Miami University Fall 2015 Bulletin

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A Lifelong Learning Institute of Miami University

Fall 2015 COURSE BULLETIN LITERATURE / WRITING / SCIENCE NATURE / HORTICULTURE / GENEALOGY PHOTOGRAPHY / TECHNOLOGY ART AR RT / T THEATER / MUSIC CURRENT EVENTS / POLITICS CURR CURR CU RRE HEALTH / NUTRITION SPORTS / GEOGRAPHY HISTORY / RELIGION

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Course Title A Taste Of Kitchen Chemistry What’s Black and White, Metallic, and Moves All Over? Midday Lecture Series The Orchestra Making Marks On Paper A Him, a Her and Some Carols Modern American Poetry: Bishop, Frost, Moore, Stevens The Civil War Dissected Using the Internet to Communicate Fall Neotropical Migrants—A Closer Look (literally!) Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Topics of Current Interest Downton Dress: Analyzing the Costumes of Downton Abbey Dante’s DIVINE COMEDY: Our Life’s Journey Evolution: Yes, No, and Maybe The Paradox of Science Exploring Chinese Culture A Wine Tour of California Writing Planning Local Trips Into History Let’s Embrace Technology Journal Keeping Can Improve Your Life Remembering Fannie Hurst: Hamilton, Ohio’s Forgotten Treasure Genealogy: Beyond the Basics Tuesday Brown Bag Seminar - Gee, I Didn’t Know That American Exceptionality Wining Around Social Media Plus Judgment at Nuremberg: Yesterday and Today Paris: A Planner’s Perspective Stories of Alice Munro Religious Pluralism in the United States The Joys of Jazz Let’s Go Krogering Sundown Cinema: Something to Think About Exploring the American Revolution: Stories, Lore and More Plan A Comfortable Financial Future Beginning Knitting Modular Knitting Not on Our Watch: Exploring the Holocaust Through Testimonies Growth Through Collaboration...Think Regional Southwest Ohio! Wednesday Brown Bag Lecture Series Clipper Ships and How They Changed the World Drink More Tea Frank Lloyd Wright: the Man, the Myth, the Master Our Military Experience: An Oral History And Discussion Guided Walks in Miami’s Natural Areas Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: Mindfulness Meditation Introduction to Zentangle® Family Life Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement Understanding and Investing in the Stock Market Heroes and Zeroes Current National Issues Discussions Afternoon Lectures The Challenge of STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) Trash Talk and Tour of Rumpke Recycling At the Crossroads: 21st Century Solutions to a Sustainable Future The Causes of WW1, the War, and Its Aftermath The Joys and Challenges of Caregiving Yoga Fundamentals /HW¶V 3OD\ 6KXIÀHERDUG )ULGD\V 1RW 6R )DU $¿HOG

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ILR Donation Form Registration Information ILR Registration Forms

Location 123 Police Services MU Art Museum MU Art Museum Leonard Theatre 31 Peabody Hall Chapel, Mt. P Great Room, Mt. P Chapel, Mt. P Chapel, Mt. P Hueston Woods Knolls Clubhouse 24 Peabody Hall MU Art Museum 130 Police Services Leonard Theatre 31 Peabody Hall 126 McGuffey Hall LaRosa’s Room C, FCAC Room C, FCAC Lane Tech Center MU Downtown Phillips, Berkeley 100 VOALC 100 VOALC 100 VOALC Uncorked @ Spicy Olive 123 Police Services Knolls Clubhouse Knolls Clubhouse 130 Police Services 107 Boyd Hall Knolls Clubhouse Oxford Kroger 322 McGuffey Room C, FCAC Room C, FCAC Young, Berkeley Young, Berkeley 100 VOALC 100 VOALC 100 VOALC 100 VOALC The Tea Parlor Leonard Theatre 246 Millett Hall Various Locations Knolls Clubhouse 123 Police Services Phillips, Berkeley MU Downtown MU Downtown Chapel, Mt. P Chapel, Mt. P Chapel, Mt. P Chapel, Mt. P Rumpke Recycling 100 VOALC 100 VOALC 217 Boyd Hall 115 Phillips Hall Lowel Level, FCAC Off-Site

Time 9:00a-10:15a 10:30a-11:30a 12:15p-1:30p 2:15p-3:30p 3:45p-5:00p 9:00a-10:15a 10:30a-11:45a 1:00p-2:00p 2:15p-3:30p 7:30a-9:30a 9:00a-10:15a 9:00a-10:15a 10:45a-12:00p 10:45a-12:00p 1:00p-2:15p 2:45p-4:00p 2:45p-4:00p 4:30p-5:30p 9:00a-10:30a 10:45a-11:45a 10:45a-12:00p 10:45a-12:00p 1:00p-3:00p 10:30a-11:45a 12:15p-1:30p 2:00p-3:15p 3:45p-5:00p 9:00a-10:15a 9:00a-10:15a 10:45a-12:00p 10:45a-12:00p 1:00p-2:15p 2:45p-4:00p 3:00p-4:00p 6:30p-9:00p 9:00a-10:15a 10:45a-12:00p 1:00p-2:15p 2:30p-3:45p 9:00a-10:15a 10:30a-11:45a 12:15p-1:30p 2:00p-3:15p 3:45p-5:00p 10:45a-12:00p 1:00p-2:15p 2:45p-4:15p 3:00p-4:15p 5:00p-7:00p 10:00a-11:00a 10:45a-12:00p 1:00p-2:15p 9:00a-10:15a 10:30a-11:45a 1:00p-2:15p 2:45p-4:00p 9:30a-11:30a 9:00a-10:15a 10:30a-11:45a 9:00a-10:15a 10:30a-11:45a 10:00a-11:15a 10:00a-12:00p

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Noteworthy ILR Notices What It Means to Become an ILR “Member” An ILR member is anyone who registers for ILR courses. Non-members can participate in Special Events but cannot attend courses. Once you’ve participated as a member, you’re considered a returning member for future terms.

First-time Member Savings Introductory Membership Fee for First-time Members An introductory rate of $75 is offered to anyone who has never before been a member of Miami’s ILR. That’s a $20 savings over the $95 per term fee for returning members. If you’re unsure whether you qualify for the discount, contact the ILR office. And remember, members may take as many courses as they desire each term.

Online Registration Online registration allows you to immediately reserve your seats and enables you to modify your registration by yourself if need be. It provides the greatest efficiency for both you and the ILR office. To register online, go to: www.MiamiOH.edu/ilr and follow the instructions. Please note: Those registering online with a credit card are charged a nominal merchant’s convenience fee (this is not an ILR or Miami fee).

Our Mission Statement The Institute for Learning in Retirement at Miami University promotes opportunities for individuals 50 and older to enrich their lives as they explore areas within science, the arts, society, technology, literature, languages, business, economics, and other subjects of interest. In addition, opportunities are presented to become acquainted with community needs and to link individual talents and interests to those needs.

Paying by Check? Paying by Credit Card? When registering online, both types of payment are acceptable. Those paying by check will simply follow up their registration by putting a check in the mail to ILR, payable to Miami University. Please note that credit cards can now be accepted only when registering online. Those choosing to walk in or mail in their registrations must pay by check only (no cash or credit cards). Because credit cards cannot be taken in the ILR office, registration by phone is not available.

New! Parking Pass Information Those taking courses on the Oxford campus will require a visitor parking pass. Request a free visitor permit by emailing your request to the ILR office, indicating “Parking Permit Request” on the subject line. A permit will be emailed to you within two business days. Those without email should request a permit by calling the ILR office or checking the permit request box on the bottom of the registration form.

Find Your Class Locations Directions to class locations can be found on the ILR website by clicking on “Class Locations and Parking” in the left column. Those without computer access should call the ILR office for directions no later than one week before the start of the ILR term.

Emergency Medical Form Those registering online will need to download, complete, and mail the form located on the ILR website. If mailing registration, complete 2-sided registration form.

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Board of Directors 2I¿FHUV Bob Johnson, Chair Richard Brunner, Vice Chair Marcia Waller, Secretary Rich Daniels, Treasurer At Large Members Pat Baugher Judith de Luce Patricia Ellis Mary Kay Fischer Michael Griffith Lois Philips Jan Szuhay Tari Tharp Ron Zemko ([ 2I¿FLR 0HPEHUV Judy Macke Global Initiatives Phyllis Cummins Scripps Gerontology Center Cheryl Young Global Initiatives Rod Nimtz Voice of America Learning Center

Give a gift that is certain to please your friends, loved ones, or even yourself. ILR gift certificates offer an ideal opportunity to introduce someone to lifelong learning at Miami. They’re available anytime and are always a perfect fit. To order, call the ILR office.

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The Knolls of Oxford is a continuing care retirement community that offers carefree living in a secure environment. When selecting a YL[PYLTLU[ JVTT\UP[` P[»Z PTWVY[HU[ [V ÄUK H facility that can meet your changing needs over time. The Knolls of Oxford not only offers the features and amenities you desire, but the security to know you will be cared for well into the future. The Knolls of Oxford offers residential accommodations, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and home care services. The Knolls of Oxford has everything you need to enjoy Retirement Living at its Best. For more information on pricing and options available at The Knolls of Oxford, please contact marketing at 513.524.7990, visit our website at www.knollsofoxford.org.

Special Events Art, Parks, and Rollin’ on the River* ArtWorks Murals, Smale Park, Yard House, Ride the Ducks Wednesday, September 23 Cost: $55 Member; $68 Non-Member** With a vision to be the creative and economic engine which unites citizens and transforms our region, ArtWorks is an award-winning non-profit organization that employs and trains local youth and talent to create art with community impact. From the comfort of our charter bus with narration from ArtWorks staff, we’ll marvel at the works of the Schedule Cincinnati masters, as well as a variety of other downtown murals. 7:45 Assemble at NW corner of Millett When we last visited, Smale Riverfront Park was in its infancy. Two and a half +DOO SDUNLQJ ORW IRU ¿UVW SLFNXS years later, it’s described as an enduring riverfront destination landmark vital to 8:00 Depart Oxford the city’s future and a tribute to its past. Art is at the heart of the park. While it’s 8:45 Assemble at VOALC in West Chester not a gallery, it’s certainly a creative carnival. The adventurous art throughout the for second pick-up park is interactive, inspiring, informative and inventive, serving a purpose beyond 9:00 Depart VOALC the enrichment of the art itself. Smale Riverfront Park does whimsy on steroids. 9:30 ArtWorks tour Marvel at these works as you enjoy a 10:30 Smale Riverfront Park tour guided tour through the park, strolling at a noon Lunch at The Yard House Lunch Choices (choose one) leisurely pace, culminating in an optional 2:00 Ride the Ducks tour t Baja Fish Taco Plate ride ($2) 4:00 Return to VOALC t Angel Hair Veggie Pasta on the park’s crowning jewel, 5:00 Return to Oxford t $MBTTJD $IFFTFCVSHFS Carol Ann’s Carousel. t $IJDLFO 3JDF #PXM After lunch (included) at the Yard House t 3PBTUFE 5VSLFZ $MVC 4BOEXJDI overlooking the Suspension Bridge and the riverfront, buckle up for adventure on the high seas. t "IJ TFBSFE SBSF $SVODIZ 4BMBE You’ll tour both Cincinnati and Newport by land and then splash into the Ohio River for a gentle ride, all in one amazing vehicle. Bring your camera and your enthusiasm, and remember, fun isn’t just for the kids.

