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Adult Learning

in the Fitchburg Area

Spring 2017

What is ALFA? ALFA (Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area) is a lifelong learning institute that serves adult learners in Fitchburg and the surrounding communities.

ALFA is sponsored by Graduate and Continuing Education at Fitchburg State University in collaboration with volunteer members of the community.

We offer non-credit daytime classes, trips, special events, and a free speaker series. ALFA students are encouraged to volunteer and participate in program leadership and development, as well as social and recreational activities. A limited number of scholarships are available.

OUR MISSION: ALFA provides an opportunity for lifelong learners to meet and share interests in an informal setting and pursue learning for enrichment and personal growth.

Have you always wanted to teach?Have a specialty that you think others would be interested in? We’re always looking for new instructors and new subject

areas to offer our ALFA’s. Contact us at [email protected] for details about becoming an ALFA instructor.

Have a question?Call the ALFA Office at 978-665-3706, email us at [email protected], or stop by the ALFA Office at the McKay Campus School, Room C-154.

Join the conversation at: Facebook.com/FSUALFA

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ALFA Instructors / Spring 2017

Allo, Gail ......................................................................15Ayadi, Bill ....................................................................14Barnacoat, Chris ...................................................18, 19Bebick, Laurie .............................................................21Bellinger-Delfeld, DeMisty ........................................... 4Campbell, Sara ...............................................10, 11, 21Champlin, Bob ............................................................13Choiniere, Ethan.........................................................20Choiniere, Joe .........................................................4, 14Cragin, Sally ................................................................16Fillip, Nancy .................................................................. 5Flynn, Kathy ..........................................................17, 19Fossa, Glenn ................................................................. 6Friedman, Barbara .....................................................21Gotreau, Adrienne .....................................................19Goyette, Bruce .....................................................17, 19Harvey, Odette .....................................................18, 19Hens, Sally .................................................................... 9Hinckley, Joyce ...........................................................14 Jewell, Katherine .......................................................... 6Knowlton, Richard......................................................13Kondig, Walter .....................................................18, 19LaBollita, Ann-marie ..............................................8, 18Langdon, Dani .............................................................. 3Langhart, Nicholas .................................................7, 18LeBlanc, Amy ................................................6, 7, 16, 18Lindstedt, Judith .....................................3, 9, 11, 13, 20Luria, Paul ..................................................................... 4McGuirk, Barbara ......................................................... 8McNall, Karen ............................................................... 9Moison, Lisa ...............................................................15Morrison, Frank .........................................................17Moser, Joe ..................................................................19Paul, John ...................................................................10Pedigree, Carol ...........................................................17Railton, Benjamin .......................................................20Regopoulos, Lisa ....................................................9, 19Reynolds, Barbara ..................................................5, 16Thomas, Teresa Fava ..................................................14Wagner, Shirley ......................................................4, 15Welch, Alice ............................................................7, 16

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Session III / At-a-Glance

TimesMonday

Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 27; Mar. 6

Tuesday Jan. 31;

Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28

Wednesday Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22; Mar. 1

Thursday Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23;

Mar. 2

Friday Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24;

Mar. 3

9:30 am to

11:00 am

Occasional Poetry and Odes

DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Aqua Aerobics Amy LeBlanc

10:00 am to

11:30 am

Stretch and Tone

Judith Lindstedt

Zumba Fitness Amy LeBlanc

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Media and American Politics

Katherine Jewell SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Let Your Yoga Dance

Ann-marie LaBollita

Barrework Stretch Judith Lindstedt

10:30 am to

12:00 pm

Gender Identity

101 Dani Langdon

Conversational French II Nancy Fillip

SPECIAL SCHEDULE 10 week course

Indian Summers: A Drama in the Decline of

the British Raj John Paul

SPECIAL SCHEDULE 10 Week course

___________

Knitting Aran Patterns Sara Campbell

12:20 pm to

1:50 pm

Snow Tracking Winter Wildlife

Joe Choiniere

______

Harmonica Paul Luria

Mah Jongg Barbara Reynolds

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How to Write an Autobiography

Nancy Fillip

American Iron: A Love Affair with the Automobile

Glenn Fossa __________

New England Architecture:

Settlement to the Civil War

Nicholas Langhart _________

Quilting Alice Welch

Shakespeare's "Hamlet"

Barbara McGuirk ________

ALFA Walk Snowshoe Ski

About Sally Hens & Karen

McNall

History of Dance Judith Lindstedt

SPECIAL SCHEDULE _______

Beyond the Shaking Leaf

Sara Campbell

2:30 pm to

4:00 pm

Improving Your Bridge

Skills I Shirley Wagner

Pastel Painting Lisa Regopoulos

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This course offers a low-impact workout, which combines sitting down & toning up with standing up & stretching! We will work with light weights to build your strength and flexibility, while increasing your energy and firing up your muscles.

Instructor: Judith Lindstedt is a retired dancer/choreographer and has performed in and studied dances of the countries throughout the Far East, Europe, and

the Middle East. She taught movement and dance styles to actors at the Actors’ Studio in New York City. Early training includes Cecchetti ballet and Denishawn technique. Judith has degrees from Goddard College, VT., and MEd. & CAGS from Fitchburg State.

SESSION III: JANUARY – MARCH, 2017

STRETCH & TONE

GENDER IDENTITY 101: Exploring Gender Beyond the Binary

This course will take a look at foundational concepts of gender and its diverse spectrum, illuminating the complexity of how gender works both in general and for transgender people particularly. We will discuss the social constructs surrounding gender and gender roles, while learning about key concepts including the

differences between sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and biological sex. Through exploring current research and lived experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming people, participants will learn about key issues facing the community including (but not limited to) violence and microaggressions, bathrooms and other gender-segregated spaces, as well as families and relationships.

Instructor: Dani Langdon is the Coordinator of Professional Studies at Fitchburg State University. Her journey as an educator spans over 18 years and includes experiences in early childhood education, arts education, summer camp directing, student development programing, and higher education administration. Her passion for working on social justice issues and supporting underrepresented students inspired her graduate research on identity development and campus climate for transgender students. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education with concentrations in Art, and Women’s Studies from Green Mountain College, and an M.S. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Mondays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 27; Mar. 6

Limited to 11 students. Fitchburg State University

Recreation Center Dance Studio

Mondays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 27; Mar. 6

Limited to 12 students.Fitchburg State University

Center for Professional Studies

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SNOW TRACKING WINTER WILDLIFE

Over 50 species of animals are active in winter and leave tell-tale signs in snow tracks and other evidence. We’ll learn to ID tracks and sign and follow porcupines, bobcats and other winter wildlife to learn about their ecology and habits.

Mondays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 27; Mar. 6

Limited to 15 students.Wachusett Wildlife Sanctuary113 Goodnow Road, Princeton

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LEARN TO PLAY THE HARMONICA

Students will learn to play familiar tunes and the basics of playing the harmonica in an ensemble setting. No prior musical experience is necessary. Students will leave the first class able to play a song. REQUIRED MATERIALS: A ten hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C.

Instructor: Paul Luria has been performing and teaching as a musician on guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele and harmonica for fifty years. He has performed many styles at many venues. He is a retired public school teacher and administrator.

Mondays: 12:20 - 1:50 p.m.Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 27; Mar. 6

Limited to 15 students.Fitchburg State University,

Center for Professional Studies

Instructor: Joe Choiniere is Mass Audubon’s Central Sanctuaries Property Manager, dividing time between Worcester’s Broad Meadow Brook Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, and Princeton’s Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary. He has worked for Mass Audubon since 1975 at various sites and in different capacities, serving as Property Manager at Laughing Brook in Hampden, MA and Sanctuary Director at Wachusett Meadow. Joe is a lifelong naturalist and has a B.S. in Natural History from UMass/Amherst.

