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SPRING
2013

Newsletter OF THE ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM

Louise V. North, Janet M. Wedge, and Landa M. Freeman TO SPEAK AT SPRING PREVIEW meetinG

Our January preview meeting will take place on January 8, 2013, from 9:45 am until noon (snow date, January 10; see below for exact time and agenda). Our featured speakers will be Louise V. North, Janet M. Wedge, and Landa M. Freeman, authors of the book, In the Words of Women: The Revolutionary War and the Birth of the Nation, 1765-1799 (Lexington Books, 2011). Using materials from this book, they will share with us the letters, diaries, and petitions of women as they experienced the costs of war, psychological, social, economic, and political, while living their daily lives during the War of Independence.
Louise North has an M.A. degree in art history from Columbia University. In addition to her work as an independent scholar, she is a docent at the Neuberger Museum in Purchase, NY.
Janet Wedge has M.A. degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University, and the New School in New York City. She taught high-school American Studies for 23 years and for several years was an adjunct professor at Manhattanville College. She has extensive writing and editorial experience.
Landa Freeman is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, where she was a Frances Perkins scholar. The three authors also wrote Selected Letters of John Jay and Sarah Livingston Jay (McFarland & Company, 2005; soft cover, 2010). Particularly drawn to circumstances surrounding the birth of our nation and gratified by the experience of dealing with primary sources, especially those written by women, the authors committed themselves wholeheartedly to the project that resulted in this presentation, The Cost of War. We look forward to hearing them.

Arlene Jones

Parking and agenda for the Preview Meeting
As usual for preview meetings, you must park in the rear of the Beth Hillel parking lot and take the Seabury bus (it will run from 9:15 to 10:30 am) to the front entrance of Seabury. Following is the agenda so that you can plan when you wish to arrive:

9:45 – 10:15 am / 10:15 – 10:30 am / 9:30 – 10:30 am / 10:30 am / 11:00 am / 12:00 noon	You may visit with course presenters at tables set up in Heritage Hall and ask questions or obtain further information about a particular course or single session. / Heritage Hall will be vacated while it is being set up for the meeting. / Coffee and tea will be available at the top of the stairs / Brief business meeting in Heritage Hall / Our speakers will be introduced. After their presentations there will be a short question and answer period. / Adjournment. The Seabury shuttle will return you to the synagogue parking lot.

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS
Please welcome these new members, who joined us last fall:

Edith Sherman, Avon / Dick and Pat Adams, Bloomfield / Iris Atkins, Bloomfield / Marie Baldwin, Bloomfield / Shirlee Ciccone, Bloomfield / Pat Kimmel, Bloomfield / Dick and Judith Martindale, Bloomfield / George and Libbie Merrow, Bloomfield / Gwen Sibley, Bloomfield / Selma Squires, Bloomfield / Edward Stockton, Bloomfield / Bert VanStolk, Bloomfield / David and Judith Winer, Bloomfield		Imelda Reno, Canton / Edith McClure, Farmington / Edith and James McGough, Granby / Nancy and Richard Davis, Simsbury / Joan and Joseph Segal, South Windsor / Sharon Lom, West Hartford / Margaret Murray, West Hartford / Janet Sherfinski, West Hartford / Joanne Stevens, West Hartford / Barbara Streitfeld, West Hartford / Patrick Hatcher, Windsor

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
The following people have made recent donations to ALP. This kind of help is much needed, and we are very grateful.

Iris Atkins
Charlotte Berman
Don Berry
Jacqueline Brown
Eleanor Caplan
Elizabeth Carabillo
Donna Cote
Mims Butterworth
Frances Carpenter
John Condron
Nancy and Richard Davis
Kiki Eglinton
Sally Foster
Fannie Gabriel
Estelle Gonsalves
Henry Gutterman
Rosemarie Hargrave
June Johnson
Marion Kelliher
Ursula Korzenik
Mary Louise Leonard
Rachel Markowitz
Antoinette Mason
Joe and Myra Panitch
1. In memory of Bob Eisner
2.In Memory of Rose Pollock
Frances Moulton
Ann Salazar
Frank Shoring
Selma Squires
Orlene Spinney
Eleanor Sulston
Bernita and Ralph Sundquist
David Swicker
Patricia Walker
Mary Ann Watson
Janet and Richard Zimmerman

