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Academically Focused Classes for Lifelong Learners

The Creative Retirement Institute (CRI) of Edmonds Community College is a member-driven, self-supporting organization whose

mission is to provide affordable, quality educational opportunities for adults in a supportive environment.

Spring Classes: April 2—June 15, 2018

Registration Begins on February 20, 2018*

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SPRING SPEAKER LUNCHEON

CRI is pleased to present our Spring Luncheon/Lecture, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 on the second floor of

Woodway Hall on the main campus of Edmonds Community College. The event is sponsored by the Dr.

Maybelle Chapman Speakers Series. Join David Lednicer for his presentation, “Exceptionally Plane People:

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation.” His talk will cover the growth of the Grumman corporation,

from its early days in a garage in Baldwin, New York, up to its merger with Northrop to form Northrop

Grumman. Along the way, Grumman was responsible for the design and manufacture

of such leading-edge designs as the F8F Bearcat, F9F Panther and F-14 Tomcat.

Grumman’s success was the result of the involvement and contributions of key per-

sonnel, of whom many were founding members.

David Lednicer is an aeronautical engineer who has worked in the industry for 37

years now. After initially working at Sikorsky Aircraft, he became a consulting engi-

neer and has pursued this path for three decades. He specializes in applied aerodynam-

ics and has been involved with over 300 aircraft development and modification pro-

jects. Highlights include working on the Rutan Voyager around-the-world aircraft,

several Reno air racers and many unpublicized special mission aircraft.

Seating begins at 11:30am followed by lunch and the presentation. The luncheon will end at 2:00pm. Cost

for the luncheon and speaker is $30 and available for purchase online starting Tuesday, February 20th or at

the CRI office (T-F 10am-2pm) in the Maltby Building, 7020 – 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, 98036, or by mail

using a registration form. Register for the luncheon before March 7th, 2018.

We cannot accept registrations on the day of the event.

FOR LUNCHEON ONLY – NO CLASS REGISTRATIONS – FILL OUT FORM, PAGE 15 and send

to CRI office.

Dear CRI Members and Friends,

Welcome to the Creative Retirement Institute at Edmonds Community College! For 25 years, CRI has served

the intellectual and social interests of lifelong learners in Snohomish County and beyond. Long considered

one of the “best kept secrets” in the Edmonds and Lynnwood communities, CRI offers affordable and quality

classes, expert instructors, and a network of dedicated volunteers.

If you find yourself looking for a break from the rain this upcoming Spring, try out one of our many classes.

This quarter, our instructors are taking on topics including Leonard Bernstein, artificial intelligence, social

media, and the geology of volcanoes! In addition to our classes, CRI will host our Spring Speaker Luncheon

in March. Please see the details below regarding the event. We hope to see you there!

Warm Regards,

Kelly Blackard, Program Coordinator, The Creative Retirement Institute


*concurrent classes Calendar Spring 2018 Page

C960 04/02 – 04/23 M MAB Fire and Brimstone! Geology of Volcanoes $44 7

C918 04/02 – 04/23 M MAB Beginnings of Four Mystery Series $44 5

C870 04/03 – 04/24 T MAB *The New Yorker Magazine $44 10

C908 04/03 – 04/24 T FBC *American History: The Original Philadelphia $33 4

Story Section B

C924 04/03 – 04/24 T MAB *Music Inspired by the Seasons $44 8

C958 04/04 – 04/11 W GWY Birds of the Pacific Northwest $22 5

C876 04/05 – 04/12 Th MAB The Economics of Longevity $22 6

C906 04/06 – 04/27 F MAB The Scientific Revolution of the 17th Century $44 9

C902 04/06 – 04/27 F MAB American History: The Original Philadelphia $33 4

Story Section A

C900 04/11 – 04/25 W GWY The Art of R. Colescott, K.J. Marshall, and $39 5

M. Thomas

C920 04/12 – 04/26 Th MAB Ageless Soul $33 4

C916 04/19 – 05/10 Th MAB Islands of the North $44 7

C944 04/24 – 05/15 T ESC *The Four Gospels $44 7

C872 04/30 – 05/21 M MAB The Eye and Mind of the Photographer $44 6

C962 04/30 – 05/21 M MAB Earth Flowers: Simplicity & Symmetry in $44 6

Mineral Crystals

C850 05/01 – 05/08 T MAB *AI and the World of Intelligent Personal $22 4

Assistants

C854 05/01 – 05/08 T FBC *iPad for Grownups $22 7

C922 05/01 – 05/15 T MAB *Leonard Bernstein: An American Classic $33 8

C964 05/02 – 05/23 W GWY Chemicals that Disrupt Hormones $44 6

C904 05/02 – 05/23 W GWY *The Presidency of Thomas Jefferson $44 9

C880 05/03 – 05/10 Th MAB Native American Veterans $22 8

C912 05/04 – 05/25 F FBC *Fact & Fiction Spring 2018 $10 7

C966 05/04 – 05/25 F MAB *The Science of Sports: A New Perspective $44 9

C982 05/04 – 05/25 F MAB Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice $44 9

C914 05/17 – 06/07 Th MAB The American South Seen Through a Gothic $44 4

Lens

C984 05/17 – 06/07 Th MAB Ovid’s Metamorphoses $44 9

C856 05/23 – 05/30 W MAB *Tips and Tricks for Android Tablets $22 10

C852 06/01 – 06/15 F MAB Exploring Windows 10 $33 6

C878 06/01 – 06/15 F MAB Catalonia: A Nation Without a State $33 5

C874 06/05 – 06/12 T MAB Social Media for Social Change $22 10

C956 06/14 Th MAB Lessons from a Sea Otter $11 8


Ageless Soul

Robert Stahl C920 04/12/18 – 04/26/18 Thursdays 10:00am—12:00pm MAB 109 $33

All class sessions are at Maltby Building Room 109.

