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LIFE INSTITUTE
COURSES
& EVENTS
WINTER 2015
2012 – 2015
OUR MISSION
LIFE provides opportunities for education,
leadership, personal growth, and social actiivities for
people 50+
OUR VISION
LIFE will be recognized for its broad range of high
quality education programs
OUR VALUES
• Learning
• Collegiality
• Contributing
• Community
• Inclusiveness
• Responsibility
“Learning is Forever” … LIFE!
LIFE INSTITUTE is the largest program partner in Programs for 50+ in the
G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Ryerson University.
LIFE offers lifelong learning programs to adults 50+ who are retired or
preparing for retirement. Members of LIFE can attend stimulating daytime
classes and participate in creative learning at Ryerson or at off-campus
locations. All members have full access to Ryerson facilities—the library,
audiovisual materials, bookstore, cafeteria, the International Conference
Centre, and the Ryerson Athletic Centre.
LIFE INSTITUTE offers a wide variety of study groups and lecture courses
in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Technology, and Contemporary Issues.
Computer classes, theatre outings, and creative writing classes are just some
of the many programs offered in daytime classes throughout the Fall,
Winter, and Spring semesters.
LIFE INSTITUTE is a non-profit organization managed by a Board of
Directors elected annually by members of LIFE. Members are encouraged to
participate in the many facets of the Board’s activities in furthering new
concepts in lifelong learning programs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks to:
x Shirley Hartt, Wendy McDonald, Simon Pearson, Dorothy Rubinoff,
Lindy Small, Martha Wall, and Sharon Zeiler who formed the core
committee
x Hermine Borduas, Eloise Crabtree-Carmichael, Marion Filipiuk, Roy
Fischer, Pam Kernaghan, Judith Lowther, Jean Paton, Sharon Roebuck,
Dora Usher, Linda Webster and Rochelle Weinman, who provided
invaluable help
x Rosanne Bernard, LIFE Office Manager
x The Chang School of Continuing Education
- Sandra Kerr, Director, Programs for 50+
- Mena Carravetta, Administrative Assistant, Programs for 50+
IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE: REGISTRATION
SEE PAGE 4
DATES to REMEMBER- WINTER SESSION
Thursday, December 11
Thursday, December 18
Wednesday, January 21
Monday, February 16
Tuesday, March 10
Friday, April 3
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Winterfest Holiday Party
Office closes at 3 p.m. and re-opens 9 a.m.
Monday, January 5, 2015
Welcome Day
Family Day (Ryerson is closed)
March Mingle
Good Friday
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About LIFE/Acknowledgements/
LIFE’s Ombuddy/Dates to
Remember ................................ 3
Disability Notice............................ 3
From Your President ..................... 4
Call For Volunteers ....................... 4
Special Events ............................... 5
Winter Welcome/Wait Lists/
Refunds/Classroom Times &
Locations.................................. 6
Courses/Activities by Category .....7
Get Involved .................................. 8
LIFE Website & Blog ....................8
Weather Alert ................................ 8
Course Details ......................... 9-22
LIFE Travels................................ 22
Computer Courses ................. 23-24
Computer Courses at a Glance .... 24
Programs for 50+ ......................... 25
Clubs...................................... 26-27
Accessibility at Ryerson ..............27
Winter Courses at a Glance ......... 28
LIFE Board Members .................. 29
NOTES ........................................ 30
LIFE Membership &
Registration Forms ........... 31-32
Map of Ryerson/LIFE Contact
Information ...................... 33-34
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Contents
About LIFE
Disability Notice
If access to classes is difficult due
to a disability (mobility, hearing,
vision, or other), please advise the
LIFE office at (416) 979-5000,
Ext. 6989.
LIFE’s Ombuddy will assist
members who have special financial
needs. If you are experiencing
difficulties paying your fees, or if you
have any other problems you wish to
discuss confidentially, please contact
your Ombuddy, Jack Marmer
[email protected]
For all other enquiries, call
the office at (416) 979-5000,
staff ext. 6989
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From Your President
Greetings all! We continue to receive so many wonderful comments and positive
feedback on the courses we offer...variety, depth, moderators and lecturers,
discussion groups, skill building, socializing...and the list goes on. Thank you again
to our many volunteers (the Calendar Committee, our moderators, the class liaisons
and a host of others) who make this happen each term. We couldn’t do it without
you. And, thanks to our members as you share with us your experience by
completing the course evaluation form.
We have been exploring solutions to the “crunch” our registration system
experiences as our members enroll in classes each term. The crunch is caused by
well over 500 of our members literally signing in at exactly the same time (to the
minute!) to register. It’s an interesting problem to manage because the solution to
expand our capacity is a 365 day solution, with a 365 day cost...for a problem that
only occurs once or twice a year. As a result, we are moving to a new process that
will help us manage the spikes in demand. We will continue to explore other
technology solutions, so bear with us as we ask for your help in working with (dare
I say “embracing!”) this new process. We know it may not be ideal, but we think it
will work...and improve the odds for each of you as you seek to enroll in courses of
interest. Thanks for your support in adopting this change.
And as always, thank you for your ongoing involvement in LIFE.
NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS – PLEASE READ
To facilitate a successful enrolment for our members, we are implementing a new
process to “balance the load” on our technology and registration system.
Starting this winter term, you will enroll for your:
- Monday courses on Monday,
- Tuesday courses on Tuesday,
- Wednesday courses on Wednesday,
- Thursday courses on Thursday and
- Friday and Saturday courses on Friday.
Once the Monday course registration opens on Monday, you will be able to register
for a Monday class anytime thereafter – assuming space exists in the class you
want. For example, on Tuesday, you could register for Monday and Tuesday
classes...but you would need to wait until Wednesday to register for the Wednesday
class; at which point you could register for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
classes. As has occurred in the past, on-line registration will begin at 7 a.m. each
day.
For those of you who still wish to register by mail, please submit one cheque for
each course so that the same process can be observed (this means you would send
us one cheque for each day of the week for which you register for a course(s).
Questions? Feel free to call the office, or drop in and see us when you are on
campus.
Ginny Bosomworth
President, LIFE Institute
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Benefits of a
LIFE Membership
in 2014–2015
• the opportunity to enroll in an
unlimited number of classes in three
full semesters
• the choice among various styles of
class formats, including participatory
sessions, research and presentations,
and lectures
• social events – Welcome Days,
Winterfest, March Mingle, the AGM
• group social activities: Spring and
Summer Walks, Clubs
• eligibility to join LIFEtravels
Program
• access to Ryerson facilities: the
Library, recreational facilities, etc.
• Free WiFi while on Ryerson's
Campus
• a chance to socialize with
like-minded adults
• opportunities to contribute and use
your skills by volunteering,
moderating, becoming a committee
member, joining the Board of
Directors
CALL FOR
VOLUNTEERS!
Whether your talent is for
planning events, proofreading,
making phone calls, working on a
committee, or acting as class
liaison, we welcome and
appreciate your involvement.
LIFE Institute is a volunteer-run
organization and depends on its
members to ensure that we
continue to be the welcoming and
inclusive community so important
to all of us.
If you can help, please contact the
LIFE office at (416) 979-5000,
Ext. 6989.
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LIFE INSTITUTE WINTER WELCOME DAY
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
Where: POD 250, 350 Victoria Street (area connecting Jorgenson Hall to the Library Building)
All members of LIFE – new and returning – are invited to attend.
Learn what is going on this Winter at LIFE
– courses, events, travel plans, and opportunities for getting involved.
Welcome Day is a wonderful occasion for conversation with friends, new and old, as we nibble on
light refreshments and enjoy a special speaker who will put you in the know!
MARCH MINGLE
Mix and mingle over light refreshments and celebrate the
Ryerson students who will receive their LIFE Institute Jack Brown Awards.
These awards are made possible by the LIFE Institute Jack Brown Endowment Fund,
created by the LIFE Institute.
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Time: 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Where: POD 250, 350 Victoria Street (area connecting Jorgenson Hall to the Library Building)
This event is for LIFE members only
Watch for further information
Looking for more things to do at LIFE? Join a club!
Check pages 31 and 32 for a list of our Clubs. That’s where you’ll meet on an
informal and continuing basis with other LIFE members who share your
interests. Also look at the computer classes pages 28-29 for more activities.
Please view our website:
our Clubs are listed here, as well as our current Computer classes.
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Welcome to Winter 2015 at LIFE Institute
The Calendar for Winter 2015 offers a varied selection of
courses reflecting a range of styles and delivery.
x MODERATOR-LED COURSES are facilitated by
volunteer moderators who are members of LIFE. In
some courses, the moderator will prepare and direct
the content of the sessions. In others, participants not
only choose the direction and content of the course,
but also research and give presentations to the class on
topics chosen.
x LECTURE COURSES are usually a series of lectures
following a specific theme or topic; these are given by
professors or experts in the field and often include
time for questions and answers. Reading lists are
frequently offered.
x OFF-CAMPUS COURSES are run in partnership
with various city institutions in the city and are offered
on their premises.
x COMPUTER COURSES and workshops are small,
hands-on classes given in our Computer Education
Lab (CEL), based on Windows programs.
Location: Victoria Building, Room VIC 607A.
LIFE Policy for Refund of Fees
Refund of Course Fees, less a $15.00 administration
charge, will be made upon written application before:
- the third session of a course of 7 weeks or more
- the second session of a course of 4-6 weeks
- the first session of a course of 1-3 weeks
Course materials/admission costs included in the fee may
not be refundable.
If a course is cancelled, the entire fee is refundable, and
the administration charge will not apply.
No refunds will be made for walks or computer ‘one
session’ courses.
Theatre Alive: There is no refund once the block of
tickets has been purchased. Tickets are not mailed; they
are picked up at the first play of the season.
Refund of Membership Fees will be considered only
upon written request and may be subject to an
administration charge.
Class Times and Dates
Membership and Course Registration
x Both membership purchase and course registration can
be done on-line (payment by credit card) at
www.thelifeinstitute.ca. Mail-in registrations are also
accepted (payment by individual cheques ONLY; no
cash).
x Only LIFE Institute members can enroll in courses and
activities (except as specified in the Calendar).
