LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE SENIOR PROGRAM
SPRING CLASS AND TRIP SCHEDULE MARCH-JUNE 2019 FOR PERSONS 50 YEARS AND OLDER 1 LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE SENIOR PROGRAM
SPRING CLASS AND TRIP SCHEDULE | MARCH-JUNE 2019
Check out the New Semester!
Join us for light refreshments and information about our upcoming classes and bus trips.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019 - 1 P.M. Snow Date: Sunday, February 24, 2019 - 1 P.M. Swartz Center for Spiritual Life • Room B Marywood University • 570-348-6213
Lifelong Learning Institute Senior Program Membership $30 PER SEMESTER Membership entitles you to discounts on classes.
2 CLASS OFFERINGS, SPRING 2018
WISE (WELLNESS INITIATIVE FOR SENIOR EDUCATION) These six classes are a prevention and wellness program for older adults. The program covers topics such as aging sensitivity, cultural and generational diversity, medications, addictions, and an enhanced quality of life. Nany Post and Diane Brown, Facilitators, Member: No Charge Voluntary Action Cente Non-member: No Charge Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, and 8 | 10 a.m.- Noon (registration is required) Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room D
COOKING DEMO: VEGGIES FOR BREAKFAST? LEARN HOW TO MAKE THE “MYPLATE” IN THE MORNING Do you find it difficult to consume enough vegetables throughout the day? Did you notice that there are no vegetables on your breakfast plate? If so, then the Marywood University Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics would like to share some tips and tricks! During this food demonstration, the students will share some fantastic veggie recipes that pair amazingly with your typical eggs and toast.. You will also have a chance to taste some veggie pancakes and other foods. Sign up and get a front row seat for this cooking demo! Marywood University Student Academy of Member: $25 Nutrition and Dietetics Non-member: $45 Wednesday, March 6 | 1-3 p.m. O’Neill Center for Healthy Families, Room 238
A SPRING CLEAN-UP WITH EIGHT PIECE BROCADE (BA DUANJIN) QIGONG This Qigong is an energy practice, not a stretching or calisthenics exercise. The eight pieces of brocade (ba duan jin) is a simple set of exercises that cultivate energy, flexibility, health, and awareness. The Baduanjin is primarily designated as a form of medical Qigong meant to improve health. Rick Schmoyer, Instructor Member: $60 Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 (no class), Non-member: $80 April 9 | 3-4 p.m. Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room B
COOKING DEMO CLASS: THIRTEEN OLIVES Thirteen Olives is a family owned and operated tasting room and gourmet food store specializing in the very finest olive oils and balsamic vinegars in the world. Join owner Eugene Litz for a captivating lecture and cooking demonstration. Gene, a Culinary Institute of America Alumnus, will work diligently to inform and educate the class about the quality standards, many health benefits, and culinary uses of these unique products. He will prepare a salad and a healthy, seasonal recipe as well. Recipes also will be distributed to the class.
Member: $25 Eugene Litz, Chef Non-member: $45 Wednesday, March 13 | 1:30-3 p.m. O’Neill Center For Healthy Families, Room 238
3 GENEALOGY WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS Learn how and where to begin and continue the journey of tracing your family history. If you’ve barely scratched the surface or are just starting out, this workshop is for you. You’ll learn what local, state, national, and international avenues to follow as you dig through all the resources available. Participants are asked to commit to all three sessions, and it is strongly recommended that a laptop and a three–ring binder with notepaper be brought to each session. Class size is limited to 15.
