18F-2 Sep. 29 A Wedding in India: Fusion, Faith, Friendship

Ted Durr 10

18F-3 Oct. 2 Beginning Recorders Diana Holden 11

18F-4 Oct. 2 Contemporary Islamic Community Issues Muhammad Jameel 11

18F-5 Oct. 2 Imagination in Clay Jane Morais 12

18F-6 Oct. 3 India: Culture and Cuisine Chandra and Kalpana Nigam

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18F-7 Oct. 4 Criminal Justice in Maryland: We Are Safer Than We Appear

Jeremy Kittredge 13

18F-8 Oct. 4 When Stars Retire Terry Teays 13

18F-9 Oct. 5 Digital Photography Kosta Viennas, Ch. 972 14

18F-10 Oct. 10 Point Lookout: Confederate Prison Camp The Art and Letters of John Omenhausser

Ross Kimmel 14

18F-11 Oct. 11 Bocce for Beginners Tony Ellis 15

18F-12 Oct. 11 Physics of Music and Its Mental Processing Vern Williams 15

18F-13 Oct. 11 Last of the Annamese Tom Glenn 16

18F-14 Oct. 15 The Story of the Port of Baltimore Jack Burkert 16

18F-15 Oct. 16 Sagamore Distillery Tour Sagamore Staff 17

18F-16 Oct. 17 Exhibitions from Heaven, Exhibitions from

Hell

Gary Vikan 17

18F-17 Oct. 18 Tour: Hampton Mansion Park Ranger 18

18F-18 Oct. 19 India: Observations from a Sabbatical Abroad

David Kraemer 18

18F-19 Oct. 22 Musical Experiences to Build Health, Wellness, and Community

Nellie Hill 19

18F-20 Oct. 23 The American Intelligence Community: Origins and Development

David Hatch 19

18F-21 Oct. 30 18th Century Life ─ What They Wore Valerie Ponsini 20

18F-22 Oct. 30 When Cowboys Wore a Derby Bob Baer 20

18F-23 Oct. 31 Living in Space Jim O’Leary 21

18F-24 Nov. 5 Principles of Sustainability Bernard Nebel 21

18F-25 Nov. 6 Intermediate Recorders Diana Holden 22

18F-26 Nov. 6 The Koran: A Personal Perspective Osama Abuzied 22

18F-27 Nov. 7 Battle of the Currents: AC or DC? Ralph Strong 23

18F-28 Nov. 8 Baltimore and the Great War Wayne Schaumburg 23

18F-29 Nov. 14 Charlestown 101: Treasures of the

Resident Website

Hope Tillman 24

18F-30 Nov. 14 Greek and Roman Mythology Timothy Phin 24

18F-31 Nov. 21 Stand-Up Philosophy: Deep Thoughts About Humor

Steve Gimbel 25

18F-32 Nov. 29 Humor in Music III John Saint-Amour 25

18F-33 Nov. 29 Fall Tour of Historic Catonsville John Brubaker 26

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18F-34 Nov. 30 Juvenile Justice in Transition Alvin Cohn 26

18F-35 Dec. 6 Fall Tour of Historic Catonsville John Brubaker 27

18F-36 Dec. 6 Holiday Crafting Mary Evans 27

18F-37 Dec. 6 Holiday Crafting Mary Evans 28

18F-38 Dec. 10 Stories of Our Favorite Christmas Carols Valerie Ponsini and Evelyn Chesnutt

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18F-39 Dec. 13 Driverless Cars: An Update Vern Williams 29

18F-40 Dec. 21 A Christmas Carol Christopher Davis 29

18F-41 Jan. 3 Charlestown 101: Creating Signature Dining at the Atrium

Dining Room Manager 30

18F-42 Jan. 3 The Capitalist Spirit and the Protestant Work Ethic

Ted Durr 30

18F-43 Jan. 3 The Chapel, Our Pride and Joy Fr. Leo Larrivee 31

18F-44 Jan. 7 Political Campaigns Since 1789: Dirty Tricks, Cheap Shots, & October Surprises

Peggy Wixted 31

18F-45 Jan. 8 Progressive Christianity Lon Chesnutt 32

18F-46 Jan. 8 The Serenity and Beauty of Coloring Michelle Chenoweth and Jackie Graham

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18F-47 Jan. 10 Charlestown 101: Creating Signature Dining at the Chesapeake

Dining Room Manager 33

18F-48 Jan. 17 Charlestown 101: Creating Signature Dining at the Fireside

Dining Room Manager 33

18F-49 Jan. 17 Introduction to Genealogy and Family History

Ed Arthur 34

18F-50 Jan. 22 Science Through Space Exploration

Ralph Strong 34

18F-51 Jan. 23 The Catholic Reformation Julian Bauer 35

18F-52 Jan. 24 Charlestown 101: Creating Signature Dining at the Refectory

Dining Room Manager 35

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Listing of Programs by Subject

The Arts and Crafts:

Digital Photography

Exhibitions from Heaven, Exhibitions from Hell

Holiday Crating

Imagination in Clay

The Serenity and Beauty of Coloring

Off Campus Experiences

Fall Tour of Historic Catonsville

India: Culture and Cuisine

Sagamore Distillery Tour

Tour: Hampton Mansion

History: and Social Sciences

18th Century Life ─ What They Wore

Baltimore and the Great War

Contemporary Islamic Community Issues

Criminal Justice in Maryland: We Are Safer Than We Appear

Introduction to Genealogy and Family History

Juvenile Justice in Transition

Last of the Annamese

Point Lookout: Confederate Prison Camp: The Art and Letters of John Omenhausser

Political Campaigns Since 1789: Dirty Tricks, Cheap Shots, & October Surprises

The American Intelligence Community: Origins and Development

The Story of the Port of Baltimore

When Cowboys Wore a Derby

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Literature, Poetry, Writing:

