Summer 2012 Volume 31 Issue 3 Slice of Life

(501) 225-6073 www. lifequestofarkansas.org

Community Services

ifeQuest brings together needed supplies. Contributions L volunteers to help those who help offset the ongoing cost of need Caring Wheels, Computer coordinating services and Comforters and Handy Hands. volunteers. A $10 donation to LifeQuest is requested for a round trip to the To request a service or to be- doctor. Home and computer come a service volunteer, call help is $15 per hour plus any LifeQuest at 225-6073.

Corporate and Congregational Support (January to May 11, 2012)

Snell Prosthetic and Orthotic Lab Bruce Family Fund J.A. Riggs Benevolent Fund

Christ the King Catholic Church Sisterhood Agudath Achim Faith Lutheran Church St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Grace Lutheran Church St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church St. Paul United Methodist Church Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Unitarian Universalist Church Second Presbyterian Church Winfield United Methodist Church

In Remembrance Memorial Gifts Honorariums Connie Smith Dr. William Bishop from Ralph & Mary Frances Cotham Shirley Kennedy Judge Judith Rogers from Thea Spatz Frances Eschenbrenner Leona Bailey from “Joey” Davidson from Norman Flaxman Richard Lucy Mary Frances Damour Johnnie Moum Billy Beard from June & Preston Brown from Jean Burford Lucy Lincoln Abraham Gay Rutherford Ed Beasley Frances Eschenbrenner from Charles Frith from Bettye Caldwell Rev. Donn Walters Jo Ann McQuade Jan Shorey’s birthday from Connie Smith from Hardy Winburn Jo Ann McQuade Oniel Long from Georgia Shaver ADVENTURES IN LEARNING SummerQuest 2012 July 11 - August 2 501-225-6073 / [email protected]

REGISTRATION FEE: $25.00 Note: Registration covers all Wednesday & Thursday classes for the entire 4 week term.

WEDNESDAY CLASSES:

9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

MOVIES WORKSHOP WITH PHILIP MARTIN (2 hrs) MODERN MARVELS (2 hrs) Philip Martin, Instructor; Ann West, Coordinator Gene Blagg, Coordinator If you love movies, you won’t want to miss viewing July 11 Bridges - Randy Ort, Ark. Highway Dept. and discussing films in our summer workshop hosted July 18 Skyscrapers - John Greer, Architect by our favorite Arkansas film critic and journalist. July 25 Buildings - Clay Gordon, Construction Aug. 1 Dams - Charles Blagg, Engineer

TOUR HISTORIC LITTLE ROCK CHURCHES (2 hrs) I HAVE AN ORCHID - NOW WHAT? (2 hrs) Betty French, Coordinator Ruth Allen & Amanda Saar, Instructors Bus or carpool to four local churches and learn some July 11 Introduction to Orchid Care Arkansas history. July 18 Visit to a Local Greenhouse (Bus gasoline fee = $2 per person/per week) July 25 How to Pot an Orchid July 11 First Lutheran Church Aug. 1 Care & Feeding of Orchids July 18 St. Andrews Catholic Cathedral Enrollment limited to 10. July 25 First United Methodist Church Aug. 1 Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. THE EARLY TUDORS: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI and Queen Mary (1 hr)

KNITTING & SHARING (3 hrs) Garrett McAinsh, Instructor; Shelley Wold, Coordinator Share your knitting knowledge and learn from others. The Tudor royal dynasty took England from an every-day medieval kingdom to a pre-eminent world power. Come join us as we learn about these fascinating rulers and their place in history. WATERCOLOR INSTRUCTION (3 hrs) Shirley Brainard, Instructor Marietta Kehler, Coordinator Painting instruction for all levels. LUNCH ON YOUR OWN Enrollment limited to 15. (We will use room 68 for sack lunches)

WEDNESDAY CLASSES, continued: THURSDAY CLASSES:

