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Winter/Spring 2012 Programs

Course: (N) = New; (C) = Continuing; (R) = Repeat
Location: RH = Rose Hall; EC = Mauthe Center;
NPM = Neville Public Museum
Kroc Center

2012 Winter Spring Catalog download

The lottery assignments have been made for the Spring Semester. Some courses have filled, but there are still many course choices available. If you wish to enroll, you may register online or send in a registration form from the Spring Catalog Link (above.)

It’s a Mystery to Me (R)

Course No. 1
Coordinator/Presenter: Mary Cook
Dates: Jan. 9; Feb. 13; Mar 19; Apr. 23; May 21
Limit: 20 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Barnes & Noble Book Store

This ongoing mystery novel discussion class has been meeting for more than ten years. No specific books are assigned. Participants share and discuss the authors and books they are
reading.

Get to Know Nook (N)

Course No. 2
Coordinator: Shirley Winnes
Presenter: Shirley VerBruggen
Dates: Jan. 23 – Session A; Jan. 30 – Session B
Limit: 20 Time: 10 am – 12:00
Location: Barnes & Noble Book Store

Get to know NOOK when you visit Barnes & Noble, 2498 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay for this introduction to e-book readers. Join us for an overview of the NOOK Wi-Fi and 3G models as well as the NOOK color tablet. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session and plenty of time for hands-on practice. Find out everything an e-reader can do and what model is right for you. . Please sign up for Session A or B; do not sign up for both sessions.

Israel, Jews and Arabs: The Long War 1948 to the Present (N)

Course No. 3
Coordinators: Adolph Kannewurf, Carol Parrott
Presenter: Jerrold Rodesch
Dates: Feb. 6, 13, 20
Limit: 120 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Location: NPM

Using the PBS documentary, “Th e 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs (1998),” supplemented by presentations on events since the 90s, the course will examine the political, military
and diplomatic history of the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 and its aftermath. The success of the Zionist movement in creating a Jewish national state produced violent
and continuing Arab opposition both within the UN-drawn boundaries of Israel and in the surrounding Arab states. A series of wars, acts of terrorism and persistent international
tension have made the experience of Israel, a very important American ally, essential for an understanding of many issues in contemporary world affairs.

 

Maurice Bucke, Walt Whitman and Cosmic Consciousness (R)

Course No. 4
Coordinator: Barb Beaver
Presenter: Laura Weller
Dates: Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

Walt Whitman, the most quoted poet in American literature, had an interesting association with a Canadian doctor, Maurice Bucke who made great strides in the treatment of the mentally ill-mainly due to his friendship with Whitman. Whitman is the quintessential American poet. We hear him nearly every day, quoted in movies, on Public Radio and even on Levi commercials, yet few know of his unique life and the example of living mindfully that he has given us. His free
verse form changed poetry forever.

The Circadian Novel–A Study Group (R)

Course No. 5
Coordinator/Presenter: Lee Hartzheim
Dates: Feb. 6; Mar. 5; Apr. 2, 30
Limit: 12 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Location: Various coffee shops

Explore the world of circadian novels: books whose stories are contained within a single day. James Joyce’s “Ulysses” is the best known example, but many other books fit the category. Individuals or small groups will choose a book and lead a discussion. Before the first class, read “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. A list of circadian novels will be discussed for further study, or you may have a personal favorite already chosen. We will meet at area coff ee houses for a more casual atmosphere. The first class will meet at Karvana’s, 143 N. Broadway, Green Bay.

The Mystery of Shakespeare (N)

Course No. 6
Coordinator: Barb Andersen
Presenter: Michael Murphy
Date: Feb. 13
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

What do we know for sure about William Shakespeare of Stratford Upon Avon? Could someone with his limited background really have written all those world-famous plays
attributed to him? If he didn’t write them, who did? And why would he (or she, or them!) conceal their authorship? For 300 years these questions have been debated by English scholars, literary historians and distinguished commentators including Freud, Dickens, Mark Twain and Supreme Court Justices. This class will present an introductory balanced view of the evidence, including some recent discoveries and theories.

Capital Markets Outlook (N)

Course No. 7
Coordinator: Judy Hastert
Presenter: Jeffrey Jansen, Certified Financial Planner
Date: Feb. 20
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 -3:00 pm Room: RH 230

This course will discuss the current outlook for the economy and financial markets in the United States and overseas. We will look at short and long term forecasts for the global economy and financial markets, with an emphasis on the current outlook. We will then discuss some ways in which investment portfolios may be affected or benefit according to current trends.

Stuff of Life (R)

Course No. 8
Coordinator: Karen Dallman
Presenter: Gary Dallman
Dates: Feb. 27; Mar. 5
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

What is the food we eat and how does it become who we are? The course is a study of carbon molecules from carbohydrates to DNA and how they are made, what they do, and what they become.

The Giants of Jazz (N)

Course No. 9
Coordinator: Wes Carvenough
Presenter: Marc Jimos
Dates: Feb. 27; Mar. 5
Limit: 50 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Ashwaubenon High School

This course will introduce the participants to some of the major figures in the history of jazz. We will talk about their impact on jazz genre and spend some time listening and watching some of their performances. Some of the figures we will explore will be Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. We will be meeting in the Ashwaubenon High School band room. Please enter the high school from the main parking lot off of Willard Dr. and signs will direct you.

When Wisconsin was New France (N)

Course No. 10
Coordinators: Peg Axelson, June McCotter
Presenter: Jerrold Rodesch
Dates: Mar. 5, 12, 19
Limit: 120 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Location: NPM

We will explore the history of French exploration and attempts to settle and control the western Great Lakes in the 17th and 18th centuries. The area that now is Wisconsin was an important part of the struggle of the British and French colonial empires to dominate North America. This area was emphatically part of New France in that struggle.

China Experiences: A Twenty-Five Year Perspective (R)

Course No. 11
Coordinator: Sharon Vlotho
Presenters: Robert & Lena Wenger
Dates: Mar. 5, 12, 19
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

In this course we will share experiences and impressions gained from our frequent trips to China over the twenty-five year period from 1987 to 2012. We will begin by providing
some background information about the country and its people. This introduction will be followed by the main part of the course in which photographs will be used to discuss and
describe our work activities, travel experiences and people we have met. We will emphasize changes that we have observed during this time span. We will also discuss some of the issues
faced by China today.

Brown Bag Lunch (N)

Course No. 12
Coordinators/Presenters: Ginny Heim, Mary Johnson, Kathy Heitl
Dates: Mar. 5, 12, 19
Limit: 50 Time: 12:15 – 2:00 pm Room: RH 220

Topics of interest will be discussed over lunch. The topic will be determined at each meeting. Come for an interesting “fun” relaxing lunch. Bring a bag lunch and beverage.

The Periodic Table (N)

Course No. 13
Coordinator: Karen Dallman
Presenter: Gary Dallman
Date: Mar. 12
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

The periodic table is said to be a chemist’s most important tool. This is an examination of how we organize the building blocks of nature into a logical table based on the structure of the atoms of elements.

The Greatest Conquerors of Ancient Macedon, Rome, India and China (N)

Course No. 14
Coordinator: Joyce Dirschl
Presenter: Prof. Greg Aldrete
Dates: Apr. 2, 9
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

Who was the greatest empire-builder of the ancient world? This two session course will outline the careers of five famous conquerors from four different ancient civilizations: Alexander
the Great of Macedon; Julius Caesar of Rome; King Chandragupta and his grandson Asoka of India; and the first emperor of China, Shi Huangdi. It will explicitly compare and contrast their actions, policies, legacies, successes and failures. It will also consider their respective effects on history and which of them deserves to be considered the greatest empire-builder.

