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Member Registration
Begins December 1
Winter Term:
January 12 - March 6
Open Registration
Begins December 8
AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SARASOTA-MANATEE
WINTER 2015
COURSE
CATALOG
OVER 90 COURSES, 12 LECTURES, AND 14 SPECIAL EVENTS
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER
WWW.LLA-SM.ORG • 941-359-4296
Welcome
From the Director
Welcome to the Lifelong Learning Academy’s winter 2015 term. We hope you are ready to take
advantage of the full slate of learning opportunities LLA has to offer for both new and returning
students.
Janna Overstreet
In this Winter 2015 catalog, you will find detailed information about our enticing and wide-ranging
90+ courses, our two active and engaging Einstein’s Circle groups (one at University of South FloridaSarasota-Manatee and another on Anna Maria Island), and our thought-provoking lectures held both
on campus and in the community. We also offer an appealing array of special events, which this year
includes an exciting five-week Philanthropy Series, hosted in conjunction with the Leopold Institute
for Philanthropic Studies and USFSM. This series provides an invaluable opportunity to hear five
nationally recognized speakers share their thoughts on the intrinsic value of giving.
LLA is also proud to announce a new partnership with State College of Florida at Lakewood Ranch, where, beginning January
12th, the Academy will have a home on the east campus with our own office space and assigned Academy East classrooms for
fall, winter, and spring terms. In addition, our alliance with SCF includes cooperative programming with their educational services
division, free no-permit-required parking, and discounts at the campus café. We appreciate the opportunity that SCF has
extended to us and we look forward to building on this educational partnership as both SCF and the Academy continue to grow.
Last year we launched our Academy membership program, and to date, we have almost 500 members! If you are among this
number, we sincerely and heartily thank you for your support; if you are not yet a member, we hope that you will consider the
benefits of joining in order to receive discounts on all Academy services, early registration privileges, and the opportunity to
participate in or to start a Shared Interest Group (SIG). Additionally, this year, we are introducing a multi-year discount option
for membership enrollments and renewals. See page 4 in this catalog for details.
Whether you have been with us through the summer season or are just getting back into town, have a wonderful time learning
and catching up with your friends at the Lifelong Learning Academy. I hope to see you in the halls!
Respectfully,
Janna Overstreet, M.A.
Executive Director
Lifelong Learning Academy
[email protected]
LLA is a non-profit agency governed by a board of directors. The Academy operates year-round and is supported through
student registrations and private contributions. LLA courses are non-credit and primarily based on a liberal arts
curriculum. There are no grades and no tests; courses are offered purely for the joy of learning. Students may attend
classes at any of our locations, participate in Einstein’s Circle discussion groups, and attend lectures and special events.
We offer four terms per year. In 2015, the winter term begins on January 12 and ends on March 6. Tuition is $75 per class
unless otherwise noted. For classes held on the USFSM campus, a $19 parking pass is required. LLA office hours during
the winter term are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The mission of the Academy is to enrich the lives of mature adults in Sarasota and Manatee counties by
providing affordable and outstanding educational and social interaction programs that cover a broad
spectrum of topics and are rich in intellectual stimulation, often interactive in scope, and worthy of
academic consideration.
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Lifelong Learning Academy - Winter 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome......................................................... 2
Board of Directors.......................................... 4
LLA Membership............................................. 4
Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)........................ 5
LLA Calendar of Events................................6-7
Registration Options....................................... 9
Parking Permit Information............................. 9
Advertiser Information.................................... 9
Quick-Find USFSM Course Guide................. 10
Quick-Find Off-Campus Course Guide.........11
Policies and Procedures................................. 12
Mail-In Registration Form......................... 13-14
Winter 2015 Courses
ART APPRECIATION
Insider’s View of the Arts in Sarasota........ 15
ART STUDIO
Calligraphy (Chancery Cursive)................. 15
Impressionism With Watercolor................ 15
Drawing—Back to Basics...........................16
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Movie Club......................................... 16
300 Years of Ballet, Part 2.........................16
CULTURES
Eat, Love, Pray the Jewish Way................. 17
CURRENT & GLOBAL ISSUES
The Supreme Court...................................17
Review of the Middle East......................... 17
The Best American Magazine Writing:
Springboard for Discussion.................... 18
The World in Transition............................. 18
Current Issues............................................18
Miscarriage of Justice: Wrongful
Conviction..............................................18
Great (And Some Not-So-Great)
Decisions................................................19
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Women—Improve Your Financial
Confidence!............................................19
Conversations About Economics...............19
Introduction to Investment Analysis.......... 20
Advanced Investment Analysis.................. 20
GENEALOGY
Basic Family History Research................... 20
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Understanding Interpersonal
Relationships.......................................... 20
The Garden of Eating—How Diet Can
Reduce the Risk of Chronic Disease...... 21
Revisiting Thoreau’s Radical
Experiment in Walden........................... 21
Discovering the Hidden Talent of Your
Other Hand........................................... 21
Learning Paradigms for Life
Enhancement......................................... 22
HEALTH & WELL-BEING (continued)
Aging Well: It’s Better to Be Over the
Hill Than Under It..................................22
Your New Now—An Ongoing
Community............................................ 22
Qigong—Beginner’s Mind:
Moving Medicine....................................23
Buddha Heart–Buddha Mind..................... 23
HISTORY
More American Biographies...................... 23
The Art and Archaeology of the
World in Jesus’ Day................................ 24
The Dead Sea Scrolls................................. 24
Famous Women Behind Bars.................... 24
The Johnson Presidency............................. 25
Diversity in the Holocaust......................... 25
The Fascinating History of
Southeast Asia........................................26
Secret Presidential Illnesses....................... 26
Shake, Rattle, & Roll: The Fabulous
Fifties......................................................26
The American Revolution.......................... 27
Six Controversial Presidents of the
Twentieth Century................................. 27
Modern American History......................... 27
Florida Maritime History............................ 28
LANGUAGES
Parlez-Vous Français?................................. 28
Travelers’ French—One Step Further........28
LITERATURE
Lifelong Learning Academy Book Club......29
Ancient Greek Tragedy.............................. 29
Short Stories VI—More Gems of
Literature............................................... 29
History of the Mystery............................... 30
Four Maine Novels by Cathie Pelletier...... 30
Spiritual and Moral Issues in
Modern Fiction...................................... 30
Short Stories.............................................. 31
Reading As a Writer: Ashley Warlick..........31
The Great Books Reading and
Discussion Program............................... 31
MUSIC APPRECIATION
Learning to Love Classical Music: A
Beginner’s Course................................. 32
The Modern Great American
Songbook............................................... 32
How Minorities Created the Majority
of American Pop Music.......................... 32
The Violin.................................................. 33
PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION
War and Peace in Sacred Scripture............ 33
Quiet the Mind With Meditation............... 33
Advanced Meditation................................. 34
Bible Miracles.............................................34
www.LLA-SM.org
PSYCHOLOGY
Spiritual Psychology.................................... 34
For Men Only: Reinventing Yourself
After Retirement.................................... 35
Soul vs. Troll—A Journey to Wholeness... 35
The Wisdom of the Enneagram................. 35
Transitions Workshop: Navigating
Through Challenging Times................... 36
Introduction to Carl Jung........................... 36
SCIENCE
Germs........................................................ 37
The Manhattan Project.............................. 37
Science and Society.................................... 37
Who Am I? Who Are We? Who
Are They?...............................................38
A Guide to Evolution................................. 38
Scientific Discovery and Creative Genius.. 38
SPORTS
Is Baseball a Sport or a Business?............... 39
TECHNOLOGY
Improve Your Computer’s Performance
and Troubleshoot PC and
Laptop Problems....................................39
Tips for Searching the Internet.................. 39
Photoshop Elements for Digital
Photographers....................................... 40
Learn to Use Your Digital Camera.............40
iPhone for Beginners................................. 40
Intermediate Digital Photography.............. 41
iPad: Advanced Tools and Techniques....... 41
TRAVEL
Visit New York Without Taking Out
a Second Mortgage................................ 41
Travelogue: Cuba....................................... 42
Travelogue: Exotic Myanmar...................... 42
A Walking Tour Through Paris................... 42
WRITING
Writer’s Workshop.................................... 43
Memoir—The Way We Were....................43
Legacy Writing—Your Personal and
Family History........................................ 43
LLA Lecture Series........................................ 44
Philanthropy Lecture Series...........................45
LLA East County Campus at SCF-LWR......... 46
Off-Campus Locations—Courses
and Events........................................... 47-49
Einstein’s Circle at USFSM.............................50
LLA & The Pops Orchestra........................... 51
Academic Calendar........................................ 52
Donor Recognition........................................ 53
Thank You to Instructors............................... 54
Directions to LLA at USFSM Main
Campus..................................................... 56
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MEMBERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SAM SAMELSON
Board Chairman
ALAN GRINDAL
Vice-Chairman
JAN BLACKMAN
Membership
Many of your fellow students are already enjoying the benefits
of our membership program. How about you?
Curriculum Chair
JACK SUKIN
Development Chair
BEVERLY HARMS
Educational Events Chair
JOE KERATA
Community Relations Chair
SUSAN SAMELSON
Volunteer Chair
JULIE COTTON
Strategic Planning Chair
DIDIER BÉGAT
Treasurer
CARMEN GLORIA LETELIER
Shared Interest Group Chair
AL TRIPODI
Local Collaborations Chair
ACADEMY STAFF
JANNA OVERSTREET
Executive Director
[email protected]
SHEILA REED
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
CODY STANLEY
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
DEE BUCKLEY
Accounting Clerk
[email protected]
MICKIE MCELROY
WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER?
Membership is open to every individual who supports the Lifelong Learning
Academy’s mission to provide active, engaged adults with a rich learning experience.
MUST I BE A MEMBER TO TAKE CLASSES?
Absolutely not. Membership is entirely voluntary. People wishing to take classes may
continue to do so simply by registering.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP?
As a member, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits including the following:
• Early registration privileges for all Academy services.
• 10% tuition discount on all Academy courses and Einstein’s Circles.
• FREE admission to all winter lectures; registration required to ensure seating.
(Fundraising-specific events exempted.)
• A quality gift bearing the Academy logo for first-time members.
• Participation in Shared Interest Groups (SIGs), which are designed to create a
sense of community among people with similar interests who will meet regularly
at a time and place of their convenience. Information about Shared Interest
Groups is on page 5.
• Invitation to the Academy’s annual appreciation party.
WHY IS MEMBERSHIP IMPORTANT?
Membership gives you the opportunity to meet people outside the classroom who
share your interests. Membership dues will also help us ensure the continued
success of our current programs and allow us to initiate new and exciting programs
in the future.
HOW MUCH IS MEMBERSHIP?
Membership for one year is $65, or join for two years for $120 (save $10) or three
years for $175 (save $20). No refunds available after joining.
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?
Simply log on to LLA’s website at LLA-SM.org; click “Quick Links”; then click
“Become a Member.” Or, if you prefer, indicate your desire to become a member
on the Mail-In Registration Form on page 14 of this catalog. You will be able to pick
up your membership packet at our office within one week.
We invite you to become a member today.
Academy East Staff
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SHARED INTEREST GROUPS
SIGs: Shared Interest Groups
A Shared Interest Group brings together LLA members who focus on a certain area of interest and enjoy social
interaction. Each SIG is led by a group member known as the Champion. Joining a SIG is a great way to make new
friends and socialize with people who have interests similar to your own. After becoming an LLA member, there is
no additional fee to join a SIG and attendance at SIG meetings is always optional.
THE PHILOSOPHERS
An examination of philosophical questions raised over the ages—ranging from
Socrates to Rorty—whatever is of interest to the group. In each session, one person
will introduce a subject and give a 30-minute presentation. The presentation will be
followed by a group discussion.
Champion: Axel Lohrisch, [email protected]
GIG: GUITAR INTEREST GROUP
If you are interested in guitars and guitar music, this is the group to join! We play
music, swap stories, and coach each other. All skill levels are welcome. We meet at
3 p.m. on the last Monday of each month. Don’t forget to bring your guitar.
Champion: Robert Rainer, [email protected]
HISTORY GROUP
Attention history buffs! Looking for someone who loves history as much as you do
and enjoys discussing it? The History Group is a small group of 10 to 15 individuals
who meet monthly. Each month, one member will choose a topic to present and
then will lead a follow-up discussion.
Champion: Alan Grindal, [email protected]
WINE TASTING
Learn about wine and enjoy it with fellow LLA wine enthusiasts! Today there are
very good wines being produced in a great many places around the world at a
variety of price points. The group will explore different wines and price points to
determine if price really does make a difference. The group will also explore wine
and food pairings.
Champion: Mike Polelle, [email protected]
DINNER AND MOVIE DISCUSSION
Seen any good movies lately? This group of movie buffs will choose a movie on
Thursday, see it during the following week (on their own), then meet for dinner and
discussion at an agreed-upon time and place. The group is currently full; we are
looking for another Champion to start a second group.
Champion: Millie Finkel, [email protected]
HOW DO I JOIN A SIG?
• Be an LLA member
• Email the SIG Champion
• Attend meetings scheduled
by the Champion
HOW DO I START A SIG?
• Be an LLA member
• Contact SIG chairperson
Carmen Letelier via email
at c_ [email protected]
• Complete a SIG proposal
form, available at the LLA
office or via email request
• Return completed form to
c_ [email protected] or drop
it off at the LLA office for
Carmen
WE HAVE MEMBERS
INTERESTED IN:
• Walking in Bradenton
• Exploring nature
• Travel
WALKING GROUP
• Spanish practice
Let’s walk for health, fun, and fitness. Lace up those walking shoes so we can
explore the beautiful scenery that Sarasota and Bradenton offer. Time, pace, and
locations are determined by the group.
Champion: Susan Samelson, [email protected]
and
• Other subjects
We are looking for Champions to get new groups started.
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LLA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NOVEMBER
Thursday, November 20
Fall term ends.
DECEMBER
Monday, December 1
Winter term early registration begins for
members.
Monday, December 8
Open registration for winter term begins.
JANUARY, continued
Wednesday, January 28, 11:00–12:30
Einstein’s Circle on Anna Maria:
“Freedom of Speech vs. Responsibility” at
the Studio at Gulf and Pine, Anna Maria
Island. No registration required. Free. See
page 46 for details.
Tuesdays, February 24 & March 3,
11:00–12:20
“Travelogue: Exotic Myanmar (Burma)” by
Jack Winberg at USFSM/Edwards Drive.
Registration required. $30 per 2-session
“tour.” See page 42 for details.
Einstein’s Circle at USFSM: “Is the American
Constitution One We Deserve?” in the Selby
Auditorium at USFSM. Registration required.
$12. See page 50 for details.
Wednesday, February 25, 11:00–12:30
“Climate Change” at the Studio at Gulf and
Pine, Anna Maria Island. No registration
required. Free. See page 46 for details.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Monday, January 12
Winter term begins.
“The Return of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl” at the
Studio at Gulf and Pine, Anna Maria Island.
No registration required. Free. See page 46
for details.
Einstein’s Circle at USFSM: “LGBT Civil
Rights” in the Selby Auditorium at USFSM.
Registration required. $12. See page 50 for
details.
Thursday, January 15, 3:00
Lecture: “A Reason for Survival: To
Understand, To Educate, To Heal” by Renate
Frydman, Ph.D. in the Selby Auditorium at
USFSM. Registration required. $15 or free to
LLA members. See page 44 for details.
Lecture: “The Dysfunctional Congress and
the 2016 Election” by Dan Miller at the
Island Branch Library, Holmes Beach. No
registration required. Free. See page 46 for
details.
Einstein’s Circle at USFSM: “Going to the
DOCS” in the Selby Auditorium at USFSM.
details.
Friday, January 23, 11:00
Lecture: “The Pops Orchestra: Behind the
Performance ‘Broadway Celebrates Love’”
by Robin L. Bell at USFSM. Registration
required. Free. See page 51 for details.
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FEBRUARY, continued
“Whose Life Is It Anyway?” at the Studio at
Gulf and Pine, Anna Maria Island. No
details.
Einstein’s Circle at USFSM: “Pandemics,
Epidemics, and Contagious Diseases” in the
Selby Auditorium at USFSM. Registration
required. $12. See page 50 for details.
Tuesdays, February 10 & 17,
11:00–12:20
“Travelogue: Cuba” by Jack Winberg at
USFSM/Edwards Drive. Registration
required. $30 per 2-session “tour.” See
Einstein’s Circle at USFSM: “Religion and
War: Irrelevant, Minor Factor or a Major
Cause?” in the Selby Auditorium at USFSM.
details.
Thursday, February 26, 3:00
Lecture: “This Spaceship Earth” by David
Houle and Tim Rumage in the Selby
$15 or free to LLA members. See page 44
for details.
MARCH
Wednesday, March 4, 11:00–12:30
“Can Humor Keep Us Healthy?” at the Studio
at Gulf and Pine, Anna Maria Island. No
details.
Lecture: “Does America Have a Civil
Religion?” by Jerry Frost at the Island
Branch Library, Holmes Beach. No
details.
Wednesday, March 4, 2:30–4:00
Einstein’s Circle at USFSM: “Baseball: Is It
More Than Just a Game?” in the Selby
Einstein’s Circle at USFSM: “Through a
Looking Glass: How the U.S. Sees the
World; How the World Sees Us” in the Selby
Friday, March 6, 9:30–3:30
Workshop: “Transitions: Navigating Through
Challenging Times” by Louise Gallagher at
USFSM. Lunch and snacks included.
details.
“Is College Worth the Cost?” at the Studio
at Gulf and Pine, Anna Maria Island. No
details.
Friday, March 6, 11:00
Lecture: “The Pops Orchestra: Behind the
Performance ‘The Amazing Technicolors of
Broadway’” by Robin L. Bell at USFSM.
Registration required. Free. See page 51 for
details.
Einstein’s Circle at USFSM: “See More:
From ‘At-Risk’ Boys to Visible Men” in the
Selby Auditorium at USFSM. Registration
required. $12. See page 50 for details.
Friday, March 6
Winter term ends.
March Calendar continued next page.
LLA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH, continued
Thursday, March 12, 3:00
Performance with Commentary: “Tenebrae and Andre Chenier”
by Francis Schwartz and Tania-Maria Rodriguez in the Selby
Auditorium at USFSM. Registration required. $15 or free to LLA
members. See page 44 for details.
Thursday, March 19, 3:00
Lecture: “Unbreakable. A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life” by Thom Shea
in the Selby Auditorium at USFSM. Registration required. $15 or
free to LLA members. See page 44 for details.
APRIL
Thursday, April 23, 3:00
Lecture: “The Party’s Over. What’s Happening in Tallahassee and
Washington, D.C.?” by Dan Miller in the Selby Auditorium at
USFSM. Registration required. $15 or free to LLA members. See
Don’t forget to check www.LLA-SM.org
for more events & updates!
PHOTO GALLERY
LLA Needs Volunteers!
We’re kvelling over our Yiddish class!
Volunteer? Who? Me?
Why Not?
A group of LLA students enjoys good company and conversation.
Jan Skalny and Sanchia Adye at the LLA Volunteer Appreciation Party
Become part of the Lifelong Learning Academy’s
community by sharing your time and talent with us. There
are volunteer opportunities for every skill set and every
schedule. We need help in these areas:
Ÿ Office help: making copies, filing, compiling
information packets, answering phones;
Ÿ Greeters: during the first week of each new term,
at special events, lectures, and Einstein’s Circle.
Volunteering gives you a sense of belonging while you have
fun meeting people and making new friends. Send us an
email sharing your interests and availability to
[email protected], call 941-359-4296, or
stop by the office for more information.
www.LLA-SM.org
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We congratulate the Lifelong Learning Academy on another exceptional year.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS AND PARKING PERMIT INFORMATION
USF Parking Permit:
There are 3 ways to
register for classes at the
Lifelong Learning Academy:
1 ONLINE:
Visit our website at www.LLA-SM.org
and follow the links. If you have more than one
address, remember to use the address that is
associated with the credit card you are using. Also,
note the link to purchase a USFSM parking pass.
2 BY MAIL: Fill out the mail-in form on pages 13-14
of this catalog. Enclose it with your check or credit
card information and mail to Lifelong Learning
Academy, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243.
You may purchase your USFSM parking permit
ONLINE but it must be done as a separate
transaction from course registration and payment
of tuition. We provide a link on our website’s home
page to USFSM, where you will find instructions for
ordering your permit. Make sure you select the
“LIFELONG LEARNING ACADEMY” permit and
specify the “WINTER” term.
Alternatively, you may MAIL IN your request with a
check for $19; use the link “CLICK HERE TO
PRINT AND MAIL PARKING FORM” on the LLA
website under “REGISTRATION.”
You may also purchase your permit IN PERSON at
the USFSM business office, where you will need to
provide your license plate number.
3 IN PERSON: Register in person at the LLA office
at USFSM (Room A-124) Monday through Friday
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Questions?
Call 941-359-4296 or
email [email protected]
The Academy
wishes to thank
its sponsors:
• Day Hagen Asset
Management
• Spotlight
Graphics
• The Pops
Orchestra
• University of
South Florida
Sarasota-Manatee
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Quick-Find Guide: Winter 2015 Courses by Schedule
Remember, new class starting times are 9:00, 11:00, and 1:00.
USF SARASOTA - MANATEE CAMPUS
Monday
9:00 - 10:20
Tuesday
W15-01 (p. 33)
Quiet the Mind With
Meditation
Wednesday
*
Intro. to Carl Jung
W15-16 (p. 36)
W15-02 (p. 24)
W15-17 (p. 15)
Famous Women
Behind Bars
Insider’s View of the
Arts in Sarasota
W15-03 (p. 20)
Thursday
*
W15-37 (p. 38)
W15-57 (p. 25)
Who Am I? Who Are
We? Who Are They?