A Christmas Carol

Greek and Roman Mythology

Music

Beginning Recorders

Humor in Music III

Intermediate Recorders

Musical Experiences to Build Health, Wellness, and Community

Stories of Our Favorite Christmas Carols

Our Lives at Charlestown

Bocce for Beginners

Charlestown 101: Creating Signature Dining at the Atrium

Charlestown 101: Creating Signature Dining at the Chesapeake

Charlestown 101: Creating Signature Dining at the Fireside

Charlestown 101: Creating Signature Dining at the Refectory

Charlestown 101: Myths and Realities of Benevolent Care

Charlestown 101: Treasures of the Resident Website

Criminal Justice in Maryland: We Are Safer Than We Appear

Principles of Sustainability

The Chapel, Our Pride and Joy

Philosophy and Religion

Progressive Christianity

Stand-Up Philosophy: Deep Thoughts About Humor

The Capitalist Spirit and the Protestant Work Ethic

The Catholic Reformation

The Koran: A Personal Perspective

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Science

Battle of the Currents: AC or DC?

Driverless Cars: An Update

Physics of Music and Its Mental Processing

Science Through Space Exploration

When Stars Retire

Travel:

A Wedding in India: Fusion, Faith, Friendship

India: Observations from a Sabbatical Abroad

Living in Space

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Programs

Two ELLIC Programs Open-to-All – An Invitation to Learn 18F-1 Charlestown 101: Myths and Realities of Benevolent Care Instructor: Patti Santoni Description:

When you moved to Charlestown, you were promised a “Home for Life,” and we intend to keep that promise. One way we keep our promise is through the Benevolent Care Fund. Join Patti Santoni, Director of Philanthropy, for an informational discussion with questions from the audience regarding the importance of Benevolent Care, explanation of the differences between the “Fund” and the “Foundation,” and how we grow both areas. Also discussed will be the critical need for Benevolent Care for the future and how the Benevolent Care Fund has made an impact (case studies).

Date(s): Sep. 13 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Day: Thursday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Free to ALL

18F-2 A Wedding in India:

Fusion, Faith, Friendship Instructor: Ted Durr Description:

This event kicks off a three part look at India: traditions, culture. and cultural observations. See programs 18F-6 and 18F-19. On 29 December 2017, Arjun and Karusha had their wedding ceremony in Hyderabad, India. It was a fusion of Punjabi and Tamil traditions, designed with the amalgamation of Christian and Hindu rituals and spirituality.

The ev2ent, which lasted three days, included elements of earth, air, fire and water. It had activities of ceremony, music, eating, prayer and cleansing. These three days were a celebration of friendships, relationships and faith as two distinct cultural traditions and religious beliefs merged into an event that meant something for everyone. This wedding was live-streamed, accessible to family and friends around the world who could not attend in person. This program is an attempt to portray and share the energy, color and light that was generated through these series of celebrations. Date(s): Sep. 29 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM Day: Saturday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Free to ALL

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18F-3 Beginning Recorders Instructor: Diana Holden

Description:

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Learn to play a new instrument ─ the recorder ─ and enjoy the

pleasure of playing with a group. Classes are informal and fun, and

you will be surprised at how quickly you will be playing familiar songs.

It will be helpful to you, although not essential, if you have a basic

knowledge of reading simple music.

The additional fee provides recorder, music and instruction book.

Date(s): Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Time: 10:00 ─ 10:45 AM

Day: Tuesdays Sessions: 5 Class Limit: 10

Location: CTS Craft Room Additional Fee: $10.00 for materials

18F-4 Contemporary Islamic Community Issues Instructor: Muhammad Jameel Facilitator Anne Kraemer

Description:

Since the 2016 presidential election, America has experienced many changes in social and political expectations and issues. About two years ago, Mr. Muhammad Jameel provided us with an overview of Islamic customs and practice. He returns to the Charlestown Campus to provide insight into the current state of cultural and political issues encountered by our local Islamic community. Mr. Jameel is President of the Islamic Society of Baltimore and a member of the Human Re4lations Commission of Baltimore County.

Date(s): Oct. 2 Time: 1:00 ─ 2:30 PM Day: Tuesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-5 Imagination in Clay Instructor: Jane Morais

Description:

Want to learn to work in clay? This 2-session experience will put you on the road to success. In the first session, students will observe a demonstration of hand-building techniques. Then they will construct a container with lid suggesting an animal or human. In the second session low fire surface decoration will be demonstrated and added before firing. Looking to folk art for inspiration, emphasis will be on developing imaginative and playful imagery as well as tactile richness.

Date(s): Oct. 2, 9 Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM Day: Tuesday Sessions: 2 Class Limit: 10 Location: Main Street Arts and Craft Room Additional Fee: Materials $10

18F-6 India: Culture and Cuisine Instructor: Chandra and Kalpana Nigam Facilitator Art Chenoweth Description:

Extend our look at Indian culture by experiencing Indian cuisine at Akbar Palace Restaurant. The owners and our hosts, Chandra and Kalpana Nigam, natives of Mumbai, will share their personal insights into modern Indian culture. Participants will enjoy lunch from the aromatic and tasty restaurant buffet, see below.

Kalpana will demonstrate customary food preparation techniques Suggestion: Visit the website – www.AkbarPalace.com.

Date(s): Oct. 3 Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM Day: Wednesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 30 Location: Akbar Palace Restaurant Additional Fee: $32.00(transportation,

discussion, meal, demonstration).

Buffet includes tea, appetizer, soup, Nan, 2 types of rice, 5 vegetarian entrees, 2 chicken entrees, and 2 types of desserts. Try it all, if you can!

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18F-7 Criminal Justice in Maryland:

We Are Safer Than We Appear Instructor: Jeremy Kittredge Facilitator Alvin Cohn Description:

The bad guys go to prison; the bad guys become the good guys. This framework is believed to be how the criminal justice system works. However, as our decision-makers continue to lack investment in community, treatment becomes impossible.

