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Take My Wife, Please! starts on January 8, so

there is a special early enrollment available for

that class only on December 15.

See the December Grand Times for details about

the course.

Look for our catalogs in the Chaparral Center on

January 3.

Registration starts on January 8.

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Arts............................................ 4 Take My Wife, Please!

Guitar II

10 Hole Diatonic Harmonica

Intro to Guitar

American Art Survey

Gauguin, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec

West Valley Symphony:George Gershwin: ...

Handel

Guitar I

It's Called Doo Wop 2.1 / Hybrid

Georgia O'Keefe

Jackson Pollock

Greek Art

Monet and Renoir

Finance/Law ................................ 6 Richness of Life

Arizona Law: Estates, Trusts, Wills and Probate

Separating Myths from Truths…

Secrets of Roth, Multi-Generational IRAs!

Taking the Mystery out of Medicare

New Investment Strategies and Opportunities

End-of-Life Readiness workshop

Foodie Delights ............................ 7 Spirit Tasting - Rum

Amuse Bouche#1

Spirit Tasting- Beers

Amuse Bouche #2

Spirit Tasting- German Wines

Amuse Bouche #3

Geography & Travel...................... 8 Far Away Places: Cuba

Conserving Water in the Desert

Saudi Arabia

Poland

2015 Travel and Learn Trips

Far Away Places: Antarctica

Vietnam – Then and Now

Central Arizona Project

Travel Photography

Travel and Learn 2015 Trips

Health/Self .................................. 10 Happiness in the World

AARP Smart Driver(2)

Gastrointestinal Symptoms

If Not Now, When?

Grandparenting: Getting It Right

Focused States for Personal Self-Growth

Valley Fever

So, You're Not Perfect

Long Term Care

Managing Your Moods

Living Our Lives All Our Lives

The Realities of Stress and How to Manage it

Pets in AZ

Introversion/Extroversion

People Skills

History .........................................12 Two Kings of Filmmaking: H. Hawks and Cary Grant

Current Events Roundtable

Skeptics Guide to US History

Who was John Meeker?

Jim Boswell: Sound Familiar?

The Biography of Roads

Great Decisions 2014: U.S. Foreign Policy

How Do You Rank Our Presidents?

Western Civilization: The French Revolution

Genealogy I

The Night They Burned the Biffies Down

Genealogy II

Glassblowing and the Hopi Tradition

Let Me In! Getting Into Early America ...

Archeoastronomy

Early American College Life:...

Activities and Sports at Early American Colleges

Religion........................................19 New Testament Through Jewish Eyes

Kabbalah and Mysticism

Four Noble Truths

Getting to Know American Muslims

Muslim Women

The Life of Buddha

Mormonism

Faith, Reason, And Doubt

Science/Technology .....................21 DNA—The Basis of Life

Science Fiction: The Mythology of the Future

Entering the Big Apple: ...

Forensic Investigation

The World of Birds

Geocaching

Life in Our Universe

Practical Math

Gravity Drive: Key to Interstellar Travel

Writing & Reading ........................23 Writing Your Autobiography - Intro

Writing Your Autobiography - Chapter Two

Writing Your Autobio. - Approaching Completion

Journal Writing for Expression and Self-Discovery

Your Home ...................................24 What Makes Plants Tick?

It’s All In The Presentation

Soils and Nutrients

Lifestyle Decorating

Irrigation Systems & Landscape Watering

Right Plant, Right Place, and Year-Round Color

Bugs-Friend or Foe ( and Few Common Plant ...

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Welcome to Grand Learning! There are many opportunities this semester for you to ex-perience the fun, social contact, and learning that are the hallmarks of the Grand Learning experience. Grand Learning classes meet in the Chaparral Center in Sun City Grand. Classes meeting more than once will usually meet once a week, at the same day and time each week unless otherwise noted.

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Grand Learning classes are sponsored by the Sun City Grand CAM Activities Department. Instructors are selected for their exper-

tise in the areas taught and courses are offered to expand the knowledge and skills of participants. However, Grand Learning is

not responsible for the content or reliability of information provided in the classes, and does not necessarily endorse the views

expressed by the instructors within them. The information contained in classes is for informational purposes only. Grand Learn-

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may make based on conversations or information taught in any class.

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Guitar 2 Brad Griffin

Meets: Monday, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 10 –11:30 am Fee: $ 25

This class will utilize the second book in

the series and build on the skills practiced

in the first Guitar for Beginners class.

Please make sure you purchase the correct

book:Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Grade 2

MB93201 ISBN-978-08716-6357-3 DO NOT

PURCHASE THE EXTENDED VERSION !!!!

Take My Wife, Please!

Steve Katz and Jeanna Michaels

Meets: Wednesday, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 10 am - 12 noon Fee: $ 25

In Part I, Steve Katz and Jeanna

Michaels will begin with the early roots of

stand-up comedy including the real

"Sunshine Boys", the birth of vaudeville

and burlesque, the influence of the re-

cording, film, radio and television indus-

tries, the rise and fall of the Borscht Belt,

the emergence of the "New Comedians" at

jazz clubs in the Village and San Francisco

and the comedian rebels who tested

the limits of the First Amendment. Time

permitting, we will explore the lives and

screen some of the most famous work of

many of the most influential and beloved

comedians of all time, from the Marx

Brothers to Bud & Lou, from Hope and

Benny to Youngman and Dangerfield,

from Newhart and Hackett to Winters and

Cosby, from Dean & Jerry to Mel and

Woody and from Diller and Borge

to Rickles and Carlin. There will be serious

moments and hilarious moments, lots of

trivia and maybe even a few quizzes. But

be warned that, particularly as we get to

the 50's and beyond, there will be routines

containing words and ideas of a sexual, po-

litical, racial or ethnic nature that some

may find offensive. This is the same course that was presented last summer.

10 Hole Diatonic Harmonica

Larry Regen

Meets: Monday, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10

12 - 1:30 p.m. Fee: $ 25

Beginning/Intermediate level 10 hole dia-

tonic lessons. Teaching basic Melody and

Blues with the potential to move on to

Country and Jazz. Required "C" Harmonica,

recommend Hohner Special 20 or equal

instrument. I will demonstrate the amaz-

ing capability of this instrument by playing

Blues, Country, Standards, Christian and

Jazz for students. See purchase info

online.

Intro to Guitar Brad Griffin

Meets: Wednesday, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12

10-11:30 am Fee: $ 20

4 Sessions: If you are a Guitar doodler, this

four-week course should fit your needs.

This course will enable students to read/

play simple chords and melodies in the

first position. This course is highly recom-

mended prior to taking Guitar 1.

American Art Survey Allen Reamer

Meets: Friday, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 9 - 10 am Fee: $ 25

We will cover art movements and styles in

American Art and some of the artists in

each style. You will discover the character-

istic of each style and the similarities and

differences of each artist within each

style. We will start with the four Masters of

Colonial Art and continue with the Hudson

River School, Rocky Mountain School, West-

ern Artists, American Realists, American

Impressionists, Ashcan School, American

Scene Painters, Abstract Expressionism, Or-

ganic Sculptors, Kinetic Sculptors, Assem-

blage Artists, Pop Art, Op Art, Hard Edge,

Washington Color School, Minimalism and

Super-Realism. We will start with the Colo-

nial artists and continue until we run out

of time.

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Gauguin, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec

Allen Reamer

Meets: Friday, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 10:30 - 11:30 am Fee: $ 25

We will focus on the lives and works of

four well know Post-Impressionists artists:

Gauguin, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec and

Paul Cezanne. They had varied unconven-

tional lives. We will see how this affected

their painting and how the painters be-

fore them did or didn’t influence them.

Greek Art and Architecture

Allen Reamer Meets: Tuesday, 1/28

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Fee: $ 5

This is an overview of Greek Art and Archi-

tecture for those who want to know more

about these distinctive styles. This lecture

is for anyone who has been to Greece,

plans to go to Greece, or who wants to

view and hear about the main art and ar-

chitecture sites that a tourist would see

without having to pack.

