2015
Summer Semester
MAY THROUGH AUGUST
COURSES
FACULTY
1st
DAY AND TIME
3rd
LOCATION
Acrylic Painting
Chaz Hoffman
and
Wednesdays @ 1:00
Creative Corner
Looking for a course on painting? Enhance your creative side by joining Chaz for a painting class geared
towards learning the basics of painting in a relaxed atmosphere. No prior art experience is necessary. In each
class, Chaz will provide step-by-step instructions to help you create your own masterpiece!
Advanced Jewelry Making Juanita Durham
1st Monday of the month @1:30
Creative Corner
In this class you will become familiar with the must-have tools and accessories needed for making jewelry and
beading projects. You will learn the recommended lengths for necklaces and bracelets, how to use various
pliers, and how to attach assorted clasps and crimp beads. Have a piece of jewelry you have always wanted
fixed? Bring it to class and let Juanita show you how.
All Purpose Room
Anne Hutchinson
Leland Cole w/Frankie Hughart
June 16th @ 1:30
Mr. Leland Cole will provide an entertaining and engaging talk on religious dissident, Anne Hutchinson.
Despite having fifteen children, Anne still found time to operate outside of the bounds of the conventional
tasks that were assigned to the women of her time. Unfortunately, she was put on trial for this and her
differing theological views.
As the Page Turns
Kim Molloy
1st Tuesday of the month @3:30
Creative Corner
In this conversational and participatory class, you will read short stories that will inspire you and touch your
heart. Books can pull you up out of your world and allow you to escape and journey into something rich and
wonderful. Kim will provide everyone a chance to exchange and challenge ideas on each short story read.
August Flowers
Cinder Beuerlein
August 17th @ 2:30pm
Creative Corner
Join Cinder in creating your own little vase of spring flowers to spruce up your home. Basic flower arranging
skills will be taught so that students will have confidence to create their own bouquets in the future! Each
student will take their arrangement home after class.
Creative Corner
Beeswax Craft
Annie Phillips
May 7th @ 1:30
If you love the scent and texture of beeswax, you are in for a multi-sensory treat. Join us for this
demonstration on creating a mixed media project that incorporates beeswax, powder pigments, craft paper,
and wood to make a creation that is all your own to display in your suite or to give as a gift.
All Purpose Room
Benjamin Franklin Diane Shields
July 23rd @6:30
Come listen to Diane Shields discuss the man of many talents. Writer, inventor, diplomat, businessman,
musician, scientist, humorist, civic leader --- how will it all fit into an hour? Ms. Shields is sure to give you
the most interesting tidbits in her informative and engaging lecture!
Busy Hands Club
Betsy Dewey
Thursdays @ 10:00
Creative Corner
Whether it is knitting or crocheting baby hats, making walker bags for veterans, turning pillowcases into
dresses for girls in Haiti or coordinating a clothing drive for "Dress for Success", the Busy Hands Club realizes
the importance of giving back to our community. We invite everyone to join us as we work and learn
together to create something for others in need.
COURSES
FACULTY
DAY AND TIME
25th
LOCATION
Catherine of Aragon
Diane Shields
June
@ 6:30
All Purpose Room
The youngest surviving child of Ferdinand and Isabella, Catherine was married to Henry VIII at the age of
twenty-three. Oddly enough, she had also been married to his brother about seven and a half years earlier,
until his unfortunate death. Come hear Diane Shields dish on all the drama that surrounds Catherine of
Aragon.
Chair Exercise
Claude Adkins
Tuesdays & Saturdays @ 10:00
All Purpose Room
As you grow older, an active lifestyle is more important than ever. Regular exercise can help boost energy,
maintain your independence, and manage symptoms of illness or pain. Claude will take you through a 60
minute workout that will leave you feeling energized.
Ceramics Class
Ellie Alexander
June 11th @2:00
Creative Corner
Join Ellie and her sister who will guide you through painting and glazing pieces of ceramics. Get creative and
choose from many color combinations to make one special piece your own! Pieces will be taken out to be
fired before being returned to the artist.