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IMPROVING YOUR BRIDGE SKILLS I

Focus on Bidding Skills. Larry Cohen, one of the top bridge teachers in the United States recommends that bridge players limit the number of conventions they play. We will review several bidding conventions he recommends including negative doubles, Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, 4th suit game forcing, new minor checkback, and Roman keycard. Some basic understanding of bridge needed.

Instructor: Dr. Shirley Wagner is a professor emerita at Fitchburg State University. She also is a certified American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) teacher and manager of the Twin City Bridge Club, which holds weekly duplicate bridge games on Wednesday mornings.

OCCASIONAL POETRY AND ODES

In this class, students will learn how to write poems for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays, and how to compose odes for anyone or anything. We will be reading some published poetry to see examples and we will compose poems of our own. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Something to write on and something to write with.

Instructor: Dr. DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld teaches creative writing at Fitchburg State University. Her fiction and poetry have appeared in many places, including Necessary Fiction, Forklift, Ohio, and, Halo. To learn more about DeMisty, you can find her on Twitter at @DeMistyB or on her website at demistybellinger.com.

Tuesdays: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.Jan. 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28Limited to 12 students.

Fitchburg State UniversitySPECIAL SCHEDULE

Mondays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 27; Mar. 6Limited to 24 students.

Fitchburg State University

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Tuesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Jan. 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28Limited to 12 students.Fitchburg Senior Center

Tuesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Jan. 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28Fitchburg State University

CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH II

This class is for students who are a bit more advanced and have some basic knowledge of French through whatever method you initially learned the language. If you have taken any ALFA French classes or any other kind of beginner French classes, you will also be fine. The class will focus on building a more extensive vocabulary and increasing speaking

skills through more conversation with each other. There will also be an emphasis on listening skills to further your understanding of French. REQUIRED MATERIALS: spiral notebook and French-English dictionary. NOTE: This course runs for 10 weeks with a registration cost of $60.

Instructor: Nancy Fillip is a retired high school/middle school science and math teacher, and varsity coach. Now she spends her time teaching a variety of courses for ALFA, offers classes at the Townsend senior center, the Fitchburg Art Museum and the Arts Center in Hollis, New Hampshire. In addition, she teaches several classes for an educational online company out of Florida. Two afternoons a week she teaches piano, flute, clarinet and saxophone to students at her home studio. Nancy has also written and published eight books. Currently she is Vice-President of the ALFA curriculum committee and is a member of the ALFA executive board. Her passion in life is her family and teaching.

Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Jan. 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar. 21, 28; Apr. 4, 11, 18Fitchburg State University

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

MAH JONGG

Mah Jongg is a fascinating game of strategy that originated in China and is similar to rummy, but played with tiles. Mah Jongg remains the most popular game in Eastern and South Eastern Asia. A certain amount of time and effort is required to master the elementary principles of the game. This

will be repaid many times by the enjoyment derived from the game. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Students are required to purchase National Mah Jongg League, Inc. cards ($9.00 at first class). Cards will be provided at the first class meeting.

Instructor: Barbara Reynolds is from Lunenburg, MA. She has played Mah Jongg for over five years and has previously taught Mah Jongg in the ALFA Program.

HOW TO WRITE AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

This course will instruct people on how to organize and prepare to write their autobiography. Nowriting experience necessary. Come learn how to take all your memories and consolidate them into a book for yourself, for your family, or for publication. REQUIRED MATERIALS: notebook, folder and pen.

Instructor: Nancy Fillip. For complete bio, see Conversational French II, Session III, Page 5.

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ZUMBA FITNESS®

An energetic, fast-paced, cardio fitness workout that feels like a dance party. Move to the beat of Latin inspired music with an emphasis on having fun, burn calories and make some smiles! RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: an exercise/yoga mat for floor work and stretching at the end of class (optional).

Instructor: Amy LeBlanc is a group fitness instructor who has been leading classes from Aqua Aerobics to Zumba Fitness for many years. Coaching and caring for every student’s fitness goals and abilities keeps her classes comfortable and challenging.

MEDIA AND AMERICAN POLITICS

This course will examine the relationship between popular media and American politics in historical perspective. Topics will include yellow journalism and progressive reform, Roosevelt’s use of the radio, the role of television in reshaping campaigning, and the rise of 24 hour cable and social media.

Instructor: Katherine Jewell is a full-time assistant professor of history at Fitchburg State University and is a political and cultural historian. Katherine received her bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and her Ph.D. from Boston University.

Wednesdays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22; Mar. 1


AMERICAN IRON: A Love Affair with the Automobile

This course will provide an in-depth participant driven dialogue with America’s love affair with the automobile. We will discuss the history, evolution, and social significance of the CAR, including how its changed our lives, what contributions it’s made on the world stage, and why the automobile continues to dominate the industrial, science, and social sectors of our civilization. We will also take a deeper

look into auto racing and significant cars in history. Join us for an engaging adventure that will be much more than just a “drive” down memory lane.

Instructor: Glenn Fossa, a third generation car aficionado, has spent 45 years being passionate about automobile history and industry. He has used his expertise in the legal world, with appraisals, and with brokers. He has enjoyed the most vintage and most advanced studies in the automobile industry. He is also a 35 year veteran of Law Enforcement. In his tenure, he worked as a Supervisory Detective, Patrol Supervisor, and Staff Commander. He is a recognized specialist in the area of Risk Assessment and Mitigation and an instructor for the Mass Police Training Committee.

Wednesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22; Mar. 1

Leominster Public LibrarySponsored by the Friends of the

Leominster Public Library. FREE OF CHARGE

Wednesdays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22; Mar. 1 Limited to 15 students.

Fitchburg State UniversityRecreation Center-Dance Studio

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NEW ENGLAND ARCHITECTURE: Settlement to the Civil War

Through illustrated lectures and discussions, we will trace the evolution of New England’s architecture in cities and towns from 1620 up to the period of the Civil War. The many forms and styles of houses, industrial and commercial buildings, and churches

are considered. The careers of great regional architects such as Peter Harrison, Charles Bulfinch, Elias Carter and A.J. Davis are highlighted. This course will interest those who value old buildings and their contribution to our heritage and environment.

Instructor: Nicholas Langhart holds an M.A. in Historic Preservation from Cornell University. He is currently the Director of the Forbush Library in Westminster and docent trainer for Preservation Worcester. Nicholas has been an instructor for the Evolution of New England Architecture and for the History of Worcester’s Architecture at Clark University and Worcester State University. Formerly he was Property Manager for the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.

Wednesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m. Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22; Mar. 1


QUILTING

This course is for both the beginning and more advance quilter. We will focus on a quilting project that can be adapted to either. REQUIRED FEE: A $10 cash fee will be collected at the first class for the quilting book. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Sewing machine, gray or tan cotton thread, basic sewing kit, (small scissors, rotary cutter, seam ripper, extra needles, pins, etc.), fabric for individual project.

Instructor: Alice Welch is a retired librarian who started quilting when she retired in 2002. She has taken many quilting classes and has made many different kinds of quilts including lap robes, full bed quilts, jackets and bags.

Wednesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22; Mar. 1Limited to 15 students. Brooks Pond Cottage

200 Brooks Pond Rd., Leominster

AQUA AEROBICS

Aqua Aerobics will consist of cardio and muscle toning with water buoys, belts or noodles in the water. It is a gentle workout with no impact on joints.