George Gershwin: His Life and Music

Cal Stewart Kellogg Fee: Free

Meets: Friday, 1/31 12:30 - 2 P.M.

Join Maestro Cal Stewart Kellogg of the

West Valley Symphony as he shares his per-

spective about this icon of American music

whose compositions span both popular

and classical music. Learn about the

“Rhapsody in Blue” connection to fellow

composer Ferde Grofé, who composed the

“Grand Canyon Suite”. You’ll have new in-

sight when the Symphony performs

Gershwin’s “American in Paris” and “Cuban

Overture” along with Grofe’s “Grand Can-

yon Suite” on March 16th at Valley Vista

Performing Arts Center.

Handel Lou-ellen Finter

Meets: Monday, 2/3 10—11:30 am Fee: $ 10

The lecture is an introduction into his life,

some of his works, and a look at some of

the instruments that Handel would have

seen and heard during the Baroque Era.

Guitar 1 Brad Griffin

Meets: Wednesday, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 10 –11:30 am Fee: $ 25

6 sessions: Students will learn notes and

chords in the first position of the guitar.

You must have at least 30 minutes a day to

practice. Anything less than 30 minutes -

you won't get the most out of the class

and you won't keep up in class. Students

will need Mel Bay Guitar Method Grade 1

MB93200

It's Called Doo Wop 2.1/Hybrid

Ron Paul

Meets: Monday, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 8-9:30 am Fee: $ 25

Doo Wop, the group harmony music of our

lives. We grew up with it and it still lives!

We'll cover doo wop history, doo wop

groups and their music, musical themes

and maybe even highlight an individual

performer. Be prepared for contests,

prizes, flamingoes, lyrics so you can sing

along and even dancing in the aisles

(optional). Come "stag or drag" but do join

us for fun while you learn. PLEASE NOTE -

This is NOT a totally new class. We will

cover some previously covered material

(for newcomers) and some new "stuff."

Georgia O'Keefe Allen Reamer

Meets: Friday, 3/14 9 - 11 am Fee: $ 5

In this talk Georgia O’Keeffe’s life and art

will be discussed year by year. We will see

how her paining style changed, when it

changed and where it changed. You will

discover how sickness influenced her life

at critical times and how specific people

helped her career. We will also discuss the

composition of her paintings.

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Jackson Pollock Allen Reamer

Meets: Friday, 3/21 9 - 11 am Fee: $ 5

By the 1960’s Jackson Pollock was recog-

nized as the most important figure of the

most important style of the 20th century,

Abstract Expressionism. But Pollock was

not always an Abstract Expressionist. We

will discuss his life and his art and how it

changed. He is the quintessential New

York painter, but he came from Wyoming.

What is Abstract Expressionism? What is

Action Painting? What was he trying to do

with his splashes and drips? In this lecture

we will discover the answer to these and

other questions.

Greek Art Allen Reamer

Meets: Friday, 3/21, 1-2:30 p.m. Fee: $5

This is an overview of Greek Art and Archi-

tecture for those who want to know more

about these distinctive styles. This lecture

is for anyone who has been to Greece,

plans to go to Greece, or who wants to

view and hear about the main art and ar-

chitecture sites that a tourist would see

without having to pack.

Monet and Renoir Allen Reamer

Meets: Friday, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 9 - 11:30am Fee: $ 15

Renoir and Monet were two of the great-

est French Impressionist. They developed

a new style of expressing the beauty

around them. We will look at the artistic

background they lived in and their lives.

Their personal lives were very unconven-

tional. In this course we will cover their

fascinating lives and great paint- i n g s

in detail.

FINANCE/LAWFINANCE/LAWFINANCE/LAWFINANCE/LAW

Richness of Life Dr. Harold Wong

Tuesday, 1/14, 1/28 3 - 6 p.m. Fee: $ 10

This is a comprehensive personal finance

course designed for those in the early

stages of retirement or those about to re-

tire. This course will walk you through dif-

ficult retirement decisions such as asset

allocation, income planning & pitfalls to

avoid. The course is based on recent aca-

demic research. You will receive financial

tools to help you better understand risk,

taxes, budgeting, & estate planning. There

are optional materials that will be available

directly from the instructor at a cost of

$15.

Arizona Law: Estates, Trusts, Wills and Probate Mary A. Nykamp

Meets: Thursday, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 10 am Fee: $ 25

This course will include a discussion of vari-

ous ways to own and title assets as well as

estate tax and gift tax issues. We will also

discuss wills, methods of passing assets at

death and intestacy. Revocable Living

Trusts, as well as other trusts, will also be

explored. In addition, disability and

healthcare decisions, powers of attorney,

guardianships and conservatorships will be

covered.

Separating Myths from Truths...The Story of Investing

Bob Korljan, CPA/PFS Fee: $ 5

Meets: Wednesday, 1/29 10 –11:30 am

This course will be taught by CPA Bob

Korljan with over 30 years of tax and finan-

cial experience. Bob will take the class

down memory lane and debunk a number

of common investment myths that we're

continually fed by the Wall Street bullies.

To learn how you can become a more suc-

cessful investor and sleep better at night

because of it, reserve your seat today.

Space is limited. This course is designed for

both novice and expert investors.

Secrets of the Roth and Multi-Generational IRAs! Dr. Harold Wong

Meets: Wednesday, 2/12 3 p.m. Fee: $ 5

According to Ed Slott, the nation's most

quoted IRA expert, "Less than 2% of CPA's

specialize in advanced IRA strategies." Dr.

Wong will cover how you can have: $0 tax

for Life; Reduce Investment Risk; Multiply

Income 2-10 times for Kids and Grandkids;

and Protect Family Wealth for 3 Genera-

tions.

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Taking the Mystery out of Medicare

Brian Keep

Meets: Thursday, 2/20 , 2/27 1 p.m. Fee: Free

Medicare is confusing to many people. The

goal of this class is to educate those who

are preparing to enter Medicare, or who

are currently partaking in Medicare, about

what their options are and how Medicare

works. Some of the questions to be con-

sidered are: When do I take Part B? What

is the difference between a Supplement

and a Medical Advantage policy? What

does AEP, Open Enrollment, Guarantee Is-

sue mean? How does “Obamacare” affect

me? What is “Means testing?” When can I

change my policy? Why do I have to take

Part D if I don’t take any medications? The

class will address these questions step by

step. Attendees will be able make edu-

cated decisions once they have attended

this class.

New Investment Strategies and Oppor-tunities Matt Armistead

Meets: Thursday, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

3-4:30 p.m. Fee: $ 20

How should investors adjust to massive

central bank bond purchases, low interest

rates, and frightening public debt? This

seminar will explore recent changes and

provide the context for your future invest-

ment strategies and decisions.

• What are the long-term investment cy-

cles and how does that affect how I in-

vest?

• What might be a strategic alternative to

“Buy and Hold”?

• What process do the best money manag-

ers use to invest?

• Can everyday investors participate in

non-traditional assets?

Local experts will join Matt Armistead to

discuss real estate investing. Students will

get practical strategies and tools for in-

vesting. They can then apply these tools

to further explore and more accurately

evaluate their investment options.

End-of-Life Readiness workshop

Charlotte Fox

Meets: Friday, 3/7 Fee: $ 20 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

(1 hour break for lunch on your own)

Many feel that having a Will or a Trust is all

they need. Find out what else you need.

What Should I Have on Hand? How do I

Plan Ahead? What Can I Expect? Get the

Answers! Dying is a serious and compli-

cated business. Having your end-of-life

plans made will protect and make the tran-

sition easier for your survivors--avoiding

mass confusion, financial devastation, fam-

ily feuds and unintended consequences.