Membership for the year ending June 30, 2015, is $80
per person.
x Registration is required for all classes, walks, and
events you wish to attend, even for those that are free,
except as specially marked in the Calendar.
x Priority of Registration: Registrations are processed
as received, on a first received, first processed basis.
x Confirmation of Registration: Confirmation is
immediate when you register on-line. If you register
by mail, you will be notified by mail or email that your
registration has been processed.
NOTE ON WAIT LISTS
Some courses are extremely popular and fill up very
quickly. If you do not get in, you may remain on the
Wait List or choose a different course.
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Class times and dates are usually as shown in the
Calendar. Occasionally, due to circumstances beyond our
control, class times and/or dates may be changed, and
classes may be held off the Ryerson Campus.
Classes start and end on different dates; please read the
course descriptions carefully. From time to time, due to
unforeseen circumstances, a class (or classes) in a course
may have to be cancelled. Should this happen, your
understanding will be very much appreciated.
Classroom Location
Rooms for our LIFE courses are not assigned until the
week before classes start. As soon as they are available,
the full list of rooms will be posted on the LIFE website
(www.thelifeinstitute.ca), with notification sent by email
to members who have email. Note: Class liaisons will be
individually phoning members who do not have email, to
let them know their class locations.
Please advise the LIFE Office at (416) 979-5000, Ext.
6989 if you have difficulty with a class due to a disability
(mobility, hearing, vision, or other). Sometimes we can
work out a solution.
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Category
ART/ART HISTORY
COMPUTER COURSES
EDUCATION
FILM
FINANCE
HISTORY/CULTURAL
STUDIES
LANGUAGE
LAW
LITERATURE
MEDICINE
MUSIC
PASTIMES
PHILOSOPHY
POLITICS/PUBLIC
AFFAIRS
PSYCHOLOGY/
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY
THEATRE
WRITING
Code Title of Course
W20 The Anatomy of Architecture
W21 École de Paris: The Painters’ Beehive Refuge, 1905 - 1939
W36 El Greco: A Modern Artist in the 16th Century
W44 Fabulous Fridays: Adventures in Art
W37 Pop Art: The “Pop” in Pop Culture
W47-W52
W10 The Currents in Education: Issues from the Toronto District School Board
W17 City of Dreams: Los Angeles and San Francisco
W38 The NFB of Canada and the Canadian Documentary Tradition
W43 Ten Decades: The Movies that Mattered
W46 Pre- and Post-Retirement Income Planning
W33 Ancient Greek Civilization: On the Roots of Our World
W42 Criminal Minds and Investigations
W11 A Great Yonge Street
W18 Jerusalem: The Holy City
W7
Russia and its Empire: From the Romanovs to Putin
W26 Survivors of the Holocaust
W8
Toronto’s Cultural Diversity
W9
Discussion de films francophones IV
W28 Specific Issues of Contemporary International Law
W22 Book Talk
W31 Great English Poetry: From the Beginnings to the Victorians
W6
Life and Death from the Patient’s Point of View
W5
Getting Inside Classical Music, Opus 7: Basics of Listening
W41 Goin’ Hollywood: The Greatest Movie Music of the 20th Century
W2
Introduction to the History of Folk Music
W27 Mozart Re-Visited
W32 Thursday Morning at the Opera
W16 Photography: Shoot to the Extreme
W45 Simplifying Vintages
W39 Solving The Globe and Mail Cryptic Crossword
W15 Philosophy Café
W23 Current Events: What is Happening
W30 Degrees of Democracy: Updated
W40 The Economist Seminar
W3
Politics, People, and Other Issues
W13 The Art and Science of Possibility
W1
Eating Smart: Unavelling the Aspects of a Healthy Diet
W35 Get Psyched with Ryerson Research Students!
W24 Psychological Testing: Why is it Controversial?
W34 An Astronomical Potpourri
W19 What is Health? An Exploration of the Idea of Health and Illness
W4
Becoming Comfortable with Your iPad
W12 Shaw Festival Preview
W29 Theatre Alive!
W14 Memoir and Creative Writing Workshop
W25 Recording Recollections
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GET INVOLVED
You are LIFE's most valuable resource. The diverse skills and experience of our members are
invaluable. As a volunteer-run organization, we couldn't offer such a wide range of affordable and
accessible programs if it weren't for your participation, enthusiasm and leadership.
Whether you have a passion for teaching and leading others, or whether you prefer helping out
'behind the scenes' with administrative work, event planning, or working on a committee, we are
sure to have a volunteer opportunity that fits your skills, interests and schedule.
Our active members find their volunteer roles within LIFE to be as rewarding and fulfilling as the
classes they attend, so take the time to help guide one of Toronto's important forces for life-long
learning.
See how you can make a difference to LIFE.
LIFE Website and Blog
Become a Volunteer Helper
Visit our website at
http://www.thelifeinstitute.ca
for information on courses, times, and
locations, or go to our “blog”
http://www.thelifeinstitute.blogspot.ca
(there is also a link on our home page, in
the top navigation line, to the right of
“Questions”)
Become a Class Liaison
Become a Committee Member
Become a Moderator
Join a Club
Join us for a walk
Remember:
You have 15 minutes between morning classes and noon classes. You have 15 minutes between noon classes and
afternoon classes. Plan accordingly!
WEATHER ALERT!
If Ryerson University is closed due
to severe weather, there will be a
message on the Ryerson general
number at (416) 979-5000.
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Class Times We’re continuing to grow! As a
result, please be aware that course times and
rooms may change from those first assigned in
order to obtain better space for our members.
If this occurs, we thank you in advance for your
flexibility, patience, and understanding.
M O N D A Y
W1 EatingSmart:UnravellingtheAspectsof
aHealthyDiet NEW
Are you aware that 40% of Canadians do not get enough
calories and consume enough protein on a daily basis to
maintain a healthy diet? Are you confused by mixed
messages about nutrition in the media? Are you curious
about the impact of diet on aging? Would you like to
make sure your diet is a healthy one?
Well, in this six-week course we will examine past and
current food trends, offer the lowdown on fats, proteins,
carbs, sugars, minerals, vitamins, and supplements, and
discuss the latest research on aging. After food
demonstrations, tastings, video clips, and recipe
giveaways, you will have the opportunity to design your
own diet plan for a healthier life. One session will be
held at a food studio (TTC accesible in mid-town) to
experience the process of creating unique, healthy dishes.
Come and enjoy!
Rani Glick, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, is
passionate about food and its contribution to healing and
daily health. She is a graduate from the Institute of
Holistic Nutrition and operates The Wellness Wagon, a
vegetarian food and meal plan delivery service, in
addition to a private practice focusing on the benefits of
aging gracefully.
Limited to 15 participants
Dates: Jan. 26 – Mar. 9 (6 sessions, no class Feb. 16)
Time: Mondays, 10:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $39.00
Moderator: Rani Glick
W2 IntroductiontotheHistoryofFolk
Music NEW
This course is an introduction to the colourful history of
folk music in the last hundred years. We’ll examine early
folk song collecting, field recordings, leftist protest
music, the 1950s - 60s urban folk revival, notable singersongwriters, and contemporary folk music traditions.
And along the way, we’ll enjoy the music of the
Weavers, the Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and
other folk luminaries. Come and revive favourite
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memories of the songs of your youth or discover a new
musical genre as we explore its past and present.
Dr. Mike Daley, Ph.D. in music from York University,
has taught at various Ontario universities, as well as
leading many later-life courses. He has published and
spoken extensively on American popular music and
worked as a music producer at the CBC, writing scripts
and programming music. Mike has also toured the US
and Canada as a musician with Jeff Healey, the
Travellers, and others, and has performed on many
recordings as a guitarist and singer.
Dates: Feb. 2 – Mar. 30 (8 sessions, no class Feb. 16)
Time: Mondays, 10:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $71.00
Lecturer: Mike Daley
W3
Politics,PeopleandOtherIssues
Today we face many important and challenging issues,
issues that will have far-reaching impact on our lives. In
this group, we focus on the fundamental questions and
key people driving these world events. We welcome
opposing views, which make for a stimulating dialogue,
carried on in a collegial and respectful manner.
Participants choose the topics for discussion at the
beginning of each semester.
Jay Waterman has been a member of the class for eight
years and has served as a Board member of LIFE. He is a
Toronto native and retired lawyer.
Lloyd Cadsby is also a retired lawyer who is intrigued
by the political and financial issues that dominate our
lives. His background in mediation is useful in the giveand-take of class discussion.
Limited to 30 participants
Dates: Jan. 26 – Apr. 6 (10 sessions, no class Feb. 16)
Time: Mondays, 10:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $55.00
Moderators: Jay Waterman and Lloyd Cadsby
W4
BecomingComfortablewithYouriPad
Do you wish that you knew more about your iPad? This
course, for people with iPads using the latest operating
system (iOS 7.x or 8.x), will review the settings options
and explain the basic apps, such as memos, calendar,
music, cameras, Facetime, email, Safari, and Contacts.
We will also explore the App store, show how to
organize your apps, suggest utilities, and teach how to
troubleshoot app problems. The course will suggest free
apps for travellers, games, plus entertainment, photo,
reading, news, business, finance, social networking,
education, and shopping apps, and more. You will need
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to bring your iPad along with your Apple ID and
password to class each week.
This is repeat of a course offered in the spring and fall
of 2014.
Dorothy Rubinoff spent her career as an IT Trainer and
software expert, for the last 18 years at the Ontario
Securities Commission. She has spent the past 4 years
learning all of the ins and outs of the iPad and is thrilled
to share her findings.
Limited to 15 participants
Dates: Feb. 9 – Apr. 6 (7 sessions, no class February 16
and March 9)
Time: Mondays, 12:10 p.m. –1:55 p.m.
Fee: $39.00
Moderator: Dorothy Rubinoff
W5 GettingInsideClassicalMusic,Opus7:
BasicsofListening
NEW
approaches which do not seriously affect one’s alertness.
The problems of the end-of-life stage, how to make the
necessary decisions for palliative care, and methods for
reducing suffering will be explored in this course. Topics
involving physical, emotional and psychological factors
will be presented for class discussion, and participants
will be encouraged to provide their own examples.
Dr. William Singer is a physician specializing in
Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, and Biochemistry. He
has looked after a wide variety of patients with different
diseases and complications which has helped him to
appreciate the complexity of people and their illnesses.