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

LEARN TO PLAY THE IRISH TIN WHISTLE (1 hr) LIFEQUEST BOOK CLUB (1 hr) Ellen Stern, Instructor Allan Ward, Instructor The Irish whistle, pennywhistle, or tin whistle, is one A continuation of discussions from the book: of the easiest of all instruments. No previous How the States Got Their Shapes, edited by experience is necessary. Weiland and Wilsey. Materials fee = $15

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

BASIC JEWELRY MAKING (2 hrs) Angie Jernigan, Instructor MAH JONGG REFRESHER COURSE (2 hrs) Have fun designing beaded jewelry for yourself or Ellen Lowitz, Instructor others. Students must provide all supplies. Review your Mah Jongg skills. Students must Supply lists will be sent to those who register. already know how to play Mah Jongg. Enrollment limited to 10 students. July 11 Basic Necklace July 18 Basic Bracelet July 25 Earrings: Two Styles 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Aug 1 Necklace: Knotted on Silk Cord

EXPLORING EVERYTHING-PART II (1 hr) 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Allan Ward, Instructor

A continuing discussion on the origins of sayings, words, phrases, and more. OIL PAINTING INSTRUCTION (3 hrs) Kelly Hargis, Instructor; Nancy I. Smith, Coordinator This is oil painting for all levels. Come with your FOR THE LOVE OF PAPER CRAFTING (2 hr) paints and supplies and find that inner artist! Sandy Hanson & Ellen Barner, Instructors Enrollment limited to 15. July 11 Where do I begin? Greeting Card July 18 What’s next? Embellishments OIL PAINTING STUDIO (3 hrs) July 25 The “Big Shot” tool can help you No instructor Aug 1 Simply scored boxes, etc.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

LIFEQUEST IS GRATEFUL TO INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN ANCESTOR ROLLER FUNERAL HOMES FOR PRINTING THIS ISSUE OF HUNTING 101 (1 hr) SLICE OF LIFE AND THE Russell Baker, Instructor; Janet Elwood, Coordinator SUMMERQUEST 2012 AIL Enjoy the pursuit of finding your family’s history. CLASS BROCHURE.

ONE-TIME SATURDAY CLASSES (approximately 1 hour each)

Arkansas Arts Center Tour: Docent led tour of the exhibit “New Materiality” July 21, 10:00 am Provide your own transportation and meet at the Arts Center

Arkansas Arts Center Tour: Docent led tour of the exhibit “National Drawing Invitational” July 28, 10:00 am Provide your own transportation and meet at the Arts Center

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P.O. Box 25523 Little Rock, AR 72221

LifeQuest is grateful to Roller Funeral Homes for printing this issue of Slice of Life and the Summer Adventures in Learning brochure.

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AIL Committee Mark Your Calendars Board of Directors Richard Blake • Sept 19—Nov. 8—Adventures in Learning Simon Bookout Dorothy P. Sitton, Director fall term Annette Connaway Gene Blagg Lee Lee Doyle, Ph.D. Janet Elwood Betty French • Fri, Oct. 12—Luncheon at the David Dyer. M. Div. Arthur W. Gillum Mansion with TV & film producer Pat Lile Ginger Goodman Harry Thomason William A. Lyford Marietta Kehler Diane Mackey Raye Montague Clarice Miller Bob Moore • Tues., Nov. 6—Election Night party with Nancy I. Smith John Brummett Patricia K. Monoson, Ph.D. Betty Valachovic David R. Montague, Ph.D. Allan Ward Byron Schriver, Jr. Ann G. West Staff: Elaine Scott C. Fred Williams Ann C. Leek, Executive Director Lindsay M. Thomas, CPA Richard A. Williams Jane Gordon, Office Manager Pat Torvestad Phil Wittman Jo Ann McQuade, Volunteer and Shelley Wold Fred Ursery Services Coordinator Ann G. West Darlene Baker, Administrative Assistant Richard A. Williams Gale Gill, Newsletter Layout Jerry C. Wilson Ronald H. Winters, Ph.D. Steve Hancock, Ex officio Jane McCain, Ex officio If you do not wish to receive future issues of Slice of Life, please Dorothy P. Sitton, Ex officio contact LifeQuest at 501-225-6073 or [email protected]