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MICL TRIP:

Mare Island, site of the U.S. Navy’s first permanent base on the West Coast, has several hundred structures and sites of historic interest. This tour attempts to highlight some of the best.

The Navy bought the island for $83,491, opened the shipyard in September 0f 1854 and in its 142-year history turned out 513 ships – including 400 during WWII. Naval operations ceased on April Fool’s Day, 1996.

Watch our website, www.miclonline.org, for further details

MICL REGISTRATION: Wednesday August 23 at 9 AM – 11:30 AM in the El Capitan Classroom Online at http://www.mjc4life.org/ By phone, call 575-6063

MARE ISLAND October 7 Time: TBD Cost: TBD

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MICLetter is the newsletter of the Modesto Institute for Continued Learning, Modesto Junior College, Modesto, California

EDITOR/PUBLISHER Dan Brown

2014-2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT Marjorie Reis

PRESIDENT-ELECT Richard Cato

SECRETARY Dorothy Winke

TREASURER Lance Krajewski

DIRECTORS Dave Froba, VP-Curriculum Dan Brown, Newsletter Don Charette, Facilities Ron Rutschman, Membership Louise Summerlot, Public Relations Margery Neder, Trip Liaison Judy Moore, Hospitality

HONORARY DIRECTOR George Pettygrove

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Dorothy Ford

MJC STAFF LIAISON Rita Perez, MJC Community Education Marketing Specialist

Community Ed. phone: 575-6063

Web Site: www.miclonline.org

Modesto Junior College 430 College Avenue Modesto, CA 95350

WORDS FROM OUR PRESIDENT - Marjorie Reis

Greetings fellow MICLites! It is hard to believe Fall is just around the corner, especially with the unusually hot summer we’ve had this year. Nevertheless, the beginning of our Fall semester is close at hand. I hope all of you had a nice, relaxing summer and are ready to come back to MICL to experience some great classes.

The Curriculum Committee has been working hard planning some exciting new classes for the Fall semester. The old favorites remain of course such as Travels Around the World, What in the World, The Writers’ Workshop, Bridge, Birding-The Big Year and Friday at the Movies. There are also new classes on the horizon for sessions A, B & C. Have you been wondering how to operate all those electronic gadgets you own? We have a class for you! Gadgets aren’t your thing? Well how about Alexander Hamilton? You undoubtedly have heard all the hype about the Broadway musical, Hamilton. What was so fascinating about Hamilton that he interests all ages today? Join us in A Session for the class, Hamilton, to find out! Maybe a variety of topics is what you are looking for…. well how about some guitar music or perhaps Potpourri? Mind you, those classes are just in A session. We also have some exciting new classes coming up in B & C sessions. How about The Beatles? Yes, those Beatles! Or Secrets of U.S, History or Classic Comedians? What about TED Talks or Art Potpourri, Recent Modern History or Music Appreciation? And finally, something we all need in order to survive in our world today, a class on Mental Health! As you can see by the assortment we have planned for you, variety is what we were aiming for. I hope all of you will give these new classes a try. I know we get in a rut and tend to always attend our old favorites, but who knows you just might discover a new favorite with all the variety we are offering this semester.

I encourage all of you, new members included, to get involved. There are many ways you can volunteer in MICL. If you’ve done some traveling this summer, volunteer to give a presentation on your trip. If a class coordinator asked you to give a presentation in their class, give it a try. Speaking before a group not your thing? There are still many ways you can volunteer. Lend a hand in the kitchen or at potlucks or bring snacks for break. Help someone with mobility problems navigate our parking lot. Stick around to help put chairs back in order after class or just simply ask if there is anything you can do to assist? We are what makes MICL work. All jobs large or small is what makes us successful. So, join in the fun! The rewards are satisfying and you will know you helped contribute to what keeps us going year after year.

Finally, don’t forget registration is coming up on Wednesday, August 23 from 9:00 to 11:30. Hope to see

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Fall, 2017 - A August 28, 2017 through September 29, 2017 Check out Page 4 for exact schedules.

• TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD Monday Morning - Let yourself experience the travel delights and occasional frustrations of MICL members and selected guests on their journeys by car, RV, rail, ferry, riverboat, ocean liner, airplane, etc. They will share with us, in illustrated detail, their explorations of places far and near, exotic and familiar. Whether you are a fearless explorer or an armchair traveler, join us in a cozy classroom setting to experience vicariously their wondrous tales and adventures Expand your horizons and brush up on world geography. Questions and comments are encouraged.

• GUITARA IN SPAIN Monday Afternoon - Eight classes trace the history of what we know today as the Spanish classical guitar from its humble beginnings in the 16th Century Vihuela through the 20th Century. Classical guitarist, Julian Bream, plays the music of each period, explains the changes to the instrument, and discusses their effects on technique. Scenes move through many of Spain’s diverse regions and cultures, capturing a sense of the Spanish people in their daily lives, work, and pleasures over 500 years. We see Granada’s Alhambra and gypsy quarters, the great cathedral in Sevilla, flower-filled patios of Cordoba, the Prado Museum in Madrid, a Basque village in the Pyrenees—locations which are frequently used as settings for Bream’s superb performances of much of Spain’s greatest music for the guitar. Look, listen, and learn – effortlessly!

• HAMILTON Tuesday Morning - We’ll listen to the music of the block- buster rap musical “Hamilton” as we read the score on the big screen. Then we’ll fill in the details of the life of Hamilton with discussion and elucidation of the book by Ron Cher- now, upon which the play itself is directly based; videos, etc. also. You will never look at American history, the $10 bill, or rap music the same again. Not to be missed. Rumors are that the newly-created “MICL’s Ol’ Rappas” may make occasional appearances

• TED TALKS Tuesday Afternoon - What is a TED Talk? TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues. Each class will feature two talks. Each one starting with a brief introduction about who the speaker is, followed by the video and then an invigorating discussion of the topic presented in the video.

• POTPOURRI Wednesday Morning - As the name implies, this class will include, as it has in past years, an agglomeration of topics chosen to be of interest to MICL members. Presentations will be delivered by a variety of individuals selected as knowledgeable in their area of experience and expertise. Curriculum details for this session will be published prior to our first class. We look forward to the opportunity to provide a wide array of presenters. Join us for what will be an interesting and educational session.

• BEGINNER'S BRIDGE Thursday Afternoon - Bridge is a social game. It is stimulating, motivating, exciting, and fascinating. We specialize in taking the absolute beginner and introducing them to a new world of fun. No experience necessary. If you know or would like to learn to play please join us.

• Don't forget our MICL’s Prized REGULARS. YOUNG AT HEART (Tue. & Thu. Early morning), WRITING IT DOWN! (Wed. p.m.), WHAT IN THE WORLD (Thu. a.m.) and FRIDAY AT THE MOVIES (Fri. a.m.)

EVENT SCHEDULE

August - 2017 Registration Aug 23 9:00 AM Multi-purpose room Session A starts Aug 28

September - 2017 Holiday Sep 04 Labor Day, no classes Curriculum Mtg. Sep 06 3:15 PM Classroom Board Mtg. Sep 13 3:15 PM Classroom Birthday Luncheon

Sep 15 1:00 PM Mimi’s Restaurant

Potluck Luncheon

Sep 28 11:30 AM Multi-purpose room

Book Club Sep 28 1:00 PM Classroom Session A ends Sep 29

October - 2017 Trip Oct 07 TBD Classroom

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MICL CLASS SCHEDULE Fall, 2017 - A

MONDAY 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon MONDAY 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD Robin Martin GUITARA IN SPAIN Betty Boj-Sode Aug 28 • OUR 500 Mile PILGRAMAGE WALK OF SPAIN'S

CAMINO DE SANTIAGO - Amy & J. P. Wolfe Sep 04 • -------Holiday------- Sep 11 • NEW YORK CITY: NEW GROUND ZERO MUSEUM

