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Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning

Summer 2018

June 4 — August 3, 2018 Online Registration Opens April 25

ORICL - Enriching Lives Through Continued Learning

ORICL… “A perfect blend of those who love to learn with those

who love to teach”

Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning is sponsored by Roane State Community College. ORICL is administered by a board of directors elected by the members. Roane State provides class-rooms, an office, and administrative support. Residents of Oak Ridge and the surrounding area of all backgrounds and educational levels are invited to become members of ORICL. Its programs are de-signed to respond to the interests of the participants, who may take courses, go on group trips, or join in other activities. In order to attend classes and activities, it is necessary to join the Institute as a dues-paying mem-ber. The fee for membership is $100 for the full year’s three terms beginning in September; $80 for two terms beginning in February; and $45 for the summer term only. We would appreciate two separate registration forms from couples, even if both wish to take the same courses. Online registration will open April 25. At that time, members may choose up to 10 classes, including trips. Members will be notified via e-mail when registration opens for additional classes and trips beyond the initial choice of 10. Paper registrations will be input beginning April 26; paper registrations will be input in the order they are received. Participants are asked not to arrange substitutes for trips or classes, as we may have waiting lists. Out-of-town guests may be class visitors for one session on a space-available basis. Call the of-fice for availability, as seating is sometimes limited. For trip participation, however, you must be an ORICL member. Classes and activities for the Summer 2018 term begin Monday, June 4th and end on Friday, August 3rd. Class schedules may be picked up on May 21-22. Those not picked up will be mailed. If you re-ceive notification that you are on a waiting list, you will be notified by phone if a space becomes available for that class/trip. Some courses, such as cooking and art, may entail additional fees for materials; the fees are non-refundable a week before class begins. Trip fees are non-refundable after the listed date. After receipt of acknowledgment that you are assigned to that class or trip, please send fees to the ORICL of-fice. All class fees and trip fees are due by June 4th. Registration Procedures: We have implemented a new web-based registration program. You may register for up to 10 clas-ses including trips. You may register online or submit a paper registration to the office. Regis-trations submitted to the office will not be put in the system until registration opens. Class fulfill-ment will be on a first come, first served basis. The earlier you submit your registration the better chance you will receive the classes you choose. Online registration will open at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25. Paper registrations will be in-put beginning at 9:00 a.m. the following day. **If you paid in the Fall, no membership fee is due. If you are new to ORICL, the membership fee of $45 is now due.** If you have any questions about the online registration process, please call the office at 865-481-8222. We will be glad to answer your questions.

ORICL Catalog Summer 2018 Page 2

Information about ORICL

Music ........................................................... 22

450: Music of the American Civil War ....... 22 451: The Symphony—Part II .................... 22 452: The Dillards in Mayberry ................... 23 453: Music of Gustav Mahler .................... 23

Philosophy ................................................. 24

470: Gene Hise Philosophical Society ...... 24

Religion ....................................................... 24

500: LovingKindness ................................ 24

Science and Technology ......................... 25

550: Technical Book Group ...................... 25 551: Exponential Technological March ..... 25

Social Science and Economics ............. 26

600: Behavioral Economics ...................... 26 601: Domestic Violence Services/YWCA .. 27

Miscellaneous ........................................... 27

650: Explore Your TEL ............................. 27 651: Cooking with Ms. Kim ....................... 28 652: Cryptic Varietal Crosswords .............. 28 653: Embracing Ourselves ....................... 29 654: Summer Birds & Butterflies ............... 29 655: Films with Phil ................................... 29 656: Family History for Beginners ............. 30 657: Introduction to Pickleball ................... 30

Activities ..................................................... 31

709: Abingdon: Art, BBQ, and Comedy .... 31 710: Cumberland County Playhouse ........ 32 711: Local Motors ..................................... 33 712: Manufacturing Demo Facility ............ 33 713: Appalachian Heritage ....................... 34 Curriculum Committee ............................ 35

Information about ORICL ............................. 2

Art & Culture................................................ 4

100: Italian Renaissance Part II .......... ….. 4 101: Art a la Carte Film Series ................... 4 102: Antarctica and Iguazu Falls ................ 5 103: Doodles and Tangles ......................... 5 104: Beading Basics .................................. 6 105: “Pitcher” This ...................................... 6 106: Origami Fun with Paper ...................... 6 107: Traveling to Cuba .............................. 7

Computer ................................................ 8

150: Computer Security............................. 8 151: Windows 10....................................... 8 152: Wi-Fi/Networking ............................... 8 153: Computer Knowledge ........................ 9

Finance ......................................................... 9

200: Understanding the 2017 Tax Law ....... 9

History .........................................................10

250: Characters in World History ...............10 251: Documenting History .........................10 252: Battle of Gettysburg ...........................11

Language ....................................................11

300: Introduction to Latin ...........................11 301: Latin via Ovid ....................................12 302: Learning Russian ..............................12 303: Continuing with Russian ....................13 304: Hebrew Language .............................13

Literature .....................................................14

350: Nonfiction Book Group ......................14 351: Classic Literature Revisited ...............14 352: Let’s Read a Mystery .........................15 353: Fiction Book Group ............................15 354: Shakespeare Out Loud .....................16 355: Memoir Writing .................................16 356: Writings of Silas House .....................17 357: Many-Splendored Stories of India .....17 358: Memoir Writing: Two-Day Retreat .....18 359: Chaucer’s, Canterbury Tales .............18

Medicine and Health .............................. 19

400: Successful Healthy Aging ..................19

401: Long-Term Care Services .................19 402: Inflammation ......................................20 403: Feldenkrais Method ...........................20 404: Good News for Bones .......................21


Contents

The Curriculum Committee works hard to come up with new ideas for classes and

trips. When you see one of the Committee members, be sure to thank them for their

hard work!


100 Great Artists of the Italian Renaissance, Part II We continue with this 36-lecture Teaching Company Course taught by Bill Kloss. Each of the six sessions will include two 30-minute lectures, so complete coverage of the material will extend over three ORICL terms. This summers’ lectures will be part 2. The following write-up is a repeat of what was in the 2018 Winter/Spring catalog. This course of lectures introduces the art of the Italian Renaissance, an epoch that was the genesis of the next 500 years of Western art. The survey will extend from about 1400 to 1520, a period that covers the art historical periods commonly called the Early Renaissance and the High Renaissance. From Masaccio to Raphael, from Donatello to Michelangelo, from Piero della Francesca to Leo-nardo da Vinci, and from Giovanni Bellini to Titian, more significant artists were born and more epochal art created in Italy in the 15th century than in any comparable place and century in the history of art. Those of you who have attended previous courses given by Bill Kloss will remember him as a thoroughly engaging lecturer who clearly loves his subject. You are invited to join and discover many fascinating details about some truly great art. Murray Martin is the coordinator for this video presentation. He has enjoyed many of the Great Courses over the years and would like to share with you his enthusiastic response to this Teach-ing Company offering. Murray has previously taught and presented courses on music and travel.

Six sessions: Mondays, 4:00 - 5:10 p.m., June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9

101 Art a la Carte Film Series

Art a la Carte is a series of brown-bag luncheon learning programs designed for those interested in the arts – both artists and arts appreciators. Films concentrate on art history, museum collections, interviews with artists and/or demonstrations by various artists, and the creative muse or spirit. Summer 2018 will feature, in June, Alexander Calder, the definitive portrait of the inventor of the mobile; in July; Artists of the 20th Century: Marc Chagall, who brought into play entirely new vistas of irra-tional perception from dreams, visions and legends; in August Robert Motherwell & the New York School: Storming the Citadel, an exploration of the Abstract Expres-sionist movement and a portrait of one of its last survivors. Films for the series are approximately 60 minutes long but may be slightly longer. The series is held the fourth Friday in each month at 12:00 p.m.