Sculpture in the Park 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton Tuesday, September 29 Cost: $12 Member; $15 Non-Member** Featuring art from some of the most renowned artists in the world, Pyramid Hill is an outdoor museum focusing on monumental pieces of sculpture in an environment of meadows, forests, and various gardens. Indoors, you’ll find a 10,000 square foot Ancient Sculpture Museum displaying Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Etruscan sculpture thousands of years old. We’ll meet at Pyramid Hill’s Ancient Sculpture Museum (look for signs after entering the park) where you’ll park and transfer to a minibus for a guided sculptures tour followed by a selfguided museum tour. You’re welcome to bring a picnic lunch and plan to stay and enjoy the park after your tours. NOTE: This is a self-drive event; attendees may want to consider carpooling.

Kick-Off Party Friday, October 2 noon-2:00 p.m. Knolls of Oxford, Commons Auditorium Cost: $8 Member; $10 Non-Member** NOTE: This is a catered light lunch Join familiar friends and meet new ones while being entertained by young vocal and musical talent as we kick off another exciting year of learning through the ILR. *ILR events/classes involving walking/hiking/exercise may be strenuous for some. Please use discretion when registering. **Non-members may participate in special events for an additional fee. See page 24 for details under “Membership.”

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Special Events History, Governance, and a Taste of Germany* Ohio History Connection Museum, Ohio Statehouse, Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Thursday, November 12 Cost: $50 Member; $62 Non-Member** You may have lived here all of your life, but how much do you really know about the history of this great state? With a vision to embrace the present, share the past and transform the future, the Ohio History Connection Museum will spark your discovery of Ohio’s stories. Explore Ohio’s ancient Native American heritage, natural history, Civil War battle flags, and historic preservation. Special exhibits include Kitchens & Domestic Life Schedule in Ohio, as well as 1950s: Building the American Dream, featuring a full-size 1950s 7:15 Assemble at NW corner of Millett Lustron steel home which beckons you to wander back in time and explore all of its +DOO SDUNLQJ ORW IRU ¿UVW SLFN XS fully-interactive nooks and crannies. 7:30 Depart Oxford Lunch (included) finds us stepping back even further—into the mid-1800s—to soak 8:00 Assemble at VOALC in West in sights of the orange masonry, brick streets and preserved architecture of the Chester for second pick-up Historic German Village. To experience a literal taste of what brings travelers from 8:15 Depart VOALC near and far to this Columbus gem, we’ll enjoy a mouth-watering, authentic German 10:00 Ohio History Connection tour buffet at Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, a fourth generation, family-owned restaurant in 12:30 Lunch at Schmidt’s Sausage Haus the heart of Historic German Village. You’ll want to be sure to save a little room 2:00 Ohio Statehouse tour after the cream puff for Schmidt’s Fudge Haus! 5:00 Return to VOALC Our visit to Capitol Square will give you an understanding and appreciation of our 6:00 Return to Millett Hall shared heritage as Ohioans. Keeping with our theme of historically stepping back in time, we’ll visit the Ohio Statehouse with its unique Greek Revival Architecture. The Statehouse is a symbol of Ohio and the spirit of its people. You’ll be treated to a guided tour where you’ll be awed by the stories of the people who built the Capitol Building, as well as its art, architecture, history and government, and the remarkable renovation efforts to restore it to its original 1861 glory.

A Little Something Extra Trash Talk and Tour of Rumpke Recycling Thursday, October 1 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Rumpke Recycling, 5535 Vine Street, Cincinnati NOTE: This is a self-drive event; please consider carpooling In November, 2013, Rumpke unveiled its largest, fastest, and most technologically-advanced recycling plant, a $32 million, 100,000 square foot facility that houses technology capable of sorting 55 tons of recyclables every hour. In all, the system has the potential to process one million pounds of material daily and serve more than 4.5 million residents in Cincinnati and beyond. Join us as we tour Rumpke’s gem for an up-close look at what it takes for a city to “go green.” Instructor: Anne K. Gray is the Education Specialist for Rumpke Consolidated Companies, Inc. NOTE: Sturdy shoes are required. This is a self-drive event; carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking.

What other ILR members are saying about our Special Events... Here are just a few of the comments we received in last term’s end-of-semester survey: “Was a great choice! Venues chosen were excellent.” ~ Francine Glassmeyer “Excellent mix of sites to visit with an exceptional lunch.” ~ Muriel Blaisdell “What a wonderful tour!” ~ Roger Stagge “All docents did wonderful presentations. Very interesting. Food at Hollywood was exceptional.” Richard Daniels “Wonderful, fun and very interesting content.” Barb Eshbaugh “The visit with John Ruthven was fabulous and I also enjoyed the Grant house and school.” ~ Gabrielle Strand “Very enjoyable trip. Food and transportation were great. ~ Dave Wilson

*ILR events/classes involving walking/hiking/exercise may be strenuous for some. Please use discretion when registering. **Non-members may participate in special events for an additional fee. See page 28 for details under “Membership.”

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Mondays, Oxford: October 5 – November 2 A Taste Of Kitchen Chemistry 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Room 123, Miami University Police Services Center Sweet sugars and crucial carbs. Opulent oils and familiar fats. Abundant acids and potent proteins. Valuable vitamins and essential enzymes. Savory spices and healthful herbs. The course will be based on Harold McGee’s On Food and Cooking. Instructor: John H. Eicher taught at the Ohio State, Columbia, Purdue, and Miami Universities. He has taught 26 ILR classes. What’s Black and White, Metallic, and Moves All Over? 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Miami University Art Museum Answer: Three Exciting New Fall Exhibits at the Miami University Art Museum! “Margaret Bourke-White”: Bourke-White, a pioneer female photojournalist, documented the industrialization of the USSR in the 1930s. Thirty-four of her striking and award-winning photogravures were published in 1934. Shown for the first time, this exhibition presents the full suite of these photos. “The Past is Present: Dennis Angel”: For the past six years, Dennis Angel has produced hyper-realistic metalpoint drawings on paper, a meticulous process used in the 15th-17th centuries by the great masters. This process “possesses a luminosity and delicate tonal range otherwise unattainable with any other graphic medium,” according to Angel. “Art That Moves”: This exhibit assembles kinetic and Op art works from the museum’s permanent collection, as well as a selection of recent works by local artists. The exhibit was developed in connection with the upcoming Year of Creativity and Innovation (2015-2016) at Miami University. Miami University Art Museum staff and docents will make presentations and guide participants in galleries. Coordinator: Elaine Rauckhorst, retired teacher, has been a Miami University Art Museum docent since 1995. The Orchestra 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. Leonard Theatre, Peabody Hall The course examines the modern symphony orchestra through its structure, history, and repertoire. The unique culture of the orchestra, especially the relationship between conductor and musicians, is examined as well. Musical examples from the standard repertoire and other demonstrations are a signal feature of the course. The goal is to improve students’ understanding of how an orchestra functions so that future listening experiences will be deeper and, presumably, more rewarding and meaningful. Instructor: Bruce Murray, Professor and Chair of the Department of Music, is a concert pianist.

Midday Lecture Series 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Miami University Art Museum October 5 – “Old Buildings: Why We Love Them and How to Restore Them,” Jim Wilson, Restoration Contractor with 25 years’ experience in the Miami Valley October 12 – “Luke Brannon Thwarts a Lynching in Oxford, OH,” Richard O Jones, Journalist, True Crime Historian and Raconteur October 19 – “The Un-national Church of America: Immigration, Religion, and Sectarianism in Antebellum Cincinnati,” Matthew Smith, Visiting Assistant Professor of History, Miami University, Hamilton; Assistant Director of the Michael J. Colligan History Project October 26 – “The Lives of Campus Custodians: Questioning Academe’s Espoused Values,” Peter Magolda, Professor Emeritus in Miami University’s Student Affairs in Higher Education Program. November 2 – “Fracking and Earthquakes in Ohio; Is There a Link?” Michael Brudzinski, Associate Professor, Geology and Environmental Earth Science Coordinator: Betty Rogers, Professor Emerita of Spanish, is past chair of ILR.

Making Marks on Paper 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Room 31, Peabody Hall This will be a mixed media class. Using a provided journal, each student will make background papers using a gelli plate and acrylic paint and add layers to the background using additional paint, papers, rubber stamps, pictures, found objects, etc. We will explore how to make marks on the journal pages using paint pens, markers, colored pens and pencils, and ink pens. The instructor will provide all materials. The student will have a journal and other painted papers to take home. Instructor: Judy Brewer is involved in Cincinnati Ink, a rubber stamp club and Cincinnati Book Arts, a bookbinding club, and has taken many online mixed media classes.

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Mondays, Monroe, October 5 – November 2 A Him, a Her, and Some Carols 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Mary Kittridge Chapel, Mount Pleasant Retirement Village Christmas carols are songs of the people, some dating back to medieval times. They grow out of personal experience, which may be just a bit odd: snow falling on the Brenner Pass; two bachelors writing a carol for children; the Panic of 1837; a secret message in code; a father’s challenge to his son to come up with something better; a ravenous family of mice. Each of these shows up in the story of a Christmas carol. And why did George Whitfield edit out the welkin? We’ll find out as we sing these songs of wonder and praise. Instructors: Bill Philips is a retired Presbyterian pastor. Ruthanna Jeter is a retired professional musician still actively promoting the joy of singing.

Modern American Poetry: Bishop, Frost, Moore, Stevens 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Great Room, Mount Pleasant Retirement Village Let’s talk about four of our greatest American poets of the 20th century: Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Frost, Marianne Moore, and Wallace Stevens. We’ll learn more about their lives, about their writing, and about their legacies. Instructor: Marianne Cotugno, Associate Professor of English and Faculty Director, Miami University, Middletown, with publications on Elizabeth Bishop, Wyndham Lewis, Conrad Richter, and Nabokov.

The Civil War Dissected 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Mary Kittridge Chapel, Mount Pleasant Retirement Village This class discusses the events and politics that incited our country’s greatest conflict. It looks at the leaders and the military plans involved in the war. We will also discuss the influence of newspapers, literature, and music on public perception. We shall finish with a look at the cost and true results of the war. Instructor: Walt Westrich is a retired school administrator and teacher who has studied battlefields and collected books and artifacts of the Civil War.

