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DESMOND CAMPUS
FOR ADULT ENRICHMENT
NONCREDIT CLASSES & EVENTS CATALOG
DAY TRIPS • COMMUNITY EDUCATION • L.I.F.E. PROGRAM
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Summer/Fall 2016 Course Calendar
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Desmond Campus
Lee Ferris/Mount Saint Mary College
“Shall we make a new rule of life … always to try to be a little
kinder than is necessary?”
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— J. M. Barrie
I am writing this at the end of a cold, rainy week in May. Looking ahead to the thought of
our summer concerts and seeing all the trips Jenn has scheduled in this brochure plus all
the classes that will be taking place is a good feeling. We are always glad to hear that people enjoy coming here as much as we enjoy working here! Thank you, Mrs. Desmond!
I hope you will enjoy looking through these pages and find many things that interest you. We not only
try to offer a great variety of things but to do so at different times so that everyone can partake. As
always, we look forward to seeing you at Desmond Campus during the months ahead and thank you for
coming.
&
Joan McAdam
Coordinator, Community Education
[email protected]
Jennifer Laubach
Coordinator, L.I.F.E. Program
[email protected]
contents
To Register Online: www.msmc.edu/communityed
Course sections
Community Education Courses..................7
Technology...................................................................7
Arts & Nature.................................................... 10
Explore & Expand............................................. 17
Exercise Classes........................................................34
Speaker Series..........................................................39
Day Trips............................................................ 44
L.I.F.E. Program (for those 55+)................53
Full-Length Courses...............................................53
Short Courses...........................................................57
Driving Classes.........................................................63
Policies.........................................................................65
Registration Forms.................................................66
Courses by Month..............
June
Let’s Play Croquet!, June 24...................57
JULY
Cagney, Westside Theatre, 407 West
43rd Street, July 2.................................44
Painting with Acrylics - Evening, July 5......10
Walk Live Tuesday July, July 5........................34
Gentle Yoga, July 5.............................................35
Chair Yoga, July 5................................................36
Evening Hatha Yoga, July 5.............................36
Current Events: A Discussion Course,
July 5.....................................................53
Desmond Book Club, July 5...................57
Mah Jongg (Open), July 5.......................57
The Musical and Celestial “Stars”,
July 5.....................................................57
The Esoteric History of Poetry Lecture,
July 5....................................................................25
Oil and Acrylics, July 6......................................10
Woodcarving Demonstration, July 6...........14
Lunch Hour Yoga, July 6...................................36
Hatha Yoga Wednesday, July 6......................36
Sewing (Open), July 6....................................37
Watercolors Made Easy—Evening, July 7..... 10
New York Botanical Garden, July 7..........44
“The Heiress”: Revenge is Best Served
Cold, July 7.........................................................17
Composting, July 7............................................24
Walk Live Thursday, July 7...............................34
Bridge (Open), July 7......................................57
How to Quit Smoking & Lose Weight
with Hypnosis, July 8......................................23
Poetry: Varieties of Religious Experience,
July 8....................................................................25
Hatha Yoga Friday, July 8.................................36
Pre-Licensing Class, July 9...............................63
Qi Gong for Beginners & Experienced,
July 9....................................................................36
Pie in the Sky Video Series, July 11................19
The Fairy Tale Experience, July 11.................27
Pilates, July 11......................................................37
Your Genes and Your Health, July 11......53
Digital Photography Boot Camp, July 11.....7
Introduction to Foot Reflexology, July 12.......21
The Esoteric History of Poetry, July 12........25
Role of Women in the Middle East, July 12....39
Woodcarving Class, July 13.............................14
Mohonk Mountain House, July 13...........44
The Heart of Summer, July 13........................20
Get Organized! Keep Track of Your Medical
Paperwork, July 13..........................................22
iPhone/iPad Pictures, July 13........................... 8
Yaddo Gardens and Saratoga National
Historical Park, July 14.........................45
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly, July 14.....58
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L.I.F.E. Courses and Day Trips in bold
Desmond Campus grounds.
How to Discover & Live Your Purpose,
July 15..................................................................30
Hamilton and Jefferson: Competing
Visions for America, July 15.........................39
Marbling on Fabric & Paper, July 16.............14
Plein Air Drawing, July 18................................13
Using HeritageQuest Online for
Genealogical Research, July 18..................17
Zumba® Gold, July 18........................................37
HDR Photography Class, July 18..................... 9
Theodore Roosevelt: “My Future Is In My
Past!”, July 19.....................................................18
Summer T’ai Chi Chih Practice, July 19.......37
Zumba® Gold Toning, July 20.........................37
Stories with Holes, July 20...........................58
Iron Making in the Hudson Valley, July 20.... 39
Fourth Fridays at the Smithsonian,
July 22.................................................................58
The Red Star Dairy of 1916, July 22..............40
Pre-Licensing Class for July 23, July 23.......63
Paramour (Cirque du Soleil)–Lyric Theatre,
213 West 42nd Street, July 23.............45
Sandra Brandman/Mount Saint Mary College
Fully Committed–Lyceum Theatre,
149 West 45th Street, July 23..............45
Medicare 101, July 23.............................58
Pie in the Sky Video Series, July 25................19
The 1916 Irish Uprising , July 25....................40
European Cool-climate Wines and Their
Food Mates, Part II, July 26...........................23
Know Your New iPhone, July 27...................... 8
Wethersfield Gardens, Amenia, July 29....45
Voices For All, July 29........................................29
The War of Southern Aggression: Psych. of
the Late Unpleasantness, July 29..............40
Lincoln Center Tour and Ballet, July 30.....45
Radio City New York Spectacular,
July 31...................................................46
AUGUST
Get Organized! How to Keep Track of Your
Medical Paperwork, Aug. 1..........................22
Vitamin P (Play), Aug. 1.....................................31
New London Lighthouse Cruise, Aug. 2......46
Travel Journal Writing, Aug. 2........................29
Desmond Book Club, Aug. 2..................57
What’s New in New Yorker Fiction?,
Aug. 2....................................................59
History of Islam in America, Aug. 2..............40
Spiritual and Historical Mysteries of the
Sea Lecture, Aug. 2..........................................40
Season of Glory, Aug. 3.....................................29
Destination Art Collage, Aug. 4.....................14
“The Great Ziegfeld”: A Pretty Girl is like a
Melody, Aug. 4..................................................18
Walk Live Thursday, Aug. 4..............................34
Cats–Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West
52nd Street, Aug. 7...............................46
Whitney Museum of American Art,
Aug. 7....................................................46
Watercolors, Aug. 8............................................10
Pilates, Aug. 8.......................................................37
Painting with Acrylics—Evening, Aug. 9....10
Beginning Watercolors, Aug. 9......................11
Spiritual and Historical Mysteries of the
Sea, Aug. 9..........................................................40
Walk Live Tuesday, Aug. 9................................34
Oil and Acrylics, Aug. 10...................................10
Thyroid and other Endocrine Concerns,
Aug. 10................................................................20
“Rock ‘n’ Roll Yoga, Aug. 11..............................30
Positive Psychology, Aug. 11..........................31
Cooking with Herbs, Aug. 12..........................24
The Shadow of a Wife—Who Was
Mrs. Shakespeare?, Aug. 12.........................41
Word Boot Camp, Aug. 12................................. 7
Pre-Licensing Class, Aug. 13...........................63
NYC Fashion District Tour, Aug. 16...........46
Introduction to Hand Reflexology, Aug. 16.....21
Pastel Summer Workshop, Aug. 17..............11
Pickleball 101, Aug. 17..................................59
Know Your New iPad, Aug. 17.......................... 9
Pastel Painting from Photographs—
Free Demo, Aug. 18........................................11
Waterways of the Tsars: Russian
Adventure Cruise, Aug. 18...................59
Layman’s Guide , Aug. 18.......................59
Have a Chemical-Free Home, Aug. 20.........21
Intro to Wines of Germany’s Rhine & Mosel,
Aug. 20................................................................24
Erie Canal Living History Cruise,
Herkimer, Aug. 21.................................47
Fenimore Art Museum and Glimmerglass
Opera, Cooperstown, Aug. 22.............47
Painting in 18th Century Europe, Aug. 23......15
Steamtown, Scranton, Aug. 23..................47
Living a Mindful Life, Aug. 23.........................31
The Short Story Society Meets Again,
Aug. 24................................................................25
Famous Authors of the Hudson Valley
Regions, Aug. 24..............................................41
Revolutionary New York Walking Tour,
Aug. 25..............................................................48
Lincoln: “The Better Angels of our Nature”,
Aug. 25................................................................18
Selected Poems of T. S. Eliot, Aug. 25..... 53
Old Time Rock and Roll, Aug. 25............59
Aug. 26..................................................58
Mass of Chaos/Shot with Luck, Aug. 26.....41
Pre-Licensing Class for Aug. 27, Aug. 27....63
Grey Towers, Milford, Aug. 31....................48
SEPTEMBER
The Fairy Tale Fan Club, Sept. 1......................28
Boston Pops and the B-52s at
Tanglewood, Sept. 2.............................48
Mets vs. Nationals at Citi Field, Sept. 4......48
Painting with Acrylics—Evening, Sept. 6.....10
Chair Yoga, Sept. 6..............................................36
Introduction to T’ai Chi Chih (Moving
Meditation), Sept. 6........................................37
Desmond Book Club, Sept. 6.................57
Making a Necklace, Sept. 6....................60
Ageless and Sexy, Sept. 6.......................60
Presidents of Film, Sept. 6...............................41
Oil and Acrylics, Sept. 7....................................10
Introduction to Chess, Sept. 7........................54
Finding Immigration and Naturalization
Records, Sept. 7................................................17
Gentle Walk Live Demo, Sept. 7.....................35
Lunch Hour Yoga, Sept. 7.................................36
Hatha Yoga Wednesday, Sept. 7....................36
Zumba® Gold Toning, Sept. 7.........................37
Exploring Sculpture at Storm King
Art Center, Sept. 7................................54
Pastel Painting from Photographs, Sept. 8.......11
The Educational Kaffeeklatsh, Sept. 8.........26
Penned: Behind Bars, Prison Writers,
Sept. 8..................................................................26
French for Travelers, Sept. 8............................27
The Mindful Way - Meditation to Fit Your
Life, Sept. 8.........................................................31
Beginner Bridge, Sept. 8...............................54
What Is Islam?, Sept. 8.......................................41
Painting with Pastels, Sept. 9.........................12
The Guys: What Should I Say?, Sept. 9........18
Staging Tips for Selling your Home,
Sept. 9..................................................................28
Hatha Yoga Friday, Sept. 9...............................36
Dance Xross Fitness, Sept. 9...........................38
Wes Nisker’s “Crazy Wisdom”: Reflections
of an Outsider, Sept. 9................................54
History of Ellis Island, Sept. 9..........................41
Pre-Licensing Class, Sept. 10..........................63
Bright Star–Cort Theatre, 138 West
48th Street, Sept. 10............................49
Rockefeller Center Tour and Top of the
Rock, Sept. 10.......................................49
Estate Planning with a Heart–The Family
Love Letter, Sept. 10.............................60
iPhone/iPad Pictures, Sept. 10......................... 8
Watercolors Sept., Sept. 12.............................11
Anyone Can Draw, Sept. 12.............................12
Beginning Drawing, Sept. 12..........................13
Advanced Drawing, Sept. 12..........................13
Beginning Italian, Sept. 12..............................27
The Fairy Tale Experience: Going Deeper,
Sept. 12...............................................................27
Pilates, Sept. 12...................................................37
Zumba® Gold, Sept. 12.....................................37
Ballroom Dancing, Sept. 12............................38
Beginner Spanish, Sept. 12....................55
Hablamos Espanol, Sept. 12..................55
Fairy Tale 101: What Every Grandparent
Needs to Know, Sept. 12......................61
Beginning Watercolors, Sept. 13...................11
Walk Live Tuesday Sept., Sept. 13.................34
Evening Hatha Yoga, Sept. 13........................36
Zoonotic Diseases: When Animal Diseases
Spill Over to Humans, Sept. 13...................42
Meet the 2016 Alice Curtis Desmond
Award Winner, Sept. 13.................................42
Building a Strong Immune System,
Sept. 14...............................................................20
Gentle Walk Live, Sept. 14...............................35
The Peace & Freedom Beyond Complaining,
Sept. 15..............................................................30
Hollywood, Film & Politics, Sept. 16.............20
Meditation Techniques and Practice,
Sept. 16...............................................................32
Walk Live Friday, Sept. 16................................34
Excel Boot Camp, Sept. 16................................. 8
How to Use Your New Basic Digital
Camera, Sept. 17................................................ 9
How to Use Your New Advanced Digital
Camera, Sept. 17................................................ 9
Blithewold and Nordic Lodge, Sept. 18.......49
Oil Painting, Sept. 19.........................................12
The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Sept. 19..........20
Learn How to Live in Abundant Health,
Sept. 19...............................................................22
Senior Sleuths–The Really Long
Goodbye: Retirement is Murder!,
Sept. 19..............................................................55
Canonization: A History of Holy, Sept. 22...... 18
Self-Defense for the Older Adult, Sept. 23.... 38
Sept. 23..............................................................58
Sept. 24...............................................................36
Teshuvah – Spiritual Renewal at the High
Holidays, Sept. 26............................................32
FDR and the Post Office, Sept. 26.................42
Waitress–Brooks Atkinson Theatre,
256 West 47th Street, Sept. 28................50
eBay, Sept. 29.........................................................9
Sculpture from Life, Body Language
Expressions, Oct. 1..........................................13
Essential Oils, Oct. 1...........................................21
Know Your New iPhone, Oct. 1........................ 8
The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Oct. 3...............20
What Exactly Are We Supposed to Eat?,
Oct. 3....................................................................22
Harney Teas Tour and Tasting,
Millbrook, Oct. 4...................................50
The Model “A”s Are Coming!, Oct. 4.......50
Singing Bowls, Oct. 4.........................................32
Caring for Body, Mind & Soul: For
Caregivers, Oct. 4.............................................32
Desmond Book Club, Oct. 4........................57
Chair Seat Weaving Techniques, Oct. 5.......16
History of The Hudson River Valley, Oct. 5.... 27
When the Garden was Eden, Oct. 5.............29
Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way,
Oct. 5....................................................................29
Nature, Naturally, Oct. 5...............................56
Woodrow Wilson: Love, Neutrality, War
and Peace!, Oct. 6............................................19
Fall Back in Love with Your Home, Oct. 6....... 28
P. O. P., Oct. 6.........................................................33
Change the Way You Think, Feel & Behave
with Hypnosis, Oct. 7.....................................23
Star Wars, The Force, & You, Oct. 7................30
The Healing Power of Gratitude, Oct. 7......32
Guided Meditation, Oct. 8...............................33
Oct. 8....................................................................36
Classical Music of the Romantic Era,
Oct. 11.................................................................26
The Hudson River School of Art:
Paintings, Painters, Period, and Places,
Oct. 11...................................................56
Happy Birthday Eleanor Roosevelt!,
Oct. 11...................................................61
Respiratory Concerns, Oct. 12........................21
English Poets of the Romantic Era,
Oct. 12.................................................................26
Living Alone, Oct. 12..............................61
Mind/Body/Spirit, Oct. 13......................62
Prudence Crandall - A Teacher Ahead of
Her Time, Oct. 13.............................................42
Women in Iran, Oct. 14.....................................43
Access Boot Camp, Oct. 14................................ 8
Marbling on Fabric & Paper, Oct. 15............14
Pre-Licensing Class, Oct. 15............................63
Retirement Planning: Social Security,
Medicare and Long Term Care, Oct. 15... 62
Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, Oct. 16......51
Essex Steam Train and
Riverboat, Oct. 17.................................51
Grandma Married Whom?!? Evaluating
Online Genealogical Information,
Oct. 17.................................................................17
The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Oct. 17............20
Find Your Inner Writer—Use Your Powers
of Description!, Oct. 18..............................62
You, Too, Can Sell Your Artwork Online,
Oct. 19.................................................................15
Vermeer and Dali, Oct. 19................................16
Hidden Treasures of the Hudson Valley
Trip IX, Oct. 19.................................................51
Autumn Day Fabric Collage Workshop,
Oct. 20.................................................................14
All the King’s Men: Dirty Politics in HD,
Oct. 20.................................................................19
Lyndon B. and Lady Bird Johnson,
Oct. 20...................................................56
Meditation Techniques and Practice,
Oct. 21.................................................................32
9/11 Museum and Memorial, Oct. 22......... 52
The Statue of Liberty, Oct. 24.........................43
Long Range Weather Forecasting and
Global Warming, Oct. 24............................62
Intro to Wines & Foods of Northern & Cent’l
Portugal & Northwestern Spain, Oct. 25........24
Gentle Yoga, Oct. 25..........................................35
Real Estate Deals, Oct. 26.......................63
Medicare 101, Oct. 27.............................58
Chelsea Market Food and Walking
Tour, Oct. 28..........................................52
Oct. 28...................................................58
Know Your New iPad, Oct. 29........................... 8
The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Oct. 31............20
Cold & Flu Season Preparation Using
Homeopathy, Oct. 31.....................................22
Estate Planning with a Heart–The Family
Love Letter, Nov. 5.......................................60
The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Nov. 14...........20
Summer/Fall 2016
Community Education (Noncredit) Courses
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Community Education
For adults 18 and over
Personal Tutoring
New this year, students can be individually tutored to identify and address specific learning needs
at a pace you set. Learn Windows 10 (on your own laptop), Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,
Windows OS, Basic Computing, etc. Together with the instructor you can make learning at your
pace stress-free and enjoyable. Make an appointment at the office to schedule one or more
lessons or call 845-565-2076.
V. Kayes
Fee: $35 per hour
Technology
Digital Photography Boot Camp
Morning session: Learn to use your digital camera more effectively and efficiently by understanding
the features and functions of your camera beyond simple point-and-shoot. Then, learn to copy your
photos from the camera to the computer via a card reader or camera cable. Next, burn copies of your
photos from the PC to a CD/DVD. Finally, a brief introduction to using Adobe Photoshop Elements
and displaying photos on your desktop computer. Please bring a CD/DVD with you to copy your
pictures. Afternoon session: Improve your use of (and skill with) your digital camera through using
Adobe Photoshop Elements computer software. Learn how to burn copies of your photos from the
PC to a CD/DVD. Then, use Adobe Photoshop Elements to enhance, repair or transform your picture
images. Pre-req: knowledge of the Microsoft Windows environment. Registration limited to 6.
Monday, July 11
9 am-3 pm (bring lunch)
V. Kayes
$60
Vincent Kayes, PhD, retired professor of computer science at Mount Saint Mary College, also teaches computer technology courses for local health care facilities.
Word Boot Camp
Morning session will cover basics. Create a new document and insert text, format text using text effects, insert and resize pictures, wrap text around and move a picture, apply picture styles and artistic
effects, add a page border, insert and modify text boxes and shapes, and preview and print a document. Change document and paragraph layout, set margins, align text, change line spacing, indent
text, and add space after paragraphs. Next, we’ll create and modify (bulleted, numbered and custom)
lists, set and modify tab stops, and finally, insert and modify a SmartArt graphic.
Afternoon session will cover tables and templates: Create a table, add text, add existing text into a
table, and create bulleted lists in a table. Format a table by changing column widths, add columns
and rows to a table, merge cells, format text in cells, and change table borders. Next, create a new
document from an existing document and create a letterhead. Then, we’ll change and reorganize
text via AutoCorrect, find and replace text, select and move text to a new location, and insert and
format a table in a document. Finally, we’ll use the proofing options and create a document using a
template. Registration limited to 6.
Friday, August 12
V. Kayes
$60
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Summer/Fall 2016
Excel Boot Camp
Morning session: Basics. Create a worksheet and chart data. Learn to create, save, and navigate a
workbook, enter data into the worksheet, construct and copy formulas, and use the SUM function.
We’ll format cells with merge and center and cell styles. Chart data to create a column chart and
insert sparklines. Spell check, enter data via ranges, use arithmetic operators, copy formulas containing absolute cell references, edit cell values, and format cells with styles. Then, print, display formulas,
and close Excel.
Afternoon session: Functions, Tables, and Workbooks. Learn to use the SUM, AVERAGE, MEDIAN,
MIN, and MAX functions. Move data, resolve error messages, and rotate text. Use the COUNTIF and
IF functions, and apply conditional formatting. Use date and time functions and freeze panes. Create, sort, and filter an Excel table. Format and print a large worksheet. Finally, analyze data with pie
charts, line charts, and What-If analysis. Pre-Req: knowledge of the Microsoft Windows environment.
Registration limited to 6.
Friday, September 16
V. Kayes
$60
Access Boot Camp
Applications requiring storage and maintenance of large amounts of data in an organized manner
can be set up as Access databases, e.g. customers and invoices, inventory and suppliers. Data in databases is organized by topic and each topic is stored in a table. These tables are then organized into
relationships such as employee names and payroll data. With tables established, the power of the database comes alive as the user can now formulate queries, forms, and reports to analyze the data and
produce useful information to guide decision making for the organization. Registration limited to 6.
Friday, October 14
V. Kayes
$60
iPhone/iPad Pictures
With our iPhone or iPad always within reach, it’s the ideal device for snapping a quick picture and
making a memory. In this class, we will discuss using the camera as well as organizing, sharing, and
editing photos. We will also discuss the options for saving and printing your treasured moments.
Please bring your iPad, iTouch, or iPhone to class. Registration limited to 15.