Despite what is being echoed from decision-makers across the country and in Annapolis, Americans are safer today than at any time in the last half century. Certain communities, including neighboring Baltimore City, have continued to experience public safety challenges – however, there are strategies that can improve community safety

while protecting the population from harmful long-term incarceration. This lecture will review how the common framework of the criminal justice system has been met with policy challenges that have impacted some neighborhoods, and how meaningful community investments can alter the narrative of high-crime cities like Baltimore. Jeremy Kittredge is the Research and Policy Associate at the Justice Policy Institute where he is responsible for assisting in the generation and coordination of all research and policy work. In addition to receiving a master’s from American University in Criminology, Jeremy has held various positions in criminal justice reform non-profits. Date(s): Oct. 4 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Thursday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

18F-8 When Stars Retire Instructor: Terry Teays Facilitator Pete Gutierrez Description:

What happens when stars reach the end of their lifetimes, having used up the nuclear fuel in their cores. The steps that follow depend on how massive they are, but in general they turn into the beautiful planetary nebulae that we observe, incredibly dense white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes, or supernovae. There have been many recent discoveries in these areas, including the recent work on colliding neutron stars and gravitational wave detection.

Terry Teays has a PhD in physics from the University of Nebraska, where his research focused on pulsating variable stars and ultraviolet astronomy. Although retired from research and teaching, he lectures actively on astronomy, space, and science education. Date(s): Oct. 4 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Day: Thursday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-9 Digital Photography Instructor: Kosta Viennas, Ch. 972 Description:

This ELLIC class is for those who wish to learn more about photography—whether you’re a beginner who is just getting started or an experienced photographer looking for a refresher course. This class will cover the topics of Composition, Learning How to Set Your Exposure, Portrait Photography, Landscape/Wildlife Photography, and What Makes for a Good Photograph. Bring your camera.

Date(s): Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov. 2

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Day: Fridays Sessions: 5 Class Limit: 15 Location: BR1 Additional Fee: None

18F-10 Point Lookout: Confederate Prison Camp

The Art and Letters of John Omenhausser Instructor: Ross Kimmel Facilitator Art Chenoweth Description:

Working with Mike Musick, a document specialist at the U.S. National Archives, the team uncovered nearly 400 surviving folk art cartoons drawn by a Confederate inmate at the Point Lookout prison camp. John Jacob Omenhausser, the artist, provides fascinating insights into camp life. His work, “I Am Busy Drawing Pictures," was a puzzling question for Ross and Mike. Ross will also discuss how they identified the artists and resolved the question of whether the works were by a single artist or a school of inmate artists. You can be the detective.

Ross Kimmel is a native Marylander with a master’s degree in U.S. history. He worked for 36 years as the chief historian for the Maryland Park Service, overseeing preservation and interpretation of historic sites on public lands, including Point Lookout State Park, site of the largest Civil War prison camp. Books will be available on the day of the presentation. Date(s): Oct. 10 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Wednesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-11 Bocce for Beginners Instructor: Tony Ellis

Description:

Join us to learn the basic rules of playing Bocce Ball. This class is a repeat of a previously taught class. It is being offered because of the interest from those who could not get in the previous time.

Date(s): Oct. 11 (Rain Date: Oct 12)

Time: 10:00 AM ─ 12:00 PM

Day: Thursday (Rain – Friday) Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 16 Location: Bocce Ball Court Additional Fee: None

18F-12 Physics of Music and Its Mental Processing Instructor: Vern Williams Description:

The human appreciation of music is nearly universal. In this course, we will examine how musical instruments create sound, and how, after this sound travels to our ears to be converted into signals, the brain then processes the sound into music we hear. However, processing the sound, although seemingly an automatic process to us listeners of music, is the most complicated step. We will delve into the theories about how the brain accomplishes this amazing feat that changes sound into music. As Beethoven attested, even after his deafness, he heard beautiful music in his head.

Date(s): Oct. 11 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Day: Thursday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 30 Location: CTS 116 Additional Fee: None

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18F-13 Last of the Annamese Instructor: Tom Glenn Facilitator Bill Tilles Description:

The Last of the Annamese is a novel about the Vietnamese and Americans who escaped from Vietnam in April 1975.The protagonist, Chuck Griffin, has never come to terms with the death of his son, Ben, killed in action in Vietnam. To ensure his son had not died in vain, Chuck, a retired Marine officer, returns to Vietnam in 1973 as a civilian intelligence analyst. He falls in love with a Vietnamese woman, Tuyet, who knows the country will fall and hopes Chuck will save her and her young son, Thu. The relationship has deep moral consequences. Intelligence professionals struggle in vain to persuade top U.S. officials of the coming disaster. Although the Last of the Annamese is fiction, the events chronicled in the book are historical fact.

The author, Tom Glenn, was evacuated under fire from Saigon after the North Vietnamese were already in the streets of the city. For his work during the fall of Vietnam, he was awarded the U.S. Civilian Meritorious Medal. Date(s): Oct. 11 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Thursday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

18F-14 The Story of the Port of Baltimore Instructor: Jack Burkert Facilitator Art Chenoweth Description:

If not for the port, there may have never been a Baltimore, or a Baltimore that any of today’s citizens would recognize. The port is, was, has always been a source of prosperity, but the story of the port is more than the long touted “Location, location, location” mantra ─ it is a story of the work and works of thousands of people written over hundreds of years. With every step forward there seemed to come a new challenge: competition from canals, railroads, the upheaval of a Civil War, and a dozen more problems and changes. The people, the

ships, the overnight steamers of the Old Bay Line ─all of these have led to today’s thriving Helen Deilich Bentley Port of Baltimore. Baltimore native Jack Burkert graduated from the University of Maryland, taught in the Baltimore City Public Schools, and now leads the education program at the BMI. Date(s): Oct. 15 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Monday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-15 Sagamore Distillery Tour Instructor: Sagamore Staff Facilitator Art Chenoweth Description: You must be over 21 for this event!

