Monday Courses
Ten sessions:
September 19 – November 28
No classes on:
October 10 (Columbus Day)
First class meets:
10:00am – 11:00am
Refreshments:
11:00am – 11:30am
Second class meets:
11:30am – 12:30pm
Third class meets:
12:45pm – 1:45pm
NOTES
Inclement weather: classes cancelled only if Wellesley schools are CLOSED but not if they are delayed for a few hours.
Classes meet on Monday mornings at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills 309 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills
NOTES
Limited parking is available at the church. There is additional free parking available about one quarter mile east on Rte 16 at the Wellesley Congregational Church at 207 Washington Street. There is metered parking in the surrounding area of the Unitarian Church.
You may now park for more than the two-hour posted limit (but still must keep the meter fed). It is advisable to come early to give yourself time to park.
Wellesley-Weston Lifetime Learning was formerly sponsored by SOAR, and that organization continues to provide us with valuable assistance.
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Below is the list of our Fall 2011 courses available for you to choose. After making your selections remember to complete and print out your registration form. Feel free to browse our 10:00am, 11:30am and 12:45pm classes below.
Boston is one of the major cultural cities of America, boasting many museums, libraries, gardens, historic destinations, art galleries, etc. Representatives of these institutions will come to WWLL and describe their respective histories, holdings, special exhibits, etc. Tentative commitments received include the Andover Academy Addison Art Gallery, Peabody Essex Museum, Harvard's Peabody Museum, the Mass. Historical Society, the Fall River Battleship Cove, and the Spellman Stamp Museum. A schedule will be published on the WWLL website prior to the first class.
LIST OF PRESENTING INSTITUTIONS
| Date | Institution |
|---|---|
| September 19 | Addison Art Gallery (@Andover Academy) |
| September 26 | Historic New England (previously SPNEA) |
| October 3 | Massachusetts Historical Society |
| October 17 | Gardner Museum (Lois Ziegelman, Docent) |
| October 24 | National Heritage Museum (Lexington) |
| October 31 | Spellman Stamp Museum |
| November 7 | Lowell National Park Service |
| November 14 | Battleship Cove (Fall River) |
| November 21 | Currier Museum of Art (Manchester, NH) |
| November 28 | Weston Seismological Observatory |
COURSE ORGANIZERS: Jay Kaplan, Eileen Mitchell and Bruce Belason. Ideas, contacts, and additional organizers are welcome.
This course will introduce students to the dynamics of major regions in near-earth space, especially during geomagnetically disturbed times. Initially we will explore the historical development of understanding magnetism, the Aurora Borealis, and sun-earth connections between the late 16th through the first half of the 20th century. Then we will go beyond the earth's surface. Since the launch of Explorer 1, knowledge and understanding of space interactions has exploded. Two lectures will study current understanding of how events on the sun control the development of navigation systems. A few equations will probably be necessary to communicate how competing force fields interact with one another. Prior courses in physics not required.
TEACHER: Bill Burke received a PHD in physics from MIT. For the past 36 years he has been a senior research physicist at the Air Force Research Laboratory on Hanscom AFB. His research resulted in nearly 300 technical publications on the phenomenology and causes of space weather disturbances.
An hour of conversation for students. Basic knowledge of the German language is necessary. We read stories, plays, newspaper articles and poems, and write small essays, which we correct in class and use as a basis to review or teach grammar points. Diverse talents make for a lively class.
TEACHER: Renate Olsen, B.A., M.A., New York State University of Albany. Has taught high school English and German. Fulbright scholarship in Germany.
Many of us have memories of wars: in the military, on the home front, and from stories told to us by participants. Because many of the World War II generation have faded away, we are including the Korean and Vietnam wars. Please contact the course organizers if you would like to present your experiences.
COURSE ORGANIZERS: Shigeo Kondo, Ann Dolbear, Jack Rubin, Manny Abrams and Jill Strang.
Those interested in mystery stories involving criminal investigations in support of law enforcement will want to know the science, which will be explored, including techniques such as DNA analysis, testing for and confirming the presence of illicit drugs, and trace fiber and gunshot residue analysis. We can delve into the dark art and science of poisons, used by famous historical figures like Nero, involved in power struggles in ancient Rome. We may also speculate on the illnesses of famous historical figures. Did Beethoven become deaf from syphilis? The course will try to follow the trail of what is of most interest of the registrants.
TEACHER: Richard Frankel, MD Tufts and MS Education from Hofstra. He spent several decades as a pathologist, and two decades teaching basic medical science at the college level.
Sessions 1-5
This course will be for beginners who often felt they were all thumbs. You will learn the fundamentals and development of paper folding, simple to intermediate, traditional to modern origami.
Cost of a very beautiful variety of paper will be about $6 (payable in class).
TEACHER: Kyoko Kondo, who will be assisted by Kimiko Nakashima, is a member of Origami USA and studied Origami art and paper-making at Origamido Studio in Haverhill, MA under masters M. Lafosse and R. Alexander.
