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Spring 2013 LIFE Courses
Days are abbreviated as follows:
M - Monday, T - Tuesday, W - Wednesday,
Th - Thursday, F - Friday, S - Saturday,
SU - Sunday
To download the LIFE Classroom Information List, Click Here
To download the following LIFE Course Brochure, Click Here
To download the LIFE Registration Form, Click Here
Day Trips
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The Master Catalog of trips sponsored by
Road Scholar is available in the LIFE
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Pemberton Campus |
Basics of Microsoft Office Suite
This course covers the fundamentals of each component of the Microsoft Office
Suite. Each student will construct a Word template, an Excel income and expense
spreadsheet, and an Access address list. The course will be customized to the
interests of the students. Students MUST have access to a computer and some
familiarity with it.
LFV 109 22 – 12 sessions
June 3 – August 19 MON 9:30 – 11:30 am
Pemberton Campus Instr: Vernon Reeves |
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Medicare Basics – Understanding Your Options [NEW!]
As you approach your Medicare age of 65 or if you are already receiving Medicare,
it is important to understand the benefits and the options available. This
class will also explore the state of New Jersey and local municipalitie offered
senior benefits.
LFH 329 22 – 1 session
June 10 MON 11 am – Noon
Pemberton Campus Instr: Melissa Dykstra |
Learning Experiences
This course explores using friends and relatives to find jobs.
LFI 147 24 – 1 session
July 15 MON Noon – 1 pm
Pemberton Campus Instr: Harry Koons |
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Mount Laurel Campus |
From the Left
Current event discussions including politics and religions from a liberal prospective.
Participants will be expected to participate in the discussions. Bring articles
that you think would be great topics to discuss.
LFI 159 32 – 12 sessions
June 3 – August 19 MON 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Isabelle Addis |
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Chess I: How to Play
Chess I will teach the basics of chess and introduce class members to playing the
game and discussing the moves to determine why the moves were appropriate.
Members of the class are invited to stay for the Chess II class (2:30 – 4 pm) where
strategies and tactics will be taught as well as actual games played against other
members. Optional: Bring chess board and pieces if you have them.
LFG 178 32 – 10 sessions
June 17 – August 19 MON 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Ken Honeycutt |
Fun & Games
Keep cool, but keep your brain hot! Puzzles, trivia and mind-bending games!
Team competition and lots of fun!
July 3 – August 21 WED 12:30 – 1:50 p.m.
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Rotating Instructors |
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Chess II: Strategies, Tactics,
Historical Games & Competition
In Chess II you will study and learn the game’s strategies and advanced techniques
with the help of electronic tutoring grandmasters Josh Waitzkin and Larry
Christiansen. Learn complex tactics and review famous historical games. Then
use all you’ve learned to challenge classmates in “duels-of-the-mind” competition.
Optional: Bring chess board and pieces if you have them.
LFG 379 32 – 10 sessions
June 17 – August 19 MON 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Ken Honeycutt |
Rummikub
Come out and play a “rummy-type” of game using tiles. Not only is it easy to
learn, but there are strategies in the game that stimulate the mind and eyes. It is
a very easy game with several layers to make it interesting and keep your mind
alert.
LFG 292 32 – 12 sessions
June 7 – August 23 FRI 2 – 4 pm
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Mary Beth Chazan & Joel Popler |
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Retirement Income Planning
Retirement Income Planning is all about understanding how much annual income
you will need during your retirement years to support the lifestyle that you
want and positioning your assets to provide that income.
LFI 224 42 – 1 session
June 20 THU Noon – 1:00 pm
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Joseph Johnson |
Playing With the Past [NEW!]
Would you like to explore the possibility of past lives? This class will use a variety
of techniques such as sensory clues, group sharing and guided visualization
to uncover our connections to the past.
LFG 540 32 – 2 sessions
July 23 & 30 TUE 1 – 2:30 pm
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Carole Richards & Peggy King |
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Do We Need to Have Medical Drugs
to Have Good Health? [NEW!]
Making the body stronger from within minus additives of any kind.
LFH 325 33 – 1 session
June 11 TUE Noon – 1:30 pm
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Dr. John Damiano DMA
LFH 325 34 – 1 session
July 9 TUE Noon – 1:30 pm
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Dr. John Damiano DMA
LFH 325 32 – 1 session
August 13 TUE Noon – 1:30 pm
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Dr. John Damiano DMA |
Medicare Basics– Understanding Your Options [NEW!]