Wednesday, July 13
Saturday, September 10
6-7:30 pm
10:30 am-Noon
C. Nicoletti
C. Nicoletti
$18
$18
Corri Nicoletti is a Mount Saint Mary College alumna with a bachelor’s degree in educational technologies and master’s in
education. She currently works as an Educational Technology Specialist in higher education.
Know Your New iPhone
Whether it’s your first phone or your fifth, this class is a great way to learn how to get the most out of
your device! We will touch on several topics including general device settings and features, photos,
GPS navigation, apps, and more as well as have some time for questions!
Wednesday, July 27
Saturday, October 1
6-7:30 pm
10:30 am-Noon
C. Nicoletti
C. Nicoletti
$18
$18
Summer/Fall 2016
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Know Your New iPad
This class is great for new users or as a refresher. Join us to learn the basics as well as some tips and
tricks for your iPad. Topics will include general device settings and features, popular apps, navigation
and organization as well as many other uses. Feel free to bring your questions!
Wednesday, August 17
Saturday, October 29
6-7:30 pm
10:30 am-Noon
C. Nicoletti
C. Nicoletti
$18
$18
HDR Photography Class
The course will be a combination of an on location photo shoot at a nearby historic site and then a
classroom session in the computer lab using HDR software to enhance images. This is an intermediate to advanced class. The location portion will be for 2 hours at a nearby historic site. The students
will receive instructions on how to set up the camera, lens selection and proper exposure and evaluation. It is suggested that the student have a DSLR-type camera that can be used in manual mode, a
tripod and cable release. The students will then go to the computer lab and download their images
on the computer and receive instruction on how to properly use the Photomatix software. This
software is a DEMO version and the saved images will have a Photomatix logo overlay on them. The
student will be able to purchase a copy of the software for personal use, $39 or $99 depending on
version. Students should be familiar with the operating system of their computer and either Photoshop Elements or Photoshop. Note: In case of inclement weather the photo session will be conducted inside the Desmond Campus building. Registration limited to 6.
Mon., & Tues., July 18 & 19
6-8 pmE. Sloves
$40
Eli Sloves has been a professional photographer since 1981. He earned his craftsman degree from Professional Photographers of America in 1997. Eli has taught many classes to both professional and amateur groups, emphasizing aspects of
digital photography, and how to use Photoshop effectively to produce quality images.
How to Use Your New Basic Digital Camera
This class is for users of simple point-and-shoot type cameras. Students will learn some very basic
controls of their digital camera so they can capture good quality images for printing and/or sharing. Learn how to make basic adjustments, download images to a home computer, and basic digital
photography terminology. Registration limited to 10.
10 am-NoonE. Sloves
$25
How to Use Your New Advanced Digital Camera
This class is for owners of more advanced digital cameras and DSLRs. The student will learn about
advanced settings such as White Balance, Shutter, or Aperture Priority (and when to use which one),
and more advanced programming modes, if available on their camera. Also covered: downloading to a
home computer using the camera software, as well as third party software. Registration limited to 10.
12:30-2:30 pmE. Sloves
$25
eBay
Learn the ins and outs of eBay, the world’s online marketplace. Practice buying and selling. Some
computer knowledge required. Registration limited to 6.
2 Thursdays Sept. 29 & Oct. 6
2-4 pm
S. Christensen
$25
Suzanne Christensen is a part-time librarian who looks forward to sharing her knowledge of Internet buying and selling
with you.
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Summer/Fall 2016
arts & nature
Painting with Acrylics— Evening
Beginners to professionals are welcome; the atmosphere is relaxing and creative. We’ll paint on
pre-treated canvases of any size and each class will feature still life setups and will not be a freelance
class. Learn how to use various brushes and try new paint techniques. We’ll have a supply list upon
your request if needed.
4 Tues., beginning July 5
4 Tues., beginning Aug.9
8 Tues., beginning Sept. 6
6-8:30 pm
6-8:30 pm
6-8:30 pm
J. Yeaple King
J. Yeaple King
J. Yeaple King
$80
$80
$160
Jodi Yeaple King has been an artist for over 40 years, working with many art forms including illustrations, tole painting,
jewelry making, fiber arts, and metal sculpting. She has owned an art-based business, selling her work and that of other
local artists, and has taught adult classes in the Hudson Valley.
Oil and Acrylics
Beginners to professionals are welcome; the atmosphere is relaxing and creative. We’ll paint on pretreated canvases of any size and you can also work on more than one painting at a time. Work from a
photo or a set of objects in the class, or use your imagination! Learn how to use various brushes and
try new paint techniques. We’ll have a supply list for beginners.
4 Wed., beginning July 6
4 Wed., beginning Aug. 10
8 Wed., beginning Sept. 7
10 am-1 pm
10 am-1 pm
10 am-1 pm
J. Yeaple King
J. Yeaple King
J. Yeaple King
$80
$80
$160
Watercolors Made Easy—Evening
This is a class for beginners and seasoned watercolorists alike. Students and painters will be delighted
to see and practice new and exciting techniques. This much-maligned medium is actually a great
deal of fun, once the painter knows what to do with watercolors. This class will concentrate on landscape and still life studies. There will be demonstrations of various techniques and styles. Students
should arrive a few minutes early to set up their work stations. A supply list will be provided upon
registration.
4 Thurs., beginning July 7
5-7 pm
P. Eakin
$66
Pattie Eakin owns and operates The Bruynswick Art Studio and Gallery in Gardiner, where she has been teaching oils and
watercolors for over 16 years. Pattie is a graduate of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, West Chester State University, and was
named best artist in the Hudson Valley by Hudson Valley Magazine for 2010.
Watercolors August
Students will observe a watercolor demonstration from sketch to completed painting. Students will
choose their subjects and demonstrate the use of watercolors from drawing to completed painting.
Supply list will be provided.
4 Mon., beginning Aug. 8
9 am-Noon
1-4 pm
L. DeVirgilio
L. DeVirgilio
$100
$100
Len DeVirgilio has been a graphic designer for over 40 years, working in New York advertising agencies and design studios
for national accounts. He is a graduate of the School of Art & Design and attended the School of Visual Arts. Len won “Best
in Show” at the Artists on Campus show at Mount Saint Mary College in June 2010.
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Watercolors September
Students will observe a watercolor demonstration from sketch to completed painting. Students will
choose their subjects and demonstrate the use of watercolors from drawing to completed painting.
Supply list will be provided.
7 Mon., beginning Sept. 12
No class Oct. 10
7 Mon., beginning Sept. 12 No class Oct. 10
9 am-Noon
L. DeVirgilio
$175
1-4 pm
L. DeVirgilio
$175
Beginning Watercolors
If you’ve always wanted to try watercolors, this is the class for you. Len will show you the basics of applying watercolor paint to paper. Minimal supplies will be needed; list provided upon request.
4 Tues., beginning Aug. 9
9 am-Noon
9 am-Noon
L. DeVirgilio
L. DeVirgilio
$100
$150
Pastel Painting from Photographs—Free Demo
Artist Clayton Buchanan is intrigued with nature and the light and color that bring it to life. Clayton
teaches at the Desmond Campus for Adult Enrichment and will be doing a free pastels demonstration. Please visit www.claytonbuchananart.com and know why you should come and see this event.
Free, please register.
Thursday, August 18
6:30-8:30 pm
C. Buchanan
Free
Clayton Buchanan is intrigued with nature, and the light and color that bring it to life. His paintings are in private and
corporate collections. He was awarded two Elizabeth T. Greenshield Memorial Foundation Grants, and has received many
regional/national art awards. Buchanan studied Impressionist Painting with Henry Hensche, Cape School of Art; Figure/
Portrait Painting with William Draper, Art Students League; Commercial Art and Illustration, Memphis Academy of Arts.
Please see www.claytonbuchananart.com
Pastel Painting from Photographs
This class will focus not only on painting from reference photos, but also on the importance of not
just copying the photograph, but of understanding the structure of objects within the photo. The
importance of color contrasts in depicting structures, and exploring how aerial perspective plays a
very important role in creating the illusion of 3-dimensional reality, will also be covered. Photos used
will be of varied subjects: landscape, figure, portrait, still life. Photographs will be provided in the
beginning classes, and then the students will be required to bring in their own photos to work from.
The first classes will cover the important elements to consider in taking your own photos, plus using
the computer for enhancement if the student desires. Using the computer as a helpful tool will be addressed. Throughout art history new technologies have always advanced artists’ directions. Critiques
will be given at the end of each class. Some pastel painting experience is helpful, but using the pastel
medium will be covered. A supply list will be sent to each student prior to the start of classes.
6 Thurs., beginning Sept. 8
No class Oct. 6
6:30-9:30 pm
C. Buchanan
Please see the HDR Photography class offered in our
Technology section, page 9.
$120
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Pastel Summer Workshop
All levels, from beginning to advanced painters, are welcome to this three-day Landscape Workshop
in Pastels, at three different sites in our beautiful Hudson Valley. Attendees should bring lunch. May
take 1, 2, or 3 days!
Thursday, August 18
Friday, August 19
9 am-3 pm
9 am-3 pm
9 am-3 pm
G. Fedigan
G. Fedigan
G. Fedigan
$50
$50
$50
Gayle Clark Fedigan has been an accomplished pastel instructor and artist for 25 years. She has taught in Ireland, Italy, and
France. Gayle studied art at SUNY New Paltz, The Art Students League, and the ateliers of John Gould, Daniel Greene, and
Lisa Specht. She was accepted into the Pastel Society of America Show in 2014.
Painting with Pastels
This course will focus on the handling (literally) of the pastel medium while doing still life. All levels
from beginning to advanced painters are welcome; especially those who would like to cross over
from another medium and explore the possibilities of pastels. Many of Gayle’s students have become
award-winning artists. Class will be limited to 10 students.
8 Fri., beginning Sept. 9
9:30 am-Noon
1-3:30 pm
G. Clark Fedigan
G. Clark Fedigan
$160
$160
Oil Painting
Paint in a relaxed, supportive class for all levels with an emphasis on the fundamentals of traditional
oil painting. Each class features a choice of still life or floral setups, plus an option for you to paint
from your favorite photo. You can continue to paint from home with digital photos of setups. Individual instruction is given in paint handling and composition for your style and success.
No class Oct. 10
6:30-9:30 pmE. McHenry
$100
Esther McHenry graduated from Pratt Institute with a degree in art teacher education, and is active in Artists in the Parks
and Lower Hudson Valley Plein Air Painters.
Anyone Can Draw
Embarrassed that you can’t draw a straight line? This class offers all the basics and a supportive environment to gain confidence and drawing skills. You’ll surprise yourself. Materials: 11 x 14 sketch pad,
instructor provides the rest.
No class Oct. 10
6:30-8 pm
K. Cook
$90
Instructor Kevin Cook is an accomplished landscape painter whose style is strongly influenced by 19th century Romanticism. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a B.S. in Art Education, Kevin was recently named a Painting Fellow by New York
Foundation for the Arts. He has subsequently been invited to serve on the Artist’s Advisory Committee of NYFA. In 2009,
Kevin’s work was exhibited at the American Consulate in Hong Kong as part of the Artists In Embassies Program. Kevin is
a Guest Educator at the Samuel Dorsky Museum in New Paltz. He is represented in a number of galleries and has a strong
regional following.
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Plein Air Drawing
The couches and chairs on the back porch at Desmond make for comfortable seating to work from. If
the student has an outdoor easel, it may be brought for further afield but still on-campus sketching.
Emphasis will be placed on initial blocking in, then massing in with values (light and shade), and the
stoking or hatching for the drawing stick to refine the values. These techniques are particularly valuable for foliage on trees, bushes, etc., where every leaf cannot be rendered. Supply list available upon
registration. May take 1, 2, or 3 days. Attendees, please bring a lunch.
Monday, July 18
Tuesday, July 19
Wednesday, July 20
10 am-2 pm
10 am-2 pm
10 am-2 pm
C. Harris-Pagano
C. Harris-Pagano
C. Harris-Pagano
$40 per class
$40 per class
$40 per class
Cynthia Harris-Pagano specializes in portraits, still-life, and landscapes in oil and pastel. She works out of her North Light
studio in Otisville, NY, one hour northwest of NYC. Her paintings are in public and private collections in the USA, Canada,
and Europe. She is a member of The Portrait Society of America. Portrait Website: www.portraitartist.com/pagano
Beginning Drawing
This is a basic drawing class designed to introduce new students to the skills required to accurately
render what they see. It is also an opportunity for the more advanced artist to gain some visual and
creative practice in drawing and painting that will enhance any artistic endeavors. The beginning
classes will include an introduction to drawing basic 3-dimensional forms, perspective, light and
shade, and still life and/or landscape drawing. Supply list provided upon registration.
No class Oct. 10
10 am-Noon
C. Harris-Pagano
$100
Advanced Drawing
This class will include advanced drawing techniques in basic 3-dimensional forms, perspective, light
and shade, still life, and some portrait work.
No class Oct. 10
1-3 pm
C. Harris-Pagano
$100
Sculpture from Life, Body Language Expressions
Discover the freedom to portray the human figure and its inner emotions from the outer body
language. Join sculptor Robert G. Breur for five three-hour sessions creating a full figure or any portion of the live model expressing what he or she is and feels at the time. Wet clay provided for a $10
additional charge on the first day of class.
5 Sat., beginning Oct. 1
No class October 15
9:30 am-12:30 pmR.G. Breur
$160
Robert Breur is a 20-year student of clay sculpting and woodcarving, specializing in the features of the human figure as
well as a few other animals. He typically sculpts in clay as a marquette and then copies that form to wood as his final art
form. His works have the outward expression of the pose and the internal message from his living subjects. His works are
intended to be viewed from all directions and even touched to be fully appreciated. His skills have recently been applied
not only to creating his own works, but also as augmentation to art therapy for returning veterans with PTSD, as his preferred form of volunteer work.
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Woodcarving — Free Demo
Please join us and be introduced to the art of woodcarving by Leo Bozydaj. This is free and Leo will
demonstrate what you can learn in the course to follow.
Wednesday, July 6
6:30 pm
Leo Bozydaj
Free
Leo Bozydaj relocated to the U.S. in 1949 with his parents and four brothers. He has been giving back ever since through
many volunteer activities including 40+ years with the Scouts. Leo has been woodcarving for six years.
Woodcarving Class
Learn the basics of woodcarving in this four-session class. There will be a $2-5 supply fee (depending on the size), payable to the instructor, for each project. Tools will be provided to get you
started and can be purchased from the instructor.
6:30-8:30 pm
L. Bozydaj
$50
Marbling on Fabric & Paper
Learn about the ancient printing art of marbling where colored paints float on thickened water and
create unique patterns. Students will make their own prints on paper and fabric and will take home a
marbled silk scarf of their own creation. Supply fee $20 payable to instructor the day of class.
Saturday, July 16
Saturday, October 15
9 am-1 pm
9 am-1 pm
G. James
G. James
$40
$40
Gwenno James is a textile and fashion artist, specializing in hand printed fabrics for clothing and home furnishings. She
has created textile designs for global brands including Calvin Klein. She is a Textiles Instructor at Parsons, The New School,
NY and has also taught at Marist College, Poughkeepsie. She gained a degree in Fashion Textiles at Central Saint Martins
School of Art, London.
Destination Art Collage
A great way to remember your travel adventures is to create a collage of pictures and other mementos from your trip. Making a collage is fun, easy, and creative. Start with color copies of your
favorite travel photos, then add things like your airplane boarding passes, tickets from museums, a
matchbook from that great restaurant, or the perfect shell you found on the beach. Backing board
and adhesives provided along with special extras you may include in your collage. Alternatively, you
may choose to create an abstract fabric and/or paper collage using colors that invoke the mood of a
favorite place, for example: beach blues, turquoise, gold, tan, white, Tuscany oranges, yellow, purple,
chartreuse, New York City night lights, Ireland’s greens and blues, etc. Additional supply fee of $4
payable to the instructor. Please bring a bagged lunch.
Thursday, August 4
10 am-3 pm
S. Minier
$40
Award-winning artist Susan Minier has been a full-time fiber artist for 20 years, creating engaging, vibrant, and inspired
mixed media landscape collages and floorcloths. Her work has been published in Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine and 2010
Calendar, Perfect Match art textbook.
Autumn Day Fabric Collage Workshop
Join this fun class and capture the glory of fall by creating a vibrant fabric collage landscape depicting the rolling hills of the Hudson Valley. A variety of fabrics in golds, vermilion, rust, browns, and
greens provided. Iron on fusible web will be used as the adhesive. Demonstration of techniques.
Small group. All levels welcome. Bring a bagged lunch. Additional supply fee of $4, payable to the
instructor.
Thursday, October 20
10 am-3 pm
S. Minier
$40
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Desmond Back Porch Concert Series
Kofi and Sankofa
Award winning renowned performers.
Come enjoy this interactive concert with
African drums and dance!
Friday, July 8, 6:30 pm
Raindate: Sunday, July 10, 2 pm
Welcome Back, Bush Brothers!
Kick back and enjoy a night of great music.
Friday, August 19, 7 pm
Raindate: Sunday, August 21, 2 pm
Kofi and Sankofa
Admission to concerts is $5 pp.
Grounds will open 2 hours prior to the concert for picnicking. Please bring chairs/blankets for seating.
Also this summer:
Desmond Campus is pleased to be part of the Newburgh Jazz-Go-Round series offered by
Ferry Godmother Productions. The concert will take place Thursday, August 11th, 6:30pm to
8:30pm and is free and open to the public. Grounds will open at 5 p.m. for picnicking. Please
bring chairs and blankets for seating. Please see www.ferrygodmother.com
You, Too, Can Sell Your Artwork Online
“You too can sell your artwork online” will give insight into the world of online art marketing. There
are many internet avenues for selling art and it can be confusing to understand just where to start
and how to promote your work. An online presence is vital to reach a large audience and most importantly to accurately represent yourself. This course will cover: tips on what you can do to organize
and promote yourself to improve internet sales; using established art gallery web sites that will help
you sell your artwork; personal sites such as photo galleries and blogs; and how to use social media
to promote your work.
Wednesday, October 19
6-8:30 pm
S. Horstmann
$25
Susan Horstmann is a recently retired IBM software engineer who lives in Pleasant Valley. She has designed and created
websites for the past 15 years.
Painting in 18th Century Europe
This course begins with the playful Rococo style of François Boucher and Jean-Honoré Fragonard,
with their pale, creamier shades and their focus on themes of romance, celebration, and nature.
We’ll continue then to the Neoclassicists such as Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Jacques-Louis
David, They were driven by the desire for a return to the simplicity, order and ‘purism’ of classical antiquity, and by themes including courage and war. In the British Isles we’ll explore William Hogarth’s
scenes of contemporary life, full of both satire and pathos, as well as paintings by the two dominant
artists Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough.
3 Tues., beginning August 23
10 am-Noon
M. Lawrence
$45
Mary Lawrence received a BA in Art History and an MA in Germanic Languages and Literatures. She was awarded a Fulbright
Scholarship to Munich for doctoral research in Medieval German Art and Literature. Mary recently completed two German-toEnglish book translations, and currently enjoys teaching classical and jazz piano, plus art history, as well as German.
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From Alice Curtis Desmond:
In 1930 Tom took six months off from his business and we went to South America.
From Peru we struck off inland to Bolivia and Chile, went over the Andes to Buenos
Aires, and returned home by way of Uruguay and Brazil. Somehow during the long
days of traveling and sightseeing I managed to find time to write a series of articles
on South America that I mailed back to the New York Sun and the North American
Alliance. They syndicated them to newspapers all over the country. When I returned
home George Brett, president of the Macmillan Company, suggested I bring them out as a book.
They became South American Adventures published by Macmillan in 1934.
Vermeer and Dali
Known for painting realistic melting objects and phantasmagoric landscapes, Salvador Dalí may at
first seem diametrically opposed to the serene, meditative paintings of Johannes Vermeer.
Surprisingly, Dali revered the values of the Old Masters, and considered Vermeer to be the ultimate
painter - even superior to the likes of Raphael, daVinci and Michelangelo! Join us for a two week session as we look at the lives and paintings of Vermeer and Dali, and discover how Dali’s obsession with
Vermeer began in his youth and traveled with him throughout much of his painting career.
2 Wed., beginning Oct. 19
1-3 pm
L. Nicholls
$30
Laura Nicholls, a recently retired art educator, has taught all aspects of the visual arts and art history to all levels of students for the past forty years. Well-traveled and with a strong interest in the development of western art, she enjoys sharing
with fellow students her passion of “looking and learning” as well as a sense of place. It is her hope that she will inspire her
students to feel comfortable in developing their own approaches to the visual arts.
Chair Seat Weaving Techniques
Bring a chair in need of repair and learn how to cane, rush, or splint chair seats through demonstration and hands-on. Sheldon Stowe will teach the techniques of chair seat repair for cane seats that
have holes in the frame to weave a groove, which the cane is glued onto. Rush seats have four rungs
that the material is woven around, and splint seats use flat reed to weave around the four rungs.
Bring a chair and learn how to reweave the seat. Bring a bucket, rag, and knife, and Sheldon will supply the rest. Material fee is $15 per chair payable to instructor first day of class.
6:30-8 pm
S. Stowe
$55
Sheldon Stowe has woven seats for Hudson Valley residents and restoration shops for over thirty years. His interest in local
history and colonial crafts has provided many chairs for his projects.
Introduce a friend to Desmond!
If you know someone who has never taken a course at Desmond, please tell them
about us! When they enroll in a course (class fee $10 or over), we will send you a
$10 gift certificate in appreciation for promoting our programs.
