Osher Lifelong Learning Spring 2014 Catalog by UNM Continuing Education

Spring 2014 | January-May

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

at the University of New Mexico Membership Program for 50+

Art & Art History Current Events Economics & Finance History Literature & Writing Music & Theater Philosophy & Religion Psychology & Health Science & Technology Travel & Culture 505-277-0077 | ce.unm.edu/Osher

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Registration Form................................................ 2 Calendar.............................................................. 3 Free Osher Membership Events......................... 6 Welcome!............................................................. 7 The Osher Foundation.................................. 7 Osher Courses.................................................... 8 Art & Art History............................................ 8 Current Events............................................ 11 Economics & Finance................................. 13 History........................................................ 15 Literature & Writing..................................... 26 Music & Theater.......................................... 34 Science & Technology................................ 41 Philosophy & Religion................................. 43 Psychology & Health.................................. 47 Travel & Culture.......................................... 55 Membership....................................................... 61 UNM Alumni Partnership & Benefits........... 61 Membership Benefits.................................. 62 Discounts.................................................... 62 Course Information..................................... 63 Tuition Remission....................................... 63 Registration....................................................... 64 For More Information.................................. 64 Refunds............................................................. 64 Become an Osher Volunteer............................. 64 1

Registration Form for Osher Courses Phone: Call our Registration office at 505-277-0077 and charge it to your VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Fax: Fax this registration form to our office at 505-277-1990. Mail: Make your check or money order payable to UNM Continuing Education and mail the payment along with this form to UNM Continuing Education, MSC07 4030, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. In Person: M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm, come to the UNM Continuing Education Complex south building at 1634 University Blvd. NE and register in person. Please register me for the following courses: (Please Print) Osher Membership Fee: $20 1) Course Title

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Email UNM Alumni Yes No If using a company Purchase Order or Tuition Remission, the form must accompany this registration application, or your registration will not be processed. Register at 505-277-0077 ce.unm.edu/Osher 2

Spring 2014 Osher Calendar This calendar lists courses by starting date. You can use it as a handy reference throughout the semester. For a full description including length and time, look things up by Course Number in the pages of this Osher catalog. Location key: = Del Webb Alegria; = Cherry Hills Library; = Jubilee Los Lunas; = La Vida Llena/Nueva Vista

January Date Jan 8 Jan 9 Jan 15 Jan 16 Jan 17 Jan 21 Jan 21 Jan 21 Jan 23 Jan 23 Jan 23 Jan 24 Jan 27 Jan 27 Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 28 Jan 31

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Course# 19568 19477 19526 19589 19431 19556 19112 19452 06461 19659 19850 19148 19584 19923 19987 06531 19439 19715

Course Title Sessions Poems to Change Your Life 4 weeks History of Ireland, Scotland, Wales 10 weeks Canadian Men&Women of Letters 4 weeks Writing Memoir 6 weeks Bible in World History 10 weeks Writing True 6 weeks Art and Revolutions 6 weeks Relics & Reliquaries 2 weeks Yoga for Folks over Fifty 8 weeks Music of the Night: Chopin Lecture Seven Deadly Sins Lecture Picasso 4 weeks Craft of Creative Writing 6 weeks All About Chocolate 2 weeks Stress-free Rome Lecture Senior Strength and Balance 16 sessions Romancing the Stone 3 weeks Origins of Modern Science Lecture

Course# 19861 19207A 19207B 19810

Course Title Finding Love After Fifty Foreign Policy&Current Events Foreign Policy&Current Events Julian of Norwich

February Date Feb 1 Feb 3 Feb 3 Feb 3

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Sessions Workshop 8 weeks 8 weeks 2 weeks 3

Feb 3 M Feb 4 T Feb 5 W Feb 5 W Feb 5 W Feb 6 Th Feb 7 F Feb 7 F Feb 7 F Feb 8 S Feb 12 W Feb 13 Th Feb 19 W Feb 19 W Feb 19 W Feb 20 Th Feb 21 F Feb 21 F Feb 22 S Feb 24 M Feb 25 T Feb 25 T Feb 26 W Feb 27 Th Feb 28 F

19828A 19572 19371 19383 19644 19483 19402 19852 19954 19947 19430 19523 19386 19833 19923 19133A 19124 19540A 19889 19440A 19461 19856 19698 19906 19454

Mary Magdalene Lecture Lit& Environment: The Dust Bowl 4 weeks Social Security for Boomers Lecture Appeal of Austerity Lecture The Beatles 4 weeks Border Disputes: US-Mexican War 4 weeks Huns Connection to Hungary Lecture Line Dancing 6 weeks Hallmarks of Hitchcock Films Lecture Ikebana 3 weeks Wales-Ancient Stones Lecture The Hero’s Journey 4 weeks Abenomics Lecture The Heroine’s Journey 6 weeks All About Chocolate 2 weeks Zentangle 101 Workshop Monet’s Garden Lecture Penny Dreadfuls, Dime Novels Lecture Creating a Healthy Life Lecture James K. Polk Lecture Shadow of the Workhouse Lecture Dream Wisdom 2 weeks Unraveling the Mystery Lecture Quest for Kilimanjaro Lecture WWII – A Divided America 2 weeks

Course# 19404 19607 19935 19190 19502 19879 19476 19591 19226 19289 19407 19609 19885 19509 19504 19717 19133B 19941A 19565

Course Title Sessions The Fall of France Lecture Playing the Didgeridoo 4 weeks Magical Ireland Lecture Art and Visual Language 4 weeks The Lifted Veil: George Eliot 4 weeks Divine Feminine/Masculine 4 weeks Rome and Venice 4 weeks Joyful Journaling 4 weeks Myth of Secure Borders Lecture Global Environmental Threats 3 weeks Vichy France, Liberation Lecture Bizet’s Pearl Fishers Lecture Brain Fitness/Creative Arts 6 weeks How to Read a Poem Lecture E-Publishing 3 weeks Planetary Geology 8 weeks Zentangle 101 Workshop Viking Funeral Lecture The Empty Frame 2 weeks

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19869 06461 19302 19419 06496 19659B 19802

Flourishing in Challenging Times 2 weeks Yoga for Folks over Fifty 8 weeks European Union 2 weeks Women/Ancient &Medieval Europe 8 weeks Weightlifting for Seniors 15 sessions Music of the Night: Chopin Lecture Gods & Monsters Lecture

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Course# 19809 19871 19547 19670 19867 19913 19682 19371 19595 19613 19679 19729 19932 19828 19991 19884 19945 19813 19688 19467 19440 19256 19432 19378 19508 19441 19481

Course Title Sessions Spiritedness & the Art of Being 2 weeks Aging and Your Health 3 weeks Women’s Friendships in Fiction 6 weeks Simon & Garfunkel Lecture Boomers! After 50, What’s Next? Workshop Indian History and Culture 6 weeks History of the Harp Lecture Social Security for Boomers Lecture Poetry in Motion 4 weeks History of the Opera 5 weeks Wild about Wagner Lecture Nanotechnology 4 weeks Feng Shui 4 weeks Mary Magdalene Lecture The Reel West 4 weeks Aging in the 21st Century Lecture Creative Container Gardening 3 weeks Buddhism 4 weeks A Musical Victoriana 2 weeks The Byzantine Empire 2 weeks James K. Polk Lecture The Supreme Court Lecture Tuberculosis 4 weeks Impact/ Healthcare Reform/Medicare Lecture Grammar for Writers Workshop Four Forgotten Presidents 2 weeks Dr. Seuss: The Early Years 2 weeks

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Course# 19673 19540B 19622 19941B 19925 19620

Course Title First Sounds of American Music 2 weeks Penny Dreadfuls, Dime Novels Lecture Singing Your Favorite Songs 2 weeks Viking Funeral Lecture Festivals of the World Lecture It’s Greek to Me Lecture

April Date Apr 1 Apr 1 Apr 2 Apr 2 Apr 2 Apr 2 Apr 4 Apr 7 Apr 7 Apr 7 Apr 9 Apr 9 Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 18 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 23 Apr 24 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 30

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Spring 2014 FREE Osher Membership Events Admission is Free for Osher Members. These events are a wonderful way to introduce a friend, family member or colleague to the value of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico. A Taste of Osher at Del Webb January 14, T | 10:00AM – Noon Del Webb Alegria Active Adult Community Osher Instructors speak to the content of their spring courses

What is the Future of Warfare? April 3, Th | 2:00 – 4:00PM Continuing Education North Building Instructor: Roger Mickelson, COL, U.S., (Ret)

Personal Safety January 30, Th | 2:00 – 4:00PM Continuing Education South Building Instructor: Steve Sink, Albuquerque Police Department

Caregiver Stress and Brain Health April 18, F | 2:00 – 4:00PM La Vida Llena – Nueva Vista Community Room Instructor: Chris McCaffrey, Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter

Exploring Cuban Culture February 6, Th | 3:00- 5:00PM Continuing Education North Building Instructor: Marie McGhee, Sr. Program Manager, Personal Enrichment Estate Planning for the Middle Class March 4, T | 10 – Noon Continuing Education North Building Instructors: Sheila Hard, JD & Patricia Bradley, JD Living with Hearing Loss March 18, T | 3:00 – 5:00PM Continuing Education North Building Instructor: Callie Beauchamp, Audiologist

Exploring and Making the Most of your Public Library System April 29, T | 2:00 – 4:00PM Continuing Education North Building Instructor: Carrie Williams, Albuquerque Library System Turkey—Travels through Time May 12, M | 10:00 – Noon Del Webb Alegria Active Adult Community Instructor: Kay Young, MA Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again! The Story of Abba May 19, M | 2:00 – 4:00PM Jubilee Active Adult Community, Los Lunas Instructor: Jane Ellen, Composer, Lecturer, Performer, Recording Artist

Do you have an idea for a future Osher Membership Event? Contact Maralie BeLonge at 505-277-6179 or belonge@unm.edu 6

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Welcome! Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of New Mexico! In partnership with the Bernard Osher Foundation, we are pleased to present our Spring catalog of courses, lectures and performances for adults in their prime years.

