FALL 2017 - Notre Dame of Maryland University · Successful Aging, Good Samaritan Hospital This 6-week course, sponsored by Medstar Health, provides a unique opportunity to learn

FALL 2017RENAISSANCE INSTITUTE

Life long learning for adults age 50+

1.) EARLY MORNING EXERCISESeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Instructor: Bob Greenfield

This course is a gentle seated exercise class. Presentation: Pre-recorded tapes will be used; sessions last about 20 minutes. Items such as batons, neckties and light weights are also used.

Bob Greenfield has degrees from the Universities of Rochester (B.A.) and Michigan (A.M.L.S.). Bob is a former bicycle enthusiast and racer of large yachts and has long been a supporter of physical fitness. Bob works out regularly at the Roland Park Place Center.

2.) THE ART AND LIFE OF HENRI MATISSE–SECTION ASeptember 12 – October 17 6 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Joseph Paul Cassar

This course provides an in-depth study of the work of Henri Matisse (1889-1954). Lectures will focus on his early years, 1890-1903, his Fauvist period, 1904-1906, and extensive travels in the United States, Tangier, and Tahiti. Matisse sculpted and finally embarked on paper cut-outs which find their climax in the design of glass windows in St. Paul de Venice.

Presentation: PowerPoint lecture and discussion.

Joseph Paul Cassar, Ph.D., is an art historian, art critic, artist, curator, educator and the author of several art books specializing in the modern period. He has taught art and art history at various institutions around the world. He regularly lectures at the Smithsonian and several area colleges and universities.

3.) MINI-MED 6September 12 – October 17 6 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Hannah Flaks with Dr. George Hennawi and team from the Center for Successful Aging, Good Samaritan Hospital

This 6-week course, sponsored by Medstar Health, provides a unique opportunity to learn about optimizing both physical and mental functions as we age. Presenters from Good Samaritan Hospital include Dr. George Hennawi, Director of the Center for Successful Aging, and his team of specialists in geriatric medicine.

Presentation: Lecture and discussion.

Hannah Flaks, RN, is a graduate of Sinai Hospital School of Nursing and has worked in the fields of chemical dependency and HIV/AIDS clinical trials. She was a member of a mobile treatment team for persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses. She is also a certified Case Manager/ Delegating Nurse.

4.) MUSIC, ART & MATHSeptember 12 – October 17 6 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Gil French

We will look at music and art and their relationship to math. The math is not very deep and should be easily understood by anyone with an algebra course experience.

Presentation: Lecture, demonstration and film clips.

Gil French taught math at the high school and college levels. He is a graduate of Towson State Teachers College, Johns Hopkins University and Bowdoin College, BS and MA degrees.

EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER. Trying something new can take you to places you’ve never investigated. Pursue your painting or photography passion. Join a writing workshop. View a film and share impressions.

Keeping the minds, bodies, and spirits of adults age 50+ flexible since 1989, the Renaissance Institute is a lifelong learning community housed on the main

campus of Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Renaissance Institute offers two semesters of noncredit courses, designed and led by the members themselves. As a member, you may take as many classes as you wish from our varied catalog of offerings and, when ready, share your acquired knowledge by teaching courses on subjects you are passionate about. Course topics have included literature, public affairs, philosophy, history, music, art, languages, tai chi, film, science, computers, yoga, acting, and more.

We also offer member-sponsored activities and travel opportunities. Past trips have included Costa Rica, the Canadian Maritimes, the Grand Tetons, and the Southwest U.S.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• Take as many courses as you like each registered semester

• Audit one Notre Dame of Maryland University course per year

• Access the Notre Dame library, computer lab, and dining hall

• Receive a Notre Dame ID card that can be used for student discounts

• Gain access to an Amazon Prime Student account through your Notre Dame student email account. See Amazon.com for details

• Enjoy free on-campus parking

COST: $400 annually, or $215 per semester

DATES AND TIMES: 13-week semesters each Spring and Fall;Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION: 410-532-5351 | ndm.edu/renaissance

TUESDAY CLASSES SEPTEMBER 12– DECEMBER 5

5.) NEIGHBORHOODS OF BALTIMORESeptember 12 – October 17 6 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Judy Floam

This class will be a lecture and slide format. We will begin with an overview of what a neighborhood is and where Baltimore’s are. We will then look at a few of the city’s many neighborhoods (270 by one count). Class participation is encouraged – if you live in a neighborhood, tell us something about it!

Presentation: Lecture and slides.

Judy Floam has a Master of Urban Planning degree and worked in planning for over 40 years. At RI, she has given classes on Rivers of Maryland and Chesapeake Bay and talks on Sparrows Point and Robert E. Lee Park.

6.) THE ART AND LIFE OF HENRI MATISSE–SECTION BOctober 24 – December 5 7 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Joseph Paul Cassar

See Course No. 2 for Course Description and Instructor’s Bio.

7.) SING ME A STORY – 1950’S BALLADSOctober 24 – December 5 7 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Donna Bertling

From crooners to torch singers to doo wop and teen idols, find out how the singers, songwriters and the songs themselves got their start. And hear the great ballads of the 1950’s in a whole new way.

Presentation: Lecture, music, and discussion.

Donna Bertling holds a B.A. in English, Loyola University of Maryland. She is a retired Creative Services Director at WJZ.

