ILR Spring 2020 Catalog | Baldwin Wallace University

A scholarly, intellectually stimulating program for seniors in an informal, non-competitive college environment

2020 SPRING QUARTER CATALOG APRIL 6 to MAY 15, 2020

HISTORY / ASTROLOGY / ART / HEALTH / RELIGION / LAW / SPORTS / FILM / ASTRONOMY / LITERATURE / FINANCE / SCIENCE

Institute for Learning in Retirement 440-826-3188 Email: [email protected] Website: bw.edu/ilr MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Congratulations to us all!

ILR now boasts over 2200 members – all without any “advertising.” We have a record number of unique and exciting classes, and our travel, luncheon/ social programs are also in high gear. All these initiatives are run totally by our (hero) volunteer members.

One of the concerns facing all organizations is money. We (ILR) are beginning to deplete our financial reserves, and we need to make a few changes to balance the books. Our Financial Committee has been hard at work, and they have suggested some ways to insure our continued success.

Yep. ILR will cost a little more in the future, but it will still be the best deal around. Our last dues increase, for example, is so long ago that no one remembers the change. The Steering Committee needs to make the “final call,” but expect an increase in your annual Membership fee that is due in June. We also expect to institute some “belt tightening” at the committee level to make sure monies are spent carefully, and expenses are tracked to the activity incurring the expenditure.

Each member can also help as well: 1. We use emails to trim the cost of mailings. Make sure that your email is on file in the office so that you can receive some ILR information via email instead of the post office. 2. Help us to encourage instructors to email class notes instead of insisting on expensive paper copies. Let’s save a tree and some “greenbacks.” Just a couple of simple ideas that will save money where possible without causing pain to the membership.

Thanks to everyone reading this for making ILR the great organization that it is and keep up the good work. I am proud to serve as your President.

See you in class,

Bob Ross President

2 INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING IN RETIREMENT BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY

OFFICERS President Bob Ross [email protected] 1st Vice President Mary Kolk [email protected] 2nd Vice President Doug Imhoff [email protected] Recording Secretary Judy Luff Corresponding Secretary Janey Bodjiak [email protected] Treasurer Bill Luff Members-at-Large Nancy Lee Bowser [email protected] Beverly Sadowski [email protected] Mark Stypczynski [email protected]

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Administrative Donnie Isparo [email protected] Book & Author Paulette Baglyos Curriculum Pam McConnell [email protected] Doug Imhoff [email protected] Data-Based Services Karl Keller Finance Mike Zofchak Historian Gretchen Mates Mailing Sally Eldermire [email protected] Membership Linda Faecking [email protected] Newsletter John Koliha [email protected] Publicity John Koliha [email protected] Registration Judy Drabik [email protected] Maria Phillips [email protected] Social Janice Stuart Special Events Judy Luff Travel Maria Phillips [email protected] Tom Brennan [email protected] Live Performances Luretta Holanda

3 REGISTRATION Class Registration opens March 16 at 10:30 a.m. and closes March 20 at 11:30 a.m.

Membership in the ILR is required to register and attend classes. All members of record as of February 25, 2020 are eligible to register for Spring 2020 classes.

If a class you have chosen has been filled, the fee will automatically be refunded unless you list an alternate selection. There will be no follow-up phone notification from ILR regarding filled classes.

Classes may be added/changed until the close of registration.

Class confirmation letters identifying class locations will be mailed shortly after registration closes.

Class limits are set by room size, parking availability and/or presenter choice.

PLEASE NOTE: Most classes are not held on the actual BW campus, but at neighboring churches and other venues in and around Berea.

CLASS REGISTRATION FORM To clarify our registration process, please note that no actual class assignments will begin until March 16 at 10:30 a.m.

All Registration Forms that arrive in the office before March 16 will remain unopened until March 16.

Mailing or bringing a Registration Form in early does not mean it will be processed early. In fairness to all members, when processing begins on March 16, envelopes will be opened randomly, regardless of when they were received. Inevitably some members will be unable to be assigned their first choice of class. You are encouraged to take advantage of listing alternative classes located on the lower portion on the back of the Registration form.

Registration Forms received after March 20 will be returned to the sender.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Registration Co-Chairs listed below. We are always looking for ways to streamline our class registration process. We hope this explanation was helpful.

Judy Drabik Maria Phillips [email protected] [email protected]

4 REGISTRATION: HELP US GET IT RIGHT

• Use a separate Registration Form and separate check for each student.

• Review your Registration Form and check for accuracy before mailing.

• Enclose your check (payable to Baldwin Wallace University) or Class Certificate with your Registration Form.

• Access the ILR office voicemail 440-826-3188 for a daily announcement of which classes are closed or to respond to message(s) from the office. Volunteers are available to assist you from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the above number Monday through Friday; or leave a message.

• Registrations and checks received after March 20 at 11:30 a.m. will be returned.

ILR CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

If ILR cancels a class, a full refund will be issued unless two (2) class sessions have been presented, in which case there is no refund.

If a member cancels a class before registration closes, a full refund will be issued.

If a member cancels a class after registration closes and before the beginning of classes, and due to serious illness or death, a full refund will be issued. (Note: all three conditions must be met.)

Except as noted, no refunds will be made after classes have begun.

WEATHER CONDITIONS IF THE BEREA CITY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, ILR CLASSES WILL NOT MEET. THE ILR OFFICE ALSO WILL BE CLOSED.

5 2020 SPRING CATALOG MONDAYS BEGINNING APRIL 6 FOR SIX WEEKS INTERMEDIATE CARD CRAFTING – REPEAT _ Presenter: Kevin Borowiak *12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Limit: 15 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Room 106) This class will provide/continue the instruction in intermediate paper crafting leading to the construction of greeting cards. In each class, designs are presented with the making of (2) cards per design. Twenty cards will be made. The designs are as follows: Spinner card, Foldback card, Superfold card, Stamping 1 (beyond basics), Stamping 2 (layered stamping) and a 3-D card. The instructor will provide all materials except adhesives. There is an additional class fee of $50 to cover the cost of materials. A supply list will be provided for each student.

