Conway
Winter 2012
Finding Your Way Through the Aging System
1 Tuesday: 1/10 10:00-11:30 AM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Fee: Free
Learn about ServiceLink, the Aging and Disability Resource Center for New Hampshire. Finding your way through the multi layers of programs and information at your local resource center can be an eye-opening experience. Find out what ServiceLink has to offer: education on Medicare, caregivers and long-term supports, accessing resources to stay independent at home, finding a support group and so much more. Susan Deyoe is the Director of the ServiceLink Aging & Disability Resource Center of Carroll County. She has lived in the Carroll County area for 18 years working in the legal field and with seniors and adults with disabilities.
Dinner and a Movie at M and D
1 Tuesday: 1/17 6:00-8:00 PM
M and D: Your Theatre, Willow Place, 1857 White Mountain Highway, North Conway
Fee: $25
Join us for the classic movie The Birdman of Alcatraz. Mark Delancey, the executive director of M&D Productions, will lead a discussion following the movie. Dinner is sponsored by Purity Spring Resort's Traditions Restaurant.
Your Tax Dollar in County Government
3 Tuesdays: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 9:30-11:00 AM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Fee: $20
What programs and services does County Government provide? What is the role of a County Commissioner? Who is responsible for the County Nursing Home? What's the function of the
Sheriff's Department? How can you be involved in County Government? These questions and more will be answered by County Officials as they tell the story about the effectiveness of County Government and how it works every day. The presenters for this class will include David Sorensen, Country Commission for 11 years and Dorothy Solomon, County Commissioner for 3 years, along with guest speakers Acting Sheriff John Hebert, Sandra McKenzie, administrator of Mt. View Nursing Home, and Jason Johnson, Superintendent of House of Corrections.
Group Snowshoe
2 Fridays: 1/20, 1/27 10:00 AM-Noon
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Fee: Free
Get out and enjoy the outdoors with OLLI. Take an easy trek through the snowy woods. Dress in layers and be prepared for cold. You must bring your own equipment. Don Gemmecke has been leading snowshoe hikes for years. Now his wife, Betsy, will join him as co-leader.
Fall 2011
Baking: Beyond the Basics
Class Size: Min: 4 Max: 6
2 Wednesdays: 11/2-11/9 5:00-8:00 PM
Barb Holmes's house, 23 Thurston Road, Eaton
Member Class Fee: $30 (includes supplies) Open to members only
Go beyond basic baked goods (no store-bought/prepared goodies)! During the hands-on process, discuss do-aheads, storing and freezing baked goods, efficient use of time and equipment and how NOT to panic if you need a last minute dessert! From healthy choices to occasional extravagances, explore the options. Sample the results at each class and go home with a “goodie bag.”
Barb Holmes has been baking as long as she can remember, beginning as a child in her mother's kitchen. One Norwegian and one German grandmother who both liked to bake added a whole new dimension to her experiences in the kitchen. Barb has sold baked goods as a family-owned business, and owned a B&B, which required cooking and baking for a crowd.
Basket Weaving: Making a New England Tote
Class Size: Min: 4 Max: 8
2 Mondays: 10/3-10/10 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Pat Libby's home, 27B Sands Circle, Center Conway
Member Class Fee: $40 (includes supplies) Open to members only
Learn new techniques while creating a New England small woven tote with Shaker straps, a great carry-all for home, car or beach. Bring a pencil, tape measure, sharp scissors, and a spray bottle for water. All other supplies are provided.
Pat Libby is a long-time basket weaver and Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village volunteer. Pat is “replete with Yankee ingenuity” and has a wealth of experience in basket-weaving techniques.
