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Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
Theater
Side Show the Musical
Dance
Dallas Tap Dazzlers
The Dallas Tap Dazzlers is an exciting group of senior jazz-tap dancers.
Dazzlers lead the fields with fast-paced routines and colorful costumes.
Welcome To Our
Spring 2010 Program Schedule
Our mission is to provide affordable quality learning activities and volun-
teer opportunities that enable individuals 50 and over to stay intellectu-
ally challenged and enriched, physically fit and socially connected.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Still Working?
Need evening and Saturday classes?
Visit our Boomer Website at
www.richlandcollege.edu/boomers
See pages 37 to 41
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ART
Painting Credit (3 hours)
Painting I ARTS 2316 8001 F 9:00-4:00 Jan 22–May 7
Painting II ARTS 2317 8001 F 9:00-4:00 Jan 22–May 7
Advanced Painting ARTS 2311 8006 F 9:00-4:00 Jan 22–May 7
Instructor: Jim Stover Rm F175
BRIDGE
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COMPUTER INSTRUCTION
(For computer textbook information, see page 12)
Students with little or no computer experience are encouraged to take
ABC Novice Level I and Level II before enrolling in computer software classes.
A flash/thumbdrive is required for all computer classes.
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The following Photoshop Elements 6.0 courses (pages 7-8) take ad-
vantage of the management and editing power of the latest version of
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0. To understand its full power, students
should take Photoshop Elements 6.0 Levels I, II, III in sequence.
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Access 2007
Microsoft Office Access 2007—Illustrated Introductory, Lisa Friedrichsen
ISBN: 9781423905189
Adobe Premier
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 & Adobe Premier Elements 4, Classroom
in a Book, 2008 Adobe Press ISBN: 9780321533951
Publisher 2007
Microsoft Office Publisher 2007—Illustrated Introductory, Elizabeth Eis-
ner Reding ISBN: 9781423905288
Windows Vista
Windows Vista for Seniors, Visual Steps ISBN: 9789059052741
Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP—Illustrated Introductory, Service Pack 2 Edition,
Johnson ISBN: 1418860417
Word 2007
Microsoft Office Word 2007—Illustrated Introductory, Jennifer Duffy
ISBN: 9781423905264
ENRICHMENT
Enrichment I (Series) Non-credit
Wed 1:30-3:00 Feb 3 – Mar 10 (6 sessions)
Rm R019 Course No. 611719 Fee $20
(Fee covers all 6 sessions; attend as many or as few as you choose.)
Feb 3 Discovering the Joy of Writing Whether or not you think of your-
self as a writer, this presentation will help you discover the benefits of
expressing yourself in writing. Through your written words you can share
your wisdom with children and grandchildren, deepen your relationships,
inspire and encourage people, celebrate friendship, find new meaning in
your life, bring pleasure to yourself and others, even contribute to chang-
ing the world for the better. Presenter: Jann Aldredge-Clanton, Ph.D.,
published author, teacher, lecturer, and minister
Feb 10 So You Think You Are an Individual? Wait Until You Learn the
Truth: The Ubiquitous Parasite A bounding romp through the thrilling,
disgusting, amazing, ingenious, and incredibly well-adapted world of the
parasite. The presentation may, at times, seem more closely related to a
horror movie than a scientific dissertation, but the underlying science is
quite real. A “can’t miss” for anyone interested in the truth about inter-
specific relations.
Presenter: Marc Wichman, Richland College instructor
Feb 24 All About Weird Fiction: Introducing H.P. Lovecraft H.P. Love-
craft (1890-1937) was responsible for starting trends in popular and liter-
ary fiction that continue to this day. Many new books, stories, music and
movies were spawned by him and the circle of writers who followed in his
footsteps. Special attention will be paid to the controversies surrounding
him, including charges of anti-Semitism and racism.
