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ALL @ ACC
ACTIVITIES
IMPORTANT NOTES: NOTE: THE
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER HAS BEEN
F-01 Recycling in Northeast Michigan
F-03 Help
for the Caregiver Location: Tendercare Greenview 1234 Golf Course Rd Coordinator: Sue Maxwell Phone: 471-2235 Are you a caregiver or do you know someone who is? Here is some help for you. This session will include information on the signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout, the available support in the community and respite care. Andrea “Annie” Hepburn is the referral manager for Tendercare Health Center-Rogers City. Annie graduated from ACC and has a Bachelor’s degree in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor University.
F-04 Trophy Hunter Date: Friday, October 3 Time: 10:00am–noon Maximum: 20 Location: (Directions to be given by coordinator) Coordinator(s): Bob & Judy Nordstrand Phone: 354-5507 This display is a unique opportunity to view over 100 animal mounts from the United States, South America, Australia and Africa. Steve Armstrong is an ethical trophy hunter, while his wife Shirley prefers to capture the animals with her camera. A lifetime of outdoor experiences has given the Armstrongs a passion, commitment and love for the outdoors and for wildlife. Steve and Shirley Armstrong have been small business owners in the Alpena area since 1978. They own and operate SSRM Machine Shop, Inc. where heat induction tubing benders are built and designed for the automobile industry. They love meeting “real” people and look forward to sharing their outdoor experiences and plans for future adventures.
F-05 Knit
Two, Purl Two >>THIS CLASS IS FULL Time: 2:30–4:00 p.m. Room: BTC 107D Minimum: 4 Maximum: 12 Coordinator: Jane Payne Phone: 356-1937 This class will
teach the basics of knitting. A little rusty on your skills? Now's the time
to refresh them. You will need two needles (either double or single pointed
- about size 5) and some yarn. If you feel you will continue what you
start, you may wish to start with a skein of yarn. This will be the
American style of knitting, although Continental instructions will also be
available. teacher, learned to knit when she found a set of needles and a learn-how book in her Christmas stocking. She proceeded to make hooded sweaters for her daughters, instead of something simple. Over the years, she has made over 80 sweaters, several baby outfits and blankets, Christmas stockings, caps, mittens and scarves.
F-06 Fall
Cleanup Although the glorious colors of summer flowers have faded, now is a great time to get out in the flowerbeds to dream and prepare for next year's blossoms. The first session of this class will discuss what is needed for a successful fall clean up to make your garden all that it can be. The second session on October 20th will cover the planting and care of bulbs. Netta loves to garden and owns and operates Netta's in Posen and has graduated with honors from the gardening "school of hard knocks." She said that Michigan gardening offers many ups and downs and you learn to deal with it.
F-07 Fashion 102 >>THIS CLASS IS FULL Date: Tuesdays, October 7 & 14 Time: 6:00-7:30pm Location: Myer’s Fashions, 136 W. Chisholm Maximum: 20 Coordinator: Kathryn Kunze Phone: 356-1076 Bolster up the basics and wow up your wardrobe. Be the hottest snowflake to fall this year. This class will help you approach your clothes shopping trips with new eyes, showing ways to get the most from your fashion dollar. European beaded charm bracelets are the rage. If you choose, put one together at a very moderate price, either as a great gift to yourself or someone dear. Whether looking or buying, you will come away with knowledge of the latest accessory trend. Spark a change with autumn shades of warm cocoa, burnt sienna, copper and bronze. Ellen says, “Bring your fashion questions about style, fabric, color and function and we will problem solve together.” Ellen Gould has 35 years experience in women’s specialty retail. Her Fashion 101 presentation last spring was filled with “healthy for the spirit and easy on the purse” tips. Ellen is a third generation fashion expert, working in a business begun by her grandfather and continued by her father.
F-08 Wood Carving for Fall Date: Thursday,
October 9 Cost: $1
payable at class Come enjoy an easy and fun activity carving a fall pin or refrigerator magnet. You may carve, copying an example or use your imagination. A sharp knife and V-gouge will be furnished if you do not have wood carving tools. Howard Lahti is a retired math teacher from APS and has been carving since 1996. Howard enjoys carving caricatures, flat plane figures, free form and geometric chip, birds and animals.
