8-Week Courses:

Ooh-la-la! Intermediate French Suzanne Wiltshire A continuing course emphasizing pronunciation, grammar and culture. Newcomers who have had a little French are welcome.

Memoir Writing Meriah Crawford

Founding Fathers' Views on Religious Freedom Bernie Henderson A look at six founding fathers' religious beliefs and their views on church and state.

Special Topics Course in History and Current Events: 1/9 Religion and Voting in the Age of Trump and Clinton Richard Meagher 1/16 Kubla Khan in the History and Poetry of Samuel Taylor Coleridge Shantaram Talegaonkar 1/23 Should the Electoral College System of Electing the President Be Abolished? Ellis West 1/30 Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation Gordon Lawrence 2/6 Another Great Migration - the Irish Famine Tony Pelling 2/13 Coral Reefs and Climate Change Malcolm Hill 2/20 What Should We Expect from Intelligence? David Cariens 2/27 The America We All Want: Protecting the Community from Gun Violence David Cariens

Mondays St. Luke Lutheran Church

7757 Chippenham Parkway

The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond

Open University Schedule

Winter Session 2017

TSCOR 3111 Northside Ave., Ste 400 Richmond, VA 23228 (804)355-7282 www.TSCOR.org

8-Week Courses: The Life and Times of Winston Churchill John Gordon Explores the life, career, and significance of Churchill (1874-1965) - soldier, journalist, historian, orator, politician, statesman - within the context of his time and place. How Should Judges Interpret the Constitution? Ellis West This course will explain the nature of constitutional adjudication and then critically examine the different ways of interpreting the Constitution. Exploring and Enjoying Verdi’s Historical Grand Opera, “Don Carlo.” Bob Jones Low Intermediate Spanish Dulce Lawrence Intermediate German Conversation Kirsten Taranto Includes readings of short stories by German authors and discussion of German culture

9:45 - 10:45

11:00 - 12:00

Lunch Speakers:

1/9 Governing in the New Congress Dan Palazzolo, professor of political science, University of Richmond 1/16 Our Restless Species: How We Came To Occupy the Globe Charles Bryan, former CEO, Virginia Historical Society 1/23 Cotton Rat for Breakfast: Adventures in Midlife and Beyond Emily Kimball, author; outdoor enthusiast 1/30 Equal Justice Under Law: A Call to Justice in Our Community Tara Louise Casey, director, Harry L. Carrico Center for Pro Bono services, University of Richmond 2/6 “De Sun Do Move”: The Life of the Rev. John Jasper (1812-1901) Benjamin Ross, church historian, Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church 2/13 ChildSavers: Unleashing the Power of a Child’s Brain Robert Bolling, CEO, ChildSavers 2/20 “Ring Around the Rosie” and Other Tales of the Bubonic Plague Peter Goodman, M.D., retired gastroenterologist 2/27 Science Museum: 2017 and Beyond Kinsey Peeler, executive director, Science Museum of VA Foundation

12:00 Lunch 12:30-1:15 Speaker

Bring a sandwich. Coffee and dessert are available.

Open

University Inclement

Weather Policy

If Richmond Public Schools

are CLOSED, then Open University classes are CANCELLED.

If Richmond Public Schools are DELAYED, then Open University

classes are OPEN at the usual time.

Closings will scroll on channels 6, 8 and 12 along with other school

and business closings.

8-Week Courses: Deutschvergnügen Intermediate German Sabine Horn Free conversation; reading skill; listening comprehension; German Scrabble or movie. Introductory Spanish Tim Martin A beginning-level class for those who have never studied Spanish or who want to refresh basic skills. Text: Spanish for Mastery 1 by Valette and Valette. American Writers in Paris and All That Jazz Dr. Reingard Nethersole Genealogy Sylvia Elchinger and Emily Rusk Note: This is a one or two-hour class option. Special Topics Course in History and Current Events: 1/12 Does the Constitution

Prohibit Atheists from

Holding Public Office?