Using the Internet to Communicate 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. Mary Kittridge Chapel, Mount Pleasant Retirement Village Communication is part of the core of the human experience, and the Internet has dramatically changed it. We will hands-on explore some of the current ways of doing so using smart phones, tablets, netbooks, and laptops. Included will be the basic use of a browser, then Facebook, Twitter, email, messaging, and Skype or FaceTime. Other areas will be explored as time permits. Please bring a computing device from this list: a laptop with wifi connectivity, a netbook (ChromeBook), a tablet (iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Microsoft Surface, etc.), or a smartphone. Mt. Pleasant does have a limited number of laptops that can be used. Students may double up to share devices. Instructor: Bill Hyatt is a retired math and computer science teacher in Middletown City Schools.

Tuesdays, Oxford: September 15 – October 13 Fall Neotropical Migrants–A Closer Look (literally!) 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. NOTE: THIS CLASS HAS EARLY START/END DATES AREI Bird Banding Station, Hueston Woods Fall neotropical bird migrants are often a challenge to identify--hence the “confusing fall warblers” label. We will use the AREI bird banding stations to get a close look at these challenging species. The class will emphasize both bird identification and neotropical bird conservation. Rain on Tuesday postpones class until Thursday. Instructor: Dave Russell teaches ornithology and methods in field ornithology at Miami University. He is the Research and Education Director for Avian Research and Education Institute, Inc. (AREI), a non-profit organization that uses its bird banding stations in Oxford, Ohio, and Tamaulipas, Mexico, for research and as outdoor classrooms.

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Looking for Transportation Options in Oxford? Oxford Seniors offers a door-to-door shuttle service for the residents of Oxford and Oxford Township. The fee is only $3 round trip for travel within Oxford/Oxford Township and $6 round trip between Oxford and Hamilton. Transportation is available Sunday through Friday. To make arrangements, please call 513.523.1717.

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Tuesdays, Oxford: October 6 – November 3 Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Clubhouse, Knolls of Oxford Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is no doubt the funniest of the great American novels, one that can be read with equal delight by school kids and doctoral students. How is it that “Huck” appeals to so wide an audience, tickles so many funny bones at the same time that it tackles issues of race, class, and religion that still divide us? And why is it still banned from some classrooms and removed from libraries? In this reader-centered, conversational, and participatory class, we will discuss this wonderfully challenging novel in careful detail. So come with us down the Mississippi with Huck and Jim. You’ll enjoy the ride!

Downton Dress: Analyzing the Costumes of Downton Abbey 10:45 a.m. – noon Miami University Art Museum Costuming is a critical element of telling the story of the people and times portrayed in the BBC series Downton Abbey. In this class, we will examine how costuming was used to define gender, status, individuals, context, and time period. Clips of Downton Abbey seasons 1-5 will be shown, as will artifacts from the Miami University and Butler County Historical Society collections. Instructor: Sara Butler taught History of Dress at Miami University. She is currently a Board member of the Butler County Historical Society and works with its costume collection.

Class text: Any edition of Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. For our first class, please read chapters 1-4. Instructor: Don Daiker has often taught courses in American literature for Miami University and the ILR.

Topics of Current Interest 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Room 24, Peabody Hall Current topics of debate will be selected from various segments of our lives, and the class facilitators will present factual point/ counter point data to kick off discussions. They will select a topic for the first session, then the class will identify which topics it wishes to discuss in subsequent sessions. The goal is an increase in understanding of current topics of controversy and debate. Instructors: Bill McKnight, retired from General Electric Aircraft Engines as a Senior Technologist, and Rich Daniels, retired CEO of McCullough-Hyde Hospital in Oxford.

Dante’s DIVINE COMEDY: Our Life’s Journey 10:45 a.m. – noon Room 130, Miami University Police Services Center This course provides an exploration of Dante’s Divine Comedy, focusing on selected cantos from each of the poem’s three canticles, or books: “Inferno,” “Purgatorio,” and “Paradiso.” Readings and discussions will be in English. Class text: Any edition of the Divine Comedy will be acceptable. For those who do not already have a copy or cannot procure a library copy, the instructor recommends buying Allen Mandelbaum’s translation, available in a three-volume bilingual edition, with the original Italian on the left and Mandelbaum’s English version on the right-hand page. Instructor: Sante Matteo, Professor Emeritus of Italian, was born and spent the first ten years of his life in Italy.

Evolution: Yes, No, and Maybe 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Leonard Theatre, Peabody Hall The emphasis of this course will be on “No” and “Maybe.” After one lecture on English/Anglican doubt about Darwinism, American science will make its appearance on the scientific world stage in the persons of Asa Gray, Louis Agassiz, and his students. We will study the development of “scientific” racism and its refutations, and the Roman Catholic reception of evolution. Instructor: Muriel Blaisdell is a Miami University Professor Emerita of Interdisciplinary Studies and History. She remains active in the History of Science Society and in the Institute for Religion in an Age of Science.

The Paradox of Science 2:45 – 4:00 p.m. Room 31, Peabody Hall Science, like faith, is full of paradox, for both teach ideas contrary to common sense. The idea of our universe expanding by dark energy is as strange as the idea of our resurrection by faith. How can we reconcile our personal freedom with scientific ideas of historical laws and causes of action discovered in psychology or economics? Can biological evolution explain the origin of intelligent life? Both Newton’s “gravity” and Einstein’s “spacetime” are original products of imagination, though measured. Some discoveries of science, such as electromagnetism and nuclear energy, have changed our lives, but others are weird, such as black holes and quantum physics. Let’s find the change of mind that comprehends science and faith together. Instructor: Jack Sommer has taught philosophy at Miami, Western College, and ILR.

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Tuesdays, Oxford: October 6 – November 3 Exploring Chinese Culture 2:45 – 4:00 p.m. NOTE: NOV 2 CLASS HELD Room 126, McGuffey Hall AT WESTERN LODGE October 6 – “Chinese Acupuncture and Qigong,� Confucius Institute staff October 13 – “Chinese Character and Calligraphy ,� Ling Tang, Confucius Institute instructor October 20 – “Chinese Ethnic Group Culture Introduction,� Chen Zhao, Director of the Confucius Institute October 27 – “Traditional Chinese Architecture,� Qiao Zheng, Confucius Institute instructor November 2 – “Chinese Cooking (class held at Western Lodge),� Ling Tang, Confucius Institute instructor Instructor: Chen Zhao is Director of the Confucius Institute, Miami University.

A Wine Tour of California 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Oxford LaRosa’s Supply fee: $45, payable with registration Over the course of five weeks, we will survey the wines of California. Napa, Sonoma, Santa Barbara, and other regional wines will be sampled while their unique aspects are presented and discussed in an informal atmosphere. One class will focus on a structured, step-by-step analysis of wine. Come prepared with three wine glasses and a sense of oeno-adventure. Instructor: Chris Hensey has offered ILR wine-tasting courses for a decade, nearly as long as he has operated his Oxford shop, Main Street Gourmet. He has passed the Introductory Exam for The Court of Master Sommeliers and serves as a judge for The Cincinnati International Wine Festival.

7XHVGD\V )DLUÂżHOG 2FWREHU Âą 1RYHPEHU Writing 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. 5RRP & )DLUÂżHOG &RPPXQLW\ $UWV &HQWHU In this class you will explore how to effectively put your thoughts on paper and to enjoy the process. The class will include family writing as well as non-fiction, fiction, poems, essays, and personal memoirs. This is a “no stressâ€? class that covers everything from knitting to kayaking. A workbook is provided at no charge.

Planning Local Trips Into History 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. 5RRP & )DLU¿HOG &RPPXQLW\ $UWV &HQWHU

Instructor: Ercel Eaton worked in the newspaper/writing field for 45 years as a reporter, feature writer, editor, and columnist for the Hamilton Journal News. She is the author of Appalachian Yesterdays, a book about her childhood and family and Caramels, a book of poetry.

Instructor: Walt Westrich is a retired school administrator and teacher. He is also a veteran history trip planner.

This class will explore possible historical sites and museums that one can visit close to our area. We will also look at organizing trips by historical theme. There will be pictures of some sites and discussion of the history behind these places.

Tuesdays, Hamilton: October 6 – November 3 Let’s Embrace Technology 10:45 a.m. – noon Lane Technology Center, Hamilton This course will include five interactive sessions as follows: October 6 – Explore the history and the hardware that enables the Internet to be a vital part of our everyday lives. October 13 – Practice advanced search strategies to help locate what you want fast! October 20 – 3D Printed Pen Holders: design your own 3D printed pen holder to add that personal touch to your desk at home. October 27 – Browser Extensions: enhance your Internet experience with these helpful tools. November 3 – PowerPoint Poetry: typically used to supplement presentations, we’ll take a look at the more creative uses of PowerPoint. Instructor: Amy Schutte is a Miami alumna and a tech enthusiast with a passion for educating others about current and emerging technology..

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Tuesdays, Hamilton: October 6 – November 3 Journal Keeping Can Improve Your Life 10:45 a.m. – noon MU Downtown Hamilton Is keeping a journal the same as keeping a diary or writing a memoir? Who are some famous journalists, and what did they write? What is the purpose of keeping a journal, and what are the benefits? What tools can improve your experience? Through commentary, discussion, writing time, and optional sharing, this class will give you a new appreciation of your written legacy— whether you are new to journals or have kept one since you first held a crayon. Instructor: Victoria Ryan, published author and speaker, former speech-language pathologist and MUH instructor. Victoria has kept a journal since high school.

Remembering Fannie Hurst: Hamilton, Ohio’s Forgotten Treasure 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Phillips Presentation Room, Berkeley Square The course begins with a presentation on the life and times of American author and activist Fannie Hurst, born in Hamilton, Ohio, in 1885. The next four sessions we will be viewing four movies based on her body of works: Imitation of Life (1933), filmed in 1934 with Claudette Colbert and Warren William; Four Daughters (based on a Cosmopolitan article), filmed in 1938, starring Claude Rains and Rosemary Lane; Back Street (1931), filmed in 1941 with Charles Boyer and Margaret Sullavan; and Humoresque (1919), filmed in 1946 starring Joan Crawford and John Garfield. Instructor: Kathleen Fox has taught ILR courses about Cary Grant and, with Marjorie Bowers, on Ohio’s Eight First Ladies.

Tuesdays, West Chester: October 6 – November 3 Genealogy: Beyond the Basics 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Room 100, Voice of America Learning Center This course focuses on intermediate genealogy and will be most beneficial to those who have taken my basic genealogy course. This course goes a little deeper into methodology and resources. Topics include genealogy and the law, land records, military records, and genetic genealogy (DNA). Instructor: Pamela White is a professional genealogist and President of the Butler County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society.