Maralie BeLonge Program Supervisor

Through our Osher courses, seasoned learners are encouraged to explore where they are at this juncture in their lives. These offerings are intellectually challenging, psychologically probing, and spiritually engaging. We feature the leadership and expertise of UNMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recognized scholars and other experts. Click on Meet Our Instructorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to read their biographies on the website at ce.unm.edu/Osher.

The Osher Foundation The Bernard Osher Foundation was founded in 1977. Bernard Osher is a community-oriented businessman whose philanthropy has greatly benefited 117 universities that are now funded as Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes. Assisted by his wife Barbro (Swedish Consul in San Francisco and Chair of the Osher Board of Directors), Bernard Osher helps these universities to establish intellectually stimulating learning opportunities for mature participants. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNM is the only one in New Mexico. ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Osher Courses Art & Art History Art and Revolutions Between 1750-1850 Encompassing the late Enlightenment, and industrial, political, and intellectual revolutions, the period between 1750 and 1850 is one of the most dynamic in all of western civilization. This was also a time that raised difficult questions about art, including those confronting its very meaning and function. The heated and often acrimonious dialogue between artists and intellectuals about art and its purpose and function would lead to Modernism. In this course we will gain insight into the period through the works of great American and European artists. This period is often perceived as a confrontation between Classicism and Romanticism. Understanding the vitality of these contrasting artistic viewpoints and carefully studying works by selected artists provides insight into our own time and helps in our understanding of this conflicted but vital time in western history. Course: 19112 $60 For: 6 sessions Section SPA: Jan 21-Feb 25 T 1:30pm-3:30pm CE South Building Kathleen Waymire, Ph.D. A Journey through Monet’s Garden Claude Monet’s painting defines Impressionism, considering the effects of light, atmosphere and color to capture the moment. Impressionism is derived from Monet’s painting, Impression, Sunrise. The class consists of lecture, discussion, and viewing images of Monet’s paintings, from his early work to his iconic water lily scenes. Course: 19124 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 21 F 3:00pm-5:00pm La Vida Llena-Nueva Vista Community Room James Gallegos, Art History Aficionado 8

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Zentangle 101 Come along and discover the new and creative art of drawing called Zentangle. This fascinating new art form is fun, relaxing, and increases your focus and awareness. The Zentangle method also enables you access to your inner guidance and enhances a sense of personal well-being. In this introductory class, you will experience the satisfaction of completing your own unique Zentangle tile while enjoying the meditative quality that this method has to offer. Even if you think you are not the artistic type, you’ll discover that Zentangle is for you! Note: $8 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Class limit: 10. The Zentangle® art form and method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas and is copyrighted. Zentangle® is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Course: 19133 $30 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 20 Th 3:00pm-5:00pm Section SPB: Mar 21 F 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Jane Robertson, MSLS, CZT-Certified Zentangle Teacher Picasso Pablo Picasso mastered existing styles in his youth and later, created new ones. We begin with Picasso’s childhood art and move through his Blue and Rose Periods, African influences, Cubism, neoclassicism and surrealism. We place Picasso’s works in the context of existing artistic conventions and the history of art. We cover aspects of James Gallegos his colorful and often controversial life. The knowledge, perspective and vocabulary gained from the course will enhance future experiences of all art styles. Course: 19148 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Jan 24-Feb 14 F 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building James Gallegos, Art History Aficionado ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Exploring Art and Visual Language The history of art is a multidisciplinary science, seeking an objective examination of art throughout time and across cultures, observing the distinctive and influential characteristics of art and their relationship to humankind. The study of the history of art was initially developed in the ReRalph Green naissance, with a limited focus on western civilization. As time has passed, this once narrow scope has broadened to encompass the larger visual language of humans and our collective global history. Discuss and explore the history and journey of art and visual language from the use of tools to why certain colors inspire great emotion in the beholder and the impact of the Cave of Forgotten Dreams, site of the oldest cave paintings yet discovered. Course: 19190 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Mar 5-26 W 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Ralph Greene, MFA

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Current Events

Foreign Policy and Current Events Participants will better understand issues in foreign policy and current events by reading and discussing analyses from a broad cross-section of the world press, academic blogs and policy think tanks. The facilitator will supply core materials for discussions but welcomes other materials from participants. All points of view are welcome, especially constructive and civil rebuttals. The discussions will range across a variety of issues involving foreign policy and current events. Join a group of intellectually curious adults in a calm, civil discussion of important events affecting or lives. Readings from the international press will be the basis for our discussions. Each group is limited to 16 participants to maximize opportunities for active participation. Course: 19207 $70 For: 8 sessions Section SPA: Feb 3-Mar 31 M 9:30am-11:30am CE South Building Section SPB: Feb 3-Mar 31 M 1:30pm-3:30pm Note: Class will not meet on Feb 17. Cherry Hills Public Library Jim Munroe, Trained Facilitator for “Great Decisions” The Myth of Secure Borders The current discussion over the new Arizona immigration law has revolved around the perceived failure of the Federal Government “to secure the border.” But is it actually possible “to secure the border?” Historical examples from around the world show that even the most fortified and militarized borders have been crossed by determined individuals. Examine the record of several highly fortified borders including the Berlin Wall to see how they have been breached by thousands of motivated and inventive individuals. Factors such as the law of supply and demand and the politicization of the immigration issue will also be examined. Course: 19226 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Mar 7 F 10:00am-12:00pm La Vida Llena-Nueva Vista Community Room Ramon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

The Supreme Court Nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate, the nine members of the Supreme Court are appointed for life. Led by the Chief Justice of the United States, each court has its own political and personal characteristics and each Justice his or her own imprint. We’ll examine several of the court decisions and the Court’s role and influence in US society and analyze several of the more controversial decisions with some emphasis on the 5-4 and 9-0 decisions. Course: 19256 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Apr 23 W 10:00am-12:00pm La Vida Llena-Nueva Vista Community Room Jose Toro, JD, Col., USAF (Ret.) Case Studies in Global Environmental Threats: The Science and the Politics The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) leads the world’s governing bodies in addressing threats to the Earth’s environment and its people. Civilization’s growing demands for water, food, fuel, fiber and vital minerals are unsustainable. Global industrial and agricultural practices pollute Frederic March the environmental commons and further impair vital resource sustainability and human health. Global climate change spurred by overuse of carbon fuels threatens catastrophe. In this course you will learn that all these threats are both preventable and reversible to some degree. The course has two overall objectives: (1) to educate the public to the scientific and political realities behind the threats; and (2) to explore political action strategies that can make a positive difference. Course: 19289 $35 For: 3 sessions Section SPA: Mar 10-24 M 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Frederic March, B.S., CUNY; M.S., MIT, Author, Lecturer 12

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Economics & Finance

The European Union We will trace the process of European political and economic integration since the 1950s. Special attention will be paid to Germany’s role as a re-emerging power due to its economic strength and location at the heart of Europe following the 1989 reunification, which arguably paved the way for the EU’s eastward expansion and the introduction of the Euro. Now 28 members strong, the EU continues to face important policy and institutional challenges ranging from the protracted fiscal and financial crises in the Eurozone to issues such as future enlargements, immigration, social welfare and internal reforms of the policy-making process. Course: 19302 $25 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: Mar 27-Apr 3 Th 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Christine Sauer, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, UNM Savvy Social Security for Boomers Social security planning is complex. This course will teach you how social security works so you can avoid costly mistakes and maximize your family’s benefit. This significant asset offers you: a lifetime annuity, cost-of-living adjustments and right of survivorship. We’ll explore answers to the following questions: Will social security be there for me? How much can I expect to receive? When should I apply for Social Security benefits? How can I maximize my benefits? Will Social Security be enough to live on? Social security is too important for guesswork. Treat this resource as a significant asset and maximize it to the greatest extent possible. The application of knowledge is power! Course: 19371 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 5 W 6:00pm-8:00pm Section SPB: Apr 7 M 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Doug Lindsey, Certified Financial Planner ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

The Impact of Healthcare Reform on Medicare If you are confused about the impact of health reform on your Medicare benefits, this session is designed to clarify the law’s impact and answer any burning questions. Medicare beneficiaries will not be affected by the Health Insurance Exchanges or have to change their coverage if they don’t want to, but there are many improvements to Medicare benefits under health reform that should expand services and reduce costs to individuals. And we will also look at the politics around the debate to change Medicare and the impact of various proposals. Course: 19378 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Apr 24 Th 1:30pm-3:30pm CE South Building Nandini Kuehn, Ph.D., MHA The Appeal of Austerity Over the last seventy-five years, European and American governments have often chosen to cut government spending in times of bank crashes, deflationary cycles and recessions, thus exacerbating the crises. History tells us that lack of government investment results in higher underemployment and longer recoveries. Austerity policies forged the economic, humanitarian and political disasters of the 1930s, contributing to the rise of nationalist forces in Germany and Japan, and ultimately, to World War II. Why does the concept of governmental belt tightening retain such appeal as an economic policy strategy? The answer may lie more in neo-Calvinistic tales of prolificacy in adversity and punishing immorality than as an empirically based line of inquiry in economics. Explore the concept of austerity as an economic policy over the past century and as it’s applied by European and American governments in present day. Recommended reading: Austerity, the History of a Dangerous Idea by Mark Blyth. Course: 19383 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 5 W 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Ramon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism 14

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Abenomics—The Bold Economic Vision of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe After fifteen years of deflation and sluggish growth, Japan has committed itself to increased spending in infrastructure and other reforms to kick start its economy. Prime Minister Abe’s Keynesian approach is a strong contrast to the austerity policies dominant in Europe and America. The results of both approaches will be compared. Course: 19386 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 19 W 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Ramon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism

History

Anthropological Genetic Genealogy: The Huns Connection to Hungary The Huns were a group of nomadic people who first appeared in Europe from east of the Volga River, region of the earlier Scythians, with a migration intertwined with the Alans. The Huns may have stimulated the Great Migration, a contributing factor in the collapse of the western Roman Empire. They formed a unified empire under Attila the Hun, who died in 453; their empire broke up the next year. After Attila’s death, his son Ellac overcame his brothers Dengizich and Ernakh (Irnik) to become king of the Huns. However, former subjects soon united under Ardaric, leader of the Gepids, against the Huns at the Battle of Nedao in 454. This defeat and Ellac’s death ended the European supremacy of the Huns, and soon afterwards they disappear from contemporary records. The connection between modern day Hungarians and the Huns will be explored. A short film will be shown that traces the history of these people. We will also discuss which DNA markers are most identified with this ancient civilization. Course: 19402 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 7 F 3:30pm-5:30pm CE South Building Angelo R. Cervantes, Director, New Mexico DNA Project ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Pivot Point of History: The Fall of France, May-June 1940 The Fall of France to the Nazi invasion in the late spring of 1940 is one of the crucial pivot points of history with profound world-wide implications. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll examine the pattern established by previous French-German wars, the state of French and German societies at the beginning of World War II, how the Germans quickly overran the British and French forces and how deep unresolved divisions in French society led to the creation of the collaborationist Vichy regime. Finally, we will catalog how the Fall of France profoundly changed how the French, British, Germans and Americans viewed their identities and respective roles in history. Course: 19404 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Mar 3 M 1:30pm-3:30pm Del Webb Alegria - Active Adult Community Ramon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism Vichy France (1940-44), Liberation (1944-45) and the Settling of Scores Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look at life under the Vichy government and in occupied France. We will trace the rise of the resistance, the role of the communists, the development of maquis guerilla bands, the British-trained operatives and the Free French forces led by Charles de Gaulle. The sad and sometimes heroic story of the Jews in Nazi-dominated France will also be told. Trace the Allied invasion in June 1944 greatly supported by French resistance fighters. We will quickly cover the battles in Normandy, the break-out at Saint Lo, the liberation of Paris and the hard slog in eastern France. Liberation brought about the settling of scores and a messy political legacy. The prominent role of the communist in the resistance greatly alarmed Winston Churchill who pressed President Truman to allow the French to re-occupy their former colony in Indochina. The tragic Vietnam War (1945-75) had its origins in post-Liberation France. Course: 19407 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Mar 10 M 1:30pm-3:30pm Del Webb Alegria - Active Adult Community Ramon Flores, M.A. in Cultural Pluralism 16

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Women in Ancient and Medieval Europe Classes and textbooks on Western history have had little to say about the lives of women in Western civilization. This lack of attention was largely due to the fact that women were officially excluded from politics and the military in such formative civilizations as Classical Greece and Rome, as well as being excluded from official positions within the early Christian Church. When women did draw the attention of historians in the Classical and Medieval eras, it was usually because these women were transgressing accepted norms in male-dominated, hierarchical societies. However, as we now know, women contributed to these early societies in very important ways, not just as wives and mothers, but occasionally, as political leaders and even military figures. We’ll examine the political, social and cultural forces that shaped women’s lives, and we’ll explore the lives of a few of the remarkable women who challenged these forces, both successfully and unsuccessfully. Course: 19419 $75 For: 8 sessions Section SPA: Mar 28-May 16 F 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Lizabeth Johnson, Ph.D., UNM Honors Program

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Wales-Ancient Stones, Famous People Wales is small in size but mighty in tradition. Wales, not England, is the original “Britain” of mythology. Neolithic people built stone monuments, mounds and stone circles 4000 years ago. Iron Age people built hill forts, and Celtic Druids met in forest groves. Anglo-Saxon invaders called this Celtic land Wales but that means foreigners. They call themselves Cymru, meaning brotherhood. Famous people start with the legendary Merlin and Arthur. Add the poet Dylan Thomas, and actors Richard Burton and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Why is a red dragon on their national flag? Come and find out. Course: 19430 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 12 W 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Maya Sutton, Ph.D., UNM Adjunct Professor, Women’s Studies The Bible in World History: From Genesis to the Book of Revelation We’ll discuss the Bible in the context of the historical evolution of the Ancient middle east, Monotheism, The Axial Age, Judaism, Hellenism and early Christianity. The analysis presented is critical and secular but not disrespectful. Each major section of the New and Old Testaments will be discussed in the light of recent Biblical research. The Charles Truxillo world of Abraham, the Prophets, Jesus, the Apostles and St. Paul will live again in the narrative. Course: 19431 $90 For: 10 sessions Section SPA: Jan 17-Mar 21 F 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Charles Truxillo, Ph.D., Latin American Expert

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Tuberculosis: From Coughinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to Coffin Tuberculosis has been present since ancient times, but with the Industrial Revolution, it reached pandemic proportions in England and the United States. In these countries, tuberculosis accounted for roughly one third of deaths in the early 19th century killing indiscriminately from crowded tenements to writers, composers, inventors and Roberta political figures. Treatments for the disease Boggess expanded the patent medicine industry, relocated families geographically and shaped everyday life as well as the arts and laid the foundation for Albuquerqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth from a sleepy village to a metropolitan center. Think that tuberculosis is a part of the past? Today, tuberculosis is the second most common cause of death from infectious disease only after HIV/AIDS. Explore the effects of tuberculosis on humanity. Course: 19432 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Apr 23-May 14 W 3:30pm-5:30pm CE South Building Roberta Boggess, M.A., English; Award-Winning High School Teacher

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Romancing the Stone - Castle of Downton Abbey Are you in love with Downton Abbey? Explore the true story behind the series. Highclere Castle, site of the fictional Downton Abbey, is saved from ruin not by Lady Cora Crawley, but by Lady Almina, illegitimate daughter of wealthy industrialist Alfred Rothchild of the Rothchild banking family. The family home rescued by his wife’s dowry, Lord Carnarvon becomes an amateur Egyptologist and financial partner of Howard Carter and witnesses the opening of King Tut’s tomb. Enter the “turn of the Century” world of British nobility and their servants, explore Egyptian archaeology including King Tut’s treasures and experience Highclere Castle as World War I changes everything “upstairs and downstairs.” Course: 19439 $35 For: 3 sessions Section SPA: Jan 28-Feb 11 T 1:30pm-3:30pm Del Webb Alegria - Active Adult Community Roberta Boggess, M.A., English; Award-Winning High School Teacher James K. Polk: Greatest One-Term President in U.S. History In 1845, at age 49, James K. Polk became the youngest person to assume the presidency. President Polk set four major goals for his administration. He also pledged not to seek reelection. When he left office four years later, he fulfilled all the goals that he had established. We’ll examine the major events that occurred in his presidency, such as the Mexican War, and try to answer the question his Whig opponent, Henry Clay, asked in 1844 when Polk received the Democratic nomination: “Who is James K. Polk?” Course: 19440 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 24 M 10:00am-12:00pm Jubilee Active Adult Community Section SPB: Apr 22 T 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Howard Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor, Illinois State University (Ret) 20

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Four Forgotten Presidents Regardless of the length of term, actions or inaction, the office of the President of the United States has been shaped by every one of the individuals to have ever held the office. Explore the lives and political works of four lesser known American Presidents: John Tyler, Chester A. Arthur, William Howard Taft and Calvin Coolidge. We’ll look at these individuals, who with their more illustrious brethren molded the executive branch of government. Course: 19441 $25 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: Apr 25-May 2 F 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Howard Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor, Illinois State University (Ret.) Relics and Reliquaries in Medieval Europe From the 4th century A.D. (C.E.), rulers, churches and monasteries sought relics, tangible links to Jesus, Mary, the Apostles and early Christian martyrs. We’ll see how the thirst for relics deepened the split between western and eastern Christianity, led to the great pilgrimage sites of Jerusalem, Rome, Santiago de Compostela and Canterbury, and influenced the rise of Gothic architecture. We’ll examine how the opulence of the reliquaries (containers for the relics) helped pave the way for the Protestant Reformation yet left us with tangible displays of a remarkable artistic tradition. Course: 19452 $25 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: Jan 21-28 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Cheryl Foote, Ph.D., History, Retired History Professor

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The Forgotten Years of World War Two: Divided America, 1939-1941 When many Americans think about WWII, they often start with the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The debate about a possible involvement before December 7th has been largely forgotten. Regarding the rift between interventionists and isolationists, Arthur Schlesinger Jr. recalled: “There have been a number of fierce Howard Romanek national quarrels - over communism in the later Forties, over McCarthyism in the Fifties, over Vietnam in the Sixties but none so tore apart families and friendships as this fight.” We’ll examine this fight and at some of the major personalities involved, such as FDR and Charles Lindbergh. Does one still see this fight in the 21st century? Course: 19454 $25 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: Feb 28-Mar 7 F 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Howard Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor, Illinois State University (Ret)

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In the Shadow of the Workhouse With the Industrial Revolution, Great Britain shifted from an agrarian-to an industrial-based economy diminishing the role of the parishes. People migrated to urban-centers. The population grew from 10.5 million in 1801 to 45 million in 1901. The problem of poverty became almost insurmountable. Great Britain’s solution was the workhouse, basically a prison for the “crime” of being poor. Being old, infirm, a child, mentally or physically disabled, pregnant, evicted or underemployed were not factors that counted. Being poor was God’s punishment for flaws in character and those so-called flaws should be sequestered and controlled. Fear of the workhouse dominated the lives of the majority in Great Britain. Learn about a Christian institution that was anything but. Course: 19461 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 25 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Roberta Boggess, M.A., English; Award-Winning High School Teacher The Byzantine Empire They called themselves Romans, but they spoke and wrote in Greek. For 900 years after the death of Justinian, the city of Constantinople continued as the capital of the empire. Its wealth and prestige were legendary. It flourished as a center of trade, culture and the seat of Orthodox Christianity. In spite of periods of resurgence, its territories gradually shrank over the centuries until its capture by the Ottoman Turks in 1453. This course is a brief summary of Byzantine history and the contributions the empire made to Western civilization. Course: 19467 $25 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: Apr 22-29 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building R. Bruce Grove