Baltimore is a place for risk-takers and history-makers. Visit Sagamore Spirit in Port Covington to see how Sagamore honors that spirit! You will learn about the famed history of Rye Whiskey in Maryland, see our 40-foot mirrored-finished copper column still, and taste three of our award-winning whiskies. Tours last about an hour and are led by Sagamore’s knowledgeable and fun Guest Experience Teammates. Walker and wheelchair accessible. Notify registrar of special needs at registration.

Visit the website: https://sagamorespirit.com/?age-verified=9009204ba4

FEE IS NOT REFUNDABLE Date(s): Oct. 16 Time: 1:15 – 4:00 PM Day: Tuesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 24 Location: Campus departures from CCS

and CTS Additional Fees $25.00 (Tour, Tasting,

and Transporation)

18F-16 Exhibitions from Heaven, Exhibitions from Hell Instructor: Gary Vikan Facilitator Bill Tilles Description:

“Exhibitions from Heaven, Exhibitions from Hell" will draw on two chapters from Gary Vikan’s memoir Sacred and Stolen: Con-fessions of a Museum Director. His aim was to introduce Baltimore, and America, to the icons and show these sacred images in a way that would transport museum visitors into a spiritual realm. In both the Heaven and the Hell exhibitions, Dr. Vikan could tell he got there by the kiss marks on the Plexiglass cases. But in one case, he collided with the Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Ethiopia, who on his visit to Baltimore was threatened with assassination. He tells the story, both.

harrowing and absurd, of how he was caught between this stubborn Holy Man and the angry Ethiopian protesters in the streets surrounding the Walters, who forced cancellation of the exhibition's gala opening Date(s): Oct. 17 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Wednesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-17 Tour: Hampton Mansion Instructor: Park Ranger Facilitator Art Chenoweth Description:

Hampton National Historic Site, located in Towson, Maryland showcases Mid-Atlantic life from before the American Revolution to after World War II. The site commemorates major phases of American social, cultural, and economic history across three centuries. It preserves and tells the story of the occupancy of seven generations of one family, the Ridgelys, and their large and diverse labor force.

Join us for this tour of the museum that highlights life at the Ridgely family home for seven generations. The Hampton Mansion displays exquisite decorative arts and furnishings, as well as artifacts and documents that capture over 200 years of life in the Mid-Atlantic region Date(s): Oct. 18 Time: 12:15 – 4:15 PM Day: Thursday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 28 Location: Hampton National Historic Site Additional Fee: $17.00 Note: Walking. Limited handicap access. Stairs to 2nd floor exhibits. Grounds are open.

18F-18 India: Observations from a Sabbatical Abroad Instructor: David Kraemer Facilitator Anne Kraemer Description:

In 2011, Dr. Kraemer and his family spent a sabbatical abroad. India is probably the most exotic place in the world where you can get by using English. Even so, traveling halfway around the globe with small children was not easy! The experience was very challenging, but amazingly rewarding. Through his talk, Dr. Kraemer will show some of the paradoxes of India: the messy side but also the beauty. He will show the famous places as well as mundane details that make India quite different from the U.S. From food to politics, everything in India has an exotic twist. He will explain small

but significant ways in which his everyday thinking was changed after seeing life through the eyes of a different culture. David is an Associate Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Johns Hopkins University. He lives in Catonsville with his partners in adventure-his wife and two sons. Date(s): Oct. 19 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Day: Friday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-19 Musical Experiences to Build Health, Wellness, and Community Instructor: Nellie Hill Facilitator Bill Tilles Description:

There has been much research recently about the effects of music on your general health and well-being. It is not just about listening to music but about participating in music making. Many here have had the experience of being in a drum circle with me and can verify how that short experience in music improvisation was beneficial both physically and mentally. This session will explore both the research and let you experience how any kind of musical experience brings you together in community, de-stresses you and hopefully puts a smile on your face! This session will include participation, so be prepared to have fun and make music together.

Nellie Hill presented two sessions at Charlestown last year, a lecture titled History of Drumming and a workshop on building and participating in Drum Circles. Date(s): Oct. 22 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Day: Monday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

18F-20 The American Intelligence Community: Origins and Development

Instructor: David Hatch Facilitator: Anne Erfle Description:

When the subject of government intelligence is raised, many people first think of James Bond. However, actual intelligence activities are organized with bureaucracies for regularized collection, analysis, and dissemination of data that a decision-maker needs to know. Today’s intelligence agencies originated in the World War II era and have grown into large, expensive, and powerful entities.

The media covers intelligence activities extensively, but it is difficult to understand what they are doing in the name of the American people without a good grasp of the authority, roles, and responsibilities each Agency has. This presentation will help sort out how the American intelligence community began, how it grew, and its roles today. And, along the way, there will be interesting people and real-life spy stories. David Hatch, long-time instructor in CCBC courses at Charlestown, is the Historian for the National Security Agency. He earned an M.A. from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a Ph.D. from American University in D.C. He has frequently been a media talking head and has authored many articles about intelligence history. Date(s): Oct. 23 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Day: Tuesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-21 18th Century Life ─ What They Wore Instructor: Valerie Ponsini Description:

This presentation will talk about the clothes that men and women wore in the 18th century and how they were made. It will illustrate the differences and similarities between the upper classes and the common folk. The presentation will also include some of the surprising roles that women played in the 18th century.

Date(s): Oct. 30 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Tuesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

18F-22 When Cowboys Wore a Derby Instructor: Bob Baer Facilitator Anne Erfle Description:

We have seen the westerns. Let’s learn the facts. How wild was the Old West? How accurate are the portrayals of cowboys, Indians and gunslingers seen in countless Hollywood movies? Explore the many myths about the western frontier. How were these stories created, and why do they hold such a fascination for us today?

