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(HIST087)
Instructor: Joe Simpson
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Day of the Week: M
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 9/12/2022 - 10/31/2022
Number of classes in this course: 8
Fee: $88.00
Location: ONLINE
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Limit: 100
Course Description:
This course presents an in-depth study of Abraham Lincoln from 1854 to 1865 with an emphasis on Lincoln's essential characteristics and his evolving views on slavery, racial equality, and civil rights. Was Lincoln a radical Republican with abolitionist beliefs or a reluctant emancipator and a biased liberator? The course will examine Lincoln's moral certainty and his political sagacity to abolish slavery in the United States. What is the "Lincoln Factor" that transcends history? The course will focus on how Lincoln confronted slavery and its expansion as an Illinois politician, his unexpected rise to become President, and Lincoln's masterful presidential leadership to preserve the Union and abolish slavery.
Suggested Reading: can be found at www.olli-abraham-lincoln.weebly.com
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- Instructor: Ed Piper
- Day of the week: Th, Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
- Dates: 9/22/2022 - 10/20/2022
- Sessions: 5
- You will not be charged the $55.00 course fee unless you are admitted to the class.
- Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 30
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Later adulthood is generally regarded as a time of physical and mental decline, yet it also offers opportunities for spiritual growth. This course will draw insights from both lifespan development theories and a variety of world spiritual traditions to broaden our understanding of how spiritual eldering can enrich our final years.
Suggested Reading: Any of these books: Helen Hills, Aging Well Drew Leder, Spiritual Passages Glenn E. Miller, Living Thoughtfully, Dying Well Kathleen Montgomery (ed.), Landscapes of Aging and Spirituality Zalman Schachter-Shalomi & Ronald S. Miller, From Age-ing to Sage-ing Molly & Bernie Strode, Keeping Spiritual Balance As We Grow Older Polly Young-Eisendrath & Melvin E. Miller (eds.), The Psychology of Mature Spirituality
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- Instructor: Nanette Alcaro
- Day of the week: Th, Times: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
- Meets every other week.
- Dates: 9/8/2022 - 10/20/2022
- Sessions: 4
- You will not be charged the $44.00 course fee unless you are admitted to the class.
- Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 8
- Course Description:
Learn new ingredients, seasonings, sauces and spices! Cook new recipes at home! This course will provide different methods of Asian cooking as well as different Asian cuisines. Cooking methods to be covered: stir-fry, noodles, curry, and soup. Class includes demonstrations, tastings and a recipe to take home. $15 per person for food (checks made to Nanette Alcaro). Enjoy, do something different with friends and have fun! See you then! (This is not for the non-spice lovers nor vegetarians.)
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(ARTS081)
Instructor: Ariana Maki, PhD
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Dates: 9/6/2022 - 9/27/2022
Number of classes in this course: 4
Fee: $44.00
Course Location: Unity of Charlottesville - Classroom
Location Address: 2825 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 25
Course Description:
At the heart of Buddhism is the Buddha Shakyamuni (ca. 5th century BCE), whose life provided followers with both a template and the tools for successfully transcending the cycle of rebirth and suffering. In the centuries since his parinirvana, artists around the world have given material form to the Buddha’s travels and teachings, creating objects for use in meditation, ritual, and religious history. Using the life of the Buddha as a guide, this course will enable learners to identify and understand the most salient characteristics of Buddhist art and to discern the meanings and motivations behind its creation. Suggested Reading: Keown, Damien. Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press, 1996, additional reading will be provided as well.
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- Instructor: Pam Roland Lengel
- Day of the week: M, Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Dates: 9/19/2022 - 10/24/2022
- Sessions: 6
- You will not be charged the $66.00 course fee unless you are admitted to the class.
- Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 20
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Drawing is a way to discover an entire new world. Before modern techniques about learning to draw were developed, many of us thought we couldn't draw or had no talent. Now we can learn to "see" like never before and give up saying things like, "I can't even draw a straight line." (After all, maybe that's what rulers are for!)
Required Materials:
ESSENTIAL - Bring a "can-do" attitude, the willingness to practice, and an eagerness to do something you didn't think you could do! These are the things to bring.
Paper: Look for paper that is 60-90 lb. and smooth to the touch. Sketchbooks with this weight of paper are found in the art section of department and craft stores.
Pencils: Bring any that you like to make marks with or even a fine-tip pen. Pencils come in many options, from very light to very dark. You can achieve a variety of effects depending on how hard you press on the pencil. There is no need to buy a set of pencils, unless you just want to.