Common Hand Disorders (N)

Course No. 15
Coordinators: Penny Blakeslee, Janette Meverden, Jim Hinckley
Presenter: Daniel Metz, MD
Date: Apr. 23
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

Do your hands hurt? Do you have numbness when you sleep at night? Does that large bump look unsightly and is it painful when you hit it? These are just a few questions that will be answered by Prevea orthopedic surgeon and physician Daniel Metz, MD. Topics to be covered include ganglion cysts, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, arthritis, trigger finger, Dupuytren’s contractures and cubital tunnel syndrome. Non-operative and surgical options will be discussed in an informal setting allowing audience’s questions to be answered.

Osteoarthritis and You (N)

Course No. 16
Coordinators: Penny Blakeslee, Janette Meverden, Jim Hinckley
Presenter: Daniel Metz, MD
Date: April 30
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Room: RH 220

Remember when you felt young and full of energy—a time when aches and pains lasted for a few hours rather than weeks at a time? Did you know that there are many non-operative
ways to reduce your symptoms such as vitamins, pills and injections? Prevea orthopedic surgeon and physician Daniel Metz, MD, will share with you his experience on how
to make life better. He will also discuss many other options including surgeries such as joint replacement. Come find out how to improve your lifestyle.

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (R)

Course No. 17
Presenter/Coordinator: Kathy Heitl
Dates: *Jan 3 (orientation); Jan 24; Feb 21; Mar 20; Apr 24; May 22; June 19; July 24; Aug 21
Limit: 30 Time: *10:00 am -12:00 /5:30 pm
Location: *First Presbyterian Church, Banner Hall/Off Campus

Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold. Friends, food and fun will be featured when we take turns hosting a small group (6-8) in our home for a pot luck supper once a month on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 p.m.

Geologic Mapping of Brown County (N)

Course No. 18
Coordinator: Barry Burrows
Presenter: Prof. John Luczaj
Date: Jan. 10
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 -3:00 pm Room: RH 220

John Luczaj has spent the last few years mapping the bedrock geology of Brown County. Learn about how the foundation of this part of Northeast Wisconsin formed—from ancient
mountain belts to tropical oceans that once existed here. Specific topics will include drilling investigations, newly mapped faults, the region’s deep sandstone aquifers and the Niagara escarpment.

From Monet to Van Gogh: A History of Impressionism (DVD) (C)

Course No. 19
Coordinator: Dave Schonke
Presenter: Jann Schonke
Dates: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 -3:00 pm Room: RH 230

A course based on the most popular and loved period of art. This series of lectures will introduce you to the style, subject and function of Impressionist painting by artists including
Monet, Renoir, Cassatt, Cezanne, Toulouse-Lautrec and Van Gogh. These lectures are designed as a way for you to view and discuss the Impressionists revolution with a deft mix of
history, biography and art. This is the second 12 half-hour DVD lectures of a 24 lecture series.

 

Yoga, Cardio and Strength (R)

Course No. 20
Coordinator: Jules Bader
Presenter: Amy Xiong
Dates: Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb 7
Limit: 30 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Western Racquet & Fitness, 2500 S Ashland Ave.

Living strong: This course is designed to take you through a series of exercises that help you stay strong, mobile and active for everyday life. Exercises are low impact. The class will end
with a highly modified yoga flow. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Lockers, showers and towels are available at Western Racquet.

Writing Your Memoirs (C)

Course No. 21
Coordinator: Marilyn Rabideau
Presenters: Mary Lynn Hall, Kathleen Heitl
Dates: Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21
Limit: 25 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Ashland Ave., Memorial Room

Is writing your life’s experiences for your family and friends a “one of these days” projects? Come to Memoirs to get started, to get ideas and to be inspired. In an informal setting,
members share their memoirs which are then gently critiqued. Positive feedback is always part of the process. Ideas for writing and writing hints are presented. Members do not have to share. The culmination of this class usually has been a printed anthology of memoir samples.

Zumba Gold (R)

Course No. 22
Coordinator: Karen Ries
Presenter: Paul Schneider
Dates: Jan. 17; Feb. 7, 21; Mar 6, 20; Apr. 3, 17; May 1, 15
Limit: 50 Time: 2:15 – 3:00 pm
Location: Dynamite Dancerz, 1678 E. Mason St.

Zumba Gold is a low impact, low intensity fitness/dance class. Zumba Gold utilizes Latin and other international rhythms to create a fun and easy to follow workout. Loose clothing and tennis shoes are recommended attire.

Continuing Issues (C)

Course No. 23
Coordinator/Presenter: Paul Steffek
Dates: Jan 17, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Room: RH 220

This course addresses continuing issues in the United States and the world. This is a class participation course providing the opportunity to address ongoing and new issues with others
of like mind, but not necessarily in agreement. It is not mandatory to enter the discussions.

Have Fun with Euchre (U-KER) (C)

Course No. 24
Coordinator: Sue Ruplinger
Presenter: Bernice Lovesec
Dates: Jan. 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
Limit: 32 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Ashland; Room 205

This is an easy trick-taking card game. You will learn how to determine trump, play and score. Changing partners every eight hands makes it fun and an interesting way to play with new people.

The Devastating Canterbury, New Zealand Earthqakes of 2010 and 2011 (N)

Course No. 25
Coordinators: Stu & Linda Hoar
Presenter: Michael Morgan
Date: Jan 31
Limit: 120 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Location: NPM

Rupturing along previously unknown fault-lines, three major (a 7.1 and two 6.3 magnitude) earthquakes struck the Canterbury, New Zealand region near and within the garden
city of Christchurch. Over 180 lives were lost. The cost of rebuilding will make it the costliest worldwide. We begin with a glimpse of New Zealand’s earthquake history and then focus on why these earthquakes caused such damage. We then move to some of the region’s signifi- cant economic, cultural and historical losses. We finish with insights into the incredible complexity of social, economic, cultural and environmental issues that arise when a large city, steeped in tradition, seeks a way forward after this devastating series of disasters.

 

Is the Book Better than the Movie? (C)

Course No. 26
Coordinator: Jane Hyduke
Presenter: Paul Steffek
Dates: Jan 31; Feb 28; Mar 27; Apr 24
Limit: 50 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 Room: RH 220

Have you ever compared a movie made from a book and found one far superior to the other? The goal of this course is to read novels, view their screen counterparts and decide how the two compare. The first movie will be “The Firm” by John Grisham. Other selections will be announced. If you have time, read the book before the movie.

Routes of the Voyageurs (R)

Course No. 27
Coordinator: Barb Beaver
Presenters: Ken Fleurant & Ron Starkey
Dates: Feb 7 & 14
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

Part one will present a brief history of the French-Canadian voyageurs of the 1763-1812 time periods…a look at the men who moved furs and trade goods by canoe. Focus will be on the Northwest Fur Company and their transport of furs and materials between western Lake Superior and Montreal. Topics include: equipment, schedules, techniques, clothing, food, lifestyle and company organization. A travelogue retracing voyageur routes and visits to historic fur trade sites will be presented. Part two will focus on the impact on Wisconsin and the Midwest of French and French-Canadian voyageurs, explorers and “coureurs du bois.” Topics will include French family and place names, early exploration and mapping of the region, Métis (European-Native) culture and perhaps some of the paddling songs that echoed off the banks
of the Rivére aux Renards (Fox River) as short, stocky men with muscled arms came to meet and marry those who were already here, and help make the area what it is today.

