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Course Catalog & Course Registration SectionOur courses are always held during the daytime. We have two semesters each year. The spring semester begins in early April and ends in late May. The fall semester begins in early October and ends in late November. (In some years, a few courses are also held in January and February as well). There is a fee for each course which varies, depending on the cost of materials used in that course such as DVD rentals and photocopies. Course registration is open only to ILR members whose membership is up-to-date. Dues are $20 per calendar year (Jan. 1-Dec. 31) . As noted on your registration form, some courses are more expensive because they include a materials fee. Total fees for each course are listed on the back of the catalog and near the bottom of this page. Courses for upcoming semesters are posted on this website on the day printed catalogs for that semester are mailed. Class sizes are based on instructors’ preferences and on available classroom capacities.
Both membership and registration forms can be downloaded in the “Downloadable Forms” section of this website.
Spring 2012 STUDY GROUPS
1. Deciphering the European Debt Crisis 4. From “Homo Sapiens” to Machina Sapiens” - a Sequel 6. 5,000 Years of Mathematics in 5 Days 8. Classic American Film Comedy 9. Conversations With Women on Estate & Financial Planning 10. Lessons From Soviet History 11. The 60’s From Start to Finish 13. Franklin Delano Roosevelt and China 14. Elementary Yiddish Language 15. Connecticut History Over the Centuries 16. Immigration in 2012: an American Hydra? 18. Overview of Asian & African Art from the Yale Art Gallery 19. Introduction to Bird Watching & Identification 21. Expanding Democratic Horizons 22. Nicaraguan Politics 30 Years After the Revolution
Discovery Series Single Talks by Distinguished Speakers 23. Cuba & Israel: A Photographer’s Comparison 24. Myths & Misconceptions About Judaism 25. Guided Tour of Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy in Litchfield 26. Lace making & Its History: A Workshop 27. Federal Criminal Law and Politics 28. The Remarkable Naturalist Mark Catesby 29. A Visit to Yale Leitner Planetarium 30. A Visit to Marsh Botanical Garden 32. Hiking With the Bethany Wanderers ALL- DAY TRIPS Trip to Peabody Essex Museum on Tuesday, May 15 Ground Zero Trip on Tuesday, June 5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Deciphering the European Debt Crisis Course Leader: Mithat Mardin
Albertus Magnus/Aquinas Hall Room G-33
This course will outline the history of the European Union, its principles and will especially highlight the creation of the Euro single currency group within the EU. The contemporary history of the EU during the last five decades will be reviewed in order to help understand the current situation, widely described in the media as the “European debt crisis.”
Course Leader: Kathleen Gorelick Mondays: 9:30—11:30 am Six Sessions: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7 Location: Orange Community Center/ Computer Lab 525 Orange Center Rd. In this course you can learn to use your computer and an easy spreadsheet application in Microsoft Word to track money basics: income, household and personal spending. Each participant can create her own unique, individual spreadsheet and begin to record her relevant income and expenses.
Course Leader: David Roberts Monday 10:45-12:00 noon Two sessions: April 30, May 7 Location: Albertus Magnus/Aquinas Hall Room G-18
Two audio visual presentations on fascinating places which are still somewhat off the beaten track but in danger of becoming popular destinations. Ethiopia: Africa’s last frontier— Bolivia: Beyond the Altiplano .
4. From “Homo Sapiens” to Machina Sapiens” - a Sequel Course Leader: Ned Ostojic Monday: 10:45—12:00 noon Four Sessions: April 9, 16, 23, 30 Location: Albertus Magnus/Aquinas Room G-33
This course continues last spring’s exploration of the impact of technological development on society. Soon, advances in automation will likely challenge the traditional role of work in society and, with it, existing political and economic systems. We will discuss the ability of these systems to adapt to the anticipated changes in both the “developed” and “developing” worlds. In addition, looking through an extra-wide lens, we will see how the advent of artificial intelligence has led to a universal measure of intelligence, applicable to most living forms.
Course Leader: Shula Chernoff Monday: 1:00—2:30 pm Five Sessions: May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 4 Location: 2151 Chapel St., New Haven
A look at contemporary poets who write about loss, love, family, tradition and friendship.