Erasers: Try to find a "kneaded" eraser, great for erasing mistakes. They are grey, wrapped in plastic, less than 2" square, and can be held in your hand to warm them up and become malleable for a spot you might want to erase. These erasers don't damage the surface of the paper as much as other kinds.
Suggested Reading: Edwards, Betty. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, 1999. Dodson, Bert. Keys to Drawing, 1990. Garcia, Claire Watson. Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner, 2003.
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(WELL022)
Instructor: Leslie Lee
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Day of the Week: M
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Dates: 10/10/2022 - 10/31/2022
Number of classes in this course: 4
Fee: $44.00
Course Location: Common Ground Healing Arts -
Location Address: 223 5th St NW, #219 Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 20
Course Description:
This course is an accessible opportunity to start a new yoga practice. With the aid of props in the yoga studio at Common Ground Healing Arts students will be able to gently access foundational yoga poses and comfortably ease their way into this beginning yoga practice. Each session will begin with a brief explanation of one of the foundational components of the yoga practice including: pranayama (conscious breathing), alignment/anatomy, asana (physical poses), and meditation. Each session will also include a physical yoga practice that is intentionally welcoming for new students. Members may experience many benefits including increased physical strength, mental clarity, more restful sleep patterns, and decreased stress levels.
NOTE: Before participating in any exercise program participants should check with their doctors to ensure that there are no contraindications, special considerations, or limitations from a medical standpoint.
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- Instructor: Robert Toplin
- Day of the week: Th, Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Dates: 9/8/2022 - 9/29/2022
- Sessions: 4
- You will not be charged the $44.00 course fee unless you are admitted to the class.
- Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 35
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Angela Merkel, an obscure scientist, became the Chancellor of Germany. She made a huge impact on European affairs. Andrew Carnegie, a poor immigrant, became one of the world’s richest individuals. He gave away most of his fortune to promote education and the arts. Barbara Tuchman was a popular historian. One of her books made a significant impact on President Kennedy’s decision-making during a crisis. Yitzhak Rabin, a general and prime minister in Israel, achieved fame as a warrior, but he risked his life to achieve peace with the Palestinians. Their stories have relevance for our times. Suggested Reading: Reading material will be provided to those enrolled.
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(WELL029)
Instructor: Kathy Garrett
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 9/7/2022 - 10/5/2022
Two-hours classes.
Number of classes in this course: 5
Fee: $75.00
Course Location: South Plains Presbyterian Church -
Location Address: 410 Black Cat Road / PO Box 277 Keswick, VA 22947
Limit: 19
Course Description:
With a lifetime of memories, it’s hard to home in on things that truly inform your life perspective. Guided Autobiography helps you write your story, two pages at a time, focusing on themes such as health, money, family and spiritual identity. Each topic has a set of questions, designed to coax details from the writer. Participants come to class and break into groups where they share their stories. Cheryl Svensson, Director of Birren Center for Autobiographical Studies, says “It’s not the boring chronological story; it’s the stories that maybe nobody has heard before.” Required material:
Handouts will be provided to those enrolled. Prefer students write in longhand in a notebook. There will be weekly writing assignments to share in class.
Suggested Reading: https://guidedautobiography.com/
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- Instructor: Dan Sherman
- Day of the week: M, Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
- Two-hour class.
- Dates: 9/12/2022 - 9/12/2022
- Sessions: 1
- You will not be charged the $15.00 course fee unless you are admitted to the class.
- Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 35
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Although conceived as a standard studio film, Casablanca was quickly recognized as a great romantic film, full of memorable characters and iconic lines, all supported by one of Hollywood’s greatest scores. This course will provide the backstory to the film, and place it within the studio production system, and tell how it developed from an unfinished script when shooting began into the Best Picture of 1942. The talk will include clips from the movie, discuss its actors and creators, and highlight reasons for its appeal.
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- Instructor: Jon Mikalson
- Day of the week: M, Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
- Dates: 9/12/2022 - 10/17/2022
- Sessions: 6
- You will not be charged the $66.00 course fee unless you are admitted to the class.
- Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 20
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This course includes a leisurely reading of Homer’s Odyssey, with time to discuss not just what happened but also the familiar figures of Odysseus, his dutiful son Telemachus and faithful wife Penelope, Circe, Calypso, the Cyclops, the Sirens, those nasty suitors, and the wonderful gods and their roles. With time also to consider the nature of oral poetry; the sophistication of Homer’s characters and dialogue; the Homeric social and political culture; the proper treatment of guests, refugees, and those in need; the material remains of Mycenaean sites and culture; and the later reception of the Odyssey. Some lecture, but mostly class discussions.