Characters of the Bible
Mike Goerlich
2nd and 4th Sundays @ 6:30
All Purpose Room
“The Bible is filled with characters!” With people like Job, Jonah, Peter, and Thomas running around, the
previous statement couldn’t be truer. Or if one said it as a literal statement of fact, they would also be
right. The story of the Bible is the story of characters—and, indeed, some of them were characters. We are
going to take a look at some of these characters.
Creative Corner
Computers - LHS
Annie Phillips
June 7th @ 2:00
Join us to learn new tips and tricks for navigating the time spent with your computer. In this Life Hack Series
(LHS) you will learn quick ways to enlarge the font on your screen, discover an easy option to amplify the
sound on your laptop, and many other tricks to help you maximize your computer enjoyment.
Coffee Painting
Annie Phillips
May 18th @ 1:30
Creative Corner
If you are smitten with the subtle shading of a sepia photograph, you might just be an undiscovered fan of
coffee painting! Instead of a trip to the local craft store Megan and I will run to the grocery to get the medium
that will be used to create your masterpiece. All though there are no brilliant blues or vibrant greens, you
might be amazed by complexity that one is able to achieve the number of applications or the dilution level of
coffee used.
Fort Sumter
Diane Shields
August 27th @ 6:30 All Purpose Room
Although famous for the events that kicked off the Civil War, Fort Sumter was not decommissioned until 1948.
Used during the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World War I and II, Ms. Shields is sure to have a lot
to tell you about the history behind Fort Sumter.
Germany: A Tale of Two Cities
Janet Dieman
May 19th @1:30
All Purpose Room
During our "travel" to Germany, we'll visit two cities. One is the fourth largest in Germany. The other is a
sleepy medieval village along the Rhine River. What we discover about the history and culture of these two
places will surprise you.
COURSES
FACULTY
DAY AND TIME
8th
LOCATION
Get to Know Your Community
Aimee LaPine
July
@ 3:30
All Purpose Room
Join Miami Township trustee, Mary Makley Wolff, as she discusses ways to optimize your understanding,
enjoyment, and engagement as a resident of Miami Township! With more than thirteen years of experience,
Ms. Wolff is sure to offer us a well-rounded and extensive view into the workings of Miami Township.
Haiti Lecture
Sarah Strunk
August 28th @ 10:00
All Purpose Room
Join Sarah as she speaks on her most recent travels to Haiti. Whether she is discusses the socio-economic
conditions of the country or offers first-hands accounts of the human spirit in action, you are sure to find
Sarah’s talk inspiring and informative. An engaging discussion will follow Sarah’s talk.
All Purpose Room
Healthy Eating
Nicola w/Care Connections 1st Monday of the month @ 3:30
Whether you are looking to make changes or just curious to learn whether you are already making smart
choices, Nicola will be here to give the group guidance and information on the fuel that our bodies need to run
well. Come in for an informative talk in this series on healthy eating habits.
Highlights from Holland
Janet Dieman
July 7th @1:30
All Purpose Room
Houseboats, canals, wooden shoes, windmills, and tulips are on the agenda for the trip to Holland. Join us to
learn all about the intricacies of making wooden shoes and how to buy the best flowers for your euro!
In the Kitchen - LHS
Annie Phillips
May 17th @ 2:00
Creative Corner
Thought you knew everything there was to know in the kitchen? Maybe you are one of those people who
needs a special invitation to venture into your kitchen. Either way, we have a long list of tips and tricks to
make your time spent in the kitchen just a little bit more fun or manageable!
June Flowers
Cinder Beuerlein
June 22nd @ 1:30pm
Creative Corner
Join Cinder in creating your own little vase of spring flowers to spruce up your home. Basic flower arranging
skills will be taught so that students will have confidence to create their own bouquets in the future! Each
student will take their arrangement home after class.
Let’s Get Fit with Judy
Judy Barnes
Mondays & Wednesdays @ 10:00 All Purpose Room
Have fun and move to music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscle strength and range of
movement for daily living. This class has been specifically created with seniors in mind.