The Johnson
Presidency
W15-85 (p. 36)
*
Transitions Workshop
March 6th
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
W15-58 (p. 28)
W15-38 (p. 37)
Science and Society
Travelers’ French:
One Step Further
W15-39 (p. 23)
W15-18 (p. 37)
Friday
W15-59 (p. 40)
Intro. to Investment
Analysis
The Manhattan Project
More American
Biographies
W15-04 (p. 17)
W15-19 (p. 31)
W15-67 (p. 21)
The Supreme Court
Great Books
The Garden of Eating
iPhone for Beginners
*
W15-60 (p. 41)
iPad: Advanced Tools
and Techniques
W15-05 (p. 28)
Florida Maritime
History
11:00 - 12:20
*
W15-06 (p. 20)
W15-30 (p. 27)
Advanced Investment
Analysis
American Revolution
10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
*
W15-43 (p. 22)
W15-62 (p. 24)
W15-79 (p. 30)
Your New Now—An
Ongoing Community
Art and Archaeology of
the World in Jesus’ Day
Four Maine Novels
by Cathie Pelletier
W15-08 (p. 27)
W15-23 (p. 21)
W15-44 (p. 30)
W15-63 (p. 19)
Modern American
History
Revisiting Thoreau’s
Walden
Spiritual & Moral Issues
in Modern Fiction
Conversations About
Economics
W15-09 (p. 33)
W15-24 (p. 39)
W15-45 (p. 27)
War and Peace in
Sacred Scripture
Is Baseball a Sport
or a Business?
W15-25 (p. 38)
A Guide to Evolution
*
Six Controversial
Presidents of the
Twentieth Century
*
W15-64 (p. 42)
W15-81 (p. 17)
A Walking Tour
Through Paris
Eat, Love, Pray the
Jewish Way
W15-65 (p. 26)
W15-46 (p. 38)
Scientific Discovery
and Creative Genius
U.S. Presidents’ Secret
Illnesses and Their Effect
on History and Politics
W15-66 (p. 19)
*
Great (And Some NotSo-Great) Decisions
1:00 - 2:20
W15-22 (p. 29)
The Modern Great
American Songbook
Short Stories VI: More
Gems of Literature
Visit New York
Without Taking Out a
Second Mortgage
W15-31 (p. 18)
W15-51 (p. 32)
W15-12 (p. 33)
The Violin
*
W15-13 (p. 16)
300 Years of Ballet,
Part 2
10
W15-50 (p. 41)
W15-11 (p. 32)
Miscarriage of Justice:
Wrongful Conviction
W15-32 (p. 26)
How Minorities
Created the Majority
of American Pop Music
W15-52 (p. 18)
*
Shake, Rattle, and Roll:
The World in Transition
The Fabulous Fifties
W15-71 (p. 17)
Review of the
Middle East
W15-73 (p. 24)
The Dead Sea Scrolls
W15-74 (p. 35)
Soul vs. Troll—A
Journey to Wholeness
*
W15-72 (p. 25)
W15-33 (p. 32)
W15-53 (p. 35)
Diversity in the
Holocaust
Learning to Love
Classical Music
Wisdom of the
Enneagram
W15-80 (p. 29)
Ancient Greek Tragedy
W15-76 (p. 29)
LLA Book Club
W15-82 (p. 26)
The Fascinating History
of Southeast Asia
[Transitions Workshop]
(continued)
W15-84 (p. 16)
The Movie Club
*
[Transitions Workshop]
(continued)
* Refer to special
scheduling
information
in course
descriptions.
COURSES AT OTHER LOCATIONS:
Detailed location information is available on pages 46-49.
Monday
9:00 - 10:20
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
W15-ED-21 (p. 35)
W15-ED-42 (p. 40)
W15-ED-61 (p. 43)
Writer’s Workshop
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
For Men Only: Reinventing Photoshop Elements for
Yourself After Retirement
Digital Photographers
W15-ED-40 (p. 39)
Improve Your PC
Computer’s Performance
Friday
*
W15-ED-41 (p. 18)
Best Magazine Writing:
Springboard for
Discussion
W15-WM-07 (p. 18)
Current Issues
11:00 - 12:20
W15-ED-10 (p. 43)
Memoir—The
Way We Were
W15-ED-87 (p. 34)
Advanced Meditation
W15-ED-28 (p. 15)
*
W15-ED-47 (p. 41)
Calligraphy (Chancery
Cursive)
Intermediate Digital
Photography
W15-ED-88 (p. 42)
*
W15-ED-48 (p. 15)
Travelogue: Cuba
on Feb. 10 and 17
Impressionism With
Watercolor
*
*
[Calligraphy]
(continued)
[Writer’s Workshop]
(continued)
W15-ED-89 (p. 42)
W15-EV-68 (p. 23)
Travelogue: Myanmar
on Feb. 24 and Mar. 3
Buddha Heart—
Buddha Mind
W15-ED-29 (p. 20)
W15-SCF-69 (p. 20)
Basic Family History
Research
Understanding
Interpersonal Relationships
W15-SCF-20 (p. 43)
Legacy Writing
W15-SCF-70 (p. 22)
W15-SCF-86 (p. 28)
W15-AMI-83 (p. 21)
*
W15-KAB-27 (p. 30)
History of the Mystery
11:30 - 12:50
Aging Well
Discovering the Hidden
Talent of Your Other Hand
Parlez-Vous Français?
W15-ED-36 (p. 39)
1:00 - 2:20
Tips for Searching
the Internet
W15-KAB-54 (p. 34)
Bible Miracles
W15-SCF-26 (p. 31)
W15-ED-55 (p. 40)
Reading As a Writer:
Ashley Warlick
Learn to Use Your
Digital Camera
W15-SCF-34 (p. 31)
W15-ED-56 (p. 16)
Short Stories
Drawing—Back to
Basics
*
*
W15-ED-75 (p. 19)
Women—Improve Your
Financial Confidence!
W15-EV-77 (p. 23)
Qigong—Beginner’s
Mind: Moving Medicine
*
W15-SCF-78 (p. 16)
The Movie Club
W15-SCF-14 (p. 37)
Germs
W15-WM-35 (p. 27)
American Revolution
W15-AMI-90 (p. 25)
Diversity in the
Holocaust
2:30 - 3:50
*
W15-AMI-49 (p. 22)
Learning Paradigms for
Life Enhancement
* Refer to
special
scheduling
information
in course
descriptions.
*
W15-AMI-15 (p. 34)
Spiritual Psychology
Abbreviations Guide to Course Locations:
AMI: Anna Maria Island
WM: Westminster Towers & Shores
KAB: Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson
SCF: State College of Florida, Lakewood Ranch
ED: Edwards Drive at USFSM
EV: Everglades University
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Policies and Procedures
Remember, most class starting times
are 9:00, 11:00, and 1:00.
Learning Environment
Above all else, our ultimate goal is to provide you with a
stimulating and thoughtful learning experience.
Contacting the LLA Office:
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday in the winter term. Call 941-359-4296, email
[email protected], or visit the
Lifelong Learning Academy office, USF SarasotaManatee campus, Room A-124.
We are committed to creating an intellectually nurturing
environment that encourages a collegial exchange of ideas
and concepts and enables us to broaden our perspectives
and hone our opinions. Sometimes we agree with others’
viewpoints, and sometimes we question them and feel the
need to present an alternative view. This honest give and
take of scholastic discourse, tempered with mutual
respect and an open mind, makes for a rare and
memorable learning experience.
Cancellations and Schedule Changes
If a class is cancelled and a makeup is scheduled, you will
be contacted with the time and date. LLA communicates
last-minute class changes to students by phone and
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Dropping a Course
If you need to drop a course before it has begun, please
notify the LLA office so that we may fill your seat from
the waiting list.
NEW! Transfer / Refund Policy
A student may request a transfer from one course to
another within 48 hours of the first scheduled class
session (within the same term) at no additional cost. If a
course refund is requested within 48 hours of the first
scheduled class session, a $15 cancellation fee will be
charged. After that time, the full tuition cost is forfeited
by the registrant. No refunds will be provided for
lectures, workshops, Einstein’s Circles or membership
fees.
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Guests are welcome to visit an LLA class one time on a
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filled), guests cannot be accommodated. A guest cannot
“bump” a registered student from any class. Guests
must register in the LLA office prior to the class.
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unaffected exit. They shall proceed to the designated
evacuation relocation point for the area they were in at
the time of the evacuation order, quickly and quietly. If
class is in session, it is the responsibility of faculty to
direct their students from their classroom to the
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•Refrain from quarrelsome interruptions to an
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•Comply with staff and instructor requests.
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address, phone number, and email address. Send your
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N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, or email
[email protected]. Successful applicants will receive a
reduction in either tuition for one course, one lecture, or
an Einstein’s Circle. Scholarships are good for one term.
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Courses
MONDAY
9:00 to 10:20
____W15-01 Quiet the Mind With Meditation
____W15-02 Famous Women Behind Bars
____W15-03 Intro. to Investment Analysis
____W15-04 The Supreme Court
____W15-05 Florida Maritime History
11:00 to 12:20
____W15-06 Advanced Investment Analysis
____W15-08 Modern American History
____W15-09 War and Peace in Sacred Scripture
____W15-ED-10 Memoir—The Way We Were
____W15-ED-87 Advanced Meditation
____W15-AMI-49 Learning Paradigms for Life
Enhancement
11:30 to 12:50
____W15-KAB-27 History of the Mystery
1:00 to 2:20
____W15-11 Modern Great American Songbook
____W15-12 The Violin
____W15-13 300 Years of Ballet, Part 2
____W15-72 Diversity in the Holocaust
2:30 to 3:50
____W15-AMI-15 Spiritual Psychology
TUESDAY
9:00 to 10:20
____W15-16 Intro. to Carl Jung
____W15-17 Insider’s View of Arts in Sarasota
____W15-18 The Manhattan Project
____W15-19 Great Books
____W15-ED-21 For Men Only: Reinventing
Yourself After Retirement
10:30 to 11:50
____W15-30 The American Revolution
11:00 to 12:20
____W15-23 Revisiting Thoreau’s Walden
____W15-24 Is Baseball a Sport or a Business?
____W15-25 A Guide to Evolution
____W15-SCF-20 Legacy Writing
____W15-ED-28 Calligraphy—Chancery Cursive
(also meets on Thursdays at 11:00)
____W15-ED-88 Travelogue: Cuba (Tuition $30)
____W15-ED-89 Travelogue: Myanmar (Tuition
$30)
____W15-ED-29 Basic Family History Research
____W15-SCF-86 Parlez-Vous Français?
1:00 to 2:20
____W15-22 Short Stories VI: Gems of Literature
____W15-31 Miscarriage of Justice
____W15-32 The Fabulous Fifties
TUESDAY, continued
1:00 to 2:20
____W15-33 Learning to Love Classical Music
____W15-SCF-34 Short Stories
____W15-WM-35 The American Revolution
____W15-ED-36 Tips for Searching the Internet
____W15-SCF-26 Reading As a Writer: Ashley
Warlick
WEDNESDAY
9:00 to 10:20
____W15-37 Who Am I? Who Are We? Who Are
They?
____W15-38 Science and Society
____W15-39 More American Biographies
____W15-67 The Garden of Eating
____W15-ED-40 Improve Your Computer’s
Performance
____W15-ED-42 Photoshop Elements for Digital
Photographers
11:00 to 12:20
____W15-43 Your New Now
____W15-44 Spiritual and Moral Issues in
Modern Fiction
____W15-45 Six Controversial Presidents
____W15-46 Scientific Discovery/Creative Genius
____W15-ED-47 Intermediate Digital
Photography
____W15-ED-48 Impressionism With Watercolor
1:00 to 2:20
____W15-50 Visit New York Without Taking Out a
Second Mortgage
____W15-51 How Minorities Created the
Majority of American Pop Music
____W15-52 The World in Transition
____W15-53 The Wisdom of the Enneagram
____W15-KAB-54 Bible Miracles
____W15-ED-55 Learn to Use Your Digital
Camera
____W15-ED-56 Drawing—Back to Basics
THURSDAY
9:00 to 10:20
____W15-57 The Johnson Presidency
____W15-58 Travelers’ French—One Step Further
____W15-59 iPhone for Beginners
____W15-60 iPad: Advanced Tools and Technique
____W15-WM-07 Current Issues
____W15-ED-41 Best Magazine Articles:
Springboard for Discussion
____W15-ED-61 Writer’s Workshop
THURSDAY, continued
11:00 to 12:20
____W15-62 The Art and Archaeology of the
World in Jesus’ Day
____W15-63 Conversations About Economics
____W15-64 A Walking Tour Through Paris
____W15-65 U.S. Presidents’ Illnesses and Their
Effect on World History and Politics
____W15-66 Great (And Some Not-So-Great)
Decisions
____W15-EV-68 Buddha Heart–Buddha Mind
____W15-SCF-69 Understanding Interpersonal
Relationships
____W15-SCF-70 Aging Well
____W15-AMI-83 Discovering the Hidden Talent of
Your Other Hand
1:00 to 2:20
____W15-71 Review of the Middle East
____W15-73 The Dead Sea Scrolls
____W15-74 Soul vs. Troll—A Journey to
Wholeness
____W15-76 LLA Book Club
____W15-ED-75 Women—Improve Your Financial
Confidence!
____W15-EV-77 Qigong—Beginner’s Mind:
Moving Medicine
____W15-SCF-78 The Movie Club
____W15-SCF-14 Germs
____W15-AMI-90 Diversity in the Holocaust
FRIDAY
9:30 to 3:30
____W15-85 Transitions Workshop
11:00 to 12:20
____W15-79 Four Maine Novels by Cathie Pelletier
____W15-80 Ancient Greek Tragedy
____W15-81 Eat, Love, Pray the Jewish Way
____W15-82 History of Southeast Asia
1:00 to 2:20
____W15-84 The Movie Club
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Einstein’s Circle at USFSM (See page 50.)
Wednesdays, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Selby Auditorium
$12 per event, or register for all 8 events for $80.
LLA Lecture Series at USFSM (See page 44.)
____ January 14: LGBT Civil Rights
____ January 21: Going to the DOCS
____ January 28: American Constitution
____ February 4: Contagious Diseases
____ February 11: U.S. Through a Looking Glass
____ February 18: “At-Risk” Boys to Visible Men
____ February 25: Religion and War
____ March 4: Baseball: More Than a Game?
____ January 15: A Reason for Survival
____ February 26: This Spaceship Earth
____ March 12: Tenebrae and Andre Chenier
____ March 19: Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life
____ April 23: What’s Happening in Politics?
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. in the Selby Auditorium
$15 per event, or register for all 5 lectures for $70.
Discover the Joy of Giving Series (See page 45.)
____ Mondays, January 12 & 26, February 2, 9 & 16, 3:00 p.m.
$100 tax-deductible donation includes 5 lectures and receptions.
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Art Appreciation
W15-17 INSIDER’S VIEW OF THE ARTS IN
SARASOTA
Tuesdays, 9:00-10:20, 8 Sessions
Location: USFSM – Starting Date: January 13
Sarasota is truly the capital of the arts scene of the “Culture
Coast” of Florida. In this course, we’ll explore Sarasota’s
rich artistic heritage through class discussion and field trips.
We’ll learn about the birth of the Ringling Museum and John
Ringling’s vision for Sarasota; visit the Ringling College of
Art and Design and enjoy the creative energy of its
students; discover the Towles Court artists’ colony; take a
backstage tour of the Sarasota Ballet; visit the Palm Avenue
galleries and talk to the owners; and tour backstage at the
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and view their extensive
art collection. Some of our explorations may involve
entrance fees not covered by the course fee, and our
meeting time may be adjusted for our visits to the Van
Wezel, the Sarasota Ballet, and the Palm Avenue galleries.
Course leader Judith Levine is the founder and co-chair of the
Association of Florida Teaching Artists. She runs Phoenix Art
Workshops, a business providing art talks and art workshops. She
was the recipient of several grants to travel, study, and photograph
the art of Tibet, West Africa, Egypt, and Indonesia. She designs and
creates limited-edition jewelry. Judith attended Rutgers and Fairleigh
Dickinson universities and attained a B.A. in art and art education.
She earned an M.F.A. in visual arts from Montclair State University,
NJ, where she was on the art education faculty. She was also an art
educator and district art supervisor in Parsippany, NJ.
Art Studio
W15-ED-28 CALLIGRAPHY (CHANCERY CURSIVE)
The desire to learn the lost art of calligraphy has been
growing steadily over the past few years. Ironically, that
interest may well be attributable to the unprecedented
growth of information technology—the culmination of a
process that began with the invention of the typewriter.
As keyboard skills have become more important, there is
ever less need to write in a legible hand—and it is
perhaps because of this reliance on technology and the
mechanistic perfections it creates that many people now
appreciate and long to learn the vanishing art of
calligraphy. In this class, students will learn both the
lower and upper cases of the Chancery Cursive alphabet,
W15-ED-48 IMPRESSIONISM WITH
WATERCOLOR
Use watercolor in the impressionist style . . . with light
effects and striking color. Rather than focusing on drawing,
this class will emphasize learning to create an impression
of the subject. Beginners and experienced students will
learn at their own pace. Color theory will also be taught
and/or reinforced. No prior reading necessary. A complete
list of supplies is available at the LLA office and available on
the Academy website at www.LLA-SM.org under course
materials in Quick Links.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00-12:20, 4 Sessions
NOTE SPECIAL SCHEDULING Meeting dates: January 13, 15, 20, 22
NOTE LOCATION: USFSM/Edwards Drive
Starting Date: January 13
highlighted by a calligraphic project. Please bring to the
class lined paper and fiber-tipped pens.
Course leader Marc Scher is a retired NYC middle school principal.
He holds a B.A. in history and an M.S. in education, both from CCNY,
and a master’s in school supervision/administration from Queens
College (NY). He has taught calligraphy for over twenty-five years at
various adult education sites around NYC, and has used his
calligraphic skills over the years to create wedding invitations and
other one-of-a-kind handcrafted projects.
Wednesdays, 11:00-12:50, 8 Sessions
NOTE EXTENDED TIME
Course leader Joel Tanner is an experienced professional with over
forty years in the graphic arts and advertising fields. He operated his
own advertising agency in New York and Connecticut and has
graduate degrees from New York University and Pratt Institute. He
has taught at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Ringling School of Art
and Design, Stamford public schools in Connecticut, and at the
Lifelong Learning Academy.
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
–Pablo Picasso
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Art Studio
W15-ED-56 DRAWING – BACK TO BASICS
Learn to draw the easy way, with no self-consciousness or
fear. Drawing will be taught from beginner basics on up to
complete compositions, all with black pencil only. Learn
shading, light impression, perspective, and more. Subjects
will include geometric objects, still life, landscapes,
architecture, and florals. Bring one 2B pencil, three 6B
pencils, an 11" x 14" drawing pad, kneaded eraser, and a
pencil sharpener. No reading required.
NOTE EXTENDED TIME
Course leader Joel Tanner is an experienced professional with over
forty years in the graphic arts and advertising fields. He operated his
own advertising agency in New York and Connecticut and has
graduate degrees from New York University and Pratt Institute. He
has taught at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Ringling School of
Art and Design, Stamford public schools in Connecticut, and at the
Lifelong Learning Academy.
Arts & Entertainment
THE MOVIE CLUB
THIS COURSE WILL BE OFFERED IN TWO
SEPARATE LOCATIONS:
Good films can give us much more than an entertaining
interlude, and if you would like to delve a little deeper, this
class will offer you a toolbox to help you become a more
engaged moviegoer. Any aspect of filmmaking that adds to
the quality of the production will be part of our
explorations, with special emphasis on story, acting, and
motivation of the characters. Most films will be shown in
class, while others will be viewed on your own. Please
come to our first class ready to discuss two films: the Indian
film Lunchbox, and the 1996 film Shine, starring Geoffrey
Rush. This is an extended time-block class in order to
accommodate the demands of viewing full-length films.
W15-SCF-78 THE MOVIE CLUB
Thursdays, 1:00-3:30, 6 Sessions NOTE EXTENDED TIME
NOTE LOCATION: SCF Lakewood Ranch
NOTE SPECIAL STARTING DATE: January 29
W15-84 THE MOVIE CLUB
NOTE EXTENDED TIME
Fridays, 1:00-3:30, 6 Sessions
Location: USFSM
Course leader Mike Beltzman graduated from Wayne State
University (Detroit) with a degree in mass communications. For
seventeen years, he was a manager with Mobil Chemical in
Rochester, NY. After leaving Mobil, he developed his own company,
working with small businesses to train personnel and increase sales.
Now retired, he works on film festivals and leads film discussion
classes for Wayne State University’s SOAR (Society of Active
Retirees) program as well as for the Lifelong Learning Academy.
W15-13 300 YEARS OF BALLET, PART 2: FROM Mondays, 1:00-2:20, 6 Sessions
TUTUS ON POINTE TO BAREFOOT ON STAGE Location: USFSM
The origins of ballet can be traced back to the 16thcentury court festivals of Catherine de Medici, and ballet
developed over the next three hundred years to become
the vibrant art form that we know today. In the fall, in Part
1, we covered the 16th through the 19th centuries. Now
(whether or not you were with us for Part 1), join us for
Part 2. We’ll start in Paris in the early 1900s and explore
the Russian dance revolution that was launched there by
Sergei Diaghilev, Vaslav Nijinsky, Anna Pavlova, and others.
We’ll continue through the 20th century with the postRussian spiritual liberation that also brought us Pablo
Picasso, Andre Derain, Igor Stravinsky, and even Salvador
Dalí, and its effect on dance. We will look at neo-classical
and modern dance of yesterday and today and the birth of
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popular street dance culture. Bridging over to the 21st
century, we’ll review major choreographers and discuss
dance today as a composite art. PowerPoint presentations,
films, and occasional demonstrations by young preprofessional dancers will bring the discussions to life.