Suggested Reading: Richmond Lattimore, The Odyssey of Homer; Daniel Mendelsohn, An Odyssey Tennyson, Ulysses
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(PBAF023)
Instructor: Allen Hench
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Dates: 9/6/2022 - 9/27/2022
Number of classes in this course: 4
Fee: $44.00
Course Location: Homewood Suites - Albemarle Room
Location Address: 2036 India Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 35
Course Description:
This course is anchored by video presentations of "TEDtalks" on technology, entertainment, design, science, business, the arts, and global issues facing our world. TED speakers share perspectives and analyses about new knowledge and thinking. Each week, a few of the talks will be viewed and discussed.
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(ARTS077)
Instructor: Benjamin Roe
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Dates: 9/21/2022 - 11/30/2022
Course meets every other week.
Number of classes in this course: 6
Fee: $48.00
Course Location: R.R. Smith Center for History and Art - Lecture Room
Location Address: 22 South New St Staunton, VA 24401
Limit: 20
Course Description:
Before coming under the baton, some of the most beloved works in the concert hall begin life at the barre. This course will examine the 'ballet bones" of six symphonic masterpieces, including rare video footage of the original choreography. We'll examine Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé, Prokofiev's Romeo & Juliet, Copland's Appalachian Spring, as well as The Firebird and Rite of Spring by Stravinsky.
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(PBAF017)
Instructor: Rabbi Joel Schwartzman
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Day of the Week: Th
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Dates: 10/13/2022 - 11/3/2022
Minimum Enrollment: 15
Number of classes in this course: 4
Fee: $44.00
Course Location: Unity of Charlottesville - Sanctuary
Location Address: 2825 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 100
Course Description:
This four-session course will briefly touch on regional issues including: 1) water, natural resources, religion, historical origins, regional alliances, weaponry and the Suez Canal; 2) a bit of family background and a survey of the timeline of Israel's military conflicts; and in the sessions 3) and 4) examine Israel's strategic principles, relations with its neighbors, neighborhood relations in general, threats to and opportunities for peaceful coexistence, and military hardware. This course does not address, except tangentially, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. *The Instructor will share relevant information via email before each class.
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- Instructor: Tom Pitz
- Day of the week: W, Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
- Dates: 9/7/2022 - 9/28/2022
- Sessions: 4
- You will not be charged the $44.00 course fee unless you are admitted to the class.
- Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 12
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We can read about Mr. Jefferson’s accomplishments and failings, visit the designs he left for us, build up or tear down monuments to him and fellow founders, and do what has always been done with history: describe it through the lens of our current perspective to fulfill our current desires. But what was his perspective? Do we grasp what was happening then?
Suggested Reading: Meacham, Jon. Thomas Jefferson: President and Philosopher, 2014. Meacham, Jon. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, 2013. Malone, Dumas. Jefferson and His Time: Jefferson the Virginian (Vol. 1 of a six-volume set, available individually), 2006. Gordon-Reed, Annette and Peter S. Onuf. “Most Blessed of the Patriarchs”: Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of the Imagination, 2016.
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Instructor: Karen McCurdy, Steve McCurdy
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dates: 9/14/2022 - 9/14/2022
Three-hour class.
Number of classes in this course: 1
Fee: $21.00
Course Location: Ivy Creek Natural Area - Classroom
Location Address: 1708 Earlysville Rd Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 35
Course Description:
This course will discuss butterflies and moths that are native to Virginia, what it takes to attract them to your yard, and the pressures on their continued survival. The amazing Monarch butterfly and its phenomenal trip to Mexico will be discussed in detail. Live specimens will provide an ‘up close and personal’ look at both adult Lepidoptera and their larvae (caterpillars) and will enhance opportunities for learning more about these amazing insects. The more we learn about these seemingly simple and beautiful creatures, the more fascinating they become!
Required material: Just curiosity!
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(LIFE008)
Instructor: Richard Mason
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Dates: 9/6/2022 - 10/11/2022
Number of classes in this course: 6
Fee: $66.00
Course Location: The Center - Classroom
Location Address: 540 Belvedere Blvd Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 20
Course Description:
Listening is a skill used every day in our lives. How many people could be better listeners? Ironically, for a skill that is so important and used so much, most people never have had any training or education in developing the skill. Listening skills can be developed and strengthened through understanding and practice. In this course, the instructor will present a simple model of the communication process. The sessions will include "one-on-one" student interaction and some whole group discussion. Throughout the course, many opportunities will be available to practice new skills.
Required material: note paper and pencil. Suggested Reading: Handouts will be provided to those enrolled.
