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Lifelong Learning Institute

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LLI 2013 Program Preview Wednesday, August 7, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wojcik Conference Center (Building W) FREE

Each year, the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), for adults 55 and over, offers over 200 short-term courses, seminars and lectures exploring everything from art, music and history to science, literature and politics. LLI is offering even more this year, with new courses, prizes and encore sessions of 25 of our most popular courses.

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INSIDELLI FALL 2013

harpercollege.edu/ lli

Lifelong Learning Institute Experience the Joy of Learning

for adult learners 55+

InsIde LLI gives you a preview of courses offered by Harper College’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI). While you don’t have to become a member to register for some classes, our $35 yearly membership fee entitles you to special benefits including members-only LLI courses. Your LLI membership brings you into a community of lifelong learners and provides an opportunity to learn from some of Harper’s finest faculty members and distinguished community experts. Our partner organizations, located throughout the Harper district, offer you the advantage of attending classes and activities closer to home. Through the Institute, you will discover a world of great discussions, innovative classes and new friendships. For more information or to register for classes, call us at 847.925.6300 or visit us at harpercollege.edu/lli.

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Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . Aquacise and Healthy Living . . . . Courses and Seminars . . . . . . . - New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Arts and Entertainment . . . . - Books With Breakfast . . . . . - History. . . . . . . . . . . . . - Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Pizza With the Professor. . . . - Science . . . . . . . . . . . . - Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . Encore Courses . . . . . . . . . . FREE to the Community Courses. . Saturday Series. . . . . . . . . . . Partnerships and Locations . . . . . . Courses by Instructor . . . . . . . . . Courses by Location . . . . . . . . . Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Information . . . . . . . . . . - How to Register - Fee Information - Cancellations and Full Classes - Share Your Passion - Parking LLI: Mission, FAQs and Membership .

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Whether you’re interested in getting in shape, reading, history, music or current events, LLI has something for you. Some LLI courses are designated as Members-only. See page 31 for more information.

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HeaLtHy LIvIng exercIse Program

AQUACISE

Get a great workout with this in-water exercise program, which emphasizes the development of cardiopulmonary endurance, flexibility, muscle strength, muscle endurance and general movement efficiency. Music guides the exercise program. (Participants do not need to know how to swim.) FEES: $35 LPP 0104-001 MON., WED., 9/4-10/9

20532 M 160 9 am–9:50 am

FEES: $39 LPP 0104-002 TUES., THUR., 9/3-10/10

20533 M 160 9 am–9:50 am

LPP 0104-003 TUES., THUR., 9/3-10/10

20534 M 160 10 am–10:50 am

LPP 0104-004 TUES., THUR., 9/3-10/10

20535 M 160 7:10 pm-8 pm

LPP 0104-006 MON., WED., 10/14-11/20

20537 M 160 9 am–9:50 am

LPP 0104-007 TUES., THUR., 10/15-11/21

20538 M 160 9 am–9:50 am

LPP 0104-008 TUES., THUR., 10/15-11/21

20539 M 160 10 am–10:50 am

LPP 0104-009 TUES., THUR., 10/15-11/21

20540 M 160 7:10 pm-8 pm

FEES: $20 LPP 0104-005 SAT., 9/7-10/12

20536 M 160 9 am–9:50 am

LPP 0104-010 SAT., 10/19-11/23

20541 M 160 9 am–9:50 am

HEALTHY LIVING EXERCISE PROGRAM

If you desire a more physically active lifestyle with professional supervision and motivation during exercise or have a history of heart disease, hypertension, asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol or lower back pain, this program is for you. We will provide you with a group exercise format including a personalized exercise prescription to help you attain your goals. New enrollments require medical clearance. Please call 847-925-6898 before registering. FEES: $99 LHP 0002-001 MON., WED., THUR., 8/19-10/17

20163 M 162 6:45 am–7:45 am

LHP 0002-002 MON., WED., THUR., 8/19-10/17

20164 M 162 8 am–9 am

LHP 0002-003 MON., WED., THUR., 8/19-10/17

20165 M 163 5 pm–6 pm

LHP 0002-011 MON., WED., THUR., 10/21-12/19

20166 M 162 6:45 am–7:45 am

LHP 0002-012 MON., WED., THUR., 10/21-12/19

20167 M 162 8 am–9 am

TUITION: $99 LHP 0002-013 MON., WED., THUR., 10/21-12/19

20168 M 161B 5 pm–6 pm

Welcome our new partner site: The Heritage (THER) 800 S River Road Des Plaines, IL 60016

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LLI Experience the Joy of Learning

courses and semInars

FOUR WHO REFUSED TO CONFORM

Since the publication of A Christmas Carol in 1843, Charles Dickens has become forever linked with Christmas, influencing our celebration of the holiday to this day. John Danza will discuss the Christmas works of Dickens and how his depiction of Christmas has created some of the most iconic characters in literature.

Sara Stephens will explore the contributions of four literary giants in the 1950s who ventured boldly into new territory. First, you will explore how playwright Arthur Miller came to criticize the McCarthy Era through his play The Crucible. Next you will discover what was brewing in the mind of Shirley Jackson when she wrote The Lottery. Then you will cover the short story “I Stand Here Ironing” by Tilly Olsen, who will make a posthumous appearance. Lastly, examine the life of Chicago playwright Lorraine Hansberry and her masterwork Raisin in the Sun.

FEES: $15 LLI 0516-099 WED., 12/11

FEES: $50 LLI 0519-099 FRI., 11/1-11/22

NEW A DICkENS CHRISTMAS

20682 AHSC 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

20757 NEC 101 10 am–12 pm

HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN

BAkING WITH BOGNA

Here is another chance to get your holiday season off to a great start with delectable goodies by Bogna Solak. Coming to the United States from Poland, she now owns a chain of bakeries. Her presentation will make your mouth water before you ever put one of the luscious treats in your mouth. You will learn how to prepare delicious treats, and there will be generous amounts of samples for you to indulge in.

Halloween is observed on October 31 in numerous countries. In the United States, it has taken on the aura of a national holiday with great partying and stores full of special holiday merchandise and treats. Join Michael McCann for the real story of Halloween. How did Halloween turn into trick-or-treating, dressing up in silly costumes and carving pumpkins? You will also learn the literary history of some of the famous monsters attached to this holiday.

FEES: $15 LLI 0514-099 WED., 11/20

FEES: $12 LLI 0520-099 THUR., 10/31

20680 NEC 101 1 pm–3 pm

MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS

DO YOU SkYPE?

Skype is a dream come true for grandparents. Do your grandkids live in Australia? No problem. Just open your computer and Skype with them. Skype is a video chat service that allows you to see the person you are speaking to like they were in the room with you. Your grandchildren will be able to communicate with you in a whole new way. Harper computer instructor Jennie Johns will show you how to connect with family and friends through your laptop or mobile device. Please bring your PC/Apple laptop or a mobile device capable of having apps installed. FEES: $25 LLI 0517-099 THUR., 10/10

20685 W 219 10 am–11:30 am

20683 NEC 216 1 pm–2:30 pm

Explore the complex relationships between mother and daughter as depicted in literature. You will reflect upon differing attitudes toward women in various eras and how this plays out in the motherdaughter bond. The lives of outstanding authors will also be discussed. In order to enhance the discussion, please read the books listed before each class session. The first week we will discuss Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, The Stonecutters Daughter by Amy Tan the second week, The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls the third week and we will close out the class with The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. FEES: $45 LLI 0333-099 FRI., 9/6-9/27

20754 NEC 118 10 am–12 pm

FINDING YOUR CHICAGO ANCESTORS

Join family historian Grace DeMelle and find out how to trace your Chicago connections back through history like a pro. She will discuss the challenges of searching for your Windy City ancestors, and she will show you not only what to look for but also how to research. FEES: $15 LLI 0518-099 THUR., 11/21

20684 W 219 10 am–11 am


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MY CITY, MY STORY

Join Paul Barile to create an oral history of men and women who spent the early part of their lives living and working in Chicago. You will collect and document the histories of the people, places and events that shaped Chicago on an intimate and accessible level. Individually, you will gather real stories concerning yourself or people you know about daily activities, such as a Sunday morning trip to Dinkel’s Bakery. Using a variety of workshop skills, you will be led through remembering and writing exercises and performing the stories in the context of a dramatic reading. Finally all of the stories will be recorded to make a permanent record, and you will receive a DVD copy of it. FEES: $20 LLI 0521-099 MON., 10/14-10/21

20686 W 219 1 pm–3 pm

What do human cloning, a murder mystery and avatars have in common? Join Sara Stephens and find out when you read Cast of Shadows by Chicago author Kevin Guilfoile, who received a best book award for the mystery. Once you start this mystery/thriller, you will not be able to put it down. Characters, the setting and a superb plot will be examined and analyzed. For the best possible discussion, please read Cast of Shadows prior to the classroom session. 20758 NEC 101 10 am–12 pm

MYSTERIES: DAME AGATHA CHRISTIE

Join college instructor Sara Stephens and delve into the mind and work of the most prolific mystery writer of all time. Dame Agatha Christie has outsold all but the Bible and Shakespeare. Her output included 80 novels and short story collections and over a dozen plays. We will examine a number of her works including The Mousetrap, which is still performed today. Excerpts from the film Agatha with Vanessa Redgrave and Dustin Hoffman will be presented. The mystery in the life of Agatha Christie, which has never been solved, will be discussed. Murder on the Orient Express should generate a lively discussion, so be sure to read it prior to the classroom session. FEES: $15 LLI 0334-099 FRI., 10/4

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Discover the techniques used by this master storyteller that are guaranteed to keep you in suspense. Sydney Sheldon, a California native, has created 23 films and four TV series, including I Dream of Jeannie. He also won a Tony for his Broadway play Redhead and an Oscar for The Bachelor and The Bobby Soxer. He is best known for his tantalizing mysteries, of which The Doomsday Conspiracy is a spell-binding example. A dash of sci-fi (within the realm of possibility) will add to your reading pleasure. For the best possible discussion, please read this mystery prior to classroom session. FEES: $15 LLI 0329-099 FRI., 10/18