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Rome and Venice, 1500-1800 The two cities provided contrasting identities in Early Modern Europe. Romeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history stretched back for centuries while Venice represented all that was new about Europe after the Barbarian Invasions. Each created unique institutions and advanced significantly different values, particularly in political, economic and social matters. Venice was a stunning example of human engineering and Rome restored itself, becoming the shining example of Baroque culture. Indeed, the significance of both Venice and Rome in advancing European culture cannot be overestimated and that creative element will serve as a foundation for the course. Course: 19476 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Mar 6-27 Th 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Charlie Steen, Ph.D., History Professor, social and political forces of 18th century Europe A History of Ireland, Scotland and Wales We will examine Irish, Scottish and Welsh history and culture from 500 AD to the present. Lectures and discussions will focus on the early cultural identity of the Irish, Scots and Welsh and their customs and mythologies; the influence of Roman culture and Christianity on these lands and peoples; the English conquest and colonization; and, finally, on the process of political devolution in all three areas. These aspects of Irish, Scottish and Welsh history will be examined through historical documents and literature, art, music and film clips. Students will emerge from the class with a clear sense of the events that shaped the early history and culture of Ireland, Scotland and Wales and how those events continue to shape these areas even to the present day. Course: 19477 $90 For: 10 sessions Section SPA: Jan 9-Mar 20 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm CE South Building Lizabeth Johnson, Ph.D., UNM Honors Program 24

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Dr. Seuss: The Early Years Long before there was a Cat in the Hat, Theodor Seuss Geisel was a political cartoonist for the New York newspaper, PM. During that time, he drew over 400 editorial cartoons reflecting the issues of the day. Relive the conflicts of these turbulent times as reflected in the political wit and humor Dick Blankmeyer of Dr. Seussâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cartoons. Course: 19481 $25 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: Apr 30-May 7 W 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Dick Blankmeyer, B.A. Social Studies; Avid investigator of American social issues Border Disputes: The U.S.-Mexican War Follow the events leading up the U.S.-Mexican War on both sides of the present day border starting with the Mexican War of Independence in 1810 and the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. As the story weaves together with Polk declaring war on Mexico in 1846, learn about the battles Krista Savoca and events leading up to the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on February 2, 1848. The course will end with discussions of the aftermath of the Treaty and the Gadsden Purchase. Course: 19483 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Feb 6-27 Th 1:30pm-3:30pm CE South Building Krista Savoca, M.A., Latin American Studies

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Literature & Writing The Lifted Veil: Who Was George Eliot? What prompted realist George Eliot, author of the beloved novels Middlemarch, Silas Marner and others, to write a bizarre short novel about a clairvoyant, death and resurrection by blood transfusion? Eliot (Marian Evans Lewes) stopped writing a book she called Brother and Sister to write The Lifted Veil. We will look at these books, especially the short novella, The Mill on the Floss and Middlemarch, to explore the emergence of Marian Evans Lewes after her metaphorical self-exploration in The Lifted Veil. All books are available online. Course: 19502 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Mar 5-26 W 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Rosemary Day, Ph.D., English, University Professor (Ret.) E-Publishing: The Wave of the Future Do you have a story to share or are you looking for a wider audience for your traditional print book? Many American adults own an e-reader. E-books require little expense to produce and distribute and smartphones and personal tablet computers have offered alternatives to the traditional print-book publishing paradigm. Explore the ins-and-outs of E-book publishing and create a final product for distribution to the E-book universe. Sarah Baker is the author of 14 novels and e-books. Course: 19504 $45 For: 3 sessions Section SPA: Mar 17-31 M 6:00pm-8:00pm CE South Building Sarah Baker, Author of fourteen novels & e-books, including the Dassas Cormier Mystery Series.

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Grammar for Writers Whether you are seeking publication for your work or simply hoping to more effectively utilize the written word, Grammar for Writers is a refresher on sentence mechanics and usage. Use the semi-colon with confidence. Avoid unnecessary commas. Manage antecedent/pronoun agreement and more. Course: 19508 $25 For: 1 session Section SPA: Apr 24 Th 1:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Dodici Azpadu, Ph.D., Author and Workshop Leader How to Read a Poem Have you ever read a poem and wondered what the heck is going on? Or, to paraphrase the poet T. S. Eliot, have you “had the experience but missed the meaning?” If you have been wanting to reconnect with poetry, but the last time you did was in high school or college, and you’re feeling a little rusty or Lance Ozier uncertain, then this class is for you. In two hours you will learn eight simple ways to help you make more sense of and get more pleasure from the poems you read. Course: 19509 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Mar 14 F 10:00am-12:00pm La Vida Llena-Nueva Vista Community Room Lance W. Ozier, M.A., English and Poetry

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The Hero’s Journey What do modern heroes such as Luke Sky Walker, Dorothy Gale, Alice, Frodo, even Scrooge have in common with heroes of the past such as Gilgamesh, Odysseus, Aeneas, Diarmuid, Parzival, and Beowulf? Heroes, who embark on an epic journey, do not just travel to another world and back, they jourShari Tarbet ney to one’s self and return with a gift to share with their community. Come explore the Hero’s Journey from world cultures through literature and movies. Learn what it means for Heroes, male and female, and what gift each brings back from their journey. Discover insights that can guide you through your own hero’s journey. Course: 19523 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Feb 13-Mar 6 Th 3:30pm-5:00pm CE South Building Shari Tarbet, Ph.D., Classical Mythology Expert Canadian Men and Women of Letters Canada has a richness of writers, from playwright and novelist, Roberston Davies to song writers, poets and novelists. We’ll explore the works of Anne Micheals, who wrote Fugitive Pieces and Leonard Cohen, Margaret Atwood, Carol Shields, Alice Munro and Michael Ondadtje, author of The English Patient, among many others. I Rosemary Day welcome suggestions for additional reading from students. Course: 19526 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Jan 15-Feb 5 W 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Rosemary Day, Ph.D., English, University Professor (Ret.)

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Penny Dreadfuls, Dime Novels and Yellow Journalism By the end of the 1800’s, life in the United States was becoming staid, predictable and unexciting. Where did the armchair adventurer go for “thrills and chills?” To the Penny Dreadfuls, where rugged men said lines like “Curses, foiled again!” To dime novels, where Billy the Kid wasn’t a psychopath, but a hero of the Old West. While sonny boy hid these under his bed, his father was reading the adult version, known as “yellow journalism.” Faked interviews, misleading headlines, pseudoscience and false learning by “experts” filled Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World and William Randolph Hearsts New York Journal. Finished with the paper? Turn to America’s first popular men’s magazine, The Police Gazette, with tales of the backwoods shenanigans of the Hatfields and McCoys leading one politician of the time to ask, “What in the Sam Hill is going on here?” Think “reality TV” is a new phenomenon? Experience the 1800’s. Course: 19540 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 21 F 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Section SPB: May 6 T 1:00pm-3:00pm Jubilee Active Adult Community Roberta Boggess, M.A., English; Award-Winning High School Teacher Women’s Friendships in Fiction Explore through literature the many different varieties of friendship between and among women. We’ll discuss how women’s friendships were seen by fine American and English writers and whether those friendships were perceived differently depending on the writer’s gender. We’ll cover how sisters fare as friends in fiction and how writing styles contribute to the portrayals. Finally, we’ll contemplate how these portraits compare to our own experiences. Course: 19547 $60 For: 6 sessions Section SPA: Apr 2-May 7 W 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Alice Haddix, M.A., English Literature ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Writing True: Memoir and Memoir-Based Fiction “What happened is not what matters; what matters is the larger sense the writer is able to make of what happened.” ~Vivian Gornick How do we arrive at the truth of our stories? For some, the path lies in writing memoir; for others, in writing fiction. Still others find themselves moving back and forth between the two. In this class, members will use fact, memory and imagination to transform life experiences into stories that are emotionally true, whether memoir or fiction. Weekly format provides writing prompts, supportive feedback and critique, as well as discussions of craft and the ever-shifting boundaries between fiction and memoir. Experienced and aspiring writers welcome. This recurring class offers a new syllabus and new writing prompts each time it’s offered. Course: 19556 $70 For: 6 sessions Section SPA: Jan 21-Feb 25 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Connie Josefs, M.F.A. The Empty Frame: Art Theft and Art Forgery in Crime Fiction Art Theft and Art Forgery are popular themes in Crime Fiction. Stolen masterpieces, forged paintings, corrupt dealers and collectors, and looted museum collections all play large roles in art crime mysteries. Are art crimes different from other crimes? Are art crimes clever capers without real victims? We will explore the history of art crimes and the way art crimes are presented in fiction. We will also examine what the nature and motivation is for these often high profile crimes. Films about art crimes will also be discussed. Course: 19565 $25 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: Mar 25-Apr 1 Tu 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Kate Luger, MLS, Retired Reference Librarian

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Poems to Change Your Life A good poem can light a fire inside you; it can show you the way to new adventures, an expansion of consciousness. The power of a poem does not lie in concise philosophy or argument, but through surprising revelations or epiphanies and streaks of lightning illuminating the sacred corners of the psyche. In a time when institutional religion fails to satisfy spiritual longings, inspired poets like Rumi, Mary Oliver, Walt Whitman and Pablo Neruda can open doors and windows into the vital dimensions of life’s mysteries. Rumi, the thirteenth-century Persian mystic, speaks to followers of all spiritual paths; he has more readers today than ever before. We will read and discuss ten excellent poems. We will weigh the experiences of these poems against our own personal experiences. We will look for ways that we might stretch our imaginations and change our lives. Required Text: Roger Housden, Ten Poems to Change Your Life (used, inexpensive copies available on Amazon). Course: 19568 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Jan 8-29 W 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building David Johnson, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of English Literature and the Environment: The Dust Bowl The image and archetype of the American Dust Bowl of the “dirty 30s” is a vivid presence in our national consciousness. We will explore the enduring legacy of the Dust Bowl in literature, folklore and country music with a special emphasis on the “Okie identity” from Steinbeck to Woody Guthrie and the Bakersfield sound of Buck Owens and California’s central valley. Course: 19572 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Feb 4-25 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Robert Gish, Ph.D., English Professor, Distinguished Scholar and Author

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The Craft of Creative Writing Do you have ideas for fiction or non-fiction stories, but don’t know how to get them on paper for others to enjoy? Using commentary on participant work, we will focus on narrative arc, character, point of view, conflict, stylistics (tone, pacing, diction), and sentence mechanics: the elements of Dodici Azpadu the original class. The course is designed for writers who want a refresher in the craft of writing and are willing to give and take feedback. Participants are strongly encouraged to share “air time” in a respectful manner. Course: 19584 $70 For: 6 sessions Section SPA: Jan 27-Mar 10 M 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Dodici Azpadu, Ph.D., Author and Workshop Leader Writing Memoir What memories do you carry with you, moments that make your life your own? Memoir invites us to unpack those moments and render them into story. This ongoing class is designed for members who want guidance, inspiration and writing exercises to launch or continue their memoir writing. Connie Josefs Weekly format provides writing prompts, discussions of craft, supportive feedback and critique. Experienced and aspiring writers welcome. Course: 19589 $70 For: 6 sessions Section SPA: Jan 16-Feb 20 Th 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Connie Josefs, M.F.A.

