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Adult Learning

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Fall 2018

REGISTER ONLINE: www.fitchburgstate.edu/ALFA

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Fall 2018 ALFA Instructors

Acevedo, Arllen .......................................10, 13

Allo, Gail ...................................... 14, 15, 16, 25

Anwar, Mohamed Sawkat ............................22

Ayadi, Bill .......................................... 22, 23, 25

Barnacoat, Chris ............................... 12, 16, 25

Barnacoat, Eileen ..........................................25

Basu, Sushmita ..............................................10

Beaudette, Danielle ......................................20

Bianco, Aldo...................................................22

Brown, Stephen ..............................................6

Budd, Eric.................................................19, 25

Campbell, Sara ..............................................26

Capodagli, Peter ............................................28

Celuzza, Dave ................................................20

Champlin, Bob .................................................6

Choiniere, Joe ..............................................6, 7

Covino-Poutasse, Katharine .........................13

Cragin, Sally ...................................................21

Elveren, Adem .................................................9

Fillip, Nancy .....................................................8

Flynn, Kathy .............................................12, 16

Friedman, Barbara ........................................24

Gingras, Claire ...............................................27

Harvey, Odette ........................................12, 16

Hens, Sally ...............................................14, 23

Hinckley, Joyce ............................. 9, 23, 25, 27

Kondig, Walter ........................................12, 16

LaBollita, Ann-marie ........................ 13, 19, 23

Laetz, Edwin ..................................................10

Langhart, Nick .........................................11, 24

LeBlanc, Amy ...................... 8, 9, 12, 19, 21, 23

Lindstedt, Judith ........................... 5, 16, 18, 25

Long, Jeff ........................................................20

Luria, Paul ..................................................5, 18

McNall, Karen ..........................................14, 23

Moison, Lisa ....................................................8

O’Hare, Alison .................................................5

Paul, John ................................................15, 22

Pedersen, Peder ......................................21, 22

Pedigree, Carol ..............................................11

Railton, Ben ...................................................26

Ryan, John .....................................................25

Svolba, David .................................................22

Thomas, Teresa Fava .......................................7

Todd, Carolyn ................................................14

Toolin, Maurice .............................................25

Wagner, Shirley .........................................7, 18

Weizer, Paul ...................................................15

Welch, Alice .............................................11, 22

Woovis, James .................................................9

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REGISTRATION OPENS AUG. 1st AT: www.fitchburgstate.edu/ALFA

Session I At-a-Glance

TIMES MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Fall Birds at Wachusett Meadow

Alison O’Hare

Beginning Harmonica

Paul Luria

Aqua Fitness Amy LeBlanc

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Contemporary Young Adult Literature

Katharine Covino-Poutasse


SPECIAL SCHEDULE

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Stretch & Tone Judith Lindstedt

Zumba Fitness Amy LeBlanc

Let Your Yoga Dance Ann-marie LaBollita

Stretch It! Judith Lindstedt

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Beginning Penny Whistle

Steve Brown

Behind Bars:

The Literature of

Incarceration Lisa Moison

Discover Eastern Orthodox Christianity James Woovis & Joyce Hinckley

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Guided Meditation

Sushmita Basu & Arllen Acevedo

Learn Self Hypnosis Arllen Acevedo

Holiday Flower Designs Gail Allo

Introduction to Opera

Gail Allo

12:20 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.

Fall Fungi: Mushrooms!

Joe Choiniere

The Pleistocene Ice Age and

Extinct Mammals Bob Champlin

How to Improve

Your Memory Nancy Fillip

Inequality Adem Elveren

Wood Carving Caricatures

Edwin Laetz

New England Architecture

Nick Langhart

Quilting Alice Welch

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Drawing Techniques for All Levels

Carolyn Todd

ALFA Walkabout Sally Hens and Karen McNall

Indian Summers Season II

John Paul SPECIAL SCHEDULE

10 Week Course

Holiday Flower Designs Gail Allo

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fall Fungi: Mushrooms!

Joe Choiniere

Improving Your Bridge Playing:

Learning the 2/1 Bidding System

Shirley Wagner

Italy’s Five Best Travel Citites

Teresa Fava Thomas

Breathe Your Way Into Life Altering

Experiences Carol Pedigree

The Americas:

Regions of Amazing Culinary Diversity

Various

Landmark Cases in Constitutional Law

Paul Weiser

The Americas:

Regions of Amazing Culinary Diversity

Various

Session I / At-a-Glance

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FALL BIRDS AT WACHUSETT MEADOW

Breeding season is over and young birds have fledged. It’s time to think about migration! Each class will begin with a brief discussion or Q & A session. We’ll then take a short walk within Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary to search for resident birds, birds moving into the area, and those just passing through. All levels of birding skill are welcome.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Binoculars and a field guide to North American birds.

Instructor: Alison O’Hare started birding in 1998 and credits her participation in a program offered by Mass. Audubon as the trigger for her continuing interest in birds. She has been on the part-time staff and a volunteer at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center for several years. She teaches and co-leads Introduction to Birdwatching, Bird Banding Workshop, Sparrows Workshop, and Saturday Morning Birding Walks. Alison is a graduate of Mass. Audubon’s Birder’s Certificate Program, and she particularly enjoys sharing her knowledge with new birders.

SESSION I: SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2018

Mondays: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.Sept. 17, 24; Oct. 1, 15, 22

Limited to 15 students.Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

113 Goodnow Road, Princeton

BEGINNING HARMONICA

This course is designed for the beginner with little or no experience. It will teach the rudiments of harmonica playing. REQUIRED MATERIALS: A ten-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C.

Instructor: Paul Luria has been performing and teaching as a musician on guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele and harmonica for fifty years. He is a retired public school teacher and administrator.


Limited to 22 students.Fitchburg State UniversityConlon Fine Arts BuildingKent Recital Hall / 150A

STRETCH & TONE

This course offers a low-impact workout, which combines sitting down and toning up with standing up and stretching. We will work with light weights to build your strength and flexibility, while increasing your energy and firing up your muscles. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Thin rubber soled shoes for flexibility of footwork.

Instructor: Judith Lindstedt is a retired dancer/Actors’ Equity performer. She has studied with Joseph Pilates, Igor Youskevitch, and Eric Franklin; she has also studied Ideokinesis, and Breathing Coordination with Carl Stough. Judith has degrees from Goddard College, VT., and MEd. & CAGS from Fitchburg State.


Limited to 11 students. Fitchburg State University

Recreation Center Dance Studio

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BEGINNING PENNY WHISTLE

Whether you call it a Tin Whistle, Irish Whistle or the Penny Whistle there’s no denying it’s one of the most compact and simple instruments in the realm of Irish music. Long considered the introduction to Traditional Irish Music, you can play basic tunes or enhance the tune with complicated ornamentation. In this introduction,

you will learn the basics, work on fingering and breath control, and play simple tunes. Included will be an examination of Traditional Irish Dance music, the basic tunes, and rhythms. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Penny Whistle for Beginners by: Bill Ochsa, and A Penny Whistle in the key of D.

Instructor: Steve Brown has been playing traditional Irish music for over 30 years. He is a former instructor at the Reynolds/Hanafin/Cooley branch of Comhaltas Ceoltori Eirreann. Primarily a percussionist, he is a two-time All Ireland Bone Playing Champion and has given workshops around the U.S. and Ireland. He regularly visits Ireland to recharge his passion for Irish Traditional Music.

Mondays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Sept. 17; Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29

Limited to 15 students.Fitchburg Senior Center

FALL FUNGI — MUSHROOMS! / SECTION 1

Every fall, hundreds of mushrooms pop up along trails in our woodlands and in our backyards in every variety imaginable. Their diversity of color, texture, and form adds great fun to autumn walks. And mushrooms are the fruiting structures of fungi, which play a key role in the health and functioning of forest ecosystems. In this course we will learn to recognize and identify the great diversity of fall fungi.

Instructor: Joe Choiniere is Mass Audubon’s Central Sanctuaries Property Manager, dividing time between Worcester’s Broad Meadow Brook Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary and Princeton’s Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary. He has worked for Mass Audubon since 1975 at various sites and in different capacities, serving as Property Manager at Laughing Brook in Hampden, MA and Sanctuary Director at Wachusett Meadow. Joe is a lifelong naturalist and has a B.S. in Natural History from UMass/Amherst.