As you approach your Medicare age of 65 or if you are already receiving Medicare,
it is important to understand the benefits and the options available. The state
of New Jersey and local municipalities offer senior benefits those will also be
explored.
LFH 329 32 – 1 session
June 18 TUE 11 am – Noon
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Melissa Dykstra |
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Introduction to Energy Healing [NEW!]
A workshop that introduces people to the concept of energy healing. Many health
problems can be due to disruptions and blockages to an individual’s energy
systems. Participants will be taught simple easy energy healing techniques that
can be done at home.
LFH 326 32 – 2 sessions
June 4 & 11 TUE 2 – 4 pm
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Eileen Hill MD |
How to Live
an Outrageously Healthy Life [NEW!]
Would you like to be living your life with more purpose and passion? Making
changes creates doubts. Create a sense of certainty. Live your dreams. The secrets
you will learn in this Power Workshop will help put you on the fast track to success.
LFH 445 32 – 1 session
June 20 THU 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Dr. Joseph Denney |
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Introduction to Microsoft Word
Familiarize yourself with Word in a working environment. Create, open existing
Word document, learn ways of moving around it, and close it. Explore various
ways of viewing documents for different tasks. Work with tables, clip art, etc.
Save, preview, print documents. Flash drive needed for home projects. Must have
a home computer to do homework.
LFV 119 32 – 7 sessions
June 24 – 28, July 1 & 2 MON – FRI 2 – 3 pm
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Lyn Hutton |
Profiles of Medical Pioneers (Pre-1900) [NEW!]
A brief profile of several key people, prior to 1900, who made a major impact in
medicine. Individuals covered will include Hippocrates, Harvey, Jenner, Pasteur,
Freud and others.
LFG 543 32 – 6 sessions
July 1 – August 5 MON 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Gary Warga |
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Seven Secrets to Living Longer [NEW!]
Would you like to be living with the vitality you’ve always dreamed of? Today,
people are living longer; but, living healthier with quality and dignity takes some
extra attention on your part. Let chiropractic care open the door to these secrets.
LFH 446 32 – 1 session
July 10 WED 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: Dr. Joseph Denney |
Reverse Mortgage Information
A presentation on reverse mortgages and their advantages/disadvantages.
LFI 400 32 – 1 session
June 24 MON 10 – 11:30 am
Mt. Laurel Campus Instr: John Donch |
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Burlington County Library |
Political Movies [NEW!]
Enjoy viewing and discussing 6 political films. We will watch and discuss “All
the Kings Men,” “The Last Hurrah,” “Advise and Consent,” “The Best Man” and
“Game Change.” Meet at Burlington County Library in Westampton.
LFG 247 83 – 6 sessions
July 10 – August 14 WED 10 am – Noon
Burlington County Library Instr: Ed Eisen
Main Auditorium |
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Willingboro JFK Senior Center |
Conversational German
"Wie geht es Ihnen?" - "Danke sehr gut". This is all you
need to know! We focus on German culture, art, history,
politics, entertainment and travel. Join us as we have room
for you at this location.
LFL 128 52 – 6 sessions
June 11 – July 16 TUE 2 – 3 pm
Willingboro JFK Senior Center Instr: Georg Erk |
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Health Maintenance
General medical information for daily living. Case presentations, diagnosis,
prognosis, immunizations, infectious diseases, auto immune diseases treatment
options.
LFH 240 62 – 8 sessions
June 4 – July 23 TUE Noon – 2 pm
Willingboro JFK Senior Center Instr: E. W. Messey, MD |
Bridge - Beginner Play
Are you looking for a new mentally stimulating game that can be fun and socially
rewarding? Come out and learn to play bridge! Each week there ill be a lesson
that introduces a new bridge concept, a general review of those previously discussed,
followed by playing scripted hands that reinforce these concepts.
LFG 248 62 – 15 sessions
June 4 – August 20 TUE 3 – 4:30 pm
Willingboro JFK Senior Center Instr: Maryanne Stedman |
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Topics in Neuroscience [NEW!]
This class will provide a foundation for understanding the brain in both healthy
and disease states. Topics include memory, Parkinsons and Alzheimers. Focus
will be placed on current research and theory. No previous knowledge is required.
LFH 327 62 – 8 sessions
June 8 – July 27 SAT 1 – 2 pm
Willingboro JFK Senior Center Instr: Kyle Coupe |
Bridge – Intermediate Play
Come and meet some new bridge playing friends. This class is for people who
have already explored “Beginning Bridge” and for those with previous bridge
playing experience. Each week there will be a 15 minute lesson that focuses upon
a specific aspect of the game followed by 90 minutes of playing hands related to
these topics.
