WELFARE FUND SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM WWW.UFT.ORG VOLUME 30, NUMBER 2 SPRING 2016

HOW TO REGISTER v COURSES • The maximum number of courses you may register for is • Spouses, registered domestic partners, AFT, NYSUT and SPRING LEARNING CENTER CLASS SCHEDULE three. PSC members are wait-listed. Do not enclose a payment Start date: Monday, March 14, 2016 • You must register for the course(s) in advance. We will for them. End date: Friday, May 20, 2016 not accept payment the day of the course.  • If a spouse is not registering for any of the programs, do • Registration deadline: Friday, February 19, 2016 • Write one check/money order for courses. not write his/her name in the line provided. • Each registrant must pay with his/her own checks/money WEEK Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays In addition to the three courses you may register for: order made payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. 1 3/14/16 3/15/16 3/16/16 3/17/16 3/18/16 Include on the checks/money orders the course number 2 3/21/16 3/22/16 3/23/16 3/24/16 — v SEMINARS exactly as it appears in the course description. Enclose 3 3/28/16 3/29/16 3/30/16 3/31/16 4/1/16 • No fee for benefit seminars (e.g. legal plan, health benefits). payment with the registration form. 4 4/4/16 4/5/16 4/6/16 4/7/16 4/8/16 • DO NOT staple or tape your check to your registration 5 4/11/16 4/12/16 4/13/16 4/14/16 4/15/16 • You MUST register for all seminars in advance to guaran- 6 4/18/16 4/19/16 4/20/16 4/21/16 4/22/16 tee seating. form. 7 — — — — — • Write one check/money order for seminars. • MEMBERS CANNOT PAY FOR OTHER MEMBERS. 8 5/2/16 5/3/16 5/4/16 5/5/16 5/6/16 9 5/9/16 5/10/16 5/11/16 5/12/16 5/13/16 v TRIPS NB: View Si Beagle offerings online at www.uft.org, click 10 5/16/16 5/17/16 5/18/16 5/19/16 5/20/16 • You may register for up to five trips. chapters/retirees/programs, then scroll to bottom of page • The price shown is the complete fee for each trip. to view the Si Beagle and download coupon to send it in for • There will be no classes on the following days: • Write a separate check/money order for each trip. registration. • You must bring the registration form with you to the trip. Good Friday: Friday, March 25 • All trips are RAIN or SHINE. v GENERAL INFORMATION Spring Recess: Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29 • REFUNDS ARE MADE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST • Your course selection coupon will be stamped either UP TO FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO TRIP DATE. Mail with a green “ENTERED” or a red “SORRY COURSE, All registration MUST be received BY MAIL ONLY and sent to: refund request to: UFTWF Retiree Programs, 52 Broad- SEMINAR or TRIP FULL” and returned to you in the mail. UFTWF Retiree Programs way, 17th Floor, NY, NY 10004. Attn: Gerri Herskowitz, Bring the coupon to every session your course meets if it Si Beagle Learning Centers Director. is marked in green. It serves as your admission card. If 52 Broadway, 17th Floor • Refunds will be issued in four to six weeks. your coupon is stamped in red it indicates that you will not New York, NY 10004 be admitted and your name will be put on a WAIT LIST. v THEATER EXPERIENCE WAIT LISTED retirees, registered domestic partners, AFT Please note: We CANNOT check to see if we received your • Individual checks for different shows to be collected at NYSUT and PSC members will be notified of course open- registration. Allow four to six weeks for processing. each session made payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. ings by a Borough Section Coordinator according to the Any other questions, please call the main office at 212-598- date registration was received. v DINE AROUNDS 6879 from January 4, 2016-March 4, 2016. • Queens and Manhattan retirees will be sent UFT ID cards. • Individual checks for each restaurant will be collected Sign these ID cards and present them to enter the buildings. v ELIGIBILITY at orientation session made payable to UFTWF Retiree • Overpayments will be issued in four to six weeks. UFT retirees will be registered before spouses, registered Programs. • We reserve the right to cancel any course that has fewer domestic partners, AFT, NYSUT and PSC members. • Refunds are contingent upon policy of the vendor. than 15 students registered by the registration deadline. Registered students will be notified and issued full refunds. v v REGISTRATION FEES DEFENSIVE DRIVING Refunds will be issued in four to six weeks. • Enclose a separate check/money order for $35 payable to • New courses, seminars and trips are added periodically in ALL CHECKS/MONEY ORDERS MUST BE MADE UFTWF Retiree Programs for UFT Defensive Driving. our Learning Centers. These are exempt from the three- PAYABLE TO UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS No registration fee required. course maximum. Look for announcements in the RTC (NO CASH ACCEPTED). column in each issue of the New York Teacher or on the v TO REGISTER UFT website.  Use the registration coupon for all courses, seminars, trips • Each registrant must complete a separate registration and Defensive Driving. There is a $10 fee for each course, coupon with their name, last four digits of social security including Dine Around and Theater Experience and $2 for number, address, phone number and course information. KEEP THIS ISSUE! each seminar. All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON- • Provide the correct course/seminar/trip code(s) and After you have sent in your registration, TRANSFERABLE. course/seminar/trip title(s) keep this issue as a reminder of the dates  of your courses, seminars and trips.

RETIREE PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT Michael Mulgrew President, UFT • Tom Murphy Chapter Leader, UFT-RTC • Sandra March UFT Liaison to the RTC • Gerri Herskowitz Director, UFTWF Retiree Programs Sasha Greene, LMSW Director, UFTWF Retiree Social Services • Lynn Lospenuso Retiree Communications Coordinator BOROUGH LEARNING CENTERS UFT BRONX LEARNING CENTER 2500 Halsey St., Bronx, NY 10461 • (718) 862-6069/ (718) 862-6004 • Cheryl Bing-Howard and Elizabeth Harris, Coordinators UFT BROOKLYN LEARNING CENTER 335 Adams St., 24th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 • (718) 722-6961/ (718) 722-6962 • Evelyn Dorell, Kathleen Giannou and Regina Olff, Coordinators UFT MANHATTAN LEARNING CENTER 50 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10004 • (212) 510-6478/ (212) 510-6479 • Jo-Ann Hauptman, Esta Heitner, Carolyn Givens Lambert and Carol Melucci, Coordinators UFT QUEENS LEARNING CENTER 97-77 Queens Blvd., 8th Floor, Rego Park, NY 11374 • (718) 830-5711/ (718) 830-5710 • Laura Chin, Ray Taruskin and Nina Tribble, Coordinators UFT STATEN ISLAND LEARNING CENTER 4456 Amboy Rd., Staten Island, NY 10312 • (718) 605-1400 • Jeanne Casanovas, Peggy Munno and Audrey Zimring, Coordinators OUTREACH SECTIONS UFT NASSAU SECTION Seena Bryan, Coordinator • (516)935-4522 • UFT NEW JERSEY SECTION Angela Reformato Solomon, Coordinator • (732) 595-6197 UFT SUFFOLK SECTION George Borsuk, Coordinator • (631) 367-0047 • UFT WESTCHESTER/ROCKLAND/PUTNAM SECTION Frank Pollice, Coordinator • (845) 356-2033 UFT DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES LEGAL PLAN MEETINGS For credit you must attend one full-day course or both parts of a two session hese meetings provide information on the UFT Welfare Fund Legal Plan benefit. The attorney course, in sequence. You may take a course only once every three years for insur- Twill discuss power of attorney, free simple wills, health care proxies and how to access the plan ance reduction benefits and once every 18 months for point reduction. Bring your from different states. An elder law attorney will be at the meeting to talk about elder law issues, estate license to the first session. Participants must attend all sessions. Contact Esta Heit- planning, trusts and Medicaid. No Fee. ner or Jo-Ann Hauptman, Manhattan Learning Center, 1-212-510-6478 or 6479 (Monday-Thursday) from March 14-May 19 with any questions. BRONX: XS 803 Thursday, April 21. 10:30-12:30. Bronx Learning Center, 2500 Halsey Street The cost is $35. The standard $10 course registration fee is waived. Make checks BROOKLYN: KS 803 Friday, May 13. 10:30-12:30. Brooklyn Learning Center, 335 Adams St., 24th Floor. payable to UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS. Please remember to write the course number on your check. MANHATTAN: MS 803 Thursday, April 14. 10:30-1. UFT Headquarters, 52 Broadway, 19th Fl., BRONX: XS 701 Friday, April 8. One session. XS 702 Friday, May 6. One session. Rooms B/C. Bronx Learning Center, 2500 Halsey St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. B. Levine. NASSAU: NS 803 Monday, May 9. 10:30-12:30. Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport. BROOKLYN: KS 701 Two Fridays, April 1 & 8. Brooklyn Learning Center, 335 Adams St., 24th Floor. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. J. Portnoy. SUFFOLK: US 803 Monday, May 23. 10:30-1. NYSUT Headquarters, 150 Motor Pkwy, Suite 306, MANHATTAN: MS 701 Two Fridays, May 13 & 20. Manhattan Learning Center, 50 Hauppauge. (Legal plan and social services are discussed). Broadway, 2nd Floor. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. N. Remland. WESTCHESTER: WS 803 Tuesday, April 5. 10:30-12:30. Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park QUEENS: QS 701 Two Fridays, April 1 & 8. Queens Learning Center, 97-77 Ave., Yonkers. Queens Blvd., 8th Floor. 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. N. Remland. STATEN ISLAND: RS 701 Friday, June 3. One session. Staten Island Learning Cen- ter, 4456 Amboy Rd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. B. Levine. DINE AROUND & THEATER EXPERIENCE SPECIAL EVENTS There is a $10 fee for Dine Around and Theater Staten Island restaurants at 5 p.m. Bring checks BRONX: STATEN ISLAND: Experience. All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE to the orientation session on Friday, March 18 as XS 651 ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL RS 651 END TERM PARTY Join us at and NON-TRANSFERRABLE. registration is required for the restaurants at that Tuesday, May 24. 10:30-2:30. Bronx Li Greci’s Staaten, 697 Forest Avenue. BRONX: time. Checks are payable to UFTWF Retiree Learning Center, 2500 Halsey Street. Thursday, June 2. 12 noon. $37. Advance Programs. 10:15-12:15. R. Zuckerberg. No fee. C. Bing-Howard/E. Harris. registration required; no later than May XS 851 THEATER EXPERIENCE Attend dramas, BROOKLYN:: 13. J. Casanovas/P. Munno/A. Zimring. musicals, dance and concerts at discounted prices. WESTCHESTER: KS 650 19th ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL NORTHERN NEW JERSEY: Bring several checks. All checks are payable to WS 851 THEATER EXPERIENCE On and off Wednesday, May 11. 11-3. $45. JS 600 ANNUAL LUNCHEON Wednes- UFTWF Retiree Programs. Three Friday sessions: Broadway at discounted prices. Bring several Brooklyn Learning Center, 335 Adam day, June 15. 12:30-3. Meson Madrid, April 1 & 22; May 20. 12:30-2. C. Bing-Howard. checks to each session for the purchase of tickets. St., 24th Fl. Advance registration 343 Bergen Blvd., Palisades Park. $35. MANHATTAN: Checks are made out to UFTWF Retiree Pro- required; no later than April 28. E. Advance registration required; no later grams. All sessions are at the Northeast Jewish Dorell/K. Giannou/R. Olff/G. Metevier. MS 851 THEATER EXPERIENCE Attend plays, than May 25. A. Reformato Solomon. Center, 11 Salisbury Road (off Tuckahoe Rd. KS 651 SHOW & SCHMOOZE Thurs- SUFFOLK: concerts and operas at discount. Bring several across from Bally’s parking lot), Yonkers. Three day, May 26. 11:30-3. $25. Brooklyn checks to each session. Checks are payable to US 600 ANNUAL LUNCHEON Thurs- Friday sessions: March 18; April 8; May 20. Learning Center, 335 Adam St., 24th Fl. UFTWF Retiree Programs. Tickets distributed day, June 16. 12 noon. $46. 9 Ponds 12:30-2:30. S. Eisenberg. Advance registration required; no later Restaurant at The Greens At Half Hol- at each class. Three Thursday sessions: March 17; than May 13. E. Dorell/K. Giannou/R. low, 1 Altessa Blvd., Melville. Advance April 14; May 19. 10:15-12:15. J. DeNave. WS 951 DINE AROUND Enjoy a lovely lunch at Olff. registration required; no later than May three of the area’s finer restaurants. An orienta- MS 951 DINE AROUND Enjoy cuisine for lunch MANHATTAN: 25. G. Borsuk. tion session takes place on Thursday, March 17 at different restaurants on a Monday or Friday. MS 651 MUSIC & ART FAIR Tuesday, WESTCHESTER/ROCKLAND/PUTNAM: in the projection room (mezzanine level) at the List of restaurants will be mailed to you. R. Victor. May 17. 10-1:30. UFT Headquarters, WS 600 ANNUAL LUNCHEON Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park Ave., 52 Broadway, 2nd Fl., Shanker Halls Wednesday, June 8. 12 noon. $50. Casa STATEN ISLAND: Yonkers. Bring your checkbook and pen. Checks A & B. No fee. C. Givens-Lambert/J. Mia Manor House, 577 Route 303, RS 951 EPICUREAN DELIGHT: DINE AROUND are payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. 10-12. Hauptman/E. Heitner/C. Melucci. Blauvelt. Advance registration required; no later than May 20. F. Pollice. Enjoy a variety of cuisines at three well known F. Pollice.

