Manchester
The New Yorker: The Best Magazine in the World? Still Checking!
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 16
8 Mondays: 3/12-4/30 3:30-5:00 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $45 Open to members only.
Join us in a new OLLI tradition - in lively discussions of this chronicle of our times. Started in 1925 as a humor magazine, it became a preeminent forum for serious fiction and journalism. With a circulation above 1 million and content by the most respected writers of fact and fiction, The New Yorker is one of the most widely read and influential American magazines. Facilitators Jones and Monnelly will choose the first readings; after that, the class decides. Maybe you'll choose fiction, maybe articles, maybe even one whole session on cartoons… You'll need access to the magazine - subscriptions at www.newyorker.com, by phone at 1-800-405-8085 (tell them you're an OLLI student) or check your local library.
Bob Jones is a retired engineer and has never lived in New York, but is an avid New Yorker reader in spite of that. John Monnelly, a graduate of UNH, is a New Hampshire native. He loves visiting New York City and has been a serious fan of The New Yorker for many years.
A Peek into the Beauty and Life in Nepal
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 40
2 Wednesdays:5/16-5/23 3:00-4:30 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $15 Open to members only.
Explore the geo-political, cultural, historical and socio-economic status of Nepal. The sessions will be interactive. Supplemented by photographs of the majestic Himalayan kingdom.
Born and brought up in Katmandu, Nepal, Sunil Khadka has been living in Manchester with his wife since 2004. He received an undergraduate degree in Biology from a college in Katmandu and completed his MS at Boston College. He is currently on the board of the Rotary Club in Bedford. He has traveled in seventeen countries and speaks four languages.
Appledore Island Discovery Cruise
Class Size: Min: 20 Max: 31
1 Sunday: 6/24 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
UNH Pier, next to U.S. Coastguard Station, Fort Point, New Castle
Member Class Fee: $50 Open to members only.
Join OLLI for a fun and educational cruise aboard the research vessel, Gulf Challenger, to Appledore Island. Enjoy a guided tour of Celia Thaxter's garden and the Shoals Marine Lab. The 40-minute boat ride has minimal seating so be prepared to stand or lean, not sit. The onboard facilities include a marine toilet. Required: ability to navigate boat ramp, unstable docks and walk on uneven terrain. Bring a lunch/drink and dress in layers suitable for any/all weather. Each participant must sign a waiver.
The UNH Marine Docents are volunteers dedicated to the preservation and wise use of our marine resources. They provide a lens through which the marine and associated environments can be viewed, understood and enjoyed. They are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and will make your tour memorable.
Avian Adventures: Discovering the Wonders of Spring Migrants
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 20
1 Wednesday: 5/9 10:00 AM-Noon
Massabesic Audubon Center, Audubon Way, Auburn
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only.
Delve into the fascinating world of the migratory and resident birds that visit the beautiful sanctuary of the Massabesic Audubon Center in Auburn. Learn about our brilliantly-colored migrants through exploration of their behaviors, songs and nesting strategies. Our walk will take us through the fields and forests of the sanctuary, with a stop along the picturesque shores of Massabesic Lake. Bring your binoculars and be prepared to be enchanted by these wonderful avian visitors! Participants must be able to walk over uneven trails for 2 hours.
Kelly Dwyer is a Volunteer Educator with the Massabesic Audubon Center and a Trustee with New Hampshire Audubon. She has been birding for over 20 years and enjoys leading birding walks, especially as the beautiful spring migrants arrive back in New Hampshire!
Beginnings of Chinese Philosophy
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 12
4 Wednesdays: 4/18-5/9 1:00-2:30 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $25 Non-member Fee: $45
Both Confucius and Lao Tzu present us with a view of the nature of the person and how the individual may fulfill his potential and thus improve the world in which he lives. For Confucius "the way" is to cultivate one's virtue and be in harmony with Heaven's mandate. Lao Tzu, second only to Confucius in importance, recommends simplicity as "The Way of Life." This seminar offers the opportunity to discuss these ideas in view of one's own view of the nature of the person. Group discussion will include two required texts: The Analects of Confucius, ISBN 978-0-19-954061-7, Penguin Classics and The Way of Life of Lao Tzu, ISBN 0-451-52794-1, Penguin Classics.
