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VIOLIN INSTRUCTION: ADVANCED*** Arsht Hall, Wilmington (CP237–01) Tuesday 12:45–2 p.m. 2/5/2024–5/7/2024 Instructors: Richard Wellons, Pamela Wilson, Eleanor Dooley Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 20 Course format: Active (Hands-on) Prerequisite: At least two to three years of previous study required Required text: Introducing the Positions for Violin, Vol. 2, Harvey S. Whistler A fun learning experience that develops stronger playing with advanced skills. Study and review of scales, positions, bowing and exercises for facility in playing violin solo repertoire and concerti pieces. Four to six hours of practice time a week is recommended.
VIOLIN INSTRUCTION: INTERMEDIATE*** Arsht Hall, Wilmington (CP238–01) Thursday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 2/8/2024–5/9/2024 Instructors: Richard Wellons, Eleanor Dooley Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 20 Course format: Active (Hands-on) A fun learning experience featuring interesting pieces and duets with growing skill and confidence. Continuing study of violin playing including scales, bowing and exercises, advancing to study of positions and solo pieces. Four to six hours of weekly practice time is recommended.
GENERAL STUDIES BEGINNER BRIDGE Trinity Faith Education Building, Lewes (D228–01) Tuesday 9:30 a.m.–noon 2/6/2024–3/5/2024 Instructor: Catherine Kennedy Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 14 Course format: Active (Hands-on) Each student deals cards and learns to play and bid with a partner, with partners rotated around the table so players can experience different playing styles. We cover only basic bridge, so students can leave class and play at home. It is recommended that students have prior experience playing card games that involve “trick” taking, and understand the hierarchy of a deck of cards, i.e., aces higher than kings, kings higher than queens, etc.
CONVERSATIONS ON THE FUTURE OF THE PLANET AND OF THE PEOPLE UD OLLI Online (D246–06) Monday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 2/5/2024–3/4/2024 Instructor: Balasubramania Athreya Number of class sessions: 5 Course format: Lecture This course features five talks followed by discussion on the two major challenges our civilization faces—namely, climate-related changes (including disappearance of species) and the dangers related to irrational group behavior precipitated by social media. After discussing the reasons for the current crisis, participants generate ideas for actions, which every one of us can implement, to ameliorate the problems and make this world a safer place for future generations.
CO-OP HIKING WITH THE WILMINGTON TRAIL CLUB Arsht Hall, Wilmington (D225–01) Thursday 10 a.m.–noon 2/8/2024–5/9/2024 Instructors: Eric Sallee, Kathy Tidball Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 15 Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Prerequisite: Ability to hike four to five miles on flat and hilly terrain Additional fee: A $10 fee is required and includes membership in the Wilmington Trail Club for the fall semester. Thirteen hikes with the Wilmington Trail Club at sites in northern Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and eastern Maryland. It’s advised not to schedule other classes until 2 p.m. Participants are emailed the list of hikes. Group lunch after hike is optional. Please note additional fee mentioned above.
CURRENT CONVERSATIONS FOR WOMEN Trinity Faith Education Building, Lewes (D267–01) Thursday 9–10:15 a.m. 2/8/2024–3/7/2024 Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 16 Trinity Faith Education Building, Lewes (D267–02) Thursday 9–10:15 a.m. 4/4/2024–5/2/2024 Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 16 Instructors: Carol DiSabatino, Laura McGrew Course format: Discussion, Lecture Knowledgeable guest speakers present lectures on timely and interesting topics across a broad spectrum followed by a lively discussion. This course is offered as two five-week sessions, Feb. 8–March 7 and April 4–May 2. Participants are welcome to sign up for one or both offerings. 23
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