Presenter: William Wells, Richland College instructor
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Mar 3 What Did FDR Do for David Sarnoff? The Shadow Knows…
Long before there was Twitter and the internet, there was an electronic
communication system known as radio. We will trace radio from its in-
vention to its glory days just before television. We will bring back lots of
memories and introduce many facts you never knew about. Tune in and
turn up the volume. Presenter: Dr. Arnold Paddock, Richland College
Physics instructor
March 24 What’s New at the Symphony? The Dallas Symphony has be-
come recognized as one of the top orchestras in the nation. Why? What’s
going on at the Meyerson that’s got the whole world buzzing? What does
it mean to be a top orchestra, and who makes that decision? This presen-
tation will put it all in context, while giving you a behind-the-scenes look
at Dallas’ premiere arts organization, its exciting new music director Jaap
van Zweden, and its bold vision for the future. Presenter: Jamie Allen,
Director of Education, Dallas Symphony Orchestra
March 31 Ethics in the Modern World or Why Giving People the Ben-
efit of Doubt Makes Our Lives Easier. Ethicists tell us that we have a
duty, for one reason or another, to act in a way that produces good not
harm in society. We will examine how this is practically applied and how
it makes our lives easier if we begin from a place of compassion. We will
examine some ancient and not so ancient ethical theories in an attempt
to find the intersection between theory and practice in our contemporary
world. Presenter: Liesl McQuillan, Richland College instructor
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Apr 21 Math with Fibonacci and Others This presentation will focus on
the work of Fibonacci and his famous sequence. We will explore some
of the interesting facts about this very simple sequence and show its rel-
evance to our world. In addition we will have a few puzzles to amaze and
confuse. Presenter: Dr. Sam Tinsley, Richland College instructor
Apr 28 China, Tibet and Nepal, 2008 In 2008 Gayle Ross spent six weeks
in China, Tibet and Nepal and traveled west from Beijing to Lhasa. High-
lights included trekking on the Great Wall, Mount Everest Base Camp,
Kathmandu, the Li River and Shanghai. Gayle will discuss the explosive
economic and political forces in this crucial area of the world.
Presenter: Gayle Ross, lecturer and world traveler
FINANCIAL ISSUES
Dollars and Sense Non-credit
Mon 1:30-3:30 Feb 8 – Mar 8 (5 sessions)
Rm Y101 Course No. 611644 Fee $20
A financial current events class that will equip you to:
1. Differentiate the legitimate from the bogus financial planners and how
to identify those who are trustworthy.
2. Understand the whole about annuities.
3. Learn which products to stay away from.
4. Know the options available to protect your family and finances from
expensive medical calamity or nursing home expense.
5. Grow your portfolio in the stock market through unpredictable times.
Presenter: Bob Guess, senior adult educator, author, radio host and
founder of Senior Financial Services
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HISTORY
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HORTICULTURE
Horticulture (Series) Non-credit
Thu 10:00-12:00 Jan 28 – Feb 25 (5 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 611678 Fee $24
The Dallas County Master Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the Texas Coop-
erative Extension Service, proudly presents this series designed to help
educate the public regarding good horticulture practices. Based on sci-
entific research, this series answers many of your gardening questions.
Master Gardener, Nancy Wilten, coordinates the program. Each week a
different Master Gardener will teach the class.
English Gardens – Texas Style. Everyone loves the lush look of English
Gardens. View sample gardens in England and learn how to get that look
using heat and drought tolerant plants suitable for North Texas summers.
Heirloom and EarthKind Roses. Learn all about these easy to care for
roses and how to choose which are best for your garden. Spring is a
great time to prune and plant your roses and these techniques will also
be covered.
Tons of Tomatoes. Now is the time to get your garden ready to plant
America’s favorite garden vegetable. Learn how to prepare your garden
as well as how, when, and what tomatoes to plant.
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Weird Tales of the 1920’s: Reading Dark Science Fiction & Fantasy
Tue 2:00-4:00 Apr 6 – Apr 27 (4 sessions) Non-credit
Rm Y101 Course No. 611684 Fee $35
Weird Tales of the 1920’s: Reading Dark Science
Out with the new and in with the old—one of the hottest areas of liter-
ary study today is the “weird” fiction of the 1920s and 1930s. Join this
lecture/discussion series as we explore the writings of H.P. Lovecraft, a
major force in weird fiction, and the Lovecraft Circle. Newcomers to sci-
ence fiction and horror and lifelong fans and serious students will enjoy
this class. Presenter: Williams Wells, Richland College instructor
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MUSIC
The Emeritus program is excited to offer our students an opportunity to
participate in the “Learning Communities” program at Richland College.
The program links two or more courses which are organized around a cen-
tral theme. This challenging course offers the opportunity for students to
share ideas on an intergenerational and multicultural level and to stimulate
your mind and make you feel younger!
Romantic Music and Literature Credit (6 hours)
ALCE 1603 8843 TR 9:30-12:20 Rm F176
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. This 6-credit hour learning community will ex-
plore connections between the Romantic revolutionary movement in the
works of several British poets and in that of selected musical composers.