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Explore & Expand
Open to all adults
Please Note: We are offering more than 40 one-session classes this season!
Using HeritageQuest Online for Genealogical Research
Learn to use HeritageQuest Online, a genealogical database of scanned books, census images,
Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land files, Freedman’s Bank records, and the U.S. Serials Set
(Memorials, Petitions and Private Relief Actions of Congress), available through many libraries in the
Mid-Hudson and Ramapo-Catskill regions.
Monday, July 18
1-3 pm
C. Crawford-Oppenheimer $20
Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer, MLS, is a librarian, archivist, genealogical speaker, food researcher, and writer. She
was reference librarian and archivist at The Culinary Institute of America for eleven years. Her publications include a book,
Long-Distance Genealogy, and articles in national and regional genealogical magazines, including the National Genealogical Society Quarterly.
Finding Immigration and Naturalization Records
Did your ancestors come through Ellis Island? They may have landed at Castle Garden, NY, or Boston,
MA, or Baltimore, MD, or maybe Maine. Did they become U.S. citizens? How did a woman or child become a citizen? This class will show you how to find your immigrant ancestors in passenger manifests
and naturalization records.
Wednesday, September 7
1-3:30 pm
M. Colbert
$25
Mary Colbert has been researching her New York-Irish family history for over 30 years. Her first ancestor arrived in 1843
and the last in 1901. She is writing a family history book which should be finished soon. She posts her progress on the book
as well as family stories on her blog: http://colbertwhelanfamily.wordpress.com
Grandma Married Whom?!? Evaluating Online Genealogical
Information
Many genealogists do Internet research before checking other sources. Posting web pages is so easy,
both correct and incorrect data tend to spread at a geometric rate. How can we judge the accuracy of
information on the Internet?
Monday, October 17
1-3 pm
C. Crawford-Oppenheimer
$20
The Heiress: Revenge Is Best Served Cold
July 2016, marks the centennial birthday of Olivia de Havilland, who at this writing is alive, well, and
living in Paris. This 1949 tour-de-force performance, garnered for her a fifth Academy nomination
and second win. She portrays a young, wealthy woman in 19th century New York City, who throughout her life has been dominated, demeaned and betrayed by those around her. However, “hell hath
no fury,” come see how!
Thursday, July 7
9:30 am-12:30 pm
G. Burke
George Burke, film enthusiast, will host the viewings and make them even more enjoyable!
$10
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The Great Ziegfeld: A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody
This classic film was selected as Best Picture in 1936, starring an also nominated William Powell as the
film’s namesake. The film presents the theatrical life of the famed impresario of the early 20th century, Florenz Ziegfeld, whose famed “Follies” were noted for beautiful showgirls and lavish productions.
It also stars German actress Luise Rainer, who garnered her first of two consecutive wins for Best
Actress, as his abandoned wife Ann Held. This film is the perfect example of how Hollywood productions during the 1930’s helped the nation forget the Great Depression, if only for ninety minutes!
Thursday, August 4
9:30 am-12:30 pm
G. Burke
$10
The Guys: What Should I Say?
Mark the 15th anniversary of 9/11 by viewing and discussing a most compelling production. First
produced as a play in December 2001, three months after the disaster, it debuted on film to mark
the first anniversary on September 11, 2002. Sigourney Weaver stars as Joan, an editor who comes to
the aid of a FDNY captain, Nick, played by Anthony LaPaglia, as he prepares eulogies for the multiple
firefighters who died under his command on that fateful day. This two-character drama will not
disappoint and is a most fitting way to remember!
Friday, September 9
9:30 am-12:30 pm
G. Burke
$10
Canonization: A History of Holy
Mother Teresa, a once obscure nun, turned global humanitarian, Nobel Peace Prize winner and now
saint! Come examine the process, within the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church, on “How the
Saints Go Marching In!” Also, history shows that, back in the day if you wanted a “nod from the academy” produce or portray the life of such a person in the movies. A selection of “clips” will be shared as
we also discuss “sanctity on the silver screen.”
Thursday, September 22
9:30 am-12:30 pm
G. Burke
$10
Desmond Presidential Series Continues:
Theodore Roosevelt: “My Future Is In My Past!”
Upon leaving office, in 1909, the above quote was spoken by the man whose dynamic personality
shaped not only the office of the presidency, but that of the entire nation at the turn of the twentieth century. However, his life’s journey to that same “Bully Pulpit” was marked with milestones of
profound personal events. Come view the documentary “T.R.” which chronicles those same fate-filled
milestones.
Tuesday, July 19
9:30 am-1:30 pm
G. Burke
$25
Lincoln: “The Better Angels of our Nature”
Soon after his election, in November 1860, the nation as he had known it began to fracture. Clearly
the potential of such an occurrence had been possible since the nation’s founding, but now it had
come to pass. By Lincoln’s inauguration, in March of 1861, two thirds of the “Confederacy” had been
formed. Now action, on his part, would be required as he had vowed to “preserve, protect and defend.” However, with the firing on Fort Sumter he would be spared having to make the first move to
war. Come view Ken Burns’ award-winning, “The Cause” which presents the history of events which
led to war, and Lincoln’s first response to it.
Thursday, August 25
9:30 am-1:30 pm
G. Burke
$25
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Support the Desmond Campus for Adult Enrichment
The Mount welcomes your partnership as we provide lifelong learning opportunities to members of
our community and beyond. For many in the Hudson Valley, the Desmond Campus is the place to
learn, try new experiences, brush up on skills, and socialize with others who share common interests.
Become a Desmond Donor!
You are invited to become a “Desmond Donor” and make a gift to the
Desmond Campus for Adult Enrichment Endowment Fund. The Fund
provides support for the Desmond house, classrooms, outdoor spaces,
programs and other areas. Gifts of all amounts are appreciated and can
be made outright, through a multi-year pledge, or planned gift. In
recognition of your support, the Mount offers a wide range of recognition
opportunities. For more information, please contact Joan Gambeski in
the Office of College Advancement at 845-569-3218. Giving Guides are
available in the Desmond registration office.
Woodrow Wilson: Love, Neutrality, War and Peace!
Come share this last offering of our series on the presidents. Elected in 1912, Wilson was the first
president from the south to hold the office since before the Civil War. His background was a patchwork of academia, progressivism, and politics. In August 1914, with the coming of World War I in
Europe he was surrounded by crisis not only as president, but as husband and father with the death
of his first wife Ellen. Come, examine how he went on to deal with both and his unfulfilled dream of
making the world “safe for democracy.” The documentary “Woodrow Wilson” will be part of the this
offering.
Thursday, October 6
9:30 am-1:30 pm
G. Burke
$25
All the King’s Men: Dirty Politics in HD
As 2016’s campaign trail comes down to the wire it is good to remind ourselves that politics did not
get, as we have come to say, “dirty” yesterday. In fact it has been the subject of great drama even
before Julius Caesar gasped “Et tu, Brute?” This best picture of 1949 deals with the issues and results
surrounding this topic. Character actor Broderick Crawford portrays backwoods nobody, Willie Stark,
who plays the game and rises to the political top over the bodies of many. Rightfully so, Crawford
won Best Actor for his Machiavellian performance!
9:30 am-12:30 pm
G. Burke
$25
Pie in the Sky Video Series
After 25 years on the force, Detective Inspector Henry Crabbe has lost has appetite for the job. He
plans to take early retirement and open his dream restaurant, Pie in the Sky. But his accountant wife,
Margaret, doesn’t think the numbers add up. And his boss, ACC Fisher, needs him around to handle
those delicate cases at which he excels. Although craving retirement, Crabbe discovers that crime
solving can be just as hard to resist as his signature steak and kidney pie. This lighthearted British
mystery series blends criminal investigations and culinary adventure for the “perfect way to while
away the morning” with friends.
Monday, July 11
Monday, July 25
10 am-Noon
10 am-Noon
$6
$6
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The Doctor Blake Mysteries
After an absence of 30 years, Dr. Lucien Blake returns to his hometown to take over his dead father’s
medical practice and his on-call role as the town’s police surgeon. Sharp as a tack and sly as a fox,
Blake is haunted by memories of WWII and a heartbreaking personal loss. This hit Australian period
drama stars popular Aussie actors Craig McLachlan, Nadine Garner and Cate Wolfe.
Monday, September 19
Monday, October 3
Monday, October 17
Monday, October 31
Monday, November 14
10 am-Noon
10 am-Noon
10 am-Noon
10 am-Noon
10 am-Noon
$6
$6
$6
$6
$6
Hollywood, Film & Politics
Using film clips and lectures, this course examines the tangled relationship between the real world of
politics (Washington) and the reel world (Hollywood) of films, from the silent era to the present day.
It challenges the film industry’s claim that it produces nothing but entertainment. While it is true that
the vast majority of Hollywood films are strictly for commercial purposes, hundreds of movies from
–“The Birth of a Nation” to “The Help” to historical films like “Lincoln” and “Zero Dark Thirty” – contain
political messages, both overt and covert.
1-3 pmE. Giglio
$45
Ernest Giglio is a professor of Politics and American Studies and a Fulbright Scholar who has taught both in the United
States and abroad. He is the author of two books, editor of four books, contributor to four book chapters and eight refereed
articles. He also served as a speaker for the U.S. Bicentennial Commission and the Pennsylvania Humanities Council.
The Heart of Summer
The Heart of Summer is the BEST time to address your concerns with your heart. If you have heart
disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or have had a history of heart attacks, now is the best
time to restore health to your heart! Come to this class to learn practical things you can do to “mend
your broken heart.” Please register.
Wednesday, July 13
1-2 pmDr. R. Huntoon
Free
Dr. Richard Huntoon is a chiropractor and a natural medicine practitioner who spent the past 20 years traveling the globe
to find natural solutions to health care needs. He is on the radio on six stations in the Hudson Valley and offers free health
care classes at the Advanced Alternative Medicine Center in Newburgh.
Thyroid and Other Endocrine Concerns
Thyroid and other Endocrine concerns are so common in our country and Traditional Medicine has
society thinking it needs to take artificial hormones to balance the body. Come learn the truth about
thyroid and endocrine imbalances in this informative class. Please register.
Free
Building a Strong Immune System
Building a Strong Immune System is important and building yours NOW, before the cold weather
moves in, is vital. Come learn How To Build A Strong Immune System in this class full of practical
advice! Please register.
Wednesday, September 14
Free
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Please register early to ensure your space and to keep a class from
regrettably being cancelled due to low registration.
Respiratory Concerns
Respiratory concerns are so prevalent in this country; from asthma, bronchitis, COPD, sinusitis to lung
cancer. If you suffer with respiratory issues, come to this informative class and learn what you can do
to restore your breathing. Please register.
Free
Introduction to Foot Reflexology
Students will receive a Foot Map, experience a hands-on demonstration along with learning self-care
techniques that they can bring home and use on themselves and family members. This class will also
cover when Foot Reflexology is appropriate. Materials fee: $10 payable to instructor at class.
2 Tuesdays, July 12 & 26
2-4 pm
L. Hughes
$45
Lorraine Hughes is a practicing therapeutic herbalist in Wappingers Falls. She is passionate in her belief that cultivating
our life force (Qi) increases our vitality. She specializes in traditional Chinese herbal medicine, Ayurveda, and western herbalism, encompassing a preventative, individual approach to wellness.
Introduction to Hand Reflexology
This class will introduce the history and overview of Reflexology. Students will receive a hand map
and hands-on experience along with self-care techniques to use on themselves and family members.
Materials fee: $10 payable to instructor at class.
2 Tuesdays, August 16 & 30
2-4 pm
L. Hughes
$45
Have a Chemical-Free Home
Barbara Mains is trying to ditch the old chemical laden products from household cleaners to air fresheners, shampoo, toothpaste, etc. and switch to a more natural approach. She would love to share
with you all the amazing things she has found out on her journey so far.
Saturday, August 20
10 am-NoonB. Mains
$15
Barbara Mains is a mom of two boys who is trying to ditch chemical-laden products from her household.
Essential Oils
Would you like to be healthier? Would you like to increase meditative awareness? Would you like
more balance to your life? Come and join us for a hands-on exploration of the “Top 11 easy-to-useessential oils.” During this class you will learn all about the ways to use essential oils. The difference
between different oil qualities, tips and tricks on how essential oils can be used to bring wellness,
purpose, and abundance into your life.
Saturday, October 1
10 am-NoonB. Mains
$15
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Get Organized! How to Keep Track of Your Medical Paperwork
Disorganization is hazardous to your health! Good record keeping is essential when you are faced
with a health challenge. In this practical workshop, you will learn to use Puja Thomson’s organizing
tools to simplify and track your record keeping. What matters is that you can find everything without
fuss or stress. Material Fee: $12 payable to Instructor; please bring a three-ring binder.
Wednesday, July 13
Monday, August 1
1:30-4 pm
6-8:30 pm
P. Thomson
P. Thomson
$25
$25
Puja A. J. Thomson is the author of My Health & Wellness Organizer - an easy guide to manage your healthcare and your
medical records. Also available: Roots & Wings for Strength and Freedom CD (& Workbook); My Hope & Focus Cancer Organizer - Manage Your Health and Ease Your Mind (Winner in USA Best Book 2012 Awards and Finalist in both Indie Excellence
& International Book 2012 Awards); After Shock: From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing (Finalist in Indie Excellence & Best Book
2007 Awards).
Learn How to Live in Abundant Health
This class will teach you the cause and the cures of most diseases. Attendees will learn how to unlock
their own body’s abilities. Whether you are suffering from a current medical condition or you’re looking for prevention, then this event is right for you. Our bodies have an amazing ability to heal as well
as the infinite wisdom to live disease free. Come join Board Certified Drugless Practitioner & Certified
Organic Whole Superfood expert Toni-Jean Kulpinski and learn how to live in abundant health.
1-3 pmT. Kulpinski
$25
Toni-Jean Kulpinski is a board certified Holistic Practitioner, a certified Biblical Health Coach, a member of The American
Association of Drugless Practitioners, The Weston Price Foundation, and owner of Heaven On Earth Healing Center, Inc. She
has a bachelor’s degree in nutrition science and has appeared on TBN’S “Joy in Our Town” and “Doctor To Doctor”, televised
from The Manhattan Studio. Toni is a graduate of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the world’s largest nutrition school.
She bases her teachings on The Weston Price Diet Raw, Whole, Organic superfood nutrition, and guidelines and principles
that are stated clearly in scripture. She believes in eating food only in the form God created. Toni gives holistic nutrition
seminars around the country and in surrounding areas based on these principles. She has learned from her own health
experience that food in the form God created is the medicine that heals.
What Exactly Are We Supposed to Eat?
Are you confused about what foods to eat? There are so many dietary theories out there today: grain
free, nut free, meat free, oil free, fat free, bean free, dairy free, gluten free, sugar free, and fat free. All
these choices can be very confusing. Stop the madness and please join Board a Certified Holistic
Practitioner Toni-Jean Kulpinski for this eye-opening class. Learn the truth about real and whole food
eating programs, know what to eat and the history behind this truth.
Monday, October 3
1-3 pmT. Kulpinski
$25
Cold & Flu Season Preparation Using Homeopathy
This is the perfect class to help you manage the common winter ailments of colds, coughs, ear
infections and influenza. Therapeutic tips using homeopathic and naturopathic remedies will be
discussed to help you naturally strengthen your immune system. You will come away with a clear
picture of the keynote symptoms which point to what specific remedy to use. We will also discuss
the homeopathic alternative to prevent influenza which will arm you if you don’t believe in taking
the vaccine. Reference materials will be shared as well as information sources.
Monday, October 31
10 am-NoonA. M. Silvani
$25
Ann Marie Silvani is a homeopathic consultant studying towards certification. She has been effectively using remedies for
over a decade helping to restore balance and health with family and friends. Her mentors include Martine Calache and Dr.
Susanne Saltzman. She especially enjoys empowering people with useful nontoxic options for many common conditions.
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Character Day
We’re pleased to bring Character Day to the Desmond Campus. Join us on September 22 from
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. as we become part of a worldwide celebration on character. Last year alone
there were 6700 events all over the globe. Character development is an essential part of self and
deeply affects the larger world through family, community, and country. Come prepared to share
an anecdote, poem, song or book that inspired your personal growth. Instructor Joan Monk will
introduce the celebration. To learn more, check out www.letitripple.org/character_day.
3:30-4:30
J. Monk
Free
please register
How to Quit Smoking and Lose Weight with Hypnosis
Learn how to quit smoking and lose weight with hypnosis! What is hypnosis anyway? Does it work,
help with weight loss and smoking, really? Learn about common myths. How long does it take?
What about self-hypnosis. How long will it last? Lecture, demonstrations, discussion, questions and
answers will be provided. This may be the most life-improving class you will ever attend.
Friday, July 8
10-11:30 am
G. Toth & D. Underwood
$35
George Toth, LCSW-R is a psychotherapist and hypnotist. He is an award-winning author of three self-help books: Marble
Mindfulness, How to Hypnotize your Grandchildren, and Seashell Therapy. He has taught many adult enrichment classes
at the Desmond Campus and globally.
Diana Underwood, LMSW is a psychotherapist and hypnotist. Her specialized training includes the Mandala Assessment
Research Instrument (MARI), Reiki, and Hawaiian Healing Arts. Co-founder of Alternative Counseling, she has taught many
adult enrichment classes at the Desmond Campus and globally.
How to Change the Way You Think, Feel, and Behave with Hypnosis
What is hypnosis anyway? What is clinical hypnosis, vs stage hypnosis? Learn common myths. How
does it work and how long does it take and last. If you really want to walk like a duck, act like a duck,
and talk like a duck, then this is the class for you! Lecture, demonstrations, discussions, questions,
and answers provided.
Friday, October 7
10-11:30 am
G. Toth & D. Underwood
$35
European Cool-Climate Wines and Their Food Mates, Part II
Cool-climate wines are light in body and usually lower in alcohol (compared to those from warmer
regions), and as such are ideal companions to the lighter foods of our warm-weather season. This
is the “second edition” (Part II) of this class. As in last year’s class, we’ll focus on wines from primarily
northern and western Europe, but this year we will incorporate a wine or two from eastern Europe,
the Mediterranean Islands, etc. In all likelihood we will taste some wines made from grapes that are
unfamiliar to you. Class begins with a lecture (about 45 minutes) with a comprehensive handout.
The talk starts promptly at 6 p.m., and will be followed with a light meal (vegetable soup, pasta, and
other seasonal foods) and a tasting of at least 6 cool-climate wines.
Tuesday, July 26
6-8 pmT. Free
$60
Tim Free is a 1995 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Since that time, he has worked in the wine industry (wholesale, retail, and education). He has taught wine courses at Desmond Campus since 2003, and has given corporate wine
seminars as well as training programs for wine professionals in the wholesale and retail business. He has traveled to many
of the world’s wine regions, including those in France, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, Chile, Switzerland and the US (New
York, California, Oregon, Washington, etc.). He has also written for various websites. His specialty is food and wine pairings,
focusing mostly on traditional European cuisine.
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Introduction to the Wines of Germany’s Rhine & Mosel with “Little
Foods” and Cheeses
Germany’s wine country looks like a dream landscape: its steep-sided river valleys are thickly forested
and dotted with ancient castles. We’ll learn about these two great wine rivers and their long history
as quality wine sources. The wines make the picture all that much more otherworldly: light, almost
ethereally-aromatic, and mostly low in alcohol. These are mainly semi-dry white wines, but there are
some good reds, and some of the whites are dry. Although it is the star, Riesling is not the only grape
grown here, and wines made from these other grapes are becoming more popular both in Germany
and outside. The class will begin with a wine talk (about 1 hour) and then proceed to a tasting of at
least 6 wines. A meal will not be served, but we’ll sample some “little foods” (small appetizers and
cheeses) to pair with the wines. The food in this class is vegetarian-friendly. Weather-permitting, this
class may be held outdoors.
Saturday, August 20
2-4 pmT. Free
$40
Introduction to the Wines & Foods of Northern & Central Portugal
& Northwestern Spain
This class will introduce you to the wines of the northwestern part of Iberia, those regions that are
climatically-influenced by the Atlantic. In a similar way to our own west coast, the marine influence
changes with colder water creating more rainfall and lower land temperatures as you head north
(think Los Angeles to Seattle). Many (but not all) of the wines are white and light-bodied, with reds
being dominant in central Portugal. The regional cuisines show marked similarities, leading to the
conclusion that political boundaries are sometimes artificial- these parts of the two countries have
more in common than their proximity. The class begins with an explanatory, comprehensive “wine
talk” (about 1 hour), followed by a light meal accompanied by at least 6 wines from the region, paired
with the different courses.
Tuesday, October 25
6-8 pmT. Free
$60
Cooking with Herbs
Food is always better when properly seasoned. Fresh herbs are bright, bold, and they transform a
dish. You’ll enjoy cooking a lot more once you’ve mastered the herb and spices basics.
Friday, August 12
10 am-Noon
Master Gardener
$15
Master Gardener Cornell Cooperative Extension will teach this class.
Composting
No sane person would throw away riches, right? But we do every time we toss our kitchen scraps
into the disposal or blow away and bag fall leaves. Combining these “wastes” with garden clippings,
weeds and shredded paper provides the very best “fertilizer.” It not only feeds your soil but also your
plants. It’s also an invaluable element in growing the most beautiful flowers and the tastiest, most
nutritious veggies. Composting is so easy. Learn how.
Thursday, July 7
10 am-Noon
Master Gardener
“Instructor was very knowledgeable and excited about the content.”
