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Some classes are offered on ZOOM only. For ZOOM classes, the link will be sent to your email address on file no later than 1 day prior to class start. Please call the GL office before the day of class if you have not received the link and it will be resent. Most classes are held in the Havasupai/Maricopa room in Chaparral Center.
623-546-7470
Monday–Friday 8 am–4 pm Sun City Grand CAM Activities 19781 N. Remington Dr. Surprise, AZ 85374
grandlearning@scgcam.com
CAM HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
January 17— Martin Luther King Day February 21—President’s Day
SOUND AND IMAGE: THE HISTORY OF MUSIC IN FILM PART 3 STEVE KATZ
Meets 12 times on Wed 1/12–3/30 9:00 AM–12:00 PM FEE: $30 This will be the 3rd of 3 semesters of the ultimate nostalgia class, combining movie and music nostalgia from the mid-80’s to the end of the 90’s. We’ll learn about the history and business of film music and the process of creating a film score and soundtrack. We will see how the music enhances the images, how the images enhance the music and what happens to several of the most famous scenes in film history when you watch them without the accompanying music. You need not have taken Part 1 or 2 to enjoy Part 3.
EVERYTHING YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE GOING SOLAR MICHAEL SHEPP
Meets 1 time on Thur 1/13 or 2/14 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $10 Knowledge is power. Learn everything you must know before you ever invite a home solar installer into your home. Seniors are the target of scams and fraudulent solar installers. By the end of this class you will be more knowledgeable than a solar salesman!
RENOIR ALLEN REAMER
Meets 1 time on Fri 1/14 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $15 Renoir was one of the greatest French Impressionist. He developed a new style of expressing the beauty of the human figure. A powerful friend of his challenged the Impressionists to produce a large significant painting. He took this challenge and produced the ‘Luncheon of the Boating Party’. We will discuss this painting in detail, along with the artistic background he developed in, his life, and his other paintings.
VALLEY FEVER - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW PAT WHITE
Meets 1 time on Fri 1/14 12:00 PM–2:00 PM FEE: $10 You will learn everything about Valley Fever. This lecture will help you to protect yourself, spouse, family, friends and pets. You will know more about VF than most of the doctors in Arizona!
CURRENT EVENTS ROUNDTABLE PHIL AXELROD
Meets 12 times on Tue 1/18–4/5 8:30 AM–10:30 AM FEE: $30 Meet weekly to discuss the current events of the day. Each participant is encouraged to bring an item or topic currently in the public's eye. We are not limited to political items for discussion. Each session we will take a poll and select topics. Lively discussions will ensue, followed by resolutions. If you enjoy brisk and vigorous debate, this is for you. Class meets in Palm Center-Mediterranean Room.
THE BEATLES: FROM LIVERPOOL TO ABBEY ROAD VINNIE BRUNO
Meets 1 time on Tue 1/18 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $15 This lecture will follow in the footsteps of The Beatles as they embark on their historic journey starting from their early days as a cover band in Liverpool and Hamburg, into the excitement of Beatlemania, including concert performances, TV, and films, through their creative ground breaking studio albums (Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band) to the formation of Apple Records and finally to their remarkable final recordings at Abbey Road Studios. Coming full circle, we will explore the highlights of each individual’s “solo” post Beatles work.
SHOULD I AGE IN PLACE OR LOOK FOR OTHER OPTIONS? NYDIA MONTIJO
Meets 1 time on Tue 1/18 2:00 PM–4:00 PM FEE: $10 Many of us are asking this question of ourselves and wondering how to get started. Whether we plan to stay in our current home, move in with an adult child, move to senior housing or look for Assisted Living, the process can be daunting. Attend this session and learn how to assess your needs, plan for those needs, look for options and “shop” for the right setting. Walk away with a plan on how you are going to proceed.
ASTRONOMY - PART ONE JOSEPH AIBINDER
Meets 4 times on Wed 1/19–2/9 2:00 PM–4:00 PM FEE: $30 The course begins with the basic science of astronomy and evolution of telescopes to the discovery of the big bang creation of the universe, the development and life cycle of the stars and sun, to their death in supernovas and their remnants as white dwarfs, neutron stars, pulsars and black holes. The course is highly visual with the use of images from the great ground based and space based telescopes and videos/simulations from NASA, ESA and leading universities. New space programs like Artemis that will be bringing humanity to the moon and Mars will also be explored.
THE SIXTIES: THE ROLLING STONES VINNIE BRUNO
Meets 1 time on Thur 1/20 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $15 This lecture is the story of rock’s original “bad boys” as we journey with them through their formative years as a cover band devoted to
American blues, into their early shows which dictated violence and chaos, through their notorious drug busts, personal and songwriting conflicts, and management and legal issues while earning the reputation as the greatest rock n roll band with classics from “Satisfaction” to “Brown Sugar”. For our encore we will highlight some of their post 60’s work.
WHY FIGHT AGAINST CANCER... IT STARTS FROM PREVENTION DR. EDELITA JAMIS
Meets 1 time on Thur 1/20 12:00 PM–1:30 PM FEE: $10 According to the CDC 2017 data, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. Only 5% of cancers are genetic, meaning it is passed on. On the other hand, 95% of all cancers are due to environmental factors, which we can obviously choose not to be exposed to. Even if you are in the 5% having cancer genes, your genetic code for cancer still has to be expressed to produce the disease/cancer. Lifestyle medicine operates under the assumption that "genes load the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger". You have a chance to win the fight against cancer, before or even after it starts.