F-09 Authentic Oktoberfest >>THIS CLASS IS FULL Date: Friday, October 10 Time: 4:00 – 7:00pm Location: Alpena Yacht Club Fee: $18 per person Maximum: 30 Coordinator: Patsy Shooks Phone: 742-4639 Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany is the largest festival in the world. Each year six million visitors from around the world converge for beer, wine, ethnic food and a whole lot of fun. Join us for Oktoberfest—Alpena style. You will be treated to an authentic celebration including German buffet dinner, beer, wine and traditional music. This will be live entertainment! Dirndls and Bavarian Lederhosen are certainly optional, but would be enjoyed. Larry and Carol LaFleche and Randy and Donna Dresback ( auf Deutsch:Driesbach) are the hosts. They look forward to sharing the enjoyment they’ve experienced at many Oktoberfest celebrations. Randy and Larry share a German heritage and all four hosts enjoy a good beer as well as those tasty German wines.
F-10 Food Security & Food Sharing Date: Wednesday, October 15 Time: 1:00–2:30pm Room: CTR 106 Coordinator: Mary Bray Phone: 356-9779 Food safety issues are in the news often, making this presentation extremely topical. Learn how you can make a difference by buying locally produced, organically grown vegetables and herbs and supporting local farming enterprises. Centurion Farms is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). A local Alpena farm was started in 2007 from a SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) grant. Utilizing organic methods, the farm grows and distributes “shares” to local organizations in need, private shares and other markets. You will learn how the Sunrise Food Coalition strengthens the health and well-being of our greater community by developing local food and farming. Their mission creates local jobs in Northeast Michigan while ensuring every community member has access to safe, nutritious and affordable food. Yvette King, manager of Centurion Farms, earned her B.S. in Horticulture from MSU.” Yvette’s passion for plants and farming began in her early years, living in England. She has lived in the Alpena area for almost ten years.
F-11 Molecules That Fight Disease Date: Thursday, October 16 Time: 3:00–4:00pm Room: NRC 101 Coordinator: Warren Kindt Phone: 471-2722 Learn about the mighty molecule. Molecules that help our bodies fight disease are being both discovered and created every day. From vitamins to antibiotics, both man-made and naturally occurring chemicals are working to keep our bodies healthy. These molecules are important; come see what they look like and how they are discovered or designed. ALL members have requested that ACC Faculty discuss what is new in their fields of expertise and interest. Kendall Sumerix has graciously agreed to be the first presenter in this series, sharing his knowledge of bio-chemistry. Kendall Sumerix graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in bio-chemistry and has been teaching at ACC since 1990.
F-12 Tour of ACC Date: Tuesday, October 21 Time: 2:30–4:00pm Coordinator: Kathryn Kunze Phone: 356-1076 You are invited to gather in the office of ACC President Dr. Olin Joynton for a look at his work space and a special view of how he spends his work day. Then take a personalized walking tour of the ACC main campus led by Dr. Joynton. There will be special emphasis on areas newly constructed or renovated under the Pathways to the Future program. You will get a first-hand glimpse into future campus developments. If you think you know the college, be prepared for some new views and new spaces that may have been missed. Dr. Olin Joynton looks forward to walking and talking with you.
F-13 A Review of David McCullough’s 1776 Date: Wednesday, October 22 Time: 10:00-11:30am Room: CTR 106 Coordinator: Kathryn Kunze Phone: 356-1076 The two-time Pulitzer prize winner and biographer of three great American presidents brings a fresh look at the critical events of the American Revolution and makes an eloquent case that the victory of the colonies over the massive force of Great Britain, was won in the face of “all-too-few victories, of sustained suffering, disease, hunger, desertion, cowardice, disillusionment, defeat, terrible discouragement, and fear.” “Without Washington’s leadership and unrelenting perseverance, the revolution almost certainly would have failed.” And yet, even so, “the outcome seemed little short of a miracle.” Laurence A. Martin is a retired Presbyterian minister with special interest in the formation of our nation. He and his wife, “Annie” have made Alpena their home since Easter 1991.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC F-14 The
Power of the Presidency: “What Are We Doing?” This class explores the power of the presidency over the course of our country’s history, comparing various presidents, their use of the office and the way in which power has shifted from the legislature back to the executive branch of the government. Tim Kuehnlein is an instructor of political science and history at ACC.
