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CancellationWhen appropriate, Golden Slipper Gems will issue a credit, not a refund.

CreditCredit will not be given after the first day of classes except in the event of illness or injury. Written documentation from a physician is required.

VIRTUAL JUNE PROGRAM 2020

PROGRAMS IN MEMORY OF

Joseph H. Levine

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Mainline DirectorMoriah SimonHazani

MSimonHazani@goldenslipper.org 610-359-8632, option 2

Registration

Please visit GoldenSlipperGems.org

Click on “Gems Learning during Covid-19”

Couples or friends: It is required that each individual of a couple or friends register separately

Registration by credit card only via our website

Program SponsorBernard and Etta Weinberg Fund

Bucks County DirectorLettie Switzer

LSwitzer@goldenslipper.org 267-984-0722

VIRTUAL JUNE PROGRAM 2020

MONDAYS 4 WEEKS JUNE 1 – JUNE 22

America’s Dark Secrets: Murder, Deceit and Espionage 11-12 PM | COURSE FEE: $28

Instructor: Herb Kaufman, Adjunct Professor, Manor College, Editorial Staff, The Civil War NewsEspionage, spying, corruption, and criminal activity are among the world’s oldest and least publicized professions. This class details the story of manipulation and pretense between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr: how one of our greatest heroes became a legendary villain; the fascinating story of espionage and the infiltration of foreign agents into American life; and the lives and legendary era of the American Jewish mobster.

TUESDAYS 4 WEEKS JUNE 2 – JUNE 23

Hello Jerry – I Hope I Get It Marvin 11-12 PM | COURSE FEE: $28

Instructor: Leila Joffe, MFA, American Conservatory Theater, Member AFTRA, Screen Actors Guild and Actors Equity Marvin Hamlisch and Jerry Herman were two of our greatest American musical theater composers. They composed Hello Dolly and A Chorus Line, among many other great shows. This course will take an in-depth look at their lives and the melodies they left behind!

WEDNESDAYS 3 WEEKS JUNE 10 – JUNE 24

The Power of a Photograph - A Visual Review of Moments in History 11-12 PM | COURSE FEE: $21

Instructor: Jay Gorodetzer, PhotographerSince its inception in the 19th century, photography has captured pivotal moments in history. Images have a way of generating an immediate emotional response like nothing else can. They open a window for us to view the world through eyes other than our own, providing us with a story that can’t be expressed with words alone. Advancements in photography made the camera an important tool not only to document history but also to help shape and alter it. We will look at some of the iconic images to unlock their success and the stories behind them.

THURSDAYS 4 WEEKS JUNE 4 – JUNE 25

Current Affairs 11-12 PM | COURSE FEE: $28

Instructor: Dr. William Rosenberg, Political Science, Drexel University Join us as our esteemed speaker discusses current national and international topics. Among the topics are pardon powers of the president, federalism and national issues, and more.

Welcome to Golden Slipper Gems We hope you’ll take part in our enrichment programs for older adults.

Afternoon WEDNESDAYS 4 WEEKS JUNE 3 – JUNE 24

The Politics of Media 1:30-2:30PM | COURSE FEE $28

Instructor: Rebecca Biebel, MA, Department of Political Science, Rutgers UniversityHow has media changed over time? In this course , we will explore issues surrounding media from a political lens including: the first amendment, freedoms of speech and the press; bias; how media is used in authoritarian regimes; ownership of media and the ways media is used to spread information and misinformation.