tity can be stolen causing you financial losses ceiving love, learn to integrate these into wisdom by lunch (bring/buy) on your own and select a and emotional suffering and how to protect to increase our ability to give and receive love movie currently playing at Cinema Arts. Cinema yourself. Plainview Old Bethpage Library, 999 with Jeffrey Bryan LSCW-BCD, author and psy- Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. Four NASSAU SECTION Old Country Road, Plainview. Thursday, March chotherapist. Plainview Old Bethpage Library, sessions: April 4, 18; May 2, 16. 9:45-3:15. $82. P. 31. 2-4. No Fee. K. Haefelin, NYSUT. Room B, 999 Old Country Road, Plainview. Harwood and others. Friday, May 13. 2-4. US 806 HOW TO KEEP ACCURATE MEDI- COURSES NS 806 THE MANY FACES OF THE DRIFTERS CAL RECORDS Keep accurate medical records Listen to the music and stories of the Drifters: for health expenses and the roles of your Unless otherwise noted, all courses have a $10 from Billy Ward’s Domino’s to Clyde McPater to primary insurers and secondary carriers. Q & fee (which is non-refundable and non-transfer- Johnny Moore and Rudy Lewis. Freeport Memo- A. NYSUT Headquarters, 150 Motor Parkway, able). rial Library,144 West Merrick Rd., Freeport. SUFFOLK SECTION Hauppauge. Tuesday, May 31. 10:30-12:30. No Fee. R. Burwick. NS 101 RETIREES READ-BOOK CLUB Read Bring quarters for parking meters. Monday, and discuss one book a month. Participants will April 4. 10:30-1. H. Bloch. COURSES be contacted in February with the first title. The NS 807 THE ESSENCE OF TRADITIONAL CHI- group will choose the other titles: fiction and NESE CULTURE Learn the various dynasties and non-fiction. Freeport Memorial Library, 144 Unless otherwise noted, all courses have a $10 NEW JERSEY contributions; the spiritual foundation center- fee (which is non-refundable and non-transfer- West Merrick Rd., Freeport. Bring quarters for ing on honor, etiquette, wisdom, sincerity and parking meters. Three sessions: March 21, April able). SECTION 18, May 16. 10:30-12:30. S. Bryan. compassion of the Chinese culture. Presented US 101 DOCUMENTARY FILMS See and discuss by the L.I. Chinese Culture. Freeport Memorial NS 102 MAH JONGG FOR BEGINNERS three documentaries: The Gatekeepers; Inside Job For Library,144 West Merrick Rd., Freeport. Bring those new to the game. Learn the basics. Mah and another selected by the group. Half Hollow COURSES Jongg sets provided. Plainview Old Bethpage quarters for parking meters. Monday, April 11. Hills Community Library, 510 Sweet Hollow Road, Library, 999 Old Country Road, Plainview. Six 10-12. G. Wei. Melville. Three sessions: March 14, 28; April 11. 9:30-12. C. Garland. Unless otherwise noted, all courses have a $10 sessions: April 7, 14, 21; May 5, 12, 19. 2-4. $16 NS 808 HOW TO KEEP ACCURATE MEDICAL fee (which is non-refundable and non-transfer- for registration and materials. A. Seligson. RECORDS Keep accurate medical records for able). health expenses and the roles of your primary SEMINARS insurers and secondary carriers. Q & A. Free- SEMINARS port Memorial Library,144 West Merrick Rd., TUESDAY Freeport. Bring quarters for parking meters. Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a $2 Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non-transfer- Monday, May 23. 10:30-12:30. No Fee. R. able). JS 201 MAH JONGG Beginners enjoy learning fee (which is non-refundable and non-transfer- Burwick. this ancient game that involves skill, strategy and able). US 805 GIANTS OF CINEMA Enjoy lectures NS 809 LOVING LATER IN LIFE With a lifetime on Charlie Chaplin, Sound and the Cinema, luck. Experienced players gain expertise in finer NS 805 IDENTITY THEFT Learn how your iden- of experiences that teach us about giving and re- points. Bring a set and current Mah Jongg card Laurel & Hardy and All in the Family followed (if you have one). Monmouth County Library, 2 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM 125 Symmes Road,Manalapan. Nine sessions. your Welfare Fund retiree benefits. Fort Lee Learn why these tests may be recommended; 10-12. S. Meyer. Recreation Center, 1501 Stillwell Ave., Fort FRIDAY what’s involved in preparing for these tests; JS 202 CANASTA Review basics and enjoy Lee. Wednesday, May 25. 10-12. No fee. A. what happens during these tests and what playing this game. No prior knowledge needed. Pepper, Executive Director, Welfare Fund. WS 501 MAH JONGG Instruction provided to expect from them. Q&A. Grinton I. Will Bring a deck of cards with two jokers. Mon- JS 807 PREPARATION FOR ADMISSION & based on rules sanctioned by the National Library, 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. mouth County Library, 125 Symmes Road, DISCHARGE FROM THE HOSPITAL What Mah Jongg League for those new to the game. Wednesday, May 4. 10:30-12:30. No fee. UFT Manalapan. Nine sessions. 12:15-2:15. S. Meyer. questions do you need to ask? What papers Bring your own Mah Jongg card and set (if Nurses. should you bring? What are your rights? Q & you have one). All levels. Held in the projec- WS 807 HOW TO KEEP ACCURATE MEDI- A. Monmouth County Library, 125 Symmes tion room (mezzanine level) at the Grinton I. CAL RECORDS Keep accurate medical records WEDNESDAY Road, Manalapan. Thursday, June 9. 10-12. No Will Library, 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. for health expenses and the roles of your fee. A. Goldman, UFT Nurses. 10-12. M. Schuster. primary insurers and secondary carriers. Q & A. Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park JS 301 ACRYLIC PAINTING Basic, intermedi- JS 808 NYSUT MEMBER BENEFITS Overview WS 502 CANASTA Instruction on the of programs and services including Cata- fundamentals of the Modern American ver- Ave., Yonkers. Thursday, May 12. 10:30-12:30. ate and advanced techniques of paint, brushes, No fee. R. Burwick. composition and subject matter. Materials strophic Insurance, Long Term Care, financial sion provided to those new to the game. All needed for first class: set of six basic acrylic related plans and discount programs. Fort Lee levels. Held in the projection room (mez- WS 808 NYSUT MEMBER BENEFITS paints, a variety of brushes, pad of canvas Recreation Center, 1501 Stillwell Ave., Fort zanine level) at the Grinton I. Will Library, Overview of programs and services includ- paper, canvas board and/or canvas. Additional Lee. Wednesday, June 15. 10-12. No fee. M. 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. 12:30-2:30. ing Catastrophic Insurance, Long Term Care, materials list distributed in class. Monmouth Kennedy, NYSUT. M. Schuster. financial related plans and discount programs. County Library, 125 Symmes Road, Manala- Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park pan. Eight sessions. 9:30-11:30. L. Gilbert. Ave., Yonkers. Monday, May 16. 10:30-12:30. SEMINARS No fee. M. Kennedy, NYSUT. WESTCHESTER/ WS 809 DOO WOP: SONGWRITERS Listen SEMINARS Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a to the stories and music of the songwriting ROCKLAND/ $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non- teams: Elke Greenwiche/Jeff Barry; Buck Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a transferable). Ram/Burt Burns. Songs include Leader of the $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non- WS 805 PREPARATION FOR ADMISSION & Pack, Only You, Piece of My Heart and more. DISCHARGE FROM A HOSPITAL Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park transferable). PUTNAM SECTION What ques- Ave., Yonkers. Tuesday, May 17. 10:30-1:30. JS 805 NYSUT MEMBER BENEFITS Overview COURSES tions do you need to ask? What papers should H. Bloch. you bring? What are your rights as a patient. of programs and services including Cata- WS 810 HEALTH BENEFITS FOR RETIREES strophic Insurance, Long Term Care, financial Q & A. Thursday, April 14. 10:30-12:30. No COURSES fee. R. Setteducato, UFT Nurses. An explanation of retiree health benefits and related plans and discount programs. Mon- Medicare. Find the answers to your many mouth County Library, 125 Symmes Road, WS 806 SO YOUR DOCTOR IS SENDING Unless otherwise noted, all courses have a $10 YOU FOR SOME TESTS questions on health coverage. Grinton I. Will Manalapan. Monday, May 23. 10-12. No fee. Learn about the many Library, 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. M. Kennedy, NYSUT. fee (which is non-refundable and non-transfer- different tests that your doctor send you for to able). Wednesday, May 18. 10:30-12:30. No fee. B. JS 806 WELFARE FUND RETIREE BENEFITS treat your condition.Some common tests are a Shiller. Everything you ever wanted to know about C.T. Scan; MRI: Colonoscopy and Endoscopy.

Design of Story” exhibit that features original RS 903 SEE THE LIGHT AT THE NATIONAL artwork and creative exercises inspired by Pixar LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM Guided tour of the TRIPS Animation Studios’ design process from page to General Depot, headquarters a testing ground screen. See how “Woody” and other characters and distribution center for all materials and ALL TRIPS ARE SEPARATED BY MONTH THEN DATE. were created. Meet at the museum entrance, 2 equipment to maintain lighthouses across the BUS TRIPS ARE LISTED AT THE END. E. 91st St. (corner of 5th Ave.) in Manhattan at nation. Meet at the museum entrance (adjacent 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, March to parking lot), 200 Promenade Ave. at Light- 31. 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. $18. R. Olff. house Point in S.I. at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PUT THE CORRECT CODE & TITLE OF tour. Monday, April 4. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. $12. M. QS 901 NBC STUDIO TOUR/LUNCH AT PASTA THE TRIP ON YOUR REGISTRATION FORM. YOU MUST BRING THE Mammana. LOVERS Enjoy a historic behind the scenes MS 903 MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REGISTRATION FORM WITH YOU TO THE TRIP. guided tour of NBC studio operations. See GANGSTER/LUNCH AT LANZA’S The museum some famous studios: Saturday Night Live, Late covers the history of organized crime in the Refunds will be made upon your written request, Night with Jimmy Fallon or Late, Late Night U.S. and is located in a townhouse with three with Seth Myers. Lunch at Pasta Lovers. Meet at levels (stair climbing involved) and a former up to four weeks prior to trip date. the NBC Experience Store, 30 Rockefeller Plaza speakeasy. Meet inside the lobby of the Theatre (49th St.), 2nd floor in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. 80 St. Mark’s Place (8th St./1st Ave.) at 10:45 Mail refund request to: UFTWF Retiree Programs, 52 Broadway, 17th Floor, for an 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, March 31. 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Tuesday, April 5. 10:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $69. R. Taruskin. a.m.-3:45 p.m. $51. J. DeNave. NY, NY 10004. Attn: Gerri Herskowitz, Director. RS 902 SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM Guided tour XS 901 AFTERNOON OF JAZZ Indulge in an of a cleverly constructed space that highlights afternoon of Jazz in Harlem, a place where Af- the study of high-rise buildings and celebrates rican American culture and talent intertwined Meet at the NY Historical Society visitor’s desk, to form a rich music experience. Enjoy swing, MARCH 170 Central Park West (77 St.) in Manhattan the city’s rich architectural heritage. Walk over to visit Pier A, Harbor House, an 1886 vintage blues, bebop and more. Meet at Randall Memo- at 12:30 p.m. for a 12:45 p.m. tour. Tuesday, rial Presbyterian Church, 59 W. 137 St. (between WS 901 ST. JOHN THE DIVINE VERTICAL March 22. 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. $22. M. Mam- pier in Battery Park City. Meet at the museum, 39 Battery Place in Manhattan at 11 a.m. for an 5th Ave. & Malcom X Blvd./Lenox Ave.) in TOUR WITH JUSTIN FERATE/LUNCH AT BER- mana. Manhattan at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday April 5. 11:45 HEIM & SCHWARZ Climb 124 ft. on several 11:15 a.m. tour. Thursday, March 31. 11 a.m.-1 MS 901 ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL/BOBBY p.m. $10. M. Mammana. a.m.-3 p.m. $12. C. Bing-Howard. spiral staircases (with breaks in between) to the VAN’S LUNCH Explore the newly restored and QS 902 MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AT US 902 WALKING TOUR OF THE CITY COL- top of the world’s largest cathedral (no elevator). largest gothic Roman Catholic Cathedral in the MOONSTONE Enjoy a “sampling” of the chef’s Study the architecture, “read” the stories told by U.S. View the 21 altars and 2,800 stained glass LEGE AREA/LUNCH AT GRANGE BAR & EAT- delicious, steamed dim sum and light Asian fare stained glass windows and sculptures. Meet at panels. Meet at the information desk inside the ERY Tour City College and Hamilton Heights (family style). Meet at Moonstone, 14 Northern the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Amster- Cathedral, Fifth Ave. (between E. 50th & E. 51st while enjoying the architectural beauty of the Blvd. in Great Neck (Nassau) at 12:15 p.m. for a dam Ave. (112th St.) in Manhattan at 9:45 a.m. Sts.) in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. area. After tour, lunch at Grange Bar & Eatery. 12:30 p.m. tasting experience. Parking available for 10 a.m. tour. Tuesday, March 15. 9:45 a.m.- tour. Tuesday, March 29. 10:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Meet at Grange Bar & Eatery, 1635 Amsterdam on site. Unable to accomodate vegeterian or 3:45 p.m. $74. S. Eisenberg. $61. J. DeNave. Ave. (between 141st & 142nd Sts.) in Manhattan kosher dietary restrictions. Wednesday, April 6. NS 901 KING UMBERTO LUNCH & “I OUGHT at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Thursday, 12:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. $29. L. Chin. WS 902 MUSEUM OF MODERN ART WITH March 31. 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. $50. G. Borsuk. TO BE IN PICTURES” THEATER PERFOR- SYLVIA LAUDIEN-MEO/LUNCH AT 21 CLUB NS 903 HONG KONG DIM SUM EXPERIENCE MANCE IN ELMONT, LI Enjoy a three course Guided tour of MOMA exhibit: Marcel Brood- WS 903 9/11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM/LUNCH Enjoy a Dim Sum lunch with a variety of small lunch at King Umberto’s followed by the Broad- AT BOBBY VAN’S Guided tour of the Septem- dishes only served at lunch in Nassau County. thaer’s “Scenes for a New Heritage” and Ernie Unable to accommodate those with vegetarian Hollow Theater Co. matinee performance of I Gehr’s “Carnival of Shadows.” Proper attire ber 11th Museum and Memorial. Meet on side- Ought to Be in Pictures (Neil Simon comedy). walk across from Museum entrance promptly at or kosher dietary restrictions. Meet at the Ori- required. Men must wear jackets (no denim, ent Restaurant, 623 Hicksville Rd. in Bethpage Meet at King Umberto’s, 1343 Hempstead Turn- sneakers or baseball caps). Meet in MOMA’s 10 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Thursday, March 31. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $85. S. Eisenberg. at 12:50 p.m. for a 1 p.m. dim sum. Wednesday, pike in Elmont, LI at 11:45 a.m. for a 12 noon lobby (near windows overlooking sculpture April 6. 12:50 p.m.-3 p.m. $28. S. Bryan. lunch. Wednesday, March 16. 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. garden), 11 W. 53rd St. (bet. 5th & 6th Aves) in RS 904 NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN $58. S. Bryan. Manhattan at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. APRIL ORCHID SHOW & LUNCH Guided tour of this US 901 THEATER THREE PRODUCTION OF Tuesday, March 29. 10:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $89. S. annual Garden tradition followed by a Chef’s “GODSPELL” & LUNCH IN PORT JEFFERSON Eisenberg. Table Luncheon in the café. You may extend Enjoy lunch at Ruvo’s Restaurant, 105 Wynn NS 902 SOUPS, SALADS & BREAD MS 902 ROOSEVELT HOUSE TOUR/LUNCH your visit with an all Gardens Pass which is Lane in Port Jefferson at 11:45 a.m. for a 12 Work AT TONY DINAPOLI Tour the former home and cook with foods to stay warm until spring included. Meet inside the Garden’s gate, 2900 noon lunch followed by a production of God- of Franklin, Eleanor and Sara Delano Roos- Southern Blvd. in the Bronx at 10:45 a.m. for an spell at Theater Three. Wednesday, March 16. arrives. Meet at A La Carte Culinary Services, evelt. Hear about their lives, civic activities and 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, April 7. 10:45 a.m.-1:30 11:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $50. G. Borsuk. 32 Atlantic Ave. in Lynbrook, LI. Parking in the governmental positions as they transformed the p.m. $69. M. Mammana. rear lot. Wednesday, March 30. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. nation and the world. Meet at Roosevelt House, RS 901 SILICON CITY: COMPUTER HISTORY $58. S. Bryan. WS 904 MANHATTAN D.A.’S OFFICE IN MADE IN NEW YORK 47-49 E. 65th St. (Park & Madison Aves.) in HOUSE TOUR/LUNCH AT FORLINI’S Tour Guided tour of exhibit KS 902 TOY STORY: FROM PAGE TO SCREEN Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. that looks back on local innovations that were includes a lecture, video presentation and an AT THE COOPER HEWITT-SMITHSONIAN Friday, April 1. 10:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $59. J. actual arraignment. Bring government issued key to computer development that began with DESIGN MUSEUM DeNave. IBM’s iconic “egg” at the 1964 N.Y.’s World Fair. Tour “About Pixar: The photo identification. Meet at 1 Hogan Pl. (Cen- SPRING 2016 / 3 tre St.) in Manhattan at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. $55. S. Eisenberg. QS 905 EXPERIENCE A PROFESSIONAL 11:15 a.m. for an 11:30 a.m. tour. Friday, May a.m. tour. Thursday, April 7. 10:15 a.m.-3:45 XS 904 THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE & KITCHEN – THAI STYLE Prepare a delicious 6. 