Date(s): Oct. 30 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Day: Tuesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-23 Living in Space Instructor: Jim O’Leary Facilitator Vern Williams Description:

Humans have been journeying to space for nearly six decades. We have learned much about how the human body fares in zero gravity ─ astronauts grow in height while in space, their sense of taste degrades, their eyesight worsens, and most of them experience space sickness. The year-long stay of astronaut Scott Kelly aboard the International Space Station provided valuable insight into the challenges of long-term space flight. Astronauts traveling to Mars for more than two years will have to battle

additional dangers, being prepared to deal with sickness, injury or even death while millions of miles from Earth. We explore the early NASA and Soviet space programs, the challenges and tragedies, examine once-secret Soviet space disasters that have since come to light, and take a video tour of the international Space Station led by an astronaut to see day-to-day life in space. A frequent Charlestown speaker, Jim O’Leary is the Senior Scientist at the Maryland Science Center, where he has been involved with astronomy and space science education. He has overseen the Davis Planetarium, Crosby Ramsey Memorial Observatory, and IMAX 3D Theater. Date(s): Oct. 31 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Wednesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

18F-24 Principles of Sustainability Instructor: Bernard Nebel Description:

We worry about the future! Can our grandchildren, great grandchildren, and further generations look forward to as good as or better life than we have had? Or, is civilization pursuing an unsustainable path destined to crash? If so, how can we change the course of history for the better? In this session we will ascertain basic principles of sustainability from examination of natural ecosystems. We will go on to contrast trends of current civilization with these principles. Where there is lack of adherence, we will discuss corrective paths to be taken and opportunities that these paths generate.

Date(s): Nov. 5 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Monday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 30 Location: CTS116 Additional Fee: None

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18F-25 Intermediate Recorders Instructor: Diana Holden

Description:

The Intermediate Recorder Class is a continuation of the

Beginning Recorder Class. You will be introduced to a few more

notes that commonly appear in recorder music and learn to play

additional popular and well-known classical pieces.

If you have familiarity with the recorder, you are invited to

participate in this Intermediate Class without having attended the

Beginner Class. Copies of the Instruction Book for the Beginner

Class are available for review. (Call Diana Holden at 443-833-

3660.)

After completion of this class, you will be invited to join the Charlestown Recorder Group which

meets weekly to play together -- just for fun!

Date(s): Nov. 6, 13, 27

Dec. 4

Time: 10:00 ─ 10:45 AM

Day: Tuesdays Sessions: 4 Class Limit: 10

Location: CTS Craft Room Additional Fee: None

18F-26 The Koran: A Personal Perspective Instructor: Osama Abuzied Facilitator Bill Tilles Description:

Cancelled Date(s): Nov. 6 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Tuesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-27 Battle of the Currents: AC or DC? Instructor: Ralph Strong Description:

In the late 1800s, George Westinghouse and Thomas Edison engaged in a critical battle to control technology for providing electricity to North America. While alternating current could deliver energy over long distances, Edison had huge investments in supplying power to high density areas around New York City with DC which could not be transmitted very far. Tesla, a bystander, had interests in royalties for the 3-phase motor and distribution system and was a great cheerleader for AC. We will discuss the men, the technology and the outcome from this vicious battle that took place at the turn of century, circa 1900.

Date(s): Nov. 7 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM Day: Wednesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 30 Location: BR1 Additional Fee: None

18F-28 Baltimore and the Great War Instructor: Wayne Schaumburg Facilitator Art Chenoweth Description:

Cavalry and equipment, Camp Meade, Maryland 1918*

Join Baltimore historian and educator Wayne R. Schaumburg for an illustrated program on our city's role in World War I. The talk will focus on various aspects of the conflict including the men and women who served in the military as well as in civilian positions. Baltimore war industries from the manufacturing of cotton duck in Hampden to the shipyards of Bethlehem Steel played a major role in the war effort. Johns Hopkins Hospital would establish the first medical treatment center in France.

Four military installations that are still around today began during the war: Camp Meade, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Edgewood Arsenal, and Camp Holabird. Fort McHenry served as a major medical treatment and rehabilitation center for wounded soldiers. We will also look at some of the local heroes of the conflict as well as monuments and memorials to "The Great War" that can be found all around Baltimore today. Date(s): Nov. 8 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Thursday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-29 Charlestown 101: Treasures of the Resident Website Instructor: Hope Tillman Description:

Need to know the latest, most accurate information about our home, Charlestown? This session will teach you how to navigate the Resident Website to learn the answers to your questions about dining menus, activities, movies, trips, contacts, locations, and much more.

Date(s): Nov. 14 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Day: Wednesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

Bring your fully charged tablets or laptops if you have one. Good for practice.

18F-30 Greek and Roman Mythology Instructor: Timothy Phin Facilitator Vern Williams Description:

Some of us may have lived in the period; others have may simply learned about it. In the Theogony, the Muses of Mount Helicon tell the poet Hesiod that they speak many believable lies, but also, when they choose, the truth. There is no better definition of a myth. Myths are often fanciful stories that reveal deep, human truths. This talk will explore Greek and Roman mythology, examining the boundaries between truth and fiction, and the relevance of myths and myth making in antiquity.

Professor Tim Phin is a lecturer in the Ancient Studies Department at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where he teaches Classical Mythology, Roman History, and Latin Literature. Date(s): Nov. 14 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Wednesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-31 Stand-Up Philosophy:

Deep Thoughts About Humor Instructor: Steve Gimbel Facilitator Vern Williams Description:

Professional philosopher/amateur comedian Steve Gimbel will lead a discussion about humor theory (What is a joke?), humor aesthetics (What makes a joke a good joke?), and humor ethics (Who can tell what jokes? When? To whom?). We all love jokes, but what exactly is it that makes something a joke? Philosophers since Plato have been trying to figure this out. E.B. White said that trying to understand humor is like dissecting a frog ; little is learned, and the frog always dies. Join us to kill some jokes (no frogs will be killed during the lecture, but I can't promise what people will do during the question and answer period).

