WELFARE FUND SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM

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RETIREE PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT HOW TO REGISTER Michael Mulgrew All checks/money orders must be made payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. President, UFT (NO CASH ACCEPTED). Tom Murphy Chapter Leader, UFT-RTC SPRING Learning Center classes begin Monday, March • Each registrant must pay with his/her own Sandra March 12, 2012 and end Friday, June 1, 2012. Classes are 11 ses- checks/money orders. Make checks/money orders UFT Liaison to the RTC sions, unless otherwise noted. payable to UFTWF RETIREE PROGRAMS and enclose payment with the registration form. Include on Gerri Herskowitz All registration MUST be received BY MAIL ONLY. UFT re- the checks/money orders the course number exactly as it Director, UFTWF Retiree Programs tirees will be registered first before spouses, domestic part- appears in the course description section. Sasha Greene, LMSW ners, AFT, NYSUT & PSC members. Registration forms • Write a separate check/money order for $30 payable to Director, UFTWF Retiree Social Services MUST be mailed to: UFTWF Retiree Programs for NYSUT Defensive Lynn Lospenuso UFTWF Retiree Programs Driving. Retiree Communications Coordinator Si Beagle Learning Centers 52 Broadway, 17th floor NB: View Si Beagle offerings online at www.uft.org, click New York, NY 10004 BOROUGH LEARNING chapters/retirees/programs, then scroll to bottom of page to view the Si Beagle and download coupon to send For general questions, please call the main office at 212-598-6879 CENTERS it in for registration. during January and February. Please note: We cannot check to see UFT BRONX LEARNING CENTER if we received your registration. 2500 Halsey St., Bronx, NY 10461 7. Your course selection coupon will be stamped and returned (718) 862-6069/6004 to you in the mail. You must remember to bring the coupon 1. COURSES Philip Kaplan, Sally Morales and Lucille Richards, to every session your course meets. It will serve as your You may register for only three courses. However, you Coordinators admission card. may take seminars, NYSUT Defensive Driving, trips, UFT BROOKLYN LEARNING CENTER If a green “ENTERED” is stamped over a particular theater and dine-arounds in addition to your courses. There 335 Adams St., 24th floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 course, seminar or trip you have been admitted. If a red will be a NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE (718) 722-6961/6962 “COURSE FULL-WAIT LIST”, “SORRY, TRIP FULL” OF $5 for each course. Write one check/money order for Selma Mitlitsky and Regina Olff, Coordinators or “SORRY, SEMINAR FULL” are stamped over a par- courses. UFT MANHATTAN LEARNING CENTER ticular course, seminar, or trip you will not be admitted 2. SEMINARS 50 Broadway, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10004 and your name will be put on a wait list. You MUST register for all seminars to guarantee seating. (212) 510-6478/6479 Refunds will be issued in approximately sixweeks. Seminars have a NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRA- Lucy Carrubba, Florence Caruso, Esta Heitner and Retirees who are on wait lists will be notified ofcourse TION FEE OF $2. There is no fee for benefit seminars Carol Melucci, Coordinators openings by the Borough Section Coordinator(s) accord- (e.g. anuity workshops, legal plan and health benefits). UFT QUEENS LEARNING CENTER ing to date received. Write one check/money order for seminars. 97-77 Queens Blvd., 8th floor, Rego Park, NY 11374 8. Queens and Manhattan retirees: UFT ID cards will be 3. TRIPS (718) 830-5711/830-5710 mailed with registration confirmation. You must sign these You may register for up to five trips. Do not add a regis- Doris Brill, Laura Chin and Ray Taruskin, ID cards and present them to enter the building. Coordinators tration fee. The price shown is the complete fee for each 9. All Learning Centers’ classes do not meet on the follow- trip. Refunds are made upon written request up to four UFT STATEN ISLAND LEARNING CENTER ing days weeks prior to trip date. Write one check/money order for 4456 Amboy Rd., Staten Island, NY 10312 Spring Recess (including Good Friday and Easter): each trip. ALL TRIPS ARE RAIN OR SHINE, EX- (718) 605-1400 Friday, April 6, through Friday, April 13. Memorial Ely R. Cohen and Audrey Zimring, Coordinators CEPT US 903 FIRE ISLAND. Day: Monday, May 28. 4. THEATRE EXPERIENCE 10.We reserve the right to cancel any course that has There is a NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION OUTREACH SECTIONS fewer than 12 students registered by the first session. FEE OF $5. All checks/money orders for theater pro- In such cases, we will notify all registered students and UFT NASSAU SECTION gram must be made payable to the UFTWF Retiree Pro- issue full refunds. Betty Silver-Rappaport, Coordinator grams. (718) 225-0931 5. DINE AROUNDS New courses, seminars and UFT NEW JERSEY SECTION There is a NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION trips are added periodi- Angela Reformato Solomon, Coordinator FEE OF $5. All checks/money orders for dine arounds cally in our Learning KEEP (732) 595-6197 must be made payable to the UFTWF Retiree Programs. Centers. These are Refunds are contingent upon policy of the vendor. Details THIS ISSUE! UFT SUFFOLK SECTION exempt from the George Borsuk, Coordinator outlined at orientation session. three-course maxi- After you have sent in your (631) 367-0047 6. TO REGISTER registration, keep this issue as mum. Look for an- Each registrant must complete a separate registration UFT WESTCHESTER/ROCKLAND/ • nouncements in the a reminder of the dates of coupon for Spring 2012 with name and last four digits of PUTNAM SECTION RTC column in each your courses, seminars social security number. Spouses are wait listed and there- Frank Pollice, Coordinator issue of the New York and trips. (845) 356-2033 fore checks/money orders are not required. Teacher. WHAT TO DO WHEN I TURN 65 NYSUT DEFENSIVE CS 801 This workshop will help retired members who are turning 65 transition to Medicare with ease. It will be held on Tuesday, April 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at UFT Headquarters, 52 DRIVING COURSES Broadway, 2nd Floor. The speaker is Barbara Shiller, UFT/RTC Special Representative. There is no fee. You must register for this workshop. uccessful completion of the NYSUT Defensive Driving course (two ses- Ssions) entitles you to a discount on your liability and collision insurance, and up to four points off if you incurred violation points on your driver’s license. Bring your license to the first session. Participants must attend both sessions (italics). You may make up one session at another location during the same term. LEGAL PLAN MEETINGS Contact Philip Kaplan, Bronx Learning Center, 1-718-862-6069. The cost is $30. The standard $5 course registration fee is waived. Make hese meetings provide Legal Plan/Elder Law information. The following topics will be checks payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. Please remember to write the Tdiscussed: wills, power of attorney, health care proxies, estate planning and trusts. course number on your check. There is no fee. All meetings are scheduled from 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. except Southern New Jersey which is scheduled at 10 a.m.-12 noon. There are no meetings as of yet scheduled BRONX: XS 701 Two Fridays, April 20 & 27. Bronx Learning Center, 2500 for the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Northern New Jersey. Halsey St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. C. King/P.Kaplan. BROOKLYN: KS 701 Two Fridays, May 25 & June 1. Brooklyn Learning Center, 335 Adams St., 24th Floor. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. B. Gallagher. NASSAU: NS 803 Monday, April 23. Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport. MANHATTAN: MS 701 Two Fridays, April 27 & May 4. Manhattan Learning SUFFOLK: US 803 Monday, April 2. NYSUT Headquarters, 150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge. Center, 50 Broadway, 2nd Floor. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. N. Remland. SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY: JS 803 Monday, June 11. Monmouth County Library, 125 QUEENS: QS 701 Two Fridays, May 4 & 11. Queens Learning Center, 97-77 Symmes Rd., Manalapan. Queens Blvd., 8th Floor. 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. C. King. WESTCHESTER/ROCKLAND/PUTNAM: WS 803 Monday, April 16. Grinton I. Will Li- STATEN ISLAND: RS 701 Friday, June 8. One session. Lunch hour included. brary, 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. Staten Island Learning Center, 4456 Amboy Rd. 10 a.m.-5:15 p.m. B. Levine.

NASSAU SECTION cards and personal credit reports. Monday, provement contractors, sharing essential find- 32 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. Tuesday, April 3. SEMINARS March 26. 10-12. No Fee. E. Engler, NYSUT. ings and how to protect yourself. Monday, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. $45. P. Ryan. NS 808 MEDICARE CHANGES Be aware May 21. 10-12. A. Levin. NS 903 NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a of the changes taking place in Medicare. Q & ART: HOUSE TOUR AND JIM DINE $2 non-refundable registration fee and are A. Monday, April 16. 10-12. No Fee. UFT TRIPS ART EXHIBIT Tour the museum. View the held in the Freeport Memorial Library, 144 Nurses. exhibit of one of the most prolific American West Merrick Rd., Freeport. NS 809 NYSUT MEMBER BENEFITS Refunds will be made upon your written re- pop artists, Jim Dine. His work in sculpture NS 805 ORGANIZED CRIME IN NEW Find out what member benefits has to offer in- quest, up to four weeks prior to trip date. encompasses wide ranging pop culture refer- YORK Learn the history of the NY Mafia in- cluding catastrophic insurance, financial pro- NS 901 HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AND ences as Pinocchio, Venus and the iconic cluding who founded the mafia, its relation- grams and various discount plans. Monday, TOLERANCE CENTER OF NASSAU symbol of a heart. Meet in lobby, 1 Museum ship to other crime organizations and the April 30. 10-2. No Fee. V. Stokes, NYSUT. COUNTY Docent led tour of the museum. Dr. (off Northern Blvd.), Roslyn Harbor at effects on NY citizens. Monday, March 12. NS 810 HOW TO KEEP ACCURATE Program includes a survivor's testimony and 10:45 a.m. Thursday, May 3. 10:45 a.m.- 10-12. L. Hartstein. MEDICAL RECORDS Keep accurate med- discussion related to materials on display. 12:30 p.m. $15. P. Ryan. NS 806 DOO WOP One hit wonders from ical records on health coverage and compli- Meet in the lobby, 100 Crescent Beach Road, NS 904 TWO HOUR COOKING CLASS the East Coast and South. Monday, March 19. mentary roles of SHIP, Medicare, GHI and Glen Cove at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, March 29. Prepare creative side dishes for future parties 10-12. H. Bloch. HMO’s. Q&A. Monday, May 14. 10-12. No 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No Fee. P. Ryan. at A la Carte Culinary Services, 32 Atlantic NS 807 UNRAVELING THE MYSTERIES Fee. I. Lospenuso. NS 902 BAKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS Ave., Lynbrook. Tuesday, May 29. 1:30 p.m.- OF CREDIT AND CREDIT REPORTS NS 811 HOME IMPROVEMENT: KNOW Enjoy baking and eating tarts, scones and 3:30 p.m. $45. P. Ryan. Learn the basics of credit, types of credit YOUR CONTRACTOR Discuss home im- mini muffins at A la Carte Culinary Services, SUFFOLK SECTION US 806 WELFARE FUND RETIREE US 901 CINEMA ARTS CENTER IN TOUR Board a private water taxi for a SEMINARS BENEFITS Information about your benefits HUNTINGTON Enjoy lunch and choose a guided tour of Sailors Haven; lunch at BBQ provided by the Welfare Fund for retirees. movie you wish to see at the Huntington Cin- at Surfs Out in Kismet; and a Fire Island Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a Q&A. NYSUT Headquarters, 150 Motor ema Arts Center. Monday, April 16. 12:15 Lighthouse tour. Directions to be mailed. $2 non-refundable registration fee. Parkway, Hauppauge. Tuesday, May 22. p.m.-4:30 p.m. $30. G. Borsuk. Thursday, May 24. 9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $86. US 805 HOW TO KEEP ACCURATE 10:30-12:30. No Fee. Arthur Pepper, Execu- US 902 BAYARD CUTTING ARBORE- US 904 "NEXT TO NORMAL" PRODUC- MEDICAL RECORDS Keep accurate med- tive Director, UFT Welfare Fund. TUM AND MANSION Guided tour through TION AND LUNCH Enjoy lunch at Ruvo's ical records on health coverage and compli- the arboretum, lunch and tour of mansion. followed by the production of "Next to Nor- mentary roles of SHIP, Medicare, GHI and TRIPS Friday, May 18. 10:15-3. $35. G. Borsuk. mal" at Theater Three in Port Jefferson. HMO’s. Q&A. NYSUT Headquarters, 150 US 903 FIRE ISLAND/SAILORS Wednesday, June 6. 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $48. Motor Parkway, Hauppauge. Monday, April Refunds will be made upon your written re- HAVEN/KISMET AND LIGHTHOUSE G. Borsuk. 30. 10:30-12:30. No Fee. I. Lospenuso. quest, up to four weeks prior to trip date. WESTCHESTER/ROCKLAND/PUTNAM SECTION Unless otherwise noted, all courses have a $5 ders? Whatever happened to them? Which 10:30-1:30. No Fee. Arthur Pepper, Executive non-refundable registration fee. SEMINARS song did each group make famous? Find out Director, UFT Welfare Fund. the answers and more. Grinton I. Will Library, WS 809 IDENTITY THEFT: HOW TO COURSES Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. Wednesday, PREVENT IT Learn how your identity can $2 non-refundable registration fee. April 4. 10:30-1:30. H. Bloch. be stolen causing you financial losses, emo- WS 851 THEATER EXPERIENCE On and WS 805 THE CHALLENGING TIMES WS 807 NYSUT MEMBER BENEFITS tional suffering and how you can protect off Broadway at discounted prices. Bring sev- OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: THE Find out what member benefits has to offer yourself. Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Cen- eral checks to each session for the purchase of RETIREMENT YEARS Presentation covers including catastrophic insurance, financial tral Park Ave., Yonkers. Monday, May 14. tickets. Checks are payable to UFTWF Re- various investment options along with infor- programs and various discount plans.Grinton 10:30-1:30. No Fee. E. Engler, NYSUT. tiree Programs. All sessions are at the North- mation regarding 403 (b) plans, Social Secu- I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park Ave., WS 810 HOW TO KEEP ACCURATE east Jewish Center, 11 Salisbury Road (off rity benefits, income taxes and more. Grinton Yonkers. Thursday, April 19. 10:30-1:30. No MEDICAL RECORDS Keep accurate med- Tuckahoe Rd. across from Bally’s parking I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park Ave., Fee. V. Stokes, NYSUT. ical records on health coverage and compli- lot), Yonkers. Three Fridays: March 23; April Yonkers. Monday, March 19. 10:30-1:30. No WS 808 WELFARE FUND RETIREE mentary roles of SHIP, Medicare, GHI and 20; May 18. 12-2. $5. S. Eisenberg. Fee. E. Engler, NYSUT. BENEFITS Information about your benefits HMO’s. Q&A. Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 WS 806 DOO WOP: THE ONE HIT WON- provided by the Welfare Fund for retirees. Central Park Ave., Yonkers. Monday, May 21. DERS OF THE EAST COAST AND THE Q&A. Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central 10:30-1:30. No Fee. I. Lospenuso. SOUTHEAST Who were the one hit won- Park Ave., Yonkers. Thursday, May 10. WS 811 AVOIDING THE STRESS ASSO- 2 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM CIATED WITH HOSPITAL ADMISSION lege Campus. Lunch at Emilia's, 2331 Arthur story of the most important historic urban p.m.