2015 SPRING PRESENTATIONS/CLASSES Please register as soon as possible. We will contact you ONLY if a class you registered for is filled. Quarterly Tuition: $5 per presentation/class - up to 5 classes$30 maximum - 6 or more classes Annual Membership: $25 – Single$45 – Couple$130 – Single & 4 Qtrs. Class$250 –Couple & 4 Qtrs. Class $250 bundled On-line registration: www.mnsu.edu/mall click on “Class Schedule”, “Register now” The FIRST time you need to click on Create an Account. If couples use the same e-mail address, only ONE account is needed.
#1 a-h: Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters in Literature This is a DVD course about fictional characters—men, women, and sometimes monsters—who are key figures in some of the great literary tales, spanning 3000 years, from Homer’s Odysseus to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter. Courses held 2 – 4 pm.
Class 1a: Monday, April 13: Frodo Baggins–A Reluctant Hero (Lord of the Rings); Odysseus–The Trickster Hero (The Odyssey); Aeneas–The Straight Arrow (Aeneid) Class 1b: Monday, April 27: Guinevere– A Heroine with Many Faces (Arthurian legends); The Wife of Bath– An Independent Woman (Canterbury Tales); Cressida– A Loved Betrayed (Troilus and Criseyde) Class 1c: Monday, May 4: Beowulf—A Hero with Hidden Depths (Beowulf legend); Thor—A Very Human God (Old Norse mythology); Robin Hood—The Outlaw Hero (origins unknown) Class 1d: Monday, May 11: Don Quixote—The First of the Wannabes (Don Quixote); Robinson Crusoe—A Lone Survivor (Robinson Crusoe); Elizabeth Bennet—A Proper Pride (Pride and Prejudice) Class 1e: Monday, June 1: Natty Bumppo—Frontier Hero (Leatherstocking Tales); Uncle Tom—The Hero as Martyr (Uncle Tom’s Cabin); Huckleberry Finn—Free Spirit of America (Huckleberry Finn) Class 1f: Monday, June 8: Sherlock Holmes—The First Great Detective (Conan Doyle novels); Dracula—The Allure of the Monster (Dracula); Mowgli—The Wolf Child (Jungle Book novels) Class 1g: Monday, June 22: Celie—A Woman Who Wins Through (The Color Purple); Winston Smith—The Hero We Never Want to Be (1984); James Bond—The Dangerous Protector (James Bond novels) Class 1h: Monday, June 29: Fairy-Tale Heroines—New-Style Princesses (modern-day fairy tales); Lisbeth Salander - Avenging Female Fury (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo); Harry Potter—Whistle-Blower Hero (Harry Potter series)
Instructor: Thomas A. Shippey, Prof. Emeritus, Humanities, St. Louis Univ. Sponsor: Catherine McCartney Class Size < 20 Primrose Retirement Community, 2nd Floor Community Room, 1360 Adams Street, Mankato
#2: Saturday, April 11, 2-4 p.m. — Ecuadorian Perspectives
Jorge Ayala (Rotary Exchange Student from Ecuador), Alejandro Freire (Exchange Student from Ecuador) and GAC professor Dan Venn will speak about life in Ecuador. Jorge will describe the human aspects of Ecuador, Alejandro will describe his life growing up in the Ecuadorian education system, and Dan will share his experiences as a teacher in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Presenters: Jorge Ayala, H.S. Jr, Le Sueur; Alejandro Freire, Bus. student, University Center, Rochester; Sponsors: Irene Manke, and Dan Venn, Sr., Gustavus Adolphus College Professor, Social Studies Ed. Catherine McCartney United Church of Christ—150 Stadium Court, Mankato (Corner of Stolzman & Stadium)
#3: Saturday, April 18, 1-3 p.m. —Tour of Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota
Get a sneak peek of the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota before the grand opening!
Presenters: Peter Olson, Director; Laura Stevens, Development Director Sponsor: Pam Willard Children’s Museum of Southern MN, 224 Lamm Street, Mankato, MN (off of Riverfront by Subway)
#4: Wednesday, April 22, 6-8 p.m. — The Lincoln Assassination: A Fragile Time – 150th Anniversary April 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the assassination of President Lincoln. When John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War was ending, emotions were high, and killing the president was just part of Booth’s plan. Explore this fragile time in our history and the plot that nearly succeeded in toppling the government. We will have an overview of the events surrounding the assassination and reenactment of the events of the assassination – with audience participation!
Presenters: David Jones, History Lecturer; Bryce Stenzel, Lincoln persona Sponsor: Alfred Berner St. John’s Episcopal Church, 302 Warren (Corner of Warren & Broad). Ample evening parking on Broad St.
