CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Lifelong Learning SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2018 www.brookdalecc.edu/lifelonglearning www.facebook.com/BrookdaleLifelongLearning TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Lecture Series...... 2 The Arts...... 3 Photography...... 5 Creativity Never Retires...... 7 • Holocaust • Broadway! • quantum theory • the Beatles Financial...... 12 Wellness & Fitness Center Classes...... 13 Holistic Health...... 16 Humanities...... 18 Irish Heritage...... 13 Languages...... 21 Literature/Writing...... 22 Music To My Ears...... 23 Special Interest...... 24 • Buddhism • woodworking • E-Bay • self-publishing Recreation...... 25 Student Success...... 26 • SAT prep • developmental disabilities Around Town...... 27 Trips...... 28 World War II Studies...... 34 Fall Career Moves...... 35 Small Business Development Center...... 36 Information...... 38 Registration...... 40

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Dear Brookdale Friends and Neighbors, Most of us never lose that back to school feeling in the fall. If ever there were a season made for campus visits, this is it! Now is the time to fulfill those “I meant to learn” intentions. Lifelong learning offers a wide variety of courses, trips, and programs to satisfy every learning appetite. New, not-to-be-missed events include: • Academic Lecture Literature Series – My Favorite Author, p. 2 • Your Second Act Conference, p. 10 • Come To Campus Seminar, The Relevance of Local Politics, p. 11 • The Irish American Experience, p. 20 • Andre Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra, p. 28 Stop procrastinating! Join us this fall and start something new and exciting.

Linda C. Martin Director, Lifelong Learning Continuing and Professional Studies

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Academic Lecture Series – Favorite Authors A collaboration by the Brookdale Community College English faculty and Lifelong Learning

Poetry And Literary Parentage: Toni Morrison: Driven to Truth Stephen Dunn – Sept 27 – Oct 11 Laura McCullough, Professor of English Kathleen Kennedy, Associate Professor The much beloved Pulitzer Prize winning of English poet Stephen Dunn’s work has been Nobel Prize-winning Toni Morrison widely published in The Georgia Poetry creates worlds fraught with tension Review, The New Yorker, and in many sparked by race, sex, social position, journals and magazines, and most and always the needs and demands recently, his 18th collection of poetry, of love. Conveying both brutality and Whereas. He is much loved by those he tenderness with prose that flows into taught and mentored, some of whom poetry and drifts at times into magic have gone on to become publishing realism, Morrison structures her novels to poets. The facilitator of this workshop reflect the sometimes traumatized state was Dunn’s student at 18 and developed of mind of her characters. She makes the a lifelong and ongoing mentorship that strange familiar and the familiar vibrant led to friendship, and she has gone on to with new meaning. In our discussion of publish seven books of poems herself as Sula, Song of Solomon, Beloved, Home and well as editing a book on Dunn’s work, A Mercy, we will follow unforgettable The Room and the World: Essays on Stephen characters driven by love and an Dunn. Dunn’s contribution to American insistence on truth as they find their way letters will be explored, his influences, in worlds that are as inhospitable as they those he has influenced, and a few of his are beautiful. most famous poems will be discussed. Edgar Allan Poe: The An Incendiary Voice: The Interchanging Darkness And Beauty and Power In The Light Of The Human Mind, Poetry of Patricia Smith – Heart, And Condition – Oct 18 Oct 4 Dara Evans, Associate Professor of English Suzanne Parker, Associate Professor Though difficult to pick my favorite of English author, I am ever delighted by the ways Author Patricia Smith’s work has been in which Edgar Allan Poe becomes a called “a testament to the power of new one every time I read or teach words to change lives.” There is no his works. The malleable and mobile contemporary poet writing the dramatic messages beneath his examination of the monologue today who is her equal. interchanging darkness and light of the Her poems are accessible, powerful, human mind, heart, and condition are and give voice to those who are often dependent on the reader, by his design. silenced or overlooked. Wide ranging in Join me in discussing the elements of their craft, using both formal and free gothic literature Poe used to force his verse, her poetry is visceral and deeply audience to understand humanity and, affecting. We will explore her work and therefore, discover themselves in The her evolution from a four-time poetry Raven, The Imp of the Perverse, The Cask of slam champion (a record untouched Amontillado, Never Bet the Devil Your Head, by any other) to her position today as and Ligeia. an award-winning and internationally recognized poet who is influencing the next generations of writers. Academic Lecture Series • The Arts 3

Through the Darkness: The Struggle and Strength of Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Sylvia Plath – Nov 1 Kelsi Maki, Assistant Professor of English Relegated to the background and confined by constructs of gender, women have faced some steep obstacles in their creative lives. In this session, we will examine the lives and works of Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Sylvia Plath, two progressive women who raged against misogyny and mental illness, creating ground-breaking and genre- bending works in the process.

Thurs, Sep 27-Nov 1, 11:45 am-1:15 pm (no class Oct 25) Fee and Code: $79, XHUMN 273

THE ARTS

Acrylic Painting Intermediate Mosaics Arlene Smelson, instructor Harvey Altman, award-winning artist, Whether you are a beginner or haven’t instructor painted recently, explore the magic of Take your mosaics to the next level in acrylic in a relaxed setting. Construct this hands-on workshop. If you have a painting by learning to develop an taken a beginner’s mosaics class or have interesting composition, to mix colors, to background in mosaics then this class is for build textures, and develop movement and you. Instructor will demonstrate creating a values in a work of art. Learn a variety of project with a specific pattern and design. techniques and how to bring out the artist A 12” x 12” project will be completed to within you. Develop skills and techniques take home. Materials fee $25 payable to that will allow you to express yourself in instructor. 4 SESSIONS any way you can imagine and dream. Please Fri, Sep 28-Oct 19, 1-3 pm email [email protected] for Fee and Code: $99, XARTF 127 supply list. 5 SESSIONS Tues, Sep 25-Oct 23, 10 am-12:30 pm Broken China Mosaics Fee and Code: $169, XARTF 195 Harvey Altman, award-winning artist, instructor Mosaics: A Beginner’s Create mosaics using broken china pieces Workshop in this hands-on workshop. China mosaics Harvey Altman, award-winning artist, are a fun and addictive art form. Let us instructor show you how to cut and assemble china Learn design, cutting, tile layout, types of to decorate a wall hanging and seal it with surfaces, adhesion, and grouting. All the grout. Once you’ve made one you’ll never techniques needed to complete a 9”x12” want to stop. Course materials provided. mosaic project to take home. Course Materials fee $35 payable to the instructor. materials provided. Materials fee $25 4 SESSIONS Fri, Oct 26-Nov 16, 10 am-noon payable to the instructor. 4 SESSIONS Fee and Code: $99, XARTF 202 Fri, Sep 28-Oct 19, 10 am-noon Fee and Code: $99, XARTF 115 Watch Your Email for Notices and Updates 4 The Arts Oil Painting: Portraits In Charcoal From Still Life To Portrait Arlene Smelson, instructor Nanci France-Vaz, professional artist and Beginner and intermediate students will instructor learn to capture the character and likeness of From still life to portrait, this class covers the human face using the techniques of the your favorite subjects. Designed for those old masters. This class combines hands-on beginner-intermediate artists who are learning with teacher demonstration, class either new to oil painting or would like to discussion, and the study of examples. Focus know more about oil painting, methods, is on proportion, composition, lighting, and and materials. Learn properties of oil values. Email [email protected] paint, color theory, seeing value, rendering for materials list. 5 SESSIONS and drawing with oil paint, wet in wet Tues, Oct 30-Dec 4 (no class Nov 20), techniques, layering, and glazing. Brands of 10 am-12:30 pm Fee and Code: $169, XARTF 019 paints, brushes, surfaces, and mediums will be covered in the first class. Weekly demo and dedicated individual instruction. Please Intro To Sewing And Tailoring email [email protected] for Betty McCarty, instructor supply list. 5 SESSIONS Learn professional hand sewing techniques. Thurs, Oct 4-Nov 1, 10 am-12:30 pm Lessons include different stitches necessary Fee and Code: $169, XARTF 204 for hand sewing; how to attach buttons, hooks & eyes, snaps and zippers. Learn Portfolio Development how to hem pants, skirts, dresses and David Dziemian, adjunct arts instructor and more. Required for class: A pair of scissors. professional artist Materials fee $15 payable to the instructor. Designed for high school students and 2 SESSIONS others who wish to develop a portfolio Mon, Oct 22 & 29, 6-8:30 pm which will showcase and develop your Fee and Code: $99, XARTC 130 artistic skills as well as your individual creative vision. Students are encouraged Introduction To to use their own supplies, but a list will be Machine Sewing provided upon request. Ages 14 and up. Betty McCarty, instructor Limited enrollment to allow for individual Do you have a love of fabric and design for instruction. 5 SESSIONS the home and wardrobe? Do you have a Thurs, Oct 4-Nov 1, 6-8:30 pm sewing machine, or want one, but do not Fee and Code: $199, XARTF 201 know how to use it? Learn how to operate and understand the parts of a sewing Photography As Art machine. Instructor will guide you through Patricia Hart Zackman, instructor, basic techniques to get you started on your professional photographer first project. A portable sewing machine is Explore the role of photography in required for this class. art, while looking at some of the most Mon, Nov 12, 6-9 pm influential photographers of the 19th, 20th Fee and Code: $49, XARTC 139 and 21st centuries. Photographers discussed include: Ansel Adams, Alfred Stieglitz, Bernice Abbott and Dorothea Lange. We will break down approaches to creating photographic art. Bring your curiosity and some of your favorite images to discuss. 2 SESSIONS Tues, Oct 16 & 23, 6-8 pm Fee and Code: $45, XARTP 103 The Arts • Photography 5

