Kaleidoscope Catalog - Spring 2016

Lifelong Learning at ROLAND PARK COUNTRY SCHOOL

Kaleidoscope SPRING 2016

BALTIMORE AT ITS BEST ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOOK TALKS CULTURAL ARTS MILITARY HISTORY CREATIVE PURSUITS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LANGUAGE ADVENTURES TECHNOLOGY CULINARY ARTS MIND, BODY & SOUL CHILDREN & FAMILY DAY TRIPS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING & FUN FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY

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HISTORY OF KALEIDOSCOPE AT ROLAND PARK COUNTRY SCHOOL

Some of the best minds in Baltimore are teaching at Roland Park Country School. ~ Advertisement in the window of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in the mid-1970s

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ver forty years ago, Alumnae Secretary Peggy Webb Patterson, 1947, was charged by Headmistress Anne Healy to create outreach programs for alumnae, their friends and the Baltimore community. The RPCS Evening School was established during the 1972 – 1973 academic year and with Peggy’s guidance, RPCS began to develop and offer courses. One of the goals was to support the School’s mission to foster a lifelong love of learning in alumnae and sustain their connection to RPCS. A few classes per year were offered originally and Kay Cavanaugh’s popular course in modern art paved the way for success.

Today, Kaleidoscope at RPCS has grown considerably. Courses, book talks, trips, and summer camps are offered in the fall, spring and summer semesters.

Over 100 Kaleidoscope educational programs and entertainment options with 1000 participants are hosted each semester. Topics include Cultural Arts, Book Talks, Creative Pursuits, Film, Personal Development, Culinary Arts, Body, Mind and Soul, Children/Family Programs and Travel. A partnership with Diversions affords Kaleidoscope patrons outstanding seating at major Broadway theater events. Judy Pittenger’s Great Books courses are now offered in the afternoon and the evening.

Kaleidoscope’s reach has expanded exponentially throughout the greater Baltimore community. Catalogs are mailed to a database of 11,000, many of whom do not have any other relationship to RPCS. Kaleidoscope is led by the External Programs Advisory Board who serve as ambassadors to develop and support Kaleidoscope programs and promote the School’s mission of lifelong learning. RPCS is deeply grateful to these dedicated volunteers who help identify opportunities, design programs, provide contacts, chaperone trips and distribute catalogs wherever they can!

Welcome to Kaleidoscope Spring 2016!

Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.

~Anthony J. D’Angelo Grow with us this spring! Kaleidoscope Lifelong Learning at Roland Park Country School is dedicated to providing opportunities to learn, discover and explore. This season I encourage you to follow your lifelong interests, explore your curiosities and journey to exciting destinations near and far. We are pleased to be able to provide a wide array of offerings, including new classes and trips, as well as returning favorites. Remember to register early so that you do not miss our most popular programs!

As you spend time with the catalog, think of your friends and family.

Kaleidoscope programs offer wonderful opportunities for those with shared interests. Enjoy a lecture, learn a language, add a new recipe to your collection or relax on a day trip – all while enjoying the company of your loved ones.

Don’t forget to connect with Kaleidoscope at Roland Park Country School on Facebook. ‘Like’ our page to receive updates on your timeline.

Roland Park Country School’s commitment to An Education Above through lifelong learning is reflected in Kaleidoscope. Imagine, explore and experience everything Kaleidoscope has to offer this season – everyone is welcomed!

Sincerely, Dani Kell Steinbach, 2004 Director of External Programs and Kaleidoscope kelld@rpcs.org

Head of School: Jean Waller Brune Assistant Head of School for External Relations Nancy Mugele Assistant Director of Communication and External Programs Kelsy Mugele Kaleidoscope Advisory Board: Leigh Bolton, Christy Beers Carey, 1989, Ann Posey Cherry, 1958, Judy Comotto, Alexa Corcoran, Ann Davis, Paula Gore, Ann Schlott Hillers, 1981, Kathy Hudson, 1967, Peggy Waxter Maher, 1951, Courtney Jones McKeldin, 1958, Katrina McPherson, Meredith Millspaugh, Libby Murphy, Honorary Alumna, Peggy Webb Patterson, 1947, Diane Shapiro, Michelle Sun Smith, 1989, Ann Wittich Warfield, 1948, Rhona Wendler, Louise White, 1955, Margot Bond Wittich, 1958, Dickie Wyskiel

TABLE OF CONTENTS SPRING CALENDAR SPECIAL INTEREST

Anne Healy Chair of English Language and Literature Lecture ........................................ 1 Exploring STEM .................................................. 2 Don’t Leave Your Heirs Unprepared ..................... 2 Great Books: Moby Dick and Billy Budd .............. 3 Great Books: Puritan Gothic ............................... 3 The World of Wolf Hall .......................................4 The Dale Carnegie Young Adult Leadership Program ........................................... 4

BALTIMORE AT ITS BEST

Walking the Paths of Roland Park ........................ 5 Monumental Baltimore ...................................... 5 A Walk Through Green Mount Cemetery ............... 6 Wine in the Country: A Day At Boordy Vineyards ... 6 On Walnut Hill Book Talk ................................... 7 Living Sculpture Garden Tour ............................. 7

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE IVY BOOKSHOP The Mathews Men by William Geroux ............. 8 Corradetti Glass ................................................ 8

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CYLBURN ARBORETUM Market Day Preview ........................................... 9 Environmental Science Summer Research Experience for Young Women (E.S.S.R.E) ........... 9

MUSIC, FILM & THEATER

The Phantom of the Opera at the Hippodrome .... 10 Beauty and the Beast at the Hippodrome ........ 10 Cinematic Passion: The Golden Age of Hollywood Romance .......................................................... 10 Grand Opera ..................................................... 11 Macbeth at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Theater Company ............................................. 11 Standing Ovations ........................................... 11

MILITARY HISTORY

Four More Snapshots of the Pacific War .......... 12 An Insiders Look at the United States Marine Corps .....................................................12

CULTURAL ARTS

Beyond the Birdbath ....................................... 13 History of Advertising ....................................... 13 Ancient Greek Myths and Culture .................... 14 An Eye on St. Petersburg, Russia ....................... 14 An Eye on Cuba ............................................... 14

EXCITING EXPLORATIONS DAY TRIPS Philadelphia Flower Show ............................... 16 Explore the Barnes ......................................... 16 A Day in Annapolis: Chesapeake Cravings ........ 17

EXCITING EXPLORATIONS continued IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DIVERSIONS Shuffle Along on Broadway ............................. 17 Hamilton the Musical on Broadway ................... 18 Misty Copeland in Romeo and Juliette .............. 18 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL San Miguel de Allende, Mexico ........................ 19 San Diego and Baja California ...................... 20

CREATIVE PURSUITS

Nantucket Baskets .......................................... 21 Nantucket Woven Reed Bracelet ...................... 21 Beginner Ukulele Lessons .............................. 21 Interior Plant Design ...................................... 21 Drawing Fundamentals .................................... 22 Painting in Watercolors .................................... 22 Writing in the Space Between Fiction, Creative Nonfiction and Poetry ...................................... 22

LANGUAGE ADVENTURES

Spanish for Beginners ..................................... 23 Italian for Beginners ......................................... 23

CULINARY ARTS

Thai Noodles for Vegetarians and Vegans ........ 23 Best of Thai Curries and Sauces ....................... 23 Basic Cooking for a Healthier You ..................... 24 Schola Cooking Class .........................................24 Basic Vegan Chesse Making ......................... 24 Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Family Dinners ........... 24

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Retirement Decisions .................................... 25 Your Prosperity Picture .................................... 25 The Mortgage Application Process .................. 25 Building A Better Life ...................................... 26 Mingle, Mingle ................................................. 26 Social Media for Baby Boomers .................... 26 Aging At Home ............................................... 27 Act III Ignited .................................................... 27

TECHNOLOGY

Computers for the Absolute Beginner ............ 28 Computers for the Advanced Beginner ........... 28 Come Learn About Microsoft Windows ............. 28

MIND, BODY & SOUL

Yoga for Beginners .......................................... 29 Belly Dancing .................................................. 29 Meditation for Happiness and Wellbeing ........ 29

CHILDREN & FAMILY

Driver’s Education ............................................ 30 Baby Sitter Training ........................................ 30 Family Kayak Tour at Lake Roland ................. 30 Family Stand Up Paddle Board Tour at Lake Roland ................................................ 30

KALEIDOSCOPE SUMMER 2016 .....................31 RPCS SPRING MUSICAL & SPRING PLAY ........32 RPCS RED HOT RUN ......................................33 RPCS INFORMATION ......................................... 34 GENERAL KALEIDOSCOPE INFORMATION ........ 35 MAP ................................................................. 36 REGISTRATION FORM ............................ Back Flap

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SPECIAL INTEREST THE ANNE HEALY CHAIR OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE LECTURE Anna Quindlen

About the Healy Lecture The Anne Healy Chair of English Language and Literature is the endowed Faculty Chair created to honor the late Anne Healy, Headmistress of Roland Park Coutnry School from 1950 to 1975. The recipients of the Chair are experienced members of the School faculty who demonstrate a love of the discipline of English, exemplary teaching skills, and a deep concern for the students as individuals. The Chair is awarded annually by the Head of School after consultation with the Board of Trustees. Each year a special day is set aside and a visiting author delivers the Anne Healy Lecture.

Wednesday, April 20 7:30 pm Admission is free; reservations required to ensure ample seating.

Bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and social critic Anna Quindlen balances the political with the personal, painting a more realistic picture of modern life by placing national affairs side by side with people’s daily lives. Millions of readers have followed her astute perspectives on today’s issues, from family, work, and education to health care, philanthropy, and social justice.

RPCS is delighted to welcome author Anna Quindlen for the second time. Join us at the Anne Healy Lecture where she will address How Reading and Writing Will Ensure SEARCH FOR: Democracy.

Named one of the top “100 Outstanding Journalists in the United States of the Last 100 Years,” Quindlen began her career at age 18 as a at Roland Park Country School copy girl. She spent three years as a reporter for The or visit New York Post before being hired by The New York Times in 1977. Working her way up The Times’ www.facebook.com/KaleidoscopeRPCS masthead, Quindlen wrote the “About New York” column, served as deputy metropolitan editor, Click the “Like” button on our and created the weekly “Life in the 30’s” column. page to receive program updates, In 1990 Quindlen became the third woman in The New York Times’ history to write photos, and important reminders for its influential Op-Ed page. Her nationally from Kaleidoscope on your syndicated column “Public and Private” won timeline. the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1992.

Quindlen went on to write the prestigious “Last In order to “Like” our page, Word” column for Newsweek for 10 years. you must be logged in to your Twelve of Quindlen’s books, including seven of her novels, have appeared on The New personal Facebook account.

York Times Best Sellers list, including her most recent Still Life with Bread crumbs. One True Be sure to share our page with Thing became a feature film starring Renee Zellweger and Meryl Streep. Blessings and Black friends and family. and Blue were both made into TV movies. Her book, A Short Guide To A Happy Life, sold well over one million copies. It was followed by Being Perfect; Good Dog. Stay, about her beloved black Labrador, Beau; and the novel, Every Last One. Quindlen serves on the Board of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and is an American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow. The Child Welfare League of America established “The Anna Quindlen Award for Excellence in Journalism on Behalf of Children and Families.” She holds honorary degrees from more than 20 colleges and universities and served as the chair of World Book Night US 2012.

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SPECIAL INTEREST THE RPCS STEM INSTITUTE PRESENTS— EXPLORING STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics in the Modern World 7:00 - 8:30 pm $40 per program Just what does all the recent attention on the STEM fields mean for our classrooms, our society, and our future? Learn what it is all about in this four week series of courses devoted to the various ways the STEM disciplines intersect and support each other, and see firsthand (and on-hands!) why STEM is going to change your world.

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INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING: An Intersection of Math & Engineering Monday, April 4 & Wednesday, April 6 David Brock & Bill MacDonald Come experience your children’s future! As the PC revolution was to the Baby Boomers and the iPhone is to the Millenials, robots will be to today’s generation. No longer confined to the factory, robots now clean our houses, give comfort in our nursing homes, and even offer new options in child care. In this course, you will use Makerbots® and other robots to learn how this revolution is transforming what we will all someday take for granted.

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UPDATING THE BRAIN PART ONE: The Role of Science & Technology in Studying Memory Monday, April 11 & Wednesday, April 13 David Brock & Bill MacDonald Have you ever been so engrossed in conversation or deep thought that you drove past your exit on the highway? Have you ever walked into a room unable to recall the item in that room you were looking for? In a changing culture where multi-tasking has become the standard, does a divided attention hinder learning and performance? In this course you will have the opportunity to discover firsthand the impact common distractors have on short term memory Program Three

UPDATING THE BRAIN PART TWO: The Lessons of Modern Neuroscience About the Brain Monday, April 18 & Wednesday, April 20 David Brock & Bill MacDonald Ever wonder why that word or name “at the tip of my tongue” pops into the mind hours later? Or why we took all those notes in school in order to aid the learning process?