Limited to 15 participants
Dates: Jan. 26 – Mar. 2 (5 sessions, no class Feb. 16)
Time: Mondays, 12:10 p.m. –1:55 p.m.
Fee: $35.00
Moderator: Dr. William Singer
J. S. Bach or Erik Satie? Handel or Grieg? Vivaldi or
Schoenberg? Do you enjoy these very different
composers equally? Or do you like certain styles or
musical periods? Are our preferences inevitable or can
we learn to enjoy many different forms of music? In this
experiential course we will tour the world of Western art
music to find out. We will explore the pure sound and
structure of classical compositions as we ask some
fundamental questions. What is melody? What is
rhythm? What is musical colour or texture? What is
form? Perhaps when we complete our journey, you will
appreciate both Beethoven and Shostakovich! The goal
is to bring classical music alive through active listening
and guided conversation. Newcomers to music and
seasoned listeners are equally welcome.
Peter Mose, a music critic and adult educator, has been
presenting lively, interactive classical music immersion
courses for the past decade. He has taught several
courses for the LIFE Institute. His website is:
www.MoseMusicalArts.com.
Dates: Feb. 2 – Mar. 16 (6 sessions, no class Feb. 16)
Time: Mondays, 12: 10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $57.00
Lecturer: Peter Mose
W7 RussiaanditsEmpire:Fromthe
RomanovstoPutin
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W6 LifeandDeathfromthePatient’sPoint
ofView NEW
W8
What are people with short life expectancy really afraid
of? Dying or death itself? What frightens us about the act
of dying – pain, symptoms like paralysis, choking, being
unable to communicate, loss of control – can be
alleviated by maintaining one’s control over these
symptoms, thus greatly reducing anxiety and fear. And
that can be accomplished with different palliative
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The current ongoing conflict between Russia and the
Ukraine appears to be the result of Vladimir Putin’s
aggressive foreign policy since the start of the new
century. How can we explain such policy? Are we
witnessing a return of the Cold War? Or is Russia
attempting to regain the influence it held under the
czars? This course proposes to study how the Russian
Empire was built under the Romanovs and during the
Soviet era. It will also look at the Ukrainian crisis. The
ultimate goal: to better understand Russia today.
Olivier Courteaux, a research associate at the Laurier
Centre for Military, Strategic, and Disarmament Studies,
taught contemporary international relations at Ryerson
University and the Royal Military College of Canada. Dr.
Courteaux is the author of The War on Terror: Canada’s
Dilemma (2009) and Canada between Vichy and de
Gaulle, 1940-1945 (2013) on Franco-Canadian relations
during the Second World War.
Dates: Feb. 2 – Mar. 30 (8 sessions, no class Feb. 16)
Time: Mondays, 2:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Fee: $71.00
Lecturer: Olivier Courteaux
Toronto’sCulturalDiversity
Walk down our streets or ride on our subways and you
will know why Toronto was named the world’s most
multicultural city by the United Nations in 1989! Today,
our vibrant city’s citizens include more than 168
different cultural groups speaking over 100 different
languages and dialects, and 51 percent of Toronto’s
population was born in another country. During this
course we will hear about some of the unique
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DiscussiondefilmsfrancophonesIV
Here's the course for those of you who wish to practise
and improve your French skills in a relaxed cultural
context. Shared subject matter for discussion is provided
by viewing consecutive segments of films in French with
English subtitles, followed by class discussion to analyze
and discuss their historical, cultural, and social elements.
The necessary vocabulary will be provided for each film
so that you can participate in the conversation and
exchange of ideas. This course follows previous courses,
Discussion de films francophones I , II, and III, and does
require a solid background in French. It is open both to
new members and to those who have already taken the
previous courses. As always, the films selected for this
course will be new to those continuing participants.
Dr. Françoise Mugnier is retired from the University of
Toronto where she taught a variety of language, culture,
and literature courses for 40 years.
Limited to 21 participants
Dates: Jan. 26 – Apr. 6 (10 sessions, no class Feb. 16)
Time: Mondays, 4:10 p.m. – 5:55 p.m.
Fee: $55.00
Moderator: Dr. Françoise Mugnier
T U E S D A Y
W10 TheCurrentsinEducation:Issuesfrom
theTorontoDistrictSchoolBoard NEW
This course will explore some of the difficult issues in
public education in Toronto, with the assistance of a very
experienced, knowledgeable, and just-retired trustee of
the Toronto District School Board, Howard Goodman.
Howard will lead off the discussion of each topic with
some thoughts from his experience, and will continue to
be a member of the group as it discusses the topic. The
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conversation will be facilitated by Jess Hungate, who is
beginning a term as a representative on PIAC, the Parent
Involvement Advisory Committee to the TDSB.
Everyone who joins this course should be prepared to
join Howard and Jess in contributing and learning
through our discussion. Since this is a participatory class,
the first session will be devoted to discussing the overall
situation and to choosing the topics that will be discussed
in the following meetings.
Jess Hungate, BA and JD (Harvard), and MPA
(Princeton), has worked as a lawyer in New York City
and Toronto, and currently serves on various boards and
committees. He is interested in public policy, politics and
board governance, and believes strongly in collaborative
learning approaches, in which everyone intends to
participate.
Howard Goodman served as a Trustee on the Toronto
District School Board for 11 years, and was VicePresident of the Ontario Public School Boards
Association for 10 years. He has been a regular
commentator on education issues in the media, including
Metro Morning, The Agenda with Steve Paikin, The
Globe and Mail, and the Toronto Star.
Limited to 25 participants
Dates: Jan. 27 – Mar. 10 (7 sessions)
Time: Tuesdays, 10:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $43.00
Moderator: Jess Hungate, assisted by Howard Goodman
W11 AGreatYongeStreet
NEW
Yonge Street is the “main street” of Toronto. It has
played a central role in the history of the city and is a
familiar and important thoroughfare for many of us who
live here. It ought to be a recognized Great Street, but the
reality out on the sidewalk leaves something to be
desired. This class will focus on the steps that should and
can be taken to move Yonge Street towards its rightful
place as a Great Street. We’ll dip into the film and video
archive and invite experts to share their vision of a
revived and refreshed Yonge Street. Reference material
will be posted on LIFEcourses.ca.
Bob Fabian began his career as an academic, but moved
on to consulting and management. He has taught a wide
range of courses at college, university, and the
professional levels and now enjoys teaching a variety of
LIFE courses. Limited to 40 participants
Dates: Feb. 3 – Mar. 10 (6 sessions)
Time: Tuesdays, 10:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $39.00
Moderator: Bob Fabian
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experiences, both positive and negative, of the city’s
immigrants from guest speakers. Class members will also
be encouraged to share their own or family stories of
coming to Canada and settling in Toronto. (The book,
Toronto’s Many Faces by Tony Ruprecht, is highly
recommended as background reading.)
Pamela Hitchcock is a retired professor of Urban and
Regional Planning at Ryerson and a founding member of
LIFE. She has moderated several courses on the city and
enjoys leading walks around Toronto for LIFE.
Limited to 40 participants
Dates: Feb. 2 – Mar. 16 (6 weeks, no class Feb. 16)
Time: Mondays, 2:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Fee: $39.00
Moderator: Pamela Hitchcock
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W12 ShawFestivalPreview
These spirited lectures will enrich your theatre-going
experience. Lectures on selected plays being offered this
season at the Shaw Festival will be spiced with lively
anecdotes, readings, short scene presentations,
discussions and background information on authors and
theatre history. Enjoy some coffee, tea and cookies,
along with informal discussion during the half-time
break.
Vrenia Ivonoffski is the founding artistic director of
ACT II STUDIO in Programs for 50+ at Ryerson. She
has directed over 30 shows at ACT II STUDIO, Blyth
Festival, Huron County Playhouse, Cabbagetown
Theatre, Harbourfront Theatre, George Brown Theatre
School, and the Toronto and Calgary Fringe Festivals.
Dates: March 31 – April 21 (4 sessions)
Time:*Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Fee: $70.00
Instructor: Vrenia Ivonoffski
Location: VIC 502
*Please note starting and ending times.
W13 TheArtandScienceofPossibility
Happiness and positivity, the research suggests, not only
will make a person feel better, but also will boost his or
her energy, creativity and immune system, foster better
relationships, and fuel higher productivity, as well
as lead to a longer life. We will look at the hidden power
of how everyday, positive experiences can change your
brain; how to transform fleeting experiences into lasting
improvements in your neural net worth. We will examine
the concepts of and research about the myths of
happiness, the importance of positive emotions, the
effects of attention, mindfulness, meditation, positive
connections, character strengths, and exercise. You will
be given practical, easy-to-use strategies in which lie the
possibilities for finding meaning, purpose and a life of
well-being. Although some material will be presented in
lecture format, this class is essentially an interactive
workshop. Be prepared to participate in large and small
group discussions.
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Limitedto15participants
Dates: Feb. 3 – 24 (4 sessions)
Time: Tuesdays, 12:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $31.00
Moderator: Lillian Mills
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W14 MemoirandCreativeWriting
Workshop
This introductory workshop will concentrate on getting
ideas, memories, and stories from your head to the page.
It will advocate the “Go with the flow” techniques and
offer some basic tools to help you begin writing. The
class will spend time exploring:
x What makes a good story
x Differences between biography and memoir writing
x Helpful hints to get you started
x Overcoming writer’s block or getting stuck
x Does a memoir have to be chronological?
x What is true?
Participants are encouraged to bring their writing, their
dreams and goals and to participate in class exercises
designed to free the creative writing flow.
Donna Davey is a writer of screenplays, documentary
television shows and has worked in the film and
television industry for over 15 years. She has written and
directed award-winning programs for CBC, Global, and
Bravo Television networks.
Limited to 20 participants
Dates: Mar. 3 –24 (4 sessions)
Time: Tuesdays, 12:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $31.00
Moderator: Donna Davey
W15 PhilosophyCafé
Here’s a very special opportunity for you to engage in
dialogue and discussion with Ryerson professors and
senior undergraduate students working in several
different fields. The format includes a short lecture,
followed by spirited give-and-take with the professors
and/or students on a great variety of topics of
contemporary interest raised by their research. Emphasis
is given to intellectual debate rather than fact reporting.
Bring your own lunch and enjoy a fascinating look inside
the academic world.