Mondays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Sept. 17, 24; Oct. 1, 15, 22



THE PLEISTOCENE ICE AGE AND EXTINCT MAMMALS

During the Pleistocene Ice Age and shortly thereafter many large and bizarre mammals went extinct. This course will examine the way the ice reshaped North America permitting human migration from Asia, setting the course for the extinction of many mammals from the continent.

Instructor: Bob Champlin is professor emeritus at Fitchburg State University where he taught geology, earth science, and physical geography for 30 years. He led student field trips throughout North America and both participated in and led vertebrate fossil digs in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Mexico. He has received awards for teaching from Lexington High School in MA, East Carolina University, and most recently Fitchburg State’s Vincent J. Mara Award for Outstanding College Teaching.


Limited to 25 students.Fitchburg State University

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FALL FUNGI — MUSHROOMS! / SECTION 2

Instructor: Joe Choiniere For course description and instructor bio, see Fall Fungi—Mushrooms! Session I, Mondays 12:20-1:50 p.m., page 6.




IMPROVING YOUR BRIDGE PLAYING: Learning the 2/1 Bidding System

2/1 as a Bidding System for Bridge has been developed and refined over the last fifty years. Learn the key concepts of the system and practice playing it as you learn. This course will consist of weekly lectures plus supervised play with bidding practice. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: 25 Steps to Learning 2/1 by Paul Thurston.

Instructor: Shirley Wagner is a professor emerita at Fitchburg State University. She also is a certified American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) teacher and manager of the Twin City Bridge Club which holds weekly duplicate bridge games on Wednesday mornings.



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ITALY’S FIVE BEST TRAVEL CITIES

Planning travel to Italy: Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, or Verona? Have you always wanted to visit Italy but didn’t know where to begin? This course will introduce you to five major cities and the regions around them. Travel to the best sites, with a brief lecture and discussion of what to see, where to eat, and what to do. Lots of information and images will

be provided, including video clips and advice on regional travel around northern and central Italy. Here is a chance to explore some of Europe’s most beautiful cities, whether you want to backpack and Eurail-pass your way around, or just be an armchair traveler. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Rick Steves: Italy 2018 by Rick Steves.

Instructor: Teresa Fava Thomas holds a doctorate in history from Clark University, teaches Italian American History and Modern Italian History at Fitchburg State, and researches Italian immigration in archives in northern Italy and the USA. She has been traveling and doing research in Italy since 2006 and has taught in Fitchburg State’s Study Abroad in Verona program.



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AQUA FITNESS / SECTION 1

Aqua Fitness will consist of cardio and muscle toning with water buoys, belts or noodles in the water. It is a gentle workout with no impact on joints. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Water and water shoes. PLEASE NOTE: This course has been changed from 1.5 hours to 1 hour a week. As such, the cost will now be $20. We are also now offering a class on

Tuesday and a class on Thursdays. You may register for one OR both.

Instructor: Amy LeBlanc is a group fitness instructor who has been leading classes from Aqua Fitness to Zumba for many years. Coaching and caring for every student’s fitness goals and abilities keeps her classes comfortable and challenging.

Tuesdays: 10:00-11:00 a.m.Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16Limited to 20 students.

SPECIAL SCHEDULEFitchburg State University

Recreation Center Pool

BEHIND BARS: The Literature Of Incarceration

With 2.3 million people behind bars, the United States is the number one incarcerator in the world. Beautiful and compelling literature has emerged from the inmates who are in prison. This course will focus on this unique form of literature on its own terms, as well as the context from which it came. Discussion, lecture, and video will be the means of exploring the vibrant work that has emerged from jails and prisons.

Instructor: Lisa Moison, Ed.D. is the Director for Professional Studies and Extended Campus Programs at Fitchburg State University. She has a B.S. in English/Secondary Education from Fitchburg State University, a Master’s in English from Mercy College, and a Doctorate in Education from Fielding University.

Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16Fitchburg State University

Center for Professional Studies150 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

Does this sound familiar? You walk upstairs and once you get there, you forget why you went up there in the first place? Don’t fret. You’re not losing your mind. So come to class, and in an interactive, hands-on, and fun way, learn some helpful methods on how to remember where you put down your glasses. We will be touching on techniques such as chunking, the loci method, memory palace, and other helpful tips

such as diet to improve those every day moments of forgetfulness. REQUIRED MATERIALS: A notebook and a pen to use for some activities, a folder for all those handouts.

Instructor: Nancy Fillip has a passion for teaching. After graduating from Norwich University, Nancy began a long stretch of teaching high school and middle school science and math. In addition, she has coached Varsity field hockey and gymnastics for 35 years. She has taught several ALFA classes and currently is a professor for an online educational company. At her private home studio, Nancy teaches piano, clarinet, flute and art. Her interests also include writing and she recently just published her ninth novel. The most important thing in Nancy’s life is her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Tuesdays: 12:20-1:50 p.m.Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16Leominster Public Library

FREE OF CHARGESponsored by the Friends

of Leominster Public Library

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INEQUALITY

This course will explore economic and social inequality. The course is designed to answer some crucial questions such as: ‘What are major concepts of distribution?’, ‘Why is economic inequality important?’, and ‘What are the causes and consequences of changing inequality in the United States and in the World?’

Instructor: Adem Y. Elveren is an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics, History and Political Science at Fitchburg State University, MA. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Economics at the University of Utah. He has two distinct research fields: social policy, and defense and peace economics. Regarding the former, he focuses on the gender dimension of the social policies in Turkey. Regarding the latter, he empirically analyzes the effect of military expenditures on the economy with a special focus on income inequality by using global data. He has several articles on these topics in major journals such as Metroeconomica, Defence and Peace Economics, Economic Modelling, Journal of Women, Politics & Policy, Women’s Studies International Forum, and Review of Radical Political Economics. He is also the author of “Brain Drain and Gender Inequality in Turkey” by Palgrave Pivot, 2018 and a co-editor of “Gender and Society in Turkey: The Impact of Neo-Liberal Policies, Political Islam and EU Accession” by IB Tauris, 2012.

Tuesdays: 12:20-1:50 p.m.Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16Limited to 20 students.

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ZUMBA FITNESS®

Join me for an energetic, fast-paced, cardio fitness workout that feels like a dance party. As we move to the beat of Latin inspired music with an emphasis on having fun, we will burn calories and make some smiles! RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Clean sneakers, water and optional mat.

Instructor: Amy LeBlanc For complete bio, see Aqua Fitness, Tuesdays, Session I, page 8.

Wednesdays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Sept. 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24



DISCOVER EASTERN ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY

An introduction to the theology, history, and art of this often overlooked branch of Christianity common in Greece, Russia, Syria, etc. Discover the commonalities and differences between Orthodoxy and Catholicism as well as the shared history that unites and divides them. Class will include three field trips: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Fitchburg; Museum of Russian Icons, Clinton; Holy Cross Hellenic College,

Brookline with lunch at a Greek restaurant in Newton. Car pools will be organized at the first class. REQUIRED FEE: Students are responsible for a $6 museum admission fee and the cost of lunch.

Instructors: Joyce Ayadi Hinckley is a retired psychologist and educator. She is also a life-long student of history, religion, art and culture. She is truly passionate about making connections across disciplines. James Woovis, raised in a traditional Greek home, is a lifelong member of the Orthodox Church, and has visited Greece five times. He has studied and taught about Orthodoxy for most of his life-everything from Sunday school to university. He has been a cantor at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Fitchburg for the last 21 years and is now passing on that skill to others.

Wednesdays: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Sept. 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

SPECIAL SCHEDULELimited to 16 students.

Fitchburg State University Center for Professional Studies150 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA

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GUIDED MEDITATION

This meditation class aims to improve health and self-esteem, while exploring the power of positive thinking to live a happier and more successful life. We will also learn about the law of attraction and how it can be used to manifest goals, as well as the importance of living in the ‘Now’. REQUIRED MATERIALS: A notebook and something to write with.

