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SPRING COURSE CATALOG, 2010 MARCH 18 - APRIL 22, 2010 All classes are held at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast All classes are held on Thursdays unless otherwise noted MORNING CLASSES, 9:30 - 11:30
"MAINE AUTHORS" Linda Tatelbaum, Instructor What is a "Maine author"? And what counts as "Maine literature"? Why does "Maine" lend a certain aura to writing that, say, "New Jersey" or "Kansas" does not? In order to answer these questions and others, we'll spend six weeks reading and discussing a sample of Maine authors, focusing on three selected books and listening to excerpts of others. "EAT RIGHT, LIVE WELL: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NUTRITION," Jane Bennett, Instructor Want to make healthier food choices, but confused about how to do it? This course will cover down-to-earth nutrition principles dealing with everything from how to read food labels to whether you need to take supplements. We will translate nutrition jargon into what foods you should eat and how much. We'll talk about how diet affects such conditions as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, and share ideas for easy snacks, cooking for one, and simple recipe modification. And we might even sample some delectable treats! "THE GOLDEN AGE OF MOTOWN" Neal Harkness, Instructor In the 1960s, the name "Motown" became synonymous with well-produced, stylish rhythm and blues. Artists such as Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and the Supremes not only dominated the record charts, but also had a profound impact on American-and even world-culture. Kids from Denver to Dusseldorf were talking 'bout "My Girl" and wondering "Where Did Our Love Go?". In this course we will use music and video to examine the history of Motown Records, from its beginnings in a tiny Detroit studio through its rise to become the most famous record company in the world. "SHOW AND TELL: 12 WALDO COUNTY ARTISTS," Cathy Melio, Course Coordinator So you thought "Show and Tell" was only for children? Think again. Artist and educator Cathy Melio (who presented last winter's very popular "Fear No Art" series at Senior College) will host and facilitate six lively discussions with two different local artists each week-against a backdrop of vibrant and varied artwork. A few of the pairs know one another, others have never sat down together. Representing many styles, the artists will offer an overview of their work through images and words, followed by discussions ranging from their choice of media to their personal development as artists and the role, if any, of Waldo County in their work. Why have so many artists found their way to this corner of Maine? Here's a wonderful chance to meet and talk with accomplished local artists in a relaxed setting, and find out why they do what they do. Expect synergy and surprises as you get to know some of the most creative people in our community. "FRENCH CONVERSATION," Lila Nation, Instructor Eager to find out how much French you can remember from way back when? Want to brush up on what you once knew for an upcoming trip abroad or weekend in Quebec? This class provides a golden opportunity to review and renew your French conversational skills in a comfortable, fun environment. If you've never had any French at all, this is probably not the course for you. But if you'd like dust off many of the phrases you mastered in your school days and have a good time doing it, bienvenue! "SPRING WILDFLOWERS OF MAINE," Wanda Garland, Instructor If rotting snow and the advent of mud season have got you down, this course will spark your spring fever as never before. Breathtaking images of gorgeous spring wildflowers will provide a backdrop to a lively presentation about where and when to look for colorful blossoms amid the various natural habitats of mid-coast Maine. Identify the plants in your own dooryard and learn how to find and recognize blooms you've never noticed before. Traditional uses of wildflowers for medicine, food, fibers, and dyes will be discussed as well as several rare Maine species and their protection. In this class you can stroll the woods and meadows of Maine each week -without ever setting foot outside! "THE INTERPLAY OF DARKS AND LIGHTS: INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR," Nancy Blatz, Instructor Together we will explore the artist's ability to preplan the dark and light passages in a painting. Each week we will tackle a new painting using one of several specialized techniques. Students may use their own subject or use the class photo. Critiques will be an important part of this workshop. This intermediate watercolor workshop is for artists who already have some experience in watercolor and who have their own supplies. Note: This class is limited to 16. AFTERNOON CLASSES, 1:00 - 3:00
"FIRST LADIES OF SIX AMERICAN PRESIDENTS," Mary Frenning, Course Coordinator What exactly is the role of the nation's First Lady and how has that role evolved since Martha Washington found herself in a position as unprecedented as her husband's? In a long-awaited continuation of a course offered four years ago, a team of eight seasoned presenters will introduce us to a half dozen of the most interesting First Ladies and explore how each grappled with issues unique to her particular era while redefining the role of the President's wife. Among the First Ladies featured are one whom historians have rated as among the best, one who has been rated as "the worst or next to the worst," and four more who scored somewhere in between. At least one of the six came from a social background significantly superior to her husband's, another wed in spite of strenuous parental