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $19. E. Harris. p.m. $39. S. Eisenberg. BEYOND WALKING TOUR WITH ANTHONY Thai style lunch prepared by a licensed chef US 904 MADAME TUSSAUDS WAX MUSE- XS 902 MACY’S HISTORIC STORE TOUR GRIFA Tour some of the most beautiful streets instructor, two licensed chef assistants and you UM/JOHN’S PIZZA LUNCH View how the wax Guided tour offers fun, fast and fact filled his- in NYC including Strivers Row. View sites at the Culinary Tech Center. You must wear figures are made on this guided tour followed tory, marketing concepts, visual techniques, associated with Adam Clayton Powell, Paul non-slip flat shoes in the kitchen. You will sign by lunch. Meet at the museum, 234 W. 42nd merchandise and more. Learn how Macy’s has Robeson and A. Philip Randolph. Visit the off on “kitchen safety tips.” You may register for St. (between 7th & 8th Aves.) in Manhattan at grown into America’s largest department store Arturo Schomburg Research Center. The tour only one Professional Kitchen tour. Meet at the 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Monday, May 9. with over 800 locations. Meet at Macy’s Herald concludes in front of one of the most famous Culinary Tech Center, 460 W. 34th St. (entrance 10:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. $39. G. Borsuk. on 10th Ave.) in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an Square, 34th St. & 7th Ave. entrance in Manhat- restaurant in Harlem, Sylvia’s. Meet in front XS 909 THE OUTDOOR ART OF BATTERY tan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Friday, of the Arturo Schomburg Library, 135th St. & 11 a.m. event. Thursday, April 21. 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. $76. R. Taruskin. PARK WITH ANTHONY GRIFA/SOUTH- April 8. 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. $17. E. Harris. Malcom X Blvd. at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. WEST NY LUNCH Walk on the Hudson River KS 903 ST. PATRICK’S NEW CATHEDRAL tour. Friday, April 15. 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $14. US 903 LUNCH AT CHOP CHOP & A PERFOR- Esplanade and enjoy beautiful works of art by WITH JUSTIN FERATE/ LUNCH AT BOBBY E Harris. MANCE OF “CABARET” Meet at Chop Chop, Tony Cragg, Louise Bourgeous, Jim Dine and VAN’S Examine the rich history of the newly RS 906 MUNCH & EXPRESSIONISM AT THE 47 E. Main St. in Smithtown at 11;45 a.m. for a Ned Smyth. View the spectacular harbors of restored St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Highlights NEUE GALERIE Enjoy a private guided tour of 12 noon lunch followed by a Smithtown theater the world exhibit in the Winter Garden. Meet include the importance of the carvings, statuary an exhibit that examines Edvard Munch’s influ- production of Cabaret. Thursday, April 21. at 1 Broadway (near Bowling Green Park) in and stained glass windows and their purposes. ence on his Austrian and German contempo- 11:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $56. G. Borsuk. Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Meet on the front steps of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, raries. His painting, The Scream has become RS 908 HOME IN THE HARBOR AT THE JOHN Tuesday, May 10. 10:45 a.m.-3 p.m. $52. C. Fifth Ave. (between 50 & 51st Sts.) in Manhat- the symbol of modern angst. Afterward, you NOBLE MARITIME COLLECTION Guided tour Bing-Howard. tan at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. tour. Friday, April may visit other galleries. Meet at the Neue of the Robbins Reef Light Station. The exhibit MS 909 MANHATTAN D.A.’S OFFICE IN 8. 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m. $60. R. Olff. Galerie, 1048 5th Ave. (86th St.) in Manhattan is the story of Katherine Walker, who took over HOUSE TOUR/LUNCH AT FORLINI’S Tour in- MS 904 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING RESEARCH at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. tour. Friday, April 15. lighthouse duties after her husband’s death. She cludes an overview of the arrest to sentence pro- INSTITUTE TOUR/LUNCH AT NOCELLO Tour 9:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. $28. M. Mammana. rescued 50 people and a dog from the waters cess by an Assistant D.A., observe cases being the labs and test kitchen of the Good House- XS 905 AUDUBON TERRACE & WASHINGTON during her tenure. Meet at the John Noble arraigned and view a criminal trial in progress. keeping Research Institute. Chemists and edi- HEIGHTS TOUR WITH ANTHONY GRIFA Tour Maritime Collection, 1000 Richmond Terrace in Bring government issued photo identification. tors explain the process required for a product the historic Washington Heights, Trinity Cem- S.I. at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, Meet at 1 Hogan Pl. (Centre St.) in Manhattan to meet GHRI’s exacting standards. You may etery and the American Academy of Arts and April 21. 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. $7. M.Mammana. at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, register for only one Good Housekeeping tour. Letters. Sit in chairs occupied by Mark Twain, May 10. 10:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $39. J. DeNave. Meet at the Hearst Tower, 300 W. 57th St. (en- Edith Wharton, Theodore Roosevelt and others. MAY RS 909 FIVE SQUARES & ONE CIRCLE Guided trance on 8th Ave.) in Manhattan at 11:15 a.m. View the beautiful Hispanic Society of America tour of the residential ambiance of Greenwich for an 11:30 a.m. tour. Friday, April 8. 11:15 Museum. Meet at W. 155th St. & Broadway in Village to the bustling commercial center of a.m.-3:45 p.m. $48. J. DeNave. Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. MS 908 THE GROTTO CHAPEL AT THE Midtown North. Follow the history of NYC XS 903 SUBWAY ART TOUR WITH PHILIP Tuesday, April 19. 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $15. E. CHURCH OF NOTRE DAME/LUNCH AT as it developed its major squares: Washington, DESIERE Discover a part of NYC that few visi- Harris. BERNHEIM & SCHWARTZ Learn about the af- Union, Madison, Herald and Times Squares. tors or New Yorkers take time to see; A Treasure MS 906 ALVIN AILEY STUDIO TOUR/NOCEL- filiation of the Church of Notre Dame with Our Tour ends at Columbus Circle. Meet at the Trove. Metrocard is needed for subway. Wear LO LUNCH Enjoy an in-depth look at the legacy Lady of Lourdes on the tour. View the grotto, a Washington Square Arch, Washington Square comfortable shoes. Meet under the glass roof, of Alvin Ailey and the history of the Alvin Ailey reproduction of a famed French shrine that has N. in Manhattan at 12:45 p.m. for a 1 p.m. tour. grey canopy at Union Square West and E. 14 St. Dance Theater. View the foundation’s archived become one of America’s central shrines honor- Need a metrocard. Tuesday, May 10. 12;45 in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. art work, photographs and observe a profession- ing Our Lady who appeared to St. Bernadette p.m.-4 p.m. $22. M. Mammana. Monday, April 11. 10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. $23. C. al division class. Meet in the Alvin Ailey Studios in 1858 as the Immaculate Conception. The WS 911 EAST RIVER WATERFRONT WALK- Bing-Howard. lobby, 405 W. 55 St. (9TH Ave.) in Manhattan at Lourdes Water is still shipped here directly from ING & FERRY TOUR WITH URBAN OYSTER & MS 905 ISAAC MIZRAHI: AN UNRULY HIS- 11:15 a.m. for an 11:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, April the Mother Shrine in Lourdes, France. The main LUNCH Explore the East River waterfront and TORY AT THE JEWISH MUSEUM/LUNCH AT 19. 11:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $58. J. DeNave. church was designed around the existing grotto learn the history. Visit the Brooklyn Navy Yard, PAOLA’S WS 907 CULTURAL TREASURES OF HARLEM in 1913. Meet at the Church, 405 W. 114th St. The guided tour of the exhibit focuses (Morningside Dr.) in Manhattan at 10:15 a.m. Domino Sugar Factory, Greenpoint and Wil- on the influential American fashion designer, WITH JUSTIN FERATE/ LUNCH AT JACOB liamsburg. Stop at local shops. Enjoy a sit down SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, May 3. 10:15 artist and entrepreneur and weaves together View Alexander a.m.-3:45 p.m. $49. J. DeNave. lunch. Meet in Brooklyn Bridge Park, 2 Old the many threads of Mizrahi’s prolific career, Hamilton’s home and the million dollar homes Fulton St. on Pier 1 in Brooklyn at 10 a.m. sharp juxtaposing work in fashion, film, television and on Striver’s Row. Discover the African-Amer- QS 906 MERCHANT’S HOUSE MUSEUM for a 10:30 a.m. ferry tour. Tuesday, May 10. 10 the performing arts. Meet at the museum, 1109 ican “Walk of Fame” and other famous sites. Take a guided tour of this four story home of a.m.-4:30 p.m. $82. S. Eisenberg. Fifth Ave. (92nd St.) at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. Visit the Schomberg Center for Research in NYC hardware merchant, Seabury Treadwell, XS 910 CENTRAL PARK WALKING TOUR tour. Tuesday, April 12. 10:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Black Culture. Meet at St. Nicholas Ave. (145th his family and the Irish servants. See how this WITH PHILIP DESIERE Discover sights within $75. J. DeNave. St.) outside subway station at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 19th century family lived. Highlights include this great urban oasis that you never could have QS 903 AFTERNOON TEA AT THE PLAZA a.m. tour. Friday, April 15. 9:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. period rooms and the original furnishings. Wear comfortable shoes. Meet at Merchant’s imagined were there. Starts at the Plaza Hotel HOTEL Enjoy a famous tradition at the Plaza $54. S. Eisenberg. and ends at Columbus Circle. Meet at the Pu- WS 908 GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM WITH House Museum, 29 E. 4th St. (between Bowery which blends an innovative menu of sandwich- & Lafayette St.) in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for litzer Fountain, Grand Army Plaza, 5th Ave. & es, scones and pastries with formal tea service. SYLVIA LAUDIEN-MEO/TEA AT KING’S CAR- 59 St. in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. RIAGE HOUSE an 11 a.m. tour. Tuesday, May 3. 11:45-1 p.m. Meet at the Palm Court at the Plaza Hotel, 768 Guided tour of the museum $12. L. Chin. tour. Wednesday, May 11. 10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5th Ave. (between 58 & 59 St.) in Manhattan at with primary concentration on the exhibits of $22. C. Bing-Howard. 11:45 a.m. for a 12 p.m. New Yorker Tea. Tues- Peter Fischll and David Weiss’ “How to Work WS 909 PUBLIC ART IN BATTERY PARK WS 912 ARTISTS & ANARCHISTS OF GREEN- day, April 12. 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. $89. L. Chin. Better.” Meet in the museum lobby, 107 5th WITH SYLVIA LAUDIEN-MEO/LUNCH AT FRAUNCES TAVERN WICH VILLAGE WITH MARTY SHORE/LUNCH RS 905 TOUR OF DIVERSITY WITH CLAUDIA Ave. (89th St.) in Manhattan at 10:15 a.m. for a View one of NYC’s most AT CAFÉ ESPANOL The unofficial headquarters TOBACK 10:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, April 19. 10:15 a.m.- innovative parks, home to a large number of the Stroll along Victory Blvd. and discover city’s sculptures and memorials, an urban farm, of NYC’s counterculture, Greenwich Village has one of NYC’s largest culturally diverse com- 3:45 p.m. $70. S. Eisenberg. witnessed a century of artistic, political and so- RS 907 FRESHKILLS PARK TOUR Castle Clinton and a new merry-go-round. munities. See the Albanian Islamic Center, Guided bus Meet in front of the National Museum of the cial movements. Meet at the Arch in Washing- African, Caribbean, Ecuadorian and Mexican tour through the site of this developing park. American Indian, One Bowling Green at 10:15 ton Square Park, 5th Ave. & Waverly Pl. at 10:15 shops along with ethnic restaurants that line the Learn the story of its past. Enjoy panoramic a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, May 3. a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Thursday, May 12. streets. Meet at Victory Blvd. and Cebra Ave. in views of S.I.’s highest peaks. Meet at the Elt- 10:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $69. S. Eisenberg. 10:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $52. S. Eisenberg. S.I. at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. 12:45 p.m. – ingville Transit Center, Arthur Kill Road & RS 910 PHOTOGRAPHER ALICE AUSTEN: 3 p.m. $27. M. Mammana. Richmond Ave. in S.I. at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, QS 907 EXPERIENCE A PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN – FRENCH CUISINE FOUNDER OF STATEN ISLAND GARDEN QS 904 CHELSEA ART GALLERY TOUR WITH April 20. 12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m. $2. M. Mam- Prepare a deli- CLUB cious French cuisine style lunch prepared by a Alice Austen founded the S.I. Garden VIDA SCHREIBMAN Tour Chelsea to see con- mana. Club, an organization that celebrated its 100th XS 906 SHAKESPEARE GARDEN, SENECA licensed chef instructor, two licensed chef assis- temporary avant-garde exhibitions. Learn about tants and you at the Culinary Tech Center. You Anniversary in 2014. Discover the Victorian the latest art trends and sample the best from VILLAGE & UPPER WESTSIDE ARCHITEC- Garden through her photographs and garden TUAL TOUR WITH ANTHONY GRIFA must wear non-slip flat shoes in the kitchen. Hauser, Wirth, Gagosian, Zwirner and more. Tour the You will sign off on “kitchen safety tips.” You plans. We will take and print photos of her Meet at the Jim Kempner Fine Art Gallery, 501 Shakespeare Garden, an enchanting hideaway may register for only one Professional Kitchen flowers and the garden with cameras and print- W. 23rd St. (10th Ave. & 23rd St.) in Manhat- in Central Park where only plants grow that are tour. Meet at the Culinary Tech Center, 460 W. ers provided by the Alice Austen House. Meet tan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, in Shakespeare’s plays. Visit Belvedere Castle, 34th St. (entrance on 10th Ave.) in Manhattan at on the Alice Austen front porch, 2 Hylan Blvd. April 14. 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $20. N. Tribble. walk on Seneca Village Turf and view some 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. event. Thursday, May in S.I. at 12:45 p.m. for a 1 p.m. tour. Friday, KS 904 PENNSYLVANIA STATION & THE diverse and beautiful architecture on the Upper 5. 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. $76. R. Taruskin. May 13. 12:45 p.m. -3 p.m. $12. M. Mammana. HOUDINI MUSEUM WITH JUSTIN FERATE/ Westside side streets. No wheel chair access. XS 911 WOODLAWN CEMETERY WALKING Meet on the NE corner of W. 81st St. & Central WS 910 PARIS IN NEW YORK: BEAUX ARTS LUNCH AT BISTRO 7 Explore the past, pres- MANSIONS & THE ROERICH MUSEUM WITH TOUR The guided tour will include the history ent and future of Penn Station through old Park West at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. of the cemetery and the individuals at rest in Thursday, April 21. 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. $15. C. JUSTIN FERATE/LUNCH AT TOAST Discover photographs and actual remnants of Old Penn some Parisian treasures of the Upper West Side, Woodlawn. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Station. Visit the main post office as it trans- Bing-Howard. Meet at the Jerome Ave. gatehouse entrance (at MS 907 HAMILTON GRANGE NATIONAL an exquisite Beaux Arts neighborhood with the forms into Moynihan Station followed by a tour architectural flourishes on elegant limestone 233rd St.) in the Bronx at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. of the Houdini Museum that houses over 1,000 MEMORIAL/LUNCH AT THE GRANGE BAR & tour. Friday, May 13. 9:45 a.m.-11:30 p.m. $14. EATERY mansions. Visit Nicholas Roerich Museum. pieces of memorabilia. Meet in front of the “The Grange” is the early 19th century Meet at Toast, 2737 Broadway (105th St.) at E. Harris. Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 7th Ave. (between 31st home of founding father Alexander Hamilton, MS 910 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING RESEARCH 11:15 a.m. for an 11:30 a.m. lunch. Thursday, INSTITUTE TOUR/LUNCH AT NOCELLO & 32nd Sts.) in Manhattan at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 first Secretary of Treasury and right-hand man May 5. 11:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $59. S. Eisenberg. Tour a.m. tour. Thursday, April 14. 9:45 a.m.- 3p.m. to George Washington. View the exhibits and the labs and test kitchen of the Good House- $59. R. Olff. period furnishings on this ranger lead tour plus XS 908 TENEMENT MUSEUM: HARD TIMES keeping Research Institute. Chemists and edi- TOUR WS 906 NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY/ an orientation film on his life. You may register Discover how immigrants survived times tors explain the process required for a product of economic depression. Visit the restored home LUNCH AT PAPPARDELLA Docent led tours of for only one Grange Museum tour. Meet at to meet GHRI’s exacting standards. You may the National Memorial, 414 West 141st St. (St. of the Gumpertz family during the Panic of register for only one Good Housekeeping tour. Picasso’s “Le Tricorne” and the “Anti-Semitism” 1873 and the Baldizzi family who lived through exhibits. Meet in Historical Society lobby, 170 Nicholas/Convent Ave.) in Manhattan at 10:45 Meet at the Hearst Tower, 300 W. 57th St. (en- a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, April 21. the Great Depression. Meet at the museum, trance on 8th Ave.) in Manhattan at 11:15 a.m. Central Park West (77th St.) in Manhattan at 10 103 Orchard St. (Delancey St.) in Manhattan at a.m. for 10:15 a.m. tour. Thursday, April 14. 10 10:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. $41. J. DeNave. for an 11:30 a.m. tour. Friday, May 13. 11:15 4 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM a.m.-3:45 p.m. $48. J. DeNave. $12. M. Mammana. in Manhattan at 10 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. as a haven for small business and movie studios. QS 908 HIGH LINE & CHELSEA WALKING US 905 BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABO- Tuesday, May 24. 