Dates: Feb. 3 – Mar. 17 (6 sessions, no class Feb. 17)
Time: *Tuesdays, 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
* (Please note starting and ending times)
Fee: $39.00
W16 Photography:ShoottotheExtreme
NEW
Participants will instantly improve their landscape,
portrait, and detail shots by learning to “shoot to the
extreme.” This fun, hands-on class will start with the
basics of point-and-shoot and DSLR camera operation,
but will focus on the fundamentals of composition and
developing a personal style. Participants will learn easy
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W17 CityofDreams:LosAngelesandSan
Francisco NEW
It's no surprise that Los Angeles is known as “the City of
Lost Angels” since it's the place where sellouts go to
bask in the sun and shady deals are made under palm
trees. L.A. was the corruptible home of Raymond
Chandler's incorruptible detective Philip Marlowe; it was
also where Annie Hall was seduced away from Alvy
Singer in Woody Allen's hit comedy. From The Big
Sleep to The Big Lebowski, Los Angeles is a city
populated by dreamers who are often thwarted in their
pursuit of those dreams. San Francisco, on the other
hand, is a city that offers the promise of utopian dreams,
but its jagged and steep streets also provide dark corners
that contrast with the city's allure. In films like Alfred
Hitchcock's Vertigo and Francis Coppola's The
Conversation, San Francisco is the setting for a
geographic spiral of personal obsession. In this course,
part of the City of Dreams series, we will explore the
home of Hollywood and the home of the Beats with films
that came to define the characteristics of both cities.
Kevin Courrier is a writer/broadcaster at CBC Radio
and a film critic for the website Critics at Large. He was
the co-host and producer of On the Arts for CJRT-FM for
8 years, has written about film and popular culture for
Box Office, The Globe and Mail, and the Toronto Star,
and is the author of several books.
Dates: Feb. 3 – Mar. 24 (8 sessions)
Time: Tuesdays, 2:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Fee: $71.00
Lecturer: Kevin Courrier
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W18 Jerusalem:TheHolyCity Jerusalem is a city holy to three of the world’s great
religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Explore 2000
years of the history and archaeology of this city from its
days as the Canaanite city of Jebus through its various
incarnations as Yerushalyim, Aelia Capitolina, and alQuds. We will examine case studies of five of its most
important buildings: the Temples of Solomon and Herod,
the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the el-Aqsa mosque,
and the Dome of the Rock.
David Lipovitch is a zooarchaeologist with a Ph.D.
(Harvard) in Hebrew Bible and Archaeology. He is a
Research Affiliate of the University of Toronto and the
zooarchaeologist for the Ta’yinat Archaeological Project.
He has excavated in Canada, Israel, and Turkey.
Dates: Feb. 3 – Mar. 24 (8 sessions)
Time: Tuesdays, 2:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Fee: $71.00
Lecturer: David Lipovitch
W19 WhatisHealth?AnExplorationofthe
IdeaofHealthandIllness NEW
In this fascinating new course we will examine the idea
of health from a variety of perspectives within
philosophy, sociology and history. Is health simply living
to a given age or is it a set of attributes such as
happiness, personal mastery, and social equality? What is
a healthy person? How is the idea of health defined
across different cultures and times? How are medical
theories constructed, and how are “healers” within a
given culture trained? What is preventive medicine, and
how do we promote health based on our ideas of the
body, our philosophy of care, and our traditions? On our
historical exploration we will travel from early Greek
science to Eastern medicine, then examine the influence
of medieval guilds and universities, the industrial
revolution and the medicalization of care, the rise of
scientific experimentation, on up to present and holistic
approaches. Among the many concepts we will explore
will be the idea of disease versus illness, the influence of
science on medical practice, including epidemiology,
iatrogenic illness, and mind/body medicine. This course
will help you formulate a good idea of what health is and
the ways in which we might achieve it.
David Chandross has studied the theoretical and
historical basis of health for over 20 years and has served
on faculty at Ryerson University in the field of basic
medical science. He has served as both professor and
academic dean at the Canadian College of Naturopathic
Medicine and worked on the integration of conventional
and alternative medicine. He is currently the Program
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photo enhancement techniques that will leave their
children and grandchildren in awe! A local field trip will
be scheduled for individual instruction and feedback.
Weekly assignments and peer critiques will support
creativity in a positive and encouraging forum.
This course is suitable for beginner and intermediate
photographers. Digital cameras are required.
Photographer, teacher, and adventurer, Barbara
Manners has shown her work at Toronto Contact and
has received merit awards from Colour magazine. She is
frequently asked to speak about her travels and share her
photos, many of them taken with an automatic digital
camera.
Limited to 10 participants
Dates: Jan. 27 – Mar. 17 (8 sessions)
Time: Tuesdays, 12:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $47.00
Moderator: Barbara Manners
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Coordinator for innovative programs in Seniors
Education at the Baycrest long-term care facility and
works there designing health profession education
programs in gerontology.
Dates: Feb. 3 – Mar. 24 (8 sessions)
Time: Tuesdays, 2:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Fee: $71.00
Lecturer: David Chandross
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W20 TheAnatomyofArchitecture
Toronto is booming! Everywhere you look another
building is emerging from the ground. This course will
introduce you to the basic elements that architects
consider when they design buildings. In particular, the
course will examine a cross-section of the academic
process that architects experience in order to prepare
them to design a wide diversity of building types in
varying locations. This educational process enables the
architect to design buildings that will have structural
integrity, satisfy client priorities, meet societal
requirements, and integrate with the site and the
community at large. The course is largely lecture-based,
and includes discussions and supporting visual images to
augment the subject material through relevant examples.
Michael Miller is a practising architect, a member of the
Ontario Association of Architects, a Fellow of the Royal
Architectural Institute of Canada, past Chair of the
Department of Architectural Science and Professor
Emeritus at Ryerson University. He teaches part-time at
Ryerson and at the Ontario College of Art and Design
University.
Dates: Feb. 4 – Mar. 25 (8 sessions)
Time: Wednesdays, 10:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $71.00
Lecturer: Michael Miller
and influences of various and notable members of École
de Paris – Marc Chagall, Amedeo Modigliani, Jacques
Lipschitz -- against the backdrop of World War I, the fall
of Czarist Russia, the rise of bolshevism, and the
emergence of fascism and Nazism.
Rosalin Krieger has an M.A. in Sociology and Equity
Studies from OISE, and a B.A. from York University,
with global experience in teaching, presentations, and
public speaking. She writes extensively on education and
popular culture and is the 2014 Toronto Public Library’s
“Ask an Expert” speaker-instructor on writing. An editor,
broadcaster, and interviewer, she was also a consultant
and researcher for the Book of Negroes.
Dates: Feb. 4 – Mar. 25 (8 weeks)
Time: Wednesdays, 10:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $71.00
Lecturer: Rosalin Krieger
W22 BookTalk
Come and join the discussion about books in this lively,
thought-provoking group where we explore, debate, and
enjoy an assortment of novels. The first book will be
Flight Behaviour by Barbara Kingsolver, and this
discussion will be led by a moderator. Participants
should bring their book suggestions to the first meeting,
where future books will be decided. At each subsequent
meeting, one member presents the book chosen and leads
the discussion. Book talk is the result!
Lindy Small is pleased to lead this long-standing book
group for LIFE.
Limited to 15 participants
Dates: Jan. 28, Feb. 11 and 25, Mar. 11 and 25 (5 sessions)
Time: Wednesdays, 12:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $35.00
Moderator: Lindy Small
W23 CurrentEvents:Whatishappeningthat
willaffectUsnowandinthefuture
W21 ÉcoledeParis:ThePainters’Beehive
We are all fascinated by what is happening in politics,
Refuge,1905–1939 NEW technology, medicine – in fact, in every aspect of life.
Between 1900 and 1940 Paris became a magnet for
artists from all over the world. École de Paris was the
term used to describe the broad affiliation that resulted,
particularly of non-French artists. La Ruche (the
Beehive) was an old, three-storey circular structure,
named for the beehive it resembled, that provided lowcost studios and exhibition space. The artists attracted to
this movement and place made Paris the centre of artistic
activity for a time. Through a discussion of these artists’
biographies, paintings, and movements – cubism,
fauvism, orphism (an offshoot of Cubism) – we will
unpack and discuss the tumultuous lives, artistic choices,
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From the problems of the European Union to the rise of
ISIS, from the invention of radio to the Internet, from the
development of penicillin to organ transplants – these
and many other factors have altered the world, and more
changes happen every day. This course will try to do two
things: first, spot significant changes as they occur and
second, try to comprehend what their effects will be. We
will look for them at every level – local to worldwide.
Members of the class will be expected to find subjects
for discussion.
Kenneth Smookler is a retired lawyer, columnist, and
former Board Member. He has been involved in LIFE's
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W24 PsychologicalTesting–Whyisit
Controversial? NEW
Re-examining iconic psychological research
Psychologists have been both praised and criticized for
their experimentation and often their methods. But have
their results passed the test of time? Are we
predetermined to act or react in certain ways due to
conditioning? Do we allow authority figures to control
us? Can discrimination be challenged with education?
Are there better ways to motivate individuals? Why are
we quick to judge others? The experiments and studies
that will be introduced in class were conducted
throughout the 20th century. In some cases the methods
used might be questionable given current research ethical
standards, but their findings may still offer us valuable
insights. Pavlov, Stanley Milgram, Jane Elliot, and Carol
Dweck are among several major researchers whose
controversial work we will examine. During
presentations, based on the original research and more
practical real world experience, all participants will be
encouraged to use their own life experiences to enrich
the discussion.
Halton Doyle and Robert Lato are both retired teachers
and guidance counsellors. In addition, they have both
instructed teacher candidates and counsellors-in-training.
Robert was most recently an Instructor at OISE, and
Halton taught in the Additional Qualifications program at
York University.
Limited to 15 participants
Dates: Jan. 28 – Mar. 4 (6 sessions)
Time: Wednesdays, 12:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $39.00
Moderators: Halton Doyle and Robert Lato
W25 RecordingRecollections
This long-running course offers an ideal opportunity to
explore and express your most memorable experiences,
and then to share them with others by reading them aloud
in class. There is no how-to instruction or critiquing of
these approximately 1,000-word memoirs – just a rare
chance to be among people who believe, like Isak
Dinesen, that “to be a person is to have a story to tell.”