LFG 251 62 – 15 sessions
June 4 – August 20 TUE 1 – 3:30 pm
Willingboro JFK Senior Center Instr: Maryanne Stedman |
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Mind & Brain [NEW!]
We will consider arguments about various states of mind, including dreaming,
language, selfhood and attention from a variety of perspectives. Class discussions
will center on working definitions of consciousness, experimental approaches to
consciousness, self-knowledge and dysregulations of mind.
LFH 328 62 – 8 sessions
June 8 – July 27 SAT 2:15 – 3:15 pm
Willingboro JFK Senior Center Instr: Kyle Coupe |
Mah Jongg I - Learn/Play
Learn as soon as two sessions; then play and join the fun.
LFG 270 60 - 14 sessions
LFG 270 62 – 11 sessions
June 6 – August 22 THU 1 – 3:30 pm
No class July 4
Willingboro JFK Senior Center Instr: Pat McMahon |
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Medicare Basics– Understanding Your Options [NEW!]
As you approach your Medicare age of 65 or if you are already receiving Medicare,
it is important to understand the benefits and the options available. The state
of New Jersey and local municipalities offer senior benefits, which will also be
explored.
LFH 329 62 – 1 session
June 24 MON 11 am – noon
Willingboro JFK Senior Center Instr: Melissa Dykstra |
Mah Jongg I - Learn/Play
Join the fun – join the “Gang.” Please bring a current Mah Jongg Card, and if you
have one, a Mah Jongg set.
LFG284 62 – 11 sessions
June 6 – August 22 THU 1 – 3:30 pm
No class July 4
Willingboro JFK Senior Center Instr: Pat McMahon |
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BCC Mount Holly Center |
Basics of Estate Planning
Learn about the basic tasks everyone needs to do in their planning for the
unplanned. Estate planning is the process of mapping out how you want your
personal and financial matters to be handled during periods of incapacity or
at your death. An estate plan should be implemented with the assistance of an
experienced estate planning attorney.
LFI 225 12 – 1 session
August 22 THU Noon – 1 pm
Mt. Holly Center Instr: Joseph Johnson |
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Classic Foreign Films
Viewing and discussing films that are mysterious mysteries: “Rashomon” (1950,
Japanese); “Picnic at Hanging Rock” (1975, Australian); “The Swimming Pool”
(2003, French-British); “Cache” (2005,French-Australian-Sustrian-German-Italian).
LFG 329 12 – 4 sessions
July 5 & 19, August 2 & 16 FRI 10 am – 12:30 pm
Mt. Holly Center Instr: Doug Olsen
LFG 330 12 – 4 sessions
July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23 FRI 10 am – 12:30 pm
Mt. Holly Center Instr: Doug Olsen |
Understanding Investments
Understanding your investments is designed to help you better understand your
investments and learn how your money is working for you. Some topics to be
covered include stocks, bonds, interest rates, mutual funds, fees, taxes, 401Ks,
annuities and wills.
LFI 141 12 – 1 session
July 18 THU Noon – 1 pm
Mt. Holly Center Instr: Joseph Johnson |
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How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk [NEW!]
Love is blind! Learn how to follow your heart without losing your mind. Fun and
interactive workshop for singles interested in a dating relationship.
LFG 541 32 – 5 sessions
July 10, 17, 2 & 31, August 7 WED 2 – 4 pm
Mt. Holly Campus Instr: Kimberly Hill M.Ed, C.H.E.S |
Medicare Basics– Understanding Your Options [NEW!]
As you approach your Medicare age of 65 or if you are already receiving Medicare,
it is important to understand the benefits and the options available. The state
of New Jersey and local municipalities offer senior benefits and those will also be
explored.
LFH 329 12 – 1 session
June 28 FRI 11 am – noon
Mt. Holly Center Instr: Melissa Dykstra |
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L.I.N.K.S. – A Class for Couples
Looking for Lasting Intimacy [NEW!]
Falling in love is easy – staying in love is an art. Fun and interactive workshop for
married or dating couples looking to improve intimacy in their relationship.
LFG 542 32 – 5 sessions This course is for couples.
July 10, 17, 24 & 31, August 7 WED 10 am – noon
Mt. Holly Campus Instr: Kimberly Hill M.Ed, C.H.E.S |
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