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2016Fall Semester SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION All About Artists... Christine Nazzaro Third Tuesday of AS every month 2:30 pm September - "Grandma Moses" - Anna Mary Robertson, also known as "Grandma Moses," became widely famous for her nostalgic paintings depicting rural American life. Born in 1860, artist Grandma Moses spent decades living the rural, agricultural life that she would later feature in her paintings. She only began devoting herself to art when she was in her seventies. In 1938, an art collector discovered her work. Completely self-taught, Moses soon became famous for her images of country life. She died in 1961 at the age of 10. Source: Bio.com October - "Caravaggio" - Michelangelo Merisi Di Caravaggio (1571-1610) was the most influential and controversial Italian painter in the 17th century. His paintings were often shockingly realistic, and he made dramatic use of light and shade. HIs life was dramatic too - he killed a man and spent the rest of his life on the run. Source: Bio.com November - "Picasso" - One of Christine's favorite artists is the legendary Pablo Picasso. Picasso is one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century, as well as the co-creator of Cubism. A Spanish expatriate painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist and stage designer, Picasso was considered radical in his work. After a long prolific career, he died on April 8, 1973, in Mougins, France. Source: Bio.com December - "Georges Seurat" - The artist Georges Seurat is best known for originating the Pointillist method of painting, using small dot-like strokes of color in works such as his famous painting, "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte." The artist Georges Seurat was born on December 2, 1859, in Paris, France. After training at the École des Beaux-Arts, he broke free of tradition. Taking his technique a step beyond Impressionism, he painted with small strokes of pure color that seem to blend when viewed from a distance. Seurat's career was cut short when he died of illness on March 29, 1891, in Paris. Source: Bio.com All Saints Day Christine Nazzaro Tuesday, November 1st AS 1:30 pm Celebrated on November 1st, the Christian holiday of All Saint's Day honors and recognizes all of the saints of the Christian church, many of which were martyrs. The church sets this day aside to celebrate over 10,000 recognized saints. We will discuss the top ten most influential Saints such as: The Apostle Paul, Mother Teresa, St. Patrick and others. Short video excepts will be show. If you have a saint you would like us to discuss in this class, please see Christine prior to the class date. ACS (Arts Crafts Studio) AS (Activity Studio) C (Cafe) CY (Courtyard) MT (Movie Theater) OB (Observation Deck - 3rd floor) PDR (Private Dining Room) COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION Art History Lecture: "The Age of Beth Gersh-Nesic Tuesday, September 6th AS Spirituality: Christian Art and 2:30 pm Architecture during the Middle Ages" During the reign of Emperor Constantine, Christianity enjoyed protection from persecution. From this moment on, we recognize the influence of Roman culture on early Christianity. This lecture follows the history of Christian architecture from early classical basilicas to resplendent Gothic cathedrals. We also pause to admire medieval stained- glass windows, tapestries and illuminated manuscripts. Art History Lecture: "From Beth Gersh-Nesic Tuesday, October 4th AS Tabernacle to Synagogue: A 2:30 pm History of Jewish Art and Architecture" Is there Jewish art? Yes, there is. Jewish art adores temples and synagogues, beginning with the instructions in the Hebrew Bible for the mishkan, the tent/tabernacle constructed to protect the Holy Covenant. We begin with ancient texts and imagined depictions of Solomon’s Temple. Then we tour the world to follow the history of synagogues, beginning with examples in antiquity and ending with famous modern temples in our Westchester area. Art History Lecture: "The Art Beth Gersh-Nesic Tuesday, November 1st AS and Architecture of the Islamic 2:30 pm World, Religious and Secular" Mosques reflect the cultural context of the country and do not permit depictions of humans within its walls. Therefore, we will first study the structure of the mosque and then follow its history by viewing the most magnificent examples located all over the world. We will study secular images in Persian manuscripts that narrate the legendary stories about kings, heroes and supernatural beings, carried down through the ages since medieval times. Art History Lecture: "The Art of Beth Gersh-Nesic Tuesday, December 6th AS Gift Giving: A History of 2:30 pm Hanukah and Christmas in Popular Culture" As holiday season decorations start to appear everywhere, we stop