Course leader Robert de Warren is an international ballet director,
choreographer, and designer. He has directed a number of
companies, including the Iranian National Ballet (under the former
Shah), the Northern Ballet Theatre in the United Kingdom, La Scala
Theatre Ballet in Milan, and the Sarasota Ballet, where he was the
Artistic Director for thirteen years. His memoir, Destiny’s Waltz—In
Step With Giants, covers his artistic journey.
Cultures
W15-81 EAT, LOVE, PRAY THE JEWISH WAY
Judaism is one of the world’s oldest civilizations, and its
traditions reflect a rich and diverse culture. This course
welcomes people from all backgrounds to explore and
discuss some of those traditions. Even if you don’t have a
Jewish grandmother, you probably know that food is
important in Jewish life—whether it is about “kashrut”
(dietary laws), the move towards “eco-kashrut” (ethical
production and consumption), the use of special foods on
holidays, or simply enjoying recipes handed down over
generations. Love is likewise central, as we’ll see through
the poetry of The Song of Songs, the love stories in the
Hebrew Bible, and the lessons Jewish tradition offers
about love in our daily lives. Then, taking a universally
familiar prayer, we’ll examine how it speaks to our hearts.
We’ll also consider the flowering of ancient Jewish
meditation practices and attempts to renew classical
liturgy through song and poetry.
Location: USFSM
Course leader Rabbi Melissa Starr Wenig is a teacher, prayer
leader, and ritualist, guiding people through life cycle events from
birth, and bar and bat mitzvah to marriage, milestones, and death.
She graduated from the ALEPH Seminary for the renewal of Judaism
founded by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and is a spiritual leader
at B'nai Or of Boston. Before entering the seminary, she taught
elementary school, served as communications director at the Jewish
Community Center in Newton, MA, and was associate web services
director at Northeastern University in Boston. She has a B.A. from
the University of Massachusetts and an M.Ed. from Boston
University. You can find out more about her at
www.joyfulservice.com.
Current & Global Issues
W15-71 REVIEW OF THE MIDDLE EAST
Thursdays, 1:00-2:20, 8 Sessions
Location: USFSM - Starting Date: January 15
Today's news abounds with reports about critical situations
in the Middle East. This course will focus on the historic,
economic, demographic, and religious aspects of the
numerous conflicts occurring there. It will give you an
understanding of events as they unfold.
W15-04 THE SUPREME COURT
The rulings of the Supreme Court affect the daily lives of
every American and greatly impact the political process
that determines who runs our country. Whether the issue
is contraceptive insurance coverage, separation of church
and state, who is entitled to the rights of a “person,” or
what the President can do while the Congress is in recess,
the Supreme Court’s decisions produce wide-ranging and
significant consequences for all of us. We will begin the
course with a brief history of the Supreme Court, the
structure of the Constitution, and important decisions
from the previous term (2013-2014). We will then discuss
the blockbuster cases before the Court during the pending
term (2014-2015), and may even make some predictions
about how those cases will be decided. We always
encourage intelligent and lively class participation. (To learn
about pending Supreme Court cases and the arguments
Course leader James Aaron holds a B.S. in finance and computer
science from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He worked in the Middle
East for a high tech company and was responsible for the Middle
East and North Africa regions. He also participated in multiple
government initiatives, both U.S. and foreign.
Mondays, 9:00-10:20, 7 Sessions (No Class 1/19/15)
Location: USFSM Selby Auditorium
and previous decisions relating to them, we recommend
that students access the SCOTUS blog on the Internet.)
Course co-leaders are Alan Bandler and Paul Rosen. Alan, a
retired attorney with fifty years' experience, is a graduate of Harvard
Law School and former clerk to a federal judge in New York. Paul, a
graduate of Wayne State University Law School, has been a plaintiffs'
trial lawyer for more than forty-five years. He is a member of the
American College of Trial Lawyers and past president of the Michigan
chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. The peer review
guide Best Lawyers named him co-recipient of their 2013 Lawyer of
the Year designation in the Detroit region. Both instructors are
members of the Supreme Court Bar, and Paul has orally argued before
the Supreme Court.
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W15-ED-41 THE BEST AMERICAN MAGAZINE
WRITING: SPRINGBOARD FOR DISCUSSION
Wouldn’t you love it if someone would select for you the
best thought-provoking magazine articles available
today—the ones most worthy of your time, the ones that
would best help you understand current and global issues?
That’s just what this course will do. Each week we will read
one or two award-winning articles and critically discuss the
issues presented, based on our independent understanding
of what the author is saying. We will then relate how our
personal experiences and knowledge confirm or contradict
the positions articulated in the articles. Our anthology,
created by the American Society of Magazine Editors, will
be The Best American Magazine Writing 2013, available new
W15-52 THE WORLD IN TRANSITION
The world we live in is in a state of constant change. In this
course, we will study a designated aspect of this change,
using books that help us to understand what is behind what
is going on. We might look at history, psychology, politics, or
literature for insight. Specific readings for this course will be
made available online two weeks before the start of winterterm courses. They will be listed on the Academy website
at www.LLA-SM.org under Quick Links-Course Materials.
W15-WM-07 CURRENT ISSUES
Have something to say about what is happening in the
world now? See something in the news that you want to
discuss? Want to speculate about 2016 and/or the meaning
of the 2014 elections? This is the forum that you have been
seeking. Join others who also like to get behind the headlines by participating in a moderated discussion group
where your voice will be respectfully heard.
Thursdays, 9:00-10:20 8 Sessions
or used from online vendors. Please read the first article,
“Fear of a Black President,” prior to our first class.
Course leader Paul Chassy has a Ph.D. in sociology and a J.D. in law.
He is a former professor of law and sociology and retired from the
U.S. Department of Justice. He has taught this class at Johns Hopkins
University for the past fifteen years. He currently conducts mediation
for the federal courts and the U.S. Office of Special Counsel and
conducts arbitration for a number of national organizations. During
his spare time he conducts investigations into federal government
waste and fraud, plays the bassoon in numerous chamber groups, and
plays competitive bridge.
Location: USFSM
Course leader Peter Mermin has a B.A. in philosophy from Antioch
College, an M.A. in psychology from the New School for Social
Research, and a Ph.D. in psychology from Union Institute. He taught
at Southampton College and Suffolk Community College on Long Island
for thirty-four years. His interests include promoting humanistic and
spiritual values in the classroom and on the tennis court.
NOTE LOCATION: Westminster Towers & Shores
Course leader Michael Spring has both moderated and participated in many current issues discussion groups at LLA and other
venues. This is his avocation. He has B.S. (MIT), M.S. (Ohio State),
and Ph.D. (NYU-Poly) degrees in physics. Most of his working career
was in the IT field. He was an adjunct professor of IT at Pace
University in New York.
W15-31 MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE:
WRONGFUL CONVICTION
As many as 10,000 “factually innocent” individuals may be
wrongfully convicted of serious offenses and incarcerated
in the U.S. every year. In this course, we’ll explore this
disturbing issue and address its various causes. They
include mistaken identifications, coerced confessions,
flawed forensics, false jail-house snitch testimony, poor
legal representation, police misconduct, and prosecution
failure to provide exculpatory evidence to the defense.
Possible remedies to reduce such miscarriages of justice
will also be covered, along with some of the postexoneration experiences of those eventually released from
prison after being determined to be innocent. We’ll be
using the book, Convicting the Innocent: Where Criminal
Prosecutions Go Wrong, by Brandon Garrett, available new
and used from AmazonSmile.com and other vendors.
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Course leader Rick Steinmann is a retired criminal justice
professor with some thirty years’ teaching experience. Previously, he
had worked in law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, and
the court system. During the last fourteen years, he has had a
particular interest in the topic of wrongful convictions and has
taught several seminars on the topic, including to undergraduates at
USF Tampa, and—in spring 2014—at the Lifelong Learning
Institute at Washington University in St. Louis. He earned a B.S. in
sociology at the College at Brockport, State University of New York;
an M.S. in criminal justice at Youngstown State University, OH; and
a J.D. from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul.
W15-66 GREAT (AND SOME NOT-SO-GREAT)
DECISIONS
Good News! For the winter term, Ron has prepared six
new habit-forming PowerPoint lectures that may (or may
not) be limited to such fresh topics as: “The Ugly Truth
About Beauty, Fashion, and Schmattological Silliness”;
“Your Insides Are 90% Miracle Bugs But Only 10% of
Who You Think You Are”; “Fizzles, Fantasies, and Fickle
Futures of Past ‘Next Big Things’”; “Space Aliens vs. Us:
Guess Who Holds the Dirty End of History’s Stick?”;
“Angry Mother Earth Is Having Another of Her Many
Meltdowns”; and “Science’s Answer to ‘Who’s Your
Momma?’” For those willing to endure additional
Location: USFSM Selby Auditorium
bloviations, uncensored versions of the lectures can be
downloaded after every class on the LLA website.
Course leader Ron Wulkan was a news reporter and editor as well
as a media executive for three presidential primaries. He has been
the senior marketing executive for Rolls-Royce Motors International;
senior vice president for ITT-Avis, Inc.; moderator of World Affairs
Forum on WQED-TV; and for two decades, he and his wife were
owners of a marketing-publishing firm with national clients. He is a
graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.
Economics & Finance
W15-ED-75 WOMEN—IMPROVE YOUR
FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE!
Are you looking for a way to learn more about financial
services and discover how to feel more secure in your
financial situation? In just 100 years, women have gone
from being unwelcome on Wall Street to being important
players in business and wealth management. Many people
don’t realize that women actually control the majority of
personal wealth in the United States and make most of the
family household buying decisions, including those related
to banking and finances. Yet, a 2006 study found that 90%
of women respondents reported feeling insecure when it
comes to personal finance! Subjects will include basic
terminology and financial management concepts, creating
an organization notebook, estate planning basics, and
more. This will be a relaxed, enjoyable learning environ-
ment designed to increase your knowledge and confidence
about these important subjects.
Course leader Donald Hagan has been an instructor at the
Lifelong Learning Academy for approximately two years. He has a
varied background and is currently a research consultant, cofounder, partner, and director of research at Day Hagan Asset
Management. He has formerly held executive positions at Ned
Davis Research, SCI Capital Management, and Wells Fargo. He
holds a B.A. in economics from the University of Florida as well as
the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, awarded in
1994. Aside from his financial activities, he genuinely enjoys
teaching and meeting new people through LLA.
W15-63 CONVERSATIONS ABOUT
ECONOMICS
If you are an eager student of economics, or just wish to
learn more about this fascinating subject, this is the course
for you. The introductory session will present basic
concepts. Subsequent sessions will cover topics updated
from this instructor’s previous offering of this course.
Subjects to be addressed include inequality in America, the
role of government in the economy, globalization, and
sustainable development. Students will be encouraged to
suggest further topics reflecting their own interests. Finally,
the last session will be devoted to “reading the handwriting
on the wall.” Relevant clippings from current periodicals
and suggested additional bibliography will be provided by
the instructor via email.
Course leader Mauricio Herman is a Peruvian-born economist
who holds a doctorate in economics from the Pontificia Universidad
Catolica del Peru. After graduation, he became a Fulbright scholar
at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. For
twenty-seven years, Mauricio worked for the Inter-American
Development Bank in Washington, D.C., where he held various
professional and executive positions and taught at several
universities in the area. Since retirement, he has devoted himself to
teaching and consulting, traveling the globe, and appearing regularly
on the CNN Spanish network. He is now a resident of Palmetto.
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Economics & Finance
W15-03 INTRODUCTION TO INVESTMENT
ANALYSIS
Do you feel you cannot select stocks successfully? Have you
been unsuccessful in the past? Are you forced into mutual
funds because you’re convinced “the experts” know more
than you? This class will change all that. There is no black
magic or hard-to-fathom secret to successful investing. Here
you will learn how to evaluate companies and their securities.
We will employ an original and common-sense approach to
investment analysis using intrinsic value and dividend discount
models. There are no prerequisites, and no mathematical
expertise or investment background is required.
A veteran of forty years on Wall Street, course leader Lauren Rudd is
president of Rudd International Asset Management. He is a
syndicated newspaper columnist who has been writing about Wall
Street and the economy for over twenty-six years. A recognized public
speaker, television commentator, and publisher of The Rudd Report,
Lauren has a bachelor of science in economics and computer science
with high honors from the University of Maryland and did graduate
work for a doctorate in economics at The Wharton School.
W15-06 ADVANCED INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Advanced Investment Analysis takes you to the next step
beyond dividend and intrinsic value analysis presented in this
instructor's Introduction to Investment Analysis course in the
fall term. In Advanced Investment Analysis you will learn how
to analyze the financial history and forecast the future
performance of a company utilizing a series of computer
models and Excel programs. We will also discuss how to
analyze the performance and management of an overall
portfolio. While participation in the Intro course is helpful, it
is not mandatory. Students have the option this term of taking
both classes simultaneously, as Introductory Investment
Analysis is also being offered this winter term. The content of
both courses is drawn from Lauren Rudd’s university-level
course on security analysis.
A veteran of forty years on Wall Street, course leader Lauren Rudd is
president of Rudd International Asset Management. He is a
syndicated newspaper columnist who has been writing about Wall
Street and the economy for over twenty-six years. A recognized public
speaker, television commentator, and publisher of The Rudd Report,
Lauren has a bachelor of science in economics and computer science
with high honors from the University of Maryland and did graduate
work for a doctorate in economics at The Wharton School.
Genealogy
W15-ED-29 BASIC FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH
If you like jigsaw puzzles and collect anything from stamps
to antiques, you will love genealogy. Researching your
ancestors, creating a family tree, and writing a family story
are becoming increasingly popular. Learn where to find the
information beginners need in the census, vital records,
military records, and immigration and naturalization lists,
and then learn to analyze, save, and organize the
information. Classes will emphasize using technology for
researching and storing data. One of the classes will be held
at Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota.
Course leader Susan Well has been researching her family since
1994. She is vice president of the Genealogical Society of Sarasota and
co-leader of their United Kingdom Special Interest Group. She writes,
blogs, and speaks about genealogy. After graduating from Cornell
University and getting a master’s in adult education from Springfield
(MA) College, Well taught in secondary schools and adult education
programs before teaching genealogy at LLA for the last few years.
Health & Well-Being
W15-SCF-69 UNDERSTANDING
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Why do you relate well to some people and not others?
What can you do to improve your relationships with loved
ones and friends or with people you must deal with but
don’t like? This course deals with effective communications
and aims to help you achieve a better understanding of
other people’s perspectives.
Course leader Joe Barbieri has a B.A. in philosophy from Georgetown
University. He pursued a career in marketing, sales, new product
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development, and executive management, performing sales and product
training for IBM and other major corporations. From being a waiter at
13 to becoming an officer and director for a Fortune 300 company, Joe
learned a lot about interpersonal skills. Indeed, he taught thousands in
the corporate world how to manage interpersonal relationships
effectively. Now semi-retired, he enjoys imparting these skills to others
so they can better their lives and the lives they affect.
Health & Well-Being
W15-67 THE GARDEN OF EATING—HOW
DIET CAN REDUCE THE RISK OF CHRONIC
DISEASE
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the
United States for both men and women—and other
diseases of nutritional extravagance, such as strokes,
hypertension, obesity, osteoporosis, and type 2 diabetes
likewise rob us of years of health and life. But did you
know that it is not inevitable . . . that much chronic disease
can be prevented and even reversed? This course argues
that, all too often, disease treatments focus only on the
symptoms, not the causes, and changing what we eat can
reduce the risks associated with chronic disease and bring
about significant improvements in our health. Come join us
to find out what a simple, nutrition-based diet emphasizing
fresh or minimally processed plant foods can do for you!
Course leader Jill Edwards has been studying health and nutrition
for over 20 years. She received her B.A. in education from the
University of Michigan and her M.S. in exercise science from
Oakland University (Rochester, Michigan). She is certified as a
clinical exercise specialist through the American College of Sports
Medicine and as a plant-based food educator through T. Colin
Campbell’s Cornell University program. She completed Dr. Caldwell
Esselstyn’s Heart Disease Prevention & Reversal Program at the
Cleveland Clinic in 2012. Jill has over eight years of experience
helping patients recover from cardiac and lung events in a
cardiopulmonary rehab environment. In addition to being a nutrition
educator, Jill is a public speaker and personal trainer.
W15-23 REVISITING THOREAU’S RADICAL
EXPERIMENT IN WALDEN
Walden; or, Life in the Woods is one of America’s greatest
and most enduring pieces of literature. It is a work of
genius that is mostly wasted on the young. In this course,
we now have an opportunity to revisit Walden as adults
and mine its quotes, passages, and themes for the wisdom
they contain. What will leap out are Henry David
Thoreau’s powerful insights into an extraordinary range of
topics, including mindfulness, spirituality, simplicity,
happiness, interpersonal boundaries, and the development
of a healthy personality. Our discussions are sure to be
lively and enriching and will be supplemented with video,
photography, poetry, and storytelling. We will refer to the
paperback Dover Thrift edition; however, any version is
satisfactory.
W15-AMI-83 DISCOVERING THE HIDDEN
TALENT OF YOUR OTHER HAND
Current research shows that writing or drawing with the
non-dominant hand (right or left) gives greater access to
right-brain hemisphere strengths like creativity, emotion,
and intuition. Using the non-dominant hand enables the
brain to better integrate its two hemispheres. Discover for
yourself what happens when you give free reign to your
neglected “other” hand. Using mixed media, we’ll discover
the joys of expression through drawing, painting, and
journaling with our dominant and non-dominant hands.
We’ll test the notion that our wise and practical inner artist
has waited many years for this opportunity. All levels of
courage are welcome; but you must bring both
hemispheres of your brain to class. We’ll follow Lucia
Course leader Barry Bub, a native of South Africa, has worked as a
physician, gestalt psychotherapist, chaplain, author, educator, and
professional mentor. His stimulating talks and experiential workshops
are offered to wide-ranging audiences. Author of Communication
Skills that Heal: A Practical Approach to a New Professionalism in
Medicine, he serves on the adjunct faculty of Temple University
Medical School. His current passions include art, photography, and
storytelling—all of which he utilizes in his teaching.
NOTE LOCATION: Studio at Gulf & Pine, Anna Maria Island
Capacchione’s book, The Power of Your Other Hand,
available through AmazonSmile.com and other online
vendors. Art materials will be provided.
Course Leader Barbara Dondero is a lifelong art teacher. She was
instrumental in setting up an art studio program for staff and residents
of the Alzheimer’s Resource Center of Connecticut. She was a
contributing writer for the Sarasota News Leader, an online news
magazine, where her focus was on art and theatre. Her “Other Hand”
workshops have been enjoyed in university, corporate, and healthcare
retreat settings, as well as in Elderhostel (Road Scholar). She currently
teaches art in Sarasota at the Senior Friendship Center. Barbara has
an M.F.A. from Hunter College in New York City.
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Health & Well-Being
W15-SCF-70 AGING WELL: IT’S BETTER TO BE
OVER THE HILL THAN UNDER IT!
In this course, we’ll explore how we can age well—the
“art of aging,” or even better said, aging as an opportunity
for growth—from the viewpoint of a physician. The class
will be highly interactive. As we consider how to age well,
we’ll also discuss the biological aging process and common
geriatric syndromes. Since a sense of humor is a major
component of aging well, we won’t neglect the comical
aspects of the process, and the instructor will include
clinical vignettes from his own medical practice. There will
be handouts and pre- and post-tests (but no grades!) to
enhance learning.
Course leader Gene H. Ginsberg, M.D, F.A.C.P., is board certified in
both geriatric- and internal medicine. During his career, in addition
to caring for patients, he taught medical and pre-med students,
interns, and residents. He retired from active medical practice in
2011, and since then, has been teaching his aging well course to
retirees and has given many community lectures on aspects of the
aging process. He served previously as medical director of a nursing
home and was the corporate medical director of a chain of nine
Lutheran nursing homes in Pennsylvania. He earned a B.S. from
Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, and his M.D. from Jefferson
Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
W15-43 YOUR NEW NOW—AN ONGOING
COMMUNITY
Looking for a fun way to explore the wonders and
challenges of retirement? This course, which began last
year with the intention of creating an ongoing community
of LLA participants, offers a venue for retirees to interact
and form bonds with their peers in an ongoing manner.
Your New Now promotes avenues for charting new paths
and exploring new goals in this exciting phase of our lives,
and it focuses on the challenges of life after full-time work.
Through dynamic group exercises and discussion,
participants interact on topics designed around their
interests. This “community” invites both new and previous
members to enjoy the opportunity it provides to interact
with a familiar group and form long-term friendships. The
winter course will offer new speakers who will address
topics that are relevant to the interests of the group.
W15-AMI-49 LEARNING PARADIGMS FOR
LIFE ENHANCEMENT
Get together in this class with other open-minded and
curious students to explore ancient and contemporary
wisdom in holistic health. Ongoing topics will include
emotional intelligence, neuropsychology, energy medicine,
and positive psychology, along with experiential exercises
and “how to become your own life coach.” Shake up your
world with new insights and perspectives. Foster growth,
inner empowerment, and resiliency. A three-ring binder is
recommended for notes and handouts. A lending library of
pertinent literature will be made available to those
individuals who wish to delve more deeply into a
particular topic.
Course leader Sandra K. Kassalow holds a B.S. in education and
an M.S. in counseling from the City College of New York and is
president of Kassalow Training & Development, a management
consulting firm specializing in customized, interactive seminars.
Sandra led The Next Chapter, a popular course at the Lifelong
Learning Academy, for several years. As a sequel, she has expanded
on this important topic by facilitating the Your New Now courses.
Mondays, 11:00-12:20, 8 Sessions
NOTE LOCATION: Anna Maria Island
Course leader Betty Rogers is a graduate of the organization
Coach for Life and has a certificate in positive psychology. She has
attended seminars, taken classes, and been a student in the
holistic field of the integration of mind/body/spirit. She has a B.A.
from Agnes Scott College (Atlanta) and an M.B.A. from the
University of South Florida. A longtime resident of Bradenton, she
has been involved for many years in teaching, small business, and
volunteer activities.