ADVANCED IRA STRATEGIES: SECRETS OF ROTH, MULTIGENERATIONAL, & SELF-DIRECTED IRAS DR. HAROLD WONG
Meets 1 time on Thur 1/20 2:00 PM–4:00 PM FEE: $10 Discover rarely used advanced strategies to optimize your IRA that can provide tremendous benefits for your financial future and legacy. Discover how Roth IRA conversions can produce unlimited earnings and multi-generational IRAs can multiply income for your heirs. See how selfdirected IRAs can provide lucrative alternative investment opportunities and more.
SURVEY OF CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ART AND ARTISTS ALLEN REAMER
Meets 1 time on Fri 1/21 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $15 All Contemporary Art is not non-objective; much of it is very realistic. We will cover art movements and styles of Contemporary Art and some of the American artists in each style. We will discuss the characteristics of each style and you‘ll discover similarities and differences of each artist within each style. We will start with Contemporary Realism, Stain Painting, The Washington Color School, Installation Art and beyond.
BOOK STUDY: A PEARL OF GREAT VALUE: WOMEN IN SEARCH OF A PURPOSEFUL LIFE LINDA HOLUB
Meets 7 times on Fri 1/21–3/4 11:30 AM–1:00 PM FEE: $25 The author facilitates a seven-week personal discovery journey to find one’s God-given purpose for this season of life. Through fun, innovative and interactive exercises, you will have the opportunity to choose new ways to bring meaning and fulfillment into your life. You will learn strategies to bring life into balance. The only homework is to read a chapter a week. The workbook portion of the study will be done in class. The author teaches from a biblical worldview. Students will need to purchase a workbook in advance (soft cover $10, hardback for $20). Please contact the instructor (Linda Holub) to purchase 712-251-8822.
HEARING LOSS DR. KARON LYNN
Meets 1 time on Fri 1/21 2:00 PM–4:00 PM FEE: $10 Hearing loss comes to people at all ages. Learn about the types and causes of hearing loss and the newer technology available.
CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH (CSN) VINNIE BRUNO
Meets 1 time on Mon 1/24 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $15 CSN was a folk rock group composed of singersongwriters David Crosby, Steven Stills and Graham Nash - later adding a fourth member (Neil Young), thus creating the quartet Crosby, Stills, Nash Young (CSNY). We will journey with them through their early days as members of various rock bands (The Byrds, The Buffalo Springfield, The Hollies) to their coming together as a group and discovering how the power of their songs, enhanced by their intricate vocal harmonies, influenced a generation.
MEET ABRAHAM LINCOLN: LOG CABIN TO WHITE HOUSE JOHN VOEHL
Meets 1 time on Mon 1/24 1:00 PM–2:30 PM FEE: $15 Join us for a living history presentation. Learn of Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln's varied experiences and his life-long passion for learning. Hear about presidential election highlights, his inaugural speech, the Gettysburg Address, and the wonderful true story of his whiskers.
BLUES HARMONICA LARRY REGEN
Meets 7 times on Mon 1/24– 3/7 3:30 PM–5:00 PM FEE: $35 This is an opportunity for beginners to learn blues harmonica. We will cover how to get single notes, bends and blues riffs/fills. The instructor is a full-time musician and harmonica teacher with years of stage, teaching, and studio experience. Required: 10 hole diatonic harmonica key "C". Suggest purchasing "DaBell Story" brand harmonica as an economical quality instrument. Supplier is Rockinronsmusicsd.com or phone (858)566-9545. Price is about $38 including shipping with 2-4 day delivery.
WESTERN CIVILIZATION: ROME, THE EMPIRE ERA—27 BCE TO CE 476 SALVATORE DILIBERTO
Meets 4 times on Tue 1/25–2/15 9:00 AM–12:00 PM FEE: $25 For almost five centuries, beginning in 509 BCE, Roman civilization was governed as a Republic. During this era, Rome conquered Italy and the Mediterranean world as well as developing its lasting achievements which include architecture and building, government and law, military organization, and a complex system of roads all of which led to Rome. Around 131 BCE, a series of civil and social wars will bring down the Republic. Rome will establish a constitutional monarchy under the leadership of Octavian the adopted nephew of Julius Caesar. In 27 BCE, he will be given the title of Augustus becoming Rome’s first emperor ushering in the era of the Roman Empire. In this next chapter, of Western Civilization, we’ll survey the events of this era, some of which will include: Rome’s expansion into Northern and Western Europe, the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Julio-Claudian emperors, life in the empire’s Golden Age, the coming of Christianity and growth of the Christian Church. During the 3rd and 4th centuries we’ll look at the division and reconstruction of the empire and the Barbarian migrations that led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in CE 476. In addition to lectures, course readings and discussion, we’ll add a varied selection of audio/ visual resources with emphasis on life at the time.
ELTON JOHN: YOUR SONGS VINNIE BRUNO
Meets 1 time on Thur 1/25 1:00 PM–3:00 PM FEE: $15 Elton John in collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin has written approximately 500 songs and sold more than 300 million records making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. We will travel with Elton from his early days in London as a songwriter and session man through his international fame as a solo performer. We will focus on his golden years (1970 -1976) where he dominated worldwide record charts with 15 hit singles ranging from the ballad “Your Song” to the rocker “Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)”. In addition, we will survey his numerous and wideranging accomplishments including soundtracks, films and collaboration albums.
MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION, AN INTRODUCTION GENA BAILEY
Meets 1 time on Tue 1/25 or 2/1 or 2/8 4:00 PM –5:30 PM FEE: $10 An introduction to simple practices for a daily life of mindfulness and meditation. Get the basics in mind/body health, mindful living, and evidencebased benefits of meditation. Experience a variety of mindfulness and meditation practices including heart centered, loving kindness, gratitude, and walking meditations, among others.
MARK TWAIN KEN SORENSEN
Meets 1 time on Thur 1/27 9:30 AM– 11:30 AM FEE: $15 The truly American voice. He was born in obscurity, but proud of his connection to Halley’s Comet. His ultimate goal was to become a river boat captain on the Mississippi River, but the Civil War changed all that. He served one month in the Confederacy, but went AWOL and went west and became a newspaper writer. He traveled and found a gift of gab and sarcasm that people gravitated to. He wrote some iconic novels that defined who we are and what we needed to be about. The voice of a teen age Huckleberry Finn advocating better race relations was an eye-opening experience for America. Come and hear the stories of that man who entertained and taught America what they needed to be.
PLANT-BASED SMOOTHIE & SANDWICH DUO DR. EDELITA JAMIS
Meets 1 time on Thur 1/27 12:30 PM–2:30 PM FEE: $15 Due to the growing scientific evidence that proves the unsurpassed power of plants in preventing, treating, and potentially reversing chronic disease, the call to shift towards plant-based eating has been deafening. Yet, many are hesitant to change due to a lack of confidence, experience, and time to prepare plant-based foods. This class will feature a quick and easy-to-prepare healthy smoothie and sandwich. Join us and take this first bold step to a healthier you.
THINKING IN FUTURE TENSE JEFF GIBBS
Meets 3 times on Thur 1/27–2/10 4:00 PM–5:30 PM FEE: $25 The ability to think effectively about future possibilities and directions is key to success in many aspects of our lives here in Sun City Grand in the Valley of the Sun. This course will be about assisting participants to develop better skills in thinking about future directions and possibilities and developing action plans to improve their ability to realize their desired futures. This year there will be a considerable emphasis on planning for the future in our community, so this workshop is very timely. This workshop will be in three sessions.
COLONIAL AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE, FURNITURE, AND SILVER ALLEN REAMER
Meets 3 times on Fri 1/28–2/11 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $25 Our 200-year Colonial period is rich in artistic history. It is depicted in its styled and folk architecture. Its furniture and silver. This rich architectural history will be discussed; each style and characteristic. Likewise, the many furniture styles and their parts will be identified and discussed in detail. Also, the Colonial silver styles and their characteristics will be identified and discussed. The lives and art of major silversmiths of this period will be discussed.
DNA, VIRUSES AND RNA VACCINES: HOW DO THEY WORK? JACK ELLIOTT
Meets 3 times on Fri 1/28 –2/11 2:00 PM–3:30 PM FEE: $20 In this course we will explore how DNA is translated into proteins and how viruses take over the cells DNA translation process to reproduce themselves. Also, we will look at what viruses are and how they infect cells. We will also explore how the current RNA vaccines that are used against the Corona Virus work.
THE BIBLE STORY OVERVIEW NANCY ASH
Meets 1 time on Mon 1/31 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $10 Understanding the overall story and purpose of the writings in the Bible aid in understanding it. Many have studied parts of it, but don't see how it is all connected. Come and learn about this fascinating all time selling book to enhance your enjoyment of it.
LIGHT & LEGACY: THE ART AND TECHNIQUES OF EDWARD CURTIS WADE WEBER
SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WEST Meets 1 time on Mon 1/31 12:00 PM–1:30 PM FEE: $10 Wade Weber of the Scottsdale Museum of Western Art will highlight the greatly anticipated exhibition, Light and Legacy: The Art and Techniques of Edward S. Curtis. In the early decades of the 20th century, Edward S. Curtis' (1868-1952) The North American Indian project became the largest anthropological enterprise ever undertaken in the United States. From the 1890s on, Curtis took thousands of photographs of Native Americans all across the American West, yielding his monumental work, The North American Indian (1907- 1930), an illustrated publication of photographs in 20 volumes. Join us for a stunning preview of this exhibition!
CULINARY MYSTERY BOOK AND FOOD CLUB NANCY JUDGE
Meets 1 time on Tue 2/1 1:00 PM–3:00 PM FEE: $15 Do you love to read and do you love to eat? Culinary mysteries are a literary genre that usually includes recipes within the book and relate to the story. Join Nancy when she presents Josi S. Kilpack's book Blackberry Crumble, and enjoy several dishes from the book. Even if you're clueless in the kitchen or haven't read the book, it's a great opportunity to taste some recipes to die for!
VOTING RIGHTS IN THE US: 1787-PRESENT
(ZOOM CLASS)
BONNIE SAUNDERS
Meets 8 times on Tue 2/1– 3/22 3:00 PM–4:30 PM FEE: $30 What does the Constitution say about voting rights? Who could vote when the Constitution was ratified in 1787? How have voting rights changed since 1787? How do the voter suppression laws today compare to voting rights laws in other periods of U.S. History? How can we keep our democracy safe and working, with all of the challenges to it today?
ARIZONA MINING: ANCIENT PEOPLES, 49ERS, AND BOOM TOWNS JIM TURNER
Meets 1 time on Thur 2/3 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $15 When Spanish explorer Antonio de Espejo reached what is now the ghost town of Jerome, Arizona in 1582 he found prehistoric turquoise mines amid very rich copper ore. Arizona's gold rush ran from 1857 into the 20th century and this class will discuss the major strikes, unusual prospectors, boom towns like Globe, Bisbee, and Tombstone, and even the geological features that give Arizona the nickname "The Copper State."
AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST: CULTURAL LESSONS LEARNED WINNIE FRITZ
Meets 1 time on Thur 2/3 12:30 PM–2:30 PM FEE: $15 Through the course of a civilian military healthcare career, Winnie has worked in more than 22 countries. She will focus upon "Lessons Learned" while living working in select countries in Africa and the Middle East. We'll explore - in each country - the culture; the current issues; and the people-places-processes in Nigeria, Egypt, and Jordan. We'll examine the history of each, but also the current 'climate' since the regional signing of treaties; since the pandemic. Come get some firsthand observations of places you hear about in the news!!! Serious content - oh, yes; but also some laughter.
GREAT DECISIONS 2022 US FOREIGN POLICY
(ZOOM CLASS)
BONNIE SAUNDERS
Meets 8 times on Thur 2/3– 3/24 3:00 PM–4:30 PM FEE: $30 As always, the Great Decisions 2022 topics are extremely relevant: Changing Demographics, Outer Space, Climate Change, Russia and the U.S., Myanmar and ASEAN [Association of Southeast Asian Nations], The Quad Alliance [Japan, Australia, India, U.S.], Drug Policy in Latin America, Industrial Policy, and Biden's Agenda. A great surprise: our zoom discussions on such topics often are even better than our inperson discussions! Get the book in the Grand Learning Office ($21), read it, come to class, listen, think, ask questions, discuss, agree, disagree -- we always have civil discussions!
AARP SMART DRIVERS DOREEN MOHR
Meets 1 time on Mon 2/7 or 4/4 9:00 AM–1:00 PM FEE: $10 This one-day 4 hour course may earn you a 10% discount for 3 years on your auto insurance (contact your insurance agent to be sure). But even if it doesn't, it will make you more aware of your actions as a driver and how to stay safer on the roads. There is a $20 charge for students who are AARP
members; $25 for non-members - paid by cash or check to AARP and given directly to the instructor. Be sure to bring your Driver's License to class.
GINGERTALKS: BOB DYLAN UNTANGLED: POET & NOBEL LAUREATE GINGER SWARTZ
Meets 1 time on Mon 2/7 1:30 PM–3:00 PM FEE: $15 Over more than a half century, Bob Dylan has appeared to us as many people and in many images. One of these images was that of a Nobel laureate. This program will focus on Dylan's work as literature, from the freeform poetry of his book, Tarantula, and his narrative memoir, Chronicles: Volume One, to his ballads and poetry, the influence of other artists and writers on his work, and the controversy surrounding his choice as the 2016 recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature.
CITRUS TREE CARE - SPRING CAROL KOMASSA
Meets 1 time on Tue 2/8 1:00 PM–3:00 PM FEE: $15 You will learn how to: select, plant, prune, fertilize, treat and water Citrus Trees. Learn what your Citrus tree is telling you. Protecting from frost, and insects/diseases. The right time to harvest fruits. Irrigation and fertilizer will be a big focus, as well as pruning and shaping. We will go over the biggest mistakes homeowners make with Citrus, and how to successfully avoid them - based on Science from U of A.
IS MY ESTATE PLAN IN ORDER? MARY NYKAMP
Meets 3 times on Thur 2/10–2/24 9:00 AM–10:30 AM FEE: $20 Do you have all of the necessary documents in place to allow someone to have access to necessary information and make medical and financial decisions for you if you become incapacitated? Will your assets pass at death as you intend? Will probate be required? Do I need a Trust? Mary A. Nykamp, an experienced attorney in the Sun City area, will answer these questions and more. This course will cover Last Wills and Testaments, dying without a Will in Arizona, the importance of asset entitlement, various Powers of Attorney and Trusts.
HOW TO NAVIGATE THROUGH MEDICARE BRIAN KEEP
Meets 1 time on Thur 2/10, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM or 1 time on Tue 4/5, 9:00–10:30 AM FEE: $10 The intent of this class is to help people understand how Medicare works. Defining what Part A B cover, how and when to take Part D, what is the donut hole? The class will explain what the difference is between a Medigap policy (Supplement) and a Part C (HMO, Medicare Advantage); define what circumstances can help determine why you may pick one type of plan over another as well as one insurance company over another.
TELLING YOUR LIFE STORY: ADVANCED HELEN SWAN
Meets 5 times on Thur 2/10–3/10 1:00 PM–2:30 PM FEE: $30 This class is designed for students who have taken the Beginning Telling Your Life Story class. This five-week course is designed to take your writings to a new level as students build on the skills taught in the beginning class. Some of the skills taught include enhancing similes and metaphor, creating flow in your writing flow, and transitions.
GINGERTALKS: BOB DYLAN UNTANGLED: TORCH SONGS & LOVE BALLADS GINGER SWARTZ
Meets 1 time on Mon 2/14 1:30 PM –3:00 PM FEE: $15 Although Bob Dylan may not be instantly recognized as the writer of love songs, he is credited with creating some 47 torch songs, wedding songs, and love ballads. From his 1963 release of "Girl from the North Country" (Album: FreeWheelin'), to the eerie but beautiful 1997 release of "To Make You Feel My Love", Dylan demonstrates an uncanny ability to express romantic emotions in a simple, relatable, and overwhelmingly poetic manner. This program will focus on the poetry of twelve of those songs, with direct focus on five releases familiar to all of us.