This course is about the lifelong jour-ney we take towards becoming cen-tered as an elder in life. The suggested text is Ageless Soul by Thomas Moore (author of Care of the Soul).We will look at life and aging as a series of initia-tions for growth rather than obstacles to be overcome, as a path that follows the flow of nature and allows things to take their course in a positive transfor-mation leading to joy and fulfilment. These ideas will be considered against a backdrop of normal concerns about health, dependency and coping with loneliness. For Moore, the key to aging is honoring the timeless quality of the soul. And in doing so, be able to find meaning outside oneself and leave a legacy to follow and be inspired by. 3 sessions.

AI and the World of Intelligent

Personal Assistants

Brian Boston C850 05/01/18 – 05/08/18 Tuesdays 10:00am—12:00pm MAB 109 $22 All class sessions are at Maltby Building Room 109. This class is concurrent with C944 The Four Gospels.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here. Be-sides self-driving cars and airplane au-topilots, it guides your Internet search results, directs action in video games, monitors credit card usage and pro-duces news summaries. It can act as your personal assistant: managing your calendar, home heating, lighting and security; alerting with traffic, news and weather; helping with texts and emails, and offering information, music, and entertainment. See how AI works broadly in the world and specifically its actions through personal devices and

their AI “personalities:” Siri, Cortana, Google and Alexa. Offering CRI clas-ses since 2011, Brian Boston wants to help you use technology to develop your interests and connect with family and friends. Though he has trained hundreds of support engineers in com-puter support, Brian prefers to work with end users. He educates and sup-ports individuals and small businesses, advising on purchase, usage, system maintenance and security. 2 sessions.

American History: The Original

Philadelphia Story Section A

Kristi Busch C902 04/06/18 – 04/27/18 Fridays 1:30pm—3:00pm MAB 109 $33

All class sessions are at Maltby Building Room 109. This is the same class as C908.

In this part history, part civics class we relive the Constitutional Convention, a real cliff hanger. It is also a detailed look at the Declaration of Independ-ence, the Constitution, and Bill of Rights. You will never get them con-fused again. We look at the personali-ties involved: Did George Washington have no sense of humor? How did tiny James Madison, a voice so soft he couldn’t be heard, win arguments over bellowing Patrick Henry? Did Benja-min Franklin arrive at Constitutional Hall in a sedan chair carried by prison inmates? What was the average alcohol consumption at one of the working dinners? (6 bottles of wine per per-son!) We are lucky we got a Constitu-tion at all! Kristi holds an MA in muse-um studies from George Washington U. She has been a storyteller in both performance and therapeutic settings. She has taught courses in history, civ-ics, philosophy and mythology to 16-86 year olds and nothing compares to making history come alive. 4 sessions.

American History: The Original

Philadelphia Story Section B

Kristi Busch C908 04/03/18 – 04/24/18 Tuesdays 1:00pm—2:30pm FBC $33

All class sessions are at Fairwinds Brighton Court Activity Room. Covered drop off area at FBC. No parking in the FBC lot. Park at Monroe Hall, Gateway Hall, or Lynnwood Ice Center. 1-2 block walk from parking. Use your CRI parking pass on dashboard. This is the same class as C902. This class is concurrent with C924 Mu-sic Inspired by the Seasons.

In this part history, part civics class we relive the Constitutional Conven-tion, a real cliff hanger. It is also a detailed look at the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and Bill of Rights. You will never get them confused again. We look at the personalities involved: Did George Washington have no sense of hu-mor? How did tiny James Madison, a voice so soft he couldn’t be heard, win arguments over bellowing Patrick Henry? Did Benjamin Franklin ar-rive at Constitutional Hall in a sedan chair carried by prison inmates? What was the average alcohol consumption at one of the working dinners? (6 bot-tles of wine per person!) We are lucky we got a Constitution at all! Kristi holds an MA in museum studies from George Washington U. She has been a storyteller in both performance and therapeutic settings. She has taught courses in history, civics, philosophy and mythology to 16-86 year olds and nothing compares to making history come alive. 4 sessions.

The American South Seen

Through a Gothic Lens

Ginny Enstad C914 05/17/18 – 06/07/18 Thursdays 10:00am—12:00pm MAB 109 $44



The American literary tradition in-cludes works that examine regional cultural traits. The American South has been a rich source for writers of novels, short stories, memoirs and essays. The people who populate these works are sometimes seen through the filter of Gothic Litera-ture as it is set in the South. This class will look at the works of four authors whose writings are consid-ered to be part of the Gothic School. Please read the following prior to class: Week 1 – A Rose for Emily and Barn Burning short stories by William Faulkner; 2 – The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers; 3 – Wise Blood by Flannery O’Conner; 4 – Other Voices, Other Rooms by Tru-man Capote. This is a discussion class and participants are encouraged to bring judgements and opinions about the literature and cultural val-ues expressed in what we read. Through these stories, we can gain valuable insight into the nature of the American South. 4 sessions.

The Art of R. Colescott, K.J. Mar-

shall, and M. Thomas

Rebecca Albiani C900 04/11/18 – 04/25/18 Wednesdays 1:00pm—3:00pm GWY 352 $39 All class sessions are at Gateway Hall Room 352.