Ellis West 1/19 Landscapes after the War Todd Lookingbill 1/26 Iran: Key to the Middle East? Phil True 2/2 Separation of Church and State Jim Smith 2/9 The Incredible ‘Way.’ An Obscure Palestinian Sect Mysteriously Becomes An International Movement Jim Smith 2/16 Brexit I Art Gunlicks 2/23 Brexit II Art Gunlicks 3/2 A Palestinian Experience Elizabeth Yates

Thursdays First Presbyterian Church

4602 Cary Street 8-Week Courses:

Topics in Religion: Belief in a Secular Age Meets Jan. 12; Feb. 2 through Mar. 2 Dr. Richard Morrill, president emeritus, University of Richmond The Lost Gospels I and II Meets Jan. 19 and 26 Andrew Crislip, assoc. professor of history, VCU; holder of William Blake Chair in the History of Christianity

A Musical Potpourri Vaughan Gary Study a potpourri of 20th century celebrity singers' bios and watch their concerts.

The Joys of Reading Latin Lee Perkins Note: The enrollment for this course is limited to the students who have already studied units 1 and 2 of the first eleven stages of the Cambridge Latin Course and are ready to continue unit 3.

Gentle Yoga Holly Randolph Mostly seated poses; a few standing poses for balance; integrating breathing techniques (pranayama). Chairs will be available. Participants may bring their own yoga mat and a blanket.

Special Topics Course in Travel and History: 1/12 Xian China Shan Talegaonkar 1/19 Forgotten Heroes of the Silk Road (Kushan Empire) Shan Talegaonkar 1/26 Namibia and the Skeleton Coast Barbara Goehle 2/2 Morocco: Saharan Odyssey Barbara Goehle 2/9 The Amazing Victoria Falls Barbara Goehle 2/16 Baroque Sicily and Royal Naples Kirsten & Richard Taranto 2/23 The Bruce Peninsula: Ontario’s Botanical Treasure Pat and Owen Brodie 3/2 The Falkland Islands Pat and Owen Brodie

9:45 - 10:45

11:00 - 12:00

Thursday's schedule continued next page.

St. Mary Catholic Church, in partnership with

The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond, presents

Lunch and Life

A four-week lecture series, free and open to the public.

No Shepherd’s Center membership, Open University tuition or pre-registration required.

Bring a sandwich. The church provides beverages

and desserts.

1/11 On the Road Again: More People, Places and Pie Around Virginia Bill Lohmann, author; columnist, Richmond Times- Dispatch 1/18 Weathering the Storm John Bernier, chief meteorologist, WRIC-TV 8 1/25 Retail Update: Grocery Wars Gregory Gilligan, business editor, Richmond Times- Dispatch 2/1 Our Restless Species: How We Came To Occupy the Globe Charles Bryan, former CEO, Virginia Historical Society

Wednesday’s Lunch and Life

Is FREE!

Wednesdays St. Mary Catholic Church

9505 Gayton Rd.

12:00 Lunch 12:30 Lecture

TSCOR 3111 Northside Ave., Ste 400 Richmond, VA 23228 (804)355-7282 www.TSCOR.org

Travel with TSCOR!

Spring Trip to the

Norfolk Botanical Gardens

Wednesday, April 19

www.TSCOR.org 355-7282

Lunch Speakers:

1/12 Trendsetter: Thomas Jefferson as Architect and Designer Craig Reynolds, director, Branch Museum of Architecture and Design 1/19 Writing Creatively Elizabeth Seydel Morgan, prize-winning poet; author of Spans 1/26 Finding Humanity in the Holocaust Nancy Wright Beasley, author; Izzy’s Fire and The Little Lion 2/2 Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway Leonard Adkins, award- winning travel writer 2/9 Snake Oil, Copper Bracelets, and Magnets Peter Goodman, M.D., retired gastroenterologist 2/16 Gifts: Thoughts of a Transplant Survivor Weldon Bradshaw, teacher, author, columnist

12:00 Lunch 12:30-1:15 Speaker

Bring a sandwich. Coffee and dessert are available.