Returning to Charlestown, Dr. Steve GImbel is a philosophy professor at Gettysburg College as well as a stand-up comedian. He has spoken to us before on wide-ranging topics from the theory of relativity to the physics of the brain. Focusing on his latest research, he will examine the fundamentals of what makes us laugh and why. Date(s): Nov. 21 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Wednesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

18F-32 Humor in Music III Instructor: John Saint-Amour Description:

Cancelled

Date(s): Nov. 29 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Day: Thursday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-33 Fall Tour of Historic Catonsville Instructor: John Brubaker Description:

Our class will begin with a short discussion of what existed in this area before Catonsville and what was the driving force that led to the development of Catonsville in 1810. We will also look at the important events that made Catonsville what it is today. A guide book will help us follow our journey to 41 older sites and homes around Catonsville, give their addresses, and tell us when they were built along with some of the names of the original owners.

The bus tour, lasting about 2 hours, follows a brief classroom orientation and will depart from Charlestown Square. (CTS). Another section is available on Dec. 6. Register for ONE tour. Date(s) Nov. 29 Time: Orientation: 1:00 PM

Tour 1:30 to 3:30 PM Day: Thursday Session(s): 1 Class Limit: 28 Location: CTS116 Additional

Fee: $15 (Nonrefundable with less than 24-hour notice to registrars.)

18F-34 Juvenile Justice in Transition Instructor: Alvin Cohn Description:

The juvenile justice “non-system” will be explored from an historical perspective, including its structure, services, programs, and procedures, including the creation of the juvenile court, which was designed to deal with juvenile delinquents and status offenders from a rehabilitation perspective. We will also explore operational standards, current issues, proposed solutions, and oppositional ideologies related to attempts to curb and control delinquent behaviors.

Date(s): Nov. 30 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Friday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 30 Location: CTS 116 Additional Fees: None

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18F-35 Fall Tour of Historic Catonsville Instructor: John Brubaker Description:

Our class will begin with a short discussion of what existed in this area before Catonsville and what was the driving force that led to the development of Catonsville in 1810. We will also look at the important events that made Catonsville what it is today. A guide book will help us follow our journey to 41 older sites and homes around Catonsville, give their addresses, and tell us when they were built along with some of the names of the original owners.

The bus tour, lasting about 2 hours, follows a brief classroom orientation and will depart from Charlestown Square. (CTS). This is a repeat of Nov. 29 tour. .Register for ONE tour. Date(s) Dec. 6 Time: Orientation: 1:00 PM

Tour 1:30 to 3:30 PM Day: Thursday Session: 1 Class Limit: 28 Location: CTS116 Additional Fee: $15 (Nonrefundable with less

than 24-hour notice to registrars.)

18F-36 Holiday Crafting Instructor: Mary Evans Description:

Put your artistic, decorative and creative skills to work as you learn the fundamentals of creating a simple, festive snowman decoration. This class will be offered twice on the same day. Please select the time you prefer and list it first. You must use the specific course code listed for that time.

Date(s) Dec. 6 Time: 1:00 ─ 2:00 PM Day: Thursday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 12 Location: Cross Creek Craft Room Additional Fee: $5.00 for materials

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18F- 37 Holiday Crafting Instructor: Mary Evans Description:

Put your artistic, decorative and creative skills to work as you learn the fundamentals of creating a simple, festive snowman decoration. This class will be offered twice on the same day. Please select the time you prefer and list it first. You must use the specific course code listed for that time.

Date(s): Dec. 6 Time: 2:30 ─3:30 PM Day: Thursday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 12 Location: Cross Creek Craft Room Additional Fee: $5.00 for materials

18F-38 Stories of Our Favorite Christmas Carols Instructor: Valerie Ponsini and Evelyn Chesnutt Description:

Come and sing our favorite Christmas carols. Learn about who wrote them or the story behind why the carol was written. Join us as Evelyn Chesnutt plays the piano, and we sing the carols together.

Date(s): Dec. 10 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Monday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-39 Driverless Cars: An Update

Instructor: Vern Williams Description:

About three years ago I gave a presentation on driverless cars. Since then, there have been many developments in the driverless car technology. In this fast-moving technology there has been an increase in the number of car manufacturers around the world: all of them trying to break into this lucrative field. In this course, we will review such items as: the new technology for driverless cars, examine some of the difficulties that driverless cars encounter in various weather conditions, regulations and laws, and car accident insurance. Also, we will discuss some of the ethical problems arising from having an algorithm that decides car movements that affect life and death in car accidents.

Date(s): Dec. 13 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Day: Thursday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 30 Location: CTS 116 Additional Fee: None

18F-40 A Christmas Carol Instructor: Christopher Davis Facilitator Art Chenoweth Description:

Dickens’ classic as you’ve never seen it before ─ audience volunteers are an integral part of the performance, playing all three spirits, Marley, Belle and even Scrooge. Ebenezer Scrooge’s redemption from greed and misanthropy, retold by Tiny Tim (all grown up and not at all dead, thank you very much) Tim is delighted to share what Mr. Dickens calls a “ghost of a tale” in the hopes that the spirit of Christmas Past, Present and Future shall strive within us all ─ all the year round! No humbug here, just joy and good will. Time permitting, perhaps a parlor game of Minister’s Cat! Christopher Davis is an actor, author and comedian. To put his degree in Philosophy from Villanova University to the best possible use, he’s been entertaining and educating audiences of all ages since 1988.

Shakespeare, Poe, Dickens, Greek mythology and Kipling provide his material for interactive comedies which make history and literature more accessible and enjoyable. Join us, take part in the performance. Date(s): Dec. 21 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Day: Friday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5

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18F-41 Charlestown 101: Creating Signature Dining at the Atrium Instructors: Dining Room Manager Description:

How does your meal get to your table? Learn about the process of food preparation from its delivery to Charlestown to its plating for service. This is no simple feat. Following a short orientation by the dining manager, participants will explore the food storage facilities, tour the kitchen, and observe some of the daily meal preparation.