Three sessions: Fridays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., June 22; July 27; August 24. Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge

Art & Culture


102 Antarctica and Iguazu Falls THINK SNOW, ICE, AND COLD! Antarctica, even in its summer-time, is covered in snow and ice. In January 2018, Mayme Crow-ell joined a U.S. Universities Antarctica Expedition from Argentina through the Drake Passage and Beagle Channel to several loca-tions on our seventh continent. She observed whales, seals, pen-guins, and birds upon landings in their natural habitats and

learned about glaciers, global warming, and wildlife in fascinating lec-tures aboard a French ship. (Note that this was not a cruise but an expe-dition.) She will share pictures and what she learned. In addition, she will provide information and pictures of Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site, which was a side trip. Mayme Roberson Crowell lives in Oak Ridge and enjoys traveling. Ant-arctica is her seventh continent visited. She has been in all fifty states and traveled to many foreign countries. She reads beforehand and after-

wards about the places she visits. In the mid-70’s she and her family lived for two years in Vienna, Austria, and traveled in Europe and Asia. She is a retiree of Oak Ridge Associated Universities, a former ORICL President, AAUW-Oak Ridge Co-President, Friends of the Library Board Member, and Finance Chairperson of her church.

Two sessions: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., July 24, 31

103 Doodles and Tangles $15 Fee Are you always doodling when you are stuck on hold on the phone or sitting in a boring meeting? You are not alone. There has been a flood of books recently about ‘doodles’ or ‘zentangles.’ But what is this all about? These books give techniques to take your ‘doodles’ and create beautiful designs by repetition of simple patterns. Adult coloring books are popular as well. Learn to make do-it-yourself images to color and save yourself money. No artistic ability is neces-sary, just the ability to copy a few pen strokes in different configurations. You will complete several designs to take home. Pens and paper will be furnished. Ma-terials fee of $15 will include your own pen so you can continue to explore this fun activity. Ruth Prince teaches glass fusing, enameling and metal clay classes at the Oak Ridge Art Center and serves on their advisory board. She has a BA in math and computer science and a BFA in painting, both from UT, Knoxville. One session: Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., June 20 Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge

Thank you for contacting the ORICL office when you cancel a class or trip. It is a courtesy to the class instructors, the trip leaders, the office staff, and especially to those

on the waiting lists!


104 Beading Basics $20 Fee

We will take a peek into the world of beading, students will try their hand at designing jewelry by beading two pairs of earrings. At the beginning of the session, different beads, shapes, and styles will be discussed and a demonstration of the process will be given. The second hour of the class will be a hands-on designing and beading session with students creating their own earrings with a variety of glass beads. Leah Marcum-Estes is the Director of the Oak Ridge Art Center. As a museum professional and arts educator for over 30 years, she has worked with artists and techniques in Tennessee and Kentucky. One session: Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., July 12 Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge

105 “Pitcher” This $50 Fee Students will work with clay to make a simple hand built slab vessel in pitcher form that can be used as functional ware or for decorative purposes. They will learn to roll out slabs, construct a simple pitcher shape with those slabs, and add decorative designs and/or embellishments. Pieces will then be bisque fired, before students return for the second session to glaze. Students will re-turn for the third session to pick up their finished work. Classes will meet in the pottery studio at the Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge. Students should wear washable clothes and shoes and be prepared to play in the “mud.” Bill Capshaw is a member of the Advisory Board of the Oak Ridge Art Center, where he oversees the planning and operation of the pottery studio and teaches beginning to advanced classes. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Ceramics) in 1971 and a Master of Fine Arts (Printing Process) in 1974. In addition to teaching at the Art Center, he has given workshops at facilities such as the Appalachian Center for Crafts, Arrowmont, John C. Campbell Folk School, and Vanderbilt Univer-sity. As a professional artist, he competes locally and on a national level, has received many awards, and is represented in many museum collections. Three sessions: Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., June 14, 21, 28 Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge

106 ORIGAMI: Fun with Paper

From a piece of flat paper, you can make an airplane, a house, or flowers with many petals. With many papers, you can make eight angle boxes, or a windmill. We will fold papers; this is called ORIGAMI.

Shigeko Uppuluri was born in Kyoto, Japan in 1931 and has lived in Oak Ridge since 1963. She has taught Japanese privately, for Oak Ridge Adult Education classes, ORNL classes for the sci-entists while working at the Information Division, and at UT as an instructor. She teaches simple conversational Japanese to the middle school students in the Sister City Exchange Program be-fore they go to Naka, Japan. Three sessions: Fridays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., June 8, 15, 22

Remember, if any scheduling changes have to be made after the catalog goes to print, they will be in your printed schedule.

Please keep your schedule and calendar with your catalog so you can refer to it throughout the term.


107 Traveling to Cuba with RSCC Biology Class The Office of International Programs at Roane State Community College, led by Professor Adolf King, offered ORICL members the opportunity to participate in a student and faculty trip to Cuba in March 2018. Five ORICL members responded and were included in the cultural and scientific excursion from Havana to Pinar del Rio.

Here is how the International Program describes it for students: “Studying abroad may be that defining moment in your education that will change your life. Nothing will be quite the same after you have studied abroad…studying abroad is a time of learning, observ-ing, practicing new skills, and making new relationships; adventure; discovery, and personal development. When you come back, your perspective will be global, your attitudes will be international and you will have memories that you will carry forever.” Join the ORICL travelers to hear of their adventures and view their photos! Kathy and David Olsen, Jane and Jim Palmer, and Becky Rushton are all ardent travelers and ORICL supporters. This inaugural ORICL/RSCC international program to Cuba was the pilot for future cooperative ventures. One session: Monday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., June 25

ORICL Class Disclaimer

The course content provided in these classes is for information pur-poses only, and may not apply to your individual situation. ORICL and the staff provide no warranty about the content or accuracy of

subject matter presented. Information provided is subjective. Keep this in mind when attending these classes. Any individual actions tak-en as a result of courses should be reviewed with competent authority.

Please contact the ORICL office if you have any questions.


150 Computer Security This class will cover all types of Malware that can get into your computer system, how it gets in, how to avoid it, and how to remove it. I will explain the actions you can take to try to remove Malware from your computer. The first session is mandatory.

Daniel Jones is a transplant from Chicago to Oak Ridge. Over 20 years ago, he started Com-puter Helpers as a part-time business. He has been working with computers for over 30 years. Dan worked for the City of Knoxville Information Systems Department for 14 years be-fore retiring in 2015. His business provides services to both Window and Apple products for computer repairs, sales of new and used equipment, and training. He has a clientele base of over 500, of which 90% are senior citizens.

Three sessions: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., June 5, 12, 19

151 Windows 10 This class will consist of six weeks of teaching the basics of the differences between Windows 7 and Windows 10, then will proceed with many of the features and advantages of Windows 10 and its new browser, “The Edge.” This will encompass many of the changes from its origi-nal release two years ago, (with over 200 changes to date) to the newest release which came out on October 17, 2017. We will also learn how to use a thumb drive within Windows 10. The first session is mandatory. Daniel Jones, see class 150 for biographical information. Six sessions: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10

152 Wi-Fi/Networking This class will teach the components of Wi-Fi in your home, and how to troubleshoot lost con-nections. The difference between ISP’s (internet service provider), the way they work, and the costs will also be discussed. The first class is mandatory. Daniel Jones, see class 150 for biographical information.

Two sessions: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., July 24, 31

Computer


153 Computer Knowledge This class will teach you about computers in general. It will give you the education you need to have when purchasing a computer, whether it be new or used, or when having a computer repaired. I will help you to un-derstand what the parts are, what they do, and how they have and are changing. I will use terminology that everyone can understand. You will learn how to upgrade an existing computer, or determine if it is better to replace a computer. The class will cover computers (desktops and lap-tops) and printers. You will also learn how to use thumb and backup drives. The first class is mandatory. Daniel Jones, see class 150 for biographical information. Six sessions: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., June 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Finance

200 Understanding the 2017 Tax Law This course will provide an overview of the tax changes created by the tax law signed in December 2017.

Tracy J. Larabee is the owner of his own CPA firm in Oak Ridge and has been practicing ac-counting in the Oak Ridge area since 1989. He has had extensive experience in the areas of tax-ation and estate planning. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Account-ants and Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is a past member of the Oak Ridge Board of Education.

One session: Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., June 27

Class Assistants Needed!

When filling out your class registration form, please consider volunteering to be a class assistant for one or more classes. For those of you who may be concerned

about classes in which audio-visual equipment is to be used, we can provide one-on-one instruction as the need arises. Each classroom has an illustrated instruction sheet, and, also there will almost always be someone available in the class who is familiar

with the equipment.