Using a workbook guide that contains over

65 forms and comprehensive checklists

that you need to map out your plan will

make the task easier. Help your survivors

by listing legal and financial affairs, per-

sonal and business contact lists, arrange-

ments for pets, health and funeral ar-

rangements, and much more to spell out

what needs to be taken care of before and

after a death. Planned speakers will in-

clude an attorney, a financial planner and

Hospice of the Valley. Optional workbook:

$25.00

FOODIE DELIGHTSFOODIE DELIGHTSFOODIE DELIGHTSFOODIE DELIGHTS

Spirit Tasting-

Roman Yasinsky

Meets: Mondays 2-4:00 p.m. Fee: $ 40 each

1/27 Rum

2/17 Beers

3/10 German Wines Join us as we sample some of the worlds

finest spirits and have some scrumptious

appetizers at the Vogue Bistro. Each time

we will sample a different spirit in a re-

laxed atmosphere. Learn more about your

favorite drink!



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Amuse Bouche Cooking Class

Snir and Kiersten Mor

Meets: Mondays, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

2/3 OR 3/3 OR 4/7 (pick ONE)

Fee: $ 65

This is a hands-on cooking class. You will

be preparing a gourmet meal and sharing

the meal with your fellow chefs. You are

encouraged to bring a knife, cutting

board, apron and a bottle of wine to share

with your meal. There will be open flames

and standing during this class.

Tentative Menu:

Soufflé au Fromage - Cheese soufflé

Poulet Chasseur - Hunter’s style chicken

Roasted fingerling potatoes

Chocolate mousse

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Far Away Places Are you curious about places like Bhutan,

India, Cuba, the Galapagos and Antarc-

tica? Gain a better understanding of the

world we live in by learning about remote

and little known countries. We’ll start

with a lively discussion of the people, ge-

ography, history, government, economy,

current events, etc, and end with a 30 min-

ute slide show. This lecture series is appro-

priate for those who have been there or

those who just want to learn more about

the fascinating world we live in.

Far Away Places: Cuba Terri Dion

Meets: Wednesday, 1/291 - 3 p.m. Fee: $ 5

Once a playground for Americans who

flocked there to enjoy the beaches, the

wide-open parties and gambling, the Cas-

tros and the Communist party have

changed our island neighbor to a very dif-

ferent place. Cuba has been largely shut

off from US view since the US embargo in

1961. Let’s take a peek at what Cuba to-

day. You’ll still see nostalgic Eisenhower

era US automobiles on the streets and the

people dancing to a Latin beat while enjoy-

ing free education and health care. Has

Cuba become an example of a communist

utopia? Maybe, maybe not. This session

takes a look at Cuba today."

Conserving Water in the Desert

Sally Ceccarelli-Wolf

Meets: Wednesday, 2/5 3-4:30 p.m. Fee: $ 5

Water is Arizona's most precious resource.

This class will help you to conserve both wa-

ter and money by teaching the basics of

xeriscape landscaping, how to use your wa-

ter meter to look for leaks and performing

a home water audit!!

Saudi Arabia Hugh Renfro

Meets: Tuesday, 2/11 11-12:30 p.m. Fee: $ 5

A 40-minute lecture with personal anec-

dotes followed by our 40-minute film

"Arabia". With time for Q&A this makes a

good 1 1/2 hour program.

Poland Klaudia Jurewicz

Meets: Thursday, 2/20 3-4:30 p.m. Fee: $ 5

Description to come.

2015 Travel and Learn Trips Terri Dion

Meets: Monday, 2/24

10 am– 12 noon

OR 1-3 p.m.

(Two identical sessions, please only register for one.) Fee: Free

A Grand Circle Travel (GCT) and Overseas Ad-

venture Travel (OAT) Representative is join-

ing Travel and Learn’s Terri Dion to an-

nounce our 2015 Travel and Learn trips. In

addition to unveiling our new trip offer-

ings, this is special event will include a fun

and interactive overview of our travel part-

ner (GCT/OAT) and their trips. Everyone

who attends will be eligible for a $100/

Become a Grand Ambassador… Ambassadors assist by checking in students and introducing instructors. In appre-ciation for volunteering, class credits are given to ambassadors. If you are inter-ested in volunteering, call 623-546-7470, or stop by the Grand Learning office.

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person discount toward a trip of your

choice. (Reserve within 30 days of the

presentation) Light refreshments and door

prizes including a grand prize of $150 trip

voucher will be provided at each session.

Far Away Places: Antarctica Terri Dion

Meets: Weds, 3/26 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Fee: $ 5

Among the most extreme places on our

planet, Antarctica is the coldest, driest,

and windiest continent. The Earth’s south-

ernmost continent it is the 5th largest in

area and is 98% covered in ice yet is con-

sidered a desert. Antarctica is important

for scientific research and maybe to the

future of our planet. Join us to learn

about this fascinating place which is little

know and rarely visited. This is a synopsis

of a popular 6-session class offered before.

Vietnam – Then and Now Terri Dion

Meets: Tuesday, 3/4 2:30-4:30 p.m. Fee: $ 5

The Photo Club and SCG Grand Learning

jointly present Vietnam photos from the

60’s and today. Three SCG Photo Club

members: Larry Lindner (helicopter pilot),

BB Roessler (infantry sergeant) and Mel

Whaley (electronics technician) took their

cameras with them when stationed in Viet-

nam during the war. Larry and BB will

show photos of their war-time experi-

ences. Mel returned to Vietnam with the

Travel and Learn group in January 2014

and will show a mix of photos from then

and today. You’ll discover that Vietnam is

a nation reborn. Join us to share these

beautiful photos and personal experi-

ences… Session hosted by Terri Dion.

Central Arizona Project Larry Person

Meets: Thursday, 3/6, 3/13/2014 at CAP

10 –11:30 am Fee: $ Free

Mark Twain said "Whiskey's for drinking

and water's for fighting!" Join us to ex-

plore what he might have meant! Water is

a precious natural resource in the South-

western Desert. Central Arizona Project is

designed to bring about 1.5 million acre-

feet of Colorado River water per year to

Pima, Pinal and Maricopa counties. CAP car-

ries water from Lake Havasu near Parker to

the southern boundary of the San Xavier

Indian Reservation southwest of Tucson. It

is a 336-mile long system of aqueducts,

tunnels, pumping plants and pipelines and

is the largest single resource of renewable

water supplies in the state of Arizona. Join

us for a stimulating discussion, with lots of

opportunities for you to ask questions

about water supply, the history of water in

this region, current water issues and the

future of water in our area. Hear about

how this precious resource impacts your

life and the future of Phoenix. The tour

will include a visit to the CAP Control Cen-

ter.

Travel Photography Dik Salsbury

Meets: Tuesday, 4/1 AND Thursday, 4/3

10 –11:30 am Fee: $ 10

Get tips and tricks for packing, taking pic-

tures and what to do when you get home

from a trip from this experienced photog-

rapher.

Travel and Learn 2015 Trips Terri Dion

Meets: Monday, 4/7 1 –3 p.m. Fee: $ Free

Already making your travel plans for 2015?

Why not? If you sign up and pay 12

months in advance, you can save 10% on

our 2015 Travel and Learn offerings. Join

us for this session to learn about our 2015

travel opportunities. The decisions about

our 2015 trips will not be decided on time

for the printed catalog, but the informa-

tion will be available when you register for

this class on-line. We do know there’s talk

of a cooking and wine themed trip to

southern Italy and Sicily being considered!

Terri Dion will be your host for this session

and the trips. There's no obligation if you

attend but you may want to reserve a spot

after this session.

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Gastrointentinal Symptoms

Anthony DiGiovanni

Meets: Wednesday, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26

1 –2:30 p.m. Fee: $ 20

You will gain insight into common GI prob-

lems. You learn what the causes are, what

is serious and when to seek help. Cases are

used to illustrate diseases.

If Not Now, When? Shirley Mahood

Meets: Friday, 2/7 1 - 3 p.m. Fee: $ 5

This quote, generally accepted as coming

from the Hebrew, has been used by many

people over the years. However, far too

many of us may still be putting off doing

things that would greatly benefit our lives,

big things and small things. We hesitate,

usually out of fear. Join Shirley Mahood in

a discussion of the ways in which we can

learn to move forward in our lives.

