Lifelong Learning Courses

Monday

PRINCIPLES OF GENEALOGY
Instr. Derek S. Davey, Professional Genealogist
Monday, Oct. 4-11-18--25-Nov. 1-15 (6 wks)
10 a.m.-12 noon
(No class on Monday, Nov. 8 to allow students to attend the seminar on “The Financial Meltdown and Government Intervention”)
This class is designed for anyone interested in family history research. The instructor will teach you about genealogical principles and ethics, research tools, records and their use. Students in this class will learn how to research, organize, and evaluate their findings. Also included will be newspaper sources as well as records including vital, court, church, immigration, military, cemetery and burial, probate and land. The Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) will also be discussed.
Derek began researching his own family when he was only 13 years old in 1974. He is an active expert on Ancestry.com. His specialty areas include computer genealogy, Civil War and New England research. He is a member of the Ohio Genealogical Society and the Association of Professional Genealogists. Derek graduated from Boston University with certification in genealogy and is currently an online coordinator for the ProGen program.
COST: $49 Members/ $69 Nonmembers/Register by Sept. 27

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
Instr: Janis Weber, Lourdes and Monroe Community College Adjunct Faculty
Monday, Oct .25, Nov. 1-Nov. 8 (3 wks)
2-5 p.m.
If you still feel intimidated by the computer, this class is for you. You will learn how to use the mouse, find your way around the Windows XP environment and how to organize files and folders. You will also become comfortable navigating the Internet. No computer skills are required for this class.
Janis writes “The Mouse Trap” for Sylvania Advantage. She is the owner of Ohio Computer Training which focuses on group as well as individual training. Janis also makes house calls and gives a senior discount.
COST: $32 Members/$52 Nonmembers/Register by Oct. 11.

MICROSOFT WORD 2007
Instr: Janis Weber
Monday, Nov.15-22-29 (3 wks)
2-5 p.m.
This class will focus on the word processing program. You will learn the basics as well as more detailed options included in the software. The instructor will include fonts, cut and paste, formatting and all of the many creative functions. You will be amazed at how you can make a document look professional with ease. Basic computer skills are required for this class.
COST: $32 Members/$52 Nonmembers/Register by Nov. 8.

MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007
Instr: Janis Weber
Monday, Dec.6-Dec.13-Dec.20 (3 wks)
2-5 p.m.
This class will concentrate on creating spreadsheets. You will learn how to make your own budget, insert basic formulas and calculate functions that will simplify your life. You will also learn how to customize templates. Learn from a patient instructor. Basic computer skills are a requirement for this class.
COST: $32 Members/$52 Nonmembers/Register by Nov. 2

Tuesday

SIT DOWN READER’S THEATRE
Instr: Pat Rudes, actress, play director and drama teacher
Tuesday, Oct. 12-19-26-Nov. 2-9-16 (6 wks)
9:30-11:30 a.m.
This class is especially designed for those who enjoy reading out loud. Students will discuss plays and learn about oral interpretation and character development. The instructor, who has appeared in countless productions, is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a degree in speech and theatre.
COST: $49 Members/$69 Nonmembers/Register by Oct. 5

ETHNIC WRITING: HOW IT ALL BEGAN
Instr: Pat Gentle, Ph. D. Graduate of Warnborough University, Dublin, Ireland/Teaches online Cultural Art History for Warnborough University
Tuesday, Oct. 12-19-26-Nov. 2-9-16 (6 wks)
10 a.m.-12 noon
All writing started in religion. Pat will talk about how this writing first began, then go into the different styles of writing and how they were incorporated into each of the nationalities including Asia, the Muslim countries, and Europe. In addition writing was often embellished with decorative art. As a result this class will also be hands on. Students will be shown how to draw their own design based on their religious background.
COST: $49Members/$69 Nonmembers/Register by Oct. 5

GREAT BOOKS
"Even Deadlier Sins"
Instr: Pat Bercher, Certified Great Books Instructor
Tuesday, Oct. 12-19-26-Nov. 2-9-16-23 (7 wks)
1-2:30 p.m.
Join this class and you will read seven more wickedly good stories written by authors including Jon Cheever and F. Scott Fitzgerald. (“Even Deadlier” is the title of the required book. If you do not already have the book, the cost is $22 payable to the instructor at the first class meeting.)
COST: $49 Members/$69 Nonmembers/Register by Oct. 5

Wednesday

OHIO ROCKS!
Instr: Jerri Heer, President of the Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club
Oct. 13-20-27 (3 wks)
10 a.m.-12 noon
Week 1: Focus on what makes up the earth’s crust. Learn the differences between elements, minerals, and various types of rocks. Learn about characteristics of minerals and how to identify them. Minerals common to Ohio will be discussed. Participants will examine a variety of specimens.
Week 2: The instructor will discuss the history of geologic formations in Ohio, ranging from prehistoric fresh and saltwater beds to glaciers, swamps, and forests. Learn what mineral deposits were left behind and what uses they have had in Ohio’s past and today. Materials will be provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Geologic Survey.
Week 3: Ohio has vast deposits of fossils. Sylvania is internationally known for Devonian and Ordovician sea bed fossils such as trilobites, brachiopods and crinoids. Ohio and the fossils found at selected locations will be studied. The instructor will show specimens.
COST: $32 Members/$52Nonmembers/Register by Oct. 6