Instructors: Dr. Jerry D. McElveen, Richland College English Instruc-
tor and Dr. Jerry D. Wallace, Richland College Music and Humanities
instructor
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SPANISH
Conversational Spanish Credit (3 hours)
SPAN 2306 8001 TR 1:00-2:20 Jan 19-May 13 Rm B111
This course is designed to further develop students’ overall language pro-
ficiency and cultural knowledge through more advanced reading, listen-
ing, speaking and writing exercises. Grammatical concepts are reviewed
and expanded. No textbook required, materials will be distributed in
class. Instructor: Charlotte Karam, Richland College instructor, lived in
Spain for over 25 years
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TECHNOLOGY
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
“It just doesn’t seem fair that this is so much fun!”
Nancy Nelson, Conversation Partner volunteer
Looking for a purposeful mission in life? Are you retired with flexible time
to help others? Choose from the following:
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Tutor/Mentor Program
Coordinator: Chris Sanders
New! In Tutoring
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TRIPS
The “no refund” date is the date the Emeritus office has to confirm with
the bus and ticket outlet for the event to happen. Therefore, after this date
refunds cannot be made.
After lunch at the OLD MILL INN, we’ll head downtown to the Holocaust
Museum and end the day’s tour at the National Scouting Museum.
The fee will cover transportation only. Admission fees and lunch details
will be mailed upon registration. No refund after January 8. Bus departs
at 9:30 a.m. from Parking lot D and returns at 5:00 p.m.
Sat 9:30-5:00 Feb 6 Course No. 612152 Fee $30
You will have time for a leisurely lunch and a stroll in the area. Our tickets
will be in the First Balcony, a little closer than we have had in the past.
The fee will cover transportation and your theatre ticket only. No refund
after February 12. Bus departs Richland’s parking lot D at 10:30 a.m.
and returns at 5:30 p.m.
Sat 10:30-5:30 Mar 13 Course No. 612150 Fee $64
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”We are delighted to join with the Emeritus Program of Richland College
in this wonderful learning adventure. The series complements the Vil-
lage’s commitment to foster the overall well-being of individuals through
sincere, respectful relationships, diverse life-enriching opportunities and
encouragement of individuals to develop and share their talents.”
Mon Jan 11 Myth, Mystery, and Meaning of Flowers Flowers are mes-
sengers of feelings, ideas and well-being. As a declaration of love, a re-
ligious symbol, a medicinal remedy, as physical adornment, they play a
vital role in our lives. This lecture will explore the power of the flower to
reveal their significance. Presenter: Elizabeth Simon, Richland College
Art Appreciation Instructor and former Curatorial Assistant at the Dallas
Museum of Art.
Wed Jan 27 China, Tibet and Nepal In 2008 Gayle Ross spent six weeks
in China, Tibet and Nepal and traveled west from Beijing to Lhasa. High-
lights included trekking on the Great Wall, Mount Everest Base Camp,
Kathmandu, the Li River and Shanghai. Gaye will discuss the explosive
economic and political forces in this crucial area of the world.
Presenter: Gayle Ross, lecturer and world traveler
Mon Feb 8 All About Weird Fiction: Introducing H.P. Lovecraft H.P.
Lovecraft (1890-1937) was responsible for starting trends in popular and
literary fiction that continue to this day. Many new books, stories, music
and movies were spawned by him and the circle of writers who followed
in his footsteps. Special attention will be paid to the controversies sur-
rounding him, including charges of anti-Semitism and racism.
Presenter: William Wells, Richland College instructor
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Mon Mar 8 New Ears for New Music This lecture will introduce three
new ways to listen meaningfully to new music and will explore some of
the cultural background for the musical revolutions of the tumultuous
twentieth century. Presenter: Kevin Salfen, visiting assistant professor
of music history, Southern Methodist University
Wed Mar 24 So You Think You Are an Individual? Wait Until You Learn
the Truth: The Ubiquitous Parasite A bounding romp through the thrilling,
disgusting, amazing, ingenious, and incredibly well-adapted world of the
parasite. The presentation may, at times, seem more closely related to a
horror-movie than a scientific dissertation but the underlying science is
quite real.
Presenter: Marc Wichman, Richland College instructor
Wed Apr 28 Winston Churchill and His American Heritage When Win-
ston Churchill retired as Britain’s Prime Minister in 1955, his last words
to his cabinet were “Always stick close to the Americans!” Were these
words still influential in 2003 when the U.S.A. invaded Iraq and Brit-
ain supported the “special relationship? You will gain fascinating new
insights into the American character of this most English of Englishmen.
Presenter: Steven Jenkins, Richland College instructor
Mon May 10 What Did FDR Do for David Sarnoff? The Shadow
Knows… Long before there was Twitter and the internet, there was an
electronic communication system known as radio. We will trace radio
from its invention to its glory days just before television. We will bring
back lots of memories and introduce many facts you never knew about.