REAL ESTATE FROM THE GROUND UP Presenter: Lude Kemock 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 50 @ Heritage Congregational Church) You own it…you rent it…you use it…you invest in it…but how much do you actually know about it? This class will provide some of the basics about something we all need and use; Land…Real Estate…Real Property. We will cover title, ownership, rights and interests, its role in everyone’s life and the benefits of the private property system we are afforded here in the United States and how it is used for our basic necessities and as an investment vehicle. We’ll cover the role of the market in buying and selling, supply and demand, financing and even touch upon the world of a real estate salesperson/broker. We strongly encourage attendee participation and will provide a forum for personal situations and topics that will directly impact those attending. POPE FRANCIS AND THE ENVIRONMENT Presenter: Bob Kloos 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 100 @ People’s Community Church) Daniel P. Horan, OFM, said it this way: “Pope Francis situated his 2015 encyclical letter ‘Laudato Si,’ on Care for Our Common Home” within the broader tradition of Catholic moral teaching, reminding the church and world that despite our self-centered compartmentalization, there is only ever an “integral ecology” in which the fate of humanity and non-human creation are inextricably intertwined. While the human poor have been and will always be the first to suffer the consequences of climate change’s effects, ultimately no one can escape the destruction of “our common home.” Everything matters. We have to get this right. What will it take to get people to see the obvious?

6 PRESENTERS

______Kevin Borowiak comes to card making after pursuing careers in the sciences. A set of life crisis in 2013 brought Kevin from left brain thinking and work to the creative right brain. Since then he has been learning and teaching the craft of card making.

______Lude Kemock is a licensed real estate broker in Ohio and has been practicing real estate for over 45 years. He has taught real estate at several Northeast Ohio colleges for over 30 years and recently retired from his final position as national director of transitions and implementation at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporate Office in Madison, New Jersey where he worked for over 30 years previously as a manager, national trainer, business consultant and innovator of marketing and training tools. He is currently associate broker at Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty in Westlake.

______Bob Kloos is the pastor/administrator for the Community of Saint Peter. He was ordained for the diocese of Cleveland and worked in parish, high school and college campus ministry for 17 years before he took leave to marry. Two remarkable children were born of his remarkable journey with his wife. A year after she died suddenly in 2017, he was “called” to serve The Community. His nearly 30 years of performing arts ministry prepared him well for his return to liturgy, social justice immersion and storytelling every weekend. Bob is a gardener, has solar panels on his roof, drives an all-electric car powered by wind turbine generated electrons, and stopped eating meat (except for friendly chicken and fish) a year ago.

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HITLER: THE MIDDLE YEARS, 1931-1938 Presenter: Father Andrew Harmon 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Limit: 130 @ Christ United Church - Sanctuary) This class is the second in a three-part series on the life of Adolf Hitler. In this quarter, we will look at his striving to take power (successful in 1933), the repression he instituted, and his domestic policies in the 1930s. His increasingly severe anti-Semitic measures before the war will be examined. We shall dig into his personal life while he was in power. Toward the end of the course, the focus will be on his foreign policy–his successful expansionism (without a bullet being fired) that led toward World War II. The course will end on the verge of World War II which will be the focus of the third quarter of this series.

“LETTERS FROM EARTH” Presenter: Ted Smith *6:15 p.m. – 7:35 p.m. (Limit: 70 @ Christ United Church – Sanctuary) This book was posthumously published by Samuel Clemens’ estate, and was promptly labeled blasphemous. Inspired by the opening chapter of the book of Job, Clemens turns all of his wit, wisdom and wry humor to the nature of good and evil.

HISTORY OF CLEVELAND SPORTS – PART 2 Presenter: Doug Imhoff *6:30 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. (Limit: 70 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Friendship Hall 2) Last Fall in Part One, we discussed the history of Cleveland’s sports teams. In this session, we will discuss the history of the individual owners, coaches, managers and players who have influenced the Cleveland sport scene over the years. Such people as Jessie Owens, Bob Feller, Jim Brown, Art Modell, Jim Tressel and Lebron James will be among the 35 sports figures who will be presented and discussed.

TUESDAYS BEGINNING APRIL 7 FOR SIX WEEKS

INTERMEDIATE CARD CRAFTING – REPEAT Presenter: Kevin Borowiak *10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Limit: 15 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Room 106) This class will provide/continue the instruction in intermediate paper crafting leading to the construction of greeting cards. In each class, designs are presented with the making of (2) cards per design. Twenty cards will be made. The designs are as follows: Spinner card, Foldback card, Superfold card, Stamping 1 (beyond basics), Stamping 2 (layered stamping) and a 3-D card. The instructor will provide all materials except adhesives. There is an additional class fee of $50 to cover the cost of materials. A supply list will be provided for each student.

8 ______Father Andrew Harmon was awarded a Master of Divinity from the Asbury Theological Seminary. He also has a Master of Arts degree in Russian history from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in history from North Dakota State University. He has been pastor of St. Matthew’s Church in North Royalton for over 29 years.

______Ted Smith is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace. His interests and research are in traditional Chinese medicine, history, current events, science and theology. In his personal quest for balance, he has done considerable independent research into various spiritual, historical and sociological practices in an effort to see what has worked for and against humanity’s quest for balance.

______Doug Imhoff earned both a BA and MBA at Baldwin Wallace University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and worked as an internal auditor in various management positions for several companies in the Cleveland area. In addition, he has a lifelong interest in American and World history, government and politics.

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HISTORY OF THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICAL – PART 2: 1950-2020 Presenter: Aaron Spears 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (Limit: 70 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 1 & 2) The Hollywood Musical has undergone a variety of changes through the years. In Part 2 of this class we’ll be looking at film examples that highlight these changes, from the post-WWII era up to the present day. We’ll be discussing key figures of the era: from choreographers to directors to performers to composers. The Hollywood Musical, Part 1 is not needed in order to enjoy this class.

A MONUMENT TO SERVICE: THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MONUMENT Presenter: Tim Daley 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (Limit: 70 @ People’s Community Church) Dedicated July 4, 1894, Cuyahoga County’s architecturally unique Civil War monument memorializes its 9,000 veterans by inscribing their names in marble. Class topics are as follows: April 7: The Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument: A Monument to Service; April 14: The Women of the Monument: The war relief work of the Northern Ohio Sanitary Commission; April 21: The United States Colored Troops of the Monument; April 28: Prominent Ohio Commanders of the Monument; May 7: Lincoln and the Monument; May 14: Honoring Their Memory: Levi T. Scofield, Cleveland’s Monumental Architect and Sculptor.

ASTRONOMY 3 – DEEP SPACE AND THE COSMOS – REPEAT Presenter: Ann Cleary *12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Limit: 42 @ Mahler Museum) We leave our solar system to explore our galaxy (the Milky Way), other galaxies, the expanding Universe and the Big Bang Theory. Other topics include lifecycle of stars, quasars, supernovae and black holes. We also will learn about the Hubble Telescope and the next newer, bigger and better James Webb Space Telescope. This course is a continuation of Astronomy 1 and 2, but there is no prerequisite for attendance.