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $67. S. Lunch is a sandwich buffet at Building 92 at the TOUR WITH ANTHONY GRIFA Walk the High RATORIES TOUR & U.S. WEATHER BUREAU Eisenberg. Yard. Meet the special bus in front of the Mar- Line, Manhattan’s unusual park to see spec- Tour Brookhaven National Labs. Lunch on NS 905 OLD WESTBURY GARDENS & MAN- riot Hotel, next to 335 Adams St. in Brooklyn tacular views, art displays and the Washington your own in the cafeteria followed by a tour SION Tour the historic Charles II style mansion at 10 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. departure. Monday, Grasslands. View sites associated with the Gib- of U.S. Weather Bureau. Bring government furnished with English antiques and the formal April 18. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $55. R. Olff. son Girl, Norman Rockwell and more. Enjoy issued identification. Meet at Berkner Cafeteria, gardens in Spring bloom. Meet at the Mansion, XS 907 BUS TRIP TO WAVE HILL/ARTHUR the charms of Chelsea, Chelsea Market and the 2 Center St. in Upton (Brookhaven National 71 Old Westbury Rd. in Westbury at 12:45 p.m. AVENUE/LUNCH AT ANN & TONY’S/THE Meat Packing District. Wear comfortable shoes. Laboratories) at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. for a 1 p.m. tour. Wednesday, May 25. 12:45 CLOISTERS Thursday, May 19. 10:15 a.m.- 3:15 p.m. $10. Guided tour of Wave Hill, an 1800’s Meet at the NW corner of 14th St. & 9th Ave p.m.-3 p.m. $8. S. Bryan. mansion featuring exquisite gardens. Then in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. G. Borsuk. MS 913 HAMILTON GRANGE NATIONAL Friday, May 13. 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $15. N. travel to the heart of Italy for lunch at Ann & WS 914 HARD HAT TOUR OF UNRESTORED MEMORIAL/LUNCH AT THE GRANGE BAR & Tony’s and shopping on Arthur Avenue. After Tribble. HOSPITAL COMPLEX ON ELLIS ISLAND/ EATERY “The Grange” is the early 19th century LUNCH AT BOBBY VAN’S lunch, enjoy a guided tour of the Cloisters and MS 911 MACY’S HISTORIC STORE TOUR/ Wear comfortable home of founding father Alexander Hamilton, view many works of art including unicorn LUNCH AT BRENDAN’S Tour focuses on how closed walking shoes, many of the surfaces are first Secretary of Treasury and right-hand man Macy’s grew into America’s largest depart- uneven and you will be on your feet for the en- to George Washington. View the exhibits and tapestries, stained glass windows and castle like ment store with over 800 locations, the history, tire tour. Meet at the Statue Cruises kiosk inside period furnishings on this ranger lead tour plus buildings. Meet the bus at Bronx UFT, 2500 marketing concepts, merchandising and visual Castle Clinton, Battery Park in Manhattan at an orientation film on his life. You may register Halsey St. in the Bronx at 8:30 a.m. for a 9 a.m. techniques. Meet at Macy’s Visitor Center 9:30 a.m. sharp for 10 a.m. ferry. Bring water for only one Grange Museum tour. Meet at departure. Wednesday, May 4. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 (mezzanine-up the stairs by Gucci), 151 W. 34th and a snack. Thursday, May 19. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 the National Memorial, 414 West 141st St. (St. p.m. $123. E. Harris. St. (between 6th & 7th Aves.) in Manhattan at p.m. $89. S. Eisenberg. Nicholas/Convent Ave.) in Manhattan at 10:45 XS 912 BUS TRIP TO MYSTIC SEAPORT & 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Tuesday, May 17. KS 907 F.D.R.’S LADIES WITH JUSTIN FE- a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, May 26. CAPTAIN SCOTT’S LOBSTER DOCK LUNCH IN 10:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $55. J. DeNave. RATE/LUNCH AT SEL & POIVRE Learn about 10:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. $41. J. DeNave. CONNECTICUT Visit the 19th Century seaport QS 909 EAST VILLAGE WALKING TOUR WITH the powerful women in F.D.R.’s life including WS 916 OUTDOOR ART & ARCHITECTURE village on our guided tour of Mystic Seaport. ANTHONY GRIFA Stroll through one of the his mother Sarah Delano and his wife Eleanor IN MADISON SQUARE PARK WITH SYLVIA Cruise the Mystic River to see one of the oldest city’s most vital neighborhoods – the last hold on this guided tour. Explore his posh East Side LAUDIEN-MEO/LUNCH AT ALMOND’S Visit wooden, coal-fired steamboat. Step aboard the of Bohemianism. See the eclectic population House and neighborhood. Meet for a “pre- Madison Square Park home to traditional sculp- Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whale ship of residents and artists. Visit the grave site of tour” on the NW corner of 65th St. & Park tures like Farragut Monument and a commis- and learn the history of America at sea. Meet Peter Stuyvesant, Offendorfer Library, Ukranian Avenue in Manhattan at 9:15 a.m. Friday, May sioned site for specific works by contemporary the bus at Bronx UFT, 2500 Halsey St. in the Museum and more. Wear comfortable shoes. 20. 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. $60. R. Olff. artists. Explore the area’s rich history and take Bronx at 8:45 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. departure. Meet at the NW corner of 10th St. & Broadway QS 910 GREEK GOURMET TOUR OF ASTO- a closer look at buildings by architects such as Wednesday, May 18. 8:45 a.m.-7 p.m. $112. E. in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. RIA Experience the largest Greek population Le Brun and Cass Gilbert. Meet in front of the Harris. Tuesday, May 17. 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $15. L. outside of Athens in Astoria with a guided tour. Flatiron Building, 23rd St. (Broadway/5th Ave.) Chin. in Manhattan at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. KS 906 BRONX ZOO & LUNCH AT ANTO- Highlights include tasting savory pastries and NIO’S ON ARTHUR AVENUE RS 911 INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MU- see how they are made; enjoy a meze lunch at Thursday, May 26. 10:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $67. S. Hop on the zoo SEUM: SPACE SHUTTLE PAVILION Guided a tavern; a wine tasting and cheese talk and Eisenberg. shuttle and journey through all the special private tour of multimedia exhibits that high- sample artisanal chocolate bon bons. Shop at exhibits. See lions, tigers, bears and much more. light the history of the space shuttle program Mediterranean Foods and Manari Gourmet Enjoy an overhead/overview of the zoo on a and enable you to track its journey to the Market. Meet at Artopolis Bakery Patisserie, JUNE monorail. Enjoy lunch near the Arthur Avenue Intrepid. Enjoy a boxed lunch from Legends Agora Plaza, 23-18 31st St. (off Ditmars Blvd.) Marketplace. Meet the bus in front of the Mar- catering and eat on the refurbished Mess Deck in Queens at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tasting MS 914 NEW YORK WATERWAY CRUISE riot Hotel, next to 335 Adams St. in Brooklyn at of the ship. Meet at the museum, 12th Ave. & tour. Friday, May 20. 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. $29. N. TO WEEHAWKEN, NEW JERSEY/LUNCH AT 8 a.m. for an 8:30 a.m. departure. Wednesday, 46th St. in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 Tribble. MASINA TRATTORIA Board the NY Water- May 18. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $73. R. Olff. a.m. tour. Tuesday, May 17. 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. US 906 PONTOON BOAT RIDE/LUNCH AT way Ferry at Pier 79 in Manhattan to Lincoln NS 906 LONG ISLAND EAST END: PARRISH $49. M. Mammana. THREE VILLAGE INN Meet at Three Village Inn, Harbor in Weehawken. View the spectacular ART MUSEUM & LONG ISLAND HOUSE WS 913 CHOCOLATE LOVER’S ROMP WITH 150 Main St. in Stony Brook at 10:30 a.m. for Manhattan skyline. Meet at NY Waterway, 459 RESERVE Enjoy a docent led tour of the Parrish ALEXANDRA LEAF & LUNCH Learn the newest a short walk to the dock for a Wetland Cruise 12th Ave. (W. 39th St.) at 11:30 a.m. to allow Art Museum and a box lunch followed by the trend in chocolate. Visit a chocolate factory on a pontoon boat followed by lunch. Bring time for ticket distribution and boarding the Long House Reserve tour of the gardens and and specialty shops in the Flatiron section and binoculars (if you have a pair). Friday, May 20. ferry. Thursday, June 2. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $71. outdoor sculptures. A charter bus departs from Greenwich Village. Lunch included. Tour in- 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. $65. G. Borsuk. J. DeNave. Nassau at Christopher Morley Park, 500 Sear- volves a lot of walking, wear comfortable shoes. KS 908 INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MU- ingtown Rd. in Roslyn (right off the L.I.E. – Exit Bring a water bottle. Meet outside L.A. Burdick SEUM Walk the Hangar & Flight Decks, the Chocolate, 5 E. 20th St. (between 5th Ave. & 36) at 8:45 a.m. and in Suffolk at the L.I.E. Park Captain’s Bridge/Island and the Fo’c’s’le. View BUS TRIPS & Ride (Exit 49) at 9:15 a.m. for a ride to East Broadway) at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. the giant floating city below deck. See the Tuesday, May 17. 10:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $62. S. Hampton. Thursday, June 2. 8:45 a.m.-5p.m. Concorde, the Growler submarine and the Mess $89. S. Bryan/ G. Borsuk. Eisenberg. Hall where we will enjoy a boxed lunch. Bring KS 901 BUS TRIP TO PRINCETON UNIVER- NS 904 SPRING APPETIZERS Stay healthy by government issued photo identification. Wear SITY ART MUSEUM/LUNCH AT LA MEZZA- US 907 LONG ISLAND EAST END: PARRISH cooking with a variety of Spring vegetables and comfortable walking shoes (a lot of walking). LUNA IN PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY Guided ART MUSEUM & LONG ISLAND HOUSE fruits. Meet at A La Carte Culinary Services, 32 Meet at the box office on 12th Ave. & 46th St. tour of the National Museum Wales, “Pasture RESERVE Enjoy a docent led tour of the Parrish Atlantic Ave. in Lynbrook, LI. Wednesday, May (Pier 86) in Manhattan at 9:30 a.m. for a 10 a.m. Green & Dark Satanic Mills: The British Passion Art Museum and a box lunch followed by the 18. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. $58. S. Bryan. tour. Tuesday, May 24. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $40. for Landscape” exhibition which explore the Long House Reserve tour of the gardens and XS 913 FRIAR’S CLUB TOUR & LUNCH Guid- R. Olff. rise of landscape painting over four centuries outdoor sculptures. A charter bus departs from ed tour focuses on the many famous rooms, en- MS 912 THE EXPLORER’S CLUB: PART OF in Britain. View the “Jewish Contributions to Nassau at Christopher Morley Park, 500 Sear- tertainers and comedians who performed there THE LATE MEDIEVAL CLOISTER/LUNCH AT American Culture” as well. Meet the bus in front ingtown Rd. in Roslyn (right off the L.I.E. – Exit followed by lunch in one of the banquet rooms. CARAVAGGIO Tour the Lowell Thomas build- of the Marriot Hotel, next to 335 Adams St. in 36) at 8:45 a.m. and in Suffolk at the L.I.E. Park Dress code: No jeans and sneakers. Meet at ing built by British architect, Frederick Sterner. Brooklyn at 9 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. departure. & Ride (Exit 49) at 9:15 a.m. for a ride to East the Friars Club, 57 E. 55th St. (between Park & View artifacts acquired during expeditions by Wednesday, March 23. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $67. R. Hampton. Thursday, June 2. 8:45 a.m.-5p.m. Madison Aves.) in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for members from land, sea, air and space. Meet Olff. $89. G. Borsuk/S. Bryan. an 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, May 19. 10:45 a.m.-2 at the Explorer’s Club, 46 E. 70th St. (between WS 905 TCM CLASSIC FILM TOUR BUS TRIP/ KS 909 OLD WESTBURY GARDENS & HOUSE p.m. $74. E. Harris. Madison and Park Aves) in Manhattan at 10:45 LUNCH AT HURLEY’S SALOON Get a taste of Tour Old Westbury Gardens which is consid- RS 912 HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: CHARLES a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Tuesday, May 24. 10:45 NYC’s film history by exploring neighborhoods a.m.-3:45 p.m. $77. J. DeNave. ered one of the most beautiful English Country B.J. SNYDER SCHOOLS WITH JEAN AR- where some of the most iconic films were made. estates. Stroll past the Rose Garden, the Walled RINGTON Guided tour of numerous and grand WS 915 WORLD TRADE CENTER & BAT- Behind the scenes look at classic films set in the TERY PARK WITH JUSTIN FERATE/LUNCH AT Gardens, the Cottage Gardens and more. The schools built by Snyder for immigrant children city. Meet in front of Hurley’s, 232 W. 48th St. Westbury House remains virtually unchanged living in densely populated area of Chinatown MORTON’S STEAKHOUSE Explore the new (between 8th Ave. & Broadway) in Manhattan in early 20th Century. Many of these children World Trade Center, its major buildings and at 9:30 a.m. for a 10 a.m. tour. Tuesday, April since the early 1900’s; a trove of fine art and experienced electricity, indoor plumbing and the new transportation hub. See the recent 12. 9:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $72. S. Eisenberg. furniture. Lunch at the Galleria followed by a tour. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Meet light/airy rooms only at school. Meet at the E. transformation of Battery Park City and learn KS 906 BROOKLYN NAVY YARD TOUR & Broadway F train subway station at Canal & about the history of these interconnected com- the bus in front of the Marriot Hotel, next to BUFFET LUNCH Tour focuses on almost 300 335 Adams St. in Brooklyn at 10 a.m. for a 10:30 Rutgers Sts. in Manhattan at 12:45 p.m. for a 1 plexes. Meet by the fountain inside City Hall years of history by exploring the Brooklyn Navy p.m. tour. Thursday, May 19. 12:45 p.m.-3 p.m. Park (where Broadway & Park Row converge) a.m. departure. Thursday, June 9. 10 a.m.-5 Yard. The vast historic complex has been reborn p.m. $78. R. Olff.

sanctioned by the National Mah Jongg League. COURSES BRONX All levels. 10-12. M. Schuster. XS 103 SPANISH: MIXED LEVELS Refresh your knowledge of the Spanish language and Unless otherwise noted, courses in all boroughs will MONDAY culture. Learn communication skills and popular Spanish/Latin-American songs. One begin on Monday, March 16 and conclude XS 101 BASIC STITCHES FOR CROCHETING, year of Spanish recommended. 10-12. R. Hol- KNITTING & NEEDLEWORK Learn the basic lingsworth. Friday, May 20 and have a $10 fee (which is stitches. Bring your own projects. 10-12. C. XS 104 LET’S MOVE! Exercises for those who non-refundable and non-transferable). Rodriguez. want to improve fitness, mobility, strength, XS 102 MAH JONGG For those new to the balance and general health and wellness by game will receive instruction based on rules working out together in a supportive atmo- SPRING 2015 / 5 sphere. 10-12. A. Stern. XS 209 LINE DANCING FOR BEGINNERS terials needed for first class: drawing pad, #2 & Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a XS 105 INTERMEDIATE QUILTING Learn the basic steps and dances such as the #4 pencils and erasers. 12:30-2:45. A. Strinsky. $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non- Work on transferable). various quilting techniques using either hand Cowboy Charleston, Bartender Stomp and sewing or machines or both. Continue work- more. Geared for new line dancer. No partner needed. 12:30-2:30. C. Force. THURSDAY XS 805 ART RENAISSANCE IN NORTHERN ing on projects you started or experiment with EUROPE Survey of art and artists of Flan- new materials. 10–12. S. Rieber. XS 210 CURENT EVENTS MIXED WITH CUR- ders including Jan Van Eyck, Rogier van der XS 106 ADVANCED BRIDGE Learn new bid- RENT HISTORY Review three-four current XS 401 HATHA YOGA Learn to develop self- Weydan and Hans Memling. Friday, March 18. ding techniques and conventions along with event topics followed by a frank and open awareness, strength, flexibility and a sense of 10-12. D. Becker. techniques in hand play and defense. 10-12:15. class discussion of their historical back- calm. Bring an exercise mat, large towel and A. Lisle. grounds. 12:30-2:30. L. Hartstein. small pillow to first class. 10-12. M. Gladwin. XS 806 WORLD OF KNITTING Welcome to the wonderful world of knitting. The follow- XS 107 CREATIVE WRITING Explore literary XS 211 WATERCOLOR: BEGINNER/INTER- XS 402 SENIORS NEED TO EXERCISE! Feel MEDIATE Experimenting with color while ing techniques are taught: casting on, knit, styles and share your ideas, memories and better and stronger with simple seated and purl and binding off. Materials needed: size creativity in various genres: memoir, poetry, learning basic techniques. Emphasis on standing exercises that improve strength, bal- encouraging individual style and exploring the 9 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn fiction, non-fiction and short story. Seven ses- ance, mobility and flexibility. 10-12. A. Stern. #4. Fridays, March 18 & April 1. $4. 10-12. J. sions. 12:30-2:30. F. McKinnon. medium of watercolor. Materials needed for XS 403 DUPLICATE BRIDGE first class: Strathmore 140 lb. watercolor pad. Learn the basics Parker. XS 108 EXERCISE PLUS Blend of exercises Additional materials discussed at first class. of duplicate bridge including scoring and how XS 807 RENAISSANCE IN FRANCE Look at designed to tone, strengthen and increase $12 includes registration and materials. 12:30- to compete while improving your success in the works of Jean Fouquet, Jean Clouet and stamina and flexibility. Low impact aerobic 2:45. A. Strinsky. this game. $15 includes registration and mate- their contemporaries. Friday, April 1. 10-12. included. Bring light hand weights, bands and rials. 10-12. A. Knight. XS 212 MOSAICS: ALL LEVELS Learn both D. Becker. sticky floor mat to first class. 12:30-2:30. D. XS 404 JEWELRY CREATIONS Learn the Dolan. design and technique using glass as the XS 808 DRUM & DANCE WORKSHOP Dance primary medium. Glass mosaics with mul- skills needed to construct and repair jewelry to increase rhythm, timing and coordination. XS 109 TAI CHI (SUN STYLE) Exercises and timedia accents will produce two and three items and provide freedom to create your own Warm-up includes drum meditation for relax- agile steps that may improve mobility, breath- dimensional art projects. Materials needed: jewelry components. Beginners welcome. 