-4p.m. $28. S. Eisenberg. What are your rights as a patient? How is a Ave. Opportunity to shop on Arthur Ave. archeological project in the U.S. Lunch at WS 913 BRUCE MUSEUM IN GREEN- visit to the emergency room different from a Transportation to Arthur Ave. will be provided City Hall Restaurant, 131 Duane St. Meet at WICH, CT: THE HIDDEN GEM Be a part regular hospital admission? Learn how to pre- if necessary. Meet at Bronx Community Col- the Visitor Center, 290 Broadway, Manhattan of the Bruce Museum's centennial celebration pare for admission to a hospital; emergency lege, University Ave. & West 181st Ave. at at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. entrance. Tour start with a guided tour of two exhibits: "White on room procedures and patient rights. Grinton I. 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. tour. Thursday, March promptly at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 1. 9:45 White: Churches of New England" by pho- Will Library, 1500 Central Park Ave., 29. 9:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $51. S. Eisenberg. a.m.-4:45 p.m. $49. S. Eisenberg. tographer Steve Rosenthal. His photos trace Yonkers. Thursday, May 24. 10:30-12;30. No WS 905 21 CLUB/PALEY CENTER FOR WS 909 GANSEVOORT MEAT MARKET the evolution of church styles during the 18th Fee. R. Setteducato, UFT Nurses. MEDIA Lunch at the 21 Club followed by the AND THE NEW HIGH LINE WITH and 19th centuries; "The Olympic Games: Paley Center for Media (formerly Museum of JUSTIN FERATE/LUNCH AT EL QUI- Art, Culture and Sport Elucidates The Com- TRIPS TV & Radio). View "Great Television Mo- JOTE Discover chic new hotels, dazzling ponents That Propel Athletes To Become ments" which spans four decades. Proper at- shops and new buildings in NY's trendiest Olympians." Lunch on your own. Meet at Refunds will be made upon your written re- tire required. Men must wear jackets. Meet at neighborhood, Gansevoort Meat Market. the museum, One Museum Dr. at 10:15 a.m. quest, up to four weeks prior to trip date. the 21 Club, 21 West 52nd St. at 11:45 a.m. Walk 30 ft. in the air on the new High Line. Directions to follow. Tuesday, June 5. 10:15 WS 901 21 CLUB/PALEY CENTER FOR for a 12 noon lunch. Tuesday, April 3. 11:45 Lunch at El Quijote, 226 West 23rd St. (7th & a.m.-12:30 p.m. $12. F. Pollice. MEDIA Lunch at the 21 Club followed by the a.m.-4:45 p.m. $54. S. Eisenberg. 8th Aves.). Meet outside Chelsea Market, 75 WS 914 GOVERNOR’S ISLAND Paley Center for Media (formerly Museum of WS 906 ART GALLERIES OF THE 57TH Ninth Ave. (15th & 16th Sts.) at 9:45 a.m. for TOUR/LUNCH AT BOBBY VAN'S Tour TV & Radio). Enjoy a program saluting the TV STREET ART CORRIDOR WITH a 10 a.m. tour. Thursday, May 10. 9:45 a.m.- Governor’s Island in NY harbor. View the work of an array of comediennes and another JUSTIN FERATE/LUNCH AT BOBBY 4 p.m. $59. S. Eisenberg. NYC skyline, learn about its past and possible that features the singing of Nat King Cole. VAN'S GRILL Visit the 57th St. Corridor, WS 910 FOOD CART TOUR: FINANCIAL plans for its future. See examples of military Proper attire required. Men must wear jackets. one of the world's most celebrated art dis- DISTRICT Enjoy a strolling lunch in lower housing from 1815-1970's. Lunch at Bobby Meet at the 21 Club, 21 West 52nd St. at 11:45 tricts. Discuss current exhibitions and learn Manhattan, sampling an international buffet of Van's, 25 Broad St. Meet at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. for a 12 noon lunch. Thursday, March 15. about the art and the neighborhood architec- offerings. Learn the history of the area and the a.m. ferry at the Battery Maritime Bldg. Slip 11:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. $54. S. Eisenberg. ture. Meet Louis Newman, Director of the history of food cart vending with special atten- #7, 10 South St. (next to S.I. Ferry). Thursday, WS 902 CHANNEL 13 TOUR/LUNCH AT David Findlay Jr. Gallery which specializes in tion to early settlement of NY. Meet in front of June 14. 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $42. S. Eisenberg. VICE VERSA Behind-the-scenes tour of the 20th century American artists. Lunch at waterfall and steel sculpture in the plaza on the WS 915 BUS TRIP TO GROUNDS FOR new state of the art production and broadcast Bobby Van's Grill, 135 West 50th St. Meet at south side of Water St. (Pine St.) at 12:15 p.m. SCULPTURE/LUNCH AT MEDITERRA facility. Lunch at Vice Versa, 325 West 51st the inside entrance of the Trump Tower for a 12:30 p.m. tour. Tuesday, May 15. 12;15 IN PRINCETON, N.J. View sculptures cre- St. Meet at Channel 13, 350 West 50th St. Atrium, 5th Ave. (between 56th & 57th Sts.) p.m.-4 p.m. $54. S. Eisenberg. ated by renowned artists in this 35 acre sculp- (between 8th & 9th Aves.), 14th floor, Man- at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Thursday, WS 911 GARMENT CENTER WALKING ture park. Visit the museum's shops selling hattan. Tuesday, March 20. 10:45 a.m.-3:15 April 19. 10:15 a.m.-4 p.m. $59. S. Eisenberg. TOUR/LUNCH AT BEN'S DELI Learn the artisans’ creations. Lunch at Mediterra in p.m. $43. S. Eisenberg. WS 907 CHOCOLATE TASTING: history of the NYC apparel industry from Princeton. Enjoy Princeton's charming streets WS 903 THE EXPLORER'S CLUB: PART BUS/WALKING TOUR Tour NY and visit 1609 to present. Visit a showroom, a factory, and upscale shops. Meet the bus promptly at OF A LATE MEDIEVAL CLOISTER/ the best of NY's chocolate emporiums by bus. a fabric house and buy "wholesale" at a sam- 8:30 a.m. on the 40th St. side of the NY Pub- CAFÉ GRECO LUNCH Tour the Lowell Enjoy fabulous chocolate crepes, pastries, ple sale while enjoying the area's wonderful lic Library (between 5th & 6th Aves.), Man- Thomas building, built in 1911. View artifacts fine chocolates and learn its history. Light art works. Lunch at Ben's Deli, 209 West hattan. Tuesday, June 19. 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. acquired by members during their expeditions. lunch on your own. Meet at Jacque Torres 38th St. Meet at raised area in front of 1411 $82. S. Eisenberg. Lunch at Café Greco, 1390 Second Ave. Meet Chocolate, 350 Hudson St., Manhattan at Broadway (NW corner of W. 39th St.) at 9:45 WS 951 GASTRONOMICAL DELIGHTS: at the Explorer's Club, 46 East 70th St. at 11:15 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. bus tour. Thurs- a.m. for a 10 a.m. tour. Thursday, May 24. DINE AROUND Enjoy a lovely lunch at a.m. for an 11:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, March day, April 26. 10:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $66. S. 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m. $53. S. Eisenberg. three of the area's finer restaurants. An orien- 27. 11:15 a.m.-4 p.m. $42. S. Eisenberg. Eisenberg. WS 912 GRACIE MANSION TEA AND tation session takes place on Thursday, March WS 904 A CONTINUUM OF GREAT- WS 908 AFRICAN VISITOR'S CENTER TOUR Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea and tour 29 in the projection room (mezzanine level) NESS: HALL OF FAME/GOULD MEMO- AND BURIAL GROUNDS/LUNCH AT the beautifully refurbished Gracie Mansion. at the Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central RIAL LIBRARY/LUNCH AT EMILIA'S CITY HALL RESTAURANT Visit the dis- Photo I.D. required. Meet at the Mansion's Park Ave., Yonkers. Bring your checkbook Tour Stanford White's architectural works: the tinctive memorial to 419 African Americans front gate, 88th St. & East End Ave. at 12:45 and pen. Checks are payable to UFTWF Re- Hall of Fame for Great Americans and the that commemorates and communicates the p.m. for a 1 p.m. tour. Tuesday, June 5. 12:45 tiree Programs. 10:30-12. F. Pollice. Gould Library on the Bronx Community Col- NEW JERSEY SECTION Unless otherwise noted, all courses have a $5 JS 805 RETIREE SOCIAL SERVICES Dis- Arthur Pepper, Executive Director, UFT Wel- non-refundable registration fee and are held WEDNESDAY cuss issues regarding hospital stays, discharge fare Fund. at the Monmouth County Library, 125 from hospitals, how to deal with aging relatives Symmes Road off Route 9S in Manalapan. JS 301 ACRYLIC PAINTING Basic, interme- and home care services. Fort Lee Recreation TRIPS diate and advanced techniques of paint, brushes, Center, 1501 Stillwell Ave., Fort Lee. Thursday, COURSES composition and subject matter. Materials March 29. 10-12. No Fee. S. Greene. Refunds will be made upon your written re- needed for first class: set of six basic acrylic JS 806 WELFARE FUND RETIREE BEN- quest, up to four weeks prior to trip date. paints, a variety of brushes, pad of canvas paper, EFITS Information about your benefits pro- JS 901 CULINARY EDUCATION CEN- TUESDAY canvas board and/or canvas. Additional materi- vided by the Welfare Fund for retirees. Q&A. TER OF MONMOUTH COUNTY Visit the als list distributed in class. Eight sessions. Be- Monmouth County Library, 125 Symmes Culinary Education Center of Monmouth JS 201 MAH JONGG Beginners enjoy learn- gins March 14. 9:30-11:30. L. Gilbert. Road off Route 9S in Manalapan. (Monday, County and enjoy lunch that is prepared and ing this ancient game that involves skill, strat- May 14. 10-12. No Fee. Arthur Pepper, Exec- served by the students. Meet at the Center, egy and luck. Experienced players gain THURSDAY utive Director, UFT Welfare Fund. 101 Drury Lane, Asbury Park, NJ. Tuesday, expertise in finer points. Bring a set and current JS 807 NEW YORK CITY DOO WOP One May 22. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $20. A. Solomon. Mah Jongg card (if you have one). Nine ses- JS 401 BEGINNING KNITTING OR CRO- JS 902 GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE/ CHETING Learn to cast on, knit, pearl, de- hit wonders. Fort Lee Recreation Center, sions. Begins March 13. 10-12. B. Waldman. 1501 Stillwell Ave., Fort Lee. Wednesday, LUNCH AT RATS IN HAMILTON, NJ JS 202 CANASTA Review basics and enjoy crease and make an individual project. Eight Guided tour of the gardens. View sculptures sessions. Begins March 15. B. Waldman. May 16. 10-12. H. Bloch. playing this game. No prior knowledge JS 808 WELFARE FUND RETIREE BEN- created by renowned artists in this 35 acre needed. Bring a deck of cards with two jok- EFITS Information about your benefits pro- sculpture park. Lunch at Rats Restaurant, 18 ers. Nine sessions. Begins March 13. 12:30- SEMINARS vided by the Welfare Fund for retirees. Q&A. Fairground's Road, Transportation on your 2:30. B. Waldman. Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a Fort Lee Recreation Center, 1501 Stillwell own (go to www.groundsforsculpture.org for $2 non-refundable registration fee. Ave., Fort Lee. Friday, June 1. 10-12. No Fee. directions). Thursday, June 7. $60. A. Solomon. TRIPS Refunds made upon written request up to four weeks prior to trip date. XS 902 TURTLE BAY/GRAND CEN- XS 903 CHINATOWN: YEAR OF THE XS 904 NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCI- BRONX TRAL TERMINAL WALKING TOUR DRAGON Guided tour focuses on historical ETY Guided tour of the Smith Gallery which View luxury brownstones and high rises that culture and landmarks in this neighborhood. tells the story of America through NY's eyes. XS 901 GRACIE MANSION TOUR AND attract celebrities and diplomats. Pass the site Visit Taoist Temple, the Mahayana Buddhist Enjoy a film, "New York Story" narrated by TEA Enjoy tea and a selection of homemade of infamous civil war draft riots and where Temple, Confucius Plaza, the Kim Lau Me- Liev Schreiber with surround sound and the- sandwiches, cakes and scones. View some Nathan Hale was executed. Tour the interior morial, Lin Tse Xiu Statue, the Hip Sing atrical lighting. Visit the "Freedom Now" furnishings and paintings on a guided tour of of Grand Central - the Campbell Apartment, Tong, Bloody Angle and the site of Dr. Sun Gallery. Meet at the NY Historical Society, this historic structure. Proper photo I.D. re- Whispering Gallery and Kissing Gallery. Yat Sen's headquarters. Meet on N.W. corner 170 Central Park West at 10:45 a.m. Friday, quired. Meet at the entrance on East End Ave. Meet on S.E. corner of 50th St. & Third Ave. of Center St. & Canal St. (side of Starbuck's) March 30. 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. $23. L. Richards. & 88th St. at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 20. at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 21. 10:15 at 10:15 a.m. Monday, March 26. 10:15 a.m.- XS 905 WESTSIDE STORY Guided walk- 12:45 p.m.-4 p.m. $28. L. Richards. a.m.-1:15 p.m. $12. L. Richards. 1 p.m. $13. L. Richards. ing tour through Seneca Village, Shakespeare SPRING 2012 / 3 Garden, Belvedere Castle, Delacorte Theatre, CIETY Enjoy a guided tour of the Luce Photo I.D. is required. Lunch at Cafe Espanol, Meet at the Archives, 31 Chambers St. (N.W. Swedish Cottage. View architectural styles Gallery featuring Tiffany lamps and other 78 Carmine St. Meet at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 corner of Centre & Chambers Sts) at 10:15 and observe the beauty of famous apartments decorative objects. View a short film about a.m. tour at 201 Varick St. (12th Floor). Enter a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Photo I.D. re- and townhouses. Pass the NY residences of NYC history. Lunch at Isabella's. Meet at the on Houston St. Tuesday, March 20th. 10:15 quired. Tuesday, May 15. 10:15 a.m.–3:30 past and present celebrities. Lunch on your NY Historical Society, 170 Central Park West a.m. – 4 p.m. $34. J. DeNave. p.m. $38 J. DeNave. own at nearby restaurants. Meet on the N.E. at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Tuesday, MS 903 PEACOCK ALLEY HISTORI- MS 911 SCANDINAVIA HOUSE corner of Central Park West & 84th St. at April 3. 10:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $62. R. Olff. CAL TOUR AND LUNCH Tour the Waldorf TOUR/SMORGAS CHEF LUNCH Enjoy 10:15 a.m. Thursday, April 19. 10:15 a.m.- KS 904 TRY SHOW AND LUNCH AT TA- Astoria Hotel and lunch at the magnificent lunch at the Smorgas Chef Restaurant fol- 1:15 p.m. $12. L. Richards. TIANA'S Enjoy lunch at an authentic Peacock Alley. View the beautiful four-story lowed by a guided tour of Scandinavia House XS 906 BUS TOUR OF THE CULINARY Brighton Beach Russian restaurant. After Grand Ballroom and the elegant public rooms and learn the history of the American Scandi- INSTITUTE OF AMERICA/F.D.R.'S lunch, enjoy entertainment by international including the Starlight Roof. Visit a luxury navian Foundation. The foundation promotes HOME, MUSEUM AND LIBRARY Enjoy singer, Shlomo Haviv. Complete the day suite in the Waldorf Towers. Meet at the cultural exchange between the U.S. and lunch at the Ristorante Caterina de Medici. shopping at a local Russian supermarket. clock in the main lobby, 301 Park Ave. (be- Nordic countries. View art exhibitions on Guided tour of this famous institute. After Meet at Tatiana's, 3152 Brighton 6th St., tween E. 49 & 50 Sts.) at 10:30 a.m. for a display. Visit the charming gift shop. Meet at lunch, visit the home, museum and library of Brooklyn (entrance is from Boardwalk or 10:45 a.m. tour. Tuesday, March 27. 10:30 Smorgas, 58 Park Ave. (38th St.) at 11:15 President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Bus departs street) at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, April 19. a.m. – 2:45 p.m. $52. J. DeNave. a.m. for an 11:30 a.m. lunch. Tuesday, May from the Bronx Learning Center, 2500 Halsey 11:50 a.m.-3 p.m. $45. R. Olff. MS 904 MASONIC HALL/EL QUIJOTE 22. 11:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $36 J. DeNave St. at 7:45 a.m. Monday, April 23. 7:45 a.m.