Curious about the origins of mental illness and how modern pharmaceuticals have transformed their treatment? fMRI and other modern imaging tools have transformed our understanding of how the brain works, and in this course, you will have the opportunity to update your own knowledge of the workings of that most mysterious of the body’s organs.

David L. Brock is a nationally recognized leader in science education and the director of The STEM Institute at RPCS. He has been honored for his equity work promoting women entering scientific research fields and was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame in 2012.

Bill MacDonald teaches mathematics, computer science, and STEM courses in the RPCS Upper School. He briefly taught computer science at the University of Connecticut before starting a career at Bell Labs. Returning to full-time teaching, he was the lead math teacher at a public middle/high school in New Jersey before moving to Baltimore and joining RPCS in 2012. He earned a BS in mathematics (University of New Hampshire) and master’s in computer science (University of Connecticut), software engineering (Wang Institute of Graduate Studies), and educational technology (New Jersey City University).

DON’T LEAVE YOUR HEIRS UNPREPARED

Two Programs to choose from: $15 Tuesday, April 19 or Thursday, May 19 7:00 - 8:30 pm Robert V. Carr, Jr., CFS The instructor is generously donating the fee for this program to RPCS. Regardless of your age or the value of your assets, there are important steps you should take to prepare and protect your estate. Decisions you make now can dramatically affect both the assets and the headaches you le Two Programs ave to your heirs. Having your “affairs in order” is actually a simple process when you understand the terms and techniques. In this session, you will learn the small steps that have a big impact on your estate. Topics will include: • The “just in case” information everyone

should have prepared • Techniques to avoid probate and conserve

the value of your estate for your heirs.

• What you should include in a Will • Reduction of estate taxes • Life Estate Deeds vs. Trusts • Advanced Medical Directives • Medical and Financial Power of Attorney • Account Registrations: POD and TOD Robert V. Carr, Jr., CFS is the founder and President of Retirement Strategies of MD, LLC and is the Branch Manager and Registered Principal of First Allied Securities, Inc. a registered Broker Dealer, Member FINRA/ SIPC. For the last 25 years, Bob has been helping people with income planning and their retirement needs. He is a noted speaker and instructor who has taught courses at the University of Maryland, St. John’s College and local community colleges. He has been seen on CNN, MSNBC and heard on local 2 radio.

SPECIAL INTEREST GREAT BOOKS Herman Melville: Moby Dick and Billy Budd

GREAT BOOKS Puritan Gothic

Two Programs for you to choose from:

Tuesday Evenings

April 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 7:15 - 8:45 pm

$165

Program One: Monday Afternoons 4:30 - 6:00 pm April 4, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23

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Judy Pittenger This term in Great Books we will consider the Puritan world of faith and fear, first in the literature of Nathaniel Hawthorne and then in the modern metaphorical context of Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible. Puritan settlers of New England were inspired on the one hand by the vision of building a New Jerusalem in the American wilderness, while on the other hand they were terrified of the depth of evil and human depravity that wilderness represented.

Hawthorne’s own fascination with dimensions of human guilt reflects not only the religious debates and anxieties of Old Salem, but also his personal connection with the Puritan past.

His grandfather was a judge at the witchcraft trials of 1692 which led to the deaths of over twenty people for their association with the devil. Hawthorne’s Gothic tales of mystery and madness, of depravity and duplicity, of superstition and fear are grounded firmly in the American colonial experience of his Puritan forebears as is his masterpiece, The Scarlet Letter.

One of American literature’s strongest and most appealing heroines, Hester Prynne, the woman of the scarlet letter, is a forerunner of Isabel Archer and a model of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s self-reliance. Her nemesis and Iago’s understudy, Roger Chillingworth, is Shakespearean in the depth of his evil. Harold Bloom has described Hawthorne as “one of the cultural monuments of our nation” and The Scarlet Letter as “a permanent center of our imaginative consciousness.”

Uniquely American in context and consciousness, Hawthorne’s novel and tales are also universal in their consideration of freedom and conformity, guilt and innocence, alienation and community. The history of the 1692 Salem witchcraft trials ties together his work and The Crucible by 20th Century playwright Arthur Miller. Miller’s play of irrational mass fear and guilt by association provides not only a commentary on the Puritan hysteria, but also upon the McCarthy anti-communism hysteria of his own times in the 1950s. We will consider the historical and literary context of both works.

Program Two: Thursday Afternoons 4:30 - 6:00 pm April 7, 14, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 Judy Pittenger Herman Melville’s Moby Dick is generally considered one of the greatest novels in the English language and a classic of world literature. It is uniquely American in its consideration of social class, democracy, self-reliance, and of course the whaling industry, and together with the novels of Nathaniel Hawthorne, it announced to the world the emergence of a distinctive national literature. At the same time it is universal in its philosophical skepticism and its confrontation with the deepest issues of human existence, what Ishmael calls “the ungraspable phantom of life.” More than a big fish story, more than a tale of monomania and revenge, the novel, like the decks of the Pequod itself, possesses layer upon layer of meaning. Moby Dick is the journey of a soul and a metaphysical exploration of the problems of good and evil, the existence of God, the conflict between fate and free will, the very nature of knowledge itself. Shakespearean in its depth, Melville’s masterpiece presents a myriad of questions and few answers. Many of these issues are also reflected in his novella Billy Budd. In our study of Melville’s greatest work, we will consider the context of ante-bellum America, Transcendentalism, and American Romanticism. We will also relate Melville to the other great American cultural figures of the era such as Emerson, Hawthorne, and Whitman.

TEXTS Herman Melville, Moby Dick, Penguin Classic Edition, ISBN 978 0143105954 Herman Melville, Billy Budd and Other Stories, Penguin Classic Edition, ISBN 978 0140390537 Nathaniel Philbrick, Why Read Moby Dick, ISBN 978-0143123972

TEXTS Nathaniel Hawthorne, Young Goodman Brown and Other Tales, Oxford World Classics, ISBN 978 0199555154 Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter, Penguin Classics, ISBN 978 0142437261 Arthur Miller, The Crucible, Penguin Classics, ISBN 978-0142437339 See Instructor Bio on the next page.

See Instructor Bio on the next page.

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SPECIAL INTEREST THE WORLD OF WOLF HALL Wednesday, April 27 & May 4 4:30 - 6:00 pm Judy Pittenger

$40

With two Booker Prize winning novels by Hilary Mantel, two impressive plays showing in London and New York, and the splendid BBC series that aired late this spring on PBS, the World of Wolf Hall has taken the country by storm. This is the turbulent world of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Cardinal Wolsey, Thomas More, and Thomas Cromwell.

In his campaign for an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon Henry VIII catapults his kingdom into religious as well as political crisis. Martin Luther’s historic break from Rome only a decade earlier as well as the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V’s invasion of Italy and spoliation of the Eternal City mean that Henry’s personal and dynastic dilemma will have consequences of historic proportions.

Hilary Mantel is intrigued by the fictive nature of received history—the problem of knowing the truth about the past. In reimagining this complex and fascinating world of Tudor politics, she inverts the historical paradigm, telling the story from the point of view of a complex and enigmatic but largely sympathetic Thomas Cromwell, a man who has often been seen as Henry VIII’s unprincipled and greedy henchman, a despoiler of the monasteries and a destroyer of much that was honored in English life. Thomas More is not the saintly sage of Robert Bolt’s “Man of All Seasons,” but a fanatic persecutor of heretics. Mantel challenges us to question our assumptions, to view history in a new light.

This program of two lectures will investigate a Tudor world of intrigue and crisis.

We will consider the political and religious environment of 16th Century England, providing context for Mantel’s novels and the works they have inspired. We will consider both the traditional and the revisionist views of Cromwell, the complexity of Tudor marital politics, and the growing Protestant rebellion, which swept over Europe and changed it forever. Through the medium of word, art, and film we will enter the World of Wolf Hall.

With degrees from Stanford University, Judy Pittenger has taught for Kaleidoscope since 2002. She lectures and teaches frequently in Maryland and Florida and has also taught for Oxford University’s Continuing Education program. She has received numerous awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities and in 1991 was named by the NEH as the Teacher-Scholar of Maryland.

Roland Park Country School is proud to announce a partnership with Dale Carnegie Training Mid-Atlantic for Spring 2016.

Dale Carnegie Training is well known as one of the world leaders in the adult training field. Recently, they launched a new youth initiative and their youth division brings the same high quality training to young adults.

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Today, the world is more competitive, techdriven, and demanding than ever before.

Young people often need to balance school, work and relationships while at the same time, working and planning for their future.

The Dale Carnegie Young Adult Leadership Program (Y.A.L.P) is designed to prepare young adults for the real world. It gives them the skills they need to reach their goals and live up to their full potential - at school, in their relationships, and future careers.

Y.A.L.P. will help teens: • Set Goals and Hold Self Accountable • Refine Leadership and Team Work Skills • Develop a Strong Self-Image • Enhance Communication and Public Speaking Skills • Overcome Fears and Take Risks • Manage Attitude and Stress • Deal with Peer Pressure, Procrastination, and Perfectionism • Increase Self-Motivation • Meet Someone New, Make New Friends • Effectively Resolve Disagreements For more information contact: Julie Randolph (410)560-2188 x115, Julie.randolph@dalecarnegie.com or visit www.mid-atlantic.dalecarnegie.com for upcoming class schedules.

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BALTIMORE AT ITS BEST WALKING (AND TALKING) THE PATHS OF HISTORIC ROLAND PARK

MONUMENTAL BALTIMORE

Tuesday, April 12

$40 7:00 - 8:30 pm Wayne Shaumburg In October 1827, President John Quincy Adams toasted Baltimore as “the monumental city.” Little did Adams realize that he had given our city its first nickname, which has lasted to the current day. In honor of this, we will explore the enormous variety of public monuments and sculpture in Baltimore along with their connection to our city’s history and culture From the Battle Monument on Calvert Street to the statue of Ray Lewis in front of Ravens’ stadium, each has an interesting story to tell. For example, why are there three monuments to Columbus in Baltimore and what was Francis X. Bushman’s connection to the Calvert monument? Who was John Mifflin Hood and where can you find the only memorial to the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904? What is Simon Bolivar doing in Guilford and where would you find Baltimore’s newest monuments?

In addition, the course will focus on the major sculptors including Edward Berge, J. Maxwell Miller and Hans Schuler, as well as current efforts to preserve our city’s sculpture.

We will also look at the current discussion regarding the future of Baltimore’s four Civil War monuments. So, join us for an evening of “monumental” thrills as we discover Baltimore’s public monuments and sculpture.

Wayne Schaumburg is a native Baltimorean who received his BS from Towson University, his MS from Morgan State University and his MLA from Johns Hopkins University. He taught social studies in the Baltimore City public school system for 39 years and retired in 2007. He has been leading tours of Baltimore for many years. He currently serves on the boards of Baltimore Heritage, and Historic Perry Hall Mansion. Wayne teaches regularly in the Kaleidoscope program.

Sunday, April 3

$35 2:00 – 4:00 pm Escorted by Judy Dobbs and Kathy Hudson, 1967

On this popular seasonal adventure, discover and explore the unique footpaths of the Roland Park community while learning about the history and architecture of the neighborhood.

In developing this community in the late 1800s, the Roland Park Company incorporated into its plan a series of footpaths, 18 in all, designed to expedite foot traffic between various sections of the neighborhood, especially in those where the terrain made it difficult to build roads. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., son of the famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., in collaboration with Edward H. Bouton, general manager of the Roland Park Company, the paths were part of a hierarchical system of roads in front of houses, service lanes in the rear, and footpaths that provided convenient ways to cross through the neighborhood in a natural setting. Each path is named with a distinctly country ring: Squirrel, Hilltop, Laurel, Tulip; others are decidedly British: Audley End, Tintern, St. Margaret’s, Litchfield.

Come learn about the Olmsted/Bouton legacy while exploring some of these paths.

NOTE: Meet at Roland Park Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 5108 Roland Avenue. Walking on rough terrain and hills are involved. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

Judy Dobbs has lived in Roland Park since 1981. As a member of the board of the Friends of Maryland’s Olmsted Parks & Landscapes, she is committed to promoting the rich heritage of Roland Park and other Olmsted-designed communities in Maryland.