Talking Back with the Experts (N)

Course No. 28
Coordinators: Shirley Winnes, Mary Williams
Presenter: Dr. Tom Sylvester
Date: Feb. 7
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

Ninety percent of Americans suffer from low back pain. How can you take steps to prevent or treat these symptoms? Join Dr. Sylvester as he and his team of experts teach you everything
you need to know regarding back pain. Interactive exercise demonstrations, nutritional considerations, surgical intervention and tips on doing day-to-day activities will help keep your "Back from Talking Back.”

 

Women and Heart Disease... Who Me? Couldn’t Be (N)

Course No. 29
Coordinator: Linda Hoar
Presenter: Paula Fleurant, RN, MS
Date: Feb. 14
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

February is National Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women. You can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease if you have the information you need to know and the questions to ask your health care provider. What are your risks for developing heart disease and which ones can you change? What are the myths and truths about women and heart disease?

Watercolor (R)

Course No. 30
Coordinator: Faith A. Seehawer
Presenter: Rose Kunesh
Dates: Feb. 21, 28; March 6, 13, 20, 27
Limit: 35 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Location: Mauthe Center (EC)

A fun course for beginners or experts. Explore the intricacies of water color—color light, textures, etc.

Applying Critical Thinking to the Unbelievable – Part 2 (N)

Course No. 31
Coordinator: Adolph Kannewurf
Presenter: Steve Seehawer
Dates: Feb. 21, 28; Mar 6, 13
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

The original course, offered in Oct. of 2011, provided a critical thinking related process to use when looking at topics such as UFOs, near death experiences, ghosts, conspiracies
and earth changes. That course also concentrated on raising the awareness of the students in some of those subject areas. This follow-up course will now dive a little deeper into information gathering and topical discussions as well as the instructor offering his investigative insight of 20 years. Active student participation will require computer and internet access.

 

Joints in Motion (N)

Course No. 32
Coordinators: Jim Hinckley, Debbie Wickman
Presenter: Dr. Mark Schick
Date: March 6
Limit: 120 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Location: NPM

Imagine not being able to drive a car, pick up a pen or pull a weed from your garden. It sounds like a nightmare; but for people with arthritis, it sometimes becomes their reality. We invite you to spend time with a team of specialists that will discuss treatment and rehabilitation options for those with arthritis or hip and knee pain. We will discuss nutritional considerations along with an interactive exercise demonstration to keep your joints in motion.

Creativity and Aging (N)

Course No. 33
Coordinator: Jean Watson
Presenter: Prof. Lloyd Noppe
Date: Mar. 6
Limit: 30 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

Issues in creativity and aging will be introduced. The video “Do Not Go Gently” will be viewed and a discussion will be held. For example: How long can people be creative? How
does creativity differ among the elderly? What is necessary to continue a creative life?

The Compass of World Belief (N)

Course No. 34
Coordinator: B.J. Hathaway
Presenter: Laural Wauters
Date: Mar. 13
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

Discover how cultures created belief systems based on the circular directions of nature. This includes Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Learn about the traditions of the North American
Medicine Wheel, the Celtic Cross, the Hindu Mandala, Samsara, Loka Polas, the Buddhist Eightfold Path, the Mayan Calendar and the Taoist Bagua. Connect with your own circular nature and the directions that are open within you.

US 41 Project Overview and Roundabout Education (R)

Course No. 35
Coordinators: Ed Smith, Tom Vichos
Presenters: Natasha Gwindt, Randy Asman
Date: Apr. 3
Limit: 120 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Location: NPM

The reconstruction of US 41 in Brown and Winnebago counties is the largest highway construction project in the history of northeast Wisconsin. Come learn about the project,
including new and improved safety features, noise walls, community sensitive design, traffic management and what will be done in 2012. Learn how the 2012 work will impact travel in the corridor. During the second half of the session, learn why WisDOT is committed to roundabouts and get some pointers on how to drive a roundabout. Staff experienced with roundabout design and education will provide driving tips.

Mandalas – The Sacred Circle (N)

Course No. 36
Coordinator: B.J. Hathaway
Presenter: Laural Wauters
Date: Apr. 3
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

Learn about the rich history of the Mandala and how it can be used as an active form of meditation. Discover how the sacred circle has become the Archetype of Wholeness and
inspired people from Carl Jung to St. Hildegard of Bingen. Learn about its origins not only in Hindu and Buddhist tradition but all cultures throughout the world.

Motorcycling and Aging Awareness (N)

Course No. 37
Coordinator: Hayden Groy
Presenter: Thomas Chase
Dates: April 3 – Session A; April 5 – Session B
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

This is an opportunity for seasoned motorcyclists to discuss with fellow riders how aging affects the rider’s ability to continue to be a “good” rider. This class will use videos, class
discussions and training aids during the two-hour class. The class will be coached by Tom Chase who is a Rider Coach, certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, and currently
instructing motorcycle classes at NWTC. Please sign up for Session A or B; do not sign up for both sessions.

German for Near Beginners (C)

Course No. 38
Coordinator: Darlene Curro
Presenter: Keith Halverson
Dates: Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1
Limit: 25 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Location: Mauthe Center

Continue to explore the German-speaking world. Learn more about a culture that has heavily influenced our life in Wisconsin. Basic conversational German is emphasized, but there is also an exposure to the written language and culture as well. Participants will be able to carry out simple conversations about themselves, family, friends, sports and free-time activities. The course will cover greetings, departures, colors, numbers to 100, food and beverages, body parts, weather words, time expressions, hobbies and free-time activities. Students who have had German classes previously will be able to review course content, and build on prior knowledge. Two texts: “German on Your Way in Five Minutes a Day” (ISBN: 1-607077-402-4) and “German-A Language Map” (ISBN-13 978-0-944502-02-0). Both texts may be purchased at Barnes and Noble prior to class.

Boot Camp Painting (N)

Course No. 39
Coordinator: Ginny Heim
Presenter: Susan Parsons
Dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8
Limit: 25 Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 Location: Mauthe Center

Are your art supplies and unfinished paintings, specifically oil, water color & acrylics, getting any attention? This class is for students who want to “pick up where they left off .” You supply your own materials and complete what you have started but never finished. Bring in a canvas, board or paper and continue your exploration of the art medium or mediums you have worked on before. Susan is there to help class members with questions and offer suggestions, if asked.

Bible Study: Where Did the Bible Come From? (R)

Course No. 40
Coordinator: Sharon Vlotho
Presenter: Pastor Jonathan Meyer, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
Dates: Apr. 10, 17
Limit: 100 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Location: Beautiful Savior Church, 2160 Packerland Dr.

There are 67 books in the Holy Bible. Who wrote them? When were they written? How was it decided that these 67 books would be the accepted ones? We will take a close look
at these and other questions in our study of “The History of the Holy Bible”.

