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The JuLy/ Sudbury AuGuST S e n I o r Scene 2014 A publication of The Sudbury SenIor cenTer: The place for The new oLder Adult InSIde Music Appreciation – Part II ThIS ISSue Tuesdays, July 8, 22 and August 5, 19 Statue of Liberty 2 10:30 AM - $30 or $10/class Have you ever wanted to learn about classical music, but did not know where to Skin Cancer Info 2 begin? In this continuation of the series from last summer, pianist and educator Sivan MetroWest 2 Etedgee will walk you through some of the classical music masterpieces of the past Resources four centuries. In a relaxed and informal setting, you will learn how to listen to music in a way that will enhance your enjoyment and understanding of this wonderful Lifelong Learning 3 cultural treasure. Art/Siena Farms 3 • Learn about the lives and music of the major composers Legal Clinic 4 • Learn about the elements of music • Gain a greater appreciation for music Summer Movies! 4 • Discuss recordings, videos and live performances Watercolors/ 4 Instructor and pianist Sivan Etedgee has been teaching and performing in the Boston Current Events area since 2005. In addition to his teaching activities, he is an active performer of PBS Nova 4 music both new and old. He was the director of an educational concert series in Dedham, and regularly performs concerts throughout the New England area. This program is offered in partnership with Sage Educational Services. Friends/Van Drivers 4 Scrabble/ 4 Please register and pay for this series by Monday, July 7. Connection Circle ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Senior Tax 5 The Golden Age of Television Exemption/I & R Thursday, July 10, 10:00 AM - $10 Medicare help 5 The "golden age" of television generally refers to the proliferation of original and Alzheimer’s Walk/ classic dramas produced for live television during America's postwar years. In this 5 Announcements lecture, look at the origins, history and decline of live TV anthology series, including Kraft Television Theater, Studio One and Playhouse 90. And remember the July/August 6/ luminaries who got their start during the golden age, including writers Paddy Calendars 7 Sudbury Senior Chayefsky and Rod Serling; directors Robert Altman and Sidney Pollack; and actors 8 Paul Newman and Andy Griffith. Watch clips from some of the greatest productions Trips of the golden age, including “Marty,” “Requiem for a Heavyweight” and “No Room Home Repair help/ 8 for Sergeants.” Robert Frost trip Dr. Brett M. Rhyne is a playwright and screenplay writer, a newspaper and news Services 9 website editor and reporter, and a teacher of journalism and communication on the college level. He has also produced video, created ceramic art and painted with oils. Fitness Classes 10 Brett lives in Chestnut Hill with his twin sons, Benjamin and Elijah. Grandparents/Kids Please register and pay the $10 fee by Monday, July 7. The fee holds your space. Movies! 12 Page 2 Sudbury SenIor Scene COUNCIL on AGInG The Statue of Liberty chairperSon: John Ryan Tuesday, July 15, 10:00 AM - $10 boArd of dIrecTorS: The Statue of Liberty is an international icon, a symbol recognized around Phyllis Bially Barry David the world. Yet, most people do not know the story behind the Robert Diefenbacher statue. This talk will explore how and why the statue was built, what the Carmine Gentile original symbolism of the statue meant, and what the statue means to Elizabeth Ingersoll millions of people today. Along the way, we will meet some of the Robert May colorful characters who were involved in creating this symbol of our Alice Sapienza Patricia Tabloski nation, and learn some interesting facts about Lady Liberty. SUDBURY SENIOR G. A. Di Gregorio, the Artifactual Scholar, is an historian, archaeologist, CENTER staff DirecTor and educator with a passion for telling the stories of our past. He has Debra Galloway presented numerous historical lectures and discussions on a variety AdmInistrative of topics in American, European, and World history. Mr. Di Gregorio is a coordInator Visiting Lecturer in the History Department at Bridgewater State Claire Wigandt University (Bridgewater, MA) and an Instructor in the Anthropology Information And Department at Wheaton College (Norton, MA). Additionally, he has referral Anne Manning several years of experience as a Park Ranger with the National Park receptionist Service and as a professional archaeologist. This program is offered in Jean Taylor partnership with Sage Educational Services. properTy tax work-off Please register and pay for this class by Monday, July 7. coordInatorS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marianne Büttner Join Sudbury Board of Health