250 Fascinating Characters in World History There are innumerable characters who have crossed the world’s stage and who have lived fascinating lives. We will look at just a few of the most famous among them, and in the process get some insight into the wide variety of human experi-ence and endeavor. Each week we will explore the life of a new character as fol-lows:

Julius Caesar Sir Francis Drake Emperor Justinian King Louis XIV Genghis Khan Napoleon Bonaparte Joan of Arc Mahatma Gandhi King Henry VIII

All knowledge levels are encouraged to join in class discussions or questions. A native of California, David Holman earned his BA in History from Cal State East Bay and has taught middle school and high school for 25 years. David is now semi-retired, substitute teaching in Oak Ridge.

Nine sessions: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2

251 Documenting History through Personal Stories Every person has a story and every place a history. Real stories about real people provide insight into our society and culture. Whether those stories end up on the screen as a documentary film, on the page as a written history or on your headphones as an oral history, personal stories can be compelling, entertaining and thought-provoking.

In this class, filmmaker Keith McDaniel shares his experiences and sam-ples of his work from the past 20 years as a documentary filmmaker and oral historian. Hear behind the scenes stories about his making of the films: The Clinton 12; Secret City: The Oak Ridge Story, and others, as well as from the more than 300 long-form, on-camera interviews he has conducted.

Keith McDaniel is an award-winning filmmaker, film festival director and actor. He has conducted more than 300 long-form, on-camera oral history interviews for the Center of Oak Ridge Oral His-tory. He is currently completing a book containing some of his favorite stories about Oak Ridge and Oak Ridgers from the interviews he conducted during his career. Keith is also the founder and director of the Knoxville Film Festival. Keith works full-time at Carson-Newman University as a multimedia specialist and adjunct professor of film. Three sessions: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:10 p.m., June 5, 12, 19


History


252 The Battle of Gettysburg and its Significance The class will be a discussion with a powerpoint presentation of the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg in the War Between the States. This three session course will focus on the events leading up to the battle and the aftermath. Ron Jones is a native of Knoxville, a graduate of Central High School, the Univer-sity of Tennessee and a life-long student of history with a special interest in the War Between the States, the American Revolution, Scotland and the Scots-Irish, and the Vikings. He is the author of three historical novels. Since retiring, he has renewed his love of history through genealogy, work and writing and speaking on each of these subjects.

Three sessions: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., June 7, 14, 21

Language

300 Introduction to Latin This class is intended for those who have never taken a class in Latin, or for those who may have taken it quite some time ago and wish to review. It will focus on very basic elements of the language – our best attempt at classical pronunciation, and ele-ments of grammar and syntax. This will be done through a se-ries of readings adapted from Ovid’s Metamorphoses. While I hope we can begin to understand the structure of Latin, the pri-mary goal of the class will be to enjoy exploring the language through these readings. This class will be a continuation of the Winter/Spring class. Students should purchase their own text. Latin via Ovid, Goldman & Nyenhuis – Wayne State Univ. Press, ISBN –0-8143-1732-4, available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million by order – price is approximately $30. Bill Moore received a BS in Electrical Engineering, BA in English from Texas A&M, and PhD in Experimental Psychology at the University of Houston. He has worked in a variety of settings, including NASA, private industry, and academia. The latter includes post-doctoral work at Duke, and posts at MTSU, Drake University, and Marshall University. He retired from active teaching several years ago, and has been doing some online courses since. While at Marshall he was fortunate enough to take two years of Latin from two excellent teachers. Eight sessions: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m., June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26


301 Latin via Ovid This intermediate course will be a continuation of the same Latin course offered last term. Having taken high school or college Latin would also be an acceptable prerequisite to this class. Basic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation will be covered. The text will present simplified versions of stories from Ovid’s “Metamorphoses.” Book: Latin via Ovid, A First Course. 2nd Edition, Norma Goldman and Jacob E. Nyenhuis. 1977, Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1732-4. Available online through Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Locally, Books-A-Million can order it – delivery is usually within a week. Bill Moore, see class 300 for bio information.

Eight sessions: Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.. June 7,14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26

302 Learning Russian

Russian (a highly-inflected distant cousin of English) is the fifth most-widely spoken language in the world, the mother tongue of millions of people in a global power (the Russian Federation) spanning 9 time zones and 1/8 of the world’s surface, and by millions more in post-Soviet countries and a large diaspora. It is the language of a rich literary tradition, as well as scientific and economic de-velopments – and that’s without getting into its political importance. This class is intended for those who know no Russian at all. Learners who want a refresher course are welcome, but should be aware that we’ll be starting at the very beginning. Continuation courses will be offered in future terms. We will begin with the basics of the alphabet and pronunciation and continue with grammar and reading practice. The emphasis will be in reading comprehension (and thus translation), but students will learn to speak and understand spoken Russian. There will be homework, perhaps an hour or 90 minutes a week. We will use The New Penguin Russian Course by Nicholas J. Brown (ISBN 978-0-140-12041-7); it’s available online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million, and the local BAM store can order it. I recommend students also buy a verb book (e.g. 501 Russian Verbs or The Big Silver Book of Russian Verbs) and a grammar reference (e.g. Russian Grammar by I.S. Milovanova or Essential Rus-sian Grammar by Brian Kemple), but these are not necessary. Students who have access to the internet will be directed to resource sites. Karen Davis worked for the federal government for 42 years. All of that time she was spent speak-ing or translating Russian or Ukrainian. For the last 12 years she has taught languages to DOD personnel. She scored 4s in reading on the Interagency Language Roundtable scale (near-native) in both languages. Eight sessions: Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m., June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1


303 Continuing With Russian This course will be a continuation of Learning Russian which was offered in the Winter/Spring term. We will pick up where the class left off and continue on. Students familiar with Russian are welcome to join us, but should be aware that we will be at a rather basic level. We will continue to use The New Penguin Russian Course by Nicho-las J. Brown (ISBN 978-0-140-12041-7); it’s available online at Ama-zon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million, and the local BAM store can order it. There will be homework, perhaps an hour or 90 minutes a week. Karen Davis, see class 302 for biographical information. Eight sessions: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m., June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1

304 Hebrew Language This class is a continuation of Hebrew Language class from Winter Spring 2018. This class introduces the alphabet (aka Aleph-Bet) and phonetic reading. It also teaches Hebrew roots, Jewish concept words, key phrases from Jewish religious life and/or a key quote from the Bible, and examples of modern and classical Hebrew words formed from the roots introduced. I have taught many years and many students, but most have been in grade school. Recently I have been teaching adults and find it to be just as enjoyable, if not more.

Students should purchase their own text book ALEPH ISN’T TOUGH. The book is available through Amazon or UAHC Press, the cost is about $20.00 Anne Greenbaum is a graduate of The City College of New York and The Bank Street College of Education. Anne has taught in Knox County Schools and Oak Ridge Schools, and she still teach-es Hebrew at Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge and Heska Amuna Synagogue in Knoxville. Five sessions: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Please remember that online registration opens April 25. At that time you may select up to 10

classes and trips.


350 Nonfiction Book Group Come join us and surprise yourself by reading some titles you might never have selected or enjoyed – PLUS enjoy a wide range of stimulat-ing discussions and viewpoints one can usually expect from ORICL members! Since “An empty stomach is not a good (political) advisor,” please join us for continued conversation through lunch at a local café or restaurant. Nonfiction ranges widely: politics to biography; history to natural science; adventure to psychology; sociology to business – we read them all. Members recommend books they have read, and final selections are made by majority vote. June 21: Code Girls by Liza Mundy July 19: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare (1599) by James Shapiro August 16: 109 East Palace by Jennet Conant September 20: Lab Girl by Hope Jahren Class coordinator is Sue Frederick. This book groups meets at Grace Lutheran Church, 131 Get-tysburg Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN. Three sessions: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., June 21; July 19; August 16.

351 Classic Literature Revisited ORICL’s Classic Book Group started a dozen or more years ago, con-centrating on pre-1930’s books gradually moving forward. We have add-ed one guideline: published fifty or more years ago (still in print and/or easily obtained) for identifying possible selections. As a result, books we have read and discussed in the last year alone have ranged from oldies like A Room With a View, first published in 1908, to The Collector, which was first published in 1963. Come join us in reading or re-reading the classics!