PHOTOGRAPHY

Sunrise Photography: A Beginner’s Guide Kevin Burkitt, Brookdale media technology specialist; photographer Calling all early risers! Join landscape Gallery Assistant photographer Kevin R. Burkitt to Practicum: Exhibition & photograph the sunrise over the fishing Docent Training pier in Belmar. First class meets on the Lincroft campus for a lesson in using your Marie Maber, Brookdale art professor camera’s manual mode. Second class meets Christina Berndt, CVA gallery docent at the pier to capture the magic of nature Ready to take an active role in a in action. Note: This class is for Canon and museum/gallery experience? Don’t Nikon DSLR cameras or Fuji, Olympus, miss this unique opportunity or Sony Mirrorless DSLR cameras. Please for exhibition training. Join the no point and shoot or fixed lens cameras. professional staff of Brookdale’s If you have questions about your camera Center for Visual Arts Gallery and learn email [email protected] for more exhibition installation techniques information. Rain date is October 7th. as you participate in the upcoming Please note: no refund will be given if rain installation of a new show: date is used. 2 SESSIONS Fri, Oct 5, 6-8 pm (Lincroft) and October/November Exhibition: Sat, Oct 6, 5-7 am at 2nd and Ocean Avenues The CVA Gallery in Belmar Showcases: The Art Society Fee and Code: $69, XARTP 104 of Monmouth County Learn to be a Gallery Docent and then participate as such. Successful completion of this training will enable you to lead tours through this exhibition. Tues & Thurs, Oct 16, 18 & 23, 6:30-8 pm, Class meets in CVA Gallery Opening Reception, Fri, Oct 26, 4-7 pm; Visiting Artists’ Talks in the CVA Gallery; 6 pm Bill Ross; 6:30 pm Patricia Hutchinson. This exhibition will be on view through Nov 21 Fee and Code: $129, XARTF 158 Call To Register 732-224-2315 6 Photography Sunset Photography: A Beginner’s Guide Kevin Burkitt, Brookdale media technology specialist; photographer End your day on a beautiful note! Join landscape photographer Kevin R. Burkitt to learn the secrets of shooting stunning sunset photos. First class meets on the Lincroft campus for a lesson in using your camera’s manual mode. Second class meets at a waterfront location where you will use your skills to create striking sunset photos. Note: This class is for Canon and Photography Master Class Nikon DSLR cameras or Fuji, Olympus, Kevin Burkitt, Brookdale media technology or Sony Mirrorless DSLR cameras. Please specialist; photographer no point and shoot or fixed lens cameras. Learn to operate your camera, the theory If you have questions about your camera behind great picture taking, and how email [email protected] for more to manage your images using Adobe information. Rain date is October 14th. Lightroom CC. Each session will build upon Please note: no refund will be given if rain concepts learned in the previous session, date is used. 2 SESSIONS leaving time for experimentation with the Fri, Oct 12, 6-8 pm (Lincroft) and camera including composing images, using Sat, Oct 13, 4:30-7 pm Memorial Park, the photographic triangle, and managing Neptune City and editing your photos using software. Fee and Code: $69, XARTP 105 Designed for beginners who want to learn Creating Portraits: It’s All more about their Nikon or Canon mirrored DSLR and how to manage their photos. About The Light Questions about your camera? Email Patricia Hart Zackman, instructor, [email protected] for more info. professional photographer Limited enrollment. 3 SESSIONS Learn simple techniques for creating great Sat, Nov 3-17, 10 am-2 pm portraits. Explore hard light vs. soft light, Fee and Code: $169, XARTP 097 natural light vs. artificial light, on and off camera flash. Learn when and how to Basics Of Digital SLR enhance light. Other topics include making Photography your subject comfortable and minimizing Kevin Burkitt, Brookdale media technology flaws. Investigate and create a variety of specialist; photographer portrait types including self-portrait and Unlock your camera’s potential to create portraits that tell a story without showing great photos by manipulating ISO, shutter the subject’s face. A DSLR camera is required speed and aperture. Includes tips on black for this class. 3 SESSIONS & white and color imagery and lighting. Sat, Oct 20-Nov 3, 10 am-noon Enhance your landscape and portrait Fee and Code: $89, XARTP 099 images. A digital single lens reflex camera required. Questions about your camera and which session is right for you? Email [email protected] for more Call To Register information. 2 SESSIONS 732-224-2315 Sec 1: Mon & Wed, Nov 5 & 7, 6-8 pm Sec 2: Mon & Wed, Dec 10 & 12, 6-8 pm Fee and Code: $69, XARTP 069 Photography • Creativity Never Retires 7 Camera Theory Lightroom Kevin Burkitt, Brookdale media technology Kevin Burkitt, Brookdale media technology specialist; photographer specialist; photographer Explore how ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Now that you’ve taken pictures you speed works in unison to create incredible probably want a way to store, catalog, images. Please bring your DSLR camera to and edit them. To do so you need a robust class and be ready to switch off automatic or application like Adobe Lightroom. Come guided modes in order to learn how to make learn the basics of Lightroom and how you manual adjustments which will take your can take your photography to the next level photography to the next level. Students using this powerful storage and editing must have access to their own DSLR software. and have a basic working knowledge Sat, Dec 15, 10 am-2 pm of their camera. Software and hardware Fee and Code: $69, XARTP 102 not required – just an open mind and a willingness to learn how ISO, Aperture, and Shutter work together in various situations. Sec 1: Mon & Wed, Nov 12 & 14, 6:30-8:30 pm Watch Your Email Freehold Branch Campus for Notices and Updates Sec 2: Sat, Dec 8, 10 am-2 pm Fee and Code: $69, XARTP 091 CREATIVITY NEVER RETIRES Meet The Masters Maurice Mahler, professional artist, art historian Meet masters whose iconic works were auctioned at Christies last fall for millions of dollars. Examine the lives, the relationships and the legendary (and lesser known) works of Marc Chagall, Mark The Children Of Henry VIII Rothko, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. Lyndell O’Hara, PhD, history professor, Class is a combination of lecture and films Nyack College – unique documentaries exploring the lives It is well known that Henry VIII married and works of these art masters. 3 SESSIONS six wives, yet only three gave birth to the Mon, Oct 8-22, 10:30 am-noon Fee and Code: $65, XARTF 042 heirs Henry so desired. Mary, daughter of Katherine of Aragon; Elizabeth, daughter Death And Survival of Anne Boleyn; and Edward VI, son of Dillies Pilevsky, English and history instructor Jane Seymour, each took the tragic and tumultuous lessons of their childhood into Stories of the Holocaust. Examine what their reign on the Tudor throne. In the must never be forgotten; divergent points midst of the upheaval of religious divisions of view, chilling, unforgettable, inspiring. and persistent challenges to the throne, We’ll discuss the cultural and historic the children of Henry VIII sought to guide importance of the authors’ messages and and sustain the Tudor dynasty into the their essential nature. Stories are: This Way seventeenth century. 3 SESSIONS for the Gas, Ladies and Gentlemen by Tadeusz Mon, Sep 17-Oct 1, 10 am-noon Borowski, The Watch by Elie Wiesel and Fee and Code: $69, XHUMN 190 Camp Sundown by Nathan Englander. First story will be emailed. 3 SESSIONS Fri, Oct 12-26, 10 am-noon Fee and Code: $59, XHUML 099 8 Creativity Never Retires The World On Your Plate: Breakfast & Foods That Changed History Book Talk: Laura Neitzel, PhD., academic director, The Beatles Committee on Global Thought, Columbia University Sound Pictures: Americans eat an average of 142 pounds The Life Of of potatoes per year. We fry them, bake George Martin, them, boil them, and mash them. But did 1965-2016 you know that the humble potato was also Ken Womack, PhD, responsible for the rise of the West? That author the tomato in your salad was an agent of Back by popular demand Ken Womack, globalization? Or that your post-prandial world-renowned authority on the Beatles cup of tea fueled the industrial revolution? and their enduring cultural influence, Come savor some food stories and learn continues the story of one of the greatest about historical influences that shape partnerships in pop music history. This every morsel you put in your mouth. multimedia presentation follows Martin’s Continental breakfast included. collaboration with the Beatles as they Fri, Sep 14, 9:30-11:30 am create such masterworks as Revolver, Sgt. Fee and Code: $45, XHUMN 254 Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The White Album, and Abbey Road. Program includes Theory Of Everything a copy of Sound Pictures: The Life of Beatles Quantum Secrets Producer George Martin, The Later Years, 1965- Sarbmeet Kanwal, PhD, physicist 2016, coffee and continental breakfast. Newton unified Earth and the Heavens Registration deadline October 4. with his theory of gravity. Maxwell is Wed, Oct 24, 10 am-noon known for his grand synthesis of Electricity Fee and Code: $55, XHUMN 320 and Magnetism. Einstein fused Time and Space together but tried unsuccessfully for Broadway! 30 years to merge electromagnetism with Cynthia Balme, professional soprano, adjunct gravity. Later, electromagnetism was found music instructor, Brookdale to be joined at the hip with the “weak” We love Broadway and its musicals! From force! For centuries physicists have dreamt Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s of the ONE FINAL EQUATION that will Show Boat in 1927, Americans changed and explain every phenomenon and reveal raised the bar for musical theater forever. every constituent of our universe. Stephen How did we get here? What was happening Hawking’s Quantum theory of Black Holes on our American stages that evolved into has rekindled a search for this Holy Grail. what we now cherish as the great American The course covers the history and prospects musical? Explore our history with Cynthia of this tantalizing human QUEST! (no prior Balme as she takes us on a tour of American knowledge required) 4 SESSIONS entertainment in the 19th through early Fri, Oct 19-Nov 16, 10:30 am-noon 20th century. With both recorded excerpts Fee and Code: $85, XPERS 278 and live examples sung and played from (no class Nov 9) the piano. 3 SESSIONS Thurs, Nov 1-15, 10-11:30 am Fee and Code: $69, XHUMM 076