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DVDS AT ALP OFFICE
Following the conclusion of the seminar, The Meaning of Life, a number of participants expressed their wish that they could see some of the DVDs again, as the material presented was somewhat demanding. The DVDs in question were purchased by ALP.
At a recent meeting the Advisory Board decided that for the time being DVDs purchased by ALP will be made available in the ALP office for loan periods of two weeks, subject to payment of a refundable deposit of $25. Bertina Williams will be available in the office Monday and Thursday mornings; it is locked at other times. If you wish to borrow them, you should call the office (860-380-5038) to make arrangements.

QUESTIONS ABOUT SEMINARS OR SINGLE SESSIONS?
Please direct questions related to any Seminar or Single Session to the ALP office, at 860-380-5038. Bertina will get back to you . And remember that our web site (uconnalp.org) has up-to-date information about the status of seminars or single sessions, such as recent cancellations or rescheduling.

Attention snowbirds
If you know you will miss some ALP courses during your warm-climate winter sojourns, don't forget that we'll still have a number of courses that will start in April and May that you can enjoy when you return from the sunny southland. So if you registered for the Fall only, do register for the Spring so that you can sign up for them.

SNOW POLICY
We always hope winter snow storms will take place on days other than those on which our seminars are held! However, if in spite of our hopes, there is a serious storm, check the school closing announcements on television or call 860-695-SNOW. If Hartford Schools are closed, our courses will be cancelled on that day. If Hartford Schools have a delayed opening, we meet at our usual time. You may have to be late but do the best you can.

