ADVENTURES IN LEARNING Winter 2010 January 20 - March 11 501-225-6073 / info@lifequestofarkansas.org REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 by Jan. 8 / $40 after Jan. 8 New Member Coffee and Orientation Wednesday, January 13 9:30 - 10:30 am 600 Pleasant Valley Dr., Rm 68 Note: Registration covers all Wed. & Thurs. classes for all 8 weeks. Some classes require an extra fee. LUNCH: Lunch is available each Wednesday for $7.00 Note: Please reserve lunch in advance on registration form, or by calling each week no later than Noon the preceding Monday. Wednesday & Thursday classes are held at 2nd Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive WEDNESDAY CLASSES: 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS - GREAT HALL 8:30 - 9:50 a.m. ADVANCED SPANISH - LEVEL IV (1 hr 20 min) Marcie Smith, Instructor; Phil Wittman Coordinator For people with level 4+ skills (book, CD, & flash cards may be ordered at an additional cost). Enrollment limited to 20. 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. GREAT BOOKS A.M. (50 min) William E. Moore, Ph.D., Instructor; Bob Moore, Coord. This course provides an opportunity to read and discuss selections of great literature by classic and modern authors using a group discussion approach. Materials fee, $15. Enrollment limited to 20. Same class is also offered at 1:15 p.m. BEHIND THE HEADLINES (50 min) John Brummett, Instructor Stimulating discussion of late breaking news. 9:00 - 10:50 a.m. KNITTING & SHARING (1 hr 50 min) Hilda Boger & Julia Loyall, Instructors; Barbara Baber, Coordinator Learn and share your knitting knowledge! Enrollment limited to 20. 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. WATERCOLOR STUDIO (2 hrs 50 min) (no instructor) Enrollment limited to 20. 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. SIGNATURE HERBS (50 min) Betty French, Coordinator Members of the Arkansas unit of the Herb Society of America will share their knowledge of favorite herbs. Jan. 20 Introduction + Artemesia: Betty French Jan. 27 Alliums : Adrian Kahn Pomegranite: Mary Roark Feb. 3 Cilantro & Coriander: Cynthia Fontcuberta Basil: Marilyn Wheeler Feb. 10 Costmary: Marcella Grimmett Mint: Belva Cook Feb. 17 Aconitum: Fran Ables Dill: Mary Worthen Feb. 24 Viola: Robin Teske Lemon Grass: Faith Welshans-Hogan Mar. 3 Thyme: Anne Crow Lemon Verbena: Jan King Mar. 10 Saffron/Yarrow: Marie Fowler Parsley: Bernice Johnson BIBLICAL THEMES IN POPULAR CULTURE (50 min) Rev. Ann Russ, Instructor; Nancy Irving Smith, Coord. TECHNO-BABBLE (50 min) Whitney Montague, Instructor; Raye Montague, Coord. An overview of today’s digital technology and lingo. Jan. 20 The World at Your Fingertips: The World Wide Web Jan. 27 Beeped When I Should Have Bopped: Getting Those Darn Things to Work Feb. 3 The Socialized Internet: Twitter, FaceBook Feb. 10 Virtual Mall 1: Shopping/Selling/Swapping Feb. 17 Virtual Mall 2: EBay and craigslist Feb. 24 That Ringing Sensation: Cell Phones, etc. Mar. 3 Smile for the Camera: Digital Photography Mar. 10 All the World’s A Stage: Movies and Music 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. (continued) IMPORTANT JUDICIAL DECISIONS (50 min) Dick Williams, Coordinator Jan. 20 Roe v. Wade: Dick Williams Jan. 27 Legislative Reapportionment: Ron May Feb. 3 Little Rock School Desegration: Judge Wiley A. Branton, Jr. Feb. 10 Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: Dent