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African Music. Frank McLaughlin. 2 sessions, 1½ hours each (SUNY: Kellas 102). Bring your ears to delight in the music of Africa. Enjoy listening to an eclectic mix of traditional and modern styles from all over the African landscape, from the sweet sounds of palm wine music of Sierra Leone to the juju music of Nigeria, from the kora of Mali's griots to the township jazz of South Africa. Frank McLaughlin is Distinguished Service Professor of Sociology at SUNY Potsdam and a long time fan of African music. Frank has had the pleasure of seeing many African musicians during their tours of the US. He is a percussionist with Piquant! -- a local ensemble that plays Latin cafe music. Fridays: 9/18, 9/25. 10:00-11:30. [F-09-02]
Ancient Greece and Rome: Health and Healing. Sarah Melville. 4 sessions, 1½ hours each (SUNY: Maxcy 104). Before the advent of modern science, people struggled to understand what caused disease and to develop effective ways to treat the sick and injured, promote health and well-being, and attain a long, healthy life. This class looks at a variety of methods, including magic, drug therapy and surgery, which the ancients used to treat the sick and wounded. Sarah Melville teaches ancient history (including a course on Ancient Medicine and Magic) at Clarkson University. She has long been interested in the history of medicine, homeopathic remedies and ancient approaches to solving health problems. Fridays: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9. 2:00-3:30. [F-09-03]
Archaeology: An Introduction. Benjamin Pykles. 8 sessions, 1½ hours each (SUNY: Van Housen Ext. SB27A). This course offers you an introduction to the field of archaeology, including a concise overview of the methods and techniques used by archaeologists to reconstruct the past. Benjamin Pykles earned a Ph.D. in Anthropology, emphasis on Historical Archaeology, from the University of Pennsylvania. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology at SUNY Potsdam. His research focuses on the historical archaeology of the Mormon Domain. Mondays: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5 AND Wednesdays: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7. 2:00-3:30. [F-09-04]
Art Workshop C. Coordinator: Pat Dishaw. 8 sessions, 2 hours each (SUNY: Satterlee 314). Art Workshop C is designed for aspiring artists who wish to continue advancing their painting skills in water media, e. g. watercolor, gouache, or acrylic. This is an independent approach, yet an interactive one, as students will share both their work and their expertise by giving both presentations and critiques to others in the class. Pat Dishaw will coordinate the efforts of local artists to provide instruction in the various mediums. NEW NOTE: Leon LeBeau is back teaching this course: both former and new students are welcome. Please refer to the list of needed supplies sent with your enrollment notification (also available on the SOAR web site). Fridays: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6. 10:00-12:00. [F-09-05]
Assisted Reproductive Science and Technology. Jeanine Reed-Waterson. 4 sessions, 1 hour each (Potsdam Civic Center). In this course we look at how infertility has been addressed by the use of new techniques in science. We also learn about some of the technologies used to achieve reproductive success. Among our topics: in vitro fertilization, fertility clinic procedures, sperm banks, frozen embryos, data, and the laws and ethics concerning assisted reproduction. Jeanine Reed-Watersonis a retired high school biology teacher with a fondness for topics in evolution and genetics. Mondays: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9. 11:00-12:00. [F-09-06]
Autumn Night Sky: Science and Sky Lore. Bruce McClure. 4 sessions, 1½ hours each (SUNY: Stowell Planetarium). Learn how to identify the autumn constellations, and also fi nd out about the mythology, history and science behind them. Learn how to use a Planisphere to identify the stars and constellations in your own back yard. Bruce McClure, a sundial aficionado and a certified celestial navigator, writes about stargazing and astronomy for the internationally syndicated radio program "Earth and Sky." He also presents shows with his portable starlab planetarium. NOTES: Recommended: a Planisphere. Wednesdays: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7. 10:00-11:30. [F-09-07]