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Joyful Journaling Do you have a desire to keep a journal but feel guilty when you don’t write? Do you only write about negative life experiences? What if you couldn’t wait to open your journal to create and write about your life? In this class we will explore ways to help you develop a journaling practice that fosters creativity and self-nourishment. You Amanda Cisco will learn some journaling techniques, ideas for creative journal entry topics, and ways to keep yourself inspired and coming back to the page because you want to, not because it’s an obligation. Classes will be used for writing and embellishing your journals and also discussion of journaling practices. Course: 19591 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Mar 6-27 Th 10:30am-12:30pm Del Webb Alegria - Active Adult Community Amanda Cisco, B.A., English, SoulCollage ® Facilitator Poetry in Motion The original Greek word for poet was “maker.” Have fun making poems from the free-flow writing your instructor prompts. Jot down anything that occurs to you on the given subject in the flow of your consciousness across the page, without judging or editing. You then take this raw material and see where it’s strong or really speaks to you, giving it a deeper feeling. This becomes the scaffolding of a poem. You revise or re-see this material, paying close attention to your sensory awareness. What you hear, taste, touch, smell, see and feel in relation to your writing is valuable, fresh and original, and makes for an interesting poem. Sharing your new-born poem and supportive feedback is encouraged. Course: 19595 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Apr 7-28 M 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Karen McKinnon, M.A., Author of Set in Motion and numerous other works ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

Music & Theater Bizet’s Pearl Fishers Probably the most popular opera ever written was George Bizet’s Carmen, which premiered shortly after his premature death in 1875 at the age of 37. There is much speculation about what he might have achieved had he lived longer. Important clues to answer this question lie in his earlier work. One of the most exotic and beautiful of these is the Pearl Fishers (1863). We shall study this piece, the spring production of Opera Southwest, by means of lecture, discussion and viewing excerpts of the opera itself. Course: 19609 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Mar 11 T 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Julius Kaplan, Ph.D., Vice-President, Opera Southwest A History of the Opera Invented over 400 years ago, opera is one of the most powerful art forms you can experience. To be in the presence of a great unamplified operatic voice can change your life, and there is so much more to the experience than just the voices. Acting, sets, costumes, chorus, literally casts of thousands can create an over-the-top spectacle. This course introduces you to the experience of opera from its inception till the 20th century. By means of lectures, discussion and the viewing of DVDs, we will follow the development of this magical world. We’ll discuss the beginnings and excesses of opera, Mozart, the classical genius of 19th century giants, Verdi and Wagner, and well as opera in the 20th Century. Course: 19613 $55 For: 5 sessions Section SPA: Apr 7-May 5 M 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Julius Kaplan, Ph.D., Vice President, Opera Southwest

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It’s Greek to Me Hamlet with the Royal Shakespeare Company? Madame Butterfly at the Santa Fe Opera? Laurel and Hardy? Woody Allen? Or your deep, dark secret, every Freddy Krueger movie? Whether you’re high brow, low brow or no brow, you’re watching a pattern for entertainment formulated over 2,000 years ago. Three acts, comic relief, stage left or right, slapstick and many other devices were invented by the ancient Greeks to celebrate their gods, bring communities together and quite simply, keep boredom at bay. Along the way, they also invented dance rhythms that became to basic meters of Western poetry. Join us at the proscenium, check out the scenery, gaze at the masks of tragedy and comedy and finally understand what iambic pentameter is. Course: 19620 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: May 12 M 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Roberta Boggess, M.A., English; Award-Winning High School Teacher Singing Your Favorite Songs Do you miss singing those wonderful songs of previous years? In this sing-a-long activity, you will sing your favorite songs of the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. Come prepared to sing with an enthusiastic group leader/pianist. The goal of this musical experience is Mariann to enjoy great music. Johnston Course: 19622 $25 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: May 6-13 T 1:00pm-2:30pm CE South Building Mariann Johnston, B.A., Utah State University; M.A., Indiana University; Pianist and Organist

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The Beatles Explore the music that still defines a generation and continues to influence artists into the twenty-first century. They were teenagers from Liverpool who became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music and following their break-up in 1970, each member went on to enjoy a successful Chris Nolan solo career. The Beatles had musical roots in 1950s rock and roll and Skiffle, a type of popular music with jazz, blues, folk and roots influences, typically using homemade or improvised instruments. The Beatles later utilized several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as Beatlemania, but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the eraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s socio-cultural revolutions. Course: 19644 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Feb 5-26 W 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Chris Nolan, M.A., Music Composition Educator, Recording and Performing Artist

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The Australian Didgeridoo The didgeridoo is the oldest human wind instrument still played within the culture from which it came. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discuss the place of the didgeridoo and bimli (clap sticks) in Australian ritual, as well as several other aspects of Australian indigenous culture. Play the didgeridoo for meditation/relaxation, reduce snoring/sleep apnea or to amaze & astound your friends! This beginning/intermediate class will guide you through all aspects of playing the didgeridoo from clarifying the drone to vocalizing, creating animal sounds, designing patterns and tested, effective ways to achieve two quite different types of circular breathing. Practice didgeridoos are available or bring your own! Note: A $25 fee payable to the instructor covers a step-by-step manual plus Playing The Didgeridoo, a DVD by Charles Eatonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;player, teacher, and maker of fine didgeridoos. Course: 19647 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Mar 3-24 M 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Charles Eaton, Ph.D., Maker of Fine Didgeridoos

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Music of the Night: Frédéric Chopin Composer Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) has long been considered one of the great masters of the Romantic Era, yet few realize that his earliest hopes were pinned on a career writing for the operatic theatre. Forced to leave his native land at the age of 20, he resettled in Paris as an expatriate and political refugee, where he sought to create a new life for himself. His piano compositions are incredibly demanding, not only in technical requirements, but in depth of interpretation, while his love for opera is clearly reflected in the soaring melodies which live on as the basis for popular 20th century songs. Course: 19659 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Jan 23 Th 2:00pm-4:00pm Jubilee Active Adult Community Section SPB: Mar 31 M 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel In grammar school, they appeared in a production of “Alice in Wonderland” as the White Rabbit and the Cheshire Cat; in high school they sang together as Tom & Jerry, reaching #49 on the national music charts and appearing on American Bandstand. But it wasn’t until the 1960s, that this duo found their niche in the vanguard of the Greenwich Village music scene in New York City. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel touched the hearts of a generation and would continue to do so, both separately and individually, over the next four decades. This class will introduce you to their earliest sounds, and explore their careers both individually and apart. Course: 19670 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Apr 2 W 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist 38

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First Sounds of American Music Four uniquely different composers helped to build the foundation for what would eventually become known as American music in the hands of 20th century composers such as Gershwin and Copland. We will examine the life and music of Creole composer and concert pianist, Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869) and the Father of Ragtime, John William “Blind” Boone (1864-1927). We will continue with an exploration of the lives of Scott Joplin (1868-1917), the King of Ragtime, and William Christopher Handy (1873-1958), the Father of the Blues. Course: 19673 $19 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: May 1-8 Th 1:00pm-3:00pm La Vida Llena-Nueva Vista Community Room Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist Wild About Wagner An introduction to the most influential and controversial composer in history. In this, the 200th year of his birth, we’ll explore the operatic works of Western music’s most problematic composer. We’ll play excerpts from the composer’s works and discuss the operas’ place in musical history and the composer’s compositional style and aesthetic ideas, as well as his dark associations, all of which continue Bryan to create debate and discussion to this day. Stoneburner Course: 19679 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Apr 9 W 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Bryan Stoneburner, M.S., Music History; MLS; Music Historian

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The Ancient and Colorful History of the Harp There are four nations whose emblem is the harp: Ireland, Wales, Pakistan, and.......Paraguay! How this came about may be a mystery to you, but the harp is an ancient instrument, specific to certain cultures and peoples. This lecture will explain the origin, development and cultural background of the use of harps, plus some physics and ancient beliefs. Politics, warfare, healing and religion have all had some impact on this wonderful instrument. Dr. Buchanan will bring her harps for a hands-on demonstration, and a caveat: You may want to have one of your own! Course: 19682 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Apr 4 F 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Michele Buchanan, Ph.D., Retired Educator A Musical Victoriana The reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom, Great Britain and Ireland as well as Empress of India, spanned from 18371901 and over 60 years of British history. The resulting Victorian Age ushered in tremendous social, technological, political and cultural changes in nearly every aspect of British life. Albert, her Prince Consort, was Jane Ellen an accomplished musician and composer. Victoria loved music and dancing and was able to hold her own in piano duets with her husband. Together, they were enthusiastic patrons of all the arts. We will examine the effects of this monarchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s era on music, both in the parlour and in concert hall. Course: 19688 $25 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: Apr 21-28 M 1:00pm-3:00pm Del Webb Alegria - Active Adult Community Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist

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Unraveling the Mystery: How Music Works Why are there black and white keys on a piano? What is a scale or a musical fifth? Is harp short for harpsichord and is a recorder really an instrument? Why couldn’t Mozart find his piano teacher? If these are some of the questions that have been rumbling around in your brain, then this is the class for you! In this introductory session, students will be able to see basic musical concepts demonstrated on a keyboard, while learning music appreciation and trivia along the way. Future classes may be scheduled according to class interest. Course: 19698 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 26 W 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist

Science & Technology Origins of Modern Science—A History of Science from Copernicus to Newton Only 500 years ago, most people thought the Earth was the center of the universe and that there were only four elements: earth, air, water and fire. Learn how five men and a propitious sequence of historical events—including two supernovas and the Black Plague—changed that view forever. Discover how science itself changed from mystical lore and reliance on ancient authority to an organized activity of measurement, testing and revision of theories that has made possible our modern world. Course: 19715 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Jan 31 F 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Lance W. Ozier, B.S., Applied Mathematics

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Planetary Geology The recent landing of Curiosity on Mars raises the question: Why did we go there and what did we hope to find? We will take a “space trip” through our solar system. Discuss our Earth and Moon and their geology so as to be able to compare these two celestial bodies with the other planets and their moons. We’ll visit Mercury, Venus, Mars Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Then we will cover asteroids and comets (including Pluto). We’ll discuss why our planet, Earth, is unique in our solar system and with respect to exo-planets outside our solar system. Course: 19717 $70 For: 8 sessions Section SPA: Mar 19-May 7 W 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Carol A. Hill, Geologist and Author The History of Nanotechnology: From Medieval Stained Glass to Microscopic Robots Nanotechnology deals with science and technology on the nanometer scale. By comparison, a nanometer is about 1/100,000th the width of a human hair! Materials at this scale exhibit new, fascinating phenomena that allow scientists to do things that they never could before. Discuss how nanotechnology came about, how we study and manipulate Caitlin Rochford such tiny objects, public awareness and controversy, and nanotech’s role in our lives (we all use it every day!). With something for everyone, topics will be addressed from a scientific, historical and political perspective. Course: 19729 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Apr 9-30 W 7:00pm-9:00pm CE South Building Caitlin Rochford, Ph.D., Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

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Philosophy & Religion Gods and Monsters Roman Gods were considered divine manifestations, featureless, amorphous and all-powerful in determining individual and collective destiny. The idea of gods as anthropomorphized deities came later, with influences from the Etruscan and Greek pantheons. The Romans worshipped a main pantheon of 12 Gods called Dii Consentes. There were six gods and six goddesses: Jupiter, Juno, Minerva, Vesta, Ceres, Diana, Venus, Mars, Mercurius, Neptunus, Volcanus, and Apollo. Examine the ancient gods and goddesses of Rome with an emphasis on their predilection for meddling in the affairs of mortals. Course: 19802 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Mar 31 M 10:00am-12:00pm Del Webb Alegria - Active Adult Community Teresa Cutler-Broyles, Lecturer; Owner, Inkwell International, LLC Spiritedness & the Art of Be-ing Spiritedness... what is that? Many of the ancients claimed we human beings are made up of three elemental parts intellect, emotions-desires and Spiritedness. While we modern people are familiar with the first two of those, we have all but forgotten our mighty Spiritedness powers. This class invites you to journey as we examine the three elements of being human, with special focus on our spiritedness powers—such as courage, patience, humility, empathy and confidence. We’ll finish by each building our own toolbox of Be-ing, and heeding the call to BE a living example of the analogy—of how to grow an oak from an acorn seed. Course: 19809 $25 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: Apr 1-8 T 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Tj Reilley, M.A., Philosophy, University Educator and Poet

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Medieval Mystic: Julian of Norwich In 1372, at the age of 30, Dame Julian fell gravely ill and was expected to die; on the seventh day of her medical crisis, she experienced a series of visions. Julian recovered and determined to devote the rest of her life to prayer and contemplation. Despite being considered an unlettered person at the time of her experience, she quickly grew in theological wisdom and spiritual insight and was soon sought after as a counselor. This class will explore her life and her legacy, “The Revelations of Divine Love,” which, with its emphasis on the unconditional love of God, has had a profound and lasting influence on Christian theology. Course: 19810 $25 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: Feb 3-10 M 3:00pm-5:00pm CE South Building Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Performing and Recording Artist Buddhism Buddhism appeals to many Westerners because it is nonjudgmental, requires no faith, and teaches ways to reduce suffering. It encourages personal responsibility, mindfulness, and compassion for ourselves and others. We’ll discuss the life and times of the prince who became the Buddha, his search for enlightenment, his teachings, the historical development of Buddhism, plus current branches and their practices. We’ll also discuss the work of some present-day teachers including the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, and prominent American authors. We’ll have slide shows, videos, and readings, as well as discussions. This class assumes no prior knowledge, but also goes into reasonable depth to interest those with some previous experience. Course: 19813 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Apr 18-May 9 F 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Jon Nimitz, Ph.D., Teacher and Workshop Leader

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Mary Magdalene—Who Was She? Traditional Christianity portrays Mary Magdalene as a sinner whom Christ forgave and welcomed as an example to others. But was she labeled a sinner centuries later by bishops intent on reducing women to inferior status? Research shows that she likely was the “Apostle of the Apostles” and “The Maya Sutton Woman Who Knows All.” Why else was she the only witness to the resurrection of Christ? Dr. Sutton has visited sites in France where Mary Magdalene presumably brought Christianity to Europe, where she lived and eventually died. Be prepared to revise your thinking! Course: 19828 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 3 M 2:00pm-4:00pm Del Webb Alegria - Active Adult Community Section SPB: Apr 10 Th 2:00pm-4:00pm Jubilee Active Adult Community Maya Sutton, Ph.D., UNM Adjunct Professor, Women’s Studies

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The Heroine’s Journey The Heroine’s Journey pursues a powerful pattern in women’s lives. This course explores the major phases that women encounter at turning points in their lives: Separation from the Known, Descent through Trials and Challenges, Supreme Ordeal, Initiation, Personal Transformation, and the Road Back with the Elixir of Knowledge. This mythic design is as old as humanity and as fresh as your latest life-changing decision. When the events in women’s lives are seen through the prism of The Heroine’s Journey, they emerge as deep personal passages with tremendous meaning. We will track this cyclical process in classic tales, films, and in personal lives. Course: 19833 $60 For: 6 sessions Section SPA: Feb 19-Mar 26 W 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Maya Sutton, Ph.D., UNM Adjunct Professor, Women’s Studies The Seven Deadly Sins Unlike earlier centuries, people growing up in Western Civilization are less likely to be reminded about the Seven Deadly Sins—pride, avarice, envy, wrath, gluttony, sloth, and lust. Is this a change for the better, or do these sins still have some relevance in the 21st century? Can the Seven Deadly Sins provide us with a vehicle to examine the contemporary world? The historical development of these sins will be covered, and then our experiences are all that is necessary to have a great discussion. Course: 19850 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Jan 23 Th 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Howard Romanek, History/International Studies Instructor, Illinois State University (Ret)

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Psychology & Health Yoga For Folks Over Fifty It’s never too late and you are not too old or stiff to begin to explore the wonders and benefits of Yoga practice. This series of classes will be geared to the older beginner. If you are dealing with painful knees or feet, arthritis, osteoporosis, issues of balance or the proverbial midlife crisis, you will discover how to use commonly available props and postures to help alleviate these conditions and begin to reverse the aging process. So if you are 50+ or merely feel like you’ve lived half a century, open up to the best years of your life with Yoga! Note: Not a medical class—call instructor to discuss any serious condition before signing up. Note: Free Osher Membership with this class. Course: 06461 $95 For: 8 sessions Section SPA: Jan 23-Mar 13 Th 4:00pm-5:15pm Note: UNM Tuition Remission eligible. Free Osher Membership with this class. High Desert Yoga - Nob Hill Section SPB: Mar 27-May 15 Th 4:00pm-5:15pm Note: UNM Tuition Remission eligible. Free Osher Membership with this class. High Desert Yoga - Nob Hill Judy Mortellaro

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Weight Lifting for Seniors This introductory course in weight lifting is held specifically for seniors with little or no prior lifting experience. Several studies have illustrated the importance of developing and maintaining strength for senior citizens in particular. Class participants will be shown proper weight lifting techniques using light to moderate weights based on individual strength. Women and men ages 55 plus are welcome! Enrollment is limited to 12 seniors with no serious health complications. Reserve your spot today! Note: Free Osher Membership with this class. Course: 06496 $155 For: 15 sessions Section SPA: Mar 31-May 2 MWF 9:00am-11:00am Note: UNM Tuition Remission eligible. Free Osher Membership with this class. Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Iron Gym Joseph Behrend, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Owner of One on One Fitness Senior Strength and Balance Training an Introduction Enjoy a casual yet focused workout. Learn the importance of maintaining muscle mass to age gracefully and remain independent. This class is designed for those new or returning to exercise. Practice simple routines for your major muscle groups. Discover adjustments to have a pain-free workout. The instructor is certified as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor by the American Council on Exercise. She has experience training people with chronic conditions. Please bring your doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and fax number to the first class. Note: Register for this class and receive a free Osher Membership. Course: 06531 $125 For: 16 sessions Section SPA: Jan 28-Mar 20 TTh 9:00am-10:00am Note: UNM Tuition Remission eligible. Free Osher Membership with this class. Good Samaritan Society Manzano del Sol Village Anne Schroeder 48

