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March
17, 24 – AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC *10 AM-12 NOON
A continuation of the Winter Class. St Patrick’s Day class will emphasize Irish influences. Course includes lecture, music examples, group discussion, and a sing-a-long. Come learn and enjoy!
Presenter: Barbara Arafeh, BMus, NE Cons. Music; MA, Columbia U.; Director/Conductor, Middletuners; MILE member renowned
for her music presentations. *Note: Special Time
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April
21 – Field Trip – Old Saybrook 10 AM – 3:00 PM
A remarkable
400 year history of the Old Saybrook Colony, through videos and discussion at The Hart House.
Lunch at Penny Lane Pub.
Presenter: Bob Czepiel, BA, Wesleyan
U.; MBA, Wharton; retired from Wall St. 1996; Producer, Director, Writer, and Trustee of Old Saybrook Historical Society.
See
Special Offerings
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March 31 – WIND OVER WINGS:
Birds of Prey
1-3:00 PM
Live birds including an
eagle will be present as their stories are told.
Presenter: Hope Douglas, Founder of wild bird refuge; Pres. of CT Wildlife Rehabilitators Assoc.; teaches wildlife conservation.
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TUESDAYS: March 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15, 22
March 18 Cancelled
March 18 – GROWING
UP IN GHANA
Please see alternative choice:
Diversity Council Women's Forum
March 18, 12:00 Student Lounge
MxCC Diversity Council News
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April
7 – INDONESIA
1-3:00 PM
Using slides and lively
and humorous narration, Jonathan will highlight his experiences and findings while traveling and studying the flora and fauna
of the region.
Presenter: Jonathan Trouer-Trend, BS, Biology, UConn;
Grad work, public health, UConn; Lifelong naturalist; Red Cross Public Health Researcher; Popular MILE presenter of Birding Babylon.
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March 25 – APPRECIATIVE LIVING:
1-3:00
PM
Viewing Life’s Experiences
in the Best Light.
Lecture and discussion
will explore the dynamics of changing thinking, to bring joy to living.
Presenter:
Nancy Fightlin, Nursing, BC; Teacher; Counselor; Life
Coach.
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April 14 – FORENSIC POLICE INVESTIGATIONS 1-3:00
PM
A fascinating discussion
of forensic police work, which does not happen in an hour – Reality versus TV.
Presenter: Detective Claudette Kosinski , a 12 year Hartford police officer; 25 homicide scenes processed; over 700 crime scenes; a wide-array of background
training and experience; Vice President, CT Association of Women Police.
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April 1 –
INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GLASS 1-3:00 PM
Historical background on depression, carnival and
cut glass; a discussion of these, answering all the questions. Members may bring
sample glass (no more than 2) for review.
Presenter: Roserita Zeigler, CCSU; teacher (25 years) including
Business Ed. Dept head and Asst Principal, Bacon Academy; a long time glass student, teacher and lecturer; created promotional campaigns for Fenton Glass.
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