Beginning Tai-Chi. Pam March. 10 sessions, 1 hour each (SUNY: Maxcy Dance Studio). The course includes basic Chinese warm-ups (both standing and sitting), Tai-Chi meditation and an introduction to the Yang 24 movement short form. The concerns of seniors are addressed, such as balance, leg strength, endurance, taking it easy on the joints, and learning how to relax. Pam March is a certified Tai-Chi instructor from the Boston Institute of Kung Fu and Tai- Chi. NOTE: Beginning students may NOT register for Continuing Tai-Chi; wear loose-fitting clothing, soft shoes or socks. Tuesdays: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17. 1:00-2:00. [F-09-08]
Biodiesel Fuel: How to Make Your Own. Peter Popiel. 1 session, 1½ hours (SUNY: Timmerman 121). A brief survey and demonstration of how to make your own biodiesel fuel from readily available sources with just simple equipment. Peter Popiel is a professor emeritus in the Crane School of Music. He began making biodiesel in 2003 for use in a home oil furnace. He has been producing his own fuel since acquiring an older diesel auto in 2004. In recent years, Peter has given a number of workshops and demonstrations to various public school, college and community groups. Cap: 15. 1 session, 1½ hours (SUNY: Timerman 121). Monday: 10/5. 10:00-11:30. [F-09-09]
Butterflies. Cindy Quackenbush. 1 session, 1½ hours (Partridge Knoll, Canton). Learn about the monarch butterfly population and our responsibility to protect the butterflies while they are here visiting the North Country during the summer and early fall months. Gain background information and learn ways you can help provide a sanctuary for these wonderful creatures. Cindy Quackenbush is a retired second grade teacher with a strong interest in conservation. Monday: 9/14. 10:30-12:00. [F-09-10]
The Chinese Weird Fiction of Pu Songling. Sid Sondergard. 1 session, 1½ hours each (Silas Wright House, Canton). Pu Songling (1640-1715) compiled a collection of almost 500 short stories of the fanciful, supernatural, mystical, and just plain weird in his classical work, Strange Tales from Liaozhai. Listen to a number of these stories and talk about some of the Chinese values implicit in them. Sid Sondergardis a professor of English, Asian Studies, and Film Studies at SLU. He is currently in the process of producing the fi rst complete translation of Pu Songling's Strange Tales from Liaozhai (from Jain Publishing). The fi rst two (of six) volumes were published in 2008, with the third volume scheduled for publication in Fall 2009. Among the illustrators for the volumes are a number of former SLU students. Thursday: 10/15. 10:00-11:30. [F-09-11]
Christmas Customs from Around the World: A History. Radmila Zuman. 1 session, 2 hours (Potsdam Museum). Learn about the history of Christmas celebrations from Roman times to the 20th century, including a brief look at a wide variety of customs and superstitions. Some artifacts will be presented and discussed. Born in the Czech Republic, Radmila Zuman has also lived and observed Christmas celebrations in England, Holland, Austria and Denmark. An avid collector of mangers, her collection contains representative pieces from South America, Africa, Russia, Italy and other countries. Tuesday: 11/17. 2:00-4:00. [F-09-12]
Continuing Tai-Chi. Pam March. 10 sessions, 1 hour each (SUNY: Maxcy Dance Studio). This course is intended for students who already have some familiarity with Tai-Chi. The course includes Qigong, traditional Chinese warm-up exercises, and Tai-Chi meditation. Participants will continue to learn the Yang 24 movement short form. Pam March is a certified Tai-Chi instructor from the Boston Institute of Kung Fu and Tai-Chi. NOTE: Continuing participants may also register for the beginner's class (see Beginning Tai- Chi); wear loose-fitting clothing, soft shoes or socks. Thursdays: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19. 1:00-2:00. [F-09-13]
Current Energy Issues. James Monroe. 4 sessions, 1½ hours each (SUNY: Van Housen Ext. SB27A). Explore issues crucial to our energy and economic future: the pros and cons of bio-fuels, nuclear energy, coal, renewable energy, and petroleum. Examine other topics such as: grants, tax deductions and tax credits available to individuals for hybrid cars; home solar units; small wind turbines; and conservation improvements. Anyone with a special interest or background in energy topics will be encouraged to contribute to the class. James Monroe has been involved in energy matters for nearly 40 years. He taught physics, has worked in several areas of renewable energy development and has built solar homes as well as solar heating systems. Jim was director of the NYS Legislative Commission on Energy Policy where he conceived, wrote the draft for, and promoted the legislation that formed the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority. Tuesdays: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6. 10:00-11:30. [F-09-14]
