FESTIVAL LEARNING

Spring 2018
CLASS SCHEDULE
 Education isnt something you can finish
-Anonymous.

W elcome to the new Festival Learning at Sun City Festival. As a resident

of Sun City Festival, you have the unique and exciting opportunity to
participate in our university inspired experience right here in your own
community! Festival Learning will offer many popular classes such as
Astronomy, History of Del Webb and Survival Spanish.

Our Festival Learning Coordinator, Lori Pierson has done a great job of re-
cruiting new teachers and some exciting new classes.

Save time by registering for classes from your home computer, by going to
www.OurSunCityFestival.net and clicking on the Online Event Registration
link.

You can also register in person at the Member Services Desk at the Sage
Center. Schedules and registration forms are available at the desk and online.

Festival Learning Class fees are shown in the class descriptions.

Payment Options:
We accept cash, checks made payable to Sun City Festival Community Assoc.
and Debit Cards, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

We are looking forward to an amazing Spring Semester!

If you have any questions or suggestions about our course offerings, or you
would like to teach in an upcoming semester with Festival Learning, please
contact our Program Coordinator, Lori Pierson at lpierson@aamaz.com.

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 TECHNOLOGY
Getting Familiar with Using IPhones and
IPads
Instructor: Barbara Waggoner
2 Sessions: Wednesdays, April 4 and 11
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $18
Do you have an iPhone or iPad and want to learn
more about the icons, settings, pictures? What is the
CLOUD that is talked about? Where is it? This course
will help you individualize your device to your liking
and help you understand the iOS and why you need to
update your device. You will learn all this and more.
Free Android Cell Phone Apps
Instructor: John Schneeg
1 Session: Monday, Jan 29
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
Want to take a photo on your smartphone and resize it
to post on the Sun City Festival classified ads? Home-
sick for an out of state radio station, or want a custom
music channel that plays artists you select? Have a
weak spot in your WIFI network at home, and want
an app to map signal strength so you can find a better
placement for your router? Do you have Cox cable, and
want to watch live TV on your phone? There are free
Android apps for all of these, and we will look at how
they can be set up to work best for you. Well spend a
few minutes each on Pandora and iHeart Radio, the
Cox Contour app, and several other utility programs
for your Android phone or tablet.
Internet of Things- Devices of Today and the
Near Future
Instructor: John Schneeg
1 Session: Monday, Feb 26
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
Thinking of getting an Echo (or her little sister Dot)
and wondering what Amazons digital assistant Alexa
can do for you? Have a second home, and want to use
an internet connected camera to see whos been com-
ing to your front door? Always-on wireless networking
has changed how people communicate with each other,
and increasingly even how they communicate with
smart devices around the home. This brief session will
look at several new products vying for your dollars,
such as smart wall plugs, thermostats, stereo receivers
and door locks, with a short list of what to watch out
for when shopping for your newest IoT gadget.
Random Cheap Technology
Instructor: John Schneeg
1 Session: Wednesday, March 14
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
Many of us have a weakness for new technology, but
at the same time dont want to spend a lot on an im-
pulse item. In this session, we will look at what $10 to
$40 can get you in techno-gadgets. We will see LED
light strips, MagicJack for the home phone (a land-line
alternative to Cox telephone service), remote control
drones, IP cameras for home security or pet surveil-
lance, a USB microscope to inspect small items on
your computer screen, and a few other gadgets from
the instructors collection. If youve heard of an unusu-
al product yourself, bring any info and well take a few
minutes to discuss our experience with it, and add to
everyones understanding of its use or practicality.
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 TECHNOLOGY
How the Internet Works
Instructor: Mike Middlemas
1 Session: Thursday, Feb 22
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
The internet has gone from amusing novelty to indis-
pensable necessity in only 20 years. Have you ever
wondered where the ideas came from? How many
different things have to go right for it to work? How
does email work? How do websites know the difference
between you and me? What is the Dark Web? Is it safe
to disclose any personal information over the internet?
This is not a session intended to improve your internet
skills, but by the end of it you will have a whole new
appreciation for the complexity of this amazing and
critical technology.
HEALTH
You Are What You Eat: Carbohydrates and
Proteins
Instructor: Laurel Branen
1 Session: Tuesday, April 3
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $9
Learn about sugar, starch, and fiber, as well as the
implications for human health. You also will learn
about proteins: what they are, how much we need, and
sources.
You Are What You Eat: Fats and Other Lipids Instructor: Sandy Shipman
Instructor: Laurel Branen
1 Session: Thursday, April 5
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $9
Saturated fats, trans fats, monounsaturated oils, choles-
terol: Good, bad or neutral? Learn the science behind
current fat recommendations.
Walking Slow
Instructor: Sandy Shipman
1 Session: Wednesday, Jan 17
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
Transitioning from the rush and bustle of a busy life to
the stillness of retirement can feel abrupt; as can get-
ting used to life with illness or cranky joints. You may
simply be desiring a slower pace. Join us for a discov-
ery of the slow layer of life you may have raced past.
Together well use our senses and awareness to find
purpose, joy and gratitude in the smallest of walks.
