LifeLong Learning Society2020 FALL PROGRAM

LifeLong LearningSociety2020 FALL PROGRAM

“The mind, once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas, never returns to its

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LifeLong Learning Society • Christopher Newport University • Yoder Barn Theatre 660 Hamilton Drive • Newport News, VA 23602-6925

(757) 269-4368 • lifelonglearning.cnu.edu

We know LifeLong Learning is an important lifeline for hundreds of people in this community. We are honored that you rely on us to fuel your intellectual curiosity and foster cherished friendships. We are proud to be part of your lives, and promise to continue bringing you the programs and social connections that make life better – all the time. Challenging times just invite us to be more creative about how we do it. And you have our word that your safety will always come first. We look forward to welcoming you once again this fall as LLS launches its 31st year – and we all explore the “new normal” together!

At present, LLS plans for our fall classes to be delivered through a combination of both online and in person teaching. Our larger classes – lectures – will all be conducted online. We hope to conduct our smaller classes in person in the Yoder Barn. We plan to do so as safely as possible through proper distancing and by adding sections of classes to reduce the number of members in each.

We understand that each of us has a different comfort level in response to this health crisis, and some of our members also deal with health challenges that weaken their physical defenses. We know you will rejoin traditional in-person activities at different times. We hope our virtual opportunities, and assistance with the new tools to support them, will keep you connected to LLS and engaged with the people and programs you love. Again – your health and safety come first, so we will be watching conditions in the community closely and our plans may change in response.

Online learning will be offered through a free and user-friendly computer program. We will provide free training for this program for all of our members so that everyone can access our classes with ease and confidence.

The LifeLong Learning Society of Christopher Newport University is a

membership organization dedicated to persons of retirement age who seek

opportunities for learning in an environment of sharing

and fellowship. There are no requirements as to previous

educational experience. Intellectual curiosity is the only admission

requirement. Managed by and for its members, LLS is a program of the Office of University

Advancement and is an affiliate of the Elderhostel Institute Network. Through a variety of activities – including lectures, courses, study and discussion groups, lunches, dinners and field trips – persons of diverse backgrounds come together to share a common interest in learning. There are no exams or grades in the courses, although some courses include assigned readings and the possible purchase of a text. All persons of retirement age are encouraged to join if they are interested in being challenged by new ideas in the company of other eager learners. The LLS shares its program with the community by participating in joint learning efforts with other educational and research institutions, retirement groups, industries and museums and by co-sponsoring two annual conferences.

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2020 FALL PROGRAM

Opening Lecture: September 7, 2020

Virginia and the 2020 Elections Dr. Quentin Kidd

1:30 p.m. CNU Dean of the College of Social Sciences, and Academic Director and Senior Political

Analyst for the Wason Center for Public Policy

Program OverviewThe 10-week semester consists of two five-week sessions, Session A and Session B. Courses will meet either once or twice per week for either five or 10 weeks. The dates and times for the 42 five-week and 25 10-week courses are listed on pages 3-9. In addition to courses, there are 10 Monday afternoon lectures and performances, many field trips and luncheons, and interest groups listed on page 10. A number of optional activities will be announced during the semester.

Membership Fee and Benefits Full membership for the 2020-21 fall, spring

and summer sessions is $235. This includes fall, spring and summer courses; Monday afternoon lectures and concerts; interest groups; and the opportunity to participate in optional activities, such as field trips, by paying the activity fees.

An associate membership for the 2020-21 fall, spring and summer sessions is available for $140. This includes the Monday afternoon lectures and concerts; interest groups; and the opportunity to participate in optional activities, such as field trips and luncheons, by paying the activity fees; no courses.

A member may bring a guest one time to any of the Monday lectures or class meetings or to an optional activity if there is space available.

Class locations and confirmations will be mailed to you if your registration is received by August 21, 2020. Information will be available at the LLS Office after that. Most classes will be in the Yoder Barn.

Refund PolicyFull refund of membership and/or course fees will be granted if requested before September 7, 2020. After that date, no refund will be given. A 20 percent handling charge will be deducted on all refunds.

Economic HardshipA fee waiver is possible, and inquiries are invited. Please call the LLS office at (757) 269-4368 for details.

Distinguished MembershipLLS members age 90 and up are eligible for honorary membership if they have been a member for three of the past five years. Please call for details.

2020-21 Parking Decal RequiredA current parking decal is required to park in CNU parking lots. One decal is included with your membership; additional decals can be requested on the registration page.

Office Location 660 Hamilton Drive (Yoder Barn House) Newport News, VA 23602 Phone: (757) 269-4368 Our office location is in the first house on the left at the corner of Oyster Point Road and Criston Drive. We are in the brick house across the parking lot from the Yoder Barn.