Member: $50 Barbara Spellman Shuta, Tom Price, Kate Bohan Non-member: $70 Tuesdays, March 12, 19, 26 | 9:30 a.m.-Noon Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room C
GMO: GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS Have you ever heard the term GMO? Do you wonder what it means? The Marywood Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will provide information about the true meaning of GMO and the effect it has on foods as well as any health effects. We will also touch on some food science principles while discussing the differences between GMO foods and non-GMO foods. Marywood University Student Academy of Nutrition and Member: No Charge Dietetics Non-member: No Charge Monday, April 1 | 1-2 p.m. (registration is required) Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room E
THE AFTERLIFE AND NDE (NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES) Is there an Afterlife? This is a question that has been pondered for thousands of years. These classes will review the various answers that have been given to this question. Evidence for the existence of an afterlife, including near death experiences and after-death communications, will be examined. The possible nature of an afterlife will also be explored. Finally, participants will have the opportunity to discuss their beliefs about the afterlife and what role their beliefs play in their lives now. Kevin Creegan, Ph.D. Member: $35 Wednesdays, April 3, 10 | 1-2:30 p.m. Non-member: $55 Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room B
ICE HARVESTING IN THE POCONOS Rick Smith, a local historian from Monroe County, will discuss the Ice Harvesting Industry that utilized many of the lakes throughout the Poconos from the late 1800s to the mid 1900s. Rick has been collecting ice harvesting tools and stories for the past 40-plus years. He and his son, Gavin, will display some of his collection and will share some stories. Rick will also show an early 20th-century film taken at one of the local Pocono harvesting operations. You will get a glimpse of the hard work that was necessary to provide ice throughout the year to homes and resorts in the Poconos and surrounding areas.
Member: $20 Rick Smith, Local Historian Non-member: $40 Thursday, April 4 | 11 a.m.-Noon Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room D
4 THE POWER OF MUSIC: HOW DOES MUSIC THERAPY MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR PEOPLE? What happens when we sing or make music? We can see patients unable to talk, who are able to sing perfectly well. Music is a form of sensory stimulation, which provokes responses due to familiarity, predictability, and feelings of security associated with it. This class will introduce definitions of music therapy and therapeutic interventions used in individuals’ daily life. Eun Sil Suh, Director, Music Therapy Dept. Member: $20 Marywood University Non-member: $40 Thursday, April 4 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sette LaVerghetta Performing Arts Center, Room 104
HEALING POWER OF SELF COMPASSION/AWARENESS During this class we will place our attention on planting and cultivating seeds of compassion and care toward ourselves and others. We will explore tools that can help us to stop being so hard on ourselves. We will learn how to motivate ourselves with encouragement rather than criticism, and to handle difficult situations with greater ease and bring mindfulness and compassion practices into daily life. With compassion, we are able to meet suffering within ourselves and in the world with a more open heart. Phil Sallavanti Member: $50 Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23 (Room B), 30, Non-member: $70 and May 7 | 11 a.m.-Noon Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room A
YOLO-LIFE’S SECRET INGREDIENT Someone asked me one day, “What’s the secret to life?” I must admit I was caught by surprise; until I realized it isn’t all that complicated. It’s actually quite simple—one ingredient—YOLO! It’s not about how much stuff we’ve accumulated over the years! Nor is it about how powerful or popular we are. Saint Mother Teresa died with a bed, chair, and table to her name—yet she was happy! It’s all about YOLO!