- KS 905 A DAY OUT IN STATEN ISLAND LUNCH Guided tour of the huge rooms lined MS 912 NAUTICAL CITY ISLAND 6 p.m. $77. L. Richards. WITH JUSTIN FERATE Discover little with imposing columns. See an organ whose WALKING TOUR WITH LLOYD XS 907 KEHILA KEDOSHA SYNA- known sites on this "Isle of Mystery" including pipes rise along one wall in the Grand Ma- ULTAN/SAMMY’S SHRIMP BOX GOGUE: TOUR AND LUNCH Guided tour Fort Wadsworth, guarding the harbor for over sonic Lodge. Some glasswork is by Louis LUNCH A bit of New England tucked be- of the only remaining Romaniote synagogue 300 years. View Alice Austen House, Comfort Tiffany. Lunch at El Quijote, 226 tween L.I. Sound and the shore of the North- and museum in the Western hemisphere. Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, Grotto of Our Lady West 23rd St. Meet at Masonic Hall, 71st West east Bronx has a rich history going back to Enjoy a kosher Greek lunch. (Note: two of Mt. Carmel, World Trade Center Memorial 23rd St. at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. colonial times. Lunch at Sammy’s Shrimp flights of stairs to climb). Meet at Syna- and more. Lunch at Karl's Klipper, 40 Bay St., Thursday, March 29. 10:15 a.m.–3 p.m. $41. Box, 64 City Island Ave. Meet at the City Is- gogue, 280 Broome & Allen Sts. at 11:45 SI. Meet the bus in front of the Marriot Hotel, J. DeNave. land Historic Museum, 190 Fordham St. at a.m. Tuesday, May 1. 11:45 a.m.- 3 p.m. $21. next to 335 Adams St. at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, MS 905 DE LAMAR MANSION (THE 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, L. Richards. April 26. 9:15 a.m.- 4 p.m. $59. R. Olff. POLISH CONSULATE) Tour Joseph De May 29. 10:15 a.m.–3:15 p.m. $45 J. DeNave. XS 908 APOLLO THEATRE: PAST, KS 906 A DAY IN COLONIAL CON- Lamar’s ebullient Parisian palace of 1905, MS 913 GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY PRESENT AND TO THE FUTURE Tour NECTICUT Journey back in time to a town, now occupied by the Polish Consulate. It is AND LOCK MUSEUM/KELLARI TAV- manager, Billy Mitchell, discloses little known Wethersfield, so old John Adams raved about one of the most opulent mansion surviving in ERNA LUNCH Guided tour of the General facts about the theater and the legendary peo- it in 1774. Visit Keeney Memorial Cultural New York. Lunch at Hudson Place, 538 Society Library which is only one of three ple who performed there. Learn significant Center and tour the town by bus. Lunch at a Third Ave. Meet at the Consulate, 233 Madi- private libraries left in Manhattan. The build- contributions of African Americans and Lati- historic restaurant. Meet the bus in front of son Ave. (37th St.) at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 ing includes a stunning skylight, marble pil- nos to the birth of global popular culture. Meet the Marriot Hotel, next to 335 Adams St. at a.m. tour. Tuesday, April 3. 10:45 a.m. – 3:45 lars, iron work and wooden shelving. Visit at the Apollo Theatre, 253 West 125th St. at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 2. 7: 45 a.m.- 6 p.m. $40. J.DeNave. the Lock Museum for a self-guided tour. 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 3. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $85. S. Mitlitsky. MS 906 UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF Lunch at Kellari Taverna, 19 W. 44 St. Meet p.m. $16. L. Richards. KS 907 BUS TRIP TO "THE CROSS- AMERICA/ANTONUCCI’S LUNCH Nes- at the library, 20 W. 44 St. at 10:30 a.m. for a XS 909 WOODLAWN CEMETERY INGS" IN TANNERSVILLE, PA Enjoy tled in the midst of “Museum Mile” stands one 10:45 a.m. tour. Thursday, May 31. 10:30 WALKING TOUR Walking tour includes shopping for 3 hrs. in the newly enlarged dis- of the most magnificent turn-of-the- century a.m.-3 p.m.$45. J. DeNave. early monuments and grave sites of Joseph count shopping mall followed by a delicious mansions in NYC. It houses the Ukrainian In- MS 914 SOTHEBY’S AUCTION Pulitzer, Duke Ellington, Celia Cruz and oth- sit down lunch at the Stroudsmoor Country stitute of America( U.I.A.). The purpose of the HOUSE/CAFÉ GRECO LUNCH Self- ers. Enter mausoleums to view fine sculp- Inn in the Pocono Mountains. Meet the bus in institute is to promote Ukrainian art, culture, guided tour includes a visit to exhibitions on tures, stained glass and mosaics. Meet at the front of the Marriot Hotel, next to 335 Adams music and literature. Lunch at Antonucci display including "Old Masters" and "19th Jerome Ave. gatehouse entrance (near #4 St. at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 16. 7:45 Restaurant, 170 E. 81 St. Meet at U.I.A., 2 Century Paintings." Lunch at Café Greco, train) at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 9. 10:15 a.m.-6 p.m. $52. S. Mitlitsky. East 79 St. at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. 1390 Second Ave. Meet in Sotheby's lobby, a.m.-12:15 p.m. $10. L. Richards. KS 908 WHEN HARLEM WAS JEWISH Thursday, April 5. 10:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m. $52. J. 1334 York Ave. (71st St.) at 10:45 a.m. for an XS 910 BUS TRIP AND TOUR OF THE WITH JUSTIN FERATE Tour highlights DeNave. 11 a.m. self-guided tour. Thursday, June 7. BAYARD CUTTING ARBORETUM some of Harlem's Jewish past. See the "Com- MS 907 ALEXANDER DOLL CO. $37. J. DeNave. HOUSE AND GROUNDS LUNCH AT mandment Keepers" an active Ethiopian Syn- TOUR/DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE LUNCH THE HIDDEN OAK CAFÉ Tour the historic agogue; the former Temple Israel and more. The behind-the-scenes tour includes visits to QUEENS extensively landscaped garden in the estate ar- Lunch at Amy Ruth's, 113 West 16th St. Meet the showroom, designer office, sewing and boretum which was laid out by Frederick Law at the N.E. corner of 125th St. & Malcolm X production areas, the Doll Hospital and the QS 901 GUIDED TOUR: MUSEUM OF Olmstead. Many film scenes were shot at Blvd. (Lenox Ave.) at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Heritage Gallery. Lunch at Dinosaur Bar-B- AMERICAN FINANCE Tour of the perma- Westbrook, the Tudor style home designed by May 23. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $41. R. Olff. Que, 700 West 125 St. Meet at Alexander nent collection includes Money and History: architect Charles C. Haight. Enjoy a cold buf- KS 909 UNKNOWN HEROINES OF Doll Co., 615 W. 131 St. (6th Fl.) at 11:15 Banking in America, Financial Markets, En- fet lunch in the charming manor house's café. WALL STREET WITH JUSTIN FERATE a.m. for an 11:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, April trepreneurs, Alexander Hamilton. Meet at 48 Bus departs from the Bronx Learning Center, Tour lower Manhattan and learn the histories 24th. 11:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. $38 J. DeNave. Wall St., NY at 10:50 a.m. Friday, March 23. 2500 Halsey St. at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May of women who challenged the glass ceiling MS 908 SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL 10:50 a.m.-12 p.m. $5. D. Brill. 15. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $68. L. Richards. and had an impact on society. Lunch at MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN QS 902 KEHILA KEDOSHA JANINA XS 911 NEWARK MUSEUM AND CASA Fraunces Tavern, 54 Pearl St. (Broad St.) /BOBBY VAN’S LUNCH The museum lo- SYNAGOGUE AND MUSEUM: TOUR VASCA Lunch at Casa Vasca Restaurant fol- Meet at the intersection of Broadway & Park cated in the historic Alexander Hamilton U.S. AND LUNCH Guided tour of this Greek lowed by a tour of Romare Bearden: Southern Row (by the fountain in City Hall Park) at Custom House features art exhibitions, spe- Synagogue, Sanctuary Museum and lunch. A Recollections exhibit. The exhibit celebrates 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. tour. Wednesday, May cial events and films that present the art and traditional Greek kosher lunch will be served. the centennial of Bearden's birth. His works 30. 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m. $53. R. Olff. culture of the Native American. Tour and Meet at the Synagogue, 280 Broome St., NY include a wide range of media - collage, wa- KS 910 BUS TRIP TO SEE "NEXT TO view the “Infinity of Nations” exhibit. Lunch at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. tercolors, screen prints and oils on canvas. NORMAL" IN PORT JEFFERSON, NY at Bobby Van’s, 25 Broad St. Meet at the $21. D. Brill. Tour the permanent African exhibit. Bus de- Enjoy lunch at Ruvo Restaurant followed by museum, One Bowling Green (first floor) at QS 903 BACKSTAGE AT THE METRO- parts from the Bronx Learning Center, 2500 a little time to explore Port Jefferson. See a 11 a.m. for an 11:15 a.m. tour. Thursday, POLITAN OPERA Enjoy a behind-the- Halsey St. at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 7. 9 a.m.- matinee performance of the play "Next to April 26. 11a.m.–3:45 p.m. $41. J. DeNave. scenes look at the Met. Visit the scenic and 5 p.m. $68. L. Richards. Normal" at Theater Three. Meet the bus in MS 909 NOOKS AND HIDEAWAYS OF carpentry shops where sets are built and front of the Marriot Hotel, next to 335 Adams GREENWICH VILLAGE/CAFÉ ES- painted; the wardrobe, makeup and wig de- BROOKLYN St. at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 6. 9 a.m.-6 PANOL LUNCH Walking tour stops include partments; rehearsal rooms and the massive p.m. $70. S. Mitlitsky. Patchin Place, where Theodore Dreiser, T.S. stage complex. Meet at 3 p.m. at the south KS 901 FRIAR'S CLUB TOUR AND Elliot and e.e. Cummins lived; Mulligan end of the Metropolitan Opera House lobby, LUNCH Guided tour of this five story Renais- MANHATTAN Place, The Shearith Israel Cemetery, Wash- 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, NY. (Please note: sance building, “home” to comedians - past and ington News and Mac Dougar Alley. Lunch at No backpacks, briefcases, shopping bags and present and other famous show business per- MS 901 GRACIE MANSION CONSER- Café Espanol, 172 Bleeker St. Meet on N.W. small or large packages are permitted on the sonalities. Lunch in the Milton Berle Room. VANCY TOUR AND TEA Enjoy an elegant corner of Sixth Ave. & 10th St. at 10:15 a.m. tour). Thursday, April 5. 3 p.m.-4:40 p.m. Proper attire required (no jeans or sneakers). afternoon tea and tour of this beautifully re- for a 10:30 a.m. tour. Tuesday, May 1. 10:15 $18. D. Brill. Men must wear jackets. Meet at 57 E. 55th St. stored mansion. Photo I.D. required. Meet at a.m.–3:45 p.m. $44 J. DeNave QS 904 TENEMENT MUSEUM GUIDED at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, Gracie Mansion, East End Ave. at 88th St. at MS 910 MUNICIPAL ARCHIVES/ TOURS View a video about the history of March 22. 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. $65. R. Olff. 12:45 p.m. for a 1 p.m. tea. Thursday, March WOOLWORTH TOWER KITCHEN immigration in America before the tours. KS 902 BUS TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA 15th.12:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m $28. J. DeNave. LUNCH The Municipal Archives preserves Tour 1: See the garment factory and homes of MUSEUM OF ART AND LUNCH Guided MS 902 NATIONAL ARCHIVES and makes available the historical records of two Jewish families who lived in the tene- tour of the Van Gogh exhibit at the museum TOUR/CAFÉ ESPANOL LUNCH Learn NYC Municipal Government. Highlights in- ment during the immigration wave. Tour 2: followed by lunch at Bistro St. Tropez. Meet about the mission and the important role the clude vital records, photo collection, census Meet Victoria Confino, a 14 year old Greek the bus in front of the Marriot Hotel, next to National Archives plays in connecting you to and city directories that are essential re- Sephardic immigrant (played by a costumed 335 Adams St. at 7:20 a.m. Friday, March 30. your history, both personal and governmental. sources to anyone conducting family history interpreter). Visit her family's apartment in 7:20 a.m.-6 p.m. $91. S. Mitlitsky. Tour the archival stacks as well as highlights of research. Lunch at Woolworth Tower Kitchen, 1916 on this interactive tour. Meet at the Mu- KS 903 NEW YORK HISTORICAL SO- some of our treasured original documents. 9 Barclay St. (Broadway & Church St.). seum Shop, 108 Orchard St. (S.E. corner of 4 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM Delancey St.) at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, April an elegant afternoon tea. Photo I.D. required. TEA Enjoy an elegant tea followed by a ner of 10th Ave.) Manhattan at 10:45 a.m. for 25. 9:45 a.m.- 1 p.m. $24.D. Brill. Meet at Gracie Mansion, East End Ave. & guided tour of the mansion. Photo I.D. re- an 11 a.m. tour. Wednesday, May 9. $20. L. QS 905 BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN 88th St. at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. quired. Meet at the entrance, East End Ave. Colavito. SEASONAL HIGHLIGHTS Guided tour of 12:45 p.m.-3 p.m. $28. D. Brill. and 88th St., Manhattan at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, RS 907 BURKE/SEGUINE MANSION the Cherry Esplanade, Magnolia Plaza, Daf- QS 909 DUMBO ART TOUR Once a thriving April 17. 12:45 p.m.- 3 p.m. $28. L. Colavito. Enjoy the Peacock Horses, stables and interi- fodils, Forsythia, Japanese Hill and Pond Gar- ferry site, this beautiful historic waterfront dis- RS 903 THE UKRANIAN MUSEUM ors of this mansion on a guided tour with den. Lunch on your own in café. Meet at the trict is now an upscale residential and artistic Guided tour of the old and new art of the owner, George Burke. Light refreshments. Visitors Center, 900 Washington Ave., community. Visit a selection of galleries and Ukraine including the Ukranian Kilim Rugs; Meet on the mansion’s veranda, 440 Seguine Brooklyn at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, April 26. nonprofit arts organizations led by NYU Profes- The Delightful Ukranian Easter Eggs and Ave., S.I. at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 10. 1p.m. 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $17. D. Brill. sor, Vida Schreibman. Meet at the street level Borys Kosasev: Modernist Kharkin, 1915- $27. L. Colavito. QS 906 GUIDED TOUR OF THE HUD- of the York St. subway station on the F line 1931. Meet inside the museum, 222 East 6th RS 908 FRESH KILLS PARK Enjoy a SON RIVER ESPLANADE AND BAT- (cross streets: York & Jay) at 11 a.m. Thursday, St., Manhattan. Thursday, April 19. 1 p.m.-3 guided roundtrip bus tour of NY's newest de- TERY PARK CITY WALK Visit the Winter May 17. 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. $19. D. Brill. p.m. $9. L. Colavito. veloping park. Meet near the benches outside Garden's stunning atrium. View the art exhibit: QS 910 A LONG ISLAND TOUR Tour the RS 904 ALICE AUSTIN HOUSE Guided the office at the Eltingville Transit Center, “Great Harbors of the World” and works by former home and studio in East Hampton of house tour of this 19th century house called Arthur Kill Road & Richmond Avenue, S.I. at artists Mary Miss, Marisol Escobar, Mac Jackson Pollack and Lee Krasner, two of the “Clear Comfort” overlooking the NY harbor. 12:45 p.m. for a 1 p.m. tour. Wednesday, Adams and more. Tour the Irish Hunger Me- foremost Abstract Expressionist painters. One Enjoy a lecture on the history of America's May 16. 12:45p.m.-3 p.m. $2. L. Colavito. morial with views of the Hudson. Stroll past tranquil setting, two turbulent lives. Lunch at first 19th and 20th century woman photogra- RS 909 NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCI- the Esplanade with its rock gardens, outdoor the Publick House in Southampton. Time to pher. Bring your camera. Meet at the mu- ETY Guided tour of the exhibit, “Stories in sculpture, environmental designs and the orig- browse and shop in Southampton. Bus de- seum, 2 Hylan Blvd. (Edgewater St.), S.I.. Sterling: Four Centuries of Silver in New inal Millionaires Row. Meet at 1 Broadway parts in front of Queens Learning Center, 97- Wednesday, April 25. 