6. 5,000 Years of Mathematics in 5 Days Course Leader: J. Philip Smith Tuesday 10:00-11:30 am Five Sessions: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Location: Rm. 2—Orange Comm. Ctr. 525 Orange Center Road
A concise history of the development of mathematical thought from the time of the Babylonians to the present day. (Mathphobes are welcome!)
Course Leaders: Edith Carlson-Debbie McKeever Alternate Tuesdays: 12:30—2:00 pm Four lunches: April 10, 24, May 8, 22 Location: Meet at Restaurant (directions will be sent to those enrolled)
Please join us as we dine at four new restaurants, experiencing different ethnic tastes and cultures. From pollo guisada and balti gosht to pulled pork and drunken noodle, your gastronomic senses will be delighted. Cost of lunches is included in registration fee.
8. Classic American Film Comedy Course Leader: Bruce Harvey Tuesdays—12:30—3:00 pm Eight sessions: April 10*, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Location: Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center—*April 10—6th Floor Common
A total of eight films will be shown and discussed. All films will be new to the course. All films will be subtitled. The films will date from the 1930’s to the 1980’s. The series will concentrate on those that are critically acclaimed. Films will be chosen for their ability to entertain as well as elicit discussion. Costs of handouts and film rentals are included in the registration fee.
9. Conversations With Women on Estate & Financial Planning Course Leaders: Shelby Wilson, Laurie Stefanowicz and Susanne Truax Wednesday 9:25—10:40 am Three Sessions: May 16, 23, 30 Location: Albertus Magnus/Aquinas Room G-33
Join the conversation to learn about estate planning and the probate process as well as how to take a more active role in managing your financial future. Bring your questions and explore the strategies and practices that can be used to achieve your goals.
10. Lessons From Soviet History Course Leader: Bruce Weston Wednesday 10:30-12:00 Four Sessions: May 2, 9, 16, 23 Location: Whitney Center 6th fl. Conference Room
This course examines the rise and fall of the USSR in order to learn from it lessons that are broadly applicable – from US domestic policy to the revolutions of the Arab Spring. Why is Russia in such bad shape today? Is it possible that Marx was right about the Soviet Union? The course reader will feature extracts from Pasternak’s “Dr. Zhivago.”
11. The 60’s From Start to Finish Course Leader: Lewis House Wednesday 1:00-2:30 pm Five Sessions: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 Location: Rm. 4 Orange Comm. Ctr. 525 Orange Center Rd., Orange
This decade included Kennedy’s election and assassination, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Viet Nam, the Civil Rights movement and more.
Course Leader: Doby Hall Wednesday 1:00-2:30 pm Six Sessions: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 Location: Whitney Center 6th fl. Common
Using various media sources, the group will discuss current national and international issues in depth. The discussion leaders will be from the group, together with other volunteers. There will be an emphasis on hearing different viewpoints on the topics discussed.
13. Franklin Delano Roosevelt and China Course Leader: Ron Heiferman Wednesday 2:30-3:45 pm Two Sessions: April 11, 18 Location: Albertus Magnus/Aquinas Room G-19A
A historian’s investigation of FDR’s view of China, personal, political and social factors that shaped it, and the difference his resulting decisions made.
14. Elementary Yiddish Language Course Leader: Israel Zelitch Wednesday 2:30-3:45 pm Seven sessions: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 16, 23, (no class May 9) Location: Albertus Magnus/Aquinas Room G-33
Learn and practice reading the Yiddish language in stories and current publications. We will use Sheva Zucker’s textbook “Yiddish” (Vol. I and II) and we can accommodate beginners and those who already have some knowledge of Yiddish.
15. Connecticut History Over the Centuries Course Leader: Jon Purmont Thursday 9:55-11:00 am Three sessions: April 12, 19, 26 Location: Albertus Magnus/Aquinas Rom G-33
An overview of the main events, important developments and significant leaders in Connecticut history beginning with settlement and colonization of the Connecticut Colony through the 20th century.
