WELFARE FUND SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM WWW.UFT.ORG VOLUME 33, NUMBER 1 FALL 2018 / INTERSESSION 2019

v ELIGIBILITY v TO REGISTER HOW TO REGISTER • Each registrant must complete a registration coupon(s) UFT retirees will be registered before spouses, registered with their name, last four digits of social security number, FALL LEARNING CENTER CLASS SCHEDULE domestic partners, AFT, NYSUT and PSC members. Start date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 address, phone number, course information and checks/ End date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 v REGISTRATION FEES money orders. • You must send separate checks for Fall 2018, Inter- • Registration deadline: Friday, August 17, 2018 ALL CHECKS/MONEY ORDERS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS session 2019, Dine Arounds, Theater Experience and WEEK Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays (NO CASH ACCEPTED). Defensive Driving. 1 ------9/12/18 9/13/18 9/14/18 • Provide the correct course/seminar/trip code(s) and 2 9/17/18 9/18/18 ---- 9/20/18 9/21/18 Use the registration coupon for all courses, seminars, trips, course/seminar/trip title(s) 3 9/24/18 9/25/18 9/26/18 9/27/18 9/28/18 dine arounds, theater experience, special events and Defensive • Spouses, registered domestic partners, AFT, NYSUT and 4 10/1/18 10/2/18 10/3/18 10/4/18 10/5/18 Driving. There is a $10 fee for each course, including Dine PSC members are wait-listed. Do not enclose a payment 5 ---- 10/9/18 10/10/18 10/11/18 10/12/18 Around and Theater Experience and $2 for each seminar. All for them. 6 10/15/18 10/16/18 10/17/18 10/18/18 10/19/18 fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. • If a spouse is not registering for any of the programs, do 7 10/22/18 10/23/18 10/24/18 10/25/18 10/26/18 not write his/her name in the line provided. 8 10/29/18 10/30/18 10/31/18 11/1/18 11/2/18 v COURSES • Each registrant must pay with his/her own checks/money 9 11/5/18 ---- 11/7/18 11/8/18 11/9/18 • The maximum number of courses you may register for is three. order made payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. 10 ---- 11/13/18 11/14/18 ------• You must register for the course(s) in advance. We will Include on the checks/money orders the course number not accept payment the day of the course. exactly as it appears in the course description. Enclose • There will be no classes on the following days: • Write one check/money order for courses. payment with the registration form. Rosh Hashanah – Monday, September 10 In addition to the three courses you may register for: • DO NOT staple or tape your check to your registration form. & Tuesday, September 11 • MEMBERS CANNOT PAY FOR OTHER MEMBERS. Yom Kippur – Wednesday, September 19 v SEMINARS Columbus Day – Monday, October 8 • No fee for benefit seminars (e.g. legal plan, health NB: View Si Beagle offerings online at www.uft.org, click chap- Election Day – Tuesday, November 6 benefits). ters/retirees/programs, then scroll to bottom of page to view the Si Veteran’s Day – Monday, November 12 (observed) • You MUST register for all seminars in advance to Beagle and download coupon to send it in for registration. guarantee seating. v GENERAL INFORMATION • Write one check/money order for seminars. INTERSESSION SCHEDULE • Your course selection coupon will be stamped either Start date: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 v TRIPS with a green “ENTERED” or a red “SORRY COURSE, End date: Thursday, February 7, 2019 • You may register for up to three trips. SEMINAR or TRIP FULL” and returned to you in the • The price shown is the complete fee for each trip. mail. Bring the coupon to every course, seminar, trip • Registration deadline: Friday, December 14, 2018 • Write a separate check/money order for each trip. if it is marked in green. It serves as your admission card. If your coupon is stamped in red, it indicates that WEEK Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays • All trips are RAIN or SHINE. 1 ---- 1/8/19 1/9/19 1/10/19 ---- • Wear comfortable shoes. you will not be admitted and your name will be put on a 2 ---- 1/15/19 1/16/19 1/17/19 ---- • REFUNDS ARE MADE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST UP WAIT LIST. WAIT LISTED retirees, registered domestic 3 ---- 1/22/19 1/23/19 1/24/19 ---- TO FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO TRIP DATE. Mail refund partners, AFT, NYSUT and PSC members will be notified 4 ---- 1/29/19 1/30/19 1/31/19 ---- request to: UFTWF Retiree Programs, 52 Broadway, 17th of course openings by a Retiree Programs staff member 5 ------2/6/19 2/7/19 ---- Floor, NY, NY 10004. Attn: Gerri Herskowitz, Director. according to the date registration was received. • Queens and Manhattan retirees will be sent UFT ID cards. • Refunds will be issued in four to six weeks. • There will be no classes on the following days: Sign these ID cards and present them to enter the buildings. Chinese New Year – February 5 v THEATER EXPERIENCE • Overpayments will be issued in four to six weeks. • Individual checks for different shows to be collected at • We reserve the right to cancel any course that has fewer All registration MUST be received BY MAIL ONLY and sent to: each session made payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. than 15 students registered by the registration deadline. • Enclose a separate check/money order for $10 payable Registered students will be notified and issued full re- UFTWF Retiree Programs to UFTWF Retiree Programs. funds. Refunds will be issued in four to six weeks. Si Beagle Learning Centers • New courses, seminars and trips are added periodically in 52 Broadway, 17th Floor v DINE AROUNDS our Learning Centers. These are exempt from the three- New York, NY 10004 • Individual checks for each restaurant will be collected at orien- course maximum. Look for announcements in the RTC tation session made payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. Please note: We CANNOT check to see if we received your column in each issue of the New York Teacher or on the • Refunds are contingent upon policy of the vendor. registration. Allow eight weeks for processing from the date UFT website. • Enclose a separate check/money order for $10 payable we receive it in the office. to UFTWF Retiree Programs. KEEP THIS ISSUE! Any other questions, please call the main office at 212-598- v UFT DEFENSIVE DRIVING After you have sent in your registration, 6879 from July 5, 2018-September 1, 2018. • Enclose a separate check/money order for $35 payable to keep this issue as a reminder of the dates UFTWF Retiree Programs. of your courses, seminars and trips. RETIREE PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT Michael Mulgrew President, UFT • Tom Murphy Chapter Leader, UFT-RTC • Debra Penny UFT Liaison to the RTC • Gerri Herskowitz Director, UFTWF Retiree Programs Christopher Chin, 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, Robert Fernandez and Elizabeth Harris, Coordinators UFT BROOKLYN LEARNING CENTER 335 Adams St., 24th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 • (718) 722-6961/ (718) 722-6962 • Evelyn Dorell, Kathy Giannou and Regina Olff, Coordinators UFT MANHATTAN LEARNING CENTER 50 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10004 • (212) 510-6478/ (212) 510-6479 • Gino Giustra, Jo-Ann Hauptman, 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, Margaret-Ann Stahl and Ray Taruskin, 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 Nina Tribble, Coordinator • (516) 350-0978 • UFT NEW JERSEY SECTION Brenda Long-Fladger, Coordinator • (908) 400-9326 UFT SUFFOLK SECTION Ira Faber, Coordinator • (516) 610-8811 • UFT WESTCHESTER/ROCKLAND/PUTNAM SECTION TBA DINE AROUND & THEATRE EXPERIENCE SAVE THE DATE! UFT DEFENSIVE DRIVING There is a $10 fee for Dine Around and Theater Experience. All 2018 STATEN ISLAND COURSES fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. For credit you must attend one full-day A seperate check/money order is required for each restaurant CANASTA TOURNAMENT - RF652 course or both parts of a two session and/or show. Are you competitive? Register with a UFT partner and be course, in sequence. You may take a BRONX: XF 851 THEATER EXPERIENCE Attend our 2018 UFT Canasta champs! Prizes, refreshments and course only once every three years for dramas, plays, musicals, on Broadway or off-Broadway at fun. Bring your own cards and tray. Friday, November 9th. insurance reduction benefits and once ev- discounted prices. Bring your checkbooks and calendar to each 10 a.m.- 1p.m. $5. Instructors: S. Siegel, U. Mackler and C. ery 18 months for point reduction. Bring session. Checks/money orders are payable to UFTWF Retiree Patelsky. DO NOT SEND MONEY OR FORM AT THIS your license to the first session.Partici - Programs. Three sessions: Sept. 21; Oct. 12; Nov. 2. 12:30-2. C. TIME. Registration takes place at the Staten Island Learning pants must attend all sessions. Contact Bing-Howard. Center beginning Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Carolyn Lambert or Jo-Ann Hauptman, XF 951 DINE AROUND Enjoy a variety of cuisines at three Manhattan Learning Center, 1-212-510- different restaurants for lunch in the Bronx and Westchester 6478 or 6479 (Monday-Thursday) from area at 12 p.m. on Thursdays: Oct. 4, Oct. 18 & Nov. 1. Bring September 12-November 14 with any your checkbook to the orientation session on Thursday, Sept. 20 SPECIAL EVENTS questions. at the Bronx Learning Center, 2500 Halsey St. from 10:30-12. Enclose a separate check/money order payable to UFTWF The cost is $35. The standard $10 Registration is required for the restaurants at that time. Checks/ Retiree Programs. All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and course registration fee is waived. Write money orders are payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. C. NON-TRANSFERABLE. a separate check/money order payable Bing-Howard/V. Gaglione. BRONX: XF 651 HOLIDAY PARTY Tuesday, Nov. 27. 12-3. to UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS. MANHATTAN: MF 851 THEATER EXPERIENCE Attend $58. Artie’s Steak and Seafood, 394 City Island Ave., City Island. Please remember to write the course dramas, plays, musicals, on Broadway or off-Broadway at Advance registration required no later than Nov. 7. C. Bing- number on your check/money order. discounted prices. Bring your checkbooks and calendar to Howard/E. Harris. BRONX: XF 701 Friday, Nov. 2.10 each session. Checks/money orders are payable to UFTWF BROOKLYN: KF 651 SHOW & SCHMOOZE Wednesday, a.m.-5 p.m. One session. Bronx Learning Retiree Programs. Three sessions: Sept. 20 (Thursday); Oct. Nov. 14. 11:30-3. $32. Advance registration required no later Center, 2500 Halsey St. B. Levine. 16 (Tuesday); Nov. 8 (Thursday). UFT Headquarters 52 than Nov. 1. E. Dorell/K. Giannou/R. Olff. MANHATTAN: MF 701 Two Broadway, 19th floor Rooms D & E 10:15-12:15. E. Heitner. STATEN ISLAND: RF 651 END TERM PARTY Join us at MF 951 DINE AROUND Enjoy cuisine for lunch at different Fridays, Nov. 2 & 9.10:30 a.m.-2:30 Li Greci’s Staaten, 697 Forest Avenue. Wednesday, Dec. 5. 12 p.m. Manhattan Learning Center, 50 restaurants on a Monday or Friday. List of restaurants will be noon. $41. Advance registration required no later than Nov. mailed to you. R. Victor. Broadway, 2nd Floor. J. Portnoy. 14. Open seating. J. Casanovas/P. Munno/A. Zimring. QUEENS: QF 701 Two Fridays, Oct. STATEN ISLAND: RF 951 EPICUREAN DELIGHT: NASSAU: NF 600 NOT BACK TO SCHOOL DINE AROUND Enjoy a variety of cuisines at three 19 & 26.10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Queens LUNCHEON Wednesday, Sept. 5. Verdi’s of Westbury, well-known Staten Island restaurants at 5 p.m. Bring your Learning Center, 97-77 Queens Blvd., 680 Old Country Rd., Westbury. 12:30 p.m. $41. Advance checkbook to the orientation session on Thursday, Sept. 13. 8th Floor. J. Portnoy. registration required no later than Aug. 20. STATEN ISLAND: RF 701 Friday, Nov. Registration is required for the restaurants at that time. Checks/ NEW JERSEY: JF 600 SO. NEW JERSEY ANNUAL money orders are payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. 12:15- 30. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. One session. Staten LUNCHEON Monday, Oct. 22. 12 noon. Forsgate Country 2:15. R. Zuckerberg. Island Learning Center, 4456 Amboy Rd. Club, 375 Forsgate Dr., Monroe Township. $40. Advance WESTCHESTER: WF 851 THEATER EXPERIENCE B. Levine. registration required no later than Sept. 28. B. Long-Fladger. Attend on and off Broadway performances at discounted prices. Bring your checkbooks and calendar to each session. Checks/ money orders are payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. All sessions are at the Northeast Jewish Center, 11 Salisbury Road ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS RETIREE SOCIAL SERVICES/ (off Tuckahoe Rd. across from Bally’s parking lot),Yonkers. All meetings are held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with coffee served LEGAL PLAN SEMINARS Three Friday sessions: Sept. 21; Oct. 26; Nov. 30. 12:30-2:30. at 9:45 a.m. with the exception of No. N.J. which meets at 11 These meetings provide information on S. Eisenberg. a.m. Beginning Sept. 1st, online registration is available for the UFT Welfare Fund Retiree Social WF 951 DINE AROUND Enjoy a variety of cuisines at three annual meetings only at http://uft.org/RTCannualmeetings Services and the UFT Welfare Fund different restaurants for lunch in the Bronx and Westchester Legal Plan benefits. The Hospital Stay area at 12 p.m. on Thursdays: Oct. 4, Oct. 18 & Nov. 1. Bring BRONX: XA 001 Thursday, Jan. 10, Bronx Learning Center, in Touch, Telephone Reassurance and your checkbook to the orientation session on Thursday, Sept. 20 2500 Halsey St. other Retiree Social Services programs at the Bronx Learning Center, 2500 Halsey St. from 10:30-12. BROOKLYN: KA 001 Tuesday, Feb. 12, UFT Headquarters, are discussed in detail. Caregiving, home Registration is required for the restaurants at that time. Checks/ 52 Broadway, 2nd Fl. Auditorium. care and aging issues are also addressed. money orders are payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. V. MANHATTAN: MA 001 Friday, Jan. 11, UFT Headquarters, A legal Plan attorney will discuss power Gaglione/C. Bing-Howard. 52 Broadway, 2nd Fl. Auditorium. QUEENS: QA 001 Thursday, Jan. 31, Forest Hills Jewish of attorney, free simple wills, health care Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd. proxies and how to access the plan from STATEN ISLAND: RA 001 Wednesday, Mar. 6, Li Greci’s different states. An elder law attorney ORGANIZING YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS Staaten, 697 Forest Ave. will be at the meeting to talk about elder SEMINARS NASSAU: NA 001 Tuesday, Jan. 8, Adelphi University, Ruth S. law supplement, elder law issues and Insurance company requirements are complex and Harley University Court - Room 201/3, SouthAvenue, Garden City. estate planning and trusts. No Fee. organizing reports and bills can be challenging. These SUFFOLK: UA 001 Thursday, Mar. 7, Suffolk County MANHATTAN: MF 803 Thursday, Sept. seminars provide suggestions for organizing and main- Community College, Michael J. Grant Campus, Lecture Hall, 27, 10:30-12:30. UFT Headquarters, 52 taining records including Medicare, secondary insurance, Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood. Broadway, 19th Floor, Rooms B& C S.H.I.P. and Welfare Fund benefits. No Fee. NORTHERN NEW JERSEY: JA 001 Thursday, Feb. 14, NASSAU/SUFFOLK: NF 801 Tuesday, Sept. 18, 10:30-12:30. NYSUT Head- BROOKLYN: KF 820 Thursday, Oct. 25, 10-12. Doubletree Hotel, 2117 Route 4 East, Fort Lee. SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY: JA 002 Friday, Feb. 1, Our quarters – Nassau Regional Office, 1000 Brooklyn Learning Center, 335 Adams St., 24th Floor. Woodbury Road, Suite 214, Woodbury. MANHATTAN: MF 820 Tuesday, Oct. 23, 12:30-2:30. House Restaurant & Banquet Facility, 420 Adelphia Rd., Farmingdale. WESTCHESTER/ROCKLAND/PUT- 50 Broadway, 2nd Floor Room G WESTCHESTER/ NAM: WF 801 Tuesday, Oct. 30, 10:30- ROCKLAND/PUTNAM: WF 820 Wednesday, Nov. 14, WESTCHESTER/ROCKLAND/PUTNAM: WA 001 Wednesday, Jan. 30, Congregation Sons of Israel, 300 North 12:30. Grinton I. Will Library (audito- 10:30-12:30. Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park rium), 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. Ave., Yonkers. Broadway, Upper Nyack.

2 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM TRIPS ALL TRIPS ARE SEPARATED BY MONTH THEN DATE. BUS TRIPS ARE LISTED AT THE END. PLEASE PUT THE CORRECT CODE & TITLE OF THE TRIP ON YOUR REGISTRATION FORM. BRING THE STAMPED REGISTRATION FORM WITH YOU ON THE TRIP. Refunds will be made upon your written request, up to four weeks prior to trip date. Mail refund request to: UFTWF Retiree Programs 52 Broadway, 17th Floor NY, NY 10004 Attn: Gerri Herskowitz, Director