Presenter: Dr. Arnold Paddock, Richland College Physics instructor
Wed May 26 What’s New at the Symphony? The Dallas Symphony has
becomes recognized as one of the top orchestras in the nation. Why?
What’s going on at the Meyerson that’s got the whole world buzzing?
What does it mean to be a top orchestra, and who makes that deci-
sion? Presenter: Jamie Allen, Director of Education, Dallas Symphony
Orchestra
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Tue Jan 19 Victorian Britain: Discover how Great Britain rose to become
the greatest empire of all time---the challenges she faced at home, and
why and how she eventually declined. How did this empire on which the
“sun never sets” become so quickly just another European power leaving
the world to the U.S.A. and Soviet Union super powers?
Presenter: Steven Jenkins, Richland College instructor
Tue Feb 16 Songs of the Silent Screen The silent films, the beloved
entertainment of the early 1900’s, were richly enhanced by the music that
was played while the actors silently emoted on the screen. What is the
story behind this music? Presenter: RoseMary Rumbley, author, teach-
er, and lecturer
Tue Mar 9 New Ears for New Music This lecture will introduce three new
ways to listen meaningfully to new music and will explore some of the cul-
tural background for the musical revolutions of the tumultuous twentieth
century. Presenter: Kevin Salfen, visiting assistant professor of music
history, Southern Methodist University
Tue Apr 20 What Did FDR Do for David Sarnoff? The Shadow Knows…
Long before there was Twitter and the internet, there was an electronic
communication system known as radio. We will trace radio from its in-
vention to its glory days just before television. We will bring back lots of
memories and introduce many facts you never knew about.
Presenter: Dr. Arnold Paddock, Richland College Physics instructor
Tue May 18 What’s New at the Symphony? What’s New at the Sym-
phony? The Dallas Symphony has becomes recognized as one of the top
orchestras in the nation. Why? What’s going on at the Meyerson that’s got
the whole world buzzing? What does it mean to be a top orchestra, and
who makes that decision? Presenter: Jamie Allen, Director of Educa-
tion, Dallas Symphony Orchestra
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Please feel free to join us for the Senior Educational Forum Series, on
the second Wednesday of each month from 6:45-8:15pm.
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Wed Jan 13 Etta and Ebby, Two Dynamic Women Etta Place, the
school teacher, ran off with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Ebby,
the Dallas realtor ran off with Maurice Acres, her true love. We’ll look at
the lives of both of these spirited women.
Presenter: RoseMary Rumbley, author, teacher, and lecturer
Wed Feb 10 Victorian Britain: Discover how Great Britain rose to be-
come the greatest empire of all time---the challenges she faced at home,
and why and how she eventually declined. How did this empire on which
the “sun never sets” become so quickly just another European power
leaving the world to the U.S.A. and Soviet Union super powers?
Presenter: Steven Jenkins, Richland College instructor
Wed Mar 10 So You Think You Are an Individual? Wait Until You Learn
the Truth: The Ubiquitous Parasite A bounding romp through the thrill-
ing, disgusting, amazing, ingenious, and incredibly well-adapted world of
the parasite. The presentation may, at times, seem more closely related
to a horror-movie than a scientific dissertation but the underlying science
is quite real.
Presenter: Marc Wichman, Richland College instructor
Wed Apr 14 China, Tibet and Nepal In 2008 Gayle Ross spent six weeks
in China, Tibet and Nepal and traveled west from Beijing to Lhasa. High-
lights included trekking on the Great Wall, Mount Everest Base Camp,
Kathmandu, the Li River and Shanghai. Gayle will discuss the explosive
economic and political forces in this crucial area of the world.
Presenter: Gayle Ross, lecturer and world traveler
Wed May 12 What Did FDR Do for David Sarnoff? The Shadow
Knows… Long before there was Twitter and the internet, there was an
electronic communication system known as radio. We will trace radio
from its invention to its glory days just before television. We will bring
back lots of memories and introduce many facts you never knew about.
Presenter: Dr. Arnold Paddock, Richland College Physics instructor
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Research has shown that healthy aging includes keeping the mind active
and stimulated. It is an honor and privilege for Christian Care Centers
to join Richland College in their Emeritus Program, because we believe
these programs assist greatly in maintaining mental agility in our seniors.
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Mon Jan 18 Numbers, Numbers, Numbers. Let’s Break the Code Re-
member that before Zip Codes, there were Zone Numbers. We will look
at familiar numbers and break the code. We will look at the “special”
numbers on your currency (most of your dollar bills have ‘11’). Just to
be different we will look at Interstate Highway numbers. We’ll break the
code on the first 3 digits of your Social Security number, and we will finish
up with the Dallas “mystery” of area codes. Do you remember your first
phone number? Just don’t call me at (972) 555-1234.
