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Spring 2010 LIFE Courses


Day Trips


Go Behind the Stage and See How it is
Done. Visit Wegman’s Supermarket

Join members to tour and learn about how a world
class supermarket makes it happen. How it’s tocked? When to shop and how to get the best deals and other interesting facts. Join members upstairs after tour at the Wegman Restaurant (optional). Meet at: 2 Centerton Road, Mount Laurel at the service counter.

LFB-201-81 – 1 session
Jan 14 Th 11 AM - 1 PM
Mt. Laurel
Joel Popler; Facilitator

 

Colonial Concert

Have you been to a colonial concert lately? Come join us for a rollicking hour. The Piney Hollow Drifters in colonial dress will perform authentic music familiar to our forefathers! Chase the winter blahs away as our forefathers did—-with good music. Come join us at The Lyceum located on High Street. (Across from the Post Office) Burlington, Saturday, March 13th, at 2:00 P.M. Send a check for tickets ($15 each) by January 25.

LFB-202-81 – 1 session
Mar 13 Sa 11 AM - 1 PM
Burlington City
Instr: Betty Lukis


Pemberton Campus


Water Workout

Come exercise in the shallow end of the college pool.
Improve your balance, mobility, flexibility, and muscle
tone. Please bring doctor’s approval to first class
session. Location: Pemberton Campus Physical
Education Building - Pool Area.

LFP-100-11 – 11 sessions
Jan 15 to Mar 26 F 1 - 2 PM
Pemberton Campus
Physical Education Building Pool Area
Instr: Eleanor Gitto & Chris Handley

 

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, an Access
address list. The course will be customized to the
interest of the students. Students MUST have
access to a computer and some familiarity with it.

LFV-109-11 – 11 sessions
Jan 11 to Mar 29 M 10 AM - Noon
No Class Jan 18
Pemberton Campus
Instr: Vernon Reeves
(THIS IS A LOTTERY COURSE)
Enrollment Deadline: Dec 11, 2009

Water Workout - BAR

Balance, Aerobics and Resistance training will be
emphasized along with agility and mobility in the
shallow end of the pool. Bring doctor’s approval to
first class.

LFP-100-12 – 11 sessions
Jan 13 to Mar 24 W 1 - 2 PM
Pemberton Campus
Physical Education Building Pool Area
Instr: Mary Ann Stankinas & Asst. Andrea Bauer

 

Mount Laurel Campus


Basic Quilting

Learn to piece and appliqué. You will be able to
complete a wall hanging. Bring half-yard each of solid
and print washed and ironed fabric. Additional
supplies will be discussed at first meeting.

LFA-134-31 – 10 sessions
Jan 11 to Mar 29 M 10 AM - Noon
No Class Jan 18 or Feb 15
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Maria A. Coelho

 

Mah Jongg I – Learn/Play

Join the fun. Mah Jongg is a game not unlike Gin
Rummy. Many play with a few lessons. This course is for beginners or those who need to brush-up.

LFG-270-32 – 12 sessions
Jan 7 to Mar 25 Th 2 - 4:30 PM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Marlene Hendler

Fun & Games

Start with a smattering of “Jeopardy”, try some
stumpers from “The Weakest Link” and laugh over
the fun of team competition. Trivia, puzzles, word
games and more: you won’t become a millionaire but
you’ll surely enjoy the challenge.

LFG-135-31 – 8 sessions
Jan 27 to Mar 17 W 12:30 - 1:50 PM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Rotating Instructors

Mah Jongg II – Lets Play

Let’s continue to play, laugh and have fun. You must have played before. Please bring a current Mah Jongg card and, if you have one, a Mah Jongg set.

LFG-284-31 – 12 sessions
Jan 7 to Mar 25 Th 2 - 4:30 PM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Marlene Hendler

Come Play (Learn) Chess

Learn the basics of chess and then play. Come play
chess if you know the game. All levels welcome. Bring a chess set and/or board (optional).