June 11: The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope (chapters 1 - 50) July 9: The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope (chapters 51 -100) Class coordinator is Sue Frederick. This book group meets at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 212 Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN Three sessions: Mondays, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., June 11; July 9; August 13

Literature

352 Let’s Read a Mystery Join the Mystery Group where dedicated, fun-loving sleuths read and discuss mysteries old and new. Mysteries provide the reader with an intellectual chal-lenge. A crime or problem is presented, followed by a series of clues. The read-er attempts to put the clues together to solve the puzzle. Whether or not we solve the mystery, we eagerly anticipate the conclusion to satisfy our curiosity. In our group, we enthusiastically rate the mysteries we read, and we enjoy the experience of sharing our thoughts and opinions with one another. All are wel-come! June: The Neon Rain by James Lee Burke July: The Far Side of the Dollar by Ross Macdonald August: Along Came a Spider by James Patterson Class coordinator is Katherine Smith. This class meets at RSCC, Oak Ridge Campus. Three sessions: Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m., June 26; July 24; August 28.

353 Fiction Book Group

The Fiction Book Group encourages its members to read and discuss together the fiction of the last several decades. We read recent winners of the National Book Award, the Pulitzer Prize, the Booker Prize, the PEN/Faulkner Award, and other literary prizes. Members recommend books they have read, and the final selections are made by majority vote. Join us to discover some new au-thors and titles to enjoy. You’ll like the lively, informal discussions and the in-sights offered by the avid readers in this group.

June: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga Class coordinator is Kay Moss. This book group meets at First Presbyterian Church, 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. Three sessions: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., June 28; July 26; August 23


Thank you for contacting the ORICL office when you cancel a class or trip. It is a courtesy to the class instructors, the trip leaders, the

office staff, and especially to those on the waiting lists!

354 Shakespeare Out Loud “Exit, pursued by a bear.” Stage direction, Act 3, Scene 3, “The Winter’s Tale” “The Winter’s Tale” is a story of loss and redemption. Like, “The Tempest” and “Cymbeline,” it is another of Shakespeare’s “problem plays,” combining elements of both tragedy and comedy. The first half, set in Sicily, is a mini-tragedy featuring jealousy, accusation of adultery, and banishment. The second half, set 16 years later in Bohemia, is the restorative ending typical of Shakespeare’s comedies. The website Shmoop presents an interesting thesis that this play is a kind of “redo” of “Othello.” Both plays study jealousy and its destruc-tive effects, but “The Winter’s Tale” has the happily-ever-after ending we look for in fairy tales. Please join us to read and discuss the play that features Shake-speare’s most famous (and challenging!) stage direction. The group reads orally in round-robin manner, stopping for informal discussions as the group desires. New members welcome! Mispro-nunciations welcome! Bring your own unabridged copy of the play. Various editions pose no problems. Jane Williams and Nancy Burwell are retired educators who know that the best way to learn is to teach. They enjoy organizing the class and absorbing Shakespeare along with the other readers. They like to have fun while learning and have discovered that the more people reading the play to one another, the more fun! Eight sessions: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m., June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24

355 Memoir Writing At every session, participants bring a written memoir on a topic of their choice to read to the group. These may be around 600 words and are double-spaced. If a memoir is around 1,000 words, it can

serve as material for two classes. Feedback from others is solicited and there are interesting discussions. The goal is to complete eight pieces dur-ing the course, including one to bring to the first class. Note that each ses-sion continues for an hour and a half. Carol Oen has taught summer memoir writing sessions several times dur-ing the past decade. In earlier ORICL years, both Carol and her husband Dean enjoyed participating in Marion Alexander’s memoir classes. Carol uses a piecework quilt as a metaphor for memoir writing. Writing has be-come Carol’s primary retirement activity. Perhaps doing her bachelor’s

and master’s degree in medical physiology and pharmacology at the University of Missouri-Columbia, noted for its journalism school, may have had a delayed influence. Eight sessions: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., June 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2



356 Introduction to the Writings of Silas House This four-session class is an introduction to the writings of Silas House, a well-known writer from Kentucky who depicts Appalachia as a complex place, a place rich with history. Silas House writes novels, short stories, and nonfiction. His opinion pieces have appeared on NPR and in The New York Times. This class will study one novel, A Parchment of Leaves, one short story, “Another Country,” can be accessed online at: https://blackbird.vcu.edu/v14n2/fiction/house_s/country_page.shtml, and an essay, “My Polluted Kentucky Home,” which appeared in The New York Times and in his nonfiction work Something’s Rising co-written with Jason Howard. Here is a link to the editorial: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/opinion/20House.html Students will need to have a copy of the novel by Silas House, A Parchment of Leaves. I will pro-vide copies of the short story, “Another Country,” and a nonfiction article as well as provide a link to each of them. If time permits we will read other short stories or essays. Sylvia Woods grew up in Eastern Kentucky and moved to Tennessee in 1971 where she taught high school English for forty-three years, the last twenty-seven at Oak Ridge High School. She is a published poet and personal friend of Silas House, whom she met at a family wedding in 2001 just before his first novel was published. Both Sylvia and Mr. House understand the diversity and complexity of Appalachia.

Four sessions: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., July 10, 12, 17, 19

357 The Many–Splendored Stories of India Vast and ancient, India hosts a wide diversity of cultures with traditional lan-guages and customs arising from different regions, religious and social groups, and tribes. Four major world religions have, at different times, con-tributed to India’s cultural landscape. In six sessions, we will sample some of this intoxicating swirl of influences. As always, all stories are provided – no reading required. And then we’ll talk. We are getting good at that! Kathleen Mavournin grew up in Minnesota fascinated by myths, folktales and fairytales. She has lived more than 45 years in East Tennessee, holds a PhD in Microbiology from UT, and worked 20+ years at ORNL. On retirement 15 years ago, she turned into a professional storyteller. Her repertoire includes rarely heard stories from remote places as well as Appalachian, Native American, and European tales. She’s a graduate of the School of Sacred Storytelling and a member of the Healing Story Alliance. She leads workshops on telling life stories and creating fair-ytales from personal experience (or “goddess mythology”). She enjoys teaching children and adults storytelling techniques. Six sessions: Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m., June 6, 13, 20; July 11, 18, 25

https://blackbird.vcu.edu/v14n2/fiction/house_s/country_page.shtml

https://blackbird.vcu.edu/v14n2/fiction/house_s/country_page.shtml

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/opinion/20House.html


358 Memoir Writing: Two-Day Retreat

You will continue to develop your memoir, regardless of where you are in the overall process, during two 2 ½ -hour workshops scheduled within 3-4 weeks of each other. The program is designed for individuals who completed an ORICL writing memoir writing course or similar experience. Relative to their individual projects, participants will engage in the writing process, discuss models for memoir writing, and interact with each other in small groups, shar-ing their written work to obtain feedback that will affirm their goals and direct their writing further. Each day will close with group discussion about insights, questions, and next steps for each writer. The scheduling of the two sessions will offer time to reflect, prepare, and advance goals for writing.

Dr. Linda Best was born and raised in Stamford, CT. She graduated from Ladycliff College in Highland Falls, NY, holds a Master’s in Education from Boston University, and earned an EdD in Cognitive Development/The Writing Process from the University of Rochester, NY. Linda has 38 years’ experience in the teaching of writing. Linda retired from Kean University, NJ, in 2012 as a Professor Emerita/English and relocated to east TN with her husband that same year.