To complement the spring exhibit Figuring History: Robert Colescott, Kerry James Marshall, Mickalene Thomas at SAM February 13-May 15, Rebecca will delve into the ca-reers of these three major African-American artists. Robert Colescott (1925-2009) reimagined great works of the history of art as populated with African-American stereotypes and everyday people. Kerry James Marshall (1955-) turns the sites of Black American experience – the barber shop, the diner, the projects – into settings for figure paintings that

combine art historical savvy with the urgency of breaking news. Mickalene Thomas (1971-) crafts mixed-media works that draw on the tradition of the female nude to examine the media’s characterization of Black female identity. This class will enrich your understand-ing and appreciation of SAM’s exhibit. Rebecca Albiani has a BA in art history and MA in Renaissance art history. She is a popular lecturer at the Frye Art Mu-seum. 3 sessions.

Beginnings of Four Mystery Series

Wayne McGuire C918 04/02/18 – 04/23/18 Mondays 1 :00pm—3:00pm MAB 109 $44 All class sessions are at Maltby Building Room 109.

The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman, The Ritual Bath by Faye Kellerman, Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon, and Open Sea-son by C. J. Box are mysteries which begin a popular series. Geography and culture are almost as important as the characters: the Navaho nation in Arizo-na and New Mexico, an Orthodox Jew-ish yeshiva in LA, the unique city of Venice, and the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming. The crime solvers are as dif-ferent as the worlds they live in. In mys-teries, enjoyable as stand-alone novels, we will try to establish the foundations on which each of the series is built. Stu-dents are requested to read The Blessing Way before the first class. Wayne McGuire has a BA in English from U of Denver and an MA in English from U of Oregon. He has taught at Ouachita Baptist College, Arkansas and Shoreline CC. His areas of concentration are Eng-lish Romantic Movement and History of the English Language. 4 sessions.

Birds of the Pacific Northwest

Candy Brown C958 04/04/18 – 04/11/18 Wednesdays 10:00am—12:00pm GWY 352 $22 All class sessions are at Gateway Hall Room 352.

Enhance your ability to identify and un-derstand the common birds of our region. We will explore anatomy, reproduction, foods & foraging and the habitats in which to find the birds. The 2 sessions are entitled: 1-More Amazing Birds, 2 - Hum-mingbirds. The course is geared toward beginning to intermediate-level birders and is a follow-on from the Winter class, although it is not necessary to have taken that class. Candy Brown has a deep pas-sion for birds. She began an intense study of birds in the late 1990s when she joined Pilchuck Audubon Society and began working at PAWS Wildlife Hospital as a bird care specialist. With an education major in college and then a career in cor-porate adult education, Candy developed bird classes. She enhanced her bird stud-ies volunteering with the Washington De-partment of Fish & Wildlife and also cer-tifying her backyard as a Wildlife Sanctu-ary in Edmonds, where she has counted more than 60 different bird species. 2 sessions.

Catalonia: A Nation Without a State

Maria Montalvo C878 06/01/18 – 06/15/18 Fridays 1:00pm—3:00pm MAB 109 $33

All class sessions are at Maltby Build-ing Room 109.

Europe and its Union strain under the pressure of stateless nations seeking to change borders and homelands. We will focus on one such movement: Catalonia in Spain. The region voted for independ-ence, but the vote was declared illegal and the Central Government dissolved Cata-lonia’s regional parliament. The three key stages of Catalan resistance are the War of Spanish Succession and surrender of Bar-celona in 1714; the establishment of an autonomous Catalan state in the 1930s and immediate loss of autonomy under Franco; and recent resurgence of sepa-ratist sentiments. You will receive reading material from George Orwell’s Homage to Catalonia (1936), as well as current analysis of the stakeholders that impact the feasi-bility of an independent Catalonia. Maria Montalvo holds an MA in political science and economics and teaches at EdCC. She


is a columnist for the Edmonds Bea-con, and works as Executive Director in the non-profit education sector. 3 sessions.

Chemicals that Disrupt Hormones

Fran Solomon C964 05/02/18 – 05/23/18 Wednesdays 10:00am—12:00pm GWY 352 $44 All class sessions are at Gateway Hall Room 352.

Many consumer and personal care products are useful but contain chemi-cals that disrupt hormones. These en-docrine disruptor chemicals (EDCs) have effects that are fascinating, alarming and far-reaching. In an over-view of EDCs, we will describe the sources, toxic properties, and mecha-nisms of EDCs and how we are ex-posed. We will then focus on the health impacts of specific EDCs. The course will conclude with a discussion of toxic chemicals regulations and actions that we can take to reduce our exposure to EDCs. Fran Solomon is an environmental biology professor at WWU, Huxley College of the Envi-ronment. She earned a BS in biology from the U of Rochester, an MS in environmental health and PhD in fish-eries from the UW. Her teaching ex-perience includes teaching older adults through Shoreline CC and UW Osher. It is fun and rewarding for Fran Solo-mon to teach people in her age group who are eager to apply new learning to their lives. 4 sessions.

Earth Flowers: Simplicity &

Symmetry in Mineral Crystals

Linda Khandro C962 04/30/18 – 05/21/18 Mondays 1:00pm—3:00pm MAB 109 $44


Crystals of various minerals that make up the rocks of the Earth take their forms not from any random collection

of atoms, but from a limited number of very specific atomic relationships. The fascinating thing about crystal forms in minerals is that there are so few possible atomic symmetries and shapes, and yet about 3800 minerals have been identi-fied on planet Earth to date! We will study these atomic limitations, then dis-cuss the crystal forms that result, using our birthstones as guides to some of the forms. Simple paper cut-out- and-glue models of our birthstone crystals will be available for you to “make your own” birthstone! Come along on an excursion to the symmetry, simplicity and beauty of mineral crystals. Linda M. Khandro, MAT, is a geologist, with over 25 years teaching college earth and space sciences in the Seattle area: astronomy, astrobiol-ogy, environmental science, geology, meteorology and oceanography. 4 sessions.