Grandparenting: Getting It Right Pamm Minden

Meets: Monday, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: $ 15

This lecture will review current recommen-

dations about child rearing and how

they've changed dramatically in the last

generation. How can technology help us

connect with grandchildren living far away

and/or nearby? How do you want your

grandchildren to remember you?

People Skills Diane Sanden

Meets: Monday, 2/17 6-7:30 P.M. Fee: $ 5

We will answer the question: What is self-

actualization? This class will look at what it

involves and how it inspires us to seek

meaning in our lives. We will highlight

Maslow and his work in this area.

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Happiness in the World-Dr. Leo Abrami

Meets: Thursday, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

9 - 10:30 am Fee: $ 20

A study of the “2013 World Happiness Re-

port” which was released last October by

Columbia University's Earth Institute. It in-

dicates that Denmark, Norway, Switzer-

land, the Netherlands and Sweden are the

world's happiest countries and African na-

tions like Rwanda, Burundi, the Central Af-

rican Republic, Benin and Togo are the

least satisfied with their lives. We will ex-

amine why the U.S. came out 17th, behind

Canada (6), Australia (10), Israel (11) the

United Arab Emirates (14) and Mexico (16),

according to the Earth Institute report.

The 2013 World Happiness Report can be

consulted (free) on line.

AARP Smart Driver Larry Anderson

Meets: Friday, 1/17 9 am - 1 p.m.

OR

Friday 1/31 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (Choose one time)

Fee:$5

Driving isn’t what it used to be. Today

you’re facing new rules of the road, dis-

tracted drivers and updated technologies

— entertainment and GPS navigation sys-

tems, ringing cell phones and beeping

texts — that demand you take your eyes

from the road, despite the hazards. This

course gives expert advice on today’s traf-

fic rules, driving conditions, vehicle tech-

nologies and the dangers presented by

other drivers. You’ll find more than 125

tips to refresh your knowledge of the

rules of the road, recommendations to

help you save money on auto insurance,

fuel and other driving-related expenses

and strategies to help you avoid distrac-

tions, drive safely in inclement weather

and recognize when it may be time for a

loved one to stop driving. There is a $15

(AARP member) or $20 (non-AARP mem-

bers) charge for materials that is given to

the instructor the day of class.

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Valley Fever Pat White

Meets: Monday, 2/17 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: $ 5

This presentation gives a detailed look at

this potentially fatal disease that is un-

known to many people. The displays will

include graphic depictions that portray

the extent of this disease. Valley Fever has

been at an epidemic level for some years

now in Arizona. Hear what Valley Fever is

all about - dispelling the myths and wrong

information about Valley Fever. We will

cover the history, types and forms of Val-

ley Fever, what the fungus looks like and

where it grows, where it is found, Federal

laws on the fungal spore, signs and symp-

toms of Valley fever, risk and infection in-

formation, research, and much more.

Focused States for Personal Self-Growth Bill Zimmerman

Meets: Monday, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 12 noon Fee: $ 25

This class utilizes an integrated approach

for harnessing the resourcefulness of

one's own inner concentration, and one's

own relaxation response to bring about

stess reduction, creative problem solving,

and personal growth. A basic self-hypnosis

procedure, along with several key ele-

ments from Mindful Meditation, will be

taught to foster strategies that can be util-

ized to reduce or resolve many of the

stresses of everyday living. Note: Due to

certain eye movements that are required

for one of the exercises, participants are

advised to not wear contact lenses. All are

welcome to audio record the sessions pro-

vided they use battery operated devices.

So, You're Not Perfect Shirley Mahood

Meets: Friday, 2/21 3 p.m. Fee: $ 5

In today's world, it seems we are often be-

ing told we are not quite good enough by

all sorts of people and also by the media.

It can seem that no matter what we do,

we just can't "measure up." Our early lives

many also have been marked by grownups

giving us that same message. Join us in a

discussion of the ways we can learn to

value ourselves, imperfections and all.

Long Term Care Jane Ceasor

Meets: Thursday, 2/27 11 am Fee: $ 5

Planning properly for long term care is the

greatest financial threat facing most

Americans today. There is good

news! This class will look at the issues sur-

rounding long term care as a part of secur-

ing your future and protecting your as-

sets. Learn how proper long term care

planning can keep you out of a nursing

home and in control of your care op-

tions. Get the facts you need in this infor-

mative, no-nonsense format where you

will be provided a 36-page guide to Long-

Term Care insurance.

Managing Your Moods Diane Sanden

Meets: Monday, 3/3 6 -7:30 p.m. Fee: $ 5

Happiness may be more about limiting our

choices rather than increasing them. This

class will take a look at the findings of re-

searchers in the field of decision-making.

We will look at the rising cost of making

decisions and how it affects our daily lives.

We will highlight Barry Schwartz and his

research in this area.

Living Our Lives All Our Lives

Marti Bay

Meets: Thursday, 3/13, 3/27 1-3 p.m. Fee: $ 10

This course provides clear and empower-

ing information that will assist you as you

design the next phase of your life's jour-

ney. In this course you will discover the

"why" of your dreams through four differ-

ent domains of your life. As you design

your own dream for your life you discover

how you want to spend your time, what

habits you can develop to be as healthy as

you can be, how to improve and find even

more enjoyment in your relationships, and

what your spirituality means to you in

your full expression of your uniqueness.

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Realities of Stress and How to Manage It

Mike Wallace


The class will learn about stress and how it

plays a role in our lives. Stress management

skills such as mindfulness, deep breathing

and relaxation strategies will be taught.

There will be a mini stress test to assess

where one is at with their stress level along

with handouts teaching common sense

stress reduction.

Pets in AZ Dr. Kara Erickson

Meets: Tuesday, 3/18 12 noon Fee: $ 5

Dr. Erickson will explain the unique chal-

lenges pets face in Arizona that they may

not have experienced “back home”. There

will be time for Q & A.

Introversion/Extroversion

Diane Sanden


How does being an introvert or extrovert

impact your relationships, the way you see

the world, what your passions are, and how

you communicate. We will follow the re-

search of Susan Cain and Hans Eysenck on

this topic.

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Two Kings of Filmmaking: Howard Hawks and Cary Grant Fred Linch

Meets: Wednesday, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12

4 - 6 p.m. Fee: $ 25

From 1939 to 1952 these two gentlemen

joined forces with five exceptional actresses

to create four significant comedies and one

drama. Grant and Hawks both developed a

life's work that were impressive in the world

of cinema. Let us know in advance and I will

send you a fantastic resource list before we

start the classes. Sometime the best part of

the movie is when we talk about them after-

ward.

Current Events Roundtable

Phil Axelrod 8 am - 9:45 am Fee: $ 25

Meets: Tuesday, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1

Let's meet weekly to discuss the current

events of the day. Be prepared to actively

participate as we debate the pros and

cons of the topics selected by the group.

Each participant is encouraged to bring an

item or topic currently in the public's eye.

We are not limited to political items for

discussion. At the beginning of each ses-

sion, I will poll the group for topics. Once

we have a complete list we will vote on all

topics with the one garnering the most

votes the first topic discussed at each

meeting. lively discussions will ensue, fol-

lowed by resolutions. If you enjoy brisk

and vigorous debate, this is the group for

you.

Skeptics Guide to US History Bruce Posey

Meets: Tuesday, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 1:30-3 p.m. Fee: $ 25

Our knowledge of history—or what we be-

lieve to be history—is the lens through

which we view and interpret the world.

And when that lens is distorted with mis-

leading information, it has powerful ef-

fects on how we perceive the present and

how we make decisions in the future. To

take a skeptical approach to American his-

tory is not to dabble in imaginative con-

spiracy theories or doubt the essence of

the American experiment; rather, it's to

reframe your understanding of this great

nation's past and actually strengthen your

appreciation for what makes American his-

tory such a fascinating chapter in the lar-

ger story of Western civilization. This bold

24-lecture course examines many com-

monly held myths and half-truths about

American history and prompts you to

think about what really happened in the

nation's past—as opposed to what

many believe happened. These lectures

demonstrate how reconsidering some of

the most popular notions of U.S. history

can yield new (and sometimes startlingly

different) interpretations of political, so-

cial, economic, and military events. But

more than just debunking commonly ac-

cepted accounts, you'll be able to replace

these misconceptions with insightful

truths.