Two Sessions: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., August 8; September 5

359 Chaucer’s, Canterbury Tales Chaucer’s masterpiece uses many different narrators and can be read on several different levels. What might appear to a modern audience to be merely bawdy (some would say obscene), albeit riotously amusing, jokes often contain moral teachings which a medieval audience would perceive and appreciate. We’ll attempt to reach Chaucer from the perspective of a medieval reader. The first two sessions will be devoted to the General Pro-logue and to learning to read Middle English (which is easy) with the aid of a facing page Middle and Modern English text. The remaining sessions will engage with the comic Miller’s Tale and the Knight’s Tale. We may do some more tales in subsequent semes-ters. While learning Middle English is not absolutely essential, it will enable students to appreci-ate the bawdy puns and clever multi-level uses of English which Chaucer employed perhaps better than any other English poet. Text: A good facing page Middle and Modern English edition is by Peter Biedler, building on an earlier edition by A. Kent Hieatt and Constance Hieatt. It contains 10 tales, has a useful in-troduction and help with pronunciation, and Amazon has it for $5.39. McKay’s in Knoxville has some of the earlier Hieatt text (8 tales, less supplemental material, prices ranging from $3 to $5.) Either will be fine, but the Biedler will give you more options if we offer more tales in a later semester. And if you already have a Chaucer text, feel free to use that. Joe Trahern taught English for 15 years at the University of Illinois and for 25 years at the Uni-versity of Tennessee. He was head of the English Department at UT for ten years. His re-search is in Old and Middle English language and literature, and his major teaching interests are in Old English, Chaucer, and Shakespeare.

Eight sessions: Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m., June 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31


Medicine/Health

400 Successful Healthy Aging During this 2-session class, some aspects of successful aging will be explored and a definition for healthy aging will be offered for discus-sion. Information will be presented on some of the factors that influ-ence successful, healthy aging which we can control. Five areas will be outlined and discussed including: exercise, diet, mental stimula-tion, social relationships, and positive emotions. We will also explore some aspects of the normal aging brain and normal age-related memory changes. Some risk factors for dementia will be reviewed, as well as ways to “exercise” your brain and reasons to do so. Melanie Cahill, MS CCC-SLP is the Community Education and Cognitive Program Coordinator at Choices in Senior Care. She has a MS in Speech Language Pathology. After several years working in adult neurological rehabilitation, she took a break to raise her four boys. Her previous experiences as a speech-language pathologist coupled with recent family experiences with de-mentia, have rekindled her desire to help people and their families who are living with dementia. She is also passionate about educating herself and others in ways to keep mentally fit. Melanie develops and implements Cognitive Stimulation Programs for clients living with dementia and coordinates the Community Education program for Choices in Senior Care. Elaine D. Wilson, LCSW, CCM, is Director of Outreach for Choices in Senior Care, LLC. She is responsible for community education, marketing and caregiver support services. She received her BS in Speech and Hearing with a minor in Psychology from Ithaca College, MS in Audiology from Syracuse University, and a MS in Social Work with a Gerontology Certificate from the Uni-versity of Tennessee.

Two sessions: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., June 6, 13

401 Long-Term Care Services This class discusses options for services when you may be planning for retirement or when needed after an incident or accident. We will also dis-cuss hospitalization that may require additional services for recovery. Handouts will be provided.

Delores Moyer has a Masters Degree in Health Care Administration from Trinity in San Antonio, TX. After graduation Delores worked in several hospitals, she was a VP at Baptist Health Sys-tem, and created the first in-house skilled care in TN hospitals. She worked in various areas of acute care services and eventually focused on long-term care services, consulting and teaching. One session: Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., July 11


402 Inflammation Inflammation can be defined as a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, and pain and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue. In this class, inflammation will be discussed as the role it plays in heart disease, arthritis, and other medical conditions. Dr. Frederick J. Barry has practiced cardiology in Oak Ridge since 1976. Ohioan by birth and Tennesseean by choice, his medical training was accomplished at The Ohio State University and his cardiology fellowship was completed at Emory University in 1976. One session: Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.– 12:10 p.m., June 20

403 Movement Improvement: Feldenkrais Method

In this class participants will learn simple movement sequences to ease pain, increase mobility, prevent joint deterioration, and improve the quality of any activity, whether it be high level sports or carrying your grandchildren with con-fidence. Please bring a mat to class.

Debbie Ashton has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, a Master of Science de-gree in Dance and Movement Education, four years of Feldenkrais training at American University, and has worked for 22 years in physical therapy clinics and wellness centers. She has worked at Covenant Health for the last six years teaching exercise and aquatic classes.

Four sessions: Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m., July 10, 17, 24, 31

ORICL Board of Directors

Priscilla McKenney, President Joe McGrory

Linda Holmes, Vice-President Melissa Nelson

Bob Olson, Past President Jim Rushton

Trygve Myhre, Treasurer Philip Sklad

Murray Martin, Curriculum Chair Lee Smalley

Jim Basford Katherine Smith


404 Good News for Bones This course will consist of eight sessions with each session covering a different topic.

Bare Bones: osteoporosis/controllable & uncontrollable factors; under-standing DEXA T-Scores; stiffness index; talking to your doctor

No Bones About It: Part 1: pH balance; thyroid function; bone thieves No Bones About It: Part 2: heavy metals; hormones; inflammation; ge-

netics; impact of medications Bone Appetit’: Part 1: bone friends; nutrients & food sources Bone Appetit’: Part 2: collagen; gluten sensitivity; osteocalcin benefits A Bone to Pick: disrupting bone remodeling; pharmaceutical and non-

pharmaceutical options Bless Your Bones: sarcopenia; fracture & fall prevention; and benefits

of osteogenic loading Wrap Up: QUS Bone Density Screenings; Q&A

Dee Matchett is a certified volunteer peer educator for American Bone Health, a non-profit organ-ization and the educational arm of the Foundation for Osteoporosis Research. She is also certi-fied as an Osteogenic Technician. In that capacity she owns and operates OsteoStrong™ of Far-ragut, a wellness center focusing on identifying increased bone loss; improving balance and pro-prioception; increasing muscle density; reducing joint pain; improving sports performance and reducing the risk of injury.

Eight sessions: Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. - 8:10 p.m., June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26

REMEMBER!

Roane State Security will issue a $20 ticket if you are not parked in a legal parking space with a current ORICL hang tag on your rear-view mirror.

This means no parking in driving lanes, spaces marked “visitor”, next to the curb, or “unpainted” parking spots. If you forget your hang tag (which en-ables you to park in the faculty lots A and B), you will need to obtain anoth-er parking sticker in the office. If you are new to ORICL, come by the office

to get a hang tag if you would like to take advantage of this benefit. Your current parking permit is valid until the beginning of

Fall semester 2018.

450 Music of the American Civil War During the American Civil War, music played a prominent role on both sides of the conflict. Both Union and Confederate soldiers were motivat-ed and comforted by music of the time. On the American Civil War bat-tlefield, different instruments including bugles, drums, and fifes were played to issue marching orders or sometimes simply to boost morale of one’s fellow soldiers. Singing was also employed as a recreational ac-tivity and offered a release from the inevitable tensions that come with fighting a war, particularly a war in which the issue of freedom of a race is to be decided. In camp, music was a diversion away from the blood-shed. Fiddles, banjos, and guitars were the instruments brought from

home. This music helped the soldiers deal with homesickness and boredom. Soldiers of both sides often engaged in recreation with musical instruments. When the opposing armies were near each other, sometimes the bands from both sides of the conflict played against each other on the night be-fore a battle. This class will contain mini-lectures, recordings, live musical instrument demonstrations, and group discussions. Feel free to sing along. Come to learn why this music should be preserved and perpet-uated. Chip Bailey, a Teaching Artist with the Tennessee Arts Commission, a member of Tennessee Folk-lore Society and Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association, a Musician Ambassador at the Museum of Appalachia, and a retired college professor/administrator.

One Session: Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m., June 6

451 The Symphony - Part II This class continues the series of music classes featuring courses offered by The Teaching Company (aka The Great Courses: www.thegreatcourses.com). This class is conducted by Professor Robert Greenberg, who taught our previous classes on the lives and music of Wagner, Mozart, and Beethoven. This course has three criteria for its se-lection of composers and symphonies. First, the selection of symphonies will include only major works for orchestra. Second, we will study only works that are titled “symphony” by their composers. Finally, with a couple of exceptions, we will study symphonies by composers who awarded the symphonic genre a major, if not pre-eminent position in their musical output, and made significant contributions to its development. Along with their compositions, we will also study the lives of these artists. We will view eight forty-five minute lectures by Professor Greenberg, Music Historian-in-Residence with San Francisco Performances. Dan Robbins retired from B&W Y-12 in 2013 after 47 years of company service. At Y-12, he was the director of the analytical laboratories. He is a chemistry graduate of UNC, Chapel Hill and a Prince-ton PhD. Eight sessions: Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m., June 6, 13, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8 (August 8 only, 10:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.)