VICARIOUS TRAVELS—EXOTIC ARIZONA DESTINATIONS TERRI DION
Meets 1 time on Tue 2/15 1:00 PM –2:30 PM FEE: $10 Join Larry Lindner to explore The Wave and Havasupai falls, two beautiful, but rarely visited Arizona treasures. You’ll hike (virtually) to the Wave, a colorful, undulating sandstone rock formation in northern Arizona. Next, you’ll traverse Havasu Canyon and pass through Supai Village on the way to the spectacular blue-green waters of Havasupai Falls and on to Mooney Falls. You’ve seen photographs of these destinations, but few have actually visited them. Both destinations limit entry to a small number of visitors and can only be accessed by a significant hike. This is your chance to visit these destinations vicariously.
UKULELE 101 JONI DEE
Meets 6 times on Tue 2/15–3/22 4:30 PM–6:00 PM FEE: $30 Ukulele 101 students will be introduced to the Ukulele, instrument care; Ukulele chords, strums, and picking patterns. By the end of class students will be comfortable playing 3 to 4 chord songs in different genres. Please bring a notebook and ukulele. I have some ukuleles to lend out.
ASTRONOMY—PART TWO JOSEPH AIBINDER
Meets 4 times on Wed 2/16–3/9 2:00 PM–4:00 PM FEE: $30 Using telescopes and interplanetary space probes and advanced simulations the solar system’s formation, evolution, its major and minor planets and moons, asteroids, and comets will be explored. Going beyond our solar system to nearby star systems and their planets will lead to distant galaxies, clusters and giant structures. New ideas about dark matter, dark energy and the evolution of the universe and the concept of the multiverse will be explored. Finally the search for extraterrestrial life and intelligence (SETI) will be reviewed.
LESSONS FROM A DISABLED CAREGIVER
(ZOOM CLASS)
BILL REED
Meets 1 time on Thur 2/17 10:00 AM–11:30 AM FEE: $10 This class will prepare seniors for unexpected medical challenges and provide them with keys for success in overcoming them to maintain their independence and continue to have happy, fulfilling lives. Information about the instructor’s book, “Lessons from a Disabled Caregiver,” will be provided so they know how to find the information they may need in the future.
REVERSE MORTGAGE 101, PITFALLS AND BENEFITS REX DUFFIN
Meets 1 time on Thur 2/17 11:30 AM–12:30 PM FEE: $10 We will discuss the pros and cons of the controversial product known as the reverse mortgage. Presented in a fun way, this class will dispel prevalent rumors about the product. After attending, the student will understand who would be a good candidate and who would not be.
THE POLITICS OF WATER PLANNING FOR THE DESERT SOUTHWEST JEFF GIBBS/JIM KAUTH
Meets 4 times on Thur 2/17–3/10 4:00 PM–5:30 PM FEE: $30 The year ahead – 2022 – will be another year with considerable activity in the area of water planning for our future. The City is scheduled to complete the update of its Integrated Water Resource Master Plan. Additionally, the state will continue work regarding how we will plan to respond to the upcoming shortages in the Colorado River, our main source of supply. This course will enable SCG members and other interested parties to understand the issues involved in the continuing enjoyment of our community. The class will be co-led by Jim Kauth, Water Resource Manager for SCG.
BENEFICIARY BLUNDERS! PAM PRINE
Meets 1 time on Fri 2/18 2:00 PM–3:30 PM FEE: $10 When was the last time you updated your beneficiary information? Have you remarried or divorced? What does ‘per stirpes’ mean and what difference does it make to your heirs? Does a beneficiary to your Will or Trust override a beneficiary designation on your IRA, 401k or other contracts? Should I make my Trust the beneficiary to my retirement accounts? What is an IRA Trust and when should a person consider using one? Uncle Sam is NOT a relative – do you really want a large portion of your retirement
accounts unnecessarily going to taxes? Join us for answers to these and more questions as we discuss key information to help you avoid beneficiary blunders!
GEORGE WASHINGTON KEN SORENSEN
Meets 1 time on Tue 2/22 9:30 AM–11:30 AM FEE: $15 George Washington was a great man by all accounts. Perhaps the strongest tribute to him was given by his friend General Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee. General Lee said that Washington was: “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” And yet, there were some interesting peculiarities to the man as well. He was deliberate in all of his actions. He was thoughtful and always mindful of being fair to everyone he dealt with. He was very aware that he was the living example of the concept of precedent in all that he did as a president. What a great first executive.
DEBUNKING NUTRITION MYTHS DR. EDELITA JAMIS
Meets 1 time on Tue 2/22 12:30 PM–2:00 PM FEE: $10 This class will tackle the three most common nutrition myths that influence people's decision to embrace a healthy plant-based lifestyle. Despite the large body of scientific evidence pointing to the power of plants in healing diseases, many are still reluctant to take advantage. Join me in discovering the facts behind these myths!
MEMORY TRAINING CLASS LAURIE FOX
Meets 1 time on Thur 2/24 11:00 AM–12:30 PM FEE: $10 The Memory Training Class is a fun, interactive class for people who want to enhance and keep their memory strong. There will be tips and tricks given for improving memory as well as a handout for notes to take away for continued practice at home. If you want to improve your memory, this is the class for you.
TOULOUSE-LAUTREC ALLEN REAMER
Meets 1 time on Fri 2/25 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $15 The life of this famous Post-Impressionist artist was as unconventional as his artwork. We will examine his life and his art in detail. We will see how his childhood affected his life as an adult and an artist. Some of his artwork will be discussed in detail. We will cover as much of his life and art as time permits.