Tuesday Brown Bag Seminar – Gee, I Didn’t Know That 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Room 100, Voice of America Learning Center Each Tuesday the Brown Bag Lecture Series presents a speaker who will discuss a topic of interest and importance. Bring your lunch and enjoy an ILR tradition. October 6 – “Handwriting Analysis: You Are What You Write,” Claire Esposito is a Certified Handwriting Analyst. October 13 – “Hike For Your Life,” Peter Seifert walked from Nice to Vienna. October 20 – “Women Aviators: The Gals That Dared!” Richard Esposito is a retired business executive and experienced master of ceremonies. October 27 – “What Do Your Nerves Have to Do With It? A Look Under the Hood (Skin),” Tom Gieske, a pharmaceutical researcher, has taught college human anatomy and physiology to nurses and pre-med students. November 3 – “Dancing Through Scottish History,” Susan Anderson, former owner of a Celtic shop, is active in Scottish country dance societies in Ontario, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati. Coordinator: Dan Szuhay is a retired teacher/counselor from Birmingham, Michigan, Public Schools.

American Exceptionality 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Room 100, Voice of America Learning Center From the perspective of Alexis de Tocqueville, Eric Hoffer, and Jim Stock, this course will be an examination of what it is that has made America “exceptional.” We will examine exceptionality in terms of the country’s geographic, demographic, and political commitment as well as its place in history. How have changes over the last two centuries affected this description of America? Does the term still apply? Instructor: Jim Stock is a retired teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, superintendent of schools, college professor, consultant, and world traveler.

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Tuesdays, West Chester: October 6 – November 3 Wining Around 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Uncorked @ the Spicy Olive 6XSSO\ )HH SD\DEOH DW WKH ¿UVW FODVV In this class we will be exploring 15 different grape varietals, their history, development, and prominence to the wine world. We will taste and discuss three varietals each of the five weeks. Supplies: Bring three wine glasses and a notebook. Instructor: Scott Hau is owner of Uncorked @ the Spicy Olive and has been an avid collector for 30+ years. He has owned or managed wine stores for 15+ years and spent 12 years in senior management for Magic Pan, Simon’s Seafood, and Ruby Tuesday’s restaurants.

Wednesdays, Oxford: October 7 through November 4 Judgment at Nuremberg: Yesterday and Today 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. NOTE: COURSE DATES ARE OCT 14 THRU NOV 11 Clubhouse, Knolls of Oxford Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) was directed by Stanley Kramer and featured a cast that included Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, Marlene Dietrich, Maximilian Schell, Richard Widmark, Montgomery Clift, and Judy Garland. The three hour film was nominated for eleven Academy Awards, with both Spencer Tracy and Maximilian Schell receiving best actor nominations. It was based on the actual historical event known as the “Justice Trial,� part of the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials (1946-1949), in which sixteen members of the Reich Ministry of Justice or People’s and Special Courts were tried for enforcing laws that supported Nazi ideology. In this course, we will first put the film in historical context by exploring the events (the Nuremberg trials) on which it was based. Then, during several class sessions, we will watch the film and use class time to discuss the issues emerging from the section we have watched. Finally, we will focus on how the issues raised in the trials and the film confront us with ethical questions and concerns with which we continue to wrestle today. Instructor requests: A small amount of reading before and during the course by the student. Instructor: Alan deCourcy, Professor Emeritus, is the former Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Associate Professor, Department of Religious and Pastoral Studies, College of Mount St. Joseph.

Social Media Plus 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. NOTE: 2–WEEK/4-SESSION CLASS, WED 10/21 & 28 AND FRI 10/23 & 30 Room 123, Miami University Police Services Center Learn to make the most of your social media including: connecting accounts on different platforms, streamlining your media, and creating your own groups and professional or personal pages. Please bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone with wireless internet capability and access. Instructor: Ancilleno Davis, “Leno,� a PhD student in biology, originally from the Bahamas, coordinates social media outlets for several non-profit groups and organizations.

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Paris: A Planner’s Perspective 10:45 a.m. – noon Clubhouse, Knolls of Oxford Paris’s beauty and attraction for visitors are largely the result of centuries of deliberate government planning decisions and actions. Topics focus on key planning accomplishments of the past, recent planning initiatives and innovations, planning for an increasingly multicultural population, and the city’s geography underlying the recent Charlie Hebdo massacre. Instructor: James Rubenstein, Professor Emeritus of Geography, is the author of nine books on human geography, the auto industry, and Paris. Stories of Alice Munro 10:45 a.m. – noon Room 130, Miami University Police Services Center We’ll read and discuss stories by the Nobel Prize Winner selected from volumes published 1968-1994 and collected in Selected Stories (1996). Please read for the first class “Walker Brothers Cowboy� (pp. 3-15) and “Meneseteung� (pp. 392-409). Class text: Alice Munro, Selected Stories, 1968-1994 (Alfred Kopf, 1996; paperback, $16.95) Instructor: Frank Jordan, Professor Emeritus of English, has taught 13 courses in poetry (mostly contemporary) and coordinated courses on Oxford Artists, Freedom Summer, and the Boomers. Religious Pluralism in the United States 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. NOTE: CLASS DATES ARE OCT 14 THRU NOV 11 Room 107, Boyd Hall An exploration of the variety of forms religion takes in contemporary America, including the many forms of Christianity, Judaism, and more recent arrivals such as Hinduism and Islam. Emphasis on the historical, social, and legal contexts in which today’s pluralism exists and is continually re-inventing itself. Recommended reading: Peter W. Williams, America’s Religions, 3rd edition (4th edition released later this fall) Instructor: Peter W. Williams is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Comparative Religion and American Studies at Miami.

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Wednesdays, Oxford: October 7 through November 4 Let’s Go Krogering 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Oxford Kroger 6XSSO\ IHH SD\DEOH DW ¿UVW FODVV This course offers insights into the operation of the Kroger Oxford store. You’ll have behind-the-scenes presentations and departmental demonstrations from one of America’s largest grocery store chains’ locations. Learn how the store integrates itself into the community, from the individual level up to what’s on the shelves. Class meets in the bistro area. October 7 – Cooking Class with Wine Bar – Focus on fall and the turn into winter. October 14 – The Kroger World of Cheese – Learn what our cheese section and Mediterranean salad bar offer while tasting samples. October 21 – Vegetarian Cooking Class – The architecture of an eggplant and spinach tower. October 28 – Sustainable Seafood – Kroger’s global big picture and what our store offers. November 4 – Pastry Cooking Class – The making of a tropical strudel. Instructor: Marshall Burke, Bistro Executive Chef, has more than 20 years of successful national and international food and beverage experience in the hospitality industry and has worked with the top chefs in the business.

The Joys of Jazz 2:45 – 4:00 p.m. Clubhouse, Knolls of Oxford Weekly sessions will explore different topics in the evolution of jazz as we know it, with five different presenters accompanied by topic-specific musical selections. October 7 – “Ragtime,� Randy Runyon, retired professor of French and Italian at Miami, and former University Carillonneur, is an accomplished musician. He has an interest in ragtime, as well as tangos and other Latin American dance forms. October 14 – “Early Jazz at Gennett Records,� Rick Kennedy, veteran communications manager with General Electric Company and freelance music writer for over 30 years, is author of two books, “Jelly Roll, Bix, and Hoagy: Gennett Records and the Rise of America’s Musical Grassroots� and “Little Labels, Big Sound: Small Record Companies and the Rise of American Music� (the latter title with Randy McNutt). October 21 – “Big Band/Swing,� Bill Albin, retired Miami professor of Music, specializes in percussion and world music. He has performed with numerous orchestras in Greater Cincinnati. October 28 – “Bebop,� John Bercaw is a well-known local professional musician performing as part of the John Bercaw Jazz Trio, and music instructor at Miami University Hamilton. November 4 – “Women Instrumentalists in Jazz,� Tammy Kernodle, Miami professor of Musicology, affiliate faculty member of American Studies, Black World Studies, and Women’s and Gender Sexuality Studies, is Miami’s 20142015 Effective Educator winner.

Have YOU Ever Wanted to Teach for ILR? Do you have a special hobby, skill, or knowledge about a particular subject? If so, we need you! Please consider submitting a class proposal. Proposal forms can be found on our website under the “Volunteer/Teaching� tab or can be sent to you upon request. The deadline to turn in a proposal for the spring term is November 1, 2015. Spring term dates are March 28 through April 29, 2016. ILR Photos Have you ever wondered what goes on in other ILR classes or what it’s like to attend one of our special events? Do you want to see what we’ve been up to? If so, you can view photos of recent classes and events posted on Facebook (no need to have a Facebook account). Just go to our website and click on the Facebook link. You can even add your name to the photos and post your comments; we’d love to hear how you’ve enjoyed your experience. Stay Informed ILR Board meetings are open to all members, and minutes and recent annual reports are available on the ILR website. Look under the ILR Board tab for a look at what’s going on “behind the scenes� with the program. Did You Know ILR is on Facebook? For a fun, easy way to keep up with ILR, view photos of events and classes, and communicate with your ILR friends, “like� us on Facebook. For a quick link, go to the ILR website and click on the Facebook link.

Co-Coordinators: Margie Maltbie resided in Florida for 30 years, belonged to “The Sarasota Jazz Club,� and was exposed to the music of many of the “big band� retirees who settled in the area. Nancy Eicher, Miami alumna, is an independent editor/writer who is fascinated with the history of popular music.

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Wednesdays, Oxford: October 7 through November 4 Sundown Cinema: Something to Think About 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Room 322, McGuffey Hall Movies not only entertain us, but the best ones help us see the world in a different way. This semester we will focus on movies whose message stays with us long after the final credits are shown. Also, in order to celebrate the incredible diversity of film styles, each film is intentionally from a conspicuously different genre: a classic of Swedish symbolism, an animated feature, a film without plot or actors, a conventional drama, and an allegorical fantasy. This will be Richard’s last Sundown Cinema, so please join us as we mark his ten years with ILR and “100 nights at the movies.� October 7 – The Seventh Seal (Swedish, 1957, 97 min.) Returning home from the Crusades, a knight (Max von Sydow) and his squire (Gunnar Bjornstrand) find the land is ravaged by plague. The knight has lost his faith and is looking for answers to life’s meaning. Death appears and informs the knight that his time has come. The knight, however, challenges Death to a game of chess and convinces him to let the game’s outcome determine the knight’s fate. October 14 – Up (2009, 96 min.) To avoid being taken away to a nursing home, an old widower (voice of Edward Asner) tries to fly his home to Paradise Falls, South America, along with a boy scout who has accidentally lifted off with him. (This film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature of its year.) October 21 – Koyaanisqatsi (1983, 87 min.) The essence of the film’s title (the Hopi Indian word for “life out of balance�) is explored without conventional plot, dialogue or actors. Through expertly photographed phenomena, the mesmerizing footage and stirring music focus on nature, technology, and the relationship between them. October 28 – Seven Pounds (2008, 123 min.) Haunted by a secret, Ben Thomas (Will Smith) looks for redemption by radically transforming the lives of seven people he doesn’t know. Once his plan is set, nothing will be able to stop him. But Ben hadn’t planned on falling in love with one of these people (Rosario Dawson), and she’s the one who will end up transforming him. November 4 – Pleasantville (1998, 124 min.) Two 1990s teenagers (Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon) find themselves in a 1950s sitcom where life is “just swell!� However, their worldly sensibilities begin to profoundly change the complacent world of Pleasantville. Instructor: Richard Brunner is a life-long film fan with a special interest in the history of the Academy Awards.