Annual Dues are $15 and only Sun City Grand residents with a valid CAM card

are eligible to take classes (as many as they wish).

However, Foreign Films, sponsored by the Language Club, are shown at the Chaparral Center and are open to all.

Membership Forms & Class Schedules available outside the Library (next to Activities Office).

Contact the instructor for enrollment by phone or e-mail as indicated. You may contact Didi Nielsen, President, 623-583-4406 or email at:

[email protected]. Please, no calls after 7 p.m..

French, Beginning: Doris Lanzillotti 623-975-0653 [email protected]

8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. – Thursdays

French II and Int/Adv: Marie Claude Cavazoz [email protected]

French II, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. – Tuesdays

Int/Adv, 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. – Tuesdays

German: Jeri Dassel 623-388-3308

Beginning 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Thursdays

Int/Advanced 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Thursdays

Italian: Ida Febock 623-214-0993, [email protected]

Beginning 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. – Wednesdays

Int/Advanced 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Wednesdays

Russian: Russell Kinney/Irene Shiling 623-544-2457, [email protected]

Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced 9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. – Fridays

Spanish: “Destinos” Renee Kayser 719-661-2308, [email protected]

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Mondays

English Grammar: Renee Kayser 719-661-2308, [email protected]

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. – Mondays

Spanish: Nic Basso 623-266-3011

Level I 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Tuesdays

Level II 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Tuesdays

Level III 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Tuesdays

Spanish-Conversational: Tom Maes [email protected]

Level I 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Wednesdays

Level II 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. – Wednesdays

(NOTE: Level I scheduled time follow Level II)

All classes on this page offered by the Grand Language Club

and are held in the Ocotillo Room at Sonoran Plaza

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Grand Computers Club will offer over 100 PC, Mac, and Other (i.e. tablets, smart

phones, etc.) in its winter classes starting January 20, 2014. Registration for classes

will be available online for Grand Computers Club members on January 13.

To register for classes online, go to the Education page of the website and click “Register Online.” All courses

are described at www.grandcomputers.org. The “Course Listing” lists only names of courses being offered,

but clicking any course takes you to its description, prerequisites and objectives. “Class Schedule” lists all

classes alphabetically under PC, Mac and Other categories with dates, times, instructors and number of seats

available. “Class Calendars” shows classes and instructors in a monthly calendar format.

You must be a Grand Computer Club member to register for classes. You may become a new member or re-

new your current membership online at www.grandcomputers.org (New members, click “Membership Appli-

cation” on the homepage), or at the Grand Computers Club open use room at the Chaparral Center.

From October –May, on the first Wednesday at the Cimarron Center at 1:00 PM, we have a general meeting

where speakers speak on timely technology topics. Door prizes are given. This is open to all Grand residents.

From October –April, on the second Thursday in the Hopi Room, Chaparral Center, from 8:30 -10:00 AM, the

club presents a Coffee Chat that is open to all Grand residents. The topics vary but are always interesting and

always related to technology. Coffee & donuts are served.

We have an open use room with computers available for our members, plus a 35mm slide scanner; a VHS to

DVD converter; a vinyl record to CD converter; scanners for photos and documents; image to text converter;

PDF to text converter; word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, genealogy, and flight simulator software for

your use. Each Tuesday at 1:30, our club experts are available at Tech Help to help members with technical

issues; this gratis service can be software or hardware related. Mac Tech Help is available on the 2nd Tuesday

and 4th Wednesday at 3:00 PM (October – May).

Another interesting aspect of the Grand Computers Club is the variety of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) we

offer. All members of the club are invited to any and all of the SIGs.

• Compose Yourself/Memoir Writing SIG provides a forum for writing your family memoirs. (3rd Mon-

day, 1:00 P.M., Aqua Fria Room)

• Devices SIG meets to share knowledge and experience with handheld devices, such as smart phones or

tablets. (3rd Tuesday, 3:30 P.M., Havasupai/Maricopa Rooms)

• Financial Education SIG provides an avenue for members to understand basic investments using their

computers and the internet. (4th Friday, 1:00 P.M., Hopi Room)

• Flight Simulator SIG offers demonstration, training and review with flight simulators.

(2nd Thursday, 4:00 P.M., Open Use Room)

• Genealogy SIG is a forum for members to work together to create family genealogy reports and books.

(1st & 3rd Thursday, 3:30 P.M., Computer Classroom)

• Graphics SIG provides a focal point for members to meet, work and exchange ideas to develop their

skills in all areas relating to graphics. (2nd Thursday, 3:00 P.M., Havasupai/Maricopa Rooms)

• Mac SIG offers an opportunity for Mac users to meet and collaborate with fellow Mac users.

(3rd Monday, 4:30 P.M., Apache Room)

• New Technologies SIG offers a forum for those that want to explore upgrades and enhancements to

technology. (3rd Wednesday, 4:00 P.M., Havasupai/Maricopa Rooms)

• Social Networking SIG explores the many (and ever growing) social networking programs that are

available on the internet. (2nd Monday, 4:00 P.M., Open Use Room)

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Who Was John Meeker?

Edson Allen

Meets: Monday, 1/27 2 - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $ 5

Del Webb is given credit for the success of

Sun City, but much of it was due to John

Meeker. It’s not generally known that Sun

City house sales moved steadily downward

in its first few years until Meeker con-

vinced Webb to put him in charge and

take a new approach. In less than a year,

he had sales moving up. Sun City went on

to fill up faster than planned, and Meeker

got his chance to build a brand new com-

munity, “A New Sun Rising in the West,”

from the ground up. Learn his plans for a

city of 75,000, a major shopping mall, the

largest recreational complex in the south-

west, and more. Earlier, Ed Allen pre-

sented the life of Del Webb, and he re-

turns for another in a series about local

icons.

Jim Boswell - Sound Familiar?

Edson Allen

Meets: Monday, 2/3 2 - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $ 5

The nearby hospital bears the name of

Walter O. Boswell. Jim Boswell owned the

cotton plantations on which portions of

Sun City, Sun City West, and Sun City Grand

were built, and partnered with Webb in

developing two of them. Yet, little more

is known about him or his business. Few

realize that Jim Boswell was the largest

farmer in America, or that the Boswell Em-

pire stretched from vast holdings in Cali-

fornia to Arizona to Oregon to Colorado to

the outback of Australia. This will be the

third and last in the series featuring the

men who developed the Sun Cities. Ed Al-

len from the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum

will again be the speaker.

The Biography of Roads John Hall

Meets: Wednesday, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 8 am Fee: $ 25

This course will consider a select number

of roads which have played a significant

local or regional role in world history. The

instructor has at least some experience

with each of them, and will discuss their

individual characteristics as arteries for pil-

grimage, commerce, fashion, war, or just

getting from here to there. Course mem-

bers will be invited to "present" similarly-

important roads they have known, if so

inclined.

Great Decisions 2014: U.S. Foreign Policy Bonnie F. Saunders, Ph.D.

Meets: Thursday, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10 1 p.m. Fee: $ 25

Great Decisions is a U.S. Foreign Policy Dis-

cussion Series on eight topics of interest

for this year -- Defense Technology, Israel

and the U.S., Turkey's Challenges, Islamic

Awakening, Energy Independence, Food

and Climate, China's Foreign Policy, and

U.S. Trade Policy. The briefing book from

the Foreign Policy Association will be avail-

able from Dr Saunders ($16) at the first ses-

sion.

