SUMMER 2019 July 10—August 1 | REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, JUNE 3

Lifelong Learning Classes Registration Fee: $35 Fee covers all Wednesday and Thursday classes for the 4-week term. Some classes require an additional fee. Most classes held at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive.

Digital Learning Classes Registration Fee(s): Priced individually (see inside) Classes held at the UAMS Reynolds Institute on Aging & Second Presbyterian Church.

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Lifelong Learning: Summer 2019 WEDNESDAY CLASSES WEDNESDAY CLASSES 9:00 a.m.—9:50 a.m. 10:00 a.m.—10:50 a.m.

CHEWING THE FAT A DOG’S PURPOSE Rex Nelson, Instructor; Ann West, Coordinator Various presenters Rex Nelson will lead us on a journey through this unique Dogs share our daily lives and provide numerous place called Arkansas as he discusses its most interesting benefits to our safety and well-being. They have learned places, festivals, foods, and colorful characters. From out- to follow our commands, work with us in various service of-the-way restaurants to unique Arkansas events, partici- capacities, protect us, and be faithful companions in pants are sure to learn things about Arkansas they did daily life. Meet four trainers (and their dogs!) and learn not know, and will leave class saying, “I wish I had known about their unique roles in our community. that years ago.” July 10 Sergeant Tim White, LRPD K-9 Unit July 17 Arny Ferrando, UAMS Cancer-Detecting Dogs 9:00 a.m.—10:50 a.m. July 24 Therapy dogs in our community July 31 Renie Rule, Paws in Prison KNITTING & SHARING (2 hrs.) No instruction TALKING ABOUT GEN-GEN-GENERATIONS! Share your knitting knowledge and learn from others. Roby Robertson, Instructor; Sandy Hanson, Coordinator Why are Millennials and Gen-Xers so different from 9:00 a.m.—11:50 a.m. those of us in the Boomer or the Silent Generations? Do Millennials have more in common with the Greatest DRAWING WORKSHOP (3 hrs.) Generation? Why was the ‘youth culture’ of our gener- Bill Fulton and friends, Instructors; Marietta Kehler, Coord. ation so different from the current one? A mostly light- Beginners & experienced artists are welcome to this artist hearted introduction to the idea of generations over workshop. Learn new drawing techniques, engage in a time examining culture, music, politics and other issues social event with others, and have fun! Bring art paper, that define/separate the generations. pencil, kneaded eraser, and pictures of personal interests. Class repeaters welcome. The workshop covers Freehand 11:00 a.m.—11:50 a.m. Drawing, Grid, and Tracing Methods, Drawing Materials, Papers and Books, Shading, Perspective, Colored Pencils, THE HISTORY OF EARLY MEDICINE etc. Limit of 20. Jonathan Wolfe, Instructor The story of how medicine developed is a wild ride WATERCOLOR STUDIO (3 hrs.) through history and geography, cultures and religions. No Instruction From the practice of mummification by the Egyptians, Bring your paints, supplies and inspiration to enjoy this to the Greek development of the Hippocratic tradition, creative space with fellow artists. Limit of 22. through the Muslim innovation of pharmacy and the role of the pilgrimage routes, we’ll cover time and space 10:00 a.m.—10:50 a.m. exploring how early medicine developed, and how and the interplay of Christian, Hebrew and Islamic scholar- ARKANSAS STATE SYMBOLS ship led to the emergence of hospitals and the medical David Ware, Instructor; Leah Wilkinson, Coordinator field. “Arkansas, the Natural State” is but one of over two dozen symbols that have been selected to represent A BIRD’S EYE VIEW our state’s history, resources, culture and aspirations. Various instructors, Melanie Gloster, Coordinator Guess which of the following are newly proposed Calling all bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and budding symbols: the bowie knife, the scattergun, or the Black ornithologists: come learn about what experts in our state River Nightmare (aka Alligator Gar). Answer: all three! are doing to appreciate and protect our feathered friends. July 10 “Through the Lens: A Passion for Birds,” Natives and newcomers alike will learn why these Melanie Gloster symbols matter from the State Capitol Historian and July 17 “Birds and Their Songs,” Audubon Arkansas author of It’s Official: The Real Stories behind July 24 “Birds of Prey,” Raptor Rehab, with some of their Arkansas’s State Symbols. rescued birds July 31 “Bird Conservation,” Little Rock Zoo

Lifelong Learning: Summer 2019

WEDNESDAY CLASSES WEDNESDAY CLASSES 11:00 a.m.—11:50 a.m. 1:15 p.m.—3:15 p.m.