Mailing AddressLifeLong Learning Society Christopher Newport University Yoder Barn Theatre 660 Hamilton Drive Newport News, VA 23602-6925

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SESSION A COURSES September 7-October 9, 2020

1. Continued Latin 10-week course Mon., Wed. 9-10:15 a.m. Limited enrollment This class will continue our study of Latin grammar and vocabulary, with an introduction to some excerpts, original or adapted, from Latin literature. Texts required for class: Ecce Romani I, 4th edition (ISBN: 978-0133610895) and Wheelock’s Latin, 7th edition (ISBN: 978-0-06-199722-8). $30 course fee. Instructor: Alice Rubinstein, LLS

2. Intermediate Yoga 10-week course Mon., Wed., 9:30-10:30 a.m. Limited enrollment Take your yoga practice to the next level on the mat. Students will be challenged with more advanced postures. Fundamentals of yoga principles, poses, breath work and meditation are all explored in greater depth, as you grow on your own personal journey. If you wish to enroll and have not taken yoga with Rose before, please contact the instructor. Yoga mat, large towel and two blocks required. $30 course fee. Instructor: Rose Winter, MPT, LMT, C-IAYT

3. Intermediate Spanish Combined 10-week course Mon., Wed., 10:30-11:45 a.m. Limited enrollment

Students with previous Spanish knowledge and study are invited to join this class where we’ll help each other use that knowledge to increase communicative confidence. Using authentic materials as provocation, we’ll improve our listening and speaking skills. We’ll also learn to interpret and use new vocabulary by reading and writing short pieces. New students are welcome to visit a class and give it a try! Reference text: Spanish for Mastery 2: Entre Nosotros (Valette & Valette) (ISBN-13: 978-0669313413 or ISBN-10: 0669313416). $30 course fee. Instructor: Lisa Schlickenmeyer

4. Gentle Yoga 10-week course Mon., Wed., 11 a.m.-noon Limited enrollment

For those with some experience or beginners looking for a gentle practice on the mat. Based on the Integral Yoga style, each class will begin with a warmup, move through a series of poses for strength, flexibility and balance, and close with breath work, deep relaxation, and meditation. Students should be able to get on and off the floor safely. Yoga mat, large towel and two blocks required. $30 course fee. Instructor: Rose Winter, MPT, LMT, C-IAYT

5. Exploring Poetry Mon., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Limited enrollment

This course is a general class for anyone interested in poetry, whether you write it or only read and wish to understand it. It will cover the technical side of poetry such as literary devices, poetry forms, types of poetry, the history of certain poetic movements and the study of individual poets. There will be some writing and sharing of poems, but without much comment. Instructor: Serena Fusek

6. Body Fusion: Tone and Stretch 10-week course Tues., Thurs., 9-10:15 a.m. Limited enrollment This exercise class will focus on muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, balance and coordination combined with the use of a variety of equipment. $30 course fee. Instructor: Lisa Powell, CNU

7. Tai Chi for Health 10-week course Tues., 9-10:15 a.m. Limited enrollment

Class will introduce students to the Yang style Tai Chi 24 Movement Form – the most popular and widely practiced Tai Chi form in the world. Focus will be on the core principles of Tai Chi and the health benefits of this ancient exercise. Performed in a gentle and graceful series of movements, Tai Chi will benefit everyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Class is suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to polish their technique. Please register for only one Tai Chi class. $15 course fee. Instructor: Richard Tate, LLS

8. Seeing and Drawing from Life Tues., 9-11 a.m. Limited enrollment This is a dry-media course, drawing studio. You will develop classical knowledge and skills while practicing tried and true approaches to drawing and composition. Working from subjects in controlled lighting, you will create tonal work, strengthen form and exploit the dance between lines and edges. This is a prep class for the course “Painting with Oil/Water-Media.” Class desires and skills shape the five-week curriculum. Instructor-led exercises, demonstrations and class participation create a relaxed and meditative environment. All levels. Instructor: Jenny Linn Loveland, BA, MA

9. Spanish Beginners 2 10-week course Tues., Thurs., 10-11:15 a.m. Limited enrollment This class is a continuation of Beginners 1 and is still meant for students that are beginners but that have some basic knowledge of Spanish such as sounds and basic vocabulary and want to advance slowly and calmly to a higher level. The focus is conversational and not grammatical. Teacher will provide material. $30 course fee. Instructor: Sandra Caballero, CNU

10. Strength and Stretch 10-week course Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.-noon Limited enrollment This class addresses high-risk clients: those with multiple medical problems, either past or current; those who have not exercised for a very long time and would have difficulty with a standard program; those who are currently dealing with physical problems that limit movement, mobility, stamina; or those who are experiencing pain. Instructor: Betty Peach, LLS

11. Fake News – Fact or Fiction – How Do You Decide? Tues., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 10-week course Today, news comes to us in many ways – online, print, blog, cable networks, social media and the radio. With this ever-increasing amount of news, how does one decide which item is true and which is fiction? This course details a brief history of “fake news” including fake news from the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War II, recent political elections and the coronavirus. Along with the history, each class session will include topics on how to:

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identify safe sources of information; fact check the information; evaluate the information; and respond to the news presented to you. Instructor: Dr. Joyce Armstrong, LLS

12. Spanish Advanced Reading and Comprehension 10-week course Limited enrollment

Tues., Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. We will read and answer questions related to the reading material. We will focus on reading, listening, writing and speaking. The texts will vary in level to try to reach all students equally. The reading should spark conversations that may lead to further understanding of the language. The idea is to read, read, read so to learn vocabulary, culture and grammar. Teacher will provide and suggest materials. $30 course fee. Instructor: Sandra Caballero, CNU

13. Painting with Oil/Watermedia Tues., noon-2 p.m. Limited enrollment An open studio focused on painting builds on the course “Seeing and Drawing from Life.” Work on independent projects with instructor support and guided lessons. You will learn classical principles and practices to build a body of work and finish personal projects. This includes value studies, color theory and establishing a workable palette. Class desires and skills shape the five-week curriculum. Instructor-led exercises, demonstrations and class participation create a relaxed and meditative environment. Instructor: Jenny Linn Loveland, MA, BA