20625 W 219 10 am–12 pm

MYSTERIES: SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE

MYSTERIES THEN AND NOW: kEVIN GUILFOILE

FEES: $15 LLI 0523-099 FRI., 10/25

MYSTERIES: SIDNEY SHELDON

20197 W 219 10 am–12 pm


Everyone has heard of famous English sleuth Sherlock Homes. However, Sara Stephens will share a few things you may not know about his creator. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle brings a bit of himself to each Sherlock saga. Some of his earliest short stories reflect his life in Scotland, his fascination with the paranormal and his education, geared toward a medical career. Always providing a clever conundrum, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle does not disappoint with The RedHeaded League which you should read prior to our classroom session. FEES: $15 LLI 0330-099 FRI., 10/11

20626 W 219 10 am–12 pm

O’HARE AT FIFTY

Michael Branigan literally wrote the book on O’Hare Airport. An aviation aficionado since childhood, it became his vocation as well as his avocation. From the day in 1963 when John F. Kennedy stepped off Air Force I to dedicate the new Chicago airport in honor of Lieutenant Commander Edward O’hare, it has been a dominant force in aviation history. Hear the story from one of the guys who saw it all happen from the tarmac. FEES: $10 LLI 0526-099 THUR., 9/19

20688 W 219 10:30 am–11:30 am

REjUVENATE YOUR RETIREMENT: A COURSE FOR RETIREES

If you are already retired, you will benefit from this comprehensive course on the issues and financial concepts that are important to retirees. Learn financial strategies such as tax-efficient income planning, lifestyle preservation, inflation protection and providing a legacy. Money, however, is only one aspect of post-retirement planning. You will also discuss fun and fulfilling activities including travel, hobbies, sports, crafts, socializing, business ventures and lifelong learning. You will receive a 143-page illustrated workbook, and you may bring your partner for a single registration fee. (Membersonly course.) FEES: $39 LLI 0522-001 TUES., 9/17-9/24

20687 NEC 104 9 am–12 pm

SkELETONS IN OUR CLOSETS: RESEARCHING A FAMILY SCANDAL

Robin Seidenberg, member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild and the Association of Professional Genealogists, reveals an intriguing tale of wealth, romance, betrayal, jealousy and murder. After investigating rumors of a scandal that took place in her family during the roaring twenties in Chicago, Robin uncovered a sensational story that made newspaper headlines across the entire nation. Discover the identity of the famed kissing blonde and learn how Robin researched historical newspapers to unravel this family mystery. FEES: $12 LLI 0527-099 WED., 10/30

20689 GAR 1 pm–2:30 pm

STREET SELF-DEFENSE FOR SENIORS

Learn how to defend against the most common attacks, chokes, grabs, punches and kicks. You will also cover knife or club attacks, defending yourself from the ground and using a cane or walking stick as a weapon. Peter Honnigman is a practicing attorney with over 20 years of experience in the martial arts. His personal mission is to teach older adults to defend themselves on the street. Even adults with physical limitations will be provided with some options. Since he is an attorney, he will also cover the legal ramifications of self-defense. You will feel much more confidant when you have this knowledge. FREE LLI 0528-099 MON., 9/16-9/30

20690 FVS 7 pm–8:30 pm

SUPERHEROES FOR GRANDPARENTS

Your grandkids are crazy about superheroes and they have to see every movie about them the minute it is released. Your head is spinning trying to keep up with it all. Michael McCann, who brought us the course Know What Your Grandkids Know, will help you separate them all. What was wrong with Superman and Wonder Woman? Who are the current cool superheroes and who are their archenemies? Learn the true history of superheroes, including who created them and what powers they hold. FEES: $12 LLI 0529-099 THUR., 10/17

20691 W 218 10 am–11:30 am

THE FILM THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

Robert Elder, former film critic for the Chicago Tribune, has interviewed 30 directors to see what films changed the direction of their careers, their professional style, and even their lives. Elder will show film clips to illustrate how the transformations took place. FEES: $12 LLI 0530-099 WED., 9/25

20692 AHSC 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

THE kENNEDY CENTER HONORS: A RETROSPECTIVE

Bob Burton will pay tribute to artists who have made significant contributions to American culture. You will learn more about this annual celebration and enjoy star-studded tributes to luminaries like Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Itzhak Perlman and Julie Harris. After watching the video, you will test your knowledge about these and some of the other 160+ past honorees. FEES: $10 LLI 0456-099 MON., 11/25

20627 W 219 10 am–11:30 am

WINDY CITY CINEMA

Join Daily Herald film critic Dann Gire for a kaleidoscopic look at the motion pictures shot in Chicago. Starting with Call Northside 777, Gire whips through clips from 17 of the most significant movies made before, during and after the reign of Mayor Richard J. Daley. Daley was responsible for a decade of no movies being shot downtown. Featured clips include The Untouchables, The Dark Knight, Home Alone, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Blues Brothers and many more. FEES: $12 LLI 0532-099 TUES., 10/22

20694 PTSC 9:30 am–11:30 am


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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

DAME jUDI DENCH

Recent books and the movie Lincoln, starring Daniel Day Lewis, have brought Abraham Lincoln vividly to life. Artists of his time pay homage to our beautiful land and depict lives of 19th century Americans. You will see poignant depictions of the Civil War by Winslow Homer that include scenes of rural life and middle class leisure. Through the help of Clair Cross and various artists of the 19th century, you will see views of the American life 200 years ago, some of which are housed in the stunning Lincoln Library exhibits in Springfield.

Dame Judi Dench has had an extraordinary career that extends from her early years with the Old Vic Company and the Royal Shakespeare Company to her smash hit Cabaret and her role as M in the James Bond films. She is equally at home on television here and in Britain. Her triumphs have brought her eleven BAFTAs (British Oscar), seven Laurence Olivier Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award and a Tony. In recognition of her illustrious career, she was named a Dame of the British Empire. Join Suzanne Hales as she portrays the highlights of the blazing career of an international star.

FEES: $15 LLI 0458-099 THUR., 9/12

FEES: $12 LLI 0461-099 TUES., 10/8

ART IN THE TIME OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

20628 W 219 1 pm–3 pm

BEAUTIFUL PRAGUE, GOLDEN CITY

Claire Cross will explore the innumerable treasures in Prague with emphasis on art and six centuries of dazzling architecture. You will see the gorgeous colors of this magical cobblestoned city vibrating with celebrations of its new freedom. You will understand how Czech folk traditions merged with Viennese and French influence to inspire the emotive style of art. You will be introduced to leading Czech painters and see the only cubist villas and apartments in the world. Claire will show you castles, palaces and the Charles Bridge with its avenue of statues. Join Claire and view the Sedlec Ossuary, the site of the Velvet Revolution and the Jewish quarter, whose buildings form the best-preserved complex of Jewish historical monuments in the whole of Europe. FEES: $15 LLI 0459-099 THUR., 10/3

20629 W 219 1 pm–3 pm

BOGART CLASSICS

Silver screen legend Humphrey Bogart made some of his most celebrated films in the 1940s. Special visual effects technician and film enthusiast Franklin Stevenson will lead you in exploring the legendary films of Bogart. Each week you will view a film and discuss it from the perspectives of directing, acting, screenwriting and cinematography. Take a fresh look at The Maltese Falcon, Casablanca and Key Largo. FEES: $35 LLI 0460-099 WED., 10/9-10/23

20630 W 219 1 pm–3:30 pm

FRIDA kAHLO

Frida Kahlo believed she was born to be a painter. Her self-portraits reveal innate talent and an ability to translate personal suffering into art. Frida was injured in a streetcar accident and physically suffered her entire life. In her paintings and sketches, her marriage to muralist Diego Rivera portrays a turbulent relationship with her spouse. Engage in an intimate look at a truly unique woman and artist. FEES: $15 LLI 0462-099 TUES., 10/1


20632 W 219 1 pm–3:30 pm

GEORGIA O’kEEFE

Not just a painter of flowers or abstract charcoal drawings and watercolors, the art of Georgia O’Keefe represented the beauty of the American landscape. New York cityscapes and fossils drawings showcased her brilliance. You will view and discuss this amazing American artist and how she revolutionized modern art. FEES: $15 LLI 0463-099 TUES., 10/15

20633 W 219 1 pm–3:30 pm

IMPRESSIONISM AND FASHION

Ready to wear and ready to paint: take a look at late nineteenth century artists such as Cassatt, Tissot, Caillebotte and Renoir and their relationship to exciting developments in the Parisian fashion industry. Dr. Michelle Paluch-Mishur and Jeff Mishur of Art Excursions, both with advanced degrees in the history of art, will take you on an adventure from the bustling City of Lights all the way through traveling to New York and Chicago in 2013. FEES: $15 LLI 0457-099 WED., 12/4

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20631 GAR 1 pm–2 pm

20729 GAR 10 am–11:30 am

LIGHTS OUT EVERYBODY

Steve Darnall, host of “Those Were the Days” on WDCB, returns before Halloween with sound clips from some of the best-known mystery and horror programs on the radio, including “Lights Out”, “Escape”, and “Inner Sanctum”. You will hear how radio became a theater of the mind by using music, voices, and sounds to create indelible and often frightening pictures. FEES: $12 LLI 0464-099 TUES 9/24

20795 PTSC 10 am–11 am

MARY CASSATT

Considered to be an American treasure, Mary Cassatt was a painter of women and children. Her distinguished works were influenced by the art and ideas of Degas, who introduced her to impressonism. She supported the movement and urged her brother to collect the art in America. Diane Wlezien will lead you on a journey to review her impressionistic paintings as well as her later, straightforward approach on the subject of mother and child. FEES: $15 LLI 0465-099 TUES., 9/17

20634 W 219 1 pm–3:30 pm

STRANGE LIVES OF THE STARS

Hear amazing stories about the far-fetched and bizarre lifestyles of the stars. Author and celebrity columnist Leon Michelson has heard it all. He will regale you with stories about silver screen greats like Van Johnson, Lana Turner, and Lauren Bacall, including their multiple marriages and the strange choices they made. FEES: $15 LLI 0467-099 MON., 10/7

20636 W 219 10 am–11 am

Welcome our new partner site: Hoffman Estates Park District Triphahn Center (HETC) 1685 W Higgins Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