Current Events. John Casserly. 9 sessions, 1½ hours (Partridge Knoll, Canton). This course is a discussion of unfolding events at the local, national and international levels. John Casserly is a retired Canton Central school social studies teacher who continues to coach cross country and track at Canton Central School. Fridays: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 10/13. 10:30-12:00 . [F-09-15]
Drums along the St. Lawrence: The Embattled Border. Art Johnson. 2 sessions, 1½ hours each (SUNY: Maxcy 104). The focus of this course is on the warfare along the St. Lawrence border from the times of the colonial wars to the Fenian raids of the 1860's. Special attention will be given to the War of 1812 and the Patriot War of 1838. Art Johnson was a longtime professor of history at SUNY Potsdam. Thursdays: 11/12, 11/19. 1:00-2:30. [F-09-16]
Economics of Energy, Alternative and Otherwise. Gregory Gardner. 1 session, 2 hours (SUNY: Kellas 102). Take a short look at the economics of various alternative energy sources as well as petroleum. Find out what really seems to make sense in a confusing business. Gregory Gardner is an associate professor of business at SUNY Potsdam. He also is a business/economics columnist for the Watertown Daily Times. Monday: 9/28. 9:55-11:55. [F-09-17]
Elderly Abuse Awareness. William Fassinger. 2 sessions, 1½ hours each (Silas Wright House, Canton). Examine the phenomenon of elderly abuse in the US as it affects elderly individuals living alone, their children, and the general population. Topics covered include: indicators of elder abuse, signs of financial abuse, police response, and reducing elder abuse. William Fassinger has 20 years of law enforcement experience with the United States Army Military Police Corps and 11 years experience as an instructor of criminal justice and criminal investigation. Besides elder abuse, his research interests include school violence and outlaw biker gangs. NOTES: Bring a notebook and pen or pencil. Cap: 25. Fridays: 11/6, 11/13. 1:00-2:30. [F-09-18]
Everything Dragonfly! Jan Trybula. 3 sessions, 1½ hours each (SUNY: Kellas 105). Colorful, elusive, familiar, yet mysterious. This course will introduce participants to these amazing creatures that inhabit most freshwater habitats. Sessions will include simple dragonfly identification and photography, dragonfly biology, and the dragonfly in myth and popular culture. Jan Trybula is a professor of biology at SUNY Potsdam. He was part of the Ohio Dragonfly Survey for 10 years and has been active in the New York Dragonfly Survey since arriving in the North Country in 2003. Fridays 10/23, 10/30, 11/6. 2:30-4:00. [F-09-19]
Gettysburg 1863: The Town and Its People. Terry Niles. 2 sessions, 1½ hours each (Silas Wright House, Canton). Before 1863 Gettysburg, PA, was just another small ordinary American town. Then came July when two great armies converged there in one of the greatest battles of the American Civil War. This course focuses on some of the often untold stories about the people of Gettysburg, and how they not only coped with the horrendous three day battle, but also with the great devastation left behind when the two armies were long gone. Learn how within four months after the battle these people were able to host one of the most important events in American history, providing the stage from which President Lincoln would rededicate the Union cause. Terry Niles owns and operates Niles Asset Management, Inc. Terry graduated from SLU with a degree in history. He serves on the board of directors of the St Lawrence County Historical Association. He is also a member of the Civil War Roundtable. Thursdays: 10/8, 10/15. 1:30-3:00. [F-09-20]
Indoor Rock Climbing: An Introduction. Adam Wheeler. 1 session, 1½ hours ((SUNY: Maxcy 104 and Fieldhouse). Explore the fundamentals of climbing through this beginner's workshop. Topics covered will include: safety at the wall, putting on a climbing harness, climbing wall equipment, climbing calls, belaying and basic climbing. Adam Wheeler brings to the climbing center over 15 years of experience in the adventure education field. In addition to being the director of the climbing facility, Adam teaches the following courses in SUNY Potsdam's Wilderness Education Program: Leadership I, Therapeutic Recreation, Rock Climbing, Backpacking, and Leadership in Adventure Education. Monday: 10/26. 12:00-1:30. [F-09-21]