Western Civilization: The French Revo-lution CE 1789 to 1799

Salvatore A. DiLiberto

Meets: Tuesday, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4

9 am - 12 noon Fee: $ 20

The search for new knowledge, brought

about by the Scientific Revolution of the

17th century and the Age of Enlighten-

ment of the 18th century, created an envi-

ronment for change in the political order

for many European nations. This age of po-

litical upheaval, spurred by the events of

the American Revolution, swept over

Europe beginning in the late 18th century

and continuing well into the 19th century.

The consequences of the French Revolu-

tion, which began in 1789, would be an

overwhelming influence toward changing

the political order of Europe. We will look

at the backgrounds, the significant first

events, the spread of the Revolution

throughout Europe, the dark side of the

Revolution, “The Terror”, and the develop-

ments that will lead to Europe’s next chap-

ter, the Age of Napoleon. Our study will

include the major characters and their

place in the Revolution with ample discus-

sion of life at the time through a variety of

media and written materials.

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How Do You Rank Our Presidents? Dave Poling

Meets: Tuesday, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 12 noon Fee: $ 25

Ranking of the Presidents has long been a

popular game among professional histori-

ans. Dave will present detailed information

based on the time in office of 15 of our

leading Presidents (based on the results of

previous class rankings). There will be time

for discussion after each presentation but

then each student will rate the President

based on what we just heard. This will lead

to a composite class ranking of the top 15

followed by an update on the composite

student rankings.

Genealogy I Susan Smith


Learn the hows of doing genealogical re-

search, what you need to know and how

to organize your information. This class is

for a beginner but is also helpful if you

have been away from the subject for a

while.

The Night They Burned the Biffies Down John Hall

Meets: Monday, 2/17 8 –9:30 a.m. Fee: $ 5

The U.S. had our Bicentennial in 1976, Can-

ada had its Centennial nine years earlier.

Two events not very far apart historically;

two kindred societies living next-door

each to the other; yet two very different

commemorative experiences. A walk

down Memory Lane where many of the

memories may have faded.

Genealogy II Susan Smith


This course picks up where Genealogy I left

off and looks at the abundance of research

resources available over the internet to

help with your search. Student questions

will be an integral part of this class. Partici-

pants should have some knowledge of ge-

nealogy research methodology or have

taken "Intro to Genealogy". Once you have

your data, see the Grand Computer Clubs

classes for computerizing your informa-

tion using the Legacy Family Tree software

program.

Glassblowing and the Hopi Tradition Ramson Lomatawema

Meets: Monday, 3/3

10-11:30 am and 1-2:30 p.m. Fee: $ 10

This course gives a brief background and

history of the Hopi people, their increas-

ing difficulties and challenges, where they

stand as a culture group, and a glimpse of

their future. The artist will include a glass-

blowing demonstration with optional (for

a fee) hands-on do-it-yourself experiences

for students. Additional topics will be cov-

ered including values/beliefs, social sys-

tems, the arts, and a few current issues. A

condensed overview of their mythologies

will be discussed. We will break for about

an hour for lunch on your own.

Let Me In! Getting Into College in Co-lonial and Early America Dr. Gayle Schou


Some people were eliminated for consid-

eration for admission from the start. Learn

about some remarkable persons who led

the fight to change that. Discover what

social and technological changes gave im-

petus to changing the history of American

higher education, and hear the story of a

12 year old prodigy who fought the cus-

toms of the day. The presentation will

combine historical facts with accounts of

personal stories of people who faced chal-

lenges to admission which will surprise

you. Could you have qualified then? Find

out! First in a series of three.

Archeoastronomy Lou-ellen Finter

Meets: Monday, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7

10-11:30 am Fee: $ 30

A look at how the ancients calculated time.

The course covers ancient sites from Eng-

land, the Americas, and focuses on the

Southwest United States. Sites to be ex-

plored will include Stonehenge, Cahokia’s

Woodhenge, a sun temple in Peru and a

similar one in Mesa Verde. There will also

be an extensive section on Chaco Canyon.

Come - explore the people and their inge-

nuity from an earlier time.

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Early American College Life: Flogging, Attics, and Boiled Mutton

Dr. Gayle Schou Fee: $ 5

Meets: Wednesday, 3/12 2-3:00 p.m.

Find out what life was like for students

and faculty in Colonial and Early American

period colleges. Learn how students dealt

with unheated buildings, dawn to dusk

work and prayer, and harsh disciplinary

practices. Also hear how professors and

tutors contended with the demands of

difficult work for little or no pay.

Second of a three part series.

Activities and Sports at Early Ameri-can Colleges Dr. Gayle Schou


Did you know that for the first American

college football teams, the biggest, tough-

est and meanest dockworkers, miners and

farmers were recruited and paid to play?

And at some colleges, the more blood

they drew and injuries they caused, the

more they were paid! Learn how football

and other extra curricular activities

evolved, and why, and how they changed

policies on American campuses. Find out

why extra curricular activities were initi-

ated and managed, how they changed

over the years, and why certain games and

contests survived until today. Third in a

series of three.

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New Testament Through Jewish Eyes

Dr. Leo Abrami

Meets: Tuesday, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28

12noon - 1:30 p.m. Fee: $ 15

A study of some key passages of the New

Testament from a Jewish perspective: the

Sermon on the Mount, the Lord’s Prayer,

the Great Commandments, the Epistle to

the Romans (chapter 11) and the Epistle of

James (Chapter 2).

Kabbalah and Mysticism

Dr. Leo Abrami

Meets: Thursday, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 11am - 12:30 p.m. Fee: $ 20

A study of Kabbalah, the mystical tradition

of Judaism which seeks to define the na-

ture of the universe, the meaning and pur-

pose of human existence, and the best

ways to attain spiritual fulfillment. One of

its most important works, the Zohar, or

Book of Enlightenment, has been studied

by Jews and Christians for the last seven

centuries.

Four Noble Truths

Kaddam Michelle Gauthier

Meets: Monday, 1/27 10 am Fee: $ 5

The four noble truths; true sufferings, true

origins, true cessations and true paths are

among the very first teachings of Buddha.

Learn the meaning and practical applica-

tion of these introductory teachings.

Getting to Know American Muslims and Their Faith Azra Hussain

Meets: Thursday, 1/30 3 p.m. Fee: $ 5

Islam is one of the fastest-growing relig-

ions in the United States today. According

to one recent survey, there are 1,209

mosques in America, well over half

founded in the last 20 years. Between 17

and 30 percent of American Muslims are

converts to the faith. At the center of

both traditional American life and the lives

of the generally more recent Muslim immi-

grants is the family. As Shahed Amanullah,

an engineer who lives in San Francisco,

California, puts it, “American values are, by

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and large, very consistent with Islamic val-

ues, with a focus on family, faith, hard

work, and an obligation to better self and

society.” This class is a brief introduction to

a complex subject, an attempt to explore

in words and images the extraordinary

range and richness of the way American

Muslims live. That point of cross-cultural

commonality — the family — is where we

begin.

Muslim Women Azra Hussain


What is the role of women in Islam? Does

Islam honor or degrade women? What are

women's rights and responsibilities in Is-

lam? What does a relationship between a

man and a woman look like? Are there dif-

ferences between Muslim women and

women who practice other religions?

The Life of Buddha

Kadam Michelle Gauthier


Buddha Shakyamuni, the founder of Bud-

dhism, performed twelve principal deeds

within his lifetime. By learning his life

story we gain a brief overview of the main

practices within Buddhism.

Mormonism Julie Hollist

Meets: Tuesday thru Friday: 3/11, 12, 13, 14 1-2:30 p.m. Fee: $ 20

Join us as we take an in depth look at one

of the fastest growing religions in the

world. We will examine the history, doc-

trines, organization, culture, and quirks of

the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day

Saints. Participants will have the option to

visit a Mormon stake house...don't know

what that is ---take the class! Note this

class meets every day from Tuesday to Fri-

day.

Faith, Reason, And Doubt

Kadam Michelle Gauthier


Often these three are seen to be contra-

dictory. Learn the Buddhist philosophy on

how to utilize all three in harmony as a

way to improve our spiritual learning and

practice.