Instructor: Amy LeBlanc. For complete bio, see Zumba Fitness, Session III, Page 6.

Thursdays: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; Mar. 2Limited to 30 students.

Fitchburg State University Recreation Center Pool

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LET YOUR YOGA DANCE®

Let Your Yoga Dance® (LYYD) is a moving celebration of spirit, “Where joy and fun meet deep and sacred”. LYYD is a unique program: A dancing yoga fusion; a movement based practice combining yoga, movement and dance and the chakras (the body’s energy centers) with world music. The mission of LYYD is to “spread joy and consciousness throughout

the world by transmitting body, brain, heart, and soul health to all populations”. This is a practice for everyone and everybody of all ages, and abilities. This means anyone can participate because it is offered in a safe, caring and compassionate environment. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat or blanket, and a water bottle.

Instructor: Ann-marie LaBollita is a returning ALFA instructor. She is an artist, former high school art teacher, and a Certified Let Your Yoga Dance instructor. She has been practicing yoga for 18 years and wholeheartedly believes in the healing and transformative power of yoga, Let Your Yoga Dance and the expressive arts. She enjoys making decorative paper, bookmaking, printmaking and fabric dyeing. For the last five years, she has been focusing on fabric dyeing, surface design and quilting. She especially enjoys introducing beginners to the craft of fabric dyeing.

Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2



SHAKESPEARE’S HAMLET

Ghostly apparitions, unfaithful friends, a rocky romance, pirates, murder, suicide. How many of these prompted Hamlet to utter, “To be or not to be”, one of Shakespeare’s most famous lines? Explore the play and see why Hamlet is truly a tragic

hero. REQUIRED BOOKS: A copy of Shakespeare’s Hamlet; I recommend an edition from the Folger Shakespeare Library, but any other edition would do.

Instructor: Barbara McGuirk is a retired teacher who taught high school English for over forty years. She was Chair of the English Department and a mentor teacher. She has a Masters in Secondary Education from Fitchburg State University. She and her husband, Thomas, were the 2015 recipients of the Elizabeth Ann Seton Award from the Diocese of Worcester for their contributions to Catholic education. They are also volunteers in ALFA’s Bridges Together Program.

Thursdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2Fitchburg State University

ALFA WALK, SNOWSHOE, AND SKI ABOUT

Spend some time exploring trails by foot, ski or snowshoe. We will again offer at least 5 sessions to explore local trails. Because winter in New England is not predictable, we may not be able to have our outings weekly. We will ask you to sign up for session 3, but we may have meetings during the session 4 schedule at no additional cost. Dogs are

welcome. Locations will vary. Participants should be able to walk several miles over uneven trails with a possible small stream crossing. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Water, layers of clothing, including rain gear, walking sticks.

Thursdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2

Limited to 15 students.1st Class: Sholan Farm

1125 Pleasant St., Leominster


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PASTEL PAINTING

This course is designed for anyone interested in exploring the versatile medium of pastel for the first time, or just wishing to broaden knowledge and be creative. In a supportive environment, you will create a pastel painting using your own photos as a reference. We will discuss topics

including application of pastel, composition, scribble technique, and under painting. The class will include brief demos. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Soft Pastels: Nupastel, Rembrandt, Terry Ludwig, Sennelier 1/2 sticks, or Unison; Uart 400 paper available at www.dakotapastels.com; table easel, foam board or drawing board to hold paper; newspaper for clean-up.

Instructor: Lisa Regopoulos is a Massachusetts artist who captures the beauty of the natural world with her award winning landscape paintings featuring waterfalls, seascapes, and florals. Lisa’s paintings are inspired by simply taking a walk, woodland hikes, or while travelling. Her pastel paintings have won many awards in juried national shows, international exhibitions for pastels only, and multi-media shows.

Thursdays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2


BARREWORK STRETCH

Stretching is a great way to improve overall range of motion and reduce risk of injury. This class will incorporate a low-impact chair warm-up with upper body exercise sequence incorporating light free weights. Next, you’ll use the barre to balance for strength training exercises inspired from dance, combined with small one-inch range-of-motion

isometric movements. Pump up those plies without straining tendons or ligaments. Cool down with a series of sit down stretches to increase flexibility and to allow your muscles to recover. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Light hand weights (1 or 2 lbs). Socks with sticky grips on the bottom or thin, flexible rubber-soled shoes.

Instructor: Judith Lindstedt. For complete bio, see Stretch & Tone, Session III, Page 3.

Fridays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3


Recreation Center-Dance Studio

Instructors: Sally Hens is a retired teacher and dietician. For eight years, she was a ranger at Yellowstone National Park. Currently, she is a ranger at the National Seashore on Cape Cod. Karen McNall is a retired elementary school teacher and a volunteer for the Leominster Recreation Department. Karen has a strong interest in the environment and the benefits of nature’s gifts.

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INDIAN SUMMERS: A Drama in the Decline of the British Raj

The British resolutely held on to their power in India despite widespread mistrust and nationalist agitation throughout the 1930s. The political impasse that certain Indo-British leaders had subsequently ran into led to the ultimate demise of the Raj, ensuring the inevitable partition of the land into two mutually hostile nations of India and Pakistan in 1947. Produced by Channel 4 (UK) in

alliance with the PBS, the enthralling cinematography and the riveting performance of the characters in Indian Summers (Season I) unravel the prolonged discussion on the devolution of power and the tangled web of relationship that existed between the imperial Sahibs and their native subordinates, who retreated annually to Simla, a summer sanctuary at the Himalayan foothills. Each class period will consist of watching the DVD, reading short socio-historical articles and discussing their socio-historical and political significance. NOTE: This course runs for 10 weeks with a registration cost of $60.

Instructor: John Paul is a professor of history at Fitchburg State University and holds a Master of Arts and Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he specialized in South Asian History and Culture. He also holds a Master of Arts degree from the Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where he majored in the New Testament.

Fridays: 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 23, 30;

April 6, 13, 20Limited to 20 students.


KNITTING ARAN PATTERNS

Let’s explore knitting beautiful patterns used in Irish sweaters, without committing to that sweater project. By working through a variety of cable patterns in easy to work squares, we can understand how they are worked one at a time, and

combine them into a blanket or pillow project. We will work with various colors and gauges to gain confidence in a variety of designs. If participants are interested in combining their samples we may donate a finished product to a charity to be decided during class. Students only need some basic knitting skills including casting on, knitting, purling, casting off. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Some samples of yarn and needles will be available to use, but students should bring their own materials after the project is defined in the first class.

Instructor: Sara Campbell has been researching her own roots for over 25 years. She has taught non-credit classes in genealogy at Greenfield and Holyoke Community Colleges and lectured to many regional societies including Central Mass. Genealogical Society, Mass. Society of Genealogists, Worcester section, Lowell Genealogy Club, Polish Genealogical Society of Mass, Wistariahurst Museum and many libraries. Sara is also a life-long knitter. She has been honing her skills and is excited to share the fruits of her research.

Fridays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3Fitchburg State University

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INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF DANCE

This discussion/lecture course is intended as an introduction to a very large subject. The information is an overview, not a comprehensive study of world dance. Students acquire knowledge of and build understanding about human diversity—differences and commonalities—through dance. Course topics will include five dance forms: Tribal/Religious, Social, Court/Ballet, Modern, and Theatrical. We will watch

videos of artist performances of duets, solos, and groups and then interpret and talk about the stories, legends and myths that the dance tells of and passes on to each generation.