16. Immigration in 2012: an American Hydra? Course Leader: Martin Wolf Thursday 10:00-11:30 am Three sessions: April 12, 19, 26 Location: Rm. 2 Orange Comm. Ctr. 525 Orange Ctr. Rd.
We will examine the federal law, its background, current status and enforcement, and efforts by states to deal with it. The course will include study of the Arizona case presently before the Supreme Court and discussion of what may lie ahead after the 2012 election.
Course Leader: Nancy Sykes Thursday 10:00-11:30 am Four sessions: May 3, 10, 17, 24 Location: Different Museum Each week Instructions will be sent
Tours led by docents at the Yale Museums and the New Haven Museum. The subjects studied will be new and reflect the latest and best from these wonderful world class institutions.
18. Overview of Asian & African Art from the Yale Art Gallery Course Leader: Zelma Moss & Nikki Toole Thursday 11:30-1:00 pm Four sessions: April 12*, 19, 26, May 3 Location: April 12 *Whitney Center Conference Room, April 19, 26 May 3 Whitney Center 6th Floor Common
In an a/v format at Whitney Center, two knowledgeable docents will highlight and explain a variety of Asian and African art pieces from the Yale collections. They will talk about Asian objects from China and Japan as well as outstanding African ritual figures and masks shaped from wood, metal and other materials.
19. Introduction to Bird Watching & Identification Course Leader: Tom Parlapiano Friday 10:00-11:30 am Two sessions: April 27 & May 4 Location: Yale Environmental Center Yale West Campus 117 Frontage Road, Orange CT
A 2-part primer on watching and identifying spring birds in our area. The first week will be inside the Environmental Education Center at Yale West Campus in Orange. The second week we will be practicing our skills outside.
Course Leader: Bruce Harvey Friday: 1:00-3:30 pm Eight sessions:April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1 Location: Whitney Center’s Cultural Arts Center
A total of eight new-to-the-course films will be shown and discussed. All films will be subtitled. The films will date from the 1980’s to the new century. I will concentrate on those that explore character development rather than spectacle. Films will be chosen for their ability to entertain as well as elicit discussion. A charge to cover the cost of handouts and film rentals is included in the course registration fee.
21. Expanding Democratic Horizons Course Leader: Carolyn Ivanoff Friday 1:30-3:00 pm Three sessions: April 20, 27, May 4 Location: Albertus Magnus/Aquinas G-19A
This three session course explores the theme of the growth of the democratic system in American History. Through the lives, struggles and accomplishments of ordinary and extraordinary Americans, events of American history and American society, the elements of increased opportunity, equality and civil rights will be studied. First week: The Life & Legacy of Prudence Crandall. Second week: The Life & Times of a Quiet American Hero, Ebenezer Basset. Third week: The 70 Year Fight for Women’s Suffrage.
22. Nicaraguan Politics 30 Years After the Revolution Course Leader: Sean Duffy Friday 1:10-2:25 pm Three sessions: April 13, 20, 27 Location: Albertus Magnus/Aquinas Room G-5
Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua’s revolutionary leader from 1979-1990, was elected president in 2007 and, under dubious Constitutional circumstances, re-elected in 2011. This course will explore the lasting social and political legacies of the Revolution and the divisive counter-revolutionary war (1981-1988) and their manifestations in the post-election period.
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Discovery Series Single Talks by Distinguished Speakers
23. Cuba & Israel: A Photographer’s Comparison Speaker: Hank Paper Monday 10:45-12:00—May 7 Location: Whitney Center 6th floor Conference Room
The talk is about traveling to and photographing Cuba and Israel. It will include a comparison of the challenges and attractions in capturing these two colorful and fascinating countries.
24. Myths & Misconceptions About Judaism Tuesday 11:00-12:00 noon—April 10 Speaker: Rabbi Alvin Wainhaus Location: Temple or Shalom 205 Old Grassy Hill Rd, Orange
Ever wonder about Passover or High Holiday traditions – real or not real? Rabbi Wainhaus will examine many false myths and misconceptions, how they came to be, and what they really mean. Bring your questions and thoughts – we will discuss them.