the 2015 award-winning musical Fun Home 19th Century who changed the farmland include: Central and Western Harlem and SEPTEMBER at the Smithtown Center. Meet at Mannino’s, neighborhood of 5th Ave. to “Millionaires” the commercial districts of 125th & 135th 40 E. Main St. in Smithtown at 11:15 a.m. Row after the creation of Central Park. Meet Streets. Meet at the corner of 125th St. & UF 901 HISTORIC HARLEM WALKING for an 11:30 a.m. lunch. Thursday, Sept. 20. in front of the bronze statue of General Lenox Ave. in Manhattan at 10:15 a.m. for TOUR WITH JIM MACKIN/LUNCH AT THE 11:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. $58. I. Faber. Sherman at the intersection of Central a 10:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, Oct. 2. 10:15 GRANGE BAR & EATERY Docent led tour MF 903 THE FABBRI MANSION/HOUSE OF Park So. & 59th St. (Grand Army Plaza) in a.m.-3:30 p.m. $64. S. Eisenberg. of Harlem. Visit Strivers Row, the WPA THE REDEEMER/LUNCH AT SARABETH’S Manhattan at 12:45 p.m. for a 1 p.m. tour. XF 903 HAMILTON GRANGE NATIONAL mural on Harlem Hospital, The Abyssinian The Fabbri Mansion, built in 1916, served as Thursday, Sept. 27. 12:45 p.m.-3 p.m. $17. PARK & A SLICE OF HARLEM WITH Baptist Church and the Harlem Walk of the town residence of Edith Shephard Fabbri, M. Mammana. ANTHONY GRIFA Tour the restored Fame. Meet at The Grange Bar & Eatery, great-granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt. WF 903 STONE BARNS CENTER FOR FOOD summer mansion of the first Secretary of 1635 Amsterdam Ave. (W. 141st St.) in The outstanding architectural feature of & AGRICULTURE FARMS INSIDER TOUR/ the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton and Manhattan at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. the house is the library with its exquisite BLUE HILL CAFÉ CATERED LUNCH Enjoy Sugar Hill, the home of Thurgood Marshall tour. Wednesday, Sept. 12. 10:15 a.m.- 2:45 paneling, a balustrade gallery and even a a behind-the-scenes view of the center’s and others. View the A.M.E. Zion church p.m. $57. I. Faber. secret passageway. Meet at the House of the methods of raising livestock and growing and the Schomburg Center. Meet on the WF 901 YANKEE STADIUM/LUNCH Redeemer, 7 East 95th St. (Madison & 5th vegetables. Learn what sustainable and SE corner of 145th St. & St. Nicholas Ave. AT THE HARD ROCK CAFÉ Enjoy a 12 Aves.) in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 resilient farming means. Walk through the in Manhattan at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. noon lunch followed by a guided tour of a.m. tour. Tuesday, Sept. 25. 10:45 a.m.-3:45 greenhouse and fields and meet the animals tour. Wednesday, Oct. 3. 10:15 a.m.-12:30 Yankee Stadium. Meet at the café, Yankee p.m. $61. J. DeNave. raised on the farm. Meet at Stone Barns, 630 p.m. $20. C. Bing-Howard. Stadium, Gate 6, One East 161st St. in the NF 901 THE MAGNIFICENT LADIES Bedford Rd. in Pocantico Hill, NY at 10 a.m. QF 901 INTERPRETING ARTWORKS: Bronx at 11:45 a.m. for a 12 noon lunch. MILE WITH ANTHONY GRIFA Visit the for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Thursday, Sept. 27. 10 57th STREET GALLERIES WALKING Thursday, Sept. 13. 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $48. neighborhood once known as the “Heart a.m.-4:15 p.m. $70. S. Eisenberg. TOUR WITH VIDA SCHREIBMAN/LUNCH S. Eisenberg. of the Gilded Age” around Broadway. It AT NOCELLO RESTAURANT Visit 57th KF 901 HISTORY ON THE WEST SIDE contains a variety of beautiful beaux arts, OCTOBER St., the home to blue chip art galleries in WITH MARTY SHORE/LUNCH AT Italian Renaissance, and Queen Ann style several landmark Art Deco buildings. See POMODORO ROSSO Guided tour of buildings with long gone stores, but remain several art galleries on this docent led the first Jewish Congregation in North with interesting tenants. Meet on the SE MF 904 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC tour. Meet in front of the Fuller Building America which dealt with the Spanish corner of Broadway & E. 10th St. (near Grace OCEAN ODYSSEY/LUNCH AT TONY lobby, 41 East 57th St. (off Madison Ave.) Inquisition, pirates and Peter Stuyvesant as Church) in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an DI NAPOLI Experience an underwater in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. well as the history of other landmarks on 11 a.m. tour. Tuesday, Sept. 25. 10:45 a.m.-1 voyage from the South Pacific to the tour. Wednesday, Oct. 3. 10:45 a.m.- 3 p.m. the West Side. Meet on the corner of 68th p.m. $20. N. Tribble. West Coast of North America. The walk- $65. R. Taruskin. St. & Central Park West at 10:15 a.m. for UF 903 GRAMERCY PARK WALKING TOUR through attraction (explorer guides RF 905 FEDERAL HALL NATIONAL a 10:30 a.m. tour. Friday, Sept. 14. 10:15 WITH JIM MACKIN Explore the intensely available) through 60,000 ft. of digital MONUMENT Guided tour of the museum a.m.-3:15 p.m. $68. R. Olff. rich history and architecture around technology, 3-D imagery and special and memorial of our first President who MF 901 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING RESEARCH Manhattan’s only private park, Samuel J. effects recreates tide pools, a coral reef took the oath of office there; marking INSTITUTE TOUR/LUNCH AT ABA Tour Tilden’s home, the Player’s Club and much at midnight and encounters with ocean the beginnings of the U.S.A. Meet at the labs and test kitchens of the Good more. Meet in front of Boucherie Park predators. Meet at 226 W. 44th St. (Betwn the entrance of Federal Hall, 26 Wall St. Housekeeping Research Institute. Chemists Restaurant, 225 Park Ave. So. (betwn E. 18th 7th & 8th Aves.) in Manhattan at 10:45 (Nassau St.) in Manhattan at 9:45 a.m. for and editors explain the process required for a & E. 19th Sts.) in Manhattan at 10:15 a.m. for a.m. for an 11 a.m. underwater experience. a 10 a.m. tour. Wednesday, Oct. 3. 9:45 product to meet GHRI’s exacting standards. a 10:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, Sept. 25. 10:15 Tuesday, Oct. 2. 10:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $82. a.m.-11 a.m. $2. M. Mammana. J. DeNave. Meet at the Hearst Tower, 300 W. 57th St. a.m.-12:30 p.m. $12. I. Faber. NF 902 NEWS 12 LONG ISLAND RF 903 WOOLWORTH BUILDING TOUR Take a (entrance on 8th Ave.) in Manhattan at 11:15 WF 902 SWEET & SAVORY: WALKING & guided tour of the Long Island’s Channel a.m. for an 11:30 a.m. tour. Friday, Sept. 14. TASTING TOUR WITH ALEXANDRA LEAF Guided tour showcases this famous 12 News station. See how they can go live 11:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $28. J. DeNave. Explore and enjoy the many offerings of St. building by featuring the ornamented at any time with breaking news and how MF 902 THE EXPLORERS CLUB: PART Mark’s Place and the East Village. Sample exterior, the magnificent lobby and production is made. Meet at News 12 Long OF A LATE MEDIEVAL CLOISTER/LUNCH diverse foods and visit the site of Peter background history about Frank Island, 1 Media Crossways in Woodbury at AT BELLA BLU Tour the Lowell Thomas Stuyvesant’s “Bouwerie” and the Ukranian Woolworth and Cass Gilbert. Stairs 9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. tour. Wednesday, building. View artifacts acquired during Museum. Meet at Veniero’s, 342 E. 11th St. involved. No restrooms. Meet outside Oct. 3. 9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. $2. N. Tribble. the main entrance next to the No Tourists expeditions by members of land and space. (betwn 1st & 2nd Aves.) in Manhattan at XF 904 HIGH TEA AT THE BOSIE TEA Meet at the Explorers Club, 46 E. 70th St. 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, Allowed sign, 233 Broadway (Barclay St.) in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. PARLOR Enjoy high tea with a variety (betwn Park & Madison Aves.) in Manhattan Sept. 25. 10:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. $68. S. of teas, pastries, scones, tea sandwiches at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, Eisenberg. tour. Tuesday, Oct. 2. 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. $27. M. Mammana. and macarons at this adorable tea parlor Sept. 20. 10:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $64. J. DeNave. XF 901 AFRICAN-AMERICAN FREEDOM RF 904 WOOLWORTH BUILDING TOUR located in the West Village. Meet at Bosie RF 901 THE ART OF MINDFULNESS AT TRAIL WALKING TOUR WITH ANTHONY Tea Parlor, 10 Morton St. (betwn Bleecker THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART Guided GRIFA/THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN BURIAL Guided tour showcases this famous St. & 7th Ave.) in Manhattan at 11:45 a.m. tour of the exhibit, The Second Buddha GROUND MUSEUM Walk the route of the building by featuring the ornamented for a 12 p.m. tea party. Friday, Oct. 5. – Master of Time about Indian master, African-American Freedom Trail in colonial exterior, the magnificent lobby and 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. $70. E. Harris. background history about Frank Padmasambhava, who inspired the Tibetans and early African-American history. View UF 904 CITY HALL AREA WALKING to convert to Buddhism. His legend has the site where the first African-American Woolworth and Cass Gilbert. Stairs involved. No restrooms. Meet outside TOUR WITH JIM MACKIN/LUNCH AT THE universal relevance that transcends specific church was established and where the revolt WOOLY PUBLIC Explore the rich history cultures and eras. Meet at the Museum’s of 1712 occurred. Enjoy a self-guided visit the main entrance next to the No Tourists Allowed sign, 233 Broadway (Barclay St.) and architecture around City Hall. See the entrance, 150 W. 17th St. (near 7th Ave.) in of the African-American Burial Ground Woolworth Building, brand new oculus Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Museum. Meet in front of #1 Broadway in Manhattan at 12:45 p.m. for a 1 p.m. tour. Tuesday, Oct. 2. 12:45 p.m.-2 p.m. building, Trinity Church and graveyard Thursday, Sept. 20. 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. $17. (Battery Pl.) in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for of notables and more. Meet at The Wooly M. Mammana. an 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, Sept. 27. 10:45 $27. M. Mammana. WF 904 THE NEW HARLEM WALKING Public, 9 Barclay St. (betwn Broadway & UF 902 THE SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR a.m.-1:30 p.m. $20. E. Harris. TOUR WITH BARRY JUDELMAN/LUNCH Church St.) in Manhattan at 10:15 a.m. for THE PERFORMING ARTS PRODUCTION OF RF 902 WHO WANTS TO BE A AT HARLEM TAVERN a 10:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, Oct. 9. 10:15 THE MUSICAL “FUN HOME”/LUNCH AT MILLIONAIRE? WITH BOB GELBER Explore the rapidly a.m.-2:45 p.m. $71. I. Faber. changing neighborhoods of Harlem. Stops MANNINO’S Lunch at Mannino’s followed by Guided tour of the “Rich & Famous” of the WF 905 CHASIDIC BOROUGH PARK FALL 2018 / 3 WITH RABBI DAVID KALB/LUNCH AT WALKING TOUR WITH ANTHONY QF 907 GHOSTLY GREENWICH VILLAGE a.m.-3:45 p.m. $63. J. DeNave. GLATT A LA CARTE Visit some of the GRIFA Stroll past cast iron buildings, WALKING TOUR WITH ANTHONY NF 904 GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL most significant neighborhoods of the chic boutiques. land-marked buildings GRIFA Visit sites where spirits have been & TERRIFIC TURTLE BAY WITH Chasidic community including the Batei while tracing the history of this famous reported including Mark Twain’s mystery ANTHONY GRIFA Visit one of the city’s Midrash and the Beis Midrash Emunas neighborhood. View spectacular house, Cherry Lane Theater, Aaron Burr’s genteel neighborhoods with its luxury Yisrael. Journey back in time and see architecture: Charles Broadway Rouss, house, Washington Square Park and brownstones and high-rises that have what Borough Park used to be during the Puck, Little Singer and New Era buildings. more. Visit Gay St., where we might see attracted Mary Martin, Katherine Hepburn great Cantorial period, when reform and Visit the haunts of Lincoln, Houdini and Jimmie Walker’s ghost. Meet at NW corner and others. Tour Grand Central Terminal. conservative Judaism flourished. Meet Tiffany. Meet at the NE corner of Houston of Bleeker St. & 7th Ave.(near Actors Visit Amster Yard. Meet at the NW corner at 1603 41st St. (betwn 16 & 17 Aves.) in & Lafayette Sts. in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. Playhouse) in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for of 42nd St. & Lexington Ave. in Manhattan Brooklyn at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Monday, Oct. 15. 10:45 an 11 a.m. tour. Tuesday, Oct. 23. 10:45 at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Tuesday, tour. Tuesday, Oct. 9. 10:15 a.m.-4 p.m. a.m.-12:30 p.m. $20. L. Chin. a.m.-12:30 p.m. $20. R. Taruskin. Oct. 30. 10:45 a.m.- 1 p.m. $20. N. Tribble. $67. S. Eisenberg. WF 906 BUON APPETITO: ITALY IN NEW UF 905 OHEKA CASTLE & LUNCH QF 903 PLAYERS CLUB/LUNCH AT PAUL YORK WALKING & TASTING TOUR WITH Explore this breathtaking Gold Coast & JIMMY’S Docent led tour of this historic ALEXANDRA LEAF Explore downtown mansion on the highest point of L.I. and NOVEMBER brownstone (three flights of stairs) is for contemporary Italian food and culture. its formal gardens on a docent led tour arts aficionados. See the room where actors Learn about DOC and DOCG regulations, followed by lunch. Meet at Oheka Castle, KF 908 NY PUBLIC LIBRARY Docent lead formed Actors Equity, the apartment of the slow food movement, Parmigiano vs. 135 West Gate Dr. in Huntington, L.I. at tour of the entire libray and any exhibit on 19th century Shakespearan actor, Edwin Pecorino and other aspects of Italian food. 12:15 p.m. for a 12:30 p.m. tour. Tuesday, view. Meet at the library’s information desk Booth and more. Meet at The Player’s Club, Visit Eataly. Meet at Taralucci e Vino, Oct. 23. 12:15 p.m. – 3 p.m. $66. I. Faber. in Astor Hall on the first floor, 5th Ave. & 16 Gramercy Park So. (btwn Park Ave. So. 15 E. 18th St. (Broadway & 5th Ave.) in WF 907 CHELSEA ART GALLERIES 40th St. in Manhattan at 11:15 a.m. for an & Irving Pl.) in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for Manhattan at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. WITH SYLVIA LAUDIEN-MEO/LUNCH 11:30 a.m. tour. Thursday, Nov. .1 11:15 an 11 a.m. tour. Wednesday, Oct. 10. 10:45 tour. Tuesday, Oct. 16. 10:15 a.m.-4:15 AT BOTTINO’S Tour the center of a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $2. R. Olff. a.m.-2:15 p.m. $45. R. Taruskin. p.m. $68. S. Eisenberg. contemporary art, West Chelsea. View six QF 908 ART AT BATTERY CITY PARK & MF 905 LIVE JAZZ & GUIDED TOUR KF 906 IT’S ALIVE! FRANKENSTEIN AT to seven of this season’s most interesting WINTER GARDEN WALKING TOUR WITH OF THE NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM OF 200 EXHIBIT AT THE MORGAN LIBRARY exhibits: paintings, sculptures, video or ANTHONY GRIFA Walk the Hudson River HARLEM/LUNCH AT JACOB SOUL FOOD & LUNCH Guided tour of the newest installation art. Meet on the SE corner of Esplanade to see the works of art by Jim Guided tour of the past and present of Jazz exhibit that celebrates the world wide 10th Ave. & 22nd St. in Manhattan at 10:15 Dine, Louise Bourgeous and more. Tour and a Harlem curated listening session of influence of this story plus a tour of the a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, Oct. South Cove, the Garden of Stones, the recordings from the 30’s & 40’s. Listen to a library. Meet at the Library entrance, 225 23. 10:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. $73. S. Eisenberg. NYC Police Memorial, Winter Garden live Jazz trio and a presentation of “Born in Madison Ave. (36th St.) in Manhattan at RF 909 OPERA LECTURE AND WINE & and more. Wear comfortable shoes. Meet Harlem.” Meet at the National Jazz Museum 11:15 a.m. for an 11:30 a.m. lunch in the CHEESE RECEPTION AT THE GARIBALDI at 1 Broadway (by Bowling Green Park) of Harlem, 58 West 129th St. (6th Ave./ cafe followed by the tour. Wednesday Oct. MEUCCI MUSEUM Enjoy a presentation in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. Malcom X Blvd.) in Manhattan at 10:15 17. 11:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $47. R. Olff. on Strong Secondary Women in Opera tour. Thursday, Nov. .1 10:45 a.m.-12:30 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Thursday, Oct. NF 903 CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM by Louis Barella highlights their skill p.m. $20. M. Stahl. 11. 10:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. $75. J. DeNave. Tour the many exhibits that explore L.I.’s in adding depth and complexity to a RF 910 HARRY POTTER: A HISTORY QF 904 US COLUMBARIUM/LUNCH AT part in the history of Aviation and Space leading soprano’s roll in opera. Meet at OF MAGIC AT THE NY HISTORICAL VILLA ERASMO Docent led tour of this exploration. Meet at the museum, Charles the Museum, 420 Thompkins Ave. in S.I. SOCIETY Guided tour of the British hidden NYC gem where the walls are Lindburgh Blvd. in Garden City at 10:45 12:45 p.m. for a 1 p.m. lecture /reception. Library exhibition featuring the traditions lined with elegant niches, cinerary urns a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Wednesday, Oct. Thursday, Oct. 25. 12:45 p.m. - 2 p.m. $27. of folklore and magic at the heart of displayed in glass encased capsules, old 17. 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. $13. N. Tribble. M. Mammana Harry Potter stories through rare books, photographs, keepsakes and more. This QF 906 EXPERIENCE A PROFESSIONAL MF 907 NASTY WOMEN OF THE manuscripts, magical objects and original neo-classical building retains its Old World KITCHEN – CHINESE STYLE Prepare and METROPOLITAN MUSEUM/LUNCH material from Scholastic and J.K. Rowling’s charm with stained glass windows from cook a delicious Chinese style lunch under AT GIOVANNI VENTICINQUE Guided own archives. Meet at the visitor services the 1800’s. Meet at the US Columbarium, the supervision of a licensed chef and two tour covers the history of ambitious desk at the NY Historical Society, 170 61-40 Mt. Olivet Crescent (off 62nd Ave.) assistants at the Culinary Tech Center. and powerful women in the museum’s Central Park West (77th St.) in Manhattan in Queens at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Learn professional tips and secrets. Wear collections from a female pharaoh to the at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, Oct. 11. 10:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. non-slip flat shoes. Meet at the Culinary sufferage movement. Meet inside Uris Wednesday, Nov. 7. 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. $42. M. Stahl. Tech Center, 460 W. 34th St. (entrance on Center of the Museum (ground floor), $22. M. Mammana. RF 906 WINE O 101 EVENT Enjoy wine 10th Ave., closer to 33rd St.) in Manhattan 1000 5th Ave. (at 81st St.) at 10:15 a.m. for RF 911 SUBWAY ART TOUR IV WITH and cheese pairings as well as wine and at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. cooking lesson. a 10:30 a.m. tour. Thursday, Oct. 25. 10:15 PHILIP DESIERE Guided tour of public food pairings. Learn how to look, smell Thursday, Oct. 18. 10:45 a.m.-3 p.m. $62. a.m.-3:45 p.m. $87. J. DeNave. art in NY’s subway from downtown and taste like a sommelier through R. Taruskin. XF 908 NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN financial center to Harlem. You will need interactive activities and blind tastings RF 908 A FEAST FOR THE SENSES AT & LUNCH View the exhibition, Georgia a metrocard and comfortable shoes. Stairs of four to five different wines. Meet THE HILTON GARDEN INN Enjoy a three O’Keefe: Visions of Hawai’i that focuses involved. Meet on the corner of Church at the WineO Club, 8 E. 36th St., 3rd course lunch at Lorenzo’s followed by a on her artwork resulting from a nine week & Fulton Sts. in front of The Millenium floor (betwn 5th & Madison Aves.) in guided tour of the Nicotas’ extensive and sojourn in Hawaii in 1939. Explore the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan at 12:45 p.m. Manhattan at 12:45 p.m. for a 1 p.m. event. eclectic art in and on their properties. remarkable beauty and variety of Hawaiian for a 1 p.m. tour. Thursday, Nov. .8 12:45 Thursday, Oct. 11. 12:45 p.m.-3 p.m. $52. Meet in the Hilton Garden Inn lobby, 1100 flora that spotlights O’Keefe’s deeply felt p.m.-4 p.m. $22. M. Mammana. M. Mammana. South Ave. in S.I. at 11:45 a.m. for a 12 impressions of the sites that instilled a WF 908 JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY XF 905 MOUNT MORRIS WALKING TOUR noon lunch. Thursday, October 18. 11:45 lifelong affection for the Hawaiian islands. AT URASENKE CHANOYU CENTER/ WITH JOE SVEHLAK/LUNCH AT SYLVIA’S a.m.-2 p.m. $35. M. Mammana. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. ASIA SOCIETY TOUR/LUNCH AT RESTAURANT Tour through Harlem’s XF 906 ZORA HURSTON & LUNCH AT Meet at the Visitor’s Center, 2900 Southern GARDEN CAFÉ Enjoy the tradition of Mount Morris Park Historical District and SAVANN RESTAURANT Head uptown Blvd. in the Bronx at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 tea with an authentic and traditional view the magnificent churches, century and travel back in time to meet Zora, a a.m. tour. Friday, Oct. 26. 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Japanese tea ceremony. Then take a short brownstones and civic buildings. Discuss one woman show about the life and times $83. E. Harris. walk to the Asia Society for a tour and the rich history of Harlem. Meet in the of Zora Neale Hurston. Witness how self- KF 907 MUSEUM OF ART & DESIGN lunch at the Garden Café. Meet at the waiting room of the MetroNorth 125th St. love and a courageous spirit propelled an Enjoy a docent led tour that looks at the Urasenke Chanoyu Center, 153 E. 69th & Park Ave. Station in Manhattan at 10:15 abandoned 9 yr. old girl to become one relationship between art and design. Meet St. (Lexington & 3rd Aves.) in Manhattan a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Friday, Oct. 12. of the world’s greatest literary icons. meet in the museum lobby, 2 Columbus Circle promptly at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. tea 10:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $63. E. Harris. at Savann Restaurant, 2280 Frederick in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. ceremony. Wednesday, Nov. 7. 9:45 a.m.- MF 906 HUDSON THEATRE BEHIND Douglass Blvd. (betwn 122nd St. & 8th tour. Friday, Oct. 26. 10:45 a.m.-12:45 3;15 p.m. $78. S. Eisenberg. THE SCENES PRIVATE TOUR/LUNCH AT Ave.) in Manhattan at 11:30 a.m. for a 12 p.m. $20. R. Olff. XF 909 MYSTERIES OF CHINA TOWN TONY DI NAPOLI Learn the rich history noon event. Friday, Oct. 19. 11:30 a.m.-2 MF 908 CENTER FOR ITALIAN WITH ANTHONY GRIFA Tour the of this 114 year old building. Examine p.m. $63. E. Harris. MODERN ART (CIMA)/LUNCH AT GALLI nation’s most densly populated Chinese the meticulous detail in the architecture, XF 907 SUBWAY ART TOUR IV WITH RESTAURANT CIMA is an exhibition neighborhood. Stops include: Taoist the original Tiffany stained glass and the PHILIP DESIERE Guided tour of the art and research center that was established Temple, Mahayana Buddhist Temple, the Broadway stage where Helen Hayes and along the #1, 2 and 3 subway lines into to advance the study of modern and statues of Sun Yat Sen, Confucius and Lin others have taken their bows. Includes Harlem and one stop in the Bronx. Bring contemporary art in the U.S. and Ze Xiou. Learn the history and culture of stairs. Meet at 139 W. 44th St. (betwn 6th your own Metrocard. Meet on the corner internationally. View sculptures including the neighborhood, and the traditions of & 7th Aves.) at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. of Church & Fulton Sts. in front of The large nudes by Marino Marini. Meet at the Moon Festival/Chinese New Year. Meet tour. Monday, Oct. 15. 10:45 a.m.-3:45 Millenium Hilton Hotel in Manhattan at CIMA, 421 Broome St. (betwn Lafayette & on the NW corner of Center & Canal Sts. p.m. $61. J. De Nave. 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Monday, Oct. Crosby Sts.) in Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for (across from Starbuck’s) in Manhattan at QF 905 SOHO, YESTERDAY & TODAY 22. 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. $22. C. Bing-Howard. an 11 a.m. tour. Tuesday, Oct. 30. 10:45 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, 4 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM Nov. 8. 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $20. E. Harris. NF 905 THANKSGIVING SOUPS & QUICK (betwn Mott & Mulberry Sts.) in Manhattan immigrants lived. Visit the Farmers Market. MF 909 COSTUME COLLECTIONS TOUR BREADS Learn to make delicious soups at 10:15 a.m. for an 10:30 a.m. tour. Meet the bus in front of the Marriot Hotel, AT THE MUSEUM AT F.I.T./LUNCH AT and quick breads to compliment them on Tuesday, Dec. 11. 10:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. next to 335 Adams St. in Brooklyn at 9:15 TRIPLE CROWN ALE HOUSE Curator led Thanksgiving. Meet at a la Carte Culinary $65. S. Eisenberg. a.m. for a 9:45 a.m. departure. Thursday, costume tour includes designer fashion by Services, 32 Atlantic Ave. in Lynbrook, Oct. 4. 9:15 a.m.-6 p.m. $91. R. Olff. Chanel, Dior, Halston and others. On your LI. Free parking around the corner. BUS TRIPS QF 902 THE FAR SIDE OF GREENWOOD own, visit the exhibit, “Pink: The History Wednesday, Nov. 14. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. $71. N. CEMETERY HISTORIC TROLLEY TOUR of a Punk, Powerful Color” before or after Tribble. See all four glacier ponds, the gravesites tour. Meet at the Triple Crown Ale House, WF 910 THE JEWISH MUSEUM WITH KF 902 BUS TRIP TO THE SMITHTOWN of Johnny Torrio, Al Capone’s boss; Henry 330 7th Ave. (betwn 28th & 29th Sts.) in SYLVIA LAUDIEN-MEO/LUNCH AT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Chadwick, “Father of Baseball”; Samuel Manhattan at 11:30 a.m. for an 11:45 a.m. SARABETH’S Tour the Permanent PRODUCTION OF THE MUSICAL “FUN Chester Reid, designer of the American flag lunch. Thursday, Nov. .8 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Collection with its brand new installation, HOME”/LUNCH AT MANNINO’S Enjoy and more. Meet at Greenwood Cemetery $41. J. DeNave. “Scenes from the Collection” which lunch at Mannino’s followed by the 2015 Gothic Arches main entrance, 5th Ave. & WF 909 BEHIND-THE-SCENES AT THE offers a fresh look at various works. View award-winning musical, Fun Home at the 25th St. in Brooklyn at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 PLAYERS CLUB TOUR & LUNCH AT PAUL the special exhibition Chagal, Lissitzky, Smithtown Center. Meet the bus in front a.m. trolley tour. Thursday, Oct. .4 10:45 & JIMMY’S Guided tour of the Players Malevich: The Russian Avant-Garde in of the Marriot Hotel, next to 335 Adams a.m.-1 p.m. $19. M. Stahl. Club, the most private and prestigious club Vitebsk, 1918-1922 that focuses on The St. in Brooklyn at 9:15 a.m. for a 9:45 a.m. KF 905 BUS TRIP TO SEE THE HIDDEN in NY which is typically reserved only for People’s Art School founded by Chagall departure. Thursday, Sept. 20. 9:15 a.m.- TREASURES OF NEW JERSEY PLUS members. Dress code: Must wear proper and the artists who were invited to teach 6:15 p.m. $91. R. Olff. LUNCH AT A PORTUGESE RESTAURANT business attire. NO jeans, sneakers, short there. Meet at the Jewish Museum, 1109 XF 902 RHODE ISLAND BUS TRIP: Visit the Liberty Hall Museum at Kean pants, backpacks or large bags. Meet at 5th Ave. (at 92nd St.) in Manhattan at OYSTERS, CHAMPAGNE & LIGHTHOUSES University, a 50 room mansion, built in the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park So. in 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Tuesday, TOUR & DINNER Journey to the picturesque 1772 that features gardens, orchards and Manhattan at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. Nov. 27. 10:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $72. S. coastline of Rhode Island and visit an oyster the Antique Firehouse Museum. Meet the tour. Thursday, Nov. .8 10:15 a.m.-2:45 Eisenberg. farm. Learn about the unique marine bus in front of the Marriot Hotel, next to p.m. $45. S. Eisenberg. biology of Rhode Island and enjoy samples of 335 Adams St. in Brooklyn at 8:30 a.m. for KF 909 HARRY POTTER: A HISTORY DECEMBER the oysters as you sip a glass of champagne; a 9 a.m. departure. Thursday, Oct. 11. 8:30 OF MAGIC AT THE NY HISTORICAL lunch on the farm included. Take a scenic a.m.-5 p.m. $88. R. Olff. SOCIETY/LUNCH AT PAPPARDELLA cruise aboard a catamaran and view some of RF 907 FRESHKILLS PARK BUS TOUR WF 911 THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM RESTAURANT Leave the world of muggles the most historical lighthouses, the historic Guided round-trip bus tour of the newest & LUNCH AT VENTICINIQUE behind and journey to where the magic View the Newport Harbor, Fort Adams and sail under public park that’s being built atop a landfill and myths began with traditions of folk, exhibition Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Newport Pell Bridge. Meet the bus at the reclamation project. At about 2,200 acres, it love and magic from the British Isles. the Future which focuses on the artist’s Bronx UFT Office, 2500 Halsey St. in the will be the largest park developed in NYC Meet at the NY Historical Society, 170 breakthrough years, 1906–20, when she first Bronx at 8:30 a.m. for a 9 a.m. departure. since the 19th century. Meet at Wild Ave. Central Park West (77 St.) in Manhattan at began to produce non-objective paintings Friday, Sept. 28. 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $156. & E. Service Road in S.I. at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Friday, Nov. and continued to push the bounds of her E. Harris. 10 a.m. bus departure. Wednesday, Oct. 17. 9. 10:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $55. R. Olff. newly abstract vocabulary with form, theme KF 903 PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE AT 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $2. M. Mammana. and seriality. Meet at the museum, 1071 5th MF 910 LIVE HARLEM JAZZ AT THE BROOKLYN NAVY YARD For over 150 XF 910 BUS TRIP TO HUNTERDON HILLS Ave. (corner of E. 89th St.) in Manhattan years, the Brooklyn Navy Yard churned out GREATER CALVARY CHURCH/LUNCH at 10:15 a.m. for 10:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, PLAYHOUSE & LUNCH IN NEW JERSEY AT CHEZ LUCIENNE Enjoy a wonderful America’s famous fighting ships and today Enjoy “A Playhouse Christmas” at N.J.’s Dec. 4. 10:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $84. S. it’s a model for urban industrial parks. afternoon listening to a two hour live Jazz Eisenberg. premier dinner theatre which is composed performance that’s part of the Harlem Jazz Tour includes an active dry dock, historical of humorous skits and spectacular dance QF 910 RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS Series followed by a three course lunch. buildings and a history on the Yard. Enjoy numbers all backed by a live orchestra. Fine SPECTACULAR Meet at the Greater Calvary Church, See the Christmas a catered lunch at Building 92. Meet the dining and theatre magic under one roof. 43-55 W. 124th St. (Malcolm X Blvd.) in Spectacular show featuring the world special bus in front of Dumbo Kitchen, Meet the bus at the Bronx UFT Office, 2500 Manhattan at 11:30 a.m. for a 12 noon renowned Rockettes. View Santa Claus’ ride 108 Jay St. (accross from the York St. train Halsey St. in the Bronx at 8:30 a.m. for a 9 concert. Tuesday, Nov. 13. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 in 3D, listen to organ pipe music, watch the station) in Brooklyn at 10 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. departure. Friday, Nov. 9. 8:30 a.m.- p.m. $62. J. DeNave. Rockettes precision dance and more. Meet a.m. departure. Friday, Sept. 28. 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. $93. E. Harris. at Radio City, 1260 Avenue of the Americas 3:30 p.m. $55. R. Olff. QF 909 AFTERNOON TEA AT THE PLAZA KF 910 TASTE OF PHILADELPHIA BUS (50th St.) in Manhattan at 10:15 a.m. for an KF 904 BUS TRIP TO THE ROEBLING HOTEL Enjoy a famous tradition at the TRIP From Beiler’s buns to Bassett’s ice 11 a.m. show. Thursday Dec. 6. 10:15 a.m. MUSEUM: BUILDERS OF THE BROOKLYN Plaza which blends an innovative menu cream! Enjoy a food experience like no to 12:30 p.m. $72. M. Stahl. BRIDGE IN NEW JERSEY/LUNCH AT of sandwiches, scones and pastries with other at one of the nation’s oldest food WF 912 BASILICA OF OLD ST. PATRICK’S SETTIMO CIELO formal tea service. Meet at the Palm Court Learn the whole story halls, Reading Terminal Market. Eat and CATHEDRAL/DA NICO LUNCH at the Plaza Hotel, 768 5th Ave. (between Guided of the engineering innovations of the shop the whole world here. Meet the bus 58th & 59th Sts.) in Manhattan at 12:15 tour includes an overview of the catacomb, Roebling Company who supplied the wire in front of the Marriot Hotel, next to 335 p.m. for a 12:30 p.m. New Yorker Tea. the Henry Erger organ, the jewel of the ropes for bridges, under the sea cables and Adams St. in Brooklyn at 8:30 a.m. for a 9 Tuesday, Nov. 13. 12:15 p.m.-2 p.m. $96. Basilica, the school and the first home of elevators that allowed skyscrapers to rise a.m. departure. Friday, Nov. 16. 8:30 a.m.-5 L. Chin. the Sisters of Charity. Meet at 32 Prince St. as well as the village of Roebling where the p.m. $37. R. Olff. COURSES Unless otherwise noted, courses in all boroughs will begin on Wednesday, September 12 and conclude Wednesday, November 14 and have a $10 fee (which is non-refundable and non-transferable).