Instructor: Judith Lindstedt. For complete bio, see Stretch & Tone, Session III, Page 3.

Fridays: 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3


Recreation Center-Room 203SPECIAL SCHEDULE

BEYOND THE SHAKING LEAF—Genealogy Without the Big Dot Com

Researching your family tree is a good way to uncover forgotten stories and dig deeper into many periods of history. It becomes personal when we put research in a human perspective. We will explore both on-line and brick-and-mortar sources, study the various census records, immigration, land

deeds, historic maps and other often overlooked records. Skeletons in the closet? Let’s make them dance! Students should have a basic knowledge of computers and internet searching.

Instructor: Sara Campbell. For instructor bio, see Knitting Aran Patterns, Session III, Page 10.

Fridays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3


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Session IV / At-a-Glance

TimesMonday Mar. 20, 27;

Apr. 3, 10, 24

Tuesday Mar. 21, 28;

Apr. 4, 11, 18

Wednesday Mar. 22, 29;

Apr. 5, 12, 19

Thursday Mar. 23, 30;

Apr. 6, 13, 20

Friday Mar. 24, 31;

Apr. 7, 14, 21

9:30 am to

11:00 am

Aqua Aerobics Amy LeBlanc

10:00 am to

11:30 am

Stretch and Tone Judith Lindstedt

________

Spring Birds of Worcester County

Richard Knowlton SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Zumba Fitness Amy LeBlanc

Let Your Yoga Dance

Ann-marie LaBollita

Stretch and Tone for Golf

Judith Lindstedt

10:30 am to

12:00 pm

Ikebana: Japanese Flower

Arranging Gail Allo

____________

Fitchburg State Community Read

Our Kids: The American Dream

in Crisis Lisa Moison

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Inspiring Contemporary Voices

Ben Railton _________

Ancient Skills: The Quest for Fire

Ethan Choiniere

_______ iPads & iPhones: Getting the Most

Out of Your Investment

in Technology Barbara Friedman

12:20 pm to

1:50 pm

Spring Wildflowers Joe Choiniere

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

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Super Volcanoes Bob Champlin

________

Introduction to Islam

Joyce Hinckley SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Ikebana: Japanese Flower

ArrangingGail Allo

__________

Mah Jongg Barbara Reynolds

Broadway Brilliance Sally Cragin

SPECIAL SCHEDULE ___________

Aspects of the Industrial Rev.

in England & New England

Frank Morrison _________

Quilting Alice Welch

Zentangle Adrienne Gotreau

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Great Buildings in New England

Since the Civil War

Nicholas Langhart

NYKCP: Still Life Laurie Bebick

-------- Family Tree

Breakthroughs: Taking the Next Step Sara Campbell

2:30 pm to

4:00 pm

Modern Italian History - From Risorgimento

to Today Teresa Fava Thomas

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Improving Your Bridge Skills II

Shirley Wagner

Breathe Your Way Into Life Altering

Experiences Carol Pedigree ___________

Cooking Mediterranean Bruce Goyette et. al.

Faith in Film Joe Moser

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Abstract Realism in Pastel

Lisa Regopoulos

_____ Cooking

Mediterranean Bruce Goyette et.al.

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SESSION IV: MARCH – APRIL 2017

STRETCH & TONE

For course description and instructor bio, See Stretch & Tone, Session III, Page 3.

Instructor: Judith Lindstedt

Mondays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Mar. 20, 27; Apr. 3, 10, 24



SPRING BIRDS OF WORCESTER COUNTY

More than 80 species of birds call Wachusett Meadow home and many more are passing thru enroute to their northern breeding grounds. We’ll talk about and search out as many as we can as we observe the miracle of spring migration. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Binoculars and field guides if you have them. Not required.

Instructor: Richard Knowlton’s association with Massachusetts Audubon began in 1994 as a volunteer at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary. Five years later he assumed the position of Resident Caretaker. For eleven years he taught basic birding classes, let birding programs and presented occasional lectures. Now retired, he continues to be active at the Sanctuary and is currently president of the Forbush Bird Club and a Director of the Friends of the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge.

Mondays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Apr. 3, 10, 24; May 1, 8Limited to 15 students.

Wachusett Wildlife Sanctuary113 Goodnow Road, Princeton

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

SUPER VOLCANOES

Super volcanoes have caused extensive changes to Planet Earth in the geologic past. These volcanoes will be identified and examined as well as possibly destructive sites that show signs of renewed activity.

Instructor: Bob Champlin is Professor Emeritus at Fitchburg State where he taught geology for 30 years. For 17 years, he has participated in fossil expeditions in Colorado, Wyoming, and Mexico. In 1997, he received the V.J. Mara Award for excellence in college teaching.

Mondays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Mar. 20, 27; Apr. 3, 10, 24Fitchburg State University

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INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM

This class will provide an overview of the basic practices and beliefs of Islam and fit them into the Abrahamic continuum of Judaeo Christian Islamic belief. In addition, we will look at relevant history, the diversity of Islamic culture, the difference between Sunni and Shiite, and possible causes of current issues. This class is designed to allow plenty

of time for questions and discussion. RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Islam by Karen Armstrong.

Instructor: Bill Ayadi is a retired engineer born in Tunisia. He was educated in both Tunisia and Europe. Arabic was his first language and he grew up immersed in its stories and traditions. He is a life-long student of history, literature, and art. Joyce Hinckley is a retired psychologist and educator. She is also a life-long student of history, religion, art and culture. She is truly passionate about making connections across disciplines.

Mondays: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.Mar. 20, 27; Apr. 3, 10, 24

Limited to 20 students.Fitchburg Art Museum

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

MODERN ITALIAN HISTORY—From Risorgimento to Today

The history of Italy from unification in 1870, the rise of Mussolini, the impact of both World Wars on Italy & Italians, and the postwar economic boom as Italy became a center for the best in food, fashion and film.

Instructor: Teresa Fava Thomas teaches Modern Italian History, Italian American Immigration History and World Civilization at Fitchburg State University. She has recently published The Reluctant Migrants: Migration from the Italian Veneto to Central Massachusetts (Teneo Press). Her research focuses on the Northeastern region of Italy.

Mondays: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.Mar. 20, 27; Apr. 3, 10, 24Fitchburg State University

SPRING WILDFLOWERS

Wildflowers of spring are among the most beautiful, but also the most ephemeral. Beginning with skunk cabbage in early March, a predictable procession of plants, many of them forest residents, bloom and produce their seeds long before the weather warms and settles. We’ll look at spring beauties, trillium, round leaved violets, hepatica, and bloodroot, among others, and take

a walk at Wachusett Mountain to view a special wildflower area.

Instructor: Joe Choiniere. For instructor bio, see Snow Tracking-Winter Wildlife, Session III, Page 4.

Mondays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Apr. 3, 10, 24; May 1, 8Limited to 16 students.

Wachusett Wildlife Sanctuary113 Goodnow Road, Princeton

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

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IMPROVING YOUR BRIDGE SKILLS II

Focus on Defensive Skills. Using resources from the Richmond Bridge Association, which are shared online, we will develop and hone our skills as defensive players emphasizing defensive strategy, passive and aggressive defense, opening leads, signaling and communicating with your partner on defense.

Instructor: Shirley Wagner. For instructor bio, see Improving Your Bridge Skills I Session III, Page 4.