Please dress for the weather as we will be walking
outside!
Journaling: See-Write-Feel
Instructor: Sandy Shipman
1 Session: Monday, Feb 19
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
Sometimes we move too fast to hear ourselves think
and let ourselves feel. Well slow our pace and practice
a journaling strategy for hearing our inner voice. Well
observe nature and photographs to write, then unlayer
the writing. This is a simple strategy that can be used
anywhere! Bring writing supplies.
Journaling: Zooming In
1 Session: Monday, April 9
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
Practice a journaling strategy to narrow your focus.
This is a great kickstarter for writing essays. Inspiring
pictures will be provided, and participants are welcome
to bring personal pictures on ipads/cell phones/printed
to use in the class. Bring writing supplies.
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Essentials of Essential Oils
Instructor: Linda Cinnamond
1 Session: Monday, Jan 15
1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
For the person who is just starting out in essential oils.
The what, why, when and how is covered. Also, a great
refresher class.
Essential Oils for Your Moods
Instructor: Linda Cinnamond
1 Session: Tuesday, Feb 20
3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
Essential Oils can play an important part in manag-
ing your attitude and mood. Well talk about how your
brain processes your senses and emotions and how you
can use that info, along with the oils to maintain an
even keel.
Essential Oils for Your Pets
Instructor: Linda Cinnamond
1 Session: Monday, Jan 22
1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
We already know why these remarkable oils are cur-
rently being used all over the country as a safe, natural
solution to the many issues we as humans suffer from,
both emotionally and physically. Lets take it one step
further and learn how to use the oils on our favorite
pets!
Essential Oils for Pain
Instructor: Linda Cinnamond
1 Session: Wednesday, March 7
1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
We all have pain at certain times in our lives. Come
learn about the different types of pain, how the brain
recognizes and processes pain, and which essential oils
work best for each specific type of pain.
Meditation 1
Instructor: Jean-Marie Givens-Myers
3 Sessions: Thursdays, Jan 11, 18, 25
8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
OR
Mondays, March 5, 12, 19
8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $27
This course teaches students five basic steps of medita-
tion, the benefits of this meditation, and several differ-
ent ways to meditate. Each class will be part interactive
lecture and part experiential.
Meditation 2
Instructor: Jean-Marie Givens-Myers
3 Sessions: Thursdays, Feb 1, 8, 15
8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
OR
Mondays, April 2, 9, 16
8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $27
Designed for students who have taken Meditation 1
and wish to deepen their understanding and practice
of mediation, this course will be both educational and
experiential.
The Theory of Yoga
Instructor: Alicia Weinkrantz
1 Session: Monday, Jan 15
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
What is yoga? Who can practice yoga? Do you need
to be skinny, flexible, or strong to practice? What are
some types of yoga can you do? Are you intrigued?
You will get answers to these questions and more!
Learn some yoga background and the benefit of do-
ing yoga. Join us in this interactive class as we practice
pranayama, a breathing technique. Some yoga props
will be in this class for you to see, with demonstrations
on how they are used.
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 SELF-IMPROVEMENT
Personal Safety and Awareness - WHAT IF?
Instructor: Barbara Waggoner
1 Session: Monday, Feb 12
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
Dont become a prisoner in your own home. Your best
defense is self -confidence and having a plan. This
course you will learn how to think, react, and deal with
situations where you may otherwise feel intimidated.
Lets have fun and play The What If game.
GARDENING
Landscaping 101 by Carescape
Instructor: Harry Graham
1 Session: Friday, Feb 9
10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
This class will cover the basic elements of landscape,
giving you seasonal landscaping tips. With the spring-
time coming right around the corner, trees and plants
will be coming out of dormancy and will soon begin
their growing season. Learn about fertilizing fruit trees
and other plant material this spring. We will cover how
to eliminate spring time weeds that come from the
winter rains.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Intro to DSLR Cameras 101
Instructor: Carol Komassa
1 Session: Wednesday, Jan 17
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
If you have a new camera, or have never picked up the
basics beyond Auto Mode learn about your But-
tons/Modes and Dials and improve your photography
results. Learn about the buttons and what each one
does, the types of situations to choose each of them
and why. This is a Hands-On Class and we will prac-
tice inside or outside (weather permitting) please
bring your camera (DSLR or Point & Shoot - not for
cell phones or tablets) and manual, fresh battery and
memory card.
Spring Flower Photography
Instructor: Carol Komassa
1 Session: Thursday, April 12
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
Spring Flower Photography will be capturing the rich
plethora of Arizona cacti, plants and flowers. When,
where and how to photograph them with changing
weather/wind and light conditions for beautiful con-
sistent results. Some great simple (and inexpensive)
tips and tricks that work and will help you overcome a
few of the barriers to success. Please bring your cam-
era (DSLR, Point & Shoot, Tablet, or Cell Phone) and
manual, fresh battery and memory card.
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 TRAVEL
Australia as a Tourist Destination
Instructor: Trevor Wilson
1 Session: Thursday, Feb 8
1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