25. Guided Tour of Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy in Litchfield Wednesday 1:30-3:00 pm—April 18 Leader: Lauren Cole, Environmental Educator Location: LRWC at 10 Duck Pond Rd. Litchfield
We will meet at the Conservancy in Litchfield for an educational spring outing. This world class aviary provides an opportunity to experience wildlife diversity and learn about conservation and research programs that benefit wildlife. Our themed enclosures feature North American ducks, threatened and endangered waterfowl, and waterfowl of the world. We’ll also learn about incubation and view hatching eggs and developing ducklings. Car-pooling suggested.
26. Lace making & Its History: A Workshop Wednesday 1:00-4:00 pm (with breaks) - April 18 Leader: Winann Steinmetz et al Location: Orange Community Ctr., Room 6 A talk on the history of lace making with samples and slides followed by a demonstration of how to make bobbin lace plus time for participants to try their hand at making lace.
27. Federal Criminal Law and Politics Speaker: Robert Mirto Wednesday 2:30—3:45 pm—April 25 Location: Albertus Magnus/Aquinas Room G-18
An examination of the effect of politics on the regulation of criminal activity – the war on drugs, sentencing guidelines and the 2010 Fair Sentencing Act.
28. The Remarkable Naturalist Mark Catesby Thursday 1:35-2:50 pm—April 19 Speaker: Dody Gall Location: Albertus Magnus/Aquinas Hall Room G-18
Join art historian Dody Gall for a journey to the 18th century colonies (later the United States) to meet the remarkable Mr. Catesby. A century before Audubon, he produced a 2-volume picture book of birds, frogs, crabs, plants, everything he saw in the southern colonies. His publication contained the first images of the mocking bird, passenger pigeon, rattlesnake and other American creatures.
29. A Visit to Yale Leitner Planetarium Thursday 1:00-2:30 pm—May 3 Speaker: Heidi Herrick Leitner Planetarium Location: 355 Prospect St., New Haven
We will see a show simulating the spring night sky and go for an “Oasis in Space” a trip that takes us through our solar system. There will also be an opportunity to see the big telescope and displays and to ask about current research projects.
30. A Visit to Marsh Botanical Garden Thursday 9:30-11:30 am—May 17 Speaker: Eric Larson Location: 117 Mansfield St., New Haven (on Yale Science Hill)
A two hour tour of the glass houses and outdoor gardens of Marsh Botanical Garden. We will view the desert and carnivorous plant collections, the tropical fruit plants, the bog garden and much more. We will also discuss any gardening topic that comes up.
Saturday 1:00-3:00 pm April 28 Speaker: Mark Schenker Location: Whitney Center 6th Floor Conference Room
A two hour workshop in the fundamentals of poetry explication. We will read and discuss a variety of poems, with an eye toward improving our ability to understand and experience poetry.
32. Hiking With the Bethany Wanderers Usually Saturdays & Sundays at varied times Leader: Barrie Collins
Schedules/membership will be mailed to those who register. ILR hikers are invited to join the Wanderers’ hikes in April and May in the Greater New Haven area. Most hikes are on weekends and have varied starting times. The schedule (and membership) will be sent to those who register.