Audiology 101: From Hearing Loss to Hearing Aids and Beyond (R)

Course No. 41
Coordinator: Kelly Dadam
Presenter: Janet Thibert
Date: Apr. 17
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

The Better Hearing Institute estimates that approximately 31.5 million Americans have experienced difficulty hearing. That is about 10% of the U.S. population. These statistics
highlight how common this problem is, but for many evaluations and treatment are delayed for a variety of reasons. This course will cover general anatomy of the ear and how the ears work. Common signs of hearing loss will be highlighted. Information will be provided on what to expect if you have your hearing checked by an audiologist, including: how to interpret an audiogram; the difference between a conductive, sensorineural or mixed hearing loss; the diff- erence between a high frequency verses a flat or low frequency hearing loss, and treatment options for each of these problems. This course will also provide information on hearing
aids, including the difference between analog versus digital hearing aids; the style (shape) of a hearing aid versus levels of technology (features); 1 vs 2 (monaural vs binaural) hearing
aids; acclimatization-what it is and what to expect along the way; and the impact of treated hearing loss on quality of life. We will also discuss the WI State regulations for the trial use
of amplification and provide information about the TEPP program. There will also be time for questions and answers throughout the course.

 

World War I Christmas Miracle (N)

Course No. 42
Coordinator: Robert Cook
Presenter: Rochelle Pennington
Date: Apr. 17
Limit: 90 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Kroc Center- Room A 1315 Lime Kiln Road

Author Rochelle Pennington will discuss the factual account behind the 1914 battlefield Christmas truce, featured in her new book “Christmas Gifts: Ten of the Greatest Ever Given”.
Th e program will draw directly from the written memories of soldiers who participated in “the most extraordinary event in military history”. Vintage photographs will be presented by
power-point and authentic WWI artifacts from the author’s personal collection will be on display.

Farm Market Kitchen (N)

Course No. 43
Coordinator: Kathy Daley
Presenter: Mary Pat Carlson
Dates: Apr. 17 – Session A; May 15 – Session B
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

This class is for anyone who has ever dreamed of producing and marketing a food product but lacked the space, equipment and technical support to actually do it. This is your opportunity
to learn how to manufacture, package and sell your favorite food product for profit, using a certified, shared use processing facility in a food processing incubator. Learn how 40 entrepreneurs are already creating their specialty foods in items such as breads, sauces, salad dressings, preserves, sweets, soups and cakes. See how it may be possible for
you to become the next Betty Crocker at the “Farm Market Kitchen.” Please sign up for Session A or B; do not sign up for both sessions.

Biking Our Rural Roads (C)

Course No. 44
Coordinator/Presenter: Jimmie Clark
Dates: Apr. 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15
Limit: 40 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00: First two sessions; 10:00 am – 2:00: Last three sessions
Location: Off Campus

We will bike trails and back roads in and out of the area. Bikers will be responsible for getting their bikes to the trailhead. Multi-speed bikes are recommended, and HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Riders should be at the intermediate level. An "Assumption of Risk" form will be sent with your confirmation. Please fill it out and return it to the address given on the form. A State Trail Pass will be required for some rides.

Adopting Sustainable Lawn Care Practices (N)

Course No. 45
Coordinator: Darlene Hallet
Presenter: Vijai Pandian
Date: May 1
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

A sustainable lawn is eco-friendly and saves money, time and effort through minimum inputs of pesticide, fertilizer and water. Learn how to create and maintain a sustainable lawn in this presentation.

Straw Bale Construction (N)

Course No. 46
Coordinator: Ruth Vannieuwenhoven
Presenter: Debra Lindgren
Date: May 1
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Room: RH 230

Are you focusing on green low-cost construction? History, design, various construction methods, problems and combination construction will be discussed. We will also go over
alternative heating, cooling, special finishes and use of recycled materials for a truly green building. Bring your open mind, questions and a notebook.

Gardens with Personality (R)

Course No. 47
Coordinator: Ginny Heim
Presenters: Tom & Vonnie Baye
Dates: May 22, 29; June 5
Limit: 30 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

Introduce new unique cultivars of your old favorites. One new plant or stone work with special attraction can make a difference. Tom & Vonnie will share suggestions on what to select with unusual plants, trough planters and do-it-yourself projects. Class 1: Plant discussion and selection with slides. Class 2: Information & slides of dwarf conifers, trough gardens
and lawn care. Tom will demonstrate how to use rocks in landscapes; how to make troughs and easy tables; how to control deer damage. Class 3: Garden tour of Baye gardens.

Earthquakes and Tsunamis (N)

Course No. 48
Coordinator: Karen Dallman
Presenter: Gary Dallman
Date: Jan. 11
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

Around the world, movements along tectonic plate boundaries result in earthquakes. This course surveys the types and locations of plate boundaries and explains the kinds and
magnitudes of earthquake waves and the tsunamis that may occur.

Comprehensive Explorative of Authentic Judaism (R)

Course No. 49
Coordinator: Debbie Wickman
Presenter: Rabbi Michael Feinstein
Dates: Jan 11, 18, 25
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

A user-friendly forum fitting all backgrounds. "Question and Answer" session following each lecture.

Computer Basics 101 (N)

Course No. 50
Coordinator: Terry Becker
Presenter: Students in Free Enterprise
Dates: Jan 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Mar. 7, 21
Limit: 20 Time: 6:30 -7:30 pm Location: GAC Lab

Do you know the basics of how to use a computer? If not, We’ve got the class for you! SIFE Students will be teaching a “Basics of Computers” class each week to participants. Topics
include: computer basics, how to use an internet browser, internet security and how to create and use an e-mail account. Come and learn with SIFE!

Showtime (C)

Course No. 51
Coordinators: TBD
Presenter: Doris Bezio
Dates: Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Limit: 120 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm Location: NPM

Come and see movies you might have missed. Usually we show a mixture of types – Classic, Comedies, Suspense, etc. If you have a movie you would like to share with us, bring it
to the first session. After seeing the film each week, we will have an optional 15 minute discussion about it.

 

E-Bay Use (R)

Course No. 52
Coordinator: Robert Fass
Presenter: Romeo Raabe
Dates: Feb. 8, 15, 22
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

You will learn how to get to e-bay and search for and compare items. You will learn how to evaluate sellers, how to pay for items and how to list items for sale. During the third
class, we will actually list a class attendee’s item for sale.

The Battle for Wisconsin: Scott Walker and the Attack on the Progressive Tradition (N)-CANCELLED

Course No. 53
Coordinator: Bob Cook
Presenter: Prof. Andrew Kersten, UW-Green Bay
Date: Feb. 22
Limit: 175 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: Kroc Center, Room A/B 1315 Lime Kiln Road

This past January, the newly-elected-Governor Scott Walker declared war on Wisconsin’s progressive roots. Under the guise of budget repair, he and his Republican colleagues in
the state legislature introduced a whole host of initiatives meant to roll back hard-won gains for workers and recast the role of government in the state to fit his own conservative ideology.
Historian Andrew E Kersten shows just how far-reaching these “reforms” really are, and why they fly in the face of the state’s long progressive tradition. Kersten is a Wisconsin native, a product of the state’s renowned public education system that is now under attack. He takes us back to the days of the robber barons, explaining why our forefathers fought so hard for real reform in the Progressive Era and why those principals are worth protecting today. It is recommended that you read his book with the same title prior to the class. The book is from Hill and Wang and the price is 99 cents from Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and iTunes
(Apple). It is not available in a print version.