Philip Valley, a former Director of Humanities at Saint Anselm College, is a retired Director of Moore Center's Options for Seniors.
Biology of the Honey Bee
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 40
1 Tuesday: 5/1 3:00-4:00 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only.
Come hear a fascinating story on the world and background of honey bees. What purpose do they serve? How do they operate as a family unit in their hives? What's the overall importance of pollination? Then comes speculation on the causes and potential impact of the current decline in numbers - and a discussion of the potentially serious consequences of losing bees! It's an intriguing glimpse into our natural world, where the unexplained disappearance of this tiny creature is baffling scientists everywhere.
Reginald Henshaw was in the food business for many years before taking up beekeeping, first as a hobby and now as Henshaw's Bee Haven (honey and related products). He has been a beekeeper for 40 years.
Bound on a Wheel of Fire: A Study of King Lear
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 20
5 Tuesdays: 3/13-4/10 2:00-3:00 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $30 Open to members only.
Bound on a Wheel of Fire is an examination of Shakespeare's most profound tragedy. We will explore some of the many interpretations of the play, paying particular attention to the language, the structure, and the relevance of the play today. We will examine the tragic decisions and the delusions that led to the suffering and redemption of Lear and his family. Any text for the play is acceptable. Read Act I for the first class.
Robert Michael is a seasoned professor of English and Humanities.
Coin Collecting 103: Don't Get Ripped Off
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 25
1 Wednesday: 6/6 9:30-11:30 AM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only.
Does that coin store down the street offer a fair deal? How about those TV guys on the shopping channel, that newspaper ad that invites you to bring your gold and silver to the local hotel for "top dollar," or that magazine ad for a centuries-old coin? This class will show you how to separate the good from the bad, and give you the tools needed to determine if a deal is a good one.
Bob Fritsch has been a coin collector for over 40 years and is a numismatic judge and presenter and an award-winning exhibitor and author.
Computers: Exploring Spreadsheets in Excel
Class Size: Min: 3 Max: 8
3 Tuesdays: 4/10-4/24 1:00-2:30 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $30 Open to members only.
Explore the use of spreadsheets to help with budgets and keeping your finances in order. We will be using Excel 2007/Excel 2010 (they are very similar in features). Class content will be tailored to students' needs and interests. We'll use a computer lab format and handouts with exercises for each session. If there is enough interest, we will also explore importing and exporting data from other sources such as banks and credit card institutions. Students will be encouraged to bring questions for group discussion. This class assumes that you are comfortable (not necessarily expert) using a keyboard and mouse and can access the internet.
Peg Wallace is a retired computer professional with 25 years of experience. She has also taught basic computer classes at the Elliot Hospital Senior Health Center in Manchester.
Computing Fearlessly 102 – Beyond the Basics
Class Size: Min: 3 Max: 8
4 Tuesdays: 4/3-4/24 10:00-11:30 AM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $40 Open to members only.
Are you comfortable using your computer? Would you like to improve your skills? This course will address using files and folders, email, basic word processing, computer security, and internet searching. Class content will be tailored to students' needs and interests. We'll use a computer lab format and handouts with exercises for each session. Students will be encouraged to raise computer "issues" in class for group discussion – and we'll spend some time on problem-solving and troubleshooting. If you have your own laptop, please bring it.
See Computers: Exploring Spreadsheets in Excel for bio of Peg Wallace.
Current Events: Here, There and Everywhere
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 40
8 Tuesdays: 4/24-6/12 10:00-11:30 AM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $45 Open to members only.
Explore the news in New Hampshire, the United States and the world, with focus on the interests of the attendees. In a combination of multi-media presentations, participant contribution and discussion, we'll look at the issues of the day, including historical perspectives and implications for the future. Guest speakers may add depth to some of our topics.
Josh Shaine has been teaching courses through the MIT Educational Studies Program for more than 30 years and works with schools and families on issues of underachievement and gifted education.