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SPRING 2013 SEMINARS

SS-1. UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD’S GREATEST STRUCTURES
Richard Woodring, Presenter. Tuesdays, Jan. 29; Feb. 5,12,19,26; Mar. 5,12,19.
10 am-noon.
From Antiquity to Modernity around the world innovation of visual spectacles such as the Giza pyramids, Brunelleschi’s dome, and the Brooklyn Bridge are presented as a blend of history and science. This survey of structural masterpieces is delivered by award-winning Professor Stephen Ressler, a civil engineer and a leader in engineering education. The presenter, a retired professor of engineering from Drexel University will lead discussion following each 30-minute DVD lecture. Three lectures will be presented in each session for eight weeks.
SS-2, CLASSIC FILMS
Joe Panitch, Presenter. Tuesdays, Jan. 29; Feb. 5,12,19,26. 1-3 pm. At Duncaster.
Classic films are often distinguished or unique works of cinema that have transcended time and trends, with indefinable quality. Classic films are often universal favorites that hold up after repeated rescreening. Selecting a group of “classic films” is subjective, so here are the ones chosen by the presenter: The Gold Rush; Ninotchka; Casablanca; A Night at the Opera; and The Jazz Singer. We will view and discuss these films.
SS-3, FROM YAO TO MAO: 5000 YEARS OF CHINESE HISTORY
Peter Cruikshank, Coordinator. Wednesdays, Jan. 30; Feb. 6,20,27. 10 am-noon.
We explore the history and culture of China to help us to understand this ancient and complex society. We trace China’s relations with the west from 13th century Mongol conquests through the 19th century, the rise of European imperialism to the present age of China’s rise to being a great world economic and political power. This 36-lecture series on DVD by the Teaching Company presented by Professor Kenneth J. Hammond of New Mexico State University will be given in three semesters. Three 30-minute lectures will be presented in each two-hour session, and there will be four seminars each term.
SS-4, CREATIVE WRITING
Dorothy Sterpka, Presenter. Wednesdays, Jan. 30; Feb. 6,13,20,27;Mar. 6. 1:15-3:15 pm.
The theme of this seminar is the creative craft. We will read short models of creative writing and use free writing, meditation, and prompts to help us to more effectively recreate our experiences primarily in fiction, although we may write in poetry and memoir as well. The textbook, Ellis,Sherry, Ed., Now Write! Fiction Writing Exercises of Today's Best Writers and Teachers, 2006, a compilation of exercises from writers and teachers, provides advice and direction which we will use in class and as assignments. Our objective is one narrative work (or several short pieces) in which we have applied these techniques.
SS-5, SUPER SONNET SELECTIONS
Karl Mason, Presenter. Thursdays, Jan. 31; Feb. 7,14,21. 1-3 pm.
Join us for an exploration of sonnets ranging from those written by Shakespeare to those of Gerard Manley Hopkins and even at least one of that most modern of poets, e. e. cummings. We’ll look at the structure and variations thereof of the sonnet and examine the extent to which that structure as well as the writer's linguistic skills complement and enhance his or her poetic intentions. Extra credit for those participants who try writing a sonnet or two on their own, which time permitting we could share at the end of the course. Class limited to 25.
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SS-6. OPERA
David Buddington, Coordinator. Fridays, Feb. 1,8,15,22; Mar. 1,8. 9:30 am-noon.,
Class members select and present operas on video or DVD from the standard or less-known repertoire. Maximum class size, 30.
SS-7. EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY ART
Joan Sereda, Presenter. Fridays, Feb. 1,8,15,22, 1:30-3 pm.
Who are some of our most prominent contemporary artists? How does contemporary art differ from the greatest painters of the world? Is this really art? What drives so many of our contemporary artists to approach their work in such seeming disregard for the rules that governed the familiar art world of the past? These are some of the questions that will be explored using resources from Simon Schama’s TV series, The Power of Art, the series called Art 21, Herb and Dorothy, and more.
SS-8. MOVIE BUFFS
James Hanley, Presenter. Thursdays, Feb. 7; Mar. 7; Apr. 4; May 2. 10:30 am-noon.
Participants view films at Cinestudio on the campus of Trinity College or elsewhere, at a time of their choosing, and then discuss them in class at Seabury with the knowledgeable director of Cinestudio.