Watch Your Email for Notices and Updates Creativity Never Retires 9 War And Peace: The Soviet How Did We Get Here? Jewish Experience From Brooks Susman, history, philosophy instructor WWII Thru The Demise Of and rabbi emeritus Is the past prologue? Does history repeat The Soviet Union itself? Does the arc of history bend Dr Edith Rogovin Frankel, author, historian toward justice? Sharpen your opinions by WWII was a disastrous period for the Soviet examining current events through the lens people in general and for Jews in particular. of history. Each week we will discuss and Following this catastrophe, Soviet Jews debate Sunday editorials and news coverage endured a post-war period of increasing (in both left and right leaning media official invective and the destruction of outlets) with a view to their resonance in their intellectual and cultural community, history and in our own lives. Knowledge known as the Black Years of Soviet Jewry. is more than a headline. Napoleon We will explore these events and continue said history is a set of agreed upon lies. to the post-Stalinist period, to the “Thaw,” Santayana declared that those who forget and to the reigns of Khrushchev, Brezhnev the past are condemned to relive it. Are and the transformative years of Gorbachev. they right? 4 SESSIONS Lectures will follow the growth of dissident Wed, Nov 21-Dec 12, 10:30 am-12:30 pm activity, the development of a renewed Fee and Code: $85, XHUMN 107 Zionist movement (both of which made use of demonstrations and samizdat), and See Also: a massive emigration, all of which will be Photography as Art, p. 4 thoroughly discussed. 4 SESSIONS Humanities, p. 18 Mon, Nov 5-26, 10:30 am-noon Irish History, p. 21 Fee and Code: $85, XHUMN 287 Trips, p. 28

DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS SERVICES Are you a woman who has lost your primary source of income due to separation, divorce, widowhood, spousal disability, or spousal military deployment? Brookdale’s Displaced Homemakers Services offer free, customized, holistic, client-centered services to help you transition to becoming head of household. 732-739-6020; or continuinged.brookdalecc.edu/displaced-homemakers/

A Special Tribute So often we are looking for a meaningful way to honor someone’s special occasion, to give a gift in memory of someone, as a part of estate planning, or perhaps solely to be a generous donor who appreciates a valuable program. The Lifelong Learning Program at Brookdale Community College can be the perfect solution; particularly for those who love learning and who appreciate the opportunity to help fund a much loved program. Contact Linda Martin, Director of Lifelong Learning 732-224-2303

Call To Register 732-224-2315 10 Creativity Never Retires Your Second Act A Conference Event Friday, December 7, 2018 Reinvent – Reconstruct – Reimagine - Renew

What’s next? What will you pursue in your second act? Explore the possibilities and spark new ideas. Inspiring speakers will share life-changing stories of overcoming adversity, new pursuits, new discoveries, and giving back.

Second Acts And Beyond: Talent Agility Is Within Everyone’s Ability DonnaLyn Giegerich, MBA CIC RYT, is a resilient leader who is passionate about helping others improve their lives. She is an award-winning business owner and wellness expert who has transformed adversity into an opportunity to serve others. She maintains her business interests locally and travels globally as a professional speaker. DonnaLyn teaches college economics and is an entrepreneurial consultant and insurance expert for America’s Small Business Development Center.

Learn To Play, Play To Learn Tom Zapcic, LUTC, CIC, combines pickle ball tournament play and event photography to power his second act. Tom is the president of Heritage Benefits Group LLC and partner at Couch Braunsdorf Insurance.

A Wonderful Life: Exceeding Expectations Is An Everyday Deal Peggy Saxton, J.D., B.S., went back to law school at 50 and now applies her love of teaching and learning to her many interests, including advocating for arts education, music, practicing yoga, and serving on the Sea Bright Library Trust.

The Writing On The Wall Robin Oratio, owner, Writing on the Wall Ads, enjoyed a long career in fashion and fine jewelry before becoming an entrepreneur by turning a “lightbulb moment idea” into a brand new business. She is also a saxophone player and guest DJ on Brookdale’s public radio station 90.5 The Night.

Gambling For The Greater Good Al Aloisi, owner of Alfred Aloisi Associates, is an accomplished poker player, pianist, tennis coach, fashion model, and philanthropist.

Fee includes morning coffee and brunch Fri, Dec 7, 9 am-1 pm Fee & Code: $69, XPERS 286 Creativity Never Retires 11

COME TO CAMPUS

Think Globally. Learn Locally.

Brisk fall days are meant for campus life. Set your mind in motion and meet others who are intellectually curious like yourself. Experience the pure joy of learning; no tests, no grades! Light lunch is included.

The Relevance Of Local Politics In A 21st Century Globalized World Our public affairs have never been more connected with the rest of the world and its increasingly global economy. Does this mean local politics have outlived their relevance? As residents of Monmouth County, how does our civic life fit into what’s happening throughout the world? Do we have the ability to shape global outcomes with our local decisions? Or is “Think Globally, Act Locally” a quaint relic of the past? This seminar will explore China’s development of a modern Silk Road, the trade relationships of the United States, and Brexit to demonstrate that global events are essentially, consequentially, and inexorably tied to local politics. Micah Rasmussen is the director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University. He has contributed to the public affairs of the state for more than two decades. He served as Governor James E. McGreevey’s press secretary. He also was communications director for the New Jersey Department of Transportation, worked in the New Jersey General Assembly, and managed several political campaigns.

Examining Human Rights: Think Globally, Act Locally ? Americans broadly believe in the concept of human rights. But rights, if they are truly universal, put a huge burden on our consciences: if everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, then what do we do when a dictator gasses his own people? According to the philosophy of human rights, all of us are responsible for each other’s protection, but not all of us have the actual power to do something significant about, say, the Syrian refugee crisis. Join this exploration of opportunities to combat this feeling of helplessness. Matt Hershberger is a writer, editor and human rights scholar

Additional speakers, TBD, will address mid-term election results and other current events.

Fri, Nov 9, 10 am-2:30 pm (fee includes light lunch) Fee and Code: $69, XPERS 248

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FINANCIAL

STOCK MARKET BOOT CAMP SERIES Stock Market Boot Camp Explore basics for understanding the stock market to advanced strategies on how to select stocks and manage risk. Find out what information you need to increase the probability of making a successful investment. Learn how to read technical charts as well as how to review the fundamentals of a company. Investment strategies will be discussed, but no specific products will be offered. Sat, Sep 29, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Fee and Code: $39, XFING 073

Boot Camp – Next Steps Expand your knowledge of the stock market. Review intermediate to advanced investment strategies combining fundamental and technical analysis (point and figure charting) and portfolio construction and risk management techniques. Learn the importance of sector and stock selection utilizing various technical tools including relative strength, momentum and trend. Students who attend this class should have basic knowledge of investing. Investment strategies will be discussed, but no specific products will be offered. Sat, Oct 6, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Fee and Code: $39, XFING 079

Advanced Boot Camp – Investing In Today ‘s Uncertain Market Examine tactical portfolio management and tools for broadening your investment scope. Topics include: ETF (Exchange Traded Funds), Options, Investing in Bear Markets, Defense Investing, and Investing for Yield. Explore the six major asset classes: Cash, Bonds, US Equities, International Equities, Currencies and Fixed Income. Learn how to incorporate these asset classes into your portfolio. Strategies discussed, no specific products will be offered. Sat, Oct 13, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Fee and Code: $39, XFING 083

Stock Market Series Register for Complete Series at discounted rate: Fee and Code: $99, XFING 090

Understanding Medicare Care Alfred Norton, licensed health insurance agent Whether you are soon turning 65, or already a Medicare recipient, don’t miss this thorough review of Medicare program basics and the variety of ways to enroll in Medicare. Our discussion will outline Original Medicare (parts A&B), Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C with or without Medicare Part D) and, finally, Medigap Coverage (Supplemental) and how it interfaces with Original Medicare. We will evaluate Medicare entitlement, approximate costs and eligibility, together with outlining help/procedures for individuals with limited income or those receiving Social Security Disability. Information will also be provided regarding the major carriers in NJ for Medicare Part C, and Medigap Policies. Sat, Oct 6, 9:30-11:30 am Fee and Code: $39, XFING 070 Financial • Wellness & Fitness Center Classes 13 Financial Strategies For Savvy Social Security Planning Successful Retirement Joseph P. Silvestri, CFP,ChFC,CLPC Creative Joseph P. Silvestri, CFP,ChFC,CLPC Creative Financial Group of New Jersey Financial Group of New Jersey What Baby Boomers need to know to Learn how time-tested financial principles maximize retirement income. Join us to can be applied to your financial situation. learn the rules of social security benefits, Many people know they need to improve the factors to consider when applying, their money management skills or start innovative strategies for coordinating saving for retirement. But too many fail to benefits with your spouse and how to take the steps to achieve their goals. This minimize taxes. The decisions you class is an important first step! Learn the make today have far reaching impact strategies and skills you need to make better on tomorrow! financial decisions to help you protect Thurs, Nov 8, 6:30-8:30 pm Fee and Code: $39, XFING 089 your family and your future, invest like a pro, create a vision for your retirement and understand the basics of estate planning. You’ll receive a workbook packed with information to build your own financial blueprint. Spouse/partner may attend for free. Sec 1: Wed, Oct 10-24, 6:30-9 pm Call To Register Brookdale at Hazlet 732-224-2315 Sec 2: Sat, Oct 13-27, 9:30 am-noon Lincroft Main Campus Fee and Code: $65, XFING 002

WELLNESS & FITNESS CENTER CLASSES Classes are open to all. You don’t have to be a member.

Becoming fit is challenging enough. It doesn’t need to be intimidating too.

The Brookdale Fitness Center at Lincroft offers classes and fitness coaching in a comfortable, trusted environment. Our programs are open to all and cater to adults ages 40+ with special classes designed to help with balance and strength training.