The Economics of Longevity

Lew Mandell C876 04/05/18 – 04/12/18 Thursdays 1:00pm—3:00pm MAB 109 $22


Americans are living longer but having fewer children. This increases the bur-den on the diminishing proportion of working adults and, without significant continued immigration, reduces the re-sources available to support and main-tain the lifestyles of those who are re-tired. There are severe implications for the financial stability of the Social Secu-rity and Medicare programs which point to significant cuts in future benefits. It also indicates that older Americans must become more self-sufficient with greater reliance on family, technology and care-ful planning to enjoy their older years. Lewis Mandell is an economist and re-tired professor and business school dean. The most recent of his 22 books is What to Do When I Get Stupid, which deals with some of the economic prob-lems of longevity. 2 sessions.

Exploring Windows 10

Brian Boston C852 06/01/18 – 06/15/18 Fridays 10:00am—12:00pm MAB 109 $33


Initially released in July of 2015 Mi-crosoft’s latest and “last” operating system has been through at least four “feature updates” in addition to monthly “cumulative updates.” This popular course continues to update and focus on what is useful to you. Bring your Windows 10 laptop, tablet or 2-in-1 computer to class and to-gether we will explore useful ways with touch, keyboard, mouse or voice to improve your computing experi-ence. Based on student feedback, we are adding one session to explore on your own with the instructor available for questions and guidance. Offering CRI classes since 2011, Brian Boston wants to help you use technology to develop your interests and connect with family and friends. Though he has trained hundreds of support engi-neers at Microsoft and elsewhere, Bri-an prefers to work with end users. He educates and supports individuals and small businesses, advising on pur-chase, usage, system maintenance and security. 3 sessions.

The Eye and Mind of the

Photographer

Carol Gray C872 04/30/18 – 05/21/18 Mondays 10:00am—12:00pm MAB 109 $44


“Photography is not about cameras, gadgets or gizmos, it is about the pho-tographer. A camera didn’t make a great photograph any more than a typewriter wrote a great novel.” Peter Adams. Photographers bridge the gap between what we see and a finished photograph. Success is part technical


knowledge, but our capacity to see like our camera is critical. We will review light management and the differences between what our camera sees and what ends up on our print. We will do an extensive examination of composi-tion and photographic story telling with a brief look at the potential of some simple editing. Students should have a basic knowledge of the camera they use. We will share our images in a non-judgmental environment. Re-member that the only photographer you should compare yourself to is the one you used to be. Carol Gray has been a photographer since age 14 (on and off). She has over 45 years of teaching experience from high school science to university professor. 4 sessions.

Fact & Fiction

Bev Christensen and Barb Magnuson C912 05/04/18 – 05/25/18 Fridays 9:30am—11:30am FBC $10 All class sessions are at Fairwinds Brighton Court Private Dining Room. Covered drop off area at FBC. No parking in FBC lot. Park at Monroe Hall, Gateway Hall, or Lynnwood Ice Center. 1-2 block walk from parking. Use your CRI parking pass on dashboard. This class is concurrent with C966 The Science of Sports: A New Perspec-tive.

We are not your average book discus-sion group! Participants make their own reading choices and come pre-pared to present brief reviews and share their appraisals. You may select a past or current author in any genre. Learn from each other through infor-mal discussion. This is a low fee class, but requires registration. Bev Chris-tensen and Barbara Magnuson are avid readers and have been part of this class for years. 4 sessions.

Fire and Brimstone! Geology of

Volcanoes

Donn Charnley

C960 04/02/18 – 04/23/18 Mondays 10:00am—12:00pm MAB 109 $44 All class sessions are at Maltby Building Room 109.

Volcanos dominate their surrounding regions. Their eruptions are compelling events to all humans. As much as many tourists, geologists regard an eruption as an awe-inspiring, magnificent, even frightening event, but always as a fasci-nating opportunity. We will discuss the types of volcanos, how they are pro-duced, why and how they appear on the Earth, and how we can exist with them in respectful harmony. Donn Charnley is an emeritus professor of geology at Shoreline CC. He earned an MS in geology from the UW and has taught in Seattle Public Schools and at Shoreline CC. In 1970 he was elected to the Washington State Legislature, where he served for 14 years. Donn has presented geologic courses for CRI since 2003. His interests include: poli-tics, community service, skiing, hiking, sailing, traveling and Northwest Native Culture. 4 sessions.

The Four Gospels

Rev. Dick Gibson C944 04/24/18 – 05/15/18 Tuesdays 10:00am—12:00pm ESC $44

All class sessions at Edmonds Sen-ior Center 2nd Floor Ballroom. This class is concurrent with C870 The New Yorker Magazine and C850 AI and the World of Intelligent Person-al Assistants.