Mondays: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.Mar. 20, 27; Apr. 3, 10, 24


FITCHBURG STATE COMMUNITY READ

This year’s Fitchburg State University community read, Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis, by Robert D. Putnam, tackles one of the most challenging issues of our time: the “opportunity gap” created by the fragility of families, the crumbling of communities, the crisis in public education, and the disappearance of jobs. Come join the Fitchburg State community for this campus-

wide book discussion event. A key theme in the work is the question of social mobility in twenty-first century America. This course will also include an opportunity to meet the author on April 4 at a campus keynote event. SPECIAL SCHEDULING: Discussion group will be held on March 21; 28; April 11 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The class will have an optional attendance on April 4 at 7 p.m. to meet the author, Robert D. Putnam, at Fitchburg State’s Ellis White Lecture Hall.

Instructor: Lisa Moison, Ed.D., is the Director for Professional Studies and Extended Campus Programs at Fitchburg State University. She has a B.S. in English/Secondary Education from Fitchburg State University, a Master’s in English from Mercy College, and a Doctorate in Education from Fielding University.

Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Mar. 21, 28; Apr. 4, 11

Fitchburg State UniversityCenter for Professional Studies

SPECIAL SCHEDULEFREE OF CHARGE

IKEBANA: Japanese Flower Arranging

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging. It has definite conventions that are concerned with shape, line, and form. Learn the basics of Ikebana in a hands-on supportive class and take an arrangement home with you each week. REQUIRED FEE AND MATERIALS: $25 (cash) is due at the first class. Please bring a cutting implement. NOTE: Please register for only one section of this course, not both.

Instructor: Gail Allo owned and ran a local flower shop for twenty years before becoming a high school English teacher.

Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Mar. 21, 28; Apr. 4, 11, 18

OR

Tuesdays: 12:20 - 1:50 p.m.Mar. 21, 28; Apr. 4, 11, 18

Limited to 15 studentsFitchburg Art Museum

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MAH JONGG

For course description and instructor bio, see Mah Jongg, Session III, Page 5.

Instructor: Barbara Reynolds

Tuesdays: 12:20 - 1:50 p.m.Mar. 21, 28; Apr. 4, 11, 18

Limited to 12 students.Fitchburg Senior Center

ZUMBA FITNESS®

For course description and instructor bio, see Zumba Fitness, Session III, Page 6.

Instructor: Amy LeBlanc

Wednesdays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Mar. 22, 29; Apr. 5, 12, 19



BROADWAY BRILLIANCE

The musical comedy is a uniquely American art form, and one that evolved in the 20th century as an innovation from operettas and vaudeville. Join us for an entertaining and educational historical overview of this great genre. This collaboration between ALFA and the Leominster Public Library will include the viewing of a variety of films that exemplify true “Broadway Brilliance.” Shows to be discussed include Showboat, Guys and Dolls, Jesus

Christ Superstar, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. (This class is inspired by the late Janet Cragin)

Instructor: Sally Cragin is an award-winning journalist and playwright whose works have been performed in Provincetown, New York City (The Producers Club) and North Central Massachusetts.

Wednesdays: 12:20 - 2:45 p.m.Mar. 22, 29; Apr. 5, 12, 19Leominster Public Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Leominster Public Library.

FREE OF CHARGE SPECIAL SCHEDULE

QUILTING

See description and instructor bios in Session III, Page 7.

Instructor: Alice Welch

Wednesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Mar. 22, 29; Apr. 5, 12, 19

Limited to 15 students.Brooks Pond Cottage

200 Brooks Pond Rd., Leominster

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ASPECTS OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN ENGLAND AND NEW ENGLAND

This course will explore the beginnings of modern technology in eighteenth and nineteenth century England and New England using developments in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, as representative examples. This will include: textiles (spinning and

weaving, the introduction of the Arkwright water frame, and the power loom); and machine building (the development of the engine lathe, David Wilkinson’s screw-cutting engine, Eli Whitney’s cotton gin, Sylvanus and Addison Sawyer’s rattan-splitting machines, and Charles Burleigh’s rock drill). We will also explore the use of patents to control ownership of technology and power sources, including the developments in both water and steam.

Instructor: Francis D. Morrison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at Fitchburg State University; lawyer (no longer practicing); and an amateur researcher of the history of industry.

Wednesdays: 12:20 - 1:50 p.m.Mar. 22, 29; Apr. 5, 12, 19Fitchburg State University

BREATHE YOUR WAY INTO LIFE ALTERING EXPERIENCES

Are you breathing too fast or do you hold your breath? Are you a chest or mouth breather? If so, your body is in a continuous mode of nervous anxiety. Consequently, your mind is not in control. What we think and feel impact how we breathe.

Feeling frightened depressed, or hurt; dealing with chronic pain with no control over the situation are examples of how our Breath is out of sync with our emotional/mental body. Come, breathe, slow and deep, from the diaphragm. Come, learn how powerful your diaphragm is; experience body/mind/spirit comfort as you involve yourself in the power of your Breath/Sound. RECOMMENDED BOOKS: The Healing Power of the Breath by Dr. Richard Brown, MD and Patricia Gerbarg, MD.

Instructor: Carol Pedigree is a graduate of Smith College, Northampton, MA. After personal, extensive experimentation and research with conscious breathing and inner sound, she has discovered ways to access and relieve physical pain, as well as change unhealthy thought patterns.

Wednesdays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.Mar. 22, 29; Apr. 5, 12, 19Fitchburg State University

COOKING MEDITERRANEAN

This course will feature dishes made of fresh fruits and vegetables with an emphasis on seafood and poultry, rice, grains, beans, and pastas. REQUIRED FEE: $20 for materials (cash only) due at the first class.

Instructors: Bruce Goyette earned his B.S. and M.Ed. at Fitchburg State. In retirement, he pursues his passions for journalism (former editor of ALFA’s newsletter, ALFA-BITS), reading, music, gardening, and cooking. Kathy Flynn is a retired elementary school teacher and ALFA Curriculum

Wednesdays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Mar. 22, 29; Apr. 5, 12, 19

Limited to 17 students.Fitchburg High School Room 140


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AQUA AEROBICS

For course description and instructor bio, see Aqua Aerobics, Session III, Page 7.

Instructor: Amy LeBlanc

Thursdays: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Mar. 23, 30; Apr. 6, 13, 20Fitchburg State University

Recreation Center Pool

LET YOUR YOGA DANCE®

For course description and instructor bio, see Let Your Yoga Dance, Session III, Page 8.

Instructor: Ann-marie LaBollita

Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Mar. 23, 30; Apr. 6, 13, 20



GREAT BUILDINGS IN NEW ENGLAND SINCE THE CIVIL WAR

In this illustrated lecture and discussion, we’ll survey the development of architecture and urban growth in New England over the last 150 years, concentrating on central Massachusetts. Included will be the work of Elbridge Boyden, H.H.

Richardson, Stephen Earle, Peabody & Stearns and others. How the railroad and technological change contributed to the growth of cities will be reviewed. We’ll look at how highways, urban renewal and preservation have continued to change the New England landscape.

Instructor: Nicholas Langhart. For instructor bio, see New England Architecture: Settlement to the Civil War, Session III on Wednesday, Page 7.

Thursdays: 12:20 - 1:50 p.m.Mar. 23, 30; Apr. 6, 13, 20Fitchburg State University

Committee member. Kathy’s invaluable editorship of the Historical Society’s newsletter and contributions to the Society are fully supported by FSU and its affiliates. Odette Harvey has taken several cooking classes including one taught by a chef from The Old Mill. While living in Canada, she was food service supervisor at a general hospital for ten years. She loves to organize, cook, and bake foods for cookouts and parties for close friends and family. Walter Kondig is a 1965 graduate of Fitchburg State. He worked for 20 years for Foster Grant (R&D) and 20 years in the human service field. He retired in 2008. He has always loved to cook and bake. Chris Barnacoat has taught for 40 years in England, Australia, and Townsend, MA. Along with his many other interests, he finds that retirement gives him the time to stir the culinary cauldron. He loves to learn about the art of healthy eating and the amazing role that certain foods and nutrients play in our healthy lives.

