v No Course Fees

v Daytime Sessions

v No Age Restrictions

v Nonsectarian 

v No Limit on Courses Taken

v Offered Spring & Fall

Course:  E601 – Who’s in Charge of the Medications You Take?

The evolution of branded and generic products, their Federal oversight or the absence thereof. What every patient needs to know about the medication they take.

1 Sess: Th.10/14: 11 to noon (Elmwood)

Presenter: Ed Cohen

Course: E602 – The Herbal Prescription

A naturopathic doctor discusses safe, drug free healing.

1 Sess: Th.10/14: 1 to 2:00 PM  (Elmwood)

Presenter: Jenna Henderson

Course: L603 – “What’s Up Doc”

After Disney, the next great cartoons came from Warner Brothers in the 40’s and 50’s. With “Duck Amuck” and “One Foggy Bottom” as examples of the best, see how innovative and adult these can be.

1 Sess: Mon. 10/18: 11 to noon (Library)

Presenter: Mark Hasskarl

Course: L604 America’s “Schindler”

Varian Fry, the story of a righteous man who helped save an estimated 2,000 people during World War II.

1 Sess: Mon. 10/18: 1 to 2 PM (Library)

Presenter: Rita Frost

Course: E605 – Saga of the Seaham

A ship, a handful of men and the events that were part of World War II in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic from 1942 to VE Day in 1945.

1 Sess: Th. 10/21: 11 to noon (Elmwood)

Presenter: William Brett

Course E606 – Getting the Fossil out of Fuel 

A review of alternative energy sources and their practicality. An examination of wind, solar, hydro, thermal, bio mass and others.

1 Sess: Th. 10/21: 1 to 2 PM (Elmwood)

Presenter: Fred Weisman

Course L607 – Architects of a New Nation

A look at the lives of some of the great men who were instrumental in the creation of our country.

2 Sess: Mon. 10/25 & 11/1: 11 to noon (Library)

Presenter: Allan Blau

Course: L608 – Shakespeare as a Sonneteer

A review and analysis of four typical Shakespearean sonnets.

1 Sess: Mon. 10/25: 1 to 2 PM (Library)

Presenter: Judith Sullivan

Course: L609 – “Just the Facts Ma’am”

A focus on the incredible diversity of topics in the work of John McPhee, one of the pioneers of narrative fiction.

1 Sess: Mon. 11/1: 1 to 2 PM (Library)

Presenter: John O’Donnell

Course: E610 – Stem Cells: 10 Years of Progress - Part II

An overview of the promising and innovative medical applications that have evolved and are still evolving.

1 Sess: Th. 11/4: 11 to noon (Elmwood)

Presenter: Albert Rodriguez

Course: E611 – Steering in Neutral

In 1914, at the outset of World War I, the U.S. was a neutral. By 1917, it was a belligerent. Should this have happened? Learn the facts and you decide.

1 Sess: Th. 11/4: 1 to 2 PM (Elmwood)

Presenter: Dan Wolinsky

Course L612 – The Universe in Focus

Development of the telescope from Galileo to Hubble and beyond.

1 Sess: Mon. 11/15: 11 to noon (Library)

Presenter: Stan Kishner

Course: L613 – Hidden in Plain Sight

The fascinating story behind the Whittemore’s community shaping philanthropy in Connecticut and their legendary collection of Imressionist paintings.

1 Sess: Mon. 11/15: 1 to 2 PM (Library)

Presenter: Ann Smith

Course: E 614 – Rhapsody in Gershwin

The life and music of George Gershwin.

1 Sess. Th. 11/18: 1 to 2:30 PM (NOTE LONGER TIME)

Presenter: Jim Pegolotti