10- ation. Friday, April 1. 10:30-12. R. Jacobson. ing and relaxation. It helps reduce pain and 12. R. Demers. Weldbond glue and wheeled glass nippers. XS 809 15th CENTURY GERMAN ART Exam- stiffness, increase flexibility, enhance muscle Additional materials discussed in class. Safety XS 405 ACRYLIC PAINTING Explore your strength, improve concentration and memory. ine the altarpieces and devotional art work goggles mandatory. 12:30-2:45. P. O’Connell. creativity by painting with acrylics. Free to of the Holy Roman Empire. Friday, April 8. Eight sessions. No class: March 21. 12:30-2:30. paint in any style you desire. No experience S. Scher. XS 213 MOSAICS: BEGINNERS ONLY Same 10-12. D. Becker. description as XS 212. Prior to first class, a needed. All levels. 10-1:30. M. Mooney. XS 110 INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE Learn to use XS 810 INTRODUCTION TO TRADITIONAL supply list will be sent to you. 12:30-2:45. P. XS 406 DOO WOP USA - NEW YORK CITY: CHINESE CULTURE strong and weak opening bids and responses, THE BRONX & QUEENS For thousands of O’Connell. Hear the stories, the years,China was known as the Divine Land. hand play and defense, overcalls and doubles. music and see videos of the great Doo Wop 12:30-2:45. A. Lisle. Enjoy a video presentation and history on the groups from the Bronx (Chords, Belmonts, ancients who believed that their rich culture XS 111 CANASTA Beginners receive instruc- WEDNESDAY Earls Chantals) and Queens (Cleftones, Heart- was a gift from the heavens and emphasized tion on the fundamentals of the Modern beats, Shangri-Las). 12-2:30. H. Bloch. harmony between heaven and earth. Friday, American version of this popular game. All XS 301 KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION XS 407 EXERCISE FOR FUN Use light free April 8. 10-12. C. Lin. levels. 12:30-3. M. Schuster. Kundalini Yoga uses breath, movement and weight exercises, stretching and toning, and XS 811 HEALTH BENEFITS FOR RETIREES XS 112 QUILTING FOR BEGINNERS Create meditation to balance the body, increase core training to maintain and improve fitness An explanation of retiree health benefits and using needles, thread and all kinds of fabrics. energy flow and quiet the mind. All levels. with a certified instructor. 12:30-2:30. R. Medicare. Find the answers to your many Make a 9 Patch Pillow. Materials needed for Wear loose clothing. Bring a pillow, mat and Mendel. questions on health coverage. Thursday, April first class: ½ yard of 2 contrasting cotton blanket to first class. First five sessions: March XS 408 RHYTHM & BLUES LINE DANCING 14. 10:30-12. No fee. B. Shiller. fabrics, white cotton quilting thread, quilting 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13 (Instructor: R. Mahone- Learn how to do some of the most popular needles (size 8-12), pins with thick heads, ¼” Lonesome); last four sessions: April 20; May 4, line dances such as Booty call, the Gaga Slide, XS 812 THE ART OF ISABELLA & FERDI- tape and scissors. 12:45-2:45. J. Goldberg. 11, 18 (Instructor: C. LaBue). 10-12. the Wobble and more while moving your hips NAND’S SPAIN Explore the art and architec- to songs by familiar artists. Come join the ture of this famous monarchy period. Friday, XS 302 TRADITIONAL RUG HOOKING Use party! 12:30-2:30. K. McCarthy. April 15. 10-12. D. Becker. TUESDAY the simple techniques of rug hooking to create XS 813 MAGIC OF ZUM, ZUM rugs, wall hangings, bags, pillows and more. XS 409 MAH JONGG:INTERMEDIATE For Intermedi- New and recycled materials, fabrics, yarns, those who have knowledge of the basic rules ate Zum Zum with routines done to hypnotic XS 201 INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING ribbons, knits can be used in creating these under which the game is played, but wish to Latin and International music. Fridays, April Dance instruction at a faster pace than begin- beautiful pieces. 10-12. M. Bottjer. gain greater knowledge and expertise in the 15 & May 13. 10-12. $4. R. Jacobson. ners. Familiarity with vines, shuffles, jazz fine points. 12:30-3. J. Kleinberg. XS 814 NAME THAT SONG, DO THAT boxes and kickball change. No partner needed. XS 303 PRACTICAL SPANISH FOR EVERY- XS 410 CREATIVE QUILTING: INTERMEDI- DANCE Learn how to do some of the line and 10-12. C. Force. DAY USAGE Discover the joy of learning ex- ATE Master quilt making techniques: rotary group dances that are often done on cruises XS 202 SHORT STORIES Exploration and dis- pressions, idioms, writing and conversational cutting, speed piecing, template making and some little known facts that go along with cussion of life through the genre of the story. skills. All levels. 10-12. M. Salaman. and more. Sew pieces by hand or with your those dances. Friday, April 15. 12:30-2:30. K. McCarthy. 10-12. A. Pruzan. XS 304 TAI CHI Introduction and practice of portable machine. Finish incomplete projects XS 203 RUBBER STAMPING & PAPER the basic principles and movements of this and use leftover fabric scraps. Note: quilting XS 815 CREATIVE MOVEMENT Go from Sit CRAFTS Basic rubber stamping techniques are ancient Chinese exercise. 10-12. Y. H. Wang. samples are needed. 12:30-3. J. Beckwith. & Flab to Fit & Fab! Check out this fun and used to create handmade items: greeting cards, low impact fitness and exercise seminar. Fri- stationery and scrapbook paper. Different XS 305 ZUM ZUM Fun ways to a great shape, day, April 22. 12:30-2:30. V. Auguste-Partin. project each week. $35 includes registration using hypnotic Latin and International music. FRIDAY and materials. 10-12. C. Nguyen. 10:30-12. R. Jacobson. XS 204 ADVANCED BEGINNERS BRIDGE XS 306 FILM DIRECTORS: PHILIP SEYMOUR XS 501 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCING The For those who have taken the beginners HOFFMAN Follow his career from minor ancient art of belly dancing. Enjoy Arabic, BROOKLYN class. Continuation of simple techniques in acting roles to featured actor to film director. North African and Turkish movements while bidding,declarer play and defense. 10-12:15. Watch some of his works and discuss. 12-3. D. listening to beautiful music and learning to MONDAY A. Lisle. Hammitt. play its rhythms on the zills (finger cym- XS 205 WATERCOLOR: INTERMEDIATE/ bals). All levels. You may register for only XS 307 WRITING WORKSHOP For writers ADVANCED Explore wet-on-wet, wet on dry one Middle Eastern Dancing class. 10-12. A. KS 101 STAINED GLASS DESIGN Work on editing and polishing works in progress: a Beeman. projects using a glass cutter, soldering iron techniques. Broaden understanding of color novel, plays, memoirs, poems, short stories, theory and effect of light on form. Experi- XS 502 INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH Vo- and glass grinder. Safety goggles mandatory. journalistic, personal, critical or humorous cabulary, grammar and basic skills needed to All levels. $45 includes registration and ma- ment with pen and ink and colored pencils essays. Readings are eight minutes for each in conjunction with watercolor. Materials facilitate maximum language learning. 10-12. terials. You may register for only one Stained writer. Written and oral critiques are given to M. Salaman. needed for first class: Strathmore 140 lb. wa- the writer by the instructor/class. Poets must Glass Design class. 9:30-12:15. D. Johnson. tercolor pad. Additional materials discussed duplicate their pieces for class. 12:30-2:30. C. XS 503 EXERCISE PLUS Blend of exercises KS 102 STRETCH & RELAX Improve flex- at first class. $12 includes registration and Mason. designed to tone, strengthen and increase ibility and balance with gentle exercise. Learn materials. 10-12:15. A. Strinsky. stamina and flexibility. Low impact aerobic XS 308 TAKE THE LEAD relaxation techniques. Bring large towel or XS 206 MOSAICS: INTERMEDIATE/AD- Dance to the included. Bring light hand weights, bands and mat. 10-12. T. Pratt. VANCED rhythms of Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, Bolero, sticky floor mat to first class. 10-12. D. Dolan. Explore advanced techniques in KS 103 INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCE mosaics. Stained glass and multimedia embel- Samba, Rumba and Bachata. Enjoy the flow XS 504 POTATO CHIP BAG ART & MORE! Enjoy lishments are used. Continue your ongoing and dance your stress away. Not for beginners. Make fun items including handbags, eyeglass the fun of dancing and exercise. Classic line projects or begin new advanced level projects. Prerequisite: XF 208. 12:30-2:30. N. DeLaLuz. cases, book covers and more using bags from dances included. All levels. 10-12. E. Scheff. Must use your own tools and supplies. Safety XS 309 TAI CHI: NOT JUST BEGINNERS Con- potato chips. Learn to make bags using tabs KS 104 BEGINNERS ONLY LATIN DANCE goggles mandatory. Not for beginners. 10- tinue the practices and basic principles of this from soda cans as well. Recycling is the name Improve coordination, memory and develop 12:15. P. O’Connell. ancient art of exercise. All levels. 12:30-2:30. of the game. 10-12. S. Reiber. stamina while working out to great music. 10- XS 207 CALLIGRAPHY Copperplate cal- Y. H. Wang. XS 505 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCING The 12:15. B. Sayegh. ligraphy with the pointed pen. Review basics, XS 310 PIANO FOR BEGINNERS & NOT SO ancient art of belly dancing. Enjoy Arabic, KS 105 BEGINNERS BRIDGE Learn to play plus variations, flourishes, greeting card and BEGINNERS Learn to play simple classical, North African and Turkish movements while this popular game. Review basic rules and envelope design. Beginners welcome. Materi- jazz or pop tunes. Bring a small portable key- listening to beautiful music and learning to play skills. 10-12:15. C. Rubin. als needed: Higgins Eternal Ink, ruler, Hunt board to first class. Inexpensive keyboards are its rhythms on the zills (finger cymbals). All 101 nib and oblique penholder. 12:30-2:30. C. available at Sam Ash music stores. 12:30-2:30. levels. You may register for only one Middle KS 106 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LATIN Nguyen. N. Zamcheck. Eastern Dancing class. 12:30-2:30. A. Beeman. DANCE Improve coordination, memory and develop stamina while working out to great XS 208 LET’S DANCE: BEGINNER Increase XS 311 BASIC DRAWING Sketch still-life, your stamina, improve your balance and shed landscapes and potraits. Emphasis on tonal music. 12:30-3. B. Sayegh. some pounds by dancing to rhythms of Salsa, contrast and creating textures in realistic SEMINARS KS 107 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED BEAD- Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata and Rumba. drawings. Field trip, weather permitting. Ma- ING Materials list distributed at first class. 12:30-2:30. N. DeLaLuz. 6 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM Not for beginners. 12:30-3. C. Horn. name given first day of class. Emphasis on sketch pad to first class. 1-3. P. Hazlewood. General. Thursday, March 31. 10-12. No fee. J. KS 108 MAH JONGG Enjoy playing this culture. $15 include registration and materi- Sfiroudis. als.10-12:30. P. Niglio. KS 410 YOGA Learn a set of mental and international game with tiles. Particular atten- physical exercises using breath, movement KS 811 NYSUT MEMBER BENEFITS Over- tion given to beginners. All levels. 12:30-3. E. KS 305 BEAD WORKSHOP Make beautiful and meditation. Bring a mat and towel to first view of programs and services including Scheff. jewelry using beads and needles. Materials class. Five sessions.: April 14, 21; May 5, 12, Catastrophic Insurance, Long Term Care, KS 109 SKETCHING & PAINTING WITH needed for first class: 12mm twisted bugle 19. 1-3. C. La Bue. financial related plans and discount programs. GEORGE Explore and use different types of beads, 6mm bugle beads and 11/0 seed beads. Thursday, April 7. 10:30-12:30. No fee. M. media including acrylics, pastels,watercolor Not for beginners. 10-12:15. T. Gesuele. Kennedy. and more. Bring sketch pad, pencils, charcoal, KS 306 ZUMBA Focus on toning and improv- FRIDAY KS 812 SENSATIONAL SCARF TYING Learn erasers to first class. 1-3. G. Kerasiotis. ing muscle strength, posture, mobility and co- how to use scarf-tying techniques to flatter KS 110 THE PLEASURE OF POETRY Discuss, ordination through different dancing rhythms. your face, enhance your appearance and ex- Bring for first class: a set of light weights KS 501 LEARN THE APPLE iPAD Learn how tend your wardrobe. Bring one medium and/ write and read aloud poems that explore love, to operate this new electronic device. Bring aging, friendship and the human condition. (1,2,3,or 4 lbs). 12:30-2:30. B. Sayegh. or large square scarf, a large oblong (rectangle) your Apple iPad to class (must know i.d. and scarf and a stand-up mirror. Thursday, April $15 includes registration and materials. 1-3. KS 307 CLASSIC VINTAGE FILMS Screen and password)10-12. C. Rosen. M. Glenn. discuss: How Green Was My Valley; The Ox 7. 1-3. R. Wilson. Bow Incident; Citizen Kane, Robin Hood; The KS 502 BEGINNERS TAI CHI Introduction KS 813 KEEPING TRAVEL MEMORIES Public Enemy and more. 12:30-3. R. Romer. to basic principles and movement. 10-12:30. ALIVE Stay in vacation mode with tips and TUESDAY KS 308 JEWELRY: ADVANCED BEGINNER J. He. techniques developed by a professional travel writer, to revive travel memories at home for TO INTERMEDIATE Create handmade jewelry KS 503 ACRYLIC PAINTING & PASTELS KS 201 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH For those using the art of seed beading. Must know ba- years to come. Thursday, April 14. 10-12. S. Introduction to basics of painting that empha- Friedman. who have some knowledge of French. A quick sics of seed beading techniques. Materials list sizes drawing, composition, value and color review and emphasis on correct pronuncia- distributed at first class. 12:30-3. S. Walton. theory. Techniques of creating with pastels KS 814 RETIREE SOCIAL SERVICES The tion. Vocabulary is stressed for the travelers. KS 309 CREATIVE WRITING Be inspired. explored. Bring drawing pad, charcoal pencil, Hospital Stay in Touch, Telephone Reassur- Visit a restaurant. $15 include registration and Learn specific techniques and receive support kneaded eraser and paint supplies to first ance and short term counseling programs materials. 10-12. P. Niglio. in preparing and polishing your creative class. Materials list given in class. 10-12:45. J. are discussed in detail. Caregiving, home KS 202 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED BRIDGE materials such as memoirs, fiction and essays. Lippman. care, bereavement and aging issues are also Basic training to improve playing skills. 10- 12:30-3. M. Eller. addressed. Friday, April 15. 10:30-12. No fee. 12:30. B. Goldman. KS 504 CHORUS Perform in a group and C. Chin. KS 310 INTRODUCTION TO CROCHETING learn to sing multi-part compositions with KS 203 QUILTING: BEGINNER/INTERMEDI- Learn the basic stitches to make a simple scarf KS 815 BRAIN GAMES Learn memory ATE other singers. $15 includes registration and games, mnemonic tricks and other mental ac- Create beautiful works of art sewing or cowl. Materials needed for first class: 5mm materials. 10:30-12:30. J. DeRanieri. quilts, decorative accessories and pillows. $15 crocheting needle and two skeins of worsted tivities to stimulate the brain. Thursday, May includes registration and materials. 10-12:30. weight yarn. Five sessions: March 16, 23, 30; KS 505 DOLLS Sew beautiful dolls using a 5. 10-12. S. Louer. D. Pryor-Holland. April 6, 13. 1-3. D. Barnaby. variety of embellishments: beads, lace and KS 816 SALUTE TO ELVIS PRESLEY Explore KS 204 GENEALOGY Learn how to search KS 311 ENHANCE YOUR BEAUTY Learn paint which are decorative, comforting and the life and career of the King of Rock n’ Roll. your ancestors with resources and tips to dis- makeup application. Materials needed for first fun to assemble. $20 includes registration and View video clips, interviews and special docu- cover the family’s past. Three sessions: March class: moisturizers, shadows, lipsticks, founda- materials. 12:30-3. N. Rabitan. mentaries. Friday, May 6. 10-12:30. D. Isoldi. 15, April 5, May 3 plus two trips: Municipal tion and a mirror. Three sessions: April 20; KS 506 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TAI KS 817 YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT Learn how Archives and Federal Archives. 10-12:30. M. May 4, 18. 1-3. L. Grant. CHI Advanced knowledge of basic moves is to live longer and better by helping your body Marcus. required. Improve and perfect your move- thrive and heal itself. Thursday, May 12. 10-12. KS 205 SKETCHING & DRAWING Elements ments. 1-3. J. He. W. Trager. of design using pencil, charcoal and ink. Bring THURSDAY KS 818 MARC CHAGALL KS 507 KNITTING Discuss the life and 11” x 14” Strathmore drawing pad, HB pencil Beginners learn the basics. works of this famous artist. Film to be shown. and kneaded eraser to first class. 10-12:30. E. KS 401 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Learn to Intermediate/Advanced select a project and Thursday, May 19. 10-12:30. S. Gansl. Comins. use your digital camera, take and edit photos, receive assistance in new techniques. Materials KS 206 MYSTERY, SUSPENSE, FILM NOIR create movies and incorporate them in emails. needed for first class: # 7 needles, worsted weight yarn and patterns. Individual assis- Screen and discuss these vintage films: The Limited use of the computer. Must own a digi- tal camera. 9:45-11:45. $20 includes registra- tance on new stitches, pattern reading and any Ipcress File; Anatomy of a Murder; North by problems. 1-3. S. Staton. MANHATTAN Northwest; the Fugitive; The Blue Dahila and tion and materials. J. Griffith. more. Six sessions: March 22, 29; April 12, 19; KS 402 STRETCH & RELAX Exercise for fun KS 508 LEARN THE APPLE iPAD Learn how MONDAY May 10, 17. 10-12:15. R. Romer. and fitness using chairs and mats. 10-12. T. to operate this new electronic device. Bring KS 207 JAZZERCISE Stretching and danc- Pratt. your Apple iPad to class (must know i.d. and MS 101 SHORT STORY INTO FILM ing to Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Salsa, Cha Cha, KS 403 OPERA Learn what makes opera one password). 