LIVING SAFELY IN TODAY’S WORLD BEGINNING GREETING CARDS (2 hrs.) Instructors: Kumu Mark Nunez, 7th –Degree Blackbelt; Judy Langford-Brodie, Instructor; Sandra Hanson, Coord. Laura Martin, Neighborhood Watch Coord., LRPD; and Discover how to make handmade greeting cards that Officer Tracy Brandon, LRPD you will enjoy creating just as much as your friends and Safety awareness and non-contact survival techniques family will enjoy receiving! Learn paper crafting tech- can benefit everyone. Personal safety experts and niques by making two projects each week. Designed for members of the LRPD will provide tips on how to avoid beginners as well as the more experienced card maker potentially harmful or dangerous situations and teach desiring more paper crafting time. All supplies and proven techniques to prevent crimes. Gain a “black belt” materials provided. Materials fee: $15 Limit of 8. in mental preparedness to strengthen your confidence and safety. MEET THE FILMMAKERS (2 hrs.) Various presenters; Ann West, Coordinator LIFEQUEST BOOK CLUB Collaborating with AETN and PBS, class participants will Mary Sha Moriarty and Anne Parat, Coordinators view a documentary film each week, meet the filmmaker, Let’s discuss two books and others you have enjoyed. and participate in a question and answer session The first book will be To Kill a Mockingbird. If needed, a following each film. library copy will be available to pick up in the LifeQuest July 10 Dream Land: Little Rock’s West 9th Street— office beginning June 10. Please read before the start of Tanisha Conway, Producer class. A refundable deposit is required if using the July 17 Historic Bridges of Arkansas—Casey Sanders, library copy. The second book is Someone Knows My Producer Name by Lawrence Hill, and will be discussed in class. July 24 History on the Line: Preserving County Copies of this book will be available in class. Limit of 16. Courthouses—Casey Sanders, Producer July 31 Backroad Barns—Kevin Clark , Producer 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m.—4:00 p.m. LUNCH WITH FRIENDS Bring your own lunch and gather in the “café” to enjoy BEGINNING OIL/ACRYLIC PAINTING (3 hrs.) time with friends—old and new! Clarence Cash, Instructor; Anne Parat, Coordinator Come with your table cover, a few paint colors and 1:15 p.m.—2:15 p.m. brushes and find your inner artist. For beginners, but

A BRAVE NEW WORLD more experienced painters are invited to paint on their own. Limit of 16. Fred Silva, Instructor; Sandra Hanson, Coordinator Explore the wild frontier of our scientific future. July 10 Designer Babies: We can make you Bigger, THURSDAY CLASSES Stronger, Smarter (CRISPR/Cas 9, et al) July 17 Meeting Extra-Terrestrials. What will it be like?; 9:00 a.m.—9:50 a.m. What will we do? July 24 Artificial Intelligence: Who's in Charge? Benefit THE Q & A WITH ROBY BROCK vs. Burden: What can it do? How can we keep it Various guest presenters; Roby Brock, Facilitator contained and like us? Local TV and radio host Roby Brock of Talk Business & July 31 Transhumanism/Post-Humanism: Making Better Politics will interview Arkansas business and political People for the Future leaders for their perspectives on the legacies of their work and what the future holds. 1:15 p.m.—3:15 p.m. July 11 Charles Morgan: First Orion CEO and former Acxiom CEO GAMES FOR FUN (2 hrs.) July 18 Will and Win Rockefeller: Grandsons of Gov. No instructor—play for fun! Winthrop Rockefeller and sons of Lt. Gov. Win Bridge, Scrabble, and Mah Jongg (current 2019 card Rockefeller needed). Some basic skills needed to have the most fun. July 25 Vic Snyder: Life after Congress Aug 1 To be determined

Lifelong Learning: Summer 2019 THURSDAY CLASSES THURSDAY CLASSES 9:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. 10:00 a.m.- 10:50 a.m.