F-15 Microsoft Word Basic Date: Thursdays, October 23 and 30 Time:
2:00am-4:00pm Room: BTC115 Learn the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word. We will look at the keyboard, and the Word window. Learn the basics of typing and editing text (select, delete, cut, copy paste), formatting font (style, size, bold, italics, underline, highlight and color), formatting paragraphs (alignment, line spacing), formatting the page (portrait/landscape, margins), printing (print preview, print), and saving (New, Open, Close, Save, Save As). Barb Meek, a member of ALL, has been working with computers for over 25 years. Barb has a degree in computer science.
F-16 Raclette – A Taste of Switzerland >>THIS CLASS IS FULL Date: Sunday, October 26 Time: 4:00–6:00pm Location: 9141 Spruce Road, Ossineke Fee: $15 Maximum: 12 Coordinator: Jodene Compton Phone: 595-2038 Learn the art of raclette: a staple of wintertime dining in Switzerland. The class will be cooking the meal (steak, chicken, fresh vegetables, boiled potatoes, sweet pickles, condiments and raclette cheese) on a raclette grill. Wine, crusty French bread and a light dessert will top off this gourmet delight! Warren and Lynette Kindt will be the hosts.
F-17 Scraps, Scraps Never Throw Them Out Date: Monday,
October 27 Fee: $20/person
(for presenter’s mileage) Here’s the perfect class for using all your fabric scraps – even those as small as 2”x2” – to make a multi-colored-quilt. It’s an easy way to sew, stopping and starting whenever necessary. Bring a sewing machine, as many scraps of material you can gather , thread (beige, light grey or brown) and if possible rotary cutter, ruler, cutting board and plastic square. Louise McMaster has been sewing for 35 years. She served in the Peace Corps in Turkey and is currently a home care physical therapist. Her brother-in-law claims she is very qualified to teach the class because she has spent 10,000 hours in quilt stores. Her goal is to visit every quilt store in the United States.
F-18 Scams
and Flim-Flams Have you been approached by someone offering something for free and for some sort of a great deal? This class will educate you to recognize scams and sharp dealing, and discuss what can be done if you have fallen for the sales pitch or get-rich-quick scheme. Keith Wallace has been a practicing attorney in Alpena for 40 years. He is a member of the Isaackson &Wallace Law Firm and is Public Administrator for the State Attorney General office in Alpena.
F-19 Ink and
Scrub Chickadees >>THIS CLASS IS FULL Fee: $10 Maximum: 12 Coordinator: Joyce Iles Phone: 471-8098 This class is a repeat of one that was done few years ago. In the first class we will do the inking and in the second class we will oil paint to color the inked drawing. Barb Beem has been painting for about 30 years. Barb really likes teaching this class because the student comes away with a very nice painting.
F-20 An
Intro to Multiple Intelligences Theory "It's not how smart you are; it's how you are smart." The first half of this presentation will encompass an introduction to the basic concepts of Howard Gardner's brain-based Multiple Binet's fading IQ paradigm, the bell-shaped curve, context-bound assessment, cultural bias, standardized testing, the plight of valedictorians, and school reform. The second half will review the results of the presenter's doctoral dissertation study. The audience will have an opportunity to take a short self-inventory of their own MI profile. Greg Adamus holds a Bachelor’s degree in music from Olivet College and a Master’s degree in Education Management from Eastern Michigan University. For the past 20 years he has been a house principal at AHS. In his spare time Greg is a life-long music entertainer.
F-21 Card
Embroidery Never buy another Christmas card. During this class attendees will learn how to ‘sew’ a card. Everything needed will be supplied but if you have them bring fancy edge scissors and shiny colored( any color) paper. Fran Hamp is a retiree who learned this pastime while wintering in Florida. Sharon Paltelky took the first class( angels) and got hooked on this project.