Music

http://www.thegreatcourses.com

452 The Dillards in Mayberry: America’s Bluegrass “Darlings”

This course will trace the origins of the Dillards, a bluegrass group origi-nally from the Ozarks of Missouri. We will share how they appeared as the “Darlings” on TV’s “Andy Griffith Show” and how they continued in the role on the show. We’ll present photos and videos of the Dillards before, during, and after their days in the fictional Mayberry. And Oak Ridge’s own “Elza Gate” will perform a musical tribute to the Dillards, featuring some of their favorite songs. Attendees will be encouraged to join Pat and Bob by singing along (lyrics will be provided). Bob Cushman and Pat Parr are both environmental scientists who retired from ORNL. They have played music in various locations in the region, including at the Museum of Appalachia. Their duo, “Elza Gate” plays at the Crafter’s Brew in Oak Ridge, among other venues. One session: Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m., July 6

453 Music of Gustav Mahler This course continues the series of music classes featuring courses offered by The Teaching Company (aka The Great Courses: www.thegreatcourses.com). This class is conducted by Pro-

fessor Robert Greenberg, who taught our previous classes on the lives and music of Wagner, Mozart, and Beethoven. More than many other composers, Gustav Mahler’s works are highly personal expressions of his inner world, a world charac-terized by an overwhelming alienation and loneliness. This course offers a biographical and musical study of Mahler, who, along with being a composer, was the greatest opera conductor of his time. These lectures on Mahler bring to life this complex, anxiety-bound visionary, whose continual search for perfection and the answers to life’s mysteries is pro-foundly reflected in his symphonies and songs. These lectures also include more than a dozen excerpts from Mahler’s symphonies and other works.

Dan Robbins retired from B&W Y-12 in 2013 after 47 years of company service. At Y-12 he was the director of the analytical laboratories. He is a chemistry graduate of UNC, Chapel Hill and a Princeton PhD. Eight sessions: Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m., June 6, 13, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8 (August 8 only, 1:30 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.)


http://www.thegreatcourses.com

Religion

470 Gene Hise Philosophical Society

The Philosophical Society continues its fifteenth year of exploring useful knowledge and the integration of the sciences. In all previous terms, presentations and stimulating discussions were held in areas of physical science, engineering, medical science, natural science, and social science. The Society has no fixed subject or topic. Any topic in the sciences is fair game; however, we leave politics and theology to other classes. The socie-ty has no permanent instructor. Members and guest speakers who are knowledgeable in the topic for that session make presentations. It has been our experience that the presentations are well-prepared and intellectually stimulating, and the discussion periods (while not descending quite to anarchy) are equally stimulating and great fun. Class moderator is Bob Olson. Nine sessions: Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3


Philosophy

500 LovingKindness and Unbounded Friendliness Metta is part of the Buddha’s heart teachings about lovingkindness, or the Brahma Viharas – com-passion, sympathetic joy, equanimity, and “unbounded friendship” – often called the “Heavenly Abodes.” This practice will bring participants into experiences of lovingkindness and focus on how to bring about these Heavenly Abodes in one’s daily life. We will look at sila (virtue), Samadhi

(concentration), and pañña (wisdom) as they relate to lovingkindness. Since our purpose is to cultivate lovingkindness and good will, the work-shop will be of benefit to anyone who is interested in the topic, no matter what spiritual tradition you might be interested in, or for that matter whether you are interested or involved in any spiritual tradition at all. The focus will simply be on how a person can cultivate a felt sense and attitude of loving-kindness toward oneself, others, and all beings everywhere.

Fred Martinson is an art historian (PhD U. Chicago) who taught at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for 30 years. He has a special interest in the iconology of Buddhist art (“meaning” as well as style and context). After specializing in the meaning of Buddhist subjects in Asian art for decades, about 25 years ago he began a meditation practice of his own. Since that time, he has studied with a number of different teachers and participates in a half-dozen meditation and study groups in the Knoxville area including one on suttas (the Buddha’s Discourses).

10 sessions: Mondays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6

550 Technical Book Group

The Technical Book Group will discuss books on topics in science and technology. Books for the summer term will be chosen from the following list: The Digital Doctor by Robert Wachter The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds by Michael Lewis Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Trekonomics by Manu Saadia Proof: The Science of Booze by Adam Rogers The Inevitable; Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future by Kevin Kelly Bob Olson will be the class coordinator this summer. This book group meets at RSCC, Oak Ridge Campus. Three sessions: Mondays, 4:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m., June 25; July 23; August 27

551 The Exponential Technological March Continues Every major technological revolution in history brought with it dramatic social, economic, and political changes. These changes can reshape the future in all aspects of human society. Furthermore, every successive one was more disrup-tive and more rapid than the one before. Past examples are the discovery of fire, the invention of the wheel, the introduction of agriculture, the invention of the steam engine and industrial machines, the discovery of the atom and its micro components. The current technological revolution, which is based in its core on information and digital technologies, is and will continue to be faster and more disruptive than ever before. Since our previous “futuristic” ORICL presentation which Ilana and I gave about four years ago, we both followed with great interest the literature, the internet links, and the news about the develop-ment of these emerging and disruptive technologies. In the five sessions of this class, we will try to summarize for you, as best we can, the accumulated information that we collected. We will cover a broad spectrum of disruptive technologies such as advanced robotics, autonomous vehicles, AI, genomics (including CRISPR), renewable energy, 3D-printing, mobile internet, smartphones, social media, internet of things, cloud technology, etc. We will also discuss possible effects on jobs and other aspects of society including online marketing, the sharing society (Uber, Airbnb) and more. Come and see the future.


Science & Technology

Moshe Siman-Tov worked at ORNL from 1967 until he retired in 1999. He received his PhD in En-gineering Mechanics from UT in 1975, MS from the University of Cincinnati in 1967 and BS from the Technion in Israel in 1961. He was born in Israel in 1935 and served in the Israeli Army from 1955 to 1957. He moved with his family to the USA in 1964. He is an avid participant in ORICL and has given a few ORICL classes in the past. He is now a professional retiree but not yet a pro-fessional futurist. Ilana Siman-Tov worked at ORNL from 1972 to 1978 in the computer science division and from 1978 to 1995 as a project engineer in the Irradiation Engineering Group of ETD. She has MSc in Engineering Science (Heat Transfer) and BS in Engineering Physics, both from UT. Since retire-ment she has immersed herself in the study of music and piano at UT and, as always, is interested in science and technology and their potential futuristic applications. Five sessions: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3


Social Science and Economics

600 Behavioral Economics Once upon a time, economists and political scientists believed all people make rational and informed choices concerning eco-nomic decisions. They believed everyone would create com-parisons of items and logically choose the one that best fits their needs at the lowest cost. Sadly, they were wrong. The recent era of behavioral economics turned all of that on its head. From loss aversion to cognitive errors, we now know humans make rather interesting decisions based on emotions and flawed reasoning. This class will explore behavioral eco-nomics so you can see how we make our decisions. Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Eric Keller, U.S. Army (retired) served 24 years on active duty culminating with a final assignment at the Pentagon. After retirement , he used the G.I. Bill to earn a doctorate in political science from the University of Tennessee (2015) with a major in American politics and minor in U.S. international relations. Currently he volunteers as a re-searcher for UTK political science department. His research focus is on government financial regulators, partisan politics, and market income inequality. Four sessions: Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m., July 12, 19, 26; August 2


601 Domestic Violence Services at the YWCA This course will provide a history and overview of the YWCA Knoxville and the TN Valley, which dates back to 1895, and our recent expansion into Anderson County. Participants will learn about the wide array of services provided by the YWCA and services that are specific to Anderson Coun-ty. The course will cover an overview of domestic violence in general and in Anderson County. Participants will learn about the root causes of domestic violence, warning signs of domestic abuse, and the cycle of violence. In addition, information will be provided about helping victims of abuse and services offered. Maggie McNally joined the YWCA in September 2014 as the Enough! Volunteer Coordinator, tran-sitioned into Director of Women’s Services, and is now the Director of Anderson County Services. She has experience with developing programs providing substance abuse treatment services for women who delivered NAS and drug exposed infants, and has worked with criminal justice involv-ing clients with substance abuse issues. Maggie holds a BA in Psychology from ETSU and will graduate with a MS in Social Work in May 2018 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Two sessions: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., July 18, 25