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ZENTANGLE

In this course, we will use fine tip markers to create beautiful designs. No art experience is necessary. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Students need to provide a fine tip marker, size 0.5 or smaller and some smooth paper designed for ink or markers.

Instructor: Adrienne Gotreau graduated from Johnson and Wales and has spent many years being a chef. The last few years she has been an event planner. She dabbles in many areas of art and loves the creativity that Zentangle allows. She is the proud mother of two boys.


ABSTRACT REALISM IN PASTEL

Join us for a fun and relaxing class working with pastel as we use techniques to abstract the landscape, still life, flowers or animals. Learn how to eliminate detail and use intuitive color choices instead of realistic ones. Experimentation and trying new ways of working will be encouraged.

Instructor: Lisa Regopoulos. For instructor bio, see Pastel Painting, Session III, Page 9.

Thursdays: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.Mar. 23, 30; Apr. 6, 13, 20


FAITH IN FILM

Through film viewings, discussions and lectures, we will study cinematic stories focused on people struggling with spiritual and religious questions across several eras, cultures and faith traditions, including Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.

We will view films from France, India, Iran, Poland, and the United States, among other countries.

Instructor: Joe Moser is an Associate Professor of English and Film Studies at Fitchburg State University. His research interests include gender and race in film, literary and film genres, and war literature and film. He has a Ph.D. in English from the University of Texas.


COOKING MEDITERRANEAN

For course description and instructor bios, see Cooking Mediterranean, Session IV, Page 17-18.

Instructors: Bruce Goyette, Kathy Flynn, Odette Harvey, Walter Kondig, and Chris Barnacoat

Thursdays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.Mar. 23, 30; Apr. 6, 13, 20

Limited to 17 students.Fitchburg High School, Room 140

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STRETCH AND TONE FOR GOLF

This course will introduce a safe, low-impact workout which will work on your strength and flexibility to improve your golf swing and help prevent back, hip & knee pain. You will learn both a six minute, pre-game workout with your golf club to warm up the upper back, spine, hips and shoulders before starting a round, as well as a

twenty minute full body conditioning workout to prepare and maintain your body for a more pleasurable golf season. This course will help you to increase your range of motion and improve your posture in order to increase your lung capacity. You will have more energy thanks to the added oxygen in your lungs. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Bring your own golf club.

Instructor: Judith Lindstedt. For instructor bio, see Stretch & Tone, Session III, Page 3.

Fridays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Mar. 24, 31; Apr. 7, 14, 21

Limited to 11 students. Fitchburg State University


INSPIRING CONTEMPORARY VOICES

In many ways, this moment in America feels like a particularly dark and divided one. But it also features a number of powerful and inspiring voices, ones to whom we have access through an unprecedented variety of written, multi-media,

and online avenues. In this course we’ll focus on reading, hearing, and engaging with a handful of such voices. Possible focal figures include Ta-Nehisi Coates, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Jose Antonio Vargas, Santana Jayde Young Man Afraid of His Horses, Ai Weiwei, and John Scalzi.

Instructor: Ben Railton, Professor of English and Coordinator of American Studies at Fitchburg State University, is committed to producing works of public scholarship. His most recent works include “History and Hope in American Literature: Models of Critical Patriotism” (2016); the daily American Studies blog (americanstudier.blogspot.com); and contributions to sites such as the Huffington Post and We’re History.

Fridays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Mar. 24, 31; Apr. 7, 14, 21Fitchburg State University

ANCIENT SKILLS: The Quest for Fire

Learn through demonstration, hands on activities, and guided walks several ways of making artificial fire. Takes us from present into our ancient past on an exploration of one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Dress to be comfortable as this class is held outside.

Instructor: Ethan Choiniere spent half his life learning skills that allowed primitive humans to find food/medicine, shelter, make tools and more. He has apprenticed to some amazing mentors in the study of wilderness living. He has taught public and private skills workshops, day camps, and home school programs for 7 years.

Fridays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Mar. 24, 31; Apr. 7, 14, 21

Limited to 10 students. Barre Falls Dam

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iPADS & iPHONES: Getting The Most Out of Your Investment in Technology

This hands-on exploration will show you what technology can do for you. This class is tailored to the interests of the class participants. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Students must own either an iPad or iPhone and know their Apple ID and any related passwords or passcodes.

Instructor: Barbara Friedman, MLIS, has worked in libraries for more than forty years, receiving her Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She served as Reference Librarian at Marquette University, Hofstra University, and the Fitchburg Public Library. She was assistant director of the Lunenburg Library, Director of the Westminster Library, and is presently the part-time Director of the Erving Library.

Fridays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Mar. 24, 31; Apr. 7, 14, 21


FAMILY TREE BREAKTHROUGHS: TAKING THE NEXT STEP

Take the next step in your genealogical research. Let’s go beyond the basics and make some family tree breakthroughs together. Is it time for you to start blogging? Is DNA testing for you? How can you stay on top of the latest databases that are being released? Is going to a regional or national

conference worth the price? We will have time to work on computers every week to advance your research.

Instructor: Sara Campbell. For instructor bio, see Knitting Aran Patterns, Session III, Page 10.

Friday: 12:20 - 1:50 p.m.Mar. 24, 31; Apr. 7, 14, 21


NOT YOUR KIDS’ COLORED PENCILS - STILL LIFE

Colored pencils and still life paintings go hand-in-hand. Come and learn how to replicate surfaces such as, glass, wood, and fabric. Some previous experience with using colored pencils will be helpful. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Good quality colored pencils and paper of your choice.

Instructor: Laurie Bebick has a certificate in Natural Science Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has been teaching art courses since 2014. She is a realist painter, specializing in nature based art. Her primary media is colored pencil. Her art is currently in private collections and she has been in many shows. For more information on Laurie Bebick’s artwork, please visit www.risingmoondesignstudio.com.

Fridays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m. Mar. 24, 31; Apr. 7, 14, 21 Limited to 10 students.


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SPECIAL EVENTS

Group Trip: HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE OF WORCESTER

Put on your walking shoes and join ALFA for an architectural tour of historic Worcester. Nicholas Langhart has taught Historic Architecture in New England for ALFA and has taught at Clark University and Worcester State. He has planned our route and will provide commentary throughout the day. The bus will stop 5 or 6 times for walking tours of approximately ¼ mile. We will visit Worcester Common and Massachusetts Avenue Historic District and the Crown Hill neighborhood. Portable amplification will be used so we can hear over the traffic noises. We will have outside tours of both Salisbury Mansion, one of the best documented historic house museums in New England, and

Salisbury House, a Greek revival building that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Nick will inform us of the styles and historic contrasts. The All Saints Episcopal Church will be viewed as a sample of the many churches of Worcester. We will be treated to inside tours of Union Station and Mechanics Hall and possibly Higgins House at WPI. Lincoln Square will be viewed from the bus with commentary. Step back in time to the prohibition era for lunch at the speakeasy-themed Luciano’s Maxwell Silverman Restaurant in Union Station. To enhance the tour experience, there will be a Food for Thought program with the topic, Historic Worcester on April 18 at 2:30. This program will feature a slide show of Union Station prior to restoration. Join us for both if you can.