Visit us or call 732-224-2140 for more information 14 Wellness & Fitness Center Classes

WELLNESS & FITNESS CENTER CLASSES Classes are open to all. You don’t have to be a member. Pilates Ballroom For Mind & Body Pilates is a series of non-impact exercises Ballroom dancing is more than learning designed to strengthen and lengthen the step patterns. It’s a life skill. Learn how to muscles without creating bulk. Pilates dance with a partner, and learn more about works to develop core strength as well as yourself in the process. Social dancing is fun improve posture and body alignment. and great exercise. Learn to Swing, Tango, Sec 1: Mon, Sep 17-Dec 3, 9-10 am Rumba, Foxtrot, Salsa plus more. Come Sec 2: Thurs, Sep 20-Dec 13, 8:30-9:30 am with or without a partner. Sec 3: Thurs, Sep 20-Dec 13, 6-7 pm Wed, Sep 19-Dec 5, 7-8 pm Fee and Code: $119, XFITR 001 Fee and Code: $119, XFITR 026

Rise And Shine Yoga A Barre Workout A great way to begin your day, this gentle The Barre Workout is a total body, non- class focuses on connecting yoga postures impact workout that combines ballet moves with the flow of the breath in order to with core conditioning, Pilates, and yoga. increase awareness, coordination, physical Following a warm up, you will be guided alignment, flexibility, and strength; leading through an intense leg workout at a ballet all of us to an overall sense of well being. bar and a mat workout to incorporate upper You can choose your days! 10 Sessions $99 body exercises and abs. or all 24 for $199 Wed, Sep 19-Dec 5, 9-10 am Mon, Wed & Fri Sep 17-Dec 7, 7:30-8:30 am Fee and Code: $119, XFITR 003 Fee and Code: $199, XFITR 006 Strength Training Lunchtime Express Combination of traditional body sculpting From walking to weights, join your friends methods using free weights, resistance and co-workers for 30 minutes of varied bands, balls, and your own body weight. exercises designed to make the most of your Shapes and tones your muscles and time and still allow time to eat lunch! No provides a total body workout. shower needed, but you are guaranteed to Sec 1: Mon, Sep 17-Dec 3 5:30-6:30 pm return to the office feeling energized. Sec 2: Thurs, Sep 20-Dec 13, 5-6 pm Mon & Wed, Sep 17-Dec 5, 12:30-1 pm Fee and Code: $119, XFITR 017 Fee and Code: $119, XFITR 016 Tabata Functional Fitness Burn maximum calories and fat with For Older Adults Tabata, an interval workout method. Older populations have never been more Twenty seconds of intense activity are motivated to stay active and healthy than followed by ten seconds of rest. Challenge right now. Many older adults have serious yourself with this new and exciting fitness concerns regarding balance and falling technique. injuries. This 8 week exercise program Thurs, Sep 20-Dec 13, 7-8 pm is designed to provide greater stability, Fee and Code: $119, XFITR 018 strength, and balance for the older adult that is safe, effective, and fun. Sec 1: Tues & Thurs, Sep 18-Dec 13, 9:30-10:30 am Sec 2: Tues & Thurs, Sep 18-Dec 13, 10:30-11:30 am Fee and Code: $169, XFITR 012 Wellness & Fitness Center Classes 15 Beginner Pilates Designed with the beginner or older individual in mind, this class focuses on low back and abdominal strengthening as well as injury prevention and relief. Fri, Sep 21-Dec 14, 9-10 am Fee and Code: $119, XFITR 002

Strength & Balance For Somatic Movement Fitness Older Adults Move Your Body – Awaken Your Mind. Using Combines muscle strengthening exercises a variety of movement-based practices with balance training. Each week combined with dynamic imagery, qi gong, participants will gradually progress to and dance, tap into your body’s innate improve strength and balance to help intelligence. Create new neural pathways prevent falls and movement patterns to help improve Sat, Sep 22-Dec 15, 9-10 am activities of daily living. Improve your Fee and Code: $119, XFITR 020 posture and balance while increasing strength and flexibility. Learn to move with Strengthen & Stretch more comfort and confidence. A combination of gentle stretching and Mon, Sep 17-Dec 3, 10-11 am Fee and Code: $119, XFITR 035 strengthening designed for the beginner or older adult. Sat, Sep 22-Dec 15, 10:30-11:30 am Ballet For Body And Mind Fee and Code: $119, XFITR 032 We use the ballet syllabus to learn to move more mindfully, with ease and self- Boot Camp expression while improving muscle tone, It’s nonstop action as you battle the balance, posture, strength and flexibility. clock and improve mobility, stability, Class offers something for everyone from balance, strength, power, cardio, and core the novice to those with ballet experience. development. This time-efficient workout Wed, Sep 19-Dec 5, 10-11 am Fee and Code: $119, XFITR 036 combines a variety of exercises to get your heart pumping and muscles strengthened. Wed, Sep 19-Dec 5, 5:30-6:30 pm Tai Chi Easy With Bill Stevens Fee and Code: $119 XFITR 009 Tai Chi Easy is a carefully developed method and approach to Tai Chi and Qi Self-Defense Intermediate (Chi). Easy, beneficial, and fun from the If you already know the basics, this class beginning. No need to devote years to will build on your self-defense techniques learning the traditional movement form and help you to become more confident in or even the shortened form to enjoy the your ability to avoid harm. You don’t have calming emotional and health benefits of to be in shape or be an athlete to protect Tai Chi. Tai Chi Easy can be done sitting, yourself. This Shaolin Kempo Karate based standing, or walking. Movements may be method is designed to adapt to all abilities. done individually or in combination. Since No flashy acrobatics, just simple moves are it is a mind/body integration practice, it all you need to protect yourself. Learn how can reduce your stress, and create a state of to feel more confident. 3 SESSIONS relaxation and calm. Join us! It is safe for Tues Sep 18-Oct 9, 6:30-8 pm people of all ages and levels of fitness as Fee and Code: $49, XFITR 030 the movements are low impact and place minimal stress on muscles and joints. Fri, Sep 28-Dec 7, 2-3 pm Fee and Code: $119, XHEAF 079 16 Holistic Health

HOLISTIC HEALTH Psychology, Neuroscience, And Mindfullness – An Introduction Joshua Cohen, PhD, adjunct instructor Better understand the brain body connection to improve your overall well-being. Learn how mindfulness, awareness that emerges by intentional, nonjudgmental focus on the unfolding of present experience, interacts with the brain and other organ systems. Find out how meditation influences neural networks and hormones, as well as the associations Reiki – Level I with inflammation and genes. In turn, William Stevens, Reiki instructor Dr. Mendoza and Dr. Cohen will discuss The Japanese work “Reiki” means universal how the biological changes associated life force/energy. Reiki, a 3,000-year-old with mindfulness correlate with emotions, method of healing touch, originated in thinking skills, and behavior. Be introduced ancient Eastern cultures. It’s a technique to brief guided mindfulness practices. Sat, Oct 27, 10 am-12:30 pm that uses touch to facilitate relaxation, Fee and Code: $39, XHEAF 105 reduce stress, manage pain and promote healing. Health sciences recognize that spiritual and emotional imbalances affect Aromatherapy And Essential our physical health and wellbeing. Reiki Oils – A Beginner’s Guide restores balance to body, mind and spirit, Andreea Fegan, certified holistic maximizing the natural healing process. health educator When we remain out of balance, we Essential oils are trending these days. become susceptible to “dis-ease”. Upon Wondering what it’s all about? Explore the completion participants will be fully trained history of aromatherapy and learn about and will receive a certificate for the Usui the fundamentals of essential oils. What System of Reiki Healing. Wear comfortable are the benefits and how can essential oils clothes and bring water. support general health and wellbeing? We’ll Sat, Oct 13, 10 am-5:30 pm discuss the importance of quality, general Fee and Code: $159, XHEAF 122 applications and safety measures, and how they may offer holistic solutions to every Reiki – Level II day needs (such as body butters, gels, salves, William Stevens, Reiki instructor make up remover, tension tamers, and even Deepen your Reiki practice for yourself and cleaning products!) We’ll explore – and others. Study the mantras and symbols even create – one or two. that are the final component of the Usui Sat, Nov 3, 9:30 am-12:30 pm System of Reiki, bringing you to a richer Fee and Code: $39, XHEAF 002 connection with earth and sky energy. Learn to help others at a distance and deepen your meditation practice. Students receive a completion certificate. Wear Call To Register comfortable clothes and bring water. 732-224-2315 Sat, Oct 27, 10 am-5:30 pm Fee and Code: $159, XHEAF 260 Watch Your Email for Notices and Updates Holistic Health 17

MEDITATION SERIES

Nate Fegan, instructor Warm your spirit with peace and balance. Each session focuses on a specific technique or method for achieving inner calm and energy. Bring a floormat or towel and an open mind. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Down To Earth Food Series Trends in nutrition can be confusing and How To Meditate And Develop intimidating. Treat yourself to a down-to- Mindfulness – Oct 29 earth learning experience and find practical, Master meditation without years appealing ways to incorporate healthier of practice. A beginner’s guide to eating into your New Year. Each session will developing creative control over provide recipes and samples to try. meditative and hypnotic mind-body states. Plant-Based Foods – Oct 9 Cooked or raw, staying close to nature and How To Relax And Be Happy – Nov 5 eating in a grounded, local way enables Learn simple secrets for how to relax, us to use the resources as nature provides clear common obstacles to find, and them. Learn about clean, seasonal and sustain, pleasure in life. pure foods.

Raw Plant-Based Foods – Oct 16 Guided Meditation and Hypnosis for Clean, unheated food allows us to reap Deep Relaxation – Nov 12 the benefits of enzyme-rich, nutrient filled Be guided into the kind of deep-release nutrition that our bodies require to thrive. hypnotic-relaxation that is like hitting Learn the philosophy behind raw foods, the reset button to enjoy a fresh start. and how to make simple, fun, and delicious recipes. Clarity, Vision and Purpose – Nov 19 Medicinal Raw And Living Foods For Learn to create calm and focus, embrace Longevity And Prevention – Oct 23 mindfulness and allow yourself to Explore some of the most powerful foods grow forward to achieve your greatest and superfoods humans can eat to help our potential. bodies thrive while at the same time help Mon, Oct 29-Nov 19, 7-9 pm prevent western-world disease trends. Fee and Code: $105, XHEAF 217 Tues, Oct 9-23, 6:30-8 pm Fee and Code: $69, XHEAF 176 18 Humanities