14. The American Civil War: The Year 1864 Tues. 12:45-2 p.m. By 1864, the Civil War had raged for three years with tens of thousands of casualties. Both sides missed prime opportunities in 1862 to secure victory and end the war. In 1863, the Union scored major victories at Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Port Hudson, secured the Mississippi River, and blunted Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s second invasion of the North, but was unable to deliver a mortal blow. In March 1864, Lt. Gen. U.S. Grant was appointed the Union general-in-chief, and organized a concentrated offensive against the Confederate field armies. Subsequently, the Civil War reached new levels of carnage, destruction and ineptitude with the Overland Campaign, the Richmond-Petersburg Campaign, the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman’s March to Sea. This course examines the campaigns, leaders and participants who shaped the year 1864. Instructor: Michael Moore, Civil War site curator, Lee Hall Mansion

15. Seated and Standing Yoga with Tara and Melissa 10-week course Limited enrollment

Tues., Thurs., 1-2 p.m. This gentle yoga class improves flexibility, strength, and balance and is adaptable for all levels. This class begins seated in the chair with breath work to center and focus. Still seated we warm up the head, neck, spine and hips. We then move to standing postures with support of the chair, as needed. (Adaptations can be made to do postures without standing.) To end the class, we return to the chair for a period of breath work, mindfulness and relaxation. Class will be co-taught by Tara and Melissa. Teaching schedule

TBA. $30 course fee. Instructor: Tara Joseph, PT, RYT and Melissa McGill, Ed.D., RYT

16. Spanish Beginners 1 10-week course Tues., Thurs., 1-2:15 p.m. Limited enrollment

This class is designed for true beginners. We will begin with basic sounds and vocabulary and move at a comfortable pace, playing games and repeating everything learned to be able to learn how to greet others, participate in short conversations, talk about yourself and your life. The focus is conversational not grammatical, but you will learn verbs and how to construct sentences. Teacher will provide material. $30 course fee. Instructor: Sandra Caballero, CNU

17. Tai Chi: The Journey Continues 10-week course Tues., Thurs., 2:30-3:30 p.m. Limited enrollment Class will include continued instruction in Qigong and the Yang style Tai Chi 37 movement short form, created by Master Cheng Man-Ch’ing. Focus will be on core principles of Tai Chi with emphasis on refining the movements and the health aspects of these ancient Chinese exercises. Some prior practice in Tai Chi is suggested, but not required. Please register for only one Tai Chi class. $30 course fee. Instructor: Richard Tate, LLS

18. Virginia Animals Past and Present Limited enrollment Tues., 2:30-3:45 p.m. Held at Virginia Living Museum Discover who your neighbors may have been during the Ice Age and beyond. Explore all of Virginia’s regions through the museum’s extensive non-live collections and even meet a few live animals along the way. Coordinator: Nicole Burns, education director, Virginia Living Museum Instructor: Bo Baker, education associate, Virginia Living Museum

19. Intermediate Ukulele Tues., 2:30-3:45 p.m. Limited enrollment In this course we will explore intermediate level chords and strumming techniques for the ukulele by learning traditional and popular songs. Students will explore various musical styles as we learn songs from the Beatles, beach music, Hawaiian music and traditional jazz. For learners who have taken the beginning ukulele class. Instructor: Mark Morgan

20. Computer I 10-week course Wed., Fri., 9-10:15 a.m. Limited enrollment

This is a beginner course for anyone who wants to learn how to use a computer. Students will be introduced to the parts of a computer, the desktop and Microsoft Office 2016. The classroom is equipped with Windows 10 desktop computers. Students should own or have access to a computer to practice their skills. Students are welcome to bring their own PC laptops to class. $30 course fee. Instructor: Neil Hesketh

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21. Pacific and South West Pacific Theaters of WWII Wed., 9-10:15 a.m.

On December 8, 1941, the United States Congress declared war on the Empire of Japan, whose naval air forces had crippled the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s battle line in a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor the previous day. Five days later, Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany declared war on the United States, drawing the U.S. into the worst-case scenario that American military planners feared: a two-ocean war. Most Americans today know very little about the details of the Pacific War or the exotic and faraway theaters in which the war was conducted. This course explores the strategic roots of the conflict and focuses on the two major theaters of operations for American forces: The Pacific Ocean Areas theater, commanded by Adm. Chester Nimitz, and the South West Pacific theater, commanded by Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Instructor: Col. Richard C. Payne, U.S. Army Ret., LLS

22. Introduction to Microsoft Office Wed., Fri., 10:45 a.m.-noon Limited enrollment

This class will introduce students to the Microsoft Office suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint. Students will gain knowledge about what each program in the Office suite can do, and learn how to create letters, lists, budgets, flyers and slide presentations both from scratch and using predesigned templates. Free open-source Office alternatives will also be reviewed. Basic computer mouse and keyboard skills will be helpful with this course, as well as a general familiarity with Windows 10. Concurrent and/or previous enrollment in the basic computer skills class is recommended, but not a prerequisite. $15 course fee. Instructor: Neil Hesketh

23. Daily Life in Imperial Rome Wed., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

What was it like to live in the city of Rome under the Emperors? Where would you live? What would you eat? How long could you expect to live? What would you do for fun? What clothes would you wear? This course will try to answer these questions and many more about the lives of citizens and slaves in Imperial Rome. Instructor: Dr. Alice Rubinstein, LLS

24. Seated Chair Yoga with Melissa 10-week course Wed., 12:30-1:30 p.m. Limited enrollment

This gentle yoga class improves flexibility and strength and is adaptable for all levels. This class is conducted entirely seated in the chair. We begin with breath work to center and focus, then we warm up the muscles of the neck, shoulders, spine, hips, legs, arms, feet and hands. Class ends with a period of breath work, mindfulness and relaxation. $15 course fee. Instructor: Melissa McGill, Ed.D., RYT