Instructors: Arllen Acevedo studied metaphysics and meditation for 39 years. She is a retired certified art and English teacher and has over 16 years of teaching experience. She obtained her B.A. from the Pontifical Catholic University of P.R. and her M.F.A. in Education from Boston University. She is also a certified hypnotist and has belonged to the National Guild of Hypnotists, Inc. for the last 9 years. She has been a volunteer, teaching directed meditation for six years at the Senior Center in Leominster, MA. Sushmita Basu has a Master’s degree in Psychology and taught for many years in Liberal Arts and Management Departments. She has a keen interest in fine arts and has exhibited her work at Fitchburg State University and in the Brooks Pond office in Leominster. From an early age, Sushmita was drawn to the practice of meditation. Over the years, meditation helped her to overcome social and personal difficulties, live fearlessly with dignity, and practice compassion.

Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Sept. 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

Limited to 10 students.Brooks Pond Cottage

200 Brooks Pond Rd., Leominster

WOOD CARVING CARICATURES

Wood carving for beginners will include carving and painting a simple snowman hanging ornament. Learn the use of a carving knife by making thumb, paring, and stop cuts to safely carve your first project. We will discuss sharpening and honing tools, creating depths in your work, and rounding corners for a realistic

appearance. The last day will include paint prep, signing and dating your project, installing the hanger, then painting with acrylic paint. Just in time for the holidays. REQUIRED FEE: $25 for supplies including a carving knife and glove (cash only) due at the first class.

Instructor: Edwin Laetz is a retired teacher/administrator and he worked with the Leominster School Department for 30 years. He is a lifetime woodworker and continues with his passion building stringed musical instruments. Ed has been carving for the last six years with the Central Mass. Caricature Carvers Club and the North Port Carvers in Florida. He would like to pass on his carving skills to other folks to enjoy.

Wednesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Sept. 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

Limited to 10 students.Fitchburg Art Museum, Gray Studio

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QUILTING

The course is for both the beginning and more advanced quilter. We will focus on a quilting project that can be adapted to either. Instructor will either call or email what fabric is needed for class project before class begins. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Sewing machine, grey or tan cotton thread, small scissors, rotary cutter, hand-sewing needles, common pins, fabric for individual project.

Instructor: Alice Welch is a retired librarian who started quilting when she retired in 2002. She has taken many quilting classes and has made many different kinds of quilts including lap robes, full bed quilts, jackets and bags.

NEW ENGLAND ARCHITECTURE: SETTLEMENT TO THE CIVIL WAR

Through illustrated lectures and discussions, we will trace the evolution of New England’s architecture in cities and towns from 1620 up to the period of the Civil War. The many forms and styles of houses, industrial and commercial buildings, and churches are considered. The careers of great regional architects such as Peter Harrison, Charles Bulfinch, Elias Carter

and A.J. Davis are highlighted. This course will interest those who value old buildings and their contribution to our heritage and environment.

Instructor: Nicholas Langhart holds an M.A. in Historic Preservation from Cornell University. He is currently the Director of the Forbush Library in Westminster and docent trainer for Preservation Worcester. Nicholas has been an instructor for the Evolution of New England Architecture and for the History of Worcester’s Architecture at Clark University and Worcester State University. He is also vice president of the Steamship Historical Society of America, Inc. Formerly he was Property Manager for the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.

Wednesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Sept. 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24Forbush Memorial Library

Eloranta Room118 Main Street, Westminster


SPECIAL SCHEDULELimited to 12 students.Brooks Pond Cottage


BREATHE YOUR WAY INTO LIFE-ALTERING EXPERIENCES

Do you feel fatigued? Are you restless? Do you feel depressed? Do you feel anxious, stressed? Are you in a cycle of negative thought patterns? Are you aware of your breath? Do you hold your breath? Do you breathe from the chest or open mouth? Deep diaphragmatic breathing has a profound physiological

effect on the body-mind. Conscious practice will change your life and your thought patterns. Breathing properly re-acquaints your nervous system with a balanced acuity unrealized. Allow yourself a more focused life, generating energy and happiness. Come and learn, feel gentle therapeutic ways to relax, be at ease and enjoy living. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: The Healing Power of the Breath by Dr. Richard Brown. MD and Patricia Gerbarg, MD.

Instructor: Carol Pedigree is a graduate of Smith College, Northampton, MA. After personal, extensive experimentation and research with conscious breathing and inner sound, she has discovered ways to access and relieve physical pain, as well as change unhealthy thought patterns.



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THE AMERICAS: Regions of Amazing Culinary Diversity / SECTION 1

From the Artic to Tera del Fuego, the Americas are a treasure chest of incredible and diverse ingredients, many well-known, but many others not yet holding a prominent place in our daily culinary fare. To sample this wonderful diversity, your four cooks will choose recipes from Canada, the US, Central

America, and countries in South America which will feature a wide range of ingredients to tempt your taste buds and hopefully be added to your cooking repertoire. REQUIRED FEE: $20 for materials (cash only) due at the first class.

Instructors: Chris Barnacoat is a retired elementary teacher who has taught in England, Australia, and Massachusetts. Along with his many other interests, he finds that retirement gives him the time to stir the culinary cauldron. He loves to learn about the art of healthy eating and the amazing role that certain foods and nutrients play in our healthy lives. He also enjoys gardening, projects around the house, travel, and is currently studying WWI. Kathy Flynn is a retired elementary school teacher and ALFA Curriculum Committee member. Odette Harvey attended several ALFA cooking classes before deciding to teach one herself! She loves to organize, cook, and bake foods for cookouts and parties for close friends and family. Walter Kondig is a 1965 graduate of Fitchburg State. He worked for 20 years for Foster Grant (R&D) and 20 years in the human service field. He retired in 2008. He has always loved to cook and bake.


Limited to 17 students.Fitchburg High School, Room 140


PLEASE NOTE: This course has been changed from 1.5 hours to 1 hour a week. As such, the cost will now be $20. We are also now offering a class on Tuesday and a class on Thursdays. You may register for one OR both courses.

Instructor: Amy LeBlanc For course description and complete bio, see Aqua Fitness, Session I, Tuesdays, page 8.

Thursdays: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18

Limited to 20 students.SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Fitchburg State University Recreation Center - Pool

CONTEMPORARY YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

In this AFLA course, we’ll get a chance to read, review, and discuss some examples of contemporary Young Adult literature. We will be focusing on these texts with three main goals in mind. First, to help you develop an aesthetic appreciation to ENJOY them. Second, to guide you as you further develop your evaluative perspectives to JUDGE them. Third, to give

you a chance to see what today’s students are reading—in and out of school—and to READ what your grandkids are reading! REQUIRED MATERIALS: The Hunger Games by Collins; Everything, Everything by Yoon; Wonder By Palacio; The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Alexie; and Thirteen Reasons Why by Asher.

Thursdays: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18


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Instructor: Katharine Covino-Poutasse, Assistant Professor of English Studies, teaches writing, literature, and teacher-preparation classes at Fitchburg State University. Having finished her Ed.D. in Language Arts and Literacy at UMass Lowell in 2015, it is now her honor to teach, mentor, and support the next generation of secondary English teachers. Though she teaches at the college level, her research is focused on elementary school students and their teachers. Her specific interests include critical literacy, critical pedagogy, gender, discourse, and identity. At the heart of all these issues is literacy praxis—the place where theory and classroom practice meet. It is never enough to just read something in a book. It is far more important to practice it in a classroom with real, live students! In addition to her work as a teacher and researcher, she is also an advisor, a writer, a poet, an activist, an omnivore, a wife, a mother, and a devoted fan of Game of Thrones. Her three children are in 5th grade, 3rd grade, and Kindergarten.

LET YOUR YOGA DANCE®

Let Your Yoga Dance® (LYYD) is a dancing yoga fusion, where “joy and fun meet deep and sacred.” A movement based practice combining yoga, movement and dance to activate the body’s energy centers (The Chakras). The mission of LYYD is to “spread joy and consciousness throughout the world by transmitting body, brain, heart, and soul health to

all populations.” This is a practice for everyone and everybody of all ages and abilities and is offered in a safe, caring and compassionate environment. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Please wear comfortable clothes; bring a yoga mat or blanket, a water bottle and a smile.