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(PBAF035)
Instructor: Scott Fulton
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dates: 9/13/2022 - 10/18/2022
Number of classes in this course: 6
Fee: $66.00
Course Location: Homewood Suites - Albemarle Room
Location Address: 2036 India Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 35
Course Description:
Aging, it's all the rage, but what is actually going on inside us? We used to think it was genetics, but now know that only accounts for about 2 percent of longevity. This course looks at understanding our biological age, why we age at different rates, and the key elements of healthy heart and brain function.
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- Instructor: Addeane Caelleigh
- Day of the week: Th, Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
- Dates: 9/8/2022 - 9/29/2022
- Sessions: 4
- You will not be charged the $44.00 course fee unless you are admitted to the class.
- Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 10
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Mystery novels are one of the most popular categories of fiction in the United States and around the world. They offer ways to understand society on a range of social and cultural issues and pose questions about how we live. This is not a lecture course. Instead, it will consist of mini-presentations by the instructor to prompt thinking about relevant issues, followed by wide-ranging discussion about the issues identified in the novels. The focus will be on four contemporary novels: Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker (class 1), then Shroud for a Nightingale by P. D. James, Misjudged by James Chandler, and Angels Flight by Michael Connelly in successive classes. All are available in print (most available used) and all in digital format. The goal for each book is to identify important social and cultural issues that reflect the society depicted in the book and about ourselves as members of the societies. Participants who cannot finish the reading are welcome to participate.
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(ARTS087)
Instructor: Arnold Popkin
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Day of the Week: M
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 10/3/2022 - 10/17/2022
Number of classes in this course: 3
Fee: $33.00
Course Location: Unity of Charlottesville - Sanctuary
Location Address: 2825 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 100
Course Description:
This course will be the fifth in a series presenting live performances of beautiful piano solos. Each class will include one hour of performance and about 30 minutes of discussion about the composers and compositions.
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(ARTS089)
Instructor: Nancy McAfee
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Day of the Week: Th
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 10/20/2022 - 11/17/2022
Number of classes in this course: 5
Fee: $55.00
Location: ONLINE
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Limit: 100
Course Description:
What made Picasso such a towering figure in art history? This course will look in-depth at his life, paintings, sculpture, friends, mistresses, and wives to study his genius.
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(HIST018)
Instructor: Michael Knapp
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Day of the Week: F
Times: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Dates: 9/9/2022 - 9/30/2022
Number of classes in this course: 4
Fee: $44.00
Course Location: The Center - Classroom
Location Address: 540 Belvedere Blvd Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 35
Course Description:
This course will examine the three main Catholic military orders established during the Crusades to serve and protect pilgrims traveling in the Holy Land: the Knights Templar, the Knights Hospitaller, and the Teutonic Knights. We will discuss the roles each played after the Crusades, as well as the tragic end of the Templars. Bring an enquiring and open mind, and some good questions!
Suggested Reading
The New Knighthood, by Malcolm Barber (Cambridge Univ. Press, 1994).
The Templars: The Secret History Revealed, by Barbara Frale (Arcade Publishing, 2004 and 2011).
Warriors of God: Richard the Lionhearted and Saladin in the Third Crusade, by James Heston, Jr. (Anchor Books, 2001).
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(PBAF039)
Instructor: Elizabeth Donohoe, Michael Wolfe
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 9/6/2022 - 9/27/2022
Number of classes in this course: 4
Fee: $44.00
Course Location: Unity of Charlottesville - Classroom
Location Address: 2825 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 18
Course Description:
“What the best and wisest parent wants for his own child, that must the community want for all of its children. Any other ideal for our schools is narrow and unlovely; acted upon, it destroys our democracy. “ — John Dewey ( 1907 ), “ The School and Society “ From the earliest days as a nation, public schooling has been a cornerstone of democracy. Yet, in the last decade, no public institution has come under greater attack than our public schools. Critics cite lagging test scores, increasing achievement gaps, poor teacher quality, and inadequate workforce preparation. Added to this onslaught are recent condemnations of Critical Race Theory, calls for greater parent involvement and choice about what children learn and where they attend public school. This four-session course examines the missions and myths influencing the American education system. Through informative lecture and engaging conversation, we will identify the earliest efforts to connect public education to democracy and how this system has evolved to address individual, societal, cultural and the way we “do” school challenges. Required material: Open mind and respect for diverse opinions, experiences.
Suggested Reading: Reading material will be provided to those enrolled.