WAITING—THE SACRED QUIVERING OF THE SOUL LAURA LEE PERKINS
Meets 1 time on Fri 2/25 2:00 PM–4:00 PM FEE: $15 Life is about soul-making, which requires creativity in how we respond to challenges. No one has an easy walk through life; we are all tested and challenged. Illness, a loved one’s drug use, death, betrayal, suicide and more can cause us to feel derailed, raw and emotionally paralyzed. We yearn to respond, but we don’t know what to do. Patience often grows thin and we can feel confused. Why is this happening? What am I supposed to learn?
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA JOHN KELLEHER
Meets 3 times on Mon 2/28–3/14 9:00 AM–10:30 AM FEE: $20 "A house built on sand cannot stand." Our national home, the United States of America, is not built on sand. It is built on the bedrock of our Constitution, withstanding the storms of politics, abused and misused, even civil war. Many try to emulate it, none succeed in every aspect. It remains unique. This course is not about the current conflicts among political parties or angry adherents for one side or the other. It is about a document which has stood the test of time and conflict. It makes us who we are as a nation. It defines American culture. My hope is that this little narrative nugget will capture the attention of those truly interested in this historic document.
HISTORY OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE LAURA LEE PERKINS
Meets 1 time on Mon 2/28 11:30 AM–1:00 PM FEE: $15 There are many indigenous stories about the Native American flute's haunting, mystical tone quality which echoes back through centuries. Flutes varied in the number of finger-holes, length, diameter, materials and modes. Wooden flutes were bored or glued; others were crafted from bone or river reed. Each flute’s totem animal is both ornamental and integral to the sound. Instructor Laura Lee Perkins, MS will bring some flutes and CDs to demonstrate.
THE AMERICAN POP ERA
(ZOOM CLASS)
VINNIE BRUNO
Meets 4 times on Tu/Th 3/1, 3/3, 3/8, 3/10 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $30 This series will focus on 40 innovative artists that created new sounds that captivated a generation, and whose influence endures five decades later. We will examine many genres including folk/ rock, surf music, pop/soul, psychedelic, country rock, pop, and rockabilly. Artists will include The Beach Boys, The Doors, Four Seasons, Roy Orbison, The Band, The Byrds, The Rascals, Simon Garfunkel, The Monkees, The Mamas The Papas, Jefferson Airplane, Bob Dylan, The Lovin’ Spoonful and others.
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DESERT LANDSCAPE CAROL KOMASSA
Meets 1 time on Tue 3/1 11:30 AM–1:30 PM FEE: $15 “Southwest Desert Gardening" is very different to anywhere in the world! Is your yard looking "status quo" or boring? Are you relying on your Landscaper to take care of your yard? Let's learn what is beneficial and recommended for your plants, shrubs, trees and cacti based on science and the recommendations of ASU Master Gardeners. Irrigation will also be covered as well as some container gardening. This class is taught by Carol Komassa, a certified and licensed Master Gardener, Maricopa County.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND SERIES ROBERT FARRELL
Meets 4 times on Tue 3/1– 3/22 2:00 PM–4:00 PM FEE: $30 This series will discuss the science behind: Alien Encounters; the Mysterious "Mummies" of Nazca, Peru; Noah's Flood; and the creation of our universe. The instructor has authored several science fiction and non-fiction books, lectured over 100 times around the country, and appeared on TV and radio shows including Coast-To- Coast.
DID FATHER REALLY KNOW BEST? EDWARD SHAFER
Meets 3 times on Tue 3/1–3/15 7:00 PM–8:30 PM FEE: $20 The class will focus on our relationships with our fathers. Comparisons to To Me He Was Just a Dad by Joshua David Stein (suggested but not required reading) will aid discussion. Stein offers 40 short remembrances of famous fathers by their children. Also, best TV dad? Videos answer.
HAPPY HEART DIANA WARREN
Meets 1 time on Thur 3/3 11:00 AM–12:30 PM FEE: $15 Welcome more happiness into your life in the new year. After a brief review of how happiness impacts your physical, emotional and mental capacities, 50 tips to enjoy life more will be reviewed. Bring a small notebook to jot down ideas that can add more sparkle and joy into your life.
IRISH ART AND ARCHITECTURE ALLEN REAMER
Meets 2 times on Fri 3/4–3/11 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $20 Are you going to Ireland? Have you been to Ireland? Do you want to know something about Irish art history? In this course we will begin with the early art and architecture of Ireland starting with Neolithic dolmans and passage tombs. We will learn architectural styles and history of some of the major building in Ireland.
SEX TRAFFICKING - EDUCATION IS PREVENTION NANCY ASH
Meets 1 time on Mon 3/7 11:30 AM–1:00 PM FEE: $10 Sex trafficking is going on right here in the West Valley. In addition to face to face interactions, predators have taken advantage of COVID restrictions to increase their activity online to ensnare victims. The victims are our youth. The average age of someone entering this life is 14. Education is vital to prevention! This class will talk about what sex trafficking is and bring awareness of predator tactics and what the red flags are. Learning this will help keep our youth safe.
TELLING YOUR LIFE STORY: BEGINNING
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HELEN SWAN
Meets 5 times on Mon 3/7–4/4 2:00 PM –3:30 PM FEE: $30 Ready to write your life story? This five-week course will teach you to construct an autobiography and/or memoir. Each week the instructor will teach writing techniques that makes your writings interesting to your readers. Creative writing skills taught include Show, Don’t Tell, Beginning and Endings, Editing and many others. Students will write life stories to share in a warm supportive class environment.
