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Course:  L301 – The Line King

For almost 80 years his caricatures with his “Ninas” were regulars in the NY Times Sunday Theater section. See Al Hirschfeld’s work and hear his story.

1 Sess: Mon. 4/16: 11AM to noon (Library)

Presenter: Dan Wolinsky

Course: L302 – The Ives Have It

Product of an innovative musical father, the son, Danbury’s Charles Ives, went on to become a world famous musical composer and winner of a Pulitzer Prize. Learn his story.

1 Sess: Mon. 4/16: 1 to 2:00PM (Library)

Presenter: Brigid Guertin

Course: L303 – The Genesis of Modern Iraq

Modern Iraq only emerged as a political entity in 1932. This is the story of its awkward birth and the consequences that followed.

1 Sess: Mon. 4/23: 11AM to noon (Library)

Presenter: Mark Albertson

Course: L304 – Shakespeare’s “A Winter’s Tale”

First published in 1623, “A Winter’s Tale” can be considered a minor “Othello”.

1 Sess: Mon. 4/23: 1 to 2PM (Library)

Presenter: Judith Sullivan

Course: L305 – Old Time Radio, Part II

The radio time machine dials back to the 1930s & 40s to allow us to listen to a nostalgic twosome - comedy couples alongside classic commercials. Laugh and remember.

1 Sess: Mon. 4/30: 11AM to noon (Library)

Presenter: Dianne Wilson

Course L306 – Break These Laws At Your Own Risk

Failing to follow the “Laws of Probability” can be fatal to your decision making, be it gambling or otherwise. Understand and obey these laws to improve your chances.

1 Sess: Mon 4/30: 1 to 2PM (Library)

Presenter: Stan Kishner

Course E307 – Human/Animal Bonding & Wildlife Preservation

Learn why both conservation and rehabilitation are important in the human/animal relationship. A live bird of prey presentation by a wildlife specialist will be featured.

1 Sess: Th. 5/3: 11AM to noon (Elmwood Hall)

Presenter: Sam Ross & Paul Kupchok

Course: E308 – Rebirth Of Our Nation

America fought a Civil War that changed our country. Learn about the factors that produced that change.

1 Sess: Th. 5/3: 1 to 2PM (Elmwood Hall)

Presenter: Ralph Langham

Course: L309 – Travel Writing First Class

A look at the work of Patrick Fermor & Alan Moorehead, two of the greatest travel writers of the 20^th century.

1 Sess: Mon. 5/7: 11AM to noon (Library)

Presenter: John O’Donnell

Course: L310 – Music of Revolutionary America

The researching of manuscripts, diaries and dance master notes to find the forgotten music of our Revolutionary period. Hear some of the works that represent part of our musical heritage.

1 Sess: Mon. 5/7: 1 to 2PM (Library)

Presenter: Fran Hendrickson

Course: E311 – A Heartbeat Away From the Presidency

The forgotten story of Connecticut’s LaFayette Foster, acting Vice President after Lincoln’s assassination.

1 Sess: Th. 5/10: 11AM to noon (Elmwood Hall)

Presenter: Thomas Vogt

Course E312 – From Classical to “Popsical”

Popular songs adapted from classical pieces and the stories surrounding them.

1 Sess: Th. 5/10: 1 to 2PM (Elmwood Hall)

Presenter: Charles Berger

Course: L313 – Disney Goes to War, Part II

During World War II, Walt Disney entered into what for him was a new area of filmmaking, the instructional film. Watch examples of his educational, propaganda & morale building results.

1 Sess: Mon. 5/21: 11AM to noon (Library)

Presenter: Mark Haaskarl

Course: L314 – Doom Decade

Martha Gellhorn gave the 1930s this title with reference to the great depression and the rise of fascism. Who was she? Who was Bernard Pelin? What did they have to do with the 1930s?

1 Sess. Mon. 5/21: 1 to 2PM (Library)

Presenter: Tim Tuttle