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Line Dancing Over six weeks, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be introduced to about a dozen modern and classic line dances, with the goal of experiencing rhythm, light exercise, entertainment and new friends. Line (or solo) dances are done to many different forms of music, including Latin, Country-Western, Broadway, Hip Hop, and modern Pop to name a few. Line dancing appeals to all ages of people and to both women and men. The instructor will gear the dances to the ability of the dancers as you progress through the lessons. Whether or not you have experience with line dancing, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gain more confidence in your abilities and gain an added sense of rhythm. Note: Wear comfortable, loose-fitting casual clothes. Leather-soled shoes if possible, but sneakers are okay. Course: 19852 $60 For: 6 sessions Section SPA: Feb 7-Mar 14 F 6:00pm-7:30pm CE North Building Bill Eyler, Social Dance Instructor for 25 years Dream Wisdom Dreams give us an intriguing glimpse into the world of the unconscious and can aid us in our journey toward greater health and wholeness if we learn to pay attention to them and interpret them with understanding. The first session will focus on Jungian Dream Interpretation with its emphasis on the importance of the second half of life as the stage of personal/spiritual growth through the process of individuation. The second session will focus on the dream work itself with plenty of time for students to work with significant dreams both with paper exercises and through verbal sharing and instructor guided interpretation. Course: 19856 $25 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: Feb 25-Mar 4 T 10:00am-12:00pm Del Webb Alegria - Active Adult Community Gay Witherington, M.Ed., Counseling Psychology

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Finding Love After Fifty After fifty is perhaps the best time to find someone perfect for you. After all, you’re older and wiser. But it can be daunting being in the dating game when you’re in your fifties or beyond. If you’re hesitant about dating again, this class is for you. Course: 19861 $45 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 1 Sa 9:00am-4:00pm Note: A lunch break will be from 12pm-1pm. CE South Building Ana Loiselle, Licensed Relationship Coach Boomers! After Fifty What’s Next? This is not our parent’s “fifty.” We are stronger and know ourselves better, but we still have to make significant decisions as we enter this new phase of life. Career and personal interests change. Children grow up. What do we do next? Participants will explore the sometimes unsettling transition Karen Kalwaic from first adulthood, answering questions such as: Who am I now? What matters most? What no longer serves? We will debunk the harmful myths of aging and discuss how to manage our concerns about money, physical changes, and other issues, so we do not limit our possibilities. And together, we will each begin to identify steps toward making this next chapter of life a reflection of our most authentic wants and needs. Course: 19867 $25 For: 1 session Section SPA: Apr 2 W 1:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Karen Kalwaic, M.A., LPC

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Flourishing in These Challenging Times Imagine a future when most adults are able to achieve their potential as fully functioning human beings. Join us for a stimulating discussion of flourishing, an exciting new concept from the scientific and professional movement called positive psychology. Leaders in positive psychology tell us that Stephen Poland complete mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. The elements that contribute to flourishing include positive emotion, meaning, engagement, and healthy relationships. How would you live your life differently if you were flourishing? What does it take to live the good life and how can we apply these insights to our lives? The use of a personal journal will be encouraged to help your reflect on weekly exercises designed to promote flourishing. Course: 19869 $25 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: Mar 25-Apr 1 T 10:00am-12:00pm La Vida Llena-Nueva Vista Community Room Stephen Poland, Ph.D., Psychology

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Aging and Your Health: Is Illness Expected as I Age? As we age, we all notice changes in our ability to do our daily routines that now require effort to perform. What is happening? Is it “normal?” Will I lose my independence, as these “issues” may or may not develop? The initial discussion will be to define “normal aging.” Each organ system, e.g. the cardiovascular system, which includes the heart and blood vessels that come to it and away from it, will be introduced. We will discuss the anatomy, how the system works in our bodies and changes that may or not occur as we age. Following this conversation, we will point out common illnesses that affect the particular systems function. It is hoped that you will come to each session with questions so that we can interact about these topics, the effect of aging and if there is anything in our life style that can slow or delay the normal effects about aging. Course: 19871 $35 For: 3 sessions Section SPA: Apr 1-15 T 1:00pm-3:00pm Del Webb Alegria - Active Adult Community Walter B. Forman, M.D., FACP, FAAHPM, Retired Professor UNM Health Sciences Center

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Embody The Divine Feminine And The Divine Masculine In Living Your Spiritual Destiny As we shift into new paradigms of living, being and relating, we are shedding our old selves and giving birth to our new identities of wholeness. This new persona is the assimilation and integration of the Divine Feminine with the Divine Masculine. This union of the feminine and masculine, the Yin and Yang, the head and the heart has been known for millennia by the Indigenous people of the world. The Mayans and the Incans speak about the fulfillment of the Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor, which is the synthesis of the head and heart. Before we can see the peace and harmony in the world, we first need to restore the balance, peace and compassion from within. Come and find out about the power of energies, chi and healing through Sharing, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Grounding, Meridian Brushing and Chi Exercises. Learn how to heal the heart, be detached, maintain equanimity and live your spiritual destiny. This is an experiential class. Course: 19879 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Mar 5-26 W 6:00pm-8:00pm CE South Building Szuson Wong, RN, Ph.D., Author, The Guardian of Gaia Aging in the 21st Century: Key State & Federal Programs Growing older is inevitable. Understanding the programs that serve older Americans is critical in navigating the landscape of this new frontier. The former State Director of AARP will provide an overview of the federal and state programsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, the Older Americans Act and the federal protections under the Age Discrimination Act. Course: 19884 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Apr 11 F 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Stan Cooper, Former AARP State Director

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Brain Fitness and the Creative Arts Are you game? We will tap into the parts of your brain which are underused through fun-filled, experiential exercises (music, writing, art, theatre, dance, movement, contemplation). Novices are encouraged to attend. Osher members who participated in the Brain Fitness Introductory class will apply what they have learned. The connection between selected activities and brain stimulation/growth will be explored. Course: 19885 $60 For: 6 sessions Section SPA: Mar 13-Apr 17 Th 2:00pm-4:00pm CE South Building Terri Tobey, M.A., Gerontology, M.A., Teaching Creating a Healthy Life We all want more happiness and less suffering! People wake up one day and realize the life they have isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the want they want or they experience a life changing event and are unable to make sense of their suffering and become overwhelmed. One thing is certain, if we suffer, we are likely to use mood altering behaviors to feel better and these behaviors often become addictions. Now our suffering enters another level, which is more difficult to manage. The purpose of this course is to learn to move beyond suffering and create a new healthy life. Course: 19889 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 22 Sa 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Michael Hammes, Ph.D., Health Education

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Travel & Culture Quest for Kilimanjaro Every year, about 20,000 people attempt to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, a giant dormant volcano that is the highest peak in Africa, on the border between Kenya and Tanzania. About 12,000 of those people reach the summit. Among them, in 2004, were the speaker and his family. Their story has all of the elements of a classic “quest” saga, including preparation; hardships and challenges during the journey; attaining the goal; and returning home. In this class you will learn about East African language and culture; the geography/topography of Mt. Kilimanjaro; and what it was like to climb the mountain. If you are planning a trip to East Africa, or if you only want to make the quest vicariously, don’t miss this class. Course: 19906 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 27 Th 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Lance W. Ozier, B.S., Applied Mathematics A Primer to Indian History and Culture India has fascinated the world for millennia. In recent years, America has become interested in it as well. The Information Technology Revolution may have started it all, but the curiosity of Americans goes far beyond that, fueled by the popularity of Indian Cuisine and Culture and the prominence of Indians as an immigrant group in the US. Bollywood, mehndi and basmati are common parlance in America today. However, questions remain about India, its history, geography, traditions and religions, the lives Indians lead today and the problems they face. This course seeks to answer these questions through the format of discussion rather than lectures. Recommended Text: Come With Me to India by Sudha Koul, available via Amazon.com Course: 19913 $60 For: 6 sessions Section SPA: Apr 2-May 7 W 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Sudha Koul, Author and Artist ce.unm.edu/Osher | 505-277-0077

All About Chocolate and Why it Enchants Us Embark with the instructor on a delicious journey through the history of chocolate and how it came to be the sophisticated confection we now know and love. Understand chocolate terms such as: chocolate bloom, cacao bean, chocolate liquor, chocolate seize and more. Samples will be offered Nancy Iris so students can “taste the lecture.” The second segment of the class will be held at The Chocolate Art Gallery. Enjoy a demonstration of how to make ganache and the creation of handmade truffles. Learn how to infuse cream for ganache with fresh lavender flowers from France. Experience the decadent River of Chocolate Cake hot out of the oven! Note: A $10 Tasting Fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the first class. Maximum of 12 students per session. Course: 19923 $35 For: 2 sessions Section SPA: Jan 27-Feb 3 M 6:00pm-8:00pm Section SPB: Feb 19-26 W 6:00pm-8:00pm CE South Building Nancy “Niris” Iris, Owner, The Chocolate Art Gallery Festivals of the World Kumba Mela, Burning Man, Glastonbury and Carnival, these are some of the most famous festivals of the world. There are many smaller and less known festivals; the Near Death Festival of Spain, Holi of India, La Tomatina (Tomato) of Spain, the Running of the Bulls of Pamplona and the UFO Festival in Roswell. This illustrated lecture will discuss these events and others. Dr. O’Malia is somewhat addicted to large gatherings of festive people and has participated in many of these festivals. He can give a first hand account of the festivities. Course: 19925 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: May 7 W 3:30pm-5:30pm CE South Building Ned O’Malia, Ph.D., UNM Honors Program 56

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A Beginner’s Guide to Feng Shui Feng Shui is an art that invites the “Dragon’s Breath” or auspicious chi into the home or work place, to ensure good fortune and success. Feng means wind and Shui means water and in the Chinese culture, the balance of wind and water are necessary for good health, good luck and abundance. Feng Shui was developed over 3,000 years Szuson Wong ago in China and is practiced worldwide. It incorporates the theories of yin and yang, the five Feng Shui elements, the application of colors and shapes. Learn how to create a happy Feng Shui home, where chi flows harmoniously, and enhances optimal health, good fortune and success. Course: 19932 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Apr 9-30 W 10:00am-12:00pm Del Webb Alegria - Active Adult Community Szuson Wong, R.N., Ph.D., Author, Guardian of Gaia Magical Ireland Do you have Irish ancestry, or wish you did? Are you drawn to the Emerald Isle, longing to experience ancient sacred sites, castles and abbeys and pubs with live music? This talk reveals a hundred different aspects of magical Ireland. You will see exceptional Neolithic structures, treasures from Celtic times, medieval castles, the water of lochs, rivers and wells, and feel the pulse of modern Ireland. The cuisine is now gourmet, and the people are forever delightfully individual. Ireland—let’s go! Course: 19935 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Mar 4 T 3:30pm-5:30pm CE South Building Maya Sutton, Ph.D., Celtic Mythology Professor; Dual Citizen, Ireland/United States