8.) TAI CHISeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Marjorie Chenoweth

This class will study the original long form of Yang style Tai Chi Chuan. Tai Chi promotes general health, fitness, balance, and internal strength. Known as a form of moving meditation, it is also a practical system of self-defense.

Marjorie Chenoweth has studied Yang style Tai Chi Chuan with Michael Brown in San Diego, Marshall Ho’o at the Aspen Academy of Martial Arts, and Dr. John Wan-Yuin Chang in Baltimore.

CLASS SIZE LIMITED

9.) YOGA FOR POST-PRIME BODIESSeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Betty Lewis

This course is a gentle yoga class appropriate for all levels. We will use chairs, walls, belts, blocks and blankets to help you access poses. The class includes yoga postures, breath work and meditation. For your own safety and comfort, please bring a yoga mat, 2 blocks, 1 belt and a blanket.

Betty Lewis has been teaching in the Baltimore Metropolitan area since 1997. She is a Certified lyengar Yoga teacher and a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher. She has traveled to India several times, studying with BKS lyengar and his family.

CLASS SIZE LIMITED.

10.) WRITERS’ WORKSHOP/MEMORY PICTURESSeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Elizabeth Fanto

Writers will respond to mini-lessons on fiction, non-fiction and poetry; write on self-selected topics in and out of class; share their efforts in response groups; and revise work as they choose. Beginning writers are welcome.

Elizabeth Fanto is a graduate of TSU, with a B.S. in Education and a Master’s in English. She taught high school English and Creative Writing in BCPS. She has taught many writing classes at RI.

11.) COLOR DRAWINGSeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Alina Kurbiel

This program is for artists who wish to develop a good sense of value in color. Students will draw on tinted paper using charcoal and chalk to show highlights and shadows. Then we will use soft pastels to create colorful sketches and paintings. We will draw from observation of still life setups.

Alina Kurbiel, from Silesia, Poland, worked as a software engineer and graphic designer in Maryland for several years. She decided to switch to traditional art and now mainly works in watercolors, ink and graphite pencils. Alina teaches at various places in Baltimore.

Materials for First Class: tinted paper, charcoal, chalk, soft pastels, smudging tools, eraser (estimated cost $50)

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED.

12.) LITERARY MARRIAGE – VICTORIAN STYLESeptember 12 – October 17 6 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructors: Dorian Borsella and Dan Maguire

Marriage was until death. Divorce was social death. Some literary couples found creative solutions. Harriet Taylor met a soul mate, John Stuart Mill. Mr. Taylor allowed Mill to move in if Harriet acted as wife for social occasions. Dickens, tired of his wife, walled her out of his bedroom. George Eliot paid support to her lover’s wife and 7 children! Ruskin kept celibate. Find out more!

Presentation: Lecture, discussion, A/V

Dorian Borsella has coordinated courses on poetry and Victorian England at RI. She is an avid student of Victorian society, especially as it pertains to social class and women’s rights. (MSW, University of Pennsylvania; MLA Johns Hopkins)

Dan Maguire is a published poet and author who has coordinated several courses at RI.

Textbook recommended: Parallel Lives: Five Victorian Marriages by Phyllis Rei. ISBN 0-394-72580-8

TUESDAY CLASSES SEPTEMBER 12– DECEMBER 5 TUESDAY CLASSES SEPTEMBER 12– DECEMBER 5

13.) PLAYERS IN HISTORYSeptember 12 – October 17 6 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Nancy Lotz

Interesting people make interesting stories, so we’ll look at some for comparison: DaVinci and Michelangelo; Lillian Hellman and Dashiell Hammett; Napoleon; Eva Peron, former First Lady of Argentina; Noel Field, an idealist in search of a Communist utopia; and the Molly Maguires – known for their activism among Irish-Americans.

Nancy Lotz has degrees from West Chester University and Villanova University. A lover of history, she has taught several courses over the past few years at RI.

14.) MARK TWAIN’S WIT AND WISDOMSeptember 12 – October 17 6 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Gael Macnamara

Enjoy reading short stories, essays and letters by American humorist Mark Twain. We shall discuss Twain’s works after viewing videos of his life, comparing his views on human nature then with today. You will be encouraged to keep a journal of your responses after reading each short assignment. You may share your journal with others during class.

Gael Macnamara learned her student-centered style of teaching while a graduate student at Columbia University. During her long teaching career, Gael encouraged students to personally respond to the literature they read.

Textbook required: Mark Twain: Collected Tales, Sketches, Speeches & Essays 1852-1890, ISBN: 0-940450-36-4

15.) I’M RIGHT, YOU’RE WRONGOctober 24 – December 5 7 weeks 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Betty Loafmann

Our country’s future would be greatly enhanced if liberals and conservatives could understand each other and work together. Unfortunately we are seriously divided. How did this happen? Where do our values come from and how do these values reshape our idea of community? We will explore our own views and how we make moral decisions, what blinds us and what influences.

Presentation: Lecture, discussion, and experience.

Betty Loafmann, a management consultant for over 24 years, has a keen interest in human nature and behavior. She has taught a variety of courses in her career and enjoys helping people discover who they are becoming.