MAH JONGG REFRESHER (2 hrs.) CHAIR YOGA Ellen Lowitz, Instructor Linda King, RYT 200, Instructor This is a review of skills for players with some Love yoga but need something that doesn’t involve experience. Plan to stay the whole class & play for fun! getting up and down from the floor? Then chair yoga is for you! Breathing, stretching and even strength 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. building can all be done using a chair so come join us! Limit of 20. MOVIES WITH PHILIP MARTIN (2.5 hrs.) Philip Martin, Instructor; Ann West, Coordinator STRANGE BEDFELLOWS: RELIGION AND VIOLENCE THIS CLASS IS HELD OFF CAMPUS. Instructors: Jody Musgrove (Coordinator), Rabbi Gene View and discuss movies at Riverdale 10 * movie Levy, Dr. Mazin Safar, and Rev. Steve Teske theater with film critic and journalist Philip Martin. Today’s religious violence has roots going back to Selected movies will be announced the first day of ancient times, with Buddhism being perhaps the excep- class, and will include films which never opened in tion. An important goal of this course will be to not Arkansas like “Shoplifters,” and several older, classic simply review the past, but rather mine it for useful movies. insights on how to place today’s religious violence into

*Please do not bring food or drink into the theater. a suitable historical context and to make sense of it. Concessions will be available for purchase. Topics will include: violence in sacred texts, the apocalyptic outlook in religion, holy wars, anti-Semitism WATER MEDIA STUDIO (2.5 hours) and Islamophobia, violence against women, “just war” No instruction; open studio. theory, and present-day religious terrorism. Finally, we Come paint with friends and share your creativity. will look at ways to combat religious violence at the individual, community, national, and global scales. 10:00 a.m.- 10:50 a.m. 10:00 a.m.—11:50 a.m. TAI CHI REFRESHER June Brown, Instructor; Ann West, Coordinator GREETING CARDS (2 hrs.) Come practice the Wu style of Tai Chi and the Tai Chi Sandra Hanson, Instructor Walk. For students with some Tai Chi experience. Join us to create three fully designed projects each week Limit of 20. to give you 12 cards/paper projects for the $15 materi- als fee. All materials and tools supplied; just bring will- ORGANIZATION 101 ingness to exercise the creative part of your brain and Various Instructors have fun! Materials fee=$15 Limit of 12. Need to declutter? Get organized? Downsize? This is an area where most of us could use some improve- 11:00 a.m.- 11:50 a.m. ment, but find it difficult to know where to start. Let these experts lend a hand! YOGA—ALL LEVELS July 11 “Mental Preparation; Getting Motivated” Linda King, RYT 200, Instructor Dr. Shannon Greenfield, Clinical Psychologist A gentle yoga class to keep you strong and flexible! July 18 “Where to Start? Helpful Checklists and Making Classes include breathing techniques, yoga postures a Plan” Shanon Greer, Simplify and flows, and relaxation. Classes will include teaching July 25 “Selling Your Stuff and Using Social Media” modifications for physical limitations. Limit of 25. Krista Hughes, Caring Transitions Aug 1 “Digital Photo Archiving and Storage Solutions” SEX, SLAVERY & CINEMA Various presenters; Kevin Jones, Coordinator Yates Phillips, CCSI An exploration of how popular culture perpetuates unconscious bias in terms of inter-racial relationships and stereotypes in our society. Presenters will discuss personal views and opinions concerning films that rep- resent the reality of hidden biases in our everyday life.