Behind the Curtain: The Magic of the Theatre
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 25
Saturday: 10/1: 3:00-4:30 PM
Tuedsay: 10/11: 6:30 PM
M&D Productions, 1857 White Mountain Highway, North Conway
Member Class Fee: $35 (includes ticket) Open to members only
Come see what makes theatre magical: from how a show is chosen, to casting, building sets, rehearsals, lights, set and sound. See the complete inner workings of the theatre and the process of creating a show from start to finish. Take a backstage tour of "MISERY" by Stephen King. Includes a "sneak peak" gala ticket for the October 11th show with food and wine.
Mark Delancey, executive director of M&D Productions, founded this unique “theater for the community” ten years ago with his partner Ken Martin. M&D productions continues to bring quality theater to the Mount Washington Valley. The theatre's unique approach has garnered them over 16 awards.
Create and Publish A Digital Scrapbook
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 12
1 Monday: 11/14 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only
Want to make use of your personal photos and create a beautiful photo book of memories? This is the workshop for you! Learn to upload your images onto a computer photo "cloud;" create a digital scrapbook; and edit at your own pace. Published copies of your new book will be available at an additional cost, even after the course has ended. Participants must have experience downloading photos from a memory stick and have an email account set up before the class. Bring your memory sticks with appropriate card reader and/or camera with camera-to-computer cable. Bring or know your email access information in order to work with the photo "cloud."
Alexis Brochu, Vice President of Marketing for KLEOSSUM Investment Advisors, has been a self-proclaimed computer "geek" and avid photographer since early childhood. Not only an artist, musician, and techie, she has spent many years running a cutting-edge design firm in Providence, RI, winning regional and national awards.
DanzaRâ Soul Story Dance
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 15
1 Tuesday: 11/8 10:00-11:30 AM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only
Take the soul train to your inner dancing being! Begin with gentle heart-opening meditative movement, then move on to an African healing dance that will help restore your connection to body, mind and intuition. Finally, go on a JourneyDance™ that will set your gorgeous dancing self free! For additional information, visit www.rleflectiveartscenter.com.
Lisa Holcomb, M.Ed., Reiki teacher and JourneyDance™ facilitator is the founder of The Reflective Arts Center in Center Conway. Her master's degree from Lesley University is in Character Development through Movement Arts and Outdoor Programs.
Digging into Carroll County History: What's Hiding in the Henney Room?
Class Size: Min: 6 Max: 16
2 Thursdays: 11/3-11/10 10:30 AM-Noon
Conway Public Library, 15 East Main Street, Conway
Member Class Fee: $15 Open to members only
Want to know more about the history of the Mt. Washington Valley? Are you conducting genealogical research with local ties? Discover all of the wonderful resources available to you at the Henney History Room (HHR) at the Conway Public Library. Find out more about the people, the places, and the happenings of Carroll County by discovering this local treasure!
Bob Cottrell, the new historian at the Conway Library, was the former Executive Director of the Remick Country Doctor and Farm Museum. He has worked in the history field since 1982 and is currently the President of the Tamworth Historical Society.
Drawing for Beginners and Intermediates
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 10
6 Fridays: 9/23-10/28 9:30-11:00 AM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $45 includes supplies Open to members only
Learn to see like an artist! Explore shadows, values and perspective and how to work with lines. Find out how to approach drawing as the critical avenue to painting. We will definitely have lots of fun!
Carl Owen is an artist (charcoal, oils and watercolor) who spent much of his life on Cape Cod. He was educated at the Museum of Fine Arts and at Southeast Massachusetts University. Currently he is a member of the MWV Arts Association, teaching classes there and at the Gibson Center in North Conway.
Facebook and More!
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 17
1 Wednesday: 9/29 Noon-1:30 PM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only
Learn how to set up your own Facebook and Twitter accounts; find old friends and discover what you have been missing. This hands-on class will focus on the mechanics and usefulness of social media in your own life.
Chris Smullen, a favorite Conway OLLI presenter, has been requested back every year. He has extensive knowledge in all aspects of technology.