A new class is being offered by Rev. Dick Gibson exploring the contents of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. We will examine who really wrote these books, contrast birth stories, compare parables, miracles, prayers, and discov-er secrets in the last week of Jesus’ life. We will visit the old city of Jerusalem via pictures. Bring your Bibles to class. Rev. Gibson is a retired Presbyterian minister, popular instructor at CRI and an amateur archeologist. 4 sessions.

iPad for Grownups

Kate Schwarz C854 05/01/18 – 05/08/18 Tuesdays 1:00pm—3:00pm FBC $22 All class sessions are at Fairwinds Brighton Court Activity Room. Covered drop off area at FBC. No parking in FBC lot. Park at Mon-roe Hall, Gateway Hall, or Lynnwood Ice Center. 1-2 block walk from parking. Use your CRI parking pass on dashboard. This class is concurrent with C922 Leonard Bernstein: An American Classic.

iPad for Grownups is a hands-on guided workshop designed for adult beginners, introducing the basics of iPad navigation, finding and using applications (“apps”), and tips and tricks. Participants will need their own iPad and email account (and their passwords available to them at class). Included are: Finding your way around with touch and stylus; in-stalling and troubleshooting apps; managing picture and videos; email, browsers and internet safety; intro-ducing social media in the iPad. Kate Schwarz works in EdCC Technology Resource Center helping faculty with e-learning, instructional technologies and course design. She worked for many years at the University of Cali-fornia as a computer resource man-ager. Since moving to the North-west, she has worked as in independ-ent educational technology consult-ant for non-profits, both locally and on the East Coast. 2 sessions.

Islands of the North

Katherine Hanson and Jim Thyden C916 04/19/18 – 05/10/18 Thursdays 1:00pm—3:00pm MAB 109 $44


For centuries Norwegians have fished and farmed along a coastline extending far to the north beyond the Arctic Circle. The dramatic landscape and weather of Norway’s northern


coast have inspired countless artists, and stories of the people living there have become the stuff of fiction. Au-thors from the 17th (Petter Dass) to the 21st century (Roy Jacobsen), and painters and illustrators from the 19th (Peder Balke) to the 20th (Kaare Espolin Johnson) will be our guides to the islands and coastal regions of northern Norway. Students should obtain a copy of Roy Jacobsen’s novel The Unseen (translation by Don Bart-lett, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, 2017). Other reading material along with historical and cultural back-ground will be provided by the in-structor. Katherine Hanson is an affili-ate associate professor in the Depart-ment of Scandinavian Studies at UW. Jim Thyden has taught many courses on international subjects at CRI and has also taught and lectured at the State Department’s Foreign Service Insitute and the UW Jackson School. 4 sessions.

Leonard Bernstein: An American

Classic

Erica Miner C922 05/01/18 – 05/15/18 Tuesdays 1:00pm—3:00pm MAB 109 $33

All class sessions are at Maltby Building Room 109. This class is concurrent with C854 iPad for Grownups.

No musician in the history of America has touched so many people so deeply and in so many ways as Leonard Bern-stein. He was able to popularize the classics in a way that no previous mu-sician had ever done. In this 100th anniversary year of Bernstein’s birth, Erica Miner, who performed with Bernstein at the Met and at Tangle-wood, discusses the legacy of this American musical icon: Part 1, Leon-ard Bernstein and West Side Story: an American Classic; Part 2, Bernstein and Tanglewood: Unique Musical Leg-acy; Part 3, Wagner and Bernstein: Parallels and Contrasts. Erica Miner is a former Metropolitan Opera Orches-tra violinist, now an author, screen-

writer, arts writer and lecturer. She studied violin at Boston University, where she received her MusB, New England Conservatory of Music, and Tanglewood Music Center. She is an active contributor to arts websites and magazines. 3 sessions.

Lessons from a Sea Otter

Chelsea Behymer C956 06/14/18 Thursday 10:00am—12:00pm MAB 109 $11


Back from the brink of extinction, find out how the smallest of marine mam-mals are among the most significant in the Pacific Northwest and what we can learn from their role in coastal ecosys-tems. With a Bachelor of Science in marine biology and a Master of Science degree in environmental education, Naturalist Chelsea Behymer travels the world exploring the ocean, its inhabit-ants, and how we all are connected. 1 session.

Music Inspired by the Seasons

Craig Parker C924 04/03/18 – 04/24/18 Tuesdays 1:00pm—3:00pm MAB 109 $44

All class sessions are at Maltby Building Room 109. This class is concurrent with C908 American History: The Original Philadelphia Story Section B.

Many great composers were inspired to create music related to the seasons. Composers asdiverse as Antonio Vival-di, Franz Schubert, Peter Tchaikovsky, Igor Stravinsky, Frederick Delius, Duke Ellington and Bernard Rands have composed such pieces. Their lives span over three hundred years of music history; giving us an opportunity to consider the various musical, cultural and economic influences that shape their seasonal music. We will play the pieces and consider how the compos-

er’s techniques depict the seasons. We will cover background about their lives and receive listening guides. Dr. Parker began his career in music as a public school music educator and be-came a professor of music at Cove-nant College in Georgia. He has been music director in churches and a training manager in business. He re-ceived a BA in music education and MA in music history from WWU. He was awarded a Doctor of Musical Arts from UW with a specialization in mu-sic education. 4 sessions.

Native American Veterans

Chris Szarek C880 05/03/18 – 05/10/18 Thursdays 10:00am—12:00pm MAB 109 $22


Native American have long served in our Armed Forces. They have played a pivotal role in many of America’s conflicts, but also at times have been at war with our country. Veterans hold a special and honored place in many Native American Nations, with traditions including reintegrating those who served in combat into the fabric of daily life. Come and learn about the complex relationship be-tween Native Americans and the U.S. Military, the accomplishments and challenges of Native American veter-ans, and the traditions surrounding welcoming home the brave men and women who served. Chris Szarek served in the US Navy for 20 years as a Seabee. After retirement, Chris earned a BA in communications, and an MBA from UW. He is currently the Veterans Resource Center Direc-tor at EdCC. He serves on the Ed-monds Veterans Plaza Committee, The Heroes’ Café Committee, The Northwest Veterans Museum Board, and American Legion Post 234. 2 sessions.