$15
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Poetry: Varieties of Religious Experience
The common expression in literature is to refer to “religious poetry” as a specific type, but although
the term “religion” can refer generally to worship of a higher being, it conveys the association with
“organized religion” and specific dogma and practices. Poets are rarely confined by such specifics,
and even when they are allied with an orthodox faith expression, as with the Jesuit Gerard Manley
Hopkins, their poetry is influenced mainly by the soul of the poet and his/her unique spirituality. In
our sessions, we will explore and discuss the spirituality of some poets know as “religious,” like George
Herbert, John Donne, Hopkins, and T.S. Eliot, as well as those less usually considered ‘religious,’ like
Blake, Emily Dickinson, and W.H. Auden, observing the varieties of religious experience reflected in
their work. Copies of poems will be distributed for discussion in class. No outside reading is required.
4 Fri., beginning July 8
10:30 am-NoonA. Gandolfo
$40
Anita Gandolfo, Professor Emeritus of the United States Military Academy at West Point, has a Ph.D. in English Language
and Literature (City University of NY), as well as an M.A. in Religious Education (Wheeling Jesuit College).
The Esoteric History of Poetry
An in-depth exploration of how poetry from all time periods and throughout the world serves as a
path of spiritual initiation. Both the lives of poets and the poems themselves will be studied, demonstrating this process and showing the impact that it can have on the lives of readers. It will be made
apparent that poetry is particularly suited to the purpose of spiritual renewal and understanding.
2-4 pmN. Rosenblum
$40
Nathan Rosenblum is a doctor of metaphysical philosophy and a scholar of the esoteric. He is also a poet and author and
is currently preparing a collection of essays for publication.
Spiritual and Historical Mysteries of the Sea
A wide-ranging exploration into the secret knowledge hidden in the world’s bodies of water. Lost
civilizations, spiritual beings, and extraordinary creatures all play a role in understanding the true
nature of the seas and oceans. All of this and much more will be discussed, making clear how this
knowledge can profoundly help in understanding the nature of existence.
2-4 pmN. Rosenblum
$40
The Short Story Society Meets Again
The Short Story Society convenes this time to enjoy a variety of authors including John Steinbeck,
Eudora Welty, James Joyce and V.S. Pritchett. Join us for insightful discussions of thought-provoking,
great short stories.
3 Wed., beginning August 24
10 am-Noon
M. Lawrence
$45
Mary Lawrence received a BA in Art History and an MA in Germanic Languages and Literatures. She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to Munich for doctoral research in Medieval German Art and Literature. Mary recently completed two
German-to-English book translations, and currently enjoys teaching classical and jazz piano, plus art history, as well as
German.
Please register early to ensure your space and to keep a class from
regrettably being cancelled due to low registration.
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The Educational Kaffeeklatsch
19th-century heartthrob and performer extraordinaire, Franz Liszt bedazzled audiences with his
piano virtuosity. Please join us in the dining room for cakes, coffee and camaraderie, followed by a
musical presentation on this mesmerizing pianist/composer/conductor. We’ll conclude our gettogether with a nod to his native Hungary an enjoying a dessert and samples of that area’s delicious
Tokay wine. Registration limited.
2-4 pm
M. Lawrence
$35
Classical Music of the Romantic Era
Around the years 1820-1910, attention turned to the expression of intense feeling in classical music.
With less emphasis on the structural concerns of classical forms, Romantic composers focused on melodic styles, richer harmonies and ever more dissonance in their quest to move their audiences. Come
listen, enjoy and learn about the giants of this musical period. Chopin, Schumann, Dvorak, Smetana
and Tchaikovsky are among the greats to be admired from this era.
3 Tues., beginning October 11
10 am-Noon
M. Lawrence
$45
English Poets of the Romantic Era
The early 19th Century saw the blossoming of the great English Romantic poets. When reference is
made to Romantic verse, Keats, Blake, Coleridge, Shelley, Byron and Wordsworth all race to mind.
Theirs was an aesthetic style, and an attitude or spirit, reacting against the rationalism of Enlightenment culture and searching for freedom in personal, political, and artistic life. We’ll read and consider
some of the best that poetry has to offer.
3 Wed., beginning October 12
10 am-Noon
M. Lawrence
$45
Art History Lectures can be found in the
Art section of the brochure, see pages 15-16
Penned: Behind Bars, Prison Writers
This class will highlight award winning poets and essayists who are or were incarcerated. They all
received awards from PEN America, an organization begun in 1921 which gave prizes to very famous,
well-known writers. Then in 1971, they started a contest for people in prison. Now they get 1500 submissions each year from all over the USA. Harriet Hendel is corresponding with nearly all of the writers and will share personal letters. Segments of two films which tie into the class will also be shown.
10 am-NoonH. Hendel
$40
Harriet Hendel taught children with learning disabilities in New York and New Jersey for 30 years. After she retired, she
created and presented workshops for teachers in grades K~12. As a “snowbird” in Sarasota, FL, she now teaches courses
she developed at a local university and at several other locations. Her classes center on prison themes. She mentors two
“at-risk” teenagers as part of a mentoring program. She is on the Board of Directors of The Innocence Project of Florida, and
often gives presentations. She volunteers with Project 180, a nonprofit group in Sarasota which helps men newly released
from prison reenter society.
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History of The Hudson River Valley
This course begins with early exploration by the Vikings, Spanish and Portuguese fishing fleets and
continues with Henry Hudson and the Dutch Settlement of the colony and the English acquisition
of the colony in 1664. Week two covers the French and Indian War (1757-1763) and its impact on the
Hudson River Valley Region. Works of James Fenimore Cooper are discussed in relation to the events.
Week three covers the American Revolutionary War and some of the local heroes of the Hudson River
Valley including Enoch Crosby, Daniel Nimham, Sybil Ludington and Major Jon Andre. The fourth
week talks about famous Hudson Valley personalities including Theodore, and Franklin Roosevelt, U.S.
Grant, Robert Fulton (steamboat inventor) and Samuel Morris (inventor of the telegraph).
10 am-Noon
L. DiMartino
$60
Leon DiMartino holds a Master’s Degree from Fordham University and a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Education from
Pace University. He has taught regional Hudson Valley History and Folktales courses over the last eight years, and is a former member of the Kent Historical Society. In addition to Hudson Valley courses, he teaches several other history courses.
French for Travelers
Speak French once again in this class for Francophiles wishing to renew their language skills. This
class is for students with some prior knowledge of the French language, and focuses on practice for
communication. Learn how to give and understand instructions and directions, find accommodations, make purchases, and order in restaurants. French for Travelers invites you to brush up on your
French and revisit the language and culture.
11am-NoonE. Segali
$80
Elaine Segali has worked in the French world in many different settings. She has lived, studied, and traveled extensively
in France.
Beginning Italian
Parli Italiano? Learn pronunciation, vocabulary building, basic grammar, and basic conversation as
well as culture. The instructor puts together an optional trip each year as well to practice the language, taste the great foods and live the Italian experience firsthand.
No class Oct. 10
7-8 pmD. Tebano
$85
Domenic Tebano recently retired after 29 years of teaching Italian at university and high school level. He has taken more
than 1,000 students and adults to Italy.
The Fairy Tale Experience
The Fairy Tale Experience is a course where participants get to revisit the age-old tales they knew and
loved. Cinderella will be there, as well as Beauty and her Beast, the Snow Queen, and others. We’ll reunite with old storybook friends and make new ones as we examine tales from around the world. We’ll
consider the many possible meanings they hold for us as children and as adults. In the process we’ll
discover what mattered to us then and how it has shaped and colored our lives right up to present day.
The class will look at the structure and meaning of fairy tales. It will also explore such common concepts
as Evil in fairy tales, the role of Magical Helpers, and what “Happily Ever After” might mean.
6 Mon., beginning July 11
1-2:30 pm
P. K. Horrigan
$60
Patty Kane Horrigan is a writer, teacher and counselor who encourages others to explore magical and meaningful moments from childhood. Her fairy tale classes are designed to help others find the deeply personal riches buried there.
Though her background experiences are varied — cook, programmer, counselor to teenagers / addicts / cancer patients
— she has often found the same yearning for meaning and understanding that fairy tales can provide.
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The Fairy Tale Experience: Going Deeper
In this second series, we’ll look at less well-known tales and focus on the larger and deeper meanings they contain. In addition to powerful, yet more obscure tales, we’ll explore the commentaries
of devoted fairy tale supporters including writers, psychologists and spiritual leaders. We’ll grapple
with how fairy tales have been used in past times and whether they still provide real value in 21st
century life.
No class Oct. 10
1-2:30 pm
P. K. Horrigan
$60
The Fairy Tale Fan Club
Fairy tales are part of our literary and cultural heritage but are often misunderstood and garner little
respect. We have forgotten that adults were the original fairy tale audience, and they were a source
of both entertainment and education in times gone by. Join us as we investigate the “Cinderella”
story through three film adaptations and varied print versions. Our final class with be a creative arts
exploration of the story through the medium of your choice. Glass slippers, a pumpkin coach and
a fairy godmother are the classic elements of the French version of this story. With more than 1,500
versions, “Cinderella” is considered the most popular fairy tale in the world. However, her folkloric
brothers and sisters make for interesting reading. Magical helpers with dresses made of celestial
materials or 1,000 furs support this unappreciated orphan. Join us as we travel the globe with Cindy
and her siblings.
1-3 pm
J. Monk
$65
Joan Monk is a fairy tale enthusiast and creator of Enchanted Circles: Personal & Professional Development through Mythic Story. She considers this her life experience Ph.D. in fairy tales. Her e-mail moniker is ‘ftmaven’ because of her passion for
fairy tales. As the former Education Director of the Peter Pan Children’s Fund, she has unlimited access to pixie dust wherever she goes. Joan feels that she is an “inspired, not retired” early childhood educator with four decades of experience
ranging from prekindergarten through graduate school. She is a lifelong learner with specialties in character education,
fairy tales, happiness and play.
Staging Tips for Selling Your Home
If you plan on selling or if your home is on the market and not selling, this is the class for you.
Moving is emotional for both the seller and the buyer. A staged home attracts more potential buyers
and sells faster than other homes on the market. Even if you are not selling, this presentation may
help you in your own home. See before and after photos and learn the process of staging. The cost
of staging is less than the first price reduction.
Friday, September 9
1-3 pm
C. Jacobs
$25
Claudia Jacobs is a stager and re-designer. Claudia is a weekly columnist for the Times Herald Record’s Claudia’s Corner in
the Sunday’s Home section. Topics include affordable decorating and staging. The Real Estate Staging Association (RESA)
voted her 2011 Professional Stager of the Year in the Northeast. “I truly believe everyone deserves to live in a beautiful
home. Loving and functioning in your own personal space can have a ripple effect on other areas of your life,” she says.
Fall Back in Love with Your Home
Tips on how to update and make small improvements to fall back in love with your home on any
budget from quick fix updating to remodeling. Great information for homeowners whether you are
staying, selling or moving.
Thursday, October 6
1-3 pm
C. Jacobs
$25
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When the Garden Was Eden
Let’s talk about the New York Knicks of the 1970’s. Players included Bill Bradley, Willis Reed, Walt Frazier. We will also discuss other great players from that era. There is a companion one hour video that
will be watched throughout the class.
1-4 pm
J. Temple
$20
James Temple has an MA in Counseling and recently retired from Corrections after 35 years. He is a native New Yorker and
an avid baseball fan.
Season of Glory
This class will focus on the amazing saga of the 1961 New York Yankees. We will discuss American
League expansion, Roger Maris chasing Babe Ruth, Whitey Ford, and other players from that team and
the American League of 1961. There is a companion video which runs about one hour.
Wednesday, August 3
10 am-1 pm
J. Temple
$20
Travel Journal Writing
Learn how to make your travels and family vacations more memorable. By learning some helpful tips
about “travel journal writing,” you can make your family vacations, even day trips more rewarding and
memorable. Maybe even make a career out of travel blogging.
2 Tuesdays, August 2 & 9
6-8 pm
MJ Goff
$40
Writer and author MJ Hanley-Goff has been a travel writer since her first big trip to Ireland in 1979. Since then she has
written about her trips to South Africa, London, Dublin, and Florida. as well as local sites in and around the Hudson Valley.
Voices for All
Fun, empowering Introductory workshop covering the different types of voiceovers and what tools
are needed to find success. You’ll be coached and receive a professional voiceover evaluation later.
You’ll have the knowledge necessary to help you decide if this is something you’d like to pursue.
Taught by a professional voice actor from the Voice Acting Training Company, Voices For All.
Friday, July 29
10 am-Noon
Professional Voice Representative $49
Instructor will be a professional voice actor from the Voice Acting Training Company, Voices For All.
Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way
Take charge of your life using timeless lessons from the first lady of courage. Although born in the
Victorian era, Eleanor Roosevelt is a leader for the 21st century. Join in as we take time to explore Robin
Gerber’s seminal work on Eleanor. Between poignant stories from her life and inspiration from contemporary women, you will be inspired to embrace leadership in a very personal way. “Leadership the
Eleanor Roosevelt Way” by Robin Gerber is available at your local library or Amazon.com (new or used).
No class Oct. 19
Joan Monk – please see bio, p. 28
11 am-12:30 pm
J. Monk
$50
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How to Discover & Live Your Purpose
In this workshop, “How to Find & Live your Purpose” author Cary Bayer helps you gain a clear sense of
the reason you’re here and the important role that you have to play in life. It will define the primary
reason that you’re alive namely, your spiritual purpose- and clearly describe the states of consciousness that you were born to live. It will also help you design a project that you’re passionate about
that could make a big difference in the world. Lastly, it provides tools for you to help stay focused on
these purposes, and stay so enthusiastic about them that you can inspire others to support you in
your endeavors.
Friday, July 15
10 am-Noon
C. Bayer
$25
Cary Bayer is a life coach and the founder of Higher Self Healing Meditation. He conducts private practices and teaches
meditation by the ocean in south Florida and in the mountains in Woodstock, N.Y. He is also the author of Zen Teaching of
Cats & Dogs and Zen Teachings of Animals. His website is www.carybayer.com
“Rock ‘n’ Roll Yoga: Pop Lyrics, Higher Consciousness, & Meditation”
In the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, a variety of folk artists and rock bands created songs that invited their listeners to go within to the Transcendent area of their being. These artists included the Beatles, the Moody
Blues, Donovan, the Beach Boys, Carly Simon, Leonard Cohen, and the Incredible String Band, among others. As you hear these songs in class, they may help awaken that deeply silent place within you. Cary Bayer
taught Transcendental Meditation for more than three decades. Then, in 2010, he developed Higher
Self Healing Meditation. In these sessions, he will play these musicians’ songs, discuss their spiritual
insights, and sprinkle the conversation with descriptions of a simple meditation technique that can
enable people to contact a Higher Self, awakening its peace and freedom for life.
Thursday, August 11
10 am-Noon
C. Bayer
$25
The Peace & Freedom Beyond Complaining
Complaining is a contagious habit that pervades our culture and causes increasing unhappiness in
anyone who does it. Yet, most people are so enmeshed in its hold, that the very thought of getting
out of it seems laughable, if not impossible. That is, until this interactive class by Relationships 101
and “Conscious Communication” author Cary Bayer came into your life. In just a couple of hours, you’ll
learn a pair of specific techniques that can free you from its insidious grip once and for all, and find
the natural peace and freedom that awaits you when you do.
10 am-Noon
C. Bayer
$25
Star Wars, The Force, & You
“May the Force be with you,” we’re told in George Lucas’ Star Wars saga. This workshop, by “The Yoga
of Entertainment” author Cary Bayer, provides techniques to help you align your consciousness
with the Force that underlies your life and pervades all things. What’s more, it teaches the power of
commitment, and shows how to retrain your consciousness and speech to put you in the flow of the
Force and have the power of the Universe behind your thoughts and actions. Lastly, it articulates
some of the latent superhuman abilities that Yoda taught Luke Skywalker, and describes the ancient
Yogic method for manifesting such inner resources.
Friday, October 7
1-3 pm
C. Bayer
$25
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Vitamin P (Play)
“Tired, run-down, listless?” Vitamin P just may be the cure for what ails you. Join us for an exploration
of the truth about play through the latest research in health and positive psychology. Give yourself
permission to play as we explore all the possibilities that contemporary life affords us through the
internet, sports, and theater. Take this time to renew your smile - wanna play?
2 Mondays, August 1 & 29
11 am-1 pm
J. Monk
$30
Joan Monk – please see bio, p. 28
Positive Psychology—A Path to Lasting Happiness and Positive
Thinking
Using positive psychology as the foundation for this class, we will cover happiness, positive thinking
and living in the moment. We will discuss methods for controlling and changing our thoughts to become an optimist. Learn necessary steps to creating balance in our lives; how to deal with pessimistic
people and negative situations; how to break negative patterns of thinking that are self-defeating;
and tips to live mindfully.
Thursday, August 11
10:30 am-12:30 pmD. Lang
$25
Health and wellness counselor Diane Lang, MA, is a psychotherapist and a nationally recognized author, educator, and
speaker. A practitioner of Positive Psychology, she is on a mission to help people develop a sustainable positive attitude
that can provide a strong foundation for finding great happiness and actually turn one into an optimist. Diane is the author
of Creating Balance & Finding Happiness (Kendall Hunt, 2010) and Baby Steps – The Path from Motherhood to Career (Bent
Tree Press, 2007).
Living a Mindful Life
Mindfulness is a mind-body approach to life that helps people relate differently to experiences. It
involves paying attention to thoughts and feelings in a way that increases our ability to manage
difficult situations and make wise choices. Learn how to experience life with a mindful approach to
reduce stress and enjoy a happier life.
Tuesday, August 23
10:30 am-12:30 pmD. Lang
$25
The Mindful Way—Meditation to Fit Your Life
Meditation is simple but not necessarily easy, and comes in many forms. This class will give you
a chance to experience several different types of meditation with a focus on mindfulness, loving
kindness and walking meditation. You will also learn the power of developing and bringing mindful
awareness to every aspect of your life. Whether you are an experienced meditator or a newbie (or feel
you’ve tried and failed in the past, yet are still intrigued), this class will help you develop, deepen and
make the most of the practice that suits you best.
1-2 pm
S. Rosen
$75
Sharon Rosen has been a bodywork therapist, energy healer, wellness coach and stress reduction guide since 1987. She
works one-on-one and with small groups in person and via Skype through her business Heart of Self-Care. She is author of
the book Crazy World, Peaceful Heart: 6 Core Practices for Cultivating Joy and Resilience and the weekly e-zine Midweek
Mindful Moment. Her free guide 3 Sacred Pathways to Peace can be downloaded at www.heartofselfcare.com
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Teshuvah—Spiritual Renewal at the High Holidays
The Jewish High Holidays are a time of reflection, repenting and clearing our souls of the prior year’s
shortcomings. But for most of us, the holidays are often more about family and food. Explore how
Kabbalistic teachings and meditations can inform your journey through this time, bringing a true
renewal of spirit and deepening of self-compassion.
1-2:30 pm
S. Rosen
$25
Sharon Rosen was raised in Conservative Judaism, continues to explore her roots through the egalitarian openness of the
Renewal movement, and has been a student and practitioner of Kabbalistic Healing since 1997.
Meditation Techniques and Practice
From guided visualization to one-point focus to breath awareness, there are many ways to meditate.
In this class, we will discuss and then practice a sampling of techniques. “Practice” is the key to meditation, and fitting it into our busy lives can make a big difference and feel really good.
Friday, September 16
Friday, October 21
11:30 am-12:30 pm
11:30 am-12:30 pm
S. Olsen
S. Olsen
$10
$10
Susan Olsen has taught yoga classes at Desmond for years. Please see a list of her class offerings in the Exercise section.
Singing Bowls
Singing bowls are specially made instruments used as a mind/body prayer form in Tibetan Buddhism.
They can teach us “full attention.” Instructor will bring several bowls so participants can experience
them. NOTE: If you have an “authentic bowl” made of the 7 metals, feel free to bring it with you - but
please no “modern knock-offs” of simple brass etc. that are frequently sold on-line.
Tuesday, October 4
1-2:15 pm
K. Lindemann
Free, please register
Kate Lindemann PhD, professor emerita at Mount Saint Mary College, is active in her profession. In addition to her work
in ethics, she has been focusing on the third great stage of human development, Elderhood: its tasks, joys, and developmental stages.
Caring for Body, Mind & Soul: For Caregivers
The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming! If the stress of caregiving is left unchecked, it
can take a toll on your health, relationships, and state of mind. That’s why taking care of yourself...
body, mind, and soul... isn’t just a luxury. It’s a necessity! Join Donna Davies, Care Consultant for the
Alzheimer’s Association, to learn how to start to find a balance in your life again!
Tuesday, October 4
10-11 amD. Davies
Donna Davies, LCSW for Early Stage Support Group for the Alzheimer’s Association, 800-272-9300.
The Healing Power of Gratitude
How does gratitude affect your health? This series will focus on using the healing power of gratitude
to improve your overall well-being and happiness. The series will use proven techniques, including
daily gratitude journal, visualizations, social support, goal setting, and positive self talk.
4 Fri., beginning Oct. 7
10-11:30 amE. McGuire
Erica McGuire is a health educator from Cornerstone Family Healthcare in the Greater Hudson Valley area.
“Teacher terrifically prepared and knowledgeable.”