A country as large as the United States, Australia can
be a challenging destination to visit. In addition to
being on the other side of the world, climate ranges
north to south are the opposite of the Northern Hemi-
sphere. This seminar will cover must see sights and is
designed to help you make the best decisions on see-
ing the unique animals, flora and scenery only found
in this remote land. It will also touch on the diverse
and ever increasing Asian influence in the country.
Exploring Antarctica
Instructor: Trevor Wilson
1 Session: Thursday, March 1
1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
A visit to Antarctica is a once in a life time opportu-
nity to appreciate the furthest reaches of the globe.
Receive advice on preparations that are necessary to
have a safe and educational visit.
It will also dispel some of the reluctance to travel so
far afield and touch on the scientific research being
conducted by several international ice stations.
Survival Spanish
Instructor: Lori Pierson
4 Sessions: Tues/Thurs Jan 23, 25, 30, Feb 1
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
OR
4 Sessions: Mon/Wed March 12, 14, 19, 21
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $36
An introduction to Spanish language and conversa-
tion, classes will incorporate listening to and speaking
Spanish revolving around friends, work and shop-
ping. Basic grammar and syntax are introduced in a
real-life context. Spanish culture, beliefs and values
are also explored. The courses primary goal is to give
each student the knowledge to begin speaking Span-
ish.
Conversational Spanish
Instructor: Lori Pierson
4 Sessions: Tues/Thurs, April 10, 12, 17, 19
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $36
This course is geared for the Advanced Beginner/
Intermediate Spanish speaker that wants to practice
every day conversational Spanish, revolving around
friends, travel, shopping and other topics by request.
The primary goal is to spend as much of the 90 min-
ute class time in the target language. This course is
NOT a continuation of Survival Spanish. Students
must already have basic Spanish speaking skills that
they want to improve upon.
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 ART
Learning to Look at Paintings
Instructor: Allen Reamer
2 Sessions: Mondays, Feb 5 and 12
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $18
Did you ever look at a painting and wonder if there
is more there than you see? There are specific ways to
view a painting that will increase your enjoyment and
understanding of it, whether the painting is realistic or
abstract. We will cover some of these ways of looking
at a painting. This will be a very interactive class.
Leonardo da Vinci
Instructor: Allen Reamer
1 Session: Monday, Feb 19
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $9
Leonardo da Vinci was a High Renaissance artist who
is still recognized as genius, but his life was like a soap
opera. In this course we will learn about his life in de-
tail, the historical context in which he worked and the
characteristics of his artwork.
Vincent van Gogh
Instructor: Allen Reamer
1 Session: Monday, Feb 26
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $9
Vincent van Gogh was a Post-Impressionist painter
who had a turbulent life and whose paintings were ap- thrived in a desert landscape that is still used today by
preciated after his death. We will discuss his life and art the historic Puebloans.
in detail. You will see how he expressed his life through
his art. We will begin with his birth and continue until
his death or until we run out of time.
HISTORY
Scandal!
Instructor: Linda Wangner
2 Session: Tuesdays, March 13 and 20
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $18
A hit show on TV. What about the multitude of
scandals in our government? Watergate is actually a
building as well as being used to refer to an event. Was
the CIA involved? Why did the Governor of NY have
to resign shortly after taking office? Mrs. Hardings
parting words at her husbands funeral led many to
think that her husband may not have died due to
natural causes. Scandals did not start in the 20th
Century. They go back to Benjamin Franklin in
France, Hamilton, Burr, as well as Miss Peggy ONeal
and President Jackson to the rescue.
Chaco Canyon National Historic Site
Instructor: Lou-ellen Finter
2 Sessions: Mondays, Jan 22 and 29
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $18
Visit an Ancient Puebloan site built and inhabited in
prehistoric times. We will tour some of the build-
ings, the history of the area, look at some astronomi-
cal alignments, and the use of the land by Richard &
Marietta Wetherill. See how the people survived and
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 HISTORY
Monument Valley
Instructor: Lou-ellen Finter
1 Session : Tuesday, Feb 13
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
Take a step back in history and look at the land that sits
between Utah & Arizona. A short history of the Dine
who own and live within the valley. A tour through
the main section of Monument Valley, and mention
of the backcountry tours. A discussion of the use of
the land by both Natives, and Anglos including John
Fords epic movies. A look at the Gouldings trading
post and their part in making the Valley famous.
Aaron Copeland: Geographical Lands of
Music
Instructor: Lou-ellen Finter
1 Session : Tuesday, Feb 20
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
Aaron Copeland- A look at his life, his music, and the
historical time frame in which he wrote.
We will discuss the background of the composer and
the historical period in which he wrote. Selections
from two suites Rodeo and Billy the Kid will be used
for listening examples.
Pioneer History of Arizona
Instructor: Lou-ellen Finter
1 Session : Tuesday, Feb 27
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
Take a look at early Arizona from its earliest inhabit-
ants until 1912. We will look at conditions for growth,
the landscape, the Spanish arrival & influence, the
growth of immigration, industry, the Civil War, the
states symbols, and the history of some early cities.
Early schooling will be covered along with transporta-
tion. We will touch on some early forts, and life in this