Textbook recommended: The Righteous Mind by Johnathan Haidt

16.) BETWEEN THE WARSOctober 24 – December 5 7 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Peggy Egan

World War I – the war to end all wars – led almost inevitably to World War II. Why? This course studies the military, political, economic and cultural reasons for this second world-wide conflict.

Presentation: Film, lecture and discussion.

Peggy Egan has a lifelong interest in history. She is a graduate of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto and earned a Master’s Degree from NDMU. A high school Social Studies teacher, she also volunteered for the Education Department at Maryland Historical Society.

17.) FROM RITUAL TO MYTH: THE UNIVERSAL SEARCH FOR MEANINGOctober 24 – December 5 7 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Susan Marshall

In the human quest for enlightenment certain images and experiences recur throughout the literature of the ages. We will examine a sampling taken primarily from western culture through the lens of Carl Jung’s understanding of the “collective unconscious” and its archetypes as manifested through Joseph Campbell’s

“Hero Journey” motif.


Susan Marshall studied in the Continuing Education program at Notre Dame, earning her degree in English in 1988. She returned to earn a Master’s Degree in Liberal Arts, graduating in 1994. Her interest centered on archetypal literary criticism through much of her graduate studies.

Textbook recommended: Sophocles –The Three Theban Plays from Penguin Classics

18.) MORE GREAT IRISH STORIES ON FILMOctober 24 – December 5 7 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructors: Dorian Borsella and Dan Maguire

More great Irish movies, with time for discussion and, yes, we will show The Quiet Man.

See Course No. 12 for Instructors’ Bio.

19.) AMERICA’S NATIONS: A HISTORY OF THE ELEVEN RIVAL REGIONAL NATIONS OF NORTH AMERICAOctober 24 – December 5 7 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: John Danz

We will learn how North America is comprised of eleven “nations,” with distinct historical roots. From the Deep South to the Far West, Yankeedom to El Norte, regions continue to uphold distinguishing ideas with results seen in the composition of Congress or on county-by-county election maps. We will examine the history of our fractured country, look at America’s multiple identities, and how the conflicts between them have shaped our past and are molding our future.

John Danz holds a BS in History & Political Science from Virginia Tech. John has lectured frequently on a wide range of subjects in American & Maryland history within several adult education programs in the Baltimore area.

Textbook recommended: America’s Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America, ISBN 978-0-14-312202-9.


20.) RENAISSANCE SINGERSSeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Nancy Heinold

The singers rehearse and perform music of varied genres. The choir consists of four voices, soprano, alto, tenor and bass. We welcome anyone who enjoys singing, and we love new members. No auditions are required.

Nancy Heinold has a B.A. from Towson University and a M.L.S. from University of Maryland. She worked for 30 years in both academic and public libraries. She has been an organist and choir director in the Episcopal Church for over 50 years.

21.) GREAT CONVERSATIONSSeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructors: Sheila Scriggins and Omar Dajani

We return to a favorite topic with Even Deadlier: Sequel to the 7 Deadly Sins Sampler. The class will discuss weekly a short story related to one of the deadly sins. Stories are written by, among others, Gordimer, Cheever, Huxley, Balzac and Fitzgerald. Each discussion will be led by a member of the class. Participation is encouraged. The absence of sin is not a requirement.

Omar Dajani attended Cornell and Bowling Green State University. He has an M.B.A. in Finance and Marketing and is retired, after a career in international sales and marketing. He has been at RI and in Great Conversations for the past seven years. Sheila Scriggins is a graduate of Grinnell College, with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago. She works for UMB’s School of Social Work as Adjunct Faculty Liaison. This is her ninth year at RI and sixth in Great Conversations.

Textbook required: Even Deadlier: A Sequel to the 7 Deadly Sins Sampler

22.) DRAWINGSeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Alina Kurbiel

The workshop explores the fundamentals of drawing through observational skills. Students will become familiar with drawing techniques in graphite, charcoal and ink. Using still life setups, students will develop their understanding of line, shape, proportion, value, and composition. This course is designed for students of all levels who wish to enhance their ability to draw.

See Course No. 11 for Instructor’s Bio.

Materials for First Class: sketch book, graphite pencils (one soft and one hard), eraser, and smudging stump. Later, you will also need charcoal, large drawing pad and board.

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED.

23.) MOVIES IN THE AFTERNOONSeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Lorna Catling

This class will show interesting films from around the world including those that were not blockbusters.

Presentation: Films

Lorna Catling is a long-time Renaissance member and lover of movies.

24.) MAH JONGGSeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Ann Martin

This will provide an opportunity for those who have been learning the game to get some regular practice. This is NOT a teaching class.

Ann Martin has been playing mah jongg for about three years and enjoys playing the game and sharing the experience.

25.) ATELIER DES ARTISTES (ARTISTS’ STUDIO)September 12 – December 5 13 weeks1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Peggy Egan

This class is open to all artists, experienced and neophyte. Participants work independently in their medium of choice – acrylic, watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, charcoal or pastel. While no formal teaching is provided, guidance and individual instruction are available from your fellow members. Artists must bring their own supplies and may use lockers to store them.

Peggy Egan studied studio art and the history of art at the University of Toronto, NDMU (both in college classes and RI) and with Joseph Cassar at CCBC. She is particularly interested in drawing in graphite, pen and ink, charcoal and painting in watercolor.