Defeat and Disappointment: Tragedies of Euripides
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 12
5 Mondays: 3/19-4/16 9:30-11:00 AM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $30 Open to members only.
Greek tragedies change as Euripides re-examines the ancient and traditional subjects. He forces us to distinguish between the tragic and the pathetic. He focuses on women. He makes us become newly aware of the real victims of warfare. Euripides is relevant in the 21st century. The seminar will be a discussion of 5 of Euripides's surviving tragedies. The genre of the new tragedies will be examined. There will be no lectures as such and all are urged to participate in the open discussions. Required text: Ten Plays by Euripides, ed. Roche, Signet Classics, ISBN: 978-0-451-52700-4.
See Beginnings of Chinese Philosophy for bio of Philip Valley. See Bound on a Wheel of Fire for bio of Robert Michael.
Dressing The Part: Martha To Michelle
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 40
4 Mondays: 4/30-5/21 10:00-11:30 AM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $25 Open to members only.
Every first lady, as wife of the president and hostess of the White House, makes a fashion impression whether she means to or not. Dolly, Julia, Frances, Grace and Jackie became fashion icons but Eleanor and Bess definitely did not. We'll go into the White House to meet all the first ladies, their families and household staff. You will view over 200 years of American fashion history while looking at gowns needed for the public appearances, receptions, afternoon teas, state dinners and balls.
Betsy Leiper, nationally known in the textile field, has been an embroidery teacher, designer and lecturer for over 40 years. Betsy is a member of the Costume Society of England & America as well as keeper of the textiles and costumes at the Sandwich Historical Society where she puts on yearly exhibits.
Egypt: One Year After The Revolution
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 30
1 Wednesday: 5/16 10:00 AM-Noon
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only.
Following the uprising in Tunisia, millions of Egyptians demonstrated in Tahrir Square and many other locations all over the country for eighteen days demanding the removal of Mubarak and his regime. One year after toppling Mubarak and charging the military with leading a transitional period, people question when the military rulers will return to their barracks. Will the revolution turn into a military coup? How has the political landscape changed? How powerful and effective are the Islamic political groups? Where do Al-Azhar and the Church stand? Where are the revolutionary youth? How far is Egypt from realizing the goals of the revolution: bread, freedom and social justice? This interactive workshop will entertain some answers to these questions.
Nabil Migalli, a native of Egypt, received degrees from Cairo University/Cairo School of Social work/Institute of Social and Criminological Research/Insitute of National Planning in Cairo. He is a social worker, trainer and consultant on issues of diversity and human rights.
Energy in the Granite State: What the Future Holds
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 20
4 Tuesdays: 5/8-5/15, 5/29-6/5 3:00-4:30 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $25 Open to members only.
New Hampshire is at the end of the energy pipeline. Close to 90% of our energy dollars are leaving the state to buy the fuel that heats our homes and businesses, keeps our vehicles on the roads, and keeps the lights on. Explore current issues in energy policy in the Granite State, how we compare to neighboring states and the country as a whole, what the opportunities are for engaging in the clean energy economy, lowering our high energy costs, creating green jobs, and becoming more energy self-sufficient.
Mary Downes is an Energy Efficiency Specialist for the NH Office of Energy and Planning. In that role she oversees all of OEP's energy programs, including the State Energy Program, which is wrapping up a $26 million federal stimulus grant in April 2012.
Films: Alzheimer's as Depicted in Film
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 15
5 Wednesdays: 3/14-4/11 1:00-3:00 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $30 Open to members only.
Alzheimer's - it's always present. Either we know someone who has it or we worry about becoming its victim. Four films and a lecture on current Alzheimer's research will be the vehicle for looking at Alzheimer's from yet another point of view. Join us in watching the films "A Song for Martin," "Away From Her," "Iris" and "Peege." There will be time after each film for a discussion facilitated by Zane Knoy and Phil Valley.
Zane Knoy is a retired professor of Human Services, a consultant on aging and has been a pastor for 12 years. See Beginnings of Chinese Philosophy for bio of Philip Valley.