BIG PHARMA Presenters: Mary & Dick Kolk 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 40 @ Mahler Museum) Big Pharma is an expert at promoting fear of disease just so they can sell us hope. In this class we look behind the scenes to discover the disturbing truth about Big Pharma. We’ll examine conflicts of interest, deceptive ghostwritten articles in prestigious medical journals, “me too” drugs and fear-based media ads. Drugs in search of an illness, drug promotion meetings disguised as education programs, minimizing reports of side effects and disposal of negative studies. We’ll also examine how too many drugs, body scans and over-diagnoses can cause more harm than good.

10 ______Aaron Spears earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in motion picture theory, history and criticism from Wright State University, and a Master of Science degree in library and information science from Kent State University. For 13 years, he managed the Cedar Lee Theatre, with five years on the selection Committee for the Cleveland International Film Festival.

______Tim Daley was awarded a Bachelor of Arts from Cleveland State University and Master of Arts from John Carrol University. Tim is the executive director of the Sailors & Soldiers Monument. He is a member of the American Association for State and Local History, Ohio Local History Alliance and the NE Ohio Inter-Museum Council.

______Ann Cleary is a National Board Certified teacher in adolescent and young adult science. She taught 9th grade earth and space science for over 30 years. She hopes to make topics simple and knowable.

______Mary Kolk has produced a DVD set and authored a book titled “How We Beat Diabetes.” She was president of LIVE Multimedia and a past vice president of Cleveland Advertising Association, and a former member of Toastmasters and the Cleveland Coach Federation. Her extensive research and study on diabetes and her hands-on success have brought her numerous speaking engagements, including those at The Ohio State School of Medicine and Humana Health Center.

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CLEVELAND’S BEST KEPT SECRETS Various Presenters 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 75 @ Christ United Church – Fellowship Hall)

The Port of Cleveland by David Guthiel April 7 The Port of Cleveland is one of the largest ports on the Great Lakes. This presentation will offer an overview of the Port’s maritime and environmental services as well as the development finance services which largely contribute to the economic development of our region. Over 20,000 jobs and $3.5 billion in annual economic activity are tied to the roughly 13 million tons of cargo that move through Cleveland Harbor each year. The Port of Cleveland is the only local government agency whose sole mission is to spur job creation and economic vitality in Cuyahoga County. The Port is an economic engine for our community, a key to Northeast Ohio’s global competitiveness, and a crucial partner in building Cuyahoga County’s future. Our maritime services and assets add value and result in a competitive advantage for regional firms competing globally. The Port also tackles challenges tied directly to jobs, quality of place and environmental sustainability through innovative development financing services and selective public investments in critical harbor projects.

The Cleveland Foundation by Dr. Paul Putnam April 14 Learn the history and current work of the Cleveland Foundation, the world’s first community foundation. Serving Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties, the Cleveland Foundation works with individuals and families, as well as organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors to build community endowment, address needs through grantmaking and provide leadership on key community issues.

The History of The Cleveland Orchestra by Andrea Hoy April 21 The world renowned Cleveland Orchestra recently celebrated a centennial and is embarking on an ambitious second century to remain one of the world’s top orchestras. Orchestra Archivist Andria Hoy will explore the early beginnings of the Orchestra, early patrons, music directors, the Orchestra’s subsequent rise to fame and current educational programming in this lecture.

Building Severance Hall and Blossom Music Center by Andrea Hoy April 28 The Cleveland Orchestra is lucky to own two magnificent concert facilities. Orchestra Archivist Andria Hoy will cover the Orchestra’s early beginnings in Grays Amory and Masonic Auditorium to the contruction of splendid Severance Hall, including historic images from the full building renovation completed in 2000. See behind the scenes of this amazing building. In addition, learn the backstory and history of Blossom Music Center, the Orchestra’s summer home.

David Gutheil has international and domestic experience in logistics, marketing and the transportation/shipping industries. Gutheil is responsible for managing the Port of Cleveland’s maritime facilities and the implementation of marketing and trade development programs to attract new customers, carriers and cargo shippers. Gutheil has worked for an assortment of transportation-related companies for nearly 20 years, most recently as director of strategic accounts for NYK Logistics (Americas) Inc., one of the world’s leading logistics providers.

Dr. Paul Putman joined the Cleveland Foundation in 2008 as a program officer and in 2014 transitioned to the role of donor relations and technology officer. In this capacity he works with individuals, families and nonprofits throughout greater Cleveland to help them achieve their philanthropic goals. Outside of his work with the foundation, Dr. Putman has continued teaching since earning his doctorate in urban education from CSU, and currently teaches grant proposal writing at Baldwin Wallace University. He is also a mentor with College Now Greater Cleveland and currently serves on the board of the Cleveland Public Library Foundation.

Andria Hoy is both a trained professional musician and archivist, now blending her passion for both by preserving the history of The Cleveland Orchestra. Functioning as archivist and historian for the Orchestra, Severance Hall and Blossom Music Center, Mrs. Hoy enjoys sharing Cleveland Orchestra history and trivia with her fellow Clevelanders whenever possible. She holds a master’s degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she studied with renowned Cleveland Orchestra principal oboist John Mack. In 2015, Mrs. Hoy earned a Master’s of Information and Library Science. She has worked in the archives of The Cleveland Orchestra since 2008 and became the head archivist in the spring of 2017.

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CLEVELAND’S BEST KEPT SECRETS (continued)

“SISTERS IN THE SKY” THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S AVIATION MUSEUM by Heather Alexander May 5 The story of women’s achievements in aviation and space began in the 18th century. The International Women’s Air and Space Museum preserves the history of these women. “Sisters in the Sky describes a few of these remarkable women and their contributions, past and present.

INFERNO ON THE EAST SIDE by Paul Nelson May 12 The East Ohio Gas Co. explosion and fire of 1944 was Cleveland’s largest fire in size and casualties. It covered ¼-square mile, killed 130 civilians, destroyed 79 dwellings and two industrial plants. It could have been worse, but it occurred when children were away at school. We look at all the components of this tragic event from cause, to extinguishment and beyond.

EGYPT I – REPEAT Presenter: Jim Gibbs 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 50 @ Heritage Congregational Church) Ancient Egypt captures our imaginations as few other things can, not only because of its monuments but because of what we know about its people. The Ancient Egyptians were men and women like us, with the same types of hopes, dreams, joys and sorrows. This course will explore the beginning of Egyptian civilization: why the pyramids were built, religious beliefs, art, daily life and political development.