1 p.m. $7. L. Colavito. York”. After the tour, you can tour the newly by Bowling Green at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, 77 Queens Blvd. at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, May RS 905 SOHO ART AND DESIGN TOUR restored exhibit areas including “Making May 3. 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $12. D. Brill. 22. 8:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $72. D. Brill. WITH VIDA SCHREIBMAN Enjoy cutting American Taste: Narrative Art for the Democ- QS 907 TWO GUIDED TOURS OF THE edge art and design, cast iron architecture, racy”. Meet at the NY Historical Society, 170 MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE At 11 STATEN ISLAND fashion and home fashion boutiques. Guided Central Park West (77th St.), Manhattan at a.m. the Core Galleries tour includes Jewish life walk and selected gallery visits. Meet at the 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24. 2:30 p.m.-4:30 before, during and after the Holocaust . Lunch RS 901 THE ITALIAN AMERICAN MU- O.K. Harris Gallery, 383 W. Broadway (be- p.m. $23. L. Colavito. on your own at 12:30 p.m. in the café. At 1:30 SEUM Enjoy the exhibits housed in a 19th tween Spring & Broome), Manhattan at 10:45 RS 910 THE HISPANIC SOCIETY OF p.m., tour the special exhibition - “Emma century bank. Learn the history and the con- a.m. for an 11 a.m. tour. Thursday, April 26. AMERICA Guided tour explaining the art Lazarus: Poet of Exiles”. Meet in the museum tributions of the Italian Americans on this $20. L. Colavito. and culture of Spain and Portugal. View dis- lobby, 36 Battery Pl., NY at 10:45 a.m. Thurs- guided tour. Meet inside the museum, 155 RS 906 THE HIGH LINE PARK TOUR plays that include four centuries of art, sculp- day, May 10. 10:45 a.m.-3 p.m. $20. D. Brill. Mulberry St. (corner of Mulberry & Grand WITH VIDA SCHREIBMAN Walk the ture and ceramic of the New World. Meet at QS 908 GRACIE MANSION TOUR AND Sts.), Manhattan. Tuesday, March 27. 12 newly opened north end of the High Line and Audubon Terrace, Broadway (between 155th TEA Tour the beautifully restored Gracie p.m.-2 p.m. $7. L. Colavito. visit galleries along the street. Meet at the & 156th Sts.), Manhattan. Wednesday, May Mansion, overlooking the East River. Enjoy RS 902 GRACIE MANSION TOUR AND Jim Kempner Galleries, 501 W. 23rd St. (cor- 30. 12 noon- 2 p.m. $2. L. Colavito. COURSES Unless otherwise noted in a course description, courses in all Boroughs will begin on Monday, March 12 and conclude Friday, June 1. If a course is canceled due to a holiday, or for any other reason, it will not be rescheduled. Each course has a non-refundable $5 registration fee. BRONX ture, grammar, culture and music of many Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata, Rumba, MONDAY Spanish speaking countries. Native speakers TUESDAY Bolero and Samba. 12:30-2:30. N. DeLaLuz. are welcome. 12:30-2:30. R. Hollingsworth. XS 208 WATERCOLORS: BEGINNERS/ XS 101 BASIC STITCHES Crocheting, XS 110 WRITING A FAMILY STORY Ex- XS 201 LINE DANCING Line dance to INTERMEDIATE Enjoy experimenting knitting and needlework. Bring your own amine writing techniques and literary styles to Country Western, Cowboy Charleston, Cu- with color while learning basic techniques. project. 10-12. C. Rodriguez. inspire you to write the story that was meant caracha, Foxy Girl and more. No partner Paint still life and review some drawing tech- XS 102 BEADING Enjoy making and wear- to be written. Sharing and constructive criti- needed. 10-12. C. Force. niques. Emphasis is on encouraging individ- ing your own creation. Materials fee discussed cism encouraged. Bring an object related to XS 202 SHORT STORIES IN LITERA- ual style and exploring the medium of in class. Beginners welcome. 10-12. G. Hayes. your subject to first class. Seven sessions: TURE Exploration and discussion of life watercolor. Materials discussed at first class. XS 103 SPANISH: INTERMEDIATE/AD- March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 16, 23, 30. 12:30- through the genre of the story. 10-12. A. 12:30-2:30. A. Strinsky. VANCED BEGINNERS Refresh your 2:30. F. McKinnon. Pruzan. XS 209 ADVANCED BEGINNERS knowledge of the Spanish language and cul- XS 111 THE BROADWAY MUSICAL XS 203 CALLIGRAPHY Copperplate callig- BRIDGE For those who have taken a begin- ture. Learn communication skills and sing From Hollywood to Broadway. What hap- raphy with the pointed pen. Review basics, ners bridge class. Continuation of simple songs. 10-12. R. Hollingsworth. pens when a Hollywood film becomes a plus variations, flourishes, greeting card and en- techniques in bidding, declarer play and de- XS 104 WORKING OUT TOGETHER En- Broadway musical? Examine some of the velope design. Beginners welcome. Materials fense. 12:30-2:30. A. Lisle. hance cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength classics. 12:30-2:30. H. Fritsch. needed: Higgins Eternal Ink, ruler, Hunt 101 XS 210 BEGINNING MOSAICS Use glass and flexibility using seated and standing exer- XS 112 INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE Learn nib and oblique penholder. 10-12. C. Nguyen. and ceramic tiles as the base material with cises to enjoyable music. 10-12. A. Stern. to incorporate strong and weak opening bids XS 204 WATERCOLORS: INTERMEDI- multimedia objects to enhance texture and de- XS 105 QUILTING: INTERMEDIATE Let with specialized responses and special over- ATE/ADVANCED Explore watercolor tech- sign. Design elements include form, tesserae the creating and fun continue. Bring your un- calls and doubles. Utilize hand play and de- niques and broaden understanding of color shape, line orientation and color usage. $45 finished pieces and ideas to class. 10-12. M. fense play techniques. 12:30-2:45. A. Lisle. theory and effect of light on form. Experi- includes registration and materials. You may Marcus. XS 113 COMPUTERS 101 Learn the funda- ment with pen and ink and colored pencils in only register for XS 205 or XS 210, but not XS 106 ADVANCED BRIDGE Learn new bid- mentals of creating, saving and printing docu- conjunction with watercolor. Materials dis- both.12:30-2:45. P. O'Connell. ding techniques and conventions, superior hand ments, designing presentations and accessing cussed at first class. 10-12. A. Strinsky. XS 211 RUBBER STAMPING AND play and defense. Supervised play. $8 includes and using the Internet through practice on XS 205 INTERMEDIATE AND AD- PAPER CRAFTS Basic rubber stamping registration and materials. 10-12:30. A. Lisle. Apple computers. $25 includes registration VANCED MOSAICS Use glass and ceramic techniques are used to create handmade items: XS 107 COMPUTERS: NEXT STEP Incor- and materials. 12:30-3. C. Polite. tiles as the base material with multimedia ob- greeting cards, stationery and scrapbook paper. porate basic computer skills to create word proj- XS 114 QUILTING: BEGINNERS Quilting jects to enhance the texture and design. De- Different project each week. $25 includes reg- ects using Apple computers. Utilize safe web unlike any other art is tactile - create using sign elements include form, tesserae shape, istration and materials. 12:30-3. C. Nguyen. portals to store information and connect with needles and thread and all kinds of fabrics. line orientation and color usage. Explore 3D XS 212 THE SECOND WORLD WAR Re- groups. Focus on the IMovie program. Not for Make your own art! Materials needed for first projects and home furnishings. Use your own view the causes, the pivotal events up to beginners. Eight sessions: March 12, 19, 26; class: ½ yard of light cotton fabric, ½ yard of materials. You may only register for XS 205 or 1943. The final years and consequences. April 2, 16, 23, 30; May 7. $25 includes regis- contrasting fabric, white quilting thread, XS 210, but not both.10-12:15. P. O'Connell. 12:30-3. S. Solomon. tration and materials. 10-12:30. D. Davis. quilting needles (size 8 through 12), pins with XS 206 INTERNATIONAL FILM: ASIA XS 108 CANASTA AND OTHER GAMES thick heads. 12:30-3. M. Marcus. AND MIDDLE EAST View and discuss WEDNESDAY Let’s meld in canasta, sambas and other rummy XS 851 THEATER EXPERIENCE Attend some of the latest award winning films from games. Make melds and talons for fun. No dramas, musicals, dance and concerts at dis- India, China, Japan, Israel and more. New XS 301 TAI CHI: BEGINNERS Introduc- prior knowledge needed. $7 includes registra- counted prices. Bring several checks. All camera techniques and storylines discussed. tion and practice of the basic principles and tion and materials. 12:30-2:30. G. Hayes. checks are payable to UFTWF Retiree Pro- 10-12:30. R. Poloso. movements of this ancient Chinese exercise. XS 109 SMILE IN SPANISH (SONRIE EN grams. Three sessions: March 12, April 16, XS 207 LET’S DANCE: BEGINNERS In- 10-12. Y. Wang. ESPANOL): INTERMEDIATE/ May 7. 12-1:30. L. Richards. crease your stamina, improve your balance and XS 302 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Learn ADVANCED Explore the language, litera- shed some pounds by dancing to rhythms of how to use a digital camera and shoot like a SPRING 2012 / 5 pro. Bring your camera and instruction book- ness with a certified instructor. Six sessions: fabric using embellishments (beads, buttons, let. 10-12. C. Breheny. THURSDAY March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 19, 26. 12:30-2:30. etc.) to make unusual small quilts. Minimal XS 303 RUG HOOKING The American art R. Mendel. sewing. 12-2:30. S. Rieber. of rug hooking (not latch). Use patterns to XS 401 SPANISH FILMS (ENGLISH XS 410 ADVANCED ACRYLIC PAINT- XS 505 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Use create your own designs. Make rugs or wall SUBTITLES) View direction, cinematogra- ING For experienced painters to foster innova- your camera to take better pictures. Bring hangings from strips of dated or recycled phy and performances from Spanish and tion and independence. 12:30-2:45. L. Calilli. your camera and instruction booklet. All lev- wool fabrics. Beginners and experienced Latin American directors and actors that rival XS 411 BEGINNERS BRIDGE Some ba- els welcome. Individual needs are addressed. welcome. 10-12. M. Bottjer. Hollywood movie making. For lovers of the sics are required. Learn bidding, the play of 12:30-3. S. Walker. XS 304 PRACTICAL SPANISH FOR Spanish language and fans of foreign film. hand and new bridge conventions. 12:30-3. L. EVERYDAY USAGE Discover the joy of 9:45-12:15. E. Martin. Frank. SEMINARS learning expressions, idioms, writing and XS 402 COME SING WITH US Learn and XS 412 CREATIVE QUILTING: INTER- conversational skills. All levels welcome. 10- perform arrangements of show tunes and folk MEDIATE PLUS Master quilt making tech- Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a 12. M. Salaman. songs. 10-12. D. Warner. niques: rotary cutting, speed piecing template $2 non-refundable registration fee. XS 305 ITALIAN: BEGINNERS/INTER- XS 403 EXERCISES, STRETCHES AND making and more. Piece by hand or with your XS 805 NYSUT MEMBER BENEFITS MEDIATE Encourage development of read- RELAXATION Combine systems of natural portable machine. Finish incomplete projects Find out what member benefits has to offer ing and conversational skills. Small group exercise to improve the body’s alignment, and use leftover fabric scraps. Note: quilting including catastrophic insurance, financial instruction provided depending on skill level. flexibility and circulation. Breathing exercises samples are needed. 12:30-3. J. Beckwith. programs and various discount plans. Friday, 10-12. A. DeGennaro. to relieve stress. Bring an exercise mat, a large XS 413 COLLAGE (MIXED MEDIA) In- March 23. 10-12. No Fee. V. Stokes, NYSUT. XS 306 LATIN EXERCISES/ZUMBA Im- towel and a small pillow. 10-12. M. Gladwin. cludes watercolor beads, fabric, found ob- XS 806 CAMELOT Experience Lerner and prove aerobic stamina while exercising to XS 404 TOTAL BODY WORKOUT Use jects, photos, mementos, magazine photos Loewe's legendary musical by learning the lively music. 10:45-12:15. R. Jacobson. light weights, resistance bands, balls and simple and more. Many materials are supplied. $10 origin and history. View the 1967 film. Fri- XS 307 FILM DIRECTORS OF THE 70’s aerobic exercises with music as we sit, stand, includes registration and materials. Seven day, March 30. 10-2. F. McKinnon. Focus on directors around the world. Watch move, have fun and exercise. 10-12. A. Stern. sessions: April 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. XS 807 THE PAJAMA GAME Learn about and discuss themes, actor choice, composi- XS 405 ADVANCED BRIDGE Review of 12:30-3. C. Madlin. its Broadway history, sing its songs and view tion, characters, lighting, camera angles/shots, conventions and improved play of the hand. the 1957 film. Friday, May 4. 10-1. F. McKin- editing and special effects. 12-3. D. Hammitt. Fine tune your game in an informal atmos- FRIDAY non. XS 308 VERDI: THE FATHER OF ITAL- phere. 10-12. L. Frank. XS 808 THE MAGIC OF ZUMBA Dance IAN OPERA View and discuss the works of XS 406 ACRYLIC PAINTING All levels XS 501 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE The your way into fitness with a licensed instruc- Guiseppe Verdi. 12-3. N. Spilotro. welcome. Beginners will learn the basics. In- ancient art of belly dancing. Enjoy Arabic, tor. Friday, May 11. 11-12:30. R. Jacobsen. XS 309 BASIC DRAWING Sketch still-life termediates will refresh and expand your North African and Turkish movements while XS 809 IDENTITY THEFT Learn to protect and landscape subjects in pencil. Tonal con- skills. 10-12:15. L. Calilli. listening to beautiful music and learning to yourself from identity theft and how to keep trast and other techniques to create realistic XS 407 DOO WOP: THE BRONX AND play its rhythms on the zills (finger cym- information safe from this crime. Friday, May drawings. Portrait studies and the use of India BROOKLYN The Doo Wop sounds of bals). All levels welcome. 9:45-11:45. A. 11. 12:30-2:30. No Fee. E. Engler, NYSUT. ink are explored. 12:30-2:30. A. Strinsky. groups from the Bronx and Brooklyn includ- Beeman. XS 810 BASIC RHYTHMS FOR THE XS 310 WRITING WORKSHOP Have any ing the Belmonts, Earls, Chantels, Imperials, XS 502 RECYCLED POTATO CHIP MIDDLE EASTERN DRUM Learn the short stories, a novel in the works, memoirs, Tokens, Jay and the Americans and more. WRAPPERS ART Make purses, eyeglasses, basic rhythms to help with dance movements. essays or poems you’d like to share for con- Nine sessions: March 15, 22, 29; April 5; book covers and more using foil-lined bags. The warm-up is a drum meditation. Bring a structive criticism, polishing and possible May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. 12-2:30. H. Bloch. Save potato chips, tortilla chips and cookie round headed drum (a pot is okay). Thursday, publication? Join us. 12:30-2:30. C. Mason. XS 408 MAH JONGG For those who have bags with foil-linings. Bags should be washed May 17. 11-12:30. R. Jacobson. XS 311 TAKE THE LEAD Dance to the knowledge of the basic rules under which the and dried thoroughly. $10 includes registra- XS 811 ORGANIZED CRIME, POLITICS rhythms of Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, game is played, but wish to gain greater tion and materials. 10-12. O. Mercado. AND ECONOMICS IN NYC Analyze the Bolero, Samba, Rumba and Bachata. Enjoy knowledge of the expertise in the fine points. XS 503 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR relationship between organized crime and the flow and dance your stress away. 12:30- Beginners are taught the basics in the first BEGINNERS Introduction to controls and politics. A historical review of NYC history 2:30. N. DeLaLuz. session. 