LFG-178-32 – 10 sessions
Jan 25 to Mar 29 M 2 - 4 PM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Joel Popler

Yoga & Meditation Principles

Yoga aims to make you healthy physically,
emotionally and spiritually. Healthy breathing
techniques are foundational to yoga practices. There will NOT be any physical exercises. We will discuss yoga concepts and practice simple breathing techniques.

LFH-110-31 – 10 sessions
Jan 19 to Mar 23 T 10 - 11:30 AM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Vijay Kapoor

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 will 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-248-32 – 12 sessions
Jan 12 to Mar 30 T 3:30 - 5 PM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Maryann Stedman

The Importance of Long Term Care Planning

Discussion on “Long-Term Care”. Why is planning important? What does Medicare cover? What is skilled vs. custodial care? What are ADLS? Answers to these questions and bring some of your own.

LFH-137-31 – 1 session
Jan 14 Th 1 - 2:30 PM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Amy Nichlas, Craig Kinsey, Cadbury @ Home Continuing Care Counselors

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
fifteen minute lesson that focuses upon a specific
aspect of the game followed by 90 minutes of playing
hands related to these topics.

LFG-251-32 – 12 sessions
Jan 12 to Mar 30 T 2:15 - 4 PM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Maryann Stedman

Religions East & West:
Buddhism, Hinduism, Monotheism

Buddhism & Hinduism (Eastern) originated in India. Judaism, Christianity and Islam (jointly known as “Monotheists”, also called Abrahamic or Western Faiths) originated in Jerusalem. As two distinct groups, the Eastern and the Western religions took divergent paths to spirituality. We will discuss the cause of divergence and the consequences.

LFH-222-31 – 10 sessions
Jan 21 to Mar 25 Th 10 - 11:30 AM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Vijay Kapoor

Identity Theft – It Can Happen to YOU

Whether they’re snatching your purse, diving into
your dumpster, stealing your mail, or hacking into
your computer, they’re out to get you. Lean how to
protect yourself against identity theft and how to
recover from identity theft.

LFI-222-31 – 1 session
Jan 12 T 10 - 11:30 AM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Wanda Hardy

The Human Dynamics

Enjoying the adventure and not the isappointment
in our later years.

LFI-170-91 – 1 session
Jan 19 T 2 - 3:30 PM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Dr. John Damiano

Preventing Credit Card Fraud

While it is easy to become the victim of credit card
fraud, there are many simple ways to protect yourself
against this loss. Learn how you can protect yourself
against credit card fraud.

LFI-223-31 – 1 session
Jan 26 T 10 - 11:30 AM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Wanda Hardy

Estate Planning Basics

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. Learn how you can implement an estate plan.

LFI-225-31 – 1 session
Mar 9 T 10 - 11:30 AM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Joseph Johnson

Retirement Income Planning

As you approach or enter retirement, your mindset
needs to change from accumulation to distribution.
Understand the annual income you’ll need during your
retirement years to support your lifestyle and learn
how to position your assets to provide that income.

LFI-224-31 – 1 session
Feb 23 T 10 - 11:30 AM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Joseph Johnson

Remembering “Bix”

Bix Beiderbecke was an early jazz innovator during his 28-year life as a horn-man, composer, and leader. Listen to his music and learn about his short life. Find out why “Bix Lives” is true today 78 years after his death.

LFM-185-31 – 6 sessions
Feb 10 to Mar 17 W 1 - 2:30 PM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: DeWitt Peterson

History of American
Popular Music (Rock n’ Roll,
Jazz, R&B, Blues, Hip-Hop)

Students will learn the evolution of American
Popular Music by getting an overview of the history of its major components, including major artists, events, record labels as it all relates to American history during the respective timeframes. Each session will be interactive for the students with the instructor combining lecture, slide presentations, audio presentations and visual presentations to bring the history alive.