Life in a Wee Scots Village Janet Dieman
June 2nd @ 2:30
All Purpose Room
Travel with us to a place where the sheep rule the road and the people shear the sheep! Enjoy learning about
everything that makes up life in the villages of Scotland. No need to sport a wool sweater or profess your love
of haggis – all are welcome!
May Flowers
Cinder Beuerlein
May 18th @ 2:30
Creative Corner
Is spring your favorite time of year? Join Cinder in creating your own little vase of spring flowers to spruce
up your home. Basic flower arranging skills will be taught so that students will have confidence to create
their own bouquets in the future! Each student will take their arrangement home after class.
Micro Green Gardening
Annie Phillips
August 21st @ 1:00
Creative Corner
Offering lots of bang for your buck, micro green gardening is good for the body and soul! Join this
demonstration to learn exactly what micro green gardening is, how to grow your own sprouts, and get tips on
easy ways to add the benefits of sprouts to your diet.
COURSES
FACULTY
DAY AND TIME
23rd
LOCATION
Outside the Ordinary
Cincinnati Art Museum
June
@ 1:30
All Purpose Room
Explore how these artists challenge the material expectations of glass, wood and ceramics to create
contemporary works of art, and discover insights into the collectors’ perspective and impetus for assembling
this important collection.
Peter the Great
Diane Shields
May 28th @ 6:30
All Purpose Room
Journey back to the Imperial Period of Russia to learn about Peter the Great. Whether you are interested in
domestic, military, or government reform --- a lot was accomplished during Peter’s life. An imposing figure in
stature and attitude, you are sure to be engaged by the knowledgeable Diane Shields as she recounts the life
and times of Peter the Great!
Pinebrook Players
Megan Braemer
Wednesdays @ 1:30
Miami Dining Room
Many people discover a love of acting after they retire. Experts say it doesn't matter whether they take up
classic or modern theater performing - both lead to increased confidence and keeps minds active. Participating
in this class is not only beneficial - it is also a lot of fun!
The Podcast Professor
Annie & Guest Staff 2nd Wednesday @ 6:30
All Purpose Room
Whether we are learning about scientific breakthroughs, revisiting events of the distant past, or attempting to
tackle a new skill, using podcasts as our professors offers us limitless opportunities to learn and engage with
each other. While many of our sessions will be a lectures with discussion to follow, some of our sessions will be
expanded to offer hands on demonstrations to further sate our curiosity!
McCormick Room
Scotch Tasting
Don Munro
July 15th @ 3:30
Swirl. Nose. Sip. Repeat! You will learn the perfect routine to help you detect the nuances that different
varieties of scotch have to offer. Come watch, learn, and try as Chef Don Munro guides you through a fun and
engaging scotch tasting experience!
Sashay Scarves
Liz Thomas
June 9th @ 1:30
Creative Corner
This is the course that some of you have been waiting for! If you have seen these scarves that are more festive
adornment than body heat insulator, you might like to come down to attend a class that the wife of Charlie
Thomas, Liz, will be teaching. We will have a wide selection of color choices available. If your crochet skills are
a little rusty, you are welcome to stop in for a quick crochet tutorial from Annie or Megan in advance of the
course day. We will be using basic crochet techniques in class to create the scarves, but no lengthy patterns are
used.
Soul Printing Art
Megan Braemer
May 4th and 11th @ 1:30
Creative Corner
Don’t worry, it isn’t as macabre as it sounds. Join Megan in a two part series that allows you to create a unique
piece that contributes to a mystical interpretation.
Summer Flowers
Cinder Beuerlein
July 27th @ 1:30
Creative Corner
Is spring your favorite time of year? Join Cinder in creating your own little vase of spring flowers to spruce
up your home. Basic flower arranging skills will be taught so that students will have confidence to create
their own bouquets in the future! Each student will take their arrangement home after class.
Towel Monkeys
Sherry Glover
July 22nd @ 1:30
Creative Corner
If you have not ever seen a towel monkey, you don’t know what you are missing! Join Sherry, our
housekeeping director, as she guides you through creating your own towel creature. Bring your own towels
and washcloth or have us shop for your materials.
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