25. The Kings and Queens of Comedy Wed., 12:45-2 p.m

If you need a good laugh – and these days, who doesn’t? Professor Emeritus George Hillow will tickle your sense of humor with another edition of The Kings and Queens of Comedy. For this class, Professor Hillow scours the internet, popular media and modern and vintage TV shows to find humorists, stand-up

comedians, acrobats and magicians whose material is guaranteed to make you laugh. Instructor: George Hillow, Emeritus CNU

26. The Eight Limbs of Yoga 10-week course Wed., 1:45-2:45 p.m. Limited enrollment

The physical postures of yoga are one of eight limbs of the larger concept of yoga. The eight limbs are a path to help cultivate a life of meaning and purpose. The eight limbs include (1) relating to interaction with the world (non-violence, truthfulness, personal restraint, non-greed); (2) relating to self (cleanliness/ purity, contentment, discipline, study, devotion); (3) physical practice of yoga, (4) breathing practices; (5) withdrawal of senses/ focusing inward; (6) concentration practices; (7) meditation; (8) enlightenment or integration. This class includes discussion, practice exercises, practice in breathing techniques and one session of chair yoga (gentle movement). Please bring a notebook and pen/pencil. $15 course fee. Instructor: Melissa McGill, Ed.D., RYT

27. Intermediate French, Part 2 10-week course Wed., Fri., 1-2:15 p.m. Limited enrollment

Do you want to improve your speaking skills in French, navigate the airports, restaurants, train station, ask for directions, etc.? Learn more about the French culture? If you have a background in French grammar, speaking, reading and writing, then this course is for you! A variety of mediums, such as audio-visuals, written practice, role playing and cultural experiences, will enhance your knowledge. $30 course fee. Instructor: Rebecca Benham-Langdon, CNU

28. Advanced French, Part 2 10-week course Wed., Fri., 2:30-3:45 p.m. Limited enrollment

Do you want to converse more confidently in French? Learn more vocabulary, grammar and culture? A continuation of Advanced French, this course will emphasize oral practice and more in-depth application of previous knowledge through a variety of mediums, such as reading, role playing, writing, audio-visuals and cultural experiences. $30 course fee. Instructor: Marie-Caroline Pirnik

29. Oil and Acrylic Wed., 2-4 p.m. Limited enrollment

Take the time to try mediums, techniques and application methods to push your practice in new directions, experiment, break rules, make happy accidents and, finally, beautiful paintings. List of required supplies given upon registration. Instructor: Oksana Davis

30. Art Conservation and Museums Wed., 2:30-3:45 p.m. Held at Mariners’ Museum

Just as there are ways to preserve and sustain forests, there are similarly methods to preserve and stabilize objects and artifacts within a museum. This work is called art conservation. The program will provide an overview of the profession of art conservation and associated disciplines as well as highlight different areas of specialization within the field. Coordinator: Lauren T. Furey, manager of visitor engagement, Mariners’ Museum

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31. Communication, Dialogue and Public Civility Thurs., 9-10:15 a.m. 10-week course

What is communication? Is it just a symbol using system, a mechanical process that we engage in out of necessity or simply a biological necessity? What if communication were more than this? What if the basic imperative driving our communication was to know and to be known? How might that imperative change the way we see ourselves as a part of the communication process and how that process served as a lynchpin of society and culture? This course will investigate an orientation to communication rooted in the notion that communication is first and foremost a human enterprise. From that place, we turn to our larger role in society and ask the question: how does changing the way we communicate change the way we engage as a public? Instructor: Dr. Sean Connable, CNU

32. Memorable Me Thurs., 9-10:45 a.m. Limited enrollment

Do you want to write your memoir, but the task seems overwhelming? Join our basics of memoir writing workshop. We will explore research methods, writing techniques and ways to organize your materials. Participants are asked to read a memoir of choice prior to the beginning of class. Instructor: Heidi Hartwiger

33. Basics of Windows 10 10-week course Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Limited enrollment

This course will introduce students to the basics of Windows 10. Topics covered will include: basic use, finding and storing files, printing, adding programs, organizing the start screen, selecting “default” programs, threat protection, notifications, and so on. Instructor: Robert P. Spiker

34. Prepping Literary Taste: Food in Children’s Literature Thurs., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

In this course we will examine the astonishing omnipresence of food in children’s literature, its meanings and significance across several case studies. Claude Lévi-Strauss said that “food is good to think with”; food is fundamental to the imagination, because food is fundamental to culture. We will look at how food functions within its cultural context across a range of texts: cookbooks for child cooks; meat pies and pastries in Beatrix Potter’s animal stories; honey and poetry in Winnie the Pooh; contrasting foodways of the pioneers and Native Americans in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Louise Erdrich; and French haute cuisine in Disney’s Ratatouille. Instructor: Dr. Kara Keeling, CNU

35. Watercolor Painting Thurs., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Limited enrollment

Learn to select, mix and apply. Enhance your skill in composition. If you are no longer a beginner, continue to develop your skills. Instructions and demonstrations are provided. Register for only one watercolor class in A session and one in B session. List of required supplies given upon registration. Instructor: Oksana Davis

36. Apple Product Workshop Thurs., 1-2:15 p.m.

This workshop will provide the background to use your Apple products (iPhone and iPad) in a safe and secure manner. Since these devices are used outside your home, cybersecurity will be a continuous background theme of the course. This is designed for beginners to intermediate users and will cover topics from proper charging, device setup and using various apps to interacting with “Cloud” storage. Come with questions; this course is designed to incorporate participants’ needs and questions. Instructor: Robert P. Spiker