Instructor: Ann-marie LaBollita is an artist, studio art teacher, Let Your Yoga Dance instructor and Certified Yoga Instructor. She has been practicing yoga for 20 years and believes in the transformative and healing power of yoga and the expressive arts. She happily spends her time teaching, in her studio and on her yoga mat.

Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18


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LEARN SELF-HYPNOSIS

The purpose of this course is to learn how helpful self-hypnosis can be and its various uses. We will use suggestibility tests to see if you can be hypnotized and to introduce the 3-Step Self-hypnosis Technique. We will learn how to perform a self-progressive relaxation induction, how to use the Goal Setting Form to achieve

goals, as well as how to write reinforcement scripts to encourage yourself daily. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Notebook and pen.

Instructor: Arllen Acevedo For complete bio, see Guided Meditation, Session I, Wednesdays, page 10.

Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18

Limited to 10 students.Brooks Pond Cottage


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HOLIDAY FLOWER DESIGNS / SECTION 1

Learn to make fresh flower arrangements for different special occasions, like Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. REQUIRED FEE: $40 (cash) is due at the first class. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Please bring a cutting implement.

Instructor: Gail Allo owned and ran a local flower shop for twenty years before becoming a high school English Teacher. She has also been an opera enthusiast for over 40 years.

DRAWING TECHNIQUES FOR ALL LEVELS

All artwork begins with and is based on drawing skills. Van Gogh stated that drawing is more useful to an artist “than knowing how to read and write.” One important goal of the class is to have fun and encourage confidence, building towards a goal of a personal style of expression. This class will compare

and contrast the methods inspired by the unique drawings of artists through history. We will concentrate on an experience with focused line, shape, contour, gesture, value/tone, perspective, composition, and more. The momentum and interest of the class will set the pace for working towards more advanced techniques. For returning students, Drawing Techniques for All Levels will continually offer additional new lessons and experiences to the existing curriculum for the benefit and creative growth of all students. REQUIRED MATERIALS: A list of supplies will be available prior to the start of class.

Instructor: Carolyn Todd is an experienced art instructor. She has taught adult, middle school, high school students and people with disabilities. She has a BFA and MA in the Fine Arts and Art Education.

Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18Limited to 15 students.

Fitchburg Art Museum, Gray Studio

Thursdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18


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ALFA WALKABOUT

Get out this fall for some exercise on beautiful walking trails. This course will meet at Sholan Farm on Pleasant Street in Leominster on the first day. We will attempt to venture beyond the local area for some hikes, so there is no guarantee of getting back in time for a second class on hike days. There are two levels of physical activity. One is a hike of 3.5 to 5 miles and the other is a walk of

up to 2 miles. Participants can choose which one to do on any given day. They may include small stream crossings and uneven footing over roots and rocks. Dogs are welcome and accompany us on many of our hikes. Please provide an email address so that last minute communication can occur in case of inclement weather. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Broken in boots for hiking, water, a walking stick for balance, and an orange vest and hat for hunting season starting in October.

Instructors: Sally Hens is a retired teacher and dietician. For eleven years she worked as a National Park Ranger, eight years in Yellowstone, and one year at each Glacier, North Rim of Grand Canyon, and Cape Cod National Seashore. Karen McNall is a retired elementary school teacher and a volunteer for the Leominster Recreation Department. Karen has a strong interest in the environment and the benefits of nature’s gifts.

Thursdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18

Limited to 18 students.Varied locations

1st class: Sholan Farm1125 Pleasant St. Leominster

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INDIAN SUMMERS: A Drama of The British Raj / SEASON II

Indian Summers / Season II continues the gripping tale of the Raj in which the major characters—including Charlie Havistock (the once estranged husband of Alice Phelan) who typified the arrogance and aloofness of his compatriots—exhibit their penchant for breaching the norms of race, class, and power. In the mid-1930s, amidst growing demand for freedom and escalating Hindu-Muslim hostility, the

British sought to preserve their antiquated treaty obligations to an amalgam of ‘native’ rulers. As the new viceroy arrived in 1936, ushering in an era of unpredictable political shifts, the staff of the former imperial machinery were faced with a bleak and ominous future. We will watch the DVD, reading short socio-historical articles and discuss the socio-historical and political significance of the time. NOTE: This course runs for 10 weeks with a registration cost of $60.

Instructor: John Paul is a professor of history at Fitchburg State University and holds a Master of Arts and Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he specialized in South Asian History and Culture. Also, he holds a Master of Arts degree in the New Testament from the Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL.

Thursdays: 1:00 - 2:45 p.m.Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18;Nov. 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6, 13


Fitchburg State UniversityHammond Hall, S08

HOLIDAY FLOWER DESIGNS / SECTION 2

Instructor: Gail Allo For course description and instructor bio, see Holiday Flower Designs (Section 1), Session I, on Thursdays, page 14.

Thursdays: 12:20 - 1:50 p.m.Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18

Limited to 15 students.Fitchburg Art Museum, Gray Studio

LANDMARK CASES IN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

This course will focus on landmark cases in constitutional law. The main focus will be on the legal foundations of the structure of government. Topics will include the scope of presidential and congressional powers as well as the role and scope of judicial power.

Instructor: Dr. Paul I. Weizer is a Professor of Political Science at Fitchburg State University. He has served as interim Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Associate Vice President, Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Chair of the Department of Economics, History and Political Science and has been a member of the faculty for 14 years. Dr. Weizer also served as president of the American Collegiate Moot Court Association. Dr. Weizer graduated from Temple University (‘88, ‘90, and ‘98) and holds a Master of Science degree in Public Administration and a Ph.D. in Political Science. He has published widely in the area of sexual harassment law, speech rights, and simulated legal education.

Thursdays: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18Fitchburg State University

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THE AMERICAS: Regions of Amazing Culinary Diversity / SECTION 2

Instructors: Chris Barnacoat, Kathy Flynn, Odette Harvey, and Walter Kondig For course description and instructor bios, see The Americas: Regions of Amazing Culinary Diversity, Session I, Wednesdays. page 12.

Thursdays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.Sept. 27; Oct. 4, 11, 25; Nov. 1

Limited to 17 students.Fitchburg High School, Room 140

STRETCH IT!

This full body workout is perfect for everybody, from beginners to advanced. Based on the lifetime experience of a professional dancer, you will learn to STRETCH hamstrings, hip flexors, calves, quads, and glutes. SOOTHE neck, spine, and lower back. LOOSEN shoulders, wrists, elbows, and fingers. As a warm-up, it helps increase performance and

endurance in golf and horseback riding. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Comfortable clothing. Thin sole shoes for flexibility. 1-2 lb. hand weights.

Instructor: Judith Lindstedt For complete bio, see Stretch & Tone, Session I, Mondays, page 5.

Fridays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19



INTRODUCTION TO OPERA

Opera was always meant to be appreciated by everyone, not just the elite. This course is an overview of the different types of opera and will be tied into the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts that are shown at the Solomon Pond Mall once a month.

Instructor: Gail Allo For instructor bio, see Holiday Flower Designs (Section 1), Session I, on Thursdays, page 14.

Fridays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19


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REGISTRATION OPENS AUG. 1st AT: www.fitchburgstate.edu/ALFA

Session II At-a-Glance

TIMES MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Harmonica Performance

Group Paul Luria


SPECIAL SCHEDULE


SPECIAL SCHEDULE

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Stretch & Tone Judith Lindstedt

Political and Social Issues:

A Reading and Discussion Group

Eric Budd

Zumba Fitness Amy LeBlanc

Let Your Yoga Dance

Ann-marie LaBollita

Stretch It! Judith Lindstedt

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Specialty Tea Series: Processing,

Cooking with and Pairing Tea

Danielle Beaudette

Dining to Learn Joyce Hinckley and Bill Ayadi

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Beyond the Shaking Leaf:

Genealogy Without the Big Dot Com

Sara Campbell

Voices of Resistance

in American History

Ben Railton

12:20 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.