THE GLORIOUS CAUSE – PART 2: THE FOUNDING FATHERS Presenter: Bert Fassett 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 75 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Friendship Hall 2) This class will cover the men and events that went into the founding of our country. The class will look at the founders in context and show how their personalities helped make this nation. We will start in 1763 and finish with Jefferson’s first term.

TREASURE HUNT Presenter: Janet Carnall 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Limit: 120 @ Heritage Congregational Church) Tales of buried treasure, exquisite gems and lost cities have long caused adventurers to seek them out. Did you know that Jesse James buried the Templar treasure, or was it Christopher Columbus? What are the colorful stories that surround the queen of gems – the diamond? Where can you hunt for treasure today? These and many other fascinating stories will be shared along with the possibility of winning a treasure chest at the end of our six weeks.

Heather Alexander’s aviation life started in 1991 when she was hired to photograph an air show. She has since coordinated fly-ins, arranged the aerial portion of military reenactments and ran an air show for eight years. Heather previously owned a Pietenpol Aircamper (a 1930s designed aircraft). She has been with the International Women’s Air & Space Museum since 2003 and has served as the executive director since 2015.

Paul Nelson is a life-long historian, fire fighting buff and fire photographer. Although a technical marketing executive, he has spent many years researching Cleveland fire service history since moving to the area in 1970.

Jim Gibbs received his Bachelor of Arts from Bowling Green State University and was awarded a Master of Arts in history from Miami University, and graduate credit in history from Case Western Reserve University. He and has taught history at Cuyahoga Community College. His interest in archaeology led him to volunteer at a dig in Tel Gezer, a biblical site in Israel. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Cleveland Archaeological Society.

Bert Fassett has a BA and MA from Cleveland State University. He taught in the Lakewood School System for 25 years. In 1994 and 2002 was named “Educator of the Year.” In 2016 he was selected for the “Lakewood Staff Hall of Fame.” He also coached middle school basketball for 15 years. He has been married for 42 years and has two sons.

Janet Carnall has had a lifelong interest in geology, ancient history, nature and many other subjects. She earned a Bachelor of Science in geology and an MBA from Baldwin Wallace University. She worked as a market researcher and buyer, beginning at Sherwin-Williams, and retired as director of marketing and development at North Coast Community Homes.

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COMMUNICATION STYLES – REPEAT Presenter: Dr. Joan Horvath 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Limit: 50 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Friendship 2) We all develop a communication style, but everyone is different. You will identify your style and learn about three other styles. We will cover how to influence other styles and how to be effective with those different from ourselves.

HISTORY OF LONDON – PART 1 Presenter: Beryl Prusinowski 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Limit: 120 @ Christ United Church – Sanctuary) London has been a major settlement for more than two millennia. Delve into prehistory – the geology affecting development and the original Stone Age inhabitants. Then follow the history – a major Roman center, the changes made by the Saxons, deprivations of the Vikings and why William the Conqueror was afraid of London. This first part will end with the horrors of the Great Plague.

GENESIS AND THE “BIG BANG THEORY” RECONCILED Presenter: Ted Smith *6:15 p.m. – 7:35 p.m. (Limit: 70 @ Christ United Church – Sanctuary) The events depicted in the first chapter of Genesis are quite similar to the events described by the Big Bang Theory. The real question is: Was it six days or 13.7 billion years? This class explore how the answer is actually “yes” to both perspectives. We will use only peer reviewed science taught in universities and only conventional interpretations of the Genesis text. (One day is not a metaphor for an epoch.)

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT April 7, 14, 21 Presenter: Bob Gillingham *6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Limit: 30 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 1) The gap between the rich and poor is growing larger. Why? Lack of education! Literally half of Americans own no stock. We will show you why mutual funds can be the best way to own stocks and bonds. Risk tolerance and your time horizon determine your best investment allocation. Learn how to analyze and find the best funds for you without the biased sales pitch.

Presenter: Mark Lapsevich April 28, May 5, 11 The good news is that life expectancy is increasing. However, many retirees are concerned about being “Income Ready” and/or will they outlive their financial resources. This educational workshop will focus on these and other common retirement concerns and different strategies to address those concerns. Topics will include: the new tax law regarding Required Minimum Distributions (RMD), Downside Market Protection Strategies, Asset Allocation/Diversification, Tax Consequences and Longterm Care.

16 ______Dr. Joan Horvath has a Juris Doctorate and a Doctorate in Communications from Case Western Reserve University. She has served on the Board of Governors of the CWRU School of Law and has been a college professor. Her career also included being a division manager in industry, a training director of a bank and Progressive Insurance, and consultant in the areas of communications, management development and law. In addition to managing her own company, she has published over 50 articles. ______Beryl Prusinoski received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Case Western Reserve University and a Master of Science in Statistics from Purdue University. Beryl worked in the chemical industry for more than 40 years. Upon retirement, Beryl decided to take her extensive collection of history books to form the basis for ILR classes. London is her particular interest, since that is where her parents met during the war.

______Bob Gillingham is a lifelong Cleveland native having attended Bay High School and the University of Illinois. He served two years in the army and ran a Ford dealership for over 25 years. He is on the school board for the Medina County Career Center. He has taught financial literacy for 20 years and is now teaching 6,000 students and adults, primarily in 25 high schools in northeast Ohio this school year with the nonprofit - Finmango.

______Ted Smith is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace. His interests and research are in traditional Chinese medicine, history, current events, science and theology. In his personal quest for balance, he has done considerable independent research into various spiritual, historical, and sociological practices in an effort to see what has worked for and against humanity’s quest for balance.

Mark Lapsevich possesses both bachelor and master degrees in education from Cleveland State University. He has taught at the high school level for more than 20 years, including a Financial Literacy course at Brunswick High School. He is currently a Registered Representative and Certified Retirement Education Specialist (CRES).

17 WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING APRIL 8 FOR SIX WEEKS FINANCIAL WELLNESS AND RETIREMENT – REPEAT Presenter: Michael Zawatsky 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (Limit: 20 @ People’s Community Church) Michael will cover the following topics: 25 Biggest Money Mistakes, Investment Basics, Asset Allocation and Solving the Retirement Income Puzzle. Tax planning strategies and estate planning will be presented by guest speakers. Handouts provided by the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA). same time, same place? PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS: 1960 – PRESENT Presenter: Doug Imhoff 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (Limit: 70 @ Christ United Church – Fellowship Hall) This course covers the history of presidential elections from 1960 through 1988. We will discuss the presidential candidates, the important issues, the primaries, the debates and the general election campaign results (including voter demographic results) from each of these elections. (Part Two in the Fall of 2020 will cover 1992 thru 2020.)

INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS, A TO Z Presenter: Don Auble 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (Limit: 30 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 2) From Aeolian wind harps to Ziploc™ bags, we will review many varied inventions and innovations – sometimes their development history, or how they work, or how they’re made, etc. Topic areas include aircraft, home products, autonomous vehicles, building systems, civil engineering, architecture and much more.

MINI ART JOURNALS Presenter: Suzanne Halstead 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (Limit: 25 @ 600 North Rocky River Drive) We will explore what is art journaling on a pocket or purse size scale. We will be using mini-binders (found at *Staple’s Stores) to create your own themed pages to put in it! Creating individual pages from a wide variety of art materials and personal memorabilia to make yours unique. No two are ever alike! Come discover your creative energies with this fun portable art form by filling it with the images and words that interest you. Art journals are great tools to take with you on trips and vacations, nature explorations, themed events and more. No previous art experience needed. Art supplies list available for class registrants.

18 ______Michael Zawatsky received a Bachelor of Science in business administration, summa cum laude, from The Ohio State University. He also earned the designation of chartered retirement planning counselor and chartered retirement plans specialist from the College for Financial Planning. He is also a certified financial educator and is president of the Lake Erie Chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness.

______Doug Imhoffearned both a Bachelor of Arts and MBA at Baldwin Wallace University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and worked as an internal auditor in various management positions for several companies in the Cleveland area. In addition, he has a lifelong interest in American and World history, government and politics.

______Don Auble holds a BA from Baldwin Wallace and an MS from the Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University. He owned Jaeger Advertising, a full service ad agency, for over 20 years. He taught marketing and advertising classes as an adjunct professor at Baldwin Wallace for many years. Interests including flying, sailing, family and travel.

______Suzanne Halstead has an MA in education from Concordia University and a BFA in studio arts and art education from Syracuse University. She is an artist, educator and museum professional, having taught art in public schools, colleges, galleries, studios and museums throughout her career. She has worked extensively in many cultural and museum environments as an educator and exhibits and program developer. Suzanne believes in enabling and empowering others so each may find and explore his or her own creative energies.

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ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING Presenter: Dan A. Baron, Esq. 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 35 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Friendship Hall 1) Learn the basics of estate planning and elder law in this unique, hands-on course. Discover how to efficiently pass on your assets to your children or heirs through probate avoidance and asset protection strategies. The instructor uses real-life examples to explain basic wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advanced directives and other estate planning tools.

TOPICS IN AMERICAN HISTORY Presenter: Gary Croy 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 45 @ Mahler Museum) 1) Manifest Destiny – Colonization to 1900; 2) President Andrew Johnson; 3) Quanah Parker, Last Great Chief of the Comanche Nation; 4) Four American Rebels – Roger Williams, Henry David Thoreau, Alice Paul, Ida Wells; 5) The 1920s – a Social History; and 6) Harry Truman and the Cold War.

AMERICAN ICONS Presenter: Mel Maurer 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 70 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Friendship Hall 2) In this course, you will meet a noted American in our nation’s history in each class. They include: 1)New York Author, Archibald Gracie IV – “I survived the sinking of the Titanic;” 2) President Theodore Roosevelt – “Speak softly and carry a big stick;” 3) Western lawman Wyatt Earp – “Doc Holliday and I: Gunfight at the OK Corral;” 4) Author Ernest Hemingway – “My movable writer’s life;” 5) Secret Service Agent Clint Hill – “Protecting the Kennedys;” and 6) President Abraham Lincoln – “Lincoln on Leadership.”

ANALYZING MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL – REPEAT Presenter: Mike Walczak 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Limit: 40 @ People’s Community Church) Michael Walczak has studied Major League Baseball for more than 35 years. Employing tools used by today’s managers and general managers, we will discuss issues such as: clutch hitting, team performance, comparing today’s players with the “old timers” and evaluating managers. From bunts to zone ratings, from Bill James to Moneyball, see the games like you’ve never seen them before.

20 ______Dan A. Baron is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, West Shore Bar Association, Akron Bar Association and Elder Counsel. He focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning and elder law. Dan is a published author and creator of Dollars and Sense© magazine. In 2019 he was nominated by his professional peers as “Ohio’s Super Lawyer, rising star.”

______Gary Croy taught both “American Tradition” and “Advanced Placement United States History” at Berea High School. He also served as a faculty consultant for the College Board’s United States History Exam for eleven years. Following his retirement from Berea High School, he taught the U.S. History and European History survey classes at Baldwin Wallace for five years. He is a member of the Berea City School District Distinguished Staff Hall of Fame.

______Mel Maurer has a Bachelor of Science from John Carroll University. His education includes many historical symposia focused on Abraham Lincoln. He is past president and historian of the Cleveland Civil War Roundtable, and has appeared in several of its plays. He is a lifetime member of the Lincoln Forum. For 43 years he was manager of administrative quality and distribution for the Boston Weatherhead Division of Dana Corporation. In retirement he is a writer, speaker and actor.

______Michael Walczak has examined and studied Major League Baseball for more than 30 years. He was a contributor to the Bill James’ Major League Baseball Project Scoresheet statistical data base and was an advisor to the Society for American Baseball Research administration. Since 1994 Michael has been director of trusts and estates for Baldwin Wallace University. He has a BA from Albion, an MEd from Cleveland State University and a JD from Cleveland Marshall College of Law.

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WHO KILLED RFK? UNANSWERED AFTER MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS – REPEAT Presenter: Beverly Sadowski 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Limit: 40 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Friendship Hall 1) RFK’s campaign for the presidency was reaching its zenith when he was struck down after winning the California primary in June, 1968. The official account of his assassination is fraught with contradictions. What evidence exists to dispute the conclusion that Sirhan Sirhan was the assassin? Why have some of RFK’s family asked for a reopening of the case? Forensic, medico-legal, eyewitness and recently discovered acoustic evidence will be presented – some of which was never introduced at his trial. Close examination of the case seriously calls into question Sirhan’s role in this tragic event.

COMPARATIVE WORLD RELIGIONS – PART 2: MIDDLE EAST Presenter: Ken Neuzil 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Limit: 80 @ Christ United Church – Sanctuary ) This course is for adults who are interested in learning about the world’s major religions and some “minor” ones, too. Through handouts, discussion, question and answer sessions, and some lecture, members will explore various regions of the world and the religions each of those regions have as an answer to mankind’s most persistent questions. This term the class will study the religions which originated in the Middle East and their impact. We will explore the origins, beliefs and history of Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam and how these have often interacted and continue to influence the modern world.