:HGQHVGD\V )DLUÂżHOG 2FWREHU WKURXJK 1RYHPEHU Exploring the American Revolution: Stories, Lore and More 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. NOTE: CLASS DATES ARE 10/14 THRU 11/11 5RRP & )DLUÂżHOG &RPPXQLW\ $UWV &HQWHU This class will include stories about “meâ€? as Patrick Henry, but also about Jefferson, Washington and lesser-known patriots, heroes of the day, and common citizens. We will discuss people, places, battles, slavery, the Constitution and things not typically found in our history textbooks. Colonial Williamsburg is my second home. Four years ago I had the honor of debating their Thomas Jefferson on stage in Cincinnati. I have learned a lot from him and would like to share my new knowledge with my class. Instructor: Tony Steer has devoted 14 years as a reenactor of Patrick Henry.

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Plan a Comfortable Financial Future 10:45 a.m. – noon 5RRP & )DLUÂżHOG &RPPXQLW\ $UWV &HQWHU Take control of your financial affairs. Learn about the world of finances in retirement. Learn how to make your own plan. Address real-life concerns with tools that will last a lifetime. This knowledge will help you become more confident in making intelligent decisions to pursue your overall goals and improve your financial future. The instructor will provide a 164-page interactive workbook packed with exercises, checklists, and colorful charts, graphs, and explanations that he follows throughout the course. This valuable take-home resource helps participants apply what they learn to their personal financial situations. Instructor: Gary Hollander CFP, has been providing financial educational workshops for over 39 years and has been awarded “FIVE STAR Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Managerâ€? for the past 7 years by Cincinnati Magazine. He has been President of Hollander & Associates LLC since 1976.

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Wednesdays, Hamilton: October 7 through November 4 Beginning Knitting 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Young Conference Room, Berkeley Square Supply Fee: $10.00, for yarn and needles, if needed This class is for those who have never knitted before or who knitted many years ago. The following techniques will be taught: casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, stockinette stitch, garter stitch, decreasing, casting off, and edge stitches. Instructor: Carole Kuhn is a published knitwear designer. Her patterns have been published in the magazines Inknitters and Cast On. She has also published her various modules in her book Pursnicketies - A Modular Knitting Experience.

Modular Knitting 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Young Conference Room, Berkeley Square Supply Fee: $10.00, for yarn and needles, if needed This class is for those who already know how to knit, but would like to take their knitting to the next level. Students will learn how to knit a series of squares forming an earwarmer. The practice of joining squares by knitting them together could later be used to knit a modular vest. Instructor: Carole Kuhn is a published knitwear designer. Her patterns have been published in the magazines Inknitters and Cast On. She has also published her various modules in her book Pursnicketies - A Modular Knitting Experience.

Wednesdays, West Chester: October 7 through November 4 Not on Our Watch: Exploring the Holocaust through Testimonies 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Room 100, Voice of America Learning Center This course will examine the history and lessons of the Holocaust through the use of narratives including literature, videotaped testimonies, and a first-hand account from a survivor. We will also explore more recent genocides and the notion, “not on our watch.”

Growth through Collaboration... Think Regional Southwest Ohio! 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Room 100, Voice of America Learning Center Regional collaborations in Southwest Ohio’s 15 county area combine efforts to enhance both our quality of life and the area’s economic development. The course will explore how issue action groups focus upon the following: infrastructure; skilled workforce development; entrepreneurial support; racial/ethnic minority inclusion; cross-government reform, and quality of life.

Instructors: Alexis Storch, Director of Education, Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education; Trinity Ruggles, Education Coordinator, Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education

Instructors: Joe Hinson is President and CEO for the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance and a member of the Think Regional planning committee 2015. Michele Black-Abrams is Chairman of the Think Regional Southwest Ohio Annual Conference; Bob Viney was formerly the marketing director at Procter and Gamble.

Wednesday Brown Bag Lecture Series 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Room 100, Voice of America Learning Center Each Wednesday, the Brown Bag Lecture Series presents a speaker who will discuss a topic of interest and importance. Bring your lunch and enjoy an ILR tradition. October 7 – “Dazzling Dahlias,” Leo Gray, Vice President of Cincinnati Dahlia Club; Verlaine Gray, Show Chairman of Arrangements. October 14 – “How Did I Become Homeless?” Linda Hoover, a teacher for 31 years; Pat Gay, a teacher for 40 years. Both are members of the Serve City Board. October 21 – “Keeping Your Lifestyle in Retirement,” Victor Gray and Melissa Goldschmidt are Advisors at Victor Gray Financial. October 28 – “A Man From Lebanon, OH,” Sheldon Strand, retired city of Middletown attorney. November 4 – “One Soldier’s Story,” Gabrielle Strand, retired Lakota Local Schools elementary teacher. Coordinator: Marlene Esseck is a retired elementary teacher, Lakota Local School District.

More Volunteer Opportunities ILR is supported by active participation on your part. Would you like to be on the Board of Directors for ILR or help the Curriculum Committee plan the courses we offer each semester? Do you know of unique places to go that you could help the Special Events Committee plan, or are you willing to help the Publicity, Administrative, Finance, or Liaison Committees? A bit of your time can ensure our program’s success. If you are willing to assist in any of these areas, check the box on the registration form or call or email us. ILR is twice the fun when you get involved and serve as a volunteer. Thank you!

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Wednesdays, West Chester: October 7 through November 4 Clipper Ships and How They Changed the World 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Room 100, Voice of America Learning Center For more than a decade in the mid-nineteenth century, clipper ships ruled the seas. They were developed for merchants to address the growing China trade and the California gold rush. Their development, design, construction, sailing records, and the lives of the men and women who built and sailed them will be described. Instructor: Al Wiebe is a retired research scientist for whom marine and aviation history have always been of interest.

Drink More Tea 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. The Tea Parlor 6XSSO\ IHH SD\DEOH DW ¿UVW FODVV Taste and experience a wide variety of teas to help develop your palate and discover what you like to drink. Learn about the health benefits of tea, as well as a history of how tea is included in many cultures around the world. Participants will also learn how tea is processed, grown and blended, and will try blending their own teas. We will conclude by pairing food with tea. Instructor: Susan Schechter is the owner and operator of The Tea Parlor, an English-style tea room in Liberty Township.

Thursdays, Oxford: October 8 through November 5 Frank Lloyd Wright: the Man, the Myth, the Master 10:45 a.m. – noon Leonard Theatre, Peabody Hall This course will examine buildings and designs by Wright that represent the development of his career and his contribution to modern architecture. It will also study the constellation of complex personal and professional relationships that surround his life. Lectures will be illustrated by PowerPoint images and enhanced by discussion where possible. Instructor: Robert Benson is Professor Emeritus of Architectural History and Theory. He was Chair of the Department of Architecture and Interior Design for 15 years.

Our Military Experience: An Oral History And Discussion 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Room 246, Millett Hall American military veterans account for a very small percentage of our citizens, and the number of veterans is declining faster every day. The intent of this course is to offer ILR students an opportunity to hear and discuss the stories and experiences of those who wore our nation’s uniform. October 8 – “Military’s Role in Peace: One Person’s Story 1959-2011,� Clark Kelly served 30 years Air Force active duty. A Master Navigator, his tours included information operations in cyber warfare and intelligence. October 15 – “If Tom Clancy Only Knew ... At Sea in an American Submarine,� Scott Rein served over 20 years Navy active duty, with both enlisted and commissioned service. Nuclear power trained, his tours included numerous submarines. October 22 – “Betrayal of Trust – The Walker Spy Ring,� Paul Allen served over 20 years Navy active duty. A Surface Warfare Officer, his tours included five warships. October 29 – “Personal Experiences in a Combat Zone (or We Gotta Get Out of This Place),� Jerry Riesenberg served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. His tours included working groundcrew in AC-119 gunships. November 5 – “Spies Like Us,� Dennis Johnson served in the Air Force during the Cold War. His tours included highly classified work as a Radio Intercept Analyst against Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact military communications. Alternate Brief – “An Air Force Lieutenant’s Quick Study of the Cold War,� Brad Cronk served in the Air Force during the Cold War. His tours included work in communications for tactical fighter wings on the East Germany border. Coordinator: Rick Dubberly served 30 years Navy active duty.

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Thursdays, Oxford: October 8 through November 5 Guided Walks in Miami’s Natural Areas* 2:45 – 4:15 p.m. First hike meets in the Dewitt Log Homestead parking lot just east of the Miami horse stables on Route 73. Maps with directions to future hikes will be GLVWULEXWHG DW WKH ¿UVW KLNH As we see the effects of urban sprawl growing closer to Oxford, we give thanks for the establishment of a greenbelt sanctuary – Miami University Natural Areas – of over 1000 acres with 17 miles of trails surrounding much of the university. Wildlife abounds: 121 species of birds have been seen, 61 species breed in the Natural Areas, and beavers are found along Four Mile Creek. The area contains a good cross section of native species of trees, including Kentucky coffee tree, American hop hornbeam, pawpaw, Osage orange, American beech, and shingle oak. Each class we will hike a different section of the trail system to see the unique features and habitats each offers. These will not be difficult hikes but the ground is uneven and may be wet depending on the weather, so dress appropriately. Each hike will last about 90 minutes. Instructor: Jim Reid is the field manager for Miami’s Natural Areas.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: Learning the Practice of Mindfulness Meditation 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. Clubhouse, Knolls of Oxford Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a 5 week course designed to transform your relationship to stress and increase your enjoyment of life. This evidence-based program is respected within the medical community as a proven complement to traditional medical and psychological treatments for help in alleviating stress and anxiety, managing chronic pain, improving mental awareness, and promoting improved well-being. Please bring a blanket, towel or yoga mat for lying meditation exercises, and a meditation cushion or firm pillow for seated meditation (this is optional; participants are also welcome to sit upright in chairs for seated meditation exercises). Also, bring notebook for class notes and suggested weekly homework exercises.