Culinary Adventures

Dave Celuzza

Coming of Age

Movies Jeff Long

Norse Mythology Peder Pedersen

Great Performances Sally Cragin

Quilting Alice Welch

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Beginning iPhone or iPad

Barbara Friedman

ALFA Walkabout Sally Hens

and Karen McNall

Great Buildings

Nick Langhart

Writing Your Family

History Sara Campbell

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Improving Your Bridge Bidding:

Refining 2/1 Shirley Wagner

A Drawing Meditation

Ann-marie LaBolitta

Free Will: What Is It, Do We Have It, and Why Does It Matter?

David Svolba

On the Road to America: Immigrant

Experiences from Three Continents Bill Ayadi, Aldo Bianco,

John Paul, Peder Pedersen, Shalkat Anwar

Armchair Travel Gail Allo, Maurice

Toolin, Chris Barnacoat, Eileen Barnacoat,

Joyce Hinckley, Bill Ayadi, Eric Budd

Cell Culture and Biotech

John Ryan

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HARMONICA PERFORMANCE GROUP

This will be both an advanced harmonica class and a performance group for those who wish it to be. The advance harmonica instruction will include more complex techniques and material. Ensemble playing will be the goal whether or not the student wishes to perform with the group. Performances would be in such places as assisted living and nursing

homes and perhaps at Fitchburg Stage concerts. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Ten-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C.

Instructor: Paul Luria For instructor bio, see Beginning Harmonica, Session I on Mondays, page 5.

SESSION II: OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2018

Mondays: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.Nov. 5, 19, 26; Dec. 3, 10Limited to 12 students.

Fitchburg State UniversityConlon Fine Arts Building

Kent Recital Hall, 150A

STRETCH & TONE

Instructor: Judith Lindstedt For course description and instructor bio, see Stretch & Tone, Session I on Mondays, page 5.

Mondays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Nov. 5, 19, 26; Dec. 3, 10Limited to 11 students.

Fitchburg State UniversityRecreation Center-Dance Studio

IMPROVING YOUR BRIDGE BIDDING: REFINING 2/1

This course builds on the concepts developed in the first session and increases your understanding of 2/1 as a System. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: 25 Steps to Learning 2/1 By Paul Thurston

Instructor: Dr. Shirley Wagner For instructor bio, see Improving Your Bridge Playing: Learning the 2/1 Bidding System, Session I, Mondays, page 7.

Mondays: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.Nov. 5, 19, 26; Dec. 3, 10Limited to 20 students.

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A DRAWING MEDITATION

This course is for students who feel they cannot draw but want to learn. Each class is process oriented and will involve numerous fun and sometimes unusual exercises to increase observational skills and perception. Participants will use a sketch pad for drawing as well as for writing about their process and

progress. REQUIRED MATERIAL: Please bring a good quality 9’x12’ sketch book (spiral bound), one hard and one soft pencil, an eraser, pencil sharpener and an open mind to the first class.

Instructor: Ann-marie LaBollita For instructor bio, see Let Your Yoga Dance, Session I on Thursday, page 13.

Mondays: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.Nov. 5, 19, 26; Dec. 3, 10Limited to 15 students.

Fitchburg State UniversityHammond Hall, S08



Instructor: Amy LeBlanc For course description and complete bio, see Aqua Fitness, Session I, Tuesdays, page 8.

Tuesdays: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec. 4Limited to 20 students.

SPECIAL SCHEDULEFitchburg State UniversityRecreation Center - Pool

POLITICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES: A Reading and Discussion Group

In this class we will read (short) excerpts from different books dealing with various political or social issues of our time. Potential topics for readings and discussion will include the following: poverty and inequality, racism, money and politics,

threats to our democracy, climate change, etc. Each week we’ll explore a different issue through a class reading, brief lecture, and lots of discussion!

Instructor: Eric Budd has taught at Fitchburg State since 1994. He is a full professor in the department of Economics, History and Political Science with research interests in the 3rd World, conflict resolution, democratization, etc. His book on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was published in 2012.

Tuesdays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec. 4Fitchburg State University

Hammond Hall, S08

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SPECIALTY TEA SERIES: Processing, Cooking With, and Pairing Tea

Tea—black, green, white, and oolong—has a long and mystical history to be explored. We’ll examine its social impact on world trade and production. We’ll cook with tea, pair it with chocolate or cheese, and savor delicious treats that enhance tea flavors. REQUIRED FEE: A $10 fee (cash) for food is due at the first class.

Instructor: Danielle Beaudette is one of the first 15 in the world to be certified in all levels as a Tea Specialist through the U.S. Specialty Tea Institute in NY and has completed over 70 tea seminars at the World Tea Expo. She has researched and learned first-hand about the production of tea through her Asian tea travels and relationships with Chinese, Indian, Sri Lankan, Japanese, Nepalese, and Taiwanese tea growers. Danielle sources only the finest, high quality, freshly imported teas. Her mission has always been dedicated to educating her customers about the world of tea. Danielle’s tea lectures have been presented at a large variety of social community organizations and colleges throughout New England, Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia.

Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Nov. 13, 20, 27; Dec 4, 11

SPECIAL SCHEDULEFitchburg State University

Center for Professional Studies

CULINARY ADVENTURES

Come visit Slattery’s Restaurant in Fitchburg for a culinary adventure. Your food “tour guide” will be restaurant owner, Dave Celuzza. Each week food samplings will be paired with beer and wine tastings. Learn about beer during Oktoberfest week and about wines from Italy. REQUIRED FEE: $20 in

cash due on the first day of class to cover both the food and drink provided. NOTE: You must be over 21 to participate in this course.

Instructor: Dave Celuzza. Slattery’s was founded as in 1934 and has been located on the east side of the city for over 80 years, just a few blocks from Fitchburg State University and the Wallace Ice Arena. For the last 30 years, chef/owner Dave Celuzza has overseen its transition into the full service hospitality venue and community anchor it is today. Dave is driven by a passion to provide exceptional food and service using the freshest of ingredients locally sourced whenever possible. You can expect to be treated as a “regular” on your first visit.

Tuesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec. 4

Slattery’s Restaurant, Back Room106 Lunenburg St., Fitchburg

COMING OF AGE MOVIES

In this course, we will view three films and discuss many others that center on the life passages of intriguing individuals from a broad range of times, places, and cultures. We will consider movies whose comedic or dramatic stories are based upon real lives, as well as those adapted from works of

fiction. Also, we will focus upon how this theme dovetails into such larger film genres as mystery, science fiction, fantasy, western, and film noir.

Instructor: Jeff Long has been a movie reviewer for the “Worcester Telegram & Gazette” for ten years. He has also taught film studies courses for Becker College and Assumption College and is the author of the reading guide “Remembered Childhoods: A Guide to Autobiography and Memoirs of Childhood and Youth “(2007), published by Libraries Unlimited.

Tuesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec. 4Fitchburg State University

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ZUMBA FITNESS®

Instructor: Amy LeBlanc For course description, see Zumba Fitness, Section I, page 9. For instructor bio, see Aqua Fitness, Session I, page 8.

Wednesdays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Nov. 7, 14, 28; Dec. 5, 12Limited to 15 students.


NORSE MYTHOLOGY

In this class, we will explore the beliefs and the world view of the Nordic countries, especially Denmark, Norway and Iceland, prior to the introduction of Christianity. You will become well acquainted with the gods, giants and other beings in the Norse pantheon, in particular with the complex and far

from infallible aesir gods Odin, Thor, Tyr, Freya, Frigg and others, and their interaction with elves, dwarves and frost giants. Their true nature is best revealed through the Norse Myths—also the most enjoyable part of Norse Mythology. Especially telling are the myths describing the creation and the end of the world. The source material is fluid and often contradictory, based, as it is, on oral traditions that were not put into writing until sometimes centuries after the end of the Viking era. As the stories reflect the character, values and outlook of the people of Northern Europe, this course provides an opportunity to get a glimpse of ancestors to many of us, some 30 generations back.

Instructor: Peder Pedersen came to the U.S. from Denmark for graduate school in Biomedical Engineering at University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Later, he taught for 11 years at Drexel University in Philadelphia before coming to Massachusetts in 1987. He recently retired from Worcester Polytechnic Institute after 30 years of teaching Electrical and Computer Engineering and leading research in medical ultrasound imaging and smart-phone based medical image processing.

Wednesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.mNov. 7, 14, 28; Dec. 5, 12 Fitchburg State University

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GREAT PERFORMANCES

This class will explore the idea of genius and fame as a result of achievements and unique ability. The focus is on theatrical, musical, dance, and film brilliance. We will view and discuss great performances of stars who innovated and transcended genre. The artists to be explored are those who moved their

art form(s) forward, and who influenced generations. Performers to explore include: Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, WC Fields, the Marx Brothers, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, the Beatles, Barbara Streisand, Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, Zero Mostel, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Mark Morris, Martha Graham, Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, and others.

Instructor: Sally Cragin is an award-winning journalist and playwright whose works have been performed in Provincetown, New York City (the Producers Club) and North Central Massachusetts.

Wednesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Nov. 7, 14, 28; Dec. 5, 12Fitchburg State University

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QUILTING

Instructor: Alice Welch For course description and instructor bio, see Quilting, Session I on Wednesday, page 11.

Wednesdays: 12:20 – 3:20 p.m.Nov. 7, 14, 28; Dec. 5, 12

SPECIAL SCHEDULE Limited to 12 students.Brooks Pond Cottage


FREE WILL: What Is It, Do We Have It, and Why Does It Matter?

Philosophers disagree about what free will is, whether we have free will, and whether it matters. In this course we’ll examine traditional philosophical answers to each of these questions in light of arriving at informed answers of our own. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Alfred R. Mele, A Dialogue on Free Will

and Science, Oxford University Press: 2014.

Instructor: David Svolba is an Associate Professor in Humanities at Fitchburg State University. He joined Fitchburg State after earning his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Chicago and teaching for several years at the University of Illinois (Chicago). He has wide-ranging philosophical interests and has taught courses on many different topics, including ethics, social and political philosophy, metaphysics, and the philosophy of law. His published work has appeared in the journals Philosophical Explorations, The Southern Journal of Philosophy, and Ethical Theory and Moral Practice. He has also published essays in recent books on philosophy and popular culture, including “Curb Your Enthusiasm and Philosophy” and “The Big Lebowski and Philosophy.”

Wednesdays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.Nov. 7, 14, 28; Dec. 5, 12Limited to 15 students.

Fitchburg State UniversityHammond Hall, G19

ON THE ROAD TO AMERICA: Immigrant Experiences From Three Continents

Our presenters come from African, Asian, and European countries. Each presenter has had a different life experience that brought them to America. All the stories are fascinating and tell how immigrants have always shaped America and been shaped by it.

Instructor: Bill Ayadi is a retired engineer born in Tunisia. He was educated in both Tunisia and Europe. Arabic was his first language and he grew up immersed in its stories and traditions. He is a life-long student of history, literature, and art. Aldo Bianco emigrated from Trieste, Italy in April of 1953 at the age of 6. He received his BA from Queens College in Geology and his Masters Degree from Brooklyn College, with a concentration in geochemistry. Aldo taught high school and then became principal of the Yeshiva Academy in Worcester, for 28 years. After retiring, he accepted a position in the Math and Science department at Mount Wachusett Community College, where he is still teaching as an Adjunct Professor. John Paul, for instructor bio, see Indian Summers, Session I on Thursdays, page 15. Peder Pedersen, for instructor bio, see Norse Mythology, Session II on Wednesdays, page 21. Mohammed Sawkat Anwer came to United States for higher studies with the intention of returning to Pakistan. Before he could finish his studies, war broke out resulting in the creation of Bangladesh. He lost three brothers in the war and their property was heavily damaged. He decided to delay his return. One thing led to another and he is still here.

Wednesdays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.Nov. 7, 14, 28; Dec. 5, 12Fitchburg State University

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Instructor: Amy LeBlanc For course description and instructor bio, see Aqua Fitness, Session I on Thursdays, page 8.

Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Nov. 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6, 13Limited to 20 students.

SPECIAL SCHEDULEFitchburg State University Recreation Center - Pool

LET YOUR YOGA DANCE®

Instructor: Ann-marie LaBollita For course description and instructor bio, see Let Your Yoga Dance, Session I on Thursday, page 13.

Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Nov. 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6, 13Limited to 15 students.

Fitchburg State UniversityRecreation Center - Dance Studio

DINING TO LEARN

Explore the cultures of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Turkey through food. There are many historical and culinary connections among these countries. Two class sessions give historical perspectives on each country and its cuisine, and there will be three dining experiences at an Afghani restaurant in Worcester, an Iraqi restaurant in Clinton, and a Turkish restaurant in Arlington. We will set up car pools for dining

experiences during the first class, and each student will pay for their own meal. A trip to ethnic markets will also happen directly following the Afghan dining experience. PLEASE NOTE: It is highly recommended that you do not take a 2:30 course after this class due to travel times and the likelihood that the class will go beyond the scheduled time.

Instructors: Joyce Hinckley for instructor bio, see Discover Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Session I on Wed., page 13; Bill Ayadi, for instructor bio, see On the Road to America, Session II on Wed., page 22.

Thursdays: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.Nov. 15, 29; Dec. 6, 13, 20


Fitchburg State University Center for Professional Studies & Various Regional Restaurants

ALFA WALKABOUT

Instructors: Sally Hens and Karen McNall For course description and instructor bios, see ALFA Walkabout, Session I, on Thursdays, page 14.

Thursdays: 12:20 - 1:50 p.m.Nov. 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6, 13Limited to 18 students.

Varied locations1st class: Sholan Farm

1125 Pleasant St. Leominster

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BEGINNING iPHONE AND iPAD

Frustrated when using your iPad or iPhone? This is a class for you. Whether you just purchased either an iPad or iPhone, got a hand-me-down from a relative, or have one of these devices collecting dust in a drawer, it’s time to learn about apps, Facetime, iCloud and much more.

This class is for beginners that know little or nothing about their device. The pace is slow, class participation and questions are encouraged. REQUIRED MATERIALS: An Apple device, either iPhone or iPad and the Apple ID and password for the device.

Instructor: Barbara Friedman, MLIS, has worked in libraries for more than forty years, receiving her Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She served as Reference Librarian at Marquette University, Hofstra University, and the Fitchburg Public Library. She was assistant director of the Lunenburg Library, Director of the Westminster Library, and is presently the part-time Director of the Erving Library

Thursdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Nov. 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6, 13Limited to 10 students.


GREAT BUILDINGS IN NEW ENGLAND SINCE THE CIVIL WAR

In this illustrated lecture and discussion, we’ll survey the development of architecture and urban growth in New England over the last 150 years, concentrating on central Massachusetts. Included will be the work of Elbridge Boyden, H.H. Richardson, Stephen Earle, Peabody & Stearns and others. How the railroad and technological change

contributed to the growth of cities will be reviewed. We’ll look at how highways, urban renewal and preservation have continued to change the New England landscape.

Instructor: Nicholas Langhart For instructor bio, see New England Architecture, Session I on Wednesdays, page 11.

Thursdays: 12:20 - 1:50 p.m.Nov. 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6, 13

Forbush Memorial LibraryEloranta Room

118 Main Street, Westminster

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL

Our 2018 itinerary will take us to Thailand, Pakistan, South Africa, The Philippines, and France. Our tour guides will highlight the culture and history of each site and share their own personal adventures. Gail Allo will

be our guide in Thailand. We will visit the water market of Bangkok and explore the jungle with an elephant. Next stop, Pakistan with Maurice Toolin. He will take us to Karachi, Islamabad, and the northern frontier, where he worked on an international communication and modernization program for the government of Pakistan. Joyce Hinckley and Bill Ayadi will introduce us to the people, culture, animals, and joy of South Africa. Eric Budd will take us to the Philippines, land of 7000 islands, beautiful beaches and intriguing sights, smells, and sounds. Chris and Eileen

Thursdays: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.Nov. 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6, 13Fitchburg State University

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STRETCH IT!

Instructor: Judith Lindstedt For course description and instructor bio, see Stretch It!, Session I on Friday, page 5.