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As a bonus, those who choose to do so can share their
stories with a wider audience once a year in Recording
Recollections magazine, published by Ryerson
University’s Programs for 50+ courtesy of The G.
Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education.
Terry Poulton and Sharon Roebuck are delighted once
again to recollect with others.
Limited to 14 participants
Dates: Jan. 28 – Apr. 1 (10 sessions)
Time: Wednesdays, 12:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $25.00
Moderators: Terry Poulton and Sharon Roebuck
W26 SurvivorsoftheHolocaust
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The Holocaust is the most documented genocide in
history. While many were persecuted, the Jews were the
only group that the Nazis and their collaborators sought
to destroy entirely. Learning about Holocaust promotes
critical thinking about the problems of racism and
prejudice in our society. Each class will begin with a
general historical overview; the focus then will shift to
an examination of the experiences of European Jewry
through their written and oral testimonies. We will
follow the lives of the Jewish victims, from their
encounters with pre-war antisemitism to their new lives
in Canada. Among topics to be covered will be growing
up in Nazi Germany, the search for refuge and the wartime experiences of refugees, life in the ghettos, hiding
and passing as non-Jews, resistance in all its forms
(active, passive and spiritual), the unique experiences of
women and children, liberation and the search for family,
and post-war lives. The focus, where possible, will be on
the experiences of Jewish refugees and survivors who
eventually settled in Canada.
Paula J Draper, Ph.D., is an historian specializing in
the fields of Canadian Jewish History and the Holocaust.
She has taught at OISE, the University of Toronto, and
York University. Dr. Draper was lead international
trainer for Steven Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation, served
nine years as Vice-President of the Association for
Canadian Jewish Studies, and has published widely on
the topic of Canada and the Holocaust.
Dates: Feb. 4 – April 1 (8 sessions, no class March 18)
Time: Wednesdays, 12:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $71.00
Lecturer: Dr. Paula J. Draper
W27 MozartReVisited
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in 1791 at the age of
35. In spite of his early demise, the gifts that he has left
to the world of music are immense. To share in this, we
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travels and its newsletter, and has moderated a number of
courses. He has been a member of LIFE since its first
year.
Limited to 30 participants
Dates: Feb. 4 – Mar. 11 (6 sessions)
Time: Wednesdays, 12:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $39.00
Moderator: Ken Smookler
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invite you to join us as we follow Mozart in his life's
travels and experience selections of his music. Liberal
samplings of his works recorded both on DVD and CD,
plus YouTube exerpts, will be provided, along with an
overview of his life as he struggled to make his way in
the world. This course, first offered in the Fall of 2012,
will include updated material and more of the glorious
music from one of the world’s most talented and beloved
composers.
Roger Payne enjoys sharing his love of music with LIFE
members and has presented courses on J.S.Bach,
Tchaikovsky, and Handel. He will be dipping deeply into
his own collection of DVDs and CDs.
Limited to 40 participants
Dates: Jan. 28 – Mar. 25 (9 sessions)
Time: Wednesdays, 2:10 p.m – 3:55 p.m.
Fee: $51.00
Moderator: Roger Payne
W28 SpecificIssuesofContemporary
InternationalLaw
The world now faces daunting global problems; this
course will explore how international law can be part of
their solution. We will explore in greater depth some of
the issues raised in the introductory course, Issues of
Contemporary International Law, offered in the Winter
of 2014, including the justification for unilateral use of
force against terrorism. The course also will include new
topics, such as the International Law of the Sea and how
it might help in ending the conflict over the Arctic,
dealing with piracy, deciding ownership of the deep sea
bed, and more. Active class participation, which may
include small group discussion, will follow an
introductory presentation by the moderator.
Jean Gabriel Castel is an Officer of the Order of
Canada and the Légion d’Honneur, and Distinguished
Research Professor Emeritus of International Law and
International Business Law, Osgoode Hall Law School,
York University. He is a member of the Royal Society
of Canada and author of several books on law.
Limited to 25 participants (preferably those who have
taken the previous course on Issues of Contemporary
International Law)
Dates: Jan. 28 – Mar. 4 (6 sessions)
Times: Wednesdays, 2:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Fee: $39.00
Moderator: Jean Gabriel Castel
W29 TheatreAlive!
Wednesday, January 28, 1:00 p.m.
Canadian Stage Company
St. Lawrence Centre – Bluma Appel Theatre
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The Other Place by Sharr White (Canadian Premiere)
Juliana Smithton is a successful neurologist whose life
seems to be falling apart. Her husband has filed for
divorce, her daughter has eloped with a much older man,
and her own health is declining. But in this brilliantly
troubling and unexpectedly humorous play, nothing is as
it seems. Piece by piece, a mystery unfolds as facts blur
with fiction, the past collides with the present and the
elusive truth about Juliana begins to surface.
“A cunningly constructed entertainment that discloses its
nifty twists at intervals that keep us intrigued.” – The
New York Times
Wednesday, February 18, 1:30 p.m.
Tarragon Theatre
30 Bridgman Avenue
Abyss by Maria Milisavljevic
MISSING: Karla Richter, 24. She was last seen on her
way to the grocery store in blue jeans, a green parka and
her red rubber rain boots. The police and papers ignore
the disappearance, leaving her loved ones to discover the
truth. Suspicions turn to Vlado, her lover, born into terror
and war; he has a knack for finding what is lost. He must
find Karla. This is a poetic thriller and a modern day epic
cloaked in the mystery of Europe’s underworld.
Wednesday, March 4, 1:00 p.m.
Presented by Acting Up Stage Company, in association
with Obsidian Theatre
Berkeley Theatre
26 Berkeley Street
The Wild Party
Music & Lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa
Book by Michael John LaChiusa and George C. Wolfe
(Canadian Professional Premiere)
Gin, Skin, Sin, Fun: A reckless relationship between a
Vaudeville clown and a dancer spirals out of control
during one wild evening in their Manhattan apartment in
the Roaring Twenties. This Tony-nominated musical
based on the legendary poem of the same name by
Joseph Moncure March, explodes with a jazzy score and
a delicious ensemble of characters forced to confront the
consequences of moral decadence.
Wednesday, April 8, 1:30 p.m.
Tarragon Theatre
30 Bridgman Avenue
Cake & Dirt by Daniel MacIvor (World Premiere)
A luxury condo, six Toronto residents, and a pile of dirt
in a forgotten parkette. There are those who believe there
is a dark age ahead, there are those who believe it already
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There will be a talkback after every performance.
Tickets will be given to you at the theatre before the
first play. They will not be mailed to you.
Please Note: No exchange or refund will be given after
the final ticket order has been placed. Please address any
concerns or complaints to the LIFE office and not to the
theatre.
Limited to 80 participants
Dates: January 28, February 18, March 4, April 8
Time: Wednesday afternoons (see times above)
IMPORTANT: Please be aware of the start times of
each performance as some theatres do not allow
latecomer seating.
Fee: $100.00
Coordinator: Rayna Jolley assisted by David Alexandor
Theatre Websites:
canadianstage.com
tarragontheatre.ca
actingupstage.com
obsidiantheatre.com
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W30 DegreesofDemocracy:Updated
Democracy with its tenets of freedom, justice, and
equality for all, has evolved to become the dominant
system of government, and one to which increasing
numbers of people and nations around the world aspire.
And yet it seems that all is not right: democracy
frequently fails to live up to the promise of its principles,
and other dangerous forces in a globalized world are
placing this system at risk. In this course we will
examine the roots and principles of democracy and
debate the challenges currently before it. With a focus on
Canada, we’ll consider the notion of democratic deficit:
comparative voting systems and reasons for the decline
in voter participation; the place of political parties,
corporate interests and the media (traditional and social)
in developing an engaged, well-informed citizenry. In a
democratic spirit, active participation will be encouraged.
Special guest speakers, short videos, and a reading list
will help animate discussions around what Winston
Churchill once described as “the worst form of
government, except for all the others.”
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Nestor Golets has had a diverse 35-year career in
publishing and marketing communications as a designer,
writer, and creative director. He has a keen interest in
current events and political analysis. This is the third
course he has moderated for the LIFE Institute. He also
enjoys collecting/making fine art and craft and spent
many years in cold arenas as a hockey dad.
Limited to 25 participants
Dates: Feb. 5 – Mar. 5 (5 sessions)
Time: Thursdays, 10:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $35.00
Moderator: Nestor Golets
Please note: This course was first offered in the Fall of
2014, but some material, speakers, and, of course,
discussion will vary.
W31 GreatEnglishPoetry:Fromthe
BeginningstotheVictorians NEW
Great poetry is meant to be read and savoured again and
again. Using a multi-media, interdisciplinary approach,
this course will use lecture and discussion to explore key
classic poems, building confidence in reading both
simple and complex texts for meaning and pleasure.
Enduring lyrics, odes, sonnets, epics, ballads, and
narrative poems of the English (chiefly British) tradition
will be examined in light of their biographical, historical,
and cultural context. Particular emphasis will be placed
on appreciating the ways in which understanding a
poem’s genre, form, and style can make it easier to read
and appreciate poetry. Among the luminaries will be
Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton, Pope,
Wordsworth, Keats and Tennyson and more. Come
prepared to enjoy their profound and beautiful works.
Tim Gauntley received his MA in English Literature
from the University of Toronto and taught English in
Toronto high schools and at Victoria College (U of T).
He retired as Coordinator of Library and
Interdisciplinary Studies with the Toronto School Board
and is currently a luthier making string instruments for
fun and profit. He reads good books and writes bad
poetry.
Limited to 40 participants
Dates: Jan. 29 – Mar. 5 (6 sessions)
Time: Thursdays, 10:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $39.00
Moderator: Tim Gauntley
W32 ThursdayMorningattheOpera
Le nozze di Figaro by Mozart, starring Bryn Terfel
I Puritani by Bellini, starring Anna Netrebko
Anna Bolena by Donizetti, starring Elina Garanca
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here, and there are those who couldn’t care less as long
as there’s cake. This is MacIvor like you’ve never seen
before – his wittiest and sharpest yet.
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Nabucco by Verdi, starring Juan Pons
Samson et Dalila by Saint-Saëns, starring Placido
Domingo
All the pleasures of opera, from glorious music to superb
singing to intense drama, await you in this winter series
of great works. First you’ll enjoy the gorgeous melodic
delights of Mozart and the antics of his protagonists
Figaro and Suzanna as they outwit their lecherous
master, the Count. Following this comic gem are three
operas, each with historically based plots and themes.
Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece I Puritani, is a story of
lovers on either side of the English civil war, one
Royalist, one Puritan. Donizetti’s deeply tragic Anna
Bolena is based on the rise and fall of the famous Queen
of a Thousand Days. Verdi’s dark and dramatic Nabucco,
with its famous Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, presents
the harrowing plight of the Jews as they are exiled from
their homeland by the Babylonian King Nabucco. And to
finish the season is Samson and Dalila, Saint Saens’
brilliant exploration of this biblical tale of love and
betrayal. As always, Professor Eric Domville,
University of Toronto Professor Emeritus, lecturer,
broadcaster, and writer, will introduce these five operas.
Marcel Deurvorst, lifelong opera and classical music
aficionado, continues in his tenth year of presenting
superb music to LIFE members from his own CD/DVD
collection.
Dates: Jan. 29 – Apr. 2 (10 sessions)
Time: *10:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $63
Moderator: Marcel Deurvorst
*Please note starting time.
W33 AncientGreekCivilization:OntheRoots
ofourWorld NEW
Illuminate the world today and its events and problems
by taking an exciting journey back to the very
foundations of our Western civilization as articulated by
ancient Greek explorers, colonists, political leaders,
conquerors, scholars, playwrights, artists, and artisans.
Located at land and sea crossroads between Europe,
Asia, and Africa, this extraordinary civilization created
fundamental drivers of world history and left an
unparalleled legacy of inspirational ideas, enduring
practices, and deeply-rooted values that have lasted for
more than 2500 years. What was the true nature of this
amazing period of history? What was the Greek “polis”?
Why did the colonial movement lead to peaceful and
long-lived periods throughout and beyond the
Mediterranean world? How was democracy born? How,
when, and why did the Greeks first produce literature,
embark on scientific exploration, and begin collecting
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books in libraries? In search of answers, each interactive,
illustrated lecture will be followed in the next week by a
two-hour discussion forum based on lecturer-formulated
questions, and on readings and case studies, distributed
digitally prior to class. This is a unique chance to
experience the living interconnectedness between our
common past, present, and future.
Dr. Konstantin Boshnakov has been teaching History
of Ancient Civilizations, Culture, and Religion at
European and Canadian universities and colleges for
more than twenty years. His research and publications
are focused on both how past traditions shape our lives
today and how our experience with history can help us
inform our own opinion and get prepared for the world of
globalization.
Dates: Feb. 5 – Mar. 26 (8 sessions)
Time: Thursdays, 12:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $71.00
Lecturer: Konstantin Boshnakov
W34 AnAstronomicalPotpourri
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This course provides a brief, broad introduction (or
refresher) to the multi-faceted topic of astronomy. We
will begin far out in space with an overview of our
amazing universe, and then zoom back to earth right here
in Toronto to examine how the development of
astronomy in this city – now a world centre for
astronomical research, education, and public outreach –
has paralleled and contributed to the growth of our city
and country. We then travel back to the heavens to
explore the births, lives, and bizarre deaths of stars.
We’ll finish with the ever-popular, and sometimes
controversial, topic of the nature and origin of life on
earth, and its possible existence elsewhere in the
universe. For this non-technical and profusely
illustrated course, no background in astronomy is
assumed. There will be plenty of time for questions and
discussion.
John Percy is Professor Emeritus, Department of
Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of Toronto, and
an experienced LIFE Institute instructor. His many
awards include the inaugural University of Toronto
President's Teaching Award in 2007, the inaugural Qilak
Award of the Canadian Astronomical Society in 2012 for
excellence in communication of astronomy to the public,
and the 2013 Education Prize of the American
Astronomical Society.
Dates: Feb. 26 – Mar. 19 (4 sessions)
Time: Thursdays, 12:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $43.00
Lecturer: John Percy
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Come and hear about the latest research in psychology.
This four-session series will introduce you to a variety of
cutting-edge ideas and findings in such areas as
psychology and aging, decision making, visual
perception, stress coping, and intervention. The speakers
will be outstanding graduate students from the Ryerson
Psychology Department, and all presentations will
include time for dynamic interaction and meaningful
discussion. Bring your lunch and enjoy learning what’s
here now and on the horizon in these areas.
Dates: Feb. 5 – Mar. 5 (4 sessions, no class Feb. 19)
Time: *Thursdays, 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
*(Please note starting and ending times)
Fee: $33.00
W36 ElGreco:AModernArtistinthe16th
Century NEW
Few artists stand out in the story of western painting
more markedly than El Greco, the great outlier of the late
16th century. Deeply religious, passionately singleminded, he merged the art traditions of three different
countries and created his own unsettling painterly
language, one that took a long time to find its most
receptive audience. Influencing figures as divergent as
Manet and Picasso, Beckmann and Pollock, El Greco
was an artist far ahead of his time. We will discuss his
life and career and how he influenced modern artists and
their work.
Osnat Lippa graduated in art and design from London
Guildhall University, with postgraduate work in digital
imaging. She has taught at George Brown College,
worked as a freelance illustrator, and presented
workshops in the Silver Screens Arts Festival in digital
media.
Dates: Mar. 12 – Apr. 2 (4 sessions)
Time: Thursdays, 2:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Fee: $43.00
Lecturer: Osnat Lippa
Please note: The two courses, Pop Art and El Greco, run
consecutively and therefore both may be taken.
W37 PopArt:The“Pop”inPopularCulture
NEW
In the 1960s the work of a number of American artists
transformed popular culture into a global artistic
phenomenon, influencing artists and attracting audiences
around the world. Their work entered into, reflected, and
exploited the areas of mass media and advertising and
turned everyday images into enduring works of art
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characterized by wit and irony. Artists working in this
genre differed immensely from one another, but had
similar stylistic and artistic concerns and shared a vision
that tied them into a coherent movement. Among them
were Jim Dine, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes
Oldenburg, James Rosenquist, and Ed Ruscha. This
course will also examine the origins of a similar
movement in Britain, developed in the mid-1950s by
artists Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi and
continued in the 1960s with Peter Blake and David
Hockney among others.
The AGO is staging an important exhibition beginning in
February 2015 of the work of Jean-Michel-Basquiat,
who captivated the art world in 1980s New York and
broke new ground in contemporary art. A protégé of
Andy Warhol, the two artists collaborated on a number
of projects.
Osnat Lippa graduated in art and design from London
Guildhall University, with postgraduate work in digital
imaging. She has taught at George Brown College,
worked as a freelance illustrator, and presented
workshops in the Silver Screens Arts Festival in digital
media.
Dates: Feb. 5 – Mar. 5 (5 sessions)
Time: Thursdays, 2:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Fee: $50.00
Lecturer: Osnat Lippa
Please note: The two courses, Pop Art and El Greco, run
consecutively and therefore both may be taken.
W38 TheNationalFilmBoardofCanadaand
theCanadianDocumentaryTraditionNEW
The creation of the world-famous National Film Board of
Canada in 1939 is the central event in the history of
Canadian cinema. For 75 years, the NFB has pioneered
developments in social documentary, innovative
docudramas, and cinéma vérité; and has been a
continuing initiator of new technology. Its films have
won hundreds of international awards, including ten
Oscars. This course will include a selection of films from
the NFB's vast collection, plus independent, point-ofview documentaries and docudramas. Among screenings
will be the influential Nanook of the North, the classic
cinéma vérité Pour la suite du monde, early
documentaries Royal Journey and Churchill Island,
biographies Glenn Gould off the Record and Ladies and
Gentlemen…Mr. Leonard Cohen, the legendary
docudrama Goin' down the Road, and multi-awardwinning Up the Yangtze.
Noted Canadian film historian Wyndham Wise studied
film and drama at U of T’s Massey College and has an
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Students!
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Lloyd Cadsby and Jay Waterman are both retired
lawyers who have found there is LIFE after law by
pursuing their interest in world events.
Limited to 30 participants
Dates: Jan. 30 – Apr. 10 (10 sessions, no class Apr. 3)
Time: Fridays, 10:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $55.00
Moderators: Lloyd Cadsby and Jay Waterman
MFA in film studies from York University. He has
taught film studies and written about Canadian cinema
since 1971. Wyndham is the former editor-in-chief of
Take One: Film in Canada and a contributor and
consultant to The Canadian Encyclopaedia.
Dates: Feb. 5 – Mar. 26 (8 sessions)
Time: Thursdays, 2:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Fee: $71.00
Lecturer: Wyndham Wise
W41 Goin’Hollywood:TheGreatestMovie
Musicofthe20thCentury
NEW
W39 SolvingTheGlobeandMailSaturday
CrypticCrossword
Would you like to learn to solve Fraser Simpson's cryptic
crossword puzzle? Or, would you like to improve? Well,
all that’s needed is a love of crosswords, a keen desire to
learn, a willingness to work at it, and an experienced and
helpful guide for a time. In this course you will learn
thirteen types of cryptic clues – more than enough to
provide confidence and solving ability. Each week you
will learn two new clue types, and together we will
complete the previous Saturday’s cryptic crossword.
Bring your passion and your sense of fun. Your
involvement is wanted and needed. It’s not about
perfection; it’s about collaborative learning and
enjoyment. A good time is just about guaranteed!
Heather Rapaport retired from George Brown College
in 2009 where she taught and counselled in the School of
Work and College Preparation. Heather believes strongly
in collaborative learning and has 25 years experience
teaching, counselling, and facilitating both learning and
therapeutic groups.
Limited to 12 participants
Dates: Jan. 29 – Mar. 19 (8 sessions)
Time: Thursdays, 2:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Fee: $47.00
Moderator: Heather Rapaport
What do The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, Top
Hat, Dr. Zhivago, Jaws, The Pink Panther, Star Wars,
Casablanca, Mary Poppins, The Godfather, Butch
Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Titanic, and dozens of
other classic Hollywood films have in common? They all
contain wonderful, memorable music – featured songs
that became popular hits and Oscar-winning musical
themes and scores. This brilliant music, written
specifically for the silver screen, continues to move and
excite us with its enduring power to transform and enrich
the entire experience of going to the movies. Through
lectures and the extensive use of recordings and
PowerPoint visuals, we will examine the history,
development, and continuing power of great movie songs
and music throughout the 20th century, from the advent
of the talkies to the present day. You’ll be amazed at how
much great music Hollywood has given us that has
contributed to the soundtrack of the 20th century!