Knitting Pinwheel Snowflake Ornaments. Lamar Bliss. 1 session (offered twice), 3 hours (Mayfield) (Partridge Knoll). Looking for a great way to make small gifts to include with holiday cards or just looking for a way to venture into the arena of knitted lace? Here's a class for the intermediate knitter. We'll use small (size 0 to 2 needles) to knit a pinwheel snowflake ornament, then we'll wash and starch it. Besides knitting, Lamar Bliss raises her own wool from a flock of Romney/ Corriedale sheep. She washes, dyes and spins the fiber into yarn for her knitting projects. NOTES: This is a course for people with knitting experience. Bring: a washcloth; short, straight knitting needles size 2 (double pointed needles will work); and a tapestry needle, if you have one. Cap: 8 (each section). Section A: Mayfield Apartments, Potsdam. Thursday: 10/22. 1:00-4:00. [F-09-22]; and Section B: Partridge Knoll, Canton. Tuesday: 11/10. 1:00-4:00. [F-09-23]
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Beyond the Little House Books. Jane Subramanian. 2 sessions, 1½ hours each (Silas Wright House, Canton). Many are familiar with Laura Ingalls Wilder's series of historical fi ction. This course will explore in depth the writing of those works. It will also cover her lesser-known early articles and poetry, the difficult road to publication of her historical fiction, characteristics of her writing, and her daughter's role in Wilder's writings. Jane Subramanian is a librarian and the college archivist at SUNY Potsdam. She is also a graduate of the Crane School of Music. Her interest in Laura Ingalls Wilder's works was rekindled during her pursuit of her M.L.S. degree. Jane is the author of Laura Ingalls Wilder: An Annotated Bibliography of Critical, Biographical, and Teaching Studies, published by Greenwood Press. Wednesdays: 11/11, 11/18. 1:00-2:30. [F-09-24]
Learning French through Music. Carol Reed. 3 sessions, 1 hour each (Partridge Knoll, Canton). Participants should expect to learn French and enjoy music in a comfortable, conversational atmosphere. It's a well-known fact that music helps memory. Previous knowledge of French, while helpful, is not a prerequisite. Songs, many of them current, have been chosen for their themes, messages and melodies. Come and find out what's going on in French music today. Carol Reed received her BA and MS from SUNY Potsdam. She did additional studies at Universite de Paris VIII and Universite Laval in Quebec. Carol taught French at Canton Central School (1969 - 2007), and currently is the co-coordinator of the Canton-Potsdam High School annual exchange program with the Lycee Remi Belleau in France. Mondays: 9/21, 9/28, 10/5. 10:00-11:00. [F-09-25]
Lifelines: Writing Your Way In. Victoria Levitt. 6 sessions, 1½ hours (SUNY: Morey 117). Participants will learn how to use poems and other materials to facilitate their own writing and personal development. The course is intended for anyone interested in writing about their own experiences in journal entries, personal essays and/or poems. No previous writing experience is needed. Victoria Levitt is a Certified Applied Poetry Facilitator credentialed through the Federation for Poetry Therapy, and is a Certified Instructor for the Journal to the Self program, credentialed through the Center for Journal Therapy. She is an associate professor in the Department of English and Communication at SUNY Potsdam. NOTES: Bring a notebook or journal, or a laptop computer (if you prefer). Cap: 12. Tuesdays: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, (no class 10/13) , 10/20, 10/27. 10:00-11:30. [F-09-26]
Lincoln: The Early Years. Terry Niles. 3 sessions 1½ hours each (Silas Wright House, Canton). This course covers the first 28 years in Abraham Lincoln's life. They are the "prairie years," the time of his life which Lincoln later referred to as "the short and simple annals of the poor." Follow the Lincoln family as they move from the backwoods of Kentucky to Indiana and eventually on to Illinois. The goal of this course is to develop a better understanding of Lincoln's boyhood years, and the events that helped shape his future. Terry Niles was a history/government major at SLU. He is on the Board of Directors for the St. Lawrence County Historical Society. He also is an active member of the Civil War Round Table. Thursdays: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5. 1:30-3:00. [F-09-27]