SS-9. GLOBAL SOLUTIONS TO SUSTAINABILITY
Brigitte Schulz, Professor, Political Science, Trinity College. Mondays, Feb. 11,18,25;Mar. 11. 1-3 pm.
A growing number of experts argue that the industrial age has brought not only unprecedented economic growth but also an unprecedented set of challenges, from resource depletion and species extinction, to growing water and food shortage, to the ultimate challenge, climate change. Sustainable global solutions need to focus on the interconnectedness between the natural world and human societies and call for new visions if human civilization is to survive. Achieving the goal of global sustainability will thus require new skill sets as well as mindsets, from living rooms to board rooms, from producers to consumers; in short, from all of us. We will explore some possible paths toward a more sustainable future.
SS-10. BIG HISTORY
Jim Yaeger, Presenter. Thursdays, Mar. 7,14,21; Apr. 4,11,18, 1-3 pm. At Duncaster.
These six sessions begin a multi-semester course subtitled: The Big Bang, Life on Earth, and the Rise of Humanity. Professor David Christian (an Oxford-educated historian) begins with a discussion of time scales (after all, we will cover billions of years of history!). He continues through the origin of the universe, the earth and the solar system and the appearance of life on earth
SS-11. SHORT STORIES
Carol Matzke, Coordinator. Mondays, Mar. 18, Apr. 22, May 20. 1-3 pm.
We will discuss two short stories at each session, chosen in advance by members of the group; participants will also learn about the authors. Maximum class size, 25.
SS-12. WRITING YOUR MEMOIRS
Leta Marks, Presenter. Tuesdays, Apr. 2,9,16,23. 1-3 pm.
Write and share your stories with a friendly writers’ group. Each week we write short memoirs, bring them to the group to read, and delight in hearing one another. You too can come and participate in writing, talking about good writing, and giving/receiving positive, constructive conversation about your piece so we all feel energized to write more. Maximum class size, 18.
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SS-13. Connecticut Forum
Bob Ellis, Coordinator. Wednesdays, Apr. 3,17, 24. 9:30 am-noon.
Three programs presented in the past by the Connecticut Forum will be shown: A World of Change, dealing with finding our footing in a fast-changing world, with reporter Bob Woodward and Tina Brown, former editor of Vanity Fair; A Funny Thing Happened, with NPR host Peter Sagal and panelists Bob Saget, Mo Rocca, and Nancy Giles; and God, with Peter Gomes, former Chaplain at Harvard University, Christopher Hitchens, and Rabbi Harold Kushner. Discussion will follow each program.
SS-14. APPRECIATING DREAMS: A GROUP APPROACH TO DREAMWORK
Nancy Mason, Presenter. Wednesdays, Apr. 3,10,17,24. 1-3 pm.
A peer group approach to working with dreams, developed by Dr. Montague Ullman, that explores their images, associations, and meanings. Class limit, 6.
SS-15. MUSICAL THEATER
Joe Panitch, Coordinator. Fridays, Apr. 5,12,26; May 10,24. 9:30-12.
Musical theater is a form of theater combining music, songs, spoken dialogue, and dance. The emotional content of the piece—humor, pathos, love, anger—as well as the story itself is communicated through the words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. They might be really big shows, like Broadway or London’s West End, or smaller fringe theater, Off-Broadway or regional productions. In this course we will watch the following with background and discussion: Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris; The Red Shoes; Funny Girl; Naughty Marietta; and An American in Paris.
SS-16. The Play’s the Thing
Nancy Kramer, Coordinator. Mondays, Apr. 15,29; May 13; Thursday, May 23. 1-3 pm. At Duncaster.
Continuing this popular seminar, Nancy will lead participants in reading plays aloud, and discussing the lives of the authors and the ideas in the plays.
SS-17. SPRING HIKES
Betty and Dick Carlson, Coordinators. Fridays, Apr. 19; May 3; May 17. 9:30-noon.
Explorations of interesting sites in our area. Participants should be able to walk five miles over uneven terrain.
SS-18. FOR ART’S SAKE III
Ruthanne Hartzheim, Presenter. Wednesdays, May 1,8,15,22.1-3 pm.
In this hands-on seminar, the presenter will provide an introduction to stenciling and continue instruction in block printing.
SS-19. ISSUES iN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. Barry Miller, Presenter. Tuesdays, May 7,14. 10 am-noon.
The history of the Episcopal Church, how it got to where it is now, and its future.