new land. Come and travel the territory.
Historic Tribes of the Southwest The Utes
Instructor: Lou-ellen Finter
2 Sessions: Mondays, April 16 and 23
10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $18
Come find out about the Utes, a group of indigenous
people who reside in two states. Learn of their ar-
rival, their migration in the states, and the foods they
sustained themselves on during their history. Explore
their family life among the people and the specific jobs
of men and women. Discover their arts that are still
being practiced and the interaction of the Utes with
white settlers and other tribes in the area. View their
traditional homes and some ceremonies from their
culture.
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 HISTORY
Del Webb The Early Years and the New
York Yankees
Instructor: Paul Novak
1 Session: Thursday, March 8
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
This lecture discusses Del Webbs unique American
story, and also focuses on his tenure as co-owner of the
most successful franchise in the history of professional
baseball. He was the creator of the Sun Cities, but there
is a myth surrounding this man, which this lecture
explores to provide more information about him and
his image. His construction company built dozens of
military, government, and commercial buildings and
facilities, including Luke and Thunderbird Fields, Luke
Air Force Base, Anaheim Stadium and Madison Square
Garden.
Del Webb and the Arizona Years
Instructor: Paul Novak
1 Session: Thursday, March 15
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
Join this lecture group and learn about Del Webbs
creation of the Sun City Concept and its implementa-
tion. A golfing buddy of the rich and famous, Webb
built several Las Vegas casinos, including Bugsy Siegels
infamous Flamingo Hotel and Casino. He was one of
the richest men in America, during his time, and left a
deep philanthropic mark on Phoenix and the State of
Arizona.
MUSIC HISTORY
The Sixties: The British Invasion
Instructor: Vincent Bruno
1 Session: Monday, Feb 5
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
This lecture will focus on the phenomenal rise of the
British pop and rock acts that invaded our shores in
the 60s, from pop groups (The Beatles, The Dave Clark
5, The Animals, The Kinks) to the psychedelic and
progressive bands (The Who, Pink Floyd, Cream, Traf-
fic). We will explore highlights from landmark record-
ings that clearly defined this British pop renaissance
era. Our journey will also include aspects of British
popular culture (cinema, fashion, TV and UK under-
ground) whose influence added to the impact of this
remarkable decade.
The Making of Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts
Club Band
Instructor: Vincent Bruno
1 Session: Tuesday, Feb 6
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
This lecture will follow in the footsteps of the Beatles
as they embark on the creation of their eighth studio
album Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. We
will explore the genesis of how the songs were written,
their influences, recording and production techniques
and the iconic cover art. In addition, we will discuss
its legacy that not only defined the counterculture of a
generation but whose musical landscape continues to
influence contemporary society. Rolling Stone ranks
Sgt. Peppers as the #1 album of all time.
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 ASTRONOMY
Astronomy I Basics of Astronomy and the
Birth of the Universe
Instructor: Joseph Aibinder
4 Sessions: Tuesdays, Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6
12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $36
The course begins with the basic science of astronomy
and evolution of telescopes to the discovery of the big
bang creation of the universe, the development and life
cycle of the stars and sun, to their death in supernovas
and their remnants as white dwarfs and black holes.
The course is highly visual with the use of images from
the great ground-based and spaced-based telescopes
and videos/simulations from NASA, ESA and leading
universities.
Astronomy 2
Instructor: Joseph Aibinder
4 Sessions: Tuesdays, Feb 13, 20, 27, Mar 6
12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $36
Using ground based and space based telescopes and
interplanetary space probes, the solar systems forma-
tion, evolution, its major and minor planets, moons,
asteroids, comets, Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud will be
explored. Going beyond our immediate solar system,
distant galaxies, galaxy clusters, theories of dark mat-
ter and dark energy and the evolution of the universe
and possible multiverse will be examined. Finally the
search for extraterrestrial life and intelligence will be
explored.
CURRENT EVENTS
Op-Ed Wednesdays
Instructors: Doug Chatem and John Hamilton
4 Sessions: Wednesdays, Jan 24, Feb 7, 21, Mar 7
10 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $36
Op-Ed Wednesdays is a discussion forum for political,
social and economic issues. In preparation for each
class session, several class members are asked to read
the op-ed or editorial section of their favorite news-
paper, news magazine or political blog, and select an
article suited for lively class discussion. Each reporter
is asked to explain why they chose their article and
provide a reaction to the groups discussion of this
choice. The instructors will facilitate all discussions.
HOBBIES
Saving Our Monarchs One at a Time- And
Start a Special Rewarding Hobby at Home
Instructor: Carol Komassa
1 Session: Wednesday, Jan 31
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
Most of us are aware that our pollinators are rapidly
declining, including the amazing Monarch Butter-
fly. Learn about them, and how little time and little
equipment it takes to safely raise them from eggs and
then release them back into nature. No club needed to
join and you only need five minutes a day! Join Carol
Komassa, who has successfully raised and released 15
Monarchs over two years who will share her tips for
success and see if this could be a rewarding hobby you
might enjoy.
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 LITERATURE