F-22 Trumpeter Swans Date: Thursday, November 6 Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm Room: CTR 104 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 30 Fee: $5 Coordinator: Dolores Zielinski Phone: 379-4766 The Trumpeter Swan is North America’s largest waterfowl and was almost eliminated from this continent. Acquaint yourself with the reasons for their decline and the successful conservation efforts to reintroduce this magnificent bird in the Midwest. You will learn about on-going efforts to monitor the swan’s population along Michigan’s AuSable River and leave with knowledge about the “Great American Backyard Bird Count.” Peggy Ridgway is a retired teacher from the Oscoda School District. Birding has been a passion of hers for 45 years. She is recent past president of Michigan Audubon and AuSable Valley Audubon.
F-23 Erasmus Erasmus (1466/69-1536), ordained as an Augustinian priest and called the "prince of the Christian humanists," wrote satire aimed at general human foibles, exemplified by his best-known work, In Praise of Folly, and specifically at problems in the Catholic church. The latter activity endeared him for a while to Martin Luther, whose invitation to become a Lutheran Erasmus ignored, until the two clashed openly on the question of human free will. In fact, his quest to stay on middle ground between Catholic and Protestant earned him contempt from both parties during a volatile period of church history. Olin Joynton is the president of Alpena Community College and a regular presenter for ALL.
F-24 Women of the Bible Date(s): Fridays, November 7, 14, and 21 Time: 10:00 – 11:30am Room: BTC 121 Fee: $5 Coordinator: Kathryn Kunze Phone: 356-1076 Who is Tamar? What happened to the Levite’s concubine? And was Mary Magdalene really a prostitute? This presentation will highlight the stories of several women in the Bible, leaving time for interesting discussion. Rev. Karen Thompson has been an ordained deacon in the Episcopal Church since 1989, serves at Trinity Episcopal Church and is the chaplain for Hospice of the Sunrise Shore. She also served for many years as chaplain of the Macomb County Jail. Rev. Thompson looks forward to sharing some often neglected and unknown information about Biblical women.
F-25 The
Great Eye of Monet
F-26 Wireless Toys Date: Wednesday, November 12 Time: 1:00-3:00pm Room: CTR 106 Coordinator: Jodene Compton Phone: 595-2038 See and learn about new technology made precisely for your lifestyle. This presentation will cover such things as regular phone service, prepaid phones and services, Bluetooth headsets, text and multimedia messaging, PDAs and Blackberries. You will learn about the I-Phone, the newest applications of cellular video and Mobile TV and Radio and whatever else comes out between now and then. Bill Kroll, AT&T Store Manager at Alpena’s Washington Avenue location, is a relative new comer to wireless technology; but that just proves you are never too old to learn. He has a little over two years experience in the wireless industry but has learned a lot in that time. No need to be baffled, you can learn too! Bill plans on making the class fun and informative without using confusing technology lingo often heard.
F-27 Iceland This is a slide show of the Beem’s 2006 visit to Iceland with Colette Tours. Iceland, a land of contrasts, is one of the more unusual places visited and their first visit to the European continent. Barb and Don Beem moved to the Alpena area in 2000 and enjoy traveling to new and wonderful places.
F-28 Ports
of Call –Exploring the World of Travel
F-29
Magellan’s Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe Sailing from Spain, Magellan set forth on a most adventurous exploration in search of the Spice Islands. This three year voyage was filled with terrifying experiences, yet with great accomplishments. Five ships, with 270 aboard, set sail in 1520 - one returned in 1522 with 18. The adventure along the way makes a fascinating story. Denny Doubek is the past president of ALL and a retired teacher from AHS.
F-30 ‘Tis the Season Date: Friday, November 28 Time: 5:00-9:00pm Location: Art in the Loft Coordinator: Jane Payne Phone 356-1937 Kick off this Christmas season in a very special way: unique art and a lofty view of Alpena’s Christmas Parade This event
features a guided tour by a Gallery 109 associate of the Loft’s Winterview
exhibit. You will have the pleasure of watching one or more gallery artists
at work. Winterview features over 35 Michigan artists working in various
mediums such as painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, jewelry, wood
turning, textiles and contemporary sculpture. You will learn some unknown
facts about the 105 year old Center Building which houses Art in the Loft
and be given a brief history of the Gallery. But wait…..there’s more! If
snowflakes are your preference, go below to watch Alpena’s evening
Christmas Parade or stay toasty warm in the comfort of the Gallery as you
watch the parade below, winding its way down Second Avenue. What a
wonderful, relaxing beginning to holiday season 2008.