Lots of Knots. Jim Blackmore. 2 sessions 1½ hours each (Canton VFW). This course is for anyone with the desire to learn better knot tying. All attendees will be shown, and then practice tying, different knots. If you are an experienced knot tier, join us and help those who might need more practice. There will be a minimum amount of lecture. Emphasis will be on doing the tying. Jim Blackmore is a retired ironworker. He is a member of the U.S. Power Squadron - a safe boating and education organization. He is also an engineer, sailor, and a grandfather. NOTES: Bring 10'-15' piece of three strand ½" rope (nylon or manila) and a ball of sail twine (waxed string). Optional: sharp knife and a fid (a hollow spike for use in splicing). Cap: 20. Tuesdays: 10/27, 11/3. 1:00-2:30. [F-09-28]
Mah Jongg. Brenda Francey and Kay Russell. 4 sessions, 2 hours each (Partridge Knoll, Canton). Learn how to play Mah Jongg or, if you are not a newcomer to the game, hone your skills and coach others. This is an opportunity for people of differing skill levels to play Mah Jongg. Newcomers are welcome! Brenda Francey and Kathleen Russell both have over 30 years of experience in playing and teaching Mah Jongg. Brenda is a retired teacher; Kay is a retired Department of Social Services supervisor. Cap: 20. Thursdays: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8. 10:00-12:00. [F-09-29]
Mexican Train Dominoes. Faye Hopper. 4 sessions, 2 hours each (Partridge Knoll, Canton). The object of Mexican Train is for a player to play all the dominoes from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or "trains," emanating from a central hub, or "station." The game's most popular feature is the special optional train that belongs to all players. Faye Hopper is a retired elementary school teacher. She learned to play Mexican Train while spending winters in Florida. Cap: 12. Tuesdays: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3. 10:00-12:00. [F-09-30]
The Middle East Unraveled. Michael Greenwald. 1 session, 1½ hours (Silas Wright House, Canton). Examine the development of the modern Middle East from its origins in the wake of World War I to the present. The topics of this course include: the expansion of Zionism and Arab nationalism, the development of the Israel-Palestine problem, and the creation of Iraq and how that has led to the current American involvement in that country. Michael Greenwald is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Religious Studies at SLU. Although his Ph.D. is in New Testament and Christian Origins, for twenty years he has been teaching the History of the Middle East since 1914. He has made several trips to Israel and has also traveled in Tunisia. NOTE: Suggested reading: A History of the Middle East. 3rd ed. by William L. Cleveland (Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 2004). Tuesday: 10/13. 2:00-3:30. [F-09-31]
Model Airplanes. Harry Cummings. 7 sessions, 2 hours each (SUNY: Van Housen Ext. SB27A). This is a hands-on, how to build a model airplane course. Harry Cummingshas been a model airplane enthusiast for 70 years. He has built and flown all types and sizes of model airplanes. For him it has been a wonderful pastime. NOTE: Presenter will supply all items you need to build your model airplane. Cap: 7. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9/15, (no class 9/17) , 9/22, 9/24, 9/29, 10/1, 10/6, 10/8. 1:00-3:00. [F-09-32]
Mushrooms and Mosses of the North Country. Karl McKnight. 1 session, 2 hours (offered twice) (Glen Meal State Forest). Fungi are fickle. We only fi nd mushroom fruiting bodies when the weather cooperates. Mosses are more constant. In this outdoor class we learn the basics of moss and mushroom identification. We will walk slowly through the woods, but we will walk -- so come prepared with appropriate shoes and coats. Karl McKnight is an associate professor of biology at SLU, where he has taught for over 25 years. He has directed the SLU Outdoor Studies Program and developed its successful Adirondack Semester. Karl has done extensive research on mosses and mushrooms. NOTE: Directions to site sent with your registration confirmation and also posted online; wear appropriate shoes/coat; bring a 7X hand lens, if possible, and a notepad. Cap: 15 (each section). Section A: Tuesday: 9/15. 2:00-4:00 [F-09-33]; and Section B: Tuesday 9/22. 2:00-4:00 F-09-34]