brary, 144 West Merrick Rd., Freeport. Bring NF 502 MAH JONGG Learn the basics and NF 805 APPLE CINNAMON SCONES Enjoy quarters for metered parking. Three ses- continue to build your knowledge and skills. a hands on experience in making apple cin- sions: Sept. 24; Oct. 15; Nov. 19. 10:30-12:30. More advanced players welcomed. Bring your namon scones to take home ready for the NASSAU/ SUFFOLK $12 includes registration and handouts. B. own Mah Jongg card and set (if you have oven. Ingredients provided. Freeport Memo- Mignano. one). Plainview Old Bethpage Library, 999 rial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport. SECTION Old Country Road, Plainview. $12 includes Bring quarters for metered parking. Monday, registration and materials. No class: Oct. 12. Sept. 17. 11-12:30. $17 includes registration FRIDAYS MONDAYS 1-3. A. Seligson. and materials. L. Basini. NF 501 CANASTA Learn the basics while NF 806 DOO WOP: NEW JERSEY & NF 101 RETIREES READ-BOOK CLUB Read playing and developing your skills. More SEMINARS PHILADELPHIA GROUPS Listen to the and discuss one book a month. Participants advanced players welcomed. Plainview Old music of The Shirelles, Happenings, Blue are notified in July (via email) with the first Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Road, Notes, Dovells and more. Freeport Memorial book title. Group chooses other books: Plainview. $12 includes registration and ma- Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport. Bring fiction & non-fiction. Freeport Memorial Li- terials. No class: Oct. 12. 1-3. R. Biren. a $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non- quarters for metered parking. Monday, Oct. transferable). 22. 10:30-1. H. Bloch. FALL 2018 / 5 NF 807 BOSTON CREAM PIE Enjoy a hands expertise in finer points. Bring a set and cur- Tuesday, Nov. 13. 10:30-12:30. H. Bloch. to paint subjects that interest them with on experience making the filling and glaze. rent Mah Jongg card (if you have one). Mon- guidance. Materials needed for first class: Go home with a Boston Cream Pie cake that mouth County Library, 125 Symmes Drive, Strathmore 140 lb. watercolor paper, paints serves four people. Learn to score a cake in Manalapan. 10-12. S. Levine. and brushes. 10-12. S. Baruchowitz. half! Ingredients included. Freeport Memo- BRONX XF 204 CREATIVE COLLAGE ART Use rial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport. SEMINARS recycled materials such as magazines and junk Bring quarters for metered parking. Monday, mail. Supply list sent prior to first class. 10-12. Oct. 29. 11-12:30. $19 includes registration MONDAY I. Rosenberg. and materials. L. Basini. Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have XF 101 BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS Learn the XF 205 ADVANCED BEGINNERS BRIDGE a fee (which is non-refundable and non- UF 805 THE GREAT AMERICAN SONG- $2 terminology and mechanics as well as the bid For those who have taken the beginners BOOK The Songbook is comprised of transferable). and play minimum strength hands of this class. Continuation of simple techniques “standards” by Kern, Gershwin, Porter and JF 805 GET ORGANIZED, GET GOING card game. 10-12. $15 includes registration in bidding, declarer play and defense. $15 others. Watch and listen to the vocalists and Overwhelmed by too much to do? Learn and materials. R. Thompson. includes registration and materials. 10-12:15. arrangers interpret these timeless melodies strategies to get and stay organized so you can XF 102 BASIC STITCHES FOR CROCHETING, G. Hudson. and how their placement within the con- have more free time. Wednesday, Nov. 7. 10- KNITTING & NEEDLEWORK XF 206 MOSAICS: INTERMEDIATE/ text of a musical added to their historical Learn the 12. Fort Lee Recreation Center, 1500 Stillwell basic stitches for crocheting, knitting and ADVANCED Explore advanced techniques in significance. NYSUT Headquarters - Suffolk, Ave., Fort Lee. J. Rose. 150 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Suite 306 in needlework. Bring in your own projects. 10- two and three dimensional mosaics. Stained Hauppauge. Three Wednesday sessions: Sept. 12. C. Rodriguez. glass and multimedia embellishments are 26; Oct. 10 & 24. 10-12. $6. R. Knox. XF 103 MAH JONGG Those new to the used. Must use your own tools and supplies. game will receive instruction based on rules Safety goggles mandatory. Not for beginners. UF 806 SIGHT & SOUND: THE INTEGRA- WESTCHESTER/ 10-12:15. P. O’Connell. TION OF MONTAGE & MUSIC IN FILMS sanctioned by the National Mah Jongg League. All levels. 10-12. M. Schuster. XF 207 RHYTHM & BLUES LINE DANCING: Examine how great directors who teamed ROCKLAND/ BEGINNERS with outstanding music composers make XF 104 SPANISH: MIXED LEVELS Review Learn to do some of the most filmgoers laugh, cry or add the elements of and refresh your knowledge of the Spanish popular line dances such as The Booty Call, fear and suspense while creating some of PUTNAM SECTION language and culture. Learn communication The Wobble and more. You may register for the most memorable pictures in Hollywood skills and popular Spanish and Latin- only one Rhythm & Blues Line Dancing class. history. NYSUT Headquarters - Suffolk, American songs. One year of Spanish 12:30-2:30. K. McCarthy. 150 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Suite 306 in FRIDAY recommended. 10-12. R. Hollingsworth. XF 208 LET’S DANCE Increase your stamina Hauppauge. Three Wednesday sessions: Sept. XF 105 LET’S MOVE! Gentler exercises for and improve your balance while dancing to 26; Oct. 10 & 24. 12:30-2:30. $6. R. Knox. WF 501 MAH JONGG Beginners receive those who want to improve fitness, mobility, the rhythms of Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, UF 807 BEATLE-MANIA Beatle music has instruction based on rules sanctioned by the strength, balance and general health and Bachata and Rumba. 12:30-2:30. N. DeLaLuz. been the soundtrack of our lives. Explore how National Mah Jongg League. Bring your own wellness by working out together. 10-12. A. XF 209 AMERICAN HISTORY/AMERICAN Beatle-mania took over America and how it Mah Jongg card and set (if you have one). Stern/J. Strauss. PRESIDENTS A continuing look at and can never happen again. Discuss the forces All levels. Held in the projection room (mez- XF 106 INTERMEDIATE QUILTING analysis of US Presidents during the “gilded zanine level) at the Grinton I. Will Library, Work on that made it all possible, their most popular various quilting techniques using either hand age” and the beginning of the 20th century. songs and why they mean so much to us. 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. 10-12. M. Six sessions. No class: Sept. 25 & Oct. 2. Schuster. sewing, machines or both. Continue working NYSUT Headquarters - Suffolk, 150 Vander- on projects that you started or experiment 12:30-2:30. L. Hartstein. bilt Motor Parkway, Suite 306 in Hauppauge. WF 502 CANASTA Beginners receive instruc- with new materials. 10-12. C. Hoist. XF 210 WATERCOLOR: BEGINNER/ Two Thursday sessions: Oct. 4 & 18. 10-12. tion on the fundamentals of the Modern XF 107 CREATIVE WRITING Explore literary INTERMEDIATE Experiment with color $4. E. Sinclair. American version of this popular game. All while learning basic techniques. Emphasis levels. Held in the projection room (mezza- styles that allows you to share your ideas, memories and creativity in various genres: on encouraging individual style and nine level) at the Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 exploring the medium of watercolor. Supply Central Park Ave., Yonkers. 12:30-2:30. M. memoir, poetry, non-fiction and short story. 12:30-2:30. F. McKinnon. list mailed prior to first class. Additional NEW JERSEY Schuster. materials discussed at first class.$12 includes XF 108 EXERCISE PLUS Blend of exercises registration and materials. 12:30-2:30. I. designed to tone, strengthen and increase Rosenberg. SECTION SEMINARS stamina and flexibility. Low impact aerobics and lifestyle tips to enhance well-being XF 211 RUBBERSTAMPING & PAPER TUESDAY Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a included. Bring light hand weights, bands and CRAFTS Basic rubber stamping techniques $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non- sticky floor mat to class. 12:30-2:30. D. Dolan. are used to create handmade items: greeting JF 201 KNITTING & CROCHETING transferable). cards, stationery and scrapbook paper. Work XF 109 QUILTING FOR BEGINNERS Create on different project each week. $35 includes Beginners learn the basics and those with WF 805 RETIREE BOOK CLUB Join us if items using needles, thread and all kinds of experience select a project and receive registration and materials. 12:30-2:30. C. you love to read and discuss books! Read The fabrics. Make a 9 Patch Pillow. Supply list sent Nguyen. instruction to further their skills. Bring a Orchardist by Amanda Coplin for the first prior to first class. 12:30-2:30. J. Goldberg. XF 212 MOSAICS: ALL LEVELS Learn both “G” crochet hook, size ”8” knitting needles, class. Held in the projection room (mez- XF 110 INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE worsted weight yarn to first class. Monmouth Learn design and technique using glass as the zanine level) at the Grinton I. Will Library, to use strong and weak opening bids and County Library, 125 Symmes Drive, 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. Three primary medium. Glass and multi-media Manalapan. No class: Oct. 16. 9:30-11. C. responses, hand play and defense, overcalls accents are used to produce two and three Monday sessions: Sept. 17; Oct. 22; Nov. 19. and doubles. 12:30-2:45. P. Mehta. Gottlieb. 10:30-12:30. $6. I. Rubinowitz. dimensional art projects. Safety goggles XF 111 CANASTA Beginners receive mandatory. 12:30-2:45. P. O’Connell. JF 202 BEADING FOR BEGINNERS/ WF 806 LIFE IN STONE & MARBLE: MOD- ADVANCED BEGINNERS Learn to make instruction on the fundamentals of the XF 213 MOSAICS: BEGINNERS ONLY Same ERN ART SCULPTURE Hear untold stories Modern American version of the game. All jewelry using beads, thread and needle. of sculpture artists from the 19th, 20th and description as above. Supplies needed for use Some supplies provided. Bring beading levels. 12:30-3. M. Schuster. in first class: Weldbond glue, wheeled nippers 21st centuries. View slides of Rodin, Picasso, XF 112 OPERA needles, beading thread, seed beads, scissors Noguchi, Koons and others. Grinton I. Will Introduction into the world and safety goggles (mandatory). Supply list and a beading surface to first class.$15 Library (auditorium), 1500 Central Park of opera through audio and video excerpts discussed in class before purchasing those includes registrations and some materials. Ave., Yonkers. Two Tuesday sessions: Oct. 2 of great operatic arias, duets, ensembles and items. 12:30-2:45. P. O’Connell. Monmouth County Library, 125 Symmes & 9. 10:30-12:30. $4 D. Becker. choruses. See a free final dress rehearsal of Drive, Manalapan. No class: Oct. 16. 12 - 2. a complete opera at the metropolitan Opera K. Koppinger. WF 807 HEART & SOUL: LOST CONTROL House. Optional backstage tour of the Met WEDNESDAY Explore the pros and cons of keeping your (additional fee). Five sessions. No class: Sept. circulatory system healthy. Grinton I. Will 24 & Oct. 1. $15 includes registration and XF 301 KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION WEDNESDAY Library (auditorium), 1500 Central Park materials. 12:30-2:30. J. Dzik. New to yoga or a practicing yogi. Kundalini Ave., Yonkers. Tuesday, Oct. 16. 10:30-12:30. Yoga uses breath movement and meditation JF 301 ACRYLIC PAINTING Basic, inter- S. Elbaz. to balance the body, increase energy flow and mediate and advanced techniques of paint, WF 808 ABRAHAM LINCOLN: SAVIOR OF TUESDAY quiet the mind. Wear loose clothing. Bring a brushes, composition and subject matter. THE UNION A perspective on the life and pillow and mat to first class. All levels. 10-12. Bring a set of six basic acrylic paints, a vari- presidency of our 16th President including XF 201 LINE DANCING BEGINNERS TO R. Mahone-Lonesome. ety of brushes, pad of canvas paper, canvas slavery, conduct of the Civil War and foreign EASY INTERMEDIATE Learn the basic steps XF 302 THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF board and/or canvas to first class. Additional and domestic policy. Grinton I. Will Li- and dances such as The Cowboy Charleston, materials list distributed in class. Monmouth KNITTING Must know the basic skills: casting brary (auditorium), 1500 Central Park Ave., Bartender Stomp and others. No partner on, knit and purl and binding off. Learn County Library, 125 Symmes Drive, Manala- Yonkers. Two Thursdays: Oct. 25 & Nov. 8. needed. 10-12. C. Force. pan. No class: Oct. 17. 9:30-11:30. L. Gilbert. to read patterns, using circular needles, 10:30-12:30. $4. L. Hartstein. XF 202 SHORT STORIES Exploration and increasing and decreasing and more. The WF 809 DOO WOP: THE PHILLY SOUND discussion of life through the genre of the project is a handbag. Supply list mailed prior THURSDAY Listen to the stories and music of the great story. 10-12. A. Pruzan. to first class. Field trips to a yarn store and groups from Philadelphia including the XF 203 WATERCOLOR: INTERMEDIATE/ the Vogue Knitting Live Convention at the JF 401 MAH JONGG Beginners enjoy learn- Dovells, Fireflies, Danny & the Juniors and ADVANCED Expand your knowledge and Marriott in January. 10-12. J. Parker. ing this ancient game that involves skill, many more. Grinton I. Will Library (audi- watercolor techniques: wet-on-wet, wet on XF 303 PRACTICAL SPANISH FOR strategy and luck. Experienced players gain torium), 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. dry, dry brush etc. Participants encouraged EVERYDAY USAGE Discover the joy of 6 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM learning expressions, idioms, writing and or pop tunes. Prerequisite: Two semesters XF 805 LIFE CASTING BASICS Learn how conversational skills. Some Spanish needed. of Piano for Beginners (XS 310). Bring to make a cast of a face and discuss how the TUESDAY All levels. 10-12. M. Salaman. a portable keyboard to class. 10-12. N. mold can be used to make masks. Supply list No classes on November 13th. XF 304 TAI CHI Introduction and practice of Zamcheck. sent prior to first class. Two Fridays: Sept. 28. the basic principles and movements of this XF 407 RHYTHM & BLUES LINE Oct. 5. 10-12:30. $4. D. Walton. ancient Chinese exercise. 10-12. Y. H. Wang. DANCING:ADVANCED A fast-paced urban XF 806 PAINTINGS OF THE 20TH CENTURY KF 201 CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN XF 305 ZUMBA GOLD Combination of line dancing consisting of fancy, intricate A survey of important paintings of the last Practice your spoken Italian. Focus on Latin and International dance rhythms such footwork with bouncing and turning. Lots of century including Matisse, De Kooning, conversation with some readings and as Salsa, Merengue, Tango and Cha Cha energy required. You may register for only one Pollack and others. Two Friday sessions: Sept. grammar. For beginner and advanced into an energizing cardio workout. Safe and Rhythm & Blues Line Dancing class. 12:30- 28 & Oct. 5. 10-12. $4. D. Becker. beginners. Required book: Italian, A Self- effective total body workout. Movements 2:30. K. McCarthy. XF 807 NYSUT MEMBER BENEFITS Review Teaching Guide by Edoardo A. Lebano (2nd can be modified to accommodate physical XF 408 ACRYLIC PAINTING: BEGINNERS/ member benefits with emphasis on new edition). 10-12. J. Worth. limitations. Wear comfortable clothing. 10:30- INTERMEDIATE Explore your creativity guidelines for current holders of Catastrophic KF 202 INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY 12. M. Stevenson. learning simple brush techniques and color Insurance. Long Term Care and Home Care MAKING:BEGINNERS ONLY! Learn basic XF 306 FILM DIRECTORS: MARTIN theory. Supplies for first class: canvas board, Insurance discussed. Friday, Oct. 12. 10-12. techniques of making beaded jewelry: wire SCORCESE Discuss his life and later works. acrylic starter set (2 oz.- 4oz.), slow-dri No Fee. M. Kennedy, NYSUT. wrapping, bead stringing and stitching, View one feature film to discuss the cast, blending medium (4 oz.-6 oz.) and acrylic XF 808 DO THE HUSTLE! Enjoy the music of crimping and more. You may register for script, cinematography and lighting. 12-3. D. brush set. 12:30-2:30. M. Mooney. the 70’s and 80’s while learning the beginning only one Jewelry Making class.$25 includes Hammitt. XF 409 FOLK GUITAR WORKSHOP Learn steps of this great dance. Two Friday sessions: registration and materials. 10-12. K. Koppinger. XF 307 WRITING WORKSHOP For writers to the fundamentals of folk guitar such as basic Oct. 12 & 19. 10-12. $4. N. DeLaLuz. edit and polish works in progress. Readings chords, classic strums and picking styles, Read XF 809 APPLE PIE Learn how to make KF 203 KNITTING Beginners learn the are eight minutes maximum per writer. Class chord charts and accompany others. Bring a a delicious 9” apple pie with a hands-on basics. Intermediate/Advanced students critiques are constructive, non-repetitive and guitar to class. $15 includes registration and workshop from the Baking Coach. Everyone select a project and receive assistance in new non-anecdotal. Poets must duplicate their materials. 12:30-2:30. N. Zamcheck. will take home a pie ready for the oven or techniques. Beginners must bring a size “8” pieces for the class. 12:30-2:30. C. Mason. XF 410 ITALIAN Designed for those who to freeze. Ingredients provided. Bring your needle and worsted weight yarn to first class. 10-12:30. L. Boudy. XF 308 TAKE THE LEAD Dance to the desire some exposure to grammatical own apron and rolling pin (if you have rhythms of Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, elements of “Florentine Italian.” No prior one). Friday, Oct. 19. 10-12. $27 includes KF 204 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Bolero, Rumba and Bachata. Enjoy the flow knowledge of Italian required. Student work registration and baking fees. L. Basini. BRIDGE Basic training to improve playing and dance your stress away. 12:30-2:30. N. book purchase in class. Other materials XF 810 SCONES Learn how to make scones skills. 10-12:30. R. Goldman. DeLaLuz. discussed prior to purchase. 12:30-2:30. E. and clotted cream with a hands-on workshop KF 205 SKETCHING & DRAWING Elements Jackson. XF 309 TAI CHI: NOT JUST BEGINNERS from the Baking Coach. Everyone will of design using pencil, charcoal and ink. Continue the practices and basic principles of XF 411 DOO WOP Listen to the music and take home the scones and clotted cream. Bring 11” x 14” Strathmore drawing pad, HB this ancient art of exercise. All levels. 12:30- stories of the great “One-Hit Wonders” Ingredients provided. Bring your own apron pencil and kneaded eraser to first class. 10- 2:30. Y. H. Wang. (Chords, Elegants etc.) and the great writing and rolling pin (if you have one). Friday, 12:30. E. Comins. teams of King/Goffen, Mann/Weil and more. XF 310 PIANO FOR BEGINNERS Oct. 26. 