ALL- DAY TRIPS
Trip to Peabody Essex Museum on Tuesday, May 15 For 200 years, the house known as Yin Yu Tang stood in a rural village in southeastern China. Belonging to the Huang family, the house was oriented according to the principles of feng shui and constructed in accord with local traditions. This 16-bedroom merchant’s home was re-erected at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. It is presented to us as it was when the Huang family last lived there in the 1980’s. Genealogical records and family possessions reveal, through eight generations, historical changes in China as they affected individuals’ daily lives. We will leave Connecticut at 8:15 am. Our lunch in the Museum’s atrium will be at noon. Our docent-led tour begins at 1:15 pm. After the House tour, we will have almost an hour to journey through New England’s grand past, when global entrepreneurs, as patrons of the arts, gathered extraordinary paintings, textiles, costumes and fine maritime art from around the world. See almost a million objects housed in a breathtaking building and surrounded by beautiful grounds. Come join ILR – learn and wonder! Cost is $50. Make out your check to ILR and mail it to Marcia Jamron, 229 Karen Drive, Orange CT 06477. Further instructions will follow upon receipt of your check. If you have questions, call Marcia at 203.795.4444, or email jam229@sbcglobal.net
Ground Zero Trip on Tuesday, June 5 Only by exploring Ground Zero can you truly grasp the enormity of what transpired there. Today there is intense new interest in events related to that horrific day. Visit nearby venues and learn what critical part they played during those first dreadful days. Our tour guides will give us the riveting account of event-hear the poignant stories of heroic bravery ad sacrifice-see tiny St. Paul’s Church which miraculously survived the attack and what part it played-also see the American Express Eleven Tears Memorial – the Reflecting Absence Memorial and the Steel Beam Cross- the Firefighters 9/11 Memorial and Engine and Ladder Companies-the Essex World Deli that became an emergency medical station. We’ll have a guided tour of the newly opened 9/11 Memorial, built on the exact site where the Twin Towers once stood. You will get a profound sense of the magnitude of the attack and its disastrous effects, as well as a renewed hope as you witness firsthand the heartening rebirth of this hallowed area. Lunch included. Bus pick-up at 8:30 am. Cost $100. Make out your check to ILR and mail it to Marcia Jamron, 229 Karen Drive, Orange CT 06477. Further instructions will follow upon receipt of your check. If you have questions, call Marcia at 203.795.4444, or email jam229@sbcglobal.net
On the back page of your catalog, circle the numbers of the courses for which you wish to enroll. Cut the form along the dotted line, and enclose it together with your check to ILR in the enclosed pre-addressed envelope to ILR Registrar, 377 Dogwood Road, Orange CT 06477.
Classes will be assigned and confirmations sent by the end of March. For over filled classes, admission will be determined by earliest postmarks.
If you are not yet an ILR member, you need to join in order to enroll in our courses. Please give us your name, address, phone and e-mail and enclose the $20 membership fee (this covers calendar year 2012) in addition to the cost of the courses for which you would like to register. Go to http://www.ilralbertus.org/forms.html and download a copy of the application form.
To Albertus Magnus 700 Prospect St. New Haven
Coming from Hamden. Take Exit 61 off Route 15 Parkway. Go South on Whitney Ave., 3.6 miles. Then go Right at Huntington .4 miles, taking a Right onto Prospect St. Then a quick Left onto Goodrich St. Then take an immediate Left into the Goodrich St. Lot. Our classroom building, Aquinas Hall, is at the base of the hill on which you just parked.
Coming from Orange & other points South: Take Route 15 Parkway to exit 60 (Dixwell). Go Right at light onto Dixwell. Follow Dixwell to Morse. Go Left on Morse. Then go Right onto Prospect and a quick Right again onto Goodrich. Immediately take another Left onto Goodrich parking lot and walk down the hill to Aquinas Hall.
To Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Dr., Hamden
Coming from Points South & North: Take the Parkway to exit 60. AT light, turn Right onto Dixwell in coming from South. Go Left onto Dixwell if coming from North. Go .9 miles. At next light (across from Executive Cleaners) take Left onto Treadwell. Go a short way on Treadwell. At traffic light, take Right onto Leeder Hill Drive. Go .7 miles to Whitney Center new building. Please park on upper level of parking garage. If you drive to old Whitney Center building, please park on street, not in lot.
To Orange Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd.
From New Haven: Take Route 34 West to Orange Center Road (Route 152). Turn Left and stay on Orange Center Road. You will pass cemetery, firehouse and a white church. Keep going. Orange Community Center (also known as “High Plains”) will be on your left. Park in the lot and enter through front door. Rooms 2 and 4 are on the Right just before the glass door.
Other locations: Yale Environmental Center, West Campus, 117 Frontage Rd., Orange Temple Or Shalom, 205 Old Grassy Hill Road, Orange Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, 10 Duck Pond Rd., Litchfield Leitner Planetarium, 355 Prospect St., New Haven Yale’s Marsh Botanical Garden, 227 Mansfield St., New Haven (on Yale’s Science Hill)
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