Fair Isle Knitting Made Easy
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 10
2 Thursdays: 10/13-10/20 9:30 AM-Noon
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $30 includes kit for hat Open to members only
Discover the secrets of knitting the colorful Fair Isle patterns found in sweaters, mittens and other knit wear. Learn techniques for two color knitting, stranding and weaving in yarns, avoiding holes when changing colors, tips for using color charts and two color ribbing. The end product will be a simple knit hat. You must be comfortable casting-on, knitting and purling. Bring knitting needles and scrap yarn to first class. Some homework between classes.
Suzanne Steele Federer, a life-long knitter, has taught knitting through adult education classes, at conferences and in local yarn shops. She currently belongs to three knitting guilds and coordinates the Shawl Ministry at her church.
Government: How it Really Works
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 25
2 Wednesdays: 10/26-11/2 9:30-11:00 AM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $15 Open to members only
Federal - Get an insider's view of the federal government. Learn how the bureaucracy works, or doesn't! What about the Congress, the budgeting process and lobbyists? How does the federal government work at the state and local levels? These are timely topics for everyone who wants more information about what really happens in Washington.
State - Learn how our New Hampshire government works and how we differ from other states. Find out what our NH structure means for you and how you can effectively influence the process and key bills. Discussion will include the roles and powers of the Governor, Legislature, Executive Council and State Departments and information about the budgeting and judicial process.
Peter Thomas was the Administrator of Business and Industry in charge of the Rural Loan Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture where he managed a four billion dollar loan portfolio. He also served as GSA Administrator for New England under President Ronald Reagan. Bob Bridgham and Carolyn Brown have both been State Representatives in the NH House for multiple terms. Bob has a background in education and evaluation; Carolyn is an entrepreneur in the Mt. Washington Valley.
Haiti: Its Past, Present and Future
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 25
3 Tuesdays: 10/18-11/1 1:00-3:00 PM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $20 Open to members only
Explore the forces that have shaped Haitian culture and how these factors will likely affect Haiti in its struggle to rebuild for the future. Discuss Haiti in terms of its economic, social, and cultural development during the last 500 years through the present day. Special attention will be given to human rights, prisons, corruption, and international assistance.
Maurice Geiger, Director of the Rural Justice Center, provides consulting services to improve the administration of justice in over 200 jurisdictions worldwide. Since 1995, Maurice has spent considerable time in foreign nations with over 1000 days in Haiti.
Investment Solutions for the Mad, Mad World of Modern Finance
Class Size: Min: 10 Max: 25
1 Friday: 11/4 9:30-11:00 AM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only
Like Alice through the looking glass, we have to first come to terms with our surroundings before understanding what our future investments hold for us. Learn how to navigate through the world of modern finance. Bring lots of questions!
David Brochu, President and CFO of KLEOSSUM, has been in the investment business for over 20 years. He has a certificate in Financial Planning from the College of Financial Planning and is a Certified Financial Planner™. David is a trustee of Johnson & Wales University and serves on the board of The White Mountain Waldorf School.
Life Story: Its Many Facets!
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 12
4 Wednesdays: 9/28-10/19 1:00-2:30 PM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $25 Open to members only
Come join us on this exciting journey that only you can tell! Our own life story is one of the richest and most enduring resources we have. Explore creating a legacy for others using a variety of ways to capture these memories and treasures. Handouts, guidelines and helpful suggestions to begin the process will be provided.
Nancee Caughey, MSW; CAGS (BU/Plymouth State College) has been teaching adults in the behavioral and social sciences for more than fifteen years at Granite State College. She has a variety of references and experiences to share.
Making Your Own Balsam Wreath
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 10
1 Friday: 11/18 1:00-2:30 PM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $15 (includes supplies) Open to members only
Make your own wreath in time for the holidays. Metal rings, wire, and greens will be supplied. Bring your own bow and personalized decorations.
Carol Saunders has been making wreaths for many years and has taught the craft multiple times. She has "always done many arts and crafts."