10-12. $27 includes registration and KF 206 BEGINNERS ONLY LATIN DANCE Class 12:30-3. H. Bloch. baking fees. L. Basini. enables you to play simple classical, jazz or Improve coordination and memory and pop tunes. Bring a small, portable keyboard XF 811 GUIDED MEDITATION Learn about develop stamina while working out to great to class. 12:30-2:30. N. Zamcheck. life stressors. Discuss relaxation technique music. 12:15-2:15. B. Sayegh. FRIDAY that include meditation applications for XF 311 BASIC DRAWING Sketch still-life, KF 207 INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY MAKING modern day living. Three Friday’s: Sept 28; Learn various techniques of jewelry making. portraits and landscapes. Emphasis on tonal XF 501 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE Oct. 5, 12. 12:30 - 3. $6. F. DeJesus. contrast and creating textures in realistic Enjoy Arabic, North African and Turkish You may register for only one Jewelry Making drawings. Field trip: weather permitting. movements while listening to beautiful class. $25 includes registration and materials. Supplies needed for first class: drawing pad, music and learning to play its rhythms on the 1-3. S. Zeisel-Friedman. #2 & #4 pencils and erasers. 12:30-2:45. A. zills (finger cymbals). All levels. 10-12. A. KF 208 P.A.C.E. Low impact exercise. 1-3. T. Strinsky. Beeman. BROOKLYN Pratt. XF 312 THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF XF 502 EXERCISE PLUS Blend of exercises KF 209 THE READING & ENJOYMENT KNITTING: BEGINNERS Learn to cast on, designed to tone, strengthen and increase MONDAY OF SHORT STORIES A weekly discussion knit, purl and bind off. The project is a cowl stamina and flexibility. Low impact aerobics of short stories. Purchase the book Best Supplies needed for first class: Red Heart and lifestyle tips to enhance your well-being KF 101 STAINED GLASS Work on projects American Short Stories of the Century edited Grande yarn (3 balls), knitting needles (US19) included. Bring light hand weights, bands and using a glass cutter, soldering iron and glass by John Updike. Read A Jury of Her Peers, and a yarn needle. Field trips to a yarn store sticky floor mat to class. 10-12. D. Dolan. grinder. Safety goggles mandatory. All levels. Blood-Burning Moon and The Killers for first $50 includes registration and materials. You and the Vogue Knitting Live Convention at XF 503 INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH class. 1-3. S. Rauschenbusch. the Marriott in January. 12-2:30. J. Parker. may register for only one Stained Glass class. KF 210 WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP LANGUAGE & CULTURE Immerse yourself in 9:30-12:30. H. Fertig. Various a fun-filled environment with an innovative techniques of watercolor explored. Supply list approach of learning the Spanish language, KF 102 BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE LINE sent prior to first class. 1-3. E. Comins. THURSDAY traditions, history and music. 10-12. M. DANCE Enjoy dancing and exercise at the Salaman. same time. Classic, traditional and new line XF 401 HATHA YOGA Learn to develop self- dances included. All levels. 10-12. E. Scheff. WEDNESDAY awareness, strength, flexibility and a sense of XF 504 PHOTOGRAPHY INTO SCRAPBOOKING Learn to put together a KF 103 JAZZERCISE Stretching and dancing calm. Bring an exercise mat, a large towel and to Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Cha Cha, Swing, KF 301 STAINED GLASS Work on projects a small pillow to class. 10-12. M. Gladwin. coordinated scrapbook without a lot of fuss. Use the camera of your choice to take photos Salsa and Mambo. 10-12. K. Sanson. using a glass cutter, soldering iron and glass XF 402 SENIORS NEED TO EXERCISE! Feel and turn them into wonderful memories. KF 104 BEGINNERS BRIDGE Learn to play grinder. Safety goggles mandatory. All levels. better and stronger with simple seated and Supply list sent prior to class. Field trip: this popular game. Review basic rules and $50 includes registration and materials. You standing exercises that improves strength, Botanical Gardens or Wave Hill. 10-1. J. skills. 10-12:30. C. Rubin. may register for only one Stained Glass class. balance and flexibility. 10-12. A. Stern/M. 9:30-12:30. G. Fishman. Parker. KF 105 MAH JONGG Enjoy playing this Aybar. KF 302 MEDITATION XF 505 AGELESS GRACE A fitness and popular game with tiles. All levels. 12:30-3. Learn the art of XF 403 DUPLICATE BRIDGE Learn the basics wellness program that’s great for everyone E. Scheff. meditation and deep breathing. Four sessions: including scoring and how to compete while including those with limited mobility or Sept. 12, 26; Oct. 3, 10. 10-12. T. Pratt. improving your success in this game. $15 KF 106 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED strength and performed primarily in a chair. BEADING Not for beginners. Materials KF 303 MEMOIR & FREE STYLE WRITING includes registration and materials. 10-12. A. Practice anti-aging techniques such as joint Write and share your life moments in essays, Knight. list distributed at first class.$15 includes mobility, spinal flexibility, balance, confidence registration and materials. 12:30-3. C. Horn. fiction, poetry and any other written format. XF 404 JEWELRY CREATIONS Create jewelry and playfulness. Wear comfortable clothing. Four sessions: Oct. 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7. 10-12. that not only looks great, but also shows your 10-12. M. Stevenson. KF 107 PLEASURES OF POETRY Discuss, M. Eller. write and read aloud poems that explore love, own unique style. Learn the skills needed XF 506 CHAIR YOGA A gentle form of Yoga KF 304 SHAKESPEARE Read and discuss to construct and repair jewelry items and aging, friendship and the human condition. which combines breathing, movement and $15 includes registrations and materials. 1-3. Othello. 10-12. J. Trachten. provide freedom to create your own jewelry meditation to develop a stronger, healthier KF 305 BOLLYWOOD & BELLYDANCING components. Beginners welcome. 10-12. R. M. Glenn. body, mind and spirit. Practiced sitting on a Enjoy sampling dance movements from the Demers. chair or standing using the chair for support. KF 108 YOGA Learn a set of mental and physical exercises. Bring a yoga mat and towel Mid-East and from Bollywood movies. 10-12. XF 405 ACRYLIC PAINTING: All levels. 12:30-2:30. A. Beeman. A. Beeman. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED to first class. 1-3. C. LaBue. Continue to KF 306 FREE-FORM BEAD WRAPPING develop your personal style and creativity KF 109 SKETCHING & PAINTING WITH through the acrylic medium. 10-12. M. SEMINARS GEORGE Explore and use different types of Basic and free-form wire wrapping around Mooney. media including acrylics, pastels, oils and beads to make bracelets, necklaces and more. Bring a sketch pad, pencils, charcoal, pendants. Supply list sent prior to first class. XF 406 PIANO FOR ADVANCED Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a 10-12:30. P. Valentin. BEGINNERS erasers (Optional – pastels, watercolor, acrylic For those who learn at a faster $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non- KF 307 ZUMBA GOLD pace. Continue to play simple classical, jazz transferable). paints) to first class. 1-3. G. Kerasiotis. Focus on toning and improving one’s muscle strength, posture, FALL 2018 / 7 mobility and coordination. 12:15-2:15. B. register for only one Tai Chi class.10-12. J. He. Insurance discussed. Monday, Oct. 22. 10-12. TUESDAY Sayegh. KF 503 GENEALOGY Learn to research your No Fee. M. Kennedy, NYSUT. KF 308 CREATIVE WRITING Learn specific ancestors with resources and tips to discover KF 813 TAKE YOUR BEST VACATION EVER MF 201 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: techniques and receive support in preparing your family’s past. Three sessions: Sept. Strategies to utilize before, during and after BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE Learn Spanish and polishing your materials such as 14; Oct. 12; Nov. 2. Field trips: Municipal your trips including travel planning, journal naturally and intuitively through activities memoirs, poems, fiction and essays. 12:30-3. Archives (Sept. 28 or Oct. 5); Federal writing, online apps, souvenirs, photos and and games which get you out of your seat and M. Eller. Archives (Oct. 19 or Oct. 26). $15 includes more. Monday, Oct. 29. 10-12. S. Friedman. interact with others. $13 includes registration KF 309 MYSTERY & FILM NOIR Screen and registration and materials. 10-12. M. Marcus. KF 814 HOW TO BE A TOURIST IN THE BIG and materials. 10-12. L. Toro. discuss: Witness to Murder; Seven Days in KF 504 CHORUS Perform in a group and APPLE Plan a fun “staycation” or become MF 202 THE ART OF MAGIC Learn May; Foul Play, Goldfingerand more. 12:30- learn to sing multi-part compositions with a tour guide for visiting friends and family. professional magic tricks with cards, coins 3. R. Romer. other singers. $15 includes registration and Learn about “must do” attractions. Monday, and other props. Bring a deck of cards KF 310 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SEED materials. 10-12:30. J. DeRanieri. Nov. 5. 10-12. $4 includes registration and and four quarters to first class. Additional BEADING Create handmade jewelry using KF 505 ACRYLIC PAINTING & PASTELS materials. S. Friedman. materials to be determined. 10-12. S. the art of seed beading. Must know basics of Introduction to basics of painting that Gertzman. seed beading techniques. NOT for beginners. emphasizes drawing, composition, value and MF 203 CHAIR YOGA Use breathing, Supply list sent prior to first class.$15 color theory. Explore techniques of creating movement and meditation to develop a includes registration and some materials. 1-3. with pastels. Bring drawing pad, charcoal MANHATTAN strong, healthy body, mind and spirit. Chair K. Koppinger. pencil, kneaded eraser and paint supplies to used for support. 10-12. A. Beeman. first class. 10-12:30. J. Lippmann. KF 311 MIXED MEDIA ART Create MONDAY MF 204 SHORT STORIES Discussion of sculptures, assemblages and collages using KF 506 HAND EMBROIDERY Learn new short stories and their style and significance. a variety of materials such as papier mache, stitches to use in the design of your projects MF 101 CLASSIC WORLD FILMS Discuss Required book: 20 Under 40 (Deborah wood and cardboard. Bring magazines, string and discuss the history of embroidery and analyze these films:A Star is Born; Purple Treisman, editor). Read Birdsong and Warm and other items around the house to first styles. Specialized tools and techniques are Noon; The Men and more. 9:30-12. R. Romer. Fuzzies before first class. You may register for class. 1-3. I.J. Haber. demonstrated. Bring 12ct. Aida cloth, floss, MF 102 SHORT STORY INTO FILM Read MF 204 or MF 210, but not both. 10-12. A. scissors and embroidery needles to first class. a short story for each class and view the Zuckerberg. $12 includes registration and other materials. screen adaptation the following week. THURSDAY 1-3. K. Kotary. MF 205 INTERMEDIATE/ Discuss the merits of both the literary story CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH Reinforce oral KF 507 ADVANCED TAI CHI & QI GONG and the movie after each film.$20 includes and written communication skills. Some KF 401 STRETCH & RELAX Improve EXERCISES Knowledge of basic moves registration and materials. 9:30-12. W. Wyss. flexibility and balance with gentle exercise. knowledge of French required. Required is required. Improve and perfect your MF 103 DUPLICATE BRIDGE Must be an book: French, A Self-Teaching Guide (2nd Learn relaxation techniques. Bring large towel movements. You may register for only one Tai or mat to first class. 10-12. T. Pratt. experienced player. $13 includes registration edition) by Suzanne Hershfield-Haims.$12 Chi class.1-3. J. He. and materials. 9:45-12:15. E. Lee. includes registration and materials. 10-12. M. KF 402 PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE APPLE KF 508 POLYMER CLAY: BEGINNERS/ MF 104 SHAKESPEARE Louis. IPAD, APPLE IPHONE OR ANDROID INTERMEDIATE Read, analyze and Learn how to condition clay discuss Hamlet. Bring your own copy of the MF 206 CHORUS Learn simple elements of DEVICES Learn to take better photos with and techniques to create pendants, earrings your devices and transfer them to a computer play to class. 10-12. J. Trachten. music while enjoying the joy of singing. 10- and brooches. $30 includes registration and 12. T. Morino. to make a photo book. Bring your device(s) materials. 1-3. V. Hall. MF 105 LEONARDO DA VINCI Survey of the to first class.$25 includes registration and art and genius of a truly Renaissance man. MF 207 GOLDEN VOICES The beauty and materials. 10-12. J. Griffith. You may register for MF105 or MF110, but thrill of great operatic voices: Anna Netrebko, KF 403 TAP DANCE Introduction to tap SEMINARS not both. 10-12. D. Becker. Elina Garanca, Piotr Beczala and more. Six dancing. Bring tap shoes, if available. 10-12. MF 106 CALLIGRAPHY Copperplate sessions: Sept. 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 30; Nov. 13. N. Cangiano. Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have calligraphy with a pointed pen: review basics, 12:15-2:15. B. Haspel. MF 208 POLITICS IN FILM KF 404 OPERA Learn what makes opera a $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non- plus variations, flourishes, greeting cards and View and analyze one of the greatest of all art forms. Audio/ transferable). envelope design. Beginners welcome. Supply these films:All the President’s Men; Wag video excerpts of great performances, insights KF 805 TRAVEL THROUGH HISTORY Take list sent prior to first class. 10-12. C. Nguyen. the Dog; Lincoln and more. 12:15-2:45. C. into character development and plots. See a virtual tour through different parts of MF 107 DANCERCISE Dance and exercise Friedman. a final dress rehearsal at the Metropolitan the world learning the history, culture and for fitness and fun. Learn Country Western, MF 209 ITALIAN: INTERMEDIATE/ Opera House with an optional backstage landscapes of each destination. Two Thursday Folk, Line and Broadway styles. 10-12. G. ADVANCED Learn to understand and speak tour (additional fee). No class: Oct. 18. $20 sessions: Sept. 13 & 27. 10-12. $4. J. Rossi. Adler. fluent Italian. Some knowledge of Italian includes registration and materials.10-12:30. KF 806 RETIREE BOOK CLUB Please read MF 108 VOCAL TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP required. Grammar, reading and conversation J. Dzik. Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan for Take lessons, find your voice and use it as a are covered. Required book: Italian, A Self- KF 405 DOLLMAKING Learn how to make first class. Other books chosen by group means of communication and interpretation. Teaching Guide by Edorado A. Lebano (2nd dolls and stuffed animals. Supply list mailed consensus. Three Monday sessions: Five sessions: Sept. 17, 24; Oct. 1, 15; Nov. 5. edition). 12:30-2:30. A. DeGennaro. prior to first class.$15 includes registration Sept. 17; Oct. 1; Nov. 5. 10 - 12:30. $6. S. 12:30-2:30. B. Haspel. MF 210 SHORT STORIES Discussion of and materials. 12:30-3. K. Kotary. Rauschenbusch. MF 109 GENTLE YOGALATES A slow short stories and their style and significance. KF 406 CROCHET Learn basic stitches to KF 807 TYPES OF MEDITATION An yoga practice using chairs, standing poses Required book: 20 Under 40 (Deborah make beautiful projects. Supply list sent prior introduction to walking, singing and and guided meditation along with a simple Treisman, editor). Read the Birdsong and to first class.$15 includes registration and silent meditations which are all effective in Pilates mat class for body conditioning and Warm Fuzzies before first class. You may materials. 12:30-3. P. Williams. reducing stress and anxiety. Thursday, Sept. strengthening. 12:30-2:30. G. Adler. register for MF 204 or MF 210, but not both. 12:30-2:30. A. Zuckerberg. KF 407 JAZZ JOURNEY The music, lives 20. 10-12. C. LaBue. MF 110 LEONARDO DA VINCI Survey of the KF 808 TWILIGHT ZONE View original art and genius of a truly Renaissance man. MF 211 DRAWING: BEGINNER/ and times of Betsy Smith, Billie Holiday, INTERMEDIATE Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and others. $15 episodes of the classic TV show and learn You may register for MF105 or MF110, but Learn to develop the illusion includes registration and materials. 1-3. C. revealing behind-the-scenes information. not both. 12:30-2:30. D. Becker. of a three-dimensional form on a two- Gerard. Discuss how the shows’ themes are still dimensional surface. Bring HB/6B pencils, MF 111 RUBBER STAMPING & PAPER kneaded eraser and a Strathmore 11”x14” KF 408 LINE DANCING Enjoy the pleasure relevant today. Three Friday sessions: Sept. CRAFTS Basic techniques to create handmade 21, 28; Oct. 5. $8 includes registration and medium surface drawing pad (400 series and exercise of line dance. All levels. 1-3. N. items: greeting cards, stationery, scrapbook only) to first class. 12:30-2:30. R. Baumann. materials. 10-12. S. Friedman. paper, one-of-a-kind gifts. Different project Cangiano. MF 212 MAH JONGG: ADVANCED KF 409 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH KF 809 VOLUNTEER! MAKE A DIFFERENCE each week. $35 includes registration and IN THE WORLD Discover volunteer materials. 12:30-2:30. C. Nguyen. INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED For the Communication and comprehension are the experienced player. Bring a current National objectives. Practice conversation through opportunities, tutoring, campaigning for MF 112 BEGINNING FRENCH Learn causes and candidates, assist at animal Mah Jongg League card to class. Begins Sept. contemporary experience and readings. Some conversational French, grammar, vocabulary 25. 12:30-2:30. H. Rothman. shelters and more. Monday, Sept. 24. 10-12. S. and everyday expressions and phrases. background in Spanish is beneficial. 1-3. E. MF 213 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCING Drayton. Friedman. Required book: French, A Self-Teaching Guide KF 810 SHARPEN YOUR THINKING SKILLS Ancient art of belly dancing. Enjoy Arabic, (2nd edition) by Suzanne Hershfield-Haims. Learn memory games, mnemonic tricks and $13 includes registration and materials. North African and Turkish movements while other mental activities to stimulate the brain. 12:30-2:30. M. Louis. listening to beautiful music. All levels. 12:30- FRIDAY 2:30. A. Beeman. Thursday, Oct. 18. 10-12. S. Louer. MF 113 YIDDISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE KF 501 QUILTING: INTERMEDIATE/ KF 811 EARLY ROCK & ROLL Learn about Conversation, reading, stories, poems ADVANCED Create beautiful works of art: the music of Big Joe Turner, Elvis Presley, The and songs. Some knowledge of Yiddish WEDNESDAY hand sewn quilts, decorative accessories and Coasters and more. Three Friday sessions: required. $16 includes registration and pillows. Supply list sent prior to first class. Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 9. $8 includes registration materials.12:30-2:30. M. Leberstein. MF 301 STAINED GLASS Learn glass $15 includes registration and some materials. and materials. 