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Spring 2010 LIFE Courses
Day Trips
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
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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
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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
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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 |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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