Films: Music Is the Co-Star
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 40
8 Thursdays: 4/26-6/14 12:30-3:30 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $45 Open to members only.
The common theme in each film is music, be it the music composed by Mozart in Amadeus, the violin music of The Red Violin or the amazing show music of All That Jazz. Join us for eight films that revolve around music but are not necessarily musicals. The films that will be screened are: The Pianist, Amadeus, Note By Note: The Making of Steinway, Billy Elliot, The Red Violin, The Chorus, The Bands Visit, The Red Shoes, and All That Jazz.
Dottie Nelson is a retired Software Engineer whose interest in films was renewed when she attended a Dottie Gamache OLLI foreign film class. Each fall, Dottie's goal is to attend the Telluride By the Sea film festival in Portsmouth to see what's new for the next year. Eight films in 2.5 days, how fun!
Goffstown Historical Society Tour
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 30
1 Friday: 4/13 10:00 AM-Noon
Goffstown Historical Society, 18 Parker Station Road, Goffstown
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only.
Incorporated on June 17, 1761, the town of Goffstown is named for Colonel John Goffe, a soldier, hunter of renown and civic leader. Goffstown is fortunate to have an active Historical Society, organized in 1969 by a group of interested citizens. The late Gardner Lamson, the Society's first president, made a significant contribution to the Historical Society with his gift of a complete model train layout, extensive enough to require a separate display area. Join us for an OLLI tour of the Goffstown Historical Society with its local history exhibits and find out more about this delightful New England town.
The tour will be conducted by Goffstown Historical Society members.
Great Bay from the Inside: Great Bay Discovery Cruise
Class Size: Min: 20 Max: 26
1 Sunday: 7/8 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
UNH Pier, next to U.S. Coastguard Station, Fort Point, New Castle
Member Class Fee: $35 Open to members only.
Sail on the UNH Gulf Challenger to cruise up the Piscataqua River into the Great Bay Estuary and to the Jackson Estuarine Laboratory. Learn about plants and animals from the unique habitats of the estuary. The estuary includes industrial, historical and military landmarks plus a widlife refuge and the National Estuarine Research Reserve. Required: ability to navigate boat ramp, unstable docks and walking on uneven terrain. Bring a lunch/drink and dress in layers suitable for any weather. Seating is minimal on board the boat so be prepared to stand or lean. Participants must sign a waiver.
Cruise under the guidance of enthusiastic and knowledgeable UNH Marine Docents, a NH Sea Grant water resources instructor and the crew of the Gulf Challenger.
Great Decisions 2012
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 20
8 Mondays: 3/19-5/7 1:00-3:00 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $70 incl. book Open to members only.
See description Great Decisions 2012 at the Concord site.
Roy Shoults has been associated with the Great Decisions program since its inception at SNHU where he was the original presenter. He has successfully filled that post many times since for SNHU and for OLLI. Roy Shoults is a retired psychiatric social worker from New York and is active in local politics.
Maple Sugaring in New Hampshire
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 20
TBA: Between 3/1-4/1 10:30 AM-Noon
Peterson's Sugar House, 28 Peabody Row, Londonderry
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only.
Maple sap was first collected by the indigenous people of North America. The practice of collecting sap and making sugar was adopted and improved by European settlers. In the U.S. today, maple sugar is largely produced in the Northeast. Join us to tour a well-established maple sugaring farm. Watch how the sap is concentrated and learn the facts about one of New Hampshire's most popular products.
Hank Peterson is a well-known local maple sugar producer who has been in the business for many, many years.
Moving On! Housing Transitions as You Age
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 20
3 Tuesdays: 3/13-3/27 9:30-11:00 AM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $20 Non-member Fee: $40
As we move through life, our housing needs change. At this point, the family home - even the neighborhood - may no longer be a good fit. This is the time to research housing options. What was and is most satisfying about your current housing? We will begin with this analysis as well as look at alternative housing possibilities.
Rick Sherman is a financial planner and a stockbroker. In her previous life she was a land-use planner. Over the 30 years of her financial practices, she has had many opportunities to hear clients talk about their dreams for retirement.
