Learning in Retirement
Spring 2012 Curriculum
Classes are listed by Day/Date/Time
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday
TUESDAY
Poetry, Section 2
Camille Maurice
Apr. 10, 17, 24; May 1; 1 pm
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Host: Camille Maurice 715-362-2838
See Section 1.
Maximum: 12
Ski at Winter Park
Charlotte Schneider, Michael Shores
Jan. 24; 10 am carpool; 11 am at Winter Park
Minocqua Winter Park
Host: Charlotte Schneider 715-499-0785
If you haven’t skied at Winter Park, you have missed out on one of the best trail systems in the midwest. They feature an impeccably groomed trail system of more than 50 km. Trails range from beginner to expert. Trail fee for 65+ is $11 and $13 for ages 18-64. That includes use of the trail system, the heated chalet and restrooms. There is a limited food selection at the Hard Wax Cafe during the week, but feel free to bring a bag lunch. Visit minocquawinterpark.org for ski conditions. The 10 am start time is for the car pool from Rhinelander meeting at the Quality Inn parking lot at 668 W. Kemp; we plan on arriving at Winter Park by 11 am.
Our Night Sky
Joanie Van Clief, facilitator
Feb. 7, 14, 21; 9:30 am
Pine Lake Town Hall
Host: Rita Shores 715-420-0284
This DVD course (with Edward M. Murphy) is called “descriptive astronomy”; it is not for physics or mathematics majors. The course will give you a foundation for navigating the sky on your own. Van Clief will facilitate discussion. Topics include constellations and their stars, seeing and navigating the sky, using binoculars and backyard telescopes, and observing the moon and sun. We will explore what is to be seen in the spring and summer sky. We will set up optional evening sessions with the telescope; members may bring binoculars or a telescope.
Crash Course
Chris Martenson, Ph.D.
Feb. 28; Mar. 6, 13; 9:30 am
Sugar Camp Town Hall
Host: Mike Shores 715-420-0284
We are all concerned about the economy. Dr. Martenson offers a view on this DVD lecture that our economic policies, the end of cheap abundant energy and the impact of seven billion people complicate recovery. His views are not mainstream and may not be correct, but they are thought provoking.
LIR Chorus
Bob Aho
Mar. 27; Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15
9:30 am
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Host: Gene Erickson 715-277-3368
Join chorus director Aho and your fellow LIR members to blend your voice with the others. The chorus will be performing at the LIR Spring Social/Annual Meeting at the end of the semester. Auditions are not required.
Moviemaking in Wisconsin
Ernie Schluter
Apr. 10; 9:30 am
Crandon Public Library
Host: Jim Hammond 715-478-2262
Ernie will show sample pictures and videos of some of the eighty or more movies that were made, at least in part, in Wisconsin.