Ovid’s Metamorphoses

Sean Taylor C984 05/17/18 – 06/07/18 Thursdays 1:00pm—3:00pm MAB 109 $44


We will read selections from the Metamorphoses, a retelling of the sto-ries of Classical mythology by the 1st-century Roman poet, Publius Ovidius Naso. Special attention will be paid to the Ovid’s influence on medieval and renaissance English authors, particularly Shakespeare. We will be using as our text the translation by Rolfe Humphries, widely available online and off. CRI office to provide details of reading schedule to students. Sean Taylor holds a PhD in English from UW and has taught as a professor at Portland State University and Ham-ilton College. His main areas of ex-pertise are Old and Middle English literature. 4 sessions.

The Presidency of ThomasJefferson

James Rigali C904 05/02/18 – 05/23/18 Wednesdays 1:00pm—3:00pm GWY 352 $44

All class sessions are at Gateway Hall Room 352. This class is con-current with C856 Tips and Tricks for Android Tablets.

The Broadway musical Hamilton casts Thomas Jefferson as villain and hypocrite, but American de-mocracy and America itself would not exist without him. Like most Founding Fathers he was a complex man. He was both slaveholder and outspoken advocate for democracy and equality. He was a defender of freedom of the press and civil liber-ties. Despite his personal flaws his-torians rank him among the best Presidents. We will examine the ma-jor events of his presidency, includ-ing the Louisiana Purchase, the

Lewis and Clark expedition, war with the Barbary Pirates, establish-ment of the US Military Academy, and his efforts to encourage Ameri-can economic development and promote and defend America’s in-ternational trade. James Rigali earned his PhD in history at UW and taught American History at PLU and North Seattle CC, as well as UW. Previous classes for CRI include US Colonial History, the American Revolution, French and Indian War, and Presidency of John F. Kennedy. 4 sessions.

The Science of Sports: A New

Perspective

Bernie Silbernagel C966 05/04/18 – 05/25/18 Fridays 10:00am—12:00pm MAB 109 $44

All class sessions are at Maltby Building Room 109. This class is concurrent with C912 Fact & Fic-tion Spring 18.

Sports have always been an im-portant part of world cultures for both participants and spectators. We will discuss today’s sports for the casual player and the professional athlete. How does a major league batter in baseball decide to swing at a 90-mile per hour fastball …and an outfielder manage to catch it? How has professional football changed in the last decade? What does it take to be an Olympic champion and how have third world athletes changed the competition in recent years? Have new technologies changed tennis and golf? We will illustrate these topics with many visual exam-ples from key games and competi-tions. Bernie Silbernagel has a PhD in physics, U of California, San Die-go. He has presented many previous courses at CRI. 4 sessions.

The Scientific Revolution of the

17th Century

Sorrell Paskin C906 04/06/18 – 04/27/18 Fridays 10:00am—12:00pm MAB 109 $44


From Copernicus through Newton our concepts of the universe and of man’s place in it, the capacity of the human intellect to understand and predict the course of events, of the underpinnings of human behavior, ethics and morality, of society and its institutions, and of theological commitments were radically altered. We will consider the evolution of the increasingly impactful develop-ment of physics and its consequenc-es for other spheres of human inter-est and endeavor. A popular instruc-tor for CRI, Sorrel R. Paskin has an MA in philosophy (NYU) and an MS in accountancy (Univ. of Mo). He has taught courses in the history of philosophy and in the works of selected thinkers in numerous col-leges and universities. 4 sessions.

Shakespeare’s

Merchant of Venice

Sean Taylor C982 05/04/18 – 05/25/18 Fridays 1:00pm—3:00pm MAB 109 $44

All class sessions are at Maltby

Building Room 109.

This course will undertake a reading of Shakespeare’s story of Shylock’s relentless pursuit of his pound of flesh. Special attention will be paid to the troubling overtones of anti-semitism in the play and Shake-speare’s underlying theological pro-ject. Students should read through Act 2 for first class meeting. Any edition of the play will do, though it is recommended to find one with annotations and with line numbers


(the instructor prefers Signet Classic paperbacks, widely available). Sean Taylor holds a PhD in English from UW and has taught as a professor at Portland State University and Hamil-ton College. His main areas of exper-tise are Old and Middle English liter-ature.4 sessions.

Social Media for Social Change

Steve Landis C874 06/05/18 – 06/12/18 Tuesdays 10:30am—12:30pm MAB 109 $22

All class sessions are at Maltby

Building Room 109.

The advent of social media has had a catalytic impact on many social change movements, ranging from local neighborhood watch blogs to international advocacy efforts. But we know from the news that not all so-cial media movements are good for society. The platform can just as easi-ly be a tool for spreading hate and fear. Consider the duality of social media movements by reviewing how the platforms operate, as we develop perspectives into their influence and increasing effect on the consumption of information and potential for mass mobilization. Steve Landis is working on his Master’s in communication at UW. He holds a BS in business ad-ministration from Kutztown Univer-sity in Pennsylvania, has more than 15 years of professional experience, and has lived and worked in Germa-ny. He has been interviewed for or coauthor of articles in automotive trade journals and has helped create award-winning YouTube films and webcasts. 2 sessions.