For most of her life Kathy Hudson, 1967, has lived on a Roland Park footpath. She has written about the community, its residents and architecture for more than 25 years in The Baltimore Messenger, The Sun and Baltimore Style magazine. Her recently-released book On Walnut Hill: The Evolution of a Garden is featured on page 7.

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BALTIMORE AT ITS BEST A WALK THROUGH GREEN MOUNT CEMETERY Lecture: Wednesday, April 27 7:00 - 8:30 pm Walking Tour: Saturday, April 30 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Wayne Schaumburg

WINE IN THE COUNTRY: A Day at Boordy Vineyards

$40

Saturday, May 7 12:00 - 4:00 pm Escorted by Dani Kell Steinbach, 2004 & Kelsy Mugele

Known as Baltimore’s Valhalla, the Green Mount Cemetery is one of the best known but least visited of our city’s historical landmarks. Opened in 1839, Green Mount was Baltimore’s first urban-rural cemetery with a park-like setting located close to the countryside. Its idea was to put dignity into death and the burial ceremony, as well as provide “a quiet sequestered spot for one’s last resting place that offered permanence.”

Organized by a group of seven Baltimore gentlemen led by tobacco merchant Samuel Walker, they purchased 65 acres of Robert Oliver’s country estate named Green Mount and opened the cemetery in July, 1839. At its dedication, John Pendleton Kennedy praised the new site by saying, “Death was part of nature and now Green Mount would provide a place for man to repose in the quiet simple beauty of the natural countryside.” Within four years Green Mount saw over 600 burials and soon became Baltimore’s cemetery of choice. It is the final resting place of Johns Hopkins, the Garrett family, Enoch Pratt, William and Henry Walters, Betsy Patterson Bonaparte, Arunah Abell, Harriett Lane Johnston, John Wilkes Booth, A. Aubrey Bodine, Walter Lord, and many others.

Join Wayne Schaumburg for an illustrated talk on the history of Green Mount, followed by a walking tour of cemetery.

$40

Enjoy the company of friends, awardwinning wine and nature’s beauty at Boordy Vineyards, located in the rolling farmland of Baltimore County.

Our fall afternoon will begin with a Landmark Private walking tour of the vineyard and winery, followed by a speical Landmark wine tasting with your Boordy souvenir wine glass. Enjoy samples of the award winning Landmark wines with reserves, gourmet cheese and crackers.

Boordy Vineyards, founded in 1945 by Philip and Jocelyn Wagner in Baltimore City, quickly became Maryland’s first commercial winery. In 1980, it was purchased by the R.B. Deford family and relocated to the historic 240 acre farm in Long Green Valley. With the winery located in a 19th Century historic stone barn, the massive walls create the perfect environment to produce and age the wines. Boordy currently produces 97,000 gallons of wine annually and cultivates forty acres of grapes in the Long Green Valley and in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western Maryland.

NOTE: Bus transportation will be provided from the RPCS campus at 5204 Roland Avenue. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

NOTE: Registration fee includes admission to both lecture and walking tour. Walking tour will be held at Green Mount Cemetery, 1501 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202.

Directions will be provided. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

See Instructor Bio on the previous page.

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BALTIMORE AT ITS BEST BEHIND THE SCENES ON WALNUT HILL

LIVING SCULPTURE GARDEN TOUR

Thursday, March 31 7:00 - 8:30 pm Kathy Hudson,1967 & Penney Hubbard Admission is free; reservations required to ensure ample seating.

Three Private Gardens in Baltimore County Wednesday, May 18 $100 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Rain Date May 19) Escorted by Kathy Hudson, 1967 & Dickie Wyskiel

Roger Foley

Author Kathy Hudson and owner Penney Hubbard go behind the scenes in the 46-year development of the Ruxton garden of passionate gardeners A.C. and Penney Hubbard. During the 1990s the late and distinguished plantsman and designer Kurt Bluemel transformed the gardens from a grassy hillside into world-class gardens, filled with fine collections of plants and trees.

With photographs by award-winning landscape photographer Roger Foley the recently-released book On Walnut Hill: The Evolution of a Garden showcases the garden over one year’s time and tells the story of the garden and the Hubbard family in their garden.

As former garden columnist for The New York Times, Anne Raver says: “Any great garden changes with the seasons, and every hour of the day, but this one has changed the Hubbards and become their world.”

As we welcome the arrivial of spring, join Kathy and Penney for an armchair visit to these lush and elegant gardens.

NOTE: Books will be available for purchase and signature.

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Celebrate spring with our most popular offering of the season! Spend the day within the living sculpture of three beautiful private gardens in Baltimore County.

We will begin in the two acre hillside garden of A.C. and Penney Hubbard, featured in the recent release of On Walnut Hill: The Evolution Of A Garden written by Kathy Hudson, 1967.

Experience firsthand the breathtaking views that were captured by award-winning, landscape photographer Roger Foley for the book as you tour the garden that includes collections of conifers, acers, and rare plants and trees.

Next we will visit the garden of Nell Strachan and Peter Ward, where the owners’ enjoy a commitment to “something blooming every day of the year.” The year-round garden has a unified design, and the stonework lined sections create a sculptured sense of definition. Sections include: a sunny perennial garden accented by roses, conifers, hollies and deciduous shrubs; a stone terrace with a rock garden and azalea beds; a water garden with overhanging conifers and resident frogs; and a large woodland garden with paths, stone steps, a bridge, perennials and groundcovers under tall trees.

Following lunch at Green Spring Valley Hunt Club, we’ll finish the day in a six-acre sculpturesque garden of curved paths, stone walls and flowing garden rooms. Wind your way through 15 garden rooms, some open and casual and others clipped and formal, all incorporating sculptures by artists represented by Halcyon Galleries in London. Each sculpture has been thoughtfully placed to provide a pleasant surprise. Cool, quiet tones and geometric lines create a harmonious flow, perfect for our spring afternoon stroll.

NOTE: Space is very limited. Our mini-coach will depart from the Melrose Avenue parking lot, 5603 North Charles Street. Return time is dependent upon traffic. Please wear sturdy walking shoes. We will be enjoying lunch at Greenspring Valley Hunt Club. To respect their traditions, please do not wear denim, and gentlemen should wear collared shirts.

BALTIMORE AT ITS BEST In Partnership with The Ivy Bookshop WILLIAM GEROUX Author of The Mathews Men: Seven Brothers and the War Against Hitler’s U-Boats

CORRADETTI GLASS Make Your Own Glass Flower Wednesday, May 4 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Thursday, April 21 7:00 pm The Ivy Bookshop, 6080 Falls Road Admission is free; reservations required to ensure ample seating.

$45 per flower

Corradetti Glassblowing Studio & Gallery.

Create your own one-of-a-kind glass flower at Corradetti Glassblowing Studio & Gallery in Baltimore.

With the help of Corradetti’s professional staff, you will have the opportunity to step up to the fiery furnace and experience the thrill of working with hot glass. Our mini workshop will consist of 15-minute individual working times with the instructors – it’s a quick process! You will also have time to explore the showroom and gift shop where you will find unique items and giftware. Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy a creative afternoon with friends and family!

The Ivy Bookshop will host William Geroux whose latest book is The Mathews Men: Seven Brothers and the War Against Hitler’s U-Boats. One of the last unheralded heroic stories of World War II: the U-boat assault off the American coast against the men of the U.S. Merchant Marine who were supplying the European war, and one community’s monumental contribution to that effort.

Mathews County, Virginia, is a remote outpost on the Chesapeake Bay with little to offer except unspoiled scenery—but it sent one of the largest concentrations of sea captains and U.S. merchant mariners of any community in America to fight in World War II. The Mathews Men tells that heroic story through the experiences of one extraordinary family whose seven sons (and their neighbors), U.S. merchant mariners all, suddenly found themselves squarely in the cross-hairs of the U-boats bearing down on the coastal United States in 1942.

The Mathews Men shows us the war far beyond traditional battlefields—often the U.S. merchant mariners’ life-and-death struggles took place just off the U.S. coast—but also takes us to the landing beaches at D-Day and to the Pacific. “When final victory is ours,” General Dwight D. Eisenhower had predicted, “there is no organization that will share its credit more deservedly than the Merchant Marine.” Here, finally, is the heroic story of those merchant seamen, recast as the human story of the men from Mathews.

NOTE: Corradetti Glassblowing Studio & Gallery is located at 2010 Clipper Park Rd., Suite 119 Baltimore, Maryland 21211.

Customer parking is available in the Foundry Lot on the west end of the glass studio, or in the gravel Stables Lot across the street. There is also street parking.

Optional bus transportation will be provided by Kaleidoscope. Please contact the Kaleidoscope Office for details.

William Geroux wrote for the Richmond Times-Dispatch for twenty-five years. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Associated Press, and various regional magazines. He also has worked for Maersk, the largest container-shipping company in the world.

NOTE: Books will be available for purchase and signature.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN (E.S.S.R.E.)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CYLBURN ARBORETUM MARKET DAY PREVIEW Friday, May 6 4:30 - 7:30 pm Cylburn Arboretum

$25

For girls who have completed 9th Grade Monday – Friday, July 11 – 29 9:00 am - 4:00 pm David Brock

Cylburn’s 49th Annual Market Day will feature reliable, beautiful plants and expert advice from Cylburn professional gardeners. Get a first glimpse at all that Market Day has to offer before the crowds at our Preview Day. Take advantage of the festive and relaxed atmosphere, as well as the opportunity to buy the wonderful plants and garden accessories available at Market Day.

Now in its 16th year, E.S.S.R.E. is a unique, nationally recognized three-week research internship available to high school girls from the greater Baltimore area. Participants explore the soil chemistry and organisms of the RPCS woodland campus, engage in self-directed field research and learn a wide range of general research skills such as statistical analyses and writing peer-reviewed scientific papers. Working in research teams, the interns also learn how to author lab activities for studying soil ecology in other settings and they design web pages to disseminate these labs via the program’s website.

For their time and training, each intern receives a small stipend of $500. To learn more about the program, visit http://essre.rpcs.org and if interested in applying, contact the Project Director, David Brock, at brockda@rpcs.org.

Prerequisites include a year of high school biology or environmental science with a grade of “B” or better, successful completion of the ninth grade, and a letter of nomination from a science teacher. Deadline for applying is April 30, 2016.

Space in the program is limited.

NOTE: Event will be held on the grounds of Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Avenue

NOTE: Do not use the Kaleidoscope registration form to apply for this program. Acceptance to E.S.S.R.E. is highly competitive and requires a separate application submitted through the Program Director.

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MUSIC, FILM & THEATER THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Hippodrome Center Orchestra Seats

CINEMATIC PASSION: THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD ROMANCE

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is coming to Baltimore as part of a brand new North American Tour.

This production, which retains the beloved story and thrilling score, boasts exciting new special effects, scenic and lighting designs, staging and choreography and has been hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before.” Don’t miss the opportunity to see this classic story at the beautiful Hippodrome Theatre. Plus, avoid the hassle of downtown parking by taking advantage of our convenient bus transportation from Roland Park Country School. The bus will drop you off at the front door of the theater and will be waiting for you when the show is over.

Note: Our mini-coach will depart promptly from the RPCS Parking Lot, 5204 Roland Avenue. Estimated return time is dependent upon traffic.

Why do we like to watch movies? For many of us, it’s because they transport us to new worlds and new experiences, or to states of heightened emotion. When directors do their job well, we undergo a powerful catharsis that leaves us transformed. Certainly not all films strive to affect our emotions this way, and not all films use Aristotelian three-act structure, but in Hollywood’s Golden Age—the studio era that ran from the late 1920s through the middle of the 1950s—filmmakers focused on dramatic storytelling, and we now call those films “classics” for good reason.

Join us, as we examine four great American films of yore, all of which have at their center a moving tale of romantic passion.

For what emotion is more rewarding than love?

We will watch one movie from each decade of the studio age: the silent masterpiece Sunrise (F.W. Murnau, 1927), winner of three Oscars at the first ever Academy Awards; The Awful Truth (Leo McCarey, 1937), winner of the Best Director Oscar in 1938; Casablanca (Michael Curtiz, 1942), winner of three Oscars in 1943, including Best Picture and Best Director; and Singin’ in the Rain (Gene Kelly/Stanley Donen, 1952), one of the greatest musicals of all time, and a great film about Hollywood.

Saturday, February 6 Showtime: 2:00 pm Depart: 1:00 pm / Return: 5:00 pm

$130

Monday, April 4, 11, 18, 25 7:00 - 8:30 pm Christopher Llewellyn Reed

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Hippodrome Center Orchestra Seats Saturday, May 13 Showtime: 7:30 pm Depart: 6:30 pm / Return: 10:15 pm

$105

$100

NOTE: All of the above films are widely available on DVD. Filmmaker and educator Christopher Llewellyn Reed holds a BA from Harvard University, an MA from Yale University, and an MFA from NewYork University’s Tisch School of the Arts. He is currently Chair of the Film & Moving Image Department at Stevenson University in Maryland.