Miscellaneous

650 Explore Your Tennessee Electronic Library Join the librarians of Roane State for an introduction to quality information resources available to residents of Tennessee through the Tennessee Electronic Library. This will be a two-part, interactive workshop that ex-plores collections on a variety of topics. Bring your questions and a readi-ness to learn. The Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) is a virtual library that you can access from your home PC, your iPad or your iPhone – anywhere with an internet connection. TEL provides access to over 400,000 electronic resources, including magazines, scholarly journals, podcasts, videos, e-books, test preparation materials, federal census records, Tennessee primary source materi-als, and more! All types of libraries benefit from the wide range of information the TEL data-bases offer, including consumer health information, business resources, leisure reading sug-gestions, current event essays and genealogy and family history sources. Since 1999, the Tennessee Electronic Library has been dedicated to providing equal access to this expansive collection of electronic resources for all Tennesseans. Laura Vaughn is an Oak Ridge native who has been working in public and academic libraries for over 17 years, including two years at the Oak Ridge Public Library. She has been the Branch Library Manager for Coffey Library at Roane State Community College since 2001. Becca Decker has worked in academic and public libraries for seven years, including almost two as a librarian at the Coffey Library. She has a passion for teaching, library outreach, and all things Harry Potter. Two sessions: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., June 12, 19


651 Cooking with Ms. Kim – Chinese Buns and Dumplings $10 Fee Baozi or Chinese buns are a type of steamed, filled bun or bread-like item found in various Chinese cuisines. The buns can be filled with meat or veg-etarian fillings. Jiaozi are a kind of Chinese dumpling, the filling typically consisting of a ground meat and or vegetables wrapped in a thinly rolled piece of dough which is then sealed by pressing the edges together. The dumpling is finished by boiling, steaming or pan-frying. Ms. Kim will demon-strate how to make both of these. Eun-Sook Kim, an Oak Ridger, has had several one-person shows of her artwork and exhibited in international and national juried shows in KS, NC, WV, and OH. She is founder of Corner Gallery, OR. Among her many presentations and lectures were art presenta-tions at Shigaraki, Japan; WanKwang Univ., Korea; and Ewha Woman’s Univ., Seoul, Korea. Ms. Kim received her MFA in ceramics in 1990 from UTK. One session: Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., June 13 This class will be at Ms. Kim’s Studio, 109 Windham Road, Oak Ridge. Please be aware that the driveway to the studio is a steep, sloping driveway.

652 Cryptic Varietal Crossword Puzzles Cryptic varietal crosswords are a challenging genre of the game, and generally, newcomers re-quire orientation. FOR THIS SUMMER TERM ONLY, due to uncertainty in the instructor’s sched-ule, no orientation will be given. We plan to work puzzles together as a group throughout the term. We use US varietal crossword puzzles to learn how to solve cryptic clues and to deduce the word-play of varietals. Former class members will be comfortable with this class model. If you have not had the class orientation, but are familiar with cryptic clues, you are also welcome to join us. If you are totally new to this and want to try it, it’s probably best you wait till Fall term to join the madness – orientation will again be a part of the class instruction then. Elane Streets began learning to solve cryptic crosswords as a newly-wed in England in the early 70’s, and, although the shock was severe in the beginning, has learned to treasure them more than even the toughest U.S. regular puzzles. Cryptic varietals are fun to work on by oneself or as a team. Nine Sessions: Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m., June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

653 Embracing Ourselves: Talking to the People Inside Us This course will introduce the class to the enneagram, psychosynthesis, voice dia-logue, soul-making, and other approaches and disciplines that attempt to assist in the integration of psychological and spiritual practice and growth for daily living as both a personality/person and a soul/spirit.

Dr. Quinton Wacks, retired professor of psychology, Lincoln Memorial University, former longtime instructor of continuing non-credit adult education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and for the Elderhostel/Road Scholar Program at LMU, has been a student and teacher of psycho-spirituality for the last 40+ years and currently is a practicing Spiritual Director at the Oasis Insti-tute. He has taught classes on “Life After Death” ,” Edgar Cayce, “ and “From Age-ing to Sage-ing“ for ORICL. Five sessions: Fridays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m., June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6

654 Summer Birds & Butterflies on Melton Lake Greenway Join Dan Robbins for his annual birding and butterfly walk on Melton Lake Phase IV Greenway. This 2.2 mile (4.4 mile round trip) walk is mostly level. The hike, which will go through 5 different habitats, will start at the Edgemoor Bridge park-ing area (near the South end of Melton Lake Drive) and extend to Solway Park. Those wishing to walk only one way can carpool to leave one car at Solway Park. Dan, an avid birder, will point out birds – by sight and sound – and habitat infor-mation along the way. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars (though Dan will bring several extra pairs), and a TN butterfly book if you have one. Dan Robbins retired from B&W Y-12 in 2013 after 47 years of company service. At Y-12 he was the director of the analytical laboratories. He is a chemistry graduate of UNC, Chapel Hill and a Princeton PhD. He is the founding, and current, chairman of Greenways Oak Ridge, which has supported the development of greenways in Oak Ridge since 1993. One Session: Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., June 4

655 Films with Phil This will be a film course meeting for five sessions. The theme will be “Oscar win-ning films, directors, performers of films made between 2000 and 2018.” If this way of choosing a group of films is attractive to you, I invite you to write me at [email protected] and suggest titles, performers, directors which you think are particularly worthy of re-viewing and discussing.

Dr. Phil Hamlin is a native Tennessean. He has taught a wide variety of courses at UTK since 1964. His particular interests in philosophy include: the teaching of philosophy, aesthetics and the philosophy of art, the philosophy of religion, philosophy and narrative (literature and film), ap-plied ethics. Five sessions: Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2


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656 Family History for Beginners Whether you call it family history or genealogy, researching one’s family sto-ry over the generations is a fascinating journey. This course is intended to provide the beginning family historian/genealogist with the knowledge to as-sist in that endeavor. The material will be presented in eight sessions. The first four sessions will deal with the basics of family history/genealogy and will explore the records our ancestors left behind. The fifth and sixth sessions will deal with use of personal computers for organizing and reporting information and using the internet as a means for seeking out important data regarding one’s ancestors. The seventh session will involve a demonstration of a family his-tory breakthrough, followed by the construction of a new family tree for a class volunteer. Ses-sion eight will be a working session with the instructor assisting attendees in the development of their family trees. Chuck Palmer is retired from the nuclear industry. Prior to retiring, he began research into the origins of his family and the family of his wife, Deborah. This has led to an extended family tree of over 15,000 members. Chuck is eager to share the lessons he learned during his research. Eight sessions: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m., June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26

657 Introduction to Pickleball This class is for people with absolutely no pickleball experience or knowledge. We will learn about the basic rules and equipment then put it all into practice on local outdoor courts. Some class sessions will meet at RSCC and other days we will play at the Jackson Square tennis and pickleball courts on Broadway Avenue in Oak Ridge. On any scheduled outdoor days when it rains, we will meet instead at RSCC. You don’t need to be athletic to enjoy pickleball, but you MUST be able run and briskly walk at least 30 feet unassisted, then be able to change direction and do it again. Many of you have heard Jan Lyons refer to herself as a ‘tennis bum’. As the tennis injuries have added up, she has taken up pickleball as a social outlet and to burn those stubborn calories. She will apply her experience in beginner pickleball instruction to make this a fun intro-duction to a lifetime sport. Five sessions: Mondays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., June 11, 18, 25; July 2, 23 (June 11 and July 2 at RSCC and June 18, 25; July 23 at Jackson Square)



709 Abingdon: Art, BBQ, and Comedy Travel with us to southwest Virginia for a fun day in Abingdon. Our first stop will be the William King Art Museum in downtown Abingdon where we will have a docent led tour. The museum is the premier visual arts facility in the region, offering outstanding world art, contemporary regional art and cultural heritage exhibits that change frequently. Founded in 1989 and housed in a historic 1913 former school, the William King Museum of Art has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of southwest Virginia and be-yond for over 20 years and is Virginia’s only nationally accredited museum west of Roanoke.