The New Yorker Magazine

Ellen Berg C870 04/03/18 – 04/24/18 Tuesdays 10:00am—12:00pm MAB 109 $44

All class sessions are at Maltby Building Room 109. This class is concurrent with C944 The Four Gospels.

Week after week The New Yorker of-fers memorable covers, cartoons, and criticism; plus outstanding stories, es-says, and poetry and a guide to what’s happening and being talked about around town. It is a unique magazine, which paradoxically is both a venerable cultural institution and a cultural pace-setter. In this course you can expect a lecture on some aspect(s) of the maga-zine, followed by a class discussion on assigned writings from the maga-zine. Ellen Berg is a sociologist who likes to combine sociological themes and literature – as the varied list of courses she has taught at CRI shows. 4 sessions.

Tips and Tricks for Android Tablets

Kate Schwarz C856 05/23/18 – 05/30/18 Wednesdays 1:00pm—3:00pm MAB 108 $22

All class sessions are at Maltby Building Room 108. This class is concurrent with C904 The Presiden-cy of Thomas Jefferson.

Do you have a tablet with the Android operating system? Though the look and feel varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, there are some Android features that are included on most de-vices. We will cover customizing your home screen, taking and managing pic-tures and videos, power management,

some important settings and finding, getting and using apps among the 2.8 million available on Google Play! This will be a hands-on, interactive work-shop so you will need your Android device, your passwords, and a sense of adventure. Kate Schwarz works in EdCC Technology Resource Center helping faculty with e-learning, in-structional technologies and course design. She worked for many years at the University of California as a com-puter resource manager. Since moving to the Northwest, she has worked as in independent educational technolo-gy consultant for non-profits, both locally and on the East Coast. 2 sessions.

Brochure Staff

Editor: Betty Bostrom

(206) 542-4736

Scheduling: Dorothy Jennings

(425) 670-2738

Carol Crawford

(360) 652-4147

Locations: Kelly Blackard

(425) 640-1806

Formatting: Gail Bridenbecker

(206) 954-8915

Please Register As Soon As Possible

Please register as soon as possible. Classes fill quickly. Before mailing in

a registration, call the CRI office (425-640-1830) or check online at

www.edcc.edu/comed to see if there is still room in the class.

Is Cost a Factor?

Is there a class you’d like to

take but don’t feel you can

squeeze the cost out of your

budget? Through generous

donations, a fund has been

established to help increase

the opportunity to experience

the CRI classes. Funds will

be awarded as money is avail-

able. The names of applicants

will be strictly confidential.

Please contact Mary Ross at

206-799-6875 or mbucher-

[email protected] for more

information.


CRI Membership

No Annual Memberships. Membership is

now quarterly - $20 per person – each

Fall, Winter, Spring.

Help plan new courses and social events. In

so doing, you have a chance to make new

friends.

Become an integral part of a dynamic learn-

ing organization.

When registered for classes, you’re eligible for

an EdPass, entitling you to use of the Edmonds

Community College library and all the benefits

of an EdCC student. Hours for the EdPass office

can be seen at the EdCC website: www.edcc.edu.

Your EdPass (Edmonds Community College Stu-

dent ID Card) may entitle you to student discount

on software. Check with your vendor.

Many Ways for You to Participate

The Creative Retirement Institute standing committees

welcome your attendance and participation in their meet-

ings. You’re encouraged to become actively involved in

the decisions that make this organization so dynamic. Feel

free to contact these committee chairs for specific dates,

times and locations.

Advisory Board Al Ramos (425) 347-3668

Audio-Visual Don Schmutz (425) 712-1307

Pat Deagen (206) 546-1816

Class Assistants Karen Pearson (425) 640-7844

Curriculum Carol Crawford (360) 652-4147

Membership Joan Baker (425) 776-9059

Jerry Freeland (206) 818-1488

Finance Jerry Gruhn (425) 821-3164

Social Mary Bates (425) 673-1248

Sue Renhard (206) 364-1336

Photo by Nathan McDonald

Photo by Nathan McDonald


Driving Directions to Winter Speaker Luncheon

Edmonds Community College Woodway Hall (WWY)

20000—68th Ave W

Lynnwood 98036

1. From I-5 take exit #181A (44th Ave W

toward Lynnwood). 2. Turn left onto 44th Ave W

3. Turn left onto 196th St SW (heading

West). 4. Proceed West on 196th St SW to 68th

Ave W 5. Turn left onto 68th Ave W.

6. Go to the South college entrance

(204th St SW). 7. Right onto 204th St SW into entrance

driveway. 8. Proceed to end of drive.

9. Woodway Hall on right—same building as golf pro shop (6).

10. For luncheon, park in lots designated for students or staff—do not park in golf designated areas.

11. Parking is exempt on CRI luncheon dates only.

A. Edmonds Senior Center

(ESC)

220 Railroad Avenue,

Edmonds 98020

1. From I-5 take exit #177 Edmonds

Ferry/Hwy 104.

2. Follow the signs to Hwy 104 West

towards Edmonds.

3. Continue following signs for ferry.

4. At Dayton Street (light), turn left

and cross the railroad tracks.

5. Right onto Railroad Avenue.

Driving Directions for CRI Class Venues

Too Hot Too Cold?

We cannot control the temperature in our venues, many of which are offsite. We recom-

mend layering your clothing so you will be able to adjust to whatever temperature you may

encounter. Class assistants cannot adjust or control heat or air conditioning. Be prepared.

ESC

A


Driving Directions for CRI Class Venues

From I-5 Northbound Exit 181-A (Lynnwood-44th Ave. W.) Left on 44th Ave. W. Left on 196th St. SW.