Formerly a film critic at WYPR, Chris is the host of Dragon Digital Media’s award-winning “Reel Talk” and a regular film contributor to Dan Rodricks’ “Roughly Speaking” podcast for The Baltimore Sun, as well as a frequent presenter at Baltimore’s “Cinema Sundays at the Charles” film preview series.

A tale as old as time! The romantic Broadway musical for all generations, Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, the smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Baltimore! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast at the Hippodrome Theatre! Avoid the hassle of downtown parking by taking advantage of our convenient bus transportation from Roland Park Country School. The bus will drop you off at the front door of the theater and will be waiting for you when the show is over.

Note: Our mini-coach will depart promptly from the RPCS Parking Lot, 5204 Roland Avenue.

Estimated return time is dependent upon traffic.

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MUSIC, FILM & THEATER GRAND OPERA

Thursday, April 7 7:30 - 9:00 pm James Harp

MACBETH : AT CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE THEATER COMPANY

$35

Sunday, May 1 Showtime: 2:00 pm Optional bus trasportation Depart: 12:45 pm / Return: 5:15 pm

Kaleidoscope is delighted to offer this special program on Gounod’s Romeo et Juliette with Maestro James Harp of the Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric. Joined by beloved opera soprano Natalie Conte, James will provide a musical and dramatic preview of the opera, as well as a discussion of other operatic treatments of Shakespearean dramas. If you are just venturing into opera or are already a devoted patron, this program will enhance your experience at the opera.

James Harp is the Artistic Director for The Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric where he manages opera productions and educational outreach programs. He is well known in the Baltimore area as a pianist, organist, stage director, singer, composer, lecturer, writer and conductor. Mr. Harp teaches at the Peabody Conservatory and The Johns Hopkins Odyssey Program, and is the principle accompanist and coach for the Baltimore Concert Opera. He has accompanied such artists as Leontyne Price and Renee Fleming. Mr. Harp directed The Young Victorian Theatre Company’s 2013 performance of HMS Pinafore at RPCS.

$50

In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, theaters around the world are mounting productions of his masterpieces in Spring 2016.

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company will present Macbeth – also known as “The Scottish Play” if you are superstitious. This monumental tale is a tragedy about midlife crisis, guilty conscience, and the supernatural. We’re honored to have as our guest director Mr. Paul Barnes, a nationally known director and founder of Shakespeare companies. Following the matinee performance, we will hold a talk-back with the actors for the Kaleidoscope participants.

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company was founded in 2002 in Maryland, and is a nonprofit professional theater dedicated to performing the works of Shakespeare and other classic playwrights.

ChesapeakeShakespeare.com

STANDING OVATIONS: A Celebration of Rodgers and Hammerstein

Wednesday, May 4, 11, 18, 25 $60 7:00 – 8:30 pm Ellen Pam Katz Celebrate the successful musical theater writing partnership of Rodgers and Hammerstein through interactive and costumed presentations

by Ellen Pam Katz. Over four weeks, you will be “edu-tained” (educated and entertained) by four R&H award-winning classics: Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The King and I and The Sound of Music. Enjoy live performances and nostalgic video and audio clips as you learn about the lives of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and their legacy in American musical theater.

Soprano Natalie Conte most frequently appears as a soloist for the Modell Lyric’s outreach program. She has also sung at the Russian embassy, with the Baltimore Vocal Arts Foundation, the Young Victorian Theatre Company, the Annapolis Chorale, and at the State Department where she was hailed as an ethereal soprano. Along with her performance credits, Natalie teaches voice both privately and at Shepherd University and is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of Music of Johns Hopkins University where she earned a Master and Bachelor of Music. She currently studies with Medea Namoradze, James Harp and Thomas Grubb.

Ellen Pam Katz gradudated magna cum laude from the University of MD with a BS in Music Education. For 50 years, she has taught her love of music to students of all ages at locations including Baltimore County Public Schools, Catonsville Community College, Johns Hopkins University, Peabody Conservatory of Music, the Chautauqua Institute, Osher Institute at Towson University and Florida Gulf Coast University. She is a former member of the Baltimore Symphony Chorus and the Handel Choir of Baltimore.

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MILITARY HISTORY FOUR MORE SNAPSHOTS OF THE PACIFIC WAR Thursday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 7:00 - 9:00 pm Bob Mullauer

AN INSIDER’S LOOK AT THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

$90

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19 6:30 - 8:00 pm Robert S. Davis

We begin our look at of the Pacific War with Admiral William Frederick Halsey, Jr. known as “Bill” to his friends, and “Bull” to the press during World War II. Halsey’s life and impact on the war are well worth our time.

We will also discuss one of the worst disasters in the history of the United States Navy, the Battle of Savo Island. Four Allied heavy cruisers were sunk and one damaged.

Nearly 1,100 of our sailors lost their lives. The Japanese only had two heavy cruisers damaged at very small human cost. The battle almost lost the Guadalcanal campaign before it began.

We will aslo cover two amphibious campaigns, one nearly historically forgotten and the other a genuine epic. From April to September 1944, a series of amphibious landings placed Douglas MacArthur’s forces in position to liberate the Philippines. In contrast to MacArthur’s New Guinea campaign the Navy and Marine effort to capture the island of Iwo Jima cost the Marines 24,000 casualties in five weeks of fighting, to capture an island five miles long and two miles wide. It was the only amphibious campaign in the Pacific War where the Japanese suffered less casualties than the invading force.

We will talk about every aspect of these campaigns and the men who planned and commanded them, as well as describe how the soldiers, sailors, marines and coastguardsmen lived and died in the Great Pacific War.

$60

Currently 7% of the U.S. population has served in the military. When taking into account only those who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq, this number falls even lower. In today’s world, general knowledge of the military only comes from what people see in movies and the media.

This course will offer three different perspectives from individuals who have recently served in the military or are still serving and have deployment experience. The speakers will talk about their education, background and experiences while serving in the United States Marine Corps with the goal of helping you become more aware of what the military entails in terms of training, operations, and the backgrounds of those who have proudly served.

Robert S. Davis graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2010 with a BS in history. He entered the United States Marine Corps as a second lieutenant and Logistics Officer, serving in a variety of roles. In 2012, he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He recently left the active duty Marine Corps and is pursuing an MBA from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business. Robert graduated from The Gilman School in 2006.

Bob Mullauer is a History Instructor at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore, MD. He has taught military history courses for four different community colleges in and around Baltimore. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Military Historical Society and was a past president of the Baltimore Civil War Round Table.

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CULTURAL ARTS BEYOND THE BIRDBATH: A Personal Encounter with St. Francis in Assisi and Rome Tuesday, March 29 7:00 – 8:30 pm Beverly Edwards

HISTORY OF ADVERTISING

Tuesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 6:30 – 8:30 pm $95 Barbara Blumberg Did you know that Coca-Cola was the first product to become associated with a holiday?

Or that Marlboro cigarettes, once designed for women only, is considered to have initiated the perfect ad campaign? Find out how Listerine went from being used to clean hospital floors to getting rid of halitosis. Enjoy a journey through the history of advertising from P.T. Barnum to infomercials, and everything in between.

Examine 15 unique advertisements that changed the way we live—fiscally, culturally and emotionally—and why. Understand the philosophies used in pursuit of successful ad campaigns and what the future holds based on what we’ve learned from the past.

Barbara Blumberg is a graduate of Towson University with a BS in Education. She has taught 25 years in secular studies in the lower and middle schools at Beth Tfiloh Day School, as well as three years in the Baltimore City Public School System. She is an adjunct faculty member of The Community College of Baltimore County, at both Owings Mills and Hunt Valley campuses, as well a faculty member for the Renaissance Academy for the Florida Gulf State University, Food for Thought Lectures and the Edward A. Myerberg Center for adult studies. Barbara has guest lectured for The Lecture Group, Friends of the Pikesville Library, North Oaks Retirement Community and various philanthropic groups.

$35

After his visit to the United States last fall, it is clear that Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, is as popular as a rock star. He has brought about a renewed interest in the saint after which he named himself—St. Francis of Assisi. For many people, St. Francis is known as the man who talked to birds, but there is so much more to his story! This gentle soul has touched people around the world over several generations, and his simple, yet profound message is very much alive today. With a pure heart, St. Francis was able to transcend the 13th Century and single-handedly resurrect a Christian faith mired in scandal and violence.

His life story is full of dramatic details about his conversion, which was a gradual, painstaking process.

In this one-time session, follow in St. Francis’ footsteps by seeing images and hearing stories about the significant places in his life.

Witness his dramatic break from a wealthy family, his long, arduous struggle to identify the specifics of his calling, and his heroic acts of self-sacrifice. Observe his complete dedication to serving the poor while embracing poverty himself. Retrace his journey to Rome to have his way of life validated by the pope, and experience the challenges he faced as the number of his unsolicited followers grew and grew. Understand his ability to glory in his own commonness and spread his pure message of peace and love. Spend some time with the poor man from Assisi and allow him to inspire you and enrich your life!

Beverly Serio Edwards is in her 22nd year at RPCS, where she is currently the Lower School Librarian. She holds a BA and an MMS from Loyola University, as well as an MS in School Library Media from McDaniel College. After taking a pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome through the RPCS Kent Summer Sabbatical program, she developed an affinity for all things Franciscan and enjoys sharing what she has learned

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CULTURAL ARTS ANCIENT GREEK MYTHS AND CULTURE

AN EYE ON CUBA

Wednesday, May 11, 18, 25 6:30 – 8:00 pm $65 Butch Darrell Painters and sculptors, ancient and modern, have brought ancient Greek myths and culture to life in a way that no textbook can possibly match. In three sessions of PowerPoint presentations we will rediscover: Stories of the Greek Gods; The Trojan War; Elements of Greek Culture, including the great tragedies, sculpture, philosophy, and science.

In addition, we will meet modern painters, sculptors, Olympic athletes, archaeologists, and others who resemble certain of the ancient Greeks.

We will also see many of the museums where the best of Western Civilization is preserved.

Butch Darrell taught ancient history at Garrison Forest School for three decades. Discovering that there is no such thing as an interesting ancient history textbook, he wrote and printed his own and included all of the unresolved conflict that published textbooks have been forced to leave out. As technology advanced, he created a paperless text through PowerPoint presentations that the students could access on their computers. Butch graduated from St. Paul’s School in Maryland and earned his BS from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He received his MBA from Loyola University in Maryland, and his MLA from Johns Hopkins University.

AN EYE ON ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA Wednesday, April 6 7:00 – 8:30 pm John Butler

Wednesday, May 11 $25 7:00 – 8:30 pm John Butler Through a photo travelogue from a recent 2015 trip, come learn about the popular country of Cuba, a country 90 miles from the U.S. that has been frozen in time since the end of the Cuban Revolution in 1959. According to a TIME magazine feature from April 2015, an influx of money will soon modernize all of the charm and character of the country.

Come enjoy a pictorial travelogue of Cuba as it is today, before the changes happen. Our photo tour, a People to People educational and cultural tour available for Americans, will give you a personalized perspective from the view of the Cuban people and will include a Cuban dance studio, the home of a Cuban painter, a woodcraft shop and an agricultural/art farming center. Cuba is a rolling vintage car museum, so we will see cars from the 1950s and 1960s.

As we move on to Havana, we will see ornate colonial architecture that dates back to the 16th and 17th Centuries, often left to crumble for lack of investment and mainteance funds.

We will learn about the status of the Havana-based American Embassy, visit a ration store, capture a glimpse of a cigar rolling factory and see a Santería temple to learn about its unique fusion religion. We will also see Earnest Hemingway’s Cuban home, and the bar where the the famous Hemingway daiquiri was created. We will spend a night out on the town in Havana and see the famous Buena Vista Club band.

Our photo tour will also take us to Revolution Square and the Che Guevara Museum and Mausoleum. We will learn about the educational system through visits to several schools, as well as the government, transportation methods and typical Cuban food and beverages.

Finally, we will see the small rural town of Sancti Spiritus that was recently restored for its 500th anniversary, the Sierra del Escambray Mountains, a sugar plantation and the beautiful colonial town of Trinidad.

$35

Come see amazing digital images capturing the splendor of one of the great cities in The Russian Federation. The port city St. Petersburg, found on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Finland in the River Neva delta, is known as the Venice of the North, with a network of 60 rivers and canals that crisscross the city and are spanned by some 400 bridges. Less than three centuries have passed since Peter the Great built the Peter and Paul Fortress in 1703, the guardian of the city.