THE APACHE CULTURE FROM THE BERING STRAIT TO GERONIMO JIM TURNER
Meets 1 time on Tue 3/8 11:00 AM–1:00 PM FEE: $15 This two-hour class examines the indigenous Zuni Indians called the Apaches from their migration across the Bering Strait to Geronimo's surrender. It includes folkways spiritual beliefs, and their centuries-old conflicts with Spaniards, Mexicans, and Americans.
A TASTY EXPLORATION: CALIFORNIA CUISINE FREDY SANGER
Meets 1 time on Wed 3/9 6:00 PM –8:00 PM FEE: $50 Learn how flavored oils and vinegars are transformed into delicious dishes. Recipes created, prepared and demonstrated by The Tree of Oil In-House Chef, Fredy Sanger. Tentative menu is: Olive Thyme Rustic Bread, Treat Me Well Creamy Corn, Chicken Marsala, Double Lemon Bars.
HEALTHY AGING: BUILD A BODY THAT RESISTS DISEASE! MARY DICARO, PT
Meets 1 time on Fri 3/11 11:30 AM–1:30 PM FEE: $15 What are you doing to take care of yourself and safeguard a healthier future? Are you experiencing a loss of bone density, muscle strength, energy levels, and balance? Have you noticed increased physical pain, one of the downstream effects of inflammation? Do you want to avoid cognitive decline, weight gain, and a loss of energy? In this class, You will gain an understanding of the underlying reasons for many of these conditions. We will dive deep into the causes of these issues while learning the tools to reverse these trends. You can make a difference in how you today and in the future!
TASTE OF THE DESERT BERNADINE MCCOLLUM
Meets 1 time on Mon 3/14 1:00 PM–3:00 PM FEE: $40 Learn how to identify, harvest and use desert beans and fruits. Class includes sampling of 10 or more desert foods, prickly pear salsa contest and hands on demos.
SIX STRATEGIES TO DOUBLE YOUR RETIREMENT INCOME AND SLASH TAXES DR. HAROLD WONG
Meets 1 time on Tue 3/15 11:00 AM–1:00 PM FEE: $10 Confused about social security rules? Worried about running out of money in retirement? Looking for tax cutting options? Want more money for bucket list dreams? Negative economic news and harsh tax laws are looming. Come to learn proven methods for maximizing retirement income, minimizing Wall Street risk, and cutting taxes.
HOME AUTOMATION BASICS TONY SPATA
Meets 1 time on Wed 3/16 3:00 PM–4:30 PM FEE: $10 This presentation provides foundational information, in a mostly non-technical format, on how to integrate automated lighting, door locks, temperature control, garage door monitoring, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and other devices in a unified manner to achieve a “Smart” home. It also goes into “what they don’t tell you” in those slick ads that imply all you need to do is talk into your TV’s remote control (or similar device) and things magically happen.
8 COSTLY MISTAKES IN ESTATE PLANNING DAVID EASTMAN
Meets 4 times on Thur 3/17–4/7 9:00 AM–10:30 AM FEE: $25 Local Estate Planning Attorney David Eastman will cover these main topics: What Happens to Your Estate When You Die? How to Prepare for Incapacity; What Steps Do I Take When Death Occurs? Do I Have Proper Legal Docs in Place? Will They Work for Me? Do I Need to Update My Documents? What Reasons are Needed to Update/Make Changes to Documents? Common Costly Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. Did Congress Make Changes that Would Affect my Estate Plan?
EARLY CHRISTIANITY DAVID ROSENBERG
Meets 3 times on Thur 3/17–3/31 11:30 AM–1:00 PM FEE: $25 Learn more in-depth history of early Christianity covering the time from Jesus through Paul, and looking at the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Discover how Christianity changed from crucifixion to the year 100 CE. Please note this is not a faith based class.
THE LIFE AND POETRY OF WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS BOB NUGENT
Meets 3 times on Thur 3/17–3/31 2:30 PM–4:00 PM FEE: $20 TS Eliot described WB Yeats as 'one of those few whose history is the history of their own time, who are part of the consciousness of an age which cannot be understood without them'. Was Yeats just a poet, or an artistic visionary in Ireland's struggle for Independence? Does it matter? Why?
ISLAMIC ART AND ARCHITECTURE: PART 1 ALLEN REAMER
Meets 3 times on Fri 3/18– 4/1 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $25 Islam developed a distinctive culture with its own artistic language. We will look at the culture before Islam, the varied Islamic dynasties, the varied peoples of Islam and see how as Islam expanded geographically and over time this artistic language is reflected in the art and architecture. We will continue until we run out of time.
INNER PEACE: BLENDING THE DESIRES OF YOUR SOUL WITH YOUR PERSONALITY KARON LOBROVICH
Meets 2 times on Fri 3/18–3/25 12:30 PM–2:00 PM FEE: $15 This class will introduce the topic of identifying the personality self habits which no longer serve you and how to replace it with guidance from your soul self, to produce a more joy filled and peaceful existence. The instructor has worked to integrate spiritual awareness into her day-to-day life for over 30 years. She is a student of Light Body as taught by Orin and DaBen.
EXPLORING THE LOUISIANA TERRITORY WITH LEWIS & CLARK TERRI DION
Meets 2 times on Tue 3/22–3/29 11:00 AM–12:30 PM FEE: $15 In 1803, President Jefferson completed the Louisiana Purchase, nearly doubling the size of the country. We'll follow a band of 30 men and a young Indian woman with a newborn baby as they faced hunger, cold, illness, hostile Indians and came close to death in their search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean. Given up for dead, they returned to a hero's welcome two and a half years and 8000 miles later. We'll go on to look at what the future held for key expedition members, along with the near loss of the Louisiana Territory a few years later.
