ADVENTURES IN LEARNING Winter 2013: Jan. 16 - Mar. 7 501-225-6073 / [email protected] Classes held at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock

REGISTRATION FEE: $60.00 by Jan.. 4 - $70 after Jan. 4 Note: Registration covers all Wednesday & Thursday classes for the entire 8 week term. Some classes require an additional class fee. NEW: Register AND pay online at www.lifequestofarkansas.org NEW MEMBER COFFEE & ORIENTATION: Wed., Jan. 9, 9:30—10:30 a.m. 600 Pleasant Valley Drive

WEDNESDAY CLASSES: 8:30 - 9:50 a.m. EXPERIENCED SPANISH (1.5 hrs) 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Marcie Smith, Instructor; Phil Wittman, Coordinator For people with some experience speaking Spanish. F. SCOTT FITZGERALD and the American Dream (Book, CD, & flash cards may be ordered at an addi- Joan Gage, Instructor; Shelley Wold, Coordinator tional cost.) Examine the life and works of F. Scott Fitzgerald including The Great Gatsby, several 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. short stories, and excerpts from The Crack-Up.

BEHIND THE HEADLINES John Brummett, Instructor Stimulating discussion of late breaking news. SWINGIN’ DOWN THE LANE Dr. David Miller, Instructor; Phil Wittman, Coordinator Dust off your memories. Learn the stories behind the Big Band Music. Listen to the music we 9:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. remember - the music that has lasted a lifetime. KNITTING & SHARING (2 hrs) Jean Wallace, Leader Share your knitting knowledge and learn from others. COLONIAL AMERICAN HISTORY Class limited to 20. David H. Dyer, Instructor David Hackett Fischer’s seminal work, Albion’s 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Seed, describes in great detail the four major colonial migrations from Great Britain and other WATERCOLOR INSTRUCTION (3 hrs) parts of Europe to the colonies of North America. Judy Smithey, Instructor ; Marietta Kehler, Coordinator These separate migrations determined, in large Watercolor exploration for all skill levels. Bring your measure, the regional differences in American table cover, paints, brushes, paper, small easel, culture that persist even today. water cups & paper towels. (Cost for initial supplies is approximately $50 - $75.) Enrollment limited to 16. Chosen by lottery on Dec. 27. EAT WELL, LIVE WELL, BE WELL: Journey to a Healthier You WATERCOLOR STUDIO (3 hrs) Christy Cobb, Instructor and Coordinator Marietta Kehler, Coordinator Learn about super powers and super foods, the Paint with friends. No instruction. dangers of food additives and stress, and the benefits of exercise and sleep. Cell phone “apps” that deal with health will be discussed; and special focus will be on eating well when eating out.

(Wednesday Classes Continued) (Wednesday Classes Continued) SPORTS TALK MOVIES WITH PHILIP MARTIN Phil Wittman, Coordinator Philip Martin, Instructor; Ann West, Coordinator Come enjoy hearing all about sports Philip Martin, journalist and movie reviewer, returns to from local sports personalities. Wally Hall, lead a discussion of movies, the Oscar nominees, and David Raath, Wess Moore, Steve Sullivan, other topics. Occasional guests will join our class to Mark Edwards, Richard Davenport, Trey Mallett, share their experiences in the film industry. and Robert Burton.

11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. THE SUFFRAGETTES Richard Williams, Coordinator

Jan. 16 Angelina Grimke: The Abolition Movement BOOK REVIEW Dick Williams Shelley Wold, Coordinator Jan. 23 Elizabeth Cady Stanton - Fred Ursery Jan. 16 Unbelievable Happiness and Final Sorrow Jan. 30 Susan B. Anthony - Fred Ursery by the reviewer Feb. 6 Lucretia Mott - Ron May Ruth Hawkins Jan. 23 On Saudi Arabia by Karen House Feb. 13 Victoria Woodhull & The Spiritualist - Mary Mulkey Fred Ursery Jan. 30 The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson Feb. 20 The Pankhurst Family - Robert Cabe Fran Henderson Feb. 27 Carrie Nation & Prohibition - Dent Gitchel Feb. 6 Historical True Crime Mar. 6 Claflin & Free Love - Philip Jones Dick Williams Feb. 13 Escape Velocity: A Charles Portis Miscellany Edited by the reviewer 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Jay Jennings Feb. 20 Camp Nine by Vivienne Schiffer LUNCH PROGRAMS Zoe Butler Phil Wittman, Coordinator Feb. 27 In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson Jan. 16 Sherry Walker - AARP State Director Andrea Herrmann Jan. 23 Music to Love - Carol Wallace Mar. 6 Alone in the Universe by John Gribbin Jan. 30 City Gov’t Update - Stacy Hurst, LR Dir. Anne Fulk Feb. 6 Music from the Drugstore Cowboys Feb. 13 Dogs for Prisoners - Renie Rule INVENTIONS OF THE 20th CENTURY Feb. 20 LifeQuest Website Demonstration Gene Blagg, Coordinator Feb. 27 The Tuskegee Airman - Milton Crenshaw Explore inventions of the 20th century. Mar. 6 Music - Nan Renaud & Bob Boyd You’ll be surprised! 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. SPANISH LEVEL II Isabel Adams, Instructor; Shelley Wold, Coordinator GREAT BOOKS Communicate clearly and effectively in past tense; William E. Moore, Instructor increase your understanding of Spanish grammar; This course provides an opportunity to read and practice word order and use of the direct and indirect discuss selections of great literature by classic object pronouns. and modern authors using a group discussion approach. GARDENING: HOW TO DO IT RIGHT Materials fee = $10. Class limited to 20. Betty French, Coordinator Jan. 16 Planning & Planting - Mary Evans THE WAYS OF THE WORD Jan. 23 Bugs: Good & Bad - Beth Phelps Rev. Siegfried Johnson, Instructor Jan. 30 Native Plants - Rand Retzloff This course will explain the writing styles of Feb. 6 Herbs - Marcella Grimmett timeless Old Testament stories and the similarities Feb. 13 Vegetables & Companions - Jack Cornett to modern communications. Feb. 20 Watering - Mark Brown