Jordan Klapman is a professional pianist, music
director, and popular musicologist. He lectures at LIFE
Institute, Baycrest Learning Academy, and several other
institutions and cultural centres.
Dates: Feb. 6 – Mar. 27 (8 sessions)
Time: Fridays, 10:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $71.00
Lecturer: Jordan Klapman
F R I D A Y
W42 CriminalMindsandInvestigations
W40 TheEconomistSeminar
The popularity of mystery stories and crime shows attests
to the enduring fascination of crime. And so does the
return of this popular course for yet another series of
explorations of the criminal mind!
We will examine the behaviour of different types of
real-life criminals, including serial killers, professional
thieves, street gang members, Ponzi schemers, and cyber
hackers. In doing so, we will delve into the many causes
of crime including the environment, heredity, brain
damage, and mental illness. The development of crime
investigation over the past 200 years will be examined.
Modern techniques such as profiling, DNA, forensic
anthropology, and trace evidence will be explained. Real
From this prestigious and influential magazine come the
articles that are the basis for our stimulating discussion.
The topics dealt with are broad in scope: issues relating
to nations, the economy, the arts, science, and the people
influencing these concerns. We will focus on specific
articles that the class members have been directed to and
discuss the challenging issues that are raised in those
articles. Join us in a lively and respectful exchange of
views.
Please Note: Class members will be able to subscribe to
The Economist at a considerably reduced annual rate.
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W43 TenDecades:TheMoviesthatMattered
NEW
Through the use of clips from films of the past ten
decades, from the 1930s and the beginning of talkies
through to the present, we will examine the key movies
of each decade, American and foreign language alike,
that made a difference in the firmament of world
cinema. From classics like The Wizard of Oz, Citizen
Kane and A Hard Day’s Night to more recent movies that
had a significant impact, such as The Godfather, E.T.,
and Pulp Fiction, this course will range far and wide in
showcasing the films that stood out over the years. We’ll
look at key cinematic waves (The French New Wave, the
Danish Dogme 95 movement), important filmmakers,
such as Jean Renoir and Spike Lee, and some movies
that ought to have had more lasting influence than they
did, but broke new ground nonetheless. It will make for
an idiosyncratic and insightful overview of the history of
the movies.
Shlomo Schwartzberg has been an arts reporter, film
critic, and programmer for over 25 years. He is the
former chair of the Toronto Jewish Film Society and a
co-founder and regular contributor to the Critics at Large
website (http://www.criticsatlarge.ca/).
Dates: Feb. 6 – Mar. 27 (8 sessions)
Time: Fridays 12:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $71.00
Lecturer: Shlomo Schwartzberg
W44 FabulousFridays:AdventuresinArt
Warm up your winter with the artistic experience and
congenial companionship that this popular course always
offers. Join organizer and art aficionado Terry McGrail
and your fellow adventurers in art as you enjoy galleries
and work both traditional and off the beaten track and
expand your knowledge of what is current in the Toronto
art scene. And finish your exploration with coffee and
conversation as you compare notes on what you’ve seen.
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Terry McGrail has a great interest and lively curiosity
in the visual arts. She shares her passion with the many
groups that she has been leading over the years. The fine
quality of this program always attracts a large number of
participants, and many of them have taken it repeatedly.
There is a fair amount of walking involved in gallery
hopping. Transportation is NOT provided.
Limited to 40 participants
Dates: Jan. 30 – Apr. 10 (10 sessions, no class Apr. 3)
Time:*Fridays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $85.00 (Includes all extra costs)
Moderator: Terry McGrail
*Please note starting and ending times.
Note: In view of the popularity of this course and its long
waitlist, if you are likely to miss at least 3 sessions,
please do not enroll so that there is space for others.
W45 SimplifyingVintages
NEW
Every two weeks the LCBO releases 100+ wines into the
section of the store called Vintages. Their magazine lays
it all out for you with attractive descriptions that make
you want to buy each and every one, but where are the
real bargains? Which wines are worth it and which are
just hype? Once again our very own Grape Guy, Michael
Pinkus, steps in to help. Get the skinny from a guy who
tastes each and every one of the wines that hit the
shelves. Each week we'll try a number of wines that are
coming or already out. And then you’ll learn how to get
the most out of your wine budget.
Michael Pinkus started OntarioWineReview.com (now
MichaelPinkusWineReview.com) back in March 2005, a
website devoted to the love, enjoyment, and promotion
of Ontario wines. Today, Michael is President of Wine
Writers Circle of Canada and has won a few awards for
his writing along the way.
Limited to 22 participants
Dates: Jan. 30 – Mar. 27 (8 sessions, no class Feb. 27)
Time: Fridays, 2:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Fee: $140.00
Lecturer: Michael Pinkus
S A T U R D A Y
W46 PreandPostRetirementIncome
Planning This course is designed to help participants overcome
procrastination and provide a “tune-up” of their
retirement planning. Longer life spans make this process
necessary to ensure independence and a comfortable
lifestyle in retirement. Participants will learn ways to
minimize the devastating impact of taxes and inflation
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crime investigations will be contrasted with what we see
on TV.
Paul Rook taught a high school course titled Society,
Challenge and Change, covering aggression, criminal
behaviour, mental illness, and heredity and environment.
He has studied sociology and psychology, and has
presented many LIFE courses, including Criminal Minds.
Limited to 35 participants
Dates: Feb. 6 – Mar. 27 (8 sessions)
Time: Fridays, 12:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $47.00
Moderator: Paul Rook
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that eat away at their retirement savings, and how to
better protect their retirement investments in current
market conditions. Other topics will include transitioning
assets to the next generation, the necessity for long term
health care, and why estate planning is important. Class
participation will be expected as any planning is a
collaborative process, and participants will be asked to
provide input based on their own experiences.
Limited to 20 participants
Leslie Fenicky, a principal of Leslie L. Fenicky and
Associates, is a practicing Estate and Retirement Income
Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the
financial planning industry. Leslie's practice includes
areas of retirement and estate planning, the use of trusts,
debt consolidation and risk management, with focus on
maximizing clients' retirement incomes while
minimizing their tax exposure.
Dates: Jan. 31 – Mar. 14 (7 sessions)
Time: *Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Fee: $43.00
Moderator: Leslie Fenicky
*Please note day and time and that this is a repeat of a
course offered in Fall 2014.
LIFE Travels:
Unique travel opportunities for LIFE members
LIFE Travels trips give you the opportunity to travel with people you already know
– other LIFE members – and learn more in the process from related LIFE courses.
To see what trips are being offered in the near future, please visit the
EVENTS page on the LIFE website
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W47 BecomingSelfSufficientwithPicasa
In this three-session course, you will learn about Picasa
3.9, the free photo enhancing and organizing program
that is part of the Google family. You will learn basic
photo enhancement and editing techniques and how to
work with different types of photographs (such as
portraits and landscapes) within Picasa, techniques for
organizing your digital photos, and how to set up a
photo-sharing account with Picasa/Google so you can
share your photos with family and friends.
Prerequisite: For PC users with a working knowledge of
computer basics
Limited to 4 participants
Dates: Jan. 12, 19 and 26 (3 sessions)
Time: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $27.00
Instructor: Harold Hutner
W48 UnderstandingWebPageCodes
If you have an Internet connection, you probably have
wondered how all the visual action "happens" on your
monitor. You perhaps have also considered creating a
web page or blog of your own. There are a number of
sources for layout and design with all the coding
supplied; we will look at some of them. However,
understanding Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML)
and how to make changes to your content from time to
time would be very helpful to you. This class will offer a
basic introduction to the HTML language and help you
to build and/or alter your web page information and
pictures as desired. Prerequisite: Access to a computer with an Internet
connection.
Limited to 4 participants
Dates: March 2
Time: Mondays, 12:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Fee: $19.00
Instructor: Ron McKee
Prerequisite: For PC users
Limited to 4 participants
Date: February 3
Time: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $19.00
Instructor: Peter Tuer
W50 TablesandChartswithExcel
Tables are important for everything from schedules, to
lists of names and addresses, to tracking your finances.
Excel can help - especially with the math. This workshop
will show you how easy it is to create tables and charts
for various useful purposes.
Prerequisite: For PC users with a working knowledge of
computer basics
Limited to 4 participants
Date: February 10
Time: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Fee: $19.00
Instructor: Peter Tuer
W51 ManagingFilesandFolders
In this workshop, you will learn how to organize your
files into a meaningful set of folders that you create. You
will also learn to search for files in case you have
forgotten where you put them. Finally, you will learn
about file extensions, how you make them visible, how
you tell your computer what program to use to open up
various types of files, and how to get rid of junk files.
Prerequisite: For PC users who have basic keyboard
and mouse skills
Limited to 4 participants
Dates: February 10 or March 10 (2 offerings)
Time: Tuesday, 2:10 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $19.00
Instructor: Allan Currie
NOTE
All Computer classes are
held in the
Victoria Building,
Room: VIC 607A
T U E S D A Y
W49 DownloadingMusic
Have you ever wondered how to listen to your favourite
music or radio station on your computer, or download
music to your computer, DVD or memory stick? If so,
come to this workshop!
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W52 WordProcessing:TheBasics,UsingWord2010
Microsoft Word is the most commonly used program to create documents. In this course, you will learn or review the
basics of opening and saving documents, formatting, changing fonts and layouts, cutting and pasting, making lists with
bullets, and checking spelling and grammar. The students may indicate what specific topics they would like to see
covered, and these will be addressed in the second session.
Prerequisite: For PC users with basic keyboard and mouse skills
Limited to 4 participants
Dates: March 4 and 11 (2 sessions)
Time: Wednesdays, 2:10 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $23.00
Instructor: Hermine Borduas
Winter 2015 Computer Courses and Workshops at a Glance
Time
10:00 a.m. –
11:55 a.m.
Monday
-Becoming Self
Sufficient with
Picasa
12:10 p.m. –
1:55 p.m.