10-12. C. Gerard. MF 114 BRIDGE: INTERMEDIATE cutting and stained glass. construction. Safety 10-12. D. Pryor-Holland. KF 812 NYSUT MEMBER BENEFITS Review Instruction and free play. Bring your own goggles mandatory. Bring pieces of window KF 502 BEGINNERS TAI CHI/CHAIR QI member benefits with emphasis on new cards. 12:45-2:45. E. Lee. or stained glass, Toyo pistol grip glass cutter, GONG/FOOT EXERCISES introduction to guidelines for current holders of Catastrophic breaker plier or combination plier to first basic principles and movement. You may Insurance. Long Term Care and Home Care class. All levels. $35 includes registration and 8 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM some materials. 9:30-12:30. K. Pierre. and some materials. 9:30-12. M. Rogers. first-time playwrights. Bring a notebook to Laskowich. MF 302 COMEDY APPRECIATION Explore MF 404 CREATE JEWELRY WITH POLYMER class. $13 includes registration and materials. MF 815 THE STORY OF EARLY ROCK the psychological and philosophical issues CLAY Polymer clay can mimic gem stones 10-12. M. Polsky. & ROLL Twist and shout and what it’s all in developing a comic perspective focusing and metals which is used to create beads to MF 506 RETIREES READ BOOK CLUB Read about, from Boogie Woogie to Elvis Presley. on stand-up comedy. Guest comedians and make necklaces, earrings and other jewelry. and discuss one book approximately every Thursday, Nov. 8. 10-12. C. Gerard. classic videos. 9:45-11:45. P. Herzich. Supply list sent prior to first class.$15 three weeks. Read Manhattan Beach by MF 303 BRIDGE: BEGINNER/ includes registration and some materials. Jennifer Egan for first class. Other selections INTERMEDIATE Learn basic bidding with 9:30-12. H. Weinberg. chosen by group. Four sessions: Sept. 14; supervised elementary play. Bring your own MF 405 THE JOY OF OPERA Explore and Oct. 5, 26; Nov. 9. 12:30-2:30. C. Lambert. QUEENS cards. $14 includes registration and materials. discuss late 19th century operas based on MF 507 KNITTING Beginners learn the 9:45-11:45. J. Kotkin. legends, fairy tales and biblical stories. Operas basics. Intermediate/Advanced will select MONDAY MF 304 FITNESS FUN & MOVEMENT include: Wagner’s Das Rheingold; Massenet’s a project and receive assistance in new Dynamic movement combined with Cendrillion; Verdi’s Nabucco and more. $15 techniques. Beginners: Bring a size “8” needle QF 101 ITALIAN: INTERMEDIATE & balancing, stretching and posture exercises includes registration and materials. 9:30-12. and worsted weight yarn (scarf pattern ADVANCED Speak like a native Italian to improve and maintain optimal health and E. Godfrey. supplied) for first class. 12:30-2:30. L. Boudy. through conversation, videos and role play. functional fitness. Bring a lacrosse ball to first MF 406 NYC: ITS HISTORY & CULTURE MF 508 WATERCOLOR PAINTING Develop Learn to read an Italian menu and shop class. 10-12. J. Miglino. Continue our exploration of how factors your artistic ability painting landscapes, in local boutiques and more. NOT FOR MF 305 CREATIVE WRITING Use exercises such as the Dutch influence, Revolutionary seascapes and flowers. All levels. Bring BEGINNERS. Required textbook: Italian, A and source material to enhance the “creative War, immigrants and waterways helped watercolor set, brush and pad to first class. Self Teaching Guide by Eduardo A. Lebano imperative” within you. All levels. $15 build NYC into the “capital of the world.” 12:30-2:30. S. Ng. (2nd edition; ISBN: 978-0-471-35961-6). includes registration and materials. 10-12. M. Seven consecutive sessions. 9:45-11:45. P. MF 509 IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER 10:15-12:15. S. Swinbune. Glenn. Laskowich. Create characters, scenes and even full QF 102 DRAWING & SKETCHING: MF 306 TAI CHI Introduction to basic MF 407 YOGA Gentle stretching and plays using your imagination and working ADVANCED Use charcoal, pen, pencil and principles and movements of this ancient relaxation practices which bring about a together. $13 includes registration and ink wash. Explore black and white media. Chinese exercise to improve balance. 10-12. feeling of peace and well-being in the mind, materials. 12:30-2:30. M. Polsky. Supply list sent prior to first class. 10:15- J. He. body and spirit. 9:45-11:45. D. Scott. MF 510 YOGA & MEDITATION Release 12:15. L. D’Abate. MF 307 RECORDER: INTERMEDIATE MF 408 ZUMBA GOLD FITNESS Improve stress and tension with yoga postures and a QF 103 TAI CHI: ANCIENT CHINESE Improve your technique and understanding. stamina, balance and memory while having short guided meditation practice. 12:30-2:30. MARTIAL ART Practice the basic principles $13 includes registration and materials. fun. Dance combined with fitness exercises, D. Scott. and movements of this ancient Chinese 10:15-12:15. R. Zeitlin. stretching and light weights. 12:15-2:15. B. exercise. Wear comfortable shoes and Sayegh. MF 308 HISTORY & THE CINEMA clothing. You may register for only one Tai Films SEMINARS Chi class.10:15-12:15. Y. H. Wang. include: Upstairs, Downstairs; Master Spy; The MF 409 ITALIAN CINEMA View and discuss classic films shown in Italian with English QF 104 BRIDGE: INTERMEDIATE Review, Battle Over Citizen Kane and more. 12:15- Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a 2:45. L. Carrubba. subtitles. Films include: Light of My Eyes; reinforce and expand bidding knowledge. Padre Padrone; My Mother’s Smile and more. $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non- MF 309 CANASTA Preset hands provide for application of the Learn strategies to Discuss the readings of the films (sent via transferable). basics to declarer and defender play. Required improve your play. Different plans for email) in class. 12:15-2:45. J. Worth. MF 805 TRAVEL THROUGH HISTORY Take textbook: Improving Your Judgement 1: beginning, middle and end play; when MF 410 BEADING: BEGINNERS Learn basic a virtual tour through the Americas, from the Opening the Bidding by Audrey Grant (ISBN: to signal your partner and when to play tip of Alaska to the very end of Argentina. 0-939460-37-8). $12 includes registration and those special hands. All levels. $14 includes bead weaving skills to make jewelry. Must be able to thread a fine needle. Supply list sent Three Thursday sessions: Sept. 20; Oct. 4, 18. materials. 10:15-12:15. G. Hudson. registration and materials. 12:15-2:45. J. $6. 10-12. J. Rossi. Kotkin. prior to first class. Project list distributed in QF 105 GUITAR: INTERMEDIATE Note class. 12:15-2:45. H. Weinberg. MF 806 LOUIS ARMSTRONG Learn about reading, chord progressions and finger MF 310 MAH JONGG: BEGINNERS/ the life and career of this renowned jazz INTERMEDIATE MF 411 QUILTING Use your quilting skills to picking patterns. Songs from old and popular Learn the game and brush musician and singer. Enjoy performances on genres included. Bring your own guitar, up on prior skills. Bring a current National create beautiful quilts, pillows and decorative accessories. $15 includes registration and stage and in film. Tuesday, Sept. 25. 10-12. D. preferably with nylon strings. 10:15-12:30. M. Mah Jongg League card to class. 12:30-2:30. J. Isoldi. Patelson. Somerville. materials. 12:15-2:45. D. Pryor-Holland. MF 807 TAMING THE VICIOUS PAPER QF 106 CRITICS CHOICE MF 311 QI QONG (TAI CHI) DEEP MF 412 DRAWING IN WET & DRY MEDIA View and discuss TRAIL Learn how to get rid of paper piles and these films:Dunkirk, Chinatown and more. BREATHING EXERCISES First hour standing; Expressive experience in both medias. Bring a #2 pencil, eraser, paper and/or materials organize your mail, important papers and 10:15-12:45. M. Eller. second hour sitting on chairs. 12:45-2:45. J. other areas of your home and life. “Ask the He. of your choice to first class. 12:15-2:45. J. QF 107 ART WITH AN IMPRESSIONIST Comins. Organizer”. UFT Headquarters, 52 Broadway, FLAIR USING ACRYLICS & OILS MF 312 RECORDER: ADVANCED Learn how Improve 19th floor, Room G. Thursday, Sept. 27. to paint in the impressionistic style using your technique and ensemble playing. $13 MF 413 ACTING Use theater exercises, 12:30-2:30. L. Gessert. monologues and scene work to further your still-life and photos. Each class begins with includes registration and materials. 12:45- MF 808 COUNTRY MUSIC: PAST & a demonstration. Supply list mailed prior to 2:45. R. Zeitlin. skills in a low risk environment. $13 includes registration and materials. 12:45-2:45. E. PRESENT Listen and discuss country music first class. Six sessions. Begins Oct. 1. 10:15- MF 313 NUTRITION COGNITION Beat the Rosen. and its artists from the 50’s to today. Tuesday, 2:15. B. DeCeglie. high cost of health care by staying well. Apply Oct. 2. 10-12. R. Stefanile. QF 108 LOVE YOUR APPLE iPAD APPS the science of nutrition to maintain good MF 809 STITCH-TO-STITCH Learn how Learn to use these Apple iPad apps: contacts, health and prevent disease and dysfunction. FRIDAY to stitch by hand to alter your clothing or i-Cal, Facetime, photos, i-Books, music and $20 includes registration and materials. accessories. Bring a sewing needle, thread, more. Create projects and enhance your 12:45-2:45. S. Elbaz. MF 501 INTERNATIONAL CINEMA View ruler, buttons and a piece of cotton fabric. to device experience. Bring your Apple iPad to and discuss thought-provoking films from class. Three Thursday sessions: Oct. 4, 11, 18. class. 10:30-1:30. A. Cumba. THURSDAY various countries around the world including 10-12. $6. Y. Sykes. QF 109 DRAWING & SKETCHING: France, Japan, India and Mexico. Discuss the MF 810 THE LOVE OF DOO WOP Listen to BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE Use charcoal, readings of the films (sent via email) in class. the songs that contain the word “love” in the pen, pencil and ink wash. Explore black and MF 401 BIRDWATCHING IN CENTRAL 9:45-12:15. J. Worth. PARK – GROUP A Bring binoculars to the title. Tuesday, Oct. 9. 10-12. W. Elovitch. white media. Bring a sketch pad and #2B orientation session on Thursday, Sept. 13 at MF 502 BEAD WEAVING: BEGINNER TO MF 811 DIANA ROSS Explore the life and pencil to first class. Supply list sent prior to 50 Broadway, 2nd fl. from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. You INTERMEDIATE Learn basic to intermediate career of this solo artist and former lead first class. 12:45-2:45. L. D’Abate. will receive the exact locations for the eight skills of bead weaving to create jewelry. singer of The Supremes. Tuesday, Oct. 16. 10- QF 110 ENSEMBLE MUSIC Explore a variety (one to two miles) walks by email. Walks Supply list sent prior to first class. Special 12. D. Isoldi. of music combinations and styles in an begin on Sept. 20 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. You projects list distributed in class. 9:45-12:15. MF 812 REPAIR YOUR JEWELRY intimate setting of duos, trios, quartets and E. Esses. Bring may register for MF 401 or MF 402, but not your broken beaded necklaces, bracelets and chamber music. Must have basic proficiency both. M. Rakowski. MF 503 CHINESE BRUSHWORK PAINTING earrings to revamp. Get ideas, use tools and on an instrument (strings, woodwind or MF 402 BIRDWATCHING IN CENTRAL Learn Chinese painting with oriental brushes fasteners to lengthen, shorten or change to keyboard). 12:45-2:45. M. Patelson. PARK – GROUP B Bring binoculars to the on rice paper. All levels. Materials discussed suit your style. Monday, Oct. 22. 12:30-2:30. QF 111 BRIDGE WORKSHOP: orientation session on Thursday, Sept. 13 at at first class. 10-12. S. Ng. R. Sonsino. INTERMEDIATE Improve your skills with 50 Broadway, 2nd fl. from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 MF 504 LEARN TO PLAY THE PIANO Bring MF 813 THE HONEYMOONERS: HOW supervised practice and limited instruction. p.m. You will receive the exact locations for your own electronic keyboard to class. Work SWEET IT WAS View episodes from the Find answers/solutions as you play the game. the eight (one to two mile) walks by email. on the ABC’s of piano playing. Beginners and classic collection. Tuesday, Oct. 23. 10-12. D. $12 includes registration and materials. Walks begin on Sept. 20 from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 intermediates welcome. Required book: John Isoldi. 12:45-2:45. G. Hudson. p.m. You may register for MF 401 or MF Thompson’s Adult Piano Course, Book One. MF 814 BASEBALL DYNASTIES: GIANTS & 402, but not both. M. Rakowski. 10-12. N. Zamcheck. YANKEES Discuss the two baseball dynasties MF 403 WATERCOLOR & DRAWING MF 505 PLAYWRITING Learn to create that have the most Hall of Famers, pennants, TUESDAY Learn watercolor techniques along with dramatic characters and develop a strong memorable moments and how they used QF 201 SPANISH: ADVANCED BEGINNERS/ fundamentals of drawing. Supply list sent plot while writing short scenes and plays. local circumstances to make themselves prior to first class.$15 includes registration Constructive feedback is offered. Seasoned or INTERMEDIATE Learn to communicate champions. Thursday, Nov. 1. 9:45-11:45. P. in Spanish for daily use. Emphasis on FALL 2018 / 9 grammatical principles to facilitate listening, story, memoir, essay or play? Learn key QF 408 CELEBRATING THE GREAT Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a speaking and reading. Some knowledge is an strategies, techniques and valuable feedback AMERICAN SONGBOOK Listen to rare audio $2 fee (which is non-refundable and non- advantage. Required textbook: Easy Spanish to help get your work published. $19 includes tapes of Broadway and film standards. Learn transferable). Step by Step by Barbara Bregstein. 10:15- registration and materials. 10:15-12:15. J. how these classic songs withstood the test of QF 805 CLASSICS: THE HONEYMOONERS 12:15. E. Martin. Cunningham. time, are celebrated, remembered and sung View and discuss the TV classic, The QF 202 ARTSY PART OF PHOTOSHOP QF 304 BRIDGE: ADVANCED BEGINNERS by today’s cabaret vocalists and recording Honeymooners. Two Wednesdays: Sept. 26; Explore different techniques of creating Learn various strategies to enter the auction artists. 12:45-2:45. D. Singer. Oct. 3. 10:15-12:15. $4. D. Isoldi. photos using the Photoshop Art Program after opponents have opened the bidding. QF 409 LINE DANCING: BEGINNERS QF 806 TONY BENNETT: THE BEST IS YET combining iPhoto and Photo Booth. Bring 24 Develop further techniques for declarer play Great way to exercise by learning dances in TO COME Tony Bennett is one of America’s different pictures on a flash drive to first class. and defense. Must have knowledge and an a variety of music styles: old and new, Cha classic and beloved singers. Celebrate his 10:15-12:15. R. Cooper. understanding of beginner bridge. Required Cha, Mambo, Tango, Waltz. No partners achievements that take you back to the QF 203 ORIGAMI: JAPANESE ART OF textbook: Bridge Basics 2 by Audrey Grant. or experience necessary. 12:45-2:45. R. golden years. Friday, Oct. 12. 10:15-12:45. D. PAPER FOLDING Projects include gift (ISBN: 978-0-939460-91-2). $12 includes Malinconico. Isoldi. containers, flowers, butterflies, birds, other registration and materials.10:15-12:15. D. QF 410 MAH JONGG Beginners enjoy QF 807 MASTERS AT THE LOUVRE Woo. animals and more. Items can be used as gifts. learning this ancient game involving skill Leonardo, Michelangelo, Rubens, Rembrandt Materials discussed at first class. 10:15-12:15. QF 305 PASTEL PAINTING Drawing skills, and luck. More experienced players gain and more. Thursday, Oct. 18. 12:30-3. S. R. Malinconico. understanding design concepts and color expertise in fine points. Bring your Mah Gansl. QF 204 TAI CHI: MODERN theory are stressed as you paint with pastels. Jongg card and set (if you have one). 12:45- QF 808 CROSSWORD FUN & GAMES Paintings are developed from photos students 2:45. L. Cohen. INTERPRETATION A modern interpretation Love crosswords? Want to learn to play where you learn exercises to build strength, choose. Supply list sent prior to first class. 10:15-2:15. C. Obergfell. around with them? Learn the tips, tricks flexibility and coordination for improved and methods that puzzle makers use. Two health. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. QF 306 STAINED GLASS Beginners learn FRIDAY Wednesdays: Oct. 24; Nov. 7. 10:15-12:15. $4. You may register for only one Tai Chi the fundamentals of stained glass design, QF 501 PLEASURES OF READING Read and J. Sullivan. class. No class: Oct. 9 & 16. 10:15-12:15. K. glass cutting and copper foil assembly to QF 809 WELFARE FUND BENEFITS Sullivan. develop and complete their own projects. discuss contemporary short stories from The O. Henry Prize Stories 2018 (Laura Furman, Information about your benefits provided QF 205 MAH JONGG Beginners will learn Experienced students receive guidance on more advanced creations. Work at your editor) ISBN: 13-978-0-525436-58-4. Read by the Welfare Fund for retirees. Q&A. this ancient game involving skill and luck. the first two stories before first class. 10:15- Wednesday, Oct. 31. 10:15-12:15. No Fee. G. More experienced players will gain expertise own pace. Safety goggles mandatory. Supply list mailed prior to first class.$65 includes 12:15. M. Levinson. Sorkin. in fine points. Bring your own Mah Jongg QF 810 MASTERS AT THE LOUVRE card and set (if you have one). 10:15-1:15. R. registration and materials. You may register QF 502 YOGA Learn how to release stress Monet, Feldman. for only one Stained Glass course. 10:15-2:30. while becoming stronger and more flexible. Delacroix and more. Thursday, Nov. 1. 12:30- L. Carbone. The adapted poses allow everyone from 3. S. Gansl. QF 206 OIL PAINTING: STILL LIFE & beginners to experienced yogis, those with PORTRAITURE Beginners and advanced QF 307 PIANO KEYBOARD: BEGINNERS/ INTERMEDIATE Note reading, chord playing injuries and illnesses, and the physically fit to students welcome. First class is a still life enjoy the class. 10:15-12:15. M. Mancini. demonstration. Supply list mailed prior to and a variety of music is covered. Bring your first class. 10:15-2:15. E. Morozowski. own keyboard (61 keys) and headphones. QF 503 BRIDGE: 2 OVER 1 GAME FORCE STATEN ISLAND 10:30-1:30. M. Patelson. Improve your skill as defender with play of QF 207 STAINED GLASS Beginners learn the hand techniques. Score the extra trick that fundamentals of stained glass design, glass QF 308 DOO WOP Listen to the songs of the MONDAY One Hit Wonders and the great songwriting makes you a desired partner and a feared cutting and copper foil assembly to develop opponent. Required textbook: 2 Over 1 Game and complete their projects. Experienced teams of Doo Wop and more. 12:30-3. H. RF 101 CHAIR YOGA Strive for a strong Bloch. Force by Audrey Grant and Eric Rodwell healthy body, mind and spirit through students receive guidance on more advanced (ISBN 9780939460847). $12 includes creations. Work at your own pace. Safety QF 309 ZUMBA Learn this dance program breathing, movement and meditation. No registration and materials. 10:15-12:15. G. mats. Proper yoga attire. You may register for goggles mandatory. Supply list mailed inspired by Latin rhythms that have been Hudson. prior to first class. You may register for modified for retirees and beginners in their only one Chair Yoga class. Meets in annex. only one Stained Glass course. $65 includes exercise routine. Wear comfortable clothes QF 504 OPERA Famous operatic arias, 10-12. I. Dubeau. registration and materials.10:15-2:30. L. and shoes. 