37. Drawing Thurs., 2-4 p.m. Limited enrollment

Explore your visual memory and develop your hand-eye skills by learning lines and blocks, forms and proportions, right and approximate representation of an object as it is seen by the eye, encouraging yourself in formation of ideas and feelings in conjunction with the creative process of drawing. List of required supplies given upon registration. Instructor: Oksana Davis

38. Healthy Aging in Retirement and Beyond (Riverside Doctors Series) Fri., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 10-week course

Hear from Riverside Health System experts who specialize in the care of older adults and learn the inside secrets that will help you enjoy your best years in good health. The course will cover a wide range of topics, such as fitness, women’s health, mind and memory, heart health, and more. Coordinator: Aisha Parks, Riverside Health System

39. Writing for Historians 10-week course Fri., 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Limited enrollment In this course we write family history, discover our inner writing “voice” and share family stories, receiving feedback from class-mates and the instructor. Learn how to write making a narrative flow, to “show, not tell,” and to see the past come alive! Practice relative points in grammar and punctuation as we learn various aspects and nuances of writing. We write, we share, we learn! Instructor: Nancy Anderson, LLS

40. Seated and Standing Yoga with Melissa 10-week course Fri., noon-1 p.m. Limited enrollment

This gentle yoga class improves flexibility, strength and balance and is adaptable for all levels. This class begins seated in the chair with breath work to center and focus. Still seated we warm up the head, neck, spine and hips. We then move to standing postures with support of the chair, as needed. (Adaptations can be made to do postures without standing.) To end the class, we return to the chair for a period of breath work, mindfulness and relaxation. $15 course fee. Instructor: Melissa McGill, Ed.D., RYT

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41. Great Novelists from Flyover Country: Willa Cather and Sinclair Lewis

Fri., 1-2:15 p.m. We will feel the prairie breezes and peer into early urban life in our exploration of two great writers of the Midwest, Willa Cather and Sinclair Lewis. Led by a native Ohioan, you will gain a greater understanding of basic American traits that grew out of the early twentieth century, beginning with Cather’s My Antonia and moving on to Lewis’s Main Street. Instructor: Christy Lumm

42. Introduction to Meditation 10-week course Fri., 1:15-2:15 p.m. Limited enrollment

Meditation has proven benefits for the mind and body, including improvements in concentration, sleep, anxiety, stress management and overall sense of well-being. This class will practice mind-fulness meditation and Vipassana meditation. We will also sample other various practices. Principles of meditation will be discussed and practiced. Each practice begins with a brief introduction, yogic breathing and guidance. We will then move into 10-30 minutes of seated meditation (starting shorter and gradually increasing time each week). We conclude each session with an opportunity for discussion. Chairs and mats are provided. You are welcome to bring your own meditation cushion, if you prefer. No prior experience necessary. Regular practice between classes encouraged. $15 course fee. Instructor: Melissa McGill, Ed.D., RYT

43. Watercolor Painting Fri., 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Limited enrollment

Learn to select, mix and apply. Enhance your skill in composition. If you are no longer a beginner, continue to develop your skills. Register for only one watercolor class in A session and one in B session. Instructor: Oksana Davis

SESSION B COURSES October 19-November 20, 2020

Course 1 – Continued: Continuing Latin Mon., Wed., 9-10:15 a.m.

Course 2 – Continued: Intermediate Yoga Mon., Wed., 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Course 3 – Continued: Intermediate Spanish Combined Mon., Wed., 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Course 4 – Continued: Gentle Yoga Mon., Wed., 11 a.m.-noon

44. Practicing Poetry Mon., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Limited enrollment This course is for poetry writers. Writers will be given a prompt or topic on which to write and the resulting poem will be critiqued by other students and by the instructor. Course #5, Exploring Poetry, in Session A is not a prerequisite, however topics discussed in

Session A will be further explored as prompts for poems for this course. Instructor: Serena Fusek

Course 6 – Continued: Body Fusion Tues., Thurs., 9-10:15 a.m.

Course 7 – Continued: Tai Chi for Health Tues., 9-10:15 a.m.

45. Ancient Roman Art Tues., 9-10:15 a.m.

This five-week course will examine material from the founding of the Roman Republic to the end of the Roman Empire, while also reviewing the dual heritage of Roman art as it evolved from both Etruscan and Greek traditions. This class will focus on the architectural and sculptural monuments of the City of Rome, but monuments, painting, mosaics and luxury materials from all over the Roman world will also be brought into class discussion, particularly from sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum which were preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Instructor: Dr. Rosa Maria Motta

46. Seeing and Drawing from Life Tues., 9-11 am. Limited enrollment Same as course 8.

Course 9 – Spanish Beginners 2 Tues., Thurs., 10-11:15 a.m.

Course 10 – Strength and Stretch Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.-noon

Course 11 – Continued: Fake News Tues., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Course 12 – Continued: Spanish Advanced Reading and Comprehension Tues., Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

47. Painting with Oil/Watermedia Tues., noon-2 p.m. Limited enrollment Same as course 13.

Course 15 – Continued: Yoga with Tara Tues., Thurs., 1-2 p.m.