After our tour, we will go across Main Street to the old hardware store which is now the Bone Fire Smokehouse and Musictorium where we will enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch. Bone Fire is located in the 1917 Withers Hardware building. In 2009, Bone Fire Smokehouse was awarded the hon-or of “Best Ribs in America” by Regis and Kelly and in 2016 it was the Re-gional Winner of Best BBQ by Virginia Living Magazine. After lunch, we will be ready for laughs at Barter Theater Stage II where we

will view “The Lemonade Stand,” a comedy by Matthew Fowler. Barter’s synopsis of the play states, “Garrett Miller is having a midlife crisis. When he gets fired from the only job he’s ever had, he decides to set up a lemonade stand on the street in front of his upscale suburban house. All the while, his wife is probably cheating on him, his brother is a pariah, and the college girl next door wants to be his lemonade-stand intern. In this dramatic comedy, Garret sets out to prove ‘the American Dream,’ ‘an American Dream,’ or at least ‘his American Dream‘ still exists.” As we will be touring the art gallery, there will be a great deal of walking. Also, there will be a few steps required to navigate to our seats at the playhouse, but some will be available on the front row for those who need them. Wednesday, June 27, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. SHARP from the flag pole in the RSCC parking lot.. Trip leader is Melanie Harless. Trip charge of $105 and includes transportation, dinner, play, and all gratuities. No refunds. ORICL cell phone (865) 558-7413

Activities

You may register for classes after the term has begun if classes are not full. We discourage participants showing up to classes without being registered for several

reasons: the class may be full or there may not be enough handouts. If you are not registered, you will not be notified if the class cancels or the start date or loca-

tion of the class changes.


710 Cumberland County Playhouse – Smoke on the Mountain Enjoy an afternoon at the Cumberland Mountain State Park Res-taurant and the Cumberland County Playhouse to see the long running performance of Smoke on the Mountain. We will start our day with a buffet lunch at the Cumberland Moun-tain State Park Restaurant where the food is always good and plentiful. After lunch, we will head over to the Cumberland County Playhouse to enjoy one of the final performances of Smoke on the Mountain. This long running show is in its final season of produc-tion. Smoke on the Mountain tells the story of the enthusiastic minister of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church who has enlisted the singin’ and guitar pickin’ Sanders Family for the church’s first-ever Saturday night Gospel Sing. Between performing over two dozen blue-grass songs, each family member “witnesses” and tries to appear perfect in the eyes of a congregation who wants to be inspired by their songs. It will be a wonderful day with good food, good entertainment, and good friends. Why not join us? Friday, July 27, 2018, 12:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Bus leaves at 12:00 p.m. SHARP from the flagpole at RSCC parking lot. Trip leader is Sue Frederick. Trip charge of $105, and includes transportation, meal, admission, and gratuities. Last day to cancel with refund is June 28. ORICL Cell Phone (865) 558-7413

Please note: Every person registering for Summer 2018 who is new to ORICL must pay the $45 registration fee. We cannot pro-cess your registration without the accompanying fee; however,

please do not pay for class fees or trip fees until you receive your schedule signifying that you are enrolled.


711 Local Motors Local Motors is a new company in Knoxville that is not for building vehicles but for re-inventing them. The company uses 3-D printing extensively. Among its products is Olli, an autonomous van that will soon be in service in Knoxville. Come join us for the tour. You will need to provide your own transportation. Attendance is lim-ited to 10 people. Local Motors is located off Pelliissippi Parkway near Hardin Valley Road. Detailed directions will be provided to the location. Friday, July 13, at 11:00 a.m. Trip leader is Bob Olson Trip charge of $10 covers administrative costs. No refunds.

712 Manufacturing Demonstration Facility

As the nation's premier research laboratory, ORNL is one of the world's most capable resources for transforming the next generation of scientific discovery into solutions for rebuilding and revital-izing America's manufacturing industries. The lab's Manufacturing Demonstration Facility offers distinctive world-leading capabilities in manufacturing and materials research technologies and characterization facilities that leverage previous and on-going government investments. ORNL’s expertise in material synthesis, characterization, and process technology will assist manu-facturing industries in conducting assessments of new fabrication concepts and methods for im-proving existing technologies. High priority research activities include: Additive Manufacturing utilizing a broad range of direct manufacturing technologies,

including electron beam melting, ultrasonic, extrusion, and laser metal deposition for rapid pro-totyping

Carbon Fiber and Composites using a broad range of carbon fiber synthesis, characteri-zation, and compositing technologies from precursor evaluation through carbon fiber pilot scale production (25 metric tons/year) for low cost, lightweight, and higher-performance carbon fiber.

Tour is limited to U.S. citizens. You will provide your own transportation. The MDF is located off Pellissippi Parkway at Hardin Valley Road. Detailed directions will be provided to the location. Wednesday, August 8, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Trip leader is Bob Olson Trip charge of $10 covers administrative costs. No refunds.


713 Appalachian Heritage: Exploring, Preserving, Storytelling Prepare for a full day exploring the heritage of upper East Ten-nessee. This is an ambitious and active day of discovery! Traveling north, our first stop will be at East Tennessee State University to visit the Center for Appalachian Studies and Ser-vices, which includes the Archives of Appalachia and the Reece Museum. For more than 50 years Reece Museum has told the many stories of Appalachia. Housing over 20,000 artifacts, it captures the region’s past as well as its contemporary art and cul-ture. Reece Museum is an art and history museum with a diverse collection, including original art, prints, textiles, and artifacts.

The Archives of Appalachia is a cultural heritage repository that supports education, research, and artistic creativity. The Archives collects and preserves papers and records of enduring value that document life in Appalachia, with emphasis on the South Central region; its Sound Recording & Media Collection is comprehensive in its coverage of music in Appalachia. Continuing, we will depart for Jonesborough to experience the town

and the International Storytelling Center. Following a catered lunch, we will attend “Storytelling Live” at the center’s hall featuring David Holt. A four-time Grammy Award win-ner, Holt is a musician, storyteller, historian, television host and entertainer dedicated to performing and preserving traditional American music and stories. Following the storytelling performance, we will have a chance to stroll through the town with a guide from the Heritage Alliance and hear the tales of Jonesborough from an expert! Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 7:15 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Bus leaves at 7:15 a.m. SHARP from the flagpole in the RSCC parking lot. Trip leader is Becky Rushton. Trip charge of $105 includes transportation, meal, admission, and gratuities. Last date to cancel with a refund is July 24. ORICL cell phone (865) 558-7413.


Curriculum Committee Murray Martin, Chairman

Sheila Dodson, Class Schedule

Deborah Harrell, Volunteer Assistant Coordinator

Activities: Becky Rushton, Chair Pat DeRoos Sue Frederick Melanie Harless Jan Lyons Bob Olson Becky Rushton Martha Wallus Art & Culture: Jan Lyons, Chair Judy Kidd Melissa Nelson Computer: Ed Mehta, Chair Finance: Ed Mehta, Chair History: Sue Frederick, Chair David Olsen Adrienne Swindeman Doug Witmer Language: Bill Moore, Chair Betsy Smith Literature: Connie Battle, Chair Jim Basford Kay Moss Miriam Wankerl

Medicine: Christie Mullins, Chair Fred Barry Miscellaneous: Jan Lyons, Chair Fay Martin Music: Murray Martin, Chair Reeva Abraham David Smith Philosophy: Bob Olson, Chair Hal Schmitt Religion: Carolyn Dipboye, Chair Fran Silver Science & Technology: Bob Olson, Chair Syd Ball Lee Berry Bob Hightower Joe McGrory Dick Raridon Jim Rushton Hal Schmitt Philip Sklad Social Sciences & Economics: Robert Moss, Chair Mayme Crowell

THANKS!

Eagle-eyed proofreaders of the preprinted catalog are members of the Curriculum Committee, Murray Martin, David Smith, Carol Smith,

Nancy Basford, Marty Tidwell, Karen Seiber and Dan Robbins. Graphics in this issue were obtained from all-free-photos.com, pixabay, and the

internet. Some photos supplied by Lee Smalley, Doris Sklad, Cam Hubbard, and Don Miller. Susan Perry and Melanie Neal typed in all the data and formatted and

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