to consider: Where did these ideas come from? Did people always exchange gifts for Christmas and Hanukah? Who “invented” the fat and jolly Santa Claus? What is a “hanukiah”? Photos of celebrations and popular holiday items provide a light-hearted look at “giving and getting” on this St. Nicholas Day. ACS (Arts Crafts Studio) AS (Activity Studio) C (Cafe) CY (Courtyard) MT (Movie Theater) OB (Observation Deck - 3rd floor) PDR (Private Dining Room) COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION Armchair Pilates/Meditation Ariel Tonge 1st Friday of every month AS 10:15 am Meditation can wipe away the day's stress, bringing with it inner peace. See how you can easily learn to practice meditation whenever you need it most. Learn about the different types of meditation and the elements of meditation. A quick lecture will start this class and then we will put what we have learned to use. Balance Fitness Jeff Ciolino, OTR & 2nd and 4th Thursday of AS Balance Specialist every month ~ 2:00 pm The most overlooked and arguably, the most important word in health is “balance”. Better body balance makes it easier to move and helps prevent injury. But it’s a “use it or lose it” kind of thing, which means it’s important to practice balance at all ages. Meet Jeff Ciolino, Occupational Therapist and Balance Specialist! Residents go through his obstacle course of walking backwards, stepping on certain blocks, walking over blocks, all while having fun and building up their strength for improved balance. Music is played, people clap along to encourage one another, and different stretches are taught throughout the class. Come join us for this fun and exciting class! Beading for Buddies Chandra Sanchara Every Sunday ACS 4:00 pm Learn how to create beautiful bracelets that we will be making for a local children's hospital. At the end of the year, the group will take a field trip to hand deliver the finished products to the children. A class that is not only fun and social...but extremely rewarding! Beauty Tips Jennifer Tomlinson Wednesday, December 14th AS 1:30 pm Beautiful skin is one of the most attractive indicators of beauty and youth. Good sleep, plenty of water and stress free life are some of the most basic and important ingredients of youthful and beautiful appearance. And yes, healthy eating is also crucial! Learn more about how to keep your skin refreshed and beautiful. Jennifer will also talk about great make-up tips to take. Billiards Vinny Capulli, Thursdays at 2:00 pm 1st floor - Billiard Resident and Keisha Room Smith Billiards can be lifelong passions, combining physical exercise and substantial hand-eye coordination in a social game that’s just plain fun. Join Vinny and Keisha in learning the popular game of 8 ball. All are invited from beginner to pool masters! ACS (Arts Crafts Studio) AS (Activity Studio) C (Cafe) CY (Courtyard) MT (Movie Theater) OB (Observation Deck - 3rd floor) PDR (Private Dining Room) COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION Bridge 101 Chandra Sanchara Every Monday ACS 2:30 pm Learn to Play Bridge with Chandra. This class is for beginners or those who know the basics but want to develop their playing, bidding and defense skills. Social and fun at the same time! Come play bridge! Card Game : "13" Sybil Pierot, Resident Every Saturday ACS 6:30 pm This exciting card game is suitable for anyone to learn to play. It's a perfect way to have fun with family & friends. Note that this game is also called "Tiến lên" (Struggling Upstream) and it is a four player game. Join Sybil as she teaches the card game "13". Chicken Soup for the Soul Reghan Giannelli 2nd Tuesday of every month WP 2:30 pm Listen to these amazing true life stories of how real people use positive thinking to improve their lives and overcome challenges. There will be a discussion about how you can make every day a special day, and you will learn how to incorporate gratitude and joy into your daily life in this thought provoking class. Concordia College Discussion Concordia College Dates to be announced AS Interns A new group of girls are back this Fall to run different programs and discussion groups! Join us for classes facilitated by Concordia College undergraduate students in the Social Work field, who will engage residents in weekly discussion groups from current events to cultural topics. As students and residents learn from each other and share there ideas and attitudes regarding a wide arrange of worldly subjects. Crocheting Chandra Sanchara Every Monday 3rd Floor Lounge 1:30 pm This class is for all levels. Learn the basics of crochet if you are new to the craft. If you are more advanced, learn some different crochet techniques. Also learn about the different style and weight of the yarn to use for various things. Also, please see calendar for trip to the Yarn Store if you are in need of more supplies.