So You Want to Publish a Book: Self-Publish- RELIGION

ing for Aspiring Authors
Instructor: Kathleen Watson Literary Forms Found Within the
1 Session: Thursday, Jan 18 New Testament Texts
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Raph Martin
OR 5 Sessions: Thursdays, Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15
Thursday, March 1 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cost: $45
Cost: $9
The Bible is not a simple book to read. It is helpful to
Technology has opened the world of selfpublishing to discern the literary forms underlying the inspired texts
aspiring authors who want to share a tale of fiction; a so as to render them more intelligible to the reader.
lifetime of expertise from a profession or finely tuned For example, we will examine forms such as: Gospel,
skill; or an account of a life welllived. This session will Midrash, Parable, Miracle, Healing, Sermon, Revela-
examine 10 elements of the publishing process: moti- tion, Type/Anti-type, Psalm, Wisdom, and Apocalypse.
vation, reading audience, publishing options, ISBNs, The course is open to all - those with none to little,
book cover and interior, style sheet, print vs. ebook, and those with some to adequate background in the
pricing, costs, and promotion. New Testament. If you have a Bible -bring it along; if
not, you may want to order a copy whose version is the
Book Discussion: The Things They Carried by NRSV or New Revised Standard Version.
Tim OBrien
Instructor: Nancy Middlemas
2 Sessions: Fridays, March 2 and 9
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $18

Literature is often a path to understanding history, here

the legacy of the Vietnam War. Unique, challenging,
and brilliant, OBriens novel is a series of interwoven
semi-fictional memoirs of soldiers in Vietnam and
years after. Blurring fiction and reality, the author cre-
ates a middle-aged character, Tim OBrien, a vet who
shares the authors name. Going beyond the confusion
and conflict of the war years, he reworks memories of
his service into meaning. Well discuss our perspec-
tives from the distance of 50 years and how storytelling
can bring a catharsis of the past. The instructor will
email a Readers Guide to enrollees prior to class. Lim-
ited to 14 participants.

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 MUSIC

LAW Level 1 Beginner Native American Flute

Instructor: Nancy Haga
Wills, Trusts, Estates and Disability Issues in 3 Sessions: Tuesdays, Jan 16, 23, 30
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Arizona
OR
Instructor: Robert F. Jeckel
Tuesdays, March 13, 20, 27
7 Sessions: Wed, Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $27
Cost: $63
Ever wanted to learn to play the Native American
The instructor presents Arizona law on asset owner-
Flute? Heres your chance! Come join Nancy Haga for
ship, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, medical deci-
a fun 3 session class and learn to play music from your
sions, and asset management if a person is disabled. It
soul! As long as you can breathe and wiggle your fin-
also covers living wills, do not resuscitate orders, the
gers, you can learn to play! No music to read - Instru-
Arizona law for protecting assets if a spouse is placed
ments provided. Class limited to 8 people.
in a nursing home, and discusses the states creditor
and estate protection laws. Each student will be given a
class binder with all the course materials. Level 2 Intermediate Native American Flute
Instructor: Nancy Haga
3 Sessions: Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19
Law and Order
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Instructor: Linda Wangner
Cost: $27
2 Session: Tuesdays, Jan 16 and 23
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Fine tune your skills on the Native American Flute in
Cost: $18
the Level 2 Intermediate Class. Come join Nancy Haga
for a fun 3 session class and learn about playing: with
Many people do not realize that many of the rules that
embellishments, in duets, with background music and
we obey have penalties that can result in fines, commu-
more. Class limited to 10 people.
nity service, or a sentencing to jail or prison. All laws
that have penalties are not created by legislators. All
torts are not edible! Develop a better understanding
between Criminal Law and Civil Law. Other catego-
ries of law will be reviewed. What choices do we have
to protect our individual rights and liberties? Also, we
need to be educating ourselves not to become a victim.