You will emerge from the tour with a deeper understanding of the complexities of getting your

meal to the table. The activity requires extensive walking and standing in tight spaces.

There is limited space for walkers, wheelchairs, or EMVs. We advise wearing rubber-soled

walking shoes.

Each course on Signature Dining is presented in a different dining room. You may sign up for

courses in different dining rooms. Use the specific number for the course in that dining

room. This sequence of programs will be repeated in May.

Date: Jan. 3 Time: 10:00 ─11:15 AM

Day: Thursday Class Limit: 12

Location: Atrium Dining Room Lounge Additional Fee: None

18F-42 The Capitalist Spirit and the Protestant Work Ethic Instructor: Ted Durr Description:

As Protestantism celebrates its 500th anniversary, it needs to face the fact that today the customs (ethics) promoted by capitalism (materialism, consumerism, investment-type-wagering, competition, and individualism) have primarily inverted and devastated the original Protestant ethics of frugality, savings, restraint, and discipline. Almost one hundred years ago the German scholar Max Weber published The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism. If written now, Weber may have reversed his

title because of capitalism’s impact on Protestantism. Today many people are Protestant in name only. As membership declines and drifters like to say, “I’m spiritual but not religious,” many wonder what has happened to their so-called faith and ethic. This course addresses those questions. Date(s): Jan. 3, 10, 24, 31

Feb. 7 Time: 1:00 ─ 3:00 PM

Day: Thursdays Sessions: 5 Class Limit: 30 Location: CTS 116 Additional Fee: None

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18F-43 The Chapel, Our Pride and Joy Instructor: Fr. Leo Larrivee

Description:

Our Lady of the Angels Chapel is a magnificent example of Italian Renaissance architecture. Adorned with intricate mosaics, Carrara marble and breathtaking stained-glass windows, the chapel is a veritable trove of Christian artwork. Steeped in Maryland history and rich in detail, it is a true, hidden treasure. As you experience the beauty of the Chapel at Christmas, come listen to Fr. Leo’s lecture and take a

tour of the chapel. No two lectures are ever the same. Fr. Leo’s humor and knowledge are always entertaining.

This presentation will be repeated in the spring semester.

Date(s): Jan. 3 Time: 1:00 ─ 2:30 PM

Day: Thursday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200

Location: Chapel Additional Fee: Open to All

18F-44 Political Campaigns Since 1789: Dirty Tricks, Cheap Shots, & October Surprises

Instructor: Peggy Wixted Description:

Was John Adams really a hermaphrodite?

Was Lincoln gay? Was 2016 the dirtiest campaign ever?

No, history reveals dirty tricks, mudslinging, character assassination, and October surprises are as American as apple pie. Our only clean election was our first, probably because Washington ran unopposed.

In this class, we will cover all the sleaze and bad behavior with incredible anecdotes, buttons, posters, and humor. The class is not for the fainthearted or anyone wearing rose-colored glasses. From the editor: It’s fitting to start on Millard Fillmore’s birthday, the President who installed the first White House bathtub. Date(s): Jan. 7, 14, 21 Time: 1:00 ─2:15 PM Day: Mondays Sessions 3 Class Limit: 30 Location: CTS 116 Additional Fee: None

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18F-45 Progressive Christianity Instructor: Lon Chesnutt Description:

This course is for skeptics from the Church, Post-

Christian seekers, and people tired of having to park

their brain at the door when they go in to worship.

“Progressive Christianity” as an entity began about 30

years ago when several faithful persons began re-

examining basic Christian ideas such as the Virgin birth,

Original Sin, the crucifixion of Jesus, and belief in Jesus

for salvation with the purpose of bringing them into a 21st

century understanding of faith and religion.

The course will combine brief presentations, a text for reading, and class discussions on the

Bible, Jesus as Son-Prophet-Creator of religion, the atonement, salvation, and the need for

community, i.e. church.

Date(s): Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29

Feb. 5, 12.

Time: 10:00 ─ 11:30 AM

Day: Tuesdays Sessions: 6 Class Limit: 20

Location: BR1 Additional Fee: $ 5.00 for book

18F-46 The Serenity and Beauty of Coloring Instructor: Michelle Chenoweth and Jackie Graham

Description:

Coloring is an activity that we tend to associate with children. As we grow older, we put aside our crayons and colored pencils in favor of more respectable writing utensils like pens and highlighters. However, it turns out coloring can be beneficial for adults. One of the first psychologists to apply coloring as a relaxation technique was Carl G. Jüng in the early 20th century. The practice generates wellness, quietness and stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses and creativity.” (Elena Santos The Huffington Post) Join us to learn the values of coloring for us adults, coloring with our peers, and some techniques.

Date(s): Jan. 8 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Day: Tuesday Session(s): 1 Class Limit: 20

Location: CTS 116 Additional Fee: Materials - $5

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18F-47 Charlestown 101: Creating Signature Dining at the Chesapeake

Instructors: Dining Room Manager

Description:

How does your meal get to your table? Learn about the process of food preparation from its delivery to Charlestown to its plating for service. This is no simple feat. Following a short orientation by the dining manager, participants will explore the food storage facilities, tour the kitchen, and observe some of the daily meal preparation.

You will emerge from the tour with a deeper understanding of the complexities of getting your

meal to the table. The activity requires extensive walking and standing in tight spaces.

There is limited space for walkers, wheelchairs, or EMVs. We advise wearing rubber-soled

walking shoes.

Each course on Signature Dining is presented in a different dining room. You may sign up for

courses in different dining rooms. Use the specific number for the course in that dining

room. This sequence of programs will be repeated in May.

Date: Jan. 10 Time: 10:00 ─11:15 AM

Day: Thursday Class Limit: 12

Location: Chesapeake Dining Room Lounge Additional Fee: None

18F-48 Charlestown 101: Creating Signature Dining at the Fireside

Instructors Dining Room Manager

Description:

How does your meal get to your table? Learn about the process of food preparation from its delivery to Charlestown to its plating for service. This is no simple feat. Following a short orientation by the dining manager, participants will explore the food storage facilities, tour the kitchen, and observe some of the daily meal preparation.