& WORLD TRADE CENTER - Virginia White-Scople Sep 18 • BUTAN IN 2016 - Lynn Hasen & Richard Anderson Sep 25 • DIGNITY THROUGH MOBILITY PROJECT IN THE

DEVELOPING WORLD - Judy Spencer

Aug 28

Classes trace the history of what we know today as the Spanish classical guitar from its humble beginnings in the 16th Century Vihuela through the 20th Century. Classical guitarist, Julian Bream, plays the music of each period, explains the changes to the instrument, and discusses their effects on technique. We see Granada’s Alhambra and gypsy quarters, the great cathedral in Sevilla, the Prado Museum in Madrid,—locations which are frequently settings for Bream’s superb performances of much of Spain’s greatest music for the guitar.

Sep 04 Sep 11 Sep 18 Sep 25

TUESDAY/THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM YOUNG AT HEART/QIGONG Arline Wortner, Lila Huff, Doc Wait, Leonard Olives, Jim McCabe, Rudy Serrato Aug 29, 31 • A strength training program designed specifically for older adults followed by QiGong. You may sit or stand,

depending upon your physical ability. The program follows the guidelines of the Presidential Fitness Award. Participants with health problems should have their doctor's approval.

Sep 05, 07 Sep 12, 14 Sep 19, 21 Sep 26

TUESDAY 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon TUESDAY 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM HAMILTON David Froba TED TALKS Daniel Brown Aug 29

• We’ll listen to the music of the block- buster rap musical “Hamilton” as we read the score on the big screen. Then we’ll fill in the details of the life of Hamilton with discussion and elucidation of the book by Ron Cher- now, upon which the play itself is directly based; videos, etc. also. You will never look at American history, the $10 bill, or rap music the same again. Not to be missed. Rumors are that the newly-created “MICL’s Ol’ Rappas” may make occasional appearances.

Sep 05 Sep 12 Sep 19 Sep 26

Aug 29 • A BETTER WAY TO TALK ABOUT ABORTION LOVE, NO MATTER WHAT - Dan Brown

Sep 05 • YOUR BRAIN HALLUCINATES YOUR REALITY WHY WE SHOULD TRUST SCIENTISTS - Dan Brown

Sep 12 • THE POWER OF INTROVERTS - Carol Quinlan LET'S END AGEISM - Colleen Crosthwaite

Sep 19 • ATHEISM 2.0 - Dan Brown RECLAIMING RELIGION - Dan Brown

Sep 26 • A MASTER PROCRASTINATOR - Gene Richards HAMILTON VS. MADISON - Dan Brown

WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM POTPOURRI Arthur McRae WRITING IT DOWN! Mildred Starr Aug 30 • BOAT RESTORATION - Hugh Brereton

UPDATE ON MICL A/V - Gary Moore Sep 06 • SAVE LIBRARIES CAMPAIGN - Pat Portwood,

Ryan Dziaposz & Paul Caruso MID-AIR FUELING OF AIRCRAFT - Jerry Deller

Sep 13 • INDIAN EDUCATION & CULTURE - Maude Lamb & Lillie Fiskin MICL WRITING CLASS - Millie Starr

Sep 20 • TOBACCO CONTROL OUTREACH PREVENTION SERVICES - Analisa Zamora PEER TO PEER COUNSELING - Art Ramirez

Sep 27 • GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES & SIMILARITIES - Marilee Fisher

Aug 30

• This class is a staple of MICL, but the contents and members are always changing. We welcome new faces. Their new voices share stories untold; dreams that would be lost forever; memories that would disappear into the sands of time. Join us to write, to read, or to just listen. We are eager to hear your truth, fiction and poetry. Your words and thoughts will be treated with care.

Sep 06 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27

THURSDAY 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon THURSDAY 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM WHAT IN THE WORLD Mary Correro BEGINNER'S BRIDGE Gene Richards & Ron Rutschman Aug 31 • We discuss all kinds of issues and happenings from

your neighborhood, local, regional, state, national, and world news. You bring in the topic and we all discuss it. Several class members have expertise to share. Learn something new every day.