LFM-179-31 – 4 sessions
Jan 28 to Feb 18 Th 2 - 4 PM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Bob Davis

Take Control of Your Health

Are you up for the challenge? Take six (6) self-help classes and learn to master: tips to make your life easier. Healthy ways to handle life with a chronic illness. Actions to manage symptoms. Learning a set of skills and practicing them until they have been mastered. A healthy way to live with a chronic illness! Developed by Stanford Patient Education Research Center for anyone struggling with chronic illness.

LFP-106-31 – 6 sessions
Feb 23 to Mar 30 T 1 - 3 PM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: Susan Vitelli & Jean Wood

Reverse Mortgages 101

Reverse mortgages are an integral part of retirement
plans for senior homeowners 62 and over. This
course will describe in detail the history of reverse
mortgages, how they work, their benefits and their
drawbacks, and the myths and misconceptions — and provide the information for seniors or their family
members to help decide whether the product is right
for them.

LFI-212-31 – 1 session
Feb 18 Th 1 - 2:30 PM
Mount Laurel Campus
Instr: John W. Kennedy

 

Mount Laurel Library


Exercise Science and Fitness

Have fun while learning an easy way to keep the body in good physical shape. These exercises will focus on strength and flexibility designated for or designed to strengthen different parts of the body. Course designed to provide knowledge, not to solve health problems. (Not a certified trained physiologist) Bring your own large towel or mat.

LFP-105-81 – 8 sessions
Jan 12 to Mar 2 T 10:15 - 11:30 AM
Mount Laurel Library
Instr: Harriett L. Adderly

 

Reverse Mortgages 101

Reverse mortgages are an integral part of retirement plans for senior homeowners 62 and over. This course will describe in detail the history of reverse mortgages, how they work, their benefits and their drawbacks, and the myths and misconceptions – and provide the information for seniors, or their family members, to help decide whether the product is right for them.

LFI-212-91 – 1 session
Mar 18 Th 1 - 2:30 PM
Mount Laurel Library
Instr: John W. Kennedy

The Human Dynamics

Enjoying the adventure and not the disappointment in our later years.

LFI-170-92 – 1 session
Feb 9 T 2 - 3:30 PM
Mount Laurel Library
Instr: Dr. John Damiano

 

Willingboro JFK Patenaude Center


The American Civil War

The re-making of America. This course surveys the
causes of the Civil War; Abraham Lincoln’s key role;
and the aftermath of this significant period in
American history.

LFG-282-81 – 2 sessions
Mar 5 to Mar 12 F 2 - 4 PM
Willingboro JFK Patenaude Center
Instr: William P. Campbell

 

Conversational German

Basic German without grammar. We will hear
German talks on CDs and see German skits on TV. We will review culture, art, history, politics,
entertainment and travel. Also sing folk songs.

LFL-128-82 – 6 sessions
Jan 26 to Mar 2 T 1:30 - 3 PM
Willingboro JFK Patenaude Center
Instr: Georg Erk

Reverse Mortgages 101

Reverse mortgages are an integral part of retirement plans for senior homeowners 62 and over. This course will describe in detail the history of reverse mortgages, how they work, their benefits and their drawbacks, and the myths and misconceptions – and provide the information for seniors, or their family members, to help decide whether the product is right for them.

LFI-212-92 – 1 session
Jan 14 Th 1 - 2:30 PM
Willingboro JFK Patenaude Center
Instr: John W. Kennedy

 

Willingboro Route 130 Town Center


The Human Dynamics

Enjoying the adventure and not the disappointment
in our later years.

LFI-170-93 – 1 session
Mar 16 T 2 - 3:30 PM
Willingboro Route 130 Town Center
Instr: Dr. John Damiano

 

Philogagging - Laughing Our Way
through Philosophy

We will use humor - jokes, one-liners, limericks - to learn about philosophy. We will explore metaphysics, teleology, infinity & eternity, logic, epistemology and ethics. All this will be done through the laughter of humor.