PORTRAITS 1 – REPEAT Presenter: Linda Palko Witkowski 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Limit: 40 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Friendship Hall 2) Come on a journey through the intriguing lives of some fascinating women who helped make up the fabric of the world’s narrative! There’s Liz Taylor too…but no Kardashians! We will land on the doorsteps of Florence Nightingale, Rear Adm. Grace Murray Hopper and First Lady Ida McKinley among others. Join us and get a better understanding of their stories. These ladies were many things, but they were never boring. (This is a Gentleman- friendly course – all are welcome!)

CLEVELAND TV TALES OF THE PAST Presenter: Mike Olszewski **6:45 p.m. – 8:05 p.m. (Limit: 100 @ Christ Church United – Fellowship Hall) Northeast Ohio’s rich television history is examined in a series of highly visual lectures with discussions of the Greater Cleveland area’s TV pioneers and rarely seen historical footage. The course looks at the first steps taken by groundbreaking journalists and entertainers that set standards for TV stations nationwide.

22 ______Beverly Sadowski earned a BA in history and psychology and an MA in Education from Baldwin Wallace University. She taught in the Berea City Schools until her retirement in 2014. Bev continues to speak on both the JFK and RFK assassinations throughout the local area to a myriad of groups, including libraries in Cuyahoga and Medina County.

______Ken Neuzil earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree from Kent State University. He taught social studies at the high school level for 38 years, specializing in world history. For several years he taught a class on Eastern cultures and was asked to create a course and develop the curriculum for a class in Great Religions and A History of Ethics, which is still being taught at the high school. After retiring in 2004, Ken taught a graduate-level class on literacy for Walsh University offered through Communicate Institute.

______Linda Palko Witkowski holds a Master of Arts degree in modern language and literature from Case Western Reserve University where she did several years of fellowship teaching. She is recently retired, having spent 50 years in the computer technology field, witnessing the emergence of this fascinating industry. She has also performed at area theaters for countless years, more recently working with ‘Women in History’ and the Downtown Cleveland Historic Gateway Walking Tour program “Take a Hike.”

______Mike Olszewski is a veteran radio-TV-print journalist currently teaching college level courses on mass media and pop culture. Along with his wife, Janice, he is co-author of a series of highly acclaimed books about local media history and personalities.

23 THURSDAYS BEGINNING APRIL 9 FOR SIX WEEKS

TAI CHI AND QIGONG – REPEAT Presenter: Robin Barto 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (Limit: 25 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Friendship Hall 1 & 2) Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese exercises using the mind, the breath, and gentle movements to create a meditation in motion which enhances overall physical health. These practices have been scientifically proven to improve cardiovascular fitness, lower blood pressure, relieve osteoarthritis, increase energy, aid in managing stress and enhance one’s overall sense of well-being. In this class you will learn the Beijing 24 Tai Chi form and several Qigong forms.

CYBER SECURITY FOR SENIORS – REPEAT Presenter: Edward Napoleon 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (Limit: 40 @ People’s Community Church) Cyber Security for Seniors is a six-week course designed to teach you the basics of cyber security, to inform you of some of the tricks and schemes used to trick us out of our hard- earned money, or steal our identity to commit a fraud. We will be using videos, Power Points, current events and most of all your questions to make this as interesting a class as possible.

WOMEN’S RIGHT TO VOTE: A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Presenter: Cheryl Wires 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (Limit: 75 @ Christ United Church – Sanctuary) This year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment granting women the right to vote. Remarkably it took a multi-generational, century-long struggle to transform the radical idea of women’s equality into the reality of voting rights. It was not all symbolic roses and suffrage parades. Dedicated women endured discrimination, prison time and hunger strikes. They thought voting would be a passkey to significantly greater equality. Learn this important and fascinating story!

ASTROLOGY FOR A NEW AGE: MEETING YOUR SILENT PARTNER – REPEAT Presenters: Karen Hill and Rebecca Dingle 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (Limit: 40 @ Middleburg Heights Library) The Claregate Method is a tool for interpreting your natal chart. From the perspective of Ancient Wisdom, we are the combination of three factors: heredity, environment and the soul. It is the soul which is our silent partner. This course is a study of how this ever- present, eternal part of you provides meaningful guidance in your daily life. Join us and learn the formula for discerning your soul’s purpose for a better understanding of your spiritual journey.

24 ______Robin Barto is a master martial arts instructor and a retired psychotherapist with over 50 years involvement in Chinese arts, including Karate, Tai Chi and Qigong. He holds a 7th degree Black Belt in Karate and is certified to teach Tai Chi and Qigong. [THIS WILL BE A BLANK PAGE]

______Edward Napoleon is the president of Tutis Security Consulting and Training, LLC, an adjunct instructor at BW, and has over 30 years of information technology and information security experience. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). Edward, now retired, was lead principal in Ernst & Young’s Global Information Security practice. He received his bachelor’s degree from Baldwin Wallace University and a Master of Science degree from Cleveland State University. ______Cheryl Wires graduated from Harvard University, earning a Master of Arts degree from the Kennedy School of Government, a Master of Arts degree in political science from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the Levenson Award for Excellence and Dedication in Teaching. Criteria for this award include “excitement and enthusiasm in lecturing or discussion; careful preparation for classes; and creativity in teaching and assignments which enhance learning.” ______Rebecca Dingle, B.A., Ph.D., B.Es.Psych., B.Mph., B.Es.Astrol. Rebecca’s educational background includes a BA in theatre, and certificates in gerontology, trauma healing and plant-based nutrition, and advanced degrees in metaphysics. She spent 10 years living and working in a spiritual community in England, where she helped design and run a correspondence course. She now teaches metaphysics to show how a life of meaning, purpose and energy can be lived at any age and for the past year has been teaching Astrology for a New Age in tandem with Karyn Hill through various local continuing education programs. Karyn Hill’s educational background in the field of esoteric sciences includes a Bachelor of Metaphysics, Esoteric Psychology and Esoteric Astrology. Her former professional career included designing a training and mentoring program for a Philadelphia law firm. She now teaches The Claregate Method in Florida and Ohio, and mentors individuals in their pursuit of interpreting the new astrology.