26.) CREATING TEXTURES WITH WATERCOLORSeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Sr. Geraldine Majerowicz, SSND

This course will demonstrate different items and methods used to create various textures such as sand, glass, grass, clouds, tree bark, rocks, fruits and vegetables, plus others. This class is intended to be a relaxing, fun, learning experience.

Presentation: Lecture, DVD, on-line workshop, etc. will be employed to give a visual sense and appreciation of the watercolorist’s methods and style.

Sr. Geraldine Majerowicz, SSND, earned a degree in art at College of Notre Dame of Maryland and has done work for a Master’s degree in the Administration of Religious Education. Her love of art led to watercolor and oil painting.

Materials: It is best to wait until after the first class to purchase materials.

27.) MEDITATIONSeptember 12 – October 17 6 weeks1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Larry Fask

This class is for those curious about meditation, beginners and experienced practitioners alike. We will practice different forms of meditation so you may learn what works best for you. For me, meditation is about learning to concentrate, staying in the present moment and developing insight that is not necessarily intellectual, all done with a sense of friendliness toward oneself.

A long-time meditator, Larry Fask, has attended many retreats and classes on meditation. An experienced teacher, Larry taught Sociology for 36 years.


28.) MARYLAND GEOGRAPHY: AMERICA IN MINIATURE October 24 – December 5 7 weeks1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Marty Sharrow

There are many good reasons why Maryland is often described as “America in Miniature.” This class will show you how geography, economics, history, politics, and cultural activities, just to name a few, helped the state to earn this designation. Come and learn about how much “America in Miniature” is packed into Maryland’s 10,460 square miles of land and water.

Presentation: PowerPoint and class discussion.

Marty Sharrow retired from Baltimore City Public Schools after 41 years as a teacher, department head, administrator, and school business manager. Currently, he teaches courses on Baltimore and Maryland weather, Baltimore and Maryland geography, and local sports history.

29.) NIA MOVEMENTSeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Amy Taliaferro

NIA is a sensory based movement form that accentuates joy and pleasure. Move in your body’s way to soul stirring music. Combining 9 movement forms, including dance, martial arts, and healing arts, NIA is a great workout for body and spirit for every body.

Amy Taliaferro has been a teacher and a bodyworker in private practice for over 22 years. Movement and sensory awareness are her passion, and she approaches her classes and her work with curiosity, joy and a healthy dose of humor.

30.) POETRY WORKSHOPSeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Susan Marshall

In this course members meet weekly to share and gently critique each other’s poetry in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

Susan Marshall studied in the Continuing Education program at Notre Dame, earning her undergraduate degree in English in 1988. She returned to earn a Master’s Degree in Liberal Arts in 1994.

31.) EASEFUL BODY, PEACEFUL MINDSeptember 12 – December 5 13 weeks1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Betty Lewis

Participants will learn to relax. Time will be used to study a gentle chair yoga, Yogic breathing, and meditation. Some of the ways that we will investigate meditation will be by sitting, reclining and walking. We will also use breath, sound and the touch of meditation beads to deepen our experience.

See Course No. 9 for Instructors’ Bio.

32.) EARLY MORNING EXERCISESeptember 7 – December 7 13 weeks8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Instructor: Bob Greenfield

This course is a gentle, seated exercise class. Presentation: Pre-recorded tapes will be used; sessions last about 20 minutes. Items such as batons, neckties and light weights are also used.

Bob Greenfield has degrees from the Universities of Rochester (B.A.) and Michigan (A.M.L.S.). Bob is a former bicycle enthusiast and racer of large yachts and has long been a supporter of physical fitness. Bob works out regularly at the Roland Park Place Center.

33.) OPERA REVISITEDSeptember 7 – October 12 6 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Bob Greenfield with assistance from Meg Siewert

Important versions of great operas will be shown along with comment and discussion by presenter and class members. Tentative operas: Donizetti’s Elixir of Love and Verdi’s Rigoletto.

Bob Greenfield, a librarian by profession, enjoys opera.

34.) GREAT DISCOVERIES IN WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY, PART IISeptember 7 – October 12 6 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Robert Baer

Archaeology has thrown a spotlight on the glory of the world’s ancient civilizations. Through highly illustrated presentations, this course will explore the history of many of the greatest discoveries of archaeology

and examine how the discipline continues to provide a window into the past. Ancient civilizations include those in Egypt, Greece, Near East, Europe, Latin America, Asia and others.

Presentation: PowerPoint and lecture

Robert Baer was a college administrator with over thirty years in higher education. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in history and a doctorate in higher education. History instructor at York College – CUNY, CCBC, and Howard and Norwalk Community Colleges.

35.) KLEZMER – AMERICAN MUSICSeptember 7 – October 12 6 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Seth Kibel

Klezmer is the secular folk music of the Jews of Central and Eastern Europe. This course will trace the history and evolution of this music, from the Old World to the New, up until the present day and the modern klezmer revival.

Presentation: Live demonstrations, recordings, video excerpts and discussion.