Introduction to Zentangle ® 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. NOTE: THIS IS A ONE-DAY CLASS, OCT 8 ONLY Room 123, M.U. Police Services Center Supply fee: $8.00 per person, payable DW ¿UVW FODVV Zentangle® is an easy to learn and relaxing drawing method used to create beautiful images from structured repetitive patterns. Zentangle® is used to increase focus and creativity in addition to reducing stress and practicing mindfulness. Zentangle® is enjoyed by men and women with a wide range of skills and ages. Non-artists are welcome and encouraged to participate. In this class you will learn about the history of the Zentangle® drawing method, complete one finished project, and leave with the ability and materials to produce additional pieces. Instructor: Katy Abbott is currently an Assistant Professor of Gerontology and a Certified Zentangle® Teacher.

Instructor: Adrienne Chang is a PhD student in gerontology. She has been a meditation instructor for five years, and is a Mindfulness Based Stress Reductiontrained instructor with the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness.

Thursdays, Hamilton: October 8 through November 5 Family Life 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Phillips Presentation Room, Berkeley Square We will read and discuss three 20th-century plays that center around the conflicts within the family. The plays are A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller, The Homecoming by Harold Pinter, and The Piano Lesson by August Wilson. Read Act I of the Miller play prior to the first meeting. Instructor: Henry Cepluch is the artistic director of the Mad Anthony Theatre Company for the Fitton Center for Creative Arts. He is also the director of their outreach arts program. Henry has been involved in theater at the community, college, semi-professional, and professional levels since 1961.

*ILR events/classes involving walking/hiking/exercise may be strenuous for some. Please use discretion when registering.

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Thursdays, Hamilton: October 8 through November 5 Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement 10:45 a.m. – noon MU Downtown Hamilton This class teaches you how to manage your money so you can enjoy your retirement. After attending the course, you’re entitled to a personal retirement planning consultation. The major topics in the course include financial basics; retirement income; investments; risk management; and estate planning. Our instructors, from the LeClair & Milyiori Group at UBS Financial Services, member of FINRA and SIPC, will draw upon real-life experiences to share with students. Instructors: Since joining UBS in 2003, Steve LeClair has built a team of people to meet the complex needs of General Electric professionals. Renee Milyiori joined the financial services industry in 2010 after completing a 17- year tenure in corporate finance with GE Capital.

Understanding and Investing in the Stock Market 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. MU Downtown Hamilton Learn stock market language and math. Learn to use a newsletter (Value Line Investment Survey) as well as a website (Schwab.com) to demonstrate what criteria can be used to select stocks in line with your investment objectives. Understand the importance of the price earnings (PE) ratio and the price earnings to growth (PEG) ratio. Finally, learn what Warren Buffet and Peter Lynch have to say about investing in stocks. Instructor: Carl Bishop, a part-time faculty member at Miami Hamilton, has managed his own portfolio of stocks since 1962. He has also taught continuing education courses in stock market investing.

Thursdays, Monroe: October 8 through November 5 Heroes and Zeroes 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Mary Kittridge Chapel, Mount Pleasant Retirement Village An all-American segment of Heroes and Zeroes! The formidable Jonathan Edwards and Puritan religion; John Woolman, mild but determined in his Quaker faith; the public religion of Thomas Jefferson and the nation’s founders; Abraham Lincoln who attended the Presbyterian Church but never joined it; the strangely prophetic ministry of a Cincinnati product, Henry Ward Beecher. All of them exercised a strong hand in shaping the church...but were they heroes, or zeroes? ... or something in between? Instructor: Bill Philips is a retired minister, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Hamilton, OH.

Current National Issues Discussions 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Mary Kittridge Chapel, Mount Pleasant Retirement Village 6XSSO\ )HH SD\DEOH DW WKH ÂżUVW FODVV The course will explore issues facing communities and the nation via a discussion format that will allow participants to learn more, including multiple views. Planned subjects include the national debt (using National Issues Forum guides), euthanasia, and “can lower taxes create more jobs?â€? (both using ProCon.org materials). Class text: One National Issues Forum discussion guide ($2.00 per student/couple – the guide to be distributed/purchased in the first class.) Instructor: Larry Orcutt spent over thirty-eight years in research and development and intelligence, mostly at Wright-Patt AFB, as an officer/civilian and thirteen years as a Senior Strategic Planner.

Afternoon Lectures 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Mary Kittridge Chapel, Mount Pleasant Retirement Village The Mount Pleasant Afternoon Lectures will get you thinking in new ways about interesting subjects. October 8 – “Public Service Media: Public and Educational Broadcasting in the Digital Age,� David Fogarty, President and CEO, and Jim Wiener, Director of Program Services, CET and ThinkTV. October 15 – “National Parks of the Southwest,� Peter and Gudrun Seifert came to the United States from Germany fifty years ago. October 22 – “Robert McCloskey: The Life for Me,� Sam Ashworth, Miami alumnus, Armco retiree and local historian, has his own graphic design studio. October 29 – “Public vs. Private Sector Views of Community Growth,� Lenny Robinson has worked 34 years as a commercial real estate broker in the Middletown, Monroe, and Trenton areas. November 5 – “Will the Real Santa Please Stand Up?� Richard Esposito is a retired business executive and an experienced Master of Ceremonies. Coordinator: Lois Philips is a retired Miami University administrator.

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Thursdays, Monroe: October 8 through November 5 The Challenge of STEM (Learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) 2:45 – 4:00 p.m. Mary Kittridge Chapel, Mount Pleasant Retirement Village Supply fee: $10, payable with registration STEM has become prevalent in the media. Learn through short presentations and hands-on activities what has become a challenge to the educational system in the United States, as well as how “doing science” can inspire young and old alike. Topics will include space science, light, robotics, rocketry, and computers. Instructor: Sue Hare, is the Project Manager and lead corporate program contact as well as an educator for iSPACE, Inc. Prior to becoming an educator, she was a Design and Project Management Engineer with General Electric Aviation.

Thursdays, West Chester: October 3 through November 5 At the Crossroads: 21st-Century Solutions to Create a Sustainable Future 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Room 100, Voice of America Learning Center NOTE: PRE-COURSE EVENT LOCATION AS LISTED BELOW The course will cover and tie together three current issues: 21st-century sustainable/renewable energy sources necessary for a viable environment and economy; understanding the difference between a culture of war and a culture of peace and the steps needed to wage peace; and welcoming our newest neighbors (refugee populations). October 3 – Free pre-course event: “Welcoming Our Newest Neighbors,” Meet refugees living in Southwest Ohio; enjoy performances, stories and food at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, 8092 Plantation Drive, West Chester, Ohio 45069. Open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. October 8 – “Welcoming Our Newest Neighbors: Why Refugees are Important Culturally and Economically in Southwest Ohio,” Mel Cohen, Professor of Political Science and President of the Middfest Board of Trustees, member of a major coalition of organizations to welcome refugees. October 15 & 22 – “Waging Peace vs. Waging War,” Reginald and Barbara Olson have mediation experience including service to the Butler County Juvenile Court and Conflict Resolution Services, Inc., in Oxford. Reginald taught sociology at the university level; Barbara is a former Supervising Management Analyst for the City of Cincinnati. They have been instrumental in Middfest International Peace Projects 2013 to 2015. Paul K. Chappell (invited speaker) graduated from West Point and is a veteran of the Iraq War. During his nine years of active service in the U.S. Army, he experienced the violence of war on the front lines and on the home front. Raised in Alabama by a half black and half white father and a Korean mother, he experienced the violence of racism. Yet he has actively chosen to embrace peace as the Peace Leadership Director for the Nuclear Age Foundation. He is an author, teaches college courses and workshops on peace leadership, and lectures around the world. October 29 & November 5 – “At The Crossroads: Transforming from 20th Century Carbon Based to 21st-Century Technologies,” Bob Viney, former Procter & Gamble executive, headed multiple international projects related to recycling and “green” P&G projects. He is currently chairing the 2015 WCBI and Middfest International post-business conference committee to maintain focus on 21st century sustainable energy. Suggested reading (books available at first class): The Third Industrial Revolution by Jeremy Rifkin, (2011) and Peaceful Revolution by Paul Chappell, (2012) Coordinator: Virginia Ritan has been the Executive Director of Middfest International since 1981.

The Institute for Learning in Retirement, 106 MacMillan Hall, 501 E. Spring St., Oxford, OH 45056

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Thursdays, West Chester: October 8 through November 5 The Causes of World War I, the War, and Its Aftermath 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Room 100, Voice of America Learning Center In this course, we will explore the eight principle causes of World War I, engage in an in-depth discussion of the war itself, and end the course with a discussion of the peace treaties and the rise of fascist, Nazi and communist dictatorships. Instructor: Ken Schneider taught history at the high school level for 41 years.

Fridays, Oxford: October 9 through November 6 The Joys and Challenges of Caregiving 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Room 217, Boyd Hall Recent statistics show that there are over 60 million family caregivers in the United States. They contribute nearly $500 million dollars in unpaid services to loved ones. Due to the demographics of aging, the value and need for caregivers, both formal and informal, will continue to have an important societal and personal impact in the coming decades. This workshop will address the joys and challenges of caregiving, and will allow for discussion of the caregiving experience. Instructor: Linda Barrett, Visiting Assistant Professor of Gerontology. She has been a primary elder caregiver for 11 years.

Yoga Fundamentals* 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. NOTE: 6–WEEK CLASS BEGINS OCT 2 Room 115, Phillips Hall The practice of yoga helps increase flexibility, mobility, circulation, and mind-body coordination. Some of the positions are done standing, seated, or on the floor. Adaptations are given as needed so participants can be relaxed and can focus on their breathing. Each class will end with either guided or silent relaxation. Please bring a yoga “sticky� mat to class. Instructor: Kathy Hunter has taught yoga professionally since 1971 at various locations, including the University of Cincinnati, Miami University, in Colorado, and abroad. She is accredited through Yoga Alliance.

)ULGD\V )DLU¿HOG 2FWREHU WKURXJK 1RYHPEHU /HWœV 3OD\ 6KXIÀHERDUG 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. 6KXIÀHERDUG &RXUWV )DLU¿HOG &RPPXQLW\ $UWV &HQWHU Learn to play this classic American game, where accuracy and strategy, rather than speed and strength, will win every time. No prior experience or extraordinary athletic ability necessary. This is the game played on a long cement court, not a bar game played on a tabletop. All necessary equipment will be provided. Courts are located in the basement of the Fairfield Community Arts Center. Instructor: Ron Zemko is the State of Ohio 2011 Ohio Amateur Singles Shuffleboard Champion and has played shuffleboard competitively in Ohio and Florida.

Looking for Lunch Options Before or After Classes? Oxford Seniors hosts a congregate lunch at 12:30 every Monday–Thursday, provided by McCullough Hyde Hospital Cafe, for $2.50 for seniors 60+ (others $6). Please order the day prior or by 8:30 a.m. the day desired by calling 513.523.8100.

*ILR events/classes involving walking/hiking/exercise may be strenuous for some. Please use discretion when registering.