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Joseph Aibinder, B.S., M.S. is a Sun City Festival resident
and Del Webb scholar who served as a Connecticut high
school science teacher, a college advanced placement in-
structor, an adjunct professor at the University of Connecti-
cut, and as a NASA Endeavor Teaching Fellow.
Laurel Branen, Ph.D., RD (retired) is a Sun City Festival
resident who was a professor of Foods and Nutrition at the
University of Idaho, where she offered courses on nutrition,
eating disorders, and foods. She served on the National In-
stitutes of Health National Academy of Sciences Institute of
Medicine Committee on Early Childhood Obesity Preven-
tion Policies and has also worked as a consulting dietitian.
She has a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Idaho,
an M.S. in Nutrition Education from Washington State Uni-
versity, and a B.S. in Food Science and Technology from the
University of Wisconsin Madison.
Vincent Bruno is a Beatles Scholar and Sixties Rock Histo-
rian. He recently retired as Director of First Year Programs
at LaGuardia Community College. He holds an MPA from
Baruch College and has taught courses in Humanities, Busi-
ness, Mathematics and cooperative Education as an adjunct
professor for the past 25 years.
Doug Chatem, M.B.A., is a Sun City Festival resident and
community scholar who has over 40 years of experience in
information systems engineering and management. Dougs
avocations include over twenty years of leading and teach-
ing boys and adults for the Boy Scouts.
Linda Cinnamond, B.S.N., Rn (retired) was a practic-
ing registered nurse for 38 years. She worked in hospitals
and clinics, as well as in the educational arena for several
major corporations and community colleges. She owned a
health club for over 10 years and has a special interest and
advanced certifications in Health and Wellness, Aromather-
apy, and Essential Oil Counseling. She is a Sun City Festival
resident and community scholar.
Lou-ellen Finter, Ph.D., has been in the educational field
for 50 years. She has taught musicology as well as been a
guest lecturer across the valley. She shares her passion for
Southwest Archeology and History in her classes.
Jean-Marie Givens-Myers, B.A., is a Sun City Festival resi-
dent, a Del Webb Scholar, and a former adjunct instructor
for the Institute of Health and Healing in Newport News,
VA. She has taught classes incorporating energy healing and
meditation since 1995.
MEET THE FACULTY
Nancy Haga has played Native Flute for 10 years, studying
under some of the finest recording artists in the field. A
Sun City Festival resident, she is a teacher and performer
and is the Director of the Solstice Native Flute School in
Park City, Utah.
John Hamilton, BASc., is a resident of Kelowna, BC, a Sun
City Festival resident and community scholar. His 37-year
career included work as a geophysicist, chief mine geologist,
and manager of exploration and acquisition evaluations,
traveling to all the continents except Antarctica. John is a
past President of the Geological Institute of Canada.
Robert F. Jeckel, J.D., has practiced law in Sun City for over
40 years and taught courses on various aspects of Ari-
zona and federal law for the ASU Osher Lifelong Learning
Program, the ASU Extended Campus, and in the Maricopa
Community College system.
Carol Komassa (born in London, England) is a Sun City
Festival resident and spends her time between the desert
southwest and Wisconsin. Carol is an award winning free-
lance photographer, writer, and photography instructor at
the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, and ASU, as well
as at The Cedarburg Art Museum in Wisconsin, the Weyen-
berg Library and two digital camera clubs in Arizona. Carol
is a Photography Coach and teaches on private photo walks,
workshops, classes and has gallery representations at The
Pink Llama Gallery in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Her photog-
raphy articles have also been printed in the Ozaukee News
Graphic, Wisconsin.
Raph Martin, M.A., has spent his career as a teacher hav-
ing taught in high school, college, university, diocese, and
adult community education centers. He is also a lifetime
student having studied theology at St. Johns University
in NYC and religious education (M.R.E.) at St. Michaels
College/University in Toronto, Canada. He trained as a
Spiritual Director at the Institute for Spiritual Leadership at
Loyola University in Chicago and employs Ignatian/Jesuit
