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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

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Day Trips


The Master Catalog of trips sponsored by
Road Scholar is available in the LIFE office.


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

 

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

   

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 


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

   

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

   

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

 

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

 

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

 

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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