Enjoy the contrast of old and new during a pictorial presentation showcasing the opulent days of Imperialism. Follow along as we visit ornate palaces, tranquil gardens and orthodox cathedrals filled with mosaics and icons. You will see photos of the important structures including the Winter Palace, Russian Museum, the Summer Palace, Peterhof, the Tsars residence including the Grand Cascade fountains, the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Church of the Spilled Blood and much more. There will also be photos showcasing today’s Russian artwork of hand-painted lacquer boxes, finely decorated Faberge eggs and nesting Matreshka dolls.

Come marvel at this amazing city!

See Instructor Bio next column.

John Butler, an accomplished photographer and world traveler, retired from Black & Decker Corporation after 33 years of service in sales and marketing management.

During his career, he was the “go to” person to plan and execute a wide variety of business communication projects. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BS in advertising/public relations. John teaches regularly in the Kaleidoscope program.

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Kaleidoscope Exciting Explorations Day Trips • Diversions • International Travel

EXCITING EXPLORATIONS: DAY TRIPS PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW and DAY OF FUN AT READING MARKET Friday, March 11 7:45 am - 6:00 pm Escorted by Margot Bond Wittich, 1958

EXPLORE THE BARNES Day Trip to the Barnes Foundation Museum

$100

Thursday, April 21 $115 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Escorted by Courtney Jones McKeldin, 1958

Spend the day exploring works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Henri Rousseau, Amedeo Modigliani, Chaim Soutine and Giorgio de Chirico, as well as American masters Charles Demuth, William Glackens, Horace Pippin and Maurice Prendergast. Established by Albert C. Barnes in 1922, the Barnes Foundation now holds one of the finest collections of Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings.

On display on the day of our visit will be the featured exhibit Picasso: The Great War, Experimentation and Change. Curated by Simonetta Fraquelli, the exhibition explores Pablo Picasso’s work between 1912 and 1924, highlighting the tumultuous years of the First World War, when the artist began to alternate between cubist and classical modes in his art.

The exhibit features some 50 works by Picasso drawn from major American and European museums and private collections. The show includes oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, and four costumes the artist designed for the avant-garde ballet, Parade, in 1917. Some 15 other important canvases by Picasso’s contemporaries—including Henri Matisse, Fernand Léger, and Diego Rivera—will also be presented.

Tour the Barnes at your own pace with easy-to-use digital audio guides that provide expert commentary, music, and art history references. Enjoy lunch on your own at two convenient dining options in the museum— Garden Restaurant or The Coffee Bar—or take to the streets of Philadelphia at a number of nearby restaurants.

Our visit to the Barnes’ unparalleled art collection is sure to leave a lasting impression!

Explore America! From steamy to petrified, hot springs to arctic, and Redwood to Yellowstone, the largest Flower Show in the Unites States celebrates 100 years of the National Park Service. Experience the beauty and history of national parks through the eyes of the world’s greatest floral and garden designers at the 2016 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia Flower Show.

Directly across the street from the Flower Show at the Philadelphia Convention Center is the world-renowned, historic Reading Terminal Market. Enjoy produce fresh from the field, Amish specialties, unique and handmade pottery, jewelry and crafts from around the world. Plus, explore a wide variety of restaurants under one roof.

Our day is designed to provide ample time for you to enjoy these two exciting destinations as well as time to explore Philly’s stores and shops.

Enjoy lunch (on your own) at your choice of many fabulous locations. You may re-enter the Flower Show, if you choose, via handstamp.

NOTE: Travel time is two hours by motorcoach.

Trip will depart from the Melrose Avenue parking lot at 5603 N. Charles Street.

Estimated return time is dependent upon traffic. Snacks and bottled water will be provided on motorcoach; lunch is on your own at Flower Show, Reading Market or surrounding restaurants.

NOTE: Travel time is two hours by motorcoach.

Trip will depart from the Melrose Avenue parking lot at 5603 N. Charles Street.

Estimated return time is dependent upon traffic. Snacks and bottled water will be provided on motorcoach.

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EXCITING EXPLORATIONS: DAY TRIPS/DIVERSIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DIVERSIONS

A DAY IN ANNAPOLIS: Chesapeake Cravings, A Culinary Experience

SHUFFLE ALONG on Broadway

Friday, June 3 $115 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Escorted by Judy Comotto &Christy Beers Carey, 1989

Saturday, May 21 6:30 am - 9:00 pm

Come taste Annapolis! Chesapeake Cravings is a five hour event with Spa Creek and South River views, three classic food stops, historic venues and our own informative and hospitable guide that is with us all day!

Our day starts at the Ram’s Head Tavern & Brewery, where we will enjoy Maryland inspired crab soup while hearing spicy and sweet tales of the area inlcuding this 300 year old brewery, the U.S Naval Academy, and the Chesapeake Bay. Followed with a tour of the MD State House, lunch in downtown Annapolis at the Harbor Grill Crab Deck restaurant for crab cakes, and a 40-minute narrated cruise. Our Annapolis culinary experience will end at historic London Town & Gardens where we will see one of Marylands earliest settlements on the South River. This 23-acre museum and park features history, archaeology and horticulture. Our visit will include a Colonial Hearth Cooking Demonstration and a dessert unique to Maryland—10 layer Smith Island Cake!

$269

A musical like this one happens once in a lifetime! With its infectious jazz score and exuberant dancing, Shuffle Along will be the highlight of the Broadway spring season.

Starring five Tony nominated performers – Audra McDonald (Ragtime), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Ragtime, Kiss Me Kate), Billy Porter (Kinky Boots), Brandon Victor Dixon (Color Purple, Motown) and Joshua Henry (The Scottsboro Boys), Shuffle Along is directed

by George Wolfe (Angels in America) and choreographed by Savion Glover. This updated, striking production brings the 1921 Shuffle Along back to glorious life while simultaneously telling the remarkable backstage story of both its historic creation and how it changed the world it left behind.

With a score by Baltimore-native Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle that includes the hit songs (I’m Just) Wild About Harry, Love Will Find a Way, and Shuffle Along, the original show ignited not just Broadway but all of New York City.

NOTE: Travel time is one hour by motorcoach.

Trip will depart from the Melrose Avenue parking lot at 5603 N. Charles Street.

Estimated return time is dependent upon traffic. Snacks and bottled water will be provided on motorcoach.

NOTE: Full breakfast provided en route. On return, full dinner and open bar.

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EXCITING EXPLORATIONS: DIVERSIONS HAMILTON the Musical on Broadway Wednesday, June 15 6:30 am - 8:30 pm

MISTY COPELAND IN ROMEO AND JULIETTE at the Metropolitan Opera House in NYC

$385

Saturday, June 25 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

$279

“Mortgage the house and lease the children to acquire tickets to Hamilton. It is proof that the American musical is not only surviving but also evolving in ways that should allow it to thrive and transmogrify in years to come. Yes, it really is that good.” ~Ben Brantley, The New York Times See why Hamilton is the talk of the town and why tickets are selling for over $800! Rolling Stone declared that “tickets may be sold out until approximately forever.” “How does a bastard, orphan and son of a whore and a Scotsman dropped in the middle of an impoverished forgotten spot in the Caribbean, grow up to be a hero and a scholar?” Lin-Manuel Miranda answers this question in his mesmerizing and energetic portrayal of Alexander Hamilton, the young immigrant who forever changed America.

Hamilton may have changed the American musical forever and may just sweep the 2016 Tonys! Grab your musket and join the revolution!

At the age of 33, Misty Copeland has emerged as one of the most influential and groundbreaking dancers of her generation. In June 2015, she was promoted to principal dancer, making her the first African American woman to hold this position in the company’s 75-year history. We will see her perform the lead role in Kenneth MacMillan’s masterful interpretation of Shakespeare’s enduring romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. Against a sumptuous setting in Renaissance Italy, MacMillan weaves a dance tapestry rich in character nuance and sensuality, and Sergei Prokofiev’s stirring music underscores the lyric beauty and passion of this beloved ballet’s star-crossed lovers. MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet is an actress’s ballet; its weight falls on Juliet’s shoulders. It is in many ways her story and with Misty dancing the lead, we know we are in for a memorable afternoon.

In addition to our usual three drop-off locations in New York City, Diversions will offer a stop at Lincoln Center for guests who want to spend the day close to the theater. With the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and the American Folk Art Museum nearby, along with plenty of restaurants to choose from, you can easily fill your day until the curtain rises at the stunning Metropolitan Opera House. Save some time to visit the Grand Tier of the opera house to see Marc Chagall’s famous murals and gaze at the view of Lincoln Center Plaza from the balcony. The setting alone is worth the price of admission!

NOTE: Full breakfast provided en route. On return, full dinner and open bar.

Diversions Trip Information: Diversions trips are intended for adults and young adults, unless otherwise indicated.

All trips depart via motorcoach from the rear parking lot of 7310 Park Heights Avenue promptly at the time indicated.

Diversions trips are non-refundable.

NOTE: Full breakfast provided and a wonderful video with Misty en route. On return, full dinner and open bar.

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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO

on your own, as well as optional activities that can be booked upon arrival.

Included in your trip are meals at local restaurants including Ten Ten Pie, Guanajuato, Nirvana, Bugambilia and The Restaurant. Two cocktail receptions are also planned with your fellow travelers.

For full brochure and itinerary, please contact Dani Kell Steinbach at kelld@rpcs.org or 410-323-5500 ext 3091.

A Spectacular Insider’s Visit March 13 – 20, 2016 Escorted by Ann Schlott Hillers, 1981

Cost (not including air fare): Per person/standard room Per person/suite *All rooms are double occupancy

From the mirador, looking down on the main square (El Jardin)

Kaleidoscope is delighted to announce that we will be returning to our most popular international travel destination this spring.

Travel with us to San Miguel de Allende, the colonial jewel in Mexico voted the #1 Travel Destination in the World by Conde Nast Traveler.

Spend the week in the heartland of Mexico, immersing yourself in the color, climate, cuisine and culture of this beautiful town. Artists, culture lovers, history buffs, and expatriates have long been lured by its winding cobblestone streets lined with wonderful restaurants and gorgeous homes; its shops filled with jewelry, pottery, and antique furniture; its mariachi bands performing in the town square at dusk; its near-perfect climate; and the sense of safety and serenity that truly rewards your adventurous spirit.

$1,345 $1,420

Rooms choices available first-come, first-served at casacalderoni.com.

Single supplement/standard room Single supplement/suite

$350 $425

A $250 non-refundable deposit per person is required to secure your spot. Final payment is due February 15, 2016.

Guanajuato, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Casa Calderoni

Enjoy seven night accommodation at the charming Casa Calderoni in the historic center of San Miguel, just three blocks from the main square. Full cooked breakfast is included daily, followed by activities including: a guided walking tour of San Miguel by one of the town’s most noted historians and best-loved guides; a tour of the beautiful Charco Ingenio Botanical Gardens; a full day visit to Guanajuato, a magical former mining town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site; a tour of the private collection of Mayer Shacter at the Gallery Atotonilco and a guided visit to UNESCO’s Sanctuario Atotonilco church. There will also be plenty of time for shopping and sightseeing

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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL A CULINARY JOURNEY THROUGH SAN DIEGO AND BAJA CALIFORNIA

For full brochure and itinerary, please contact Dani Kell Steinbach at kelld@rpcs.org or 410-323-5500 ext 3091.

The Marisol Coronado has three room levels. Rooms will be assigned on a firstcome, first-served basis. Please make your room request when registering for the trip.

To see descriptions of rooms and amenities see the hotel’s informative website at www. marisolcoronado.com.

with a week on the island of Coronado, CA October 15-22, 2016 Escorted by Ann Schlott Hillers, 1981

Cost (not including air fare): Room with queen bed, smallest room: $2,115 per person Single Supplement $900

Enjoy a glamorous weeklong stay at the Marisol Coronado Hotel, a beautiful boutique in the heart of Coronado, CA. When you’re not sampling the outstanding cuisine and sites of southern California, you’ll have time to stroll along the powder-soft white-sand beach (voted one of America’s most beautiful!), cycle the strand that runs between the bay and the ocean, browse the many stops and specialty stores, and walk the gorgeous, wide boulevards of Coronado, one of the most beautiful communities in the United States. Coronado is also home to a Naval Air Base so you can see fighter jets, F14s, Tomahawks and other naval planes coming in over the sea to land at the base on the north part of the island.

Room with king bed: $2,195 per person Single Supplement $980 Junior Suite, largest room Suitable for friends traveling together as there is a king bed and a pull out sofa $2435 per person Single Supplement $1225 Please note there are no rooms with two beds.

A $250 non-refundable deposit per person is required to secure your spot.