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ALP MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FORM
SPRING 2013
An Adult Learning Program (ALP) membership entitles you to participate in all seminars and single sessions.
Choose the membership category most suited to your needs, from the options listed below.
PLEASE FILL OUT BOTH SIDES OF THIS PAGE, THEN MAIL THIS FORM TO :
ALP, University of Connecticut
85 Lawler Road
West Hartford, CT. 06117
For additional information, call the ALP office: ( 860) 860-380-5038
Name__________________________________________________Phone_________
Street__________________________________________________Apt.__________
Town_______________________________State_______________Zip___________
Email Address___________________________________________
Annual membership includes Fall and Spring Terms, so if you paid for an annual membership this past fall, your membership is still active.
SEMI-ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: ______Individual (Spring) $55
SEABURY AND DUNCASTER RESIDENTS/ASSOCIATES
(Seabury and Duncaster fees are reduced in appreciation for their providing space to ALP)
SEMI-ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: _______Individual (Spring) $45
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Check here if you are a new member______
Donation to assist ALP in programming $___________

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?
ALP is a volunteer organization with all of us contributing our share. Please let us know which committee or activity you’d consider working on or learning more about.
_____ Curriculum Committee: Plans all seminars and single sessions.
_____ Membership Committee: Integrates new members into ALP; nurtures leadership among members, including nominating board members; plans and staffs membership meetings in fall and spring.
_____ Communication Committee: Reaches out to potential new ALP members through news publicity, Public Access TV, libraries, speaking engagements, website, and publications.
_____Presentations: Present a seminar or single session, or put us in touch with a possible presenter. Thanks for your response!