1:30-3:30. J. Hartley Clelland. ensembles and scenes, audio and video. See RF 102 CANASTA: BEGINNERS For those Carbone. a final dress rehearsal at the Metropolitan who have never played the game. Do not Opera House with an optional backstage tour QF 208 CLASSIC FILMS: STARS IN THE register if you had more than three semesters THURSDAY (additional fee). $20 includes registration and as a beginner. 10-12. S. Stanley. STUDIO SYSTEM View and discuss films materials. 10:15-12:45. J. Dzik. RF 103 CANASTA: PLAYLAB I featuring “stars” trained by 20th Century Fox QF 401 MATURE MOVES For the and Warner Bros. studios during the Golden Lively and QF 505 PAINTING WITH CONFIDENCE experienced player. Provide your own cards Age of Hollywood. Film list distributed at energizing easy-does-it aerobic and FOR BEGINNERS Create your masterpiece and tray. 10-12. U. Mackler. first class. 11-2. P. Levenson. calisthenics workout. Loose clothing and following step-by-step instructions. Explore sneakers required. Check fitness with your color theory and brush techniques using RF 104 CANASTA PLAY LAB II For QF 209 SPANISH: ADVANCED For those doctor. 10-12. J. Hartley Clelland. inexpensive acrylic paint. Supply list sent those who play, but like to become more with prior knowledge of Spanish to enhance QF 402 CANASTA prior to first class. 10:15-2:15. R. Cooper. experienced. Provide your own cards and communication skills for daily use. Required Introduction to the basics. tray. 10-12. S. Siegel. textbook: Advanced Spanish Step by Step by Enjoy playing and developing your skills. QF 506 GUITAR: BEGINNERS Note 10:15-12:15. A. Dryshpel. reading, chord progressions, strumming and RF 105 JEWELRY & BEADING DESIGN: Barbara Bregstein and Better Reading Spanish, BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE QF 403 CANASTA fingerpicking patterns. Learn pop, rock, folk For those 2nd edition by Jean Yates. 12:45-2:45. E. Learn to play or enjoy who have little or no experience using Martin. playing and developing your skills. 10:15- and country songs in an easy step-by-step method. Bring your own acoustic guitar and the tools necessary to create jewelry with QF 210 BEYOND THE BASICS OF THE 12:15. L. Cohen. beads. Individual attention given to new QF 404 CREATIVE POETRY & PROSE music stand to first class. Required book:Hal APPLE iPHONE Get more comfortable using Open Leonard Contemporary Class Guitar 1 Method participants. Purchase materials with your Apple iPhone by understanding the the door to a creative inner self. Have fun (ISBN: 978-0793512454). 11-2. A. Vittal. instructor’s guidance. You may register for settings, contacts, Facetime, photos, Safari expressing yourself through poetry and short only one Jewelry class. 10-12. G. Catanzaro. and other apps. 12:45-2:45. R. Cooper. prose. No experience necessary. 10:15-12:15. QF 507 FILMS WITH JEWISH THEMES View and discuss films that portray Jewish RF 106 ITALIAN: INTERMEDIATE For those QF 211 LINE DANCING: INTERMEDIATE J. Cunningham. who speak and read Italian and want to QF 405 PAINTING IN WATERCOLORS connections in America, anti-Semitism, the Exercise in disguise by learning dances new Work Holocaust and other Jewish themes. Films improve their comprehension, pronunciation dances using all your favorite steps to keep from a different still-life each work. Explore include: The Best of Men; Nora’s Will; A Life and conversation skills. Emphasis on reading your body and mind healthy. 12:45-2:45. R. a range of watercolor techniques such as wet- Apart: Hasidim in America and more. 12:30- and grammatical principles. Meets in annex. Malinconico. on-wet, resist and glazing. You may bring 2:45. M. Levinson. $12 includes registration & materials. 10-12. your photos or prints for source material. All R. Caputo. QF 508 BRIDGE WORKSHOP: ADVANCED levels. 10:15-2:15. C. Rickey. RF 107 YOGA Strive for a strong healthy WEDNESDAY QF 406 ACRYLIC PAINTING Supervised practice with limited instruction Application for experienced players. Discussion of body, mind and spirit through breathing, and technique, emphasis on individual movement and meditation. Wear proper QF 301 GOLDEN SNEAKERS Get the most modern methods of bidding and play. 12:45- expression, the study of color, composition 2:45. G. Hudson. yoga attire. Bring a yoga block and mat to out of breathing and stretching exercises. and design. Be ready to paint at the first class. first class. You may register for only one Yoga Learn basic dance routines. Wear comfortable Bring vinyl, latex or non-latex rubber gloves. QF 509 TAI CHI: MODERN class.12:15-2:15. I. Dubeau. clothes and sneakers. 10-12. J. Maleeq. INTERPRETATION Learn a modern 10:15 - 2:15. C. Murrell. RF 108 MAH JONGG: BEGINNERS For those QF 302 ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP Bring a QF 407 QUILTING interpretation of Tai Chi exercises to build One shape can make strength, flexibility and coordination for who want to learn the game. Bring a Mah flash drive with your own photos and refine a quilt of any size. Choose from different Jongg to first class. 12:15-2:15. R. Entis. the images at the Queens Learning Center improved health. Wear comfortable shoes shapes and select an assortment of fabrics and clothing. No class: Oct. 5 & 12. 12:45- RF 109 MAH JONGG PLAY LAB I For those lab. Required: Your own transportation to that you like to make a wonderful “easy” each field trip. Six sessions plus two field 2:45. You may register for only one Tai Chi who play the game. Bring your own set and quilt. Fat Quarters will work (more fabric class. K. Sullivan. card. 12:15-2:15. S. Doctor. trips (3 hrs. each). Begins Sept. 26. 10:15- the bigger you go). Basic quilting supplies 12:15. J. Kramer. necessary. Beginners are welcome. $20 RF 110 MAH JONGG PLAY LAB II For those QF 303 CREATIVE WRITING Dream of includes registration and materials. 11-2. J. SEMINARS who play the game. Bring your own set and publishing your own novel, poem, short Isaacs. card. 12:15-2:15. M. Schiebel. 10 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM RF 111 INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN Learn Guys & Dolls and Damn Yankees. Eight RF 403 CANASTA PLAY LAB III For those the hits and those that didn’t make it to the the culture of Germany, Austria, Switzerland consecutive sessions. Meets in annex. 10-12. who wish to gain more experience. 10-12. C. top of the charts. Three Thursday sessions: and the language common to all. For those F. McKinnon. Patelsky. Sept. 13, 20, 27. 10-12. Meets in annex. $6. P. with little or no previous knowledge of RF 303 QUILTING Create a quilted sweatshirt RF 404 YOGA Strive for a strong healthy Orleman. German. All levels. Meets in annex. 12:15- jacket. Must have knowledge of basic body, mind and spirit through breathing, RF 806 PEACH TART Take home a 9” peach 2:15. J. Rueckert. sewing techniques. Purchase own supplies movement and meditation. Wear proper tart made from scratch and ready for the RF 112 JEWELRY DESIGN & BEADING: with instructor guidance. Eight consecutive yoga attire. Bring a mat to first class. You may oven. Fresh peaches will be used if Mother ADVANCED Those with prior beading sessions. 10-12. M. Grenier. register for only one Yoga class. 10-12. K. Nature cooperates. Ingredients provided. experience will learn how to use beads RF 304 WATERCOLORS For those who have Paholek. Bring an apron and a rolling pin (if you have creatively through their own designs with completed a Beginners Watercolors class. RF 405 ACRYLIC PAINTING: one). Friday, Sept. 14. 10-12. $26 includes instructor guidance. Contact azimring@uft. Techniques as well as the study of color using INTERMEDIATE Bring out your creative side registration and baking fees. L. Basini. org for a supply list prior to first class.You landscape as the subject matter focusing by painting. 10-12. A. Nelson. RF 807 TAMING THE VICIOUS PAPER may register for only one Jewelry class. $12 on sky studies, tree studies and aerial RF 406 ZUMBA GOLD PLUS & ZUMBA TRAIL Find out how to get rid of your paper includes registration and pattern fee. 12:15- perspective. Contact [email protected] for a piles and organize your mail/ important 2:15. N. Keay. GOLD TONING The original Zumba supply list prior to first class. Meets in annex. programs have been modified so that papers as well as other areas of your home 10-12. K. Fieramosca. adults of any age and fitness level can and life. “Ask the Organizer”. Friday, Sept. 21. TUESDAY RF 305 CHORALEERS Share the joy of achieve success. More intense movements 10-12. L. Gessert. group singing and learn the basics of music offered for those who choose to advance. RF 808 INSTITUTIONALIZED ON STATEN RF 201 STAINED GLASS For those who in the process. Course culminates with a Appropriate footwear required. Toning sticks ISLAND S.I. was viewed as a healing have some experience using basic stained performance at the end term party on Dec. 5. recommended. No weights permitted. 10-12. environment for the ill and those who glass tools and equipment to work on projects $15 includes registration & materials.10-12. M. Deturris. couldn’t care for themselves in the 18th and independently. Safety goggles mandatory. D. DeOrio. RF 407 STRESS FREE FITNESS FOR early 19th centuries. Off-island residents $15 includes registration and use of large RF 306 WOMEN’S LITERATURE Discuss BEGINNERS Exercise for fun and fitness saw it as a location for those with contagious equipment. 9-12. C. Pato. short stories about women and their loves, using mats and weights. Chair optional. diseases or outcasts. The Quarantine Station, RF 202 CREATE YOUR OWN CARDS successes and disappointments in all stages Proper footwear required. 12:15-2:15. L. Seaman’s Retreat, Sea View Hospital and Create other establishments were used to house unique cards using card stock, stickers, of their lives. All new stories. 10-12. A. DeRosa. Zuckerberg. “those who required separation.” Friday, Sept. buttons, etc. Bring a scissor, ruler and pencil RF 408 KNOW YOUR ANTIQUES Explore 28. 10-1. P. Salamon. with eraser to first class. All other materials RF 307 CREATIVE WRITING Explore literary the history of objects and eras and learn provided. Four consecutive sessions. Meets styles that allow you to share your ideas, how to use eBay. Bring an item for research/ RF 809 CASC & NY CONNECTS Community in annex. $25 includes registration and memories and creativity in various genres: appraisal. $12 includes registration & Agency for Seniors and NY connects are materials. 9:30-12. B. Smith. memoir, poetry, non-fiction and short story. materials. Meets in annex. 12:15-2:15. M. agencies that offer assistance and resources regarding elder abuse, transportation, RF 203 AEROBICS Variety of low impact Eight consecutive sessions. Meets in annex. Mandel. 12:15-2:15. F. McKinnon. personal care, mental health and much more. aerobic and dance movements to build RF 409 YOU CAN SPEAK ITALIAN TOO! Friday, Oct. 5. 10-11. No Fee. J. Zieff. cardiovascular endurance. Breathing, posture RF 308 WATERCOLORS Proper materials Beginners will focus on vocabulary applicable and form are emphasized. Sneakers required. and techniques are covered for the novice to travel in Italy. Be able to live, shop and eat RF 810 SING ALONG TO THE HITS OF Bring exercise bands and small weights to painter. Brief introduction to the Golden Age like an Italian. 12:15-2:15. P. Orleman. JEWISH-AMERICAN COMPOSERS Learn first class. You may register for only 1 arobics of Watercolor and the British Watercolorists. the history behind the writing of these iconic RF 410 MAH JONGG: BEGINNERS For those composers and sing along to their hits. class. 10-12. K. Paholek. Contact [email protected] for a supply list who want to learn the game or improve their RF 204 LINE DANCING prior to first class. Meets in annex. 12:15-2:15. Friday, Oct. 5. 10-12. $3 includes registration Learn the basics and skills. Bring a Mah Jongg card to first class. and materials. E. Ratner. enjoy this mind and body stimulating activity. K. Fieramosca. 12:15-2:15. R. Entis. RF 811 STROMBOLI Turn leftovers into a 10-12. L. Kalipetes. RF 309 ABRAHAM LINCOLN & THE CIVIL RF 411 MAH JONGG PLAY LAB For those RF 205 GREAT BOOKS: CLASSICS & WAR IN 1865 Study the year 1865 including: makeover! You can stuff this bread with odds who play the game. Bring your own set and and ends from your fridge. Take home this POPULAR LITERATURE Group consensus the second inaugural address, the ending card. 12:15-2:15. M. Schiebel. of the Civil War and the assassination of oven-ready stuffed bread made from scratch. will determine selections. 10-12. A. Devlin. RF 412 TAI CHI: INTERMEDIATE For those Bring an apron and a rolling pin (if you have RF 206 CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN Lincoln. $20 includes registration and For materials. 12:15-2:15. L. Warner. who have at least two years experience. 12:15- one). Friday, Oct. 12. 10-12. $26 includes those who have taken at least one year 2:15. R.Yuen. registration and baking fees. L. Basini. RF 310 AEROBICS Variety of low impact of Italian and want to gain confidence or RF 812 TAKE YOUR BEST VACATION EVER! improve their skills and discover Italian aerobic and dance movements to build cardiovascular endurance. breathing, posture Strategies to utilize before, during and after culture. Develop basic communication skills FRIDAY your trips including travel planning, online through a thematic approach. $12 includes and form are emphasized. Sneakers required. Bring exercise bands and small weights to RF 501 STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS apps, souvenirs, photos and more. Friday, registration & materials. 12:15-2:15. R. Oct. 19. 10-12. S. Friedman. Caputo. first class. You may register for only one Learn to use a glass cutter, grinder, foiler RF 813 NYSUT MEMBER BENEFITS RF 207 CHAIR YOGA Aerobics class. 12:15-2:15. K. Paholek. and soldering iron to create unique projects. Review Strive for a strong member benefits with emphasis on new healthy body, mind and spirit through RF 311 DRAWING Learn the basic Purchase your own materials with guidance techniques of drawing from observation from instructor. Materials may cost upwards guidelines for current holders of Catastrophic breathing, movement and meditation. No Insurance. Long Term Care and Home Care mats. Proper yoga attire. You may register that are used in all art forms. All levels. of $100. Safety goggles mandatory. $15 Beginners bring a #2HB pencil to first class. includes registration and large equipment. Insurance discussed. Friday, Oct. 19. 10:30- for only one Chair Yoga class. 12:15-2:15. C. 12:30. No Fee. M. Kennedy, NYSUT. DeVito. Supply list will be distributed. 12:15-2:15. M. 9:30-12:30. C. Pato. RF 814 SECRET CEMETERIES OF STATEN RF 208 DO YOU WANNA DANCE? Corti. RF 502 KNITTING & CROCHETING Dance ISLAND Discuss S.I.’s long-forgotten burial to a variety of music and dance styles. Learn RF 312 CHAIR YOGA Strive for a strong Beginners learn the basics to complete a healthy body, mind and spirit through project. Those with experience will receive grounds. Homestead Graveyards, a Native- folk, line and party dances while moving to American cemetery, a quarantine burial an assortment of music. All levels. 12:15-2:15. breathing, movement and meditation. No instruction to further their skills. Bring to mats. Proper yoga attire. You may register for first class: worsted weight yarn #4 on label, ground, a slave cemetery and abandoned L. Kalipetes. cemeteries are featured. Friday, Oct. 26. 10-1. RF 209 FIT-ERCISE only one Chair Yoga class. Meets in annex. # 8 needles (for knitting) or “J” hook (for Variety of low impact 12:15-2:15. I. Dubeau. crocheting). Meets in annex. 10-12. R. P. Salmon. aerobic exercises for cardio endurance, Soloway. RF 815 TWILIGHT ZONE View original muscle conditioning and strengthening with RF 313 TAI CHI: BEGINNERS Learn the basic principles of Tai Chi. For those with little or RF 503 CROCHETING Beginners learn the episodes of the classic TV show. Discuss how weights. Flexibility and relaxation through the hidden themes reflect what is going on in gentle stretching. Appropriate footwear no experience. 12:15-2:15. R. Yuen. basics to complete a project and those with experience will receive instruction to further the world today. Three Friday sessions: Oct. required. 12:15-2:15. J. Chow. 26; Nov. 2, 9. 10-12. $6. S. Friedman. RF 210 THE LANGUAGE OF FILM their skills. Bring to first class: worsted View and THURSDAY weight yarn #4 on label and a “J” hook (for RF 816 CREATE A LANTERN The Korean discuss classic and contemporary films:Rear crocheting). Meets in annex. 10-12. L. Davis. Spirit & Culture Project presents a Window, Maude, The Florida Project and RF 401 FINDING BIRDS IN S.I. DURING documentary on Korean artistic traditions. more. Meets in annex. 12:15-2:30. F. Grieco. RF 504 TWO FOUNDING FATHERS & THE FALL MIGRATION First walk meets THE WAR OF 1812 The lives of Benjamin Learn how to create a lotus flower lantern. at Clove Lakes Park at Royal Oak Rd. (near Franklin and James Madison and the War Enjoy traditional Korean refreshments. $7 WEDNESDAY Rice Ave.) at 9 a.m. on Sept. 13. You will of 1812. All new material. Five consecutive includes registration and materials. Friday, be provided the five additional locations sessions. $13 includes registration and Nov. 2. 10-12. Y. Han. RF 301 LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON at first walk. Rain cancels all bird walks. materials. 10-1. L. Warner. RF 817 ITALIANS OF NEW YORK A look Binoculars necessary. Sneakers/light hiking Study his early life, the French and Indian at New Yorkers, stereotypes, culture, crime, boots mandatory for each 2 hr walk. Six food and assimilation. Friday, Nov. 2. 10-12. War years and the Revolutionary War years. consecutive sessions. 9-11. H. Fischer. $20 includes registration and materials. 9:45- SEMINARS M. Randazzo. 11:45. L. Warner. RF 402 SEWING For those with little or RF 818 INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION RF 302 AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATER no hand or sewing machine experience Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a $2 fee An introduction..breadth and walking, sitting and those who want to brush up. All levels. (which is non-refundable and non-transferable). Experience the enchantment of Broadway and singing and a silent meditation with Purchase supplies with instructor’s guidance. RF 805 MOTOWN MEMORIES Relive breaks in-between. Bring a yoga or exercise while singing the best-loved tunes and Meets in annex. $15 includes registration and viewing iconic musicals including Carousel, an earlier time by remembering the 1960’s mat to class. Friday, Nov. 2. 10-12:30. C. materials. 9:30-12. P. Bartels. through the music of Detroit. Sing along to LaBue. FALL 2018 / 11 INTERSESSION Unless otherwise noted, the registration fee is $10.00 for the course (which is non-refundable and non-transferable).