LFS-139-81 – 6 sessions
Jan 12 to Feb 16 T 10:30 AM - Noon
Willingboro Route 130 Town Center
Instr: Bernard Katz


BCC Mount Holly Center


Photography for Beginners

Very basic photography concepts - composition,
depth of field, etc. Please bring your camera and
camera instruction book to class.

LFA-133-81 – 3 sessions
Feb 16 to Mar 2 T 10 - 11 AM
Mount Holly Center Instr: Steve Walter

 

Identity Theft – It Can Happen to YOU

Whether they’re snatching your purse, diving into
your dumpster, stealing your mail, or hacking into
your computer, they’re out to get you. Lean how to protect yourself against identity theft and how to recover from identity theft.

LFI-222-81 – 1 session
Jan 19 T 10 - 11:30 AM
Mount Holly Center Instr: Wanda Hardy

Mystery Book Club

Read and discuss three mysteries: Hostile Witness by
William Lashner, A Long Time Dead by Sally Spencer, and Winter House by Carol O’Connell.

LFG-216-81 – 3 sessions
Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 26 F 11 AM - Noon
Mount Holly Center Instr: Judy Olsen

Preventing Credit Card Fraud

While it is easy to become the victim of credit card fraud, there are many simple ways to protect yourself against this loss. Learn how you can protect yourself against credit card fraud.

LFI-223-81 – 1 session
Feb 2 T 10 - 11:30 AM
Mount Holly Center Instr: Wanda Hardy

The Film Critic

Viewing and discussing films about J. M. Barrie,
Beatrix Potter, and Lewis Carroll: Finding Neverland;
Miss Potter; Dreamchild.

LFG-244-81 – 3 sessions
Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19 F 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Mount Holly Center Instr: Douglas Olsen

Retirement Income Planning

As you approach or enter retirement, your mindset needs to change from accumulation to distribution. Understand the annual income you’ll need during your retirement years to support your lifestyle and learn how to position your assets to provide that income.

LFI-224-81 – 1 session
Mar 2 T 10 - 11:30 AM
Mount Holly Center Instr: Joseph Johnson

Can’t Live Without Books

Read and Discuss three books: Girl in a Blue Dress by Gaynor Arnold, Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile
Parkin, Riding the Bus with My Sister by Rachel Simon.

LFG-274-81 – 3 sessions
Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12 F 11 - Noon
Mount Holly Center Instr: Judy Olsen

Estate Planning Basics

Estate planning is the process of mapping out how you want your personal and financial matters to be handled during periods of incapacity or after your death. Learn how you can implement an estate plan.

LFI-225-81 – 1 session
Mar 16 T 10 - 11:30 AM
Mount Holly Center
Instr: Joseph Johnson

Social and Cultural Changes between
1950 and 2000

Highlight the social and cultural changes that affected
our world from 1950-2000. Major factors in the 50’s
were TV, Levittown, and Baby Boomers. Facts taken from my book The Years Gone Bye, published in 2008.

LFG-276-81 – 2 sessions
Mar 4 to Mar 11 Th 11 - Noon
Mount Holly Center Instr: Lorraine Rocco

Symphonies

What is a symphony? Are they always long? When were they introduced and are they still being composed today? Is “classical music” music of the past?

LFM-151-81 – 8 Sessions
Jan 28 to Mar 18 Th 1 - 3 PM
Mount Holly Center Instr: Ed Eisen

Heroes

Who are the heroes? What is a hero? What did the
hero do to become a hero? Are there heroes who
shouldn’t be? Are there some who should be who are
not? We will find out.

LFG-283-81 – 8 sessions
Jan 28 to Mar 18 Th 10 - Noon
Mount Holly Center Instr: Ed Eisen

Learn to Play the Recorder

The recorder is the original flute held and played
vertically. Each finger designates a note within an
octave and one-half scale. We will learn to read music on the staff for duets and trios. Bring your soprano recorder to class.

LFM-177-81 – 6 sessions
Jan 25 to Mar 1 M 10 - 11:30 AM
Mount Holly Center Instr: Marion Constable

We Can Get You There!