Gitchel Feb. 17 The Nuremberg Trials: Dent Gitchel Feb. 24 The Pentagon Papers Case: Dick Williams Mar. 3 The Japanese Removal Case: Dick Williams Mar. 10 Religious Symbols on Gov’t Property: Dick Williams INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH (50 min) Carol Schriver, Instructor; Shelley Wold, Coordinator Spanish for Gringos (Book One), by William C. Harvey; can be purchased at Barnes and Noble for $11.95. TRAVELOGUE (50 min) Betty Valachovic, Coord. Jan. 20 Crop Circles: Sue Campbell Jan. 27 Mesa Verde: Ron & Anne Eddy Feb. 3 European Sampler: Glenna & Neal Cook Feb. 10 Canary Islands: Sharon & Pete Peterson Feb. 17 Channels Islands & Dubai: Marc and Carolyn Oudin Feb. 24 River Cruises of Europe: Suni Hoffman Mar. 3 Riding the Rails Through the Rockies: Gene Blagg Mar. 10 Driving Around New Mexico: Rose Nabholz 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. BOOK REVIEW (50 min) Shelley Wold, Coordinator Jan. 20 Mrs. Astor Regrets by Meryl Gordon, (Mary Lou Rasco, presenter) Jan. 27 In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan, (Jeanne Brown) Feb. 3 Food & Travel: Good Companions (Helen Austin) Feb. 10 Lincoln by Herbert Donald (Linda Cross) Feb. 17 A Stranger & a Sojourner by Billy Higgins (Frances Jernigan) Feb. 24 The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, (Ellen Bard) Mar. 3 Y City by Wade Rivers, (Liz Gaston) Mar. 10 An Arkansas Author’s Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart (the author) THE ROMANOVS: Russia 1613-1918 (50 min) David Larson, Ph.D., Instructor; Gene Blagg, Coord. Jan. 20 Beginnings Jan. 27 Peter the Great Feb. 3 Catherine the Great Feb. 10 Alexander and Napoleon Feb. 17 Nicholas I and Alexander II Feb. 24 The Literary World Mar. 3 Nicholas and Alexandra Mar. 10 The Downfall HERALDRY (50 min) Betty Atkinson, Instructor; Janet Elwood, Coordinator Jan. 20 The Origin and Development Jan. 27 Symbols and Aspects Feb. 3 Feudal System and Becoming a Herald Feb. 10 Chain Link, Mail, Helmets Feb. 17 Jousts and Shields Feb. 24 Symbols, Charges, Beasts of Prey Mar. 3 Lines and Ordinaries, Irish Influence Mar. 10 Trees and Alphabet BEGINNING SPANISH I (50 min) Isabel Adams, Instructor; Dorothy Sitton, Coordinator This is the “Book Series”. Materials are approximately $100. SPORTS TALK (50 min) Phil Wittman, Coordinator Guest speakers will include: Steve Sullivan, Aaron Nolan, Wes Moore, David Raath, Joe Kleine, Richard Davenport, and other notable area sports personalities. Speaker dates to be announced. HEALTHCARE FRAUD AWARENESS (50 min) Dr. David Montague and Raye Montague, Coordinators Jan. 20 Senior Justice Center Dr. David Montague Jan. 27 Division of Aging & Adult Services John Pollet Feb. 3 Arkansas Ombudsman Program Kathie Gately Feb. 10 Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care Sally Johnson Feb. 17 Arkansas Department of Health Pat Purifoy Feb. 24 Arkansas Rural Health Network Naomi Cottoms Mar. 3 The Division of Aging & Adult Services Krista Hughes Mar. 10 Advocacy for Nursing Home Residents Martha Deaver GEOLOGY OF ARKANSAS & BEYOND (50 min) Jeff Connelly, UALR Instructor; Marietta Kehler, Coord. Jan. 20 How Old is that Rock? Dr. Jamey Jones, UALR Earth Sciences Jan. 27 Geologic Development of Arkansas Jay Sims, UALR Earth Sciences Feb. 3 Earthquakes in Arkansas Scott Ausbrooks, Ark. Geological Survey Feb. 10 Groundwater Use - Jim Battreal Ark. Natural Resources