Lifelong Learning: Summer 2019

THURSDAY CLASSES DIGITAL LEARNING CLASSES

11:00 a.m.- 11:50 a.m. CLASS LOCATION: SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH*, PERSONAL HERITAGE QUEST Jeanne Rollberg, Instructor; Elvon Lloyd, Coordinator 600 PLEASANT VALLEY DRIVE, ROOM 64 How much do you really know about your fascinating personal heritage? In four sessions to find and expand POWERPOINT TIPS & TRICKS family history information, we'll investigate key web as- July 11-August 1, (4) 1.5-hour classes sets to help you "open the door." We will also focus on Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m. the Arkansas State Archives, Butler Center, and other Charlie Frith, Instructor local resources. We'll explore how to use eBay, All you need to know to create professional Power- YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and social media to discov- Point presentations: using animations, transitions and er more about family identity. We'll demonstrate how themes, adding graphs, videos and music; creating a you can prepare your treasured family research to pass photo album; rehearsing timings for your slide show; it on and how travel can be folded into customized recording audio and movies for your presentation; vacations. learning how to save your presentation as a PDF file....and MORE! Bring a flash drive to class. Laptop JAZZ PIANO: STYLES, INNOVATORS & IMPROVISATION provided. Limit of 8. Fee: $50 A Look & Listen From The Inside Out Tom Cox, Instructor & Pianist CLASS LOCATION: Survey various jazz piano styles from early 20th century UAMS REYNOLDS INSTITUTE ON AGING* to today including blues, boogie-woogie, stride, 629 JACK STEPHENS DRIVE, ROOM 2156 be-bop, post be-bop, and some of todays eclectic styles which incorporate elements of African, Western Europe- COMPUTER BASICS an classical, South American and Western Pop music. July 8-24, (6) two hour classes The instructor will briefly describe each style and one of Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. its major innovators, then perform examples of musical Bill Singley, Instructor selections from the following pianist and composers: This is a basic introduction to computers for those Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Charlie who do not have previous experience. How to turn on Parker, Bill Evans, Tom Jobim, Keith Jarrett, Art Lande, the computer, beginning keyboarding, learning finger Tom Cox, and Brad Mehldau. motions with mouse operations, point and click, mini- mize, restore, and close. Students get computer hands 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. -on time in using e-mail and an introduction to the Internet. Includes a manual. Limit of 8. Fee: $60 JOURNEYS IN GEOLOGY Various Instructors from UALR Department of Earth INTERMEDIATE COMPUTERS Sciences; Ann West, Coordinator July 8-24, (6) 1.5 hour classes Each week bring a brown-bag lunch to class and learn Monday and Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. about the geological landscape and rocks and minerals Bill Owens, Instructor of our state. This is an intermediate computer course for those who July 11 “Explore Arkansas’ Geological Provinces,” currently own a computer with Windows 10 operating Dr. Michael DeAngelis system, and have some basic computer skills. The July 18 “Mapping in Arkansas,” Dr. Beth McMillan course includes an overview of Windows 10, an intro- July 25 “Fossil Identification and Palentology in duction to word processing, an overview of File Arkansas,” Dr. Rene Shroat-Lewis Explorer, Windows Mail, Windows Photos and other Aug 1 “Arkansas Rocks & Minerals” Dr. Michael activities. Includes a manual. Limit of 8. Fee: $60 DeAngelis. Field trip to follow: The last lecture is followed by an optional field trip to *Free and convenient parking is offered at both UALR to learn how to use a petrographic polarizing Second Presbyterian Church and the UAMS microscope to see the beauty of Arkansas’s rare rock Reynolds Institute on Aging. and mineral collection. Plan for a two-hour experience and your own transportation.

LifeQuest Gives Day 2019 Thank you to the 160 donors who gave so generously to support LifeQuest on April 4. Because of your generosity, we raised over $45,000 to support our annual operating needs. Special thanks to our matching gift donors, Barbara Baber and Bob Fleming.