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#5 a-b: Learn to Play Pickleball —Ping Pong on Steroids Pickleball is enjoyed by people of all ages, but the majority of players are seniors. As a low impact sport, it’s great exercise, even for those who think they’re too old, too slow, and not in shape to play. John Sandry, who has played pickleball for four years, will teach us about the sport in the first session; in the second session he will provide us with on-the-court experience at Tourtelotte Park’s six dedicated pickleball courts. The second session is open only to those who attended session #1. Class size < 24.
Class 5a: Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.-Noon –Intro to Pickleball Location: Snell Motors Community Room, 1900 Madison Ave, Mankato (Corner of Madison Ave. and Haefner Dr.) Class 5b: Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.-noon—On the Court Experience Location: Tourtelotte Park—NE of the corner of N. Broad St. and E. Maple St., Mankato
Instructor: John Sandry, Mankato Area Pickleball Ass’n Member Sponsor: Carlienne Frisch
#6 a-e: Spring Bird Walks—Meet the Birds as They Come Back North
Minnesota is a great gathering place for birds coming to breed here and points north. Walk area parks and find which birds have arrived and have a great morning while listening to their songs. All walks will go from 8 to 10 a.m.
Class 6a: Thursday, May 7 - Rasmussen Park Nature Center, Rasmussen Rd. off of Stoltzman Rd., in Mankato Class 6b: Saturday, May 9 - Seven-Mile Creek, 7 miles north of Mankato on US Hwy 169. Turn left into park, to first picnic shelter. Class 6c: Thursday, May 14 - Spring Lake Park, end of Tyler Ave., lower No. Mankato, off Lake St. Meet at picnic shelter by the lake. Class 6d: Saturday, May 23 - William’s Nature Center, NW of the William’s Pipeline Co. on MN Hwy 68. Meet in parking lot. Class 6e Thursday, May 28 - Benson Park, on Carlson Dr., N. Mankato. Meet in the parking lot. Presenter: Merrill Frydendall, orinthologist Sponsor: Merrill Frydendall
#7: Thursday, May 7, 2-4 p.m. — Evolution of the Bicycle and Bicycling Attire
Join costumed bicyclists and historians in discovering the development of the bicycle, from its beginnings to its modern form. Learn about bicycling clothing for men and women and how it advanced women’s freedom in numerous ways. If you feel adventurous, ride your two-wheeled vehicle to class.
Presenters: Grace & Richard Keir, costumed bicyclists & historians Sponsor: Carlienne Frisch United Church of Christ – 150 Stadium Court, Mankato (Corner of Stolzman & Stadium)
#8: Thursday, May 14, 2-4 p.m. —A Teacher’s Tale with a Yodeling Accompaniment Roger Stoufer, who recently published a memoir of his experiences as a public school educator, including his interactions with the Apple Fool Gang, will read from his book. His cousin, yodeler Joy Berg, will vocalize songs that complement the readings. (Proceeds from any book sales will remain with Lifelong Learners.)
Presenters: Roger Stoufer, writer & retired teacher, and Joy Berg, yodeler Sponsor: Carlienne Frisch United Church of Christ – 150 Stadium Court, Mankato (Corner of Stolzman & Stadium) )
#9: Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.-Noon—Hands on Chip Carving Try your hand at chip carving! Marty Leenhouts, a trained teacher and professional chip carver with 30 years of experience, will tell and show us how chip carving differs from other carving and will guide us in the hands-on process. Marty has taught thousands of people to chip carve, his lessons have been viewed online more than one million times, and he also teaches classes in person. Presenter: Marty Leenhouts, chip carver and instructor Sponsor: Carlienne Frisch Bethel Baptist Church – 1250 Monks Ave., Mankato (Corner of Monks and Balcerzak) Rm 13
#10 a-b: Thursdays (2 classes), May 21 & 28, 2-4 p.m. — Steven Sondheim’s Musical Theatre We will learn about a living American musical theatre composer, with emphasis on his output of musical works. His many successful productions include Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, Company, Assassins, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Sunday in the Park with George, and Into the Woods (which is currently out in movie form). Two works will be analyzed in depth. Presenter: Al Wortman, MSU-M Prof. of Music for more than 30 years & director of 50 musicals Sponsor: Carlienne Frisch Hosanna Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall—105 Hosanna Ave. (end of Main St.)
#11: Thursday, June 18, 2-4 p.m.—Travels with Road Scholars Several Lifelong Learner members will share their experiences about the Road Scholar (Elderhostel) trips they have enjoyed. Topics include domestic and international travel, as well as inter-generational experiences. Members also will discuss how to select trips to meet your needs (cost, activity level, single supplement, meals, etc.). Road Scholar materials will be available to review. Road Scholar website is: roadscholar.org.
Presenters: Kathryn Hanson, Renee Mathieson & Dwain Petersen Sponsor: Irene Manke United Church of Christ – 150 Stadium Court, Mankato (Corner of Stolzman & Stadium)