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HYBRID CLASS
This class will be presented both in-person at the Vineyard Church and online via Zoom.
Join George Jabol as he leads us on a 12-day journey through Mexico. The primary purpose of this September 2022 trip was to explore ancient Aztec and Mayan sites extending from Mexico City to the Yucatan. Along the way there was also much to enjoy and learn about modern day Mexican culture. Highlights of the trip include visits to Aztec temples at Tenochtitlan and Teotihuacan, and a day in the charming colonial town of Puebla. In Veracruz, a museum visit features the famous colossal basalt heads of Olmec leaders. We will enjoy the partially restored ruins at Palenque, one of the most beautiful Mayan city-states in Mesoamerica. The Mayan site at Uxmal near Merida provoked wonder because of the many intricate carvings preserved on the stone temples. George’s trip concludes with a tour of Chichen Itza, the principal ceremonial center of the Yucatan.
George Jabol received his B.A. degree from Ohio’s Muskingum University, and a Ph.D. in English language and literature from the University of Michigan. Fully retired now from a career with the federal government, George creates photographic slide shows as a way to remember his travels and share them with others.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): George Jabol
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Dates: 6/1/2023 - 6/1/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Building: Vineyard Church
Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church
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Online Class: A ZOOM invitation link will be sent one day before class begins.
Amazing Amsterdam: A Showcase of Dutch History and Culture
Having covered the Age of Discovery and the Hanseatic League in previous classes, as well as recently visiting the Van Gogh exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Gerlinda now highlights the amazing contributions the Dutch have bestowed upon the world. Following a brief overview of the history of Holland, she will present treasures of art and culture in Amsterdam, including its canal architecture and famous churches and synagogues. We will visit the famous Rijksmuseum to observe the works of painters from the Dutch Golden Age, such as Rubens, Vermeer, and Rembrandt, visit Anne Frank House and Museum, the incredible Shipbuilding Museum, and of course the museum dedicated to impressionist Van Gogh. We will briefly visit Rotterdam, De Hague, and Delft, walk through spectacular tulip gardens and observe flower auctions, pass by the first Stock Market and stroll through the city’s infamous night life.
Gerlinda Melchiori is a life-long student of history and art. Her 20 years as international consultant for universities around the world, and her many years as lecturer on cruise ships, have offered her opportunities to explore civilizations and their evolving cultures.
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Online Class: A ZOOM invitation link will be sent one day before class begins.
The ancient Egyptians believed in a happy and eternal afterlife, and their burial practices reflected this belief. They believed that mummification preserved the bodies of the deceased so they could enjoy the food and grave goods which were buried with them. Decorations on tomb walls depicted banquets, harvests, and other lovely scenes of what might lie ahead. Join us on this Zoom tour where our docent guide will share aspects of ancient Egyptian burial practices using artifacts from the Kelsey's collection, as well as images of artifacts in several other museums. This virtual tour will be facilitated by the Kelsey Museum’s docent staff. 
[photo credits: Coffin of the Priest Djehutymose
Wood, Plaster, Paint
Saite Period, 685-525 BCE (26th Dynasty), Nag el-Hassaia, Egypt
Albert Todd Donation, 1930s
KM 1989.3.1]
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Online Class: A ZOOM invitation link will be sent one day before class begins.
By the middle of the 18th century, coffee houses in England had become known as ‘penny universities,’ fashionable places for intellectuals to meet, purchase a cup of coffee (for a penny), exchange ideas, and debate the news of the day. One notable coffee house in Birmingham was Freeth’s, popular at a time when political discussion and challenge was often feared by those in positions of high authority. John Freeth sought, not only to offer a venue for such dialogue to take place, but also to provide entertainment for his guests while they reflected on the significant issues of the day. Join William at Freeth’s for an hour or so of reasoned and sober debate on matters of politics, science, philosophy and much more.
After a career in local government, William Philpott has spent more time researching, writing, and presenting aspects of political history, one of his life-long interests. William has had articles published in online magazines, made presentations to his local u3a history group, is a moderator for a history Facebook page, and a volunteer at his local museum.
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Online Class: A ZOOM invitation link will be sent one day before each class session begins.
In this class we conclude our series with the fascinating documentaries of UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the world. Starting in 1972, UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has designated as World Heritage Sites more than a thousand locations valued for their outstanding cultural and/or natural significance to humanity. The sites include archaeological excavations, masterpieces of religious or secular architecture, monumental sculptures, and paintings. Many sites also represent the earth’s most magnificent features of physical and biological formation. This class, adopted from The Great Courses series, features lectures by Justin M. Jacobs of American University, and breathtaking visuals from six of the most outstanding World Heritage Sites. We invite and encourage a lively discussion of the selected sites.
May 9: Canada’s Rocky Mountains
Earliest China: Yinxu and the Oracle Bones
Iceland’s Great Assembly at Thingvellir
May 16: The Acropolis of Athens
Palmyra, Oasis on the Syrian Desert
The Redwood Forests of California
Toby Teorey is the current Vice-Chair of the Elderwise Council. He is retired from the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan and in retirement pursues his enduring love of world history, music, and culture.
 
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