$40
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The Model “A”s Are Coming! Members of the Hudson Valley Region Model “A” Restorers Club will
be visiting the Desmond Campus this October 8th. See page 50
Guided Meditation
Learn how to alleviate stress with meditation. Guided meditations walk you through a meditation
and help you find a calm and peaceful state. Meditation can be an invaluable tool for creating health
and well being.
4 Sat., beginning Oct. 8
10 -11 am
M. Meberg
$40
Marie Meberg has been involved in the metaphysical world for three decades. She has been attending workshops and
studied with many different teachers over the years. For the past twenty years, she has been facilitating guided meditation
groups in her home. Marie has been a Reiki master since 1998.
P. O. P.
Is P.O.P. (procrastination, overwhelm, and perfectionism) getting in your way of achieving your goals?
Is there so much to be done that you don’t know where to start? Do you find yourself often waiting
until the last minute to start projects? During this interactive session you will have the opportunity
to explore tips and tools to help lessen the P.O.P. in your life, so you can reach your goals with compassion, ease, and fun. $5 materials fee, paid to instructor.
Thursday, October 6
10 am-Noon
J. Gutierrez
$15
Jamie Gutierrez is very passionate about creativity, her own, and the creativity in others. As a certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, she works with individuals to help them explore and discover ways to be more creative. She brings her sense
of humor and wonder to her work and personal projects.
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Exercise classes
Walk Live Tuesday
Walk Live is THE proven Leslie Sansone indoor aerobic program in a group setting created to promote
health and fitness for everyone. Its unique usage of a mileage system, based on music’s beats per minute, utilizes multiple muscles in your body creating a calorie torching, fat burning workout. The workouts are set to energizing music and use 4 easy to follow, non-choreographed core steps with multiple
variations and modifications for all fitness levels. The benefits are numerous and to quote Hippocrates:
“Walking is your medicine for Life.” www.walkathome.com. Check out our class at
https://youtube/XxSbScU5nTo. Discount $8 off your total if you take two full-length Walk Live courses!
No class October 4
8:30-9:15 am
8:30-9:15 am
8:45-9:30 am
L. Cormier
L. Cormier
L. Cormier
$32
$32
$40
Laura Cormier is a Certified Walk Leader through Leslie Sansone’s Walk at Home company. She has been walking with
Leslie since 2008 when she was training for Avon’s 39 Mile Walk for Breast Cancer in San Francisco and she never stopped.
Laura is CPR/AED/First Aid certified, owner of Next Step…Fitness, and is a lifetime athlete and dancer. Helping others reach
their fitness goals and mentoring are Laura’s passions and she brings that positive energy to all of her walk sessions.
Walk Live Thursday
health and fitness for everyone. Its unique usage of a mileage system, based on music’s beats per
minute, utilizes multiple muscles in your body creating a calorie torching, fat burning workout. The
workouts are set to energizing music and use 4 easy to follow, non-choreographed core steps with
multiple variations and modifications for all fitness levels. The benefits are numerous and to quote
Hippocrates: “Walking is your medicine for Life.” Check out our class at
https://youtu.be/XxSbScU5nTo Discount $8 off your total if you take two full-length Walk Live courses!
4 Thurs., beginning July 7
4 Thurs., beginning August 4
8-8:45 am
8-8:45 am
L. Cormier
L. Cormier
$32
$32
Walk Live Friday
health and fitness for everyone. Its unique usage of a mileage system, based on music’s beats per
minute, utilizes multiple muscles in your body creating a calorie torching, fat burning workout. The
workouts are set to energizing music and use 4 easy to follow, non-choreographed core steps with
multiple variations and modifications for all fitness levels. The benefits are numerous and to quote
Hippocrates: “Walking is your medicine for Life.” www.walkathome.com. Check out our class at
https://youtube/XxSbScU5nTo Discount $8 off your total if you take two full-length Walk Live courses!
No class October 7
8:15-9 am
L. Cormier
Alzheimer’s Support Group
The Desmond Campus hosts an Early Stage Support Group for the
Alzheimer’s Association on a monthly basis. For further information, please
call Donna Davies, LCSW, at 800-272-3900.
$40
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By Sam Smith (Mets Game) [Public
domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Day Trip to Mets vs. Nationals at Citi Field Sun. Sept. 4, see page 48
Gentle Walk Live Free Demo
Gentle Walk Live is a modified version of Walk Live to suit the needs of participants who may need the
aid of a chair for balance and a gentler pace of music, while still getting aerobic and strength training
benefits. And having fun to great music! Participants will individually meet with the leader prior to
classes to discuss fitness levels and goals. The benefits are numerous! Healthy Body, Healthy Mind!
Wednesday, Sept. 7
9-9:30 am
L. Cormier
Free
Gentle Walk Live
Gentle Walk Live is a modified version of Walk Live to suit the needs of participants who may need the
aid of a chair for balance and a gentler pace of music, while still getting aerobic and strength training
benefits. And having fun to great music! Participants will individually meet with the leader prior to
classes to discuss fitness levels and goals. The benefits are numerous! Healthy Body, Healthy Mind!
8:45-9:30 am
No class October 5. Flex band available for purchase
L. Cormier
$40
Gentle Yoga
Gentle yoga is for those who would like to do yoga, but may be intimidated by it. This class moves at
a gentle pace and participants may use a chair for added balance. Please bring a yoga mat.
3 Tues., beginning July 5Noon-1 pmB. Boyer
8 Tues., beginning Sept. 6Noon-1 pmB. Boyer
$27
$72
Barbara Boyer, ERYT-500 hour Certified Yoga Instructor and Certified Yoga Therapist, has been practicing yoga for over 25
years and teaches the Hatha style of yoga at Storm King Yoga in Cornwall, NY where she is co-director. At the Mount Saint
Mary College campus she also teaches Yoga and Wellness and is now the new lunchtime yoga instructor.
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Chair Yoga
For those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor, practice modified yoga stretches
and breathing while seated in a chair. Gain yoga’s benefits of increased strength, flexibility, and calm.
11-11:45 amB. Boyer
11-11:45 amB. Boyer
$27
$72
Lunch Hour Yoga
Taking time to stretch, breathe and have a mindful hour of relaxation to yourself – this is the goal
of Lunch Hour Yoga. All levels welcome. This class takes place at the Kaplan Recreation Center, main
campus, 330 Powell Avenue.
12:30-1:30 pmB. Boyer
12:30-1:30 pmB. Boyer
$30
$80
Evening Hatha Yoga
Please see Hatha Yoga description. Due to space limitation we ask that you please call to register for this course.
6:30-8 pm
6:30-8 pm
S. Olsen
S. Olsen
$60
$105
Susan Olsen ERYT-500 has been a yoga instructor for more than 18 years. She belongs to the International Association of
Yoga Therapists and is a certified yoga therapist. She is co-director of Yoga on the Wallkill Studio in Montgomery, NY.
Hatha Yoga Wednesday
Suited for all levels of yoga students, from the beginner to the more experienced, this class uses poses along with breath awareness. Reduce stress and increase confidence while toning and strengthening. The benefits of a clear mind can be felt immediately through yoga. Due to space limitation we ask
that you please call to register for this course.
10-11:30 am
10-11:30 am
S. Olsen
S. Olsen
$60
$120
Hatha Yoga Friday
Suited for all levels of yoga students, from the beginner to the more experienced, this class uses poses along with breath awareness. Reduce stress and increase confidence while toning and strengthening. The benefits of a clear mind can be felt immediately through yoga. Due to space limitation we ask
that you please call to register for this course.
4 Fri., beginning July 8
9:30-11 am
9:30-11 am
S. Olsen
S. Olsen
$60
$120
Qi Gong for Beginners & Experienced
Qi Gong literally means “energy cultivation.” In the practice of Qi Gong we cultivate how we use our own
innate energy, our Qi, Prana or Life Force, which in turn will enhance our health on all levels. The exercises are highly intentional, and through intention and breath we are able to manipulate the various
subtle energies of the body, mind and spirit. Anyone at any age can practice Qi Gong regardless of their
limitations whether mental or physical. This class series is open to new and/or experienced practitioners. Tao Yin exercises will also be introduced along with each class ending with a guided meditation
Saturday, July 9
9 am-Noon
9 am-Noon
3 Saturdays, October 8, 22 & 29 9 am-Noon
L. Hughes
L. Hughes
L. Hughes
$25
$25
$45
Lorraine Hughes is a Certified Qi Gong Instructor with the Santa Cruz Chi Center directed by Lee Holden, and has been
practicing Qi Gong since 2004. Her Qi Gong practice evolved out of her Herbal Training in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Pilates
Pilates is a wonderful means of exercise to strengthen the core muscles, which include the stomach,
hips, and back. Bands will be used to stretch and as an aid to deepen the exercises. Loose clothing
is preferable; wear socks. The only equipment needed is a yoga mat or cushioned mat; please bring
your own. Limit eight students. As with all exercise classes, please consult your physician before
beginning any exercise program.
No class Oct. 3 & 10
8:30-9:30 am
8:30-9:30 am
9-10 am
L. Lesser
L. Lesser
L. Lesser
$56
$56
$84
Linda Lesser is certified in Power Pilates and has been teaching since 2003. Her background also includes ballet, yoga, and
weight training.
Zumba® Gold
Zumba Gold modifies the moves and pacing of Zumba to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as the de-conditioned participant. What stays the same are all the elements: the Zumba®
Fitness Party is known for the party-like atmosphere, the zesty Latin music, and the sheer vibrancy of
each class. No dance experience is necessary. All you need to bring is water, soft shoes or sneakers, a
towel (because you’re going to sweat), and a sense of humor! Take $10 off your total if you take two
full-length Zumba courses!
No class Oct. 10
5:30-6:30 pm
5:30-6:30 pm
L. Thomas
L. Thomas
$60
$72
Linda Dickens Thomas is a licensed instructor (2008), member of the Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce, and
founder of Senior & Babyboomer Fitness, which provides Zumba Gold fitness to senior and wheelchair populations. She is
certified by the NYC Department of Parks as a group fitness instructor. Linda participates in many organizational fundraisers, including American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and Grace Smith House. She also co-hosts a monthly
program on radio station WHVW in the Hudson Valley.
Zumba® Gold Toning
It’s an exciting, Latin-inspired dance and tone program. This is the original dance-fitness class taken
to the next level. Zumba® Toning is an innovative muscle-training program using light weights (two,
1-2 lbs) or toning sticks. This challenging workout helps to build coordination and muscle endurance.
This new and exciting Zumba toning program is designed to offer the participant a safe, effective
total body toning workout. This class is open to everyone; no previous dance or Zumba class experience is necessary. Participants will provide their own weights, water, and towel. Take $10 off your
total if you take two full-length Zumba courses! Please note: Zumba Toning Sticks are available for
purchase.
5:30-6:30 pm
5:30-6:30 pm
L. Thomas
L. Thomas
$60
$96
Summer T’ai Chi Chih Practice
This class is for those who already know the 19 movements of T’ai Chi Chih and want to continue
with the practice through the summer to keep peaceful and refreshed for all your summer activities.
1:30-2:45 pm
Madeline (Maddie) Sarles is an accredited T’ai Chi Chih instructor.
M. Sarles
$63
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Introduction to T’ai Chi Chih (Moving Meditation)
This eight-week course is designed for anyone new to T’ai Chi Chih, or anyone who wants a refresher
of the basics. This is an in-depth course on learning how to move and what to move. At the completion
of this course, you will know all 19 movements and one pose, and you will ultimately become more
grounded and centered. Come and learn the best-kept secret of living life! These movements will be
taught both standing and seated. Chairs will be available for seating and/or support as an option.
1:30-2:45 pm
M. Sarles
$100
Dance Xross Fitness
This class is specifically modified for “Boomers and Seniors.” Four disciplines: dance, strength training,
kickboxing and soul line dancing! It is a fun, uplifting, and empowering fitness program that engages all
ages and ability levels. Come join us: what you are doing for exercise, this is a good way to “mix it up!”
1-2 pm
C. Hernandez
$96
Colleen Hernandez is a licensed Zumba Gold and certified DXF Coach and has been a Charter Member since its inception
in 2013. She specializes in teaching Modifications for Boomers & Seniors.
Ballroom Dancing
Have you always wanted to learn how to dance? This class will teach you to sway and twirl to the fox
trot, waltz, merengue, rumba, swing, and cha-cha. During the last half hour, you can learn the electric
slide, line dancing, and Greek dancing. No need to come with a partner. This class takes place on the
main Mount campus, 330 Powell Avenue, in Hudson Hall Auditorium.
7-9 pm
L. Chumas
No class Oct. 10 $60 per person
$100 per couple
Linda Chumas has been teaching ballroom dancing since 1991, and exercise and aerobic classes since 1968. She is a retired
physical education teacher.
Self-Defense for the Older Adult
Worried about your personal safety when you travel or are out alone? Learn awareness, avoidance,
de-escalation and other strategies and techniques to help keep yourself safe. A few easy-to-follow
physical techniques to keep confrontations at bay will also be included. Dress in non-restrictive clothing and comfortable shoes. Open to men and women.
11:30 am-1 pm
F. Hodges
$30
Felicia Hodges is a third-degree USA Goju black belt who teaches karate to children and adults as well as women’s selfdefense classes in Newburgh.
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The Esoteric History of Poetry Lecture
A fascinating exploration into the spiritual nature of poetry from ancient times to the present. Discover how this medium has served to convey sacred knowledge throughout the world and serves as
a conduit to reach a higher level of understanding. Gain a deeper appreciation of how poetry as an
art speaks to the soul. A three-session course is also being offered, see page 25.
Tuesday, July 5
6:30-8:30 pmN. Rosenblum
$15
Nathan Rosenblum is a doctor of metaphysical philosophy and a scholar of the esoteric. He is also a poet and author and
is currently preparing a collection of essays.
Role of Women in the Middle East
The status of women varies widely in the Middle East. Women enjoy political and social rights in
many Muslim countries. But conservative religious laws and the role of culture have burdened
women in the family, the society, and the state.
Tuesday, July 12
10 am-NoonR. Hosein
$15
Professor Hosein has been teaching Western Civilization and Middle Eastern history at the United States Military Academy
since 2011. He received his PhD in the department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago in
Pre-Islamic and Early Islamic History in 2010. During his time in Chicago, Dr. Hosein also served as the Director of Public Education for the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago: a Title VI National Resource Center. Dr. Hosein
also attended the University of Toronto, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, and the
University of Manitoba, where he attained an Honours degree in Medieval European history and civilizations.
Hamilton and Jefferson: Competing Visions for America
This lecture will explore the different philosophies of these two Founding Fathers and what they
envisioned the newly formed United States should become. Special focus will be given to how Hamilton and Jefferson went from being colleagues to rivals while they served in Washington’s cabinet as
Secretary of Treasury and Secretary of State, respectively.
Friday, July 15
1-3 pmT. Oller
$15
Dr. Thomas Oller, a lecturer at Boston University and in the Summer Program at Harvard University, presents this lecture
based on his BU course on Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.
Iron Making in the Hudson Valley
Discover the Hudson River Valley’s role in the history of the iron industry - how iron was made, forging iron during the American Revolution, and the growth of this vital industry.
Wednesday, July 20
1-2:30 pmD. Bayne
$15
Doc Bayne has been volunteering in state parks for as long as he can remember. He started working part time as a park
ranger with Sterling Forest State Park in the year 2000. In 2004, he became a full time employee of the park and soon after
assumed the position of Environmental Educator. He is also known as a local historian and conducts hikes highlighting
the iron era in Sterling Forest.
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The Red Star Dairy of 1916
From a diary discovered in a flea market in the 1990s, Rena Corey painstakingly tracked down the
details of the young man whose diary she obtained, not even knowing his identity until well into her
search: Bill Noxon. Based on the diary written in 1916, this book covers Monroe, Woodbury and the
NYC area and the young man’s discovery about his life.
Friday, July 22
10 am-NoonR. Corey
$15
Author Rena Corey intertwines Bill Noxon’s own words with her discoveries about his life in an America on the brink of war.
The 1916 Irish Uprising and the Role the New York Carmelites
Played in Securing Freedom for the Irish People
Learn about the core Carmelite values and beliefs fundamental to the Order’s long-standing commitment to the Irish people and their autonomy through analysis of specific Carmelite activities like
maintaining safe houses, secreting arms, providing secure communications, and reinforcing ideas of
Irish culture and independence.
Monday, July 25
10-11 amV. Begley
$10
Vince Begley, a former administrator and adjunct in Communications at Mount Saint Mary College and currently an adjunct at Marist College, is the archivist for the Carmelite Friars in the North American Province of St. Elias in Middletown.
The War of Southern Aggression: Psychology of the Late
Unpleasantness
From the high privates in the rear rank to the presidents themselves, look behind the narrative of
“The Late Unpleasantness” to learn what motivated the American people to wage war against their
fellows.
Friday, July 29
10 am-NoonD. Topps
$15
David Topps was born in Jersey City and is a resident of Cornwall. He earned a degree in History at The University of the
South (Sewanee, TN) and an MBA from Auburn University (Auburn, AL). He taught for six years at NYMA and 30 years in the
Monroe-Woodbury school district (26 in the middle school and 4 at the high school) and retired in June, 2015. David has
been a Civil War reenactor since 1986, and a docent at Gettysburg National Military Park since 2001, and he has appeared
in area theatrical performances since 1980.
History of Islam in America
Islam is the 3rd largest faith in the U.S. after Christianity and Judaism. American Muslims come from
various backgrounds and are one of the most racially diverse religious groups in America. Muslim
presence in the U.S. is affirmed in documents such as a Virginia statute dated 1682. Views of Islam in
America affected debates regarding freedom of religions during the drafting of the state constitution
of Pennsylvania in 1776. Learn more about this fascinating history in this lecture.
Tuesday, August 2
10 am-NoonR. Hosein
$15
Spiritual and Historical Mysteries of the Sea Lecture
Take a journey of wonder into the hidden mysteries of the oceans and seas of the world and discover
the extraordinary secret knowledge. Ancient civilizations, mysterious creatures, spiritual beings and
many other fascinating aspects of this phenomenon will be discussed. You will see that the Earth’s
bodies of water have essential messages for humanity in its spiritual journey. A three session course
is also being offered, see page 25.
Tuesday, August 2
6:30-8:30 pmN. Rosenblum
$15
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The Shadow of a Wife—Who Was Mrs. Shakespeare?
Explore what little is known about Anne Hathaway, who was married to William Shakespeare for 34 years.
Friday, August 12
1-2:30 pm
J. Zipay
$15
Joanne Zipay is an actor, director, producer, teacher and script writer for Shakespearean plays.
Famous Authors of the Hudson Valley Region
Edgar Allen Poe, James Fenimore Cooper and Washington Irving all had roots in the Hudson Valley
Region of New York and have left their mark on American Literature. Learn some of the colorful tales
of these famous authors.
10 am-Noon
L. DiMartino
$15
Leon DiMartino holds a Masters degree from Fordham University and a Bachelor’s degree in History and Education from
Pace University. With a love and passion for history and regional studies and folktales, he has taught regional Hudson Valley
History and Folktales course over the last eight years. He is a former member of the Kent Historical Society.
Mass of Chaos/Shot with Luck
They had no right to win. Yet they did, and in doing so they changed the course of a war. Even against the
greatest odds, there is something in the human spirit - a magic blend of skill, faith and valor - that can lift
men from certain defeat to Incredible Victory. Come learn about the heart-shaking shock at Midway.
Friday, August 26
10 am-NoonD. Topps
$15
Presidents of Film
This film-lecture presentation is part of a larger film and politics project that depicts the relationship between the reel world (Hollywood) and the real world of politics (Washington). It focuses on
how the movie industry has presented our presidents in its films, ranging from mostly positive and
respectful depictions to negative, critical and even mean-spirited portrayals. Since the 1960’s, real
and imagined presidents have become “fair game” for Hollywood filmmakers. How can we explain
this transformation?
Tuesday, September 6
6:30-8:30 pmE. Giglio
$15
Ernest Giglio is a professor of Politics and American Studies and a Fulbright Scholar who has taught both in the United
States and abroad. He is the author of two books, editor of four books, contributor to four book chapters and eight refereed
articles. He also served as a speaker for the U.S.Bicentennial Commission and the Pennsylvania Humanities.
What Is Islam?
One in five persons on this earth is a Muslim. Yet, Islam is the most misunderstood religion. What
does Islam teach? What are the major beliefs of Muslims? Through the media we do not have a clear
view about Islam, but this presentation will answer your questions.
6:30-8:30 pmR. Hosein
$15
History of Ellis Island
Ellis Island was the gateway for over 12 million immigrants to the United States as the nation’s busiest
immigrant inspection station from 1892 until 1954. Learn the story of Ellis Island and the American
immigration experience.
Friday, September 9
2-3:30 pm
J. Dosik
$15
Jeffrey Dosik has been the librarian and historian in charge of Ellis Island Research Library (Bob Hope Memorial Library)
since 1988, assisting park staff and private researchers in conducting research on the Statue of Liberty and United States
immigration history and law with a focus on Ellis Island 1892-1954.
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Meet the 2016 Alice Curtis Desmond Award Winner
Kimberly Sabatini was given the 2016 award by the Desmond-Fish Library. She will speak on her
writing journey and the behind-the-scenes of publishing. We invite you to read the award-winning
“Touching the Surface” prior to the talk. A book signing will follow.
10-11:30 am
K. Sabatini
$10
Kimberly Sabatini is a former Special Education teacher who lives in the Hudson Valley and writes Young Adult fiction.
“Touching the Surface” is her debut novel.