You will emerge from the tour with a deeper understanding of the complexities of getting your

meal to the table. The activity requires extensive walking and standing in tight spaces.

There is limited space for walkers, wheelchairs, or EMVs. We advise wearing rubber-soled

walking shoes.

Each course on Signature Dining is presented in a different dining room. You may sign up for

courses in different dining rooms. Use the specific number for the course in that dining

room. This sequence of programs will be repeated in May.

Date: Jan. 17 Time: 10:00 ─11:15 AM

Day: Thursday Class Limit: 12

Location: Fireside Dining Room Lounge Additional Fee: None

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18F-49 Introduction to Genealogy and Family History Instructor: Ed Arthur Description:

Course will cover genealogical methods from beginning to the Ancestry.com era. A computer is not required but discussion will include how to use one in this study. Drawing on the instructor’s 40 years of genealogy study, subjects will begin with basic collection of data, organizing methods, and use of public and private facilities to build a family history. Use of Pedigree and Ancestor charts and understanding of basic family relationships will be presented. Research of Cemetery and Church records will be covered as well as an extensive review of U.S. Census records. How to use local libraries and genealogical societies will be included as well as on-line research methods. Finally, the creation of a Family chart for Family Reunions will be discussed.

Note: This course will be repeated in May 2019

Date(s): Jan. 17 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Day: Thursday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 30 Location: BR1 Additional Fee: None

18F-50 Science Through Space Exploration Instructor: Ralph Strong Description:

Most of what we know about the sun and our sister planets has been acquired by exploration by unmanned space programs. Thirty-six years ago, the Voyager satellite was launched to visit several planets and is still exploring unknown territory, the outer bounds of the solar system. More recently launched satellites have made detailed observations of the other planets giving new insights on how our own earth was formed. We will look at the data provided and the important information that has been collected through some of those satellites. We will discuss the importance of unmanned programs and their importance with respect to manned programs.

Date(s): Jan. 22 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Day: Tuesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 200 Location: Auditorium Additional Fee: Non-members $5.00

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18F-51 The Catholic Reformation Instructor: Julian Bauer Description: Five hundred years ago, the Catholic Church waited 27 years to respond to Martin Luther’s request for an Ecumenical Council to discuss his new theology. Once it began, the Council of Trent took another 18 years to conclude its work and decades more to implement its decisions. How did the Council respond to pressing contemporary issues: the splintering of Christian theology, Muslim advances into Europe, forcible conversion of native Americans, and clerical malfeasance? What actions did the church take and how did St. Charles (Carlo Borromeo) figure into these reformations? More importantly, how did the 1964 Vatican Council II Decree on Ecumenism continue the reform tradition and set forth ways and means to restore unity among all the followers of Christ? Join us for a thoughtful consideration of religion, society, and life. Date(s): Jan. 23 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Day: Wednesday Sessions: 1 Class Limit: 30 Location: BR1 Additional Fee: None

18F-52 Charlestown 101: Creating Signature Dining at the Refectory

Instructors: Dining Room Manager

Description:

How does your meal get to your table? Learn about the process of food preparation from its delivery to Charlestown to its plating for service. This is no simple feat. Following a short orientation by the dining manager, participants will explore the food storage facilities, tour the kitchen, and observe some of the daily meal preparation.

You will emerge from the tour with a deeper understanding of the complexities of getting your

meal to the table. The activity requires extensive walking and standing in tight spaces.

There is limited space for walkers, wheelchairs, or EMVs. We advise wearing rubber-soled

walking shoes.

Each course on Signature Dining is presented in a different dining room. You may sign up for

courses in different dining rooms. Use the specific number for the course in that dining

room. This sequence of programs will be repeated in May.

Date: Jan. 24 Time: 10:00 ─11:15 AM

Day: Thursday Class Limit: 12

Location: Refectory Dining Room Lounges Additional Fee: None

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Programs to Look Forward to in the Spring

• Great Decisions

• Guided Tasting of Chocolate

• Magic, Vision, and the MInd

• The Huletts perform Guys and Dolls.

• An Afternoon with Juliette Gordon Low

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ELLIC Steering Committee

Moderator: Gif Intlekofer

Recording Secretary: Gloria Palladi

Corresponding Secretary: Judy Brown

Treasurer: Bob Socher

Auditorium Support: Al Blackburn

Catalog: Valerie Ponsini

Communications: Jude Socher

Curriculum (Chair): Art Chenoweth

Alvin Cohn

Anne Erfle

Anne Kraemer

Bill Tilles

Charles Tucker

Peggy Wixted

Membership: Doris Cooney

Registrar: Bill Espey

Judy Brown

Charlotte Valentine

Technical Help: Ralph Strong

Staff Advisors: Erin Morris

Mary Evans

Please check Resident Directory (or Department Directory) in MyErickson

[myerickson.erickson.com] for committee member contact information.

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YOU HAVE A LOT TO OFFER!

Are you interested in teaching or facilitating an ELLIC (Elderhostel’s Lifelong Learning Institute at Charlestown) activity during 2019? Please complete this form. The form only indicates your interest; it does not commit you to teach. Submit the form and the ELLIC Curriculum Committee will contact you to discuss details.

Your Name Apt. #

Telephone E-mail

What subject or topic would you like to teach? (Use a separate form for each class/course.)

What kind of learning experience do you want to lead?

Course (a series of several classes)

A single class in the usual classroom setting

Other (Please describe)

Note: classes and courses may take several forms: seminar, demonstration, lecture, discussion, panel presentation, bus trip or tour. You may include media of many types. Contact the Curriculum Chair to discuss the proposal.

Please return this form to the Curriculum Chair: Attn: Art Chenoweth

You may contact him by telephone or via email For Art’s contact information, check Resident Directory in MyErickson

myerickson.erickson.com