Sep 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28

Aug 31 • Bridge is a social game. It is stimulating, motivating, exciting, and fascinating. We specialize in taking the absolute beginner and introducing them to a new world of fun. No experience necessary. Please join us.

Sep 07 Sep 14 Sep 21

September 28 - BOOK CLUB at 1:00 PM - TBD FRIDAY 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon FRIDAY AT THE MOVIES Betty Boj-Sode Sep 01 • SALAAM BOMBAY 1988 Hindi/Subtitled color 113m. Sep 08 • ALL ABOUT EVE 1950 English b/w 138m. Sep 15 • SCENT OF GREEN PAPAYA 1993 Vietnamese/Subtitled color 104m. Sep 22 • THE APARTMENT 1960 English color 125m. Sep 29 • RAISE THE RED LANTERN 1991 Mandarin/Subtitled color 125m.

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TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD Class time: MONDAY 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

August 28 OUR 6 WEEK, 500 Mile PILGRAMAGE WALK OF SPAIN’S CAMINO DE SANTIAGO presenter: Amy & J. P. Wolfe

September 4 HOLIDAY – LABOR DAY No Class

September 11 NEW YORK CITY: NEW GROUND ZERO MUSEUM & WORLD TRADE CENTER presenter: Virginia White-Scople

September 18 BUTAN IN 2016 presenter: Lynn Hasen & Richard Anderson

September 25 DIGNITY THROUGH MOBILITY PROJECT IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD, WHEELCHAIRS TO THE AMERICAS & VIETNAM presenter: Judy Spencer

Coordinator: Robin Martin

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GUITARA IN SPAIN Class time: MONDAY 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Eight classes trace the history of what we know today as the Spanish classical guitar from its humble beginnings in the 16th Century Vihuela through the 20th Century. Classical guitarist, Julian Bream, plays the music of each period, explains the changes to the instrument, and discusses their effects on technique. Scenes move through many of Spain’s diverse regions and cultures, capturing a sense of the Spanish people in their daily lives, work, and pleasures

over 500 years. Paintings, drawings, and prints are incorporated to re-create the past; old and new photography brings us into modern street scenes and informal family gatherings, all including the omnipresent guitar which is so integral a part of Spanish life. We see Granada’s Alhambra and gypsy quarters, the great cathedral in Sevilla, flower-filled patios of Cordoba, the Prado Museum in Madrid, a Basque village in the Pyrenees—locations which are frequently used as settings for Bream’s superb performances of much of Spain’s greatest music for the guitar. Look, listen, and learn – effortlessly! Coordinator: Betty Boj-Sode

HAMILTON Class time: TUESDAY 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

We’ll listen to the music of the block- buster rap musical “Hamilton” as we read the score on the big screen. Then we’ll fill in the details of the life of Hamilton with discussion and elucidation of the book by Ron Cher- now, upon which the play itself is directly based; videos, etc. also. You will never look at American history, the $10 bill, or rap music the same again. Not to be missed. Rumors are that the newly-created “MICL’s Ol’ Rappas” may make occasional appearances.

Coordinator: David Froba

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TED TALKS Class time: TUESDAY 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

August 29 First Hour: A BETTER WAY TO TALK ABOUT ABORTION presenter: Dan Brown Second Hour: LOVE, NO MATTER WHAT presenter: Dan Brown

September 5 First Hour: YOUR BRAIN HALLUCINATES YOUR CONSCIOUS REALITY presenter: Dan Brown Second Hour: WHY WE SHOULD TRUST SCIENTISTS presenter: Dan Brown

September 12 First Hour: THE POWER OF INTROVERTS presenter: Carol Quinlan Second Hour: LET’S END AGEISM presenter: Colleen Crosthwaite

September 19 First Hour: ATHEISM 2.0 presenter: Dan Brown Second Hour: IT’S TIME TO RECLAIM RELIGION presenter: Dan Brown