“Optimists enrich the present, enhance the future,
challenge the improbable, and attain the impossible.”
–William Arthur Ward
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Health & Well-Being
W15-EV-77 QIGONG—BEGINNER’S MIND:
MOVING MEDICINE
Qigong (chee-gung) is a beautiful, ancient system of
medicine using your own body to enhance your health and
well-being. Using simple and specific movements, qigong
improves balance, assures flexibility, and clears stagnant
places in the body where toxins can cause “dis-ease.”
Qigong can be practiced on many levels and offers the
practitioner a window into true mind-body-soul remedies
to physical distractions. Strong as a mountain, flowing like
water, qigong will help you to your best self.
Course leader Robin Shapiro is an author and teacher who began
her medical career as a chiropractic physician. She continues to
draw on those skills but over the past thirty years has embedded
W15-EV-68 BUDDHA HEART – BUDDHA MIND
Buddha Heart – Buddha Mind offers a Buddhist
perspective on the nature of happiness, impermanence,
and well-being. Teachings from the heart of the Buddha
guide us to understand that enlightenment is an “inside
job.” Every person has the right to attain pure happiness,
even though at times it may appear elusive. The Zen poet
taught that the way is clear when we clear the way. Our
Buddha nature is our birthright, if we know how to find
and cultivate it. Interactive discussions, meditations, and
laughter will help you to realize your Buddha Heart and
Buddha Mind. A suggested reading list will be provided.
Course leader Robin Shapiro is an author and teacher who began
her medical career as a chiropractic physician. She continues to
NOTE LOCATION: Everglades University
them in a holistic approach to health, healing, and happiness that
blends Western and Eastern traditions. As founder of Be Well
America, a school of Asian studies in New Jersey, she is a hands-on
practitioner, qigong teacher, and wellness motivator. She developed
the first holistic health science master's degree program at Georgian
Court University in Lakewood, N.J., and has been keynote speaker at
hundreds of events, including for the American Cancer Society and
Harvard and Princeton universities. She has a B.A. in English from
the University of Hartford; an M.A. in linguistics from Ohio State;
and earned her Doctor of Chiropractic at Pennsylvania College
outside Philadelphia.
NOTE LOCATION: Everglades University
draw on those skills but over the past thirty years has embedded
them in a holistic approach to health, healing, and happiness that
blends Western and Eastern traditions. As founder of Be Well
America, a school of Asian studies in New Jersey, she is a hands-on
practitioner, qigong teacher, and wellness motivator. She developed
the first holistic health science master's degree program at
Georgian Court University in Lakewood, N.J., and has been keynote
speaker at hundreds of events, including for the American Cancer
Society and Harvard and Princeton universities. She has a B.A. in
English from the University of Hartford; an M.A. in linguistics from
Ohio State; and earned her Doctor of Chiropractic at Pennsylvania
College outside Philadelphia.
History
W15-39 MORE AMERICAN BIOGRAPHIES:
THE PEOPLE WHO MADE THE HISTORY
Wednesdays, 9:00-10:20 8 Sessions
If you enjoy learning about historical figures and events and
want to understand their implications for today, this course
is for you. Come along on this journey as we explore our
nation’s past through the unique lens of some of history’s
most influential people, as well as a few lesser known
participants. This course will continue where the fall
American Biographies course left off, bringing to life those
individuals who were the movers and shakers of the
American story from Gettysburg (1863) through
Reconstruction (1877). Students will be invited to take an
active role in reading their actual words, letters, diaries,
and speeches in order to become familiar with the people
who led the events. Among the selections: Abraham
Lincoln, Thaddeus Stevens, Clara Barton, George
Armstrong Custer, Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Edison, and
Elizabeth Stanton. Please note: Enrollment in this
instructor’s fall course is NOT a prerequisite; this is an
independent course, dealing with additional fascinating
historical figures.
Course leader Monroe Brett started his career in business but
subsequently discovered a passion for teaching. He earned a B.A. in
history and a master's in secondary social studies education from The
George Washington University (Washington, D.C.) and went on to
teach U.S. history, world studies, and advanced placement
economics at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Beltsville, MD. In
2001, he received the “You Make a Difference Award” (teacher of
the year) from the school.
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History
W15-62 THE ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF
THE WORLD IN JESUS’ DAY
Herod became the Roman-backed king of Judea in 40 BCE
and imposed changes upon his subjects that resulted in a
“world turned upside down.” Excavations at Jerusalem
and Caesarea reveal that Judea was both a rich and
troublesome province for the Romans. Jerusalem became
Judea’s Jewish capital, attracted the ministry of Jesus, and
grew to rival the splendor of the city built by Solomon a
thousand years earlier. The Roman capital was built at
Caesarea on the Mediterranean coast and incorporated
many technological innovations for its time. However,
Roman rule also provoked dissent and rebellion; an
insurgency was quashed by the Romans with the
destruction of Masada in 73 CE. We will virtually tour
these and other ancient sites of Herod’s kingdom and see
how the literary and archaeological records tell the stories
of both the rulers and the ruled in King Herod’s Judea.
Course leader Steven Derfler, an international educational
consultant, archaeologist, historian, researcher, and writer, has been
uncovering the histories of ancient civilizations for over thirty-five
years. Tracing the development of Western religions from their roots
in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean countries, he brings
insight to current political and social events. In so doing, he bridges
the past and the future and promotes greater understanding
between people from different faiths and walks of life. He is a
recently retired professor from the University of Wisconsin-River
Falls and is the director of Educational Resources, Inc., an
educational consultancy and curriculum design agency based in St.
Paul, MN, and Sarasota, FL. He is also a guest lecturer in a wide
variety of venues throughout the U.S and abroad. He has a B.A. in
anthropology/archaeology/Jewish studies from Indiana University, an
M.A. in classics and archaeology from Tel Aviv University and the
University of Minnesota (jointly), and a Ph.D. in classics and
archaeology from the University of Minnesota.
W15-73 THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS
Since their discovery in the desert caves of Qumran in
1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been a source of
fascination and debate. What are the Scrolls? Who wrote
them? Learn about the isolated, ascetic community that
created and secreted these documents long ago, as well as
the cloak-and-dagger exploits of the archaeologists who
recovered them. Then explore what these rare
documents tell us about the emergence of Judaism and
Christianity in the ancient world. The War Scroll, Copper
Scroll, and Temple Scroll (which provides blueprints for
the rebuilding of the Temple of Jerusalem) are three of the
documents included in our discussion. This course
combines the tools of history, geography, archaeology, and
religious study to examine what words written more than
2,000 years ago say to us today.
W15-02 FAMOUS WOMEN BEHIND BARS
Take a journey behind prison walls and barbed wire to
meet fascinating women of the past and present, incarcerated for their beliefs. We will delve into the lives of
women such as Ethel Rosenberg, Margaret Sanger, Ruth
Slovo, and Nien Cheng and get to know them in an
intimate way by reading their poems, books, and stories.
Two films will be shown: Heir to an Execution and A World
Apart. In addition, students will receive copies of writings
authored by all of the women.
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Course leader Steven Derfler, an international educational
consultant, archaeologist, historian, researcher, and writer, has been
uncovering the histories of ancient civilizations for over thirty-five
years. Tracing the development of Western religions from their roots
in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean countries, he brings
insight to current political and social events. In so doing, he bridges
the past and the future and promotes greater understanding
between people from different faiths and walks of life. He is a
recently retired professor from the University of Wisconsin-River
Falls and is the director of Educational Resources, Inc., an
educational consultancy and curriculum design agency based in St.
Paul, MN, and Sarasota, FL. He is also a guest lecturer in a wide
variety of venues throughout the U.S and abroad. He has a B.A. in
anthropology/archaeology/Jewish studies from Indiana University, an
M.A. in classics and archaeology from Tel Aviv University and the
University of Minnesota (jointly), and a Ph.D. in classics and
archaeology from the University of Minnesota.
Course leader Harriet Hendel received a Masters degree in
learning disabilities from Montclair State University (NJ) and taught
children with learning disabilities for thirty years in New York. She
was a teacher of creative writing in a maximum security prison for
men and currently corresponds with sixteen men and women in
prisons all over the U.S. She also has been a mentor with Take
Stock in Children in Sarasota for six years and is now a member of
the Board of Directors with The Innocence Project of Florida.
Harriet enjoys giving talks to a variety of audiences on the criminal
justice system and The Innocence Project.
History
W15-57 THE JOHNSON PRESIDENCY
A monumental multi-volume biography. A Tony-awardwinning Broadway play. Fifty years after the enactment of
the Voting Rights Act, we just can’t forget President
Lyndon B. Johnson. From 1963 to 1969, he stood at the
center of one of the most tumultuous eras in modern
American history. His legacies—civil rights, Medicare and
Medicaid, the War on Poverty, and the Vietnam War—are
still with us. How has the passage of time changed our
perspective on LBJ’s presidency? This course won’t
pretend to provide a definitive answer to that or any
similar question. But class members will surely have
viewpoints to share, which should make for lively
discussion. The suggested reading for this course is Robert
Dallek’s one-volume study, Lyndon B. Johnson: Portrait of a
President.
DIVERSITY IN THE HOLOCAUST
SEPARATE LOCATIONS:
In this course, we will view eight documentary, docudrama,
and narrative films dealing with a number of lesserrecognized groups of people who, in addition to the Jews,
suffered and perished in the Holocaust—groups such as
the Roma (Gypsies), homosexuals, Jehovah’s Witnesses,
Poles and Russians, victims of the Nazi eugenics program,
and the elderly. Each film will be followed by a discussion
period facilitated by the instructor. Participation in the
discussion is optional but strongly encouraged. There is no
required reading or homework.
The closest that course leader Alfred Jones ever came to the
Johnson Presidency was hosting LBJ’s ex-Vice President, Hubert
Humphrey, in his U.S. history course at the University of Minnesota.
That anecdote provides some insight into Al’s historical engagement
with the recent past, which he tries to bring to the Lifelong Learning
Academy.
Al has been teaching 20th-century American history ever since he
received his doctorate from Yale University, first as a professor in the
Big Ten and now, after retirement, as an instructor at LLA. He never
tires of engaging students in discussions of his favorite subject.
W15-72 DIVERSITY IN THE HOLOCAUST
W15-AMI-90 DIVERSITY IN THE HOLOCAUST
Thursdays, 1:00–2:20, 8 sessions
NOTE LOCATION: Anna Maria Island Community Center
Course leader Irene Mirkovic has combined her lifelong interest in
Holocaust studies with her passion for film and literature. She holds a
B.A. summa cum laude in interdisciplinary social sciences from the
University of South Florida. In her spare time, she travels to Holocaust
sites in Europe, volunteers as a docent at the Florida Holocaust
Museum in St. Petersburg, and presents Holocaust films at The
Congregation for Humanistic Judaism in Sarasota.
"Never pass up new experiences, Scarlett. They enrich the mind."
FILLER
–Margaret Mitchell: Rhett Butler to Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939)
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W15-82 THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF
SOUTHEAST ASIA
What is the ethnic and religious composition of the
countries of Southeast Asia, from Myanmar to Timor
Leste? How does this cultural background impact the
chance for democracy to succeed? Do you wonder how
colonialism ultimately changed the countries of this region?
This course will attempt to answer these questions, and
others, by examining the history of Southeast Asia, with an
emphasis on the period after colonialism arrived. We will
also discuss the dynamic changes that have occurred in the
intervening years. This extensive exploration will further a
general understanding of the region and enhance any
anticipated visit.
Course leader Paul Sarno is a graduate of the University of
Pennsylvania and the Columbia Law School, and practiced as a civil
trial lawyer in New York City for thirty-eight years. From his
undergraduate days, he has nurtured a fascination with Southeast
Asia. Through extensive readings, twelve visits, membership in both
the Asia Society and the Burma Studies Group, and as a Trustee of
the Burma Studies Foundation, he has engaged in a systematic effort
to better understand these countries. He has taught Southeast
Asian political systems, arts, and culture at various venues in
Sarasota and Norwalk, Connecticut, and has lectured on Silversea
cruises. In 2011 and 2012, he led groups through Myanmar for nine
days.
W15-65 U.S. PRESIDENTS’ SECRET ILLNESSES
AND THEIR EFFECT ON WORLD HISTORY
AND POLITICS
Until recently, most of the illnesses of U.S. presidents
were secret and unknown to the press and the public. For
example, was Richard Nixon paranoid, and did a secret
illness determine the Nixon/JFK debate? Did George H.W.
Bush's thyroid condition cause heart disease? Was LBJ
bipolar during Vietnam? And how about Teddy Roosevelt?
In fact, some presidents even coped with hypertension
(FDR), stroke (Wilson), or Addison's disease (JFK) during
times of war. During this course we will discuss how our
presidents interacted with world leaders while dealing
with debilitating medical illnesses, and how their
conditions may have affected the outcome of world
history and politics.
Course leader Allan B. Schwartz, M.D., has been a professor of
medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine (Philadelphia,
PA), and served as vice chair of the Department of Medicine and
Clinical Service, where he received “Outstanding Clinician” and
“Outstanding Teacher” awards. He has conducted national CME
seminars, published two textbooks and numerous articles, and
presented various topics at international meetings. Allan combines
his knowledge of historical events with his medical information
about the presidents’ secret illnesses to come up with a unique
presentation that he has given many times across the nation to civic
and educational institutions.
W15-32 SHAKE, RATTLE, AND ROLL:
THE FABULOUS FIFTIES
The 1950s changed America forever. This course
presents politics, science, literature, films, TV, art, music,
and foreign affairs of that momentous decade in a mixed
media format with a weekly lecture followed by Q&A.
Topics covered will include McCarthyism, the birth of
rock and roll, the space race, Uncle Miltie, Marilyn
Monroe, the Korean War, Cuba, and Davy Crockett,
among others. Recommended reading is The Fifties by
David Halberstam, available new and used from
AmazonSmile.com and other online vendors. There will
also be a suggested supplementary reading list and
optional viewings of relevant films.
Course leader Jordan I. Shifrin is a retired attorney, locally
recognized film buff, experienced discussion group facilitator, and
teacher at numerous not-for-profit organizations. During his career,
he maintained an active law practice, took various screenwriting
classes, produced two feature films (one shot exclusively in and
around Sarasota), wrote scripts, and published movie reviews for
several publications. A student of contemporary American history
and culture, he has published reviews of monographs written by
Edmund Morris and E.L. Doctorow. He has a B.A. and M.A. in
history from the University of Illinois and a J.D. from John Marshall
Law School (Chicago). Jordan has recently taught Lifelong Learning
Academy classes on The Great American Musical, Hitchcock,
Cowboys and Indians, and Cops and Robbers.
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History
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
SEPARATE LOCATIONS:
The American Revolution was a defining moment in world
history. In this lecture-based class, we will look at the
formation of the thirteen original colonies; the wars and
acts that led up to the revolution; the pivotal battle; people
and countries that fought during the war; the formation of
the American government and its founding documents; and
the struggles of a young nation coming into being. There
are no required readings or homework. Questions and
focused interaction are encouraged during lectures.
W15-45 SIX CONTROVERSIAL PRESIDENTS
OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
This course will combine a biographical approach with an
analysis of the personal experiences that affected attitudes
and ideas of six American presidents: Woodrow Wilson
(Was he right in drawing the USA into World War I? Was
he responsible for the failed peace settlement, or were
others to blame?); Franklin D. Roosevelt (Did he save us
from the Depression, as liberals argue, or make matters
worse by creating Big Government, as conservatives
argue? Was FDR an effective wartime leader?); Harry
Truman (Why did he finish with very low approval ratings
despite a rather successful record of leading America’s
response to the communist threats?); Dwight Eisenhower
(Was he responsible for the “prosperous Fifties?”); John F.
Kennedy (Was he a great president, or did he simply give
W15-08 MODERN AMERICAN HISTORY
This will be the first of two courses in a series devoted to
modern American history, and will focus on the period
from the Civil War through the New Deal. As he has
proven in his previous LLA history courses, Doc makes
history interesting and accessible by enhancing his material
with thought-provoking anecdotes and enlightening
biographical sketches. The major events in American
history will be explored within the framework of multiple
perspectives – politics, social movements, racial issues, and
economics. The second course in the series is planned for
Winter 2016.
W15-35 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
NOTE SPECIAL TIME
W15-WM-30 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
NOTE LOCATION: Westminster Towers & Shores
Course leader Dan Stephens, a historian and historical interpreter
for the National Park Service, brings an infectious love of history to all
his classes. He teaches history not just through dates and facts, but
also through stories about the lives of those who made our history.
Dan has taught many engaging courses at LLA, including courses on
Native Americans, the Crusades, Napoleon, and the Roman Empire.
He holds degrees in both anthropology/archaeology and history from
the University of South Florida. Dan is a generational Floridian and a
native of Bradenton/Sarasota.
Location: USFSM
the impression of greatness? If he had lived, would the
Vietnam War have turned out differently?); and Ronald
Reagan (Were his economic policies sound? Did he really
“win” the Cold War?).
Course leader Robert Brent Toplin currently teaches occasional
courses in history at the University of Virginia. He taught for many
years at Denison University in OH and the University of North
Carolina, Wilmington. Robert has published eleven books and over a
hundred articles. He has also provided commentary on nationally
televised broadcast programs on CBS, PBS, the History Channel, and
the Turner Classic Movies Channel, as well as on National Public
Radio.
Location: USFSM
Course leader Ernest “Doc” Werlin has taught courses and
lectured in finance and history for over twenty years and currently
writes a biweekly business column for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
He spent thirty-five years working on Wall Street in a number of
executive positions. He holds a B.A. from the University of Texas, an
M.A. in economics, and an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan,
and later did postgraduate research at Oxford University.
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History
W15-05 FLORIDA MARITIME HISTORY
The palette of Florida’s history is written on its waters, its
rivers and coastlines, its inlets and shallows, and its mighty
currents. The men and women who sailed across this
canvas and left their footprints in the sands of time are the
subject of this course. There are tales that turn on shipwrecked cabin boys, sleeping sentries, and a maddened
gardener; tales with the imprint of emperors and kings,
generals and admirals, heroism and cowardice. The course
spans 14,000 years, from the introduction of humans to
the peninsula to the port from which America launches
toward the next frontier. Along the way, we’ll talk of
canoe makers, U-boat captains, Teddy Roosevelt, and a
near-crazy Cuban who thwarted the burning of Tampa in
the Civil War. This is a rich, complex adventure as humans
adapted to the nautical, geographic, and meteorological
realities of this unique peninsula called Florida.
Course leader Stan Zimmerman is a working journalist and a
long-time recreational sailor. Since 1976, he has sailed Florida's
waters with the eye of a navigator and historian. Professionally, he
has won awards from the National Press Club, the U.S. Naval
Institute, the Society for Professional Journalists, and the Florida
Press Association. He is the author of four non-fiction books
including A History of Smuggling in Florida.
Languages
W15-58 TRAVELERS’ FRENCH—ONE STEP
FURTHER
This course is designed for those who would like to
refresh their French language skills to use in their travels
to francophone countries. We will increase vocabulary,
review verb conjugations and sentence formation, and
improve pronunciation within the confines of a traveler’s
needs.
Course leader Barbara Murray spent more than thirty years
teaching French, first in California, and then for many years at
Manatee High School. Over those years, she took countless high
school students to Paris, not only helping them appreciate its fabled
landmarks, but also encouraging them to discover its charm, its
romance, and those special out-of-the-way places that would forever
remind them of Paris. She earned a B.A. in social studies and French
at California State University, Fresno, and an M.A. in French from the
University of Florida.
W15-SCF-86 PARLEZ-VOUS FRANÇAIS?
Tuesdays, 11:00-12:20, 8 sessions
This upbeat beginning/elementary French course is
designed for those who wish to refresh basic French skills
they acquired in the past, as well as for those making their
first foray into this beautiful language. In addition to
working on vocabulary, pronunciation, and basic grammar,
we'll enjoy contemporary as well as 20th-century French
music, and we’ll explore current cultural trends in France.
Students will engage in conversation, using simple phrases
covered in class. Our textbook (available new and used at
AmazonSmile.com) is Barron’s Learn French the Fast and
Fun Way, by E. Lette, 2nd or 3rd edition.
Course leader Betty Silberman is a professional cabaret singer,
actress, and music and language teacher. Originally from Montreal,
and a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music, Betty brings
warmth, humor, and fun to her classroom. She grew up speaking
French and taught French at Berklee College of Music in Boston for
over a decade, as well as more recently at the Lifelong Learning
Academy and other local educational organizations.
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who
mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
–Bernard M. Baruch
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Literature
W15-ED-76 LIFELONG LEARNING ACADEMY
BOOK CLUB
Want to have fun reading current fiction? In this study
group, we will read a novel every two weeks, or four per
term. The first book for the winter term is The Aviator’s
Wife by Melanie Benjamin. The next three books will be
chosen by the group. Each book will be discussed
thoroughly. Texts are available at AmazonSmile.com and
other retailers.
Course leader Anne Gushee Arsenault is a graduate of Smith
College, with an M.A. from Columbia University (on a Woodrow
Wilson Fellowship) and an Ed.D. from Boston University (on a
Women’s Leadership Fellowship). Her field is American literature,
but her doctorate is in adult education. She taught in colleges and
universities for many years and later developed programs for adults.
She was one of the founders (and first director) of the Senior
Academy, now known as the Lifelong Learning Academy.