Member: $25 Fr. Joe Sica, Author, Ass’t Pastor ICC Non-member: $45 Wednesday, May 1 | 1-2:30 p.m. Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room A
ARMCHAIR TRAVEL: SOUTH AFRICA Join Joe Michalczyk as he shares his experiences on his exciting trip to South Africa. This area is known for its winding coastlines, epic scenery, cultural diversity, and abundant wildlife. View his video highlighting the many safaris and safari cruises in search of the “Big Five”. Cities visited were the beautiful harbor-side city of Cape Town and historic Johannesburg, as well as the Cape of Good Hope. Several national parks held vast varieties of exotic wildlife. The trip also included a stay at the world-famous Victoria Falls. A themed lunch will be included. Joe Michalczyk Member: $35 Thursday, May 2 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Non-member: $55 Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room B
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HIS-TORY VERSUS HER-STORY: COMPARING MEDIEVAL AUTHORS’ TALES OF (IN) FAMOUS WOMEN In fourteenth-century Europe, it was common for humanist writers to debate the inherent worth of women by telling stories of good or bad classical and biblical figures to support their arguments. In this class, we will compare the approaches of Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio and French writer Christine de Pizan. Raised at the court of France, Christine was an unusually well-educated woman who had read Boccaccio’s work. After the deaths of her father and her husband, Christine successfully turned to writing—everything from love poetry to treatises on good government to defenses of women—to support her family. Our class will explore briefly the biographies of both writers and then consider their works, noting how and why each writer told very different stories of the lives of celebrated women. Erin A. Sadlack, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English Member: $20 Marywood University Non-member: $40 Monday, May 6 | 6:30-8 p.m. Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room D
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE NE DETACHMENT HISTORICAL MUSEUM TOUR Housed in a historic stone structure that was built in 1936, the building overlooks the city of Scranton. There is also a WW II Korea M-41 tank situated adjacent to the building. On display are more than 1,500 artifacts, historical data, actual photographs, miniature dioramas depicting scenes from the Revolutionary War through the war in Iraq and also authentic collections of Marine Corps memorabilia such as uniforms, weaponry, and maps. We will meet at the museum. Light refreshments will be provided. Please join us. Member: No Charge Joel Soffranko Non-member: No Charge Commandant USMC, NE Detachment (registration required) Thursday, May 9 | 10:30 a.m.- Noon 1340 Alder Street, Scranton, PA
BEE-OLOGY: FROM THE HIVE TO THE JAR Learn all about the life of the honey bee and the process of what honey goes through to make it to your table. Join us as we get to take a look at an observation hive! Hannah Burgess, Owner Member: $20 The Beekeeper’s Daughter/Beekeeper Non-member: $40 Monday, May 13 | 1-2 p.m. Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room D
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6 ! COURSE REGISTRATION FORM & SURVEY Should you be unable to attend a course for which you register, please note that there is a no-refund policy in place. Credit towards another course, however, will be issued to you. WAYS TO REGISTER REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019. ? by completing the form + with a check or credit card by completing below and paying at the Swartz Center with and mailing the form below to: cash, check, or credit card. Marywood University, Conference and Event Services, LLI Senior Program : marywood.edu/conted/lifelonglearning 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509 Name______Address______Home/Cell Phone (_____)______E-mail ______Please indicate number of participants in the courses. Please check cost. INDICATE # OF PARTICIPANTS MEMBER NON-MEMBER ___ Membership q $30= $______N/A