Zoonotic Diseases: When Animal Diseases Spill Over to Humans
Ebola, HIV, Zika and other emerging diseases account for 70% of all new diseases in the last 100
years. In this class we will discuss the history of infectious diseases beginning with plague of 430 BC
and the 1918 influenza pandemic that killed 50 million people. New and more modern diseases like
SARS, HIV, Ebola and others will also be explored. We will also discuss and explore the role of animal
domestication, climate change and land usage as elements that profoundly affect zoonotic diseases
and how they shape human history.
6:30-8:30 pm
J. Albarino
$15
John Albarino received his AAS from Orange CCC, his RN from Mercy College, BS in Community Health from Long Island
University, his MS in Education and Counseling, New Jersey Institute of Technology MS Management. He a Certified Emergency Dept. Nurse and a Member of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. John has done medical work
overseas in Ecuador, India, Africa, Indonesia, Mexico , Haiti, Cambodia and Lebanon.
FDR and the Post Office
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s interest in the Post Office came at a young age as family members regularly
sent him foreign postage stamps while engaged in trade overseas. He embraced the hobby as a
means to bolster his interest in geography and world history by documenting various facts related
to each stamp’s origin, and its significance to the issuing country’s heritage. Upon being elected
President of the United States, Roosevelt appointed his campaign manager and longtime ally James
Farley to the position of Postmaster General. The appointment and partnership between the lifetime
stamp enthusiast and savvy businessman would forever change the face of both stamp collecting
and the Post Office Department.
10 am-NoonA. Musso
$15
Anthony Musso was born and raised in Brooklyn and relocated to the Hudson Valley region in the mid-1980’s. His interest
in history was enhanced by the region’s numerous historic sites.
Prudence Crandall—A Teacher Ahead of Her Time
Prudence Crandall was a teacher who opened a school for girls in Canterbury, Connecticut in 1831
to educate daughters of wealthy local families. The school was very successful until the following fall
when she admitted Sarah Harris, a 20-year-old black woman. Learn about this courageous teacher
and advocate of education for all people, who bucked the prejudices of her time.
1-3 pmB. Crandall
$10
Bruce Crandall, a retired school teacher and a member of Ellis Camp #124, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, will
offer this presentation.
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Our thanks to
Fred Gerty who
commemorated
Arbor Day by
buying and
planting a tree at
Desmond Campus.
Women in Iran
Photographer Susan Sprachman and her husband author Paul Sprachman present this talk that shows
the topography and cities and villages and how women adapt the covering rules based on tradition,
modernity, and their own sense of style. Brought into the discussion are 2 books that Paul translated:
one a memoir of a strong woman who came of age during the Iran Iraq war; the other a novel about a
young woman caught between two men, both of whom are equally products of the system.
Friday, October 14
1-3 pm
S. and P. Sprachman
$15
Susan Sprachman’s travels have taken her to many parts of the world where she has photographed the everyday and
the unremarkable—brooms and brushes in Shanghai; laundry hanging from a balcony in Spain; an abandoned cistern in
Kerman, Iran; fish with gills inside out in a market along the quay in Istanbul; retirees sitting on benches in a square in rural
Sardinia. In 1969 she took her camera to Ghazni, Afghanistan where she served as a Peace Corps volunteer and continued
to develop her photography in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, India, Morocco, and
China. In 2015 her works were selected for juried shows at the Woodstock Artists Association and Museum, Art Society of
Kingston, and Gallery Lev Shalem in Kingston.
Paul Sprachman is a Professor Emeritus of Persian Language and Literature from the University of Chicago and has studied, lived and taught in Iran and Afghanistan. He has translated a number of modern novels and memoirs from Persian into
English. Paul and Susan live in the Hudson Valley.
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was dedicated 130 years ago this week - October 28, 1886 - after more than
20 years of planning, fundraising, and construction. Learn how she was built and what she symbolizes, and about some of the people involved in her creation, including sculptor Frederic Bartholdi,
engineer Gustave Eiffel, architect Richard Morris Hunt, and newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer. The
program concludes with brief histories of Ellis Island and Liberty State Park. The slide show includes
original photography of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and New York Harbor views, plus vintage
images of historic people, places, and events.
Monday, October 24
10 am-Noon
K. Woyce
Kevin Woyce is an author, photographer, and speaker specializing in New Jersey and New York regional history.
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Day Trips & Special Events
Summer/Fall 2016
Day trips are open to all programs and all ages.
All day trips depart from the MSMC Desmond Campus, 6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh, NY, unless
otherwise noted. Confirmation letters will be sent out to registrants about a week before the trip.
Please note that slight changes may be made to departure and return times and will be noted in the
confirmation letter. No refund is given if cancellations are made after the registration deadline
date.
If possible, please carpool when coming to the Desmond Campus for day trips!
Cagney—Westside Theatre, 407 West 43rd Street
Board the coach bus at Desmond at 10 am. Enjoy free time upon arrival until the 2 pm performance.
Cagney is the dramatic new musical that follows the life of the legendary James Cagney from the
streets of New York to his rise as one of the brightest stars of Hollywood, from a vaudeville song-anddance man to the cinema’s original tough guy. Broadway’s Robert Creighton leads a cast of six who
tap dance through a score that blends original music with classic George M. Cohan favorites, including Give My Regards To Broadway, Grand Old Flag, and Yankee Doodle Dandy. Board the bus at 5 pm for
the return trip. Orchestra seating.
Sat. July 2
10 am-7:30 pmRegistration deadline is June 24
$95
New York Botanical Garden
Board the coach bus at 8:30 am as we prepare to spend the day at the lovely New York Botanical
Garden. American Impressionism, a prominent artistic style that flourished at the turn of the 20th
century, comes to life in a captivating Garden-wide exhibition. In the Conservatory, stroll through an
American Impressionist garden. In the Art Gallery, view a beautiful complementary display of more
than 20 paintings and sculptures by these famed artists and their contemporaries that capture the
colors, shadows, and ephemeral quality of light they observed in the natural world and infused in
their distinctive imagery. Throughout the Garden, celebrate the spirit of America and NYBG’s 125th
Anniversary with an exciting array of programs showcasing many aspects of American culture from
this era, which coincided with NYBG’s founding. Lunch on your own at the Garden (not included), and
board the bus at 2:30 pm for the return trip.
Thurs. July 7
8:30 am-4 pmRegistration deadline is June 27
$70
Mohonk Mountain House
Departs from the MSMC Main Campus at 9 am. Enjoy a presentation and a delicious luncheon at
Mohonk Mountain House! Spend time as you wish on site in the afternoon and board the bus for the
return trip at 3 pm. Space is very limited. This trip is offered in conjunction with our summer Road
Scholars program.
Wed. July 13
9 am-4 pmRegistration deadline is July 6
$80
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Yaddo Gardens and Saratoga National Historical Park
Board the coach bus at 8:30 am and we travel to Saratoga. First, visit the beautiful gardens at Yaddo,
an artists’ community located on a 400-acre estate in Saratoga Springs, New York. Its mission is “to
nurture the creative process by providing an opportunity for artists to work without interruption in a
supportive environment.” Next, visit the Saratoga National Historical Park. Enjoy the visitor center and
travel through the park on the bus as you depart the area. Bring a bag lunch to enjoy en route.
Thurs. July 14
8:30 am-6 pmRegistration deadline is July 1
$80
Paramour (Cirque du Soleil)—Lyric Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street
Board the coach bus at 10 am at Desmond and enjoy free time prior to the 3 pm matinee showing of
Paramour, a Cirque du Soleil musical. A magnificent tale is spun of a beautiful young actress forced to
choose between love and art in the glamorous world of Golden Age Hollywood. Featuring eye-popping
acrobatics and sumptuous music and dance, Paramour is a ground-breaking new event that will
transport you to a sublime world of emotion and awe as it walks the exhilarating tightrope of the heart.
Board the bus at 5:30 pm for the return trip. Dress Circle seating.
Sat. July 23
10 am-7:30 pmRegistration deadline is July 11
$145
Fully Committed—Lyceum Theatre, 149 West 45th Street
Board the coach bus at Desmond at 10 am and enjoy free time prior to the 2 pm matinee performance of Fully Committed starring five-time Emmy® Award nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Fully
Committed is the hilarious comedy that takes a sharp skewer to the backside of the restaurant biz.
You think you’re having a bad day at work? Meet Sam. He covers the red-hot reservation line at one
of New York’s most exclusive restaurants, juggling desperate diners, scheming socialites, name-dropping wannabes, celebrity divas, panicked waiters and a fame-hungry chef. And in this side-splitting
tour-de-force, Ferguson plays all 40 characters! Join us to see this amazing performance! Board the
coach bus at 5:30 pm for the return trip. Orchestra seating.
Sat July 23
10 am-7:30 pmRegistration deadline is July 11
$140
Wethersfield Estate Gardens, Amenia
Board the coach bus at 8:30 am and travel to Amenia. Wethersfield, located 10 miles northeast of
Millbrook, was the country estate of Chauncey Devereux Stillman (1907-1989). Wethersfield was left
to Homeland Foundation, a not for profit organized by Mr. Stillman in 1938. After Mr. Stillman’s death
in 1989, Wethersfield was opened to the public for open space and scenic enjoyment. Wethersfield occupies 1,200 acres in Northeast Dutchess County and consists of Wethersfield Main House,
Gardens, Carriage House, and Farm. The House and Gardens are situated at an elevation of 1,200 ft.,
the highest point in the region, which provides panoramic views of the Catskills to the west and the
Berkshires to the north. Tour the lovely gardens, the home and the carriage house museum. Bring a
bag lunch for a picnic nearby. Board the bus at 2:30 pm for the return trip.
Fri. July 29
8:30 am-4 pmRegistration deadline is July 15
$55
Lincoln Center Tour and Ballet
Board the bus at Desmond at 8 am for a busy day at Lincoln Center. First enjoy a guided tour of the facility, then enjoy lunch on your own nearby. Return for the 2 pm performance of the stunning ballet, The
Winter’s Tale. The inventive staging, astute characterization, and precise emotional register bring new
life to Shakespeare’s late romance. In this ambitious work, elements of fairy tale, comedy, tragedy, and
fantasy are woven together into a complex and deeply touching meditation on loss, redemption, love,
jealousy, and the nature of family. Board the bus immediately following the show for the return trip.
Sat. July 30
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Radio City New York Spectacular
Board the coach bus at Desmond at 1 pm and enjoy free time prior to the 5 pm Radio City show. This
summer, come along for the ultimate New York adventure with the Rockettes in a show that makes
the ordinary extraordinary! See one family’s day in New York City magically come to life on stage,
showing its many splendid wonders and bringing the family closer together. Board the bus after the
show for the return trip. Orchestra seating.
Sun. July 31
1-9 pmRegistration deadline is July 18
$95
New London Lighthouse Cruise
Board the bus at Desmond at 8 am as we travel to New London, CT. Cruise on a smooth-sailing wavepiercing catamaran capable of sailing at speeds in excess of 30 knots (35 mph). The SeaJet is equipped
with modern airline-style seating on two enclosed air-conditioned passenger decks with spacious
outdoor deck for viewing the scenery as you listen to an expert narrator. You’ll see New London Harbor
Light, New London Ledge Light, Avery Point Light, Race Rock Light, Plum Island Light, Little Gull Light,
North Dumpling Light, Orient Point Light, Long Beach Bar (Bug) Light, Fort Trumbull, Fort Griswold, and
much more! Snacks and beverages are available on board. Board the bus at 2:30 pm for the return trip.
Tues. Aug. 2
$80
Cats—Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52nd Street
Board the coach bus at Desmond at 10 am and enjoy free time prior to the 1:30 pm matinee. The
record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over
30 countries and 15 languages is back on Broadway! Based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” this wonderfully imaginative show features breathtaking music, including one of the most
treasured songs in musical theater — “Memory.” Winner of seven Tony Awards®, Cats tells the story of
one magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide
which cat will be reborn. Featuring a cast of beautiful dancers and singers and the original Tony-winning sets and costumes, this beloved hit is still Broadway’s most unforgettable event. Board the bus
at 5 pm for the return trip. Orchestra seating.
Sun. Aug. 7
$150
Whitney Museum of American Art
Board the bus at 10 am and enjoy your day at the amazing Whitney Museum! Visit www.whitney.org
to view current exhibits. Spend the day as you wish, in or outside of the museum. Board the bus at
4:30 pm for the return to Desmond.
Sun. Aug. 7
10 am-7 pmRegistration deadline is July 22 $60
NYC Fashion District Tour
Join our guide, Mike Kaback, as he leads us on a two-hour Fashion District Tour. Topics and sites
include: The history of the apparel industry in NYC from Henry Hudson to the present and a forecast
into the future; Some significant events in the evolution of the industry: mass production, the sewing machine, the development of “sizes”, the invention of synthetic fibers and the impact there of,
the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, and the evolution of “fashion”; how the garment center of today
arrived at its current location; the immigrant labor force that has driven the apparel industry from its
beginning, and how it has changed yet stayed the same over the years. During the course of the tour
we will make visits to most of the following locations depending on availability: A showroom, a factory where garments are spread and cut prior to sewing, some meaningful garment center artwork,
where Calvin, Donna, Ralph and Oscar have their work space, Mood Fabrics, familiar to “Project Run-
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way” fans, and a walk through the historic streets of the fashion district. Enjoy time on your own after
the tour and board the bus at 2 pm for the return trip.
Tues. Aug. 16
8 am-4 pmRegistration deadline is August 2 $75
Erie Canal Living History Cruise, Herkimer
Board the coach bus at Desmond at 8:30 am as we travel to Herkimer to join in on a very special living
history cruise to the historic General Herkimer Home. We depart from Little Falls Marina Rotary Park,
and will have detailed discussion of the significance of the largest lift lock on the Erie Canal, Lock 17
in Little Falls, once the highest lift lock in the world. After traveling through Lock 17, we will arrive at
the historic General Herkimer Home for a fabulous lunch from Promise Land Farm BBQ, featuring delicious, home-style favorites. We then take a tour of the historic site, and observe demonstrations from
costumed re-enactors. We then cruise back through Lock 17 and return to the Little Falls Marina. We
will board the bus at Little Falls Marina and return to the Desmond Campus around 5:30 pm.
Sun. Aug. 21
8:30 am-5:30 pmRegistration deadline is August 5 $95
Art Across Town at the Fenimore Art Museum and
Glimmerglass Opera, Cooperstown
Board the coach bus at 7 am for a trip to Cooperstown for a day spent enjoying the arts. The Glimmerglass Festival and Fenimore Art Museum have joined to offer groups of 15 or more “Art Across
Town,” a day indulging in the artistic sights and sounds of Cooperstown. Enjoy a guided tour of The
Fenimore Art Museum, followed by a catered picnic at the Museum. Travel a short distance to the Festival for the performance of Puccini’s beloved masterpiece La Boheme. A new Belle Époque production follows a tightly knit group of young artists through high-spirited hijinks, tender romance and
heartbreaking loss. Presented in Italian with projected English text. Fee includes museum tour, lunch,
opera tickets and transportation. Board the bus after the show for the return trip.
Mon. Aug. 22
7 am-7 pmRegistration deadline is August 8
$140
Steamtown, Scranton
Board the bus at Desmond at 9 am as we travel to Scranton, PA. Steamtown National Historic Site
offers world-class museum facilities which tell the story of steam railroading. When Steamtown was
created, the National Park Service decided to use the existing portions of the Roundhouse (dating
from 1902, 1917 and 1937) as a part of the Museum Complex, while adding a Visitor Center, Theater,
Technology Museum and History Museum. The Roundhouse has been rehabilitated to allow Steamtown’s mechanics to care for the locomotives with light-duty maintenance and repairs. The Technology Museum includes a sectioned steam locomotive, a caboose and a boxcar, and exhibits covering
technical aspects of railroading such as Making and Using Steam, Signals, Disasters, Railroad Jargon,
Architecture, Maintenance of Way, and others. The combination of a working railroad yard and a
world-class railroad museum gives visitors a chance to do more than just step back in time. Visitors
to Steamtown can step back in time with an understanding that is unique in America. Enjoy the day
and spend your time as you wish. Visit the Mall at Steamtown for lunch in the food court or at one of
several restaurants nearby. Board the bus at 3 pm for the return trip.
Tues. Aug. 23
Trip times are subject to change.
Please try to carpool to Desmond Campus.
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Revolutionary New York Walking Tour
Board the bus at 8:30 am as we spend the anniversary date of the Battle of Brooklyn on a historical
walking tour. Join us as we explore the role New York City played in the American Revolution and
founding of America. Unlike Philadelphia or Boston, New York’s Revolutionary Era is hidden behind
modern buildings and obscure signs. We’ll uncover layers of history to reveal the Patriot/Loyalist
conflict within New York as the nation was only beginning to develop. We’ll visit the site where the
Declaration of Independence was first read to a New York audience, we’ll see the graves of Revolutionary War General Richard Montgomery and first Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton,
the site of President George Washington’s Inaugural Address, Fraunces Tavern and the target of the
Stamp Act mob in Bowling Green. Have free time to lunch on your own after the tour and board the
bus at 3 pm for the return trip.
Thurs. Aug. 25
8:30 am-5 pmRegistration deadline is August 11
$75
Grey Towers, Milford
Board the coach bus at Desmond at 9 am as we travel to Grey Towers: originally the summer estate
of the James Pinchot family and later the primary home of Gifford Pinchot, America’s first forester
and founder of the USDA Forest Service. Though generally considered the father of the Conservation
Movement in the United states, Gifford Pinchot has largely been forgotten by the general public.
A dynamic personality with strong opinions, he relished controversy and worked closely with his
good friend, President Theodore Roosevelt, to curb monopolistic practices then prevalent across
the nation. Politically progressive and liberal, he was later elected Governor of Pennsylvania on two
separate occasions and, together with his wife, Cornelia, worked diligently for progressive causes and
the common good. Enjoy a tour of the mansion and stroll the grounds. Bring a bag lunch to enjoy
outdoors as you view the lovely scenery. Feel free to take a walk on one of the trails as well. Board the
bus at 2 pm for the return trip.
Wed. Aug. 31
9 am-3 pmRegistration deadline is August 17 $55
Boston Pops and the B-52s at Tanglewood
Board the coach bus at Desmond at 4 pm as we travel to Tanglewood. Join the Boston Pops at an 8
pm event with the B-52s! It is well known that the B-52s are The World’s Greatest Party Band. 35 years
and over 20 million albums into their career, there can be no doubt as to why they remain one of rock
music’s most beloved and enduring bands. Any mystery concerning the band’s longevity and ongoing appeal is immediately solved when exposed to a B-52s’ concert experience. From groundbreaking songs like “Rock Lobster,” “Dance This Mess Around” and “Private Idaho” to chart-topping hits like
“Love Shack” and “Roam” and “Deadbeat Club,” the B-52s’ unforgettable dance-rock tunes start a party
every time their music begins. Board the bus for the return trip immediately following the show.
Fri. Sept. 2
4 pm-MidnightRegistration deadline is August 19 $100
Mets vs. Nationals at Citi Field
Board the coach bus at 10 am and join us for a day at the game! Spend the afternoon at Citi Field with
a group of your friends! Seats are Field Level on the third base line in section 129. Game time is 1 pm.
Please note that, since this is a Sunday game, game time may be changed due to possible TV scheduling. You will be notified in advance if this occurs, but tickets are non-refundable.
Sun. Sept. 4
$90
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Bright Star—Cort Theatre, 138 West 48th Street
Board the coach bus at Desmond at 10 am. Enjoy free time upon arrival prior to the 2 pm matinee
performance of Bright Star. From Grammy® winners Steve Martin and Edie Brickell comes Bright
Star, the new Broadway musical that “brings a fresh breeze to the spring theater season” (Charles
Isherwood of The New York Times). Inspired by a real event, this original musical tells a sweeping tale
of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s.
Literary editor Alice Murphy’s relationship with a young soldier just home from World War II awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a
journey to understand her past — and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives.
Propelled by an ensemble of on-stage musicians and dancers, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of
deep emotion, beautiful melodies and powerfully moving performances. Board the bus at 5:30 pm
for the return trip. Orchestra seating.
Sat. Sept. 10
10 am-7:30 pmRegistration deadline is August 29
$100
Rockefeller Center Tour and Top of the Rock
Board the bus at Desmond at 10 am. Have you often thought about taking the Rockefeller Center
tour but just haven’t done it? Now is the time! Get admission to The Rockefeller Center Tour & Top of
the Rock Observation Deck. Experience the city like never before. Marvel at the beautiful art and architecture of Rockefeller Center, learn the history behind its legacy, and witness the most magnificent
New York City view from the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Enjoy the rest of the day as you wish
and board the bus at 5:30 pm for the return trip.
Sat. Sept. 10
10 am-7:30 pmRegistration deadline is August 29
$65
Blithewold Mansion and Nordic Lodge
Board the bus at 8 am at Desmond as we travel to Rhode Island for the day. We will begin the visit
with a tour of Blithewold in Bristol. Blithewold, a 33-acre summer estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay, is nationally significant in American history as one of the most fully developed and
authentic examples of the Country Place era. The property features a 45-room mansion filled with
family heirlooms framed by a series of lovely gardens that range in character from mysterious to
exotic and from poetic to practical. An exceptional collection of rare and unusual plants, specimen
trees, an accessible greenhouse, and whimsical stonework project a character that is romantic, fresh
and inspiring – and unique to Blithewold.