Lucy Abraham Susie Henley Sandra & George Preiss Madelyn Adams Diana & Dennis Holzhauser Julia Price-Kent Bob Alexander Janie & Howard Hopkins Judy Quattlebaum Carl Anderson Mary Lou Hopkins Clifford Earl Ramsey Alice Andrews Jack Hoskyn Kathleen Ramsey Lenore Arent Sheryl Hoth Joanne & Bill Rausch Barbara Baber Martha Hunt Sarah Rogers Rians Bob Bailey Beth & Bill Ingram Mary Lou Richards Ginger Bankston Bailey Emily & Casey Ingram Sharlie & Micky Rigby Karin Bara Presley Jackson Jackie Robbins Don Bennett Trudy & Jerry Jacobson Louise & Andre Rollefson Ann Biggers Erin & Neal Jansonius Ree Routon Ginny & Phillip Breen Melissa Jenkins Jan Schillinger Jeanne Brown Maraina Jennermann Elaine Scott June & Preston Brown Clint Johnson Sharon Sellars Janet Browne Ruthe & Phil Kaplan Nan Selz Virginia Buck Janis Kearney Lynn & Jerry Senn Julie & Bob Cabe Marietta Kehler Angela & Frank Sewall Gil Caver Carol Kennedy Rena Sheffer John Chaney Hyesook Kim Nancy & John Shock Carol & Chuck Chappell Kay Lavey Barbara Silaski Judy Chastain Bobbye & Gene Levy Jean & Fred Silva Bonnie Clinton Elvon Lloyd & Faye Reynolds Debbie Smith Bonnie & Dick Clough Anne Luther Nancy & Denny Smith Jerry Cobb Nancy Martin Libby & Gary Smith Carol & Mac Core Lee Ann Matson Lynn Smith Mary Frances & Ralph Cotham Carol Ann & Larry McAdams Marcie Smith Rod Cottrell Garrett McAinsh Sandra Smith Ruth Craw David McCullough Katherine Stanick Ann & Charlie Crow Judy & Doug McDowall Beth Stewart Sharon & Jerome Die Gail McKissick Jean Stimers Mary Dillard George McLeod Jeannette & Karl David Straub Sharum Dinning Susan & John Meador Susan & Tom Strickland Catherine Ditamore Bonnie & Bill Melchior Blanche Sullivan Catherine & Michael Donovan Andrea Meurer Jo Summar Bob Dorer David Miller Jan Thames Lee Lee Doyle Louise Miller Patricia Thessing Elaine & Ernie Dumas Norma & Bob Moore Peter Thomas Janet Elwood Bob Morgan Russell Thurmond Carol Enderlin Mary Sha Moriarty Sharon & Fred Ursery Catherine English Mary Ann & Jody Musgrove Tom Wakefield Christina & Charles Feild Ila Newberry Debra & Mike Walden Michaela Fitzhugh Ann & Kirby Norwood Mike Watts & Fran Henderson Bob Fleming Joan O'Neal Ann West Charlotte & Charlie Frith Bob Oberle Lindsay & Justin White Maria Geels Anne Parat Leah Wilkinson Art Gillum Jo & Mike Paulus Bryte Williams Susan & Chuck Goldner Joyce Peck Ann & Dick Williams Sandra & Jerry Hanson Carolyn Peeples Hardy Winburn Lindy & Scott Harrell Melanie Pilcher Marsha & Ron Winters Glen Harrison Shirley Pine Shelley & Don Wold Sandy Hatcher Lisa & Jon Poteet Sue Wolfe Nancy Haynes Harriet Powell Carol Young

Slice of Life: Summer 2019

CORPORATE News & Updates SPONSORS

SWINGIN’ DOWN THE LANE EVENT—OCTOBER 10 Presenting LifeQuest will honor long-time instructor, and NPR Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics radio host, David Miller with our Founders’ Award dur- Diamond ing a special event called “Swingin’ Down the Lane” Arkansas Heart Hospital on Thursday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. The event will include dinner and dancing with a “swing” theme of Platinum course! Please save the date—more details to follow. AARP Arkansas Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield LUNCH & A MOVIE Home Instead Senior Care On June 6, join LifeQuest and Presbyterian Village for a special showing of Woodland Heights