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DNA - The Basis of Life Dr. Jack Elliott

Meets: Monday, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10

12 noon-1:30 p.m. Fee: $ 20

Want to learn about life's most important

code-DNA? DNA is the molecule that pro-

vides the genetic instructions used in the

development and function of all living or-

ganisms. In this course we will explore the

relationship of DNA to our inherited genes.

We will discuss how genes function and

why our children and grandchildren look

like us. Also, we will explore the use of

DNA in criminology and medicine and the

importance of DNA research to our future

well being.

Science Fiction: The Mythology of the Future Tom Lombardo

Meets: Wednesday, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/19,4/2(Note: class meets every other week)

1 –3 p.m. Fee: $ 50

Science fiction is the most visible and influ-

ential form of futurist thinking in contem-

porary popular culture. It is the mythology

of the future, providing dramatic narra-

tives of the future that both inspire and

frighten us. It expands our consciousness

and understanding of how humanity fits

into the vast cosmic expanses of space and

time. Science fiction, similar to the great

myths of the past, speaks to the whole

person, both emotion and intellect, pro-

viding imaginatively rich stories that edu-

cate, empower, and enlighten us. Science

fiction is not just about the future of sci-

ence and technology; it is about the future

of everything.

This six-part course provides a comprehen-

sive overview of the evolution of science

fiction from its beginnings in Shelley,

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Verne, and Wells through the Golden and

Silver Ages, the New Wave, Cyberpunk, and

the great contemporary efflorescence of

humanistic and cosmic science fiction. We

will look at both science fiction literature

and science fiction film, and consider how

science fiction has both influenced and

been influenced by the evolution of mod-

ern society over the last few centuries.

For those who think they don’t like science

fiction and for those who have lost touch

with the ongoing development of science

fiction over the last few decades, this

course is for you. It will change your mind;

it will expand your mind. And for those

who have followed science fiction through

the years this course will help you to pull

the pieces together into a coherent

whole.

Though there are no required assignments

in the course, there will be a manageable

list of strongly recommended readings

and films to dive into to make the course

experience more informative and enjoy-

able.

Entering the Big Apple: Choosing an iPad or iPhone Ira Simmons

Meets: Friday, 1/24 4 –5:30 p.m. Fee: $ 5

In this 90-minute session, we will review

the iPhone and iPad models available, ex-

plain the built-in features and make com-

parisons with competitive models. Finally,

for folks that decide to take the Apple

plunge, Nancy Collins (my assistant/co-

instructor) and I will make recommenda-

tions for apps to download that will make

owning an iPhone or iPad a unique experi-

ence.

Forensic Investigation -Ken Snowdowne

Meets: Friday, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14

10 –11:30 am Fee: $ 25

Do you know how it really works? Are you

a fan of murder mysteries? Do you get

your kicks from Agatha Christie, Sherlock

Holmes or CSI or Midsummer Murders?

Join Dr. Ken Snowdowne on a short course

of how forensic scientists gather evidence

from a crime scene, finger print analysis,

blood stains, tire marks and ballistics to es-

tablish guilt and innocence. The DVD-based

course will begin with a series of basic lec-

tures on “What is Forensic Science”, “How

to investigate a crime scene”, “Use of Fin-

ger Prints” and other physical evidences

and then the class will chose from many

different subjects such as DNA identifica-

tion, Poisons, Fire Science, Blood Stains

and Forensic Profiling. No trench coats,

magnifying glass or deer-stocker hat re-

quired. This course will be filled with infor-

mation that anyone who likes detective

fiction would kill for. This is a repeat of the course offered last Fall.

The World of Birds Dominic Sherony

Meets: Wednesday, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19

8-9:30 am Fee: $ 15

This course will be a broad overview of

many aspects of the avian world around

us, one we can easily view but rarely pon-

der. Subjects related to their life history

will include nesting, plumage, feeding,

roosting, breathing, sight, hearing, adapta-

tion to the environment and flight. The

diversity of birds will be described and re-

lated to the concept of species, popula-

tions and distribution over the planet. A

brief session will outline what is known

about migration and bird songs and calls.

The develo p.m.ent of birds through time

will also be briefly discussed.

Geocaching Gale McCall

Meets: Wednesday, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19

12 –1:30 p.m. Fee: $ 15

Geocaching is the search for hidden con-

tainers using a GPS. Learn why this is one

of the fastest growing activities in the

world. This gives you a chance to blend

technology along with adventure to dis-

cover places in the state, the USA, or the

world that many people don't even know

exist. There are over a million cache con-

tainers hidden all over and some "reside"

here in SCG. How do you find them? What

do you need? Come and satisfy your curi-

osity and learn about geocaching. At the

last class you will get a chance to actually

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Life in Our Universe Roy Larson

Meets: Wednesday, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 10 am-12:30 p.m. Fee: $ 25

Are we alone in the universe? Or does the

cosmos pulse with diverse life forms? If

even the most rudimentary life forms

could be found elsewhere in our universe,

it would be a paradigm-shifting revelation

on par with discovering the atom. There

has never been a better time to study our

universe. NASA's Kepler mission, the first

dedicated extrasolar planet-finding space-

craft, is rapidly changing what we under-

stand about planets around other stars

Life in Our Universe reveals the cutting-

edge research leading scientists to believe

that life is not exclusively the domain of

Earth. These 24 mind-expanding lectures

offer an unparalleled look at the subject of

life and the mysteries that remain. Sup-

ported by stunning visuals, this course

shares some of the most intriguing discov-

eries that the fields of astronomy, biology,

geology, chemistry, and physics have to

offer.

Practical Math Larry Marden

Meets: Monday, 3/17, 3/24 2 P.M. Fee: $ 10

The purpose of "You Should Have Paid At-

tention in Math Class" is to present com-

mon topics in mathematics in a fundamen-

tally different way from what is taught in

school. The presentation will be somewhat

whimsical but is intended to be informa-

tive and useful for the average

“mathematically challenged” senior. It will

show how mathematical illiteracy disad-

vantages a person in life. Examples of the

type of subjects to be included are “Why

you hate (or are terrified of) math” plus a

brain teaser or two, curious facts, and

other items of interest. "Fun with Math"

will include a discussion of a variety of top-

ics in math which are of interest (at least

to me) and have practical uses for all of

us. In addition, students will be challenged

to think about problems and offer their

own solutions.

Gravity Drive: Key to Interstellar Travel Dr. Robert Farrell

Meets: Tuesday, 4/1 1:00-2:30 p.m. Fee: $ 5

Propulsion by gravitational fields is possi-

ble and perhaps is already being done by

our military. In this PowerPoint lecture, Dr.

Farrell explains the difference between

gravitational field propulsion and impulse

propulsion such as is done with rockets

and jets. He begins by carefully explaining

the difference. He then launches into the

advantages of field propulsion over im-

pulse propulsion. Foe instance, accelera-

tions at 100 g’s or greater without harming

the occupants allows for trips to the moon

in 20 minutes and trips to nearby stars in a

few days. The theoretical possibilities are

explained and then Dr. Farrell explains

what has and is being done to create gravi-

tational fields in the laboratory. Does the

Air Force’s B-2 bomber use gravitational

fields to enhance lift? These and other

questions are addressed.

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Autobiography - Intro Dave Poling

Meets: Tuesday, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 10 –11:30 a.m. Fee: $ 25

This course is designed to help people get

started with the writing of their life story.

It is aimed primarily at those who have

thought about writing this story, but

never quite got around to it. The instruc-

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organizing your life story. Even if you have

never written anything before, the course

will lead you through the completion of an

outline of what you might like to write,

and get you started on at least five chap-

ters from that outline. The Instructor will

interact with each individual to help in the

editing and polishing of their work. There

will be some sharing of each other’s work

each week.

Journal Writing for Expression and Self-Discovery Carolyn Driscoll

Meets: Thursday, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13

1 - 2:30 p.m. Fee: $ 20

Find out how writing personal observa-

tions in a small group can enrich and en-

courage your self-exploration. Experience

a method of sharing what you write that is

non-judgmental and empowering. Dis-

cover how you can gain insights from your

writing in this class and learn about some

methods that you can use later on your

own.