1-3. C. Rosen. Read a short story for each class and view the screen Swing and Mambo. 12:30-2:30. K. Sanson. of the greatest of all art forms. Audio and KS 509 COLLAGE, SCRAPBOOKING & RUB- video excerpts of great operatic and different adaptation the following week. Discuss the KS 208 INTRODUCTION TO SEED BEAD- BER STAMPING Work with varied media: merits of both the literary story and the movie ING: BEGINNER Learn the basic techniques of operatic voice types. Insights into character paint, paper mache, plaster, wood and more to development and plots. See a final dress after each film. $15 includes registration and making seed bead jewelry. For beginners only. complete a project. No experience necessary. materials. 9:45-12:15. W. Wyss. Materials list distributed first day of class. rehearsal at the Metropolitan Opera House 1-3. I. J. Haber. 12:30-3. S. Walton. with an optional backstage tour. 10-12:30. $15 MS 102 DUPLICATE BRIDGE Must be an includes registration and materials fee. J. Dzik. experienced player. $13 include registration KS 209 SERIOUS READING Read, analyze and materials. 9:45-12:15. M. Gecht. and discuss A Prayer for Owen Meany by John KS 404 POLYMER CLAY: BEGINNER/INTER- SEMINARS Irving as well as other poetry/short stories. MEDIATE Learn how to condition clay and MS 103 ART OF AMERICA A look at Ameri- 1-3. J. Trachten. techniques to create pendants, earrings and can art and artists from colonial times to the Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a 19th century. 10-12. D. Becker. KS 210 P.A.C.E. brooches. Five sessions: March 17, 24, 31; $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non- Low impact exercise pro- April 7, 14. 10-12:30. $20 includes registration gram. 1-3. T. Pratt. transferrable). MS 104 CALLIGRAPHY Copperplate cal- and materials fee. M. Suthiwong. ligraphy with a pointed pen: review basics, KS 211 WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Various KS 405 INTRODUCTION TO TAP DANCE KS 805 LET’S KNIT A HAT! Learn to knit plus variations, flourishes, greeting cards techniques of watercolor explored. Supplies Have fun and learn how to tap dance while ex- and finish a hat. All levels. Bring yarn and a and envelope design. Beginners welcome. needed: 9” x 12” watercolor pad (cold- ercising your mind and body. Bring tap shoes circular needle appropriate for that yarn to Materials needed for first class: paper, Higgins pressed), set of watercolor transparent paints, (if you have them) or hard bottom shoes. Four first class. Thursdays, March 17 & April 21. $4. Eternal Ink, ruler, Hunt 101 nib and oblique #6 round brush and #12 flat brush. 1-3. E. sessions: April 21; May 5, 12, 19. 10-12:30. N. 10-12:30. L. Broudy. penholder. 10-12. C. Nguyen. Comins. Cangiano. KS 806 THE LINCOLN PENNY Explore the MS 105 DANCERCISE Dance and exercise for KS 406 JAZZ JOURNEY WITH GRACE From value of the cent, its production statistics, fitness and fun. Learn Country Western, Folk, WEDNESDAY New Orleans to New York and all the places markings on the coins and the rewards of col- Line and Broadway styles. 10-12. G. Adler. in between. Take a virtual tour through the lecting. Thursday, March 17. 1-3. M. Marcus. MS 106 GREAT VINTAGE FILMS & STARS KS 807 SALUTE TO FRANK SINATRA No class on May 11th. world of Jazz and its fascinating history: the Learn Films include (no repeats): The Public Enemy; music, the players, the styles, the stories. Jour- about the life and career of Ol’ Blue Eyes. View The Ox Bow Incident; The Third Man; The KS 301 STAINED GLASS DESIGN Work on ney is enhanced by guest lecturers from the performance clips of Sinatra with Elvis Pre- Unsinkable Molly Brown and more. 10-12:30 projects using a glass cutter, soldering iron Jazz community. 1-3. G. Metevier. sley, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis and others. R. Romer. and glass grinder. Safety goggles mandatory. Friday, March 18. 10-12:30. D. Isoldi. $45 includes registration and materials. You KS 407 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SPAN- MS 107 GENTLE YOGALATES A slow yoga ISH Communication and comprehension are KS 808 JOYS OF SOLO TRAVEL Instructor practice using chairs, standing poses and may register for only one Stained Glass Design shares her experiences and offers solo travel class. 9:30-12:15. G. Fishman. the objective. Practice conversation through guided meditation along with a simple Pilates tips. Thursday, March 24. 10-12:30.C. Silver- mat class for body conditioning and strength- KS 302 SHAKESPEARE contemporary experience and readings. Some Study, analyze and background in Spanish is beneficial. 1-3. E. man. ening. 12:30-2:30. G. Adler. discuss The Taming of the Shrew. 10-12. J. Drayton. KS 809 MINI WELLNESS VACATION Learn Trachten. MS 108 ART OF AMERICA A look at Ameri- KS 408 LINE DANCE: BEGINNER/AD- gentle and fun techniques of relaxation. can art and artists from colonial times to the KS 303 BELLYDANCE & BOLLYWOOD Enjoy Thursdays, March 24 & 31. $4. 1-3. M. Eller. VANCED Enjoy the pleasure and exercise of 19th century. 12:30-2:30. D. Becker. sampling Bellydance and Bollywood dance KS 810 IDENTITY THEFT Learn how your movements. All levels. 10-12. A. Beeman. dance. All levels.1-3. N. Cangiano. MS 109 RUBBER STAMPING & PAPER identity can be stolen and how you can CRAFTS Basic techniques to create handmade KS 304 ITALIAN: INTERMEDIATE/AD- KS 409 PAINTING WITH PAULA Explore the prevent financial losses and protect yourself items: greeting cards, stationery, scrapbook VANCED For those with basic knowledge of flexibility and possibilities of painting with from a Senior Consumer Frauds Represen- paper, one-of-a-kind gifts. Different project Italian grammar and conversation. Textbook acrylics. All levels. Bring #2 pencils and a tative from the NYS Office of the Attorney SPRING 2016 / 7 each week. $35 includes registration and MS 213 MAH JONGG Particular attention casts, orchestra, chorus and ballet in operas by MS 507 RETIREES READ-BOOK CLUB Read materials. 12:30-2:30. C. Nguyen. given to beginners. Please bring a current Berlioz, Meyerbeer, Puccini, Verdi and more. and discuss one book approximately every MS 110 BEGINNING FRENCH Learn conver- National Mah Jongg League card to class. All View, listen and discuss. $15 includes registra- three weeks. Please read Big Little Lies by sational French including grammar, vocabu- levels. 12:30-2:30. H. Rothman. tion and materials. 9:30-12. E. Godfrey. Liane Moriarty for first class. Other selections lary and everyday expressions and phrases. MS 214 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCING An- MS 403 YOGA Gentle stretching and relax- are chosen by group. Four sessions: March 18; 12:45-2:45. M. Louis. cient art of belly dancing. Enjoy Arabic, North ation practices which bring about a feeling of April 8; May 6, 20. 12:15-2:15. C. Lambert. MS 111 YIDDISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE African and Turkish movements while listen- peace and well-being in the mind, body and MS 508 KNITTING Beginners learn the basics. Conversation, reading, stories, poems and ing to beautiful music and learning to play the spirit. 9:45-11:45. D. Scott. Intermediate/advanced will select a project songs. Some knowledge of Yiddish required. zills (finger cymbals). All levels. 12:45-2:45. A. MS 404 GREAT IDEAS OF WESTERN CIVI- and receive assistance in new techniques. $15 includes registration and materials. 12:45- Beeman. LIZATION Read and discuss several essays in Beginners bring a size 8 needle and worsted 2:45. M. Leberstein. the book Against the Current by Isaiah Berlin weight yarn (you will be supplied with a scarf MS 112 BRIDGE: INTERMEDIATE and The Great Philosophers by Bryan Magee. pattern) for first class. All levels. 12:30-2:30. L. Learn 2/1. WEDNESDAY Broudy. Instruction and free play. Bring your own 10-12. J. Giannone. cards. 12:45-2:45. M. Gecht. MS 405 DRAWING Creative works done with MS 509 MAH JONGG: ALL LEVELS Particu- MS 301 COMEDY APPRECIATION Explore wet and dry media. Bring a #2 pencil, eraser lar attention given to beginners. Please bring the art and craft of stand-up comedy and how and paper to first class. You may register for a current National Mah Jongg League card to TUESDAY the comic perspective can decrease pain and either MS 405 or MS 408, but not both. 10-12. the first class. 12:30-2:30. H. Rothman. increase happiness. Guest comedians and clas- J. Comins. MS 510 WATERCOLOR PAINTING Develop sic videos. 9:45-11:45. P. Herzich. No class May 17th. MS 406 LATIN DANCE Learn the Cha Cha, your artistic ability painting landscapes, sea- MS 201 WOODWORKING MS 302 BRIDGE: ADVANCED BEGINNERS Mambo and Salsa at your own pace. Improve scapes and flowers. All levels. Bring watercol- Learn to make or set and pad to first class. 12:30-2:30. S. Ng. small toys, household objects and salvage fa- & INTERMEDIATE Instruction and free play. stamina, balance and memory while having vorite pieces. Power tools provided. Materials 9:45-12:15. C. Rubin. fun. 10-12. B. Sayegh. MS 511 IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER Cre- to be determined. Safety goggles mandatory. MS 407 QUILTING Create beautiful works of ate characters, scenes and even full plays using MS 303 STAINED GLASS Work on projects your imagination and working together. $13 $30 includes registration and materials. 9:30- using a glass cutter, soldering iron and glass art. Sew quilts, pillows and decorative acces- 12:30. M. Duberstein. sories. $15 includes registration and materials. includes registration and materials. 12:30- grinder. Safety goggles mandatory. $35 in- 2:30. M. Polsky. MS 202 SPANISH: INTERMEDIATE Learn to cludes registration and materials. 9:45-12:45. 12:15-2:45. D. Holland. understand and speak fluent Spanish. Empha- M. Duberstein. MS 408 DRAWING Creative works are done sis on grammar and vocabulary. Knowledge of with wet and dry media. Bring a #2 pencil, SEMINARS reading, writing and speaking some Spanish is MS 304 CREATIVE WRITING Use exercises eraser and paper to first class. You may regis- required. Book: Advanced Spanish Step-by- and source material to enhance the “cre- ter for either MS 405 or MS 408, but not both. Step by Barbara Bregstein. No beginners. You ative imperative” within you. All levels. $15 12:15-2:45. J. Comins. Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a may register for MS 202 or MS 212, but not includes registration and materials. 10-12. M. $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non- Glenn. MS 409 THE HOLLYWOOD SONGBOOK Suc- transferable). both. $13 includes registration and materials. cessful Broadway composers and lyricists like 10-12. M. Stahl. MS 305 TAI CHI Introduction to basic prin- Berlin, the Gershwins, Porter and others went MS 805 COOL COLORING MIXED WITH HOT MS 203 ITALIAN: BEGINNER Grammar, ciples and movements of this ancient Chinese on to find success in Hollywood. Explore the TOPICS Coloring books can help stimulate easy conversation and simple reading. Book: exercise. 10-12. J. He. Golden Age of the Musical through film clips our senses and combat stress. Bring an adult Italian, A Self-Teaching Guide by Edoardo A. and discussion. Seven sessions. Begins March coloring book and crayons/colored pencils to Lebano (2nd edition) and Racconitini Simpac- MS 306 RECORDER: INTERMEDIATE Im- 31. 12:30-2:30. P. Harwood. first class. Thursdays, March 31; April 7 & 14. tici by Liliana Briefel (ISBN 0-658-0054408-0). prove your technique and understanding. $12 MS 410 HOT TOPICS IN THE WORLD OF $6. 12:45-2:45. D. Skar. You may register for MS 203 or MS 208, but includes registration and materials. 10:15- SCIENCE MS 806 QUICK & EASY KNITTING Learn to 12:15. R. Zeitlin. So many changes are happening in not both.10-12. A. DeGennaro. our world. Read and explore current issues make a “potato chip” ruffled scarf using only MS 204 SHORT STORIES Discussion of short MS 307 HISTORICAL FIGURES/EVENTS & such as environmental changes, vaccinations six stitches. Monday April 4. $16 includes stories, their style and significance. You may THE CINEMA Films include: Benedict Arnold; and more in this discussion group. Six ses- registration and all materials. 12:30-2:30. N. register for MS 204 or MS 210, but not both. Masada; Saint Joan; Alexander the Great and sions. 12:30-2:30. L. Malchick. Tribble. 10-12. A. Zuckerberg. more. 12:15-2:45. L. Carrubba. MS 411 ACTING Use theater exercises, mono- MS 807 AGE IS A MINDSET How we think forms what we believe and how we act. What MS 205 THE DOO WOP EXPERIENCE Relive MS 308 BEADING: BEGINNERS Learn basic logues and scene work to further your skills in the music of the 50’s and 60’s. Discuss and a low risk environment. Don’t be shy - come is your attitude about age? How positive are bead weaving skills to make jewelry. Must you about aging? Learn strategies to help you view rare performances of the groups now and be able to thread a fine needle. Materials list and play on our stage. $15 includes registra- then. Learn Doo Wop harmony, sing-a-long, tion and materials. 12:45-2:45. E. Rosen. age gracefully. Thursday, April 7. 10-12. R. sent prior to first class. List distributed for Rosenberg. listen and analyze recordings. 10-12. D. Isoldi. projects. 12:15-2:45. H. Weinberg. MS 206 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH Reinforce MS 808 IDENTITY THEFT Learn how your oral and written communication skills. Study MS 309 CANASTA Learn and play the Mod- FRIDAY identity can be stolen causing you financial familiar situations in everyday life. Some ern American version of the popular game. losses, emotional suffering and how to protect knowledge of French required. 10-12. M. It is considered an easy game to play, but dif- MS 501 LEARN TO PLAY THE PIANO Bring yourself from this crime. Thursday, April 14. Louis. ficult to master. 12:30-3. J. Kotkin. your own electronic keyboard to class. 10-12. No fee. K. Haefelin, NYSUT. MS 207 CHORUS Learn simple elements of MS 310 QI QONG (TAI CHI) DEEP BREATH- Instruction on the ABC’s of piano playing MS 809 GREAT ROCK N’ ROLL COMPOSERS music while experiencing the joy of singing. ING EXERCISES First hour standing up; sec- includes classical, jazz and blues. Beginners Listen to the music and stories of the great 10-12. T. Morino. ond hour sitting on chairs. 12:45-2:45. J. He. and intermediates welcome. 9:45-11:45. N. songwriting teams of Carol King/Jerry Goffin Zamcheck. MS 208 ITALIAN: INTERMEDIATE/AD- & Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil. Tuesday, April MS 311 RECORDER: ADVANCED Improve 19. 12:15-2:45. H. Bloch. VANCED Italian I pre-requisite. Some skill in MS 502 BEAD WEAVING: BEGINNER TO your technique and ensemble playing. $12 INTERMEDIATE conversation and reading necessary. Gram- includes registration and materials. 12:45- Learn basic to intermediate mar, reading and conversation are covered. 2:45. R. Zeitlin. skills of bead weaving to create various types Book: Italian, A Self-Teaching Guide by of jewelry. Materials needed: smooth cloth to Edoardo A. Lebano (2nd edition). You may MS 312 NUTRITION COGNITION Beat the bead on, two colors of either 11/0 or 8/0 seed QUEENS register for MS 203 or MS 208, but not high cost of health care by staying well. Apply beads, #10 beading needle, Nymo D thread or both.12:15-2:15. A. DeGennaro. the science of nutrition to maintain good Fireline (6-8 lbs.). List supplied for projects. MONDAY MS 209 GOLDEN VOICES Study of artistry health and prevent disease and dysfunction. 9:45-12:15. E. Esses. and lives of great opera stars: Sonya Yoncheda, $15 includes registration and materials. 12:45- MS 503 VOCAL TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP QS 101 ITALIAN: BEGINNERS Want to learn 2:45. S. Elbaz. Sondra Radvanovsky, Jonas Kaufman. Six Everyone can sing and improve their natural Italian, the most romantic language? Have fun sessions: March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12; May 3. MS 313 COMEDY PERFORMANCE/ACTING talent. Use your voice as a means of inter- with a native Italian speaker. Required text: 12:15-2:15. B. Haspel. FUNNY Learn to perform original and clas- pretation and communication. $15 includes Italian, A Self Teaching Guide by Eduardo A. MS 210 SHORT STORIES Discussion of short sical comedy sketches, monolgues and jokes. registration and fees. Five sessions: March 18; Lebano (2nd edition, ISBN: 978-0-471-35961- stories and their style and significance. You Instruction is tailored to individual goals April 1, 8, 15; May 6. 10-12. B. Haspel. 6). 10:15-12:15. S. Swinburne. may register for MS 204 or MS 210, but not from telling jokes to performing in a com- MS 504 PLAYWRITING QS 102 LOVE YOUR APPLE iPAD Learn to both. 12:30-2:30. A. Zuckerberg. edy club (open mike) show. Improvisational Learn how to create dramatic characters and develop a strong use this computing device that suits most of MS 211 DRAWING: BEGINNER/INTERME- techniques are practiced. Six sessions. Begins our retirees’ needs: e-mail, surfing the web, March 30. 1-3. P. Herzich. plot while writing short scenes and plays. DIATE Study the basic principles of drawing Constructive feedback is offered. Seasoned or playing games with friends and more. Bring that create volume. Learn how to develop the first-time playwrights. $13 includes registra- your Apple iPad to class. Instruction for illusion of a three-dimensional form on a two tion and materials. 10-12. M. Polsky. Apple iPad only. WiFi provided; you don’t dimensional surface. Materials needed for first THURSDAY need 4G service. You may register for only one class: HB/6B pencils, kneaded eraser, blending MS 505 ZUMBA FOR RETIREES Slow paced Apple iPad class. 10:15-12:15. A. Cumba. stump, chamois and a Strathmore 11”x14” MS 401 LOVE YOUR APPLE iPAD Learn to with easy steps to follow for active adults using QS 103 DRAWING & SKETCHING: AD- medium surface drawing pad. 12:30-2:30. R. use and become comfortable with the Apple a variety of music including Salsa, Cumbia, VANCED Use charcoal, pen, pencil and ink Baumann. iPad while emailing, surfing the web, playing Cha-Cha, Mambo, Merengue, Jazz, Belly wash. Explore black and white media. Bring a MS 212 SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS Learn games and learning other applications. Apple Dancing and Flamenco. Incorporates warm- sketch pad and #2B pencil to first class. Sup- Spanish language based on simple vocabu- iPads ONLY. Six sessions. 