W15-80 ANCIENT GREEK TRAGEDY
The surviving plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides
are generally considered the foundation of the Western
European theatrical tradition. The purpose of this course is
not to engage in a close reading of the texts of the plays,
but rather to situate them in the larger sociological,
political, and historical context of their time. The class will
also explore the aesthetics of this kind of theater, especially
as it has exerted influence in the West. While anyone who
chooses may read the entire texts, synopses such as those
found in Wikipedia and SparkNotes will suffice for purposes
of the lectures. We will begin with Sophocles’ Oedipus the
King, followed by Aeschylus’ Oresteia trilogy. We’ll then
focus on the second play of that trilogy, The Libation Bearers,
and look at Euripides’ Orestes. Subsequent works will be
identified as the course progresses. The material will be
offered in lectures, but there will be opportunity for
questions and comments from students.
Course leader Charles Rowan Beye is Distinguished Professor of
Classics Emeritus at City University of New York (CUNY). He earned
a B.A. (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) in classics at the State
University of Iowa and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard in classical
philology. His long teaching career began at Harvard and included
stints at Wheaton College, Yale, Stanford (where he was named “Red
Hot Professor” in the 1960s), and Boston University, before he joined
the CUNY faculty in the mid-1980s. His list of books and articles is
extensive and includes many on ancient Greek literature, several
novels, and a memoir.
W15-22 SHORT STORIES VI—MORE GEMS
OF LITERATURE
Well-written short stories are the gems of literature . . . small
powerhouses of compelling characters, moral imperatives,
and psychological richness. They draw the reader right in and
deliver a jolt, quietly or dramatically, at their conclusions.
Classics and contemporary stories will be discussed. The
proximity of despair and joy, the vulnerability and power of
women, the search for inner freedom in men, and the
mystery and beauty of ordinary lives will all be explored in our
story analyses. This course, following in the tradition of the
instructor's Gems of Literature classes, features sixteen new
stories which you may download from the Academy website
under the item course materials at www.LLA-SM.org.
Course leader Diane Browne-Sterdt studied English literature, art
history, and psychology, earning a bachelor’s degree in the latter at
Temple University in her native Philadelphia. She went on to obtain a
master’s degree in clinical educational psychology at the University of
Rhode Island and spent thirty-four years as a school psychologist. She
never abandoned her love of literature and art, though, taking
evening courses in portraiture at Parsons School of Design and
participating regularly in story readings. After retiring, she taught a
short story course at Marist College’s Center for Lifetime Studies in
Poughkeepsie, NY, for eleven years.
“People are very fond of giving away what they need most
themselves. It is what I call the depth of generosity.”
FILLER
–Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Literature
W15-79 FOUR MAINE NOVELS BY CATHIE
PELLETIER
Cathie Pelletier has written four delightful novels about the
fictional town of Mattagash, Maine. In this course we will
read the books sequentially, one half of a novel per week,
and discuss the various aspects of living in a quintessential
rural area. In addition, we will explore the relationship of a
small town to the larger news environment of the United
States and how the larger stories trickle down to a rural
community. The four novels are The Funeral Makers, A
Wedding on the Banks, The Weight of Winter, and The OneWay Bridge, available at AmazonSmile.com and other
retailers. Registrants should read half of The Funeral Makers
for the first class.
Course leader Martha Hill, a retired teacher, has taught several
classes for the Academy and enjoys interacting with students. She
studied literature at Bard College (NY), earning a B.A., and
completed her M.A. in teaching at Monmouth University (NJ). An
eternal student, she has never lost the desire to buy school supplies
in the fall, and she has no intention of resisting this urge going
forward. She believes that the future can only hold more mysteries
to be explored and subjects to be further investigated.
W15-KAB-27 HISTORY OF THE MYSTERY—
EVER-POPULAR GUILTY PLEASURE OR MORE?
NOTE SPECIAL TIME
NOTE LOCATION: Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson
This course will consist of readings from Detective Stories,
published by Everyman Pocket Press (available for
purchase on AmazonSmile.com and other online retailers).
We will begin by exploring some of the earliest forms of
the mystery (from as early as the sixth century), and will
enjoy stories by Wilkie Collins, Edgar Allan Poe, and Anna
Katherine Green—respectively the grandfather, father, and
mother of the mystery genre. The discussion of our
readings will include such topics as form, portrayal of
society in the work, order vs. disorder, and good vs. evil.
For example, the “Golden Age of Detective Fiction,” prior
to WWI, was noteworthy for a particular kind of mystery,
and the best of them are wonderful. At their worst,
however, they are intensely tricky, and the characters have
all the emotional resonance of the numbers in your
average Sudoku puzzle. We will consider the American
“hard-boiled” school which followed, with its own winners
and losers. As we move through the readings, we will
highlight both the good and the bad to come up with some
rules of our own for what makes a superior mystery.
Course leader Martha Hill is a Sarasota resident and an avid
lifetime reader with a near addiction to various disreputable literary
forms. She studied literature at Bard College (NY), earning a B.A.,
and completed her M.A. in teaching at Monmouth University (NJ).
Martha has experience both in classroom instruction and in running
book clubs. The goal of any class she teaches is to share the
enjoyment of reading and spread the word about books students
may not yet have discovered.
W15-44 SPIRITUAL AND MORAL ISSUES IN
MODERN FICTION
As serious literature, good stories offer what Matthew
Arnold called a “criticism of life.” As such, stories invite
readers to reflect upon our condition in the world. This
often entails grappling with spiritual and moral issues such
as innocence and guilt, loyalty and betrayal, choice and
fate, meaning and emptiness, hope and despair. Our
exploration will be prompted by reading stories by
Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Willa Cather, Ambrose Bierce,
Dorothy Canfield, Richard Ford, Allegra Goodman, and
Tash Aw. We may find that these stories offer a diagnosis
of our condition and a challenge to our beliefs.
No text is necessary; copies of stories will be provided for
download on the Academy website at www.LLA-SM.org
under Quick Links-course materials. This course extends
the exploration of spiritual and moral issues begun in this
instructor’s previous courses, but no previous course is a
prerequisite. The works to be discussed are all new
readings.
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Course leader John G. Parks was born and raised in Southern
California. He earned a B.A. in political science from the University
of California at Berkeley, a Doctor of Religion degree from the
Claremont School of Theology, and a Ph.D. in American Studies from
the University of New Mexico. He taught American literature at
Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, for over thirty-five years. He has
published two books and over twenty scholarly essays, and he has
presented papers on recent fiction at conferences both in the U.S.
and abroad. He is now retired and living in Sarasota.
Literature
W15-19 THE GREAT BOOKS READING AND
DISCUSSION PROGRAM
Method: Shared inquiry discussion allows everyone to read
and enjoy great works of literature. The effectiveness of
this method comes from the egalitarian approach it takes:
discussion is based on the text at hand and only that text.
Material: We will read selections from the text Great
Conversations 1 by Daniel Born and Donald Whitfield.
Assignments: Please read the following selection prior to
the first class: Henri Poincaré—The Value of Science.
Additional readings are as follows: Sigmund Freud—
Thoughts for the Times on War and Death; Joseph Conrad—
The Secret Sharer; Thorstein Veblen—The Theory of the
Leisure Class; Carl Jung—The Stages of Life; Tillie Olsen—
Tell Me a Riddle; and Alice Munro—Boys and Girls. Also read
the book by Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of
Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. Both books may be
purchased at the USFSM campus book store or from other
vendors, local or online.
W15-SCF-34 SHORT STORIES
If you don’t have time for full length novels or book
groups, come join our lively short story group. We will
read stories by such classic authors as Ernest Hemingway,
Edith Wharton, and James Joyce, as well as some foreign
and contemporary authors. Discussion facilitator Carroll
Stenson brings thought-provoking themes to the literary
table. It will be an engaging, lively class where you can add
your own opinions and ideas about the text. All story
selections will be provided for download at
www.LLA-SM.org in the Quick Links section on the right
hand side of the page, titled Course Materials.
W15-SCF-26 READING AS A WRITER:
ASHLEY WARLICK
In this, the fourth installment of Reading As a Writer, we
will break the pattern of our previous classes to do
something different: read two works of a contemporary
writer, Ashley Warlick. In addition to the normal discussion
of fiction techniques and examination of the literature, we
will have the opportunity to meet and discuss the books,
and the writing life, with the author herself via a Skype or
FaceTime exchange during class. We will read Warlick’s
first and third published novels: The Distance from the Heart
of Things and Seek the Living: A Novel, both available from
AmazonSmile.com. There is no reading required prior to
the first class; in fact, students are requested to wait until
after the first class to begin their reading of these works.
Course leader Charles Sprandel has a B.A. in history and political
science from Albion College (MI) and an M.S. in Japanese studies
and comparative education from the University of Michigan. He
taught English at Meisei University in Tokyo, Japan, and philosophy
of education at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. His
extensive experience includes the post of adjunct professor of U.S.
History at Kenyon College, as well as teaching the Great Books
course for eleven years at the Academy.
Course leader Carroll Stenson is a winter resident of Bradenton,
and her main home is in Darien, CT. She has been a discussion
facilitator for many years and her specialty is the short story. She
holds a Bachelor’s degree in English literature from Yale University
and is at this time pursuing her Master's from Southern New
Hampshire University.
Course leader Eric Sheridan Wyatt is a writer and educator. He
received a B.S. in education from Ball State University and an M.F.A.
from Queens University of Charlotte. His short fiction has appeared
in Saw Palm, Ruminate, New Plains Review, Eunonia Review, Ozone
Park Journal, and The First Line, among others. His writing has also
been featured in the nonfiction anthology, Letters to Me. Find out
more online at www.WordsMatterESW.com.
“Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow . . . .”
–Lawrence Clark Powell
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Music Appreciation
W15-33 LEARNING TO LOVE CLASSICAL
MUSIC: A BEGINNER’S COURSE
How does one begin the process of listening to and
learning about classical music? Our premise is basic: you
know more than you realize. An exposure to the classics
you already know will be the way to make the subject less
forbidding. Our discussion will include such topics as:
What is a symphony? How are the movements arranged
and what structure will help the first-time listener? What
are a concerto and a tone poem? What are two secrets to
listening that will help the beginner? We will listen to a
variety of works, including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, a
piano concerto, a violin concerto, and several tone poems,
including The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Grand Canyon Suite.
Finally, the Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 will be used each
week as a listening touchstone to help with the process of
familiarization.
Course leader Albert H. Cohen has worked as a classical music
critic for more than thirty-five years—twenty of them for two of the
largest Gannett newspapers in New Jersey (Asbury Park Press and
Home News Tribune). He also covered the New York-New Jersey
music scene with reviews and feature stories and wrote a Sunday
column. Since relocating to Florida, he has contributed to the
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the Orlando Sentinel, and The St.
Petersburg Times, as well as Pro-Opera Magazine. A long-time
member of the Music Critics Association of North America, he spent
thirteen years as its managing director. He has a B.A. in music history
from Brooklyn College.
W15-11 THE MODERN GREAT AMERICAN
SONGBOOK
Everyone is familiar with “The Great American Songbook,” the wonderful standards written mostly from
1930-1955. These songs have been recorded by hundreds
of artists over the years. However, there are just as many
songs written from the 1950s on. Are they as good? Do
they, and will they, hold up over time? This class will go on
a musical treasure hunt, looking to discover some “good
stuff” written after rock and roll blasted onto the American musical landscape. And we will try to figure out why
there is a perception that “they don’t write ‘em like they
used to!” This will be a lively class with lots of student
participation as we discover and discuss modern songs and
their talented composers.
Course leader Tony Moon spent fifty-five successful years in the
music business, starting in the late 1950s when he joined a pop
music group that had a #1 record (“Alley Oop”). This was one of the
first all-white groups to play the Apollo in NYC. Tony also appeared
with many of R&B’s biggest stars. Later, moving to Nashville, he
became guitarist and conductor for Brenda Lee. As a songwriter and
music publisher, he won numerous awards, with songs released by
Willie Nelson, the Beatles, Pearl Jam, and others. He produced for
five major labels and scored several big hits for The Vogues. He
continues to be involved in administering several music publishing
companies and a New York entertainment company. He also does
music research for Sarasota’s Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
W15-51 HOW MINORITIES CREATED THE
MAJORITY OF AMERICAN POP MUSIC
From the earliest composers of “The Great American
Songbook” to the origins of jazz and blues, minorities have
played a strong cultural role in American music. Jewish
songwriters, music publishers, entertainers, and executives
have been involved in nearly all phases of this industry, and
African Americans’ contribution to pop music—from early
jazz, doo wop, blues, and soul music—is legendary. Finally,
the fusion of country with rhythm and blues ultimately
created the foundation for rock & roll. We will explore this
fascinating reality, discovering the ethnicities of the movers
and shakers in an industry that grew at a phenomenal pace,
helping form the fabric of our society. This course (planned
as a two-part series) will cover 1900-1950. Class participation will be encouraged as we listen to familiar songs and
watch lively videos. Come join us!
Course leader Tony Moon spent fifty-five successful years in the
music business, starting in the late 1950s when he joined a pop
music group that had a #1 record (“Alley Oop”). This was one of the
first all-white groups to play the Apollo in NYC. Tony also appeared
with many of R&B's biggest stars. Later, moving to Nashville, he
became guitarist and conductor for Brenda Lee. As a songwriter and
music publisher, he won numerous awards, with songs released by
Willie Nelson, the Beatles, Pearl Jam, and others. He produced for
five major labels and scored several big hits for The Vogues. He
continues to be involved in administering several music publishing
companies and a New York entertainment company. He also does
music research for Sarasota's Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
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Music Appreciation
W15-12 THE VIOLIN
You may have assumed that the violin was invented by
Italians, but in this course, you’ll learn that its origins lie at
least as far back as ancient Egypt. We’ll trace its development into the modern violin born in the 16th century in the
territories that are now Germany, Austria, and Northern
Italy, and look at the changes it has undergone since then.
Identifying the violin only with classical music ignores much
of its history, and we’ll consider its vast musical repertoire
representing many cultures. We’ll also discuss how, over the
years, instruments in the violin family were fabricated, the
science their creators employed, and how they evolved in
response to performers’ virtuosic demands. Finally, we’ll
address instruments as assets—how they are valued and
how their provenance is documented.
Course leader DaVid Pineda-Huezo is a cellist and chamber
musician, recording artist, lecturer, author, instrument restorer, and
teacher. As an orchestra development specialist for Fulton County
schools in Atlanta, he worked with many of the area’s best
orchestras, and also—in his private studio—taught principal players
from the city’s honor- and youth orchestras. He was a cofounder of
the Atlanta Chamber Orchestra and he and his wife performed
together for years at the city’s Woodruff Arts Center. In his native
Honduras, he attended the celebrated Victoriano Lopez Conservatory
of Music, where he won numerous performance awards and earned a
diploma in performance and string pedagogy. There, he also began to
develop skills in instrument restoration. Today, he restores,
maintains, and builds instruments, and has invented many useful
products and tools in that field.
Philosophy & Religion
W15-09 WAR AND PEACE IN SACRED
SCRIPTURE
In this course, we’ll examine how the sacred scriptures of
some of the world’s great religions—primarily Judaism,
Christianity, Islam, and perhaps Hinduism, along with the
paganism of ancient Greece and Rome—address the issues
of war and peace. While sacred texts frequently include
many references to a peaceful god or gods, those same
texts may also refer to a warring god, sanction peace, and
encourage acts of war. Given such apparent contradictions,
to what extent can scripture serve the faithful as guide and
inspiration? Is it possible there might be different ways of
interpreting the language of war and peace? We will read,
discuss, and analyze texts using a variety of approaches,
including reading them literally, applying different methods
of criticism, and exploring how interpretations have
changed over time. It will be helpful if students can bring a
copy of the Bible to class. Information for locating other
texts online or at the library will be provided, along with
handouts of selected verses of the Quran.
Course leader J. William Frost is the Emeritus Jenkins Professor of
Quaker History at Swarthmore College and served as a founder and
chairman of its Peace and Conflict Program. His teaching career
spans forty years, including the last four at LLA. He has written
many books and articles on history and religion, including A History
of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist Perspectives on
War and Peace and A Perfect Freedom: Religious Liberty in
Pennsylvania. He earned a B.A. at DePauw University and M.A. and
Ph.D. degrees at the University of Wisconsin (Madison).
W15-01 QUIET THE MIND, RELIEVE STRESS,
FIND PEACE WITH MEDITATION
In this course, you’ll learn and practice mind-quieting and
mind-observation techniques, identifying causes of stress
and learning how to relieve it. We will discuss different
styles of meditation, but emphasis will be on the actual
doing, including meditation while walking. The approach is
non-theistic and draws on Eckhart Tolle’s ideas on mind
observation and presence, as well as on Zen silent
illumination. Be prepared for a life-changing experience
—one that can impart a deep sense of peace, lower blood
pressure, and help change compulsive behavior. Please
wear non-restrictive clothing. Two texts are recommended, but not required: The Power of Now: A Guide to
Spiritual Enlightenment and Stillness Speaks, both by
Eckhart Tolle and obtainable new or used from
AmazonSmile.com and other online retailers.
Course leader Stephen Gillum has studied and practiced
meditation for more than thirty-five years, a calling that grew out of
his initial training as a yoga instructor. He spent considerable time
studying in India, including three years living at an ashram. His
mentors included Swami Lakshman Joo, then the world’s leading
authority on Kashmir Shaivism; Dr. V. G. Kulkarni, with whom he
studied mantra and meditation; and Shunryu Suzuki and Edio
Shimano, from whom he learned Zen meditation. He is certified to
instruct mantric meditation, but has developed his own non-theistic
style that fuses Eckhart Tolle, Zen, and yoga, with the focus on
relaxing and observing the mind.
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Philosophy & Religion
W15-ED-87 ADVANCED MEDITATION
This is a continuing course for students who have taken
this instructor's introductory meditation class (Quiet the
Mind, Relieve Stress, Find Peace with Meditation) in
previous terms. The main focus of this class is more
meditation and less discussion, improving on and adding
more advanced methods for quieting the mind. The
approach is non-theistic and draws on Eckhart Tolle's ideas
on mind observation and presence as well as on Zen silent
illumination. Please wear non-restrictive clothing. Two
texts are recommended, but not required: The Power of
Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
(2004) and Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki
(2011). Both can be obtained new or used from
AmazonSmile.com and other online retailers.
W15-KAB-54 BIBLE MIRACLES
Miracles abound in the Old Testament Bible, yet given our
contemporary sensibilities, it is hard to understand them,
believe in them, or know what they mean. Many people of
faith believe they occurred verbatim and are divinely
inspired as written in the text. But others are skeptical and
would prefer to have them explained in more rational or
scientific terms. Biblical scholars and scientists have been at
work for a long time trying to interpret and explain the
many mysterious phenomena found in the biblical narrative.
This course will discuss a variety of explanations of the
Bible's many miracles to see if we can make sense of them
and understand what they represent. Students are asked to
bring an Old Testament Bible in English translation to class.
Mondays,11:00-12:20, 7 sessions (No Class 1/19/15)
Course leader Stephen Gillum has studied and practiced
meditation for more than thirty-five years, a calling that grew out of
his initial training as a yoga instructor. He spent considerable time
studying in India, including three years living at an ashram. His
mentors included Swami Lakshman Joo, then the world's leading
authority on Kashmir Shaivism; Dr. V. G. Kulkarni, with whom he
studied mantra and meditation; and Shunryu Suzuki and Edio
Shimano, from whom he learned Zen meditation. He is certified to
instruct mantric meditation, but has developed his own non-theistic
style that fuses Eckhart Tolle, Zen, and yoga, with the focus on
relaxing and observing the mind.
Wednesdays, 1:00-2:20 p.m. 8 sessions
NOTE LOCATION: Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson
Course leader Marden Paru is dean and co-founder of the Sarasota
Liberal Yeshiva, an adult Jewish studies institute, and former ethics
instructor at the Melton Adult Mini-School sponsored by the Jewish
Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. He previously trained as a social
worker and served many years as executive of various non-profit
organizations. He studied religion and sociology at Yeshiva University
(NYC) and earned a B.A. in sociology and political science at the
University of Tulsa. He went on to earn an M.A. at the University of
Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration and was a doctoral
fellow and faculty member at Brandeis University (Waltham, MA).
Psychology
W15-AMI-15 SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGY
Spiritual psychology deals with human beings from the point
of view of their inherent capacity for growth and change. In
previous terms, we have looked at the works of Eckhart
Tolle, Thomas Moore, Jack Kornfield, and others. This class
will be discussion-oriented and focused on individual
reflections on the topics. Course readings will be made
available online two weeks before the start of classes.
Mondays, 2:30-3:50, 6 Sessions NOTE SPECIAL TIME
NOTE LOCATION: Anna Maria Island
Course leader Peter Mermin has a B.A. in philosophy from Antioch
College, an M.A. in psychology from the New School for Social
Research, and a Ph.D. in psychology from Union Institute. He taught
at Southampton College and Suffolk Community College on Long
Island for thirty-four years. His interests include promoting humanistic
and spiritual values in the classroom and on the tennis court.
“You are only given one life, one chance at fully living it . . . take risks,
believe in your dreams, explore the world and her people, live out loud!”
–Danell Lynn
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Psychology
W15-74 SOUL VS. TROLL—A JOURNEY TO
WHOLENESS
“I’ll make a slit in your left eye, till you see the world
slant...You’ll be blinkered like an unruly bull.” With this
outburst, the Troll King threatens the human soul of Peer
Gynt, in a spectacular psychological drama by Henrik
Ibsen. The story catapults us into a world of adventure and
treachery, as Peer Gynt descends into the dungeon of the
Mountain Troll King, and then embarks on a harrowing
journey. We will look at the interplay between archetypes
and the personal unconscious, exploring the universality of
Ibsen’s symbolism and mythopoetic imagination. Our text
is Rolf Fjelde’s translation of Ibsen’s Peer Gynt, to be read
dramatically and interactively, with Edvard Grieg’s music
for Peer Gynt, as well as video presentations, augmenting
our discussion. The text is available at AmazonSmile.com
and other retailers.