25 THURSDAYS BEGINNING APRIL 9 FOR SIX WEEKS

HEROES: TRUE CHARACTERS OF HISTORY, “A PORTAL IN TIME” Presenter: Mary Louise Jesek Daley 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (Limit: 45 @ Mahler Museum) Each week of the course, the following historical figures will be examined: 1)Adventures with Richard the Lionheart: Warrior King and the 12th Century; 2) Moses Cleaveland: General, Lawyer and Surveyor from the American Revolution to the Connecticut Land Company; 3) Oliver Hazard Perry: Hero of the Battle of Lake Erie – A life of courage and honor; 4) Women in the Civil War: The Legacy of their Labors; 5) Julia Gardiner Tyler: First Lady, Mistress of Sherwood Forest and Confederate Widow; and 6) Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson: The Man and the General.

ASTROLOGY FOR A NEW AGE: PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE Presenters: Karen Hill and Rebecca Dingle 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 40 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Friendship Hall 2) By popular demand of our students of The Claregate Method, we are presenting this new advanced course to provide hands-on assistance to put into practice this innovative method of interpreting one’s natal chart. Join us and learn the language of the soul, and review of parsed permutations from the natal charts of famous people. We will assist students to create parsed permutations from their own natal chart. Instruction regarding using a spiritual diary Interactive discussion regarding daily representations of “the language of the soul.” Prior instruction in ONE of our three courses in ASTROLOGY FOR A NEW AGE is a prerequisite for this advanced course.

THE WOMEN BEHIND THE MEN – OUR FIRST LADIES Presenter: JoAnn Tanke 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. (Limit: 70 @ People’s Community Church) If you are interested in learning how our country was shaped by our First Ladies, this is the course for you. Little known facts, fashions, Christmas in the White House, the role of the First Lady, tragedies, and legacies – it’s all here. We’ll discover how the First Ladies were influential even before TV and social media. Rumors and tales – but no fake news!

26 ______Mary Louise Jesek Daley, an alumna of Villa Angela and Western Reserve College (CWRU), is an advocate of history and science. She is president and chair of the Collinwood Nottingham Historical Society and has been a docent at the Soldiers & Sailors Monument in downtown Cleveland since 2002. [THIS WILL BE A BLANK PAGE]

______Rebecca Dingle, B.A., Ph.D., B.Es.Psych., B.Mph., B.Es.Astrol. Rebecca’s educational background includes a BA in theatre, and certificates in gerontology, trauma healing and plant-based nutrition, and advanced degrees in metaphysics. She spent 10 years living and working in a spiritual community in England, where she helped design and run a correspondence course. She now teaches metaphysics to show how a life of meaning, purpose and energy can be lived at any age and for the past year has been teaching Astrology for a New Age in tandem with Karyn Hill through various local continuing education programs. Karyn Hill’s educational background in the field of esoteric sciences includes a Bachelor of Metaphysics, Esoteric Psychology and Esoteric Astrology. Her former professional career included designing a training and mentoring program for a Philadelphia law firm. She now teaches The Claregate Method in Florida and Ohio, and mentors individuals in their pursuit of interpreting the new astrology. ______JoAnn Tanke earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education at Otterbein College and studied for a Master of Science degree in family therapy at the University of Akron. She taught French and home economics in the Maple Heights and Berea School Systems for 31 years in grades 6-12. She has traveled with and led student trips to Europe several times.

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A MIXED BAG Presenters: Various and Sundry *12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (Limit: 40 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Friendship 1)

Ohio’s First Ladies by Jan Hart April 9 During each of the six-minute presentations, we will tell some interesting and “little told facts” of the lives and times of each of these First Ladies. We are a group of women who, in costume, portray the lives of the eight First Ladies of the Ohio Presidents of the United States: Caroline Harrison, Ida McKinley, Julia Grant, Lucy Hayes, Anna Harrison, Lucretia Garfield, Helen Taft and Florence Harding.

Indomitable Women of the 1800s by Jan Hart April 16 We will portray, in costume, some special women who made a difference in our society during the 1800s. Each women’s portrayal takes 5-6 minutes. The indomitable women you will meet include Frances Cleveland, Eliza Shirley, Jane Addams, Mary Edwards Walker, Victoria Woodhull, Josephine Cochrane, Florence Kelley, Carrie Nation, Lillian Wald and Katherine Bates.

How to Write Haiku by Joe McKeon April 23 This workshop will focus on how to write haiku for personal enjoyment and potential publication. We will debunk the myths about haiku and discover what makes haiku resonate. We will explore advanced methods of presenting haiku including haiga (the combination of haiku with photographs) and haibun (the combination of haiku with prose or free verse).

Egyptology by Heather Alexander April 30 Archaeological photographer Heather Alexander shares the discovery of KV-63 the first tomb to be discovered in the Valley of the Kings Luxor Egypt since the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Come see what goes on behind the scenes on an excavation and unravel the mystery!

The Golden Age of Hollywood by Linda Palko Wilkowski **May 7 , 14 Join me in this light-hearted travelogue through Hollywood’s Golden Age. In Session 1, we will explore the movement and growth of the movie industry through the 1930s. In Session 2 we will pick up with the 1940s and continue through the 1960s. I’m sure there will be scandals, peccadillos and a few achievements along the way! Wear your tiara or tux if you have them!

Joe McKeon has an MBA from Xavier University. He retired from business to enjoy his grandchildren and write poetry. His haiku have been published in national and international journals. In 2014 he won both first and third place in the Haiku Society of America’s 2014 Harold G. Henderson Memorial contest for best previously unpublished haiku.

Heather Alexander has spent over 16 seasons working on different archaeological sites in the Middle East where she has served as photographer, small finds registrar, restorer and coordinator. She is currently involved with a project in Luxor, Egypt, working under the auspices of the Supreme Council of Antiquities.

Linda Palko Witkowski holds a Master of Arts degree in modern language and literature from Case Western Reserve University where she did several years of fellowship teaching. She is recently retired, having spent 50 years in the computer technology field, witnessing the emergence of this fascinating industry. She has also performed at area theaters for countless years, more recently working with ‘Women in History’ and the Downtown Cleveland Historic Gateway Walking Tour program “Take a Hike.”

29 THURSDAYS BEGINNING APRIL 9 FOR SIX WEEKS

WATERCOLOR 1: LANDSCAPE/SEASCAPE – REPEAT April 9, 16, 23 Presenter: Mel Grunau *1:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. (Limit: 24 @ St. Paul’s Church) Landscape and seascape painting employs a variety of techniques. Your instructor will demonstrate new and different ways to achieve desired results. Be prepared to surprise yourself. A supply list will be made available.