HUMANITIES The American Civil War Gregory Caggiano, historian, instructor, presidential scholar, blogger Explore the battles, the leadership, and the human drama of the Civil War. Discuss the causes of the Civil War and the major battles including First Manassas, Peninsula Campaign, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg. Examine the dramatic Surrender at Appomattox. Finally, analyze the Cleopatra Queen Of Egypt presidency of Abraham Lincoln. Please Lyndell O’Hara, PhD, history professor, note: elements of this class have been Nyack College presented by the speaker previously. The story of Cleopatra VII, the Ptolemaic 3 SESSIONS Queen of Egypt in the first century B.C., Thurs, Sep 27-Oct 11, 6-8 pm has been portrayed in novels, plays and Fee and Code: $69, XHUMN 304 Hollywood films (Elizabeth Taylor springs to mind!). Yet the political genius and Conspiracy Theories: astute rule of this ancient queen is often An Exploration overlooked. After she married, and then murdered two of her brothers to attain Christian Perez, Brookdale political sole power in the land, she cultivated science instructor relationships with two of the most What exactly are conspiracy theories, and influential Romans of the time, Julius where do they come from? Do shadowy Caesar and Mark Antony. Known in her all-powerful groups secretly control the time for her wit and intelligence, Cleopatra world? This presentation will delve into was the last of the Egyptian pharaohs and some of the more prominent conspiracy certainly one of the greatest. 3 SESSIONS theories and the issues raised by them. Wed, Oct 24-Nov 7, 10 am-noon We will examine how conspiracy theories Fee and Code: $69, XHUMN 094 have crept into the political and cultural mainstream, and what signs you should The New Normal Of The look for when evaluating a supposed conspiracy theory. We know that human Global Economy history has been riddled with tales of Joseph Bonacci, MBA conspiracies, but what differentiates them The rise of populism in the United States from conspiracy theories? Aren’t conspiracy and Europe has ushered in a new era for theorists just being skeptical? This the global economy. How will protectionist presentation contends that grand scheme policies affect trade and relationships with conspiracy theories are ultimately just lazy our partners? Begin with the formation of political science. But that could just be what the European Union and adoption of the they want you to believe. 3 SESSIONS Euro. Explore the potential breakup of the Wed, Oct 3-17, 6-8 pm EU and ramifications of such an event. Fee & Code: $69, XHUMN 307 Gain an understanding of emerging market fundamentals and risks in contrast to US and European developed markets. 3 SESSIONS Call To Register Tues, Oct 2-16, 10 am-noon 732-224-2315 Fee and Code: $69, XHUMN 321 Humanities 19 Vampires: History, Myth, Reconstructing And Movies Reconstruction Gregory Caggiano, historian, instructor, Gregory Caggiano, historian, instructor, presidential scholar, blogger presidential scholar, blogger Are vampires simply legends or something A look at Reconstruction following the more? Our journey will cover the historical American Civil War and its effects on basis, folklore, and pop culture evolution of our country, felt immediately and today. the vampire from a hideous monster into Examine life in the post-war South, Jim a suave and sexy predator as seen in many Crow laws, the mythology of the “Lost Hollywood films. Learn how Bela Lugosi Cause” and its reflection in the popular and Christopher Lee transformed our films “the Birth of a Nation” and “Gone interpretations, and how Bram Stoker based With the Wind.” The portrayal of African one of the most famous horror characters Americans in early 20th Century pop- of all-time from a real person, Vlad Tepes. culture and contemporary issues, such Sometimes fact is scarier than fiction. as the removal of Confederate flags and Thurs, Oct 18, 6-8 pm statues from public spaces will be discussed. Fee and Code: $29, XHUMN 318 2 SESSIONS Thurs, Nov 8 & 15, 6-8 pm Legends Of New Jersey: Fee and Code: $39, XHUMN 319 Fact Or Fiction Gregory Caggiano, historian, History Of Liquor: instructor, presidential scholar, blogger A Spirited Discussion New Jersey is legendary. Explore the Gregory Caggiano, historian, legends and history of New Jersey instructor, presidential surrounding historical sites, local scholar, blogger cemeteries and private residences. From the life-giving The story of the Jersey Devil will be beers and wines of examined and his existence called Ancient Sumeria, to into question. Are these legends Fact the controversial or Fiction? absinthe and American Thurs, Oct 25, 6-8 pm Prohibition of the 20th Fee and Code: $29, XHUMN 236 Century, alcohol has endured a spirited and Meet The Presidents: tumultuous existence. Learn the history Founding Fathers behind many different liquors from around the world, how they can be served, and Daniel Radel, history instructor, journalist what everybody is drinking today. What Revisit the Early American Republic brandy can trace its legacy back to Noah’s through the eyes of the first presidents. Ark? Why was absinthe banned for so Start with George Washington, John many years? Why are there so many Adams and Thomas Jefferson and the Age different types of whiskey? Find out in of Federalism; go to James Madison and this spirited program! the War of 1812, James Monroe and the Thurs, Dec 6, 6-8 pm Compromise of 1820, John Quincy Adams’ Fee and Code: $29, XHUMN 267 so-called Corrupt Bargain and end with “Old Hickory” Andrew Jackson. 3 SESSIONS Fri, Nov 2-16, 10 am-noon Fee and Code: $69, XHUMN 288 Watch Your Email for Notices and Updates 20 Irish Heritage IRISH HERITAGE Learn. Lunch. Discuss. A people without the knowledge of their past, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.

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Over 2,000 years old, the Irish language In Today’s World? boasts the oldest living literature in How Do We Keep Western Europe. Despite colonial attempts to destroy the language – it is Ethnic Memory And alive and well – and here at Brookdale! Identification Alive? Instructors at all levels have earned the Join keynote speaker, Terry Golway, PhD, Fáinne Óir, and our classes are informal, for an exploration of the challenges fun, and stress-free. and possibilities facing Irish America in the 21st century. Irish Language Terry Golway has Liam Guidry, Rath de Houst, Donncha Quinn, been a journalist Irish language instructors for forty years, Designed for beginners to fluent speakers, writing for the New students will be divided into groups, each York Observer, the with its own instructor, based on abilities New York Times, and needs. Groups will interact with one and other venues. another and participate in joint activities. He is a senior editor at Politico and the This format will enhance the objective of author of several books, most recently: keeping Irish available as the living, spoken Frank and Al: FDR, Al Smith, and the language at the very heart of Irish culture. Creation of the Modern Democratic Party. Whether you’re looking to dive into the He holds a Ph.D. in U.S. History from Tain Bo Culaigne or just pick up a few Rutgers University and has taught at phrases for travel, this program will work New York University, Kean University, for you! 10 SESSIONS and the New School. He is a frequent Thurs, Sep 13-Nov 15, 7-8:30 pm commentator on Irish-American issues Fee and Code: $119, XIRIL 025 and writes occasional essays in the Irish Echo. Lunch will be followed by further Call To Register discussion and Q&A by a panel of 732-224-2315 special guests from IACI: Dr Peter Halas, Barbara Griffin, Henry McNally Fri, Oct 12, 10:45 am-1:30 pm Watch Your Email Fee & Code: $45, XIRIG 133 for Notices and Updates Light Lunch included Irish Heritage • Languages 21 Irish History: A Survey Course Italian Conversation Henry McNally, M.A., M.S., Irish historian Nina R. Brilli, instructor We’ll attempt to examine the entire gamut If plans for sunny Italy are in your future of Irish History, from the geophysical and you want to do as the Romans do, or creation of the land mass known as Ireland you just want to better understand this to the formal recognition of an Irish beautiful language, these sessions are for Republic. An approach designed to mimic you. This is a basic, practical course in a formal college level survey in everything conversational Italian. 8 SESSIONS except tests and grades. Readings for each Sat, Sep 29-Nov 17, 10 am-noon session will be assigned in advance, with an Fee and Code: $179, XLANG 002 expectation that class members will come prepared to discuss the content. Each of Italian Conversation Level II the ten two-hour sessions will include a Nina R. Brilli, instructor video of 20-30 minutes, a lecture with Q&A Ciao! Come va? Revisit sunny Italy and of 60-80 minutes and a class discussion increase your knowledge of this beautiful of 30 minutes. An outline of the course, language. Elevate your command of the a timeline of Irish History, an extensive language. Learn verb tenses, increase your bibliography and readings for the first vocabulary, read short stories and practice class will be emailed in advance to those conversing with each other. 8 SESSIONS registered; subsequent readings will be Sat, Sep 29-Nov 17, 12:15-2:15 pm distributed as the course progresses. Fee and Code: $179, XLANG 004 Wed, Oct 10-Dec 12, 10 am-noon Fee and Code: $179, XIRIG 134 Advanced Italian Nina R. Brilli, instructor LANGUAGES È tempo! You have learned your verbs and increased your vocabulary, now let’s Stress-Free Spanish read and discuss short stories – in italiano For Beginners naturalmente! Please email mchiarella@ brookdalecc.edu for information about Frank Prignoli, adjunct language Instructor required text. 8 SESSIONS Habla español and learn simple Sat, Sep 29-Nov 17, 2:30-4:30 pm conversational phrases. Practice in a Fee and Code: $179, XLANG 038 friendly, relaxed atmosphere designed to encourage conversation en español. ¡Bienvenidos a todos! 8 SESSIONS Mon & Wed, Sep 24-Oct 17, 6:30-8:30 pm Fee and Code: $179, XLANG 006

Stress-Free Spanish Part II Frank Prignoli, adjunct language Instructor Based on a fun conversational approach, continue to develop your oral, reading and writing skills through short stories and dialogues. You will also have the opportunity for stress-free classroom discussion and interaction using your mastered vocabulary, grammar and idiomatic constructions. ¡Vamanos! 8 SESSIONS Mon & Wed, Oct 22-Nov 14, 6:30-8:30 pm Fee and Code: $179, XLANG 022 22 Literature/Writing