THE ART OF PABLO PICASSO: SCULPTURES AND PAINTINGS

Art historian Jeff Mishur looks at the career-long pursuit of artistic innovation by Pablo Picasso. From his arrival in Paris, Picasso assimilated the styles of artists and periods that intrigued him in pursuit of establishing his own personal style. You will see his diversity through a series of masterworks spanning several decades of the twentieth century. Mishur has his M.A. in art history from Northern Illinois University and has taught at the university level for many years. FEES: $15 LLI 0466-099 THUR., 9/5

20635 FVS 10 am–11:30 am

TRAVEL TO PLACES OF WHICH DREAMS ARE MADE

Pulling highlights from her years of traveling, Claire Cross will help you experience sites that can excite your dreams. You will see masterpieces of human creativity plus places of superlative natural beauty. Claire will connect you with the Greek temples of Sicily, Mont-Saint Michel in Normandy, Blenheim Place, Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain and more. All of these are UNESCO Heritage sites and are precious irreplaceable assets of mankind. FEES: $15 LLI 0468-099 THUR., 11/7

20755 W 219 1 pm–3 pm

BOOKS WITH BREAKFAST BOOkS WITH BREAkFAST: 1000 White Women

What if the American government had tried to bring civilization to the plains Indians by recruiting white women to be the brides of Cheyenne warriors? It is an imaginative alternative fiction that paints the picture of both the plight of 19th century women and the lives of plains Indians. Follow Joyce Haworth as she leads the discussion of historical fiction 1000 White Women by Jim Fergus. You will study the setting, actual historical characters, and the manners and social conditions of the persons or times presented in the story with attention paid to period detail and fidelity. You can procure the book from your local library or bookstore. FEES: $20 LLI 0469-099 THUR., 9/26

20637 NEC 118 9 am–11 am


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BOOkS WITH BREAkFAST: the future: Six DriverS of Global ChanGe

Our world must confront and successfully respond to six primary and overlapping issues: economic globalization, the digital revolution, climate change, dwindling natural resources, shifts in the global balance of power and advances in the life sciences. These issues will affect national policy, international diplomacy and the legacy we leave for the next generation. Join Gary Midkiff for a thorough examination of each of these six issues so you may better understand them and the options you have for dealing with them. You may pick up The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change by Al Gore from your local library or bookstore. FEES: $60 LLI 0471-099 MON., 10/7-10/28

20639 NEC 101 9:30 am–11:30 am

BOOkS WITH BREAkFAST: the fifth aSSaSSin

Four American presidents have been assassinated: Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley and John Kennedy. What if those assassinations were connected? And what if that connection extended to a person preparing to be the fifth assassin? Gary Midkiff will lead the discussion of The Fifth Assassin by Brad Meltzer. You will look at this historical fiction, focusing on the setting, actual historical characters, the manners and social conditions of the persons or times presented in the story including attention paid to period detail and fidelity. You can get a copy of the book from your local library or bookstore. FEES: $20 LLI 0470-099 MON., 11/4

20638 NEC 101 9:30 am–11:30 am

BOOkS WITH BREAkFAST: the hour of Peril

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BETWEEN NORMALITY AND TERROR: EVERYDAY LIFE IN NAzI GERMANY

Eighty years after Adolf Hitler ascended to power and the Third Reich ruled in Germany, the world is still fascinated by the system of terror established by the Nazis that led to the death and destruction of millions of people. You will hear Anette Isaacs discuss the role of governmental surveillance and brutality, prominently represented by the secret police GESTAPO and the SS. By looking at various societal paradigms such as education, employment, the role of women and cultural expression, you will gain insights into how the Nazis were able to turn Germany into a brutal and horrific dictatorship. Finally, you will explore what daily life was really like for ordinary citizens in 1930s Germany: a life between normality and terror. FEES: $15 LLI 0482-099 THUR., 11/14

20650 W 219 1 pm–3 pm

BURSTING FREE FROM THE CORSET

A corset illustrates the lives of many women in the 19th and early 20th centuries: constrained and forced into an unnatural shape. You will be introduced to ten remarkable women who moved out of such boundaries and left an indelible mark on Victorian America. Some of these will be women that are well known, like Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth, and others may be less familiar, such as Mary Walker and Elizabeth Van Lew. Joyce Haworth will lead you beyond the legends to get to know the women as they truly were. FEES: $40 LLI 0483-099 FRI., 11/8-11/22

20651 NEC 101 1 pm–3 pm

CHILDREN OF THE FUEHRER

On his way to his inauguration in 1861, Abraham Lincoln knew that there would likely be an attempt on his life as his train passed through Baltimore. The Hour of Peril by Daniel Stashower focuses on how that attempt was thwarted by Allen Pinkerton and his team of private detectives. Joyce Haworth will guide the discussion of historical fiction on the setting, actual historical characters, the manners and social conditions of the persons or times presented in the story with attention paid to period detail and fidelity. You can pick up the book from your local library or bookstore. FEES: $20 LLI 0472-099 WED., 10/23

HISTORY

20640 NEC 101 9 am–11 am


Egon Langhamer, a Marengo resident who grew up in Germany, will relate his experiences during World War II. Egon was a young boy when the hostilities began in Europe. He was drafted into the German army in 1944 at the age of 16. Using a map, photos and his memories, he will provide insight into this terrible but historic time from the perspective of the people who lived under the bombs and dictatorship of Adolf Hitler. FEES: $5 LLI 0487-099 THUR., 9/26

20655 OSLC 1 pm–2:30 pm

CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES: 1964-1968

Rosa Parks did not randomly decide one day to sit at the front of the bus. She was interviewed, selected from a field of candidates, coached and supported by a team of lawyers already in place when she began her fateful bus ride. No one anticipated the social momentum that one event would generate. The American civil rights movement stretches back to the beginning of our country and certainly did not stop in 1968. But from 1954 to 1968, there were a series of singular events which, when blended together, clearly demonstrated the power of many people all committed to justice. Journey with Gary Midkiff to examine those people and those years. (Membersonly course.) FEES: $50 LLI 0515-001 MON., 9/9-9/30

20681 NEC 101 9:30 am–11:30 am

DARk MOMENTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY

The United States does not have a perfect past. In the early days of America, in a country with a constitution that stated all men were created equal, Thomas Jefferson had slaves and women could not vote. Americans fought a Civil War for reasons that should have been guaranteed in the Constitution. More recently, United States presidents have ordered the overthrow of democratic leaders of sovereign nations. Join Dennis Bulat as these and other historical facts will be reviewed in the some of the darker moments in the history of the United States. FEES: $10 LLI 0484-099 TUES., 11/5-11/12

20652 BGPD 1 pm–3 pm

FAMOUS AMERICANS: BENjAMIN FRANkLIN AND THE RIDE OF PAUL REVERE

Benjamin Franklin has been called the first American and was certainly the most famous American before the Revolution. How much do you know about him? Paul Revere is an iconic figure in American history, yet most people only know him for his famous ride through the countryside to warn us that the British were coming. However, his life was tremendously influential both before and after the ride. Barry Bradford will introduce you to these unique men by exploring their personalities, families and remarkable lives. FEES: $20 LLI 0481-099 WED., 9/11

FAMOUS AMERICANS: CARTER AND WATERGATE PART II

Despite the monumental efforts of the Nixon administration to cover up the massive crimes of Watergate, a determined judge, two dogged reporters, and committees of both the House and the Senate eventually unraveled the truth. In an aftermath that outlasted Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter had the unenviable job of trying to heal the nation and restore trust in the government after Watergate. You will see how this smart, devout and honest man rose from obscurity to lead the nation, and why his presidency is so generally considered to be a dismal failure. Barry Bradford will enthrall you as he relates the dramatic story of the Watergate investigation and its aftermath. FEES: $20 LLI 0485-099 WED., 9/25

20653 NEC 101 9:30 am–11:45 am

FAMOUS AMERICANS: FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT AMERICAN PRESIDENTS

Award winning historian and storyteller Barry Bradford offers his provocative ranking of our greatest presidents in this fascinating multimedia presentation. Who made the cut? You may be surprised. If you love presidential history, join us for this fast, funny, and thought provoking look at presidential trivia. Learn which president once tackled Jim Thorpe, which dour president had a cocktail named for him, and who made the list of our worst presidents. FEES: $20 LLI 0480-099 WED., 10/2

20648 NEC 101 9:30 am–11:45 am

FAMOUS AMERICANS: jFk AND LEE HARVEY OSWALD

JFK had undeniable charisma, his life was glamorous and his death was tragic. But how much do you know about his family history, his lifelong health problems, and his marriage? You will be amazed by what you learn in this unique multimedia presentation. Join Barry Bradford for a mesmerizing look at the people, theories facts and events surrounding this brutal assassination. You will even get to hear the bizarre life story of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of killing JFK. FEES: $20 LLI 0491-099 WED., 11/6

20659 NEC 101 9:30 am–11:45 am

20649 NEC 101 9:30 am–11:45 am


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FAMOUS AMERICANS: LBj AND DOROTHY kILGALLEN

Lyndon B Johnson was the polar opposite of JFK. Yet in many ways, he was a much more effective politician and president. His life story will amuse and amaze you when told by Barry Bradford. You may remember Dorothy Kilgallen as a panelist on What’s My Line? However, she was the first woman reporter to report murder in the USA, broke the story that got Sam Sheppard a new trial, and was the only reporter to talk with Jack Ruby. She claimed he gave her an inside scoop, and then she died mysteriously before she could publish it. FEES: $20 LLI 0492-099 WED., 11/20

20660 NEC 101 9:30 am–11:45 am

FAMOUS AMERICANS: NIXON AND WATERGATE

Barry Bradford will focus on Watergate, one of the largest and most frightening presidential scandals. Richard Nixon was an extraordinarily complex man who achieved greatness yet sowed the seeds of his own destruction. You will look at his childhood, his marriage, and his friendships to see what made him tick. In this multimedia presentation, you will look at the roots of the crime and the desperate attempts of the Nixon Administration to cover it up, all of which were unraveled by journalists, a judge and Congress. FEES: $20 LLI 0495-099 WED., 9/18

20662 NEC 101 9:30 am–11:45 am

FAMOUS AMERICANS: ROBERT kENNEDY AND jACk RUBY

Robert Kennedy was the closest friend of JFK, the most trusted confidante to the president of the United States, and the heir apparent to the Kennedy legacy. Barry Bradford will review his unique background and the complex nature of a man who was alternately called ruthless and compassionate, hated and loved. A man who had a tragic impact on Robert was Jack Ruby, a strange man whose role in history is controversial and complex. Was he a Mafia hit-man sent to silence a co-conspirator? Was he a hotheaded patriot out to avenge the killing of JKF? Or, was he a mentally ill braggart who acted out of some twisted logic? FEES: $20 LLI 0490-099 WED., 11/13