48. The Literary History of Science Fiction Tues., 1-2:15 p.m.

After the industrial revolutions of the 1760s, the political revolutions of the 1790s and the 19th-Century dominance of science, a new mode of imagination emerged in the Western European world: “science fiction.” Based, ostensibly, on the verifiable, empirically-based claims of scientific theory, the “science fiction” of Mary Shelley, Jules Verne and H.G. Wells combined cold materialism with hot-blooded romanticism. Indeed, science fiction imbued the nonhuman, microscopic, spectroscopic and telescopic worlds of science with humanity, adventure and romance. This class will survey the literary history

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of science fiction from its origins in the 1820s, its permutations in the Victorian period, through its maturity in interwar pulpwood magazines. Instructor: Jason Carney, CNU

Course 16 – Continued: Spanish Beginners 1 Tues., Thurs., 1-2:15 p.m.

Course 17 – Continued: Tai Chi: The Journey Continues Tues., Thurs., 2:30-3:30 p.m.

49. From Delta Blues to Rock and Roll: A History of American Popular Music Tues., 2:30-3:45 p.m.

This course will examine the roots and evolution of American popular music and how American popular music grew up in a uniquely American culture that was shaped by democratic values, racial and economic inequalities, religious and political perspectives, and commercialization. Students will be exposed to a variety of musical genres such as blues, jazz, country and rock, and the social, economic and political factors that gave rise to them. Course materials will be provided. Instructor: Mark Morgan

50. The Earth from its Beginning and Beyond Wed., 9-10:15 a.m.

From its origin, the earth has experienced a series of catastrophes. These events not only influenced the shape of the earth, but also the evolution of life through time. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Johnson, Ret. William & Mary

Course 20 – Continued: Computer I Wed., Fri., 9-10:15 a.m.

51. Internet and Email Wed., Fri., 10:45 a.m.-noon Limited enrollment

Learn to send and receive email messages (including attachments) and use the internet. The classroom is equipped with Windows 10 desktop computers. Students should own or have access to a computer to practice their skills. Students are welcome to bring their own PC laptops to class. $15 course fee. Instructor: Neil Hesketh

52. CyberGenerations Wed., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

This course is designed to not only cover a variety of basic cybersecurity topics important for senior citizens, but to also provide supplementary materials with additional information and important self-help resources in the form of the CyberGenerations Guidebook. This will help the student protect themselves against random cyberattacks. The CyberGenerations initiative encourages all users to make wise choices regarding their online activity with regards to password management, common internet threats, internet scams and fraud, and social media safety. Instructor: Brian and Linda McMahon, LLS

Course 24 – Continued: Seated Chair Yoga with Melissa Wed., 12:30-1:30 p.m.

53. A Knife in the Fog, a “Why Dunnit” Wed., 1-2:15 p.m.

Join retired U.S. Army pathologist turned award-winning author Bradley Harper as he performs a literary autopsy on his Edgar Finalist debut novel, A Knife in the Fog, which places a young Arthur Conan Doyle on the trail of Jack the Ripper. Harper will explain how he researched the book and how that research shaped the final product. He will also discuss dialogue, character and plot development, and how he incorporated the five senses to portray the world his heroes travel to make Whitechapel a character in its own right. Students will need to purchase their own copy of the book ($15.95, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and most bookstores that sell mysteries), or check a copy out of the library. The course is designed for writers, readers of historical fiction and Sherlock Holmes devotees. Instructor: Bradley Harper

Course 26 – Continued: The Eight Limbs of Yoga Wed., 1:45-2:45 p.m.

Course 27 – Continued: Intermediate French, Part 2 Wed., Fri., 1-2:15 p.m.

Course 28 – Continued: Advanced French, Part 2 Wed., Fri., 2:30-3:45 p.m.

54. Oil and Acrylic Wed., 2-4 p.m. Limited enrollment

Same as course 29.

55. The Kings and Queens of Comedy Redux Wed., 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Given the stress and strains that the recent health scare and economic downturn has visited upon all of us, Professor Emeritus George Hillow will offer a second class devoted to helping Lifelong Learners exercise their sense of humor. After all, laughter is the best medicine, so what’s not to like? Instructor: George Hillow, Emeritus CNU

Course 31 – Continued: Communication, Dialogue and Public Civility Thurs., 9-10:15 a.m.

56. Finding Fiction Thurs., 9-10:45 a.m. Limited enrollment

If at times the real world is too much for you, and you like slip away into “let’s pretend,” you might be a fiction writer. Join this fiction writing workshop. Find the keys that will help you unlock your imagination and explore ways to craft your fiction. Instructor: Heidi Hartwiger

57. Getting to Know the Trible Library Held in Yoder Barn Thurs., 9:30-10:45 a.m. Limited enrollment

Come explore what the Trible Library has to offer! Meet in the Yoder Barn to learn about how to locate and access books and e-books, Consumer Reports, magazines, newspapers and special collections that are in the library and online. Discover what’s available to all LifeLong Learners. Instructor: Matthew Shelley, assistant instruction librarian, Trible Library, CNU

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Course 33 – Continued: Basics of Windows 10 Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

58. Women Who Ruled Thurs., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. One hundred years ago, American women were finally granted the right to vote. Yet throughout history, women have exercised the ultimate political power – that of governing a country or empire. This course will study the life and careers of some of the women who have ruled. It will focus on the careers of Catherine the Great of Russia and Victoria of Great Britain. Instructor: Dr. Theodora P. Bostick, Emeritus CNU, LLS

59. Watercolor Painting Thurs., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Limited enrollment Same as course 35. Please register for only one watercolor class in A session and one in B session.