REGISTRATION FORM: SIDE 1

ALP Spring 2013 Registration ALP
Name: _______________________________________________ (Please Print)
SEMINAR SELECTIONS - Please number the courses you wish to take in order of preference, i.e., 1 for 1st choice, 2 for 2nd etc. For single sessions a check mark is sufficient. If a seminar is oversubscribed, a wait-list will be established and persons assigned to it will be notified if a place in the seminar becomes available. Those on waiting lists will be given priority for their second choice. Please do not register for more seminars than you intend to take. If you find you cannot participate in a seminar please inform the ALP office (860-380-5038) so that others may be considered. You do not need to notify the office if you will miss a single session.
Please make a record of the courses chosen in your ALPhorn. Unless you are notified from the ALP office that you are on a waiting list, plan to attend the course.
All seminars, except those noted, will be held at Seabury, 200 Seabury Drive (off Wintonbury Avenue), Bloomfield.
SEMINARS SINGLE SESSIONS

CHOICES
_____ SS1-The World’s Great Structures
_____ SS2-Classic Films (At Duncaster)
_____ SS3-From Yao to Mao
_____ SS4-Creative Writing
_____ SS5-Super Sonnet Selections
_____ SS6-Opera
_____ SS7-Exploring Contemporary Art
_____ SS8-Movie Buffs
_____ SS9-Global Solutions to Sustainability
_____ SS10-Big History (At Duncaster)
_____ SS11-Short Stories
_____ SS12-Writing Your Memoirs
_____ SS13-Connecticut Forum
_____ SS14-Appreciating Dreams
_____ SS15-Musical Theater
_____ SS16-The Play’s the Thing (At Dun
caster)
_____ SS17-Spring Hikes
_____ SS18-For Art’s Sake
_____ SS19– Issues in the Episcopal Church

CHOICES
_____ SSS1-The U. S. Constitution
—–— SSS2-Capitol Community College
—–— SSS3-The New School of Pharmacy at
University of Saint Joseph
—–— SSS4-Charter Oak Cultural Center
—–— SSS5-Eye Care for Older People
—–— SSS6-What Darwin Really Said, II
—–— SSS7-Harriet Beecher Stowe
—–— SSS8-Travel is Fatal to Prejudice
—–— SSS9-Academic Dishonesty
—–— SSS10-Master Class: Living Longer
—–— SSS11 Money in Politics
—–— SSS12-Poetry, Hartford, & Ann Plato
—–— SSS13-Hollywood History
—–— SSS14-Poetry Reading, Rennie
McQuilkin
—–— SSS15-Connecticut’s Architectural
Landmarks
—–— SSS16-Korea
—–— SSS17-What Kind of Bridge Is That?
—–— SSS18-Adjustment to College
_____ SSS19-Finances for Seniors