style approaches to spirituality in counselling and retreat
work. For the past 20 years he has worked in parishes of the
Diocese of Oakland, CA as adult faith formation coordina-
tor. Hes a native of NYC (Manhattan) and a recent retiree
in our Sun City Festival community.
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Mike Middlemas, M.A., in computer science from the
Georgia Institute of Technology. He worked in software
development for Control Data Corporation, Science Appli-
cations International, Telesoft, Electronic Data Systems, and
contracted with the U.S. Navy and Air Force. In 2000, he
joined the technology revolution in San Francisco where the
commercial internet was being invented, working at several
small startups. He finished his technological career working
with Visa on payment products for cell phones in interna-
tional markets. Mike is a resident of Sun City Festival.
Nancy Middlemas, M.A., is a Sun City Festival resident and
a community scholar. In her 37-year career as an educa-
tor, she taught high school English in Indiana, Georgia,
and California, and retired as curriculum coordinator for a
national charter school, developing diploma programs for
at-risk youth.
Paul Novak, B.A., M.S. is a Sun City Festival resident, a Del
Webb Scholar, and a former military instructor. He has a
degree in journalism and is a published author. He has pub-
lished articles in various aerospace magazines. His e-books
and latest works, Mrs. President and Into Hostile Skies are
available at Amazon.com.
Lori Pierson, B.A., M.Ed., has been a Sun City Festival
resident since 2015. She lived in Venezuela as a teenager,
then studied in Spain, Guatemala and Mexico while major-
ing in Spanish. She worked for American Airlines for 19
years, then left to pursue her passion for teaching Spanish
at the secondary school level for the past 13 years. She has
traveled extensively to 32 countries.
Allen Reamer, B.A., M.F.A., represents the fifth genera-
tion of a family of artists. He has completed 60 additional
graduate credits in art history and education and has taught
a variety of studio art and art history courses for 33 years
before coming to Arizona in 1999. During this time, he
was the president of a state art education association for
ten years and very active for a decade with the National Art
Education Association. He has been a member or chair of
various art related boards and has gratefully been recog-
nized in a variety of ways including art teacher of the year,
a fellowship to China, letters from President Clinton and
other elected officials, plus sells his paintings. Allen teaches
for ASU and a number of other educational institutions and
art organizations. He exhibits with his friends in the Neu
Art Group in Arizona.
John Schneeg, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and a Mas-
ters in Industrial Engineering, has lived in Sun City Festival
since 2007. John taught as lead faculty in Mechanical En-
gineering Technology at a community college in Michigan.
He had been a practicing engineer in industrial automation
prior to that, and has done engineering design consult-
ing and technical training for Honda America, the former
Chrysler Corporation, and La-Z-Boy Chair Company.
MEET THE FACULTY
Sandy Shipman, B.A., M.Ed., is a Sun City Festival resi-
dent. As an educator for 27 years, Sandy taught K-6 and led
teachers as an Instructional Coach and Adjunct Professor.
She loves nature, writing, and the contemplative life, and
looks forward to sharing these interests with the residents of
Sun City Festival.
Barbara Waggoner has been a Festival resident since 2007
and has taught for Festival Learning since 2009. Her career
choice in law enforcement gave her personal insights on
safety techniques both as a female and Deputy Sheriff. She
taught personal safety classes for women and worked with
the senior population to help them avoid being a victim of
scams, fraud and violence. Barbara was part of her agen-
cies field training team and learned computers early on.
She tries to stay updated on everything Apple and finds this
operating system simple and safe for those wanting to stay
connected with family and friends afar, for social network-
ing, or just to read and learn.
Linda Wangner, B.A., M.A., is a Sun City Festival resident,
a community scholar and a retired New York state high
school teacher with 38 years of experience teaching Global
Studies, U.S. History and Government, as well as Law. Lin-