BRONX his early life and works. View one full towel to first class. 1-3. C. LaBue. MANHATTAN feature film. Jan. 9. 10-3. KI 321 QUILTING Create beautiful works Coordinator: Cheryl Bing-Howard. All XI 319 JOHN FRAKENHEIMER Learn and of art: hand-sewn quilts, decorative Coordinator: Jo-Ann Hauptman. All sessions will be held at the Bronx Learning discuss his early life and works. View one accessories and pillows. Supply list sent sessions will be held at the Manhattan Center, 2500 Halsey Street. full feature film. Feb. 6. 10-3. prior to first class. 1-3. J. Griffith. Learning Center, 50 Broadway, 2nd Floor. Tuesday Tuesday Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29. BROOKLYN Thursday Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29. Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7. XI 214 EXERCISES PLUS A blend of CI 214 BEADWEAVING: BEGINNERS exercises designed to tone, strengthen Coordinator: Kathy Giannou. All sessions KI 410 STAINED GLASS Work on projects TO INTERMEDIATE Learn the basic and and increase stamina and flexibility. Low will be held at the Brooklyn Learning using a glass cutter, soldering iron and intermediate skills to create jewelry. Supply th impact aerobic and yoga segments. Bring Center, 335 Adams Street, 24 Floor. glass grinder. All levels. Safety goggles list sent prior to first class. List of special light hand weights, bands and sticky floor Wednesday mandatory. $35 includes registration projects supplied. 9:45-12:15. E. Esses mats to class. 10-12. D. Dolan Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6. and materials. You may register for only CI 215 ART OF JOHANNES VERMEER & one Stained Glass course. 9:30-12:30. D. REMBRANDT VAN RUN View and discuss XI 215 CANASTA Beginners receive KI 312 STAINED GLASS Work on projects Johnson. these 17th century Dutch artists. 10-12. D. instruction on the fundamentals of the using a glass cutter, soldering iron and KI 411 PHOTOGRAPHY USING THE Becker Modern American version of this popular glass grinder. All levels. Safety goggles APPLE IPAD, IPHONE OR ANDROID game. All levels. 10-12. M. Schuster mandatory. $35 includes registration CI 216 TRAVELS THROUGH HISTORY DEVICES Learn to take better photos XI 216 QUILTING Different theme each and materials. You may register for only Take a virtual tour through different parts with your devices and transfer them to a week: No Frill Applique, Easy Trapunto, one Stained Glass course. 9:30-12:30. G. of the world learning the history, culture computer to make a photo book. Bring Slice n’ Dice, February Love Month and Fishman and landscapes of each destination. 10-12. your device(s) to first class.$25 includes Making Peace with your UFO’s (unfinished KI 313 CHAIR YOGA J. Rossi A gentle form of registration and materials. 10-12. J. Griffith projects). 10-2. H. Whitaker yoga using a chair for support or sitting CI 217 DRAWING Learn the basics to KI 412 JAZZERCISE Stretching and XI 217 BRAIN GAMES Expand your mind in a chair to deepen the flexibility and create volume. Develop the illusion of dancing to Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Cha- and challenge your brain by playing classic strengthen the body’s awareness at any three-dimensional form and gain the Cha, Swing, Salsa and Mambo. 10-12. K. word games like Scrabble, Bananagrams, fitness level. 10-12. A. Beeman understanding of cube, contour, sphere Sanson and gesture as part of the process. Supply Upwords and more. 12:30-2:30. D. Dolan KI 314 HAND EMBROIDERY Learn KI 413 MEDITATION Learn the art of list sent prior to first class. 10-12. R. XI 218 MAH JONGG Supervised play for new stitches to use in the design of your meditation and deep breathing. Bring Baumann those already familiar with the rules of the projects. Discuss the history of embroidery a yoga mat and towel to class. 10-12. C. game. 12:30-3. M. Schuster styles; specialized tools and techniques are CI 218 NYC: ITS HISTORY & CULTURE demonstrated. Bring to first class: 12 ct. LaBue Explore how the Revolutionary War, Dutch Aida cloth, floss, scissors and embroidery KI 414 CROCHET Learn basic stitches influences, immigrants and waterways Wednesday needles to first class.$12 includes to make beautiful projects. Supply list helped build NYC into the “capital of the Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6. registration and some materials. 10-12. K. sent prior to first class.$15 includes world”. 10-12. P. Laskowich XI 313 TAI CHI: BEGINNERS Introduction Kotary. registration and some materials. 10-12:30. CI 219 ZUMBA GOLD FITNESS Improve and practice of the basic principles of Tai KI 315 THE READING & ENJOYMENT P. Williams. stamina, balance and memory while Chi. Wear comfortable clothing. 10-12. OF SHORT STORIES Purchase the book KI 415 DOLL MAKING Learn how to having fun. Dance combined with fitness, Y.H. Wang of short stories, Runaway by Alice Munro. make dolls and stuffed animals. Supply exercises and stretching. 12:15-2:15. B. XI 314 PIANO FOR NOT JUST Read the first two stories, Runaway list sent prior to first class.$15 includes Sayegh BEGINNERS Learn to play simple classical, and Chance for first class. 10-12. S. registration and some materials. 12:30 - 3. CI 220 ACADEMY AWARD WINNING jazz or pop tunes. Bring a small portable Rauschenbusch. K. Kotary FILMS View and analyze these films:It keyboard to first class. Inexpensive KI 316 CHORUS Types of music and level KI 416 INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY Happened One Night; Rebecca; Going My keyboards available at Sam Ash music of complexity are determined in class. MAKING: BEGINNERS ONLY Learn Way and All About Eve. 12:15-2:45. R. stores. 10-12. N. Zamcheck Music and/or parts may be taught with the basic techniques of making beaded Romer XI 315 INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED or without music sheets. $15 includes jewelry: wire wrapping, bead stringing CI 221 ITALIAN CINEMA View and BRIDGE Continuation of techniques in registration and materials. 10-12:30. J. and stitching, crimping and more. $20 discuss these classic Italian films with bidding, declarer play and defense. $15 DeRanieri includes registration and materials. 1-3. K. English subtitles: Baaria; Il Sorpasso; includes registration and materials. 10- KI 317 CREATIVE WRITING Learn Koppinger L’Innocente and Caterina in the Big City. 12:15. G. Hudson. techniques and receive support in KI 417 TAI CHI & QI GONG EXERCISES Discuss readings in English. $15 includes XI 316 INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED preparing and polishing your writings such Principles and movements of Tai chi and registration and materials. 12:15-3. J. MOSAICS Continue “on going” projects or as fiction and memoirs. 12:30-3. M. Eller Qi Gong. All levels. 1-3. J. He Worth begin “new advanced level” projects. Bring KI 318 BOLLYWOOD & BELLYDANCE KI 418 SKETCHING & PAINTING WITH CI 222 VERY CONTEMPORARY ART your own tools and supplies. NOT for Enjoy sampling Bellydance and Bollywood GEORGE Explore and use different types of View and discuss the art of “right now;” beginners. 10-1:30. P. O’Connell dance movements. All levels. 1-3. A. media including acrylics, pastels, oils and sometimes enticing, often confusing. XI 317 DUPLICATE BRIDGE Learn the Beeman. more. Bring a sketch pad, pencils, charcoal, 12:30-2:30. D. Becker basics on scoring and how to compete KI 319 POLYMER CLAY: BEGINNER/ eraser (pastels, watercolor, acrylic paint – CI 223 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCING while improving your success in this game. INTERMEDIATE Learn to condition clay optional) to first class. 1-3. G. Kerasiotis Ancient art of belly dancing. Enjoy Arabic, $15 includes registration and materials. to create pendants, earrings and brooches. KI 419 JAZZ JOURNEY: GREAT North African and Turkish movements 12:30-2:45. G. Hudson $25 includes registration and materials. AMERICAN SONG BOOK OF THE 20’S & while listening to beautiful music. 12;30- MINI FILM SERIES – DIRECTORS 1-3. V. Hall 30’S Learn about and listen to the musical 2:30. A. Beeman Registration fee is $18 for each session and KI 320 YOGA Learn a set of mental and works of Gershwin, Berlin, Ellington CI 224 TAI CHI Learn the basic principles includes a light lunch. D. Hammitt physical exercises using breath, movement and more. $15 includes registration and and movements of this ancient Chinese materials. 1-3. C. Gerard XI 318 MILOS FORMEN Learn and discuss and meditation. Bring a yoga mat and exercise that improves balance. 12:45-2:45. J. He 12 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM Learn Spanish similar to the way you Create your masterpiece following step- only one Aerobics class. 9:45-10:45. K. Wednesday learned your native language, naturally by-step instructions exploring color theory Paholek Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6. and intuitively. $13 includes registration and brush techniques. For beginners. RI 212 THE HISTORY OF BALLET A study and materials. 10-12. L. Toro Supply list sent prior to class. 10-2. R. CI 314 SHORT STORY INTO FILM Read of ballet as a genre. From the Renaissance Cooper and analyze short stories by Tennessee CI 415 YOGA Gentle stretching and and French Baroque Court Dance to Williams that inspired his iconic plays. relaxation practices that brings a feeling QI 214 YOGA Learn to release stress while mid-19th century Romantic Ballet and View the movies inspired by the plays. $15 of peace and well-being in the mind, body becoming stronger and more flexible. Tchaikovsky & Stravinsky’s classical and includes registration and materials. 9:45- and spirit. 10-12. D. Scott Beginners to experienced yogis. 10:15- modern ballets. 10-12:30. E. Migirov 12:15. W. Wyss CI 416 DRAWING & WATERCOLOR 12:15. M. Mancini RI 213 LINE DANCING: BEGINNERS CI 315 DUPLICATE BRIDGE Must be an Learn watercolor techniques and the QI 215 CANASTA Introduction to the Learn the basics and enjoy this mind and experienced player. 9:45-12:15. E. Lee fundamentals of drawing. Supply list Modern American version. Work on body activity. Wear comfortable shoes. 10:30-12:30. L. Kalipetes CI 316 JERRY SEINFELD & LARRY sent prior to first class.$15 includes techniques and skills. 10:15-12:15. L. DAVID: BRILLIANT COMEDIANS WHO registration and some materials. 10-12:30. Cohen RI 214 KUNDALINI YOGA Kundalini Yoga M. Rogers. LEFT NO STONE UNTURNED View and QI 216 CLASSIC FILMS: CRIME DOESN’T uses breath, movement, and meditation discuss segment from both Seinfeld and CI 417 ADVANCED BEADING You MUST PAY View and discuss Noir influenced to balance the body, increase energy flow Curb Your Enthusiasm as well as excerpt be experienced with extremely advanced caper films. 11-2. P. Levenson and quiet the mind. Bring a towel and mat from their stand-up comedy performances. beading techniques. 10-1. J. Schatz QI 217 DUPLICATE BRIDGE A new world to class. Wear loose clothing. All levels. 10-12. P. Herzich CI 418 LET’S LATIN DANCE Increase awaits for those experienced players who 10:30-12:30. C. LaBue CI 317 CALLIGRAPHY: FLORALS & your stamina, improve your balance and never played duplicate bridge. 11-3. G. RI 215 MAH JONGG PLAY LAB For those FLOURISHES Quickly review basic letter shed some pounds through Latin dancing. Hudson who wish to gain more experience. Anyone forms and move into alternate forms and 10:15-12:15. B. Sayegh QI 218 MAH JONGG Beginners enjoy can sit at any table to make a foursome. variations. Experiment with flourishes CI 419 RETIREES READ BOOK CLUB learning. Experienced students will gain 10:30-1. S. Stanley and floral design. Prerequisite: MUST Explore and discuss themes, significance expertise. Bring your own set and current RI 216 BEGINNERS JEWLERY DESIGN be familiar with the pointed pen. Supply and style of short stories. Purchase card (if you have one). 12:45-2:45. L. For the beginner and those who want a list sent prior to first class.$15 includes American Short Story Masterpieces (ed. Cohen better understanding of the fundamentals registration and other materials. 10-12. C. Raymond Carver and Tom Jenks). Read of jewelry design and beading. Learn to Nguyen The Misfits by Arthur Miller and Sonny’s Wednesday make a necklace with a clasp and earrings Blues by James Baldwin before first class. to match. Bring your own materials. $13 CI 318 CANASTA Learn to play the Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6. Modern American version of the popular 10:15-12:15. C. Lambert includes registration and pattern fee. QI 310 GOLDEN SNEAKERS Learn basic game that’s considered easy to play, but CI 420 MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION Contact [email protected] for supply list dance routines. Breathing and stretching difficult to master. 10-12:30. J. Kotkin Learn simple techniques that help you to prior to class. 11:30-1. N. Keay exercises. Wear comfortable shoes and live in the flow of life effortlessly. 12:15- RI 217 AEROBICS Variety of low impact CI 319 RUBBERSTAMPING:VALENTINE clothes. 10-12. J. Maleeq & OTHER OCCASIONS Create rubber- 2:15. D. Scott aerobics and dance movements to build QI 311 HOW TO USE THE APPLE iPHONE stamped cards with unusual folds and pop- CI 421 JOY OF OPERA Explore and cardio endurance. Breathing, posture and Do you have an Apple iPhone? Learn to ups for Valentine’s Day or other special discuss differences in opera, operetta and form are emphasized. Sneakers required. get the most from your iPhone to use it occasions. Bring sharp scissors, adhesive, musical theatre including Gershwin’s Porgy Bring exercise bands, small weights and more effectively. Class is NOT for other bone folder and colored pencils to class. & Bess; Brecht/Weill’s Rise & Fall of the plastic ball to class. You may register for smartphones. 10-1. R. Cooper $20 includes registration and other City of the Mahagonny; two Bernstein’s only one Aerobics class. 11-12. K. Paholek materials. 12:15-2:15. C. Nguyen theatre works: the operetta, Candide and QI 312 IMPRESSIONISTIC OIL Learn to paint in the impressionistic style Supply CI 320 MAH JONGG Learn the game and the musical, West Side Story. $15 includes Wednesdays list sent prior to class. 10-2. B. DeCeglie brush up on prior skills. Bring a current registration and materials. 12:15-2:45. E. Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6. Godfrey QI 313 STAINED GLASS Beginners National Mah Jongg League card to class. RI 314 CHAIR YOGA I Strive for a healthy learn the fundamentals of stained All levels. 12:30-2:30. J. Sommerville CI 422 CREATIVE WRITING Use exercises body, mind and spirit through breathing, glass design, cutting, and assembly to CI 321 ITALIAN: INTERMEDIATE/ and source materials to enhance the movement and meditation. No mats. develop and complete unique projects. ADVANCED Review grammar and practice “creative imperative” within yourself. $12 Proper yoga attire. You may register for Experienced students receive guidance on the language in conversation. Required includes registration and materials. 12:30- only one Chair Yoga class. 9:45-10:45. I. more advanced creations. $35 includes book: Grammatica Italiana per Stranieri in 2:30. M. Glenn Dubeau registration and materials. 10:30-2:30. L. Italiano (EDIZIONI GUERRA-PERUGIA). CI 423 QUILTING Create quilts, pillows Carbone RI 315 ZUMBA GOLD PLUS TONING I 12:30-2:30. A. DeGennaro and decorative accessories. Work on new Modified Zumba program for the active QI 314 ACRYLIC PAINTING Application CI 322 POLITICS IN FILMS View, analyze projects or one that you have. Supply adult to achieve fitness success. Sneakers and technique with emphasis on individual and discuss these classic films:Fail Safe; list sent prior to first class.$15 includes required. You may register for only one expression, the study of color, composition Inherit the Wind; The Last King of Scotland registration and materials. 12:30-2:30. R. Zumba class. 9:45- 10:45. L. DeRosa and design. Supply list sent prior to first and more. 12:30-3. C. Friedman Sonsino class. 11-3. C. Murrell. RI 316 KNOW YOUR ANTIQUES Explore CI 323 LOVE YOUR APPLE iPAD & CI 424 IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER the history of objects, eras and learn eBay. QI 315 ZUMBA Learn the dance program APPLE iPHONE Learn to use and become Create group situations, scenes and plays $12 includes registration and materials. inspired by Latin rhythms that is comfortable with your Apple devices while using your imagination. No experience 9:45-12:45. M. Mandel modified for retirees and beginners. Wear emailing, surfing the web, playing games required. $13 includes registration and comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring a RI 317 BEGINNERS WATERCOLORS and using other apps. Bring your Apple materials. 12:45-2:45. M. Polsky. water bottle and towel. 12:45-2:45. M. Introduction to the techniques and device(s) to class. 12:45-2:45. C. O’Connor Gonzalez materials of watercolor focusing on color CI 324 BRIDGE: INTERMEDIATE QUEENS mixing and matching. Instruction on still- Instruction and free play. Bring your own life objects, fruit, flowers and vegetables. cards. 12:45-2:45. E. Lee Coordinator: Margaret-Ann Stahl. STATEN ISLAND Contact [email protected] for supply list CI 325 KNITTING & CROCHETING Learn All sessions will be held at the Queens prior to class. 10-12:30. K. Fieramosca the basics and beyond. Bring #8 knitting Learning Center, 97-77 Queens Blvd., 8th Coordinator: Jeanne Casanovas. All RI 318 SPREAD OF HOMO SAPIENS needles or “J” crocheting hook and your Floor. sessions will be held at the Staten Island OVER THE EARTH & MESOLITHIC AGE Learning Center, 4456 Amboy Road. own projects. Patterns for scarves, hats, Tuesday Study the spread of our species into Asia, pet sweaters supplied. $12 includes Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29. Tuesday Australia and America and life after the registration and instructional materials. Ice Age before farming. $14 includes QI 212 DRAWING & SKETCHING Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29. 12:45. 2:45. J. Kotkin Capture registration and materials. 10-12:30. L. RI 211 AEROBICS Variety of low impact what we see and put your own spin Warner on it! Study shapes, light contrast and aerobics and dance movements to build RI 319 CARD MAKING Thursday composition. Supply list sent prior to class. cardio endurance. Breathing, posture and Create unique Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7. 10-1. M. Rogers form are emphasized. Sneakers required. greeting cards using card stock, stickers, buttons and more. Bring a scissor, ruler CI 414 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH QI 213 PAINTING WITH CONFIDENCE Bring exercise bands, small weights and plastic ball to class. You may register for and pencil with eraser to class. All FALL 2018 / 13 other materials supplied. $25 includes WEST COAST: SF 801 Friday, Oct. 12. 1 THURSDAY registration and materials. 10-1. B. Smith - 3. Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary RI 320 ZUMBA GOLD PLUS TONING II Player Blvd., Sarasota. FF 401 FILM SERIES: CLASSICS OF Modified Zumba program for the active WEST PALM BEACH: FF 842 Monday, FLORIDA OFFICE JAPANESE CINEMA View a different film adult to achieve fitness success. Sneakers Oct. 15. 12 - 3. South County Civic Center, each week followed by a Q & A. Oct. 18, required. You may register for only one 16700 Jog Rd., Del Ray Beach. COURSES 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15. 10-1. R. Presser. Zumba class. 11-12. L. DeRosa All courses have a $10 fee (which is non- FF 402 APPLE iPAD/iPHONE FOR RI 321 CHAIR YOGA II Strive for a refundable and non-transferable). 3200 N. BEGINNERS Learn how to use your healthy body, mind and spirit through ANNUAL MEETINGS Military Trail, Suite 100, Boca Raton. personal iPhone/iPad. WiFi is available on breathing, movement and meditation. No site. Oct. 18, 25; Nov. 1, 15, 29. 10-12. B. Beginning Sept. 1, online registration mats. Proper yoga attire. You may register Rosendorf. is available at http://uft.org/ for only one Chair Yoga class. 11-12. I. MONDAY RTCannualmeetings. Speakers: Tom FF 403 FILM SERIES: A SHORT HISTORY Dubeau OF RUSSIAN FILMMAKING Murphy, Debra Penny and Gerri FF 101 GREAT FEMALE SINGERS Hear View a RI 322 TAI CHI: BEGINNER Learn the Herskowitz. and learn about the unique sounds different film each week followed by a Q & basic principles of Tai Chi. 11-1. R. Yuen A. Nov. 29; Dec. 6, 13, 20; Jan. 3, 10. 10-1. BOCA/DELRAY: FI 812 Tuesday, Jan. 15. 12 and styles of such singers such as Billie R. Presser. - 3. South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald and more. Oct. Rd., Del Ray Beach. 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 19, 26. 10-12. A. FLORIDA BROWARD: FI 822 Thursday, Jan. 17. 1 - 3. Guastafeste. FRIDAY Leonard Wesiger Community Center, 6199 FF 102 MONTHLY BOOK CLUB Read the NW 10th St., Margate. Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck FF 501 FILM SERIES: WOODY ALLEN SECTION COORDINATORS DADE: FI 832 Wednesday, Jan. 16. 1 - 3. before the first class. Oct 15; Nov. 5; Dec. View a different film each week followed Surfside Community Center, 9301 Collins 13 (Thursday); Jan. 10 (Thursday). 10-12. by a Q & A. Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16. 10- BOCA/DELRAY Ave. Surfside. R. Mann. 1. R. Presser. Coordinator: Florence Fidell (561) 731- OCALA: TI 802 Tuesday, Jan. 24. 10:30- FF 103 LEARN TO DRAW FOR FF 502 NEEDLEPOINT Design and create 4695 12:30. Marion County Public Libray, 2720 BEGINNERS Learn the techniques of attractive needlepoint pieces. Contact the BROWARD E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala drawing in pencil, pen and ink. Dec. 3, 10, Florida office for a materials list. Oct. 19, 17; Jan. 7, 14. 10-12. A. Abelson. 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16. 10-12. B. Orville. Coordinator: Al Guastafeste (954) 255- ORLANDO: OI 802 Friday, Jan. 25. 10:30- FF 104 GREAT JAZZ PIANISTS FF 503 FILM SERIES: COMING OF AGE 9161 12:30. Orange County classroom teachers Hear and learn about the individual jazzy styles and FILMS View a different film each week DADE association, 1020 Webster Ave, Orlando. sounds of such pianists as Erroll Garner, followed by a Q & A. Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 14, TAMPA BAY: BI 802 Wednesday, Jan. 23. Coordinator: Leon Brum (305) 864-4318 George Shearing and more. Dec. 3, 10, 17; 21; Jan. 4, 11. 10-1. R. Presser. 1 - 3. Pinellas Park Station, 5851 Park Blvd. OCALA Jan 7, 14, 28. 10-12. A. Guastafeste. N., Pinellas Park. FF 504 NEEDLEPOINT Design and create attractive needlepoint pieces. Contact the Coordinator: Stanley Greenblum (561) WEST COAST: SI 802 Tuesday, Jan. 22. Florida office for a materials list. Nov. 30; 459-7071 1 - 3. Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary TUESDAY Dec. 7, 14, 21; Jan. 4. 10-12. B. Orville. ORLANDO Player Blvd., Sarasota. FF 201 OPERA FI 505 CANASTA Brief lesson followed by Coordinator: Donesa Jackson (407) 359- WEST PALM BEACH: FI 842 Tuesday, Jan. Different opera each week supervised play. Jan. 11, 18, 25; Feb. 8, 15. 3459 15. 12 - 3. South County Civic Center, followed by brief discussion. Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 13, 27. 10-12. M. Minzer. 10-12. F. Kassler. TAMPA BAY 16700 Jog Rd., Del Ray Beach. FF 202 CANASTA Learn and improve your FI 506 FILM SERIES: MUSICALS OF THE Coordinator: Lynne Winderbaum (727) skills. Brief lesson followed by supervised 70’S & BEYOND View a different film each 289-5720 HEALTH BENEFITS play. Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 13, 20. 10-12. S. week followed by a Q & A. Jan. 18, 25; Feb. WEST PALM BEACH Goldstein. 1, 8, 15. 10-1. R. Presser Beginning Sept. 1, online registration is Coordinator: Lois Porcella (561) 968-7777 FF 203 CANASTA Learn and improve your available at https://uft.wufoo.com/forms/ WEST COAST skills. Brief lesson followed by supervised uft-rtc-welfare-fund-health-meeting/. play. Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18; Jan. 8. 10-12. Coordinator: Stewart Cohen (941) 685- Speaker: Robin DiPalma. FLORIDA OFFICE 6361 S. Goldstein. BOCA/DELRAY: FI 813 Monday, Feb. 11. FF 204 OPERA Different opera each week 12 - 3. South County Civic Center, 16700 followed by brief discussion. Dec. 4, 11,18; SEMINARS Jog Rd., Del Ray Beach. RETIREE SOCIAL SERVICES/ Jan. 8, 15. 10-12. M. Minzer. All seminars have a $2 fee (which is non- BROWARD: FI823 Thursday, Feb. 14. 1 - 3. refundable and non-transferable). PENSION MEETINGS Leonard Wesiger Community Center, 6199 FI 805 TEXTING ON YOUR SMART NW 10th St., Margate. WEDNESDAY PHONE Learn the ins-and-outs of texting. Speakers: Christopher Chin, Ken DADE: FI 833 Wednesday, Feb. 13. 1 - 3. WiFi is available on site. Thursday Jan. 3. FF 301 US & INTERNATIONAL Goodfriend, Martin Jacobson and Rita Surfside Community Center, 9301 Collins 10-12. B. Rosendorf. DOCUMENTARY FILMS Jospephson. Ave. Surfside. View a different documentary each week followed by brief BOCA/DELRAY: FF 811 Monday, Oct. 15. OCALA: TI 803 Wednesday, March 6. discussion. Oct .17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14. 10- 12 - 3. South County Civic Center, 16700 10:30-12:30. Marion County Public Libray, 12. B. Wolk. Jog Rd., Del Ray Beach. 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala SAVE THE DATES FF 302 LEARNING THE PIANO: BROWARD: FF 821 Thursday, Oct. 18. 1 ORLANDO: OI 803 Florida 40th Annual Luncheon. Keynote Thursday, March 7. BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE Bring you - 3. Leonard Wesiger Community Center, speaker: Michael Mulgrew, President. TBA own keyboard to class (Call the Florida 6199 NW 10th St., Margate. Tuesday, February 26, 2019. 11 a.m. Royal TAMPA BAY: BI 803 Tuesday March 5. 1 office for details). Oct. 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, Fiesta Event Center, 1680 SE Third Court DADE: FF 831 Wednesday, Oct. 17. 1 - 3. - 3. Pinellas Park Station, 5851 Park Blvd. 14, 21, 28; Dec. 5. 10-12. A. Guastafeste Surfside Community Center, 9301 Collins Deerfield Beach Florida. More details to N., Pinellas Park. FF 303 DUPLICATE BRIDGE Learn the Ave. Surfside. follow. WEST COAST: SI 803 Monday March 4. techniques and strategies involved in Florida West Coast Luncheon: Tuesday, OCALA: TF 801 Tuesday, Oct. 9. 10:30- 1 - 3. Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary playing duplicate bridge. Brief lesson Feb 12. More details to follow. 12:30. Marion County Public Libray, 2720 Player Blvd., Sarasota. followed by supervised play. Dec. 12, 19; E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala WEST PALM BEACH: FI 843 Monday, Jan. 2, 9, 16. 9:30-11:30. L. Sachs. ORLANDO: OF 801 Wednesday, Oct. 10. February 11. 12 - 3. South County Civic FI 304 DOO-WOP: EAST COAST From 10:30-12:30. Eastmonte Civic Center, 830 Center, 16700 Jog Rd., Del Ray Beach. Massachusetts to New Jersey. You may Magnolia Dr., Altamonte Springs. register for FI 304 or FI 306 (not listed), TAMPA BAY: BF 801 Thursday, Oct. 11. but not both. Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 10-1. 1 - 3. Pinellas Park Station, 5851 Park Blvd. H.Bloch. N., Pinellas Park. 14 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE ONE CAREFULLY. UFT retirees will be registered before spouses, domestic partners, AFT NYSUT and PSC members. Members of AFT, NYSUT and PSC must provide their Social Security Number and local number in order to register. Each registrant must complete separate registration coupons along with separate checks/money orders for Fall 2018 and Intersession 2019. Duplicate separate registration coupons for your spouse. You must send separate checks/money orders for the following categories: courses, seminars, trips, special events, dine arounds, theatre experience and Defensive Driving.