Nature in the North Country. Joseph Longshore II. 2 sessions, 1½ hours each (SUNY: Maxcy 220). Learn how to understand bird language, read and interpret animal tracks and signs, and recognize wild edible and medicinal plants - and in the process, develop a closer relationship with nature, whether in a forest wilderness or in your own backyard. Joseph Longshore has had over 15 years experience teaching pre-technological wilderness skills and nature awareness to thousands of individuals in colleges, business settings, grade, middle and high schools and in outdoor classes of his own design. As a student of wilderness experts such as Tom Brown Jr., Jon Young, and many others, Joseph has grown to love both practicing and sharing ancient skills of awareness and survival. NOTE: Suggested book: The Tracker by Tom Brown, Jr. (or any of Tom Brown, Jr's other 17 books). Thursdays: 11/5, 11/12. 10:00-11:30. [F-09-35]
North Country Public Radio: Behind the Microphone. Ellen Rocco. 1 session, 2 hours (NCPR, Canton). Participants will receive a tour of NCPR, an overview of the station's history, accomplishments and goals, plus demonstrations of 21st century sound recording and editing, and an introduction to our award-winning web site. Staff members - such as the NCPR production manager and web manager - will demonstrate the technical capacity of the station. Ellen Rocco has been at NCPR since 1980, and has served as the station's general manager since 1985. Ellen has worked at all aspects of public radio: on-air, program production, fundraising, grant-writing, and a variety of writing related to media. Cap: 15. Monday: 9/21. 10:00-12:00. [F-09-36]
Painting with Liquid Acrylics. Cecilia Dewey. 4 sessions, 2 hours each (Massena Library - Meeting Room B). Participants will enjoy painting a semi-monotone early winter picture on canvas. The color used for this type of painting is basically blue. Local artist Cecilia Dewey is a member of the Massena Artists Association. She has participated in numerous North Country shows and has received many awards for her paintings. Cecilia enjoys working on various subjects and using different mediums. Currently she is working on a series of old Massena drawings in pen/ink and charcoal. NOTE: List of needed supplies sent with your enrollment notification; it is also on the SOAR web site. Cap: 10. 10/28, 11/4, 11/12 (NOTE: Thursday this week only) , 11/18. 10:00-12:00. [F-09-37]
Pine Needle Raffia Basketry. Chloe Ann O'Neil 3 sessions, 2 hours each (SUNY: Satterlee 3140. The class includes a brief history of this type of basket. Each person will construct a decorative basket using the coil technique and Teneriffe designs. For the past several winters, Chloe Ann O'Neil has stayed on Hilton Head Island, SC. She became interested in learning about the Gullah people and their baskets and has since studied pine needle baskets, the coil technique, and teneriffe designs. NOTE: Presenter will furnish basket kits; cost ~$8.00; bring scissors. Cap: 7. Wednesdays: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21. 10:00-12:00. [F-09-38]
Queen Victoria and Her Descendants (Part 1). Fran Van Horne. 4 sessions, 1½ hours each (Partridge Knoll, Canton). This course tells the story of how Victoria became the Queen of England after an unlikely series of events, and also her remarkable reign over the British Empire. It includes a look at the fascinating family she and Albert raised, and how they and their descendants changed the history of the world. Fran Van Horne is a retired nursing instructor who prefers reading biography to reading fiction. She has taught courses for SOAR on the British royal family as well as on the wives of American Presidents. Thursdays: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22. 2:00-3:30. [F-09-39]
Roads: The Environmental Impact. Tom Langen. 4 sessions, 1½ hours each (SUNY: Maxcy 104). Road Ecology is a new interdisciplinary field that focuses on solving environmental problems caused by roads. This course focuses on how the principals of road ecology might be used to manage road-associated environmental problems in the St. Lawrence Valley and Adirondack Mountains. Included are such topics as: road salt damage, road-kill of amphibians and reptiles, and car-deer and car-moose collisions. Tom Langen is currently an associate professor in the Department of Biology at Clarkson University. His research and teaching focus on animal behavior, ecology, and conservation biology. He has worked on issues related to roads for the last six years, in New York State and Costa Rica. Tuesdays: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17. 1:00-2:30. [F-09-40]