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(ARTS088)
Instructor: Timothy Snider
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Day of the Week: Th
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dates: 10/6/2022 - 10/27/2022
Number of classes in this course: 4
Fee: $44.00
Course Location: WTJU Radio Station - WTJU Radio Station
Location Address: 2244 Ivy Road , VA 22903
Limit: 24
Course Description:
The prevailing aesthetic for opera of the 19th century was Romanticism. Florid vocalism, dense orchestration, and intense emotions typified the opera of the 19th century. Although Giacomo Puccini and Richard Strauss experienced most of their success in the early years of the 20th century, their works harken back to the Romantic style that typified music and drama in the earlier century. We'll study their operas, examine how and why Romanticism declined, and see what replaced Romanticism in the 20th century.
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(PBAF034)
Instructor: Harriet Kuhr
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Dates: 10/19/2022 - 10/19/2022
Number of classes in this course: 1
Fee: $11.00
Course Location: Unity of Charlottesville - Sanctuary
Location Address: 2825 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 100
Course Description:
This presentation will cover who is considered a refugee, how they come to the United States, and the role of agencies such as International Rescue Committee in their resettlement. We'll also discuss current refugee crises such as Afghan evacuees and Ukrainians and what this means to our local community.
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(HIST082)
Instructor: Sam Towler
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Day of the Week: Th
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dates: 9/15/2022 - 9/22/2022
Number of classes in this course: 2
Fee: $22.00
Course Location: Homewood Suites - Albemarle Room
Location Address: 2036 India Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 35
Course Description:
Uriah Levy, the first Jewish Commodore in the US Navy, and a longtime admirer of Thomas Jefferson, bought Monticello in 1834, and opened it to the public. Monticello remained in the Levy family until it was purchased by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation in 1923 and restored over time into the Monticello we know today. This course will describe genealogical research by the instructor into the lives of African Americans who continued to live and work at Monticello after it was owned by the Levy family.
Suggested Reading: Saving Monticello by Marc Leepson is a history of Monticello during the Levy ownership
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(PBAF033)
Instructor: Carl Pales
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Dates: 9/28/2022 - 10/19/2022
Number of classes in this course: 4
Fee: $44.00
Course Location: The Center - Classroom
Location Address: 540 Belvedere Blvd Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 40
Course Description:
This course will provide attendees with little or no military background with an understanding of the key elements of modern militaries in terms of organization, weapons, and manpower. By covering the most basic and commonly referenced elements of ground, naval, and air forces, regardless of nationalities, students completing this course will acquire a better understanding of defense-related issues and foreign conflicts. Avoiding unnecessary levels of detail, this course will enable students to understand key differences in often-referred-to weapons systems such as tanks and armored personnel carriers, battalions and brigades, and attack vs. ballistic missile submarines. Most critically, the course will address less tangible but critical factors that are paramount in determining the effectiveness – or lack thereof – of various militaries.
Suggested Reading: US Army FM 100-5: Operations, John Keegan: A History of Warfare, Globalsecurity.org
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(HIST083)
Instructor: James Donahue
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 9/7/2022 - 10/12/2022
Number of classes in this course: 6
Fee: $66.00
Course Location: The Center - Classroom
Location Address: 540 Belvedere Blvd Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 25
Course Description:
The course is divided into six classes in Session A and six classes in Session B, covering all of the major campaigns and battles fought in the Eastern Theatre. The A Session course will include: 1st Manassas (Bull Run) (July 21, 1861), War in Virginia: Winter (Spring, 1862 - 1863), Jackson’s Valley Campaign (March – June 1862), Peninsula Campaign (June 25 – July 1, 1862), Antietam Campaign (September 17, 1862), Fredericksburg Campaign (December 11 – 15, 1862). The B Session course will include: Chancellorsville Campaign (April 30 – May 6, 1863), Gettysburg Campaign (July 1-3, 1863), Overland & Wilderness Campaign (May – June 1864), Cold Harbor to Petersburg (May 31, 1864 – March 25, 1865), Richmond – Petersburg Campaign (June 9, 1864 – March 25, 1865), Petersburg to Appomattox Campaign (March 29 - April 9, 1865).Each class will consist of an introductory lecture followed by a DVD lecture by the distinguished UVA Civil War History Professor Gary Gallagher. After a 10–15-minute break and a question-and-answer period, the final portion of the class will include a DVD showing of Ken Burns's American Civil War series pertaining to the specific campaign or battle being discussed.
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(LIFE017)
Instructor: Scott Elliff
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Day of the Week: F
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Dates: 9/9/2022 - 9/30/2022
The last class will be a tour of DuCard Vineyards.