9:30-11:30. E. ups and dance combined with fitness, light ply list mailed prior to first class. 10:15-12:15. lary, basic grammar and conversational skills. Rosen. weights and stretch exercises. 10:15-12:15. B. L. D’Abate. Sayegh. Book: Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara MS 402 OPERA ON A GRAND SCALE QS 104 TAI CHI: ANCIENT CHINESE MAR- Bregstein. You may register for MS 202 or MS Explore elements of 19th century European MS 506 HISTORY & THE CINEMA Films TIAL ART Practice the basic principles and 212, but not both. $13 includes registration Grand opera featuring lavish designs, huge include: The Six Wives of Henry VIII and The movements of this ancient Chinese exercise. and materials. 12:30-2:30. M. Stahl. Vatican. Seven sessions. 12-2:30. L. Carrubba. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. You 8 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM may register for only one Tai Chi class. 10:15- 12:15. R. Feldman. inspired by Latin rhythms that has been modi- Popular Conventions by Audrey Grant (ISBN: 12:15. Y.H. Wang. QS 206 OIL PAINTING: STILL LIFE & POR- fied for retirees and beginners in their exercise 978-0-939460-92-2). Seven sessions: March QS 105 BRIDGE: INTERMEDIATE TRAITURE Beginners and advanced students routine. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. 18; April 8, 15, 22; May 6, 13, 20. 10:15-12:15. Review, Bring a water bottle and towel. 12:30-2:30. J. G. Hudson. reinforce and expand bidding knowledge. Pre- welcome. First class is a still life demonstra- Ramirez. set hands provide for application of the basics tion. Supply list mailed prior to first class. QS 505 SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS Would to declarer and defender card play. Required 10:15-2:15. E. Morozowski. QS 308 DOO WOP: NYC SOUND Listen to you like to learn Spanish? Don’t know a word in Spanish? Learn the basic fundamentals text: Bridge Basics 2, Competitive Bidding by QS 207 STAINED GLASS Beginners will learn the music and learn the stories of the super Audrey Grant (ISBN: 978-0-939460-91-5). No Doo Wop groups from NYC including the of speaking and understanding Spanish. the fundamentals of stained glass design, glass Required textbook: Spanish 1 Made Simple by class: March 28. 10:15-12:15. G. Hudson. cutting and copper foil assembly to develop Drifters, Ronettes, Belmonts, Harptones and more. 12;30-3. H. Bloch. Eugene Jackson and Antonio Rubio (revised QS 106 ART WITH AN IMPRESSIONIST and complete their own unique projects. Ex- by Judith Nemethy). 10:15-1:15. M. Stahl. FLAIR USING ACRYLICS & OILS Learn how perienced students receive guidance on more QS 506 FILMS WITH JEWISH THEMES to paint in the impressionistic style. Work advanced creations. Work at your own pace. THURSDAY Some film watchers insist Jewish films must from still life and photos. Each class begins Safety goggles mandatory. $65 includes regis- have Jewish characters, actors, filmmakers or with a demonstration. Supply list mailed prior tration and materials. Supply list mailed prior QS 401 CANASTA themes. Others believe a distinctly Jewish sen- to first class. 10:15-2:15. B. DeCeglie. to first class. You may register for only one Introduction to the basics. sibility is enough. View and discuss these films Stained Glass class. 10:30-2:30. L. Carbone. Enjoy playing and developing your skills. (with these ideas in mind) including: Goodbye QS 107 MYSTERY STORIES What fun it is to 10:15-12:15. A. Dryshpel. solve “who dunits.” Analyze classic and con- QS 208 CLASSIC FILMS: CHARACTER Columbus; The Purple Rose of Cairo; Yentyl temporary mysteries and more. Discuss and ACTORS OF THE 30s, 40s & 50s View and QS 402 MATURE MOVES Lively and energiz- and more. Seven sessions: March 18; April 1, view famous detective films. Read Saints of discuss films featuring character actors and ing easy-does-it aerobic and calisthenics work- 15, 22; May 6, 13, 20. 12:30-2:45. M. Levinson. out. Loose clothing and sneakers required. Ne w York by R.J. Ellory for first class. Reading movie studios – MGM, Warner Bros. and Check fitness with your doctor. 10:15-12:15. QS 507 BRIDGE WORKSHOP: ADVANCED list available at first class. 10:30-12:30. M. Eller. RKO: Franchot Tone in Five Graves to Cairo G. Judelson. Supervised practice for experienced players. QS 108 GUITAR: BEGINNERS/INTERMEDI- and Dan Duryea in Black Angel and more. Discussion of modern methods of bidding and QS 403 CANASTA Introduction to the basics. ATES Note reading, chord progressions and 11-2. P. Levenson. play. Seven sessions: March 18; April 8, 15, 22; Enjoy playing and developing your skills. May 6, 13, 20. 12:45-2:45. G. Hudson. finger picking patterns. Songs from folk and QS 209 SPANISH: INTERMEDIATE/AD- 10:15-12:15. L. Cohen. VANCED popular genres included. Bring your own gui- For those with prior knowledge of QS 404 ACRYLIC PAINTING QS 508 MEDITATION Discover ways to calm tar, preferably with nylon strings. 10:30-12:30. Spanish to enhance communication skills Emphasis on individual expression, the study of color, com- yourself and release stress. 12:45-2:45. T. Pratt. M. Patelson. for daily use. Required textbook: Advanced position and design. Be ready to paint at first QS 109 DRAWING & SKETCHING: BEGIN- Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein. class. Bring to first class: vinyl, latex, non-latex NERS/INTERMEDIATE Use charcoal, pen, 12:45-2:45. E. Martin. or rubber gloves. Supply list mailed prior to SEMINARS pencil and ink wash. Explore black and white QS 210 LOVE YOUR APPLE iPAD Learn to first class. 10:15-2:15. M. Gorsky. media. Bring a sketch pad and #2B pencil use this marvelous computing device that QS 405 PAINTING IN WATERCOLORS Work Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a to first class. Supply list mailed prior to first suits most of our retirees’ needs: e-mail, surf- from a different still life each week. Explore $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non- class. 12:45-2:45. L. D’Abate. ing the web, playing games with friends and a range of watercolor techniques such as transferable). QS 110 LOVE YOUR APPLE iPAD Learn to more. Bring your Apple iPad to class. WiFi wet-on-wet, resist and glazing. You may bring use this computing device that suits most of provided; you don’t need 4G service. You may your own photos/prints for source material. QS 805 CROSSWORDS: FACT, FICTION our retirees’ needs: e-mail, surfing the web, register for only one Apple iPad class. 12:45- All levels. Supply list mailed prior to first class. & FUN What you think you know about playing games with friends and more. Bring 2:45. R. Cooper. Eight sessions: March 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14, crosswords might not be true. Bust common your Apple iPad to class. WiFi provided; you QS 211 LINE DANCING: BEGINNERS PLUS 21; May 12, 19. 10:15-2:15. C. Rickey. crossword myths and learn the truth about don’t need 4G service. You may register for Exercise by learning dances using all your QS 406 QUILTING: HOUSE QUILT Have your them. If you’re clued in or clueless, there will house in fabric (size is up to you). Sew by be something for you to enjoy. Wednesday, only one iPad class. 12:45-2:45. A. Cumba. favorite steps to keep your body and mind March 16. 10:15-12:15. J. Sullivan. healthy. 12:45-2:45. R. Malinconico. hand or machine. Sewing machines available. QS 111 ENSEMBLE MUSIC Explore a variety All levels. Basic quilting supplies necessary. of music combinations and styles in an inti- QS 212 SOCIAL MAH JONGG Play for fun QS 806 18TH CENTURY ART IN COLONIAL $20 includes registration and materials. 11-2. AMERICA The works of John Copley and mate setting of duos, trios, quartets and cham- and enjoyment with limited instruction. Bring J. Isaacs. ber music. Must have basic proficiency on an your Mah Jongg card and set (if you have Charles Peale. Wednesday, March 23. 10:15- QS 407 CONTEMPORARY POETRY Use 12:15. D. Becker. instrument (strings, woodwind, percussion or one). 12:45-2:45. R. Feldman. creativity and imagination to write and discuss keyboard). 12:45-2:45. M. Patelson. poetry. 12:15-2:15. A. Spero. QS 807 AMERICAN ART AFTER THE REVO- LUTION QS 112 ISRAELI FOLK DANCING: INTER- QS 408 SINGER’S SINGERS The works of Gilbert Stuart and WEDNESDAY Nearly forgot- Benjamin West. Wednesday, March 30. 10:15- MEDIATE Learn traditional Israeli circle and ten timeless popular tunesmiths and singers line dances. Wear sneakers or flat soled shoes. 12:15. D. Becker. QS 301 CREATIVE WRITING of standards are kept alive with plenty of rare 12:45-2:45. A. Bloom. Dream of pub- sought after vocal examples on audiotape. QS 808 AMERICAN LANDSCAPE ART The QS 113 BRIDGE WORKSHOP: INTERMEDI- lishing your own novel, short story, memoir, Presentations include memorabilia, fully re- Hudson River Painters. Wednesday, April 6. ATE Improve your skills with supervised essay or play? Learn key strategies techniques searched biography and history. Q & A. Seven 10:15-12:15. D. Becker. and valuable feedback to help get your work sessions: March 31; April 7, 14, 21; May 5, 12, practice and limited instruction. Find answers published. 10:15-12:15. J. Cunningham. QS 809 AMERICAN GENRE PAINTERS and solutions as you play the game. No class 19. 12:45-2:45. D. Singer. March 28. 12:45-2:45. G. Hudson. QS 302 YOGA Learn how to release stress QS 409 LINE DANCING: BEGINNERS A William Mount and Frederic Remington. while becoming stronger and more flexible. great way to exercise by learning dances in a Wednesday, April 13. 10:15-12:15. D. Becker. The adapted poses allow everyone: beginners variety of music styles: old and new, Cha Cha, QS 810 GIFTS FROM CHINA Travel on a TUESDAY to experienced yogis; those with injuries and Mambo, Tango, Waltz. No partners or experi- journey to capture the spirit of traditional illnesses to be become physically fit. You may ence necessary. 12:45-2:45. R. Malinconico. Chinese culture through dance, music and QS 201 SPANISH: BEGINNERS/ADVANCED register for only one Yoga course. 10:15-12:15. QS 410 MAH JONGG Beginners will enjoy martial arts. View the grace of classical Chi- T. Pratt. BEGINNERS Learn to communicate in Span- learning this ancient game involving skill nese dance and listen to the distinct sound ish for daily use. Emphasis on grammatical QS 303 ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP Refine and luck. More experienced players will gain of ancient instruments, featuring audio and expertise in fine points. Bring your Mah Jongg video clips. Wednesday, April 20. 10:15-12:15. principles to facilitate listening, speaking and your photo images at the Queens Learning Shen Yun Promotions Int. reading. Some knowledge is an advantage, but Center lab. There will be two 3 hr. field trips. card and set (if you have one). 12:45-2:45. L. Cohen. beginners welcome. Required textbook: Easy Bring a flash drive with your own photos. Re- QS 811 THE BIBLE’S BURIED SECRETS Learn Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein. quired: your own transportation to each trip about the Bible’s buried secrets and what 10:15-12:15. E. Martin. site. Six sessions plus two field trips. Begins archaeology tells us. Three sessions: May 4, 11, March 23. Sites and dates distributed at first FRIDAY 18. $6. D. Skolnick. QS 202 THE ARTSY PART OF PHOTOSHOP class. 10:15-12:15. R. Taub. & iPHOTO BLENDING Learn how to take QS 812 MARC CHAGALL Learn about his life, QS 304 PASTEL PAINTING QS 501 PLEASURES OF READING Read and pictures to create works of art using different Become ac- discuss contemporary short stories from The times and art of this famous Russian-French filters and brushes. Create personal invitations quainted with pastel as a painting medium. Best American Short Stories 2015 (Mariner). artist, painter, illustrator and early modernist. and business cards using toolbars and menus. Drawing skills, understanding design concepts Read the first two stories before class. Seven Thursday, May 5. 10-12:15. S. Gansl. Use iPhoto tools to customize your photo, and color theory are stressed. Paintings are sessions: March 18; April 1, 15, 22; May 6, 13, QS 813 ALEXANDER CALDER Learn about remove backgrounds and add new ones. Bring developed from photos students choose. Sup- 20. 10:15-12:15. M. Levinson. a flash drive with 15-20 pictures to download ply list mailed prior to first class. 10:15-2:15. this renowned American Sculptor. Known as C. Obergfell. QS 502 OPERA Audio and video excerpts the originator of the mobile, a moving sculp- and use in class. 10:15-12:15. R. Cooper. of great operatic and different operatic voice ture made with delicately balanced shapes that QS 203 ORIGAMI: JAPANESE ART OF PA- QS 305 PIANO KEYBOARD: BEGINNER/ types. See a final dress rehearsal at the metro- moved in response to touch or air currents. PER FOLDING Projects include gift contain- INTERMEDIATE Note reading, chord playing politan Opera House with optional backstage Thursday, May 5. 12:45-3. S. Gansl. ers, flowers, butterflies, birds, other animals and a variety of music is covered. Bring your tour. Six sessions: March 18; April 8, 15,; May and more. Items can be used as gifts. Materials own keyboard (61 keys) and headphones. 6, 13, 20. J. Dzik. discussed at first class. 10:15-12:15. R. Malin- 10:30-1:30. M. Patelson. QS 503 YOGA Learn how to release stress conico. QS 306 STAINED GLASS Beginners learn the while becoming stronger and more flexible. STATEN ISLAND QS 204 TAI CHI Learn and work on Tai Chi fundamentals of stained glass design, glass The adapted poses allow everyone: begin- exercises to build strength, flexibility and cutting and copper foil assembly to develop ners to experienced yogis; those with injuries MONDAY coordination. Wear comfortable shoes and and complete their own unique projects. Ex- and illnesses and the physically fit to enjoy clothing. You may register for only one Tai perienced students receive guidance on more the class. You may register for only one Yoga Chi class. 10:15-12:15. K. Sullivan. advanced creations. Work at your own pace. course. 10:15-12:15. T. Pratt. RS 101 MOSAICS FOR BEGINNERS Learn Safety goggles mandatory. Supply list mailed QS 205 MAH JONGG QS 504 BRIDGE: ADVANCED Improve your the basic techniques and proper tool usage to Beginners will enjoy prior to first class. You may register for only skill as declarer and defender with play of create one of a kind pieces using glass, china learning this ancient game involving skill one Stained Glass class. $65 includes registra- hand techniques. Score the extra trick that or other elements of choice. Safety goggles and luck. More experienced players will gain tion and materials. 10:30-2:30. L. Carbone. makes you a desired partner and a feared mandatory. You may register for only one expertise in fine points. Bring your own Mah opponent. Required text: Bridge Basics 3, Mosaics class. $30 includes registration and Jongg card and set (if you have one). 10:15- QS 307 ZUMBA Learn this dance program SPRING 2016 / 9 materials fee. 10:15-12:15. R. McGivern. enjoy traveling, music, art and culture of Il Bel further development and triumph of Christi- RS 412 STRESS FREE FITNESS FOR BEGIN- RS 102 JEWELRY & BEADING DESIGN: Paese. Meets in annex. 10:15-12:15. R. Caputo. anity during that age. $20 includes registration NERS A combination of exercises designed BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE For those with and materials. 12:30-2:30. L. Warner. to tone, strengthen and increase stamina and RS 207 WATERCOLORS Develop your own flexibility. Bring a mat and light hand weights. little or no experience using tools necessary to style while learning basic techniques. All RS 310 CREATIVE WRITING Explore literary create jewelry with beads. Purchase materials styles and share your ideas, memories and Proper footwear required. 12:30-2:30. L. De levels. Purchase your own supplies. Contact Rosa. with instructor’s guidance. Meets in annex. Audrey Zimring at Audrey.Zimring@uftwf. creativity in various genres: memoir, poetry, You may register for only one Jewelry class. com for a supply list. Meets in annex. 10:15- non-fiction and the short story. Meets in an- RS 413 TAI CHI: INTERMEDIATE For those 10:15-12:15. G. Catanzaro. 12:15. P. Whitehouse. nex. Seven consecutive sessions. 12:30-2:30. F. who have at least two years of experience. RS 103 ITALIAN: INTERMEDIATE For those McKinnon. 12:30-2:30. R.Yuen. who speak and read Italian and would like RS 208 LINE DANCING All levels. 12:30-2:30. RS 311 TAI CHI: BEGINNER Learn the basic L. Kalipetes. RS 414 SEWING For those with little or no to improve their comprehension, pronuncia- principles of Tai Chi. For those with little or hand or machine sewing experience or just tion and conversational skills. Emphasis on RS 209 CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW Learn no experience. 12:30-2:30. R. Yuen. want to brush up. All levels. Purchase supplies reading and grammatical principles. Meets in to hold a simple, every day conversation with RS 312 ZUMBA GOLD PLUS & ZUMBA with instructor’s guidance. Meets in annex. annex. 10:15-12:15. R. Caputo. ease and enjoyment. No previous knowledge GOLD TONING The exciting Latin and Inter- 12:30-3. $15 incudes registration and materi- RS 104 CANASTA: BEGINNER For those who necessary. Individual attention given to begin- national dance rhythms of the original Zumba als. P. Bartels have never played the game. 10:15-12:15. S. ners. Book is optional. 12:30-2:30. Y. Efraim. programs have been modified so that adults Stanley. of any age and fitness level can achieve suc- RS 210 BEST SELLERS PAST & PRESENT cess. Appropriate footwear required. You may FRIDAY RS 105 CANASTA PLAY LAB For those who Read and discuss the best seller, The Girl on play, but would like to become more experi- register for only one Zumba class. 