12:15-2:45. J. Kleinberg. settings. Bring your camera and instruction on how organized crime gained influence and XS 312 TAI CHI: INTERMEDIATE Prac- XS 409 EXERCISE FOR FUN Use light booklet. Information on purchasing a camera control, the effects on NY citizens and the ef- tice of the ancient art. It’s great exercise. 12- free weight exercises, stretching and toning, provided. 10-12. S. Walker. forts of law enforcement to stop them. Friday, 3. Y. Wang. and core training to maintain and improve fit- XS 504 ART QUILTS Transform photos to May 18. 12:30-3. L. Hartstein. BROOKLYN KS 209 SERIOUS READING Read and dis- KS 307 CANASTA Learn the basics and MONDAY TUESDAY cuss Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables." 1-3. J. some table rules in this popular game. Eight Trachten. sessions: April 4, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. KS 101 INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCE KS 201 QUILTING Create beautiful works KS 210 P.A.C.E. Low impact exercise pro- 12:30-3. P. Pincus. Enjoy the fun of dancing and exercise. Clas- of art sewing quilts, decorative accessories gram for people with arthritis. Gentle activi- KS 308 JEWELRY: ADVANCED BEGIN- sic line dances included. All levels welcome. and pillows. $10 includes registration and ties help increase joint flexibility, range of NERS TO INTERMEDIATE Create hand- 10-12. E. Scheff. materials. 10-12:30. J. Putterman. motion and muscle strength. Teacher is a li- made jewelry using the art of seed beading. KS 102 STRETCH AND RELAX Improve KS 202 SKETCHING AND DRAWING El- censed instructor from the Arthritis Founda- Must know basics of seed beading tech- flexibility and balance with gentle exercise. ements of design using pencil, charcoal and tion. 1-3. R. Macaya. niques. Materials list distributed at first class. Learn relaxation techniques. Bring large ink. Bring 11” x 14” Strathmore drawing pad, 12:30-3. S. Walton. towel or mat. 10-12. T. Pratt. HB pencil and kneaded eraser to first class. WEDNESDAY KS 309 CREATIVE WRITING Learn spe- KS 103 BEGINNERS BRIDGE Learn the 10-12:30. E. Comins. cific techniques and receive support in prepar- basic rules and skills to play this popular KS 203 INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE Basic KS 301 SHAKESPEARE Read, analyze and ing and polishing your creative materials like game. 10-12:30. I. Barnet. training to improve playing skills. Begins discuss "Hamlet." 10-12. J. Trachten. memoirs, fiction and essays. 12:30-3. M. Eller. KS 104 ITALIAN OPERA Verismo: is there March 20. 10-12:30. D. Stern. KS 302 BELLYDANCE AND BOLLY- KS 310 ADVANCED ITALIAN For those truth in opera? The works of Mascagni, Leon- KS 204 CLASSIC STARS OF THE SIL- WOOD Enjoy sampling dance movements with basic knowledge of Italian grammar and cavello, Giordano, Cilea, Alfano, Zondonai, VER SCREEN Screen dramas, comedies, from the Mid-East and the Far East. Watch conversation. Textbook is required. Advanced Pizzetti and Menotti. 10-1. N. Spilotro. mysteries and now documentaries. American film clips. All levels welcome. 10-12. A. Bee- conversation and composition. 1-3. J. Worth. KS 105 STAINED GLASS Work on projects and foreign films with stars including Paul man. using a glass cutter, soldering iron and glass Newman, Audrey Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, KS 303 BEAD WORKSHOP Make beauti- THURSDAY grinder. $40 includes registration and materi- Katherine Hepburn and more. Film sugges- ful jewelry using beads and needles. Materi- als. 10-1. M. Marcus. tions welcomed. 10-1. R. Romer. als needed for first session: two colors of KS 401 EXERCISE FOR FITNESS Exer- KS 106 MAH JONGG Learn to play this in- KS 205 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH Some Japanese cylinder beads and #8 seed beads. cise for fun and fitness using chairs, mats, ternational game with tiles. All levels wel- knowledge of French required. Textbook: Not for beginners. 10-12:30. T. Gesuele. thera-bands and weights. 10-12. R. Macaya. come. 12:30-3. E. Scheff. French Made Simple. Build skills in speaking KS 304 RUSSIAN: BEGINNERS/AD- KS 402 INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE In- KS 107 INTERMEDIATE BEADING Ma- and understanding French. 10:30-12:30. G. VANCED Have fun learning to speak and crease your knowledge through set hands and terials list handed out at first class. Not a be- Metivier. read in Russian. After mastering the basics, supervised play. Review and learn new con- ginners class. 12:30-3. C. Horn. KS 206 ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE improve your skill and enjoyment of the ventions. 10-12:30. B. Goldman. KS 108 THE PLEASURE OF POETRY BRIDGE Learn methods of bidding, addi- songs and culture. 10-12:30. L. Dusen. KS 403 PAINTING WITH PAULA Ex- Discuss and read aloud poems that explore tional bridge conventions and play of hand. KS 305 ITALIAN: ADVANCED BEGIN- plore the flexibility and possibilities of paint- love, aging, friendship and the human condi- Begins March 20. 12:30-3. D. Stern. NERS For those with basic knowledge of ing with acrylics. All levels welcome. tion. Eight sessions. No class on May 14 and KS 207 INTRODUCTION TO SEED Italian grammar and conversation. Textbook 10-12:30. P. Hazlewood. 21. 1-3. J. Seto. BEADING: BEGINNERS Learn the basic required. Advanced conversation and compo- KS 404 FRENCH: ADVANCED Improve KS 109 LATIN AEROBICS Improve circu- techniques of making seed bead jewelry. For sition. 10-12:30. J. Worth. your ability to speak and understand French lation and develop stamina while working out beginners only. 12:30-3. S. Walton. KS 306 MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE while having fun. It’s ”La Vie Parisienne” in to great music. 1-3. B. Sayegh. KS 208 WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Vari- FILMS Films span from classic to modern a setting with grammar review, literature, KS 110 YIDDISH Read, write and converse ous techniques of watercolor explored. Supplies times. View and discuss major works of Al- films, food, wine and lots to talk about in in Yiddish. Learn about Jewish culture, holi- needed: 9” x 12” watercolor pad (cold-pressed), fred Hitchcock, plus films like And Then French. 10:30-12:30. G. Metivier. days, writers and composers. All levels wel- set of watercolor transparent paints, #6 round There Were None and James Bond features. KS 405 DUPLICATE AND ADVANCED come. 1-3. R. Kalifowicz. brush and #12 flat brush. 1-3. E. Comins. Film suggestions welcomed . 12-3. R. Romer. BRIDGE Experience the excitement of 6 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM bridge while improving your skills. Materials who completed beginners sampler and have receive assistance in new techniques. Materials KS 807 DOCTOR BELL AND MR. fee at first class. 12-3. B. Goldman. ability to work independently on individual needed for first class: size 7 needles, worsted DOYLE Explore the dark beginnings of KS 406 JAZZERCISE Stretching and danc- projects. $10 includes registration and materi- weight yarn and patterns. 1-3. S. Staton. Sherlock Holmes. This factual thriller relates ing to Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Salsa, Cha als. 10-12. J. Putterman. KS 508 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED how Conan Doyle invented master sleuth Cha, Swing, Mambo and Merengue. 12:30-3. KS 502 BEGINNERS TAI CHI Introduction TAI CHI Advanced knowledge of basic Holmes and his sidekick, Dr. Watson. Friday, K. Sanson. to basic principles and movement. 10-12:30. moves is required. Improve and perfect your March 23. 10-12:30. M. Eller. KS 407 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH Com- J. He. movements. 1-3. J. He. KS 808 CLINT EASTWOOD A behind-the- munication and comprehension are the objec- KS 503 COMEDY LEGENDS Learn the KS 509 SCULPTURE AND COLLAGE scenes look at the great actor and director. tive. Practice conversation through history behind the great comedy shows of Work with varied media: paint, paper mache, Documentary and discussion. Wednesday, contemporary experience and readings. Some yesteryear. Relive episodes of I Love Lucy, plaster, wood and more to complete a project. March 28. 1-3. L. Grant. background in Spanish is beneficial. 1-3. E. The Honeymooners, Carol Burnett, Abbott No experience necessary. 1-3. I.J. Haber. KS 809 STAYING SHARP Keep your brain Drayton. and Costello and more. Four sessions: March KS 650 15th ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL young by learning activities, memory games KS 408 LINE DANCE: BEGINNERS/AD- 16, 23, 30; April 20. 10-12:30. D. Isoldi. Enjoy fabulous food, drink and a spectacular and various mind sharpeners. Friday, March VANCED Enjoy the pleasure and exercise of KS 504 INTRODUCTION TO COM- live Jazz concert with some new artists and 30. 10:30-12:30. S. Louer. dance. 1-3. N. Cangiano. PUTER TECHNOLOGY Basic introduction old favorites through the years. Advance reg- KS 810 HOW TO KEEP ACCURATE KS 409 JAZZ JOURNEY WITH GRACE to computer skills using an Apple computer. No istration required. Friday, May 4. 11-3. $45. MEDICAL RECORDS Keep accurate med- From New Orleans to New York and all the internet/email access available. $25 includes S. Mitlitsky/R. Olff/G. Metevier. ical records on health coverage and compli- places in between. Take a virtual tour through registration and materials.10-12. C. Rosen. mentary roles of SHIP, Medicare, GHI and the world of Jazz and its fascinating history: KS 505 ACRYLIC PAINTING AND PAS- SEMINARS HMO’s. Q&A. Friday, April 27. 10:30-12:30. the music, the players, the styles, the stories. TELS Introduction to basics of painting that No Fee. I. Lospenuso. Journey is enhanced by guest lecturers from emphasizes drawing, composition, value and Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a KS 811 PASSION FOR TRAVEL Find en- the Jazz community. 1-3. G. Metevier. color theory. Techniques of creating with pas- $2 non-refundable registration fee. joyment whether traveling solo, with a part- KS 651 SHOW AND SCHMOOZE Enjoy a tels explored. Bring drawing pad, charcoal KS 805 BETTE DAVIS: "THE FIRST ner and/or group. Share travel tips. Friday, sumptuous full buffet, lots of good feelings, a pencil, kneaded eraser and paint supplies. Ma- LADY OF THE AMERICAN SCREEN" May 11. 10:30-12:30. C. Silverman. great show and a chance to display our won- terials list given in class. 10-1. J. Lippman. Bette played a variety of difficult often un- KS 812 EDWARD DEGAS AND THE derful achievements. Advance registration re- KS 506 DOLLS Sew beautiful dolls using a likeable, but powerful roles and set a new PAINTED GESTURE Slides and a lecture quired. Thursday, June 7. 11:30-3. $25. S. variety of embellishments: beads, lace and standard for female movie stars. View one of illuminates this artist's brilliant work. Mon- Mitlitsky/R. Olff. paint which are decorative, comforting and her great films. Wednesday, March 14. 1-3. L. day, May 14. 12:30-3. S. Gansl. fun to assemble. $15 includes registration and Grant. KS 813 REMBRANDT: THE MAN FROM FRIDAY materials. 12-3. J. Putterman. KS 806 DOO WOP: EAST COAST ONE THE RHINE Discuss this artist's work KS 507 KNITTING Beginners learn the ba- HIT WONDERS Explore the world of through lectures, film, slides and discussion. NO CLASSES MAY 4. sics. Intermediate/Advanced select a project and singers who made it big just once. Wednes- Monday, May 21. 12:30-3. S. Gansl. KS 501 ADVANCED QUILTING For those day, March 21. 12:30-3. H. Bloch. MANHATTAN MS 113 MAH JONGG All levels welcome. MS 211 SPANISH: ADVANCED BEGIN- classic videos. 10-12. P. Herzich. MONDAY Particular attention given to beginners. NERS Emphasis on conversation and com- MS 304 TAI CHI: Introduction to basic prin- Please bring a current national Mah Jongg prehension. Spanish I pre-requisite. ciples and movements of this ancient Chinese MS 101 CALLIGRAPHY Copperplate cal- League card to class. Nine sessions. Begins 12:30-2:30. C. Towbin. exercise. 10-12. J. He. ligraphy with a pointed pen: review basics, March 19. 12:45-2:45. H. Rothman. MS 212 CIVIL WAR One of the great turn- MS 305 BRIDGE: ADVANCED BEGIN- plus variations, flourishes, greeting cards and MS 951 DINE AROUND Enjoy cuisine for ing points in American history. What created NERS AND INTERMEDIATE Learn how envelope design. Beginners welcome. Materi- lunch at different restaurants on a Monday or two different societies within one nation? experts approach the game. Participate in su- als needed: paper, Higgins Eternal Ink, ruler, Friday. List of restaurants will be mailed to Learn what occurred from the Antebellum pe- pervised play. Written material covers de- Hunt 101 nib and oblique penholder. 10-12. you. R. Victor. riod to Appomattox. Six sessions: March 27; clarer play and conventions. 10 sessions. C. Nguyen. April 3, 17; May 1, 15, 29. 12:30-2:30. E. A. Begins March 21. 10-12:30. D. Stern. MS 102 DANCERCISE Dance and exercise TUESDAY Livingston. MS 306 STAINED GLASS Work on proj- for fitness and fun. Learn Country Western, Folk, MS 213 BRIDGE INSTRUCTION: BE- ects using glass cutter, soldering iron and Line and Broadway Style. 10-12. M. Karmen. MS 201 ITALIAN: BEGINNERS Grammar, GINNERS Instruction and free play. 12:45- glass grinder. 10-1. V. Caruso. MS 103 TAI CHI: ADVANCED For experi- easy conversation and simple reading. 9:45- 2:45. C. Rubin. MS 307 HEBREW: INTERMEDIATE/ enced students only. Knowledge of all basic 11:30. A. DeGennaro. MS 214 MAH JONGG All levels welcome. ADVANCED Knowledge of Hebrew gram- moves is required. 10-12. Y. Wang. MS 202 SHORT STORIES Discussion Particular attention given to beginners. mar, vast experience in conversational He- MS 104 GREAT SILVER SCREEN MUSI- about style and the significance of selected Please bring a current national Mah Jongg brew and a wide-ranged vocabulary is CALS Great Hollywood musicals through the short stories. 10 sessions. Begins March 20. League card to class. Nine sessions. Begins required. 11:15-1:15. E. Katz decades: the studio, stars, styles and genres 10-12. A. Zuckerberg. March 20. 12:45-2:45. H. Rothman. MS 308 RECORDER: INTERMEDIATE which produced these hits. Discussion of for- MS 203 FLAMENCO DANCE: OLE Sim- MS 215 BEADING: BEGINNERS Learn Improving your technique and understanding. eign musicals from various decades with plified for fun and health. Castanets and basic skills of bead weaving. Must be able to 11:45-1:15. R. Zeitlin. audio visual examples. 10-12. W. Wyss. scarves are supplied. Videos and lectures to thread a fine needle. Materials needed: scis- MS 309 HISTORIC WOMEN AND THE MS 105 DUPLICATE BRIDGE Must be enrich your knowledge. 10-12. D. Bardach. sors, pen/pencil, smooth cloth to bead on, two CINEMA Films are: The Six Wives of Henry average or better player. No instruction. 10- MS 204 BRIDGE INSTRUCTION: AD- colors of each - #11 and #8 seed beads, #10 VIII, Jezebel, Pocahontas, Warrior Queen, 12:30. B. Cantara. VANCED/BEGINNERS Instruction and free beading needles, Nymo D thread or fireline (6 Catherine the Great and Marie Antoinette. MS 106 CLASSIC FILMS OF THE SIL- play. 10-12. C. Rubin. to 8 lbs.). List will be supplied for projects. 11:45-2:45. L. Carrubba. VER SCREEN Screen and discuss classic MS 205 THE DOO WOP EXPERIENCE Some materials may be available for purchase MS 310 QI QONG (TAI CHI) DEEP films of all types from the Golden Age of Relive the Doo Wop music of the 50's and in class. 12:45-2:45. H. Weinberg. BREATHING EXERCISES First hour Film: comedies, mysteries, romances both 60's. Discuss and view rare performances of MS 216 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCING standing up; second hour sitting on chairs. foreign and American. Film stars include the groups now and then. Learn Doo Wop Ancient art of belly dancing. Enjoy Arabic, 12:45-2:45. J. He. Elizabeth Taylor, Humphrey Bogart, Grace harmony, sing-a-long and listen and analyze North African and Turkish movements while MS 311 GENTLE EXERCISE Revitalize Kelly, Errol Flynn and more. 10-1. R. Romer. recordings. 