Seth Kibel is a Mid-Atlantic premier woodwind specialists. Playing saxophone, clarinet, and flute, Seth has made a name for himself in the region, and beyond. Winner of 28 Washington Area Music Awards (Wammies), including “Best World Music Instrumentalist” (2003-11) and “Best Jazz Instrumentalist” (2005, 2007-8, 2011-14)

THURSDAY CLASSES SEPTEMBER 7– DECEMBER 7TUESDAY CLASSES SEPTEMBER 12– DECEMBER 5

36.) STREET PHOTOGRAPHYOctober 19 – December 7 7 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: David Mintzer

This course focuses on photography as a way of documenting humanity and capturing decisive moments. We will look at pioneering street photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson and see how ordinary people have captured important moments in history. We will talk about your photos and techniques for making street photography.

Presentation: Presentation, discussion and participation.

David Mintzer is an amateur who tinkered with street photography during his fifteen years in New York City.

CLASS SIZE LIMITED.

37.) QUILTS: NOT JUST FOR YOUR BED ANYMOREOctober 19 – December 7 7 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Nancy St. Pierre

Quilts are an underappreciated art form. We will learn about a few current quilters and their quilts, and about some of the various techniques used to create this form of art.

Presentation: Lecture, slides, and internet videos.

Nancy St. Pierre has been quilting for over ten years. She has taken many classes from internationally renowned quilters. She is a member of two local quilt guilds and the American and International Quilt Associations.

38.) MONUMENTS TO HEAVEN: BALTIMORE’S HISTORIC HOUSES OF WORSHIPOctober 19 – December 7 7 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructors: Sally Johnston and Lois Zanow

This class will cover the architecture, history and art associated with Baltimore’s outstanding churches and synagogues built before 1900. Leading architects of the day designed the buildings, and the works of famous artisans adorn the interiors. The course will describe why each church or synagogue was constructed, the congregation it served, and how it has adapted to Baltimore’s changing demographics.

Presentation: PowerPoint and lecture.

Sally Johnston majored in history at Chatham College, received her Master’s Degree from the University of Pittsburgh before moving to Baltimore. Sally was director of the Flag House and has worked at many of Baltimore’s historic sites.

Lois Zanow gives tours of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Lois majored in history at the University of Minnesota and lived in Chicago before moving with her family to Baltimore 30 years ago. Lois worked for the Baltimore City Life Museums where she met Sally.

39.) BIRTH OF SOCIAL ACTIVISM IN AMERICAOctober 19 – December 7 7 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Robert Baer

Pre-Civil War America witnessed the emergence of numerous movements for social change. Reformers created distinctive activist organizations to abolish slavery; promote women’s rights, peace and temperance; and encourage health, education and labor reform. Combining with Transcendentalism, Utopian communities and the push for universal voting rights, these uniquely American endeavors laid the foundation for many of the nation’s exceptional democratic traditions.

Presentation: Slide lecture format


40.) GOOGLE TOOLS – SOUP TO NUTSSeptember 7 – December 7 13 weeks9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Martha Klein

Introduction to Google Drive and Gmail followed by Photos, Docs, Sheets and Slides.

Formerly a network administrator at Cathedral, Martha Klein has always had an interest in computers and wants people to gain confidence while using their computers, laptops, tablets & smartphones.

41.) GENTLE YOGA September 7 – December 7 13 weeks9:30 a.m. -- 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Robyn Katz

This course is open to everyone, regardless of one’s physical or emotional limitations. You can expect to learn the basics of Iyengar Yoga. Our focus will be on correct alignment of the body while learning the postures. We will use blocks, belts, and blankets to assist us in building strength and flexibility throughout the body. We will use our breath to guide us and keep us focused. Please bring a thick towel or blanket to the first class.

Robyn Katz has studied and practiced yoga for over 20 years. She has been teaching for 10 years. Her training and studies are with Senior Iyengar-certified teachers.

CLASS SIZE LIMITED.

42.) OPEN STUDIO FOR PROSE WRITERSSeptember 7 – December 7 13 weeks9:30 a.m. -- 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Donna Bertling

This is a prose writing class for serious writers of all levels who want in-depth feedback. Students are encouraged to bring their multi-page short stories, memoirs, or chapters of books in-progress or completed. Course will include suggestions on where to get work published. Class size is limited to allow ample time for each reading and critique.

Donna Bertling holds a B.A. in English, Loyola University of Maryland. She is a retired Creative Services Director at WJZ.

CLASS SIZE LIMITED.

THURSDAY CLASSES SEPTEMBER 7– DECEMBER 7 THURSDAY CLASSES SEPTEMBER 7– DECEMBER 7

43.) ASTRONOMYSeptember 7 – December 7 13 weeks9:30 a.m. -- 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Bob Poor

This is an introductory course in astronomy which continues from spring, 2017. There is no need to have taken the prior semester. The course consists of DVD-based lectures with an occasional out-of-sequence topic from YouTube or other sources.

Bob Poor has a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and a J.D. He has taught prior courses at RI in horticulture and science.

44.) SO YOU THINK YOU HATE MATH?September 7 – October 12 6 weeks 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Janet Currotto

“Math” is a word that strikes fear in many people’s hearts. Even more people believe deeply that they are “bad” at math. Using current research in cognitive science and learning theory, we will try to reconcile these deeply-held beliefs with the reality that we all “do math”–usually quite successfully–every day of our lives.


