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Multi-Session Classes
| SS-01 Environmental Variation Effect on Evolution - Zoom Teleconference Jeffry B. Mitton, Professor Emeritus * , 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 * 1:00-3:00 This presentation will use a Power Point that will illustrate how the use of genetic markers quantifies how DNA sequences change in response to conspicuous environmental variations. My 48 years of research has substantiated that while some evolutionary changes are slow, others can be seen in a single generation. I will select from my varied work with salamanders, bark beetles, fir species, blue mussels and killifish. | ||
| SS-02* Creative Writing - Zoom Teleconference Kim Hunt, Ret. Attorney, Author and Poet * , 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, * 1:00-3:00 This is a discussion group for both the beginner and the more experienced writer. The spectrum of creative writing: essay, fiction, memoir, poetry, free verse - commonly involves guided reflection. Issues of trust, motivation, privacy, habit, goal, structure and quality entwine to both hamper and clarify the beckoning impulse, enticed by discoveries in 'creativity'. Reflection offers vast reprieve for much that causes us to grieve. Size Limit: 15 | ||
| SS-03 Women writing about marriage in changing times and cultures. - Zoom Teleconference Jane Barstow, PhD, Professor Emerita, University of Hartford * , 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 * 10:30-12:00 The Doctor’s Wife (1967) by Ariyoshi, Sawako, set in late 18th century Japan, focuses on the complex relationship between a young-woman and her mother-in-law who compete for the attention of their beloved husband/son. So Long a Letter (1980) by Mariama Ba, set in Senegal in the 1970’s, focuses on the very different choices made by two friends following their husband’s decision to take a second wife. The Awakening (1899) by Kate Chopin, set in late 19th century Louisiana, focuses on a woman who dares to defy a controlling husband. These three novels all raise interesting questions about the options available to women within and outside of traditional marriages. | ||
| SS-04 Movie Buffs - Zoom Teleconference James Hanley, Retired Co-Director of Cinestudio * , 2/5, 3/5, 4/2 * 10:30-12:00 Do you ever wonder which movies are really worth your time, or what you should be looking for in a film? This is your opportunity to hear what others think and to listen to a very knowledgeable expert who provides insight into films and the film industry - people and technology. Movies discussed can be viewed at any theater or in the comfort of your own home on TV or other sources. You will also usually find the films playing at Cinestudio on the campus of Trinity College. | ||
| SS-05 Geography for Travelers - Seabury Heritage Hall Steve Law, Ph.D. * , 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, * 1:00-3:00 Plan your dream trip! Not by looking over brochures and videos, but by learning about your destination’s climate, ethnicities, transportation, culture, and population. That’s what you’ll do in this course. Together we learn about the climates of the world, then you go online to learn about your destination’s climate. Then we move to the other topics, and for each topic you learn about your own destination. You'll find the ideal blend of fun and learning in this class. Actually taking the trip is optional. | ||
| SS-06 Caribbean Religions: A Tapestry of Sacred Traditions - Seabury Heritage Hall Leslie Desmangles, Professor of Religious Studies, Trinity College * , 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 * 1:00-3:00 The Caribbean has a rich history and a unique culture marked by the immigration of peoples of diverse races, ethnicity and cultural origins. These people brought with them their sacred traditions that were woven into the fabric of the religious tapestry that exists in the area today. This course explores this tapestry by examining three prominent religious traditions of the region, mainly Vodou, Rastafarianism, and Judaism. Special attention will be given to their short histories, their teachings, and their roles in the lives of their devotees at home and abroad. | ||
| SS-07* Paintings and Poetry - Seabury Chapel Jane Newpeck, ALP Member and Educator * , 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 * 10:00-12:00 We will examine poems and paintings for which the artist of one influenced another's creative work. The works will span centuries and may affect our own reactions. | ||
| SS-08 The Doctor Is In: Rx Jane Austen - Seabury Chapel Joan E Ray, Professor Emerita of English; President’s Teaching Scholar, University of Colorado * , 4/3, 4/10 * 1:00-3:00 In her novel, The Jane Austen Book Club (2004), Karen Joy Fowler wrote that "everybody has their own Jane Austen." No matter who YOUR Jane Austen is-- romance writer; provider of charming armchair travel back to merry old England--knowing about her culture and understanding her authorial skill will enhance your appreciation of her work. | ||
| SS-09 Hikes - Offsite TBA Kevin Gough and Paula Jones, Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy * , 4/11, 4/25, 5/16 * 9:30-12:00 We will visit hiking trails within a 20-mile radius of Bloomfield which have been recommended for their natural beauty, historical significance, flora and fauna, or other unique characteristics. Carpooling will often be suggested. Participants should be able to walk 2.5 to 3 miles over uneven terrain. There is an additional fee to offset ALP's insurance cost for this program. | ||
| SS-10 Movies with Don- Four Comedies - Seabury Chapel Don Werner, Retired Headmaster and English teacher and coach, Westminster School * , 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 * 1:00-3:30 Movie's with Don Werner- Four Comedies: Night at the Opera (1935, Comedy/Musical, 1h 30m); Some Like It Hot (1959, Comedy/Musical, 2 hours); Young Frankenstein (PG 1974, Comedy/Horror, 1h 46m); Best in Show (PG-13 2000, Comedy/Drama, 1h 30m) | ||
| SS-11 One Person's Trash is Another's… - Seabury Chapel Rev. Dr. Davida Crabtree * , 4/30, 5/7 * 10:00-12:00 We will survey the impact of our culture of disposability, learn about landfills and incinerators, the current state of recycling and consider other ways to manage trash. We will explore artists' approaches to our trash dilemma and learn a bit about other cultures and their practices. | ||
| SS-12 Personalities of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations - Seabury Chapel Borden Painter, Professor of History, Emeritus, Trinity College * , 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 * 10:00-12:00 An examination of leading reform figures, including Erasmus, Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, Paul III, Loyola and Elizabeth I. |