10-12. D. Isoldi. listening to beautiful music and learning to the entire system with easy exercises (some MS 107 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH Em- MS 206 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH Hands play on the zills (finger cymbals). All levels sitting in chairs) which will improve flexibil- phasis on active oral participation, reading on participation featuring review of first year's welcome. 12:45-2:45. A. Beeman. ity and muscle tone. 12:45-2:45. T. Pratt. and writing. 12:30-2:30. C. Towbin. work. Listening, speaking, reading and writing. MS 217 ITALIAN: ADVANCED Intermedi- MS 312 PLAIN AND FANCY KNITTING: MS 108 RUBBER STAMPING AND Pre-requisite: one year elementary French or ate Italian pre-requisite. Some knowledge in BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE PAPER CRAFTS Basic techniques to create equivalent. 10-12. M. Louis. conversation and reading is helpful. 1:15- Basic instruction of casting on, various handmade items: greeting cards, stationery, MS 207 CHORUS Learn simple elements of 2:45. A. DeGennaro. stitches, reading a pattern, garment shaping. scrapbook paper, one-of-a-kind gifts. A differ- music while enjoying the joy of singing. 10- Learn to make cables, honeycomb, flowers ent project each week. 12:30-2:30. C. Nguyen. 12. T. Morino. WEDNESDAY and more. Bring your own yarn, needles and MS 109 BEGINNING FRENCH:BEGIN- MS 208 ITALIAN: INTERMEDIATE Ital- project. 12:45-2:45. E. Vazquez. NERS AND ADVANCED BEGINNERS ian I pre-requisite. Some knowledge in con- MS 301 RECORDER: BEGINNERS Learn MS 313 HEBREW: BEGINNERS For those Some knowledge of French required. 12:45- versation and reading skills necessary. to play and enjoy. 9:45-11:45. R. Zeitlin. with minimal or no knowledge of the Hebrew 2:45. M. Louis. 11:30-1:15. A. DeGennaro. MS 302 HEBREW: ADVANCED BEGIN- language. Learn to read write and converse in MS 110 YIDDISH LANGUAGE AND MS 209 PING PONG Play Ping Pong at NERS Focus on conversational modern (Is- Hebrew. 1:15-2:45. E. Katz. CULTURE Conversation, reading, stories, SPIN (recreation center). Meet at SPIN, 48 raeli) Hebrew supplemented with reading, MS 314 RECORDER: ADVANCED Im- poems and songs. Some knowledge of Yid- East 23rd St., NY (fee of $5 per hour, per per- comprehension and written expression. Pre- prove your technique and ensemble playing. dish required. 12:45-2:45. M. Leberstein. son collected at SPIN). Three sessions: requisite: must be able to read and write He- 1:15-2:45. R. Zeitlin. MS 111 RELAXATION TECHNIQUES Let March 13, 20, 27. 11:30-1:30. D. Sklar. brew letters (both print and cursive). go of stress through breathing techniques; use re- MS 210 GOLDEN VOICES Study of 9:45-11:15. E. Katz. THURSDAY laxation exercises for dealing with stress. Visual- artistry and lives of great opera stars: Jerome MS 303 COMEDY APPRECIATION Ex- ization used for relaxation. 12:45-2:45. T. Pratt. Hines, Carol Vergonzi, Montserrat Caballe. plore the art and craft of stand-up comedy and MS 401 NATIVE AMERICAN TRADI- MS 112 BRIDGE: INTERMEDIATE Instruc- Six sessions: March 13, 27; April 17, 24; May how the comic perspective can decrease pain TIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE tion and free play. 12:45-2:45. B. Cantara. 8, 22. 12:30-2:30. B. Haspel. and increase happiness. Guest comedians and WORLD Journey through the many cultures SPRING 2012 / 7 of native people in America. 9:45-11:45. F. all together. Bring a #2 pencil, eraser, sharp- ners and intermediates welcome. 10-12. A. only had one top hit on the charts. Wednes- Menusan. ener and paper to first class. 12:15-2:45. J. Greenfield. day, March 28. 12:45-2:45. H. Bloch. MS 402 BEAD WEAVING: INTERMEDI- Comins. MS 504 PLAYWRITING Learn how to cre- MS 806 WOMEN'S RIGHTS Women are ATE TO ADVANCED Projects are as simple MS 411 COMPUTERS: INTERMEDIATE ate dramatic characters and develop a strong more than half of the world's population, yet or complex as you like. Bring to class: fa- More word processing, introduction to Inter- plot while writing short scenes. Constructive they have been consistently discriminated vorite color seed beads (size 11/0 and 8/0), net, digital photos, spreadsheets, e-mail and feedback is offered. Seasoned or first-time against and seen as a threat in every country #10 beading needles, fireline (6 lb.) and cloth more. Access to computer advised for prac- playwrights. 10-12. M. Polsky. on the planet. Why? How did this happen? to bead on. Materials fee collected in class. tice. Meets at 52 Broadway, 19th Floor. $25 MS 505 BEAD WEAVING: ADVANCED Discuss the historic role of women (political, You may register for either MS 402 or MS includes registration and materials. No class BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE social, economic, cultural) primarily in the 409, but not both. No Beginners. 9:45-12:15. May 10. 12:30-2:30. L. Malchick. Learn basic skills of stringing and bead work U.S. Your task: A week before - please cut out, J. Schatz. MS 412 HEBREW BIBLE: WISDOM LIT- to make bracelets and necklaces. Materials mount and write a five sentence analysis of MS 403 OPERA Verismo: is there truth in ERATURE Song of songs, selected Proverbs needed: scissors, pen/pencil, smooth cloth to any article relating to women's rights from ei- opera? The works of Mascagni, Leoncavello, and the Book of Ruth. Enjoy poetry, read bead on, two colors of either 11/0 or 8/0 seed ther the NY Times or Wall St. Journal. Thurs- Giordano, Cilea, Alfano, Zondonai, Pizzetti do's and don'ts of wise men and delve into the beads, #10 beading needles, Nymo D thread day, March 29. 9:30-11:30. S. Addelston. and Menotti. 9:45-12:45. N. Spilotro. world of ancient Israelite romance. Bring a or fireline (6 to 8 lbs.). List supplied for spe- MS 807 ELVIS PRESLEY: LONG LIVE MS 404 GREAT IDEAS OF WESTERN copy of an English translation of the Bible to cial projects. Materials fee collected in class. THE KING Re-live and discuss the life and CIVILIZATION Explore the ideas of Mon- class. 12:45-2:45. E. Grushkin. 10-12. E. Esses. career of the king of rock and roll. Hear and taigne using Sarah Bakewell's "How to Live MS 413 ORIGAMI Basic symbols and shapes MS 506 SINGER'S SINGERS Nearly for- discuss rare recordings and view concert per- or a Life of Montaigne -- in One Question of origami. Projects include cards, gift boxes gotten, timeless popular tunesmiths and formances. Thursday, April 19. 10-12. D. and Twenty Attempts at an Answer." 10-12. I. and origami flowers. 12:45-2:45. K. Wellington. singers of standards are kept alive with plenty Isoldi. Greenfield. MS 414 ACTING Use theater exercises, mono- of rare sought-after vocal examples on audio MS 808 LOVE THAT LUCY Explore the MS 405 COMPUTERS: BEGINNERS No logues and scene work to further your skills in a tape, memorabilia, biography and history. Q life and career of the first female star of tele- prior knowledge necessary. Word processing low risk environment. 12:45-2:45. E. Rosen. & A to follow. 10-12. D. Singer. vision - Lucille Ball. View the original 1951 I (MS Word) and introduction to the Internet. MS 415 JOY OF CHESS Learn to play this MS 507 FRENCH CINEMA Early French Love Lucy pilot that never aired. Discuss and Access to computer advised for practice. grand game. For beginners and intermediates. films have been re-mastered with improved view classic episodes of I Love Lucy. Thurs- Meets at 52 Broadway, 19th Floor. $25 in- Bring chess sets to class. Seven sessions: subtitles beginning with the amazing works of day, May 3. 10-12. D. Isoldi. cludes registration and materials. No class March 15, 29; April 5, 19; May 3, 10, 17. Rene Clair. 12:15-2:45. D. Arkell. MS 809 HOW TO KEEP ACCURATE May 10. 10-12. L. Malchick. 12:45-2:45. J. Turbin. MS 508 IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER MEDICAL RECORDS Keep accurate med- MS 406 MODERN ISRAELI LITERA- MS 851 THEATER EXPERIENCE Attend Create characters, scenes and even full plays ical records on health coverage and compli- TURE Discuss Israeli literature and issues plays, concerts and operas at discount. Bring using your imagination and working together. mentary roles of SHIP, Medicare, GHI and confronting Israeli society and culture. 10-12. several checks to each session. Checks are 12:45-2:45. M. Polsky. HMO’s. Q&A. Monday, May 7. 10:30-12:30. E. Grushkin. payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. Tickets MS 509 WATERCOLOR PAINTING De- No Fee. I. Lospenuso. MS 407 LATIN DANCE Learn the Cha Cha, distributed at each class. Three sessions: March velop your artistic ability. Bring watercolor MS 810 EXPRESS YOURSELF IN COL- Mambo, Senior Zumba and Meringue at your 22, April 19, May 24. 10:15-12:15. J. DeNave. set and pad to first class. 12:45-2:45. S. Ng. LAGE Learn to create exciting art by simply own pace. Improve stamina and balance MS 510 GENEALOGY: ANCESTORS cutting, arranging and adhering colorful pa- while having fun. 10-12. B. Sayegh. FRIDAY AND DESCENDANTS Research your fam- pers to a surface. Understand abstraction and MS 408 QUILTING Create beautiful works ily history by using the Internet, Census and composition. Materials supplied. Thursday, of art. Sew quilts, pillows and decorative ac- MS 501 VOCAL TECHNIQUE WORK- other resources to create a family tree, book May 10. 10-12. H. Levin. cessories. $10 includes registration and mate- SHOP Use your natural instrument as a or other venue. Three sessions: May 4, 11, 18. MS 811 EXQUISITE FRENCH FOLK- rials. 12:15-2:45. J. Putterman. means of interpretation and communication. Field trip to the National Archives: Monday, SONG Enjoy performances of stunning MS 409 BEAD WEAVING: INTERMEDI- Materials fee collected in class. Five ses- May 14. 12:45-2:45. L. Hoenig. "chansons poetiques" of France's folk revival ATE TO ADVANCED Projects are as simple sions: March 16, 30; April 20; May 4, 25. 10- of the 50's (Douai, Ferre, Brassens). Knowl- or complex as you like. Bring to class: fa- 12. B. Haspel. SEMINARS edge of French is not necessary. Thursday, vorite color seed beads (size 11/0 and 8/0), #10 MS 502 CHINESE BRUSHWORK: May 17. 10-12. H. Levin. beading needles, fireline (6 lb.) and cloth to PAINTING AND CALLIGRAPHY Learn Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a MS 812 CONSPIRACY In late 1941, top bead on. Materials fee collected in class. No the centuries old technique of brush painting $2 non-refundable registration fee. civilian and military Nazi leaders met at beginners. You may register for either MS 402 and writing. 10-12. S. Ng. MS 805 DOO WOP: ONE HIT WON- Wanassee in Germany to set up the final plan or MS 409, but not both. 12:15-2:45. J. Schatz. MS 503 LEARN TO PLAY THE PIANO DERS DID YOU EVER WONDER WHAT to exterminate the Jews. Discuss and view a MS 410 COLORED PENCILS, WATER- Bring your own electronic keyboard to class. HAPPENED TO THAT GROUP? Listen DVD. Wednesday, May 30. 11:45-2:45. L. COLOR AND COMPOSITION Putting it Work on the ABC’s of piano playing. Begin- to the songs and learn about the groups that Carrubba. QUEENS contemporary mysteries. Reading list avail- QS 114 BRIDGE WORKSHOP: BEGIN- life demonstration. Supply list mailed before MONDAY able at first class. Discuss and view famous NERS AND ADVANCED BEGINNERS Su- first class. 10:15-2:15. E. Morozowski. detective films. 10:30-12:30. M. Eller. pervised practice for the inexperienced player. QS 204 ORIGAMI: JAPANESE ART OF QS 101 CALLIGRAPHY Master the basics QS 108 POLITICS AND THE CINEMA Improve your logic, concentration and reason- PAPER FOLDING Projects include gift con- including strokes, pen angles, spacing, design Films include: the Six Wives of Henry VIII, ing skills, while increasing bidding and play- tainers, flowers, butterflies, birds, other ani- and layout. 10:15-12:15. M. Stahl. Warrior Queen, Catherine the Great, Jeze- ing knowledge. 12:45-2:45. J. Fasman. mals and more. Items can be used as gifts. QS 102 COMPUTER INTERNET Navigate bell, Pocahontas. Discussion to follow. Nine QS 115 ENSEMBLE MUSIC Instrumental- Materials discussed at first class. 10:15-12:15. the internet with step by step instructions for sessions. 11:30-2:30. L. Carrubba. ists: explore a variety of music combinations R. Malinconico. e-mail, important internet sites, differences in QS 109 SPANISH CONVERSATION Use and styles in an intimate setting of duos, trios, QS 205 KNITTING Beginners will learn the browsers. Become comfortable using the in- Spanish in everyday life through conversa- quartets and chamber music. Must have basic basics (knit and purl). Bring yarn and knitting ternet for banking, shopping, e-mail and so- tion. Grammar essentials reinforced. 12:45- proficiency on an instrument (strings, wood- needles to first class. Advanced knitters will cial communication. Must be familiar with a 2:45. M. Stahl. wind, percussion or keyboard). 1-3. M. Patel- select a project, follow the patterns and in- mouse, a keyboard and have accessibility to a QS 110 COMPUTER INTERNET Navigate son. structions. Instructor assistance with prob- computer with internet connections. You will the internet with step by step instructions for lems. 10:15-12:15. E. Weinstein. be communicating with the instructor through e-mail, important internet sites, differences in TUESDAY QS 206 FOLK DANCING For exercise, fun e-mail. 10:15-12:15. $25 includes registration browsers. Become comfortable using the in- and sociability. 10:15-12:15. E. Bologna. and materials. R. Taruskin. ternet for banking, shopping, e-mail and so- QS 201 SPANISH: BEGINNERS Learn to QS 207 MAH JONGG Beginners will enjoy QS 103 PAINTING IN WATERCOLORS: cial communication. Must be familiar with a communicate in Spanish for daily use. Em- learning this ancient game involving skill and INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED mouse, a keyboard and have accessibility to a phasis on grammatical principles to facilitate luck. More experienced players will gain ex- Landscapes, still-life and portrait painting. computer with internet connections. You will listening, speaking and reading. For those pertise in fine points. Bring your own Mah Supply list mailed before first class. 10:15- be communicating with the instructor through with little or no prior knowledge required. Jongg card and set (if you have one). 10:15- 12:15. A. Jameison. e-mail. 12:45-2:45. $25 includes registration 10:15-12:15. E. Martin. 12:15. R. Feldman. QS 104 BRIDGE: BEGINNERS Give your- and materials. R. Taruskin. QS 202 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Basic QS 208 CLASSIC FILMS: WAR MOVIES self an intellectual challenge in a social set- QS 111 PAINTING IN WATERCOLORS: photographic techniques to help make a better How war shaped world politics and history. ting while learning the basics. 10:15-12:15. J. BEGINNERS Landscapes, still-life and por- photographer. Learn how to crop, edit and im- View these films: On the Beach, Operation Fasman. traiture. Materials list mailed before first prove your photographs using an iMac com- Petticoat, South Pacific, Dawn Patrol and QS 105 TAI CHI Body movements, relax- class. 12:45-2:45. A. Jameison. puter and iPhoto. Must be comfortable using more. Discussion to follow. 11-2. P. Levenson. ation exercises. All are welcome. Seven ses- QS 112 FRENCH CONVERSATION: IN- a computer mouse and keyboard. The class QS 209 DONIZETTI'S DAMSELS IN DIS- sions: March 26; April 2, 23, 30; May 7, 14, TERMEDIATE Reading, conversation and culminates in creation of a slide show of the TRESS Anna Bolena, Maria Stuarda (Mary 21. 10:15-12:15. K. Carty. grammar review. Improve comprehension, students' work burned to a DVD that you can Stuart), Lucia di Lammermoor, Roberto Dev- QS 106 INTERMEDIATE GUITAR Note conversation skills and pronunciation. Basic view in any player or computer. $25 includes ereaux, Lucrezia Borgia. Five sessions: March reading, chord progressions and finger picking French required. 