Feb. 27 Great Public Gardens - Janet Carson Mar. 6 Butterfly Gardening - Susan Rose TELLING YOUR STORY Joy Jones, Franchelle Owen, Tina Coffin, Instructors Recalling and writing the stories from your life can result in a legacy for your children. As you harvest your memories, you may find a new appreciation of the life you have lived! (Wednesday Classes Continued) THURSDAY CLASSES: KING ARTHUR & RELATED STORIES Leslie Middleton, Instructor; Betty French, Coord. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. This class will be an analysis of the symbols (the LIFEQUEST BOOK CLUB round table, Excaliber, the Holy Grail); the Allan Ward, Instructor characters (Merlin, the knights, the women); and A People’s History of the , by Howard the action (love, war and the quest). These stories Zinn will be discussed. This is America’s story from arose in medieval times, have pre-Christian roots the point of view and in the words of America’s and implications for the future; hence King Arthur is women, factory workers, African Americans, Native the Once and Future King of England. Americans, working poor, and immigrant laborers.

ZUMBA GOLD CLASSIC JAZZ Courtney Leftwich & Todd Price, Instructors Pat Henry, Instructor; Phil Wittman, Coordinator Exercise to Latin music. All levels. Music, videos and discussion of classic jazz.

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

PLAY THE IRISH TIN WHISTLE I: For Beginners MAH JONGG FOR BEGINNERS ONLY(2 hrs) Ellen Stern, Instructor Ellen Lowitz, Instructor The Irish whistle, pennywhistle, or tin whistle is one Learn to play Mah Jongg. Please purchase your of the easiest of all instruments. Emphasis will be 2013 Mah Jongg card by contacting on learning to play by ear. You’ll also learn a bit www.nationalmahjonggleague.org or calling about the whistle’s place in traditional Irish music. 212-246-3052. Limited to 16. No previous experience is necessary. Whistle = $15 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

GAMES FOR FUN BASIC DRAWING (3 hrs) Betty French, Coordinator Donald Bersuder, Instructor; Bridge for Fun, Scrabble, and Mah Jongg! Marietta Kehler, Coordinator

Bring your paper, pencils, and your creativity! 1:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

OIL PAINTING INSTRUCTION (3 hrs) HANDMADE & BEAUTIFUL (3 hrs) Kelly Hargis, Instructor; Nancy I. Smith, Coordinator Ellen Barner, Instructor Oil painting instruction geared toward beginners. Come have fun while learning to make your own Initial supplies will cost approximately $50 - $75. greeting cards and gifts. Enrollment limited to 16. Materials fee = $20. Chosen by lottery on Dec. 27 Enrollment limited to 12.

PAINTING STUDIO (3 hrs) WATERCOLOR PENCILS (3 hrs) Nancy Irving Smith, Coordinator Joy Jones, Instructor Paint with friends. No instruction. Bring your “Basic Drawing” sketches to life using watercolor pencils. Learn to layer, highlight and ground your picture with techniques similar to 2:15 p.m. using watercolor paint. PLAY THE IRISH TIN WHISTLE II: For Continuers Prerequisite to attend class = Basic Drawing with Ellen Stern, Instructor Don Bersuder. Limit 8. Same as Tin Whistle class for beginners with more listening, more tunes, and more fun! 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Class Fee = $5 U.S. FOREIGN POLICY IN THE NEWS

Alan Eastham, Retired U.S. Ambassador, Instructor

The War in Afghanistan: Where are we going?

Pakistan: Friend, foe, or ‘frenemy?’

Emerging African policy? What about China?

What does the President’s first 2013 foreign visitor

say about foreign policy priorities?