2/23 Chesapeake Bay-sics: Issues Facing the Chesapeake Bay Blair Blanchette, Virginia Grassroots Coordinator, Chesapeake Bay Foundation 3/2 Some New Thoughts about Climate Change William Nelson, retired physician; member, Citizens Climate Lobby

8-Week Course:

O-sake o kudasai! Low Intermediate Japanese Sabine Horn Speaking skill for everyday situations; grammar and some kana and kanji; culture; songs and games. Textbook: Japanese in 10 minutes a day. Enrolling students should have had prior exposure to Japanese.

8-Week Course:

Feldenkrais Nancy Dawe, Mary Ann DeTrana, Jane McAllister, Cas Overton, and Mary Frances Hobbs The Feldenkrais method is designed to improve a person’s movement repertoire, aiming to expand and refine the use of the body through awareness, in order to reduce pain or limitations in movement, and promote general well-being.

12:15 - 1:15

Thursdays, continued

First Presbyterian Church 4602 Cary Street

1:30 - 2:30

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the well being of those 60 and older.

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Travel & Group Trips

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What is Open University? Open University (OU) is the lifelong learning program offered by The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond (TSCOR) and consists of three 8-week sessions in the fall, winter, and spring. All OU teachers, lecturers and lunch speakers are volunteers recruited from Richmond’s university and professional communities. What is The Shepherd’s Center? The Shepherd ’s Center of Richmond (TSCOR) is a volunteer- operated, non-profit group of older persons who encourage its members to remain active through enrichment programs and volunteer service. Where does OU meet? OU meets Mondays at St. Luke Lutheran Church on the South Side and Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church in the West End. What are the different types of classes offered? “8-Week Courses” are continuing classes, as are the Special Topics Courses, which generally have different teachers each week. “Lunch Speakers” give talks during the lunch period.

What is “Lunch and Life?” Lunch and Life is a four-week lecture series offered in partnership with St. Mary Catholic Church. It is free and open to the public. No TSCOR membership, OU tuition or pre-registration required. What if I’m unsure I’ll like OU? Anyone may attend one day at OU for free. Just go to the classes that interest you, and if you decide you would like to return, we can register you on site. What if I want to attend just one course? We do not charge per individual course, but for the entire 8-week session. You may attend just one class or as many classes as you like at either of our locations for the full tuition cost. In the event of cancellations, are there make-ups or refunds? Unfortunately, we are unable to offer make-up classes or refunds. How do I register? You may register by mail, using the form below, or simply come to either OU location and register at the desk on the day of your class. You do not need to pre-register.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does OU cost? There are three OU sessions in one academic year. The cost is $40 per session (not per class) for TSCOR members and $60 per session for non-members. What are the costs and benefits of annual membership with TSCOR? Tax-deductible membership is $25 and runs from July through the following June. Benefits include:

FREE Lunch Speakers

Reduced OU tuition from $60 to $40 per session

Reduced TSCOR trip rates

Support of TSCOR and its mission

Do I have to become a TSCOR member to attend OU? No, you do not have to be a TSCOR member to attend OU. Suppose I have questions or want to volunteer? Just call us at 355-7282, M-F, 8:30—4:30.

TSCOR 3111 Northside Ave., Ste 400 Richmond, VA 23228 (804)355-7282 www.TSCOR.org

OPEN UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION Winter Session 2017

Last Name First Name Middle Initial Street, City, State Zip Code

Email Address Telephone I am enclosing (per person):

__ $25 TSCOR Annual Membership (7/1/16 - 6/30/17) __ $40 member tuition __ $60 non-member tuition __ tax-deductible contribution ____ TOTAL ___ I NEED A NAME TAG

Please make check payable to: The Shepherd’s Center

Return to:

TSCOR, 3111 Northside Ave, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23228

Or bring check and registration

form to either OU location.

Open University

2017 Spring Session

Begins Monday, March 27

Ends Thursday, May 25