12:45-2:45. N. Lehman. registration and materials. 10:15-12:15. R. 13, 20, 27; April 3, 17. N. Spilotro. patterns. Songs from folk and popular genres QS 113 ISRAELI FOLK DANCING: IN- Taruskin. QS 210 SPANISH: INTERMEDIATE/ included. Bring your own guitar, preferably TERMEDIATE Learn traditional Israeli cir- QS 203 OIL PAINTING: STILL LIFE ADVANCED For those with prior knowledge with acoustic strings. 10:30-12:30. M. Patelson. cle and line dances. Wear sneakers or flat AND PORTRAITURE Beginners and ad- of Spanish to enhance communication skills QS 107 MYSTERY STORIES What fun it soled shoes. 12:45-2:45. A. Bloom. vanced students welcome. First class is a still for daily use. 12:45-2:45. E. Martin. is to solve "who dunits". Analyze classic and 8 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM QS 211 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Basic AND INTERMEDIATE Note reading, chord still attracting today's audiences. 11-2. H. Levy. QS 511 HISTORY OF ROCK N' ROLL photographic techniques to help make a better playing and a variety of music is covered. Bring QS 410 CONTEMPORARY POETRY Use FROM A-Z From its infancy to the pinnacle. photographer. Learn how to crop, edit and im- your own keyboard. 10:30-2. M. Patelson. creativity and imagination to write and dis- 12:45-2:45. G. Fleischer. prove your photographs using an iMac com- QS 310 PHOTOSHOP: BEGINNERS Con- cuss poetry. 12:45-2:45. A. Spero. QS 512 BALLROOM DANCING: INTER- puter and iPhoto. Must be comfortable using trols for exposure and contrast, transferring QS 411 SINGER’S SINGERS Nearly for- MEDIATE For dancers who wish to polish a computer mouse and keyboard. The class images to Photoshop for cropping and image gotten timeless popular tunesmiths and their skills, learn new patterns and dance with culminates in creation of a slide show of the manipulation. $25 includes registration and singers of standards are kept alive with plenty finesse: Salsa, Fox Trot, Slow Waltz, 3 count students' work burned to a DVD that you can materials. 12:45-2:45. J. Kramer. of rare sought after vocal examples on audio- Hustle, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep and Amer- view in any player or computer. $25 includes QS 311 DOO WOP EXPERIENCE Come tape. Presentations include memorabilia, ican Tango. 12:45-2:45. R. McPherson. registration and materials. 12:45-2:45. R. relive the fabulous 50's & 60's by learning the fully researched biography and history. Q & QS 513 BRIDGE WORKSHOP: AD- Taruskin. history behind these groups, how they got A. 12:45-2:45. D. Singer. VANCED Supervised practice for experi- QS 212 DUPLICATE BRIDGE Instructor started, what inspired the songs and more. QS 412 LINE DANCING: BEGINNERS A enced players. Discussion of modern methods will guide you through the mechanics of the Learn Doo Wop harmony and sing along. See great way to exercise by learning dances in a of bidding and play. 12:45-2:45. J. Fasman. game. 12:45-2:45. R. Cantara. performances of these groups then and now. variety of music styles: old and new, Cha Cha, QS 213 LINE DANCING: INTERMEDI- Eight sessions: March 14, 21, 27; April 4, 18, Mambo, Tango, Waltz. No partners or experi- SEMINARS ATE Learn some of the classic and newest 25; May 2, 9. 12:45-2:45. D. Isoldi. ence necessary. 12:45-2:45. R. Malinconico. line dances done to a wide variety of music QS 312 SALSACIZE Exercise to Latin QS 413 MAH JONGG Beginners will enjoy Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a styles. Line dance experience required. 12:45- rhythms to improve circulation and develop learning this ancient game involving skill and $2 non-refundable registration fee. 2:45. R. Malinconico. stamina while working out to lively music. luck. More experienced players will gain ex- QS 805 DEAN MARTIN Learn about the ca- QS 214 SOCIAL MAH JONGG Play for 12:45-2:45. B. Sayegh Flores. pertise in fine points. Bring your Mah Jongg reer of this singer and comedian. See perform- fun and enjoyment. Bring your Mah Jongg QS 313 BRIDGE WORKSHOP: INTER- card and set (if you have one). 12:45-2:45. L. ances with Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Jerry card and set (if you have one). 12:45-2:45. R. MEDIATE Improve your skills with supervised Cohen. Lewis and more. View clips and hear famous Feldman. practice. Find answers and solve problems as recordings. Thursday, March 15. 10:15-12:15. QS 215 GENEALOGY Research your fam- you play the game. 12:45-2:45. J. Fasman. FRIDAY D. Isoldi. ily history by using the Internet, Census and QS 806 JOE DIMAGGIO One of the great- other resources to create a family tree, book THURSDAY QS 501 ITALIAN: BEGINNERS AND IN- est ball players of the 20th century, his record or other venue. Three sessions: May 1, 8 and TERMEDIATE Emphasis on oral communi- 56 game hitting streak still stands after 68 15. Field trip to the National Archives: Mon- QS 401 ACRYLIC PAINTING Application cation and socialization. 10:15-12:15. S. years. An in-depth review of DiMaggio's day, May 14. 12:45-2:45. L. Hoenig. and technique. Emphasis on individual ex- Agliata-Trojan. amazing career. Thursday, March 22. 10:15- pression, the study of color, composition and QS 502 DRAWING AND SKETCHING: 12:15. E.A. Livingston. WEDNESDAY design. Be ready to paint at first session. INTERMEDIATE Use charcoal, pen, pencil QS 807 LOVE THAT LUCY LOVE THAT Supply list mailed before first class. 10:15- and ink wash. Continue perfecting your skills LUCY Explore the life and career of the first QS 301 PHOTOSHOP: INTERMEDIATE/ 2:15. M. Gorsky. and explore black and white media. 10:15- female star of television - Lucille Ball. View ADVANCED Learn the use of layers and QS 402 GREETING CARDS Create your 12:15. L. D’Abate. the original 1951 I Love Lucy pilot that never blending modes, resizing images, keyboard own greeting cards for holidays, birthdays QS 503 CROCHETING Learn the basic aired. Discuss and view classic episodes of I shortcuts and portrait retouching. $25 in- and special occasions. Materials discussed at stitches and make a scarf, afghan or baby Love Lucy. Thursday, March 29. 10:15- cludes registration and materials. 10:15- first class. Five sessions: March 15, 22, 29; blanket. For those who haven't crocheted in a 12:15. D. Isoldi. 12:15. J. Kramer. May 17, 24. 10:15-12:15. J. Epstein. while or never held a crochet hook. Bring a QS 808 JACKIE GLEASON Revisit the QS 302 STAINED GLASS Use of a glass QS 403 MATURE MOVES Lively and ener- pattern, if you have a project in mind. Bring a Great One's career including his Saturday cutter, soldering iron and glass grinder to cre- gizing easy-does-it aerobic and calisthenics size J crochet hook to first class. 10:15-12:15. night show. View classic episodes of the Hon- ate projects. $40 includes registration and ma- workout. Loose clothing and sneakers re- B. Gorman. eymooners. Thursday, April 5. 10:15-12:15. terials. 10:15-2:15. M. Marcus. quired. Check fitness with your doctor. QS 504 PLEASURES OF READING Read D. Isoldi. QS 303 CREATIVE WRITING Do you 10:15-12:15. G. Judelson. and discuss contemporary short stories from QS 809 THE MYSTERIES OF CREDIT have a novel in the works, a memoir, short QS 404 CANASTA Introduction to the ba- “The Best American Short Stories 2011” ed- AND CREDIT REPORTING Explanations. stories or essays you would like to share for sics. Enjoy playing and developing your ited by Geraldine Brooks and Heidi Pitlor. Q & A. Tuesday, April 24. 12:30-1:30. No constructive criticism, polishing and possible skills. 10:15-12:15. A. Dryshpel. 10:15-12:15. M. Levinson. Fee. E. Engler, NYSUT. publication? 10:15-12:15. M. Bart. QS 405 CIVIL WAR One of the great turn- QS 505 YOGA Learn how to release stress QS 810 REMBRANDT: DUTCH QS 304 PASTEL PAINTING Become ac- ing points in American history. What created while becoming stronger and more flexible. PAINTER Discuss the life and works of quainted with pastel as a painting medium. two different societies within one nation? The adapted poses allow everyone to enjoy Rembrandt followed by lecture, slide presen- Drawing skills, understanding design con- Learn what occurred from the Antebellum pe- the class. 10:15-12:15. T. Pratt. tation and short film. Wednesday, May 16. cepts and color theory are stressed. Paintings riod to Appomattox. Five sessions: April 5, QS 506 BRIDGE: ADVANCED Improve 12:30-3. S. Gansl. are developed from photos students choose. 19, 26; May 3, 10. E.A. Livingston. your skill as declarer and defender with play QS 811 CONSPIRACY In late 1941, top Supply list mailed before first class. 10:15- QS 406 BIRDING IN NYC Introduction to of hand techniques. Score the extra trick that civilian and military Nazi leaders met at 2:15. C. Obergfell. amateur ornithology with field trips to birding makes you a desired partner and a feared op- Wanassee in Germany to set up the final plan QS 305 CRIME STORY DRAMAS Re- “hot spots.” Orientation is Thursday, April 19 ponent. 10:15-12:15. J. Fasman. to exterminate the Jews. Monday, May 21. member Highway Patrol, Racket Squad, followed by five four hour field trips. You must QS 507 ROSSINI'S SUCCESSORS IN 11:30-2:30. L. Carrubba. Dragnet, Mike Hammer? These and other have your own transportation. Five sessions. THE 1820's Understand and enjoy these op- QS 812 EAST COAST DOO WOP One hit classic police and detective stories are fea- Begins April 19. 10:15-12:15. L. Plotnick. eras. Four sessions: March 23, 30; April 20, wonders. Tuesday, May 22. 12:30-3. H. tured. View select episodes and learn their QS 407 FILM FAVORITES View and dis- 27. 10:15-12:15. S. Orphanos. Bloch. backgrounds. Five sessions: March 14, 21, cuss these films: In America, The Apostle, QS 508 FILMS WITH JEWISH THEMES QS 813 EDGAR DEGAS: THE PAINTED 28; April 4, 18. 10:15-12:15. D. Isoldi. Man for All Seasons, The Visitor, Billy Elliot View and discuss films that portray Jewish con- GESTURE Discuss the life and works of QS 306 YOGA Learn how to release stress and Alice. Six sessions: April 26; May 3, 10, nections in America, anti-Semitism, the Holo- Degas followed by lecture and slide presenta- while becoming stronger and more flexible. 17, 24, 31. 10:15-12:30. M. Eller. caust and other Jewish themes. Films include: tion. Wednesday, May 23. 12:30-3. S. Gansl. The adapted poses allow everyone to enjoy QS 408 QUILTING Continue to explore the Keeping Up with the Steins, The Reader, Radio QS 814 HOW TO KEEP ACCURATE the class. 10:15-12:15. T. Pratt. "Triangle" in quilting using 100% cotton Days, The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg MEDICAL RECORDS Keep accurate med- QS 307 BRIDGE: INTERMEDIATE Re- scraps. Choose from several triangle patterns and more. 12:30-2:45. M. Levinson. ical records on health coverage and compli- view, reinforce and expand bidding knowl- to make a new (large or small) project or con- QS 509 ITALIAN: ADVANCED Variety of mentary roles of SHIP, Medicare, GHI and edge. Preset hands provide for application of tinue to work on an ongoing project. Sew by activities related to daily life situations and HMO’s. Q&A. Friday, May 25. 10:15-12:15. the basics to declarer and defender card play. hand or machine. Machines available in Italian culture. Continued opportunities to No Fee. I. Lospenuso. 10:15-12:15. J. Fasman. class. All levels welcome. Basic quilting sup- demonstrate improvement in the language. QS 815 SIMPLE CHINESE COOKING QS 308 BIBLE AS LITERATURE Study plies necessary. Supply list mailed before first 12:45-2:45. S. Agliata-Trojan. Demonstration by a Chinese cook of a three the history of the Bible as Literature. Six ses- class. 11-2. J. Isaacs. QS 510 DRAWING AND SKETCHING: course Chinese lunch from appetizer to sions: April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 10:15- QS 409 MUSICALS OF THE 30's & 40's BEGINNERS Use charcoal, pencil, pen and dessert. Eating the lunch will be part of the 12:15. H. Justin. Discuss Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald, ink wash. Explore avenues of expression. experience. Tuesday, May 29. 12:30-3. $12 QS 309 PIANO KEYBOARD: BEGINNER musical superstars of the 30's & 40's who are 12:45-2:45. L. D’Abate. for registration and lunch. H. Chin. STATEN ISLAND those who have never played the game. learn. Purchase materials with instructor's learn the game or brush up. 12:30-2:30. N. MONDAY 10:15-12:15. U. Mackler. guidance. Meets in annex. 10:15-12:15. G. Friedman. RS 104 CANASTA: INTERMEDIATE For Catanzaro. RS 110 MAH JONGG: INTERMEDIATE RS 101 SEWING: BEGINNERS For those those who wish to gain more experience. RS 107 COMEDY LEGENDS Remember Practice the basics of the game. For those with little or no hand or machine sewing ex- 10:15-12:15. E. Levinson. Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Lucille Ball and who play. 12:30-2:30. S. Zachter. perience. Purchase supplies for project with RS 105 CANASTA: ADVANCED For the others. View, discuss and laugh. All new ma- RS 111 ADVANCED JEWELRY DESIGN instructor's guidance. Meets in annex. 10- experienced player. 10:15-12:15. S. Siegel. terial. 10:30-2:30. D. Isoldi. AND BEADING Learn how to use beads 12:30. P. Bartels. RS 106 JEWELRY AND BEADING DE- RS 108 TAI CHI: INTERMEDIATE For creatively through your own designs with in- RS 102 ITALIAN: INTERMEDIATE Ital- SIGN: BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDI- those who have taken a beginners course. structor guidance. For those with prior bead- ian for everyday use including travel, restau- ATES For those who have experience using 12:30-2:30. J. Calvacca. ing experience. Purchase your own supplies. rants, etc. 10:15-12:15. R. Caputo. the tools necessary to create jewelry with RS 109 MAH JONGG Come look, listen, 12:30-2:30. N. Keay. RS 103 CANASTA: BEGINNERS For beads as well as those who would like to learn and have fun. For those who want to RS 112 CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN SPRING 2012 / 9 Focus on vocabulary for traveling in Ger- ture. 10:15-12:15. L. Warner. Meets in the annex. 10 sessions. 9:30-12:30. IN OPERA? The works of Mascagni, Leon- many, Austria and Switzerland. Discussion RS 302 ADVANCED QUILTING Prepare L. Carrubba. cavallo, Giordana, Cilea, Alfano, Zandonai, and videos showcasing geography, history, unusual borders and bindings to complete our RS 402 BRIDGE: BEGINNERS Exercise Pizzetti and Menotti. 10:15-1:15. N. Spilotro. current events and the interests and needs of one-of-a-kind: One Block Wonder Hexagon your mind by learning the most fascinating RS 851 THEATER EXPERIENCE Enjoy participants. Meets in annex. 12:30-2:30. J. Quilt Top. 10:15-12:15. Eight sessions. J. card game ever invented. 10 sessions. Begins on and off Broadway shows at discounted Rueckert. Johnson. March 22. 10-12. D. Stern. prices. Posting of shows, two-fers and other RS 113 THE DOO WOP EXPERIENCE RS 303 BASIC BALLROOM: BEGIN- RS 403 S.I. CHORALEERS Share the joy offerings. Bring your checkbook. Checks are Relive the music of the Doo Wop groups of NERS …and those who want to brush up too. of group singing and learn the basics of music payable to UFTWF Retiree Programs. Four the 50’s and 60’s. View and discuss appear- Waltz, Tango, Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Mambo in the process. Course culminates with a per- sessions: March 16; April 20; May 11; June 1. ances of these groups; learn to sing harmony and Swing. No partner necessary. 10:15- formance at the end term party on June 7. 10:15-12:15. R. Rios. and analyze and compare different record- 12:15. F. Veldeman. 10:15-12:15. E. Ratner. ings. New material. 12:30-2:30. D. Isoldi. RS 304 AMERICAN MUSICAL THE- RS 404 EXPERIMENTING WITH SEMINARS RS 114 COMPUTERS: BEGINNERS For ATER: COLE PORTER his genius was a ACRYLIC PAINTING: BEGINNERS those who have NEVER used a computer. dynamic force in musical theater for three Bring out your creative side by learning to Unless otherwise noted, all seminars have a Learn the fundamentals of creating, saving decades. Explore his life and music by paint. 