(Thursday Classes Continued) OFF CAMPUS CLASS 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. TAI CHI Gallery Walk at the Arkansas Arts Center Suzanne Yung, Instructor; Art Gillum, Coordinator Ann West, Coordinator and Docent Guide Learn the slow rhythmic movements of Tai Chi- Enjoy a guided tour of art work from the Northern Wu; the 13 Golden Postures and the Japanese internment camps: Jerome and Rohwer. Tai Chi walk. Meet at the Arkansas Arts Center LIFE’S QUESTS (Continued) Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. No additional entry fee. Allan Ward, Instructor Call the LifeQuest office for more details. 225-6073 On our life’s journey, we all have experiences that

influence the way we think, act, and feel. We will write brief descriptions of these moments and share them each week. WINTER LUNCHES* - $7 SUDOKU Jan. 16 Feb. 13 Ron Eddy Instructor Chicken Pesto with Veggies Hearty Minestrone Have you ever looked at the Sudoku puzzle in the Brown Rice Sage’s Cheesy bread newspaper and thought, “That might be fun to Garlic Bread Fruit Garnish work on”? OR can you solve some Sudoku puz- Yellow Cake w/ Choc. Frosting Turtle Cookies zles on your own and would like to improve your skills? This class is for beginners. Come join us, Jan. 23 Feb. 20 improve your mind, and have some fun learning! Macaroni & 3 Cheeses Turkey Melt on Marble Vegetable Medley Pasta Salad 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Rolls Grapes YOGA Cherry Bars Double Fudge Brownies Lorene Megee, Instructor; Art Gillum, Coordinator Beginning to Intermediate Yoga. Learn basic Hatha Jan. 30 Feb. 27 yoga poses for balance, strength, and flexibility. Beef Pot Pie Chicken Artichoke Bring a yoga mat or blanket. Dress comfortably. Garden Salad Vinaigrette Dilled Baby Carrots Rolls Rolls WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? White Chocolate Cookies Oatmeal Cookies Bob Alexander, Moderator Participate in these informal discussions on a variety Feb. 6 Mar. 6 of topics chosen by class members. Occasional Ham & Swiss Croissant Spinach Quiche community speakers will join us. Potato Salad Waldorf Salad Pickles Wheat Rolls Blackberry Cobbler Lemon Squares

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Inclement Weather LifeQuest Office Policy: Holiday Closing: If Little Rock LifeQuest is grateful to Schools are closed, December 14, 2012 - Roller Funeral Homes for printing then LifeQuest is January 2, 2013 this issue of Slice of Life and the closed. Winter Adventures in Learning brochure.

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WEDNESDAY CLASSES: THURSDAY CLASSES: LUNCHES 8:30 ___A. Experienced Spanish - 1.5 hrs 9:00 ___ Usually bring my own 9:00 ___TH1 LQ Book Club ___ Pay NOW for all 8 ($56) ___B. Behind the Headlines ___TH2 Classic Jazz ___ Reserve all 8 and pay ___C. Knitting & Sharing-2 hrs ___TH3 Mah Jongg Instr.-2 hrs weekly ___D. Watercolor Instruction * - 3 hrs. ___TH4 Basic Drawing-3 hrs ___ Reserve or Pay for these ___E. Watercolor Studio (no instr) ___TH5 Handmade & Beautiful-3hrs dates only: ___TH6 Watercolor Pencils-3 hrs 10:00 ___ Jan. 16 ___F. F. Scott Fitzgerald 10:00 ___ Jan. 23 ___G. Swingin’ Down the Lane ___TH7 Life’s Quests ___ Jan. 30 ___H. Colonial American History ___TH8 Tai Chi ___ Feb. 6 ___I. Eat Well, Live Well, Be Well ___TH9 U.S. Foreign Policy ___ Feb. 13 ___J. Movies ___TH10 Sudoku ___ Feb. 20 ___ Feb. 27 ___ Mar. 6 11:00 11:00 ___TH11 Yoga ___K. Book Review ___TH12 What’s On Your Mind? ___L. Inventions of 20th Century ___M. Spanish Level 2 ENCLOSED FEES: ___N. Gardening: Do It Right OFF CAMPUS CLASS $______Reg. Fee = $60 ___O. The Suffragettes ___ Gallery Walk @ Ark. Arts Center (covers multiple classes!) ___P. Sports Talk Sat., Mar. 2, 2013 10:00 am Docent led tour of art work from the Japanese internment camps: Jerome and Rohwer. $70 after 1/4 1:15 No additional entry fee. Scholarships available ___Q1. Mah Jongg for Fun $______DONATION: tax deductible ___Q2. Scrabble for Fun $______Lunch: $7 weekly ; $56 all 8 ___Q3. Bridge for Fun * Due to high demand and limited ___R. King Arthur space in the room, the 16 places for Materials Fees: ___S. The Ways of the Word Watercolor and Oil classes will be $______Great Books $10 ___T. Telling Your Story chosen by lottery on Dec. 27. ___U. Great Books $______Tin Whistle (I= $15 II=$5) ___V. Tin Whistle I MORNING COFFEE BREAK $______Handmade & Beautiful $20 ___X. Oil Painting Instruction* - 3 hrs ___Y. Oil Painting Studio (no instr) I can bring snacks for one $______TOTAL ___Z. Zumba Gold 2:30 ___Wed. or ___Thurs. ___W. Tin Whistle II Registrations will be accepted starting Dec. 17. Please mail form and check to: LifeQuest, PO Box 25523, Little Rock, AR 72221