 

Messages and Meanings in Music Theatre (R)

Course No. 54
Coordinator: Peg Axelson
Presenter: Prof. Richard Stevens
Dates: Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28
Limit: 120 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Location: NPM

This workshop examines possibilities of human nature and meanings of life found in music theatre plays including Man of La Mancha; Peter Pan and Hook; Phantom of the Opera;
and Les Miserables. We will explore depths of the human psyche, crescendos and diminuendos of the human spirit and resounding wonders of human imagination expressed in
adventure, romance and glorious music of significant music theatre. We may “Enter into my imagination” and “Dream the impossible dream” to probe the meanings of “Second
star to the right and onward to dawn,” “Why, Peter, you’ve become a pirate!” “Softly, deftly, music shall surround you,”“Take my hand and lead me to salvation,” “You alone can
make my heart take wing!” and “To love another person is to see the face of God”. Thus we may discover why creativity is a unique gift to humans alone.

Recreational Music Making I (R)

Course No. 55
Coordinator: Margaret Guzek
Presenter: Mary Vandersteen
Dates: Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr. 4, 11
Limit: 14 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00
Location: Heid Music Store, 2201 S. Oneida St.

Beginners Only – If you’ve always wanted to play the piano and wish to learn at your own pace in a stress-free environment, then this course is for you. Playing piano can provide you with a new means of expression and creativity. Learn keyboard geography, reading notes and rhythm. A $25 fee for materials will be payable to UW-Green Bay when this course choice is confirmed.

Recreational Music Making II (R)

Course No. 56
Coordinator: Jane Hyduke
Presenter: Mary Vandersteen
Dates: Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr. 4, 11
Limit: 14 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Location: Heid Music Store, 2201 S. Oneida St.

For those with some piano background, even if you think you have forgotten it all and wish to learn more at your own pace in a stress-free environment, then this course is for you.
Learn keyboard geography, reading notes and rhythm. A $25 fee for materials will be payable to UW-Green Bay when this course choice is confirmed.

 

Creative Writing for Pleasure (C)

Course No. 57
Coordinator: Jan Rickert
Presenter: Arlene Molzahn
Dates: Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2
Limit: 20 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Room: RH 220

This course will cover the essential elements of a short story from the beginning to the end. Learn how to make your writing come alive by developing an interesting setting and
placing a character with a problem in that setting. Make your character grow and keep the reader interested until the problem is resolved and the story comes to a believable ending.

Proven Pruning Techniques for All Seasons (R)

Course No. 58
Coordinator: Liz Katalinich
Presenter: John Katalinich
Date: March 14
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

When do you prune summer flowering plants? What should be pruned in the dormant season? How do you prune ornamental grasses? Answers to these and many other questions
will be covered in this comprehensive landscape pruning class. Included are: handouts, tool usage, live plant demonstrations and specific plant identification.

Political Contrasts of Uprisings Between Germany and Japan During WWII

Course No. 59
Coordinators: Linda Doro, Pat Vichos
Presenter: Prof. Cliff Ganyard
Date: Mar. 21
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Room: RH 230

From Rosenstrasse to Yokohama: Resistance and Oppression in Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan.

This lecture will consider two events in 1943, one which occurred in Nazi Germany and the other in Imperial Japan. The first, called the Rosenstrasse Protest, saw the arrest of several Jewish men married to German women and the protest of their wives for their release. The second involved the arrest, imprisonment and torture of several individuals for “thought crimes.” The lecture will examine these events in order to understand the need of totalitarian
regimes to control their populations as well as the power of free speech.

 

Adolph Vandertie – Hobo Art (N)

Course No. 60
Coordinator: Mary Johnson
Presenter: Michael Aubenger
Date: Mar. 21
Limit: 40 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Ashwaubenon Historical Society Museum 737 Cormier Rd.

A piece of wood, a pocket knife and nothing but time; Hobo Art and Tramp Art were born. One man, Adolph Vandertie— Th e Grand Duke of the Hobos—created over 4,000 pieces of the folk art form, some of which are displayed in the Ashwaubenon Historical Society Museum. Michael Aubenger, Ashwaubenon Village President, will introduce the collection and explain how it came to the Museum. The documentary film, Westbound, will be shown.

In the Face of Disaster, How Resilient is Our Community? (N)

Course No. 61
Coordinator: Sherry Moon
Presenter: Lucy Arendt
Dates: Mar. 28; Apr. 4
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

Resilient communities are able to respond eff ectively to natural and human-caused disasters. They bounce back, often coming back stronger and more able to deal with future challenges. Non-resilient communities falter, struggle and may never regain their former glory. New Orleans in the wake of Katrina comes to mind. My research suggests that communities can take proactive steps to ensure their collective ability to recover from just about anything – flooding,
tornado, chemical spill, closure of a major employer, etc. It also suggests the conditions that make recovery difficult if not impossible. In this class, we’ll explore what it means to be resilient, and what our community can do to be resilient when faced with a disaster.

Facebook Basics (N)

Course No. 62
Coordinator: Terry Becker
Presenter: Students in Free Enterprise
Dates: Mar. 28; Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2
Limit: 20 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Location: GAC Lab

Want to learn a way to keep up with your family and friends? Come learn the basics of how to use Facebook. SIFE Students will be teaching a “Basics of Facebook” class to participants.
Topics include: How to create a Facebook page, how to upload pictures, how to maintain your Facebook page and more. Come learn with SIFE!

 

Ethic Easter Baking at Kewaunee Heritage Farm (R)

Course No. 63
Coordinator: Mary Williams
Presenter: JoAnn Vogel
Date: Apr. 4 – Session A: Session B
Limit: 18 Times: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm: Session A; 9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Session B
Location: Kewaunee Heritage Farm, south of Kewaunee on Hwy 42.

Easter Baking with Grandma – Sweet raised dough bunnies, Trinity bread and filled coffee cakes. JoAnn and Dolores have over 100 years of experience baking sweet raised dough. We will teach you the methods your Grandmothers used to make their wonderful treats. A $35
fee for supplies will be payable to UW-Green Bay when this course choice is confirmed. Sign up for Session A or B. Do not sign up for both sessions.

Planning Your Final Rest (R)

Course No. 64
Coordinator: Jean Watson
Presenter: Megan Wedge
Date: Apr 4
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00- 3:00 pm Location: Nicolet Memorial Gardens, 2770 Bay Settlement Road.

This class will help educate and inform participants on the options for your final resting place. It will include information on what happens from the time of death to the time of a cemetery service, types of burials and options, things to think about when prearranging for your final rest. This class will include a park tour.

Potpourri (C)

Course No. 65
Coordinators: Penny Blakeslee, Janette Meverden, Mary Eisenreich, Zeta Turriff
Dates: Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25
Limit: 175 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: Kroc Center, A/B, 1315 Lime Kiln Road

This semester, Potpourri is returning to its original format. Class subjects and presenters will not be announced prior to the presentation. Each class will have a different presenter on
a different subject. Subjects will reflect a wide variety of interests such as arts, sciences, recreation, community concerns, community resources and more.

 

Travel With Me (C)

Course No. 66
Coordinator: Wes Carvenough
Presenters: See list below
Dates: Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25
Limit: 90 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Kroc Center, Rm. A, 1315 Lime Kiln Rd.

Explore the world through remarkable series of armchair travel experiences. View images, hear tales and get travel tips as you learn about these fascinating destinations.
Apr. 4: Russia – Stu Hoar
Apr. 11: Holland & their Tulips – Denis & Judy L’Empereur
Apr. 18: Iceland, Land of Volcanoes – Frank Czarnecki
Apr. 25: Africa, Land of Intrigue – Terry & Nancy McGrew

Financial Forensics: What’s in Your Portfolio? (R)

Course No. 67
Coordinators: Judy Hastert, Terry Blaser
Presenters: Roger Deets, Rebecca Agamaite, Warren Deets
Dates: Mar. 7, 14, 21 (NOTE -CHANGE OF DATES)
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Location: Mauthe Center.