Presenter: Dr. Arnold Paddock, Richland College Physics instructor.
Mon Mar 15 Winston Churchill and His American Heritage When Win-
ston Churchill retired as Britain’s Prime Minister in 1955, his last words to
his cabinet were “Always stick close to the Americans!” Were these words
still influential in 2003 when the U.S.A. invaded Iraq and Britain supported
the “special relationship? You will gain fascinating new insights into the
American character of this most English of Englishmen.
Presenter: Steven Jenkins, Richland College instructor
Mon Apr 19 Myth, Mystery, and Meaning of Flowers Flowers are mes-
sengers of feelings, ideas and well-being. As a declaration of love, as
a religious symbol, as a medicinal remedy, as physical adornment, they
play a vital role in our lives. This lecture will explore the power of the
flower, drawing upon history, botany, literature, myth and art to reveal
their significance. Presenter: Elizabeth Simon, Richland and Eastfield
College Art Appreciation Instructor and former Curatorial Assistant, Dal-
las Museum of Art
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Advisory Council
Pat Carlyle, Associate Director, Senior Network Alliance
Dr. Carl Davis, Psychotherapist, Retired
Marjorie Henderson, Librarian, Jonsson School of Engineering, UTD
Janice Kawasaki, Publicity Dietetics, Retired
Genell Kelso, DCCCD Retiree, Theater Coordinator
Cindy Korenman, V.P. Marketing for “Loveable Smiles”
Dr. Laurie Lipson, Associate Dean Emeritus, Baylor College of Dentistry
David Leopard, former FBI Agent
Jack Lopez-Klein, Manufacturing Agent Consultant
Annette Morganstern, The Senior Voice
Kay Paggi, National Certified Gerontological Counselor
Ben Parlapiano, Emeritus Volunteer
Charles D. Pulman, Attorney
Constance Smith, Manager, Office of Senior Affairs
Dr. Sandra Steinbach, Psychiatrist
Elaine Sullivan, Psychotherapist, Richland College
Professor Dee Taylor, Author, Professional Speaker, Consultant
Hughston Thomas, Retired
Lou Wetherbee, Twenty-year Library Management Consultant
Debra Wyatt, Liaison, Heart to Heart Hospice
Ex officio Members
Kay Eggleston, Richland College Executive Vice President/
Chief Operating Officer
Becky Jones, Richland College Associate Dean,
Business Office Systems and Support
Bill Neal, Richland College Physical Education Professor
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Richland College
Boomers Program
Because today
is the time of your life.
retired
Life is changing and so can you with Richland’s Boomer Program. These
classes were created with you in mind. Choose from classes dealing with
your work life or brush up on your computer skills. Learn how to net-
work or get help caring for your aging parents. You can even learn how
to travel on the cheap, garden like a pro, or even line dance!
Classes are held on evenings and weekends to fit your busy schedule. So
rewire today at Richland!
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Richland College
Boomers Program
Because today
is the time of your life.
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WORK LIFE
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PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
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EBAY
eBay Basics
MW 6:30-8:30 Feb 24-Mar 10 (3 Sessions) Non-credit
Rm TBA Course No. 604650 Fee $51
Class will start on Wednesday, February 24.
Want to learn to buy and sell like a pro, conduct online market research
and create eye-catching auctions? Learn all this and more from the eBay
expert.
We value your privacy. You information will not be shared with anyone
outside of Richland College.
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Emeritus Non-Credit Class List
For registration and payment information see page 1
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611719 Enrichment I W 1:30-3:00 2/3-3/10 $20 13
611646 Enrichment II W 1:30-3:00 3/24-4/28 $20 14
611648 Funeral Buying R 2:00-4:00 2/18-2/25 $12 15
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611682 Shakespeare’s Word-Play F 3:00-4:30 4/9-4/30 $26 19
611671 Taste of Italy – Soups M 10:00-12:00 2/8 *$5 4
611638 Taste of Italy – Appetizers… M 10:00-12:00 3/8 *$5 5
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602971 Job Search – You’re Not Old You’re …. TR 7:00-9:00 2/23-3/4 $35 39
602973 Job Search – You’re Not Old You’re …. TR 7:00-9:00 4/20-4/29 $35 39
602942 Line Dance Saturday S 8:00-9:00 1/30-4/24 $25 40
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602936 The Art of Networking and Internet Social…. TR 6:00-8:00 4/6-4/15 $35 39
602976 Travel on the Cheap W 7:00-9:00 4/21 $17 40
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Room R019
in the LeCroy Center Campus Map
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