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Welcome To Our
Fall 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
Registration, Payment and General Information
Emeritus & Boomer Staff Contact Information..................................... 1
Emeritus Program Leadership.............................................................. 2
Credit and Non-Credit Courses........................................................... 3
Art and Photography............................................................................ 4
Bridge................................................................................................... 5
Computer Instruction & Booklist.....................................................6-12
Cooking.............................................................................................. 13
Enrichment Series.........................................................................14-16
Financial Issues.................................................................................. 17
Genealogy.......................................................................................... 18
History................................................................................................ 19
Horticulture....................................................................................19-20
Humanities, Philosophy, Religion .................................................20-23
Languages . ....................................................................................... 24
Music.................................................................................................. 24
Physical Fitness, Health and Wellness..........................................24-28
Technology......................................................................................... 28
Special Events
Spring 2011 Back-to-School Kickoff........................Inside Front Cover
Special Events.................................................................................... 30
Trips.................................................................................................... 29
Volunteer Opportunities at Richland..............................................30-32
Free Retirement Community Lectures
Presbyterian Village North, Dallas.................................................33-34
Chambrel at Club Hill, Garland......................................................35-36
The Forum at Park Lane, Dallas....................................................37-38
Christian Care Centers, Mesquite................................................ 39-40
Windsor Senior Living, Dallas ......................................................41-42
Boomer Program (Plus 50)
Boomer News E-Letter....................................................................... 44
Boomer Classes............................................................................45-47
Other Important Information
Dropping Credit Classes.................................................................... 11
Emeri Newsletter (electronic)................................................................ 1
Parking and Walking Directions......................................................... 48
Emeritus & Boomer Non-Credit Class List....................................49-51
Richland Campus Map....................................................................... 52
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Need evening and Saturday classes?
Visit our Boomer Website at
www.richlandcollege.edu/boomers
See pages 44 to 47
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Executive Committee
Robert W. Barretto Jack Lopez Klein
Winston Brown Elaine Sandilands
Lynda Harrell Ruth Snoddy
Dr. Masashi Kawasaki
If you are an Emeritus student and would like to join our
Executive Committee, please contact Mitzi Werther
at 972-238-6393 or e-mail Mitzi@dcccd.edu.
Advisory Council
Jann Aldredge-Clanton, Ph.D., Chaplain, author and professor
Pat Carlyle, Associate Director, Senior Network Alliance
Dr. Carl Davis, Psychotherapist, Retired
Marian Hammert, retired teacher, Emeritus volunteer
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
Kay Paggi, National Certified Gerontological Counselor
Ben Parlapiano, Emeritus Volunteer
Charles D. Pulman, Attorney
Pete Shannon, Emeritus Volunteer
Dr. Sandra Steinbach, Psychiatrist
Elaine Sullivan, Psychotherapist, Richland College Professor
Hughston Thomas, Retired
Lou Wetherbee, Twenty-year Library Management Consultant
Debra Wyatt, Liaison, Heart to Heart Hospice
Ex Officio Members
Becky Jones, Richland College Associate Dean,
Business Office Systems and Support
Bill Neal, Richland College Physical Education Professor
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BRIDGE
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COMPUTER INSTRUCTION
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The following Photoshop Elements 8.0 courses (pages 00) take advantage
of the management and editing power of the latest version of Adobe Pho-
toshop Elements 8.0. To understand its full power, students should take
Photoshop Elements 8.0 Levels I, II, III in sequence.
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ABC Novice
New book will be available for Fall 2010.
Excel 2007
Microsoft Office Excel 2007—Illustrated Introductory,
Elizabeth Eisner Reding ISBN: 9781423905219
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7 On Demand, Steve Johnson
ISBN: 9780789742018
Word 2007
Microsoft Office Word 2007—Illustrated Introductory, Jennifer Duffy
ISBN: 9781423905264
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COOKING CLASS
Pizza Non-credit
Mon 10:00 – 12:00 Nov 8 (1 session)
Italian Club of Dallas Course No. 650748 Fee $5
Delicious pizza! This “hands on” class will teach you how to make pizza,
focaccia and pizza rustica. Absolute last day for cancelation of class
and refund of $5.00 is 10/25/10.
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ENRICHMENT
Sep 8 What’s Luck Got to Do with It? The ancient Greeks talked about
it, Micaville spoke of it, and even the actor and humanitarian, Paul New-
man, considered himself endowed with it. I am talking about Luck! This
presentation covers the purpose of talismans and charms, how supersti-
tions work in our culture and what attitudes and principals lucky people
follow that make them lucky.
Presenter: Joanna Rodriguez, Certified Hypnotherapist and Life Coach
Sept 22 Julia Child Arlene Colbert portrays Julia Child as she picks up
with her story where the movie, Julie and Julia, ends with the publication
of her first cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Child’s unfor-
gettable story unfolds with the success of her television shows and the
publication of subsequent cookbooks. Teacher, author, writer, entertainer,
and one of the most unique personalities of the past 50 years, Child’s
“golden years” were among her most prolific and rewarding.