MUSIC: THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
Instr: Ken Hummer, Lourdes College adjunct faculty member in music/Performer of classical guitar/published composer and arranger
Oct. 13-20-27-Nov. 3-10-17 (6 wks)
10 a.m.-12 noon
This class is designed to sharpen your listening abilities for fuller enjoyment and appreciation of the Western Classical tradition. The class will follow the “birth” of Western Classical music from the Middle Ages to the present, highlighting important composers and the musical forms they used. A large part of class time will be dedicated to listening and class discussion of key musical examples. Come prepared to enjoy lots of music!
COST: $49 Members/$69 Nonmembers/Register by Oct. 6

THE CELTIC FRINGE
Instr: Christine Myers, Ph. D. Franklin University Faculty
Wednesdays, Oct. 13-20-27-Nov. 3-10-17 (6 wks)
1-3 p.m.
The history of the British Isles is usually studied from the perspective of England; however, we should also consider the histories of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales in order to have a complete understanding of these historical events. In this class you will look at major historical time periods from the perspective of the Celtic nations in the British Isles, as well as discussing other parts of Europe who also share Celtic heritage. Topics to be discussed include The Tudor Age, the British Civil Wars in the 1600s, efforts at unifying the British Isles under English Leadership, the emigration of Celtic peoples from Britain, and the more recent resurgence of Celtic identity.
COST: $49 Members/$69 Nonmembers/Register by Oct. 6

RELIGIONS OF THE EAST
Rama Puligandlia, Ph. D. University of Toledo Philosophy Department faculty member/Teaches Indian philosophy and religion, logic, philosophy of science and phenomenology
Wednesdays, Oct. 13-20-27-Nov. 3-10-17 (6 wks)
2-4 p.m.
This course will be an introductory survey of the great historical religions of the east, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. The focus will be on the religious path that is expressed in the cultures of India, China, Japan, and Tibet.
COST: $49 Members/$69 Nonmembers/Register by Oct. 6

Thursday

MEASURING AMERICA (It All Began in Ohio)
Instr: George Shirk, Professor Emeritus University of Toledo
Thursdays, Oct. 14-21-28-Nov. 4-11-18 (6 wks)
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
As you fly over the Midwest and west, you’ve probably looked out your airplane window and noticed patterns, squares, and lines in the earth below. Have you ever wondered where they came from? Why are they in those particular shapes? A thousand years from now, will some future civilization compare this work to that of the mound builders, wondering what they signify? In this class you will study the development of land measurement in America, beginning with the Articles of Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance and leading to precision farming from 18th to 21st Century technology. Lab activities will include land measuring and geo-caching.
COST: $49 Members/$69 Nonmembers/Register by Oct. 7

LOURDES COLLEGE: ART, HISTORY AND CULTURE
Instr: Kristin Baldeschwiler, Lourdes College Art History Graduate
Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22 (Two Days)
1-4 p.m.
The walls, floors, and ceilings at Lourdes College all contain works of art. In this class Kristin will give you a closer look at both the inside and outside art found on the campus, as well as the stories behind these works of art. Class time will be evenly split between classroom lectures and walking tours of the campus, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
COST: $29 Members/$49 Nonmembers/Register by Oct. 14

THE UNITED NATIONS: Its Place in Today’s World
Instr: Abid A. Al-Marayati, Ph. D. Professor Emeritus of Political Science University of Toledo
Thursdays, Oct. 14-21-28-Nov. 4-11-18 (6 wks)
2-4 p.m.
This course will deal with the purposes and principles of the United Nations, focusing on the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice and the Trusteeship Council. Students will learn about the structure of the U.N., its principles and its methods for peaceful settlements of disputes and enforcement action. Limitations of the U.N. will also be discussed. Each student is asked to obtain a copy of the charter of the United Nations. The cost is $3.00 and it can be obtained by sending a written request to:
United Nations Publications
2 United Plaza
Room DC2-853, Dept. 007C
New York NY 10017
Or you may find it online at http://www.un.org/en/documents/charter
COST: $49 Members/$69 Nonmembers/Register by Oct. 7

Saturday

SILK SCARF SENSATIONS
Instr: Beverly Domalski, Retired Toledo Public Schools Art Teacher
Oct. 30-Nov. 6-13-20 (4 wks)
10 a.m.-12 noon
Create a lovely colorful gift with pure silk. The instructor will show you how to create texture using salt or sugar water. You will be able to finish a very wearable accessory for yourself or to give someone as a gift. Fee: $2 per 8x54 scarf, including paint
COST: $32 Members/$52 Nonmembers/Register by Oct. 23