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SPRING 2013 SINGLE SESSIONS

SSS-1. The U.S. Constitution: the Commerce Clause and Equal Protection of the Laws
Justice David M Borden, Presenter. Monday, Feb. 18, 10 am-noon.
Justice David M. Borden will make a presentation about the Commerce Clause (from the New Deal to the recent health care decision); and equal protection of the laws (from school desegregation to affirmative action) of the U.S. Constitution:
SSS-2. THE MISSION OF CAPITAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A. Wilfredo Nieves, President, Capital Community College, Presenter. Monday, Feb. 25, 10:45 am-12:15 pm.
Dr. Nieves will expand on the college’s mission and the many ways it is positively engaged in the Greater Hartford Community.
SSS-3. THE NEW SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AT UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
Jim Henkel, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, School of Pharmacy, Univ. of St. Joseph, Presenter. Wednesday, Mar. 13, 1-3 pm.
Mr. Henkel will give us an overview of what goes into preparing students to to become qualified to pharmacists and what students actually experience in the program. He will explain the thinking and planning for the new program, including determining the need for the program, and deciding to locate the program in downtown Hartford. Finally, he will discuss new research in the field of pharmacy and what new drugs and procedures we can see in the pipeline over the next 10 to 20 years.
SSS-4. CHARTER OAK CULTURAL CENTER; An Update on This Radical Experiment in Hope
Donna Berman, Presenter. Wednesday, Mar. 20, 10:45 am-12:15 pm (Rescheduled from Fall, 2012).
Rabbi Berman, with her usual wit, wisdom, and warmth, will discuss the confluence of art, spirituality and psychotherapy that is at the heart of the dream that is the Charter Oak Cultural Center.
SSS-5. eye care for older people
Dr. Alexander Gaudio, Presenter. Wednesday, Mar. 20, 9 to 10:30 am.
Dr. Gaudio will discuss changes that take place in the eye as it ages, and diagnosis and treatment of disorders in the aging eye.
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SSS-6. What Darwin Really Said: Part 2
Professor Michael Park, Presenter. Monday, Mar. 25, 1-3 pm.
In the last part we traced evolutionary theory to the beginning of the 20th century. We'll now see how the last century has added to Darwin's basic idea, including the contribution from the latest discoveries in genetics, and we'll examine a major change to our understanding of just what Darwin said about the origin of species.
SSS-7. Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Making of UNCLE TOM’S CABIN
Presenter: Joan D. Hedrick, Charles A. Dana Professor of History, Trinity College. Thursday, Mar. 28, 9-10:30 am.
This talk will explore Stowe’s life and the forces that led her to writing what may be thought about as our national epic-- about the issue that threatened to split the Union. Stowe’s education, literary reputation and other biographical issues will also be discussed. Dr. Hedrick is a Pulitzer Prize winner for her book, Harriet Beecher Stowe, a Life.
SSS-8. TRAVEL IS FATAL TO PREJUDICE
Craig Hotchkiss, Presenter. Thursday, Mar. 28, 11 am-12:15 pm.
In his celebrated 1869 travel book The Innocents Abroad, Mark Twain wrote that “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” The mature Mark Twain was the most recognized American in the world, and was perhaps the best “good will ambassador” we have ever had as a nation. This 30-minute presentation surveys the far-flung journeys of Mark Twain and illustrates how a boy with parochial and bigoted upbringing was gradually transformed into a far more enlightened and tolerant man who came to champion human rights and equality across the globe.
SSS-9. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
David Winer, Presenter. Monday, Apr. 8,
1-3 pm.
The public news periodically publishes articles about college students cheating and committing plagiarism. How do colleges and universities deal with these issues? Is cheating, etc., very prevalent? Did students cheat in secondary school? What does academic dishonesty indicate about the ethics of undergraduates? Will they continue to be dishonest in graduate or professional school? Will they be honest in their professional careers?
SSS-10. Master Class: Living longer, Stronger and Happier
Presenter: Peter Spiers, Elderhostel Vice President. Wednesday, Apr. 5, 1-2:30 pm.
Peter Spiers has written a book Master Class: Living longer, Stronger and Happier, and will speak about how retirees can enjoy the lifestyle of some of the most hale and hearty older people in the world. He will describe Road Scholar’s educational travel programs and lay out a program for a retired life of engagement, enrichment, and fulfillment.
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SSS-11. MONEY IN POLITICS AND CIVIC LIFE
Michael Rion, Former President of Hartford Seminary, Presenter. Thursday, Apr. 11, 10 am-noon.
Our speaker will discuss problems of money corrupting our political system and our shared values in society
SSS-12. POETRY, HARTFORD, AND ANN PLATO, 1841
Richard N. Pierce, Presenter. Thursday, Apr. 18, 10:30 am-noon.
In this program we will explore the “game” of poetry. We’ll look at the status of American poetry in 1841 and then zoom in to Hartford, where we’ll meet Ann Plato and read some of her work.
SSS-13. HOLLYWOOD HISTORY
Hollis Schneider, presenter. Monday, Apr. 22, 10-12. (Rescheduled from Fall, 2012).
A review of the development of motion pictures from the nickelodeons of the 1890's through the peak of Hollywood's success: the films, the stars, and the studios, set against a discussion of the social background which influenced the movies in each decade through the 1960's. Film clips will be shown. Hartford's movie palaces will be recalled.
SSS-14. A POETRY READING BY RENNIE McQUILKIN
Rennie McQuilkin, Presenter. Thursday, Apr. 25, 10:30 am-noon.
A poetry reading by Rennie McQuilkin focused on various sorts of rebirth, natural and personal. The poems will be drawn from his 10 poetry collections containing work that originally appeared in The Atlantic Monthly, The Yale Review, The Southern Review, Poetry, The American Scholar, The Hudson Review, and many other well-known publications. McQuilkin has won fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the State of Connecticut. He has received the CT Center for the Book's Lifetime Achievement Award, and his most recent book, The Weathering, received the Center for the Book's annual poetry award in 2010.
SSS-15. CONNECTICUT ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARKS
Christopher Wigren, Presenter. Thursday, May 9, 10:45 am-12:15 pm. (Rescheduled from Fall, 2012).
The Presenter, who is from the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, will discuss a variety of sites to illustrate the broad range of Connecticut Architecture.
SSS-16. KOREA
Younhee Shin, Presenter. Thursday, May 9. 1:15-2:45pm.
Once known as the Land of the Morning Calm, Korea now possesses the 12th largest economy in the world and is becoming more and more important in the world's economy, culture, and politics. Two documentary films about Korea will be shown. The first film illustrates the artistic and cultural achievements of Korea's past, and the second film shows Korea's industrial achievements since the Korean War. Ms. Shin, a representative of the Korean Culture project, will lead a question and answer discussion about Korea and the films.
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SSS-17. WHAT KIND OF BRIDGE IS THAT?
Richard Woodring, Presenter. Tuesday, May 14, 1:30-3:00 pm.
As we drive on our highway system we cross or pass under many different kinds of bridges. Using models of different kinds of bridges, our presenter will try to help you answer the question “ WHAT KIND OF BRIDGE IS THAT?” Bridge engineers have developed many different approaches to designing bridges. Early designs used stone and timber which were the only materials available. Later various types of iron were discovered that enhance the art of bridge building. Now we have high quality steel and concrete to construct amazing structures.
SSS-18. ADJUSTMENT TO COLLEGE
David Winer, Presenter. Thursday, May 16, 10 am-noon.
The thrill and excitement of being admitted to a residential college is frequently offset by unanswered questions—about course selection, roommate problems, and feelings of not having made immediate connections with other students, athletic teams, or choral groups—and problems such as homesickness. What parents and their offspring should and should not do will be discussed.
SSS-19. FINANCES FOR SENIORS
Presenter, Geoffrey Swanson, CFP. Thursday, May 16, 1-3 pm.
This course is designed to be an introduction to stocks, bonds and the markets and to educate seniors on the financial markets and how they work. Descriptions of different types of investments will be presented. Some topics that will be discussed are: what are stocks and bonds, what are the different types of stocks and bonds, what is the Dow Jones Index and how does the stock market work.