W15-53 THE WISDOM OF THE ENNEAGRAM
The Enneagram is a geometric figure that maps out the
nine fundamental personality types of human nature and
their complex interrelationships. As such, it is a
condensation of universal wisdom from a variety of
ancient cultures. This course will survey each of the nine
personality types—all of which are represented in each of
us, but only one is predominant. Through discussion and
activities, we will explore how we interact with others
based on our primary type. Our goal will be to become
more self-aware and knowledgeable, accepting, and
“transparent.” Class participants should obtain the book,
The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Riso and
Russ Hudson (available at AmazonSmile.com and other
W15-ED-21 FOR MEN ONLY: REINVENTING
YOURSELF AFTER RETIREMENT
Men often encounter unexpected and jarring transitional
issues after retiring from a principal vocational activity, and
a little knowledge and planning can go a long way to help
navigate those unseen shoals. Thirty years of retirement is
average in this age of living longer, so you need to
understand the various phases of retirement while
maintaining your sense of self and identity (and humor!).
Learn to deal with a variety of health issues, and sharpen
your inner resources to maintain a happy and fulfilling life.
We will deal with such sensitive issues as sexuality and
prostate conditions in a male-only setting that enables
participants to be much more comfortable and open about
these and other masculine issues. The course offers both
lectures and discussions, and participants will be
encouraged to share their own experiences and concerns.
Course leaders David Eisner, Psy.D., NCPsyA, and Barbara
Shocket, M.S., LMHC, have developed a unique series of
interdisciplinary seminars that invite students to synthesize art,
music, literature, and psychology into a deeper understanding of self
and soul. They have presented programs at the C. G. Jung Society of
Sarasota and the Lifelong Learning Academy. David is a Modern
Freudian psychoanalyst and is on the adjunct faculty of the State
College of Florida. Barbara is a licensed mental health counselor,
bringing a Jungian and metaphysical approach to personal growth.
Location: USFSM
retailers) and should read “How the Enneagram System
Works” on the Enneagram Institute website
(www.enneagraminstitute.com).
Course Leader Mark Stuart has a B.S. degree from Long Island
University and a M.Ed. in counseling and psychological services from
Springfield College (Springfield, MA). He taught high school for
thirteen years in Shelburne Falls, MA, and had a business career in
Philadelphia in financial services, specializing in retirement planning.
Both his teaching and business experience prompted a keen interest
in personality types, and several years ago, he discovered and began
to study the Enneagram system.
Course leader Jack Winberg combines his extensive medical and
psychiatric background with his lengthy personal retirement
experience to create a unique perspective on reinventing oneself
after retirement. Jack has degrees in medicine and microbiology,
practiced psychiatry, taught medical and graduate students, and did
research about brain metabolism. He was on the faculties of the
colleges of medicine of Northwestern University and the University
of Illinois. Since retirement, he has taught photography, chamber
music, and retirement-related topics at LLA and the Longboat Key
Education Center.
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Psychology
W15-85 TRANSITIONS WORKSHOP:
NAVIGATING THROUGH CHALLENGING TIMES
We invite you to join Louise Gallagher for a daylong
workshop to discuss transitions, resiliency, and effective
strategies for managing life changes.
Life is filled with changes, both planned and unplanned. Each
change requires adjustments and adaptation. But what
happens when you don’t have the skills to cope with those
changes, or when you feel overwhelmed and unprepared?
Many of us experience life transitions that are significant. It
could be children leaving home for the first or final time, the
death or illness of a loved one, career status (pre-retirement
to retirement), marriage status (divorce or widowhood) or
downsizing to a community-style residence.
Each transition can be stressful without the proper coping
skills. In this workshop you will learn:
Ÿ Why stress is important and its effects on the mind and
the body.
Ÿ The relationship between transitions, resiliency, and
adaptation.
Ÿ Coping strategies that make effective and efficient use of
our waning energy when in a transition.
Ÿ Tips and cues for “smoother sailing” through transitions
in life.
W15-16 INTRODUCTION TO CARL JUNG
Who hasn’t heard of Carl Jung? Now is your opportunity
to delve a bit deeper into the life and ideas of the
fascinating and controversial founder of analytical
psychology, who introduced us to such concepts as
“introverts and extroverts,” the “collective unconscious,”
and so much more. Featuring multi-media, interactive
presentations, this course will include six different Jungian
topics, each led by an experienced presenter. These will
include an introduction to Jung’s biography and ideas,
followed by sessions on “Individuation,” “Synchronicity,”
“’The ‘Shadow’,” and “Dream Interpretation.” There is no
required text, but recommendations for reading will be
provided. Open to beginners as well as experienced
students—all are welcome!
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NOTE SPECIAL ONE DAY WORKSHOP
Friday, March 6, 2015; 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $75.00 (Lunch and snacks provided.)
Location: USFSM
Lecturer Louise Gallagher is a retired California-licensed
psychotherapist who had a private practice in California for twentyfive years. During that time, she also conducted continuing
education classes for psychotherapists and psychologists. Currently,
she is a certified life coach working with both individuals and groups.
She studied child development and health sciences at San Diego
State, later earned her M.S. in counseling at Cal State Fullerton,
and did additional graduate work at USC and at the University of
the Pacific (Stockton). Louise’s primary motivation in life is to share
her knowledge and expertise to assist others in having a happier and
healthier life.
Tuesdays,9:00-10:20, 6 sessions
Location: USFSM
Course presenters:
Mike Epperley, M.S., LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor
who retired from the Sarasota County school system. He enjoys
participating in dream analysis groups.
Judy Hoerr has a B.A. and an M.S.W. and attended classes at the
Jung Institute of Chicago. After a practice of individual, marriage, and
family counseling in Peoria, IL, she retired to Sarasota, where she
volunteered with victims of domestic violence, served as president of
the C.G. Jung Society, and gave workshops on Jungian ideas including
dreams, myth, and aging.
Phyllis Jensen, M.A., M.S., Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist in private
practice in Venice, a former teacher, and a perennial student of human
behavior. She is president of the Jung Society.
Peter Mermin has a B.A. in philosophy, M.A. in psychology and a
Ph.D. in psychology from Union Institute. He taught at Southampton
College and Suffolk Community College on Long Island for thirty-four
years. His interests include promoting humanistic and spiritual values
in the classroom and on the tennis court.
Barbara Shocket, M.S., LMHC, is a Florida-licensed psychotherapist
who uses a Jungian and metaphysical approach to personal growth.
She has served on the board of the Jung Society and also as a
teacher/facilitator for the society for many years.
Science
W15-SCF-14 GERMS
“It’s a virus.” “You’ve got a bug.” “It’s going around.” So,
what is a virus? A bug? What is going around? Why won’t a
shot of penicillin stop this Ebola thing we hear about? In this
class, we will review how microbes were discovered and
get reacquainted with microbiology pioneers Louis Pasteur,
Robert Koch, Alexander Fleming, and other heroes. We’ll
explore the difference between bacteria and viruses and
how they are detected, identified, and, if need be, killed.
We also will learn how some, but not all, “bugs” make us
sick. And since microbes evolve faster than we do, we’ll
investigate researchers’ work to invent new drugs and
therapies. By the end of the course, we will look at
microbes’ use in producing alcohol and cheese, and how
biotechnology has taught microbes new tricks.
W15-18 THE MANHATTAN PROJECT
In this class, we’ll explore the advances in physics and
atomic theory (no math!) that led to the Atomic Age,
when scientists identified the energy stored in atoms and
learned how to release it. We will move on to the start of
World War II and the realization that atomic bombs were
possible. We will trace the birth and growth of America's
atomic bomb project from Albert Einstein's letter to
President Franklin D. Roosevelt which prompted the
Manhattan Project, to the bombings of Hiroshima and
Nagasaki.
W15-38 SCIENCE AND SOCIETY
Science plays a critical role in modern society. This course
presents some of the challenges that lie ahead with
discussion of how society interacts with the process and
practice of science. Class time will include examples from
biology, computer science, and medical research, as well as
consideration of science in the news and an introduction to
the citizen science movement.
Course leader Harry Dammers taught classes and lectured for
over forty years on a wide range of science-centered topics, from
biology and chemistry to human anatomy and physiology, in
Connecticut and New York. He taught at the junior high-, high
school-, and community college levels. He also volunteered for a
number of years as a guest speaker at Holy Family Retreat Center
in West Hartford, offering workshops and lectures on the interface
between science and faith on such topics as evolution, stem cell
research, the Galileo affair, and the big bang theory. Harry moved to
Florida in 2012 and shortly thereafter began teaching at the
Lifelong Learning Academy. He has a B.S. in biology with a
chemistry minor from St. John’s University, NYC, and a master’s in
biology from Adelphi University, NY.
Course leader Harry Dammers taught classes and lectured for
over forty years on a wide range of science-centered topics, from
biology and chemistry to human anatomy and physiology, in
Connecticut and New York. He taught at the junior high-, high
school-, and community college levels. He also volunteered for a
number of years as a guest speaker at Holy Family Retreat Center
in West Hartford, offering workshops and lectures on the interface
between science and faith on such topics as evolution, stem cell
research, the Galileo affair, and the big bang theory. Harry moved to
Florida in 2012 and shortly thereafter began teaching at the
Lifelong Learning Academy. He has a B.S. in biology with a
chemistry minor from St. John’s University, NYC, and a master’s in
biology from Adelphi University, NY.
Course leader Wesley Elsberry is an interdisciplinary scientist with
a background in zoology and computer science. He has a B.S. in
zoology from the University of Florida, an M.S. in computer science
from the University of Texas at Arlington, a Ph.D. in wildlife and
fisheries sciences from Texas A&M University, and did post-doctoral
studies at Michigan State University. He has worked in research–
studying manatees, dolphins, white whales, sea lions, prairie chickens,
and fin whales–as well as in software production and finance. He has
been a long-time advocate of improved science education and served
as consultant to the plaintiffs in the 2005 “intelligent design” trial in
Pennsylvania. Wesley lives in Palmetto with his wife and enjoys
canoeing, falconry, and photography.
“Biology gives you a brain. Life turns it into a mind.”
–Jeffrey Eugenides, Middlesex
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Science
W15-37 WHO AM I? WHO ARE WE? WHO
ARE THEY?
Human survival and progress has depended on our ability
to evolve and develop advanced social skills. This course
will study how the development of self and our ability to
differentiate others is responsible for this success. The
class will also explore how the failure of these systems has
led to such disorders as schizophrenia and autism, and
attitudes such as bigotry.
W15-25 A GUIDE TO EVOLUTION
Location: USFSM
Course leader Alan Grindal graduated from Northwestern
University with a B.A. and received his M.D. from the University of
Illinois. His neurology training was completed at the Medical College
of Virginia, where he served as a faculty member. He has been in the
private practice of neurology in Sarasota since 1979. He was chosen
by his peers as one of the Best Doctors in America and currently
serves as a neurological consultant for the Memory Disorder Clinic at
Sarasota Memorial Hospital and as a clinical assistant professor at
Florida State University.
Apes and humans? Drug-resistant bacteria? Catastrophic
asteroids? Social Darwinism? The Galapagos Islands?
Genetic engineering? Mass extinctions? Discover the “nuts
and bolts” of natural selection and develop a simple, plainEnglish working knowledge of this fascinating field while
discussing its historical, scientific, and societal impacts.
Suggested text: Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea by Carl
Zimmer, available at AmazonSmile.com and other retailers
for less than $10.
Course leader Joe Kerata taught advanced biology in northeast Ohio
for thirty years and has spent the last nine years teaching at the
Lifelong Learning Academy. His specialty is teaching science to nonscientists. He earned degrees at Ohio State University and Cleveland
State University and is a Princeton University Woodrow Wilson Fellow
in Bioethics. Joe has traveled and studied in Kenya, Peru, Costa Rica,
and the Galapagos Islands, and is the recipient of numerous teaching
awards, including Ohio Teacher of the Year. In addition, Joe is an
accomplished actor, having appeared in over fifty plays.
W15-46 SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND
CREATIVE GENIUS
Modern society is heavily dependent upon the technologies that have evolved from natural science. In this
course, we will discuss the most important scientific
developments that affect our lives today and the exceptional personalities associated with them. We will look at
500 years of exploration and discovery—from the
realization during the Renaissance that the earth was not
the center of the universe to modern understanding of the
cosmos, earth geology, and the expansion of knowledge in
physics and chemistry. By studying those individuals who
made these discoveries, we will also attempt to understand
the mysteries of man’s creative genius.
Course leader Jan Skalny was born and educated in Central Europe,
earning a Ph.D. in chemical engineering/materials science. After an
early academic career in Czechoslovakia and research in the U.K., he
settled in the U.S., where he spent most of his professional life in the
fields of materials research and research management.
THANK YOU TO OUR
VOLUNTEERS
Lifelong Learning Academy is an independent, not-for-profit organization. We
rely on the support of volunteers in many areas, and we offer thanks to those
who quietly but regularly support us in ways too numerous to list.
From the staff and board of the Lifelong Learning Academy.
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Sports
W15-24 IS BASEBALL A SPORT OR A
BUSINESS? (OR ARE THE OWNERS JUST
GIVING YOU THE BUSINESS?)
Join the “Knot Hole Gang” and learn what it takes to build a
championship organization both on and off the field. Do the
teams with the most financial and human resources always
win the World Series? What are the qualities and ingredients
that make up a successful major league player and
organization? What are the key numbers and stats that must
be analyzed? What is the importance of the “Baseball Trilogy”?
You will leave this course with the knowledge of how to
evaluate a game through the eyes of an owner, manager,
coach, and scout. You will also learn the inside scoop about
your favorite players and enjoy testing your knowledge of our
national pastime when you take our specially designed “Knot
Hole Gang” quiz.
Course leader Al Goldis was a professional baseball player, teacher,
and coach who worked with the Angels, White Sox, Brewers, Cubs,
Reds, and Mets in various capacities, including director of scouting
and player development, vice president, and special assistant to the
general manager of the Mets. Jack McDowell, Robin Ventura, Frank
Thomas, and Alex Fernandez were some of the many players he
drafted and signed. Al was inducted into the Professional Baseball
Scouts Hall of Fame in 2009. He has authored or co-authored three
books, including How to Make Pro Scouts Notice You: An Insider’s
Guide to Big League Scouting, and is a speaker with Celebrity Cruise
Lines’ on-board enrichment program. He earned a bachelor’s from
Philadelphia University and a master’s from Columbia University.
Technology
W15-ED-40 IMPROVE YOUR COMPUTER’S
PERFORMANCE AND TROUBLESHOOT
PROBLEMS
This course is designed for PC and laptop owners running
Windows operating systems (XP, Vista, Windows 7, or
Windows 8). It does NOT cover Apple products (Mac, iPad,
or iPhone). Participants should have basic computer skills
(filing documents, copying/pasting, emailing, browsing the
net, and working with attachments) and want to improve
their computer’s performance, enhance their online security,
and identify and solve problems. We’ll start out with a review
of the basic computer components and essential PC terms
and subsequently cover periodic maintenance to optimize
performance; address security issues (emails, browsing,
malware, identity theft, hacking); identify the root cause of
problems (hardware vs. software); and learn how to
troubleshoot a corrupted computer using built-in tools and
third-party software. Students don’t need to bring laptops to
class. Handouts will be provided.
W15-ED-36 TIPS FOR SEARCHING THE
INTERNET
The Internet is a fantastic tool to search just about anything.
This course will address how to find information on the web
using search engines such as Google and Bing for static
databases and tools such as eBay, Archive Grid, and Ancestry
for dynamic databases. The goal of this course is to make you
more effective in using the World Wide Web to find the
information you want, including restaurant queries, vacation
planning, directions, virtual worldwide tours, genealogical
information, and more. You will learn how to use filtered
searches to access information without getting tons of
useless hits and how to access specialized databases for
images, news, maps, and books. We will address searching
and translating pages in other languages to support travel in
Course leader Didier Bégat, a native of France, was commercial
director and CEO of a Dutch chemical company in France; worked
in Tampa for Cargill in various sales and marketing positions; was
vice president of Gardinier Resorts in Sarasota; and was CEO of
DSM Copolymer in Baton Rouge. Since retiring, he has pursued his
interest in computers, focusing on and training in troubleshooting.
He is also a volunteer consultant with the Community Foundation
of Sarasota County. He received his bachelor’s degree in finance
and accounting from what is now Reims Management School
(Reims, France) and his M.S. in human resource education from
Louisiana State University.
foreign countries, as well as genealogical research. This
course is not for computer neophytes. Participants must have
an email address and be comfortable using a computer.
Course leader Currie Colket has a master’s in computer science
from Ohio State University and an M.B.A. from the University of
Southern Mississippi. He made a career as a software engineer for
the United States Navy and was involved with ARPA as the Internet
was developed in the early 1990s. He has published his family
genealogy and is currently the chair of the Manatee Genealogical
Society Computer Special Interest Group, addressing effective ways
to use the Internet to support genealogical research.
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Technology
W15-59 iPHONE FOR BEGINNERS
Starting with the basics, you’ll learn to set up your iPhone
and then move on to add literally dozens of skills to make
your iPhone experience truly amazing. How do you want
to use your phone? We’ll cover everything from simply
making and receiving phone calls and sending and receiving
emails to picture taking, movie making, Internet searches,
downloading and playing music, sending instant messages,
keeping a calendar and contact list, and much more. Each
week, we’ll also introduce free applications (“apps”) for
your phone that will open a world of information and fun,
while adding shortcuts and tips that will make using the
iPhone a pleasure. You’ll start this class a beginner, but
you’ll leave a pro . . . and have great fun along the way!
W15-ED-42 PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS FOR
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
This is not your ordinary Photoshop Elements class. Here
you will learn the tips and techniques that the pros use to
get their photos to jump off the page, and you will be
shown exactly how to do it. We will cover the organizer,
Camera RAW, layers, masking, adjustment layers, filters,
and tools. You will learn how to get your print to match
your screen, and you will receive working files to use in
class and to take home for practice. Students entering this
class MUST be computer literate. This includes knowing
how to use a mouse, keyboard, and the Windows or Mac
operating system. You must also bring to class a laptop (PC
or Mac) with Photoshop Elements version 11, 12, or 13
already installed. An optional workbook is available from
the instructor for $20 (cash or check).
W15-ED-55 LEARN TO USE YOUR DIGITAL
CAMERA
Do you have a digital camera and long to use it confidently
but are just not sure where to start? Are you confused by
the cryptic symbols and dials that seem to be everywhere?
If your answer is yes, this class is for you. We will examine
the parts of the camera and discuss how they all work
together to allow the camera to do its job. We will look at
the symbols and labels one by one to learn what they
mean, and more importantly, to understand when to use
the camera functions they represent. This class will
alternate between classroom instruction and field
instruction so that you get hands-on experience with your
camera and its many amazing capabilities.
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Course leader Alan Freedman is a graduate of Boston University
with a degree in journalism. He was the director of public affairs at
Orange and Rockland Utilities, an electric and gas utility serving
portions of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. In that
capacity, he was responsible for the company's corporate
communications programs and oversaw the creation and
implementation of the company's website as well as other
electronic communications. Alan's education and professional
career have resulted in his continued interest in applying his
knowledge to further the communications skills of others, utilizing
the new media tools available today.
Course leader Spencer Pullen has worked in the printing and
media fields, including as an art director and a professional
photographer, for more than seventeen years. He holds a degree in
interactive media and graphic design from the International
Academy of Design in Tampa and currently owns Premiere Graphics
in Port Charlotte. Specializing in photography and education/
training, he has been educating large corporations, small businesses,
and private individuals in southwest Florida for over ten years,
offering classes for digital camera users in photography, Photoshop
Elements, Photoshop CS5, HDR, and photographic lighting. Check
out Spencer’s blog—spencerpullen.com—to see his portfolio and to
read about some valuable photography and post-processing
techniques.
Course leader Spencer Pullen has worked in the printing and
media fields, including as an art director and a professional
photographer, for more than seventeen years. He holds a degree in
interactive media and graphic design from the International
Academy of Design in Tampa and currently owns Premiere Graphics
in Port Charlotte. Specializing in photography and education/
training, he has been educating large corporations, small businesses,
and private individuals in southwest Florida for over ten years,
offering classes for digital camera users in photography, Photoshop
Elements, Photoshop CS5, HDR, and photographic lighting. Check
out Spencer’s blog—spencerpullen.com—to see his portfolio and to
read about some valuable photography and post-processing
techniques.
Technology
W15-ED-47 INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
This class is for those who have mastered the basics of their
digital cameras but want to take their photography up a
notch. You’ll expand your understanding of your camera and
equipment, learn to set up a digital workflow, and master the
basics of lighting. We’ll cover ISO, aperture, shutter speed,
the rule of thirds, and depth of field, and we’ll discuss
equipment and accessories. Classes will alternate between
the classroom (where you’ll learn the techniques), and
sessions held in the field (where you’ll get personalized
instruction on putting into practice the techniques learned
the previous week). Students wishing to share their photos
from our field trips will be encouraged to do so. Please bring
to class your digital camera (both DSLRs and point-andshoots welcome), charged battery, camera card, and camera
W15-60 iPAD: ADVANCED TOOLS AND
TECHNIQUES
It is possible to accumulate a wealth of advanced techniques
that will make your iPad even more productive. You will learn
to enhance your utilization of basic applications, expanding
functionality to include photo albums, movie editing, and
more. iPad safety and security measures will be covered, as
well as applications targeted toward student interests.
Prerequisite is either a course in introductory iPad or the
equivalent so students are familiar with iPad basics and have
gained experience with typical applications such as email,
calendar, and address book. A brief review of basic functions
will reinforce this knowledge; however, most course time will
be utilized to introduce more advanced applications. Active
involvement and hands-on practice will help you enjoy the
lessons and retain techniques covered. Students must bring
their iPads to class (fully charged) to apply features and to
manual, if you still have it. A workbook, which is optional, can
be purchased for $10 (cash or check) from the instructor.