Presenter: Arlene Colbert, entertainer, book reviewer
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Sept 29 A Man with a Mission Come have a cup of tea while we walk
through the pages of Greg Mortenson's two books: Three Cups of Tea
and Stones into Schools. When his life was saved in the most remote part
of Pakistan, we learn how this has affected him and the rest of the world
including how our American military fights wars against terrorism.
Presenter: Dick Matthews, retired geophysicist, world traveler
Oct 13 When Art Worked: A Look at the Artists of the 1930’s Who
Were Paid by the WPA. These artists painted post offices, designed and
built pavilions, wrote and produced plays. The photographers brought the
public the horrors of the dust bowl and the misery of being hungry. The
writers told the stories of the suffering during the great depression. But
the artists were paid to do so with funds from the Roosevelt New Deal!
Presenter: RoseMary Rumbley, author, teacher, and lecturer
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Nov 3 Five Years at Sea Come with me and experience the adventure of
a lifetime! Explore the lands and cultures of thirty-six countries. Interact
with crews of thirteen U.S. Navy warships as you traverse the oceans of
the world. Watch how the ships' personnel earn college credits under the
little-known Program for Afloat College Education. Ride with the Marines
as they enter Iraq during the first Persian Gulf War and witness behind the
scenes military decisions that made worldwide headlines from 1989 to
1994. Presenter: James Lee, author
Nov 10 How Does Your Automobile Work? We will answer the ques-
tion of how you car works, and how it sometimes doesn’t. We will review
some things your dad taught you, and why you should now finally forget
them. If the future is battery power and hybrids, we will explore how these
new technologies work. Presenter: Dr. Arnold Paddock,
Richland College Physics instructor.
Nov 17 Texas' Crazy Centennial and the Whoopee War In 1936 Texas
celebrated its founding as an independent republic and held a world's
fair-sized birthday party. The center of this celebration was the Texas
Centennial Exposition held in Dallas at Fair Park. Ft. Worth couldn't stand
the idea of Dallas as the center of the Texas universe, so it put on its own
shindig and called it the Frontier Exposition. This set off the Whoopee War
and the world had never seen the likes of it!!!
Presenter: Dr. Paul Benson, Professor of Humanities, Mountain View
College
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FINANCIAL ISSUES
Financial Planning with Bob Guess Non-credit
Mon 1:30 – 3:30 Sep 13 – Oct 11 (5 sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 650622 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
HORTICULTURE
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– Fall Bulbs for Spring Blooms. Fall is the time to plant your bulbs for a
beautiful spring. Learn when and what bulbs require chilling first as well
as the best planting techniques. You’ll also learn how to separate your
existing plantings to keep your cannas, irises, daylilies, and bulbs looking
their best.
– Perennials for the Metroplex. Now is the time to get your garden
ready to plant perennials. Learn which shrubs and plants do well in shady
and sunny conditions in the Metroplex.
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Nov 10 Great Music This class focuses on the great music from the great
films. Music, when it’s done right, sets the mood, guides movie-goers
through the roller coaster ride of bouncy light moments to dark, brooding
ones. Sometimes, like in Forrest Gump (The Feather Theme), Casablanca
(As Time Goes By) and others, music is the engine that drives every other
element of the movie.
Nov 17 Thrillers Movie-goers love things that go bump in the night; those
moments that make the little hairs spring to attention on the back of our
necks. This class illustrates the power of good filmmakers to scare us half
to death and discusses why we like it so much. Cases in point: The mo-
ment in Wait Until Dark when the very bad guy leaps out of nowhere, the
classic Alien birthing scene, and the intense tension in Alfred Hitchcock
classics (Psycho, Rear Window, North by Northwest).
Presenter: Larry Ratliff, film critic
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Sep 14 The Persian Gulf When the countries that border you are Iran,
Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates,
you are probably on of the world’s most important bodies of water. The
Persian Gulf region is an endless source of concern and consternation to
the United States. Jim Falk, president of the D/FW World Affairs Council,
will give us his insight into the latest developments. One thing we can
count on: there WILL be new developments! Presenter: Jim Falk, Presi-
dent, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
Sept 21 Human Trafficking Did you think slavery had ended in the United
States? Well, it hasn’t. Furthermore, Texas and even Dallas has become a
central hub in the transnational business of buying and selling human be-
ings. As deputy director of Mosaic Family Services, Bill Bernstein works
with the Dallas and Fort Worth police departments to serve victims of
trafficking. He also is co-chair of the Freedom Network USA, a national
coalition of agencies providing social services, counseling and legal ser-
vices to victims. He’ll help us understand who is involved, what enforce-
ment agencies are doing to fight trafficking, and how we can help—at the
international, national, state and local levels!