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20658 NEC 101 9:30 am–11:45 am


FAMOUS AMERICANS: WHO kILLED jFk

In this multimedia presentation, historian Barry Bradford will separate fact from fiction in telling the story of the assassination of JFK. He will present a theory as to who did it. Be prepared to have your assumptions challenged and your interest piqued. FEES: $15 LLI 0502-099 WED., 12/4

20756 NEC 101 9:30 am–11:45 am

GERMANY, ANGELA MERkEL AND THE IMPENDING ELECTION

Germany is preparing for an important election in September 2013. This vote will not only decide the fate of the chancellor but that of the entire European Union. Will Angela Merkel and her Christian Democratic party be able to stay at the helm of the most populous nation in Europe and its economic powerhouse? Or will her adversaries, the Social Democratic party, secure a win? First, you will discuss the status quo in Germany. Anette Isaacs will explain the complex welfare, education, tax systems and the changing role of women. Then you will focus on the election process and on Chancellor Angela Merkel: her fascinating ascent to power, her philosophies and leadership skills. You will also make a prediction about her chances of winning a third chancellorship. FEES: $25 LLI 0486-099 THUR., 8/29-9/5

20654 OSLC 1 pm–3 pm

I HAVE IN MY HAND A LIST OF NAMES: jOSEPH MCCARTHY

A little known senator found out by accident that when he warned of Communist infiltration in our government, he made front -page headlines. The United States of the 1950s was afraid of the Soviet Union and Communism. The U.S. also feared that the Cold War might turn into an atomic bomb attack by our enemies. Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy became the human symbol of those fears with his frequent dramatic assertions that the U.S. government was protecting countless Communist agents and supporters. With Gary Midkiff, you will rediscover how our country defined and reacted to the Communist threat and how two men, Joseph Welch and Edward R. Murrow, spoke out against McCarthy and for decency and fairness. FEES: $10 LLI 0488-099 THUR., 12/5

20656 GAR 1 pm–3 pm

jACQUELINE kENNEDY

Leslie Goddard, living history presenter, will perform as former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Jackie will be portrayed as she was in 1964: recently widowed and trying to build a future for herself and her children. Jackie deliberates what to do after the assassination, sharing the story of her life in the White House and the struggle to retain her privacy in the face of media onslaughts. She will also talk about her restoration work and her attempts to showcase the arts. FEES: $15 LLI 0489-099 THUR., 11/21

20657 ADV 1 pm–2:30 pm

MISTAkES HAPPEN

Today, no one knows what the future may hold. During these uncertain times, who can the average person look to for guidance? Terry Lynch has researched some famous leaders. Through his research, he has found that not everything in the lives of our most prestigious Americans ran smoothly. Let the past inspire the future as you learn that everything is on purpose, you can not let the little mistakes cloud the greatness to come and great leaders learn from their mistakes. FEES: $12 LLI 0493-099 WED., 9/4

20799 FVS 10:30 am -11:15 am

SECRETARIES OF STATE: HOW DID THEY AFFECT OUR FOREIGN POLICY

The United States has had 68 secretaries of state from Thomas Jefferson to John Kerry. Some are names you have rarely heard, while others have been prominent. How important were they and how much influence have they had? Historian Bill Haase will analyze their role and long-term impact. He will identify several who were quite successful and some that he judges to be ineffective or even detrimental for U.S. interests. FEES: $60 LLI 0496-099 WED., 10/2-10/30

20663 W 218 10 am–11:30 am

SPIES SPYING: CIVIL WAR SECRET SOLDIERS

As the Civil War began, neither side had an espionage or military intelligence system. But, by the summer of 1861, the confederates had begun to fashion a spy network. Jim Weren will explain that, like nearly every aspect of the war, amateurs stepped up, in this case, to develop the desperately needed spy organizations and networks. FEES: $12 LLI 0498-099 TUES., 9/10

20665 ADV 1 pm–2 pm

STORIES BEHIND OUR MOST LOVED CHRISTMAS HYMNS AND CAROLS

As a church organist, pianist and guitarist, Rochelle Pennington intimately knows the fascinating history behind dozens of our most memorized Christmas carols. Have you wondered how your favorite holiday carol or song came into origin, or what events inspired its lyrics to be written? This narrative will offer factual perspective, behind-thescenes trivia and little-known insights into classic carols. You are invited to sing along during the musical conclusion. Fa la la la la! FEES: $12 LLI 0499-099 MON., 12/2

20666 ADV 10 am–11 am

THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

Abraham Lincoln was invited at the last minute to be the secondary speaker at the dedication of a cemetery in Gettysburg, PA. Yet his words transcended the moment and eloquently summarized much of his belief about freedom and the cost it sometimes requires. Gary Midkiff will examine the sources the thoughts and phrases Lincoln used and why he sequenced them the way that he did. When you listen to the entire address, you will have a new appreciation of the mastery of language and political philosophy of Abraham Lincoln. FEES: $12 LLI 0473-099 TUES., 11/26

20641 AHSC 9:30 am–11:30 am

SOUL SOLDIERS

While Civil War historians have largely concentrated on the generals and great battles, the story of Civil War Army chaplains has gone untold. Chaplains on both sides fought for the physical and spiritual health of the combatants. Join Jim Weren as he takes you to the camps where the dedicated chaplains were guarding the spiritual wellbeing of the soldiers on the battlefield, giving aid to the fallen and even engaging in armed combat as fighting Chaplains. FEES: $12 LLI 0497-099 MON., 12/9

20664 OSLC 1 pm–2 pm


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THE 1930S: DUST, DISCRIMINATION AND DEFIANCE

Join Myra Loris and look at the causes, realities and consequences of the Dust Bowl that nearly destroyed the central US during the 1930s. You will also review the discrimination and horror that was involved in the massive Bracero (MexicanAmerican) illegal deportations. Myra culminates with a look at Eleanor Roosevelt and her defiance of both the social and political norms of the age, as well as her public stance against the prejudice of the DAR when it refused to allow Marion Anderson to sing in its facility. (Members-only course.) FEES: $15 LLI 0474-001 TUES., 10/1

20642 NEC 101 10 am–11 am

THE 1930S: LIGHTS IN THE DARkNESS

Look at the New Deal programs that were created to fund the arts, music, drama etc. in the midst of the Depression. Their variety and the hope that they offered were important to a struggling populous. Myra Loris will also review the ways in which movies, literature, theatre and, most of all, the radio offered both entertainment and escape to a struggling America. (Members-only course.) FEES: $15 LLI 0475-001 TUES., 10/8

20643 NEC 101 10 am–11 am

THE 1930S: NOTHING TO FEAR BUT FEAR ITSELF

Why was Franklin Roosevelt successful in combating the worst aspects of the near total destruction of the American economy and psyche? Myra Loris will teach you some of the programs of the First New Deal and illustrates how and why these programs were initially successful in jumpstarting the economy. (Members-only course.) FEES: $15 LLI 0476-001 TUES., 9/17

20644 NEC 101 10 am–11 am

THE 1930S: SAFETY NETS

The FDR reforms and bold new ideas of the Second New Deal were designed to provide a safety net for the prevention of further deep depressions for future generation. Myra Loris will examine programs such as Social Security, the Fair Labor Act, the FDIC and other agencies that became permanent parts of American daily life and altered the relationship of the American people and the Federal government. (Members-only course.) FEES: $15 LLI 0477-001 TUES., 9/24

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20645 NEC 101 10 am–11 am


THE 1930S: THE MAN IN THE WHITEHOUSE

You will examine the critics of FDR, including Huey Long and Father Coughlin. You will also see the surprising growth of science and technology during the decade that culminates with an in depth examination of the successful 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago. Myra Loris will conclude with a look back at and assessment of the long-term significance of the dramatic economic and cultural changes brought about by the amazing 1930s. (Membersonly course.) FEES: $15 LLI 0478-001 TUES., 10/15

20646 NEC 101 10 am–11 am

THE 1930S: TOO LITTLE TOO LATE

Take a look with Myra Loris at the causes and background that led to the Great Depression and the multitude of economic indicators that were overlooked or ignored as the country plunged slowly into near ruin. You will also review the economic and human costs of the Depression and the failed attempts of Herbert Hoover to recognize and address the problem. (Members-only course.) FEES: $15 LLI 0479-001 TUES., 9/10

20647 NEC 101 10 am–11 am

THE PONY EXPRESS

Local historian David Noe will refresh your memory of one of the most fascinating episodes in American history. The Pony Express, the thread that tied the east to the west, went into operation in 1860 with riders making the trip from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, in ten days. The stagecoach made the trip in 30 days, and the demand was high for faster service. The Pony Express was never a financial success and actually existed for only 19 months. In spite of all its problems, hear the story of this great venture which has a solid place in American history. FEES: $15 LLI 0494-099 WED., 9/18

20661 W 219 9:30 am–11:30 am

Welcome our new partner site: Palatine Public Library (PLIB) 700 N North Court Palatine, IL 60067

THE UPS AND DOWNS OF DINING À LA DOWNTON

Welcome to our event. We sincerely hope you enjoy traveling back in time and across the pond to experience life above and below stairs in an English Manor home c. 1920. Your hostess for the evening is Mrs. Eaton, the head cook. She will be teaching you a cookery class as if you were intending to begin life in service as an assistant to the cook. Upstairs you will meet Mr. Howe, the butler. He will handle the service of the food to the guests of the manor. Mrs. Eaton is played by Ellie Carlson, and Mr. Howe is played by Mark Howe. They will talk to you about developing this program, researching the food and any other behind-the-scenes questions that you might want to ask. FEES: $25 LLI 0500-099 TUES., 10/8

20667 AHSC 2 pm–4 pm

UNDERSTANDING THE NEW MIDDLE EAST

You watch it on television and read about it in newspapers and magazines: protests, revolutions and civil wars sweeping the Middle East. Harper College political science professor Andrew Levin will help you sort it out. He will explain the historical politics that have shaped this region into a powder keg, how different countries and governments deal with the tensions in the area and what the future may hold for them and the United States. FEES: $15 LLI 0501-099 WED., 11/6