Sessions 6-10
This workshop will offer an opportunity for needle workers to gather and share knowledge, interest, techniques, ideas, patterns, materials, etc. Participants will bring their own projects to work on. There is a possibility of inviting local teachers to give presentations.
COURSE ORGANIZER: Golda Kagan, a long-time WWLL attendee, has done needlework since she was a child. She has observed other WWLLers doing knitting and needlepoint and felt there would be an interest in gathering and sharing. She welcomes assistance and ideas.
Sessions 1-5
To help defer the cost of the extensive handouts, we ask for a voluntary donation of $5, payable in class.
TEACHER: Helen Sagan is a recently retired music teacher from Wellesley. She has a BA and MA in music, with honors, from B.U. She is a member of Bostonís Chorus pro Musica and has sung in Boston and NYC (Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center) and with the Opera Co. of Boston. She has given opera talks for over 15 years.
This course explores the historic, economic and cultural background of this highly volatile region that is in the news daily. Billions of dollars are being spent, and many American lives lost, in Iraq and Afghanistan. U.S. involvement will likely continue for years unless policies change. The issues are complex.
TEACHER: Maurice (Mo) Freedman, P.E., CRE, spent five decades as a civil engineer and developer working on projects in over 12 countries on all inhabited continents, frequently in the Moslem Mid-East and Central Asia, often residing there. Insights gained led to extensive reading and formation of thoughts. Has lectured at Harvard and MIT. Related reading will be encouraged.
An introduction to modern jazz, concentrating on advancements since 1945. We will listen and view videos of greats Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane, and other "underground" yet influential players and groups. Listening will be enhanced with lectures and discussions on topics such as: the components of jazz composition, improvisation, how jazz evolved to where it is today, crosscurrents with other styles, and "are they just trying to sound weird or am I not getting it?" Included will be discussion of the movements of this era: roots, swing, bop, hard bop, free jazz, jazz rock, Latin jazz, and smooth jazz.
TEACHER: Tom Doran is a jazz and rock musician. He has undertaken jazz studies at New England Conservatory and studied privately with the best area bass players. Tom plays regularly at Boston area clubs and functions. He also is trained in course delivery to adults.
This lecture series will explore a wide variety of topics in current science and present them in a clear and concise manner. Lectures are spiced with human stories and ironic historical events that led to modern science.
TEACHER: Frank Villa is Director of InterFASE, the International Faith and Science Exchange, based at the Boston Theological Institute.
When one thinks of the sub-genre of realism referred to as the problem play: Ibsen and Shaw come to mind. Ibsen was the pioneer and Shaw his most devoted admirer. Both seriously challenged audiences to face important social issues with different approaches. Ibsen's plays invariably ended in tragedy while Shaw, often referred to as "The Laughing Ibsen" was a master of wit. Volunteers will be encouraged to perform various scenes from the plays.
Plays to be read in (the order shown) are:
*The Shaw plays are available in Plays by George Bernard Shaw, Signet Classic, 1960 edition (reprinted circa 2004), ISBN978-0451529442.
TEACHER: Lois Ziegelman, PH.D., Professor Emerita from Framingham State College, where she taught World Language and Drama for 31 years. A recipient of five fellowships from the National Foundation for the Humanities, she has studied, taught, and performed works ranging from Classical Antiquity through the 20th century.
Our memories are an essential part of who we are. Each of us has stories to tell and many reasons to write them down – to recapture treasured moments, to leave a record for children and grandchildren, and to understand the past. This class provides a community for those who want to share the fun and the challenge of writing autobiographical sketches. For those who can stay, the class will extend to 1:00 pm.
LEADER: Pat Herlinger, B.A., University of California, Berkeley. Elementary Teaching Certificate. Teaching experience at the elementary level (regular classroom, substitute, remedial).
One session only. 1.5 hours
Note: Tentatively this class will be scheduled sometime in weeks 6-10 in the Opera class time slot after the Opera class ends. There will be no fee for this class.
In recent years, hypnosis gained increasing respect from the medical community and from the health plans for its effectiveness. Hypnosis is simply a relaxed state, allowing the mind to accept positive suggestions which help you let go of behaviors that are not working for you. This program will explain what hypnosis is and how it works. There will be plenty of time for questions. We will conclude with a 20 minute hypnosis session for relaxation and stress release.
TEACHER: Virginia Slep has spent several decades as a high school teacher. She now has a private practice in Clinical Hypnotherapy. She works closely with many doctors and has offered many programs in Boston and the MetroWest area.
NOTE: This class will only be scheduled if at least seven people sign up.
How to live to 100 - and Enjoy it!; Increase your energy by 100%: Super Nutrition; The Truth About Health; Stress-Help is on the Way! Live to your optimum potential and feel great. The teaching includes dispelling many myths and uncovering the truths in obtaining optimal health.
TEACHER: Dr. Edward Beck is a licensed practicing chiropractor in Natick. He has practiced since 1997 and received a Family Practice Excellence award in 2001. He has studied wellness concepts for 28 years, including nutrition, fitness, and the latest in genetics research and life extension concepts.
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