CELL CULTURE AND THE BIOTECH REVOLUTION

The development of techniques to grow human and animal cells in vessels outside of the body (called cell culture) has now led to a revolution in biotechnology that is impacting our lives in a big way. In just over a hundred years, cell culture technology has moved

from an interesting but minor research tool to a major source of cell culture manufactured vaccines, drugs, clinical diagnostics and stem cell-based therapies. It has also greatly helped researchers study cancer, human genetics, aging and viral diseases. Virtually all of us have used products produced by cultured animal or human cells. This course will explore how we grow and use cultured cells to make these life changing products. A background in science is not needed for this program, just your natural curiosity and desire to learn about an exciting technology that is already impacting your life.

Instructor: John Ryan has been active in the field of cell culture and biotechnology for over 45 years. He has always enjoyed sharing his expertise and experiences by teaching cell culture and biotechnology programs to both scientists trying to improve their research skills, as well as to children and adults interested in exploring new and exciting topics. His course is easily adapted to fit the level and interests of all students; all that is required is a natural curiosity and willingness to explore new areas and ideas.

Thursdays: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.Nov. 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6, 13Limited to 20 students.


Fridays: 10:00 -11:30 a.m.Nov. 9, 16, 30; Dec. 7, 14Limited to 11 students.


Barnacoat will escort us through some Paris museums and on to the Champagne region for wine tasting. Then, via barge, to the WWI battlefield sides of Verdun and The Marne.

Instructors: Gail Allo, for instructor bio, see Holiday Flower Design, Session I on Thursday, page 14. Maurice Toolin is a retired systems design engineer whose career in International Telecommunications gave him the opportunity to travel to many countries around the world. Working with Government entities in Russia, China, West Africa, Indonesia, Pakistan, and many other far flung places to establish global communications requirements and needs, gave him the opportunity to immerse himself in the cultures and lifestyles of many countries. Joyce Hinckley, for instructor bio, see Discover Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Session I on Wednesday, page 9. Bill Ayadi for instructor bio, see On the Road to America, Session II on Wednesday, page 22. Chris Barnacoat for instructor bio, see The Americas: Regions of Amazing Culinary Diversity, Session I on Wednesday, page 12. Eileen Barnacoat is a retired school library media specialist who has taught in Australia and opened and managed two new school libraries in Pepperell and Ashburnham. She has interests in family genealogy, gardening, travel, and is the volunteer coordinator at her local library. Eric Budd for instructor bio, see Political and Social Issues: A reading and Discussion Group, Session II on Tuesday, page 19.

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BEYOND THE SHAKING LEAF: Genealogy Without the Big Dot Com

Researching your family tree is a good way to uncover forgotten stories and dig deeper into many periods of history. It becomes personal when we put research in a human perspective. We will explore both on-line and bricks-and-mortar sources, study the various census records, immigration, land

deeds, historic maps and other often overlooked records. Skeletons in the closet? Let’s make them dance! Students should have a basic knowledge of computers and internet searching.

Instructor: Sara Campbell has been researching her own roots for over 25 years. She has taught non-credit classes in genealogy at Greenfield and Holyoke Community Colleges and lectured to many regional societies including Central Mass. Genealogical Society, Mass. Society of Genealogists, Worcester section, Lowell Genealogy Club, Polish Genealogical Society of Mass, Wistariahurst Museum, and many libraries. She has been honing her skills and is excited to share the fruits of her research. She is also a life-long knitter and has recently begun experimenting with new techniques.

Fridays: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Nov. 9, 16, 30; Dec. 7, 14Limited to 12 students.

Fitchburg State UniversityMcKay C165 (Computer Lab)

VOICES OF RESISTANCE IN AMERICAN HISTORY

Resistance has become one of our most significant current words and concepts, but it’s not at all new in American history. Indeed, some of our most inspiring figures and texts have offered vital resistance to national narratives and trends. In this class we’ll read and discuss a handful of moments

of such historical resistance, including: women in the Revolutionary era; Native American resistance to Indian Removal; African American resistance to slavery; and working class resistance to inequality. We’ll end with some contemporary voices of American resistance.

Instructor: Ben Railton, Professor of English and Coordinator of American Studies at Fitchburg State University, is committed to producing works of public scholarship. His most recent works include “History and Hope in American Literature: Models of Critical Patriotism” (2016); the daily americanstudier.blogspot.com; and contributions to sites such as the Huffington Post and We’re History.

Fridays: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Nov. 9, 16, 30; Dec. 7, 14Limited to 25 students.


WRITING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY

Now you have started researching your family genealogy, what is next? How can you organize your research to share with other family members? We will look into how to make easy reports from database software, explore blogging and self-published books. Putting facts into sentences, then

paragraphs, can make ancestors seem more real. Writing also drives our research to new levels because missing chapters in their lives become more evident. Citing sources is very important. Let’s get writing! RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: A laptop or tablet, if you have one, or a notebook for writing.

Instructor: Sara Campbell For instructor bio, see Beyond the Shaking Leaf, Session II on Fridays, see above.

Fridays: 12:20 - 1:50 p.m.Nov. 9, 16, 30; Dec. 7, 14Limited to 12 students.


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SPECIAL CLASSES

ALFA BIKING GROUP

This is a bicycle group for ALFAs who have experience riding a bike, but may not have been on a bicycle for a while, and/or folks who would like to ride at a slower pace. The first three rides for this group will be on the asphalt section of the North Central Pathway in Winchendon, MA. This section is about six miles long, for a total ride of about 12 miles at a 10 to 12 mph pace. If there is enough interest in continuing, other locations may be considered, such as the Nashua River Rail Trail in Ayer, MA. Our 2017 pilot group was a great success and we encourage more riders to join. REQUIRED MATERIALS: A bicycle, a bicycle helmet, and water bottle. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Spare bike tire tube.

Instructor: Claire Gingras and her husband, Ed, lived in Belchertown, MA for 50 years and belonged to the Springfield Cyclonauts. They led bike rides with them in the summer and hikes in the winter. Four years ago they moved

to Westminster to downsize and be closer to their daughter. After a few years of looking for a similar biking group in this area and not finding one, Claire decided to start her own through ALFA!

Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Sept. 13, 20, & 27

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

FREE OF CHARGELimited to 15 students.

North Central Pathway, Winchendon

FRENCH CAFÉ

Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Sept. 18; Oct. 2, 16, 30;

Nov. 13, 27; Dec 11Leominster Public Library

FREE OF CHARGESponsored by the Friends

of Leominster Public Library

We are a group of French speakers meeting to improve and maintain our language skills. We discuss our everyday lives, news, literature and more. We also use our French reading and writing to reinforce our skills. If you are moderately fluent or more in French, come and join us.

Instructors: Joyce Hinckley for instructor bio, see Discover Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Session I on Wednesday, page 9.

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ROLLSTONE HILL HISTORIC “ROCK WALK”

Join us for a 2 mile, slow and easy, guided and historically narrated tour of the ‘Rock Walk’ trail from the Rollstone Boulder in Fitchburg’s historic Upper Common to the original site of the Boulder on the summit of Rollstone Hill. Along the way, we will comment on historically significant sites of interest that we pass. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Comfortable shoes, water, and a camera.

Instructor: Peter Capodagli is a retired middle school science teacher, who enjoyed 35 years in the Shirley School System. He is currently the owner of the Boulder Art Gallery located in Fitchburg’s Historic Upper Common, and the originator and driving force behind Fitchburg’s proposed “Rock Walk Trail.” Peter is also a local historian who has presented programs on local topics of interest throughout the community.

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018

Boulder Art Gallery, 960 Main St., Fitchburg

FREE OF CHARGE

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT These events are FREE and open to the public!

PARKING: Civic Center and shuttle to the Hammond Building North Street Lots 1 and 2—Carpooling is Encouraged!