New Boston Satellite Tracking Station Tour
Class Size: Min: 10 Max: 20
1 Thursday: Between 5/3 and 5/31 10:00 AM-Noon
New Boston Air Force Station, 317 Chestnut Hill Road, New Boston
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only.
The New Boston Air Force Station is one of eight Air Force Satellite Control Network Remote Tracking Stations providing United States Strategic Command with critical satellite command and control capability to more than 140 Department of Defense, national and civilian satellites performing intelligence, weather, navigation, early-warning and communications operations. This program will explain the mission and operations of Air Force Space Command and the 23rd Operations Squadron to include visits to both the operational control center and the mission antennas.
The tour will be conducted by members of the 23rd Space Operations Squadron.
OLLI and the Chocolate Factory: Van Otis Chocolates
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 25
1 Wednesday: 5/9 3:30-4:30 PM
Van Otis Chocolates, 341 Elm Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: Free Open to members only.
Join OLLI members for a tour of Van Otis Chocolates, one of our wonderful local candy makers. Enjoy a sample of chocolates while you watch them being created. Over the years Van Otis Chocolates has gained a widespread reputation for manufacturing and selling nothing but the finest in hand-crafted premium chocolates and other fine candies. The tour takes about an hour, but be prepared to allow extra time for browsing in the candy and gift store.
A Van Otis chocolate expert will be your guide through this bustling chocolate factory, in business in Manchester since 1935.
Recorder Players Ensemble
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 20
7 Wednesdays: 3/14-4/25 9:30-11:30 AM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $45 incl. music Non-member Fee: $65
Join this recorder group to play old and new music--Bach, Telemann, Hindemith and more. Bring your soprano, alto, and/or tenor recorder(s), or bass if you are lucky enough to have such a rarity. A cellist and flute players would also be very welcome. Prerequisites: Ability to read music and play the instrument.
Elizabeth Michael, a longtime recorder player, was part of a Minnesota group that demonstrated for schools and played in recitals. She misses it and looks for others who want to play in a group.
Religion & Science: Pathways To Truth
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 40
4 Wednesdays: 5/16-6/6 1:00-2:30 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $25 Non-member Fee: $45
Discussion of religion and science will be stimulated by additional guest speakers. Included will be: Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the human genome project and now head of the National Institute of Health who will share his journey from atheism to faith and his experience of finding his science and his religion compatible; Phillip Clayton, Claremont School of Theology, who will discuss the different criteria for truth in science and theology; Ted Peters, Lutheran Theological Seminary, who will talk about the latest genetic science and its ethical challenges; and Dr. Paul H. Carr who will summarize his book "Beauty in Science & Spirit."
Fran Gray has taught chemistry at the high school and college level for 30 years. Although retired for 20 years, she still enjoys teaching. Paul H. Carr, PhD led a branch at the USAF research laboratory that developed surface acoustic wave (SAW) filters used in radar, television and cell phones. The Templeton Foundation awarded him grants for his philosophy courses at UMass Lowell.
Republican Nomination Cycle - Super Tuesday
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 20
1 Monday: 3/12 10:00-11:30 AM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $10 Open to members only.
Discuss and analyze the results of primaries in Maine, Colorado, Minnesota, Arizona, Michigan and the 7 primaries and 3 caucuses that comprise Super Tuesday. We will follow the ebb and flow of the candidates' fortunes and the impact of the votes on the relative importance of the issues and on the general election next November.
Josh Shaine has been teaching courses through the MIT Educational Studies Program for more than 30 years and works with schools and families on issues of underachievement and gifted education.
The Bonds of Affection – Dispute in a Christian Community
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 30
2 Thursdays: 3/22-3/29 1:00-2:30 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $15 Open to members only.
The election of V. Gene Robinson as Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire nine years ago raised serious internal disagreement in the worldwide Anglican Community on the question of whether women and homosexual persons of faith may be rightfully ordained to serve in the Church. Look at the historical events and theological assertions which have led the Episcopal Church in the US to an inclusive stance on membership and ministry even in the face of fierce criticism from many Christians within and outside the global Anglican Communion. We will also study the response of New Hampshire's Deputation and a recent draft of the national Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, inviting comment and questions from those attending.