Course leader Spencer Pullen has worked in the printing and media
fields, including as an art director and a professional photographer, for
more than seventeen years. He holds a degree in interactive media and
graphic design from the International Academy of Design in Tampa and
currently owns Premiere Graphics in Port Charlotte. Specializing in
photography and education/ training, he has been educating large
corporations, small businesses, and private individuals in southwest
Florida for over ten years, offering classes for digital camera users in
photography, Photoshop Elements, Photoshop CS5, HDR, and
photographic lighting. Check out Spencer’s blog—spencerpullen.com—
to see his portfolio and to read about some valuable photography and
post-processing techniques.
Location: USFSM
take full advantage of the interactive and applied nature of
this course. Instructions and passwords for logging on to the
USF computer network will be provided for easy access to
the cloud.
Course leader Gayle Yaverbaum is a professor emerita at Pennsylvania
State University. She was director of information technology programs at
Penn State Harrisburg and a teacher of information technology for over
twenty-five years. She has done extensive research in computer
education and the integration of technology into the process. She is the
winner of several national teaching awards and travels worldwide to
evaluate college-level computing programs for accreditation. She has a
bachelor’s degree in business from Penn State, and she holds both a
master’s and Ph.D. in computer science from Temple University.
Travel
W15-50 VISIT NEW YORK WITHOUT TAKING
OUT A SECOND MORTGAGE
New York: It has been called the capital of the world, the city
of dreams, or just—The City. Its eight-million-plus residents,
speaking 800 languages, give life to scores of unique neighborhoods. Fifty million visitors each year are drawn to its iconic
architecture, splendid museums, endless entertainment,
surprising green spaces, and incomparable energy. But all that
can cost a lot of money. In this class, you’ll explore this
fascinating metropolis with a native guide AND learn how to
find discounts as well as enjoy great free outings. Topics will
include where to stay—particularly outside Manhattan—and
how to get around; visiting museums; fun city walks; best
entertainment deals; dining out and shopping; fun things to do
with (grand)children; and—when you’re ready to spend a bit
more—best value splurges. There’s no required reading;
handouts will be provided.
Course leader Susan Girese was born in Brooklyn. She now lives in
Queens but spends winters in Sarasota and wants to share her
encyclopedic knowledge of New York (including many insider secrets)
with you. She had an eclectic career, teaching social studies in middle
school, supervising student teachers at Dowling College (NY) and
Stony Brook University (part of the State University of New York), and
working as a paralegal. After earning a law degree, she worked as an
attorney at New York's Human Resources Agency and the New York
State Supreme Court. She holds a B.S. in education from Adelphi
University, an M.S. in history and education from Brooklyn College, and
a J.D. from St. Johns University.
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Travel
W15-64 A WALKING TOUR THROUGH PARIS
Join us for a walking tour through Paris—without leaving
the classroom. Among many wonderful places, we’ll visit
City Island—Ile de la Cité—with its iconic Notre Dame
Cathedral; explore the Louvre and some of its treasures;
and wander through romantic Montmartre, crowned by
the stunning basilica of Sacre-Coeur. Along the way, we’ll
talk about architecture and history and legends. We’ll
master the Métro, plot routes on a Paris map, and learn
some French vocabulary and essential phrases. This course
grew out of the instructor’s many years of experience
leading student groups through the beautiful Ville-lumière,
and draws on a treasure trove of pictures and other
artifacts she acquired over those years. While being there
in person would be ideal, this is the next best thing,
whether you’re “visiting” for the very first time, boning up
for an actual trip, or revisiting places you fell in love with
years ago.
Course leader Barbara Murray spent more than thirty years
teaching French, first in California, and then for many years at
Manatee High School. Over those years, she took countless high
school students to Paris, not only helping them appreciate its fabled
landmarks, but also encouraging them to discover its charm, its
romance, and those special out-of-the-way places that would
forever remind them of Paris. She earned a B.A. in social studies and
French at California State University, Fresno, and an M.A. in French
from the University of Florida.
PHOTO ADVENTURES
W15-ED-88 TRAVELOGUE: CUBA
Tuesdays, February 10 and February 17, 11:00-12:20
Join Jack Winberg for a visual tour of Havana! You will see Plaza de
la Revolución, a picturesque seafront, luxurious hotel Nacional, an
art fair, motorcycle gathering, old cars, architecture, crumbling
facades, Museo de Bella Artes (Fine Arts Museum), and works by
the fabulous Cuban artist and sculptor Jose Fuster. There’s also the
Bay of Pigs museum with its war relics and heroic statues. Then on
to Cienfuegos, a Southern coastal city, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site and home to beautiful colonial architecture, called “the Pearl
of the South.” You won’t want to miss Trinidad, another UNESCO
World Heritage Site, and its historic core which has been frozen in
time since the sugar boom collapsed in the middle of the 19th
century. Walk along the cobblestone streets, elegant plazas, and
pastel-colored former manor homes of the wealthy sugar barons.
W15-ED-89 TRAVELOGUE: EXOTIC MYANMAR
(BURMA)
Tuesdays, February 24 and March 3, 11:00-12:20
Join Jack Winberg on an adventurous journey to exotic Myanmar
(Burma), only recently opened to western visitors. Tourism is so
new there that the airports were air-conditioned and credit cards
accepted just one week before Jack arrived! Our Myanmar
travelogue features photos, videos, and lively narrative. We will
visit Rangoon (now called Yangon), the commercial capital and
main gateway to Myanmar, then explore Bagan, one of Southeast
Asia’s richest archaeological sites, with thousands of pagodas. You
will delight in Yandabo and Mingun, with their primitive villages,
their markets, pagodas, and schools, then go on to contemplate
the beauty of the Shwedagon Pagoda, boasting more gold than the
Bank of England! We will travel by boat up the Irrawaddy River and
view fascinating life on the banks and in the villages. We will discuss
Myanmar’s complicated political tensions. Jack’s tour is a visual
feast you won’t soon forget.
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Tuesdays, 11:00-12:20
Cost: $30 per 2-session “tour”
Register for one or both PAIRS of sessions.
NOTE SPECIAL SCHEDULING
NOTE SPECIAL PRICING
Series presenter Jack Winberg is an award-winning
professional photographer who had his first darkroom at
age nine and has studied with Ansel Adams, Dianne Arbus,
and many others. He has long been fascinated with the
explosive evolution of photographic knowledge and
technique. He is an experienced instructor in photography,
teaching at SCTI, Johnston Photographic Institute, the
Lifelong Learning Academy, and The Studios, and he has
exhibited his photographs widely. Jack judges photo
contests, lectures to photo groups, is on the board of Sun
City Photo Club, and is president of Digital Photo Artists.
He is also a cellist who played with the Minneapolis
Symphony, and he holds degrees in medicine, biochemistry,
and microbiology.
Writing
W15-ED-61 WRITER’S WORKSHOP
Like to write but have no one with whom to share your
work? In this workshop, members read their finished
work or work-in-progress and then have it critiqued (not
criticized!) by others. Sound intimidating? We promise you
that’s not so, and mostly, the constructive feedback acts as
a motivating factor in getting you to edit your writing or to
start it up again. All are invited—novice writers as well as
those who have been at it for a while. All genres are
welcome: short stories, personal anecdotes, memoir
chapters, fiction and non-fiction writing, or poetry.
Anything! So if you’re looking for a place for your writing
besides the file drawer, this is where you can test the
waters. It is always a non-threatening experience, and
most of all, we have great fun amidst a group of likeminded individuals. If you are prepared to read at the first
class, please bring fifteen copies for the rest of the class.
This is an extended time-block class.
W15-ED-10 MEMOIR: THE WAY WE WERE
Memory plays strange tricks, and, as years go by, we often
recall different versions of important events in our lives.
Sometimes we regret the “if only” moments that are now
too late to change. Just as often we realize, from the
distance of time, that our choices were right. We alter the
past to form our future. In this memoir workshop, honesty
is essential as we write about events in our lives and gently
critique and discuss our success in conveying memories of
our past and the decisions we made. Looking back at
ourselves, do we dare to face the way we were?
W15-SCF-20 LEGACY WRITING—YOUR
PERSONAL AND FAMILY HISTORY
We all know the desire to have “one more day, one more
conversation, one moment more” with that dear,
departed one. Legacy writing is writing creatively about
your life—not quite biography, not quite memoir, but with
elements of both—so that you can pass on to your
children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews the
influences of the past that have shaped their present and
will linger into their future. In addition to discussing core
writing principles, this course will focus on ways you can
begin to explore your personal story and ways to stimulate
the “writer within.” Even if you've never written prose for
Thursdays, 9:00-12:00, 8 Sessions NOTE EXTENDED TIME
Course co-leaders Helga Harris and Bill Andrews have been
participants/instructors of the Academy’s Writer’s Workshop for
over ten years.
Helga graduated from Pratt Institute and worked in the fashion
industry for over forty years in N.Y.C. In the 70s in Miami, she
manufactured under her own Helga Harris Design label. Sarasota
became her home in 1990. Now, writing is her first love. She is the
author of Dear Helga, Dear Ruth, We Were There, Susie ... WAIT!
and Nothing Is Forever, as well as short fiction and numerous
newspaper and magazine articles.
From 1965 until 2000, Bill taught English and creative writing in
independent prep schools in St. Louis, Chicago, and New Orleans.
He is a graduate of Yale University, with a B.A. in English, and
Northwestern University, with a master’s in social policy and school
administration. In addition to his teaching, Bill also served in a
number of administrative positions. Bill serves on the LLA curriculum
committee and is a former member of the board of directors.
Course leader Barbara Apoian has been presenting her memoir
workshop at LLA for four years. Born in London, she began her
writing career in Paris as a travel writer. After moving to Manhattan,
she continued writing about travel, architecture, and interior design.
Barbara studied creative writing at NYU; then in 1995, moved to
Roxbury, New York, where she became an instructor at Writers in
the Mountains. She still leads her Memoir and Critics Corner
summer workshops there, and has edited three publications and
headed up their Program and Teachers Committee. Barbara also
presents her own work in a series of readings and performances.
others to read, legacy writing is a great place to start. You
already know the subject matter (YOU!) and this course
will help you find your words.
Course leader Eric Sheridan Wyatt is a writer and educator. He
received a B.S. in education from Ball State University and an M.F.A.
from Queens University of Charlotte. His short fiction has appeared
in Saw Palm, Ruminate, New Plains Review, Eunoia Review, Ozone
Park Journal, and The First Line, among others. His writing has also
been featured in the nonfiction anthology, Letters to Me. Find out
more online at www.WordsMatterESW.com.
www.LLA-SM.org
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Upcoming Events
LLA Lecture Series
Admission: $15 (free for Academy members)
Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 3 p.m.
“A Reason for Survival: To Understand, To Educate, To Heal”
Presented by Renate Frydman, Ph.D.
Selby Auditorium at USFSM
Renate Frydman recounts a family’s miraculous escape from Nazi Germany and shares the imperative she has felt all her adult
life to foster understanding and education to new generations of Americans. She clarifies how the lessons of that period have
relevance in today’s world.
Renate Frydman is renowned for her active role in providing education to students about the tragedies of the Holocaust, including her family’s
personal story. In the 1970s she began writing for newspapers and she produced, in 1985, the video series Faces of the Holocaust, which is used
by the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. and throughout the world. She created and is curator for the “Prejudice & Memory”
exhibit, a collection of Holocaust artifacts, pictures, and stories permanently housed at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Over the
years, she has received a multitude of honors for her contributions to knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust by all generations.
Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 3 p.m.
“This Spaceship Earth”
Presented by David Houle and Tim Rumage
Futurist David Houle and Planetary Ethicist Tim Rumage deliver a presentation based upon their new book, This Spaceship
Earth. According to Houle and Rumage, it is time for humanity to let go of the past, forgive ourselves for what we have done,
face forward, and develop a new consciousness about Earth and what must be done to restore equilibrium in our relationship to
the only home we know.
David Houle, futurist, thinker, and international speaker, is an Emmy Award winner and a George Peabody Award winner. He is Futurist in
Residence and Guest Lecturer at Ringling College of Art & Design.
Tim Rumage, an environmental ethicist, is a faculty member at Ringling College of Art & Design where he founded the Environmental
Studies Program and teaches a series of courses related to ecology, environmental science, and environmental ethics.
Performance with Commentary: A Lecture of Sorts
“Tenebrae and Andre Chenier”
Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 3 p.m.
Presented by Francis Schwartz and Tania-Maria Rodriguez, mezzo-soprano
“Tenebrae” is a work inspired by the poet Paul Celan. It features the martyrs who challenge the justice of God. “André Chenier”
is a music story-game that provokes the attending audience.
Francis Schwartz was born in the U.S. and grew up in Texas where he studied with the eminent pianist, Patricio Gutierrez. Schwartz received both
B.S. and M.S. degrees from The Juilliard School in New York City and subsequently was awarded a Ph.D. with highest honors from the University of
Paris. He has written works for some of the world’s outstanding artists and ensembles and his music is regularly performed around the world. He is
noted for his innovative music theater works incorporating the attending public as active participants in the performance.
“Unbreakable. A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life”
Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 3 p.m.
Presented by Thom Shea
Thom Shea shares stories of his military service, which included years spent in combat duty as a Navy SEAL. Originally meant
to be a memoir for his children in case he did not survive a tour of duty in Afghanistan, Unbreakable gives voice to the inner
dialogue that has become his way of life.
Thom Shea, a highly decorated Navy SEAL, served twenty-three years in the military—years which included three tours of war and leading a team
of SEALs into Afghanistan. He earned the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and multiple commendation medals for valor. He was selected to lead the
famed SEAL sniper course and was a principal in research and development for the SEALs. Upon his retirement, he founded and is currently CEO of
Adamantine Alliance, developing leadership and human performance training for individuals, teams, and organizations.
“The Party’s Over. What’s Happening in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.?”
Presented by Dan Miller
Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 3 p.m.
Three months into the governor’s new term, what does the Tallahassee agenda look like for the next few years? Medical
marijuana advocates have had their say, so what’s next? On the national scene, has Congressional attitude changed, or can we
expect more and continuing dysfunction on that front? Former Congressman Dan Miller offers his perspective on what might
be expected to come out of Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.
Dan Miller, former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, represented the Thirteenth Congressional District of Florida for 10
years. During that period he served on the House Appropriations Committee, the Budget Committee, and the Committee on Government Reform.
He has been an active participant in the Congress to Campus program in which a bipartisan pair of former Members of Congress spend two days on
a college campus educating and promoting civic literacy and participation.
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Philanthropy Series
We Invite You to the Series
“DISCOVER THE JOY OF GIVING”
Join us for inspiring conversations with top national and local experts on the
joy of giving. Each session ends with a fully-catered cocktail reception at the
beautiful Powel Crosley Estate. Registrants will be asked to vote on distributing
a total of $25,000 in grants from the Leopold Institute for Philanthropic
Studies.
Brought to you by
The Lifelong Learning Academy
and the
SERIES SPEAKERS:
Tracy Gary is a philanthropist,
nonprot entrepreneur, and legacy
mentor. She is co-founder of 23
nonprots, including Inspired Legacies.
Tracy consults with individuals and
organizations to improve and expand
philanthropy and volunteerism. She is a
member of Advisors In Philanthropy, The Women Donors
Network, The Tipping Point Network, Women Moving
Millions, The Threshold Foundation, and EDGE Funders
Alliance (Engaged Donors for Global Equity). Tracy is the
author of Inspired Philanthropy: Your Step by Step Guide to
Creating a Giving Plan and Leaving a Legacy.
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee (USFSM)
with generous support from the
Leopold Institute for Philanthropic Studies
Moderator: Kelley Lavin of Sarasota Magazine
TOPICS & SPEAKERS:
January 12: “The Purpose and the Power of Giving”
Presented by Tracy Gary
January 26: “Finding Your Passion for Giving”
Presented by Bill Church
February 2: “The Joy of Living Through Giving”
Presented by Bob and Diane Roskamp
February 9: “The Charitable Impulse”
Presented by James A. Joseph
February 16: “Giving as Fuel for Life”
Presented by Alison Powell
REGISTRATION:
Donation: $100 per person includes all five sessions, receptions, and
Tracy Gary’s book, Inspired Philanthropy.
Dates: 3-5 p.m., January 12 & 26, February 2, 9 & 16.
Locations: Sessions at Selby Auditorium at USFSM with receptions
immediately following at the Powel Crosley Estate.
Call 941-359-4296, or register at
http://LLA-SM.org/philanthropy-series/
Limited to 100 registrants
100% of your donation will benefit the Lifelong Learning Academy, a tax exempt organization
under section 501(C) 3 of the IRS Code. A full refund is available up to January 1, 2015.
No solicitations will occur at these events.
Bill Church is executive editor of the Herald-Tribune
Media Group. He joined the Herald-Tribune in January
2013, after spending nearly 23 years as an editor of
Gannett Co. newspapers in Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana,
New York, and Oregon. Bill has a bachelor’s degree in
economics from the University of
Oklahoma and a master’s degree in
administration from Central Michigan
University. He writes a Sunday column
for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and
does a weekly commentar y for
Sarasota’s SNN news station.
Bob and Diane Roskamp
are founders of The Roskamp Foundation and The Roskamp Institute. Bob
has served on many local charitable
boards including as trustee of the
Ringling Museum. Bob and Diane
each have served back-to-back terms
on the Ringling College board since the late 1990s.
Diane’s major contribution to Ringling was to chair the rst
capital campaign. Through their vision for senior housing,
their unwavering passion to cure diseases of the mind, and
their commitment to the needs of their community, the
Roskamps have not only made the world a better place,
but together they have found purpose and joy in living.
Ambassador James A. Joseph is professor
of the Practice of Public Policy Studies at Duke University.
From 1982 to 1995, he was President and Chief Executive
Ofcer of the Council on Foundations, an international
organization of more than 2,000 foundations and
corporate giving programs.
Ambassador Joseph has served four U.S.
presidents, and he was Ambassador to
South Africa from 1995 to 1999. He is a
graduate of Yale University and the
author of two books, The Charitable
Impulse and Remaking America.
Alison Powell is the Philanthropy
“Philanthropic giving will give you more joy than anything else you’ve
ever done in your life. You will have a little extra bounce in your step,
a little extra light in your heart and a bigger smile on your face.”
–Paul Tudor Jones
Leopold Institute
for Philanthropic
Studies
www.LLA-SM.org
Knowledge Manager for The
Bridgespan Group where she manages
Bridgespan’s philanthropic initiative.
Alison has led the groundbreaking
“Conversations with Remarkable
Givers” video project and serves as an
internal liaison for consulting teams. Alison graduated cum
laude with an AB degree in Politics from Princeton
University, and received her MBA from Berkeley’s Haas
School of Business. Alison is co-author of “Philanthropy in
the New Age of Government Austerity.”
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EAST COUNTY CAMPUS COURSES
Lifelong Learning Academy East Campus
at State College of Florida-Lakewood Ranch
7131 Professional Pkwy. E., Sarasota, FL 34240
Course Offerings
W15-SCF-86 PARLEZ-VOUS FRANÇAIS?
Tuesdays, 11:00–12:20 p.m. 8 sessions, starting January 13.
Instructor: Betty Silberman
See page 28 for more details.
Room #: 143
This upbeat beginning/elementary French course is designed
for those who wish to refresh basic French skills they acquired
in the past, as well as for those making their first foray into this
beautiful language. In addition to working on vocabulary,
pronunciation, and basic grammar, we’ll enjoy contemporary
as well as 20th-century French music, and we'll explore
current cultural trends in France.
W15-SCF-20 LEGACY WRITING—YOUR
PERSONAL AND FAMILY HISTORY
Instructor: Eric Sheridan Wyatt See page 43 for more details.
Room #: 142
Legacy writing is writing creatively about your life—not quite
biography, not quite memoir, but with elements of both—so
that you can pass on to your children, grandchildren, nieces,
and nephews the influences of the past that have shaped their
present and will linger into their future. In addition to discussing
core writing principles, this course will focus on ways you can
begin to explore your personal story and ways to stimulate the
“writer within.”
W15-SCF-34 SHORT STORIES
Instructor: Carroll Stenson
Room #: 143
If you don’t have time for full length novels or book groups,
come join our lively short story group. We will read stories by
such classic authors as Ernest Hemingway, Edith Wharton, and
James Joyce, as well as some foreign and contemporary
authors. It will be an engaging, lively class where you can add
your own opinions and ideas about the text.
W15-SCF-26 READING AS A WRITER:
ASHLEY WARLICK
Tuesdays,1:00–2:20 p.m. 8 sessions, starting January 13.
Instructor: Eric Sheridan Wyatt See page 31 for more details.
Room #: 142
In this class we will read two works by contemporary writer,
Ashley Warlick. In addition to the normal discussion of fiction
techniques and examination of the literature, we will have the
opportunity to meet and discuss the books, and the writing life,
with the author herself via a Skype or FaceTime exchange
during class.
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W15-SCF-70 AGING WELL: IT’S BETTER TO
BE OVER THE HILL THAN UNDER IT!
Thursdays, 11:00–12:20 p.m. 8 sessions, starting January 15.
Instructor: Gene Ginsberg
Room #: 142
In this course, we’ll explore how we can age well from the
viewpoint of a physician. The class will be highly interactive. As
we consider how to age well, we’ll also discuss the biological
aging process and common geriatric syndromes. The instructor
will include clinical vignettes from his own medical practice.
There will be handouts and pre- and post-tests (but no grades!)
to enhance learning.
W15-SCF-69 UNDERSTANDING
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Instructor: Joseph Barbieri
Room #: 143
Why do you relate well to some people and not others? How can
you improve your relationships with loved ones and friends or
with people you must deal with but don’t like? This course deals
with effective communications and aims to help you achieve a
better understanding of other people’s perspectives.