20668 W 219 10 am–1 pm

WORDS THAT MADE AMERICA: CIVIL RIGHTS

Consider the 20th century struggle for civil rights. Myra Loris focuses on the March on Washington, the 1970 presidential campaign of Shirley Chisholm, and on Cesar Chavez, Delores Huerta and the struggles and triumphs of the United Farm Workers.....Yo, Si Puede! (Members-only course.) FREE LLI 0506-001 TUES., 12/10

20672 NEC 101 10 am–11 am

WORDS THAT MADE AMERICA: AMERICAN MINORITIES

Myra Loris looks at the role of American minorities in shaping the destiny of the nation. The focus will be on Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce, Black Elk and the Battle of Wounded Knee, and the internment of Japanese Americans in WWII culminating in the Supreme Court Case of Korematsu v. United States. She will also scrutinize the contemporary realities of these same groups today. (Membersonly course.) FEES: $15 LLI 0507-001 TUES., 12/3

20673 NEC 101 10 am–11 am

WORDS THAT MADE AMERICA: DECLARING INDEPENDENCE

Join Myra Loris as you look at the events and people surrounding the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Myra focuses on the actual words and language both of the document itself as well as those of Jefferson, Adams, Franklin and others who changed the course of history with their daring ideas. (Members-only course.) FEES: $15 LLI 0503-001 TUES., 10/29

20669 NEC 101 10 am–11 am

WORDS THAT MADE AMERICA: THE CONSTITUTION

Investigate the struggle to turn 13 independent states into an organized, united nation with the creation of the Constitution. Myra Loris focuses on both the document itself and on some contemporary issues, including flag burning, hate crimes and other issues that test the Bill of Rights in our own era. (Members-only course.) FEES: $15 LLI 0505-001 TUES., 11/5

20671 NEC 101 10 am–11 am

WORDS THAT MADE AMERICA: THE FIGHT FOR SUFFRAGE

Myra Loris will survey the long struggle for independence and equality, as well as the fight for suffrage among American women. You will inspect the lives of Abigail Adams, Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B Anthony, Hillary Clinton and others. Myra will include anecdotes from the past and the present, as well as a discussion of the struggle as it continues through the present day. (Members-only course.) FEES: $15 LLI 0504-001 TUES., 11/12

20670 NEC 101 10 am–11 am


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WORDS THAT MADE AMERICA: WITH MALICE TOWARDS NONE

OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN

You will hear the Emancipation Proclamation, the Gettysburg Address, and the second inaugural speech of Lincoln as Myra Loris surveys the extraordinary words, language, and ideas of Abraham Lincoln that served to refocus and reshape post-Civil War America. This was perhaps the most extraordinary language ever produced by an American president. (Members-only course.)

Oscar Hammerstein was born into a storied theater family. Following the wishes of his father, he tried to become a lawyer though musical theater was his calling. With a number of collaborators his work reshaped and redefined this American art form. Susan Benjamin will feature some of his most memorable lyrics with explanations of how his personal life led to his writing songs that read like poetry.

FEES: $15 LLI 0508-001 TUES., 11/19

FEES: $20 LLI 0511-099 WED., 9/11-9/18

20674 NEC 101 10 am–11 am

WORLD WAR I CHRISTMAS MIRACLE

Discuss the factual account of the 1914 battlefield Christmas truce, featured in the book Christmas Gifts: Ten of the Greatest Ever Given by our instructor, the author Rochelle Pennington. The truce is remembered today as one of the most extraordinary event in military history and a grand human movement. Rochelle will detail the amazing circumstances surrounding 100,000 enemy combatants who met in the middle on Christmas and halted a war, drawing directly from the written memories of soldiers who were there. Vintage photographs will be presented including images of soldiers exchanging gifts beside Christmas trees lit with candles on the battlefield. Authentic World War I artifacts will be on display. FEES: $12 LLI 0509-099 MON., 12/2

20675 AHSC 6 pm–7 pm

MUSIC Carmen ole!

Take a fresh look at one of the great masterpieces of music history. Carmen was a dismal failure at its premiere and yet it remains one of the most popular operas in the world. You will examine the tragic life of composer Georges Bizet and discuss whether there was someone in his life who served as the model for Carmen. Why is there more than one version of this opera and what kind of controversies were raised about race, class and gender? Robert Yaffe has lectured extensively for the Lyric Opera, the Richard Wagner Society, Oakton College and Elderhostel. He will be providing DVD excerpts of some of the great performances to engage you in an analysis of this powerful music. FEES: $12 LLI 0510-099 THUR., 9/19

20676 W 219 1 pm–2:30 pm

RANDOM RINGERS

Just sit quietly and let the music flow over you. How many times a year do you have the opportunity to listen to a hand-bell choir? The Random Ringers is a choir of 15 women who love to make music. Let them lead you into the holidays with beautiful music. FEES: $10 LLI 0512-099 THUR., 11/14


20678 ADV 7 pm–8 pm

RICHARD WAGNER AND kING LUDWIG: BETWEEN MUSIC AND MADNESS

This year is the 200th birthday of Richard Wagner, and it presents the perfect opportunity to pay homage to this brilliant, prolific, and controversial composer. It also allows us to explore his legendary relationship with his devoted patron, the extravagant, tragic and mad King Ludwig of Bavaria. German Historian Anette Isaacs will delight you with a tale of this fascinating friendship that was defined by music, money, and a deep affection between two exceptional German cultural icons. FEES: $12 LLI 0513-099 THUR., 10/24

20679 FVS 1 pm–3 pm

PIzzA WITH THE PROFESSOR BANNED BOOkS WEEk

Banned Books Week, spearheaded by the American Library Association, brings together librarians, booksellers, publishers, teachers and readers of all persuasions to show their support of the freedom to read. Banning has been going on as long as there have been books. Harper professor James Edstrom will discuss typical motivations for banning books and take a look at some examples. Learn how this issue has evolved over the years and be prepared for a lively discussion. (Membersonly course.) FEES: $25 LLI 0533-001 THUR., 9/26

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20677 W 218 9:30 am–11:30 am

20695 W 219 4 pm–6 pm

DO WE HAVE FREE WILL?

Does your behavior result from forces over which you have no control, or can you behave as you wish? Carl Sagan stated that the mind is simply what the brain does and must obey physical laws like any other physical object. If your mind is simply neuron firings, how can your thoughts be free? What about the impact of heredity and environment? On the other hand, it seems that moral responsibility requires freedom of will. Are we not each aware that we are more than a body and that there is something more to us? Join Harper philosophy professor Colleen Burns and ponder the question: Would the world go to hell in a hand basket if we gave up on free will? (Members-only course.) FEES: $25 LLI 0534-001 THUR., 10/17

20696 W 219 4 pm–6 pm

THE STATES THAT NEVER MADE THE CUT

Did you know there were states that never officially made it into the Union, such as Comancheria, Nickajack, Franklin, and Sequoyah? Redrawing state lines is not a thing of the past. Some Californians want to reorganize into three individual states, and the citizens of four or so northwest townships of Cook County are thinking about seceding and becoming Lincoln County. Political geographers have also created scenarios where the U. S. breaks up into nine sovereign countries with some states uniting in break-away provinces of Canada and other states coming together to create their own new political entities. Join Harper College faculty member Raymond Brod for a rich trove of information on these esoteric topics. (Members-only course.) FEES: $25 LLI 0535-001 THUR., 10/3

20697 W 219 4 pm–6 pm

SCIENCE THE INNOCENCE PROjECT

The Innocence Project is an organization that uses post-conviction DNA Testing to free wrongly convicted individuals. To date, over 300 persons have been exonerated using state-of-the-art DNA testing and, in many cases, the profiles generated resulted in the identification of the real perpetrator. Hal Tinberg will discuss the founders of the Innocence Project as well as the factors leading to wrongful convictions. Landmark DNA exoneration cases, including the local case of Gary Dotson, are also discussed. FEES: $15 LLI 0531-099 MON., 11/4

TRAVEL CRUISING ACROSS THE CIRCLE: ANTARCTICA

Join world travelers Barbara Sugden and Ron Vargason for a trip to a part of the world few Americans experience. You will take a photographic journey through the infamous Drake Passage, along the Antarctic Peninsula and across the Antarctic Circle. See rugged snow-capped mountains draped with heavy white glaciers and ocean landscapes abundant with icebergs. View the flora and fauna of the austral summer and learn about the geography, geology and history of the seventh continent. FEES: $10 LLI 0536-099 WED., 11/13

20698 MORA 1 pm–2 pm

HISTORY AND CULTURE OF SPAIN

The marriage of Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon allied their dynasties and became the basis of the kingdom of Spain, dominant on the high seas and a powerful leader in Europe for two centuries. Lisa Didier will lead you on a fascinating discovery of the history and culture of the Iberian Peninsula. Learn the role of religion in spreading their message and precipitating the onset of the Spanish Inquisition. FEES: $12 LLI 0537-099 MON., 11/18

20699 GAR 1 pm–2:30 pm

ON THE STREETS WHERE THEY LIVED

Take an amazing digital journey with world traveler Sara Drower. She will whisk you off to London to visit nine different homes, preserved as museums, which will reveal the personal lives behind the public people. You will be visiting Charles Dickens (author), Sir John Soane (architect), Samuel Johnson (compiled dictionary), George Frederic Handel (composer), Benjamin Franklin (American statesman), Edward Linley Sambourne (Punch cartoonist), Sir Frederic Leighton (pre-Raphaelite painter), John Keats (romantic poet) and Sigmund Freud (father of psychoanalysis) and his daughter, Anna. You will come away with amazing insights on what a home says about a person. FEES: $10 LLI 0538-099 WED., 9/25

20700 W 219 1 pm–2:30 pm

20693 W 219 1 pm–2:30 pm


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OUR NEIGHBORS UP NORTH: CANADA

We share the longest land border in the world with our northern neighbor, so it is a good thing we get along most of the time. World traveler Lisa Didier will tell the story of how Canada began as a French colony that covered more than half the North American continent. Learn how France lost all of the land to Great Britain except for one city. Still the French influence remains, and Canada considers itself a multi-lingual and multi-cultural country. FEES: $15 LLI 0539-099 MON., 10/21

