Policies Program Guide winter 2020

Cancellation Guests When appropriate, Golden For out-of-town guests Slipper Gems will issue a you can purchase a class credit, not a refund. for $5. Guest passes cannot be purchased in lieu of Attendance registration. Courses are The Winter Passport runs on not pro-rated if any classes a 3-4 week basis. You can are missed. purchase the full Semester package that includes all Credit On the Main Line morning courses at an Credit will not be given after incredible 25% discount or the first day of classes except choose individual courses in the event of illness or injury. which spark your interest. Written documentation from Please note that each a physician is required. individual course is sold only on a 3-4 week basis.

On the Main Line

Moriah SimonHazani, Director 610-359-8632 ext. 11 or [email protected]

GoldenSlipperGems.org GoldenSlipperGems.org LIKE us on Facebook LIKE us on Facebook Welcome Program Sponsors to Golden Slipper Gems on the Main Line. Bernard and Etta Weinberg Fund We hope you’ll take part in our The Robert Saligman Foundation enrichment programs for older adults. The Hess Foundation

We wish to thank our sponsors See our New and Exciting Courses! whose generosity helps to support our programs It’s a great place to connect with friends and meet new people. Our diverse speakers will stimulate your passion for learning and you’ll keep returning to sample all that we have to offer.

Class Location Dr. Sherman LeiS Adath Israel Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 250 N. Highland Avenue Bala Cynwyd, PA Merion Station, PA 610.667.1888

Please see class policies on the back panel. There is no membership cost to participate in Golden Slipper programs, only an annual registration fee of $18. (registration fee is waived for the first year David A. Simon for new participants only.) First Vice President-Investment Officer 215-572-4242 Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by For more information, visit GoldenSlipperGems.org and Like us on Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LL C, Member SIPC. facebook: Golden Slipper Gems

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Family comes first but please consider leaving a bequest to Golden Slipper Gems by adding us to your will. Joseph H. Levine Please call Marcia Garrell at 610-359-8632 x10.

winter passport 2020 Golden Slipper Gems on the Main Line MONDAYS TUESDAYS

3 weeks January 6-27 (No Class on January 20) 3 weeks January 7-21 Speakers Forum A History of U.S. Health Care from 10:00 – 11:00am | Course Fee: $25 the Late 1800s to the Present Time Each week we bring you an exceptional variety of topics and 10:00 – 11:00AM | COURSE FEE $25 speakers. Our January line-up of guests includes (in order of Instructor: Dr. Sanford Barth, Educator and Consultant on Health Care appearance): Roy Kardon, Author, The Gift of Gratitude; Ronald Can we really call health care in the USA a “system”? This course will Fisher, Executive Director of The Energy Coop, Renewable Energy; trace and analyze the development of health care in the United States Cherrie Goren, Holocaust Survivor, Leaving Memel: Refugees from from the end of the Civil War to the 2000’s. Emphasis is placed on the Reich. the sociologic, economic, political and philosophic forces that shaped health care organization, structure and financing. We examine how and why we are different from virtually everyone else in the world when it comes to health care and with what results. Finally, in the context of 3 weeks January 6-27 (No Class on January 20) what we have learned from the past, we will examine what challenges we face as the political season unfolds and ideas like “health care Remembering the Ladies: reform” and “is health care a right?” are debated. Our Founding Mothers 11:15 – 12:15PM | COURSE FEE $25 4 weeks January 7-28 Instructor: Roberta Matz, Teacher and Community Organizer. M.A., Univ. of Wisconsin Comedy on Trial We all know that women in history are often relegated to second- class status – usually dependent on the status of their spouse. 11:15 – 12:15PM | COURSE FEE $33 That practice does us the disservice of failing to teach us about Instructor: Sheldon Seligsohn, JD Temple Law School many fascinating women. Join this class to hear about the earliest When you need a lawyer, it’s no laughing matter. But there is plenty of women of America – those pioneers, fighters, writers, business- humor in and about the legal system. Jokes about lawyers, judges and women, inventors, and advocates, whose contributions helped juries have been around for years. Our discussions will focus on censorship birth this nation. and other important free speech and first amendment issues eg. how much “fun” can you poke at the President or anybody else without getting into legal jeopardy. In order to demonstrate the legal effect of humor in trials, clips from several movies: My Cousin Vinny, Chicago, Legally Blonde, Bananas and others will be shown and discussed.

classes are held at Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Avenue in Merion Station, PA. GoldenSlipperGems.org WEDNESDAYS Afternoon Programs 4 weeks January 8-29

Jewish Lives: The Films of WEDNESDAYS 10:00 – 12:15PM | COURSE FEE $45 4 weeks January 8-29 Instructor: Irv Slifkin, Film Writer, Critic and Editor Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Levinson (, The Natural) Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention wrote and directed four terrific films about coming of age in Baltimore. 12:30-1:30PM | COURSE FEE $33 In this series, Temple communications professor Irv Slifkin will screen and take a closer look at the themes, the relationships and the Jewish Instructor: Anthony Saguto, Certified Tai Chi Instructor roots of Diner (1982), Tin Men (1985), Avalon (1990) and Liberty This course is based on Dr. Paul Lam’s method for treating arthritis; Heights (1999). it is easy and safe for people with arthritis as well as others. Medical studies have shown the program to relieve pain for people with arthritis and improve their quality of life, as well as preventing THURSDAYS falls for older adults. This is an opportunity to learn and practice this art that fits all ages and skills. 4 weeks January 9-30

Happy Birthday Beethoven! Gems Book Club – 10:00 – 11:00am | COURSE FEE $33 Calling All Book Lovers! Instructor: Liz Cochran, Professional Bassist and Organist Thursdays (once a month) 1:00 - 2:00pm Celebrate 250 years of Beethoven’s music in Bala Cynwyd! This course will explore the life and music by one of the world’s most beloved Facilitator: Roberta Green, Temple University; English and composers. Musical selections will feature works performed by the History Teacher Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society during their 2020 season. Love reading a great book, relish the opportunity to discuss it and weigh in on your opinion with friends or other voracious readers? The Gems Book Club is an informal way to meet new friends and 3 weeks January 9-23 enjoy the camaraderie of sharing your passion for reading.

Current Affairs January 23rd: Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout 11:15 – 12:15PM | COURSE FEE $25 Instructor: Dr. Bill Rosenberg, Professor of Political Science, Main Line Slipper Book Club Drexel University Join us as Dr. Rosenberg will discuss current national and international is free and open to all topics that are in the news. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FULL passport PACKAGE winter passport 2020 Registration q F ull Package $158 (Includes all morning classes) Best Buy, Enjoy a 25% savings!

Individual Course Selection Only

Name (Do not check off morning courses below if you have chosen the Full Package)

Monday q Address Speakers Forum $25 q The Founding Mothers $25

Tuesday

q History of Health Care System $25 q Comedy on Trial $33

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q The Movies of Barry Levinson $45

Phone Email Thursday q Happy Birthday Beethoven $33 q Current Affairs $25

Afternoon programs: q Tai Chi for Arthritis $33 q Gems Book Club FREE Mail registration form with check to: Payment (Total Amount Enclosed) $ Golden Slipper Gems 257 E. Lancaster Avenue, Suite 200 Wynnewood, PA 19096

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On the Main Line Questions? via credit card on-line. Call Moriah SimonHazani Credit cards not taken on location, only on-line. at 610-359-8632 ext. 11 Go to: GoldenSlipperGems.org