10:15-12:15. A. Nelson. $2 non-refundable registration fee. and printing documents using an Apple com- singing his songs and experiencing his shows RS 405 CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING RS 805 CAMELOT Learn the origin and puter. No internet/email access available. $25 with great performances by Fred Astaire, Gin- AND CALLIGRAPHY No drawing or history of Lerner and Loewe's legendary mu- includes registration and materials. Nine ses- ger Rodgers and more. Seven sessions: March painting experience needed. Have fun using sical. View the 1967 film. Friday, March 23. sions. Begins March 19. 12:30-2:30. A. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 18, 25; May 2. . 10:15- basic brush stroke while learning the history 10:15-2:15. F. McKinnon. Zuckerberg. 12:15. F. McKinnon. and culture of China reflected through this RS 806 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Explore RS 305 WOMEN’S LITERATURE Discuss medium. Meets in the annex. 10:15-12:15. P. the life of this amazing inventor, scientist, TUESDAY short stories about women and their loves, Whitehouse. statesman and businessman. Friday, March successes and disappointments in all stages of RS 406 TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS Learn 23. 10:15-12:15. R. Greenspan. RS 201 ADVANCED STAINED GLASS their lives. All new stories. 10 sessions. Be- the basic principles of Tai Chi. 11-1. R.Yuen. RS 807 A BINTEL BRIEF Examine and dis- LAB The lab is for experienced students ca- gins March 21. 10:30-12:30. A. Zuckerberg. RS 407 CLASSIC PILATES Restorative, cuss letters to the Jewish Daily Forward seek- pable of creating more complex projects. Pur- RS 306 KNITTING AND CROCHETING gentle strength training. The primary goal is ing advice. What a story they tell of chase your own supplies. 9:30-12:30. D. Beginners will learn the basics to complete a to increase flexibility, balance and a general immigrant life in the early 20th century! Fri- Cardoza. project of their choice. Those with experi- feeling of well-being. Proper breathing and day, March 30. 10:15-1:15. S. Ehrlich. RS 202 INTERMEDIATE SEWING For ence will receive instruction to further their relaxation techniques are essential (chair op- RS 808 MYTHS ALIVE! Expand your vo- those who have experience using a sewing skills. All levels welcome. Purchase an inex- tional). Bring a towel and wear comfortable cabulary through discussion of mythological machine, patterns, etc. Bring your own proj- pensive, light colored yarn and hook/needles clothing. Nine sessions. No class on April 19 allusions in the performing and visual arts, lit- ect or select one with guidance from instruc- (size listed on label). 10:15-12:15. L. Davis. and 26. 12:30-2:30. S. Cohen. erature, science and everyday life. Friday, tor. Purchase your own supplies. Meets in RS 307 FRENCH: THE LANGUAGE OF RS 408 BRIDGE PLAY LAB: INTERME- March 30. 10:15-1:15. A. Devlin. annex.10-12:30. A. Garcia. LOVE Learn basic French and a bit of his- DIATE AND ADVANCED Great practice RS 809 WINSTON CHURCHILL The RS 203 LINE DANCING: BEGINNERS tory - The French Revolution and how it re- and fun for bridge players. 10 sessions. Be- story of one of the greatest leaders of the 20th Learn the basics and enjoy this mind and lates to our world today. Meets in the annex. gins March 22. 12-3. D. Stern. century. Friday, April 20. 10:15-2:15. R. body stimulating activity. 10:15-12:15. L. 10:15-12:15. L. Siegel. RS 409 ITALIAN FOOD: A WAY OF LIFE Greenspan. Kalipetes. RS 308 ANCIENT ROMAN HISTORY IN A cultural and gastronomic journey through RS 810 THE HISTORY OF THE NEW RS 204 CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN CINEMA The Late Roman Republic as pre- the Bel Paese, Tuscany and Central Italy. YORK YANKEES Friday, April 27. 10:15- Learn to speak and understand the beautiful sented in classic films, educational videos and Meets in the annex. 12:30-2:30. F. Corti. 12:15. I. Diamond. Italian language. 10:15-12:15. R. Caputo. mini-series. Discussion will follow each film. RS 410 INTRODUCTION TO WATER- RS 811 IDENTITY THEFT All you ever RS 205 FITNESS: BEGINNERS Gentle ex- 12:30-2:30. L. Warner. COLORS Develop your own style while wanted to know about protecting your per- ercise includes stretching, strengthening, bal- RS 309 HISTORY OF JEWISH PEOPLE learning basic techniques. Purchase your own sonal information. Friday, April 27. 10:30- ance, flexibility and low cardio (chair Events in the 20th century: growth of Jewish supplies. 12:30-2:30. T. Ferrier. 12:30. No Fee. E. Engler, NYSUT. optional). 10:15-12:15. E. Gissendanner. National Movement, Zionism, world wars, es- RS 411 TAI CHI: INTERMEDIATE Re- RS 812 NYSUT MEMBER BENEFITS RS 206 GREAT BOOKS: CLASSICS AND tablishment of the State of Israel and politics view basic principles and movements and Find out what member benefits has to offer POPULAR LITERATURE Group consen- in the 21st century. 12:30-2:30. E. Grushkin. learn additional movements. 1-3. R. Yuen. including catastrophic insurance, financial sus will determine selections. 10:15-12:15. A. RS 310 WOODWORKING Make toys for RS 412 BASIC DRAWING TECHNIQUES programs and various discount plans. Friday, Devlin. grandkids, small furniture and decorative For beginners and those who want to broaden May 4. 10:30-12:30. No Fee. V. Stokes, RS 207 ADVANCED WATERCOLORS: items for your home. Beginners through their interests. Includes composition skills, NYSUT. PAINTING LANDSCAPES/ expert. Power tools provided. Purchase various media and appreciation of art. Pur- RS 813 THE BIOLOGY OF ANTI-AGING SEASCAPES Emphasis on developing your your own supplies as necessary. Meets in chase supplies with guidance from instructor. Fascinating new research on the aging own style while learning basic and new tech- the annex. 10 sessions. 12:30-2:30. H. Meet in the annex. 12:30-2:30. M. Corti. process. Friday, May 11. 10:15-12:15. I. niques. Purchase your own materials. Meets Mayle. RS 650 END TERM PARTY Enjoy the Greenspan. in the annex. 10:15-12:15. F. Romano. RS 311 WRITING A FAMILY STORY Ex- Choraleers, line dancers, festivities, food and RS 814 HOW TO KEEP ACCURATE RS 208 SPANISH: BEGINNERS For those amine writing techniques and literary styles to friendships. Join us at Li Greci’s Staaten, 697 MEDICAL RECORDS Keep accurate med- with little or no prior knowledge of the Span- inspire you to write the story that was meant Forest Avenue on Thursday, June 7 at noon. ical records on health coverage and compli- ish language. Emphasis on conversation and to be written. Sharing and constructive criti- Advance registration required before May 29. mentary roles of SHIP, Medicare, GHI and vocabulary for travel. 12:30-2:30. C. Ortega. cism will be encouraged. Bring an item re- $30. E. Cohen/A. Zimring. HMO’s. Q&A. Friday, May 18. 10:30-12:30. RS 209 LINE DANCING: INTERMEDI- lated to your subject to first class. Seven RS 951 EPICUREAN DELIGHT: DINE No Fee. I. Lospenuso. ATE AND ADVANCED Enjoy learning and sessions: March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 18, 25; AROUND Enjoy a variety of cuisines at RS 815 ABRAHAM AND MASADA Two dancing more difficult line dances. 12:30- May 2. 12:30-2:30. F. McKinnon. three well known Staten Island restaurants. Mysteries of the Bible programs tell the sto- 2:30. L. Kalipetes. RS 312 ZUMBA GOLD This fitness pro- Bring three checks to the orientation session ries of the "Father of the Western Religions" RS 210 FIT-ERCISE A variety of low im- gram takes the exciting Latin and Interna- on March 15 as registration is required for the (Abraham), and the events of 73 A.D. at pact aerobic exercises for cardio endurance, tional dance rhythms used in the original restaurants at that time. Checks are payable Masada. Friday, May 25. 10-1. L. Carrubba. muscle conditioning and strengthening with ZUMBA program and modifies them so that to UFTWF Retiree Programs. 12:30-2:30. R. RS 816 THE MARITIME HISTORY OF weights. Flexibility and relaxation through adults of any age and fitness level can achieve Zuckerberg. THE PORT OF NEW YORK The history of gentle stretching. 12:30-2:30. J. Chow. success. Come and dance your way to fitness! the port from Henry Hudson to the age of RS 211 THE LANGUAGE OF FILM View 12:30-2:30. S. Paris. FRIDAY cruise ships, including the life of merchant and discuss classic and contemporary films: RS 313 GENEALOGY: ANCESTORS sailors and the future of the industry. Meets Forbidden Planet, Wages of Fear, Waitress AND DESCENDANTS Research your fam- RS 501 STAINED GLASS: BEGINNERS in the annex. Wednesday, May 30. 10:15- and more. Meets in the annex. 12:30-2:30. F. ily history by using the Internet, Census and Learn how to use a glass cutter, soldering 12:15. H. Weber. Grieco. other resources to create a family tree, book iron, and glass grinder to create projects. Pur- RS 817 SICILIAN HISTORY: WHY ARE RS 212 INTRODUCTION TO WATER- or other venue. Three sessions: May 2, 9, 16. chase your own materials with the guidance THE SICILIANS CONSIDERED A COLORS Develop your own style while Field trip to the National Archives: Monday, of the instructor. 9:30-12:30. D. Cardoza. UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL PEOPLE? learning basic techniques. Meets in the annex. May 14. 12:30-2:45. L. Hoenig. RS 502 JAMES A. MICHENER'S CEN- Learn about the people, culture and customs 12:30-2:30. F. Romano. RS 314 WORLD PROBLEMS FROM TENNIAL Michener's epic 1978 mini-se- of Sicily. Meets in the annex. Wednesday, RS 213 BEGINNING AND INTERMEDI- CLIMATE CHANGE TO FOOD ries follows the history of the fictional town May 30. 12:30-2:30. H. Weber. ATE QUILTING For those who have never SHORTAGES Avoiding potential catastro- of Centennial, Colorado from the late 18th RS 818 CONSPIRACY In late 1941, top quilted or are slightly more advanced. Indi- phes for the next generation. Meets in the century to the 1970's. The lives of the Ara- civilian and military Nazi leaders met at vidualized help given to new quilters. Sup- annex. Three sessions: May 16, 23, 30. 12:30- paho Indians are showcased. Four sessions: Wanassee in Germany to set up the final plan plies purchased with guidance from 2:30. R. Schwartz. March 16, 23, 30; April 20. 10:15-1:15. L. to exterminate the Jews. Discuss and view instructor. 12:30-2:30. P. Jacobi. Warner. DVD. Thursday, May 31. 9:30-12:30. L. Car- THURSDAY RS 503 GENTLE EXERCISES Balancing rubba. WEDNESDAY and harmonizing the body through relaxation RS 819 CHINESE-AMERICAN ECO- RS 401 HISTORIC WOMEN IN THE and movement. Meets in the annex. Five ses- NOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE Import RS 301 HISTORY OF ANCIENT ROME CINEMA Films include: The Six Wives of sions: March 16, 23; April 20, 27; May 4. and Export trends. Made in China vs. made The age of the Late Republic during the time Henry VIII, Jezebel, Pocahontas, Young Bess, 10:15-12:15. D. Woodhouse. in the USA. Friday, June 1. 10:15-12:15. J. of Julius Caesar and a study of Roman cul- Marie Antoinette and Catherine the Great. RS 504 VERISMO: IS THERE "TRUTH" Chow. 10 / SI BEAGLE LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM FLORIDA Potomac Trail Building, 3200 N.Military Trail, Suite 100, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 Local #: (561) 994-4929 Fax#: (561) 994-4530 or 994-6120 All others call collect

FS 812 WELFARE FUND RETIREE Meet at Young Israel of Bal Harbour, 9592 3459. Meets at Hilton Orlando/Altamonte SEMINARS BENEFITS Tuesday, April 17. Speaker: Harding Avenue, Surfside. Unless otherwise Springs, 350 S. Northlake Blvd., Altamonte Arthur B. Pepper, Executive Director, UFT noted, all meetings are at 1 p.m. Springs. All seminars are held in our conference room. Welfare Fund. FI 832 RETIREE SOCIAL SERVICES OI 802 RETIREE SOCIAL SERVICES Call the office to register. UPDATE Wednesday, February 15. Speaker: UPDATE Saturday, February 11. 10 a.m. - 1 MEDICAL RECORD KEEPING SEMI- BROWARD SECTION Coordinator: Rita Josephson (561) 752-8242. Sasha Greene, LMSW, Director, UFTWF Re- p.m. Speaker: Sasha Greene, LMSW, Direc- NARS Fourth Wednesday of each month, ex- tiree Social Services. tor, UFTWF Retiree Social Services. cept where noted. Dates: Feb. 29, Mar. 28, Apr. Meet at the Leonard Weisinger Community Center, 6199 Northwest 10th St., Margate. FS 832 WELFARE FUND RETIREE OS 802 HEALTH BENEFITS Friday, 25, May 23. 10-12. Seminars are held in our BENEFITS Wednesday, April 18. Speaker: March 9. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Speaker: Barbara conference room. Call the office to register. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are at 1 p.m. Arthur B. Pepper, Executive Director, UFT Shiller, UFT/RTC Special Representative. FI 822 RETIREE SOCIAL SERVICES Welfare Fund. WEST PALM BEACH SECTION BOCA/DELRAY SECTION UPDATE Thursday, February 16. Speaker: OCALA SECTION Coordinator: Al Guastafeste (954) 255-9161. Coordinator: Florence Fidell (561) 731-4695. Sasha Greene, LMSW, Director, UFTWF Re- Coordinator: Ellen Wolfe (352) 873-0816. Meets at Temple Anshei Shalom, 7099 W. At- Meets at Temple Anshei Shalom, 7099 W. At- tiree Social Services. Meets at Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Av- lantic Ave., Delray Beach. Unless otherwise lantic Ave., Delray Beach. Unless otherwise FS 822 WELFARE FUND RETIREE enue, Ocala. noted, all meetings are at 1 p.m. (Bus pickups noted, all meetings are at 1 p.m. BENEFITS Thursday, April 19. Speaker: TS 802 HEALTH BENEFITS Thursday, to Boca/Delray: 12 noon behind McDonald’s, FI 812 RETIREE SOCIAL SERVICES Arthur B. Pepper, Executive Director, UFT March 8. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Speaker: Barbara Okeechobee Blvd. and Jog Rd.: 12:15 p.m. at UPDATE Tuesday, February 14. Speaker: Welfare Fund. Shiller, UFT/RTC Special Representative. Nassau Square Shopping Plaza (East of the Sasha Greene, LMSW, Director, UFTWF Re- Turnpike), Lake Worth. tiree Social Services. DADE SECTION ORLANDO SECTION Coordinator: Leon Brum (305) 864-4318. Coordinator: Donesa Jackson (407) 359- FI 842 RETIREE SOCIAL SERVICES PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE ONE CAREFULLY. UFT retirees will be registered first before spouses, domestic partners, AFT, NYSUT & PSC members. You must include your local number in order to register. Use one coupon for all of your registration, and duplicate another for your spouse. A separate check/money order for each category: courses, trips, and NYSUT Defensive Driving, must be submitted for each member’s registration.

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UPDATE Tuesday, February 14. Speaker: Meets at Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 SS 600 ANNUAL LUNCHEON Monday, Instructor: E. Soroka. Sasha Greene, LMSW, Director, UFTWF Re- Gary Player Blvd., Sarasota. (Unless other- March 19. 12 noon. More details to follow in TUESDAY tiree Social Services. wise noted, all meetings are at 1 p.m.) NY Teacher. FI 204 NYC DOO WOP: TOP 100 ONE FS 842 WELFARE FUND RETIREE SI 802 RETIREE SOCIAL SERVICES HIT WONDERS February 14. 10-12. In- BENEFITS Tuesday, April 17. Speaker: UPDATE & THE I-4 PROJECT Monday, OFFICE COURSES structor: H. Bloch. Arthur B. Pepper, Executive Director, UFT February 13. Speakers: Sasha Greene, Welfare Fund. LMSW, Director, UFTWF Retiree Social MONDAY WEDNESDAY FI 302 OPERA January 4, 11, 18; February WEST COAST SECTION Services and Marna Davidson, Coordinator, I- FI 102 POLITICAL PARTIES IN U.S. 8, 15, 29. 9:30-12:30. Instructor: S. Glick. Coordinator: Paul Bradford (941) 355-7928. 4 Corridor Project. HISTORY February 20; March 5, 19. 10-12.

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