Writing Your Autobiography: Chapter Two Dave Poling

Meets: Thursday, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 9 -10:30 a.m. Fee: $ 25

This class is designed to help people who

have already taken an introductory course

in writing their life story, or who have

done a considerable amount of research

and writing about their life. It is aimed at

those who have just not gotten around to

finishing the story for whatever reason.

The Instructor will introduce and/or review

a systematic method of organizing your

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life story. This course will assume that you

have completed a good bit of work al-

ready on the story, but now need some

help in not only organizing that work, but

getting focused on actually writing the

story. The goal of this class will be to suffi-

ciently motivate each participant to com-

plete from 10 to 12 chapters by the last

week. There will be considerable sharing

of student works throughout the course.

Writing Your Autobiography:

Approaching Completion Dave Poling

Meets: Thursday, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 11 a.m.-12:30 Fee: $ 25

This course is designed specifically for

those who have already completed two or

three Autobiography Writing courses and

who really do want to finish their stories.

They recognize the tremendous value of

meeting weekly with other students who

have the same burning desire and who

wish to share their writing with each other

every week. Dave will interact with each

individual to help in the editing and polish-

ing of their work. There will also be consid-

erable emphasis on how to best organize

the various manuscript parts into a coher-

ent story. There will be help given and at-

tention paid to what needs to be done as

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What Makes Plants Tick? Jim Oravetz


They're green, but what do you know

about the Secret Life of Plants? This class

is an introduction into the structure and

function of plants so you will have a better

idea of how they survive in Arizona's hot

summer, and still look beautiful and stay

healthy. First in a series of five.

It’s All In The Presentation

Lynn Evangelist

Meets: Tuesday, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25

3 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $ 25

We will look at two of the most important

parts of entertaining: appetizers and table

presentation. If you are hosting a holiday

or having friends over for a dinner party

you can be a great hostess without it be-

ing expensive. You will be surprised at

what you already have at home that you

can utilize in presenting a beautifully deco-

rated table. Each week we’ll use different

appetizers, recipes, and supplies to pre-

senting a great looking table for the par-

ticular holiday. Your class fee covers the

supplies for the first class. After that you

will have a supply list or be able to contrib-

ute funds so the instructor brings the sup-

plies. Our three holidays will be Valentine’s

Day, Mardi Gras, and St Patrick’s Day.

Soils and Nutrients Jim Oravetz


Plants need food, just like us humans.

Feeding your plants is more than opening

a bag and pouring something out. Find

out what soil conditions make it easier for

plants to get nutrients from the soil, and

which plants need fertilizing and when.

Second in a series of five.

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Meets: Monday, 2/10, 2/17 10 am Fee: $ 10

Be inspired to decorate as Jenny shares

thirty five years of home decorating with

a "tools not rules" approach to redecorat-

ing your home, whether it be one window

treatment or an entire room using color,

fabrics and more!

Irrigation Systems Components and Landscape Watering Jim Oravetz


This class will examine how to determine

how much water you plants need, how of-

ten the need it and how to apply it in the

most efficient way possible. Third in a se-

ries of five. Max: 24 students

Right Plant, Right Place, and Year-Round Color Jim Oravetz


An alternative to trimming your plants

every month (and it's more healthy for

your plants) is to plant the right plant in

the right place. We will look at factors for

choosing your plants, how to plan your

landscape for year-round color, and how

to find that perfect plant. Fourth in a

series of five.

Bugs-Friend or Foe and A Few Common Plant Diseases Tossed in for Good Measure Jim Oravetz


Many of us think of bugs as creepy crawl-

ers…and some are! But there are many

beneficial bugs that are essential for your

garden to thrive. Learn what some of the

good guys are, what some of the bad guys

are, and how to control bug populations.

Bring pictures of your favorite yard bug.

Fifth in a series of five.

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What Makes Us So Good? Here’s Just A Few of Our Great Instructors:

Grand Learning has over 90 classes this semester and 30+ instructors providing a wide range of interests for students If you wish to be part of this vibrant adult educa-

tion program, you are welcome to visit grandlearning.org for details. We welcome

ideas for new courses—call 623-546-7470 or drop by our office.

Allen W. Reamer taught a variety of studio art and art history classes for 32 years before coming to Arizona

in 1999. He continues teaching art in lifelong learning programs across the Valley. Allen has a B.A. in art

and an M.F.A. in sculpture. He was the president of the District of Columbia Art Education Association for

10 years and was very active with the National Art Education Association. He is represented by The Gallery

at 915 in Fredericksburg, Virginia and exhibits with the Neu Art Group in Arizona. Allen’s many recogni-

tions include receiving the NAEA’s Washington Art Teacher of the Year, a Cafritz Fellowship and letters

from President Clinton. Allen teaches Jackson Pollock; Georgia O’Keefe; American Art Survey; Greek Art

and Architecture; Gauguin, Van Gogh and Toulouse-Lautrec; and Monet and Renoir this semester.

Dr. Tom Lombardo has been an award-winning professional educator for over 35 years. He holds graduate

degrees in psychology and philosophy and has published over 50 books and articles, and given as many na-

tional and international presentations, on the future, wisdom, education, and consciousness. Dr. Lombardo and

his wife, Jeanne, created and are co-directors of the Center for Future Consciousness. He published two highly

praised futurist books in 2006: The Evolution of Future Consciousness, and Contemporary Futurist

Thought and had two new books released this last year: Wisdom, Consciousness, and the Future and Mind

Flight: A Journey into the Future. Tom is teaching Science Fiction: The Mythology of the Future this semester.

Michelle Gauthier is the resident teacher of Clear Light Buddhist Center in Phoenix. She has been practic-

ing Buddhism and meditation for over 17 years. She taught at Kadampa Buddhist Centers in Atlanta and

South Carolina before coming to Arizona in 2009 to become the Resident Teacher at Clear Light. She travels

throughout the state to bring the beneficial practices of meditation to the Flagstaff area, Prescott, Mesa, Sur-

prise and many other cities. Michelle is teaching the Life of Buddha, Four Noble Truths, and Faith, Reason,

and Doubt this semester.

Salvatore A. DiLiberto completed his undergraduate education in History from California University of

Pennsylvania. His graduate studies in History and Economics were completed at Western State College in

Gunnison, Colorado. For over 35 years he has held various teaching and administrative positions at the sec-

ondary level and most recently, in higher education, at the University of Colorado at Denver. Sal teaches

Western Civilization each semester.

Dr. Bonnie Saunders has a Ph.D. in history from the University of Connecticut, with an emphasis on U.S.

foreign policy, especially in the Middle East in the 20th century. Her dissertation on a CIA plot to overthrow

the government of Syria in 1957 was published as a book in 1996. She has taught the Great Decisions pro-

gram and other foreign policy related adult education classes since 1977 in Connecticut and Arizona. Bonnie

is teaching Great Decisions this semester.

For more information see the Art Club page (grandinfo.com) or call 623-546-7484

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Sun City Grand Art Club 19743 N. Remington Drive

623-546-7484

Sun City Grand Art Club is an active club with plenty of opportunities to take

various art classes for members and non-members. Members also enjoy open

painting in their well appointed studio. Registration for classes is done at the Art

Club, tuition varies by course. We also have a variety of TRY ME art class that

include acrylics, watercolor, pastels, oils charcoal and Zentangle for a nominal

fee, with all materials included. Stop by the Art Club to see what is being offered.

September Classes ►Oil and Acrylic with Anne Porter

Monday September 2, 9, l6, 23, 8:45 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

►Mixed Media with Tanya Lambrecht

Thursday, September 19, 8:45 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

►Fun with Rice Paper with Nancy Christy-Moore

Thursday, September 12, 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

October Classes ►Oil and Acrylic with Anne Porter

Monday, October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

► “Try Me” Tangle with C. Dietrich

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