LED LIGHTING AND ELECTRONIC LIGHTING CONTROLS TONY SPATA
Meets 1 time on Wed 3/23 3:00 PM–4:30 PM FEE: $10 Have you gone to Home Depot or Lowe's lately to buy a "60 Watt light bulb"? Welcome to lighting and their controls in the 21st Century! This class will present an in-depth examination of how to select appropriate LED lights, and the controls required to achieve their maximum benefit. It's recommended (but not required) that you know the material in the Home Automation for Beginners Class.
ALL ABOUT YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM JIM KAUTH
Meets 1 time on Fri 3/25 3:00 PM– 5:00 PM FEE: $10 Irrigation systems can be confusing. Do you need help? Join Jim Kauth, Certified Landscape Water Manager, to learn everything you need to know! This class will cover the basics and includes handson training. Participants will program a controller and do some irrigation repairs. You will learn: Components of an Irrigation System How an irrigation controller works How to program the controller How to troubleshoot and make simple repairs to an irrigation system This class will benefit all Sun City Grand residents. You won’t want to miss it!
THE RISING TAX RISK OF RETIREMENT KIM DYER
Meets 1 time on Mon 3/28 11:30 AM–1:00 PM FEE: $10 Many experts predict higher tax rates in the future, especially with the recent increase in emergency federal spending. And if you’re only focused on the market, you may miss a big risk impacting the amount of income you receive in retirement. During this class you will learn: Why taxes may be the biggest retirement risk you haven’t planned for; Why today’s market requires specialized planning to meet your retirement goals; How to calculate the total amount of taxes you may pay on your IRA or 401(k) in retirement.
EVERYTHING YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE GOING SOLAR MICHAEL SHEPP
Meets 1 time on Mon 3/28 2:00 PM–4:00 PM FEE: $10 Knowledge is power. Learn everything you must know before you ever invite a home solar installer into your home. Seniors are the target of scams and fraudulent solar installers. By the end of this class you will be more knowledgeable than a solar salesman!
THE BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND MAIL BILL ANDREWS
Meets 1 time on Tue 3/29 2:00 PM– 4:30 PM FEE: $15 The Butterfield Overland Trail was a modern marvel in the 1858, being the first transcontinental mail service. Deliver mail across the western United States in both directions, twenty-eight hundred miles each way, every twenty-five days, 365 days a year per the Postmaster General. Cross major deserts with little to no water and scant vegetation for construction, deal with robbers and Indians, withstand 100-plus degree temperatures in the summer and cross mountain passes in the winter, all with the absence of discernable roads, only trails and virtually no towns or village in-between. We will review the efforts, accomplishments and the fabulous story of John Butterfield, Sr., and his Overland Mail Trail.
JOHN WAYNE KEN SORENSEN
Meets 1 time on Wed 3/30 2:00 PM–4:00 PM FEE: $15 He was born in Iowa in 1907 and as a small child, the family moved to California. His childhood dog was named Duke and that stuck to him a whole lot better than his birth name, Marion Morrison. During his lifetime, he made over 200 movies and became a world renowned actor. He became known for standing up for oneself and being able to be counted on in a pinch. Everyone has a favorite John Wayne movie because he had many famous lines that are still quoted. Come and see his story and relive some of those movie moments because this is a tribute to an American icon.
AVOID FRAUD, SCAMS AND ABUSE NYDIA MONTIJO
Meets 1 time on Fri 4/1 2:00 PM –4:00 PM FEE: $10 We all know they are out there: people who are hunting other, vulnerable individuals to take advantage of them. How do you safeguard yourself, your money, and those you love? Arm yourself with insider knowledge. We will teach you what is out there, how to easily identify them, why they work, and how to avoid them. We will also give you resources for further education and protective services.
PHYSICS FOR THE NON-PHYSICIST PHIL AXELROD
Meets 5 times on Mo/Tu/We/Th/Fr 4/4–4/8 1:30 PM–3:30 PM FEE: $30 What is Physics all about? Why is it so important? It's the branch of science concerned with nature and the properties of matter and energy. The subject matter is different from Chemistry and Biology. It includes mechanics, heat, light, and other forms of radiation. Also electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms. So if any of these topics interest you, or if you just want to gain a better understanding of Physics, then this is the class for you.
FAMOUS ARIZONANS—THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY JIM TURNER
Meets 1 time on Wed 4/6 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $15 Arizona is known for Wyatt Earp, Cochise, and Geronimo but we've had a lot of interesting people making their impact on the state. There's Hi Jolly, the Greco-Syrian camel driver, Nellie Cashman, the Miner's Angel, Pearl Hart the petite woman stage robber, Frank Luke, WWI flying ace, Nellie Bush, Admiral of the Arizona Navy, 1964 Republican Party presidential candidate Barry Goldwater, and Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. We'=ll also learn about the unsung heroes.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE IN 117 MINUTES ALLEN REAMER
Meets 1 time on Fri 4/8 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE: $15 Do you want to know everything there is to know about architecture? You won’t find it here. You will get an overview of buildings from prehistoric to Blobitecture or until we run out of time. You will see examples and learn the characteristics of many styles and periods of architecture. n Classes are in the Havasupai/
Maricopa classroom in Chaparral
Center unless otherwise indicated. n Our classrooms may be warm or cold so wear layers! n Silence your cell phones in the classroom. n Treat your classmates and instructors with respect.
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