objection to her choice, and yet another was older than her husband. The terms of these intriguing women span 180 years - from 1789 to 1969. "CRIME, CRIMINAL, AND CORRECTIONS," Arthur Hildenbrandt, Instructor What is a crime? What is a criminal? And what do "corrections" really do? In this class we will define what all these terms mean today and explore how the concepts have changed over the last few decades and are changing still. "VEGETABLE GARDENING AND YARDSCAPING," Rick Kersbergen, Class Coordinator Get ready for the growing season with a review of almost everything you need to know to create a successful home garden and a lovely yard. Learn about planning your own garden, raised-bed gardening, improving the garden soil, starting and planting seedlings, pest management, weed control, composting, growing small fruit crops, extending the growing season, harvesting, and putting food by. We'll also present the latest information on sensible "yardscaping"-how to have a beautiful garden and yard with minimal reliance on pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers. Designed for beginners and intermediate gardeners as a follow-up to the well-received basic course of last year, this class will put a fresh emphasis on the vegetables we all wish to harvest in our own backyards. "WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERS," Nancy Blatz, Instructor This course will introduce students to the basics of watercolor through a series of small exercises and plenty of practice. Each session will include a demonstration and a structured exercise. Students will then apply the demonstrated techniques to a subject of their own choosing. Hopefully, by the end of the course, each student will have completed six small original paintings. All materials will be provided by Senior College. Note: Class size is limited to 12. CHRISTIANITY AND THE IMPERIAL CULT, Arlin T. Larson, Instructor A new understanding of early Christianity is emerging in which it is seen as an ideological competitor with the cult of the Roman emperor. Christianity did not emerge as a military, economic, or political rival to the Roman Empire, but it did confront it head-on and eventually conquer it in the realm of belief and allegiance. The two competed as paths to peace in the world. Rome had as its slogan "peace through victory," while early Christianity proclaimed a more quietistic path of justice and righteousness. These competing paths would later be characterized by St. Augustine as the "City of Man" versus the "City of God." Concern for civilizations as objects of belief and allegiance has arisen in recent years as the Western democracies have been assailed by a radical Islam that questions their right to exist. Examining nascent Christianity in the Roman Empire sheds some light on these issues. The course will focus on the apostle Paul as early Christianity s prime ideologist and organizer in the Roman world. Eclipsing Empire, a video series by John Dominick Crossan and Marcus Borg, leading scholars in this field, and the accompanying workbook will be our primary texts, along with Paul's short letter to Philemon."AMERICAN SHORT STORIES," Charles King, Instructor This course in the American short story will focus primarily on the works of two short story writers who have influenced the genre significantly: Raymond Carver and the recently deceased J. D. Salinger. Based on samplings from these authors, we will explore different views on the ways style pertains to the growth and development of American short stories. The course will encourage close reading and involve plenty of class discussion. Note: Class size is limited to 15. "DOWN MEMORY LANE: A MUSICAL RAMBLE," Rudy Nashan, Instructor Come along for a provocative "sin-phoney" filled with colorful passages from the free-wheeling career of an irrepressible musician who also was one of the founders of Senior College. Along the way, you'll sample music from Bach to Strauss with spot checks into chamber music by Gabrielli, Stravinsky, Ellington, Jobim, Piazzolla, Clark Terry, and Britten. You'll also hear some glorious voices of the human kind, and then make a toe-tapping visit to the jazz made by Ella, Scott, Sachimo, Duke, Woody, Kenton, Miles, and Benny-even Zappa. You don't need a fancy musical passport to enjoy the trip, and you're bound to get some behind-the-scenes glimpses into the world of professional music that you won't find in any books. As a special sidetrip, a symphony celebrity will join us in our third class to share a book that focuses on a historic event in the musical world which all professional musicians should be aware of.
Please remember, to take a course you must be a member of Senior College. The annual membership fee is $25; the current membership year is July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.
The fee for each four-week course and one-day seminar is $25. To become a member and/or register for a course by mail -- just send in your check payable to Senior College, along with the enclosed completed Registration Form to: SENIOR COLLEGE, UMAINE HUTCHINSON CENTER, 80 BELMONT AVENUE, BELFAST, ME 04915. If you do not have the form, include a note with your check indicating that it is for membership, or registration, or both, and give the name of the course(s) you wish to take. HOW TO REGISTER: PLEASE NOTE: Some of these courses will fill very fast, so get your registration in as soon as possible. Calling and indicating an interest will not save your seat. To be fair to all, we must have your check in hand before we can enroll you in a course. Senior College admits members regardless of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin.
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