12:30-2:30. the Train by Paula Hawkins for first class. M. Deturris. enced. Please provide your own cards. 10:15- Syllabus distributed in class. Meets in annex. RS 501 STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS 12:15. U. Mackler. 12:30-2:30. L. Baum. RS 313 ACCENTUATE THE NEGATIVE! Learn to use a glass cutter, grinder, foiler and RS 106 CANASTA PLAY LAB II For the expe- Whether you draw, paint, sculpt – negative soldering iron to create unique projects at rienced player. Please provide your own cards. RS 211 FIT-ERCISE Variety of low impact space is a key element that helps hone your your own pace. Purchase your own materials 10:15-12:15. S. Siegel. aerobic exercises for cardio endurance, muscle skill and sharpen your powers of observation. with guidance from instructor. Safety goggles Discover how these empty spaces define sub- RS 107 IT’S NOT YOUR GRANDPA’S GAME: conditioning and strengthening with weights. mandatory. $15 includes registration and use Flexibility and relaxation through gentle jects using charcoals. Three sessions: May 4, of large equipment. 9:30-12:30. C. Pato. MODERN DAY PINOCHLE Team play. Win stretching. Appropriate footwear required. 11, 18. Meets in annex. $13 includes registra- and reward plateaus as you maximize your 12:30-2:30. J. Chow. tion and materials. K. Trimarco. RS 502 THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR In- bids. It takes a bissel skill, some card sense depth look at the American Revolutionary and after nine weeks you will play like a pro. RS 212 CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN For War. Meets in annex. Five consecutive ses- 12:30-2:30. R. Stein. those who have taken one year or more of THURSDAY sions. $13 includes registration and materials. RS 108 YOGA Strive for a strong healthy Italian and want to improve their skills. Em- 10-1. L. Warner. body, mind and spirit through breathing, phasis placed on pronunciation and grammar. RS 503 MOODY BLUES Participate in the movement and meditation. Chair optional. 12:30-2:30. R. Caputo. RS 401 FINDING BIRDS DURING THE current trend of adult coloring for soothing SPRING MIGRATION Join us to find a variety Wear yoga/exercise apparel and bring a yoga RS 213 THE LANGUAGE OF FILM View and stress. Discuss theories behind this controver- mat to first class. 12:30-2:30. F. Kosowski. of spring bird species in parks, woodlands sial form of art therapy while learning about discuss classic and contemporary films: The and open spaces in Staten Island. An orienta- RS 109 ADVANCED JEWELRY DESIGN & Red Violin, While We’re Young, White Heat and design and the feelings color creates. Bring tion field trip takes place on Thursday, April 7 coloring pencils/pens to first class. Three ses- BEADING Learn how to use beads creatively more. Meets in annex. 12:30-3. F. Grieco. from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at High Rock Park, 200 through your own designs with instructor sions: March 18, April 1, 8. Meets in annex. Nevada Ave. (off Rockland Ave.) in S.I. Ad- 10:15-12:15. M. Mammana. guidance. For those with prior beading experi- ditional locations provided at orientation. Six ence. Purchase your own supplies. Contact WEDNESDAY consecutive field trips. Begins April 7. 9-11. H. RS 504 CROCHETING & KNITTING Begin- Audrey Zimring at Audrey.Zimring@uftwf. Fischer. ners learn the basics to complete a project of com for a supply list. You may register for only RS 402 MOSAICS: ADVANCED Build on your their choice. Purchase an inexpensive, light one Jewelry class. $12 includes registration RS 301 ROMAN RELIGION A detailed study colored yarn and crochet hook or knitting and pattern fees. 12:30-2:30. N. Keay. skills (learned in beginners class) to create of the polytheistic faiths that compromised intricate mosaic art. Become more proficient needles (size is listed on yarn label). Those RS 110 MAH JONGG: BEGINNER For those religious behavior during the ages of the Re- at grouting on your own. You may register for with experience receive instruction to further who would like to learn the game. 12:30-2:30. public and Imperial Empire. Learn the origin, only one Mosaics class. $23 includes registra- their skills. All levels. Seven sessions. Begins R. Rose. spread and ultimate triumph of Christianity tion and materials. 10:15-12:15. R. McGivern. April 1. 10:15-12:15. L. Davis. RS 111 MAH JONGG PLAY LAB within the context of these faiths. $20 includes For those registration and materials. 10-12. L. Warner. RS 403 CANASTA PLAY LAB For those who RS 505 KNOW YOUR ANTIQUES & COL- who play. Practice the basics of the game. wish to gain more experience. 10:15-12:15. C. LECTIBLES Learn how to identify antique 12:30-2:30. R. Entis. RS 302 WOMEN’S LITERATURE Discuss Patelsky. jewelry, furniture, porcelain and more. Bring RS 112 CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN Focus short stories about women and their loves, RS 404 S.I. CHORALEERS Share the joy of an item to research and identify. Meets in on vocabulary for travel in Germany, Austria successes and disappointments in all stages group singing and learn the basics of music annex. Three sessions. May 6, 13, 20. 10:30- and Switzerland. Discussion and videos show- of their lives. All new stories. 10:15-12:15. A. in the process. Course culminates with a 12:30. M. Mandel. casing geography, history, current events and Zuckerberg. performance at the end term party on June 2. the interests and needs of participants. Meets RS 303 INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED 10:15-12:15. E. Ratner. in annex. 12:30-2:30. J. Rueckert. QUILTING Create scrap quilts using your RS 405 ACRYLIC PAINTING: INTERMEDIATE SEMINARS RS 113 ITALIAN FILM View and discuss fabric stash. Must have knowledge of sewing Bring out your creative side by painting. Meets Italian films from the 1940’s to the present techniques. Purchase your own supplies with in annex. You may register for one Acrylic Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a (Italian with English subtitles). Films include: instructor guidance. Six consecutive sessions. class. 10:15-12:15. A. Nelson. $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non- Rossellini’s Germany, Year Zero; DeSica’s Bi- Meets in annex. 10:15-12:15. M. Grenier. transferable). cycle Thieves; Fellini’s La Dolce Vita and more. RS 406 DRAWING WITH COLOR Learn to Meets in annex. 12:30-3. F. Corti. RS 304 AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATER: draw and create full colored drawings using RS 805 HEARING HEALTH How to identify AMAZING EXPERIENCES Enjoy the work of professional techniques. All levels. Contact and treat hearing loss, ringing in ears and lyricists and composers who created the magic Audrey Zimring at Audrey.Zimring@uftwf. vertigo. Thursday, March 17. 10:15-12:15. Dr. TUESDAY of the American musical. Sing some songs and com for a supply list. Meets in annex. $13 E. Bernstein. enjoy show renditions ranging from Showboat includes registration and printed material. to In the Heights. Seven consecutive sessions. 10:15-12:15. M. Troshane. RS 806 ARE YOU EATING HEALTHY? Hear RS 201 ADVANCED STAINED GLASS LAB Meets in annex. 10:15-12:15. F. McKinnon. RS 407 BASIC BALLROOM: BEGINNERS… the latest word on healthy eating from a regis- Lab for experienced students capable of and those who want to brush up. Waltz, tered dietician. Friday, March 18. 10:15-1:15. working independently and creating complex RS 305 ZUMBA GOLD PLUS & ZUMBA Tango, Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Mambo and Swing. S. Telle, RDN, CDN. projects. Purchase your own supplies. Safety GOLD TONING The exciting Latin and Inter- No partner necessary. Eight sessions. Begins RS 807 BE PREPARED goggles mandatory. $15 includes registration national dance rhythms of the original Zumba March 24. 10:15-12:15. F. Veldeman. How to prepare for, and large equipment. 9-12. C. Pato. programs have been modified so that adults of respond to and recover from a natural or any age and fitness level can achieve success. RS 408 RESTORATIVE PILATES/YOGA manmade emergency. Friday, April 1. 10:15- RS 202 DISCOVER YOUR APPLE iPAD & More intense movements offered for those A combination of exercises that develop 12:15. TBA. APPLE iPHONE strength, flexibility and core development. Learn how to operate your who choose to advance. Appropriate foot- RS 808 OH, YOU BEAUTIFUL DOLL! Apple devices for emailing, navigating the in- wear required. You may register for only one Yoga and breathing techniques included (chair Study ternet, texting, taking photos and more. Meets Zumba class. 10:15-12:15. M. Deturris. optional). Wear comfortable clothing and and identify dolls through the ages. Take a trip in annex. 10:15-12:15. C. Rosen. bring a mat, towel to first class. 12:30-2:30. S. down memory lane and bring a favorite doll RS 306 ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR BEGIN- Cohen. with you to share. Friday, April 1. 10:15-12:15. RS 203 GREAT BOOKS: CLASSICS & H. Wasserman. NERS Learn the basics of acrylic painting. RS 409 BASIC DRAWING Learn the funda- POPULAR LITERATURE Group consensus will No previous experience necessary. You may determine selections. 10:15-12:15. A. Devlin. mentals required of all art forms; drawing RS 809 BLACK MARKET MYSTERY View and register for only one Acrylic class. 10:15-12:15. from observation, composition, perspective, A. Nelson. discuss the Carol Reed/Graham Greene classic RS 204 AEROBICS & BODY SCULPTING Va- shading, color theory, art appreciation and film about postwar Vienna, The Third Man. riety of low impact aerobic and dance move- RS 307 CHAIR YOGA Strive for a strong other techniques using pencil, charcoal, ink Friday, April 8. 10:15-1:15. F. Grieco. ments that work on building cardiovascular healthy body, mind and spirit through and colored pencils. Bring #2 pencil to first endurance. Weights are used to sculpt and breathing, movement and meditation. No class. Meets in annex. 12:30-2:30. M. Corti. RS 810 YOGA/ART…SACRED GEOMETRY strengthen your body and stretching increases mats. Wear proper yoga attire. 12:30-2:30. F. RS 410 MAH JONGG PLAY LAB Learn how to use yoga and music to stimulate For those your creativity. Create a mandala based on flexibility. Sneakers required. Bring a mat and Kosowski. who play or would like to learn the game. small weights to first class. 10:15-12:15. D. RS 308 SPANISH CONVERSATION: THE seven overlapping circles. No experience nec- 12:30-2:30. R. Rose. essary. Meets in annex. Bring a compass and Nalitt. FASTEST GROWING LANGUAGE IN AMERI- RS 411 LEARN TO PLAY THE RECORDER CA ruler. $6 includes registration and materials RS 205 LINE DANCING Learn to communicate in Spanish for daily For those who are beginners or are beginning Learn the basics and use. 12:30-2:30. L. Siegel. fee. Fridays, April 15 & 22. 10-1. C. LaBue. enjoy this mind and body stimulating activity. again. Learn the basics of how to play and read 10:15-12:15. L. Kalipetes. RS 309 THE LATE ROMAN EMPIRE DURING music. Contact Audrey Zimring at Audrey. RS 811 BRUSH UP YOUR SHAKESPEARE! 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RS 812 DOO WOP MEMORIES: 50’s & 60’s MUSIC Discuss and listen to the music and OFFICE COURSES history behind such groups as The Shirelles, FLORIDA The Platters and more. Friday, April 22. 10:15- FS 206 APPLE iPAD INSTRUCTION 1:15. D. Isoldi. Learn Courses have a $10 registration fee (which new techniques that are not discussed in FS UFT-RTC Florida Office, 3200 N. Military is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANS- RS 813 SUDOKU Learn the strategies and Trail, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Local 205. Apr. 12, 19; May 3, 10, 17. 10-12. Instruc- techniques necessary to successfully “conquer” FERRABLE). All checks/money orders must be tor: F. Wilensky. Sudoku. Meets in annex. Wednesdays, May 4 #: (561) 994-4929 Fax #: (561) 994-4530 or payable to UFTWF Retiree program and sent & 11. $4. 10:15-12:15. C. Pato. 994-6120. All others call collect. along with your registration coupon. WEDNESDAY FS 307 APPLE iPAD: BEGINNERS Learn the RS 814 THE PAINTING IN THE ABSTRACT MONDAY EXPRESSION: COLOR THEORY Express MEDICAL RECORD KEEPING SEMINARS Last basics of using the Apple iPad. Feb. 24; Mar. 2, yourself through the brush stroke by creating Thursday of each month, except where noted. FI 110 APPLE iPAD INSTRUCTION II For 9, 16, 23. 10-12 Instructor: B. Rosendorf. those familiar with the Apple iPad. Not for a painting. No experience necessary. All levels. Dates: Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 24, Apr. 21, May FS 308 FOREIGN FILMS Films that have been Meets in annex. $7 includes registration and 26, June 22 (Wed.). 10-12. Seminars are held in beginners. Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8, 22, 29. 10-12. materials fee. Friday, May 6. 10-1. C. LaBue. Instructor: B. Rosendorf. nominated or won an Academy Award. Mar. our conference room. Call the office to register. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 10-1. Instructor: B. Wolk. RS 815 WELFARE FUND RETIREE BENEFITS FS 111 HIGHLIGHTS FROM MENDELSSOHN FLORIDA ANNUAL LUNCHEON FS 600 THURSDAY Everything you ever wanted to know about Friday, March 18. 9 am- 3 pm. Marriott Boca & BRAHMS Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr. 4, 11. 9:30- your Welfare Fund retiree benefits. Friday, Center Hotel, 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca 11:30. Instructor: A. Guastafeste. FI 404 MAH JONGG Brief lesson followed by May 6. 10:30-12:30. No fee. A. Pepper, Execu- tive Director, UFT Welfare Fund. Raton, FL 33486. More details to follow in the FS 112 UFT CHORUS III For those who like supervised play. Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 25. 10- NY Teacher. to sing. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr. 4, 11.12-2. 12. Instructor: B. Salamon. RS 816 HOW TO KEEP ACCURATE MEDICAL Instructor: A. Guastafeste. RECORDS Note: (Buses provided to the Annual Lun- FS 405 MAH JONGG Brief lesson followed Keep accurate medical records for cheon at the Marriott Hotel. Call the Florida health expenses and the roles of your primary FS 113 MUSIC FROM BROADWAY SHOWS: by supervised play. Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 7. insurers and secondary carriers. Q & A. Fri- Office at (561) 994-4929 to reserve a seat on THEN & NOW 10-12. Instructor: B. Salamon. the bus.) May 2, 9, 16, 23; June 6, 13. day, May 13. 10:30-12:30. No fee. R. Burwick. 9:30-11:30. Instructor: A. Guastafeste. FS 406 APPLE iPAD INSTRUCTION SECTION COORDINATORS For those RS 817 SELF-PORTRAIT familiar with the Apple iPad and want to learn Paint the self-por- Boca/Delray: Florence Fidell (561) 731-4695 FS 114 UFT CHORUS IV May 2, 9, 16, 23; June trait by drawing and transferring to water- 6, 13.12-2. Instructor: A. Guastafeste. some advanced techniques. Mar. 24, 31; Apr. color paper. No experience necessary. Meets Broward: Al Guastafeste (954) 255-9161 7, 14, 21. 10-12. Instructor: A. Katz. in annex. Bring a hand mirror. $8 includes Dade: Leon Brum (305) 864-4318 TUESDAY Ocala: Ellen Wolfe (352) 873-0816 FS 407 MAH JONGG Brief lesson followed registration and materials fee. Fridays, May 13 FI 202 OPERA & 20. 10-1. C. LaBue. Orlando: Donesa Jackson (407) 359-3459 Jan. 26; Feb. 2, 9; Mar. 1. 10-12. by supervised play. Apr. 21; May 5, 12, 19, 26. Instructor: M. Minzer. RS 818 NYSUT MEMBER BENEFITS West Coast: Paul Bradford (941) 355-7928 10-12. Instructor: B. Salamon. Re- West Palm Beach: Lois Porcella (561) 968-7777 view member benefits with emphasis on FS 204 OPERA Mar. 15, 22, 29; Apr. 5; May 3. FRIDAY Catastrophic Insurance, Long Term Care and 10-12. Instructor: M. Minzer. FI 505 FILMS: MUSICALS FROM THE 60’S Home Care Insurance. Friday, May 20. 10:30- WEST COAST 12:30. No fee. M. Kennedy, NYSUT. FS 205 APPLE iPAD INSTRUCTION For those & ON Feb. 12, 26; Mar. 4, 11; Apr. 1. 10-1. SS 600 ANNUAL LUNCHEON Monday, March who are familiar with using the Apple iPad Instructor: R. Presser. RS 819 POETRY OF MOTION View and dis- 14. 12 noon. Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 and want to learn additional techniques. Not FS 506 FILMS: BILLY CRYSTAL & STEVE cuss the famous film about the world of ballet, Gary Player Blvd., Sarasota. More details to for beginners. Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. 10-12. MARTIN Apr. 8, 15; May 6, 13, 20. 10-1. The Red Shoes. Friday, May 20. 10:15-1:15. F. Instructor: F. Wilensky. Grieco. follow in NY Teacher. Instructor: R. Presser. SPRING 2016 / 11 UNITED FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Non-Profit Org. 52 BROADWAY U.S. Postage NEW YORK, NY 10004 PAID Williamsport, PA Permit No. 4

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UFT/WF RETIREE PROGRAMS • UFT retirees will be registered FLORIDA COURSE REGISTRATION FLORIDA first before spouses, domestic q q CHECK ONE: UFT MEMBER SPOUSE partners, AFT, NYSUT and PSC q q q REGISTRATION CHECK ONE: NYSUT AFT PSC members. You must include your Local ############ local number in order to register. COUPON ONLY Make checks payable to: UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS, • Each participant must complete 3200 North Military Trail, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. a separate registration coupon. • Each registration requires separate check(s)/money order(s). • Write a separate check/money MEMBER NAME (PLEASE PRINT) SPOUSE NAME order for FS courses and FI courses. SS (LAST FOUR DIGITS) ADDRESS • Make check(s)/money order(s) ADDRESS APT. # CITY STATE ZIP payable to UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS and enclose CITY STATE ZIP PHONE payment with your registration

PHONE form. • Include on your check/money NUMBER TITLE FEE (IF ANY) order the course number exactly as it appears in course description NUMBER TITLE FEE (IF ANY) 1. • All courses have a $10 non-

1. 2. refundable and non-transferable registration fee. 2. 3. • All seminars have a $2 non- refundable and non-transferable 3. 4. registration fee. 4. • Mail registration form and checks to the Florida Office, 3200 North Military Trail, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431.

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