Fall 2008 course listing

Extracurricular Activities

ACADEMY BAND REHEARSAL*
X01
Tuesday: 3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
Leader: Bert Damron, Lloyd Maier, and
Martha Newlon
This is the same band that meets on Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. as a regular course offering. It is hoped that those who attend this rehearsal will also attend the Friday morning Academy Band course. (292)

ACADEMY BOOK CLUB*
X02
Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m.
Leader: Carmela Koussis and Mary Lew Bergman
Come for an enjoyable discussion of interesting contemporary literature in an informal setting. The group chooses a book a month to read and share observations. This club meets the first Wednesday of the month. However, the September meeting will be held on 9/10. The book for the September meeting is The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin. (711)

BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS AND OTHERS*
X03
Friday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Leader: Ben Livingston
Contract bridge for beginners and others who enjoy the game. Learn by playing "with the help of a friend." Basic fundamentals and more. Not a textbook system. Play the game and enjoy it. Bring a deck of cards. (100)

CLOSE KNIT GROUP*
X04
Tuesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m.
Leader: Sonia Rice
An informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts who share their creativity. Bring your own materials. (New knitters bring size 15 needles and a heavy worsted yarn.) Crocheters and any other needle workers are welcome. (917)

COMPUTER USERS GROUP*
X05
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Leaders: Saul Reine and Frederick Pfarrer
This group provides a forum to share knowledge and experience about computer use, and to network with members who have similar interests. University of Delaware resources are explained. Some guest speakers. (298)

New! GENEALOGY INTEREST GROUP*
X06
Tuesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m.
Leader: Richard Burns
Group "therapy" for those working their way through the maze of genealogical resources to find that elusive ancestor. Bring your frustrations and successes to this unstructured forum to get some help from others and to give some help in return. (120)

HEARING LOSS SUPPORT GROUP*
X07
Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m.
Leader: Bernice Sisson
This group will share information and strategies for coping with hearing loss. (1198)

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS SEMINAR, ADVANCED*
X08
Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m.
Leaders: John Matz and Fred Cash
Members interested in investments get together and exchange information. Discussion is aided by computer charts and comments. Sessions are led by seminar participants with some outside speakers. (291)

LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE*
X09
Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m.
Leaders: Fred Noel and Steve DeMond
Students learn to play Latin jazz. (1064)

MACINTOSH USERS GROUP (ALLMUG)*
X10
Tuesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m.
Leader: Sandro Cuccia
An informal and interactive get-together where Mac users can demo and discuss tips, tricks, applications, techniques, etc. Together, we will explore all the wonderful things that make Mac the best and most reliable of all personal computers. Discussions with live demonstrations, we explore all the wonderful things you can do with your Mac. We'll also discuss technology news, Apple history, and the Macintosh "lore." This is not a lab course, but feel free to bring your laptop. Windows users are welcome. (1164)

New! MAH JONGG*
X11
Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m.
Leaders: Elaine Kipp and Irene Garth
Learning the game of Mah Jongg (Official Standard American Version), through instruction and practice. If you've always wondered how to play, come and learn. (150)

T'AI CHI PRACTICE*
X12
Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m.
Leaders: Betty Ann Themal and Roger Thomson
An opportunity for members who have learned the 8-, 12-, or 24- T'ai Chi forms to practice and review with guidance from instructors. (585)

New! WISDOM WORKSHOP*
X13
Friday: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Leader: Jim Patton and Rhitt Garrett
In response to requests from former students, a two-hour workshop is offered to explore together the path to personal transformation by focusing on a theme and then sharing our experiences as they relate to it. This will allow us to internalize and experience more deeply the teaching and to validate or not validate the truth of it. It will be a spiritual dialog. (1297)