Janet Currotto spent her entire career as a Federal Financial IT developer/manager, after receiving a B.S. in Mathematics at University of Maryland. Upon retirement, she earned an M.S. in Educational Studies at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on mathematics learning and the use of IT in education.

45.) HEALING THROUGH PERCEPTION AND FIVE-ELEMENT THEORY September 7 – October 12 6 weeks 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Linda McLaurine

Are you curious about Five-Element Acupuncture minus the needles? This class will inform you how to listen to your body. Practice viewing your symptoms as teacher. We’ll rethink shifting stress into something that can improve your health. We’ll see how our weakness can also be our strength. I will incorporate basics about Five-Element Theory as well as teachings of great thinkers and spiritual traditions that broaden our perspectives.

Presentation: Lecture, discussion and demonstration.

Linda McLaurine is a registered nurse and a licensed acupuncturist. She worked in Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric, Intensive Care and Psychiatry over a thirty-eight years span. As part of an educational team, she taught both classroom and clinically based courses that incorporated perspectives learned through acupuncture school. She received a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture in 2000 from Traditional Acupuncture Institute (Now Maryland University of Integrative Health).

46.) INTRO TO GOOGLE TOOLSSeptember 7 – October 12 6 weeks 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.


Introducing Google:

• Gmail: Organization, personalization, contacts;

• Google Drive: explain Google Suite via Google Drive;

• Google Photos: using Google Photos to free up space on your devices;

• Photo Scan: utility app for scanning old photographs


47.) PARIS: THE CITY AND THE MUSEUMSSeptember 7 – October 12 6 weeks 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Al Ulfohn

This course looks at Paris’ famous landmarks, boulevards, cathedrals, places of entertainment, cafes, brasseries, parks and historic monuments through the eyes of the Impressionists and other artists capturing the charming beauty of the “City of Lights.” We will visit the Louvre to view its many masterpieces, the Musee D’Orsay, and the Marmottan Museum to view their extensive collections of Impressionist art.

Presentation: PowerPoint and lecture

Al Ulfohn is a retired physician with a M.L.A. from Johns Hopkins. Al has taken many courses in art and visited numerous museums in Europe and the Americas. He has been teaching at Renaissance for 10 years.)

48.) THE DUSTBIN OF HISTORYSeptember 7 – October 12 6 weeks 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: John Russell

“You are pitiful, isolated individuals! You are bankrupts. Your role is played out. Go where you now belong – into the dustbin of history.” – Leon Trotsky. This course will be a dumpster dive into the lives of fallen leaders in exile. Subjects will include: Napoleon Bonaparte and selected family members, Jefferson Davis, Kaiser Willem II, Pu Yi (the last Emperor of China), and ironically, Leon Trotsky.

Presentation: Lecture with visuals.

John Russell majored in history. He later received an MAT and taught secondary school history. John continues the recreational reading of history with little regard for period or area.

49.) AMERICAN MUSICOctober 19 – December 7 7 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Greg Thompkins

This course will discuss American Music from 1800 to 2017. Topics will include Early Americana, Classical, Blues, Jazz, Rock and Pop music.

Presentation: Lectures, discussion, videos, and live performances.

Gregory Thompkins has a B.S. in Jazz/Commercial Music from Towson University. He is a Yamaha Artist, private saxophone instructor and is a Member of the Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame.


50.) JOURNEY ALONG THE SILK ROADOctober 19 – December 7 7 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Maria Drumm

Travel from Samarkand to Xi’an, from India to Tai Shan, China. Find your way to Sigiriya and back on the ship for a stop at Mamallapuram. This network of trade routes is what we call the “Silk Road.” Time permitting, secondary routes through the Caucuses and the Himalayas will be reviewed.

Presentation: Lecture and multi-media.

Maria Drumm taught International Trade and Cross-Cultural Communication at Anhui University of Trade and Economics in Bengbu, China from 2002– 2005. She taught spring semesters in 2012 and 2013 in Tiruchirapalli, India. Her travels have taken her to over 90 countries View her web site www.mariadrumm.com.

Material recommended: Silk Road Extended Course outline with maps and pictures created by the coordinator for this class. Available at the office in October-price to be announced.

51.) WHAT’S NEW IN CHARM CITY?October 19 – December 7 7 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Josef Nathanson

This course builds on ideas presented in Baltimore 2020. Developers are discovering new uses for old Baltimore buildings. Whole neighborhoods are being transformed. Are these developments changing Baltimore for the better? Has the city turned the corner in terms of population and economic decline? Presentation: Lecture, guest speakers and discussion

Josef Nathanson has a Bachelor’s in Architecture from MIT and Maters’ in City Planning from U. Penn. He is past Director, Economics-Research, Baltimore Metropolitan Council.

Textbook recommended: Baltimore 2000: Colonial Seaport to Global Metropolis, Dr. Charles D. Laidlaw, editor, Baltimore, 2000.

52.) “STRANGE HELLS WITHIN THE MINDS THAT WAR MADE” – WORLD WAR I POETSOctober 19 – December 7 7 weeks 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: John Russell

W.B. Yeats, editor of The Oxford Book of English Verse, excluded the WWI English poets stating, “I have distaste for certain poems written in the midst of the Great War…passive suffering is not a theme for poetry …” Was their experience a fit subject for poetry? Decide for yourself with an introduction to the works of Edmund Blunden, Ivor Gurney, David Jones, Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, and others.