Number of classes in this course: 4
Fee: $44.00
Course Location: Homewood Suites - Albemarle Room
Location Address: 2036 India Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 35
Course Description:
The local wine industry has become an important feature of Charlottesville's landscape. This course will provide an overview, designed to help casual wine drinkers and enthusiasts get a better appreciation of the industry and a background on how it all comes together. Topics will include: 1) history and background of the industry, current status and future challenges; 2) key decisions and steps involved in starting and operating a vineyard; 3) the science and art of making wine—methods, equipment, and decisions involved; 4) an on-site visit to DuCard Vineyards in Madison County, where we will walk through the vineyard and the winery to see it all first-hand, and also do a tasting. NOTE: Wine tasting at DuCard will involve a separate $15 fee; transportation is on your own. Masks and social distancing will be observed. Mask policy updates will be provided if there is a change.
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(HIST081)
Instructor: Hal Aaslestad, John Mason, George Robinson, Tom Delare, Alexander Thymmons, PhD, Shirley Ruedy, PhD
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dates: 9/14/2022 - 10/19/2022
The location was updated on 8/12/2022
Number of classes in this course: 6
Fee: $66.00
Course Location: Unity of Charlottesville - Sanctuary
Location Address: 2825 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 60
Course Description:
The Western world was shocked and saddened by the tragic invasion of Ukraine. The violence that devastated the population, the destruction of the nation’s infrastructure, the brutal daily actions of Russia’s military, in total, the misguided efforts to recapture an empire have been heartbreaking. We have all realized a need to improve our knowledge of this distant but most important land. We propose to present a 20,000-foot overview of the struggle with nationalism and Imperialism which Ukraine and its ancient neighbor have experienced. Our intention is to make the forgotten past and the vital present feel relevant and alive. We will address this topic by a panel of dedicated individuals each focusing on a specific time period or topic.
Suggested Reading includes chapters of Norman Davis, Europe, 1996, Oxford Press which relate to eastern Europe and Serhii Plokhy’s Lost Kingdom and The Gates of Europe. 2017-2021, Basic Books.
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(ARTS082)
Instructor: Dan Sherman
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Day of the Week: F
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dates: 9/9/2022 - 9/9/2022
Two-hour class.
Number of classes in this course: 1
Fee: $15.00
Location: ONLINE
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Limit: 100
Course Description:
Born into a wealthy family, Katharine Hepburn shot to early fame, winning the first of her four Oscars (a record) when only 26, though she soon was labelled “box office poison.” She quickly brought about her own comeback with The Philadelphia Story and became an icon of screen in both dramatic and comedic roles. This course will include many performance excerpts (including her single stage musical!) and discuss her screen persona as an independent woman, her legacy, and life, including her relationship with Spencer Tracy.
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- Instructor: Evelyn Edson
- Day of the week: W, Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
- Dates: 10/19/2022 - 11/9/2022
- Sessions: 4
- You will not be charged the $44.00 course fee unless you are admitted to the class.
- Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 12
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Vergil's work is a consciously composed epic of the founding of Rome. It was written during the early years of Augustus’ reign as the first Roman emperor. Celebrated as a masterpiece as soon as it appeared, shortly after Vergil's death in 19 BCE, it became a central work in Western culture.
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- Instructor: John Burt
- Day of the week: M, Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
- Dates: 10/17/2022 - 11/7/2022
- Sessions: 4
- You will not be charged the $44.00 course fee unless you are admitted to the class.
- Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 10
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In this course we will visit the most awe-inspiring places in the world conjoined with a discussion of the health benefits of awe experiences. Each student will create a pictorial awe journal to which they can return at regular intervals to replay their awe selections. Current research suggests that awe can take us outside the self, unplug the ego, and connect us with positive emotions. Among our visits, we will spend one day on Mars with an aerospace-engineer-guide. We will also explore awe returns from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Suggested Reading: In Awe, John O'Leary; The Awe Factor, Allen Klein; Awestruck, Jonah Paquette.
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(HIST086)
Instructor: Stephen Greer
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dates: 9/14/2022 - 10/5/2022
Number of classes in this course: 4
Fee: $44.00
Course Location: Online - Zoom
Location Address: ZOOM , VA
Limit: 30
Course Description:
The JFK Assassination is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. Our prior class provided a survey of the chronology of the tragedy in Dallas and the publishing of the findings in the Warren Commission Report. The Report made the best possible case that Lee Harvey Oswald (LHO) acted alone and killed the President. The inconsistencies and use of highly selective supporting evidence have spawned a generation of endless speculation, conspiracy theories and over 2,000 books and documentaries. Based on feedback, we will examine selected areas in further detail. Although helpful, participation in the prior class is not a requirement. Required material: Open mind and growth mindset.