- Understanding
Web Page
Codes
2:10 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
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Tuesday
- Downloading
Music
- Tables and
Charts with
Excel
Wednesday
- Managing
Files and
Folders
- Word
Processing:
The Basics,
Using Word
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June each year to highlight the opportunities
and challenges of later life living and
learning www.fiftyplusfestival.ca
Programs for 50+ at The G. Raymond Chang School
of Continuing Education offer opportunities for
older adults to stimulate their minds, learn new
skills, take part in unique programs and share their
knowledge and experience on campus.
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LIFE Institute is the largest of our programs and
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Sunday Film Club, an opportunity to see
a film and then discuss it in depth with film
critic and instructor Kevin Courrier
www.ryerson.ca/ce/filmclub
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Information about these events are sent to you
through the LIFE Institute but please check
regularly for further details by going to
www.ryerson.ca/ce/programs50plus.
Tell your family and friends about the great
opportunities for those interested in continued
learning on campus.
Caring Clowns, a community outreach
program that prepares you to volunteer with
isolated seniors or those suffering from
dementia in long term care homes
www.ryerson.ca/ce/caringclown
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Conversational connections to give
Ryerson international students an
opportunity to practise their conversational
English in an informal setting.
In addition, we have a number of other programs
including
drama centre
Research opportunities to connect with
faculty and researchers and their studies
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ACT II STUDIO, a theatre school and
50+ Festival lecture series held
throughout the year on campus bringing
intriguing issues of interest to light
this calendar offers a wide curriculum of interesting
courses to challenge your intellect.
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The 50+ Festival held at the beginning of
For more information or to
answer your questions, contact
Mena Carravetta at
416-979 -5103 or
[email protected]
Sustaining Memories, in partnership
with the Azrieli Foundation, gives you an
opportunity to work with a holocaust
survivor to help tell their story.
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PROGRAMS FOR 50+
OPPORTUNITIES
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LIFE CLUBS
BOOK CLUB: Novels of the 19th Century
Let’s revisit and rediscover the great works of literature from the 19th century and earlier that have
stood the test of time. Their themes are universal, their characters memorable, their scope large, and
their insight profound. Join us as we meet on the 4th Saturday of every month to
savour some literary classics.
All LIFE members are welcome to join.
Dates: Jan.24, Feb.28, Mar. 28 and Apr. 25, 2015
Time: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Annual Fee: $5.00
Coordinators: Patricia Wilkes (416) 766-0833, Simon Pearson, Martha Wall
CAMERA CLUB
Are you interested in photography as an art form? Do you want to be able to make better images?
Meetings will feature discussions of hardware, computer software, techniques, and common
problems. Also included may be group photo shoots, sharing and mutual
feedback of our images, and gallery visits. The club is aimed at those who
already have some experience making photos, but all LIFE members are
welcome. A schedule of activities will be chosen by members at the beginning
of each term.
Contact: Edward Zamble if interested at: [email protected]
Dates: First and third Wednesday of each month
Time: Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Coordinator: Edward Zamble
COMPUTER CLUB
The Computer Club meets to share computer experiences and listen to short presentations.
Ample time is provided for general question-and-answer sessions.
All LIFE members are welcome, whether they are taking computer courses or
not.
When: First Friday of the Month (Jan. 9, Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 10, 2015)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Annual Fee: $5.00
Coordinator: Allan Currie (416) 504-0500
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The Luncheon Club meets the second or third Friday of the month for lunch at a
restaurant that is ethnic, a neighbourhood favourite or unique in some other way.
Members suggest interesting places they would like to visit and share in the
responsibility of organizing lunches. We try to choose restaurants that are
reasonably priced and accessible via TTC.
Members are sent notices of up-coming lunches several weeks beforehand and
asked to reply if they plan to attend. Due to the size of most interesting restaurants,
it will be first come, first served. Contact Coordinator: Pam Hitchcock at
[email protected].
MOVIE CLUB: Life Goes to the Movies
All LIFE members are welcome to join.
When: first or second Tuesday of each month, mid- to late-afternoon, depending
on the arrival date of new films.
Where: a cinema that's easily reached via TTC.
Updates: Emails will be sent to club members, or check the blog:
http://www.lifemovieclub.blogspot.ca
Post-movie meal: If you plan to attend, RSVP required by the Monday before the film.
(No need to RSVP if you're only attending the movie.)
To Join/RSVP: send an email to the coordinator, Terry Poulton, at [email protected].
TRIPLE ‘E’ INVESTMENT CLUB
Our Investment Club meets monthly between September and June to enhance our
knowledge about investing. We review the economic events of the past month with
participation by all members. We make presentations, review reports and books, and
discuss issues and suggestions raised by members.
All LIFE members are welcome to join.
When: Second Wednesday of each month (Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 15, 2015)
Time: 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m.
Annual Fee: $5.00
Coordinators: Helen Storm (905) 881-1313, Allan Currie (416) 504-0500 and Lone Smith
ACCESSIBILITY @ RYERSON
Would you like to know where stairs,
accessibility paths, ramps and automated
doors are located
in Ryerson’s buildings? There is a
comprehensive set of Ryerson University
Accessibility maps,
in pdf format, available on-line at:
www.ryerson.ca/cpf/accessmaps.html
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A PLACE TO LEARN ...
A PLACE TO DO ...
A PLACE TO BELONG
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LIFE in WINTER 2015
A Great Yonge Street
Introduction to the
History of Folk Music
City of Dreams: Los
Angeles and San Francisco
Russia and its Empire:
From the Romanovs to
Putin
Discussion de films
francophones IV
What is Health? An
Exploration of the Idea of
Health and Illness
Jerusalem: The Holy City
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Simplifying Vintages
Fabulous Fridays:
Adventures in Art
Ten Decades: The Movies
that Mattered
Criminal Minds and
Investigations
Goin’ Hollywood: The
Greatest Movie Music of
the 20th Century
The Economist Seminar
FRIDAY
Pre- and PostRetirement Income
Planning **
SATURDAY
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**Please check times and/or days for these courses.
Theatre Alive! **
Specific Issues of
Contemporary International
Law
Mozart Re-Visited
El Greco: A Modern Artist
in the 16th Century*
Pop Art: The “Pop” in Pop
Culture*
The NFB and the
Canadian Documentary
Tradition
Solving The Globe and
Mail Cryptic Crossword
Get Psyched with Ryerson
Research Students!
Survivors of the Holocaust
Recording Recollections
*These courses may be taken consecutively.
4:10 p.m.
to 5:55
p.m.
Afternoon
2:10 p.m.
to 3:55
p.m.
Toronto’s Cultural
Diversity
Photography: Shoot to the
Extreme
Life and Death from the
Patient’s Point of View
Afternoon
Philosophy Café
An Astronomical
Potpourri
Psychological Testing:
Why is it Controversial?
Current Events: Affecting
Us Now and in the Future
Getting Inside Classical
Music: Opus 7: Basics of
Listening
12:10 p.m.
to 1:55
p.m.
Memoir and Creative
Writing Workshop
Ancient Greek
Civilization: On the Roots
of our World
Book Talk
Becoming Comfortable
with your iPad
Noon
Great English Poetry:
From the Beginnings to
the Victorians
Degrees of Democracy:
Updated
THURSDAY
Thursday Morning at the
Opera**
The Art and Science of
Possibility
École de Paris: The
Painters’ Beehive Refuge,
1905-1939
The Anatomy of
Architecture
WEDNESDAY
Politics, People, and
Other Issues
Shaw Festival Preview
The Currents in Education:
Issues from the Toronto
District School Board
Eating Smart:
Unravelling the Aspects
of a Healthy Diet
Morning
10:10 a.m.
to 11:55
a.m.
TUESDAY
MONDAY
TIME
WINTER 2015 COURSES AT A GLANCE
LIFE Board of Directors 2014-2015
.
President - Virginia Bosomworth
Vice-President - Monty Hyde
Vice-President - Howat Noble
Treasurer - Alan Lavine
Secretary - Barbara Williams
Lawrence Altrows Liaisons
Jeanette Browne Member Engagement/Special Events
Roy Fischer Registrar
Sandra Kerr (ex officio)
Paul Rook Policy and By-laws
Charlotte Snider Moderators
Marilyn Wright Member-at-Large, 25th Anniversary
Sharon Zeiler Program and Calendar
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BKS Campus Store, 17 Gould Street
CED Heaslip House, The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education,
297 Victoria Street
COP Co-operative Education, 101 Gerrard Street East
CUE 147 Dalhousie Street
CPF Campus Facilities and Sustainability, 111 Bond Street
DSQ 10 Dundas Street East – Yonge-Dundas Square
ENG George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, 245 Church Street
EPH Eric Palin Hall, 87 Gerrard Street East
GER Research/Graduate Studies, 111 Gerrard Street East
HEI HEIDELBERG Centre – School of Graphic Communications Management,
125 Bond Street
ILC International Living/Learning Centre, entrances at 133 Mutual Street and
240 Jarvis Street
IMA School of Image Arts, 122 Bond Street
JOR Jorgenson Hall, 380 Victoria Street
KHE Kerr Hall East, 340 Church Street/60 Gould Street
KHN Kerr Hall North, 31/43 Gerrard Street East
KHS Kerr Hall South, 40/50 Gould Street
KHW Kerr Hall West, 379 Victoria Street
LIB Library Building, 350 Victoria Street
MAC Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens, 50 Carlton Street
MON Civil Engineering Building, 341 Church Street
OAK Oakham House, 63 Gould Street
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Rogers Communications Centre, 80 Gould Street
Ryerson Image Centre, 33 Gould Street
South Bond Building, 105 Bond Street
Student Campus Centre, 55 Gould Street
Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre for Studies in Community Health, 99 Gerrard Street East
School of Interior Design, 302 Church Street
Theatre School, 44/46 Gerrard Street East
Ted Rogers School of Management – 575 Bay Street (entrance at
55 Dundas Street West)
Victoria Building, 285 Victoria Street
Yonge-Dundas I, 1 Dundas Street West
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LIFE Institute
Mailing Address:
LIFE Institute
The G. Raymond Chang School
of Continuing Education
Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON M5B 2K3
Programs for 50+
The G. Raymond Chang School
of Continuing Education
Ryerson University
Tel: 416.979.5103
Fax: 416.979.5286
Email: [email protected]
Office Location:
Heaslip House, 3rd floor, room 306
297 Victoria Street
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Tel: 416.979.5000, ext. 6989
Fax: 416.979.5286
Email: [email protected]