Rev. William E. Exner, M Div, is the Rector at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Goffstown and Senior Deputy of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire. Rev. Exner was part of the NH Deputation during Bishop Robinson's election and Consecration. As head of the NH Deputation, he supervised the drafting of New Hampshire's response to the Anglican Community.
The Holocaust and Anti-Semitism: Then and Now
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 20
4 Thursdays: 5/10-5/31 10:00 AM-Noon
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $25 Open to members only.
Explore the antecedents and precursors to the Holocaust through lecture and the personal experiences of a young Holocaust survivor who returned as a U.S. soldier to Germany in WWII as part of a special intelligence unit. The history of anti-Semitism, prejudice and discrimination will be explored and we'll learn how it has survived in today's society.
Stephan Lewy is a child survivor of the Holocaust; he was part of a group of young men who fled Germany and later returned as soldiers. Tom White is the coordinator of Educational Outreach at the Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Keene State College.
The Isles of Shoals
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 25
2 Thursdays: 4/12-4/19 1:00-3:00 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $15 Open to members only.
Explore four centuries of life on the nine stark and hauntingly beautiful Isles of Shoals through a series of fascinating images and stories. Discover a world apart on these islands just a few miles off the coasts of NH and Maine. Enhance your knowledge of their natural beauty, geology, history and poet Celia Thaxter's artistic life and gardens. (See: Appledore Island Discovery Cruise to sign up for a day visit and tour).
UNH Marine Docents Ann Beattie and Arnie Silverstone share a fascination with the Isles of Shoals and lead cultural and natural history tours of Appledore and Star Islands. Both have served on the Board of the Isles of Shoals Historical and Research Association.
The Romanovs: The Modernization of Russia?
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 40
8 Thursdays: 3/15-5/3 9:30-11:30 AM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $45 Open to members only.
Study the time period of the first Romanovs, Mikhail Feodorovich up to Catherine the Great. What policies were successful creating the Russian Empire? Explore the factors which compelled Russia to pursue a path divergent from the west and why the Russians gain the animosity of the west right from the beginning of the Romanov dynasty.
Dr. Merle Luber Friedenberg is a professional historian with her PhD from New York University and has currently focused her energies on lecturing at Lifelong Learning Institutes.
The Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 24
4 Mondays: 5/14-6/4 1:00-2:30 PM
Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $25 Open to members only.
Delve into selected short stories by Nobel Prize winner Ernest Hemingway. Explore several of the author's major themes, his lean writing style, and the complexities of his compelling characters. Text: "The Snows of Kilamanjaro and Other Stories," ISBN 978-0684862217. Participants should read "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" prior to the first class.
Prior to his serving as headmaster of Tilton School and president of Maryknoll School in Hawaii, Mike Baker was the Chairman of the Humanities Division at Tilton School and taught English and American Literature at both the high school and college levels.
Women in Hebrew Scriptures, Part 1
Class Size: Min: 5 Max: 25
6 Tuesdays: 4/17-5/22 12:00-1:30 PM
Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152 Prospect Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $35 Open to members only.
Join us for an introduction to some of the fascinating women in the Hebrew Bible. Beginning with Eve, we will read selections from the original texts (in English) and move forward learning about Mrs. Noah, the Matriarchs and other women of Genesis and Exodus. This is a repeat of a class that garnered rave reviews. Here is your chance to enjoy Rabbi Davidson's knowledge and wit if you missed it the last time.
Beth Davidson earned a degree in religion at Swarthmore. She has led worship in English, Hebrew and American Sign Language. She has counseled Jewish prisoners and led a successful court battle to provide them with kosher and holiday foods.
Zimmerman House: Frank Lloyd Wright in Manchester
Class Size: Min: 8 Max: 13
1 Friday: 6/1 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Currier Museum, 150 Ash Street, Manchester
Member Class Fee: $20 incl. admission Open to members only.
Enjoy a tour of the Zimmerman House with information about the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, the commission and design of the house and details about the Zimmermans who lived there for 36 years. The tour begins at the Currier Art Museum. Also included is free admission to the museum.
The tour is conducted by Currier docents.