September 26 First Hour: INSIDE THE MIND OF A MASTER PROCRASTINATOR presenter: Gene Richards Second Hour: HAMILTON VS. MADISON AND THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN PARTISANSHIP presenter: Dan Brown

Coordinator: Daniel Brown

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POTPOURRI Class time: WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

August 30 First Hour: BOAT RESTORATION presenter: Hugh Brereton Second Hour: UPDATE ON MICL A/V presenter: Gary Moore

September 6 First Hour: SAVE STANISLAUS LIBRARIES CAMPAIGN presenter: Pat Portwood, Ryan Dziaposz & Paul Caruso Second Hour: MID-AIR FUELING OF AIRCRAFT DURING THE VIETNAM ERA presenter: Jerry Deller

September 13 First Hour: INDIAN EDUCATION & CULTURE presenter: Maude Lamb & Lillie Fiskin Second Hour: MICL WRITING CLASS presenter: Millie Starr

September 20 First Hour: TOBACCO CONTROL OUTREACH PREVENTION SERVICES presenter: Analisa Zamora Second Hour: PEER TO PEER COUNSELING presenter: Art Ramirez

September 27 UNDERSTANDING GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES & SIMILARITIES presenter: Marilee Fisher

Coordinator: Arthur McRae

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WRITING IT DOWN! Class time: Wednesday 1 PM - 3 PM

Be inspired to share your writing efforts in an encouraging and supportive classroom setting. Class members write at home about anything they want, and they share what they write in class when they are ready. The goal of the class is to support one another in the writing process and learn by doing. Come and join our writing community as a writer or listener.

Coordinator: Millie Starr

WHAT IN THE WORLD Class time: Thursdays 10 AM - 12 NOON

Have you ever watched TV or read a newspaper article, opinion, or letter to the editor and really wanted to discuss or react to what you read? “What in the World” is just the class for you. We discuss all kinds of issues and happenings from your neighborhood, local, regional,

state, national, and world news. You bring in the topic, introduce it, and we all discuss it with the help of the class facilitator.

Coordinator: Mary Correro

BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS Class time: Thursdays 1 PM to 3 PM

Bridge is the most fascinating card game. It is also complex. The fascination and complexity is what makes it so interesting – and sometimes addictive. Bridge is not a difficult game to learn. It takes some time and dedication but ask any one player – it’s worth the effort. Never played the game? Give us a try! Patient instruction and helpful partners create a fun atmosphere.

Coordinator: Gene Richards & Ron Rutschman

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FRIDAY AT THE MOVIES Class Time: FRIDAY 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

September 1 SALAAM BOMBAY 1988 color Hindi/Subtitled 113m. m.

Check miclonline.org/movies for a review the week of the film.

September 8 ALL ABOUT EVE 1950 b/w English 138m. m.

Check miclonline.org/movies for a review the week of the film.

September 15 SCENT OF GREEN PAPAYA 1993 color Vietnamese/Subtitled 104m. m.

Check miclonline.org/movies for a review the week of the film.

September 22 THE APARTMENT 1960 color English 125m. m.

Check miclonline.org/movies for a review the week of the film.

September 29 RAISE THE RED LANTERN 1991 color Mandarin/Subtitled 125m. m.

Check miclonline.org/movies for a review the week of the film.

Coordinator: Betty Boj-Sode

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YOUNG AT HEART Class Time: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

A strength training program designed specifically for older adults followed by QiGong. You may sit or stand, depending upon your physical ability. The program follows the guidelines of the Presidential Fitness Award.

Participants with health problems should have their doctor's approval.

Coordinators: Arline Wortner, Lila Huff, Doc Wait, Leonard Olives, Jim McCabe, Rudy Serrato

MICL BOOK CLUB Class Time: Last Thursday of each session 1 PM - 3 PM Fall 2017 Session A – September 28

PAST SELECTIONS Meets to discuss the book selection the the last Thursday of each session. The books are chosen by the participants, alternating between fiction and

non-fiction. Check our web site, www.miclonline.org, for the selection for this session.

Coordinator: Carol Sullivan