W15-SCF-14 GERMS
Instructor: Harry Dammers
Room #: 142
“It’s a virus.” “You’ve got a bug.” “It’s going around.” So, what is
a virus? A bug? What is going around? Why won’t a shot of
penicillin stop this Ebola thing we hear about? In this class, we
will review how microbes were discovered and get
reacquainted with microbiology pioneers Louis Pasteur, Robert
Koch, Alexander Fleming, and other heroes. We’ll explore the
difference between bacteria and viruses and how they are
detected, identified, and, if need be, killed. We also will learn
how some, but not all, “bugs” make us sick.
W15-SCF-84-1 THE MOVIE CLUB
Instructor: Mike Beltzman
Room #: 143
Good films can give us much more than an entertaining interlude,
and if you would like to delve a little deeper, this class will offer
you a toolbox to help you become a more engaged moviegoer.
Any aspect of filmmaking that adds to the quality of the
production will be part of our explorations. Most films will be
shown in class, while others will be viewed on your own. Please
come to our first class ready to discuss two films: the Indian film
Lunchbox, and the 1996 film Shine, starring Geoffrey Rush.
OFF-CAMPUS LOCATIONS—COURSES AND EVENTS
LLA on Anna Maria Island
Lectures and Einstein’s Circle discussions on AMI are FREE! No prior registration is necessary.
ANNA MARIA ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
THE STUDIO AT GULF AND PINE
Course Offering
Course Offering
W15-AMI-49 LEARNING PARADIGMS FOR LIFE
ENHANCEMENT
W15-AMI-83 DISCOVERING THE HIDDEN
TALENT OF YOUR OTHER HAND
Mondays, 11:00–12:20 p.m., 8 sessions, starting January 12.
Thursdays, 11:00–12:20 p.m., 8 sessions, starting January 15.
Instructor: Betty Rogers
Instructor: Barbara Dondero See page 21 for class details.
See page 22 for class details.
W15-AMI-15 SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGY
Instructor: Peter Mermin
W15-AMI-90 DIVERSITY IN THE HOLOCAUST
Instructor: Irene Mirkovic
EINSTEIN’S CIRCLE ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND
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Einstein’s Circle is a place where people
gather to engage in an open exchange of
ideas, opinions, and information on a
variety of topics. These popular give-and-
take discussions take place on Wednesdays
at The Studio at Gulf and Pine from 11:00 a.m.–12:30
p.m. Discussions focus on political, social, and economic issues,
as well as current events and concerns. At times, significant
events or breaking news may take precedence over our planned
topic.
January 14: The return of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl: A victory for the
United States or the Taliban? Should we trade prisoners of war? If
so, under what conditions?
January 28: Freedom of speech vs. responsibility. Should
business or community leaders be forced to resign for expressing
a personal opinion that makes others uncomfortable? What about
racist and other offensive remarks?
February 4: Whose life is it anyway? The use of unproven drugs
and choosing your own time and manner of death.
February 18: Is college worth the cost? Is the rate of student
loan defaults too high? What are viable alternatives?
February 25: Climate change: What's really happening? Should
we be concerned? Is there anything we could or should be doing?
March 4: Can humor keep us healthy? Can laughter help dull our
pain? Are you joking?
The Studio at Gulf and Pine
10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria Island.
Directions: Traveling north on Gulf
Drive, turn right on Pine Avenue. The
Studio is at the corner on the left.
AMI Lectures
Lectures take place from 2:00–3:30 p.m.
at the Island Branch Library.
THE DYSFUNCTIONAL CONGRESS AND THE 2016 ELECTION
Dan Miller
Wednesday, January 21, 2:00–3:30 p.m.
As President Obama enters the final two years of his presidency,
expectations remain low for Congress, and the focus of these next
two years will be on the 2016 elections. Taking a non-partisan
approach, we will look at the causes of the dysfunctional Congress
and what might change with the 2016 election. We will also discuss
the presidential nomination process for both parties and the
strengths and weaknesses of the candidates.
Dan Miller served ten years in the U.S. House of Representatives
representing the Sarasota-Manatee area. In Congress, Dan served on the
Budget and the Appropriations committees. He holds degrees from the
University of Florida, Emory, and LSU. Since leaving Congress, Dan has
been a Fellow at Harvard’s Institute of Politics and has lectured at
universities around the United States, as well as in Canada, Mexico, and
England.
DOES AMERICA HAVE A CIVIL RELIGION?
Jerry Frost
Wednesday, February 11, 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Every president, beginning with Richard Nixon, has ended
speeches with “God bless America.” Robert Bellah, a distinguished
sociologist, argued that such rhetoric is evidence of a civil religion,
existing apart from churches and synagogues, that underlies and
influences the American way of life. Other scholars of religion
disagree with Bellah. This lecture will assess the evidence for and
against a flourishing American civil religion.
Jerry Frost is the Emeritus Jenkins Professor of Quaker History at
Swarthmore College and served as a founder and chairman of its Peace and
Conflict program. He has written many books and articles on history and
religion including A Perfect Freedom: Religious Liberty in Pennsylvania and,
as co-author, Christianity: A Social and Cultural History.
Anna Maria Island Community Center
Island Branch Library
407 Magnolia Ave, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Directions: Traveling north on Gulf Drive, turn
right at Ginny and Jane E’s Café onto
Magnolia Avenue. The Community Center is
ahead on the right.
5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach
Directions: From Manatee Avenue, SR64, turn north on
Gulf Drive and then right onto Marina Drive. Take the
second right onto 56th Street, followed by an immediate
left onto Flotilla Drive. First driveway on left.
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LLA at Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson
1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL 34235
Course Offerings
W15-KAB-27 HISTORY OF THE MYSTERY
—EVER-POPULAR GUILTY PLEASURE OR
MORE?
Instructor: Martha Hill
This course will consist of readings from Detective Stories,
published by Everyman Pocket Press (available for purchase
on AmazonSmile.com and other online retailers). We will
begin by exploring some of the earliest forms of the mystery
(from as early as the sixth century), and will enjoy stories by
Wilkie Collins, Edgar Allan Poe, and Anna Katherine
Green—respectively the grandfather, father, and mother of
the mystery genre. The discussion of our readings will
include such topics as form, portrayal of society in the work,
order vs. disorder, and good vs. evil. For example, the
“Golden Age of Detective Fiction,” prior to WWI, was
noteworthy for a particular kind of mystery, and the best of
them are wonderful. At their worst, however, they are
intensely tricky, and the characters have all the emotional
resonance of the numbers in your average Sudoku puzzle.
We will consider the American “hard-boiled” school which
followed, with its own winners and losers. As we move
through the readings, we will highlight both the good and the
bad to come up with some rules of our own for what makes a
superior mystery.
W15-KAB-54 BIBLE MIRACLES
Wednesdays, 1:00-2:20 p.m. 8 sessions, starting January 14.
Instructor: Marden Paru
Miracles abound in the Old Testament Bible, yet given our
contemporary sensibilities, it is hard to understand them,
believe in them, or know what they mean. Many people of
faith believe they occurred verbatim and are divinely
inspired as written in the text. But others are skeptical and
would prefer to have them explained in more rational or
scientific terms. Biblical scholars and scientists have been at
work for a long time trying to interpret and explain the
many mysterious phenomena found in the biblical
narrative. This course will discuss a variety of explanations
of the Bible’s many miracles to see if we can make sense of
them and understand what they represent. Students will
be asked to bring an Old Testament Bible to class with a
modern English translation as an aid to class discussion.
LLA at Everglades University - Sarasota Campus
6001 Lake Osprey Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
Course Offerings
W15-EV-68 BUDDHA HEART – BUDDHA MIND
Instructor: Robin Shapiro
See page 23 for details.
Buddha Heart – Buddha Mind offers a Buddhist perspective
on the nature of happiness, impermanence, and well-being.
Teachings from the heart of the Buddha guide us to
understand that enlightenment is an “inside job.” Every
person has the right to attain pure happiness, even though
at times it may appear elusive. The Zen poet taught that the
way is clear when we clear the way. Our Buddha nature is
our birthright, if we know how to find and cultivate it.
Interactive discussions, meditations, and laughter will help
you to realize your Buddha Heart and Buddha Mind.
Suggested reading list will be provided.
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W15-EV-77 QIGONG—BEGINNER’S MIND:
MOVING MEDICINE
Instructor: Robin Shapiro
Qigong (chee-gung) is a beautiful, ancient system of
medicine using your own body to enhance your health and
well-being. Using simple and specific movements, qigong
improves balance, assures flexibility, and clears stagnant
places in the body where toxins can cause “dis-ease.”
Qigong can be practiced on many levels and offers the
practitioner a window into true mind-body-soul remedies
to physical distractions. Strong as a mountain, flowing like
water, qigong will help you to your best self.
LLA at Westminster Towers & Shores
1533 4th Ave. W., Bradenton, Fl 34205
Course Offerings
W15-WM-35 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Tuesdays, 1:00-2:20 p.m., 8 sessions, starting January 13.
Instructor: Dan Stephens
W15-WM-07 CURRENT ISSUES
Thursdays, 9:00-10:20 a.m., 8 sessions, starting January 15.
Instructor: Michael Spring
The American Revolution was a defining moment in world history. In
this lecture-based class, we will look at the formation of the thirteen
original colonies; the wars and acts that led up to the revolution; the
pivotal battle; people and countries that fought during the war; the
formation of the American government and its founding documents;
and the struggles of a young nation coming into being. There are no
required readings or homework. Questions and focused interaction
are encouraged during lectures.
Have something to say about what is happening in the world now? See
something in the news that you want to discuss? Want to speculate
about 2016 and/or the meaning of the 2014 elections? This is the
forum that you have been seeking. Join others who also like to get
behind the headlines by participating in a moderated discussion group
where your voice will be respectfully heard.
LLA at Edwards Drive
600 Edwards Drive, Suites 114 & 115, Sarasota, FL 34235
Course Offerings
W15-ED-10 MEMOIR: THE WAY WE WERE
Mondays, 11:00-12:20, 7 Sessions, starting January 12 (No Class 1/19/15.)
Instructor: Barbara Apoian
W15-ED-87 ADVANCED MEDITATION
Mondays, 11:00-12:20, 7 Sessions, starting January 12 (No Class 1/19/15.)
Instructor: Stephen Gillum
W15-ED-21 FOR MEN ONLY: REINVENTING
YOURSELF AFTER RETIREMENT
Tuesdays, 9:00-10:20, 8 Sessions, starting January 13.
Instructor: Jack Winberg
W15-ED-29 BASIC FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH
Instructor: Susan Well
W15-ED-28 CALLIGRAPHY (CHANCERY CURSIVE)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00-12:20, 4 Sessions, meeting on
January 13, 15, 20, and 22.
Instructor: Marc Scher
W15-ED-88 TRAVELOGUE: CUBA
Tuesdays, February 10 and February 17, 11:00-12:20.
W15-ED-89 TRAVELOGUE: EXOTIC MYANMAR (BURMA)
Tuesdays, February 24 and March 3, 11:00-12:20
W15-ED-36 TIPS FOR SEARCHING THE INTERNET
Instructor: Currie Colket
W15-ED-40 IMPROVE YOUR COMPUTER’S
PERFORMANCE AND TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS
Wednesdays, 9:00-10:20 8 Sessions, starting January 14.
Instructor: Didier Bégat
W15-ED-42 PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS FOR DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Wednesdays, 9:00-10:20 8 Sessions, starting January 14.
Instructor: Spencer Pullen
W15-ED-48 IMPRESSIONISM WITH WATERCOLOR
Wednesdays, 11:00-12:50, 8 Sessions, starting January 14.
Instructor: Joel Tanner
W15-ED-47 INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
W15-ED-56 DRAWING—BACK TO BASICS
Instructor: Joel Tanner
W15-ED-55 LEARN TO USE YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA
W15-ED-41 THE BEST AMERICAN MAGAZINE
WRITING: SPRINGBOARD FOR DISCUSSION
Thursdays, 9:00-10:20 8 Sessions, starting January 15.
Instructor: Paul Chassy
W15-ED-61 WRITERS’ WORKSHOP
Thursdays, 9:00-12:00, 8 Sessions, starting January 15.
Instructors: Helga Harris, Bill Andrews See page 43 for details.
W15-ED-75 WOMEN—IMPROVE YOUR FINANCIAL
CONFIDENCE!
Thursdays, 1:00-2:20, 6 Sessions, starting January 29.
Instructor: Donald Hagan
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Einstein’s Circle at USFSM
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WHAT IS EINSTEIN’S CIRCLE?
Einstein’s Circle is a place where
people gather to listen, to learn,
and to engage in open, thoughtful
discussion. Moderated by an expert
in the subject matter, attendees are encouraged to
participate actively. It is a place to flex the brain, to find
gratification in being acknowledged for what you know,
and to be humbled by the knowledge of others. Einstein’s
Circle is a special program of the Lifelong Learning
Academy at USFSM.
Remember to register for Einstein’s Circle! You
can register for Einstein’s Circle events online or
on the registration form on page 14. The
registration fee is $12 per event, or you can register for all
eight events for $80. LLA members can also apply their
10% membership discount, so become a member today!
EINSTEIN’S CIRCLE EVENTS WILL
BE HELD IN THE SELBY AUDITORIUM
AT USFSM FROM 2:30–4:00 p.m.
WINTER TERM 2015 EVENTS
Wednesday, January 14: LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS: From
lobotomy to same-sex marriage in 50 years.
Moderated by Malcolm Lazin, New College adjunct professor
in LGBT History and Rights, Executive Director Equality Forum
Wednesday, January 21: GOING TO THE DOCS:
Radical reinvention of medical care.
Moderated by Barry Bub, educator, author, physician
Wednesday, January 28: IS THE AMERICAN
CONSTITUTION ONE WE DESERVE…or has it
gone off the rails?
Co-moderated by attorneys Paul Rosen and Thomas McGuire
Wednesday, February 4: PANDEMICS, EPIDEMICS,
AND CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
Moderator T.B.A.
Wednesday, February 11: THROUGH A LOOKING
GLASS: How the U.S. sees the world; how the
world sees us.
Moderated by Peter McNelly, veteran journalist, television
writer, and news show producer.
Wednesday, February 18: SEE MORE: From “Atrisk” boys to visible men.
Moderated by Neil Phillips, Founder of Visible Men & Visible
Men Academy, educator, athlete, coach.
Wednesday, February 25: RELIGION AND WAR:
Irrelevant, minor factor or a major cause?
Moderated by Jerry Frost, Founder/Chair of the Peace and
Conflict Program at Swathmore College. Emeritus Jenkins
professor of Quaker History/Research.
Wednesday, March 4: BASEBALL: Is it more than
just a game?
Moderated by Al Goldis, professional ball player, teacher, coach,
and Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.
For information, updates, and changes, visit www.LLA-SM.org and click on Einstein’s Circle: USFSM
“‘My idea of good company...is the company of clever, well-informed people,
who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company.’
‘You are mistaken,’ said he gently, ‘that is not good company, that is the best.’”
–Jane Austen, Persuasion
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LLA & THE POPS ORCHESTRA
The Academy and Pops Orchestra Unite
The Lifelong Learning Academy and The Pops Orchestra present:
“Behind-the-Performance Talks”
hosted by Robyn L. Bell, Director of Instrumental Studies at State
College of Florida.
Robyn L. Bell, Conductor
Find out what the experts know about the music and songs you love!
Pops Concert Dates:
“Broadway Celebrates Love”
Behind-the-Performance Talks
• 3 p.m. Feb. 8 , 2015; Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram
Way, Sarasota
• 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 2015; Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th
St., Bradenton
From Bernstein to Berlin, Schwartz to Sondheim, and Hamlisch
to Herman, all your favorite Broadway love songs are performed
with singers Robin Fernandez and Larry Alexander.
11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 - USFSM
“From Bernstein to Webber: The songs that
have shaped the last 50 years of Broadway”
“The Amazing Technicolors of Broadway”
• 3 p.m. March 15, 2015; Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1
Ram Way, Sarasota
• 7:30 p.m. March 16, 2015; State College of Florida Neel
Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St., Bradenton
The Pops Orchestra and the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
team together to perform some of Broadway's most colorful
compositions including songs from Porgy and Bess, Ellington’s
Sophisticated Ladies, the musical Ain't Misbehavin', songs from
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and more!
Concert tickets cost $20-$25 and are available at
(941) 926-7677 or www.thepopsorchestra.org
Performance talks are free!
11 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2015 -USFSM
“How Gershwin Broke the Color Barrier on
Broadway”
Attend any performance talk for free,
and get $5 off Pops concert tickets.
University of South Florida-Sarasota
Manatee (USFSM), 8350 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota 34243
Registration recommended. Call 941-359-4296
or visit www.lla-sm.org to register.
2014/15 Season
Bradenton Series
December 15
February 9
March 16
Sarasota Series
December 21
February 8
March 15
(941) 926-7677 | thepopsorchestra.org
Your Community’s Orchestra for Sarasota and Bradenton
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Pavloff, Lou
Pelyk, Kimberley
Perry, Leigh
Pierce, Elinor
www.LLA-SM.org
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2014 INSTRUCTORS
We marvel at the talent, intelligence, and generosity of our instructors. Each
brings to his or her classroom years of experience, a passion for teaching,
and an enthusiasm for sharing knowledge that make LLA the growing and
thriving community of learners that it is.
Jim Aaron
Marty Adams
Edward Alley
Bill Andrews
Barbara Apoian
Anne Arsenault
Alan Bandler
Lucy Barber
Joe Barbieri
Didier Bégat
Mike Beltzman
Leonard Bloom
Ronald Blum
Monroe Brett
Page Brown
Diane Browne-Sterdt
Barry Bub
Paul Chassy
Albert Cohen
Currie Colket
Barbara Courtney
Harry Dammers
Leita Kaldi Davis
Robert de Warren
Steven Derfler
Joan Dickinson
Barbara Dondero
Jill Edwards
David Eisner
Wesley Elsberry
Alan Freedman
Jerry Frost
Louise Gallagher
Pia Gallo-Rada
Stephen Gillum
Gene Ginsberg
Al Goldis
Ronald Gottlieb
Alan Grindal
Rafael Haddock
Don Hagan
Bonnie Hammer
Helga Harris
Harriet Hendel
Mauricio Herman
Martha Hill
Michelle Jackson
David Johnston
Karin Jones
Alfred Jones
Katrine Karley
Sandra Kassalow
Joseph Kerata
Gwen Kodad
Steve Kodad
Tess Koncick
Bill Kwon
Robert Latessa
June LeBell
Judith Levine
Art Liebman
Peter Mermin
Dan Miller
Marvin Mills
Irene Mirkovic
Gus Mollasis
Tony Moon
Barbara Murray
Stuart Nagourney
John Parks
Marden Paru
Anthony Piekarski
Spencer Pullen
David Rice
Betty Rogers
Paul Rosen
Paul Roth
Toni Rowitz
Lauren Rudd
Gail Sanderson
Steve Sandler
Paul Sarno
Marc Scher
Allan Schwartz
Pandora Seibert
Reb Ari Shapiro
Robin Shapiro
Jordan Shifrin
Barbara Shocket
Betty Silberman
Jerry Simons
Jan Skalny
Zaid Smith
Charles Sprandel
Michael Spring
Eric Steinberg
Carroll Stenson
Dan Stephens
Mark Stuart
Len Tabicman
Joel Tanner
Regan Teague
Robert Toplin
Al Tripodi
Herbert Waltzer
Susan Well
Arnold Well
Ernest Werlin
Colleen White
Stephen White
Ann Willig
Jack Winberg
Ron Wulkan
Eric Wyatt
Gayle Yaverbaum
Stan Zimmerman
Wolfe Zucker
JOIN US!
Want to get involved? LLA needs volunteers! We depend on assistance from our community of learners. Do you
have skills or experience that could help? We have a wide variety of behind-the-scenes activities in which you
can participate. Please contact us through our website www.LLA-SM.org, or call the office at 941-359-4296.
Volunteering helps LLA, but it can enrich your life, too; get to know your fellow students and make new friends.
Are you among our donor stars? If Academy classes and activities are important to you, please help us ensure
our financial health and stability. Our programs are made possible though student registrations and private
contributions. Your support is both needed and appreciated.
Have an idea for a course you’d like to teach? Go to the LLA website www.LLA-SM.org to submit a course
proposal and complete our interactive course proposal form.
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MANASOTA, FL
PERMIT #1
Lifelong Learning Academy
8350 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34243
Please pass this catalog along to a friend!
Directions to LLA at USFSM
8350 N. Tamiami Trail
Driving north from Sarasota toward Bradenton on
US 41: USFSM is approximately ½ mile past the University
Parkway intersection. Turn left through the entrance onto the
campus.
Lifelong
Learning Academy
at the University of
South Florida
Sarasota-Manatee
Driving south from Bradenton toward Sarasota on
US 41: Just past the entrance to the Hilton Inn, turn right
which is approximately ¼ mile south of the USFSM entrance.
The LLA office is in suite 107 in the building immediately to
your left. Classrooms 114 and 115 are on the west side of the
building.
If you need further assistance,
call the LLA office at 941-359-4296.
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Driving north from Sarasota toward Bradenton on
US 41: Go through the General Spaatz Blvd. intersection.
Sarasota-Bradenton
International Airport
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Directions to LLA at 600 Edwards Drive
Driving south from Bradenton toward Sarasota on
US 41: Take a right turn from US 41 onto Edwards Drive,
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N. T
Edwards Drive
through the entrance onto the USFM campus.
When the median on your left ends, take a left onto Edwards
Drive. The LLA office is in suite 107 in the building
immediately to your left. Classrooms 114 and 115 are on the
west side of the building.
41
Bay Shore Rd.
From I-75: Take I-75 to University Parkway (Exit 213). Go
west on University Parkway for approximately 6.5 miles to US
41 (Tamiami Trail). Turn right onto US 41. In approximately ½
mile, turn left through the entrance onto the USFSM campus.
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