Presenter: Bill Bernstein, Mosaic Family Services
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LANGUAGE
MUSIC
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PLEASE NOTE: To receive free admittance to the fitness center, you must
be taking a credit physical education class. If you are taking a non-credit
physical education class, a membership to the gym must be purchased
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TECHNOLOGY
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TRIPS
Texas Hill Country – The Perfect Getaway
In recent years, the region has emerged as the center of the Texas wine
industry. We will visit the Fall Creek winery on the way to Fredericksburg.
Winston Brown, wine connoisseur, will share wine and grape stories as
we travel. We’ll spend the night in Fredericksburg, getting there in time to
do some shopping or to tour the Admiral Nimitz Museum. We will choose
our own restaurant for dinner.
Saturday, we will make the short trip to Kerrville to visit the Museum of
Western Art where artists follow the traditions of Remington and Russell.
On the way home, we’ll visit the Becker Winery.
Cost of the trip includes transportation only. No cancelations or refunds
after August 27. Bus departs at 7:00 a.m. from parking lot “D”. Details
about the motel will be sent later.
Fri–Sat 7:00am–7:00pm Sep 24–25 Course No. 650750 Fee $72
Note:
We will travel on a smaller bus
so space will be limited.
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EVENTS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for a purposeful mission in life and time to help others?
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Tutor/Mentor Program
Coordinator: Chris Sanders
Looking for a challenging opportunity to share knowledge of your favorite
school subject? Here is your chance!
• Tutor Richland students in a major subject: math, accounting,
writing/reading, history/government and science.
• Qualifications: A degree or expertise in your field
• One or two hours per week at a scheduled day/time.
All tutoring is in Medina 216.
• Call 972-761-6743 for details.
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Volunteers Say...
Conversation Partners... a magic telescope through which
the students see the U.S. more clearly. As volunteers,
we see their lands and peoples in a new light. It is very
rewarding and one of the brightest spots at Richland."
Jack Lopez Klein
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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.”
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Mon Oct 11 Margaret Thatcher Born above a grocery shop, she rose
to be Britain’s first woman Prime Minister. The “Iron Lady” was a formi-
dable political opponent and champion of democracy. She is credited
with a partnership with Ronald Reagan that was to convince Gorbachev
to dismantle the mighty Soviet Union. Learn about her Dallas family con-
nections, visits to Big “D” and an update on her retirement. A personal
perspective will be offered by the presenter who lived through the eighties
in England. Presenter: Steven Jenkins, Richland College instructor
Mon Nov 8 Julia Child This portrayal of Julia Child, recently depicted
in the movie Julie and Julia, takes up where the movie ended, with the
publication of her first book in the early 60s, and continues until her death
in 2004. Who doesn’t know Julia, who hasn’t learned from her, laughed
with and at her, and enjoyed her cheerful exultation of life, and her love
of all things food? Join Arlene Colbert as she takes you through the last
half of the 20th century, a la Julia, while weaving together the story of an
indomitable icon of our era.
Presenter: Arlene Colbert, book reviewer, living history actress
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Brookdale
Chambrel at Club Hill
Commitment to Excellence
1245 Colonel Drive Garland, TX.
972-278-8500
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Tue Sep 21 Texas is a Literary State! There are many Pulitzer Prize win-
ners who claim Texas as their state. We have all sorts of literary types in
Texas. We’re out to prove that there is a literary Texas--a state filled with
prize winning authors. Texas has class!
Presenter: RoseMary Rumbley, author, teacher, and lecturer
Tue Oct 19 Why Are There 5280 Feet in a Mile? We will investigate units
of measure, and answer why there are 60 minutes in an hour. If the class
gets bored, we will define “A Fifth of Whiskey” as a “pick me up”. If we
remember the speaker’s hobby, we will have to explain the significance
and origin of 4 foot 8 ½ inches. Presenter: Dr. Arnold Paddock, Richland
College Physics Instructor
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Please feel free to join us for the Senior Educational Forum Series,
on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:45-8:15 p.m.
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Wed Sep 8 Alice in Wonderland This is the story of Lewis Carrol and his
beloved Alice. How did this delightful little girl influence the old professor?
What sort of fascination did she hold? Was the old professor in love with
Alice? She certainly was in love with him. The story he wrote is captivat-
ing--so much so, it’s now a hit movie. But, the story of his relationship
with the real Alice is truly enchanting.
Presenter: RoseMary Rumbley, author, teacher, and lecturer
Wed Oct 13 Why Are There 5280 Feet In A Mile? We will investigate
units of measure, and answer why there are 60 minutes in an hour. If the
class gets bored, we will define “A Fifth of Whiskey” as a “pick me up.”