LITERATURE/WRITING Finding Joy: Readings And Discussion Another Crisis? Elizabeth deBeer, MA, EdD Janet Boyarin, MLS Dillies Pilevsky, English and history instructor The Dalai Lama has said, “When it comes Some of life’s mistakes or poor decisions to personal happiness there is a lot that we are within our control, but many are not. as individuals can do.” Using selections Short stories examine which is which with from his and Desmond Tutu’s The Book of characters and situations echoing real life in Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World as all its strange and spectacular paths. Clarify a jumping off point, we will explore finding your own thinking, feelings and possible joy in our own lives. Selected poems, short actions. Stories are: Desiree’s Baby by Kate essays and quotes will add to the relaxing Chopin, Cathedral by Raymond Carver and and enjoyable discussion. Brief suggested Theft by Katherine Anne Porter. First story reading list will be emailed. 2 SESSIONS will be emailed. 3 SESSIONS Fri, Nov 2-16 (no class Nov 9), 10:30 am-12:30 pm Tues, Sep 25-Oct 9, 10 am-noon Fee and Code: $59, XHUML 115 Freehold Branch Campus Fee and Code: $59, XHUML 098 Screenwriting For Film Fans Memoir Writing Ryan Moore, instructor Nancy Bryan, MFA, adjunct faculty, Brookdale Love films? Appreciate them on a different Through in-class writing exercises, reading, level by understanding the fundamentals of and discussion you will discover new screenwriting, the hidden backbone of all paths to your story. We will look for the films. Learn story structure and storytelling language and images that shine in your techniques by studying award-winning work, and push to the edge of our personal short films and reading segments of the experiences-to discover what we perceive screenplays of classic films. Master the and what we can’t perceive. This is a mostly screenplay format and write your very own generative workshop so join us to create, short screenplay! No experience required. imagine and write anew. 6 SESSIONS 4 SESSIONS Sat, Nov 10-Dec 8 (no class Nov 24), 10 am-1 pm Tues, Sep 25-Oct 30, 2-4 pm Fee and Code: $119, XWRIT 013 Fee and Code: $119, XWRIT 012

Evermore: Discussing Poe Poetry As Discovery Nancy Bryan, MFA, adjunct faculty, Brookdale Elizabeth deBeer, MA, EdD A primarily generative workshop that The fall with its crisp weather and growing includes discussion of student work. shadows is the ideal time to read and Includes writing exercises that attempt to discuss America’s most famous Gothic reach the unconscious parts of our memory, writer: Edgar Allan Poe. Explore Poe’s challenge our perceptions, and dig into personal life, some of his most famous the mystery of our memories and images. works including The Raven, Annabel Lee and Our human experiences are unique but our The Masque of the Red Death as well as his common connections can often be found literary contributions that have impacted through poetry. We will read published literature 200 years after his death. poetry for inspiration as we look for the Thurs, Oct 25, 10 am-noon energy in our own writing. All levels of Fee and Code: $29, XHUML 114 writing experience welcome. 4 SESSIONS Tues, Nov 13-Dec 4, 2-3:30 pm Fee and Code: $79, XWRIT 084 Call To Register 732-224-2315 Music To My Ears 23

MUSIC TO MY EARS Piano For Procrastinators John Balme, adjunct humanities instructor, director, Concordia Vocal Academy If you meant to learn the piano years ago, the time has arrived! Join fellow beginners in the wonderful world of music at Brookdale’s piano lab – where you can learn to play your favorite songs. All you need to bring is a sense of adventure, a sense of humor and a pencil. Music materials provided. Enrollment is limited. 4 SESSIONS Thurs, Oct 4-25, 10-11:30 am Five-String Banjo (Beginner/ Fee and Code: $99, XHUMM 001 Intermediate) Get Going Guitar Ken Jewell, instructor, professional musician Nate Fegan, instructor A fun course for all! Whether you are a It’s time to start the music! Join fellow beginner or want to dust off your banjo and procrastinators in this class for adult get playing again, this class is for you. First, beginners and leave this class knowing how get acquainted, or reacquainted, with your to play a complete Eagles Song (selected instrument: set-up, tuning, proper posture, by class group). Plus more! Begin building picks, basic rolls, hammer-ons, slides and a foundation to pursue any musical pull-offs. Then the fun begins: learn songs style, whether electric or acoustic. Learn to apply your skills. For the experienced chords, scales, basic rhythms, and proper player, Ken will provide you with more technique. Prior experience is not necessary. challenging pieces to learn advanced Students must bring their own guitars techniques. Questions about the course or (acoustic or electric). 4 SESSIONS your banjo? Email mchiarella@brookdalecc. Thurs, Oct 11-Nov 1, 7-8:30 pm edu in advance for guidance. Enrollment Fee and Code: $75, XHUMM 075 limited. 4 SESSIONS Tues, Oct 2-23, 7-8:30 pm See Also, Broadway, p. 8 Fee and Code: $75, XHUMM 078

Beautiful Voice – Raise Your Voice, Raise Your Spirits Cynthia Balme, professional soprano, adjunct music instructor, Brookdale Curious about what actually happens in a voice lesson? Is there more to it than opening one’s mouth to sing? Join us and explore the fascinating world of throat and body as a musical instrument. Learn inhalation and breath support for singing, how to create resonance in your sound, and self-expression through song. Suitable songs for group singing will be provided. Last class to include an informal recital! 4 SESSIONS Thurs, Oct 4-25, 10-11:30 am Fee and Code: $85, XHUMM 065 24 Special Interest

SPECIAL INTEREST

Why Buddhism Now? Cheryl Bartholomew, Ph.D., adjunct professor, Monmouth University, professor emerita, George Mason University The coming of Buddhism to the West may be the most important event of this century. Americans are wealthier and more comfortable than ever before yet we are ranked 18th in terms of the happiest countries in the world. Our culture today Selling On E-Bay is concerned with social evolution; Eastern And Craig’s List For Fun practices focus on individual insights And Profit and transcending suffering. Through What to do with the treasures in your the intersection of Eastern and Western attic and beyond? Find out how to teachings, philosophies, and practices we get started making money by selling can become awakened and find happiness on E-bay and/or Craig’s list, Etsy, and joy. 3 SESSIONS Letgo. Instructor David Carlon, is an Thurs, Oct 4-18, 10 am-noon experienced E-bay Power Seller. Join Fee and Code: $65, XPHIL 070 this class for beginner to intermediate From Treetop To Tabletop – E-bay users. Learn, step by step, how to make money the fun and easy way. Essential Woodworking Sat, Oct 13, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Ready to explore the artistry and craft of Fee and Code: $55, XPRAG 094 woodworking? It’s time to get started, no more excuses! Monmouth County’s School Next Steps For Internet of Woodworking, The Wood Joint, has the Sales; Better E-Bay Margins perfect class for you. Expert craftsman Bruce And More Hogan and his trusted apprentice, Melanie Viani, will take you through a hands-on For those who are already selling on introduction to woodworking. You will the internet and wish to advance their learn basics of milling, characteristics of business and improve selling margins. wood, use of machinery and safety. You’ll Learn the secrets of increased internet put that knowledge into action by creating traffic, better product descriptions, your own cheese serving board. Class better packaging and shipping options meets at The Wood Joint a state of the art and better photography to improve workshop (3300 Shafto Rd Unit C, Tinton product appeal. Class will be taught by Falls). All supplies are included. 4 SESSIONS David Carlon a seasoned EBay power Tues, Oct 9-30, 10 am-noon seller. Recommend bringing smart Fee and Code: $229, XPRAG 125 phone or IPad to class. Sat, Nov 10, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Fee and Code: $55, XPRAG 122

E-Bay Series Combination - 2 sessions Sat, Oct 13 & Nov 10, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Fee and Code: $99, XPRAG 124 Special Interest • Recreation 25

You Ought To Be In Pictures RECREATION Tom Waclawik, accountant turned actor Always wanted to be on the big screen? Golf For Women Here’s your chance to learn how to become Golf for women, taught by a woman a movie or tv “extra”. There are many instructor! Learn all aspects of golf in a non- opportunities for “senior” adults to get threatening environment! Class meets at on screen. Our instructor has appeared in Twin Brook Golf Center in Tinton Falls. All movies with Al Pacino, Tom Hanks, Robert equipment is provided. 5 SESSIONS DeNiro and Leo DiCaprio. He has been Sun, Sep 9-Oct 7, 8:45-10 am on movie sets directed by Martin Scorsese, Fee and Code: $149, XRECR 002 Clint Eastwood, Steven Soderbergh. His tv appearances include Madam Secretary, Law and Order, The Good Wife, Homeland Introduction To Golf and more. There are over 50 shows filming Have you meant to learn to play golf for in NYC this year. Find out how to get on years? Now’s the time ‘fore’ fun! Learn the set, or in commercials. It’s easier than the basics with fellow novices. We’ll cover you think and you don’t need acting terminology, rules, etiquette, full swing experience. Ages 18 and up welcome. fundamentals, putting, chipping and Tues, Nov 13, 9:30-11:30 am bunker play. Class meets at Twin Brook Fee and Code: $39, XPERS 281 Golf Center in Tinton Falls. All equipment is provided. Sun, Sep 9-Oct 7, 8:45-10 am Fee and Code: $149, XRECR 025

Intermediate Golf Designed for the intermediate and advanced player. Covering all aspects of golf,full swing, putting, chipping, bunker play, and on the course instruction! Class meets at Twin Brooks Golf Center in Tinton Falls. Equipment provided. 5 SESSIONS How To Self Publish Sun, Sep 9-Oct 7, 10-11:15 am Martin McDermott, author and Brookdale Fee and Code: $149, XRECR 053 speech faculty Want to join the self-publishing craze? Playing School – Whether your interest is personal or On The Golf Course professional or fiction or non-fiction, come Golf for intermediate players – all and discover the insider dos and don’ts instruction takes place on the golf course. of self-publishing! This class will explore Class meets at Twin Brook Golf Center in popular sites and services, copyright Tinton Falls. Bring your own equipment, questions, publicity and marketing, and or instructor will provide as needed. the pros and cons of self-publishing 5 SESSIONS versus traditional publishing. No writing Sun, Sep 9-Oct 7, 11:15 am-12:30 pm experience necessary. Fee and Code: $149, XRECR 055 Sat, Nov 17, 9 am-noon Fee and Code: $49, XWRIT 069

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Call To Register 732-224-2315 26 Recreation • Student Success At Any Age Ready To Learn To Ride? Have you always wanted to learn to horseback ride? Now is the time! Join fellow adult novice riders in a hands-on, horse-on experience. Learn about the different riding styles, English or Western, grooming and care of horses, and the world of horsemanship for pleasure. Classes held, rain or shine, at Baymar Farms, 38 Harbor Road, Morganville, 07751. Baymar Farms is situated on 30 park-like acres with two outdoor arenas and a state of the art indoor riding arena. Ages 18 and up only. Enrollment is limited. 4 SESSIONS Mon, Sep 24-Oct 15, 6:30-7:30 pm Fee and Code: $199, XRECR 049