Rummikub: Learn to Play the Original Game. Elizabeth (Liz) Jenison. 1 session, 2 hours (Partridge Knoll, Canton). Rummikub is a tile-based game with some similarities to rummy (i.e. the goal is to form runs and groups of the same number). It is a fun game that you can learn in one session. Anyone who wants to play is welcome to attend. Liz Jenison is a retired teacher who likes to play Rummikub with her friends. NOTE: Bring a game, if you have one. Cap: 12. Tuesday: 9/15. 2:00-4:00. [F-09-41]
Scrabble. Pat Sabir and Barbara Tiel. 4 sessions, 2 hours each (Partridge Knoll, Canton). Review the rules of Scrabble; get some tips for increasing your score. Each class session has time for both instruction and play. Any level of player is welcome. Pat Sabir has lived in St. Lawrence County since 1974. She worked for the County for 25 years and now works part time as a technical support agent for an internet service provider. Pat usually plays Scrabble against her computer, and she wins a little more than half the time. Barb Tiel enjoyed 26 years as a therapist at the St. Lawrence County Mental Health Clinic, retiring in 2001. The ice storm of '98 inspired Barb to haul out her Scrabble game, and she has been playing addictively ever since. NOTE: Bring a Scrabble game, if you have one. Cap: 24. Mondays: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16. 10:00-12:00. [F-09-42]
Ships of the St. Lawrence River. Robert Graham. 3 sessions, 1 hour each (SUNY: Maxcy 104). This is an introduction to the St. Lawrence River and the types of ships that navigate the river en route to and from the ocean and Great Lakes. Learn about the varying features of the river that have both facilitated and hindered navigation over the years, and get an overview of the development of commercial navigation. The session concludes with a timeline narrative of the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway and a graphic description of its features, including issues currently facing the waterway. Robert Graham is a former teacher, administrator and school board president at Norwood-Norfolk Central School. He has had a lifelong interest in maritime matters; in the 1970s and 1980s he had a business relationship with Halco Inc., a company that operated a fleet of bulk freighters and tankers on the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes. This connection permitted him to spend extended periods of time on board the firm's ships, enabling him to obtain a thorough working knowledge of their operations, and a familiarity with the waters traversed. Mondays: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28. 1:00-2:00. [F-09-43]
Silk Fusion. Dave Crosby. 1 session, 2 hours (Canton VFW). Are you ready to try your hand at creating a silk fusion masterpiece? Silk fusion is made by layering silk fibers between sheets of nylon netting, soaking and then treating this "andwich" with a textile medium or stiffener. The flat silk paper or fabric can be used to construct three-dimensional objects such as boxes, lampshades, bowls, jewelry, journal covers and more. Almost anything you can create with traditional paper or fabric you can make with silk fusion. Since retiring from a career in education, Dave Crosby has pursued his interest in the arts. The many faces and forms of expression with fabric fascinate him. NOTE: Wear appropriate clothes; your hands will get very wet, so you may want to bring rubber gloves. $10 fee for materials; presenter will supply needed items. Cap: 8. Wednesday: 9/16. 10:00-12:00. [F-09-44]
The Sky in Motion: Life on a Tilted Tea Cup Ride. Aileen O'Donoghue. 4 sessions, 1½ hours each (Potsdam Civic Center). We all know the Earth rotates on its axis, but have a harder time grasping that our "up" in Potsdam is about 45° from Earth's "up" above the North Pole, the end of its rotation axis. In turn, Earth's "up" is tilted 23.5° from the "up" of its orbit around the Sun, and the Moon's orbit is tilted 5° from Earth's. Learn how the daily and annual motion of the Earth defi ne our days and years and views of the stars. Explore how the Moon's motions create our months and eclipse seasons. Find out some of the complications of these motions. Aileen O'Donoghue has been an SLU physics and astronomy professor for 20 years. She is active in astronomical research and LOVES watching the sky! Thursdays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19. 10:00-11:30. [F-09-45]
Tax Planning: Some Year-End Considerations. Eleanor Menz. 2 sessions, 1 hour each (Van Housen Ext. SB27A). Session one gives a general overview of our system of income taxation. Session two covers year-end tax planning as well as 2009 tax changes. Eleanor Menz has been a practicing Certified Public Accountant and educator in Northern New York for over twenty-five years. She is also a Certified Financial Planner and Registered Investment Advisor, providing tax based comprehensive planning services to North Country residents. Cap: 20. Wednesdays: 11/4, 11/11. 10:00-11:00. [F-09-46]