Next up, prepare for a fantastic buffet meal! We travel to Charlestown to The Nordic Lodge for a 3 pm
lunch/dinner seafood (and more!) buffet. Nestled in the woods of southern Rhode Island on over 100
acres of beautiful manicured grounds, enjoy this peaceful, relaxing atmosphere along with a fabulous
all-you-can-eat meal. Lobster, Crab, Black Angus Prime Rib, Black Angus Filet Mignon, Premium Fried
Scallops, Scallops Wrapped in Bacon, Baked Stuffed Shrimp, Shrimp & Scallop Scampi, Steamed
Clams, Baked Cod, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Fresh Local Oysters, Little Necks on the Half Shell, Lobster
Bisque, New England Clam Chowder, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and much, much more for you to enjoy.
Be sure to come hungry! Board the bus at 5:30 pm for the return trip.
Sun. Sept. 18
8 am-8 pmRegistration deadline is September 5 $140
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Waitress—Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 West 47th Street
Board the bus at 10 am and enjoy free time prior to the 2 pm performance of Waitress. Based on
the 2007 film by the late Adrienne Shelly, Waitress follows Jenna, a pregnant waitress in the South,
trapped in an abusive marriage and looking for a happy ending. She finds relief—and potentially that
happy ending—by making creatively titled pies and forming a romance with an unlikely newcomer.
Orchestra seating. Board the bus at 5:45 pm for the return trip.
Wed. Sept. 28
10 am-7:30 pmRegistration deadline is September 14
$140
Harney Teas Tour and Tasting, Millerton
Board the coach bus at 9:30 am as we travel to Millerton for a tour of the Harney Tea factory. Thirty
years ago in Salisbury, Connecticut, proprietor of the historic White Hart Inn, John Harney, developed
a passion for fine teas. John was introduced to the world of tea by Stanley Mason, who turned to creating his own craft tea blends after years in the corporate world of tea. Over time, Mason taught John
both the art and business of the craft. Starting production out of his basement in 1983, John began
his own journey in mastering the craft of tea blending. Serving his distinctive blends with inn guests,
he soon found they were coming back for more. Never did John Harney imagine that his small homerun business in Salisbury, Connecticut would turn into a global operation, now headquartered in
Millerton, filling 90,000 square feet of warehouse space, and employing over 155 people, making it
one of the largest employers in the Hudson Valley. The company, which sources, blends, and packages their own product from start to finish, has grown from their original six teas, to more than 300.
Following the tour, spend time visiting the tasting room and enjoying lunch on your own nearby at
one of several restaurants within walking distance. Board the bus at 3 pm for the return trip.
Tues. Oct. 4
9:30 am-3:30 pmRegistration deadline is September 20
$65
The Model “A”s Are Coming!
Members of the Hudson Valley Region Model “A” Restorers Club will be visiting the Desmond
Campus this October 8th. Model “A” Fords were produced from 1928 through 1931 with nearly
5 million cars and trucks being built during that time and over 100,000 still in existence around the
world. Following the Model “T” Tin Lizzie, this ‘new’ car was so revolutionary Ford went to the beginning of the alphabet and named it Model “A” (the first Model “A” was produced in 1903)! A worldwide
sensation at the outset, many body styles of cars and trucks (called “AA”s) were offered making the
Model “A” one of the most popular and collectable vintage vehicles to own and drive. A most significant piece of automotive history, the Model “A” Ford found its niche not only because it was affordable by most, but also because it was one of the most innovative automobiles ever produced. With
four-wheel brakes, tapered roller bearing wheels, sliding gear transmission and other features, this
was truly a car for the masses and couldn’t have been produced at a better time.
The Hudson Valley Region Model “A” Restorers Club, Inc. was formed in 1958 and is part of the
national Model “A” Restorers Club based in Garden City, Michigan. International membership totals
about 7,500 and our region has about 80 members. They are the keepers of a part of American history that cannot be duplicated. Their hobby represents an era of excitement, pain, economic boom
and collapse, and the expectation of something better through hard work and an honest living.
Members are restorers, mechanics, enthusiasts and they love to tune and drive our old Fords at
almost every opportunity. The group participates in local, regional and national activities and believe
the Model “A” was meant to be driven. This grass roots group appreciates what the Hudson Valley has
to offer and promotes and respects its beauty and ecosystems as they enjoy activities on its roadways
and throughout its towns and villages.
Sat. Oct. 8
10 am-2 pm
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Free Home Energy Seminar
Learn ways to save energy and dollars this coming heating season.
Presented by Pat Fayo from United Way.
Wednesday, October 12, 3-4 pm Free, but please register.
Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, Croton-on-Hudson
Board the bus at Desmond at 5:15 pm bound for Van Cortlandt Manor and the Great Jack O’ Lantern
Blaze! See more than 7,000 individually hand-carved, illuminated jack o’ lanterns in this elaborate
walk-through experience. Meander through an historic, 18th-century riverside landscape and
discover a breathtaking display — all made of jack o’ lanterns. Find your favorite constellations and
get starstruck walking through the Pumpkin Planetarium. Flying pumpkin ghosts will draw your eye
to the sky, and don’t miss Sleepy Hollow Country’s most iconic inhabitant, the Headless Horseman!
Complete with sound effects, elaborate synchronized lighting, this not-to-be-missed spectacle is the
area’s most innovative Halloween happening. Board the bus at 9 pm and return to Desmond.
Sun. Oct. 16
5:15-10 pmRegistration deadline is September 30 $65
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat
Board the bus at 8:15 am and travel to Essex, CT. Enjoy a 3-course lunch aboard restored 1920’s Pullman Diners as part of a 3.5 hour lunch, train and riverboat sightseeing excursion. Let the attentive
staff transport you back to when rail travel was king and eating in the “Diner” was a delicious special
occasion. The itinerary begins with boarding your Dining Car to savor a hot lunch at historic Essex
Station that is prepared and cooked on board. Next you will travel aboard the train along the Lower
Connecticut River Valley while you finish your meal. At Deep River Landing you will transfer to the
Becky Thatcher Riverboat for a cruise on the Connecticut River – bursting with lush scenery and historic sights, such as Gillette Castle. You will finish your journey riding in Coach Passenger Cars aboard
the train back to Essex Station. Board the coach bus to return to Desmond.
Mon. Oct. 17
8:15 am-5:30 pmRegistration deadline is October 3 $100
Hidden Treasures of the Hudson Valley Trip IX
Board the bus at Desmond at 9:30 am and join guides Tony Musso and George Burke on their ninth
tour, as we explore two more diverse treasures of the Hudson Valley: The Cornwall Friends Meeting
House and Boscobel. The meeting house was the fulfilled dream of its founding leader, David Sands
who brought the Quaker faith to Cornwall in 1773, two years prior to the American Revolution. Built
in 1790, this structure is actually the first Quaker house of worship constructed in Orange County and
is designed in the classic “plain and simple” style which is a tradition of the faith. Lunch awaits us at
Painter’s Restaurant and then it’s on to Boscobel. This meticulously restored Federal style mansion is
the handy work of early historic preservationist and co-founder of the Readers Digest, Lila Wallace.
Should Mother Nature smile upon us, the foliage and river views should be wonderful. Luckily, as you
have come to expect, learning and laughter are a given.
Wed. Oct. 19
9:30 am-5:30 pmRegistration deadline is October 5
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Art class: Marbling
on Fabric & Paper,
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National September 11 Memorial and Museum
Board the coach bus at Desmond at 8:30 am for a 10:30 am admission to the 9/11 Museum. Explore the
Museum at your own pace. The historical exhibition has three parts: the Day of 9/11, Before 9/11 and
After 9/11. It tells the story of what happened on 9/11, including the events at the World Trade Center
and the Pentagon and the story of Flight 93. The exhibition explores the background leading up to the
events and examines their aftermath and continuing implications. The memorial exhibition, which is
named In Memoriam, commemorates the lives of those who perished on September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993 and provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about the men, women and children
who died. Foundation Hall is a room of massive scale, which houses both the last column and the slurry
wall. Please note that you may not reenter the Museum if you leave. For that reason, we suggest having
a late lunch nearby after you are done at the Museum. Board the bus at 4:30 pm for the return trip.
Sat. Oct. 22
8:30 am-6 pm
Registration deadline is October 7
$65
Chelsea Market Food and Walking Tour
Board the bus at 8 am for a day of food, fun, and shopping at Chelsea Market! Enjoy NYC’s historic indoor Food Market mecca plus a short walk on the old cobblestone streets of the Meatpacking District
to visit the famous High Line: a park in the sky. Tour the urban (indoor) Chelsea Food Market. Become
a market insider and experience the sights, sounds & flavors of this 117-year-old historic landmark
building, which is the birthplace of the Oreo Cookie! Learn the history of the Market, view original
artwork and granite sculptures, and learn how the Chelsea Market has become the ultimate indoor
food paradise (while tasting your way through). Then step outside and stroll on The High Line, New
York’s only elevated outdoor park, for great views of the Hudson River. Finish with a sit-down tasting
in a Meatpacking District restaurant and learn about this trendy area. Taste specialties from seven
food shops in the Chelsea Market and one restaurant in the Meatpacking District. Hear all about the
new happenings in the neighborhood, including the new Gansevoort Market - a rustic-industrial
food hall with a variety of popular counter-serve eateries, food stalls & more. Board the bus at 3 pm
for the return trip.
Fri. Oct. 28
8 am-5 pmRegistration deadline is October 14
$100
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L.I.F.E. courses are exclusively for adults age 55+.
FULL-LENGTH COURSES
Current Events: A Discussion Course
This course is a discussion group on current events focusing on the most significant international and
national news. Each week before class, the facilitator William Goldman will email a few key articles or
editorials to the participants for their reading and class discussion. Participants must have an active
internet address as the reading materials for each class will be distributed in advance by internet. The
leader will facilitate the discussion to maximize participation and the coverage of the issues. Participants should come to class prepared to discuss the issues presented in the provided articles and by
reading other media sources. Class size will be limited to 15.
10:30 am-Noon W. Goldman
$45/first full-length course
$30/each additional full-length course
William Goldman has had a long-term interest in current events, especially international affairs. He worked and lived as a
Peace Corps Volunteer and then as a USAID foreign service officer in seven countries over 30 years.
Your Genes and Your Health
The Human Genome is all of the genetic information that we process. Knowledge of the Human
Genome, and the implications of genetic variations among individuals, is increasing at a rapid rate.
This course will provide an introduction to basic genetics, a description of DNA and what it does,
information on how humans differ from each other and from other species, and how scientists are
using genetic information in forensics (CSI), in studying evolution of populations, and in predicting
disease risk. Some of the new methods in genetic analysis will be described.
2:30-4 pmT. Rossman, Ph.D. $45/first full-length course
Toby G. Rossman, Ph.D. held the rank of tenured Professor of Environmental Medicine at New York University School
of Medicine (NYUSOM) until 2009. She is now a part-time Professor and a Toxicology consultant. She has published 120
articles, mostly on metal carcinogenesis and toxicology, with an emphasis on arsenic. Dr. Rossman served on many Federal
and International committees, including NIH, USEPA, DOE, and WHO. She was also on the Editorial Board of 4 Scientific
journals. She organized the Hudson Valley Science Café in 2007 and continues to run it.
Selected Poems of T. S. Eliot
Let us go there, you and I..., the opening line of “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” by poet, critic,
playwright, editor, and Nobel laureate Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1965) is an invitation to join a
poetic adventure through some of the greatest poems of the 20th century. Let us go then, you and I,
on a guided reading of poems such as “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” (1915), “The Waste Land”
(1922), “The Hollow Men” (1925), “Ash-Wednesday” (1930), selections from “Old Possum’s Book of
Practical Cats” (1939), and “Four Quartets” (1943). This is not a lecture class but a guided reading and
collaborative discussion of each poem. In addition, inasmuch as possible, we will hear Mr. Eliot read
his poetry aloud. Let us go then, you and I, on this literary expedition of a lifetime. Don’t miss it.
8 Thurs., beginning Aug. 25
10 am-NoonTom Fitzgerald $45/first full-length course
No class on Oct. 6
Tom Fitzgerald is a retired English and Latin teacher who enjoys sharing his interest in and love for classical language,
literature, and art.
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Exploring Sculpture at Storm King Art Center
Learn more about outdoor sculpture at Storm King Art Center. Widely celebrated as one of the
world’s leading sculpture parks, Storm King has welcomed visitors from around the world for over
fifty years. Located in New York State’s Hudson Valley, Storm King encompasses over 500 acres of
open fields, rolling hills, and woodlands, with a backdrop of Storm King and Schunnemunk Mountains. These provide the setting for a collection of more than 100 sculptures by some of the most
acclaimed artists of our time, spanning the years from post-World War II to the present and including
a number of specially commissioned site-specific works. Storm King offers a unique and memorable
experience with every season, as changing light and weather conditions transform both the grounds
and the sculpture. Among the artists whose work is on permanent view are Alexander Calder, Andy
Goldsworthy, Zhang Huan, Maya Lin, Louise Nevelson, Isamu Noguchi, Claes Oldenburg, Nam June
Paik, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Richard Serra, David Smith, and Mark di Suvero.
Session 1: Desmond Campus, Introduction and overview, Powerpoint presentation about Storm King
Art Center; history, background and how to view sculpture.
Session 2: Storm King Art Center, including Museum Hill walking tour, possibly with tram ride at the
conclusion. Emphasis will be on women artists: Louise Nevelson, Alicen Aycock, Chakaia Booker,
Ursula Von Rydingsvard, Barbara Hepworth. This session involves about a mile of walking, some of
which is at an incline.
Session 3: Storm King Art Center: Mark di Suvero, Three Legged Buddha, Maple Rooms and earthworks. This session involves about 2 miles of walking (some small hills).
Session 4: Storm King Art Center. Walk through North Woods, for about 1 hour and culminate near
the café for a picnic lunch (brought or bought).
Registration will be limited to 20 people.
11 am-12:30 pm S. Mattausch
and E. Tulloch
$30/each additional
full-length course
Sally Mattausch and Eileen Tulloch are both retired teachers that have worked at Storm King as docents for several years.
Introduction to Chess
This course is for the beginner who always wanted to play this timeless and classic board game. We
will begin with all of the moves for each piece and eventually move on to playing games with basic
strategies. The game is fun at all levels! Please bring your own board and pieces. Learn the basics,
enjoy the game, and work your brain!
4:30-6 pmB. Valentino
$30/each additional
full-length course
Bill Valentino has experience teaching chess to school age children and adults alike. He enjoys the game and looks forward to sharing it with you.
Beginner Bridge
Gradually learn the essential elements of this popular game. You will learn by playing and having fun
at the same time. The instructor will demonstrate and help you practice the more common bidding
conventions, as well as strategies of play. The level of instruction will only move forward at a pace
that is comfortable for the class.
9-11 amN. Christensen $$45/first full-length course
No class on Oct. 13
Neal Christensen is an avid bridge player and has taught mathematics and computer science at MSMC.
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Wes Nisker’s “Crazy Wisdom”: Reflections of an Outsider
“Whoever undertakes to set himself up as judge in the field of truth and knowledge is shipwrecked by
the laughter of the gods.”
—Albert Einstein.
An intellectual and emotional romp through some of the most cherished attitudes, dispositions and beliefs
that ground our lives and through which we create “meaning” for ourselves; an invitation “to leave preconceptions..., as well as the all-too-rational mind and the all-too-civilized self “behind” and to dismantle “assumptions accepted as truth, unmasking ourselves and our societies.” Our journey through “crazy wisdom”
will, hopefully, serve not merely to “expose us to ourselves” and “remind us of the strange impossible nature
of our enterprise here on earth,” but to foster and nurture in each of us another way of being in the world.
Come laugh with the gods! Course materials will be distributed at the beginning of each session.
10 am-NoonV. Weyser
and B. Rello
$30/each additional
full-length course
Vickie Weyser graduated from NYU with a degree in History and English. After earning a graduate degree in elementary
education she taught for 26 years, retiring in 2011.
Bill Rello has taught high school English for 36 years, as well as courses in humanities and philosophy. He has a master’s degree
from Hunter College, is a graduate of the Connecticut Writing Project, and has done graduate work in philosophy at The New School.
Beginner Spanish
This class introduces students to the basics of the Spanish language. Buy or borrow the book, Spanish
for Gringos, Level One. We will use this in the course as we develop skills for everyday situations.
10:30 am-Noon M. Imperatore $45/first full-length course
No class on Oct. 10
$30/each additional
full-length course
Marion Imperatore is a L.I.F.E. Steering Committee member and a regular contributor to the L.I.F.E. program. She lived in
Puerto Rico and loves to share her knowledge of Spanish language and culture.
Hablamos Espanol
Improve your knowledge of Spanish through vocabulary enrichment, conversations, and reading. Activities are aimed at making language fun in a comfortable environment.
1-3 pm
M. Imperatore $45/first full-length course
No class on Oct. 10 $30/each additional
full-length course
Senior Sleuths—The Really Long Goodbye: Retirement is Murder!
As long as there have been mysteries, there have been senior sleuths. In current times, senior sleuths
can be someone retired from the police force, an older person with keen powers of observation, a
crime solver who had another career, or someone still employed as an investigator after a certain age.
We will read, discuss, and enjoy three examples of senior sleuths. Along the way, we will watch two
movies, and end with a potluck lunch.
Sept. 19: Introduction; overview of senior mysteries. Suggested reading: The Crossing by Michael Connelly.
Sept. 26: Movie.
Oct. 3: Discussion. Suggested reading: The Vault by Ruth Rendell.
Oct. 24: Discussion. Suggested reading: Ten Second Staircase by Christopher Fowler.
October 31: Discussion. Movie. Potluck luncheon
1:15-3:15 pm
S. Christensen $45/first full-length course
No class on Oct. 10 or Oct. 17
$30/each additional
full-length course
Suzanne Christensen is a mystery aficionado who has taught L.I.F.E. classes for many years. She is a part-time librarian and
has two master’s degrees.
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Mark your Calendar
Student Art Show: Sunday, July 17, 1-3 pm
Nature, Naturally
Join Sally, Diann, and new co-leader Bob on another series of nature walks/hikes. First meeting will be
at the Desmond Campus. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle. No pets, please!
9:30 am-12:30 pm S. Wortmann, $45/first full-length course
D. Metzkow,
$30/each additional
and B. Kakerbeck
full-length course
Sally Wortmann is a retired elementary school teacher who has led many nature courses for the L.I.F.E. Program.
Diann Metzkow has been a regular participant in the nature walks and now assists with them.
Retired forester Bob Kakerbeck joins the group to add yet another perspective on the hikes.
The Hudson River School of Art: Paintings, Painters, Period, and Places
Painters of the Hudson River School brought to the public a uniquely American style of art with their
realistic yet romanticized landscapes of a new nation. They portray the places that we preserve,
where we recreate, and honor as national landmarks. In this three part course – classroom, museum,
and field trip – Skip Doyle will discuss the works and styles of the Hudson River School painters and
their historical and geographical context with special reference to the Hudson River valley where the
School’s earliest subjects were found.
Session 1: Lecture at Desmond Campus. Learn the historical and cultural context of Hudson River
School of Art, the artists and their paintings.
Session 2: Museum Tour. Meet at Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College. See firsthand
view of Hudson River School of Art paintings.
Session 3: Field Trip. Meet at Beacon waterfront at Long Dock Park – kayak pavilion. On site visit of
Hudson River School views: Hudson Highlands, Storm King Mountain, Hudson River to sketch in the
Hudson River School style. (Suggestion: ride Beacon-Newburgh ferry beforehand: 8:09 / 8:24 am).
3 Tues., beginning Oct. 11
10 am-Noon
S. Doyle
Skip Doyle is founder of Esopus Heritage, which serves to preserve and promote the nature and historic places in the town
of Esopus. He is owner of Outdoors Skipper, a New York licensed guide service offering hiking, biking, camping, paddling
and skiing outings throughout the Hudson River Valley. As a volunteer for the Adirondack Mountain Club, the Appalachian
Mountain Club and other nature preservation organizations, his outdoor offerings can be found at MidHudsonADK.org,
AMC-NY.org, and [email protected].
Lyndon B. and Lady Bird Johnson
Discuss the 36th President of the United States and his First Lady. Learn about their families and lives
before and after the presidency.
5 Thurs., beginning Oct. 20
10 am-Noon
C. Ford and
J. Williams
$30/each additional
full-length course
Charlie Ford and Jim Williams are frequent contributors to the L.I.F.E. Program. They enjoy sharing their vast knowledge
of history with participants.
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SHORT-LENGTH COURSES
Let’s Play Croquet!
Join Addie for two sessions of learning and playing croquet on the beautiful Desmond Campus lawn.
Beginners welcome.
2 Fri., beginning June 24
10 am-NoonA. Speranza
$20
Desmond Book Club
Join us for a book discussion! No need to register.
July: The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah
August: Touching the Surface by Kimberly Sabatini
September: Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea
October: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
Meets the first Tuesday of each monthNoon-1:30 pm
$3/session
Mah Jongg (Open)
Play Mah Jongg on your own without an instructor. Mah Jongg sets are not provided. Registration is
not required.
Tues., beginning July 5
12:30-3 pm
$3/session
The Music of Composer and Performer “Stars” and
How they Reflect Their Celestial “Stars”
We all enjoy different genres and flavors of music, but why does some music resonate more than
others? How does a piece of music mirror the creator’s or performer’s energies? Learn some basics of
astrology and how some creators are truly expressing themselves in their music or performances.
1:30-3:30 pmN. Sorvino
$20
Sewing (Open)
Come sew on your own without an instructor. Bring your own sewing machine. Registration not
required.