KIN SCHILLING AND THE CORNUCOPIA PROJECT

In response to high rates of childhood obesity across the country, Kin Schilling planted some “seeds” that grew into The Cornucopia Project. Founded in 2006, the project’s goal as stated on its website is to “seek to better the lives of our community members by providing programming

that empowers them to grow their own food, teaches them about sustainable and organic growing methods, and encourages them to make healthy food choices.” That mission is good for kids, families, community and our planet. The project’s programs include school gardens, cool chefs youth cooking classes, farm to fork high school agriculture, and community education. Come learn how Kin’s love of cooking and gardening on a small plot of land grew from a hobby to a CSA to the Cornucopia Project. Kin’s work earned her New Hampshire Magazine’s award as one of NH’s Remarkable Women of Cuisine in 2013.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 2:30 p.m.

Ellis White Lecture HallHammond Hall

Fitchburg State University

HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY: Women’s Suffrage and the Stories Behind How Women Got the Vote

It’s time to vote, a perfect time for this program! Fredie Kay, founder and president of the Women’s Suffrage Celebration Coalition of MA (WSCC) will teach us about the inspiring and dramatic history of women’s suffrage.

The WSCC is dedicated to commemorating and celebrating the upcoming 100th anniversary (August 2020) of the adoption of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote. Fredie Kay is an attorney and advocate for women’s rights. She is a member of the Equal Pay Coalition of MA, the Women’s Vote Centennial Initiative Task Force of the National Women’s Party, and the Votes for Women National Trail Committee of the National Collaborative of Women’s History Sites.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 2:30 p.m.

Ellis White Lecture HallHammond Hall

Fitchburg State University

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GROUP TRIPS

GROUP TRIP 1: Lunch on the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad

Join your ALFA friends to enjoy a nostalgic scenic train excursion along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee between Meredith and Lakeport. We will always be in view of the lake. Travel through the front yards of many of the fine resort homes and take in the fall foliage. While aboard the train, riders will enjoy a delicious turkey dinner catered by Hart’s Turkey Farm. There is a short walk to the train, but there are stairs to board the train.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

TIME: Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Mall at Whitney Field,

Leominster—park near Entertainment Cinemas

RETURN: Approximately 5:30 p.m.

COST: $72.00

NOTE: Limited to 47 participants. No refunds unless trip is canceled.

GROUP TRIP 2: Mapparium and Three of Harvard’s World Class Museums

ALFA has an exciting day trip planned to the Mapparium and Publishing House Lobby of the Christian Science Center, as well as to three of Harvard’s world class museums. We will begin the day at the Mapparium with a short tour featuring an original presentation to illustrate how ideas have traversed time, geography, and changed the world. Then we will head over to the nearby Living Room Restaurant for your choice of one of three delicious selections. The afternoon will be spent at Harvard University. You may visit one or all of the three museums. The museums include: The Harvard Museum of Natural History. This museum houses a

diverse collections including a specimen of the extinct Dodo bird and the famous Blaschka Glass Flowers that have been noted for their beauty and exacting detail. The Harvard Semitic Museum & Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments. This museum explores the rich history of Middle Eastern cultures connected by the family of Semitic languages. Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. This museum holds one of the largest collections of cultural objects in the Western Hemisphere. The three museums are located together, making it easy to visit them all. However, elevators are not available throughout.

Please choose one of the following selections for your meal at the Living Room Restaurant:

1. Boston Scrod with herb bread crumbs, mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables

2. Chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables

3. Yankee Pot Roast with oven braised potatoes and vegetables*Dinners include warm rolls, iced tea or soft drink, coffee, tea or decaf, and vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce for dessert.

Thursday, January 10, 2019

TIME: Depart at 8:30 a.m. from the Mall at Whitney Field,

Leominster—park near Entertainment Cinemas

RETURN: Approximately 6:00 p.m.

COST: $66.00

NOTE: Limited to 55 participants. No refunds unless trip is canceled.

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ALFA REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on August 1, 2018.

WAYS TO REGISTER

ONLINE (PREFERRED): You can register for ALFA courses online by going to marketplace.fitchburgstate.edu/alfa.

• Make sure to complete your registration by hitting the final SUBMIT button. You will receive a confirmation email immediately following.

• IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL, YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED.

Need help with online registration? Visit our ALFA website fitchburgstate.edu/alfa for complete a complete-step-by-step tutorial or contact the ALFA office for additional help.

BY MAIL: We will continue to accept paper registrations by mail. However, we strongly encourage using the online course registration system.

• Please complete one registration form for each person taking classes. If you need additional registration forms, please visit our website fitchburgstate.edu/alfa to download and print one.

• Paper registrations must be MAILED. No phone-in or hand-delivered registrations will be accepted.

• Any incomplete component may delay the processing of the registration form.

• All registrations are processed in the order in which they are received.

• Please make a copy of the completed registration form for personal records.

Are you 90 or over? Classes are free for those who are 90 or above. Call the ALFA office so that we can get you registered free of charge!

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

• We accept credit/debit cards and check payments.

• All check payments (both online and paper) are processed electronically as E-Checks and will appear as “ACH DEBIT” on your checking account statement.

• Paper checks can be made payable to Fitchburg State.

• Payment is due upon submission of registration.

• Course, Trip, and Special Event payments are not refundable or transferable to other classes unless it is canceled.

PLEASE NOTE: Some classes have an additional materials fee (cash only) that is due to the instructor at the first class. These fees are indicated in the course description.

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES

ENROLLMENT: Prompt return of forms will facilitate early processing and improve the chances of getting preferred classes. Due to space limitations and instructor requests, class size varies. It is important to list alternatives in the event that first choices are not available. If no alternatives are listed it will be assumed that none are desired.

CONFIRMATION: If you register online: You will receive a confirmation email immediately following your completed submission. (If you do not receive this, you are NOT registered and it probably means that you didn’t check the final submission button.) If you register by paper: you will receive a confirmation by email if you provided an email address, or by mail if you did not.

ALFA TRIPS: Some trips include a lunch at the venue. Please be sure to indicate your lunch choice on the registration form if lunch is included.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRESENTATIONS: Although Food for Thought presentations are free and open to the public, if you are planning on attending, please be sure to check it off on the registration form so that we know how many people to plan for.

LOCATION OF COURSES: ALFA classes are held both on campus and in various location in our community. Many classes are in the C-Wing of the McKay Campus School at Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA. More information on course locations can be found on our website: fitchburgstate.edu/alfa.

ALFA INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: When Fitchburg State University cancels classes or has a delay, ALFA will not hold classes on that day.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION: You will receive a Temporary Parking Permit Application with a parking hang-tag in the mail. Please bring your completed permit application to your first class, and be sure to hang your tag from your rear-view mirror facing out to avoid being ticketed by Campus Police.

MART Transportation• Do you need a ride to class? All seniors who live in Fitchburg can call the Senior Center

to register for MART Transportation Services 978-829-1790.

• Once registered, the Senior Center calls in the information to MART.

• You can then call the MART to schedule transportation. Go to the MART website mrta.us/services/coa-service for information and about service to other communities beyond Fitchburg.

Shuttle Service• Parking on campus can be quite difficult, but there is always ample, free parking at the

Civic Center! Fitchburg State provides free campus shuttle transportation, serviced by MART. It is easy to use and gets you from your car to your destination without much walking. Two shuttles run on a continuous loop which usually means there is one every 10 minutes.

• ROUTE: Civic Center along North Street to Main Street, Fitchburg Intermodal Center and return to Civic Center. The shuttle runs continuously during posted hours.

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• HOW TO RIDE: Wait at a designated shuttle stop (look for shuttle sign) OR flag the shuttle to stop at any safe location along the route. Signal the driver by raising your arm as the shuttle approaches. Once on board, let the driver know where you are going on campus.

• HOURS: Sunday: 4:30 p.m. - Midnight Monday - Thursday: 6:30 a.m. - Midnight Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Weekday Holidays: 4:30 p.m. - Midnight

No service on Saturdays or any Sunday preceding a Monday holiday or Spring Break. Academic year only, no summer or breaks.

AUBUCHON HALL /RUSSELL TOWERS

WALLACE CIVIC CENTER

MCKAY CAMPUS

WESTON AUDITORIUM

HERLIHY HALL

HOLMES DINING HALL

HAMMOND HALL

RECREATION CENTER

SIMONDS HALL

MART PARKING GARAGE

NORTH STREET SHUTTLE ROUTE

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