STUDENT SUCCESS AT ANY AGE

SAT PREP ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR Sessions provide confidence and skills by STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL focusing on essential success strategies for DISABILITIES boosting scores. In-depth review of SAT This 10-week noncredit course offers core material and question types that most students with developmental disabilities the opportunity to continue their learning commonly appear on the SAT. Includes experiences. Receive instruction in the timed practice and detailed examination of areas of self-advocacy, daily living skills and actual SAT questions. social skills training. Elective subjects are Workbook provided to students registered added for academic enrichment. Students by Oct 18. 8 SESSIONS must be over 18 years old to participate. Tues & Thurs, Nov 1-29 Sessions start in October and March. Verbal: 5:30-7 pm, $209, XPRAG 001 Call 732-224-2049. Math: 7:15-8:45 pm, $209, XPRAG 002

DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS SERVICES Are you a woman who has lost your primary source of income due to separation, widowhood, spousal disability? Displaced Homemakers Services offers free customized services to help you transition to head of household. 732-739-6020; or brookdalecc.edu/displaced-homemakers/

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Brookdale Performing Arts: Haunted Theater Celebrating 16 years of scares, Brookdale Performing Arts Center’s Haunted Theater is locally regarded as one of the scariest and most immersive Halloween attractions in Monmouth County. This indoor, self-guided walk-through haunted house maze – which is designed, built and operated by more than a 100 Brookdale students, staff, alumni and community members – features themed mazes, pitch black zones, and special effects, all contained within the walls of the Performing Arts Center. This haunt runs rain or shine, including an indoor queue line. Oct 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 7-10:30 pm, $15 per person payable at door Oct 14, 21, 28, 7-9:30 pm, $15 per person payable at door Child Friendly, no-scares-allowed, adventures offered Oct 20, 21, 27, 28, 2-4 pm, $5 per person payable at door. Costumes welcome. Rain or shine with an indoor queue line.

Bring A Friend Walking Tour: Freehold Daniel Radel, adjunct history instructor, journalist Take a step back in time and enjoy this walking tour of Freehold's rich history from colonial times to the early 20th century. Stops on the tour include St. Peter's Church, Monmouth Court House, The American Hotel, and the Carnegie Library. Tour ends at the Monmouth County Historical Association Museum where participants will have the option of taking a tour of the museum. The Museum charge is $5 for entrance. Meet at the steps of the Monmouth County Hall of Records on East Main Street. Rain date Sat, Oct 13. Please note: no refund will be issued if rain date is used. Fee is for 2 registrants. Sat, Oct 6, 1-3 pm Fee and Code: $40, XDEST 147

Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen Cooking Demonstration And Lunch Find out what's really cooking at the JBJ Soul Kitchen – where unique community building happens. First, learn how to cook two of JBJ Soul Kitchen's most popular menu items from their expert chefs. Next, enjoy a lunch prepared especially for you featuring these wonderful dishes and learn more about this visionary enterprise. A perfect opportunity to enjoy learning, laughing and lunch! Address: 207 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Sec 1: Thurs, Oct 25, 11:30 am-1 pm Sec 2: Thurs, Nov 15, 11:30 am-1 pm Fee and Code: $39, XPERS 260 28 Trips

TOUR & TALK

Experience something new. Your life can change in a day.

Brookdale’s Tour & Talk day trips and overnight adventures offer yearlong opportunities for discovering places of cultural and historical interest. Get on board a luxury motor coach for a unique experience within a community of like-minded, learning enthusiasts. Leave the planning and the driving to us – sit back and enjoy the ride. Buses depart from Parking Lot #1 at the Lincroft campus.

“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” Ibn Battuta

Heavenly Bodies: Fashion And The Catholic Imagination At The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute And The Met Cloisters A gift from the Sartorial Gods . . . an idea so right, so inevitably majestic, that it’s amazing it never happened here before. – Wall Street Journal Explore the largest exhibition ever offered by the Met’s Costume Institute! Years in the making, it includes papal robes and accessories from the Sistine Chapel sacristy, many of which have never been seen outside the Vatican and more that 150 ensembles of secular clothing from the last century. Be dazzled by papal regalia of unsurpassed intricacy and also space-age brides, monastic couture, angels in gold lamé, and a staged choir adorning the balcony dressed in head-to-toe Balenciaga. Examining fashion’s ongoing engagement with the devotional practices of Catholicism, the exhibit spans the space of the Met 5th Ave costume center and Byzantine and medieval galleries to the Met Cloisters. Enjoy a plated lunch at the Petrie Café in the sculpture courtyard at the Met. Simply devine! Thurs, Sept 6, 8:15 am-6 pm Fee and Code: $149, XTRVY 264

Andre Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra: Early Dinner Maggiano’s Little Italy Of Philadelphia Mozart composed his music not for the elite, but for everyone. – Andre Rieu Be swept away! Experience an enchanted evening. Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss orchestra will move you to laugh, to cry, and cheer for more! A magical feast of serious music presented with a lighthearted flair and extravagant production that has people waltzing in the aisles. Seats are center floor at the Wells Fargo Arena. Begin on a high note with a delicious dinner at Maggiano’s Little Italy of Philadelphia. Fri, Sept 21, 2:15 pm-12 am Fee and Code: $239, XTRVY 263

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Bartow-Pell Mansion Tour; City Island Nautical Museum & Walking Tour: Lunch At Sea Shore Restaurant & Marina (The Bronx) Tour the Bartow-Pell Mansion; a hidden gem within NYC’s largest park – Pelham Bay. Boasting a late Federal style exterior and Greek Revival period rooms it is the last remaining 19th-century estate in the park. Enjoy a guided mansion and carriage house tour focusing on the architecture, period rooms, and history of the mansion and its inhabitants. Next stop will be one of the most interesting historical communities in NYC, City Island, a small island with a rich nautical history. Discover its colorful past with a guided tour of the Nautical Museum and a walking tour of the many intriguing places of interest throughout the island. Enjoy a delicious lunch amidst the lively atmosphere of the Sea Shore Restaurant & Marina. Wed, Oct 3, 8:15 am-6:30 pm Fee and Code: $145, XTRVY 265

Lakota Wolf Preserve: Lunch At Alice’s Restaurant (Columbia, NJ) Join the pack! Explore and learn about the social structure, eating habits, and relationship to humans of some of the most amazing and beautiful animals on an educational wolf watch tour. Be surrounded by 4 different packs of wolves in the safety of an observation area in the center of the Lakota Wolf preserve. Watch the wolves play, interact with each other, and hopefully hear them howl. Also, see and learn about the fox and bobcats living on the preserve. Yes, there is an Alice’s restaurant – enjoy delicious food in an inviting atmosphere overlooking Lake Hopatcong. (Great opportunity for photography enthusiasts). Wed, Oct 10, 8 am-6 pm Fee and Code: $139, XTRVY 266 30 Trips

Untapped Cities – Walking Tour Of Governors Island: Lunch At Merchants River House Explore what’s old and what’s new on Governors Island and how both come together to create an ever-changing and exciting urban oasis. • We’ll meet our guide at the Battery Maritime Building and enjoy the amazing views and great photo opts on the ferry ride to the island • Tour Castle Williams, a fort built for the War of 1812 and once a confederate prison • Stroll down Colonel’s Row in Nolan Park and learn about the homes of high ranking officers • Explore the Hills – designed by a Dutch firm in 2016 built with materials from demolished military housing • Visit an art exhibit by David Brooks created from rock below the island in the old gunpowder magazine of Fort Jay • Be awed by the 2018 commission, Jacob Hashimoto on Governors Island – The Eclipse transforms the historic Chapel of St. Cornelius with over 15,000 delicate bamboo and paper kites. • Relax and refresh with a delightful lunch at Merchants River House on the Hudson River Esplanade. Sun, Oct 14, 8:15 am-5:30 pm, (RAIN DATE: Sat, Oct 21) Fee and Code: $179, XTRVY 267

SORRY There are no refunds on Trips. Trips 31 Floyd Bennett Aviation Field, Gateway National Park: Lunch At Kennedy’s, Breezy Point, NY Opened as New York City’s first municipal airport on May 23, 1931, Floyd Bennett was the site of many important first and record breaking flights helping to advance aviation technology during the “Golden Age of Aviation.” In 1941, Floyd Bennett Field was sold to the United States Navy and became Naval Air Station-New York – the busiest naval air station in the United States during World War II. Experience a guided tour of Hangar B, home to many historic aircraft painstakingly restored by volunteers with HARP (Historic Aircraft Restoration Project). Gateway’s historic collection also includes displays of military uniforms, insignia, cups, plaques, photos, and jewelry. Enjoy a tasty lunch at Kennedy’s offering beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline in the unique community of Breezy Point, NY. Wed, Oct 24, 9:45 am-5 pm Fee and Code: $135, XTRVY 268

Jasper Cropsey’s Ever Rest Home, Studio & Gallery Of Art; Hudson River Museum: Lunch At Harvest On The Hudson Famed landscape artist, Jasper Cropsey, spent his last year’s at Ever Rest overlooking the river and surroundings he devoted a lifetime capturing in his work. Experience a guided tour of the carpenter Gothic style home along with a selection of furnishings from the Cropsey’s former home in Warwick, NY including a dining room set and draperies designed by Jasper. Visit the art studio built by the artist where he painted during his twilight years. Enjoy a docent-led tour at Westchester County’s largest cultural institute, The Hudson River Museum. Examine the work of one of the most innovative artists working today, Maya Lin (born 1959). A River Is A Drawing is an ambitious, site-specific exhibition that will explore nature’s lasting power and reveal its fragility. Satisfy your appetite with authentic gourmet Italian cuisine at the riverfront restaurant; Harvest on the Hudson. Wed, Nov 7, 8:15 am-5:45 pm Fee and Code: $139, XTRVY 273 32 Trips

QVC Studio Tour: Lunch At Lemoncello’s Italian Restaurante, PA Tour QVC’s state-of-the-art broadcasting facility. See and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air, and delivered to millions of QVC customers. Get a look into QVC’s more than 58,000 square feet of studio space where you may be able to watch QVC programs in progress. You may even catch a glimpse of a favorite host or guest! Feel like family lunching at Lemoncello’s Italian Restaurante. Perfect opportunity to start checking off your holiday wish list. All guests are required to bring identification. Wed, Nov 14, 9 am-6:15 pm Fee and Code: $129, XTRVY 269