Wed., beginning July 6
1:30-4 pm
$3/session
Bridge (Open)
Come play Bridge on your own without an instructor. No need to register!
Thurs., beginning July 7
11 am-1 pm
Learn how to use your iPhone, iPad!
There are several classes offered at Desmond Campus.
Please see pages 8-9 in the Technology section.
$3/session
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Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
In Lilac Girls, Martha Hall Kelly has written a remarkable novel of unsung women from WWII and their
quest for love, freedom, and second chances. Lilac Girls is a gripping story that keeps readers connected with the characters throughout the entire novel. If you have read Lilac Girls, come talk about
your reaction to the courage, determination, and spirit that each woman demonstrates in the novel.
Or, come share stories about your other favorite heroines from WWII.
Thurs., July 14
11 am-Noon
J. Gutierrez
$10
Stories with Holes
The man was afraid to go home because the man with the mask was there. Why? This is an example
of a situation puzzle, a mysterious situation, which will be presented to a group of players who must
then use their collective thoughts to find out what’s going on by asking only questions that require
a yes or no answer. What is the answer to the mystery? Is the situation real? Yes. Does it happen
frequently? Yes. Is there a weapon involved? No. Put on your detective cap and think of more yes/
no questions you need answered and we will make this one of the first mysteries to solve. See you
then with dozens more!
Wed. July 20
10 am-NoonR. Calotta
$10
Fourth Fridays at the Smithsonian
Join us for this Great Courses video presentation from “Experiencing America: A Smithsonian Tour
through American History” with Dr. Richard Kurin. Two lectures of 30 minutes each will be presented
each month.
July: The Star Spangled Banner — Inspiring the Anthem and Presidents and Generals—Images of
Leadership.
Fri., July 22
10-11:30 am
$5
August: Conscience and Conflict — Religious History and the Growth and Spread of Slavery
Fri., Aug. 26
10-11:30 am
$5
September: Emancipation and the Civil War and Gold, Guns, and Grandeur — The West
Fri., Sept. 23
10-11:30 am
$5
October: The First American — Then and Now: Planes, Trains, Automobiles...and Wagons
Fri., Oct 28
10-11:30 am
$5
Medicare 101
Are you currently enrolled in Medicare? Or are you soon to be eligible for Medicare? Will you be
turning 65 over the next year? This class will give you a better overall understanding of Medicare and
how it works? Learn about how and when to enroll, when you can make changes, and the insurance
options available to you. Review and compare Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Explore and evaluate
Original Medicare, Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Supplement Insurance and Medicare Advantage
Plans. Receive the most up-to-date information and simplify the choices you need to make. This
program will help you become more well-informed and confident about what Medicare means for
you! Join Jim Farnham, MBA, MS, Licensed Agent for this informative workshop.
Sat. July 23
Thurs., Oct. 27
10 am-Noon
6-8 pm
J. Farnham
J.Farnham
“Desmond Campus is GREAT!!!”
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What’s New in New Yorker Fiction?
Help MSMC Associate Professor of English Dr. Peter Witkowsky identify stories worth introducing to
his first-year students in future semesters. Each week, he will provide 2-3 stories from the last year
or two. The week’s stories will share something essential in common—e.g. the same author, style, or
theme—but the discussion will be open-ended.
3 Tues., beginning Aug. 2
1-3 pm
P. Witkowsky
$25
Pickleball 101
You may have heard of this fast-growing sport with the funny name. Pickleball is a game played with
a hard paddle, a ball resembling a wiffle ball and a net on a court which is about half the size of a tennis court. Whether you’re 8 or 80, pickleball can easily be learned. The game provides exercise, socialization and enough strategy to progress at your own pace. The classroom session will focus on the
game’s history, rules and basic techniques. An additional “hands-on” session will allow participants to
practice some basic strokes. The instructor started playing pickleball a few years ago in Florida at the
Villages, the mecca of the sport. He has competed against some of the best players in his age group
in Florida. He’d like to see the sport flourish in New York.
Wed., Aug. 17
10 am-Noon
W. Gottlock
$10
Waterways of the Tsars: Russian Adventure Cruise
Come join Marion and Addie as they take you on a virtual adventure cruise to Russia. They will take
you to St. Petersburg to visit the famed Hermitage Museum, Catherine the Great’s Palace and the
Peterhof Palace which are truly magnificent. We then go on to explore the craft village of Mandrogy
to see how Faberge’ Eggs and other Russian crafts are made. We will continue on to the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, an excursion to a children’s school, and see the UNESCO site of Yaroslavl and visit
the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet. We next visit Uglich and visit St. Dmitry of the Blood and have a
home-hosted visit. Finally, we travel on to Moscow and we visit Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral and
enjoy a guided tour of the Kremlin which is also a UNESCO site. Join us for this and more!
Thurs., Aug. 18
10-11:30 am
M. Imperatore and A. Speranza
$10
Layman’s Guide to the Philosophical Implications of Quantum
Weirdness
Join Bernie as he leads a discussion on whether we can actually learn anything about our lives from
quantum physics. Class participation welcomed, come and share your thoughts!
Thurs., Aug. 18
1-3 pmB. Ampel
$10
Old Time Rock and Roll
Return with us to those pink and black days of Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and all the other stars of
the era for three hours of rock and roll, rockabilly, doo wop, and rhythm and blues from the 1950s
and early 1960s. Don’t forget to bring your requests and dedications!
Thurs., Aug. 25
1-4 pmN. Christensen
“What a wonderful presentation!”
$15
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Open Studio
Desmond Campus offers an Open Studio each week. Finish that painting, unwind with a coloring book, complete a
knitting project … and enjoy the company of others with
refreshments.
Dates available will be posted on the bulletin boards and our
Facebook page on a month by month basis.
Fee: $3 session.
Making a Necklace
Join Carol DeMicco as she helps you to design and create your own unique beaded necklace. Price
includes supply fee.
Tues., Sept. 6
10-11:30 am
C. DeMicco
$20
Ageless and Sexy
Author and Coach Sheila Pearl offers the wisdom and humor you will find in her newest book “Ageless & Sexy: The Magic of Sensuality.” She has had a private practice in Relationship and Life Transitions Coaching in Newburgh since 2004 and is known in the Hudson Valley as “The Love Doctor”.
Session 1: Living Your Life with Zest at Every Age — What are the basic ingredients for living with
zest? Participants will explore in a dynamic and interactive discussion what the building blocks are
for establishing and sustaining a zesty experience of life. Positive attitudes, ways of connecting with
others, creating community, and staying in motion are among these building blocks.
Session 2: How to Enjoy Your Sensuality at Every Age — Sensuality is more than you think. It’s
about everything to feel, see, touch, taste, and hear. It’s also about your sixth sense: your intuition
and your higher consciousness. Getting older is also getting better because you can enjoy the benefits of your collective experiences and expertise in life. Gain added awareness and appreciation of
your sensuality and the pleasures of being alive — at every age.
Session 3: Does Sexy Have an Expiration Date? — What does “sexy” mean to you? Does it include
your sense of humor and your creativity? Does it include your desire to be attractive, to be flirtatious, to be playful...at any age? Sheila Pearl shares her stories and invites your stories about how
you can be engaged in life and fascinated — and fascinating — regardless of your age!
3 Tues.. beginning Sept. 6
1-3 pm
S. Pearl
$25
Estate Planning with a Heart—The Family Love Letter
This practical, sensitive workshop helps you face the difficult process of centralizing financial, legal,
and personal information so family and friends can take care of you and know how you would like
end-of-life issues handled. Attendees will receive the Family Love Letter workbook which helps,
among other things, to organize the details of your will, social security number, passwords to your
computer/online accounts, and many other practical details. It can make a world of difference. Presented by Jane McCarthy, consultant with AXA Advisors, LLC.
Sat., Sept. 10
Sat., Nov. 5
10 am-Noon
10 am-Noon
J. McCarthy
J. McCarthy
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Fairy Tale 101: What Every Grandparent Needs to Know
Fairy tales are more complex than they appear. Outwardly simple, they reveal deep, rich inner truths
that are as relevant today as they were “once upon a time. Fairy tales are an important part of our cultural and literary heritage. Join us to find out why fairy tales stick and renew your belief in the magic
and mystery of this amazing genre. Joan is a life-long learner with specialties in character education,
fairy tales, happiness and play.
Mon. Sept. 12
11 am-Noon
J. Monk
$10
Happy Birthday Eleanor Roosevelt!
Join us in celebration of “The First Lady of the World” whose life and legacy continues to inspire us.
In 2014, Eleanor was honored as the most influential first lady of all times. The United Nations has
designated her birthday for a new celebration - International Day of the Girl. Come and share your
stories about this most amazing woman on her special day. Joan is Special Projects Director for NYS
American Association of University Women and is the leading Eleanor Roosevelt enthusiast for members throughout the country.
Tues., Oct. 11
1-2 pm
J. Monk
$10
Living Alone
Relationship and Life Transitions Coach Sheila Pearl teaches this important series for men and women
over 55. Widowed for over ten years, a seasoned bereavement counselor and family therapist for over
35 years, Sheila has had a private practice in Newburgh since 2004. Author of several books including
“Still Life: A Spiritual Guidebook for Family Caregivers of Alzheimers and Dementia”, Sheila brings her
wisdom, humor and expertise into the classroom.
Session 1: How to Grieve our Partner....Allowing Yourself to FEEL Everything — What is natural and
essential in the grieving process? Participants will be engaged in a dynamic conversation about the
various stages of grieving, the grieving process, and the importance of feeling everything which is
natural to experience when suffering the loss of a loved one.
Session 2: How to Enjoy Being Your Own SOLE-MATE...Connecting with Yourself — Being alone can
be a challenge and an adventure. Step into the excitement of opportunity in being alone, perhaps for
the first time, while you engage in exercises and conversations which illustrate and explore ways to
connect with yourself and with life as your own “sole-mate”
Session 3: Living Alone While Not BEING Alone....Connecting with Community — Although you may
be living alone, it doesn’t have to mean you are alone; you can find innovative ways to connect with
people, groups, organizations, and clubs which enrich your life and provide nourishing experiences of
community and add to the excitement of being alive. This is both a brainstorming conversation and a
sharing of resources and ideas for expanding your experience of connecting with community.
1-3 pm
S. Pearl
“This was a very interesting and stimulating class!”
$25
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Mind/Body/Spirit
Are you interested in exploring some of the mysteries of the universe? We’ll focus on a topic each
week and books will be suggested to read. The reading is not required. Participants are encouraged
to share any books, materials, ideas or experiences related to the topic of the week. If there is sufficient interest, in the future we could continue to meet monthly to discuss books and beliefs that are
meaningful to us.
Session 1: Healing—You are the Placebo by Dr. Joe Dispenza; Prayer is Good Medicine by Larry
Dossey, MD; You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
Thurs., Oct. 13
10-11:30 am
J. Crossley
$10
Session 2: Near Death Experiences—Dying to Be Me by Anita Moorjani; Proof of Heaven by Eben
Alexander, MD; Near Death Experiences by P.M.H. Atwater
Thurs., Oct. 20
10-11:30 am
J. Crossley
$10
Session 3: The Law of Attraction—Manifesting Change by Mike Dooley; The Astonishing Power of
Emotions: Let Your Feelings Be Your Guide by Esther and Jerry Hicks
Thurs., Oct. 27
10-11:30 am
J. Crossley
$10
Retirement Planning: Social Security, Medicare and
Long Term Care
What will your retirement look like? Right now is a good opportunity for you to think about developing an income strategy to provide a promising tomorrow. Don’t be counted among 56% of American
adults who lack a budget, let alone any formal or written plan for managing income, assets and
expenses during retirement. And especially, don’t be one of the 39% of U.S. adults who have ZERO
non-retirement savings and are simply “winging it” in determining what their needs will be. Much of
your enjoyment of retirement depends on what you do now. Presented by Jane McCarthy, consultant
with AXA Advisors, LLC.
Sat., Oct. 15
10 am-Noon
J. McCarthy
Find Your Inner Writer—Use Your Powers of Description!
Join Sherry Yanow as she shares an exercise that she often used during her 20 years of teaching
English and as a published author. First, learn about the tools of description: nouns, adjectives, verbs,
sensory description, metaphors and similes, and an open mind to observe. Hear some examples,
then enjoy a short Desmond Campus “field trip” taking notes along the way. Take this information
and learn to write descriptively. You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish!
2 Tues., beginning Oct. 18
1-3 pm
S. Yanow
$20
Long Range Weather Forecasting and Global Warming
Jim Witt, the founder, president, and director of the Fleetweather Foundation, gives us some long
range weather answers. How is it possible to predict major snowstorms for a given date years in
advance? Can seasonal weather trends be predicted months in advance? Would this be helpful in
the commodities and futures markets? The answer is yes! Methods of doing this as well as discussion
on global warming will complete the session.
Mon., Oct. 24
10 am-Noon
J. Witt
$10
Summer/Fall 2016
L.I.F.E. Courses & Driving Classes
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We are looking for instructors to teach in the L.I.F.E. Program.
This is a volunteer position, but in exchange, we will offer you a free L.I.F.E. class to thank you for
volunteering your time. If you teach a full-length L.I.F.E. course, you may take a complimentary
full-length L.I.F.E. course. If you teach a short L.I.F.E. course, you may take a complimentary short
L.I.F.E. course. Please contact Jennifer if you are interested. Thank you!
Real Estate Deals
There are some excellent deals in real estate! Learn how to find and get those deals! Consumer
advocate Rick Nathan will teach you the pros and cons of foreclosures, short sales, rent with option
to buy, owner financing, and buying for no money down. He will also show you how to wisely buy
or sell investment property, primary homes, multi-families, and vacation homes. Learn how to
research property at the tax assessor’s office, county clerk’s office, and various other methods to use.
Optional materials fee of $20.
Wed. Oct. 26
2-4 pmR. Nathan
$10
Driving Classes
No pre-registration is necessary. Simply arrive a few minutes early with items listed below. No food or
drink permitted in class.
Pre-Licensing Class
Saturday, 9 am - 2:30 pm with a half-hour break. Five hours total classroom time. This is the course
required before taking the road test. Bring your Learner’s Permit, pen and paper. Fee: $40, cash only.
Registration is done on-site, prior to the class.
Pre-Licensing class is held at the Mount Saint Mary College main campus, 330 Powell Avenue.
• July 9
• July 23
• Aug. 13
• Aug. 27
Please call 845-565-2076 to confirm room location.
• Sept. 10
• Oct. 15
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Summer/Fall 2015
“Quiet Time at Desmond” by artist Ann Marie Silvani
Community Education is always looking
for new instructors.
If you would like to teach a course, please call us at 845-565-2076 or
email [email protected]
A Gift of Desmond ... the ideal gift!
A gift certificate to a class at Desmond Campus is the perfect holiday or special occasion gift!
Available year round by calling 845-565-2076.
Summer/Fall 2015
Policies
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Course Registration/Payment Policies
... for Community Education:
• Payment is due prior to start of class. Please be advised that registration is not confirmed
until payment has been made.
• One week or less before class begins: a 25% cancellation fee will be charged.
• There can be no refunds on or after the day the class begins.
• We are sorry that we cannot prorate for those unable to attend all sessions.
• PLEASE NOTE: If your class has an alternate date scheduled due to weather, please hold
that date on your calendar as well. Once registered it is expected that you could attend
either date.
... for the Learning is Forever Enriching
(L.I.F.E.) Program:
• Registrants must be age 55 or over.
• Full-length courses are $45 for the first course and $30 for any additional
full-length courses. All full-length courses are listed in the first L.I.F.E. section.
The $45 initial course fee includes your membership for the four-month period
of the brochure.
• Short course fees vary and are as listed by the course description. There are no membership fees for short courses.
• Registration may be made by phone or mail payable by cash, check, or credit card. Payment is due at the time of registration.
• If you must cancel your registration, you will be given a credit for the full amount. Refunds
will no longer be given.
... for Day Trips:
• Registration is open to all ages, though registration of small children is discouraged unless
an exception is noted in the day trip description.
• Registration may be made by phone or mail payable by cash, check, or credit card. Payment is due at the time of registration.
• If you cancel your registration prior to the registration deadline date, you will be refunded.
If you cancel your registration after the registration deadline date, you will forfeit the entire
fee unless a replacement is available to take your space. If a replacement is found, you will
receive a refund for the full amount.
fees listed with descriptions | for Registration/Payment policies, see page 65
Registration form for
community ed courses
& speaker series only
For faster service, register by phone, fax or online.
Call the Desmond Campus at 845-565-2076, fax to 565-4199,
or register online at www.msmc.edu/communityed
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
__________________________________________________________________________________
NAME
______________________________________ ___________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP
______________________________________ ___________________________________________
TELEPHONE NO. EMAIL ADDRESS
COURSES YOU’LL BE TAKING
_____________________________________________________________
#1 COURSE TITLE
COURSE FEE
_____________________________________________________________
#2 COURSE TITLE
#3 COURSE TITLE
$_____________
COURSE FEE
Please be advised that registration is not confirmed until payment
has been made.
CREDIT CARD: o
$_____________
COURSE FEE
_____________________________________________________________ $_____________
o
$_____________
o
TOTAL FEES
Charges will be processed upon receipt. A 25% cancellation fee will be charged if cancelling within 7 days of class.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
CREDIT CARD NUMBER
EXPIRATION DATE
__________________________________________________ ___________________
SIGNATURE
Thank You!
CDV CODE
Mail form to:
Community Education at Mount Saint Mary College, Desmond Campus
6 Albany Post Rd., Newburgh, NY, 12550
day trips only
For faster service, register by phone, fax or online.
REGISTRANT INFORMATION — Please try to carpool
__________________________________________________________________________________
NAME
______________________________________ ___________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP
______________________________________ ___________________________________________
DAY TRIPS YOU’LL BE TAKING
$_____________
_____________________________________________________________ DAY TRIP #1
TRIP FEE
_____________________________________________________________
DAY TRIP #2
$_____________
TRIP FEE
_____________________________________________________________ DAY TRIP #3
$_____________
TRIP FEE
CREDIT CARD: o o
o
$_____________
TOTAL FEES
Charges will be processed upon receipt.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
CREDIT CARD NUMBER
EXPIRATION DATE
__________________________________________________ ___________________
SIGNATURE
Thank You!
CDV CODE
Mail form to:
L.I.F.E at Mount Saint Mary College, Desmond Campus
L.I.F.E. COURSES only
Please register early to ensure your space and to keep a class from inadvertently
being cancelled due to low registration.
For faster service, register by phone or fax.
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
__________________________________________________________________________________
NAME
______________________________________ ___________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP
______________________________________ ___________________________________________
COURSES YOU’LL BE TAKING
$_____________
_____________________________________________________________ #1 COURSE TITLE
COURSE FEE
_____________________________________________________________ #2 COURSE TITLE
$_____________
COURSE FEE
_____________________________________________________________ #3 COURSE TITLE
$_____________
COURSE FEE
CARD: o o
o
CREDIT $_____________
TOTAL FEES
Charges will be processed upon receipt.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
CREDIT CARD NUMBER
EXPIRATION DATE
__________________________________________________ ___________________
SIGNATURE
Thank You!
CDV CODE
Mail form to:
L.I.F.E. at Mount Saint Mary College, Desmond Campus
Directions to Desmond Campus
6 Albany Post Rd., Newburgh, NY 12550
Desmond Campus
for Adult Enrichment
From the East
Take the first exit (Exit 10) after NewburghBeacon Bridge on Route I-84. Turn right at
the end of the ramp onto Route 9W North.
Follow directions above except, having
avoided one traffic light, turn right at the
second traffic light.
River Rd.
9W
Chestnu
t
From the North/South
Take New York State Thruway/I-87 to
Newburgh Exit 17. Go through toll booth,
bear right and follow signs for I- 84. Take
I- 84 east to Newburgh - Exit 10. At bottom
of exit ramp, turn left onto Rt. 9W North.
Go north on Rt. 9W through two traffic
lights. At the third traffic light (landmark Balmville School), turn right onto Fostertown Road. Go one block to stop sign. Just
past the stop sign, turn left onto Albany
Post Road. Follow Albany Post Road approximately .25 miles (note stone wall on
right). Turn into Desmond Campus at the
Alb any Po
st R
d.
6 Albany post rd., Newburgh, Ny, 12550
d.
nR
tow
ter
Fos
Take I-84 to Exit 10 (Newburgh). Turn left
at end of ramp onto Route 9W North. Go
north on Route 9W through two traffic
lights, approximately 1.5 miles. At the third
traffic light (landmark - Balmville School),
turn right onto Fostertown Road. Go one
block to stop sign. Just past the stop sign,
turn left onto Albany Post Road. Follow
Albany Post Road approximately .25 miles
(note stone wall on right). Turn into Desmond Campus at the gate opening in the
stone wall. Park in the lot and walk to the
large white, green trimmed house.
845-565-2076
32
To I-87
L n.
Balmville Rd.
Old
From the West
|
To NewburghBeacon Bridge
The
Powelton
Club
N . Plank
Rd.
MSMC
I-84
NEWBURGH
N
gate opening in the stone wall. Park in the
lot and walk to the large, white, greentrimmed house. If you require additional
directions, please call 845-565-2076.
Mount Saint Mary College Main Campus • 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550
Desmond Back Porch Concert Series!
To be in homes by June 11.
Registration begins June 15.
Mount Saint Mary College
Desmond Campus for Adult Enrichment
6 Albany Post Road
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-2076
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
NEWBURGH NY
PERMIT NO. 229

desmond campus - Mount Saint Mary College

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