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Fridays, West Chester: October 9 through November 6 )ULGD\V 1RW 6R )DU $¿HOG 10:00 a.m. – noon Meeting locations as listed below

NOTE: THIS IS A SELF-DRIVE CLASS; CARPOOLING IS ENCOURAGED

Class fee: Varies, as noted below So often we travel to distant lands without ever discovering the gems hidden in our own backyards. Join us as we do a little exploring closer to home and even virtually. You may select any or all of these while planning to expand your local and global horizons. October 9 – DogBerry Brewing, 7865 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester. Belly up to the bar as we discuss the brewing industry as a whole, focusing on craft brewing. Your attendance will include a tour of the brewery and a flight of four, five-ounce beers that you will choose from the ten available on tap. Tony Meyer and Chris Frede, Owners – Fee: $8, payable at DogBerry October 16 – National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting, 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester. The story of the Voice of America Bethany Station relates a fascinating juxtaposition of cutting edge technology and innovative programming which continues today. The world-wide reach of the most powerful short wave radio transmitters in the world shaped geopolitics and the advancement of freedom for millions. John Dominic, Museum Director – Fee: $5, payable at museum, cash or check only October 23 – Room 128, Voice of America Learning Center. Come along and enjoy the scenery as we travel afar virtually to Africa for a glimpse of “My African Safari.� Ernie Martin, Founder of West Chester Photo Club, ILR instructor of photography classes for beginners through intermediate. October 30 – Warren County History Center & Museum, 105 South Broadway, Lebanon. (Park in city lot, one block south of Broadway at corner of Main and Sycamore.) “Golden Lamb History, 200 Years and Thousands of Guests,� John Zimkus, Historian and Education Director for Warren County History Center, Golden Lamb Historian – Fee: $6, payable at museum November 6 – Liberty Center, 7630 Liberty Way, Liberty Township. Poised to emerge as the premiere mixed-use development in greater Cincinnati, enjoy a guided tour to learn why Liberty Center will become your preferred gathering, entertainment, and shopping destination. Kevin Cedik, General Manager, and Justin Leyda, Construction Manager, Steiner + Associates Coordinator: Tom Hayden, former Lakota Local School District Superintendent and West Chester Township Trustee.

Thank you! The Institute for Learning in Retirement thanks Miami University and the following organizations for providing classroom space: Berkeley Square 100 Berkeley Drive, Hamilton DogBerry Brewing 7675 Cinti-Dayton Rd, West Chester )DLU¿HOG &RPPXQLW\ $UWV &HQWHU :HVVHO 'ULYH )DLU¿HOG Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati 8092 Plantation Drive, West Chester Kroger 300 S. Locust Street, Oxford Lane Libraries Community Technology Center 10 Journal Square, Hamilton LaRosa’s 21 Lynn Street, Oxford Liberty Center 7630 Liberty Way, Liberty Township Miami Regional Campuses for use of the Voice of America Learning Center, West Chester, and MU Downtown, Hamilton Mount Pleasant Retirement Village 225 Britton Lane, Monroe National VOA Museum of Broadcasting 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester Rumpke Recycling 5535 Vine Street, Cincinnati The Knolls of Oxford 6727 Contreras Road, Oxford The Tea Parlor 5605 Yankee Road, Liberty Township Uncorked @ the Spicy Olive 7671 Cox Lane, West Chester

Please Note The opinions and advice given in ILR classes are not necessarily the opinions and advice of the Institute for Learning in Retirement or Miami University.

Warren County History Center & Museum 105 South Broadway, Lebanon

The Institute for Learning in Retirement, 106 MacMillan Hall, 501 E. Spring St., Oxford, OH 45056

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Supporting ILR Your Support Makes a Difference ILR Donations As state support for universities progressively declined and necessitated extensive institution-wide belt tightening, ILR was forced to become self-supporting as of July 1, 2011. By virtue of being part of Miami University’s Global Initiatives Department, ILR continues to receive services (e.g. classroom space, accounting, registration, etc.) and price breaks on equipment and supplies; but operating costs are rising and we are also responsible for paying salary and benefits for the staff support we receive. To help ensure ILR’s future, please consider making a tax-deductible gift to ILR. Every little bit helps to guarantee that ILR will continue to serve a much-valued need in the community. Also, while considering your estate planning, ILR would be proud to be honored in your name through memorial gifts and bequests. To donate, please see page 23 or go to the “Supporting ILR” tab on the ILR website, www.MiamiOH.edu/ilr.

A Special Thanks to Our Wonderful Volunteers and Donors We sincerely appreciate all who choose to invest in the future of ILR with their time and enthusiastic spirit of volunteerism. Without the dedication and commitment of our numerous volunteers, ILR would cease to function. Additionally, ILR is fortunate to receive financial support from our members, community organizations and businesses. We offer our heartfelt thanks to last term’s donors: Patricia Baugher Mary & Richard Daniels Judith deLuce Barbara & Hardy Eshbaugh Jane Flueckiger Marilyn & Robert Johnson Frank Jordan Sallie Killian Elizabeth Rogers Shirley Rudd Judith Trent

ILR members comment about their experience last term... “I find ILR courses to be very stimulating. The contacts with other members are interesting.” ~ Larry Gray “The ILR classes this spring provided many memorable experiences. I gained so much knowledge and had so much fun. I will definitely sign up for more classes in the fall.” ~ Mike Brown “I had never taken any ILR courses before, and found it a very worthwhile experience. I’m looking forward to seeing the catalog for fall.” ~ Judy Moffett “Thank you for a wonderful experience that has happened in my first five months of retirement.” ~ Thomas W. Barnes “Enjoyed my first ILR experience very much and look forward to future involvement!” ~ Michele Black Abrams “I wish I could have attended more classes as they all were extremely informative and educational.” ~ Sharon Chapman “I am extremely impressed with the organization and communication practices of ILR.” ~ Joan Fox “Every session I have attended has been so much fun that I can’t wait until the next one. Also, the online registration is so simple and easy to understand that I can’t imagine not using it. Thank you for another session that leaves everyone looking forward to the next.” ~ Marilyn Gieske

Institute for Learning in Retirement Donation Form Complete section one for a one time gift. Complete Section two for a monthly gift. Name

Phone

Street address

Email

City, State, Zip

Are you a Miami Alumnus/Alumna

Yes (Class Year __________) No

Publicity Permission I give permission to have my name listed as a donor in ILR publications. I wish to remain anonymous as a donor. One-Time Gift – Section one

Method of Payment Check (payable to Miami University) VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express Exp. date V-code ________/________ ________

Acct# __________–__________–__________–__________

(The 3-digit number found on the back of your credit card)

Enclosed is my gift for the Institute for Learning in Retirement $ ______________________________________ Cardholder name (please print)

Authorizing Signature / Date

Monthly Gift Agreement – Section two I agree to allow Miami University to process monthly contributions (minimum $10) as stipulated below.

Payment by Credit Card Please charge $__________________ to my account on the 1st or 15th of each month, beginning (mo/yr) _____/_____ and: FRQWLQXLQJ LQGHÀQLWHO\ RU ending (mo/yr) _____/_____ VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express Exp. date V-code ________/________ ________

Acct# ________–________–________–________

(The 3-digit number found on the back of your credit card)

Cardholder name (please print

Authorizing Signature / Date

Payment by Debit Card Deduction Please deduct $__________________ from my account each month (on the 10th day), beginning (mo/yr) _____/_____ and: FRQWLQXLQJ LQGHÀQLWHO\ RU ending (mo/yr) _____/_____ I have attached a voided check to this form for accuracy in processing bank information and bank numbers. Debit Card acct #: _____________________________________________

Exp. Date: _____/_____ V-code: __________

(debit card contributions will be deducted from your checking account and processed the same as a credit card) Authorizing Signature

Date

Institute for Learning in Retirement Fund 4163-001

Thank you for your support of Miami University’s Institute for Learning in Retirement!

Please mail your completed form to: Miami University, ILR 106 MacMillan Hall 501 E. Spring Street Oxford, OH 45056

Important Information Membership

ILR membership fee is $95 per term. There is a one-time $75 introductory-term offer for first-time members only. If unsure of your membership status, please contact the ILR office. The ILR Board of Directors has defined ILR membership and benefits to be: A member is someone who has paid the fee for the membership period during which a course or special event is scheduled to occur. Only members may register for courses. Non-members may register for special events but must pay a non-member surcharge, not to exceed 25% of the member price. Membership periods – 2 per year: Jan. 1–June 30; July 1–Dec. 31. This definition of ILR membership was approved at the March 10, 2009 Board meeting. If an event occurs between semesters and before registration for the ensuing semester, member status shall be based on the person’s status in the preceding semester.

Fees The membership fee, $95 per person, allows you to take as many ILR classes as you wish. There is a $20 introductory discount for first-time members. See page 3 for details. Additional fees may be charged for travel, materials, etc., according to course requirements; additional fees, if any, are mentioned within each course description. Register Early! Many classes and special events are limited in size due to space constraints or to accommodate the format of the class. Waiting lists will be maintained where applicable. Be sure to register early for the classes and/or events you’d like to attend. &RQ¿UPDWLRQ ,QIRUPDWLRQ You will receive either an email or mailed confirmation for all classes and special events for which you are registered. By mail, you’ll receive a valid name tag and emergency medical form, if you haven’t yet provided one (see page 3). Please attend classes or special events for which you have registered. If you need to drop a class, please do so online or call the ILR office ASAP. Do not attend classes or events for which you haven’t registered. Space is limited.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy Membership cancellations and Special Event cancellations must be made through the ILR office and are charged a 25% administrative fee. Important, please note: There will be no refunds given for membership, Special Event or course cancellations made within two weeks of the start of the term, event or course date. Please Note The opinions and advice given in ILR classes are not necessarily the opinions and advice of the Institute for Learning in Retirement or Miami University.

Parking A Miami parking permit is required for all courses held on the Oxford campus (not required for the Voice of America Learning Center). Request a free visitor permit by emailing your request to the ILR office, indicating “Parking Permit Request” on the subject line. A permit will be emailed to you within two business days. Those without email should request a permit by calling the ILR office or checking the permit request box on the bottom of the registration form (if registering by mail). This permit allows you to park in designated parking areas on all Miami campuses. Miami University and the M.U. Art Museum are not responsible for providing parking. Obey all parking regulations on campus and at all regional class locations. We strongly encourage carpooling, especially for courses held on the Oxford campus. Need a Map or Directions? Go to the ILR website and click on “Class Locations and Parking” in the left column. There you’ll find links to directions and maps. Those without computer access should call the ILR office no later than one week in advance of their class. Disability Info Those with disabilities who require accommodation (e.g., interpreters for the hearing impaired) must contact the University at least 24 hours in advance of the date of the event in order for Miami University to accommodate their needs. If you have a special request, please contact the Office of Disability Resources, 513-529-1541 (voice/TDD). We Value Your Input! You will be receiving an email invitation to participate in an online survey within two weeks of the end of the semester. Please help us improve your future experience by offering your feedback. Miami campuses are smoke-free environments.