“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” This documentary explores the life and Silver impact of Fred Rogers and his beloved television program, “Mister Rogers’ Bank of Little Rock Neighborhood.” The film will be shown in the Chapel of Presbyterian Village Elder Stay @ Home at 10:00 a.m. followed by lunch and discussion about the film. The event is Friday, Eldredge & Clark LLP free, but a reservation is required due to limited seating—225-6073. Little Rock Funeral Home Presbyterian Village LEAVING A LEGACY ServiceMaster Restoration LifeQuest recently received a generous bequest from Simmons Wealth Management long-time member, Jane McCain. Jane was an active Visiting Angels

participant and volunteer, serving as our Board Chair Bronze from 2000 to 2006. We are grateful for the generosity CapTel Captioned Phones and kindness Jane shared with LifeQuest for so many Fox Ridge Luxury Senior Living years—and the legacy she has left behind. If you would like to learn more about becoming a “Legacy Leader” please contact Emily Ingram at 225-6073. ∞ SUPPORTING “LIFEQUEST GIVES” GIVES BACK CONGREGATIONS Funds raised throughout the year, and on LifeQuest Gives Day, help us meet the operational needs of our program in various ways. For example, we are Christ Church Christ the King Catholic Church happy to announce the purchase of a new set of hearing devices for the Congregation B’nai Israel Second Hall. Look for this improvement and more coming this fall! First United Methodist Church VAMOS A ESPANA! Grace Lutheran Church Join LifeQuest as we partner with Collette Travel for an excursion to Spain Grace Presbyterian Church Little Rock Friends Meeting November 9—19, 2019. Reservations are based upon availability. Final Our Lady of Holy Souls payment is due September 10. To make your reservation, contact Catholic Church Lindy Harrell at 225-6073. Pulaski Heights UMC

WE LOVINGLY REMEMBER: Betty Atkinson, Bill Blair, Dennis Holzhauser, Second Presbyterian Church Sisterhood Agudath Achim Beckie Hunnicutt, and Sue Stroock St. James United Methodist Church MEMORIALS & HONORARIA St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Making a gift to LifeQuest is a special way to honor someone you love and Trinity Presbyterian Church appreciate. Visit lifequestofarkansas.org to see a list of recent tribute gifts. Trinity United Methodist Unitarian Universalist Church MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Fall Term, September 18—November 7 Westminster Presbyterian Church Westover Hills Presbyterian Church NO SUMMER SHUTTLE Remember—there is no shuttle service offered during the Summer Term. There will be plenty of parking available on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Second Presbyterian Church. 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR | 501-225-6073 | lifequestofarkansas.org

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COMMITTEE Annette C. Anderson Chuck Chappell Emily C. Ingram Bob Cabe, Chair Arthur W. Gillum* Doris Davis Executive Director E. Ralph Cotham Sandra Hanson Beth Foti Leah W. Greenfield Charles H. Frith Glen Harrison Charlie Frith Program Coordinator Chuck Goldner Kevin Jones Diane Hughes Trudy Jacobson Marietta Kehler Martha Hunt Lindy L. Harrell Philip E. Kaplan Elvon Lloyd Pat Kissire Office Manager

Janis F. Kearney, Secretary Garrett McAinsh* Karen Maddox Gina R. Bridges Larry McAdams Ralph McKenna Judy McDowall Administrative Assistant Ralph McKenna Jody Musgrove Joan McKinstry John E. Meador, Jr. Anne Parat,* Chair John Mize Wednesday Staff: David Miller Melanie B. Pilcher Bill Owens Louise M. Miller Bill Rausch Bill Singley Michael Gray, Melanie B. Pilcher Angela Sewall Laurie Short Food & Beverage

Micky Rigby Sharon Ursery Donna Elkey, Nan Selz, At Large Ann G. West* Shuttle Driver John Shock Richard A. Williams

Cathy Slater Shelley Wold* Mike Watts, Treasurer Lindsay Thomas White * Steering Committee Eve Yancey, Vice Chair REGISTRATION & SCHOLARSHIPS Registration is available online at lifequestofarkansas.org. All major credit cards accepted. Dorothy P. Sitton Scholarships are available to assist with registration fees. Please call the LifeQuest office at 225-6073 to apply.