60. Android Product Workshop Thurs., 1-2:15 p.m.

This workshop will provide the background to use your Android products (cell phones and tablets) in a safe and secure manner. Since these devices are used outside your home, cybersecurity will be a continuous background theme of the course. This is designed for beginners to intermediate users and will cover topics from proper charging, device setup and using various apps to interacting with cloud storage. Come with questions; this course is designed to incorporate participants’ needs and questions. Instructor: Robert P. Spiker

61. Drawing Thurs., 2-4 p.m. Limited enrollment

Same as course 37.

62. China Under Chairman Xi: Unity and Disunity (2012-20) Thurs., 2:30-3:45 p.m.

This course will cover various topics, including: the limits of a centralized political and legal system; human rights; reproduction, workers, ethnic and religious minorities; controlling Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan; economic issues exacerbated by the pandemic; and foreign and military policy. Instructor: Dr. Dorothy B. James, LLS

63. Hidden Stars: Backstage at the Theater Fri., 9-10:15 a.m.

This lecture will show you what the audience never gets to see backstage at the theater. Topics include the engineering, the management and the creative process of planning and building the perfect season. Using TheaterCNU as a point of reference, each lecture addresses a unique aspect of the backstage environment. Instructor: Tanya Sweet, CNU

Course 38 – Continued: Riverside Doctors Series Fri., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Course 39 – Continued: Writing for Historians Fri., 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Course 40 – Continued: Seated and Standing Yoga with Melissa Fri., 12-1 p.m.

64. Global Actors: Controllers or Observers of World Politics Fri., 1-2:15 p.m.

Defining global actors loosely, this course will examine groups, organizations and individual types that impact world politics for the betterment of the international community or the exploitation of it. Topics to be included will be the Bilderbergers, global organized crime and global oligarchs. Current issues relating to such subject matter will be integrated into the discussions to possibly create a picture of what the world might look like in the future. Instructor: Dr. Corliss Tacosa

Course 42 – Continued: Introduction to Meditation Fri., 1:15-2:15 p.m.

65. Watercolor Painting Fri., 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Same as course 43. Please register for only one watercolor class in A session and one in B session.

CONFERENCES Gardening Symposium

CNU’s 24th Annual Gardening Symposium will be held Saturday, March 27, 2021.

(In collaboration with the CNU Grounds Department)

Writers Conference The 40th Annual Writers Conference will be held

Friday, May 14 & Saturday, May 15, 2021. (In collaboration with the CNU Department of English and the Writers’Advisory Council)

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Course 33 – Continued: Basics of Windows 10 Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

58. Women Who Ruled Thurs., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Onehundredyearsago,Americanwomenwerefinallygrantedtheright to vote. Yet throughout history, women have exercised the ultimate political power – that of governing a country or empire. This course will study the life and careers of some of the women who have ruled. It will focus on the careers of Catherine the Great of Russia and Victoria of Great Britain. Instructor: Dr. Theodora P. Bostick, Emeritus CNU, LLS

59. Watercolor Painting Thurs., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Limited enrollmentSame as course 35. Please register for only one watercolor class in A session and one in B session.

60. Android Product Workshop Thurs., 1-2:15 p.m. This workshop will provide the background to use your Android products (cell phones and tablets) in a safe and secure manner. Since these devices are used outside your home, cybersecurity will be a continuous background theme of the course. This is designed for beginners to intermediate users and will cover topics from proper charging, device setup and using various apps to interacting with cloud storage. Come with questions; this course is designed to incorporate participants’ needs and questions.Instructor: Robert P. Spiker

61. Drawing Thurs., 2-4 p.m. Limited enrollment Same as course 37. 62. China Under Chairman Xi: Unity and Disunity (2012-20) Thurs., 2:30-3:45 p.m.This course will cover various topics, including: the limits of a centralized political and legal system; human rights; reproduction, workers, ethnic and religious minorities; controlling Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan; economic issues exacerbated by the pandemic; and foreign and military policy.Instructor: Dr. Dorothy B. James, LLS

63. Hidden Stars: Backstage at the Theater Fri., 9-10:15 a.m.This lecture will show you what the audience never gets to seebackstage at the theater. Topics include the engineering, the management and the creative process of planning and building the perfect season. Using TheaterCNU as a point of reference, each lecture addresses a unique aspect of the backstage environment.Instructor: Tanya Sweet, CNU

Course 38 – Continued: Riverside Doctors Series Fri., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Course 39 – Continued: Writing for Historians Fri., 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Course 40 – Continued: Seated and Standing Yoga with Melissa Fri., 12-1 p.m. 64. Global Actors: Controllers or Observers of World Politics Fri., 1-2:15 p.m.Definingglobalactorsloosely,thiscoursewillexaminegroups,organizations and individual types that impact world politics for the betterment of the international community or the exploitation of it. Topics to be included will be the Bilderbergers, global organized crime and global oligarchs. Current issues relating to such subject matter will be integrated into the discussions to possibly create a picture of what the world might look like in the future.Instructor: Dr. Corliss Tacosa

Course 42 – Continued: Introduction to Meditation Fri., 1:15-2:15 p.m.

65. Watercolor Painting Fri., 1:30-3:30 p.m.Same as course 43. Please register for only one watercolor class in A session and one in B session.

CONFERENCES Gardening Symposium

CNU’s 24th Annual Gardening Symposium will be held Saturday, March 27, 2021.

(In collaboration with the CNU Grounds Department)

Writers ConferenceThe 40th Annual Writers Conference will be held

Friday, May 14 & Saturday, May 15, 2021. (IncollaborationwiththeCNUDepartmentofEnglishandtheWriters’AdvisoryCouncil)

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FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE

Historic Homes of Surry, Virginia

Cruising the Adriatic:Croatia & Montenegro

For more information on trips, please call the LLS office at (757) 269-4368.