Hotel Marisol Coronado

This fantastic trip includes: daily continental breakfast; welcome reception on October 15; dinner at Chez Loma; hop-on/ hop-off trolley pass for a full day of individual touring through Coronado and San Diego providing opportunity to visit Sea World, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Old Town, La Jolla Cove, Balboa Park, Maritime Museum and the Aquarium at Scripps (entrance fees not included); full day excursion with wine tastings, lunch, transportation, and guide to Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California Norte (passport required); lunch at Finca Altozano, a Javier Plascencia favorite in Valle de Guadalupe; excursion to Balboa Park; seven-day Balboa Park explorer pass allowing access to all 17 museums; lunch in North Park at one of the city’s terrific foodie haunts, Urban Solace; and dinner in Little Italy at the latest culinary creation of celebrity chef Javier Plascencia, Bracero Cocina Rustica.

Balboa Park Museum

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CREATIVE PURSUITS NANTUCKET BASKETS 101, 102 AND GUILD

NANTUCKET WOVEN REED BRACELET

Program One: Feb. 29, March 7, 14, 21 April, 4, 11 Program Two: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 6:00 – 8:30 pm $125 / Materials Fee: $90 Leslie Goldsmith & Bob Moore

Wednesday, March 30, April 6 $65 6:00 - 8:00 pm Materials fee: $65 Leslie Goldsmith The Nantucket Lightship Basket traditional weave is used to create a beautifully woven reed bracelet with cherry endcaps. These bracelets have become extraordinarily popular on the island and, like the baskets, sell for hundreds of dollars. Learn the art of weaving wearable art!

NOTE: Kit includes metal cuff, three preformed staves, weaver and cherry endcaps. Metal Sizing - length of metal (from end to end) is approximate: Extra Small - 4 3/4” (child size); Small - 5 1/4”; Medium - 6”; Large - 6 1/4”; Extra Large - 7”. Include size with registration.

BEGINNER UKULELE LESSONS

Nantucket baskets originated in the early 1800s on a light ship marking the shoals off the island.

Small ships were used to replace light houses, and the sailors would weave reed and rattan to pass the time. Early baskets were crude compared to the craftsmanship used today.

Baskets 101 students will leave class with an 8” round Nantucket basket with a handle woven using rattan weaver and reed staves.

Baskets 101 and 102 students will be mentored by the Guild, a group of experienced weavers who meet one night a week to weave baskets, exchange ideas and share weaving experience.

102/Guild will select baskets to work on, such as round, oval, nests, trays and purses. You are encouraged to bring projects and weaving issues to the Guild for assistance. Discussion will be conducted concerning making molds, rims, bases, handles and special tools to make weaving easier.

NOTE: Prerequisite for 102 and Guild – Approval of Instructor. Materials fee is payable to Instructor on the first session of class. Guild materials fee is based on project selection.

Leslie Goldsmith is a graduate of the RPCS Nantucket Baskets Weaving Guild. She has woven nearly 100 Nantucket Baskets, including round, nests, birdhouses, ovals and purses. Leslie works with her husband Blake at Extraordinary Events, the Antique Exchange and Dutch Floral Gardens. Her daughter graduated from RPCS in 2005.

Bob Moore has been weaving since 1998. He learned the art on Nantucket where he took classes. He has woven over 250 Nantucket baskets, including seven basket nests and purses. Bob also teaches weaving at Maryland Hall for Creative Arts in Annapolis. Bob worked in the military and was owner and engineer of a home inspection company.

He is now semi-retired from Nantucket Basket teaching but provides the hand-made materials.

Monday, April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 6:00 - 6:30 pm $90 Gary Waugh Fun, portable and easy to play, the ukulele is more popular than ever! Join this group course of beginner lessons and get started on this remarkable instrument.

NOTE: Class size will be limited. Students must provide their own instrument.

Gary Waugh has been a performing musician with a love for music for as long as he can remember. He really enjoys sharing with players of all ages and abilities and sees teaching as a chance to constantly rekindle that passion. The guitar was his first love but several years ago he discovered the ukulele and believes this fun instrument has something for everyone!

INTERIOR PLANT DESIGN: Terrarium Workshop

Thursday, May 19

$40 6:30 - 8:30 pm Materials Fee: $40 Liz Vayda, 2005 Enjoy a rewarding, relaxing and informative workshop on the beauty of tropical Terrariums.

Choose your own unique, repurposed container and learn everything you need to know to create a beautiful, healthy terrarium.

NOTE: Materials fee is payable to instructor on the first evening of class.

RPCS Alumna Liz Vayda, 2005, is the owner of b.Willow — a Baltimore business specializing in interior plant design. In 2009, she received her BS in psychology from Earlham College and a MS in environmental science from Johns Hopkins University in 2012. The mission behind her business is to provide meaningful, everyday ways of experiencing natural elements indoors; to stimulate curiosity with the simple joys of nature.

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CREATIVE PURSUITS DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS

WRITING IN THE SPACE BETWEEN FICTION, CREATIVE NONFICTION AND POETRY

Monday, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 6:30 – 8:30 pm $300 Joseph Paul Cassar This class is for art lovers who wish to experience and learn more about the language of drawing. No previous experience is required except for the willingness and enthusiasm to try new things by following simple systematic instructions. Learn about the power of line and the different effects it can create. Render solid objects in light and shade after studies from observation and discover how to render texture, realism, and expressive effects. You will use, among other media, pencils, charcoal, sepia conté, drawing in ink, and soft pastels.

You will be encouraged to draw various objects and themes that interest you and you will receive individual attention throughout the course. You will develop your skills at your own pace and be guided as you work. Come relax and learn how to draw while you have fun.

Wednesday , April 6, 13, 20, 27 $125 6:30 - 8:00 pm Lalita Noronha, PhD Where should writers begin a story or a personal narrative? From the imagination, dreams, real life experiences? Should we begin with a character, a plot, a setting? How and where should we insert good, dramatic dialogue? Is a poem hiding in the heart of a personal vignette, a journal entry, or even a warm-up writing exercise?

The first half of each class session begins with writing exercises in response to specific prompts (quotes, pictures, videos) aimed at fine tuning the elements of fiction. Participants harvest memories from their recent or distant past and work to reframe their personal writing into drafts of poems, vignettes or short stories.

The second half of each class meeting is spent work-shopping. Participants share their writing and receive feedback in a helpful, encouraging environment. This workshop is appropriate for both beginners and experienced writers.

NOTE: A drawing book 14 x 17 inches approximate (not smaller) is required together with an HB pencil. A list of other materials will be discussed in the first lessons.

See Instructor bio below.

Born in India, Lalita Noronha, PhD received a Fulbright travel grant to the U.S. and earned her PhD in Microbiology/Biochemistry (St. Louis University School of Medicine.) A widely published poet and writer, her work has appeared in literary journals and anthologies in India, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the U.S. including The Baltimore Sun, The Christian Science Monitor, Catholic Digest, Crab Orchard Review, The Cortland Review, and Gargoyle among others. She is the author of a short story collection, Where Monsoons Cry (Black Words Press) which won the Maryland Literary Arts Award and two poetry books, Her Skin Phyllo-thin (Finishing Line Press) and Mustard Seed (forthcoming, Apprentice House Press.) Other credits include awards from Arlington Literary Journal, Dorothy Daniels National League of American Pen Women, the Maryland Writers’ Association (MWA) and a Maryland Individual Artist Award (fiction.) Twice nominated for a Pushcart Prize (Poetry and Creative Nonfiction) she serves on the CityLit Board of Directors, as President of MWA, fiction editor for the Baltimore Review, and a frequent contributor to WYPR’s The Signal.

PAINTING IN WATERCOLORS

Thursday, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12 6:30 – 8:30 pm $300 Joseph Paul Cassar This class is for art lovers who wish to experience an art studio class focused on watercolor painting. Whether you are a beginner or have worked in this medium before, this class addresses the needs of everyone. Come and experience what you can achieve with simple tools such as a few soft brushes and a set of colors. Leave the rest to the magic of what happens with water on paper.

We will work in monochrome, to experience the flow of color and blending, do landscapes and object painting in full color, as well as allow time for free expression to simply work with shapes and color to compose an attractive abstract composition. Individual attention will be provided throughout the course and each session will include a demonstration lesson.

Joseph Paul Cassar, PhD is a practicing artist and historian. He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti, Pietro Vannucci, Perugia, Italy, the Art Academy, Malta (Europe) and at Charles Sturt University in NSW, Australia. He works in various media and exhibits his work regularly in the U.S. and Europe. Dr. Cassar is the author of several books and monographs on modern and contemporary art of the Mediterranean Island of Malta.

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LANGUAGE ADVENTURES/CULINARY ARTS SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS

Monday, April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 6:30 - 8:00 pm

THAI NOODLES FOR VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS

$170

Monday, April 4, 11, 18, 25 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Eileen Giordano

$160 Materials Fee: $45

¿Hablas español? Come and learn about the beautiful Spanish language and culture. In this class, you will gain conversational skills and explore elements of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. This class is perfect for those who want to travel, would like to learn some Spanish for work, or would just like to hablar un poquito de español! No experience necessary, all are welcome!

Eileen Giordano is a Spanish and English teacher at Calvert Hall College. She lived and studied in Spain for four months at the Universidad de Álcala de Henares, where she became fluent in the language. She received a BA in Spanish and English from Loyola University in Maryland and an MA from Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Ang Robinson Expand your pasta repertoire by adding flavors and spices of Thai noodles. This class will explore a variety of rice noodles, egg noodles and bean thread based vermicelli with new and healthy sauces. We will create delicious noodle dishes featuring Pad Thai (stir-fried rice noodles with tofu), Drunken Noodles (stir-fried fat rice noodles with chili, garlic and basil), Bah Mee Hang (egg noodle salad with three kinds of mushrooms), Guay Teow Lod (rice noodle wrap), Yum Woon Sen (spicy bean thread noodle salad) and flavorful Khanom Jeen Gaeng Kiew Wan (green curry on rice noodles).

ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS

BEST OF THAI CURRIES AND SAUCES

NOTE: Materials fee is payable to instructor on the first evening of class. Please bring your own apron, cutting board and chef’s knife.

Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Wednesday, April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18 6:00 – 7:30 pm $170 Raffaella d’Ecclesia Come and learn the most romantic language while you experience the Italian culture, the cuisine and the wonderful music. How many times have you been fascinated by all these beautiful things? You will become familiar with grammar and vocabulary and by the second session, be able to interact with native speakers.

Vi aspetto a presto arriverci!

$160 Materials Fee: $50

Ang Robinson Discover new ingredients, herbs and spices used in creating authentic Thai sauces and curries from scratch. We will make aromatic Mussaman Curry with chicken, Panang Curry with beef (Malaysian influenced curry with peanut), Pla Rad Prik (crispy fried whole fish with sweet and sour sauce), and Khao Soy (chiangmai style egg noodles with curry sauce), Tom Kha Talay (lemongrass soup with seafood), stir-fried Eggplants in black bean sauce and Khao Mun Gai (a Thai take on Hainan Chicken served with ginger, garlic and chili Sauce) and more!

Raffaella d’Ecclesia is a French and Italian teacher at Calvert Hall College. She also taught Italian at the Italian consulate in Baltimore.

Raffaella is originally from Rome, where she received her BA in modern languages at Rome University. She also studied for her BA in liberal arts from Towson University with a major in French.

NOTE: Materials fee is payable to Instructor on the first evening of class. Please bring your own apron, cutting board and chef’s knife.

Ang Robinson was born and raised in Korat, Thailand, but now calls Baltimore home.

She graduated from George Washington University, and has been a free-lance Thai cooking instructor and Pan Asian culinary programs presenter in Baltimore and Washington for more than 22 years. Ang was named Outstanding Teacher in 1997 by Baltimore County Adult Education. She’s currently writing a cookbook on how to create authentic Thai food in American kitchens.

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CULINARY ARTS BASIC COOKING FOR A HEALTHIER YOU

BASIC VEGAN CHEESE MAKING

Tuesday, April 5, 12, 19 $125 6:00 - 8:00 pm Chef Matt Palermo Good nutrition is nothing more than good food, properly selected and carefully prepared; and nothing less. There is a growing awareness, both by food professionals and the dining public, that we as a nation need to do something about our typical eating patterns.

Many Americans consume too much fat, sodium and too many sweets. At the same time they are not consuming enough of the complex carbohydrates they need, and are shortchanging themselves on a variety of nutrients and dietary fiber.

In this beginner course, we will identify healthier food options and help guide everyday meal choices. Through hands-on cooking and basic techniques, we will cover a wide variety of recipes to assist in a healthier diet and a healthier you.