Head west, approx. 2 miles. Cross Hwy. 99. Continue west on 196th St. SW

From I-5 Southbound Exit 181-A (196th St. SW) Bear right, heading west on 196th St. SW for approx.. 2

miles. Cross Hwy. 99 and 64th Ave. W. Directions to sites are as follows:

B. Maltby Building (MAB)

7020 196th St. SW, Lynnwood 98036

Cross 68th Ave. W. MAB will be on the left,

in building with blue EdCC awning. Must

use CRI parking pass in Student, Staff, or

Visitor spots.

C. Fairwinds Brighton Court (FBC)

6520 196th St. SW, Lynnwood 98036

FBC will be on the left soon after you cross

64th Ave. W.

NOTE! Parking is very limited. Please

park at Monroe Hall, just west of FBC on

196th St. SW. There is also parking at

Lynnwood Ice Center or Gateway Hall.

Must use CRI parking pass wherever you

park.

D. Gateway Building (GWY)

formerly Beresford Building

6606 196th St SW., Rm. 352,

Lynnwood 98036

GWY is at the corner of 68th Ave. W. and

196th St. SW behind Monroe Hall. Enter

from either 68th Ave. W. or 196th St. SW.

Must use CRI parking pass in Student,

Staff, or Visitor spots.

FBC

PLEASE NOTE

Only bottled or lidded drink containers

are allowed during class. There is NO

food/eating in the classrooms.

B

D

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Registration: What You Need to Know

Registration begins online on Tuesday, February 20th at 6:00 am at www.edcc.edu/comed.

Early registration is recommended. Classes fill quickly.

No Annual Memberships. Membership is now quarterly—$20 per person—Fall, Winter, Spring.

There are three easy ways to register:

1. Online

Go to www.edcc.edu/comed. Sign in (top right) and either login with your existing Campus CE account or,

if you are new to CRI, set up a new account. Then click on View Spring Classes under the Creative Retire-

ment Institute photo. That will show you all the classes for Spring. Purchase the membership; that will

open the “Add to Cart” buttons for all classes. Please call the CRI office at 425-640-1830 for questions re-

garding online registration.

2. In Person

Bring completed registration form (page 15) to CRI Office, Room 102, Maltby Building, 7020 196th St SW,

Lynnwood.

3. By Mail

Mail completed registration form (page 15) to EdCC-Community Ed-CRI, 20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood

98036

Please note the credit card payments are traditionally processed faster than checks.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Classes offered by the Creative Retirement Institute are self-supported and receive no state funding. Re-

quests for refunds of course fees will be accommodated if notice of withdrawal is given at least four busi-

ness days prior to class start unless otherwise indicated. There will be a $10 class drop fee for each class

refunded. Edmonds Community College’s policy is that only registered students may attend classes.

This means that you may not transfer your registration to another individual.

CRI Contact Information

Phone: 425-640-1830

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address: Physical Address: Office Hours:

EdCC—COMED-CRI The Maltby Building 10 am—2 pm

20000 68th Ave W 7020 196th St SW Tuesday-Friday

Lynnwood, WA 98036 Lynnwood, WA 98036


Mail this registration form to:

EdCC—Community Ed—CRI

20000 68th Ave W

Lynnwood, WA 98036

Mail, Fax, or Walk-in Registration Only (Registration begins on February 20th)

Name ________________________________________ Student ID# ___________________________________

(Your student ID # begins with either 955 or CRI)

If you are new to CRI please give your birth date __ __/__ __/ __ __

Mailing Address______________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

City State Zip Phone E-Mail

In case of an emergency, please notify:

Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________

CRI Membership gives you access to register for CRI Classes. After purchasing membership once each

quarter, you may register multiple times during that same quarter for classes (based on availability) with

their separate class fees.

Luncheon registration must be made by March 7th. To register for the luncheon only, please call the CRI

office at 425-640-1830. Please note that we cannot accept registrations on the day of the event.

Course # Course Title Fee

#C______________ _________________________________________________________ ______________Q6

#C______________ _________________________________________________________ ______________Q6

#C______________ _________________________________________________________ ______________Q6

#C______________ _________________________________________________________ ______________Q6

#C977___________ CRI Spring Membership ____________________________________ _______$20.00__QL

(optional) #C973 Spring 2018 Lunch ($30) ______________Q0

Final Total ________________

Make check payable to EdCC. Check # ________________

(separate check for each person)

Vegetarian Lunch

Mastercard Visa Amer Exp Discover

Credit Card # _________________________________ Exp. _____________

Name as it appears on credit card ______________________________________________

Tax deductible gift

Separate Check

EdCC Foundation/CRI Friends

Amount __________

Check # ____________


Edmonds Community College

20000 68th Ave W

Lynnwood, WA 98036

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage PAID

Lynnwood, WA 98036

Permit No. 66

Classes . . .Speakers . . .Luncheons

Some of this Spring’s Classes (* Concurrent Classes)

Ageless Soul

*AI and the World of Intelligent Personal Assistants

*American History: The Original Philadelphia Story

The Art of R. Colescott, K.J. Marshall, and M. Thomas

Beginnings of Four Mystery Series

Birds of the Pacific Northwest

Catalonia: A Nation Without a State

Earth Flowers: Simplicity & Symmetry in Mineral Crystals

The Economics of Longevity

The Eye and Mind of the Photographer

Fire and Brimstone! Geology of Volcanoes

Leonard Bernstein: An American Classic

Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice

The New Yorker Magazine

*Tips and Tricks for Android Tablets

We Know How to Do It!

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