20701 W 218 1 pm–2:30 pm

SWINGING NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans is magic. The Big Easy has it all: Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, antebellum plantations, paddle wheelers, jazz and food, food, food. Join DePaul faculty member Joe Cunniff to make the trip without ever leaving Harper College. You can almost smell the beignets. FEES: $12 LLI 0540-099 MON., 10/28

20702 W 219 1 pm–2:30 pm

THE LAND DOWN UNDER: AUSTRALIA

The indigenous Australians are believed to have been there at least 40,000 years before the Europeans arrived. World traveler Lisa Didier will tell you the legends of the fascinating Maori people and help you separate fact from fiction. She will take you on a journey from the beginnings of Australia as a convict colony to its current status as one the wealthiest and most highly developed nations in the world. FEES: $15 LLI 0541-099 MON., 10/28

20703 W 219 10 am–11:30 am

encore courses A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO

Steve Darnall, host of the WDCB-FM show “Those Were the Days”, will look back at the Golden Age of Radio with sound clips and conversation about the magic of radio. You will revisit those thrilling days of yesteryear, beginning with the dawn of radio in America and its growth into the first mass medium to impact America. FEES: $12 LLI 0202-099 TUES., 10/29

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20188 ADV 1 pm–2 pm


ANALYzE THIS: HOW TO EVALUATE MOVIES

Dann Gire, Daily Herald movie critic and member of the Chicago Film Critic Association, will present Analyze This: How to Critically View and Evaluate Movies in the Privacy of Your Own Theater, a guide to approaching films like a pro. You will learn to identify theme, intent, symbolism and subtext in film. This is a primer on how professional film critics assess and write up critical reviews of motion pictures. FEES: $12 LLI 0076-099 FRI., 9/13

20751 GAR 10 am–12 pm

BEAUTIFUL CHICAGO INFLUENCED BY EUROPEAN CITIES

In 1909 Daniel Burnham had a plan for a beautiful city in the Parisian style. Chicago reflects the influences of Paris in its churches, fountains, architecture and layout. Join Linda Rubin in a virtual tour of Chicago in this slide presentation of European influences on Chicago. FEES: $9 LLI 0155-099 WED., 12/11

20185 HETC 1 pm–2:30 pm

CANDY BOMBERS OF WORLD WAR II

By 1948, World War II had ended and the Cold War took hold all over the world. War-weary West Berlin was dependent on food and supplies trucked in by US forces. In June, the Russians blockaded the city. Their intention was to starve West Berliners out of their alliance with the former Allied countries and into an alliance with Russia. They were foiled, however, by the efforts of American and British pilots who for 13 months airlifted almost five billion tons of supplies to the city. Along with these necessities were little parachutes of candy, provided secretly by the pilots, which floated down to the German children. Joyce Haworth will tell the story of the Berlin Airlift, one of the finest hours in American history, based on the book The Candy Bombers by Andrei Cherney. FEES: $10 LLI 0097-099 WED., 9/25


Welcome our new partner site: The Moorings of Arlington Heights (MORA) 811 Central Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005

CHICAGO HISTORY AND THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY

CHICAGO HISTORY: THE FIRE AND THE FAIR

FEES: $12 LLI 0279-099 FRI., 10/25

FEES: $12 LLI 0226-099 FRI., 10/4

By looking at an array of folks who, for better or worse, influenced the reputation of Chicago, Myra Loris will sharpen your knowledge of the years between the 1890s and the early 1930s. You will review the interesting assortment of the good through architect and city planner Daniel Burnham, the bad via Leopold and Loeb, and the ugly with Al Capone. 20194 THER 1 pm–2 pm

CHICAGO HISTORY OF IMMIGRANTS

Myra Loris will highlight the era of the largest immigration to Chicago, the 1890s to the 1920s. You will concentrate on the settlement challenges that Poles, Italians and Eastern European Jews experienced in Chicago. Myra will also explain how the Jane Adams Hull House was a response to the challenges faced by these new immigrants. FEES: $12 LLI 0278-099 FRI., 10/18

20193 THER 1 pm–2 pm

CHICAGO HISTORY: ENTREPRENEURS

Myra Loris will engage you in the review of the entrepreneurs, personalities and industries that made Chicago the commercial center of the entire world in the latter half of the 19th century. You will discuss the significance of Phillip Armour, Montgomery Ward, Julius Rosenwald, Gustavus Swift, Robert McCormick and others. FEES: $12 LLI 0224-099 FRI., 9/27


CHICAGO HISTORY: FROM ONION PATCH TO THRIVING CITY

The name Chicago was derived from the Native American word chicagua, which meant smelly onion patch. Myra Loris will trace the development of Chicago from its early settlement in 1600 through its growth into a city by the 1850s. You will learn about the people and events that contributed to the steady development of the city of pestiferous odors, including Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, and William Ogden. FEES: $12 LLI 0225-099 FRI., 9/20


Myra Loris will focus on the details, personalities, and significance of the 1871 Chicago fire and the re-emergence of a bigger, stronger Chicago exemplified by the amazing 1893 Columbian Exposition World’s Fair. She will discuss the highlights of the fair, the characters involved in creating the White City, and significance of the exposition as a whole. 20191 THER 1 pm–2 pm

CHICAGO HISTORY: TRAGEDY AND TRIUMPH

Begin your journey through the Chicago of the early 20th Century with a look at the 1915 Eastland Disaster. Then focus on the Great Migration, the movement of over a half million blacks from the South to Chicago in the years from 1900 to 1925. Learn what drove blacks from the South and what drew them to Chicago. This migration permanently changed the future of the city in many important ways. FEES: $12 LLI 0342-099 FRI., 11/1


DEADLY DOzEN: PRESIDENTIAL ASSASSINS

Many have tried to assassinate U.S. presidents, and John Wilkes Booth was the first to succeed. Gary Midkiff has selected twelve of these notorious characters for examination in this class. Were they motivated by politics, mentally ill or both? Were they anarchists, socialists or psychopaths? Is there a connection among them or is each case unique? Join Gary for a review of his deadly dozen. FEES: $13 LLI 0281-099 THUR., 11/21

20195 HETC 10 am–12 pm

EGYPTIAN HISTORY: 4000 YEARS IN 90 MINUTES

Behold one of the last remaining Wonders of the Ancient World when you delve into this ancient culture. You will learn where, why and how pyramids were built along with the beauty secrets of early Egyptians. Lisa Didier, writer, teacher, historian and world traveler, will discuss the importance of mummies in the Egyptian culture and why it was not always good to be the king of Egypt. FEES: $10 LLI 0088-099 TUES., 10/22

20177 MORA 2 pm–3:30 pm


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GENERALS WHO BECAME OUR PRESIDENTS

PIANO REVIVAL CONTINUED

Six of our presidents have all been military generals that have been voted into the highest civilian office in the country: George Washington, Andrew Jackson, zachary Taylor, Ulysses Grant, James Garfield and Dwight Eisenhower. They were different men in very different eras, but the military experience of each man helped shape his strategy for guiding our nation. Gary Midkiff will compare and contrast the military experiences of these six men, the challenges they faced in office, the often militaristic methods they dealt with those challenges, and the ways they evolved. FEES: $10 LLI 0071-099 MON., 10/14


LINkING PERSONALITY TO SPIRIT THROUGH ENNEAGRAM

If you were to describe yourself in one word, would it be good, loving, original, wise, powerful or peaceful? Learn about a time-honored wisdom called the Enneagram, a typology of human personality. When you become aware that you have an affinity to one of the nine personality types, you clearly understand your gifts and challenges. Rosemary Hurwitz will help you find the type that describes you best. You will focus on how it can be an instrumental bridge for living more resourcefully and identifying who you are called to be. FEES: $40 LLI 0230-099 THUR., 10/3-10/24

FEES: $70 LLI 0123-099 FRI., 8/30-10/18

20182 AHSC 9:15 am–10:05 am

LLI 0123-099 FRI., 10/25-12/20

20183 AHSC 9:15 am–10:05 am

PILGRIMS AS THEY REALLY WERE

How pure did you have to be as a Puritan and did the Puritans ever have fun? The answers may surprise you. Our earliest founding fathers were fascinating individuals who were willing to go to great lengths to change their world. Joyce Haworth will introduce this group of radicals that changed religious practice in the Anglican Church, sparked a civil war in England and almost by accident founded a new nation. FEES: $12 LLI 0101-099 MON., 11/18

20752 W 219 10 am–12 pm

RELIGIONS AROUND THE WORLD 20192 W 219 10 am–11:30 am

PIANO REVIVAL

Bring your desire to play the piano to life. Whether you have always wanted to tickle the ivories or you have not played since bell bottoms were first in style, now is the time to do it. Designed to provide you with a review or to teach you as a beginner, the class is small so you can have individual attention and encouragement in an atmosphere that is relaxing and fun. The fee includes a piano book. FEES: $70 LLI 0122-098 FRI., 8/30-10/18

20181 AHSC 10:15 am–11:05 am

LLI 0122-099 FRI., 10/25-12/20

20781 AHSC 10:15 am–11:05 am

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As a continuation of Piano Revival, Lavonne Mrozinski will help you master basic piano skills of technique, develop musicianship and repertoire in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. The class is limited to eight students to ensure plenty of personal attention. If you have not taken Piano Revival, you may enroll in this class with instructor approval.