Chef Matt Palermo has been cooking professionally for over 18 years. He started his career young, working his way up to the top in a fine dining restaurant in Mystic, Connecticut.

He studied at Johnson & Wales University where he trained individually with one of the country’s very few Certified Master Chef ’s and completed his studies with degrees in both Culinary Arts with a concentration in Nutrition, and Business Management. Since then, he has been a Traveling Training Manager and Kitchen Operations Manager for Romano’s Macaroni Grill and an Executive Sous Chef/Bar Manager/Dining Room Manager for Michael Jordan’s Restaurant Group at Mohegan Sun Casino. In 2012, he and his wife and two children moved to Maryland where he was hired by CulinArt to open their first Maryland account here at RPCS, where he now works as the school’s Food Services Director.

SCHOLA: EVERYDAY ITALIAN COOKING Tuesday, April 26 6:30 - 8:30 pm Jerry Pellegrino & Amy von Lange

Wednesday, April 27 $45 7:00 - 9:00 pm Materials Fee: $20 Megan Ryan Learn about making quick and satisfying soy, nut, and/or seed-based “cheeses” that mimic those found in the Italian and Mexican traditions. Vegan cheeses are ideal for the lactose-intolerant, as no animal products are used. No previous cheese-making experience is required to attend this class.

NOTE: Materials fee is payable to the instructor on the night of class. Please bring your own apron.

GLUTEN-FREE/DAIRY-FREE FAMILY DINNERS

Wednesday, May 4 $45 7:00 - 9:00 pm Materials Fee $15 Megan Ryan Explore the world of comforting, familycentered classic meals revamped for modern and conscious eaters. This class will focus on delicious home style comfort foods that are free from gluten, dairy and meat. These recipes are kid-approved and simple enough for a beginning to intermediate cook. Tips for stocking your pantry and for converting old favorite recipes into new gluten-free and dairy-free versions will be provided. If you would like specific advice on converting a favorite recipe, please bring it to class.

NOTE: Materials fee is payable to the instructor on the night of class. Please bring your own apron.

In 2000 Megan Ryan received her culinary training outside of Lyon, France at L’Institut Paul Bocuse. Since returning to the U.S., she has worked in restaurants, as a food writer, as a full-time culinary arts instructor for Baltimore County Public Schools, as a private chef and as Baltimore’s SlowFood convivium leader. In the last decade, Megan has embarked upon a personal journey from practicing nose to tail butchery to enjoying dairy-free vegetarianism. She now specializes in teaching adult learners how to create delicious plant-based cuisine at home. Megan likes to teach the “whys” of cooking, so students can experience the freedom of creating their own dishes without being tied to recipes.

$75

Because the party always ends up in the kitchen...

Enjoy an evening of everyday Italian cooking with Chef Jerry Pellegrino and Chef Amy von Lange at Schola. Schola is a result of their passion for not only cooking but for sharing their kitchen with others and teaching their craft in the process. With over twenty-five years of experience between them, the classes they teach at Schola are hands-on, informative, intimate and fun. Guests are welcome to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy during class.

NOTE: Directions to Schola will be provided in advance.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT RETIREMENT DECISIONS: UNRAVELING THE COMPLEX OPTIONS FACING BABY BOOMERS Tuesday, March 29

7:00 – 8:30 pm Kathy Armstrong and Elizabeth Paal

$20

The instructors are generously donating their fee for this program to RPCS. With retirement just a few years away, now is the time for you to begin thinking about the transition from saving to spending. We’ll go through a few exercises together to help you identify your retirement priorities — such as traveling or moving to a new home — then we’ll determine how much you’ll need to fund those priorities. Next, we’ll talk about how much money you should have in your retirement plan at the time you stop working and identify any other sources of retirement income. If you discover gaps between the savings you expect to have at retirement and the income you expect to need, we’ll talk about how you can maximize your savings and investment opportunities over the next few years.

YOUR PROSPERITY PICTURE: A five step system to manage your money, design your life and create your future Tuesday, April 12 7:00 – 8:30 pm

$20

Kathy Armstrong and Elizabeth Paal The instructors are generously donating their fee for this program to RPCS. Prosperity is defined in the dictionary as “being successful” or “thriving” and it’s usually connected with financial success. Since it’s not just about your money, it’s also about your life. We are going to talk about both in this course. Our goal is to help you create your own personal “Prosperity Picture.” And we’re going to do it by sharing a five step system to help you manage your money, design your life, and create your future.

Kathy Armstrong, a Certified Financial Planner practitioner, manages a financial planning practice at Heritage Financial Consultants in Hunt Valley, MD, providing comprehensive financial planning in the areas of investment management, retirement planning, personal risk management and estate planning.

RPCS Alumna Elizabeth Paal, 2005, also a Certified Financial Planner practitioner at Heritage Financial Consultants, oversees client relations and project management. Together, Kathy and Elizabeth (a motherdaughter team) deliver objective, straight-forward strategies to help clients achieve their lifetime goals. 25

THE MORTGAGE APPLICATION PROCESS How To Prepare To Buy A Home In Today’s Financing Environment

Wednesday, March 30 $15 6:30 - 8:00 pm The instructors are generously donating the fees for this programs to RPCS. Kathleen Lauman and Mary Jo Determan Purchasing a home, whether it is your first or second, is a complicated process with today’s financing requirements and constraints. This is an opportunity to learn what you need to do as you prepare to purchase a home. Learn about getting pre-approved for a mortgage loan, which documents are required, how to manage your credit score, and how to find the right lender for you. You will learn how a lender calculates various income situations including salary, commission, self-employement, etc., as well as what size loan amount you will qualify for a mortgage. We will also cover managing your debt and how much money you will need to complete a purchase including down payment and closing costs. Lastly, we will review various down payment assistance programs offered by the State of Maryland and Baltimore City.

Kathleen Lauman and Mary Jo Determan are loan officers with Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. They have a collective 25+ years in the mortgage industry. Kathleen is CMPS certified (Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist), has experience as an underwriter and has also been in various management positions within the industry.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT BUILDING A BETTER LIFE - CONCRETE STEPS FOR SUCCESS: Attitude, Goal Setting and Time Management for Success

MINGLE, MINGLE with The International School of Protocol

Wednesday, April 13 $50 7:00 – 9:00 pm Cathleen Hanson, International School of Protocol In two short hours, this program will help to put you at ease at social and work gatherings where you need to meet and have conversations with new people. Learn how to prepare for an event, enter and exit conversations, and understand good and bad topics of conversation. Learn to create the most effective first impression through proper handshaking, eye contact, introductions and appropriate nonverbal conversation. This course is a must-have for anyone who attends businesses gatherings, conferences, parties and school or community events.

Cathleen Hanson is the Director of The International School of Protocol, the leader in providing training and consultation services to those who want to enhance their interpersonal skills and personal effectiveness in business and social relationships in today’s global business markets. Their services have been featured in The Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, Baltimore Sun, Style magazine, and on CBS Early Morning Show, Voice of America and Maryland Public Television.

Tuesday, April 5 $20 6:30 - 8:30 pm Joel K. Oppenheimer, PE The instructor is generously donating the fees for this programs to RPCS. A great day and a great life begin with attitude!

During this workshop, we will explore the concrete steps for success including attitude, goal setting and time management. We will discuss being proactive, positive, responsible and in control of your thoughts and your life.

We will address the importance of goal setting and how to write meaningful short term and long term goals. Finally, we will discuss the value of time and how to manage one’s time most effectively. This is the perfect opportunity to “sharpen the saw” and renew oneself mentally so that we may put it all together to create a great day!

Joel Oppenheimer, PE is a Vice President at STV in Baltimore, MD. He received his Civil Engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his Master’s in Engineering Administration from The George Washington University. He has more than 35 years of planning, engineering and leadership experience.

Joel developed his first Building a Better Life presentation for a manager’s retreat in October 2003. He has since presented it internally at STV and externally to clients, universities, businesses and professional organizations.

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BABY BOOMERS

Tuesday, April 5 $30 6:30 - 8:00 pm Meg Fairfax Fielding Facebook. Instagram. Twitter. What are these social media platforms and why should you consider signing up? Join Meg Fairfax Fielding for an informative discussion for baby boomers about the value of these online communities and what you need to know in order to use social media without worry. We will discuss the language associated with these programs/ applications, privacy settings and how to find your friends, as well as specific how-to’s for each platform including: how to search for friends, share posts and add pictures with Facebook; how to take and edit pictures, add filters and geotag an image with Instagram; and how to tweet, retweet, and follow other people in Twitter. You are encouraged to bring your own smart phone or tablet to follow along.

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Meg Fairfax Fielding is 12th generation Baltimore on her mother’s side and first generation on father’s side. Except for an interval living in Wales (in a 12th Century castle!) Meg has lived in Baltimore City for most of her life. Her popular blog, Pigtown*Design, focuses on design, decoration, architecture and all things Baltimore.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AGING AT HOME

ACT III IGNITED - REDEFINE RETIREMENT

Wednesday, April 27 $15 7:00 - 9:00 pm Lynn Berberich, CSA (Certified Senior Advisor) The instructor is generously donating her fee for this program to RPCS. One in eight Americans age 40-60 is caring for both a child and a parent in their home. The fastest growing age group in the United States is the group 85 years and older. 80% of those over 45 say that they want to remain in their own home, even when they need assistance.

Join us for a lively panel discussion and question and answer session with experts from the Life Planning Resource Network. Discover some of the resources for you and your parents to successfully and safely age in place. The panel members include: an elder law attorney, a financial planner, an expert on long-term care insurance, a geriatric care manager, an expert on medical and non-medical homecare, a specialist on home modification for safety, a doctor with expertise on the new technology to keep you safely at home, a move manager and a real estate expert on downsizing. Each panel member will cover the types of services available, what to look for and avoid when selecting services and typical costs. There will be ample time for questions.

Thursday, May 5 6:30 - 8:00 pm Paula Singer & Linda Burton

$35

Boomer women are part of a unique community. If you’re one of them, you’ve been nothing less than a trailblazer throughout your entire professional life. So, why should retirement be any different? In fact, many boomer women now look to retirement as the time to take on new challenges or simply participate in activities they’ve always wanted to try.

Act III Ignited focuses on re-defining retirement as a process rather than a destination.

Because it’s only through a process that one can discover what fulfillment looks like. But how does one take their vast life experience, intelligence, talent, influence and power and use them to design an even more meaningful Act III?

This course will explore the emotional, psychological and sociological elements that go into designing an inspiring Act III and help you take the first steps toward defining and designing your retirement.

Paula Singer has been partnering with individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential her entire career. Her experience is in executive coaching, strategic human resources and organization development, succession planning and organizational and life strategy.

She is a frequent speaker and is active in a number of professional organizations. Paula has been honored as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women three times. Paula received her PhD in Human and Organizational Systems and MA in Organization Development from The Fielding Graduate University, MA from The Johns Hopkins University, and BS from Cornell University.

Life Planning Resources (LPR) is a Maryland Association of professionals focused on providing educational resources to help people plan for age in place or transition if it is no longer safe to remain at home. The panel moderator is Lynn Berberich, a Certified Senior Advisor and owner of BrightStar Healthcare of Baltimore City/ County, providing private duty homecare and medical staffing.

Linda Roszak Burton is a certified PROPEL© coach, has completed coursework pursuing a MS in Negotiation & Conflict Management at the University of Baltimore, and holds a BS in Health Education from Virginia Tech. Linda is trained in mediation and conflict transformation and has a Certificate in Positive Psychology Training.

She has coached and mentored women in creating meaning and purpose in their lives and in the lives of others. Her proprietary Living Your Legacy©, program assists individuals in designing and achieving their personal and career goals.

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TECHNOLOGY COMPUTERS FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER Monday & Wednesday, April 4 & 6 6:30 – 8:00 pm Wendy Torres

COME LEARN ABOUT MICROSOFT WINDOWS: WORD, EXCEL AND POWERPOINT

$70

Monday, April 18, 25, and May 2 6:30 - 8:00 pm Wendy Torres

In this program we will review the very basics of operating a computer. You will learn the parts of the computer with particular emphasis on the essentials of computer use: the mouse, the keyboard, the screen, and the CPU (the computer itself ). You will also learn the difference between hardware and software and how to sue the most common version of both, such as Microsoft Office applications and printing. We will review how to get on the Internet, navigate the Web with a browser such as Internet Explorer and how to send email. If you’ve been waiting to get on your computer, but feel too “far behind,” then this is the class for you! Each class will also be followed by an open Q&A session for participants to ask those burning questions: What is Facebook? How do I open this picture that was emailed to me?