If we remember the speaker’s hobby, we will have to explain the signifi-
cance and origin of 4 foot 8 ½ inches. 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 Oct 18 What is the 9th Largest City in the USA Doing Here in
the Middle of This Empty Prairie? Other world cities have harbors or
major rivers. Dallas doesn’t, yet in the U.S., we anchor the 4th largest
metropolitan area. We will review the history of this rather young city and
discover why, as we see how the effect of new technologies will propel
this “metroplex” into one of the major centers of the world in the future.
Presenter: Dr. Arnold Paddock, Richland College Physics instructor.
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Tue Sept 14 What is the 9th Largest City in the USA Doing Here in
the Middle of This Empty Prairie? Other world cities have harbors or
major rivers. Dallas doesn’t, yet in the U.S., we anchor the 4th largest
metropolitan area. We will review the history of this rather young city and
discover why, as we see how the effect of new technologies will propel
this “metroplex” into one of the major centers of the world in the future.
Presenter: Dr. Arnold Paddock, Richland College Physics instructor.
Tue Oct 12 When Art Worked: A Look at the Artists of the 1930’s Who
Were Paid by the WPA These artists painted post offices, designed and
built pavilions, wrote and produced plays. The photographers brought the
public the horrors of the dust bowl and the misery of being hungry. The
writers told the stories of the suffering during the great depression. But
the artists were paid to do so with funds from the Roosevelt New Deal!
Presenter: RoseMary Rumbley, author, teacher, and lecturer
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Richland College
Boomers Program
Because today
is the time of your life.
retired
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Richland College
Boomers Program
Because today is the time of your life.
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N Evening and Weekend Computer Classes
Need to brush up on your compter skills, but feel uncomfortable
in a fast-paced class? Sign up for software classes designed
for mature adults. Just $41 per class! Special registration
process required and limited seating available.
Call 972-761-6790 for more information.
Classes include:
Word
Power Point
Excel
Interner/E-mail/eBay
Digital Imaging and Scanning
Digital Photo Books
Sign Up for
Boomer News E-Newsletter!
• Alerts about the new course offerings
• Reminders of class schedules
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WORK LIFE
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Happiness: Love, Laugh and Live the Life You Choose Non-credit
Tue/Thu 6:30-8:30 Nov 9-Nov 18 (4 Sessions)
Rm C102 Course No. 649018 Fee $35
The US Constitution guarantees us “life, liberty and the pursuit of hap-
piness,” but what IS happiness and how do we pursue it? Attend this
interactive set of discussions to discover your personal definition of hap-
piness and how to “not just pursue it,” but live it! We will create your
personal definition of happiness, have lots of fun, discover how you can
enhance your life with laughter, and live a life you love.
Instructor: Jean McClelland, consultant and public speaker
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Emeritus Non-Credit Class List
To Register By Phone. Call 972-238-6147 or 6146
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650599 Bridge, Play of Hand T 10:00-12:00 8/31-10/19 $55 5
650603 Bridge, Play of Hand: Supervised T 10:00-12:00 10/26-11/16 $27 5
650743 Taste of Italy – Sauces M 10:00-12:00 9/13 $5 13
650746 Taste of Italy – Pasta M 10:00-12:00 10/11 $5 13
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650689 Hearing Matters R 10:00-12:00 11/18-12/9 $12 25
650709 Laughter Yoga-Laugh for the Fun of It F 1:30-3:00 10/8 $5 25
650735 Myths, Mysteries and Misconceptions…. M 10:00-11:30 10/4-10/18 $20 25
650729 Line Dance, Beginning, Part I F 12:30-1:30 8/27-10/1 $18 25
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649023 The Art of Networking and internet ….. M/W 6:00-8:00 11/8-11/17 $35 45
649018 Happiness: Love, Laugh and Live the Life… T/R 6:30-8:30 11/9-11/18 $35 45
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649019 How to Write and Publish Your Story R 6:00-8:00 9/9-10/7 $38 46
649021 Music and Your Brain Down Memory Lane T 6:30-9:00 9/14 $17 46
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649026 What’s Luck Got to do With It? T/R 6:00-8:00 10/19-10/26 $28 47
HERE
Rising Star Program; School of Human and Academic Development;
School of Teacher Preparation; Trio/Soar Programs
Room R019
D Del Rio: Computer Labs
E El Paso: Cafeteria; Career Center; Counseling Center; Office of Student Life;
Richland Chronicle; Student Lounge
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H Hondo: Building Under Renovation; Gardens
K Kiowa: Classrooms
SH L Lavaca: Lago Vista Gallery; Library; School of World Languages, Cultures
and Communications
M Medina: Center for Tutoring and Learning Connections; Classrooms; ESOL Lab;
Test Center
N Neches: Classrooms; Office of Planning and Research for Institutional
Effectiveness
P Pecos: Facilities Services; Information Technology Support Center
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