Suggested Reading: Over time, start reading: Warren Commission Report: Table of Contents | National Archives: Foreword, Chapter 1: Summary and Conclusions; The Kennedy Half Century (Larry Sabato) or via online The Kennedy Half Century | Coursera| Supplemental books with different perspectives e.g., Rush to Judgement, Case Closed, The Unspeakable, Crossfire, 22 November 1963: A Brief Guide to the JFK Assassination
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- Instructor: Robert Chapel
- Day of the week: Tu, Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.
- Dates: 9/6/2022 - 10/18/2022
- Sessions: 7
- You will not be charged the $77.00 course fee unless you are admitted to the class.
- Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 25
- Course Description:
An overview of Sondheim's life and an examination of the shows for which he composed and/or wrote lyrics. I believe he was one of the finest composers for the musical theatre in the 20th century and hope to show why I believe this. I will include the use of Power Point, VHS and DVD videos, and audio via CDs, cassettes, and vinyl records. Suggested Reading: Stephen Sondheim, a Life by Meryle Secrest
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(LIFE029)
Instructor: Donald Clymer
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Day of the Week: Th
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 9/8/2022 - 10/6/2022
Number of classes in this course: 5
Fee: $40.00
Course Location: R.R. Smith Center for History and Art - Lecture Room
Location Address: 22 South New St Staunton, VA 24401
Limit: 25
Course Description:
Switzerland dazzles the eyes with its beautiful alpine landscapes and pristine lakes. It is one of the most desired places to visit for people from around the world. Who are the people who live in this paradise and what makes them tick? This class will go beyond the stereotypes of tidiness, neutrality, cheese and chocolate, wristwatches and trains running on time, to examine the unique language, the special dishes, the mindset and peculiar customs of this tiny yet influential country in the middle of Europe. Switzerland is indeed magical!
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(SCIT036)
Instructor: PJ Rooney
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Day of the Week: Th
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Dates: 10/13/2022 - 10/20/2022
Number of classes in this course: 2
Fee: $22.00
Course Location: Homewood Suites - Albemarle Room
Location Address: 2036 India Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 35
Course Description:
Sleep, or more accurately your sleep-wake cycle, is an immensely complicated and exquisitely synchronized activity. There are no operations within your brain or major systems within your body that aren’t wonderfully enhanced by sleep when you get it, or demonstrably impaired when you don’t. Your sleep-wake cycle involves nearly every brain neurotransmitter and multiple brain structures; it’s your Global Brain Event! In this deep dive into the science of slumber, we’ll survey sleep's impact on your brain, immune system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, and learning, memory, and diseases. Ultimately, the quality of your sleep affects the quality of your waking day - tips for getting good shut-eye will be discussed.
Suggested Reading: Reading material will be provided to those enrolled.
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- Instructor: William Adams
- Day of the week: M, Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM.
- Dates: 9/12/2022 - 10/3/2022
- Sessions: 4
- You will not be charged the $44.00 course fee unless you are admitted to the class.
- Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 30
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine was more than a brutal, unprovoked attack on a neighboring country. It represented an end to the “rule of law” that has prevailed since the end of World War II. It represented a tipping point to new kinds of warfare. It generated international instability that may affect international relations throughout the world into the foreseeable future – including the national security policies of the United States.
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(ARTS080)
Instructor: Charles Chadwick
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Dates: 9/13/2022 - 10/11/2022
Number of classes in this course: 5
Fee: $55.00
Course Location: The Center - Classroom
Location Address: 540 Belvedere Blvd Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 25
Course Description:
Eugene O’Neill’s last completed play, A Moon for the Misbegotten, is his final statement on tragedy and the most compassionate play he ever wrote. We will treat the play not as a sequel to Long Day’s Journey Into Night (an almost irresistible temptation), but as a masterpiece in its own right. We will focus on not just the older version of Journey’s Jamie Tyrone, but also O’Neill’s greatest female character, Josie Hogan. Our study will use a video of the play in class (the definitive performance with Jason Robards Jr and Colleen Dewhurst) with a discussion focused approach and supporting lecture material.
Suggested Reading: Eugene O'Neill, A Moon for the Misbegotten, Yale University Press, 2006
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(ARTS084)
Instructor: Chee Ricketts
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 9/13/2022 - 10/18/2022
Number of classes in this course: 6
Fee: $66.00
Location: ONLINE
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Limit: 12
Course Description:
Have you wanted to paint with watercolor but have been intimidated by the process? If so, this is the class for you! Before the class commences, you will be able to view brief videos explaining which supplies to purchase and how to set up your painting space. The class will cover basics such as how to organize a watercolor palette and principles of color mixing and participants will learn the important techniques that are used in creating successful watercolors. There will be ample time for practicing in each class. Although designed for beginners, this class offers intermediate painters the opportunity to review and refine skills. Required material: Students will be sent a supply list upon registration for the class. The supplies are estimated to cost approximately $75.