Learn the most useful features of the world’s most popular software. We will start with Microsoft Word, learning the basics such as inserting clipart, changing font styles, and creating tables. Using Excel we will learn how to create tables, charts and budget ledgers.

We will also learn the basics of creating slides, animations, transitions and adding images with Powerpoint. Project-oriented assignments will be given to students based on interest.

All participants will be using Microsoft 2010 software. Since all word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software programs use the same kind of tools, you will learn how to identify these features and use them even if you have a different word processing program installed on your computer.

NOTE: All instruction takes place on RPCS computers running the Windows 7 operating system. This class is not for Mac users. You do not need to bring your own computer.

NOTE: This class is for students who have already learned basic mouse control and file management skills. All instruction takes place on RPCS computers running the Windows 7 operating system. This class is not for Mac users. You do not need to bring your own computer

COMPUTERS FOR THE ADVANCED BEGINNER Monday & Wednesday, April 11 & 13 6:30 – 8:00 pm Wendy Torres

$100

$70

Wendy Torres is the K-5 technology coordinator at RPCS. She has been teaching for over 14 years and is a certified instructor for iSafe America, one of the largest nonprofit organizations dedicated to teaching parents and students how to be safe on the Internet.

This program is for beginners who already have a grasp of the basics and are ready for the next step. You will learn how to navigate and manage files on your hard drive, how to install and uninstall a piece of software, and how to connect devices to your computer, such as printers, scanners, music players, and cameras.

We will also review saving and file backup practices, including a discussion of the various types of storage media available. Exploration of the Internet will be encouraged and you will gain an understanding of Internet safety. All of these topics are crucial to the growth and happiness as a computer user. Each class will be followed with an open Q&A session.

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NOTE: All instruction takes place on RPCS computers running the Windows 7 operating system. This class is not for Mac users. You do not need to bring your own computer.

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MIND, BODY & SOUL YOGA FOR BEGINNERS

MEDITATION FOR HAPPINESS AND WELLBEING

Tuesdays, April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 6:00 - 7:30 pm

$175 Viki DeSalvo Yoga for Beginners is a six week session that will teach you basic postures, as well as foundational breathing exercises accompanied by mindfulness and meditation techniques. Yoga is for everybody and every body with ample room to modify your practice to suit your personal needs. You will be guided through a gentle, yet challenging practice that unites mind, body and spirit. This class will be a Hatha style yoga class, working up to so flowing (vinyasa) between postures. We will designate one class as a restorative practice where we use props that allow us to hold poses for an extended period of time, this practice of stillness aligns our minds with our physically bodies as we dive into a sea of relaxation.

Journaling will be incorporated into the class to track your progress in body and mind, promote self awareness and deepen your connection with your rich inner world. Mats required. Please bring water, towel, wear comfortable clothes and come with an open mind and open heart.

Victoria DeSalvo received her 200 Hour-YT certificate from BambooMoves in Englewood, NJ is 2012. She moved to Baltimore in 2013 to pursue a career in yoga. Victoria works as a toddler teacher at RPCS in Little Bear Child Care Center. Her passion for peace and harmony in her surroundings accompanied by her warm, gentle attitude fosters a safe and supportive space for practitioners new and old.

Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 6:30 – 8:00 pm Susan Weis-Bohlen

$120

Just as we want to choose the healthiest foods for our body, we can learn how to choose the healthiest thoughts for our minds. Time-tested meditation techniques can teach you how to gently and easily work with your mind to let go of negativity, constant chatter and anything that isn’t serving you. Peace of mind, a deep sense of ease, and satisfaction with the way things are is attainable now. Come learn how to make friends with your own mind.

Susan draws from her experiences of the Vedas, Buddhism, Vipassana and Jewish Meditation techniques to help you be more calm and relaxed in your daily life and to view the world with heightened clarity and awareness. The by-product of a regular meditation practice is true happiness!

NOTE: Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a notebook for taking notes. You may bring a meditation cushion if you’d like.

Chairs will be provided.

Susan Weis-Bohlen, owner of Breathe Ayurveda and Susan’s Kitchen in Reisterstown, MD, is the founder of Breathe Bookstore Café, and a Chopra Center Certified teacher of Ayurveda, vegetarian cooking teacher and meditation instructor. Susan has been practicing meditation for nearly 25 years and attributes nearly all of her good fortune to meditation. Susan believes that teaching these skills to others is her Dharma (life’s purpose).

BELLY DANCING

Tuesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 7:00 - 8:00 pm

$100 per person Jeanne Robin Enta Come explore the exciting world of Middle Eastern Dance! You will strengthen your body and lift your spirits as you learn the fundamentals of Egyptian bellydance. Enjoy a dance form that welcomes all women, regardless of age or body type. The art of bellydance has been enjoyed for centuries in the Middle East and has only made its way to the U.S. in the last hundred years. Many women find the dance to be liberating and a wonderful way to celebrate their femininity. Learn basic technique, isolations and choreography that will strengthen and tone muscles, improve posture and coordination and increase grace and fluidity.

Jeanne Robin Enta has been teaching and performing Middle Eastern dance up and down the East Coast for 14 years and has a strong background in classical ballet.

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CHILDREN & FAMILY DRIVER’S EDUCATION

Ten Sessions $410 April 23, 24, 30, May 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 1:00 – 4:15 pm Ages 15–18 Classes are held at Roland Park Country School Patrick Francis Learning to drive is one of the most exciting milestones of a teenager’s life – but safe driving must be taught. Our highly qualified instructor from Roland Park Driving School will teach automotive skills in the classroom and behind the wheel. There will be 30 hours of class time at RPCS and six hours on the road. Behind-the-wheel time will be scheduled directly with Mr. Francis at the conclusion of the classroom part of the program. A learner’s permit is required for the driving portion of the program, and you must be 15 years old to take this class and 15 years 9 months to take the test to get a learner’s permit. Arrangements may be made with students living in the local area to be picked up from your home or school for the behind-the-wheel portion of the program.

NOTE: Please bring a notebook and pen to class with you each day. Students are not permitted to miss the first class. Any schedule conflicts must be discussed directly with the Instructor.

Before starting Roland Park Driving School, Patrick Francis worked for years in the driver’s education business. He also offers classes on the effects of alcohol on driving and driving improvement courses at his Rotunda location. His calm, patient manner with students in the car has helped hundreds of students obtain their driver’s license.

FAMILY KAYAK TOUR AT LAKE ROLAND with Ultimate Watersports Friday, April 29 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Ages10 & up

Single Kayak: $50 / Tandem Kayak: $65 Ultimate Watersports

Join the professional guides from Ultimate Watersports for a private kayak tour of the beautiful Lake Roland (formerly Robert E. Lee Park). See spring in bloom from the water on your choice of a single or tandem kayak NOTE: Registration fee includes kayak rental and tour. Beginners welcome. Space is limited.

FAMILY STAND UP PADDLE BOARD TOUR AT LAKE ROLAND with Ultimate Watersports Friday, May 20 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Ages10 & up $50

Ultimate Watersports

BABY SITTER TRAINING

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Safe Sitter • For girls and boys ages 11-15 Saturday, May 7 $145 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Sierra Green Safe Sitter® Basic with CPR is an essential curriculum designed for busy schedules. It includes Babysitting as a Business, Success on the Job, Child Care Essentials, Safety for the Sitter, Injury Management, Preventing Problem Behavior, Care of Choking Infant, and Care of Choking Child. It introduces Preventing Injuries and Behavior Management and an overview of CPR and Basic First Aid skills. You will need to pass a written test and fully participate in the classroom activities (conversations and role play) in order to receive a certificate at the end of the day. The class is hands-on, fun and exciting! You will receive a Safe Sitter handbook that will provide support for years to come!

NOTE: Please bring a lunch and drink.

Sierra Green has a BS in psychology with concentration in developmental psychology. She completed an internship at the University of Maryland doing research on childhood obesity, and is now pursuing her masters degree in social work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Sierra has been teaching children for the past thirteen years. 30

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Join the certified instructors from Ultimate Watersports for a private Stand Up Paddle Board tour of the beautiful Lake Roland (formerly Robert E. Lee Park). Enjoy the flora and fauna around the lake while getting tips on the basics of SUP. NOTE: Registration fee includes SUP rental and tour. Beginners welcome. Space is limited.

Ultimate Watersports has been offering Baltimore’s most innovative and exciting water adventure programs since 1985.

kaleidoscope Summer fun at Roland Park Country School

Programs for girls and boys ages 3-18 CREATIVITY & IMAGINATION CULINARY

NATURE & WILDLIFE PERFORMING ARTS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SPORTS & GAMES

Registration opens February 2016

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Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming RPCS Productions: Middle School Musical

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Friday, February 26 at 7:30 pm Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 pm Sunday, February 28 at 2:00 pm Tickets available at www.rpcs.org in February

Upper School Spring Play

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

Sisters Elinor and Marianne find themselves captivated by two very different men in this lively and dynamic adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel. Sensible Elinor is charmed by the quiet, bumbling goodness of Edward, while passionate Marianne is swept off of her feet by the dashing and mysterious Willoughby. But when Willoughby’s scandalous past and Edward’s secret fiancee come to light, the sisters are forced to rely upon themselves and one another to weather their heartache -- and learn that when sense and sensibility meet, love can’t be far behind.

Friday, April 15 at 7:30 pm Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 pm Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 pm Tickets available at www.rpcs.org in April

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SAVE THE DATE

6TH Annual 5K Run and Family Fun Walk Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 8:00 am For more information go to www.rpcs.org

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Roland Park Country School An Education Above at Roland Park Country School sets us apart. While most schools seek to prepare their students for the next academic step we strive to prepare our students for life — a life full of wonder, joy and complexity. We empower our students with the integrity, will and character they need to live a purposeful life. To achieve this, we build a foundation of strong academics. Then we add layers of experiences and opportunities carefully designed to nurture our students’ curiosity, creativity, confidence, compassion and leadership delivered by an award-winning, experienced and much loved faculty. This occurs within the context of a genuinely supportive community where every student has multiple friends, mentors and others looking out for her. We are proud of our strength as an academic institution to stand at the forefront of all girls’ education as we create tomorrow’s world leaders. Roland Park Country School is a college preparatory school for girls in Kindergarten through Grade 12 with a Preschool for girls and boys located in northern Baltimore City.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RPCS EXPLORE AN EDUCATION ABOVE AT OUR ADMISSIONS SPRING OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, APRIL 28 • 8:30 - 9:30 AM

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REGISTRATION Registrations are processed on a first-received basis. Since class sizes are limited, prompt registration is recommended to avoid disappointment. To register, send the attached form with a check made payable to Roland Park Country School, or provide us with your credit card information (MasterCard and VISA.) Full payment is required at the time of registration. Course confirmation is provided upon registration.

CLASS LOCATIONS All programs are held on the RPCS campus, unless otherwise noted. Please enter through the Harris Center main entrance, which is near the flag pole. Room assignments for programs will be posted in the Harris Center on the first meeting of class. Please sign in on arrival at the reception desk.

PARKING Free parking is available on the RPCS well-lit parking lot and on streets surrounding the campus. Please note, however, that numbered parking spaces on campus are reserved for employee use only, Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 4:30 pm. After 4:30 pm, you may choose any space. Handicapped parking spaces are marked.

CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION FOR KALEIDOSCOPE I authorize and give full consent to Roland Park Country School to publish and copyright all photographs in which the individual registered for a Kaleidoscope program appears. I understand and agree that any such photographs may identify his or her name. I also understand and agree that the enrolled individual’s name may be included in press releases and in photo captions on the RPCS website. I further agree that RPCS may transfer, use or cause to be used, these photographs and/or names in School brochures, newsletters, magazines, advertising posters, newsletter or magazine advertising, displays, slide presentations, PowerPoint presentations, videotapes, viewbooks, catalogs, all like publications or literature, and on the School’s internet web page, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or other social media vehicle without limitations and reservations.

REFUNDS AND FEES A full refund will be made when a program is cancelled by RPCS, unless otherwise noted.

Refunds – less a $15 charge for handling – will be given for cancellations up to two weeks before the beginning of a program. There will be no refunds for cancellations within two weeks of the start of a program. Please note that some programs may have special cancellation policies.

A $25 fee will be assessed if a check is returned by the bank.

CANCELLATIONS RPCS reserves the right to cancel or adjust any program that does not meet the minimum designated enrollment. Kaleidoscope programs will be postponed or cancelled whenever RPCS closes early or closes for the day for inclement weather. Programs will be held when school opens late. When feasible, an alternate date will be scheduled for the cancelled class. Please be sure to call the School at 410-323-5500, ext. 3045 for information regarding all program changes.

All sales are final on Diversions trips.

NOTE: RPCS does not follow the same closing policies as the Baltimore City Schools.

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