Bucks County Playhouse; I Hate Hamlet: Brunch At The Golden Pheasant Inn Hot Hollywood actor Andrew Rally, star of a recently canceled TV series, arrives in New York to play “Hamlet” in Central Park and moves into the outrageously Gothic Greenwich Village apartment once owned by John Barrymore. While Andy loves the city, the theater and stardom … he hates “Hamlet.” He is ready to flee to L.A. when the ghost of Barrymore unexpectedly appears. The laughs are non-stop as Barrymore takes his would-be successor under his wing – tutoring him in Shakespearean acting, life and love. Indulge in a fantastic brunch enjoying the rustic elegance of The Golden Pheasant Inn. Sun, Nov 18, 9:15 am-5:45 pm Fee and Code: $165, XTRVY 270

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De Gustibus Cooking School – Top Floor Of Macy’s Herald Square Experience an entertaining and insightful culinary performance! • Meet And Learn From World-Class Chefs Gain access to a legendary chef and rising star Be touched by their insights and personal stories in an intimate and interactive setting • Eat Delicious Food Observe techniques and follow recipes of a cutting-edge chef as they prepare a divine menu Smell and savor their culinary creations served to you • Taste Exquisite Wines Sample a delightful array of wines selected by our partners Featured Chef: Camille Rodriguez, Pizzeria Sirenetta When Pizzeria Sirenetta emerged on the Upper West Side in 2016, it breathed new life into the neighborhood. Executive Chef Camille Rodriguez – who spent her early years working at Mesa Grill and at The Harrison and The Red Cat – will cook some of her signature, seasonal, rustic Italian fare. Come Eat, Think & Be Merry! Wed, Nov 28, 4-10:30 pm Fee and Code: $175, XTRVY 274

New York Philharmonic At Lincoln Center; Handel’s Messiah: Early Dinner At Maritime Parc Experience the quintessential classical music highpoint of the holiday season, Handel’s 1741 masterpiece. Conducted under the direction of Jonathan Cohen with chorus by Westminster Symphonic Choir, it promises to be a powerful and uplifting performance. Be moved by the stirring Hallelujah chorus that, by tradition, brings audiences to their feet. An evening of joyful inspiration will begin with an early dinner enjoying the sleek setting, gourmet food, and phenomenal city views at the Maritime Parc in Jersey City. Thurs, Dec 13, 2:45-11:30 pm Fee and Code: $195, XTRVY 272 34 World War II Studies

WORLD WAR II STUDIES

The Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution

What Price Silence? That’s the driving question in By A Thread, a documentary about New York journalist Marisa Fox’s search for her late mother’s secret past. Based on her upcoming book and articles for Ha’retz, The New York Times and Huffington Post, Fox’s directional debut unfolds like a detective story. Shot on location in the Czech Republic, Poland, Australia, Sweden, Israel and the United States, By A Thread is a gripping first person narrative about a daughter hungering for connection and closure with a mother whose life defied explanation. By A Thread yields startling new information on life in a frauenarbeitslager (FAL), Nazi all-women’s forced labor camp and the trauma of its survivors, unwittlingly transmitted to the next generation. Don’t miss our discussion with Marisa Fox. Tues, Oct 23, 7-9 pm Fee and Code: $19, XWWTS 306 Fall Career Moves 35

FALL CAREER MOVES Real Estate Principles And Practices AnnMarie Hohmann, Licensed New Jersey state instructor The successful completion of this 75- hour program qualifies you to sit for the New Jersey Real Estate Salesperson’s Examination. It is also valuable and essential for those who own real estate, are prospective buyers and sellers of real Voice-Over Workshop property, and for experienced salespeople. Jeffrey Dreisbach, actor, author, teacher Successful completion requires regular Voice-overs are everywhere. From attendance. All applicants for licensure commercial to promotional videos, book must submit to a criminal history reads, and narration, “heard but not seen” record check. 22 SESSIONS is the key component to making money Prerequisites: 18 years of age and proof of with just your voice. Learn from a seasoned high school diploma or GED at time of pro and successful bi-coastal professional registration for the NJ licensing exam. actor/voice-over coach and casting director Note: Textbook required. the best way to audition for and get Tues & Wed, Oct 2-Dec 18, 6-9:25 pm voice-over gigs. In this 18-hour hands-on (no class Nov 21) program, held in Brookdale’s state-of-the-art Fee and Code: $384 (plus text), XREAL 001 recording studio, your performances will be professionally recorded, critiqued, and Introduction To evaluated. For course outline and instructor Grant Writing: Transforming bio, go to: https://www.brookdalecc.edu/ Vision Into Reality continuinged/careerdevelopment/voice- Mary Eileen Fouratt, program associate, New over/. 6 SESSIONS. Jersey State Council on the Arts Wed, Sep 26-Oct 31, 6-9 pm Fee and Code: $474 (plus text), XBUSS 080 Do you have a great idea but no money for providing a meaningful service for a specific Getting Comfortable group of people, the environment, the arts, or another worthwhile cause? Then turn With Your Computer a great idea into a reality with funds from This easy-paced course is for the novice the government, private foundations, or user, especially seniors with limited or no corporations. Discover which sources to prior knowledge of the PC. Become familiar approach and how to do it. Learn the with hardware, software and technology. basics of writing the various components Learn some Windows and easy ways of the grant proposal, finding and targeting to work with files, folders and objects. potential grant sources, understanding the Workbook included. 9 hours. psychology of dealing with funders, Sat, Sept 29-Oct 13, 9 am-noon • Brookdale at and avoiding pitfalls. 2 SESSIONS Long Branch Mon & Wed, Nov 12 &14, 6-9 pm Fee and Code: $175, XCOMG 039 Fee and Code: $129, XNONP 002

For a complete list of Computer Classes, please visit https://www.brookdalecc. edu/continuinged/careerdevelopment/ Call To Register comptraining/ 732-224-2315 36 Fall Career Moves • Small Business Development Center Audition Masterclass Jeffrey Dreisbach, actor, author, teacher What does it take to be a working actor? Some say talent, others say being in the right place at the right time. In reality, auditioning well is the first step to success. You only have one chance to make a good first impression. Get coached and trained by an experienced New York City casting director, actor, and author. Discover the tricks, tips, and techniques to audition for commercials, film roles, and television projects. This is a “hands on” workshop, conducted in Brookdale’s TV studio, designed to provide feedback and improve your skills while learning about the professional world of show business. If you want to find out what it takes to be an actor or increase your confidence in front of the camera and microphone, this workshop is for you! 6 SESSIONS. Wed, Nov 7-Dec 19 (no class Nov 21), 6-9 pm Fee and Code: $474, XBUSS 097

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AMERICA’S SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER At Brookdale Community College

America’s SBDC at Brookdale Community College network is committed to guiding established small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to create and expand their business enterprises which will, in turn, result in sustainable growth, job creation and statewide economic development and prosperity. The network, in carrying out its mission and purpose, exists to: • Provide unmatched customer service and personal commitment to the small business client with honest evaluations of client probability of success; • Bring high-value to the small business community; • Produce positive outcomes for entrepreneurs and established small businesses; • Serve communities and small businesses, facilitating economic development; • Lead in providing education and training to small businesses. To register for SBDC workshops call 732-842-8685

ENTREPRENEUR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM The Entrepreneur Certificate Program offers training to help those looking to start or grow their own business. Topics include business planning, goal setting, financing, and marketing. The Monmouth/Ocean Small Business Development Center (MOSBDC) – located at both Brookdale Community College and Ocean County College – sponsors this 33.5-hour program. Take one course to improve your knowledge or take all courses and receive an Entrepreneur Certificate. To acquire a certificate, you must attend 100% of the Business Development Core Workshops and forward a certificate request to MOSBDC. Small Business Development Center 37 Business Start-Up Workshop If you are an entrepreneur who is planning to start, or have recently started a small business, this course is for you! Examine the legal forms, how to register your business, setting up financial records, taxation information, insurance needs, and licensing. Sec 1: Sat, Sep 15, 9 am-3:30 pm Sec 2: Sat, Oct 6, 9 am-3:30 pm Sec 3: Sat, Dec 1, 9 am-3:30 pm Fee and Code: $97, XBUSD 001

Marketing Strategies For Small Businesses In this 15-hour overview, identify how to position your business by developing a marketing plan that focuses on goals and strategies. Discover how to effectively analyze the current marketplace in creating valid pricing. Investigate creating a customer database and explore how to develop a marketing mix through advertising, promotions, and sales. 5 SESSIONS Tues Oct 2-30, 6-9 pm Fee and Code: $269, XBUSD 044

Financing A Small Business Interested in starting a business or expanding an existing business? Need financial assistance? Gain information on determining money needs, SBA loans, venture capital, working with local banks, and use of a business plan to secure financing. Sec 1: Sat, Sep 22, 1-4 pm Sec 2: Sat, Oct 13, 1-4 pm Sec 3: Sat, Dec 8, 1-4 pm Fee and Code: $60, XBUSD 009

A Business Plan Even the most skeptical banker can be persuaded positively with a convincing business plan. Comprehensive plans include sales forecasts, market identification, resources, personnel, cash flow, and income projections. Learn what to include, which language to use, and in what format. Sec 1: Sat, Sep 22, 9 am-12:30 pm Sec 2: Tues, Nov 6, 6-9:30 pm Sec 3: Sat, Dec 8, 9 am-12:30 pm Fee and Code: $65, XBUSD 008

Record Keeping for Small Businesses Gain an understanding of primary financial statements, and effective methods of analysis. With hands-on instruction in business and accounting software programs, participants will learn the general accounting cycle. Sec 1: Tues & Thurs, Sept 18 & 20, 6-9 pm Sec 2: Tues & Thurs, Nov 13 & 15, 6-9pm Sec 3: Tues & Thurs, Dec 4 & 6, 6-9 pm Fee and Code: $99, XBUSD 043

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