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ONLINE: A Zoom invitation link will be sent the Friday before class begins.
Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cezanne loved them. So will you – the colors, culture, and cuisine of Provence. Last fall, Gerlinda Melchiori took us on a journey to the Normandy Coast in Northern France. This spring, she leads us on a tour of southern France, primarily in the Provence region. We will visit famous historical sites such as the global port of Marseille, papal Avignon on the River Rhône, and the Toulon of Les Misérables, on the Mediterranean Coast. We will then walk the paths of the Impressionist painters, hike the steep canyons and vineyards, and view with joy the lavender landscapes of this exquisite region. And, we will do all of this without the millions of tourists who come here every year. Gerlinda Melchiori holds advanced degrees in history and business, and a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Michigan. She has served as an international consultant to universities around the world. Her special interests include the history and arts of regions and cultures worldwide.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Gerlinda Melchiori
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Dates: 5/12/2025 - 5/12/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Building: Online Course
Room: Online via Zoom
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HYBRID: In the classroom and online. A Zoom link will be sent to all one day before class.
The names of cities along America’s southeastern coast are almost magical. Names like Savannah and Charleston speak of hanging moss and mystery, of southern charm and hospitality, of beautiful homes and cultures immersed in history. The first stop on this journey through the deep south was St. Augustine, Florida, where it seems everything is the oldest in America. Next comes Georgia’s Jekyll Island, once a retreat exclusively for the very wealthy and now a vacation paradise for everyone. Savannah, Beaufort, and Charleston are within 70 miles of each other and, while each is distinctive, all share in creating a relaxed southern manner of living amid the architectural masterpieces they call home. George Jabol received his B.A. degree from Muskingum College in Ohio, 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: 5/13/2025 - 5/13/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Building: Hybrid: In-Person and Online
Room: Vineyard Cafe and Zoom
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IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
Cross-dressing has occurred since civilization began. This class will explore the reasons people cross-dressed, and how their cultures responded to their nonconformist attire. In some eras and places, no one really cared. In others, cross-dressing could get a person killed by people, by governments, and by religions. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake not just because of her heretical notions but because she dressed as a man. Many, like Joan, cross-dressed but made no attempt to hide their true sex. Others realized that indeed their gender identity was the opposite of their biological sex. We will watch and discuss The Danish Girl which centers on the lives of real people. Eddie Redmayne portrays Einar/Lili who undergoes an early sexual reassignment surgery in the early 20th century. Susan Nenadic holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in history and English. She is known for her integration of history and literature in teaching, and is the author of several books and articles, including A Purse of Her Own: Occupations of 19th Century Women, and Legendary Locals of Ann Arbor. Susan currently leads Friends of Amoru, a non-profit organization building a secondary school in Uganda.
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Fee: $45.00
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Instructor(s): Susan Nenadic
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Dates: 5/15/2025 - 5/28/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sessions: 3
Days: W Th
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Building: Vineyard Church
Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church
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1st session is on Thursday, May 15;
2nd session is on Wednesday, May 21;
3rd session is on Wednesday, May 28
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Between 1780 and 1855, the scenic but impoverished northwestern regions of Scotland were troubled by what became known as the highland clearances. Landlords sought to dedicate their estates to the more profitable businesses of sheep and cattle raising. They displaced their tenant farmers by forcing them into marginal communities, by raising rents, and by issuing evictions. The tenants, many of whom had resided in the same places for generations, reacted with bitterness and occasional violence to this betrayal of traditional arrangements. The outcome was large-scale emigration to Canada, the United States, and Australia. We will look at underlying factors (language, religion, politics, and technology), examine events at a few representative estates, and follow some of the emigrant groups to their new homes overseas. John Alan Stewart is a retired software developer with degrees in biology from the University of Michigan.
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Fee: $30.00
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Instructor(s): John Alan Stewart
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Dates: 6/3/2025 - 6/10/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: Tu
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Building: Vineyard Church
Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church
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ONLINE: A Zoom invitation link will be sent one day before class begins.
Hop on board and join Pat Butler for a road trip around the picturesque county of Cornwall. Situated on the southwesterly tip of the UK and enjoying an unusually mild climate, Cornwall has a plethora of interesting places to visit and fascinating tales to tell. We will visit quaint fishing villages, historic mining towns, medieval fortresses, and the famous Tintagel Castle where legend meets history. In addition to enjoying the stunning land and seascapes as we travel the county, we will also find time to stroll through the global gardens at the Eden Project, visit a seal sanctuary, appreciate artwork from around the world at the Tate, St. Ives, and so much more. Pat Butler was the Elderwise Administrator until retiring back to the UK in 2017. She is a Qualified Tour Guide for the National Trust's Living Back-to-Back History Museum in Birmingham, UK, and enjoys taking groups of visitors around this popular venue. Pat also enjoys presenting social history classes to members of Britain’s University of the Third Age.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Pat Butler
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Dates: 6/4/2025 - 6/4/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Building: Online Course
Room: Online via Zoom
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OFFSITE TOUR: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit, MI
Time: 8:00 am. to 4:45 p.m.
Enrollment: This tour is limited to 15 attendees. A waitlist will be available.
Please let the Elderwise office know if you are unable to attend this tour. This gives students on the waitlist an opportunity to join. It also helps the onsite class assistant.
Fee: Member $32 Nonmember $37
Fee includes roundtrip bus fare, museum entrance, and docent fees. Lunch cost is not included.
For over a half century, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American history has dedicated itself to exploring and celebrating the rich cultural legacy of African Americans. Join us as we travel to Detroit on the D2A2 bus, leaving from the Blake Transit Center on Fifth Ave in downtown Ann Arbor at 8:00 a.m. When we get to Detroit, we will transfer to the Qline, to arrive near the museum. We will walk to a restaurant for lunch, the cost of the lunch is not included in the class fee. Following the Museum tour, we will take the Qline back to Grand Circus Park to board the bus to Ann Arbor, arriving at the Blake Transit Center around 4:45 p.m. Please note there will be a fair amount of walking to access our transfers and the restaurant. Class fee includes roundtrip bus fare, museum entrance, and docent fees. Lunch cost is not included. Additional details will be emailed to class registrants a few days prior to the tour.
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Fee: $37.00
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Instructor: Docent Charles H. Wright Museum
Capacity Remaining: -1
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Dates: 6/6/2025 - 6/6/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Building: Offsite
Room: Charles H. Wright Museum
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