Learning in Retirement
Fall 2008 Curriculum
Classes are listed by Day/Date/Time
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday
MONDAY
Current Events
Eugene Emmerich
Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Northern Advantage Job Center
Rhinelander
Host: Eugene Emmerich 362-2378
A weekly review and free-wheeling discussion of the news of the days tapping the special knowledge and expertise of participants and offering room for all shades of opinion.
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 30
Rustic Furniture Making
Sandy Lotto
September 22
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Eagle River
Host: Bill Reardon, 479-8055
A forestry graduate and former Trees for Tomorrow forester, Sandy will show you how to make rustic furniture and other items from the sticks and branches that blow down in your yard or from small live saplings and bushes.
Minimum: 5 Maximum: 30
Joy of Poetry
Camille Maurice
Oct. 6, 13, 20
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
First Congregational United Church of Christ
135 Larch St.
Rhinelander
Host: Camille Maurice 362-2838
If you think poetry is dull and effete, this experience will have you thinking again as one of LIR’s most stimulating and engaging class leaders will lead you to discover the passion, pleasure and fun of the well-turned phrase. Participants will share their favorite poems, discover new ones, and those of creative bent may contribute original works.
Minimum: 6 Maximum: 15
Forest Firefighting
Harv Skjerven
October 27
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Eagle River
Host: Dave Condon, 358-9671
As district ranger for the U.S. Forest Service at Eagle River, Harv has extensive training and experience fighting forest fires in Colorado, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Utah and Wisconsin. He’ll discuss and explain all aspects of wildland fire fighting from the initial attack to the mobilization of a team with its specific duties to contain and control wildfires.
No Minimum or Maximum Enrollment
Introduction to Yoga
Judy Fuller
November 24
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
YMCA of the Northwoods Rhinelander
Host: Patricia Toms, 499-1938
A Yoga instructor for 21 years, Judy has been with the YMCA of the Northwoods for over two years. In this two-hour session, she will offer instruction in Yoga using both a chair and on the floor with an exercise mat or beach towel Chair Yoga is described as a gentle way to open joints and stimulate circulation. Yoga offers flexibility and relaxation skills that can encourage positive attitudes and more active and meaningful living.
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 30