Nurse Phyllis Schilp Josephine King Skin Cancer Prevention S.h.I.n.e. counSeLor Marty Maffeo and Early Detection mealsite ManAGer Know Your Risks Debbie Peters TrIp coordInator Wednesday, July 23, 11:00 AM Carmel O’Connell Nearly all skin cancers are preventable by limiting unprotected exposure Van drIverS to the sun. Most skin cancers can be treated successfully if detected early Linda Curran Amy Snow – even melanoma. Join us for a presentation on what to look for, how to voLunTeer coordInator do a self-exam and how to protect yourself. As always, Phyllis will bring Ed Gottmann delicious, healthy snacks for her talk. Please call (978) 443-3055 to sign boArd of health nurSe up for this important and informative talk! Phyllis Schilp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- frIendS of Sudbury New! MetroWest Caregivers Website SenIorS presidenT: Ronald Riggert Created by BayPath Elder Services Resources! Thursday, July 24 offIcerS: 10:00 AM Jacqui Bausk Ellen Morgan Do you want to look up the local assisted living residences? Find out Joe Bausk ________________________________________________________ which ones are in towns near Sudbury? You can find out at the new _________________________________ MetroWest Caregivers website! This website is for anyone looking for SUDBURY SENIOR CENTER resources in the MetroWest area, including Sudbury, Wayland, CONTACT INFORMATION: Marlborough, Framingham, Northborough and more. Douglas Flynn, Phone: (978) 443-3055 Program Manager at BayPath Elder Services, who is the creator of the Address: 40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury website, will be here to explain the website and all of its features, while Email: [email protected] showing you the different ways to look up information. Webpage: www.senior.sudbury.ma.us Friends: Please register for this talk by Wednesday, July 16 by calling (978) 443- www.friendsofsudburyseniors.org 3055. JuLy/AuGust 2014 Page 3 Fall Lifelong Learning Class Fall Lifelong Learning Class Registration Begins on Monday, July 21 at 9:00 AM Registration Begins Monday, July 21 at 9:00 AM The Evolution of German Art U.S. History: The Years in Our Memory 1950-2001 with Don Oasis 5 Wednesdays, 1:30 PM Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00 AM September 17-October 22; no class October 15 September 17-November 19 During the 1950’s, it would have been hard to predict Dr. Donald Oasis will present a course on the that a tumultuous decade of revolution from within Evolution of German Art. Presentations are on would follow. During the 1960’s, the Civil Rights Power Point and will last from 60-90 minutes. Movement, the Women’s Movement, and often violent Handouts will be given at each talk and your protests against the unpopular Vietnam War caused questions and comments are encouraged. many Americans to question the very core of their The earliest artists examined are Lucas Cranach beliefs in the American way of life. The 1970’s and Albrecht Durer. We examine them in brought Nixon and Watergate, followed by a peaceful comparison to their southern European colleagues. political revolution in the 1980’s with the election of Next we discuss landscape artist Altdorfer and the Ronald Reagan. Other topics included in this final portraitist, Hans Holbein, both of whom are well section of our U.S history overview are The New known. Holbein's paintings of potentially Frontier and the Great Society, The Rise of Mass th attractive and fertile wives for Henry VIII Media, Environmentalism, Religion in 20 Century probably affected the history of England. The America, The New World Order, and Clinton’s Romantic school evolved in the 19th century led America. by David Caspar Friedrich and Adolph Menzel. Join us this fall as our study of American history This school is still much in favor today. concludes with the second half of the 20th Century—a As the 20th century unfolds, Modernism comes to fascinating look back from the perspective of post 9/11 the scene referring to an aesthetic approach occurrences. This lecture series from The Teaching dominant in European art and literature in the 19th Company features distinguished historian Patrick N. century. Germany responds with the Expressionist Allitt, Professor of History at Emory University. As in art of Munch, Marc, Max Beckmann and a myriad the past, each lecture will be augmented by a volunteer of others. Our final session deals with Joseph moderator who will provide additional information and Bueys and Anselm Kieffer who are representation- lead discussion on the topic of the day. Please call the al arts. Please join the presentations and Senior Center at (978) 443-3055 to sign up. Space is discussions. A $25 donation to the Friends