Harper professor Charles Brown will help you contemplate some of the major world religions. You will consider the basic teachings and practices of the religions originating from India, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Then from the Middle East you will study the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Charles will next turn your attention to East Asia, including Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto. Finally, you will discuss the new religious movements that began in the 19th century as offshoots of Christianity and Islam. (Members-only course.) FEES: $50 LLI 0066-001 FRI., 11/1, 11/8, 11/22. 12/6

20749 W 219 10 am–12 pm

RISkING IT ALL: THEY SIGNED THEIR LIVES AWAY

Fifty-six men believed in American independence enough to commit treason against England by signing the Declaration of Independence. Join Joyce Haworth as she introduces you to this bold and eccentric group of patriots. The list included speculators, lawyers, scientists, musicians, a fellow better known as old bacon face, and more. Our discussion will be based on the book Signing Their Lives Away by Denise Kiernan and Joseph D’Agnese. FEES: $10 LLI 0196-099 MON., 9/9


SIX DRINkS THAT SHAPED HISTORY

Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and cola: these are more than beverages. They are a kind of technology that reflects and advances culture. Join Joyce Haworth, who holds a Master of Arts in American History, in this exploration of the fascinating book by Tom Standage, A History of the World in Six Glasses. Standage relates how these six beverages have had a surprising influence on the course of history. FEES: $40 LLI 0075-099 MON., 9/16-9/30

20175 HETC 1 pm–3 pm

THE CHRISTMAS TREE SHIP

Learn the story of Captain Santa and his annual voyage down Lake Michigan with his Christmas Tree Ship. Presenter Rochelle Pennington has written two books on the Milwaukee-built schooner which delivered Christmas trees to Chicago each holiday season before it was caught in The Great Storm of 1912. The ship went to the bottom of Lake Michigan loaded with trees (today the ship is still loaded with trees and is a popular Great Lakes dive site.) Pennington will share underwater photographs of Christmas trees still visible in the ship as well as century-old photographs of Captain Santa, his family and ship. She will share artifacts and discuss present-day efforts of the Great Lakes Coast Guard in sailing a new Christmas Ship for the past six years in memory of the original ship. FEES: $10 LLI 0106-099 MON., 12/2


THE INFLUENCE OF THE FIRST LADIES

The wives of our presidents have forged a variety of roles for themselves. Gary Midkiff will examine the women who were most assertive in terms of affecting and shaping the presidential terms and legacies of their husbands. He will look at the roles they played, their success in achieving goals, and the impact that their efforts had on the country. FEES: $12 LLI 0304-099 TUES., 11/19

20196 FVS 1 pm–3 pm

THE ROOSEVELT WOMEN

Franklin D. Roosevelt was a success due in part to the group of highly talented and determined women around him. First and foremost was his wife Eleanor, who became a powerhouse in her own right. There was also his mother, his daughter, his mistress Lucy Mercer, and Frances Perkins, the first woman to hold a Cabinet position. Eleanor likewise had close female friends who were instrumental in her many accomplishments. Join Joyce Haworth and celebrate women’s’ history with a look at this unique group of women. FEES: $20 LLI 0112-099 WED., 10/9-10/16

20180 ADV 1 pm–3 pm

THE YEAR CHINA DISCOVERED AMERICA?

Did the Chinese discover America decades before Columbus? Examine this controversial theory from the best seller by Gavin Menzies, 1421: The Year China Discovered the World. Lisa Didier will relay the story behind the Menzies theory. She will then bring you a strong rebuttal using facts and charts by Menzies himself. In the end, it will remain for you to decide if the Chinese discovered America. FEES: $10 LLI 0191-099 MON., 11/25

20186 THER 1 pm–2:30 pm

TV MEMORIES

Professor Bob Burton from Oakton College will give a fresh look at Uncle Miltie, Edward R. Murrow, Lucy, Gunsmoke and more. Bob is joined on videotape by several Chicago TV professionals who describe the formative years of television. You will see clips from some of those early broadcasts that will provide you with an insider’s view of early television programming. FEES: $13 LLI 0132-099 WED., 10/2

20184 HETC 1 pm–2:30 pm


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Free to tHe communIty courses

saturday serIes

PASSING ASSETS TO THE NEXT GENERATION: HEIRS VS. UNCLE SAM

Did you know that the original capital of Illinois (Kaskaskia) is now at the bottom of the Mississippi River? Join Harper professor Jim Edstrom for an engaging look at Illinois history. Learn more about Kaskaskia as well as other fascinating facets of Illinois history from the time before the arrival of Europeans to the present day. Learn about the first aerial gang war in history and the first European settlers, Indian trails, slavery in Illinois and more.

How much will you really leave your heirs? You will learn that all assets are not created equal when passing them to your heirs. You will gain an understanding of how your assets will be taxed, tips for which assets are best to pass down, and which you should spend. For example, a stretch IRA can be a great strategy to lessen the tax burden. You will also discuss the pros and cons of estate planning techniques, such as wills, trusts, direct beneficiaries and joint ownership. CFP Theresa Harezlak will show you how to maximize the amount your heirs will enjoy and learn ways they can maximize their inheritance. FREE LLI 0413-098 THUR., 11/7

20199 BGPD 9:30 am–11:30 am

LLI 0413-099 THUR., 11/14

20200 PLIB 9:30 am–11:30 am

SHORT STORY TREASURES

Edith Maynard, formerly of the Renaissance Institute at the Notre Dame of Maryland University, will lead you in discussing selected short stories by Ernest Hemingway, Dorothy Parker, E.B. White, Elizabeth Bishop and others. You will read the short stories and analyze them for the theme, form, relationship to your own life and a reflection of various cultures. The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John Updike and Katrina Kenison and The Fifty Funniest American Short Story Writers by Andy Borowitz will be used. You can obtain these books at your local library or purchase them online. FREE LLI 0105-099 MON., 9/16-11/25

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20753 GAR 10 am–11:30 am


A HISTORICAL LOOk AT ILLINOIS

FREE LLI 0086-099 SAT., 9/14-9/21

20176 PLIB 9:30 am–11:30 am

Partners and LocatIons An ongoing goal of Lifelong Learning Institute is to make our courses and events accessible to everyone in the community. Look for courses at these partner locations: HARPER COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS 1200 West Algonquin Rd Palatine, IL 60067 847.925.6300 HARPER COLLEGE NORTHEAST CENTER (NEC) 1375 S. Wolf Rd Prospect Heights, IL 60070 847.925.6001 ADDOLORATA VILLA (ADV) 555 McHenry Rd Wheeling, IL 60090 847.537.2900 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SENIOR CENTER (AHSC) 1801 W Central Rd Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847.253.5532 BUFFALO GROVE PARk DISTRICT (BGPD) 530 Bernard Dr Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 847.850.2100 FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE (FVS) 350 W Schaumburg Rd Schaumburg, IL 60194 847.884.5539

THE GARLANDS (GAR) 1000 Garlands Lane Barrington, IL 60010 847.304.1996 THE HERITAGE (THER) 800 S River Road Des Plaines, IL 60016 877.712.9875 HOFFMAN ESTATES PARk DISTRICT TRIPHAHN CENTER (HETC) 1685 W Higgins Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847.885.7500 THE MOORINGS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (MORA) 811 Central Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847.437.6700 OUR SAVIOUR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (OSLC) 1234 N. Arlington Heights Rd Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847.255.8700 PALATINE PUBLIC LIBRARY (PLIB) 700 N North Court Palatine, IL 60067 847.358.5881 PALATINE TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER (PTSC) 505 S. Quentin Rd Palatine, IL 60067 847.991.1112


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courses by Instructor (This listing does not include Aquacize or Healthy Living courses.)

ART EXCURSIONS

DIDIER, LISA

• Impressionism and Fashion • The Art of Pablo Picasso

• Egyptian History in 90 Minutes History • History and Culture of Spain • Our Neighbors Up North: Canada • The Land Down Under: Australia • The Year China Discovered America

BARILE, PAUL • My City, My Story

BENjAMIN, SUSAN • Oscar Hammerstein

BRADFORD, BARRY • Famous Americans Series

BRANIGAN, MIkE • O’Hare At Fifty

BROD, RAYMOND • States That Never Made the Cut

BROWN, CHARLES • Religions Around The World

BULAT, DENNIS

DROWER, SARA • On The Streets Where They Lived

DUMELLE, GRACE • Finding Your Chicago Ancestors

EDSTROM, jAMES • A Historical Look at Illinois • Banned Books Week

ELDER, ROBERT • The Film That Changed My Life

GIRE, DANN

• Dark Moments in American History

• Analyze This: Evaluate Movies • Windy City Cinema

BURNS, COLLEEN

GODDARD, LESLIE

• Do We Have Free Will?

BURTON, BOB • The Kennedy Center Honors • TV Memories

CARLSON, ELLIE • The Ups and Downs of Dining à la Downton

CHANG, HELEN • Piano Revival

CROSS, CLAIRE

• Jacqueline Kennedy

HAASE, BILL • Secretaries of State

HALES, SUzANNE • Dame Judy Dench

HAREzLAk, THERESA • Passing Assets to the Next Generation

HAWORTH, jOYCE

• Art In The Time Of Abe Lincoln • Beautiful Prague, Golden City • Travel To Places/Dreams Made

• Books With Breakfast Series • Bursting Free From The Corset • Candy Bombers of World War II • Risking It All

CUNNIFF, jOE

HONNIGMAN, PETER

• Swinging New Orleans

DANzA, jOHN • A Dickens Christmas

DARNALL, STEVE • A Beginners Guide to the Golden Age of Radio • Lights Out, Everybody

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• Street Self-Defense for Seniors

HURWITz, ROSEMARY • Linking Personality To Spirit

ISAACS, ANETTE • Between Normality and Terror • Germany, Angela Merkel and Election • Richard Wagner and King Ludwig Street

courses by Instructor

(CONT.)

jOHNS, jENNIE

SEIDENBERG, ROBIN

• Do You Skype?