F-32 Book
Lovers Gathering This ongoing gathering is much enjoyed by book lovers. Bring along a favorite book you would like to share with others for a short discussion. A list will be compiled and then mailed to each participant. You may also bring a book you would like to give away.
F-33 The
Lost Gospels of Thomas and Judas. Time: 10:00-11:30am Room: BTC 121 Coordinator: Nelle Tupiak Phone: 595-2880 Is it possible that the Gospel of John was written to refute the teachings of the Gospel of Thomas? Some very prominent Biblical scholars think so. When Christianity was young it had to determine what the life, death and resurrection of Jesus meant. In the early church there was more than one interpretation of the meaning of Jesus' life. It took almost 400 years and the Emperor Constantine to come up with an Orthodox understanding where some parts of Christianity were declared wrong and heretical and others found correct. As usual the winners write the history and the loser’s accounting gets lost. Now scholars have found early documents that give a diverse understanding of what early Christianity might have looked like. We will be looking at two of the "lost" gospels of early Christianity by reviewing some of the work of Elaine Pagels and Bart Ehrman. What do they tell us about what Christianity "might" have looked like if these gospels would not have been suppressed or lost? Bob Case is a retired minister from the First Congregational Church of Christ and a popular regular presenter for ALL
F-34
PowerPoint Presentation: A Brief History of Great Lakes’ Ships This is one of the six PowerPoint presentations developed for teachers to present accurate and interesting information about Alpena’s maritime heritage and the Great Lakes shipping industry. There are 54 slides on the disc. Lucas Pfeiffenberger is a retiree from Besser Company after 30 years of employment. Lucas is a volunteer at the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan concentrating on education and exhibits.
F-35 Ribbons
and Bows Coordinator: Wanda Discher Phone: 742-3222 Just in time for Christmas this class will show you how to make simple and fancy bows and package wrappings. Participants will make a simple bow to take home. Priscilla Fournier learned how to wrap packages without wasting, how to make bows as a teenager earning spending money as she worked at Smith – Bridgeman in Flint.
F-36 Christmas Cookies-Ho, Ho, Ho Date: Thursday, December 18 Time: 1:00-2:00pm Room: CTR 104 Coordinator: Lois Centala Phone: 354-3809 Good cookies & good company! This is ALL’s first annual cookie exchange. Please bring three dozen cookies, your recipe and a cookie tin or zip-lock bags to take home your cookie choices. This is not for women only. Come on, we know you men bake and eat cookies, too. Each person who brings cookies will take home his or her choice of two and a half dozen cookies. We will have cookies, coffee and tea (sharing one-half dozen cookies from each baker.) Recipes will be compiled and distributed later. What an easy way to get ready for holiday entertaining.
F-37 “Dominoes” Mexican Train Express Dates: Tuesdays, beginning October 7 Time: 9:30 - 11:30am Rooms: CTR 104 Oct. 7-Nov. 25 Room: CTR 105 Dec. 2-23 No Dominoes: Dec. 30 Coordinator: Barb Meek Phone: 354-6923 Join this ongoing group of dominoes players who welcome newcomers and beginners any time.
F-38 Cards, Cards, Cards Time: 1-3:00pm Dates: Fridays, beginning October 3 Room: CTR 104 Oct. 3-Nov. 7 and Nov. 21 Room: BTC 126 Nov. 14; Dec. 5, 12, 19 No Cards: Nov. 28; Dec. 26; Jan. 2 Coordinator: Thelma Hartwick Phone: 354-5208 This ongoing group of bridge players welcomes newcomers any time. Beginners are encouraged.
F-39 Volleyball Dates: Fridays, beginning October 3 Time: 10:00 - 11:30pm Room: Arena No Volleyball: Nov. 28; Dec. 26; Jan. 2 Coordinator: Dolores Zielinski Phone: 379-4766 Come, join the fun; all skill levels are welcome. This is a great way to exercise and socialize. Showers are available. |
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