Textbook recommended: The Penguin Book of World War Poetry, Jon Silkin. ISBN: 0-14-118009-9. Available used from abebooks.com for under $5 plus shipping.

53.) GOOGLE TOOLS, CONTINUEDOctober 19 – December 7 7 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.


Learn more apps: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Hangouts . This is a continuation of Intro to Google Tools.

See Course No. 40 for Instructor’s Bio

54.) THE STUDY OF IGNORANCEOctober 19 – December 7 7 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Dr. Maeve O’Donovan

New developments in philosophy of knowledge have led to an increased focus on how ignorance, like knowledge, is actively produced and maintained. This developing thought challenges the common assumption that ignorance is a passive and accidental state of not possessing information, a state which would easily be remedied if the necessary information was made available to the knower. This course will study both the philosophical categorization of types of ignorance (the current view is that there are four main types), as well as examples from each category.

Presentation: Lecture and class discussions of readings.

Dr. Maeve O’Donovan is an Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy, Interim Chair of Religious Studies, School of Arts & Sciences & Business, Notre Dame of Maryland University

55.) SHORT STORY MASTERPIECESSeptember 7 – December 7 13 weeks11:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Elizabeth Fanto

This course offers a balance between well-known classics and works by exciting new contemporary voices from the United States and abroad. Each semester will have new sets of stories. Class is limited strictly to 25 for an optimal informal discussionsetting.


CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 25.

56.) VIEWS OF THE NEWS September 7 – December 7 13 weeks11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructors: Hollis Jackson and Team

Participants are invited to share opinions, concerns and critiques of current items in newspapers, books and other media.

Hollis Jackson, LCSW-C, was a social worker for over 40 years. She has an MSW from the University of Maryland. She also has an MS in Education from the University of Miami.

57.) UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIPS, FORBIDDEN LOVESeptember 7 – December 7 13 weeks12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructors: Marjorie Chenoweth and Ted Walman

This film course will look at a range of relationships; from casual acquaintance, friendship, love, and even marriage among unlikely pairs. Whether interracial, international, Inter-faith, or just plain inexplicable, “Love is All Around”.

Marjorie Chenoweth is a retired librarian who spent many hours answering reference questions about movies.

Ted Walman, retired optometrist, has a great love of movies. He leads a movie group in Baltimore County which attends movies at least twice a month.


58.) WATERCOLOR COLLABORATIVESeptember 7 – December 7 13 weeks1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructors: Whitney Jacobs and Andrea Naft

Join us to collaborate in creating watercolors by painting, encouraging fellow artists and sharing ideas, techniques and finished work. We will revel in the joy of watercolor.

Andrea Naft and Whitney Jacobs are retired teachers with interest and a variety of experiences in watercolor. Andrea has been painting for many years. Whitney started after joining RI about five years ago.

CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 12.

59.) GROUNDED IN DRAWINGSeptember 7 – December 7 13 weeks1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Elise Burns

This class is appropriate to all skill levels, beginner to advanced. The aim is enjoyable learning. Teaching style is interactive and supportive. Easels and tables are provided; lockers are available.

Elise Burns, formerly on the art faculty of Virginia Commonwealth University, received her M.F.A. from Maryland Institute College of Art. She has shown her work in New York at the Horn Gallery and the Joanna Dean Gallery, and in a solo show in Washington, D.C. at Gallery 10. Most recently, Elise, adjunct faculty at CCBC, has been teaching painting and drawing to adults.

CLASS SIZE LIMITED.

60.) INTRODUCTION TO BALLETSeptember 7 – December 7 13 weeks1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Susan Sklar

Introduction to Ballet is designed to use the techniques of classical ballet for the purpose of improving strength, flexibility, coordination, posture, range of motion and balance. Tap into your creative spirit, cultivate musicality and grace and experience the joy of movement.

Susan Sklar received her training at Goucher, the University of Maryland, and at various local studios. She has performed in productions of Giselle, Swan Lake, LaBayadera and the Nutcracker. Absolute beginners welcome.

61.) DYLAN 2: THE “POETRY” OF BOB DYLAN AND THE POETRY OF DYLAN THOMASSeptember 7 – December 7 13 weeks1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Warren Moore

Bob Dylan was for many the voice of the ‘60’s. Is Dylan merely an exceptional pop lyricist or a deserving Nobel Prize winner for literature? Is Dylan Thomas among the more underappreciated modern poets? Analysis and discussion of Dylan’s lyrics and Thomas’ poetry will attempt to answer these questions while offering an appreciation for the works of Dylan2.


Warren Moore has taught at Notre Dame, Loyola College and The Baltimore School for the Arts. He has an extensive collection of Bob Dylan CD’s and named his firstborn after Dylan Thomas.

Textbook required: English Romantic Poetry–An Anthology, Dover Thrift Edition, ISBN 10-048629282-7

62.) BRIDGING SCIENCE, SPIRITUALITY AND THE REAL WORLDSeptember 7 – October 12 6 weeks 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Rev. Medgar L. Reid, D.D.

This course, using a variety of techniques, bridges ancient wisdom and leading-edge science as they relate to real world events in global intelligence and national security.