• Skeletons In Our Closets

LANGHAMMER, EGON

SOLAk, BOGNA

• Children of the Fuehrer

• Baking With Bogna

LEVIN, ANDREW

STEPHENS, SARA

• Understanding The New Middle East

• Four Who Refused To Conform • Mothers and Daughters • Mysteries Series

LORIS, MYRA • Chicago History Series • Words That Made America Series

LYNCH, TERRY • Mistakes Happen

MAYNARD, EDITH • Short Story Treasures

MCCANN, MICHAEL • History of Halloween • Superheroes for Grandparents

MICHELSON, LEON • Strange Lives of the Stars

MIDkIFF, GARY • 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address • Books With Breakfast Series • Civil Rights Movement/1964-68 • Generals Who Became Presidents • I Have in My Hand A List of Names: McCarthy • The Influence of the First Ladies

STEVENSON, FRANkLIN • Bogart Classics

SUGDEN, BARBARA • Cruising Across the Circle

TINBERG, HAL • The Innocence Project

WEREN, jIM • Soul Soldiers • Spies Spying/Secret Soldiers

WLEzIEN, DIANE • Frida Kahlo • Georgia O’Keefe • Mary Cassatt

YAFFE, ROBERT • Carmen Ole

MROzINSkI, VONNIE • Piano Revival • Piano Revival Continued

NOE, DAVID • Pony Express

PENNINGTON, ROCHELLE • Stories Behind Christmas Carols • The Christmas Ship • World War I Christmas Miracle

RUBIN, LINDA • Beautiful Chicago

SCHARRINGHAUSEN, BARBARA • Random Ringers


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courses by LocatIon (This listing does not include Aquacize or Healthy Living courses.) ADDOLORATA VILLA (ADV) • A Beginners Guide to the Golden Age of Radio • Jacqueline Kennedy

HOFFMAN ESTATES PARk DISTRICT TRIPHAHN CENTER (HETC) • Beautiful Chicago

• Random Ringers

• Deadly Dozen: Assassins

• Spies Spying/Secret Soldiers

• Six Drinks That Shaped History

• Stories Behind Christmas Carols

• TV Memories

• The Roosevelt Women

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SENIOR CENTER (AHSC) • 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address • A Dickens Christmas • Piano Revival • Piano Revival Continued • The Film That Changed My Life • The Ups / Downs of Dining à la Downton • World War I Christmas Miracle

BUFFALO GROVE PARk DISTRICT (BGPD) • Dark Moments In American History • Passing Assets to the Next Generation

THE MOORINGS (MORA) • Candy Bombers of World War II • Egyptian History in 90 Minutes • The Christmas Ship

OUR SAVIOUR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (OSLC) • Germany, Angela Merkel and Election • Children of the Fuehrer • Soul Soldiers

NORTHEAST CENTER (NEC) • Baking With Bogna • Books With Breakfast Series • Bursting Free From The Corset

FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE (FVS)

• Civil Rights Movement/1964-68

• Mistakes Happen

• Do You Skype?

• Richard Wagner and King Ludwig Street

• Famous Americans Series

• Self Defense for Seniors

• Four Who Refused To Conform

• The Art of Pablo Picasso

• Mothers and Daughters

• The Influence of the First Ladies

• Mysteries: Kevin Guilfoile

THE GARLANDS (GAR) • Analyze This: Evaluate Movies

• Rejuvenate Your Retirement • The 1930s Series

• Dame Judy Dench

• Words That Made America Series

• History and Culture of Spain

PALATINE LIBRARY (PLIB)

• I have in My Hand A List of Names: McCarthy • Impressionism and Fashion • Short Story Treasures • Skeletons In Our Closets

THE HERITAGE (THER) • Chicago History Series • Generals Who Became Presidents • Risking It All • The Year China Discovered America

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• A Historical Look at Illinois • Passing Assets on to the Next Generation

PALATINE TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER (PTSC) • Lights Out, Everybody • Windy City Cinema

courses by LocatIon

(CONT.)

MAIN CAMPUS

• Pilgrims As They Really Were

• Art In The Time Of Abe Lincoln

• Religions Around The World

• Banned Books Week

• Secretaries Of State

• Beautiful Prague, Golden City

• States That Never Made The Cut

• Between Normality And Terror

• Strange Lives Of The Stars

• Bogart Classics

• Superheroes For Grandparents

• Carmen Ole

• Swinging New Orleans

• Cruising Across The Circle

• The Innocence Project

• Do We Have Free Will?

• The Kennedy Center Honors

• Finding Your Chicago Ancestors

• The Land Down Under: Australia

• Frida Kahlo

• The Pony Express

• Georgia O’Keefe

• Travel To Places/Dreams Made

• History Of Halloween

• Understanding The New Middle East

• Linking Personality To Spirit • Mary Cassatt • My City, My Story • Mysteries/Agatha Christie • Mysteries/Arthur Conan Doyle • Mysteries/Sidney Sheldon • O’Hare At Fifty • On The Streets Where They Live • Oscar Hammerstein • Our Neighbors Up North: Canada


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LLI FaLL 2013 course caLendar AUGUST Sunday

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• Piano Revival

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• Germany: • Piano Revival Merkel Election • Mothers & • The Art of Picasso Daughters

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• Short Story Treasures • Six Drinks Shaped History • Civil Rights Movement • Street Self Defense

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• Oscar • Art in Time of Hammerstein Lincoln • Famous Americans: Ben Franklin

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• Short Story • Words Made • Skeletons in Our Treasures America: Dec of Closet Independence • Swinging New • Secretaries of Orleans • Guide Golden Age State of Radio • Books w/ Breakfast: Six Drivers • Land Down Under: Australia

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• Piano Revival • Piano Revival Cont. • Mysteries Arthur Conan Doyle • Chgo History Immigrants 17

• Secretaries of State • Books w/ Breakfast: Hour Peril • Bogart Classics

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• Piano Revival • Piano Revival Cont. • Mysteries Agatha Christie • Chgo History: The Fire & Fair

• Secretaries of • Linking State Personality to • Roosevelt Women Spirit • Superheroes for • Bogart Classics Grandparents • Do We Have Free Will?

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• Short Story • Windy City Treasures Cinema • Books w/ • Egyptian History Breakfast: Six Drivers • Neighbors Up North: Canada • My City My Story 27

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• 1930’s Lights in • Secretaries of • Linking Darkness State Personality to • Dame Judi Dench • Roosevelt Women Spirit • Do you Skype? • The Ups and • Bogart Classics Downs Dining à la Downton

• Short Story • 1930s: Man/ Treasures White House • Generals Became • Georgia O’Keefe Presidents • Books w/ Breakfast: Six Drivers • My City My Story 20

• States That Never Made Cut • Beautiful Prague • Linking Personality to Spirit

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• Short Story Treasures • Strange Lives of the Stars • Books w/ Breakfast: Six Drivers

• Secretaries of State • Famous Americans: Presidents • TV Memories

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• Piano Revival • Piano Revival Cont. • Four Refused to Conform • Chgo History: Richard J Daley Part II • Bursting Free From Corset • Religions Around the World 16

• Passing Assets • Piano Revival • Between • Piano Revival Cont. Normality & Terror • Four Refused to • Random Ringers Conform • Bursting Free From Corset

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• World War I • Words Made Christmas Miracle America: Minorities • Christmas Tree Ship • Stories Most Beloved Christmas Carols

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Bookstore Discount for LLI Members Lifelong Learning members get a 10% discount on all items at the HarperStore. Just mention you are a Lifelong Learning member when you check out and save!


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generaL InFormatIon HOW TO REGISTER Registration for summer semester is ongoing. Members may visit harpercollege.edu/lli to register. If you are not yet an LLI member, need assistance with online registration or would like to register by phone, please call us at 847.925.6300. YOUR HARPER E-MAIL ACCOUNT When you register for a course at Harper College, you automatically receive a Harper email address. All Harper-related communications, such as your registration and payment information, are sent to your Harper email. To view your account, log into the Student Portal via the MyHarper link at the top of the Harper College home page (harpercollege.edu) and click on the MyHarper Email tab. If you need assistance, contact the Student Service Desk at [email protected] or 847.925.6866. FEE INFORMATION LLI course fees are listed after each course description and vary. A course may be offered for: • free or the fee listed, for both members and nonmembers • the fee listed but exclusively to members, indicated by “Members-only Course” Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

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CANCELLATIONS AND FULL CLASSES Although you can sign up for as many LLI classes as you like, we cannot guarantee you a seat. Some classes fill quickly. Register early and identify alternate classes in case your first choice is full. Every effort is made to NOT cancel LLI classes. However, a small minimum enrollment is set for most courses. A course will be cancelled if the minimum enrollment is not met. SHARE YOUR PASSION The Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College is seeking members who are interested in facilitating courses and seminars. Areas of interest include history, international affairs, politics, philosophy, literature, music/art appreciation and the humanities. Unique topics and seminar proposals are especially welcome. Maybe you know someone who might like to teach a course? Retired or current teachers and other professional experts are all welcome. If interested, please contact Kathy Swan at 847.925.6026. PARkING FREE parking is available at all locations where courses are offered. Maps and directions for many locations can be found at harpercollege.edu.

LLI: mIssIon, Faqs & membersHIP THE LLI MISSION The mission of the Lifelong Learning Institute is to provide opportunities for members to meet their intellectual, cultural and social needs through shared learning. The Institute offers opportunities to explore a vast array of topics. Programs are developed, designed and taught in various formats and may be facilitated by faculty, professionals or members.

HOW MUCH DOES MEMBERSHIP COST? The LLI membership fee is $35 per person and is valid for three terms from the date of purchase (for example, one fall semester, one spring semester and one summer session.) Memberships expire on the last date of the third term and must be renewed to continue receiving Institute benefits.

WHAT TYPES OF COURSES AND ACTIVITIES DOES THE INSTITUTE OFFER? LLI offers a mix of short-term courses, workshops, seminars and lectures.

WHAT ABOUT HOMEWORk, TESTS, GRADES OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS? LLI courses require no prerequisites, grades or exams. Some instructors may suggest that members read texts and other materials in order to gain the full benefit of participation.

ARE CLASSES AND EVENTS EVER CANCELLED? Every effort is made not to cancel Institute classes. However, a minimum enrollment is set for most classes, and a course will be cancelled if the minimum enrollment is not met.

IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENT TO jOIN? Anyone 55 years and older can join, but no educational or professional background is required.

WHAT ABOUT PARkING? FREE parking is available at all Institute locations.

tWo easy Ways to joIn LLI: • In person at the Continuing Education office at Harper College Visit us in the lobby of the Wojcik Conference Center, Building W. • By phone at 847.925.6300 The office is open Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

PAYMENT The membership fee is $35 per person. You may pay by electronic check or credit card.


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Take mini-classes—samples of popular courses. Enjoy refreshments. Meet instructors and other lifelong learners. Register early for fall courses. Take LLI for a test drive: FREE membership with a valid email address (first-time members only.)

Harper College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. 19362 JE7/13

Lifelong Learning Institute

For more information or to RSVP now, visit harpercollege.edu/lli or call 847.925.6300.

TAkE LLI FoR A TEST DRIvE

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LLI 2013 Program Preview Wednesday, August 7, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wojcik Conference Center (Building W) FREE

Each year, the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), for adults 55 and over, offers over 200 short-term courses, seminars and lectures exploring everything from art, music and history to science, literature and politics. LLI is offering even more this year, with new courses, prizes and encore sessions of 25 of our most popular courses.

ThE RoAD To ADvENTuRE wITh LIFELoNg LEARNINg

INSIDELLI FALL 2013

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