This course is designed to help you decipher a mutual fund prospectus, insurance contract, electronically traded fund (ETF) and much more. Discover why knowing what to look for is so important to your financial health. A must for anyone trying to understand investments.

Cooking for One and Loving It! (N)

Course No. 68
Coordinator/Presenter: Barry Burrows
Date: Apr 18 Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Banner Hall

I have been cooking for one for 50 years. Since I like to eat I prepare virtually all my meals from scratch. It generally takes no more time than it does to heat up a frozen meal. I almost
never use boxed or frozen entrees. I enjoy cooking and love creating new recipes. I will share techniques, tips and recipes. Learn how to deal with leftovers and overabundance of
fresh veggies from the garden. This will NOT be a cooking demonstration class—just a conversation.

Gardeners “Contain Yourselves” (R)

Course No. 69
Coordinator: John Katalinich
Presenters: John & Liz Katalinich
Date: Apr. 18
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

Want to garden but have limited space? Want to grow tomatoes on your porch or patio? Want curb appeal with mobile plants you can “park” anywhere? How to get eye-catching
color in your garden? Well, the answer to all these types of questions is pots and containers. Learn how to design and plant them all for food, foliage, flowers, fragrance and fun.

The Rape of Europa (N)

Course No. 70
Coordinator: Karen Dallman
Presenter: Leonette Tackenberg
Date: Apr 18
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Room: RH 230

This award-winning documentary film and related discussion are a blend of art history and World War II. It chronicles 12 years of the Nazis’ pillaging works of art throughout Europe
and the international effort to locate and return millions of art treasures.

Children’s Literature II: What’s New In 2011-2012?

Course No. 71
Coordinator: Mary Cook
Presenter: Jeanne Pfeiffer
Date: May 9
Limit: 25 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Location: Barnes & Noble Bookstore

There is nothing better than a good book, and we all have our old favorites. The classics are great, but are you familiar with the latest children’s titles on the market? In order to entice your grandchildren to read, you need to know what is available. Join us in the children’s section at Barnes & Noble for a look at the best that 2011-2012 has to offer. You won’t be disappointed!

Lewis & Clark, Bi-Centennial Re-Enactment (N)

Course No. 72
Coordinator: Debbie Ashmann
Presenter: Ken Altergott
Date: May 23
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am -12:00 & 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Banner Hall

It’s 1803 and President Thomas Jefferson has given you the opportunity to lead the greatest American expedition of all time. You are to voyage down the Ohio River, up the Missouri
River to the Rocky Mountains. Go over the mountains then down the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean and return back over the same route. While doing that you are to document Indian Tribes encountered along the way, map the territory and document all flora and fauna. Can you imagine what the trip was like? Learn about it from Ken Altergott, a true Lewis & Clark re-enactor, who physically duplicated that journey in its entirety. It took Lewis & Clark over 3
years to do this; Ken will do it in 4 hours. Because this is a full-day session, you may want to bring a bag lunch.

 

Modern Spiritual Mentors (N)

Course No. 73
Coordinator: Karen Wojahn, Pat Hinckley
Presenter: Bishop Mourneau
Date: Jan. 12
Limit: 25 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Location: NPM

Using Robert Ellsberg’s book, Modern Spiritual Masters, as a base, this seminar will look at the importance of guides and mentors on our journey of life. Mentors empower us to see
and live the key values of life. Such individuals as Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton and Mother Teresa will provide examples of living a full life.

Loss of Spouse/Planning for Remarriage (N)

Course No. 74
Coordinator: Judy Hastert
Presenter: Jeffrey L. Jansen, Certified Financial Planner
Date: Jan. 19
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Room: RH 230

Loss of a Spouse: When your spouse or a family member dies, you will need to handle numerous financial and legal matters. This course will briefly discuss getting organized,
what procedures to follow to settle the estate, claim survivor’s and death benefits and find competent advice to help you through this difficult time. Planning for Remarriage? This course will briefly discuss the need to plan a financial strategy that considers the assets, liabilities and financial responsibilities that each partner brings to the marriage. You may have children; you may be concerned with retirement and/or estate planning. We will discuss what you can do to ensure that your future financial relationship stays healthy.

Books and You (C)

Course No. 75
Coordinator/Presenter: Mary Johnson
Dates: Jan 19; Feb 16; Mar 15; Apr 12; May 10
Limit: 15 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Memorial Room

Members are invited to share their current readings or discuss the chosen reading assigned. We may explore various genres in literature, such as mysteries, novels, non-fiction or select a
specific author or book to read and discuss. Read any nonfiction book for the January session.

Chinese Cooking for American Tastes (R)

Course No. 76
Coordinator: Gloria Gaie
Presenter: Kelly Dadam
Dates: Jan. 19; Feb. 16; Mar. 15; Apr. 19
Limit: 16 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Ashland Ave., Banner Hall

In this class we will talk about the four different regions of China. We will prepare food from peasant meals to foods that would be used to celebrate festivals. Each class will have
a short discussion period, preparation time and then the chance to gather together and enjoy what we have made. A $20 fee for materials will be payable to UW-Green Bay when this course choice is confirmed.

What’s New at the Wildlife Sanctuary? (R)

Course No. 77
Coordinators: Pat & Tom Vichos
Presenter: Mike Reed
Date: Jan. 26
Limit: 150 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 E. Shore Dr.

This is the 75th anniversary year for the Wildlife Sanctuary. Please join Director Mike Reed to learn how this jewel of Green Bay has changed over the years and see what exciting
new changes are in store for the future. Historic photos and more will guide you through this piece of Green Bay’s natural history.

The World Railroad Experience (N)

Course No. 78
Coordinator: Ron Ross
Presenter: Robert Lettenberger
Dates: Jan 26; Feb 2, 9
Limit: 60 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00
Location: National Railroad Museum, 2285 S. Broadway

Explore the development and history of railroading in a progression beginning with a global perspective and concluding with Green Bay and Northeast Wisconsin. We will discuss the origin of railroading as we know it and how rail transportation came onto the world scene. Our discussions will also include signifi cant benchmarks in U.S. railroading. Finally, we will look into the fi rst railroads of Wisconsin and the coming of the iron horse to Green Bay. A single $10 fee, payable to UW-Green Bay when this course choice is confirmed, is required for Museum admission and materials.

 

Strategic Thinking Through Games (C)

Course No. 79
Coordinators/Presenters: Mary Johnson, Kathy Heitl
Dates: Jan. 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26
Limit: 28 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Ashland Ave., Banner Hall

This course is designed to stimulate strategic thinking while learning new games to play with family and friends. Challenging card games, board games: Dominoes, Scrabble and
Checkers will be featured. Games are easy to learn and suitable for large or small groups.

Chocolate (R)

Course No. 80
Coordinator: Mary Williams
Presenters: Jim Seroogy, Marjorie Hitchcock
Date: Feb. 2 – Session A & Session B
Limit: 17 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Session A; Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm: Session B
Location: Seroogy’s – DePere, 144 Wisconsin St.

Chocolates, caramels, clusters, creams, chewies galore! Discover how for over 100 years, Seroogy’s Chocolates has been creating these confections. Learn where chocolate
comes from and how it is processed. Class includes tour and samples. Sign up for Session A or B. do not sign up for both sessions.