Needle Felting
Class Size: Min: 4 Max: 10
1 Thursday: 9/29 9:30-11:30 AM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $15 includes supplies Open to members only
Join in the fun and feel of fiber! Learn the gentle art of needle felting. Learn how to use a barbed needle to matt roving (raw fiber) into solid pieces. Make a flower pin or flat scene to use as a coaster!
Karen Salewski is the Executive Director of the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm and has been a fiber artist for 30 years. She has a background in graphic design and loves to inspire and teach others sewing and the arts.
NH on the World Stage: Treaty of Portsmouth
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 24
1 Thursday: 10/6 10:00-11:30 AM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only
While the delegations were hosted at the elegant Wentworth By The Sea Hotel, it may indeed have been the chicken soup that brought peace! Hear how a synagogue in Portsmouth contributed hospitality to the creation of the Treaty of Portsmouth. In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt persuaded Japanese and Russian delegations to meet in Portsmouth to negotiate an end to the Russo-Japanese War ("World War Zero"). Roosevelt relied on the diplomatic protocol at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the informal encouragement of Governor John McLane and the persistent spirit of hope and hospitality of the local people to keep the negotiators at the table until a treaty was achieved.
Carl Lindblade began his career at the Balsams in Dixville Notch. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at UNH/Durham in the Department of Hospitality Management. An avid student of NH history, he served as a delegate to the 1995 White House Conference on Travel. He is considered to be a lively and entertaining presenter.
Shape Up and Shimmy
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 10
4 Tuesdays: 9/20-10/11 Noon-1:00 PM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $25 Open to members only
Have fun, get in shape and discover your inner goddess! Join us for an hour of fun with an invigorating bellydance-inspired cardio workout combined with effective toning moves for a total fitness experience. This workout is for every level of fitness – come and see what the fun is all about! Participants should bring a set of 3 or 5 lb. dumbbells or exercise tubing.
Teri Perkins is a certified group exercise instructor/personal trainer and trained wellness coach. She is looking forward to again blending her love of fitness and dancing into one exciting class!
Spontaneous Cooking
Class Size: Min: 6 Max: 8
4 Tuesdays: 10/18-11/8 6:00-8:00 PM
Sandy's House, 48 Youngs Road, Eaton Center
Member Class Fee: $60 includes supplies Open to members only
Discover numerous tricks to help anyone become a spontaneous cook, to be uninhibited in the kitchen and to allow the creative juices to flow. Learn which cooking rules can be tossed out, which ones need to be followed and what to do in case of disaster. Fall comfort foods and holiday creations will be featured – good food, good cheer and loads of fun!
Thirty years of experience has taught Sandy Thoms to never be bored by cooking. Coming up with meals on a moment's notice has allowed her to be both creative and spontaneous.
Tour the Notches: History through White Mountain Art
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 20
4 Wednesdays: 9/21-10/12 2:00-3:30 PM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $25 Open to members only
The White Mountains have attracted tourists and artists since the early 1800s. Tour the notches of the White Mountains through 19th-century paintings, photographs and postcards. Explore the historic relationship between people and nature through the paintings, literature, and poetry in the White Mountain tradition.
Bob Cottrell is an independent consultant and curator-for-hire with a master’s degree from the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture. He has worked in the history field since 1982 and is the President of the Tamworth Historical Society and the new historian at the Conway Public Library.
Writing an Ethical Will as an Adjunct to a Legal Will
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 15
1 Thursday: 9/22 1:00-2:30 PM
Granite State College, 53 Technology Lane, Conway
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only
Have you ever wished you could pass on your values and desires to your children after you die? Learn how to write a keepsake for the next generation using a structured process to record your most cherished values, beliefs, hopes and dreams as a legacy for your loved ones. Bring your own pad and paper.
Julie Levine, an RN, works for Visiting Nurses of North Conway. She became interested in ethical wills and wrote one of her own several years ago. She is excited to share the process with others.