Lifelong Catalog Fall 2021 Fall Catalog Is Available Online!
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Lifelong Catalog Fall 2021 A vibrant, active community center for Learning, Activities, and Social Groups for all adults age 50 and over "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower" – Albert Camus Fall catalog is available online! www.tclifelong.org Lifelong, 119 West Court Street, Ithaca NY 14850 Phone: (607) 273-1511 Fax: (607) 272-8060 Website: www.tclifelong.org Meet the Lifelong Team Liza Burger, Executive Director, [email protected] Tammy Dunn, Program Director/HIICAP Coordinator, [email protected] Robin Tuttle, Business Manager, [email protected] Joyce Billing, Administrative Assistant, [email protected] Karen Koyanagi, Program Assistant/Instructor, [email protected] Khaki Wunderlich, TCE Coordinator, [email protected] Ken Kleist, Custodian Meet the Board of Directors ▪President: Kate Supron ▪Vice-President: Colleen Perkins ▪Treasurer: Joe Sammons ▪Secretary: Anna Raphaelidis Josephine Allen, Maura Fetsko, Bill Ghiorse, Jeanette Knapp, Mike Schaff, Stephen Sedlock, Lynne Lacko-Sheldon, Sheila Squier, Kirk Tolhurst Meet our Volunteers Office Volunteers Walk Program Coordinators Helene Croft Elke Schofield & Carolyn Beeman Mary Slaght Wanda Clements Lifelong Learning Instructors All our instructors are volunteers who offer their time, experience, and knowledge on a multitude of topics to make our Lifelong Learning program what it is. Lifelong Contact Information Lifelong 119 West Court Street Office Hours Ithaca, NY 14850 Monday – Friday Phone: (607)-273-1511 / Fax: 607-272-8060 9:00am-4:00pm Website: www.tclifelong.org 2 Table of Contents Lifelong Learning Classes: Activities FREE Offerings Page 16 Creative Arts Page 11 100 Level Classes Page 19 Events Page 26 200 Level Classes Page 22 Health & Fitness Page 9 300 Level Classes Page 22 Social Groups Page 12 400 Level Classes Page 23 Instructor Biographies Page 30 Fees & Forms: Programs, People & Policies: Course Selection Form Page 28 AARP Smart Driver Program Page 3 Membership-Waiver-Donor Form Page 7 COVID-19 Page 3 Payment for Learning Activities Page 27 General Information Course Fees Page 4 HIICAP/ TCE Page 13 Mosaic Program Page 17 Policies Page 4 Staff, Volunteers, Board Members Page 2 Travel Opportunities Page 15 Walk Program Page 10 As the fall catalog goes to print, the level of COVID-19 community transmission in Tompkins County is noted to be substantial, and Lifelong is following the recommendations of both the CDC and Tompkins County Health Department. AARP has put a hold on all We are requiring that masks be worn in-person classes currently due to the pandemic. indoors at Lifelong until further notice, Lifelong will offer the course when AARP regardless of vaccination status. Masks feels it is safe to do so. are available at Lifelong if needed, and we continue to welcome you into the building for (The Sept/Oct sessions Lifelong had scheduled in-person programs! have been cancelled at this time.) Many thanks for your support and understanding as we work together to consider the safety of the community at large. We'll get there! 3 Lifelong Learning Course Fees Course fees are indicated by the series number: • (000) series are Free • (100) series are $10 • (200) series are $20 • (300) series are $30 • (400) series are $40 or 3 courses for $100 (E) Courses: Series number courses followed by an E are held in the evening and open to non-members. Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage pre-registration to ensure that we have sufficient enrollment. Any fees can be paid at the door. Mosaic Courses: Courses labeled as Mosaic are offered at Lifelong under the previously named Northside Southside Program. These offerings are FREE, thanks to support from COFA. LGBT Courses: Any offering that has an LGBT focus will be indicated with the logo. All are welcome to attend. Course Location: All Lifelong Learning classes are held at Lifelong, 119 West Court Street unless indicated otherwise. Cancellation Policy: Lifelong reserves the right to cancel programs due to lack of enrollment or unforeseeable circumstances. If a class is cancelled or rescheduled, we will do our best to notify you in advance. If you cancel your registration in a class & request a refund, an administrative fee of $5 will be deducted from the amount paid if cancelled one week prior to the class start date. No refund will be given for cancellations less than a week prior to the course start date. If you paid $100 for 3 courses and cancel your registration in 1 or more of the courses, your fees for the remaining courses will revert to $40 each. Your refund will be calculated accordingly, including a $5 administrative fee per cancelled course. Course Registration How to Register: To register for classes or activities please submit by mail or in person the course selection form, payment form, membership application, if applicable, and any fees to Lifelong. (Forms begin on page 22.) Membership is required for participation in any Lifelong Learning classes and/or Lifelong Activities held on-site at Lifelong or offered virtually during business hours. Evening and off-site sessions do not require membership. Scholarships Available: No one will be denied participation because of an inability to pay registration fees. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. If you need and are eligible for a scholarship, check the box on the course registration form. 4 Register Early: Please consider registering early as class sizes may be limited. Also, if there are not enough registrations, classes may be cancelled. You must register even if the class is FREE. Registrations are processed in the order in which they are received. Registration Confirmation: You will receive an email confirming your Lifelong Learning course registration(s). Be sure that we have your email address when you register. Cell Phone Policy: Please turn off your cell phone or put it in silent mode while participating in Lifelong programs. Guest Policy: We want your friends to learn what great things are going on here at Lifelong, and so we encourage you to bring an occasional guest with the following provisions: Please be sure you have the instructor’s permission, have the guest check in at the front desk, and pay the single class fee of $10. Guests who wish to return should join Lifelong as a member. Disclaimer: Lifelong is not affiliated with any political organization or party or with any particular religious faith. The opinions and views expressed by class instructors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lifelong. Lifelong does not allow any trading or selling of goods on the premises. A Note from the Program Director Hello, I am excited to be releasing the course line-up for the Fall Semester! There are a variety of new instructors and programs. And I am happy to also say that there are both in-person and virtual programs that are scheduled. Please feel free to reach out and say hi, offer course ideas, or to ask any questions you may have. I encourage you to share Lifelong with others as we always want to welcome new members! Be well, Tammy Dunn Stay Informed – Lifelong’s eNewsletter The weekly eNewsletter is a source of information about Lifelong programs, events, and other items of interest. Sign up by visiting us at: http://www.tclifelong.org/ 5 Lifelong Membership Membership is open to anyone age 50 and over! Annual membership dues and donations help to support all the many programs Lifelong offers. Membership dues are just $25 for individuals and $40 for households of two individuals. (See page 7 for the Membership Form.) You can register for membership online at: www.tclifelong.org Membership Benefits Lifelong members are eligible to register and participate in all classes and events that are held in person at Lifelong and/or offered virtually. Additional benefits to members during normal business operation have included: open computer lab hours, Sciencenter passes, discounted TCAT bus tickets, Cornell Concert Series tickets, BorgWarner pool pass, and Kitchen Theatre matinee performances. But … There is MORE! Lifelong is excited about the collaboration with Senior Planet. Access to the hotline number is available only to Lifelong members. Become a member of Lifelong and get connected with Senior Planet! Join Lifelong online at www.tclifelong.org Have a question about your smartphone? Need Assistance with buying a new tablet or computer? Look no further than the Tompkins County Senior Planet Hotline, where a technology trainer will answer all your questions. Tompkins County Office for the Aging in partnership with Senior Planet & Older Adults Technology Services is providing this free service for Tompkins County older adults and Lifelong patrons. Hotline hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 6 7 Lifelong offers a variety of opportunities to stay active. Activity Fee Lifelong membership is required for Health and Wellness Lifelong members are eligible to activities held at Lifelong only. Offsite classes are open to pay $30 per month for the community for a $5 fee per class. unlimited Health and Wellness Lifelong Activities run year-round and any change to activities at any location. schedules below will be communicated accordingly. 8 Virtual Health & Fitness Activities Meditation With Mary Ann Erickson 1st & 3rd Wednesday Monthly, September 15-December 15, 1:00pm-1:30pm, Virtual Meditation is a mind and body practice that can bring increased calm and help us cope with the stresses of life. Join us to practice a variety of meditation techniques, no experience necessary. CHAIR YOGA Tue/Thurs 10:15am – 11:15am • To join a class, you will need a Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/) account • Search for the group you want to join by name (listed above; you may join all three) • Request to join the group. You will receive a notification that you are in the group.