William Blake (R)

Course No. 81
Coordinator: Barb Beaver
Presenter: Laura Weller
Dates: Feb 2, 9
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 Room: RH 220

Poet, artist, visionary and prophet, William Blake (1757-1827) took on the mammoth task of rewriting and illustrating the Old and New Testament because he did not want to be enslaved by that mythology. He maintained that humans “fell” because of psychic disintegration. He had daily visions of angels and historical personages from the next world. His best known poem begins “Tiger, tiger burning bright...” As humanity evolves, his visions gain in credence and understanding.

 

Buddhism for Everyone: Philosophy, History and Practice (R)

Course No. 82
Coordinator: Peg Axelson
Presenter: John Nemick
Dates: Feb 9, 16, 23
Limit: 70 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Ashland Ave., Banner Hall

Buddhist practice can be invaluable as a means to reduce stress and to see how to most effectively understand the personal responsibility we have for our actions and relationships.
Rev. Vimala Muni, John Nemick, is an Ordained Priest in the Hollow Bones Rinzai Zen Tradition. He has been practicing and studying Buddhism since the early 1970's
and leads Zen Meditation sessions in Green Bay. Vimala has been teaching on various aspects of Buddhism for LIR since 2007. He is a contributor to the FAITH page of the Press-
Gazette and has contributed written materials to a number of sources as well as honoring regular requests as a speaker in different religious and educational settings. He is quick
to point out that he is not a scholar, only a simple practitioner. The LIR session will offer an overview of the roots of Buddhism, the historical and spiritual context of this major
tradition and the opportunity to look at particular aspects of the tradition of interest to LIR students. These will be open sessions with room for discussion and personal reflection.
Hand-outs and a reading list will supplement the course.

Bridge – Adding Weak Bids to Your Bridge Repertoire (R)

Course No. 83
Coordinator: Joyce Dirschl
Presenter: Dennie Nichols
Dates: Feb. 9, 16
Limit: 24 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Ashland Ave., Room 203

Intermediate or advanced bridge players will enjoy this class. This class is "not" for beginners. Seasoned bridge players use weak bids to describe their hands. Join the experts. Instruction
followed by play of the hand and hand analysis.

 

Common Bridge Conventions

Course No. 84
Coordinator: Stu Hoar
Presenter: Howard Ott
Dates: Feb. 9, 16, 23; Mar. 1, 8; Apr. 12, 19, 26; May 3
Limit: 24 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Ashland Ave., Pre-K Room

This course is for players who have some knowledge of the standard bridge game. They should have completed the "Beginning Bridge" course or have played for some time and
would like to learn or review some of the modern systems of bidding.

Brown County Water Crisis: 1933 to 2010 (R)

Course No. 85
Coordinator: Linda Hoar
Presenter: Prof. Benjamin Cruz-Uribe
Date: Feb. 16
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

Have your water rates doubled or tripled in the last three to four years? Have you wondered why there are now three water pipelines to Lake Michigan instead of just one or two? This course covers the period of time when decisions were made and actions taken in order to bring drinking water to the residents of the major municipalities in Brown County. This lecture will go over the decision making process, the people and communities involved, how the decisions were made, why various alternatives were rejected and the urban versus suburban politics that led to the current solution of the growing need for portable water. The end of the lecture will show the true costs to each community of this final alternative.

Automotive Maintenance for Women (R)

Course No. 86
Coordinator: Sharon Vlotho
Presenter: Tony Teebo
Date: Feb. 16
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Room: RH 220

Basic maintenance can go a long way toward improving the safety and dependability of your vehicle, plus help avoid costly repairs down the road. We will cover the basic maintenance procedures to keep your vehicle operating at its best.

 

Crime, Criminals, Criminal Justice (R)

Course No. 87
Coordinator: Linda Doro, Ed Smith
Presenters: Jim Arts, Police Chief; Judge Sue Bischel, retired
Dates: Feb. 16; Mar. 1
Limit: 120 Time: 10:00 am –12:00 Location: NPM

Chief Arts will discuss the new police districting initiative that went into effect Jan. 1st and anything else you have questions about. Judge Sue Bischel began her career as an
Assistant District Attorney and moved into the role of Judge. She has extensive knowledge of the issues that did and do face the courts.

Basics of Native Plant Use (N)

Course No. 88
Coordinator: Barry Burrows
Presenters: Ceci and Pat Kiefer
Date: Feb. 23
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Room: RH 230

What is a native plant? What are their benefits? Why are native plants better for the environment, for birds, for bugs? The owners of Stone Silo Prairie Gardens will answer these
questions as well as talk about specific native plants that are popular and their use in a garden setting.

Trickster Tales (N)

Course No. 89
Coordinators: Karen Wojahn, Debbie Wickman
Presenter: Prof. Joan Thron
Dates: Mar. 1, 8
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

Joan Didion once wrote, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live,” and there is good evidence that shows that human beings have been telling stories for thousands of years. Why
this is so and what those stories (folktales) might mean, of course, are provocative questions that have yet to be definitively answered. Of all the characters in folklore, none is
more mercurial than the trickster. This course will look at some of the trickster tales and some of the illustrations that attempt to pin him or her down.

 

The Blessings of Imperfection: A Journey to the Real Self (C)

Course No. 90
Coordinator: Barb Beaver
Presenter: Geri Czarnecki, Ph.D.
Dates: Mar. 8, 15, 22
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

“We are all imposters, pretending to be who other people want us to be. What we have lost is our own significance and our peace of mind and heart”. This is a study based on the research of Dr. Brene’ Brown who has done important research on the value of letting go of who we think we are supposed to be and embracing who we really are, our authentic selves. It is a journey from half-hearted living to wholehearted living. We will explore the ideas of love, belonging,
and being enough. Letting go of needing to be perfect will free us up to be honest and resilient in our connections with our selves and others. As we own our own stories, our own history and experiences, we learn to appreciate who we really are in a meaningful and truth-filled way.

Wouldn’t it be Loverly: The Music of Lerner and Loewe (R)

Course No. 91
Coordinator: Wes Carvenough
Presenters: Mary Eisenreich, Stu Smith
Date: Mar. 22
Limit: 175 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: Kroc Center, A/B, 1315 Lime Kiln Road

From a chance meeting over 50 years ago, Allan Lerner and Frederick Loewe were destined to enrich the American musical theatre with some of its most poignant, rousing and
memorable lyrics, engaging books and powerful music scores (i.e. My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, Paint Your Wagon, Camelot and Gigi). Mary Eisenreich and Stu Smith, in their latest musical
tribute to America’s great composers, bring you the best of Lerner and Loewe, their music and their colorful lives.

Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits (N)

Course No. 92
Coordinator: Doris Smits
Presenter: Jeffrey Jansen, Certified Financial Planner
Date: Mar. 22
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Room: RH 230

This course will explain what you need to know about whether social security can provide the income you need when you retire, how to make the most of your social security benefits and sources of retirement income beyond social security that can help bring your dreams more within reach.

Belgian History of NE Wisconsin (N)

Course No. 93
Coordinator: Betty Stodola
Presenter: Barbara Chrisolm
Date: Apr. 12
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

This Belgian Heritage program will encompass reasons for immigration, the hardships, and the triumphs of early settlers. It will also include the Peshtigo Fire, the story of Sister Adele Brise and the apparition of the Blessed Virgin at Robinsville. The last 30 minutes will have a
first person dialogue from Emmerence Gaspard Englebert, a survivor of the Peshtigo Fire.