Monday, May 1

TIME: Depart 8 a.m. from the Mall at Whitney Field,

Leominster (park near Sack Entertainment Cinemas).

COST: $45 per person includes a hot buffet lunch

with dessert.

NOTE: Limited to 54 participants. No refunds unless

the trip is canceled.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT and SHIRLEY PICK SPRING SERIES These events are FREE and open to the public!

WINTERLUDE: ALFA’s 2nd Annual Film Day

A day of film screening and discussion on the Immigration Experience presented by Fitchburg State University faculty Dr. Joe Moser and Dr. Eric Budd.

SPECIAL REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:Online at www.fitchburgstate.edu/alfa or by calling the ALFA office at 978-665- 3706.

Monday, January 9 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Room G01 / Hammond BuildingFitchburg State University

Bring a brown bag lunch.

INSECTS IN THE GARDEN: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Soon it will be time to prepare the soil and plant your garden. There will be lots of insects that will help your garden grow, but there will be others that might chomp it to the ground. Learn how to recognize and appreciate the roles these insects play.

Presenter: Bruce Wenning, member of the Ecological Landscape Alliance, will introduce you to the insects in y our garden, the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Tuesday, March 28 at 2:30 p.m.

Ellis White Lecture HallHammond Building


A CLOSER LOOK AT WORCESTER’S PAST

Nick Langhart will present an illustrated discussion of key architectural landmarks of Worcester’s past as a prelude to the Monday, May 1st bus tour of the city. Worcester’s past prosperity has endowed it with major industries, great universities, significant cultural institutions and an ever-changing Main Street which we’ll see in pictures old and new.

We’ll look at interesting places long gone and touch on themes to be developed when we walk through the downtown and Lincoln Square areas.

Tuesday April 18 at 2:30 p.m.

Ellis White Lecture HallHammond Building


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AN ALFA 2016-2017 GRAND FINALE Tuesday, April 25 / 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

THE SHIRLEY PICK SPRING SERIES PRESENTS: Edie Clark

Exuding warmth and humor as a speaker and in her written works, Edie Clark has been writing about New England in feature stories for Yankee magazine for the past thirty years, where she has served as Senior Editor /Writer and Fiction Editor for over 24

years. In her hundreds of articles published by Yankee, she has established her reputation as one who writes about ordinary lives changed by one extraordinary act or circumstance.

11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Main Lounge, Hammond Hall


Luncheon 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. / Main Lounge, Hammond Hall $10 per person (Must pre-register for luncheon)

THE FOOD FOR THOUGHT PROGRAM PRESENTS: Bird Migration

Learn about the amazing feats of bird migration, the how’s and why’s, the dangers and distances. Our speaker is Ray Brown, radio and television broadcast veteran. For the past 15 years he has broadcasted on Boston’s classical station, WCRB 99.5 FM. He’s also the voice of Simon & Schuster’s Pimsleur language-learning programs.

Ray’s love, though, is birds. He is a regular guest on NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday with Scott Simon; the topic: birds. In 2006 Ray combined his radio career with his bird passion and created “Talkin’ Birds,” a live and interactive radio show about wild birds and the beauty of nature. His mission: to encourage the appreciation of the natural world and promote the preservation and protection of the environment. This is a Food For Thought program that shouldn’t be missed!

SUGGESTED PARKING: Civic Center and shuttle to Hammond HallOR North Street Lots 1 & 2 - Carpooling is encouraged!

1:45 p.m. Ellis White Lecture Hall

Hammond HallFitchburg State University

ALFA REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

REGISTRATION FORM: Providing all contact information is helpful. It makes for easy contact if questions come up about your registration form and may be important in the event of an emergency.

Please complete one registration form for each person taking classes. Two forms are included in this brochure. If you need additional registration forms, please visit our website to download and print one (www.fitchburgstate.edu/alfa).

Registrations must be MAILED. NO phone/hand-delivered registrations accepted.

Be sure to include a check made payable to Fitchburg State, or provide your credit card information on the registration form. ALFA classes are $30 each, although some are free and will be marked FREE in the brochure (please note that some classes also have an additional materials fee (cash only) and is due at the first class.

• Any incomplete component may delay the processing of the registration form.

• Payments are not refundable/transferable to other classes unless a class is canceled.

• Classes are free for those who are 90 or above. If over 90, please send verification of age with your registration form.

• Please make a copy of the completed registration form for personal records.

• All registrations are processed in the order in which they are received.

ENROLLMENT: Prompt return of forms will facilitate early processing and improve the chances of getting preferred classes. Due to space limitations and instructor requests, class size varies. It is important to list alternatives in the event that first choices are not available. If no alternatives are listed it will be assumed that none are desired.

CONFIRMATION/PARKING: Once a registration has been received and processed you will receive a confirmation and Temporary Parking Permit Application with a parking hang-tag. Please bring your completed permit application to your first class, and be sure to hang your tag from your rear-view mirror facing out to avoid being ticketed by Campus Police. For additional campus parking and shuttle information, please visit our website at fitchburgstate.edu/alfa

ALFA TRIPS: Some trips include a lunch at the venue. Please be sure to indicate your lunch choice on the registration form if lunch is included.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRESENTATIONS: Although Food for Thought presentations are free and open to the public, if you are planning on attending, please be sure to check it off on the registration form so that we know how many people to plan for.

LOCATION OF COURSES: Unless otherwise specified, ALFA classes are held on the Fitchburg State University Campus. We do our best to schedule courses in the C-Wing of the McKay Campus School at Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA. Occasionally, they will be held on the Main Campus in buildings, such as: Hammond Hall, Antonucci Science complex, or Conlon Hall.

ALFA INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: When Fitchburg State University cancels classes or has a delay, ALFA will not hold classes on or off campus on that day.

Session IV: March - April□ Stretch & Tone .............................................. 32008□ Spring Birds of Worcester County ............... 32010□ Spring Wild Flowers ..................................... 32013□ Super Volcanoes .......................................... 32015□ Intro to Islam ................................................ 32014□ Modern Italian History ................................. 32016□ Improving Your Bridge Skills II ...................... 32019□ Community Read: Our Kids (FREE) .............. 32020□ Ikebana (10:30 a.m. class)............................ 32021□ Ikebana (12:20 p.m. class) ........................... 32022□ Mah Jongg .................................................... 32023□ Zumba Fitness® ............................................ 32025□ Broadway Brilliance (FREE) .......................... 32030□ Aspects of the Industrial Revolution ........... 32029□ Quilting ......................................................... 32028□ Breathe Your Way ......................................... 32031□ Cooking Mediterranean (Wed) ................... 32032□ Aqua Aerobics .............................................. 32033□ Let Your Yoga Dance ..................................... 32034□ Zentangle ...................................................... 32035□ Great Buildings in New England .................. 32036□ Faith in Film .................................................. 32037□ Abstract Realism in Pastels .......................... 32038□ Cooking Mediterranean (Thurs) .................. 32039□ Stretch and Tone for Golf ............................. 32040□ Inspiring Contemporary Voices ................... 32041□ Ancient Skills: The Quest for Fire ................. 32042□ iPads and iPhones ........................................ 32043□ NYKCP: Still Life ............................................. 32044□ Family Tree Breakthroughs .......................... 32045

Session III: January - March□ Stretch & Tone ..............................................31971

□ Gender Identity 101 .....................................31972

□ Snow Tracking - Winter Wildlife ..................31974

□ Harmonica. ...................................................31973

□ Improving Your Bridge Skills I .......................31975

□ Occasional Poetry & Odes ...........................31976

□ Conversational French II ($60/10 wks.) ......31977

□ Mah Jongg ....................................................31980

□ How to Write an Autobiography .................31981

□ Zumba Fitness® ............................................31983

□ Media and American Politics .......................31984

□ NE Architecture: Settlement to Civil War. ...31991

□ American Iron (FREE) ...................................31990

□ Quilting .........................................................31986

□ Aqua Aerobics ..............................................31993

□ Let Your Yoga Dance……………..……………. .....31994

□ ALFA Walk Snowshoe Ski About ..................31997

□ Shakespeare’s Hamlet ..................................31996

□ Pastel Painting ..............................................31998

□ Barrework Stretch ........................................31999

□ Indian Summers ($60/10 wks.) ...................32000

□ Knitting Aran Patterns ..................................32001

□ History of Dance ...........................................32006

□ Beyond the Shaking Leaf..............................32007

I would like to register for the following courses:

Spring 2017 RegistrationPlease complete ONE registration

form for EACH person taking classes.