FALL 2018 Fall 2018 COURSE REGISTRATION You must present this registration form at every course, seminar and trip. CHECK ONE: q UFT MEMBER q SPOUSE (use separate coupon) CHECK ONE: q NYSUT q AFT q PSC Local ############ Make checks/money orders payable to: UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS, SI Beagle Learning Centers, 52 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10004 MEMBER NAME (PLEASE PRINT) You may register for up to 3 courses only. Add 2 alternates in case first choices are filled. List in order of preference: SS (LAST FOUR DIGITS) PHONE NUMBER TITLE FEE (IF ANY)

E-MAIL ADDRESS 1.

SPOUSE NAME (IF REGISTERING) 2.

3. ADDRESS APT # ALTERNATES: CITY STATE ZIP 4.

5. Seminars, NYSUT Defensive Driving, theater, dine-arounds (not included in three- You may register for only three trips. Add 2 alternates in case first choices are course limit). filled. List in order of preference: NUMBER TITLE FEE (IF ANY) NUMBER TITLE FEE (IF ANY) 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. ALTERNATES: 5. 4.

5. DID YOU REMEMBER TO: 4 Sign your check(s)/money order(s) 4 Do not fill information in for spouse, unless he/she is registering for programs 4 Make the check(s)/money orders(s) payable to UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS 4 Do not staple or tape your checks to the coupon 4 Complete the information on the coupon 4 You must send in a separate form for your spouse 4 Provided the correct course/seminar/trip code(s) and course/seminar/trip title(s) 4 MEMBERS CANNOT PAY FOR OTHER MEMBERS A separate check must be sent for intersession courses.

INTERSESSION 2019 INTERSESSION REGISTRATION 2019 You must present this registration form at every course, seminar and trip. CHECK ONE: q UFT MEMBER q SPOUSE (use separate coupon) CHECK ONE: q NYSUT q AFT q PSC LOCAL#: ______Make checks/money orders payable to: UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS, SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS, 52 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10004

PLEASE PRINT MEMBER NAME NUMBER TITLE FEE (IF ANY)

SS (LAST FOUR DIGITS) 1.

E-MAIL ADDRESS 2. SPOUSE NAME (IF REGISTERING) 3. ADDRESS APT. # 4. CITY STATE ZIP

5. PHONE

6. COURSE REGISTRATION FEE IS $10 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 4 Provided the correct course/seminar/trip code(s) and course/seminar/trip title(s) 4 Do not fill information in for spouse, unless he/she is registering for programs DID YOU REMEMBER TO: 4 4 Sign your check(s)/money order(s) Do not staple or tape your checks to the coupon 4 Make the check(s)/money orders(s) payable to UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS 4 You must send in a separate form for your spouse. 4 Complete the information on the coupon 4 MEMBERS CANNOT PAY FOR OTHER MEMBERS. FALL 2018 / 15 NEW YORK, NY 10004 52 BROADWAY UNITED FEDERATION OF TEACHERS FLORIDA COURSES AND EVENTS ONLY! HOW TO REGISTER

• UFT retirees will be registered first before spouses, domestic partners, AFT, NYSUT and PSC members. You must include your local number in order to register. • Each participant must complete a separate registration coupon. • Each registration requires separate check(s)/money order(s). • Write a separate checks/money orders for FF courses and FI courses. • Make check(s)/money order(s) payable to UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS and enclose payment with your registration form. • Include on your check/money order the course number exactly as it appears in course description • All courses have a $10 non-refundable and non-transferable registration fee. Williamsport, PA Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage • All seminars have a $2 non-refundable and non-transferable registration Permit No. 4

fee. PAID • Mail registration form and checks to the Florida Office, 3200 North Military Trail, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431.

Must send separate checks for fall and intersession courses.

FLORIDA FALL 2018/ INTERSESSION 2019 UFT/WF RETIREE PROGRAMS FLORIDA COURSE REGISTRATION FALL 2018 / INTERSESSION 2019

CHECK ONE: q UFT MEMBER q SPOUSE (use separate coupon) CHECK ONE: q NYSUT q AFT q PSC LOCAL#: ______Make checks payable to: UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS, 3200 North Military Trail, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431.

PLEASE PRINT MEMBER NAME NUMBER TITLE FEE (IF ANY)

SS (LAST FOUR DIGITS) 1.

E-MAIL ADDRESS 2. SPOUSE NAME (IF REGISTERING) 3. ADDRESS APT. # 4. CITY STATE ZIP

5. PHONE

6. COURSE REGISTRATION FEE IS $10 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 4 Provided the correct course/seminar/trip code(s) and course/seminar/trip title(s) 4 Do not fill information in for spouse, unless he/she is registering for programs DID YOU REMEMBER TO: 4 4 Sign your check(s)/money order(s) Do not staple or tape your checks to the coupon 4 Make the check(s)/money orders(s) payable to UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS 4 You must send in a separate form for your spouse. 4 Complete the information on the coupon 4 MEMBERS CANNOT PAY FOR OTHER MEMBERS.

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