Musical Memories of WWII

Course No. 94
Coordiantors: Janette Meverden, Penny Blakeslee, Zeta Turriff
Presenter: Mary Eisenreich
Date: Apr. 19
Limit: 175 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: Kroc Center, A/B, 1315 Lime Kiln Road

Here is music that helped lift the spirits and kept our great nation strong during the turbulent years of WWII. These are timeless treasures that will last for generations to come. This
gives us a chance to smile and reminisce, rejoice and rediscover the great stars and songs from the WWII years.

Why a Roth IRA? Why Now? (N)

Course No. 95
Coordinator: Terry Blaser
Presenter: Jeffrey Jansen, Certified Financial Planner
Date: Apr. 19
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Room: RH 230

A confident retirement doesn’t just happen. This informative course will help you cut through the clutter and decide if a Roth conversion is right for you. The value of balancing taxable with tax-free income in retirement and taking full advantage of all the benefits of a Roth conversion while avoiding common pitfalls will be addressed.

 

Gerotranscedence II: It’s Not How Old You Are That Matters, It’s How You Are Old (R)

Course No. 96
Coordinator: Adolph Kannewurf
Presenter: Dr. David Donarski
Dates: Apr. 19, 26; May 3
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 220

Let’s look at the stages of aging with emphasis on the last half of our life. Memory, neuroplasticity, executive functions, physical and mental activity, preventions and impact
on quality of life will be our guides. Basic Brain 101 and102 neuro-anatomical and physiological functions of the brain will be presented; sleep, dreams, Alzheimer’s Disease and
new advances in the neurosciences will be discussed. The course is intended to be interactive, so bring your curiosity and questions.

History of Green Bay’s Grassy Island Range Lights (N)

Course No. 97
Coordinator: Ginny Heim
Presenter: Merlin Baenen
Date: Apr. 26
Limit: 35 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: Green Bay Yacht Club, 100 Bay Beach Rd.

We totally rebuilt and renovated Green Bay Grassy Island’s Range Lights. Work began in 1989 when these lighthouses were going to be destroyed. $400,000 had to be raised to save these lighthouses.

Perennials for Everyone (R)

Course No. 98
Coordinator: June McCotter
Presenter: Bob Mongin
Date: May 3
Limit: 25 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: UW-Extension, 1150 Bellevue St.

Learn how to select, grow and use perennials. Directed largely for beginners, the course will also be useful to more experienced gardeners.

Introduction to Scotland (R)

Course No. 99
Coordinators: Gloria Gaie, Ed Smith
Presenter: Michael Murphy
Date: Jan. 13
Limit: 175 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: Kroc Center, A/B, 1315 Lime Kiln Road

This is a light-hearted introductory overview of the geography, history and culture of a small country famous for rugged scenery, bloody conflicts, colorful kilts, quaint language,
strong whisky, ear-splitting bagpipes, memorable folk ballads, and ingeniously practical thinkers and doers whose inventions transformed our world.

History of Planet Earth (N)

Course No. 100
Coordinator: Ken Rabideau
Presenter: Prof. Steven Dutch
Dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17
Limit: 50 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Room: RH 230

Follow the history of our planet from its tumultuous birth and alien early history. Learn about moving continents, mass extinctions and ice ages, and speculate on the distant future of our planet.

New Tree Species for Urban Landscapes (N)

Course No. 101
Coordinator: Barry Burrows
Presenter: Vijai Pandian
Date: Feb. 10
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

The lack of tree diversity poses a serious threat to our urban forests as it increases the potential for catastrophic losses from invasive species. Vijai Pandian, Brown County Horticulture Educator, will discuss new tree species suitable for urban landscapes and backyard gardens to provide necessary diversity.

Music and Poetry of Love and Death, 1750-1850 (N)

Course No. 102
Coordinators: Barb Andersen, Peg Axelson
Presenters: Art Cohrs, Michael Murphy
Dates: Feb. 24; Mar. 2
Limit: 175 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: Kroc Center, A/B, 1315 Lime Kiln Road

This team-taught course will introduce some famous classical music and poems composed between 1750 and 1850 that deal with the themes of love and death. The works will be
discussed in the context of the life and times of composers such as Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Verdi and Wagner, and poets such as Wordsworth, Byron, Thomas Gray, Thomas
Moore and Tennyson.

The Great Debate: Advocates and Opponents of the American Constitution (DVD) (R)

Course No. 103
Coordinator: Hayden Groy
Presenter: Prof. David Voelker
Dates: Mar. 23, 30; Apr. 6
Limit: 50 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am Room: RH 230

The goal of this course is to illuminate the original foundations of our American civic culture by re-enacting the Great Debate from 1787 to 1788 over ratification of the proposed
Constitution. We will focus on the competing republican visions held by the proponents of the Constitution (Federalists) and their opponents (Anti-Federalists). To some extent, these debates continue today, albeit in different forms. This is a multi-semester DVD course which will be concluded in Winter/Spring 2012.

Exploring Green Bay (N)

Course No. 104
Coordinator/Presenter: June McCotter
Dates: Apr. 13, 20, 27
Limit: 65 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00
Location: Off Campus

If you ever wondered what the interior of that massive architectural structure on Riverside Drive in Allouez looks like, you will now be given the opportunity. Our Green Bay Correctional
Institution is one of five maximum security prisons in Wisconsin. We’ll tour the classrooms, chapel, library and rotunda with its historical murals. At the Bellin College of Nursing, student ambassadors will assist us for demonstrations of all the science labs and tell us about the history of the college. We will visit the Fox River Cleanup Project which is a multi-year project designed to reduce the risk to human health and environment due to PCBs in the Fox
River sediment. Dredging, capping and covering is being done from Little Rapids to the bay. The dredged sediment is processed and transported to a landfill.

Biking is Fun at Any Age (C)

Course No. 105
Coordinators/Presenters:
Bob & Mary Cook, Judith Hodel, Del Tills, Julia Norton
Dates: Apr. 20*, 27*; May 4, 11, 18
Limit: 40 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00, First two sessions* ; 10 am – 2 pm, Last three sessions
Location: Off Campus

We bike trails and back roads in and out of the area. Bikers will be responsible for getting their bikes to the trailhead. Multi-speed bikes are recommended and HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. An " Assumption of Risk" form will be sent with your confirmation. Please fill it out and return it to the address given on the form. A State Trail Pass will be required for some rides. An itinerary with directions for each ride will be sent with your confirmation.

 

The United States Supreme Court: Back to the Future (R)

Course No. 106
Coordinator: Darlene Hallet
Presenter: Dan Spielmann
Date: May 4
Limit: 50 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Room: RH 230

Join us for an overview of the current U.S. Supreme Court and review of some of the signifcant decisions of the “Roberts” Court. We’ll also look at recent issues before the Wisconsin
Supreme Court.

Spring Wildflowers (R)

Course No. 107
Coordinator: Jan LaSota
Presenter: Hal Sunken
Dates: May *4, *11, 18; June 1
Limit: 25 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Room: *RH 220 / Field trips

This course will introduce participants to the common spring wildflowers of Northeast Wisconsin. Two indoor sessions will cover forest ecology and wildflower identification. Two
field trips are planned. For the field trips, participants should bring hiking shoes, outdoor clothing and a wildflower guide such as Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide. Participants should
be prepared to walk through wooded areas and wet conditions.