Interest Groups: 1. Scrabble Monday, noon, weekly, in Yoder Barn 2. Book Club Monday, 10 a.m., monthly, in Yoder Barn 3. Mahjongg (All-Levels) Friday, 9:30 a.m., weekly, in Yoder Barn 4. Discussion Group Friday, 10 a.m., monthly, in Yoder Barn To sign up for interest groups, see the registration page.

MONDAY AFTERNOON

VIRTUAL LECTURES September 7, 1:30 p.m.

Opening LectureVirginia and the 2020 Elections

Dr. Quentin Kidd, CNU

September 14, 1:30 p.m.Digging in the Archives:

Fascinating Discoveries from my Twenty Years as an HistorianDr. Jonathan White, CNU

September 21, 1:30 p.m.Water: How it Makes

the Blue PlanetDr. Greg Cutter, ODU

September 28, 2 p.m.Theater CNU

Dr. David Shuhy

October 5, 1:30 p.m.Sherlock Holmes as

Science FictionBradley Harper

October 19, 1:30 p.m.An Update on Fort Monroe

Glenn Oder, Executive Director, Fort Monroe Authority

October 26, 1:30 p.m.Don’t Touch that Dial:

The Golden Age of RadioDr. Harold Cones, Emeritus CNU

November 2, 3 p.m.CNU Music Department

Dr. John McGuire

November 9, 1:30 p.m.Colonial History of North Carolina

Col. Richard C. Payne, U.S. Army Ret., LLS

November 16, 1:30 p.m.CNU Music Department

Dr. Benjamin Corbin

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CNU LIFELONG LEARNING SOCIETY 2020 FALL COURSE REGISTRATION FORM

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Course Registration: Please number courses in order of preference. Session A Courses 10-week courses are only listed once. ____1 Continued Latin ____12 Spanish Advanced ____23 Imperial Rome ____34 Prepping Literary Taste ____2 Intermediate Yoga ____13 Oil/Watermedia ____24 Chair Yoga with Melissa ____35 Watercolor Painting ____3 Int. Spanish Combined ____14 American Civil War ____25 Kings and Queens ____36 Apple Product Workshop ____4 Gentle Yoga ____15 Yoga with Tara & Melissa ____26 Eight Limbs of Yoga ____37 Drawing ____5 Exploring Poetry ____16 Spanish Beginners 1 ____27 Intermediate French 2 ____38 Riverside Doctors Series ____6 Body Fusion ____17 Tai Chi: Journey Continues ____28 Advanced French 2 ____39 Writing or Historians ____7 Tai Chi for Health ____18 Virginia Animals ____29 Oil & Acrylic ____40 Yoga with Melissa ____8 Seeing & Drawing ____19 Intermediate Ukulele ____30 Art Conservation/Museums ____41 Great Novelists ____9 Spanish Beginners 2 ____20 Computer I ____31 Communications ____42 Meditation ____10 Strength & Stretch ____21 Pacific Theaters of WWII ____32 Memorable Me ____43 Watercolor Painting ____11 Fake News ____22 Microsoft Office ____33 Basics of Windows 10

Session B Courses ____44 Practicing Poetry ____50 The Earth ____56 Finding Fiction ____61 Drawing ____45 Ancient Roman Art ____51 Internet & Email ____57 Trible Library ____62 China Under Chairman Xi ____46 Seeing & Drawing ____52 CyberGenerations ____58 Women Who Ruled ____63 Hidden Stars ____47 Oil/Watermedia ____53 A Knife in the Fog ____59 Watercolor Painting ____64 Global Actors ____48 Science-Fiction ____54 Oil & Acrylic ____60 Android Product Workshop ____65 Watercolor Painting ____49 American Popular Music ____55 Kings and Queens

INTEREST GROUPS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS: Scrabble ___ Book Club ___ Mahjongg ___ Discussion Group ___ Our society is managed by and for its members. If you are willing to help, please check one or more of the following: ____ Hospitality ____ Membership ____ Program Planning ____ Course Assistant ____ Teaching a Course

You may register either by mail to LLS, Christopher Newport University’s Yoder Barn Theatre, 660 Hamilton Drive, Newport News, VA 23602, or in person at 660 Hamilton Drive, Yoder Barn House. If you register by August 14 you will receive written confirmation of your courses and their room locations. If you register after August 14 this information will be available in the LLS office.

Full membership Sept. 2020-Aug. 2021 lectures, courses and optional activities..........................................($235) $__________ Associate membership Sept. 2020-Aug. 2021 lectures and optional activities. No courses...........................($140) $___________ Course fee ($30 per course) 1 Continued Latin, 2 Intermediate Yoga, 3 Int. Spanish Combined, 4 Gentle Yoga, 6 Body Fusion, 9 Spanish Beginners 2, 12 Spanish Advanced, 15 Yoga with Tara & Melissa, 16 Spanish Beginners 1, 17 Tai Chi, 20 Computer I, 27 Intermediate French 2, 28 Advanced French 2....................................(_____ x $30) $__________ Course fee ($15 per course) 7 Tai Chi for Health, 22 Microsoft Office, 24 Seated Chair Yoga, 26 Eight Limbs of Yoga, 40 Yoga with Melissa, 42 Meditation, 51 Internet & Email ................................................................(_____ x $15) $__________ Additional decals ONLY.......................................................................................................................(_____ x $22) $__________

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