Presentation: Film, lecture, interactive exercises and discussion.

Rev. Medgar L. Reid, D.D. is the founder and CEO of RMCM-Open Secret CC Movement, a multidimensional consulting firm; Senior Pastor of The Abundant Faith Church & Director of Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Services - Keswick Multicare Center.

TUESDAY CLASSES*PLEASE MAKE A SECOND CHOICE FOR ALL COURSES SELECTED WITHIN A TIME PERIOD

TIME NO. NAME OF COURSE COORDINATORSCOURSE LENGTH

FIRST CHOICE

SECOND CHOICE

8:45–9:15 a.m. 1 Early Morning Exercise B. Greenfield 13 weeks

9:30–10:45 a.m. 2 Art and Life of Henri Matisse J. Cassar 6 weeks

3 Mini-Med 6 H. Flaks 6 weeks

4 Music, Art & Math G. French 6 weeks

5 Neighborhoods of Baltimore J. Floam 6 weeks

6 Art and Life of Henri Matisse J. Cassar 7 weeks

7 Sing Me a Story D. Bertling 7 weeks

8 Tai Chi M. Chenoweth 13 weeks

9 Yoga for Post-Prime Bodies B. Lewis 13 weeks

10 Writer’s Workshop/Memory Pictures E. Fanto 13 weeks

11 Color Drawing A. Kurbiel 13 weeks

11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 12 Literary Marriage – Victorian Style D. Borsella/D. Maguire 6 weeks

13 Players in History N. Lotz 6 weeks

14 Mark Twain’s Wit and Wisdom G. Macnamara 6 weeks

15 I’m Right, You’re Wrong B. Loafmann 7 weeks

16 Between the Wars P. Egan 7 weeks

17 From Ritual to Myth S. Marshall 7 weeks

18 More Great Irish Stories on Film D. Borsella/ D. Maguire 7 weeks

19 America’s Nations J. Danz 7 weeks

20 Renaissance Singers N. Heinold 13 weeks

21 Great Conversations S. Scriggins/O. Dajani 13 weeks

22 Drawing A. Kurbiel 13 weeks

12:30–2:30 p.m. 23 Movies in the Afternoon L. Catling 13 weeks

1:00–3:00 p.m. 24 Mah Jongg A. Martin 13 weeks

25 Atelier Des Artistes P. Egan 13 weeks

26 Creating Textures with Watercolor Sr. G. Majerowicz 13 weeks

1:15–2:30 p.m. 27 Meditation L. Fask 6 weeks

28 Maryland Geography M. Sharrow 7 weeks

29 NIA Movement A. Taliaferro 13 weeks

30 Poetry Workshop S. Marshall 13 weeks

31 Easeful Body, Peaceful Mind B. Lewis 13 weeks

Renaissance Institute REGISTRATION Fall 2017 Renaissance Institute REGISTRATION Fall 2017

THURSDAY CLASSES*PLEASE MAKE A SECOND CHOICE FOR ALL COURSES SELECTED WITHIN A TIME PERIOD

TIME NO. NAME OF COURSE COORDINATORSCOURSE LENGTH

FIRST CHOICE

SECOND CHOICE

8:45–9:15 a.m. 32 Early Morning Exercise B. Greenfield 13 weeks

9:30–10:45 a.m. 33 Opera Revisited B. Greenfield 6 weeks

34 Great Discoveries in World Archaeology Part II R. Baer 6 weeks

35 Klezmer–American Music S. Kibel 6 weeks

36 Street Photography D. Mintzer 7 weeks

37 Quilts: Not Just for your Bed N. St. Pierre 7 weeks

38 Monuments to Heaven S. Johnston/L. Zanow 7 weeks

39 Birth of Social Activism in America R. Baer 7 weeks

40 Google Tools – Soup to Nuts M. Klein 13 weeks

41 Gentle Yoga R. Katz 13 weeks

42 Open Studio for Prose Writers D. Bertling 13 weeks

43 Astronomy B. Poor 13 weeks

11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 44 So you think you Hate Math? J. Currotto 6 weeks

45 Healing through Perception L. McLaurine 6 weeks

46 Intro to Google Tools M. Klein 6 weeks

47 Paris the City and the Museums A. Ulfohn 6 weeks

48 Dustbin of History J. Russell 6 weeks

49 American Music G. Thompkins 7 weeks

50 Journey Along the Silk Road M. Drumm 7 weeks

51 What’s New in Charm City? J. Nathanson 7 weeks

52 Strange Hells…World War I Poets J. Russell 7 weeks

53 Google Tools, Continued M. Klein 7 weeks

54 Ignorance M. O’Donovan 7 weeks

55 Short Story Masterpieces E. Fanto 13 weeks

56 Views of the News H. Jackson & team 13 weeks

12:30–2:30 p.m. 57 Unlikely Friendships, Forbidden Love M. Chenoweth/T. Walman 13 weeks

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. 58 Watercolor Collaborative A. Naft/W. Jacobs 13 weeks

59 Grounded in Drawing E. Burns 13 weeks

1:15 p.m.–2:30 p.m. 60 Introduction to Ballet S. Sklar 13 weeks

61 Dylan2 W. Moore 13 weeks

1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. 62 Bridging Science, Spirituality & the World M. Reid 6 weeks

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