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COURSES AT DUNCASTER
This spring three of our seminars will be held at Duncaster. These are SS-2, Classic Films, led by Joe Panitch; SS-10, Big History—The Big Bang, Life on Earth, and the Rise of Humanity, led by Jim Yaeger; and SS-16, The Play’s the Thing, led by Nancy Kramer. Duncaster is located at 40 Loeffler Road in Bloomfield and is not far from Seabury.
Directions from Seabury: From the driveway turn right onto Wintonbury Avenue. At the intersection with Route 189 turn left and then almost immediately turn right onto Route 178. Continue straight on Rt. 178 for 1.5 miles. Turn right into Duncaster and follow the signs to the Aquatics and Fitness Center where you may park and enter the building. The receptionist will direct you to the room where the seminar will take place. You can view a map at uconnalp.org.

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Seminars AND Meetings by Day of the Week

—MONDAY—
Global Solutions to Sustainability, Feb.
11,18,25;Mar. 11, 1-3.
The U.S. Constitution: The Commerce Clause and Equal Protection of the Laws, Feb. 18,
10-12.
The Mission of Capital Community College,
Feb. 25, 10:45-12:15.
Short Stories, Mar. 18, Apr. 22, May 20, 1-3
What Darwin Really Said, Part 2, Mar. 25, 1-3.
Academic Dishonesty, Apr. 8, 1-3.
The Play’s the Thing, Apr. 15,29; May 13,1-3.
At Duncaster. *
Curriculum Committee, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 4,
Apr. 1, May 6, June 3, 1-3.
—TUESDAY—
Spring Preview Meeting, Jan. 8, 9:45-12.
Understanding the World’s Great Structures,.
Jan. 29; Feb. 5,12,19,26; Mar. 5,12,19, 10-12.
Classic Films, Jan. 29; Feb. 5,12,19,26, 1-3.
At Duncaster.
Writing Your Memoirs, Apr. 2,9,16,23, 1-3.
Issues in the Episcopal Church, May 7,14, 10-12.
What Kind of Bridge is That?, May 14, 1:30-3:00.
Membership Committee, Mar. 5, May 7, 1-3.
Annual Meeting, June 4, 12:15-2:15.
—WEDNESDAY—
From Yao to Mao, Jan. 30; Feb. 6,20,27, 10-12.
Creative Writing, Jan. 30; Feb. 6,13,20,27;
Mar. 6, 1:15-3:15.
The New School of Pharmacy at University of
Saint Joseph, Mar. 13, 1-3.
Charter Oak Cultural Center, Mar. 20,
10:45-12:15
Eye Care for Older People, Mar. 20, 9 to 10:30.
Connecticut Forum, Apr. 3,17, 24, 9:30-12.
Appreciating Dreams, Apr. 3,10,17,24, 1-3.
Master Class: Living Longer, Stronger, and
Happier, Apr. 5, 1-2:30.
For Art’s Sake, May 1,8,15,22, 10-12.
__THURSDAY__
Snow date, Spring Preview Meeting, Jan. 10,
9:45-12.
Super Sonnet Selections, Jan. 31; Feb. 7,14,21, 1-3.
Movie Buffs, Feb. 7; Mar. 7; Apr. 4; May 2,
10:30-12.
Big History, Mar. 7,14,21;Apr. 4,11,18, 1-3.
At Duncaster
Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mar. 28, 9-10:30.
Travel Is Fatal to Prejudice, Mar. 28, 11-12:15.
Money in Politics and Civic Life, Apr. 11, 10-12.
Poetry, Hartford, and Ann Plato, Apr. 18,
10:30-noon.
A Poetry Reading by Rennie McQuilkin, Apr. 25,
10:30-12.
CT Architectural Landmarks, May 9,
10:45-12:15.
Korea, May 9, 1:15-2:45.
Adjustment to College, May 16, 10-12.
Finances for Seniors, May 16, 1-3.
The Play’s the Thing, May 23, 1-3 pm*
Advisory Board, Jan. 24, Mar. 28, Apr. 25,
June 27, 1-3.
__FRIDAY__
Opera, Feb. 1,8,15,22; Mar. 1,8. 9:30-12.
Exploring Contemporary Art, Feb. 1,8,15,22,
1:30-3.
Musical Theater, Apr. 5,12,26; May 10,24,
9:30-12.
Spring Hikes, Apr. 19; May 3,17, 9:30-12.
*The Play’s the Thing is on Mondays, Apr. 15,29; May 13,1-3., and on Thursday, May 23, 1-3 pm

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ALP SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013 (Snow Date January 10)
9:45 AM -12:00 NOON
Heritage Hall, Seabury
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“The Cost of War”

Hollywood History by Hollis Schneider is scheduled for April 22 at 10:00AM till noon. The dates for Big History, Big Bang,etc. are also O.K. Master Class: Living longer may have to be dropped but I asked for a confirmation today. That leaves only Ann Plato having to confirm the change from 9:00 to 10:30AM. I don't think that will be a problem. Helen, please send out the ALPhorn draft for proofreading with these above changes and assumptions. It would be very helpful if you could email them this afternoon and ask to have them returned by Monday. Thanks. Ivan