Commission Feb. 17 Development of the Ouachita Mountains Dr. Jeff Connelly, UALR Earth Sciences Feb. 24 Minerals of Arkansas/Mining in Arkansas Don Owens, UALR Earth Sciences Mar. 3 The Fayetteville Shale Natural Gas Play Luke Martin, Southwestern Energy Mar. 10 Evolution of Arkansas’ Landscape Dr. Beth McMillan, UALR Earth Sciences 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. LUNCH PROGRAMS (1 hr) Phil Wittman, Coordinator Jan. 20 Music, Bob Boyd & Nan Renaud Jan. 27 Museum of Discovery, Nan Selz Feb. 3 Academic Accountability, Dr. Charity Smith Feb. 10 Magic, K. Richard Knoll Feb. 17 TBA Feb. 24 Photos of Arkansas, Paul Caldwell Mar. 3 TBA Mar. 10 LifeQuest Reader’s Theatre 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. GREAT BOOKS P.M. (1 hr) William E. Moore, Ph.D., Instructor; Bob Moore, Coord. This course provides an opportunity to read and discuss selections of great literature by classic and modern authors using a group discussion approach. Materials fee, $15. Enrollment limited to 20. Same class is also offered at 9:00 a.m. TIBETAN BUDDHIST PAINTING (1 hr) Ruth Pasquine, PhD, Instructor, Art Gillum, Coordinator Tibetan painting is used as a road map into the concepts and symbols of Tibetan Buddhism. Jan. 20 Buddhist Art in India 550 BC-1200 AD Jan. 27 Depictions of Events in the Life of Gautama Buddha, Part I Feb. 3 Depictions of Events in the Life of Gautama Buddha, Part II Feb. 10 The Stupa, the Buddhist Temple Form Feb. 17 Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Sages Feb. 24 Buddhist Goddesses Mar. 3 Celestial Paradises and Mandalas Mar. 10 The Four Noble Truths and the Wheel of Rebirth TELLING YOUR STORY (1 hr) Joy Jones, Franchelle Owen, & Tina Coffin, Instructors; Shelley Wold, Coordinator Recalling and writing the stories from your life can result in a legacy for your children. Find a new appreciation of the life you have lived! READER’S THEATRE(1 hr) Helene Rush, Instructor; Janet Elwood, Coordinator Join the fun in reading of plays, skits and radio scripts. Enrollment limited to 12. BAND CAMP: Strength Training with Thera-Bands Todd Price, Instructor, CareLink (1hr) Develop upper and lower body strength, endurance, flexibility and balance. You will be doing exercises that go where you go, using Thera-Bands (provided). 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. GAMES (2 hrs) Come join us and play Bridge for Fun, Mah Jongg, and Scrabble. Open play; no instruction. 1:15 - 4:15 p.m. OIL PAINTING: Beginners and Beyond (3 hrs) Kelly Hargis, Instructor; Nancy I. Smith, Coordinator Learn basic oil painting by finishing several paintings during the eight weeks. Enrollment limited to 15. OPEN STUDIO FOR ALL PAINTERS Nancy I. Smith, Coordinator This provides intermediate and advanced students an opportunity to paint and learn from each other. Enrollment limited to 20. THURSDAY CLASSES: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. MOVEMENTS FOR DAILY LIVING (50 min) Barbara McKinney, Instructor; Bob Moore, Coord. This program of gentle exercise helps improve strength, flexibility, and balance. The movements are based on the BODY RECALL program. CLASSIC JAZZ: THE BEAT GOES ON! (50 min) Pat Henry, Instructor; Ann West, Coordinator We will continue our discussion of jazz and the musicians who made it great. LIFEQUEST BOOK CLUB (50 min) Allan Ward, Instructor Jan. 21 - Feb. 11 In Defense of Food, by Pollan Feb. 18 - March 11 How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill 9:00 - 10:50 a.m. TAI CHI (1 hr 50 min) Carroll McKinney, Instructor; Bob Moore, Coordinator Learn slow rhythmic movements of Tai Chi; Northern Wu- 13 golden postures; & the Tai Chi walk. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. BASIC DRAWING WITH WATERCOLOR PENCILS (3 hrs) Donald Bersuder, Instructor Learn basic drawing skills with watercolor pencils. Optional Textbook: Drawing for the Absolute Beginner, by Mark & Mary Willlenbrink QUILTING: From UFO to Heirloom (3 hrs) Nancy Hicks & Cloie Morgan, Instructors Gather up all your UFOs (unfinished objects). We’ll cover the techniques needed to make an heirloom from bits and pieces of your unfinished projects. Materials fee = $7.50 Class limit = 6 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. FUTURE SHOCK:The Acceleration of New Information Allan Ward, Instructor (50 min) The exploration of change coming at us in increasing amounts in shorter time frames and the effect on us. What’s new? A lot! 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. AMERICAN IDEALS & THE LONG 19TH CENTURY Videos From the Teaching Company (2 hrs) Catherine English and Preston Brown, Leaders Jan. 21 - Feb. 11 American Ideals: Founding a “Republic of Virtue” Feb.18 - Mar. 11 The Long 19th Century: Europe from 1789 to 1917, Part I SIMPLY RAW: Adventures in UN-Cooking (2 hrs) Patricia A. Bray, Instructor DVDs, live food preparations, and lively discussion on how to reverse diabetes, reverse health problems, save money, lose weight, and get your energy back on the path of UN- Cooking. ACTIVE LIVING EVERY DAY (@ ST. JAMES UMC) Todd Price, Instructor (2 hrs) This is a 12 week class on how to be active without exercising! You will learn how to overcome barriers, set realistic goals, build confidence and stay motivated. CLASS WILL BE HELD AT ST. JAMES, PECK BLDG LIFEQUEST IS GRATEFUL TO ROLLER FUNERAL HOMES FOR PRINTING THIS ISSUE OF SLICE OF LIFE AND THE WINTER 2010 A.I.L. CLASS BROCHURE. 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 p.m. YOGA / MEDITATION (50 min) Carroll McKinney, Instructor; Bob Moore, Coord. Learn some basic Hatha Yoga poses in addition to meditation. Bring a yoga mat or a blanket. And, bring a yoga strap and block if you have them. Dress comfortably. This class is meditation designed to follow and enhance the preceding Tai Chi experience COMPUTER CLASSES: LifeQuest Computer Classes are held at 3805 W. 12th St. Call the LifeQuest office, 225-6073, for details and to reserve your place in class. See newsletter article. BASIC INSTRUCTION INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTION “MAC” COMPUTERS $20 $30 $15 TRIPS: CHARLESTON & ATLANTA , June 20-25, $849 WASHINGTON DC, Sept. 2-7, $499 Call the LifeQuest Office, 225-6073, for details LUNCH MENU JANUARY 20 FEBRUARY 17 Pasta and Meatballs Black Bean Soup Caesar Salad Cheesy Bread Garlic Bread Fruit Brownies Carrot Cake JANUARY 27 FEBRUARY 24 1/2 Turkey Sandwich Quiche Lorraine Broccoli Cheese Soup Waldorf Salad Pickle Blueberry Muffins Apple Crisp Turtle Cookies FEBRUARY 3 MARCH 3 Beef Stroganoff Beef Pot Pie Veggie Medley Garden Salad Rolls French Rolls Cherry Bars Lemon Bars FEBRUARY 10 MARCH 10 White Chili Chicken Artichoke Cass. Cornbread Baby Carrots SW Salad with Ranch Wheat Rolls Blackberry Cobbler Black Forest Cake Registrations will be accepted starting December 14th!