Time: Its Mysteries Examined. Daniel O'Connor. 5 sessions, 1½ hours each (Silas Wright House, Canton). We save, spend, earn, use, waste and measure time; we pause to examine calendars, clocks and watches daily, perhaps hourly. In this course we will examine what time is and how it has been divided and measured since the sand and water devices of ancient Egypt and China to the year 2009, with our complicated radio controlled watches and clocks. We will "spend"time together in class. Daniel O'Connor served for 30 years as Dana Professor of Religious Studies and Classical Languages at SLU. He enjoys bird carving, writing poetry and collecting antique carriage clocks and watches. Above all, he enjoys sharing with others his adventures in Middle Eastern archeology and various other areas of Religious Studies. Wednesdays: 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 1:00-2:30. [F-09-47]
Tunes R Us. Clive and Sandra Henery. 4 sessions, 1½ hours each (United Methodist Church, Potsdam). The course consists of a series of themes developed with musical examples covering a variety of styles. Clive Henery is a professor emeritus of the Crane School of Music with a background in music history and keyboard instruments. Sandra Henery is a retired public school music teacher. Mondays: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26. 10:00-11:30. [F-09-48]
Tunisian Films: Women, Class and Religious Tolerance. Lora Lunt. 2 sessions, 2½ hours each (SUNY: Raymond Dining Hall). View and discuss two Tunisian Films (both in French with English subtitles). "Silences of the Palace" raises issues of class and gender in pre-independence Tunisia. "A Summer in La Goulette" asks why Muslims, Christians, and Jews cannot continue to live together, if not in complete harmony, at least as friends and fellow citizens. Lora Lunt holds doctorates in both Arabic Language and Literature and in French Language and Literatures. Her first dissertation is on Francophone Tunisian women novelists and the other is on Tunisian novelists writing in Arabic. Lora teaches Arabic and French in the Department of Modern Languages at SUNY Potsdam. She has led Winterim trips to Tunisia for the past three years. Tuesdays: 10/27, 11/3. 10:00-12:30. [F-09-49]
Vicarious Voyagers V. Coordinator: Ruth Kreuzer. 4 sessions, 1½ hours each (Potsdam Civic Center). Voyage vicariously to exotic places with our presenters via their slide shows. Four adventures await you: 1) S. E. Asia: Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand (with the group "Road Scholar") -- Juanita Babcock; 2) WWOOF-ing in New Zealand: A Cultural Exchange (arranged through WWOOF -- Willing Workers on Organic Farms and sponsored by Heiffer USA) -- Levi Zufall; 3) Morocco: On Our Own -- Carol and Alex Neubert; 4) Mexico: Living Solo -- Fay MacDonald. NOTE: Check the SOAR web site for the order of the presentations. Thursdays: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22. 10:00-11:30. [F-09-50]
Wagner, His World and His Germany. Walter Weitzmann. 3 sessions, 1½ hours each (SUNY: Maxcy 104). This course will explore Wagner's view of the world as expressed in his prose works and his music dramas. It will address Wagner's legacy as transmitted by his disciples in Bayreuth and the influence they had on the rise of National Socialism. Walter Weitzmann, now retired, taught German History at SUNY Potsdam. His interests continue to be German intellectual history. Fridays: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2. 12:00-1:30. [F-09-51]
Woody Allen Films. Peter Bailey. 5 sessions, 1½ hours each (Canton) (SLU: Richardson 15). This course offers a substantial discussion of these fi ve Woody Allen films (in this order): 1) Manhattan, 2) Stardust Memories, 3) Broadway Danny Rose, 4) The Purple Rose of Cairo, and 5) Hannah and Her Sisters. Peter Bailey is the author of the book The Reluctant Film Art of Woody Allen (University of Kentucky Press, 2000). Peter is Piskor Professor of English at SLU. NOTE: This is an inter-generational course shared with Film Studies students from SLU. Optional film viewings may be available at SLU, or view the films on your own. Cap: 16. Mondays: 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26. 1:40-3:10. [F-09-52]
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