da has traveled to most of the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and
has developed an interest in researching background stories
related to various political events. She has been sharing her
knowledge on various topics for over five years through the
ASU program and now the Festival Learning program.
Kathleen Watson, M.S., fondly known as the Ruthless
Editor, has nearly three decades of writing and editing
experience in both corporate and academic worlds. She self
published Grammar for People Who Hate Rules: Killer Tips
from the Ruthless Editor in 2016 and blogs weekly about
word and punctuation use. A Festival resident since 2009,
she escapes to Wisconsin every summer.
Alicia Weinkrantz, E-RYT, RPYT is a Sun City Festival
resident, and has been teaching yoga since 2010. She cur-
rently teaches Gentle Yoga and Chair Yoga at Sun City
Festival and is a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alli-
ance. She has many years in other forms of physical training
in the martial arts: Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Judo, but found
that Yoga fulfilled her needs of physical strength, flexibility,
energy and mental calmness.
Trevor Wilson is a Sun City Festival resident and a com-
munity scholar who spent his entire professional career as
a tour guide on trips throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Over this time, he has gained significant knowledge of the
ins and outs of the cruise, air travel, hotel and tour busi-
ness.
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Meditation 1 Jan 11, 18, 25 (Thurs) 830a-10a $27
Theory of Yoga Jan 15 9a-1030a $9
Essentials of Essential Oils Jan 15 1p-3p $9
Law and Order Jan 16, 23 (Tues) 9a-11a $18
Astronomy 1 Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6 (Tues) 1230p-230p $36
Beginning Native American Flute (max 8 ) Jan 16, 23, 30 (Tues) 3p-4p $27
Intro to DSLR Cameras 101 Jan 17 9a-1030a $9
Walking Slow Jan 17 1230p-230p $9
AZ Wills, Trusts, Estates and Disabilities Jan 17,24,31, Feb 7,14,21,28 (Wed) 3p-430p $63
Literary Forms in New Testament Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 (Thurs) 1030a-12n $45
So You Want to Publish a Book Jan 18 1p-230p $9
Chaco Canyon National Historic Site Jan 22, 29 (Mon) 9a-1030a $18
Essential Oils for Pets Jan 22 1p-3p $9
Survival Spanish (max 30) Jan 23, 25, 30, Feb 1 (Tues/Thurs) 430p-6p $36
Op-Ed Wednesdays Jan 24, Feb 7, 21, Mar 7 (Wed) 10a-1130a $36
Free Android Cell Phone Apps Jan 29 330p-5p $9
Saving Our Monarchs One at a Time Jan 31 9a-1030a $9
Meditation 2 Feb 1, 8 ,15 (Thurs) 830a-10a $27
Learning to Look at Paintings Feb 5, 12 (Mon) 9a-11a $18
The Sixties: The British Invasion Feb 5 1p-3p $9
Making Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Feb 6 10a-12p $9
Australia as a Tourist Destination Feb 8 1p-230p $9
Landscaping 101 by Carescape Feb 9 10a-1130a $9
Personal Safety - What if? Feb 12 1230p-2p $9
Monument Valley Feb 13 9a-1030a $9
Astronomy 2 Feb 13, 20, 27, Mar 6 (Tues) 1230p-230p $36
Leonardo da Vinci Feb 19 9a-11a $9
Journaling: See-Write-Feel Feb 19 1p-230p $9
Aaron Copeland Geography Landscape Music Feb 20 9a-1030a $9
Essential Oils For Mood Management Feb 20 3p-5p $9
How the Internet Works Feb 22 10a-12n $9
Vincent van Gogh Feb 26 9a-11a $9
Internet of Things Feb 26 1p-230p $9
Pioneer History of AZ Feb 27 9a-1030a $9
So You Want to Publish a Book Mar 1 1030a-12n $9
Exploring Antarctica Mar 1 1p-230p $9
Book Discussion: The Things They Carried Mar 2 , 9 (Fri) 10a-12n $18
Meditation 1 Mar 5, 12, 19 (Mon) 830a-10a $27
Essential Oils for Pain Mar 7 1p-3p $9
Del Webb - Early Years Mar 8 9a-1030a $9
Survival Spanish (max 30) Mar 12, 14, 19, 21 (Mon/Wed) 330p-5p $36
Scandal! Mar 13, 20 (Tues) 9a-11a $18
Beginning Native American Flute (max 8 ) Mar 13, 20, 27 (Tues) 1p-2p $27
Random Cheap Technolgoy Mar 14 1p-230p $9
Del Webb - Arizona Years Mar 15 9a-1030a $9
Meditation 2 April 2, 9, 16 (Mon) 830a-10a $27
You Are What You Eat: Carbs and Proteins April 3 9a-11a $9
Using iPhone/iPad April 4, 11 (Wed) 1230p-2p $18
You Are What You Eat: Fats and Other Lipids April 5 9a-11a $9
Intermediate Native American Flute (max 10) April 5, 12, 19 (Thurs) 1p-2p $27
Journaling- Zoom In April 9 1p-230p $9
Conversational Spanish (min 8) April 10,12,17,19 (Tues/Thurs) 330p-5p $36
Spring Flower Photography April 12 9a-1030a $9
Historic Tribes of the Southwest- The Utes April 16, 23 (Mon) 1030a-12n $18
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