WATERCOLOR 2: STILL LIFE – REPEAT April 30, May 7, 14 Presenter: Mel Grunau *1:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. (Limit: 24 @ St. Paul’s Church) Uncover your hidden artistic talents. We will use paint and paper to study the elements of still life painting. The instructor will demonstrate at each class and be available to suggest, assist and critique your personal work. Your personal touch is encouraged and you will have fun! A supply list will be made available.

SHAKESPEARE AND HIS TIMES Presenter: Melanie Deutsch 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Limit: 100 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Friendship Hall 1 & 2) William Shakespeare is the greatest playwright of all time but a man who remains a mystery to this day. He was a commoner who rose to be a major playwright on sheer talent, which upset “the establishment” of the time. He wrote and acted in plays performed at the royal court. In this class we explore Elizabethan London following in the footsteps of Shakespeare. We will learn how Shakespeare worked as an actor, businessman and playwright. Also piece together the tantalizing clues to his life as a friend, husband and father. England’s growth as a world power are also part of this story as are the politics of the day which could be dangerous and deadly, even for popular playwrights.

WHO DISCOVERED AMERICA? Presenter: Ted Smith 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Limit: 70 @ People’s Community Church) Who discovered America? The Vikings? Amerigo Vespucci? Christopher Columbus? No matter which Europeans arrived at North and South America, there is still the stubborn fact that there were already people there. Where did they come from and how did they arrive?

30 ______Mel Grunau earned a BA at Baldwin Wallace University and a Master of Architecture at Kent State University. He is a retired architect and has been, for many years, an adult education instructor in watercolor and oil painting at Polaris Career Center, Bay Arts and the Beck Center. In addition, he has provided painting demonstrations for numerous art [THIS WILL BE A associations. BLANK PAGE]

______Melanie Deutsch, the former fiction specialist for the Cuyahoga County Public Library, has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish from Cleveland State University and a Master of Arts in Library Science from Case Western Reserve University. With 27 years experience in public libraries, she has presented workshops for national and state library organizations and has facilitated a local book discussion group for over 20 years. She has presented courses for the ILR on nonfiction books, mysteries and other book related topics.

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THE THEORY OF PLATE TECTONICS Presenter: Ann Cleary *2:40 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. (Limit: 40 @ Christ United Church – Fellowship Hall) Hawaii, Iceland, Mt. St. Helens, Pompeii, Himalayas, Yellowstone, San Andreas Fault, 2004 Indonesian Tsunami, 2011 Japan Earthquake – what do they have in common? Learn of the theory that revolutionized the Earth Sciences and provides an understanding for mountain building processes, earthquakes and volcanoes. Grasp how the dynamics of the Earth’s outer shell cause and explain these places and events.

THE BEATLES: OFF THE RECORD & ONLY HAPPENED IN OHIO (O.H.I.O.) (Limit: 50 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church Friendship Hall 1 & 2)

Presenter: Rick Iacoboni *6:45 p.m. – 8:05 p.m., April 9, 16 The Beatles: Off The Record Behind-the-scenes stories and LIVE guitar interpretations showing how Beatles songs were written, recorded and performed. Guitarist Rick Iacoboni discusses the influences, meanings and innovations behind many Beatles songs. Enjoy live performances of your favorite Beatles recordings.

Presenter: Kevin Richards *6:45 p.m. – 8:05 p.m., April 23 Only Happened In Ohio (O.H.I.O.) is a program designed by Roots of American Music to explore the many interesting facts about the state through music and storytelling. Thomas Edison, the Western Reserve, the Underground Railroad and Johnny Appleseed are just some of the topics O.H.I.O. can explore. Through songs and stories, the history of Ohio will come to life.

HITCHCOCK IN THE SIXTIES Presenter: Terry Meehan *6:30 p.m. – 9:10 p.m., April 23 (Limit: 35 @ ILR Classroom) Hitchcock opens the 1960s with Psycho, starring Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins. The Bates Motel: 12 rooms, 12 vacancies...and 12 showers! For week two, the master darkens the sky with The Birds, starring Tippi Hedren and Rod Taylor. Not since the Ancient Mariner’s albatross have our feathered friends seemed so ominous. The series concludes with Marnie, about a charming embezzler (Tippi Hedren) who finally gets caught by her boss (Sean Connery), a man who also loves her. Each film will be introduced with an original video, followed by audience reaction and discussion.

32 ______Ann Cleary is a National Board Certified teacher in adolescent and young adult science. She taught 9th grade earth and space science for over 30 years. She hopes to make topics simple and knowable. [THIS WILL BE A BLANK PAGE]

______Rick Iacoboni has played instrumental, acoustic guitar at nearly 2,000 engagements – including weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, corporate and non-profit. This includes his Behind the Music of the Beatles programs, which he has presented for libraries, chambers of commerce, country clubs and non-profits.

Kevin Richards founded Roots of American Music in 1999. ROAM provides arts-integrated programs to diverse communities while promoting and preserving traditional American music – old-time country, folk, gospel, blues and early rock.

______Terry Meehan earned a BBA in marketing from Cleveland State University and an MA in literature and film from Kent State University. He teaches film appreciation at Lorain County Community College and at several adult education programs, including the Cleveland Film Society. At Chautauqua Institution, he has presented the Movies of Alfred Hitchcock and Early Western Films. He also curates and presents a monthly film series.

33 FRIDAYS BEGINNING APRIL 10 FOR SIX WEEKS

SPRING IN THE METROPARKS – REPEAT Presenter: Marty Calabrese 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (Limit: 22 @ Rocky River Nature Center & Various) Spring, a favorite season for many nature lovers, is a time of renewal – an escape from winter and an awakening of plants and animals. Experience this amazing transition in the Rocky River and Mill Stream Run reservations. Be prepared to hike, come rain or shine!

34 ______Martin J. Calabrese, a hiker, a cyclist and a Cleveland native, enjoys experiencing everything the great outdoors can offer. His natural history interests are many: urban- stream ecology, food-web dynamics, human-wildlife conflicts, local flora, local fauna and environmental education. Marty started his journey with Cleveland Metroparks as [THIS WILL BE A a seasonal naturalist from 2005-2007. After graduate school and a host of other wildlife BLANK PAGE] education positions, he now excitedly occupies a full-time naturalist position at Rocky River Nature Center.

35 ILR OFFICE AT 325 FRONT ST., BEREA

The office is open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parking is in back of building off Adelbert St., as is the entry to our offices. A wheelchair ramp is available.

The 2020 Fall Quarter begins Monday, September 14.

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