Website: www.MiamiOH.edu/ilr | Email: ilr@MiamiOH.edu | Phone: 513.529.8500

The Institute for Learning in Retirement To register online with a check or credit card, go to: www.MiamiOH.edu/ilr To register by mail or in person: complete this two-sided registration form and send with your check (payable to Miami University) to: Miami University, ILR 106 MacMillan Hall, 501 E. Spring Street Oxford, OH 45056

REGISTRATION FORM – Please use a separate form for each person registering Name (First, Middle, Last)

First Name to Appear on Your Name Tag

Street Address

Birth Year (YYYY)

City, State, Zip Phone#

Cell Phone#

Email (Required)

CLASS NAME

CLASS NAME

Please do not enter Special Events in this list. Check appropriate boxes below for Special Events.

I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information given above is true and accurate. In addition, I agree that I am fully responsible for all fees associated with the above courses and Special Events selected below. Signature______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date____________________________________

FEE BLOCK – Take as many courses as you wish for one low semester membership fee Membership Fees – choose one (See page 24 for cancellation policy)

Instructor Fee Waivers – Fee membership waivers are available for instructors and coordinators who are teaching/coordinating at least a 4+ week class

$95 Semester membership fee $75 Introductory semester membership fee | First-time members only

$0 Instructor membership fee (I’m the sole teacher/coordinator) $47.50 Instructor membership fee (I’m co-teaching/coordinating) $0 Instructor Kick-Off Party fee

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$45 Wine Tour of California

$10 The Challenge of STEM

Special Event Member Fees (See page 24 for cancellation policy)

Special Event Non-Member Fees (See page 24 for cancellation policy)

$55 Art, Parks, and Rollin’ on the River Tour Member $12 Sculpture in the Park Member $50 History, Governance, and a Taste of Germany Tour Member $8 Kick-Off Party Member

$68 Art, Parks, and Rollin’ on the River Tour Non-Member $15 Sculpture in the Park Non-Member $62 History, Governance, and a Taste of Germany Tour Non-Member $10 Kick-Off Party Non-Member

Method of Payment Total Fees: $___________________

Check (payable to Miami University) Check # ________________ (Credit cards accepted for online registration only)

Yes, I need a visitor parking pass (Oxford campus classes only; see page 3 for details) Yes, I would like to enrich my ILR experience by volunteering to serve on the following committee(s):

Liaison

Special Events

Curriculum

Publicity

Administrative

Finance

Board of Directors

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I understand that some Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) classes and special events include activities which are physical in nature including but not limited to: walking, hiking, exercise in/out of water, bending, stretching, deep breathing, climbing on/ off buses, etc. I hereby assume the risks associated with these and all ILR activities in which I participate. In the event that I am uncomfortable or unsure about my ability to participate in an activity, I will alert an ILR staff member prior to attempting the activity. I agree to follow common safety practices and assist the staff by calling attention to situations which may be hazardous. I understand that I am responsible for all bills for medical care and treatment resulting from my participation in the ILR activities. For safety reasons, non-prescription drugs and/or tobacco use are strictly prohibited during all ILR activities. Some ILR classes offer wine/beer tasting and/or alcohol consumption. I understand there are physical and medical risks associated with the consumption of alcohol. I agree that I am responsible for making the determination about how much, if any, alcohol to consume during these events and assume all risks associated with consuming such alcohol. I will not use or operate any vehicle in an unlawful manner after consuming alcohol at an event. I understand that my participation in any class involving wine/beer tasting and/or alcohol consumption is completely voluntary on my part, and I am not required or encouraged to do so. During my participation in ILR activities, I understand that a medical emergency may arise in which I am incapacitated or otherwise unable to make decisions for my personal medical treatment. In such event, the ILR staff will endeavor to provide the information you provide below to emergency medical staff. You are encouraged, but not required, to provide emergency medical information which could be useful to emergency medical staff, including health conditions (e.g., allergies, chronic conditions), special circumstances (such as religious convictions or legal arrangements), general medical information (e.g., blood type) and your primary care physician. An emergency contact is required.

1. (Voluntary) Emergency Medical Information (see above): _____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. (Voluntary) Physician Contact Information (name and phone number): _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. (Required) Emergency Contact Information: Whom should we notify (someone not attending with you) in case of an emergency? Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Relationship: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Phone #s: _________________________ My signature below indicates that I have read the program description and the above participant expectations. I have had the opportunity to ask questions and have them answered. I am confident that I fully know and fully understand the risks, hazards, and physical stresses associated with these activities. I have carefully considered these risks and agree to accept them as part of the activities I have registered for during this ILR term. I agree that any images or recordings of me taken by or on behalf of Miami University during the ILR activities may be used by Miami University for its future educational and promotional purposes. On behalf of myself and my heirs and assigns, I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks associated with the ILR activities and forever release the University, its trustees, officers, employees, agents, students and sponsors from any and all responsibility or liability for personal injury, death or property damage sustained by me during or because of my participation in the ILR activities, including damage caused by the negligence of the University, its trustees, officers, employees, agents, students and sponsors. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY SIGNING THIS FORM, I WAIVE AND FOREVER RELINQUISH ANY AND ALL CLAIMS THAT I MAY HAVE IN THE FUTURE, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, AND WHETHER ANTICIPATED OR UNANTICIPATED, ARISING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES. Participant Signature __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________________ Please return to: Miami University, Institute for Learning in Retirement, 106 MacMillan Hall, 501 E. Spring Street, Oxford, OH 45056

The Institute for Learning in Retirement To register online with a check or credit card, go to: www.MiamiOH.edu/ilr To register by mail or in person: complete this two-sided registration form and send with your check (payable to Miami University) to: Miami University, ILR 106 MacMillan Hall, 501 E. Spring Street Oxford, OH 45056

REGISTRATION FORM – Please use a separate form for each person registering Name (First, Middle, Last)

First Name to Appear on Your Name Tag

Street Address

Birth Year (YYYY)

City, State, Zip Phone#

Cell Phone#

Email (Required)

CLASS NAME

CLASS NAME

Please do not enter Special Events in this list. Check appropriate boxes below for Special Events.

I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information given above is true and accurate. In addition, I agree that I am fully responsible for all fees associated with the above courses and Special Events selected below. Signature______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date____________________________________

FEE BLOCK – Take as many courses as you wish for one low semester membership fee Membership Fees – choose one (See page 24 for cancellation policy)

Instructor Fee Waivers – Fee membership waivers are available for instructors and coordinators who are teaching/coordinating at least a 4+ week class

$95 Semester membership fee $75 Introductory semester membership fee | First-time members only

$0 Instructor membership fee (I’m the sole teacher/coordinator) $47.50 Instructor membership fee (I’m co-teaching/coordinating) $0 Instructor Kick-Off Party fee

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$10 The Challenge of STEM

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Special Event Non-Member Fees (See page 24 for cancellation policy)

$55 Art, Parks, and Rollin’ on the River Tour Member $12 Sculpture in the Park Member $50 History, Governance, and a Taste of Germany Tour Member $8 Kick-Off Party Member

$68 Art, Parks, and Rollin’ on the River Tour Non-Member $15 Sculpture in the Park Non-Member $62 History, Governance, and a Taste of Germany Tour Non-Member $10 Kick-Off Party Non-Member

Method of Payment Total Fees: $___________________

Check (payable to Miami University) Check # ________________ (Credit cards accepted for online registration only)

Yes, I need a visitor parking pass (Oxford campus classes only; see page 3 for details) Yes, I would like to enrich my ILR experience by volunteering to serve on the following committee(s):

Liaison

Special Events

Curriculum

Publicity

Administrative

Finance

Board of Directors

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I understand that some Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) classes and special events include activities which are physical in nature including but not limited to: walking, hiking, exercise in/out of water, bending, stretching, deep breathing, climbing on/ off buses, etc. I hereby assume the risks associated with these and all ILR activities in which I participate. In the event that I am uncomfortable or unsure about my ability to participate in an activity, I will alert an ILR staff member prior to attempting the activity. I agree to follow common safety practices and assist the staff by calling attention to situations which may be hazardous. I understand that I am responsible for all bills for medical care and treatment resulting from my participation in the ILR activities. For safety reasons, non-prescription drugs and/or tobacco use are strictly prohibited during all ILR activities. Some ILR classes offer wine/beer tasting and/or alcohol consumption. I understand there are physical and medical risks associated with the consumption of alcohol. I agree that I am responsible for making the determination about how much, if any, alcohol to consume during these events and assume all risks associated with consuming such alcohol. I will not use or operate any vehicle in an unlawful manner after consuming alcohol at an event. I understand that my participation in any class involving wine/beer tasting and/or alcohol consumption is completely voluntary on my part, and I am not required or encouraged to do so. During my participation in ILR activities, I understand that a medical emergency may arise in which I am incapacitated or otherwise unable to make decisions for my personal medical treatment. In such event, the ILR staff will endeavor to provide the information you provide below to emergency medical staff. You are encouraged, but not required, to provide emergency medical information which could be useful to emergency medical staff, including health conditions (e.g., allergies, chronic conditions), special circumstances (such as religious convictions or legal arrangements), general medical information (e.g., blood type) and your primary care physician. An emergency contact is required.

1. (Voluntary) Emergency Medical Information (see above): _____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. (Voluntary) Physician Contact Information (name and phone number): _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. (Required) Emergency Contact Information: Whom should we notify (someone not attending with you) in case of an emergency? Name: ________________________________ Relationship: __________________ Phone #s: __________________ My signature below indicates that I have read the program description and the above participant expectations. I have had the opportunity to ask questions and have them answered. I am confident that I fully know and fully understand the risks, hazards, and physical stresses associated with these activities. I have carefully considered these risks and agree to accept them as part of the activities I have registered for during this ILR term. I agree that any images or recordings of me taken by or on behalf of Miami University during the ILR activities may be used by Miami University for its future educational and promotional purposes. On behalf of myself and my heirs and assigns, I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks associated with the ILR activities and forever release the University, its trustees, officers, employees, agents, students and sponsors from any and all responsibility or liability for personal injury, death or property damage sustained by me during or because of my participation in the ILR activities, including damage caused by the negligence of the University, its trustees, officers, employees, agents, students and sponsors. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY SIGNING THIS FORM, I WAIVE AND FOREVER RELINQUISH ANY AND ALL CLAIMS THAT I MAY HAVE IN THE FUTURE, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, AND WHETHER ANTICIPATED OR UNANTICIPATED, ARISING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES. Participant Signature __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________________ Please return to: Miami University, Institute for Learning in Retirement, 106 MacMillan Hall, 501 E. Spring Street, Oxford, OH 45056

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