Suggested Viewing: Chee has created videos to acquaint students with the necessary equipment needed for watercolor painting, these will be shared before the course begins.
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(SCSC023)
Instructor: Ashton Applewhite
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Day of the Week: Sa
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dates: 10/8/2022 - 10/8/2022
Number of classes in this course: 1
Fee: $11.00
Course Location: Homewood Suites - Albemarle Room
Location Address: 2036 India Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 35
Course Description:
From childhood on, we’re barraged by messages that it’s sad to be old; that wrinkles are embarrassing, and old people useless. Author and activist Ashton Applewhite believed them too, until she figured out where this prejudice comes from and the damage it does. In this lively and provocative talk, Applewhite explains the roots of ageism—between our ears and in the world around us—how it divides and diminishes us, and what we can do about it. Whether you’re older or hoping to get there, this talk will cheer you up, shake you by the shoulders, and change the way you see the rest of your life.
Suggested Reading: Applewhite, Ashton. This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism (NY: Celadon, 2016) https://www.amazon.com/This-Chair-Rocks-Manifesto-Against/dp/1250297257
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(PBAF032)
Instructor: Rodney Sullivan, Alex Sullivan
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Day of the Week: Sa
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 10/1/2022 - 10/1/2022
Number of classes in this course: 1
Fee: $11.00
Course Location: Homewood Suites - Albemarle Room
Location Address: 2036 India Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 35
Course Description:
Investors worldwide are investing in cryptocurrency (a type of digital money). Many are asking how do I go about investing in this new asset class and how does it fit into an overall portfolio, if at all? COURSE KEY TAKEAWAYS: Cryptocurrency is a decentralized digital currency secured by blockchain technology. Cryptocurrency investing can take many forms, ranging from buying cryptocurrency directly on a crypto exchange to investing in crypto funds and companies on major stock exchanges. Investing in cryptocurrency is very risky, so it's important to make sure that any crypto investments be included only as part of a broad diversified portfolio. Cryptocurrency and blockchain will likely play a large role in technology of the future. What are the use cases for this new technology? What are companies doing today to leverage blockchain?
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(HUMN062)
Instructor: Jeffrey Pugh
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dates: 9/6/2022 - 9/27/2022
Number of classes in this course: 4
Fee: $44.00
Course Location: Unity of Charlottesville - Sanctuary
Location Address: 2825 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 100
Course Description:
This course takes a close look at the rise of Christian Nationalism and its impact on America's political landscape. Looking at the historical background in American civil religion and the more recent manifestations of Christian Nationalism in such movements as Christian Reconstruction, Dominionism, and other right wing religious-political groups, Pugh explores the religious connections that led to the insurrection of January 6th and the ongoing danger to American democracy posed by Christian Nationalism. Suggested Reading: Instructor will provide reading material to those enrolled.
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(HIST085)
Instructor: Edward Dillingham
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Dates: 9/6/2022 - 10/11/2022
Number of classes in this course: 6
Fee: $66.00
Course Location: Tuckahoe Clubhouse -
Location Address: 37 Stone Orchard Drive Nellysford, VA 22958
Limit: 35
Course Description:
“Remember Pearl Harbor!!” was the battle cry, and the resulting Pacific air war was unlike any battle fought before or since. Over millions of square miles of land and sea, the United States and Empire of Japan fought an air campaign that was a hard-fought struggle to the bitter end. Using pictures, videos and firsthand accounts, this course will examine the men, women, aircraft, and missions that ultimately crushed the Japanese Empire during World War II.
Suggested Reading: list will be provided to those enrolled before the course begins.
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(HIST084)
Instructor: Edward Dillingham
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Dates: 9/7/2022 - 10/12/2022
Number of classes in this course: 6
Fee: $66.00
Course Location: The Center - Classroom
Location Address: 540 Belvedere Blvd Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 35
Course Description:
“Remember Pearl Harbor!!” was the battle cry, and the resulting Pacific air war was unlike any battle fought before or since. Over millions of square miles of land and sea, the United States and Empire of Japan fought an air campaign that was a hard-fought struggle to the bitter end. Using pictures, videos and firsthand accounts, this course will examine the men, women, aircraft, and missions that ultimately crushed the Japanese Empire during World War II.
Suggested Reading: list will be provided to those enrolled before the course begins.
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