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The Viking Funeral on Film The way the movies portray it, Vikings dispatched their honored dead by laying the body on a boat and setting the vessel on fire with flaming arrows. While some folks think a Viking funeral would be a cool way to send off a loved one, this idealized grand gesture is historically inaccurate. We’ll trace the history of this notion through different films and set the record straight. Films include Beau Geste, The Vikings, Eulogy, The Living Wake and Carpet Kingdom. Course: 19941 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Mar 21 F 1:00pm-3:00pm Jubilee Active Adult Community Section SPB: May 6 T 1:30pm-3:30pm Del Webb Alegria - Active Adult Community Gail Rubin, The Doyenne of Death®, Author of A Good Goodbye Creative Container Gardening for the High Desert Learn everything you need to create beautiful, artistic and practical container gardens. This class is perfect for those in apartment/ condominium communities, as well as larger homes and landscapes. Container gardens give an artistic focal point to any patio or garden setting. During this class, you’ll learn how to successfully design, grow and Debi Harrington maintain a variety of container gardens including those for flowers, fruits and vegetables. A materials fee of $20 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of the first class. Course: 19945 $35 For: 3 sessions Section SPA: Apr 12-26 Sa 1:00pm-3:00pm Del Webb Alegria - Active Adult Community Debi Harrington, Award-Winning Master Gardener

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Ikebana: Communication with Mother Nature through Japanese Flower Arts Through this workshop-style course, you will make one traditional-style arrangement and one modern-style arrangement. Minimalism, asymmetry and the balance between empty space and occupied space—these are among the characteristics of Japanese flower artistry. Note: A Materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the first session. Course: 19947 $35 For: 3 sessions Section SPA: Feb 8-22 Sa 1:00pm-3:00pm CE South Building Yayoi Tanida Hallmarks of Hitchcock Films Master director Alfred Hitchcock mapped out his suspense films with impeccable precision. While the stories varied, the elements that became hallmarks of Hitchcock films did not. Elements such as cool blondes, checkerboard floors, a distrust of police and specific types of shots show up in almost every film. We’ll examine how these and other Gail Rubin elements appear in Hitchcock’s classic films North by Northwest, Rear Window, Psycho and Vertigo. Course: 19954 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Feb 7 F 10:00am-12:00pm La Vida Llena-Nueva Vista Community Room Gail Rubin, The Doyenne of Death®, Author of A Good Goodbye

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Stress-Free Rome For anyone considering a trip to Rome, or those who merely want to know more about it, this class is indispensable. From arrival to departure, finding hotels and food and where and how to visit famous and not-so-famous locations, this class will help organize the trip in the most stress-free way Teresa possible. Included will be tips on what to Cutler-Broyles do, and what not to do in restaurants and cafes, who to take seriously and who to avoid, where and how to shop for bargains and for high-end designer duds. Course: 19987 $19 For: 1 session Section SPA: Jan 27 M 10:00am-12:00pm La Vida Llena-Nueva Vista Community Room Teresa Cutler-Broyles, Lecturer; Owner, Inkwell International, LLC The Reel West: Western History through the Lens of Hollywood Hollywood films abound in myth and the Western is perhaps the most myth-laden of all genres. This course will de-mythologize some of the “damage” done to western history as portrayed on the silver screen in the twentieth century. This course will include snippets and sections of films that have shaped our notions of the many facets Sandy Schackel of the American West including frontier settlement, ethnic diversity, immigrant patterns, famous (and lesser) figures and how movies reflect our shifting cultural and social values. Course: 19991 $45 For: 4 sessions Section SPA: Apr 10-May 1 Th 10:00am-12:00pm CE South Building Sandra Schackel, Ph.D., American West, Women’s History/ UNM/Boise State University (Ret.) 60

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Membership

Membership in our Osher Lifelong Learning Institute opens the door for adults 50 and above to choose from many thought-provoking courses. The emphasis of the university-level courses is to deepen understanding of academic areas such as art, history, literature and science. Members also increase skills in areas such as music, genealogical research, and informed travel. In addition, Osher classes offer members the opportunity to build connections with other mature learners in the Albuquerque community. The classes are non-credit. There are no entrance requirements, no tests, and no grades. In fact, no college background is needed at allâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your love of learning that counts. The membership fee is $20 annually. Joining allows you to register for all the Osher courses in 2014, and you may join at any time during the year. New catalogs are distributed in the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters, with a total of over 200 courses, lectures and performances offered during the calendar year.

UNM Alumni Association Partners with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

UNM alumni who are age 50 and above qualify for special membership benefits when joining the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNM. With membership, age-qualified UNM alumni receive a 10% discount on all Osher courses (but not the Membership fee) and 10% off all Growth & Enrichment courses. Alumni who become Osher Members will receive a special membership card, free book check-out from the four libraries on main campus, as well as e-mail announcements of cultural events on the campus.

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Membership Benefits An annual $20 membership provides entry into the Osher community and a growing list of benefits on campus and citywide. By showing your Osher Membership card and a valid picture ID, you receive the following benefits and discounts: • A free monthly members lecture on a variety of stimulating topics and other special member’s-only events. • Book and materials check out within the four main UNM Libraries. • 10% discount at many events at Popejoy Hall, all events at Keller Hall and announcements for on-and off-campus cultural events. • Discounts to the YMCA of Central New Mexico and waiver of Joining Fee. Check www.ymcacnm.org for program information. • Discounts on Defined Fitness memberships. Check www.defined.com. • Discounts on Albuquerque International Association Lecture Series. Check www.abqinternational.org for program information. Joining the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute provides access to the best of UNM’s educational tradition. Osher members join a dynamic community of adults 50+ who share a common love of learning. Classes are interactive and participation is encouraged. Not only will you make discoveries that may change your life, you’ll meet many like-minded people who will become friends.

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Course Information Tuition fees vary by course, with lectures at $19 and courses ranging from $25 to $90. There may be required texts or materials fees for some courses, which will be stated in the course description. You may take as many Osher courses as you wish each semester. Our program features one-time lectures lasting about two hours, performances lasting several hours, and courses that range from 2 to 12 weeks long. The Spring semester runs from January-May. Now, take advantage of a very special offer. As an Osher Member, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive a 10% discount for all Growth & Enrichment courses offered through Continuing Education. Just contact Registration in person or by phone at 505-277-0077 when you enroll in Osher courses, and say you qualify for this discount. Tuition Remission All Osher courses are eligible for tuition remission! UNM Staff and retirees may use tuition remission for all the Osher courses, but not for the membership fee. As of August 1st, $252 of tuition remission may be applied to personal enrichment courses including those offered through the Osher Institute. Forms may be found online at ce.unm.edu.

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Registration

Registering for Osher courses is quick and easy. You can register by phone, mail, FAX or in person: Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm in the South Building of UNM Continuing Education, 1634 University Blvd. NE. For a full list of registration instructions, see page 2.

For More Information Maralie W. BeLonge, Program Supervisor 505-277-6179 | belonge@unm.edu Location: 1634 University Blvd NE Phone: 505-277-6179 Fax: 505-277-8975 Email: belonge@unm.edu Web: ce.unm.edu/Osher

Mailing Address: Osher UNM Continuing Education MSC07 4030 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Refunds

Requests to refund tuition must be made in writing and received 3 business days prior to the first class meeting. UNM Continuing Education retains $15 as a processing fee. Send or bring your request to the above address, or FAX 505-277-1990, or email registration@dce.unm.edu.

Become an Osher Volunteer! Members can now volunteer to help guide the direction of our Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Contact the Osher Program Supervisor, Maralie BeLonge at 505-277-6179 or belonge@unm.edu

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Advocate for Osher Osher charges less than $30 for many of its courses and free activities abound. Additional member benefits and inclusion in the Osher Community are included in the $20 Annual Membership fee. To keep our program accessible to all and our fees low, we encourage contributions from people like you. Lifelong learning is essential for cognitive health and overall wellness. As we develop Osher as a place to be for new ideas, free public forums and a myriad of creative

outlets, we want to explore how education can serve people throughout their lives. We welcome your input and suggestions. Please give as generously as you can. Donating is Easy: • Sign up to make a donation on the UNM Foundation Website: https://unmfund.org/online-giving • Choose “Continuing Education” from the list and make your gift designation to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. • Checks should be made payable to the University of New Mexico Foundation and designate the contribution to be utilized for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNM and sent to: UNM Foundation MSC07 4260, 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 Phone: 505-277-4503 / 1-800-UNM-FUND (866-3863) Fax: 505-277-4435 • Your contribution is tax deductible.

Thank you from all of us at UNM Continuing Education and the more than 1,000 members served annually by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico.

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Locations UNM Continuing Education 1634 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM (just north of Indian School) Del Webb Alegria Active Adult Community 901 Cottonwood Circle, Bernalillo, NM (Turn east onto Santiago Way, off Rio Rancho Blvd. NE Highway 528) Phone: 505-771-3367 Jubilee at Los Lunas 601 Jubilee Blvd. SW, Los Lunas, NM 87031 Phone: 505-866-1777 La Vida Llena-Nueva Vista Community Room 10501 Lagrima de Oro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: 505-296-6700

How to Register: Phone: Call our Continuing Education Registration office at 505-277-0077, Option 1 Fax: Fax the registration form (page 2 of this catalog) to 505-277-1990 In Person: Come by UNM Continuing Education Registration, located at 1634 University Blvd., NE, Albuquerque.