Course payments are NOT refundable or

transferable to other classes unless a class

is cancelled.

See reverse side for payment

information.

I would like to register for the following events:

GROUP TRIP□ Historic Architecture of Worcester — May 1, 2017 .......................32046

FOOD FOR THOUGHT & SHIRLEY PICK SPRING OFFERINGS□ Insects in the Garden (FREE) – March 28, 2017 ........................... 32047

□ A Closer Look at Worcester’s Past (FREE) – April 18, 2017 ........... 32068

GRAND FINALE: A TRIO OF EVENTS – APRIL 25, 2017□ Edie Clark (FREE)

□ Luncheon ($10.00 per person) ..................................................... 32071

□ Food for Thought: Bird Migration (FREE)

All registration forms and payment must be MAILED. Deadline is January 23 for Session III / March 13 for Session IV.

ALFA Office / McKay C-154 Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ____________

E-mail: _______________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: _______________________ Are you new to ALFA? □ Yes □ No

I am sending payment for:

______ Course(s) @ $30/course* (Limit 6** per semester) = $ _____________

______ Group Trip: Historic Arch. of Worcester @ $45/person = $ _____________

______ Grand Finale Luncheon @ $10/person = $ _____________

TOTAL = $ _________________

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□ Check (made payable to Fitchburg State) amount enclosed: $ _________________

Credit Card: □ MasterCard □ Visa□ Discover

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□ Shirley Pick Scholarship Program (call the ALFA Office for details at 978-665-3706)

*Unless indicated as FREE. Additionally, courses are free for members over 90 years of age. If over 90, please send verification of age with registration.

**Students may initially register for up to six classes. After January 23, students may select additional courses if seats are still available. Check www.fitchburgstate.edu/alfa to see courses that are available.

Session IV: March - April□ Stretch & Tone .............................................. 32008□ Spring Birds of Worcester County ............... 32010□ Spring Wild Flowers ..................................... 32013□ Super Volcanoes .......................................... 32015□ Intro to Islam ................................................ 32014□ Modern Italian History ................................. 32016□ Improving Your Bridge Skills II ...................... 32019□ Community Read: Our Kids (FREE) .............. 32020□ Ikebana (10:30 a.m. class)............................ 32021□ Ikebana (12:20 p.m. class) ........................... 32022□ Mah Jongg .................................................... 32023□ Zumba Fitness® ............................................ 32025□ Broadway Brilliance (FREE) .......................... 32030□ Aspects of the Industrial Revolution ........... 32029□ Quilting ......................................................... 32028□ Breathe Your Way ......................................... 32031□ Cooking Mediterranean (Wed) ................... 32032□ Aqua Aerobics .............................................. 32033□ Let Your Yoga Dance ..................................... 32034□ Zentangle ...................................................... 32035□ Great Buildings in New England .................. 32036□ Faith in Film .................................................. 32037□ Abstract Realism in Pastels .......................... 32038□ Cooking Mediterranean (Thurs) .................. 32039□ Stretch and Tone for Golf ............................. 32040□ Inspiring Contemporary Voices ................... 32041□ Ancient Skills: The Quest for Fire ................. 32042□ iPads and iPhones ........................................ 32043□ NYKCP: Still Life ............................................. 32044□ Family Tree Breakthroughs .......................... 32045

Session III: January - March□ Stretch & Tone ..............................................31971

□ Gender Identity 101 .....................................31972

□ Snow Tracking - Winter Wildlife ..................31974

□ Harmonica. ...................................................31973

□ Improving Your Bridge Skills I .......................31975

□ Occasional Poetry & Odes ...........................31976

□ Conversational French II ($60/10 wks.) ......31977

□ Mah Jongg ....................................................31980

□ How to Write an Autobiography .................31981

□ Zumba Fitness® ............................................31983

□ Media and American Politics .......................31984

□ NE Architecture: Settlement to Civil War. ...31991

□ American Iron (FREE) ...................................31990

□ Quilting .........................................................31986

□ Aqua Aerobics ..............................................31993

□ Let Your Yoga Dance……………..……………. .....31994

□ ALFA Walk Snowshoe Ski About ..................31997

□ Shakespeare’s Hamlet ..................................31996

□ Pastel Painting ..............................................31998

□ Barrework Stretch ........................................31999

□ Indian Summers ($60/10 wks.) ...................32000

□ Knitting Aran Patterns ..................................32001

□ History of Dance ...........................................32006

□ Beyond the Shaking Leaf..............................32007

I would like to register for the following courses:

Spring 2017 RegistrationPlease complete ONE registration

form for EACH person taking classes.

Course payments are NOT refundable or

transferable to other classes unless a class

is cancelled.

See reverse side for payment

information.

I would like to register for the following events:

GROUP TRIP□ Historic Architecture of Worcester — May 1, 2017 .......................32046

FOOD FOR THOUGHT & SHIRLEY PICK SPRING OFFERINGS□ Insects in the Garden (FREE) – March 28, 2017 ........................... 32047

□ A Closer Look at Worcester’s Past (FREE) – April 18, 2017 ........... 32068

GRAND FINALE: A TRIO OF EVENTS – APRIL 25, 2017□ Edie Clark (FREE)

□ Luncheon ($10.00 per person) ..................................................... 32071

□ Food for Thought: Bird Migration (FREE)

All registration forms and payment must be MAILED. Deadline is January 23 for Session III / March 13 for Session IV.

ALFA Office / McKay C-154 Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

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E-mail: _______________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: _______________________ Are you new to ALFA? □ Yes □ No

I am sending payment for:

______ Course(s) @ $30/course* (Limit 6** per semester) = $ _____________

______ Group Trip: Historic Arch. of Worcester @ $45/person = $ _____________

______ Grand Finale Luncheon @ $10/person = $ _____________

TOTAL = $ _________________

Payment Information:

□ Check (made payable to Fitchburg State) amount enclosed: $ _________________

Credit Card: □ MasterCard □ Visa□ Discover

Credit Card #: _______________________________________________________

Exp. Date: _______________________ CVC (3 digit code): _________________

Signature: _________________________________________________________

□ Shirley Pick Scholarship Program (call the ALFA Office for details at 978-665-3706)

*Unless indicated as FREE. Additionally, courses are free for members over 90 years of age. If over 90, please send verification of age with registration.

**Students may initially register for up to six classes. After January 23, students may select additional courses if seats are still available. Check www.fitchburgstate.edu/alfa to see courses that are available.

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