___ WISE (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) q N/C= $______q N/C= $______
___ Cooking Demo: Veggies for Breakfast q $25 = $______$45= $______
___ Qigong (energy practice) q $60= $______q $80= $______
___ Cooking Demo: Thirteen Olives q $25= $______q $45= $______
___ Genealogy Workshop Beginners q $50= $______q $70= $______
___ GMO: Genetically Modified Organisms q N/C= $______q N/C= $______
___ The Afterlife q $35= $______q $55= $______
___ Ice Harvesting in the Poconos q $20= $______q $40= $______
___ Music Therapy: Power of Music q $20= $______q $40= $______
___ Healing Power of Self Compassion/Awareness q $50= $______q $70= $______
___ YOLO- Life’s Secret Ingredient q $25= $______q $45= $______
___ Armchair Travel: South Africa q $35= $______q $55= $______
7 COURSE REGISTRATION FORM & SURVEY, CONT.
INDICATE # OF PARTICIPANTS MEMBER NON-MEMBER ___ His-story versus Her-story: Comparing Medieval q $20= $______q $40= $______Authors’ Tales of (In)Famous Women
___ Marine Corps League NE Detachment q N/C= $______q N/C= $______Historical Museum
___ Bee-ology: From the Hive to the Jar q $20= $______q $40= $______Container Gardening q $25= $______q $45= $______
___ Russia q $40= $______q $60= $______
___ Spring Luncheon q $20= $______q $25= $______
$______$______MEMBER TOTAL NON-MEMBER TOTAL
Classes listed as N/C still require you to register for them. TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $ ______
INDICATE METHOD OF PAYMENT q Cash q Check (payable to Marywood University) q Charge to: q MasterCard q Visa q Discover Card # ______3-Digit Security Code ______Exp. Date ______Authorized Signature ______
Please take a minute to tell us what you think. Complete the following survey: What class offerings or topics would you like to see offered? ______What trips would you like to see offered? ______
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8 CONTAINER GARDENING Who doesn’t enjoy beautiful houseplants? They make us feel better and enhance our homes and our environment. A Penn State Master Gardener will present an informal workshop on houseplants. The program will include: Container gardening techniques and tips; plant selection; plant care; division and pruning. Participants will receive houseplants and will re-pot them. Come kick off spring! Michele E. Davis, Master Gardener Member: $25 Tuesday, May 14 | 2-3 p.m. Non-member: $45 Nazareth Student Center, Latour Room
RUSSIA The Romanovs were the most powerful European dynasty in modern times, ruling a vast empire for over three centuries. Their reign saw some of history’s most fascinating characters, including two called “Great”: the visionary Peter and the complex, extraordinary Catherine. Imperial Russia gave us brilliant writers and composers and dancers, but also set the stage for devastating wars and revolution. We’ll highlight some of the personalities and events of this remarkable culture. Expect stories of scandal, betrayal, and murder. After sampling Russian-inspired cuisine at lunch, we’ll fashion felt matryoshka, paint miniature nutcrackers, decorate Faberge eggs, and even play a (much safer) version of Russian roulette! Dr. Lee Sebastiani and Dr. Lori Sebastiani Member: $40 Tuesday, June 11 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Non-member: $60 Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room B
SPRING LUNCHEON Thursday, June 13 | Noon-2 p.m. Member: $20 Cooper’s Seafood House Restaurant Non-member: $25 701 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509
Marywood University, in accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities, including admission, or with respect to employment. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. E. Lee Felder, Jr., Director of Human Resources, Coordinator for Act 504 and Title IX, Marywood University, Scranton, PA 18509-1598. Phone: (570) 348-6220 or e-mail: [email protected].
9 BUS TRIP OFFERINGS, SPRING 2019
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 CORNING, NY CORNING GLASS MUSEUM, $105 Corning Glass Museum and Rockwell Art Museum. Bus will leave Marywood at 8 a.m. The trip will include a guided tour of the Corning Museum of Glass with a live hot glass blowing demonstration. Lunch will be included at Sorge’s Family Restaurant. After lunch the group will tour the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. We will finish the day at a local winery for wine tasting. We will leave for home at 5 p.m. 8 a.m. Bus departs Marywood Center for Athletics and Wellness 5 p.m. Return for Marywood campus
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019 JIM THORPE, PA JIM THORPE, $99 Bus will leave Marywood at 8 a.m. Our first stop in Jim Thorpe will be the restored 1888 Jersey Central Railroad Station followed by a tour of the Old Jail Museum to hear about the ill-fated Molly Maguires.
Lunch will be on your own with some time to spend in the shops in town. In the afternoon we will tour the ASA Packer Mansion. Our dinner stop will be included at the Powerhouse Eatery Restaurant in White Haven. 8 a.m. Bus departs Marywood Center for Athletics and Wellness Pick-up at Pittston Park and Ride 5 p.m. Return for Marywood campus !
TRIP REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete the registration form and mail with payment to: Around the World Travel • 250 Gravity Street • Peckville, PA 18452
For more information contact: Rosemary Yankovich • (570) 383-0544 • [email protected] Name______Address______Home Phone (_____)______Cell Phone______E-mail ______
INDICATE METHOD OF PAYMENT: q Cash q Check (payable to Around the World Travel)
INDICATE # OF PARTICIPANTS # ______Corning Glass Museum and Rockwell Art Museum q $105= $______# ______Jim Thorpe q $99= $______
10 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $______THINGS TO DO ON CAMPUS | SPRING 2019
ART AT MARYWOOD Go online to see the current exhibitions at the Mahady, Maslow, or Suraci Galleries MARYWOOD.EDU/GALLERIES PRESORTED OFFICE OF CONFERENCE & EVENT SERVICES FIRST-CLASS MAIL LLI, SENIOR PROGRAM U.S. Postage 2300 ADAMS AVENUE, PAID SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18509 Scranton, PA Permit No. 474
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