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A scholarly, intellectually stimulating program
for seniors in an informal, non-competitive
college environment
2020 WINTER QUARTER CATALOG
JANUARY 6 to FEBRUARY 14, 2020
HISTORY / ASTROLOGY /
ART / HEALTH / RELIGION /
LAW / SPORTS / FILM /
ASTRONOMY / LITERATURE /
FINANCE / SCIENCE / GARDENING
Institute for Learning in Retirement
440-826-3188
Email: ILR@BW.edu
Website: bw.edu/ilrILR CODE OF CONDUCT
(Based on the Baldwin Wallace University
Community Standards of Conduct)
These Standards have been established to assist all members of the
Baldwin Wallace University (BW) community and all members of ILR.
All students, instructors and staff shall exhibit appropriate conduct for
the situation or event.
Respect for Persons
All members of ILR will treat others equitably, honestly and with
respect by exercising courtesy, consideration and responsiveness and
by avoiding behavior that might reasonably be perceived as harassing,
bullying, belittling or intimidating. This includes students, staff, visitors
and guests.
Respect for ILR Bylaws, BW Policies and All Laws
All ILR members, visitors and guests will support the University’s and
ILR’s mission, policies and all local, state and federal laws.
Responsibilities of all ILR Members, Visitors and Guests
All students and other participants in any ILR endeavor shall behave to
increase the learning experience of all participants. All participants, in
any endeavor, will not disturb the learning experience in a classroom
nor when engaged in any other ILR endeavor.
Visitors or guests at any event or visiting the office shall not disrupt that
event or office. They can be asked to leave the event or office. If they
refuse to leave, the appropriate enforcement authorities can be called.
The Steering Committee has the power to prohibit the offender(s) from
attending any event or visiting the office.
Each instructor or person in charge of a class or event is responsible
for encouraging a learning environment, and if a disruption occurs
before, during or after the class or event, they shall inform the Steering
Committee. The Steering Committee has the power, if needed, to cancel
the membership of anyone causing the disruption. The membership
fee and/or class fee shall be refunded to that person.
2INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING IN RETIREMENT
BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY
OFFICERS
President Bob Ross rross@att.net
1st Vice President Mary Kolk mrk520@gmail.com
2nd Vice President Doug Imhoff doug22753@aol.com
Recording Secretary Judy Luff
Corresponding Secretary Janey Bodjiak jlb9660@aol.com
Treasurer Bill Luff
Members-at-Large Nancy Lee Bowser nancyleebowser@hotmail.com
Beverly Sadowski beverlyasadowski@gmail.com
Mark Stypczynski mstypczynski@yahoo.com
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Administrative Donnie Isparo ladydonnette2@yahoo.com
Book & Author Paulette Baglyos
Curriculum Pam McConnell pamelajmcconnell@gmail.com
Doug Imhoff doug22753@aol.com
Data-Based Services Karl Keller
Finance Mike Zofchak
Historian Gretchen Mates
Mailing Sally Eldermire see334@gmail.com
Membership Linda Faecking boot29@cox.net
Newsletter Kathy Dykin kathydykin125@gmail.com
Publicity John Koliha kolihajohn215@gmail.com
Registration Judy Drabik jdrabik8356@wowway.com
Maria Phillips mariaphillips22@gmail.com
Social Janice Stuart
Special Events Judy Luff
Travel Maria Phillips mariaphillips22@gmail.com
Tom Brennan mitmit37@roadrunner.com
Live Performances Luretta Holanda
3REGISTRATION
Class Registration opens December 2 at 10:30 a.m.
and closes December 6 at 11:30 a.m.
Membership in the ILR is required to register and attend classes. All
members of record as of November 14, 2019 are eligible to register for
Winter 2020 classes.
If a class you have chosen has been filled, the fee will automatically be
refunded unless you list an alternate selection. There will be no follow-up
phone notification from ILR regarding filled classes.
Classes may be added/changed until the close of registration.
Class confirmation letters identifying class locations will be mailed shortly
after registration closes.
Class limits are set by room size, parking availability and/or presenter
choice.
PLEASE NOTE:
Most classes are not held on the actual BW campus, but at
neighboring churches and other venues in and around Berea.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
IF THE BEREA CITY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER,
ILR CLASSES WILL NOT MEET.
THE ILR OFFICE ALSO WILL BE CLOSED.
4REGISTRATION: HELP US GET IT RIGHT
• Use a separate Registration Form and separate check for each
student.
• Review your Registration Form and check for accuracy before mailing.
• Enclose your check (payable to Baldwin Wallace University) or Class
Certificate with your Registration Form.
• Access the ILR office voicemail 440-826-3188 for a daily
announcement regarding closed classes or to respond to message(s)
from the office.
• Volunteers are available to assist you from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at
the above number Monday through Friday; or leave a message.
• Registrations and checks received after December 6 at 11:30 a.m. will
be returned.
ILR CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY
• If ILR cancels a class, a full refund will be issued unless two (2) class
sessions have been presented, in which case there is no refund.
• If a member cancels a class before registration closes, a full refund will
be issued.
• If a member cancels a class after registration closes and before the
beginning of classes, and due to serious illness or death, a full refund
will be issued. (Note: all three conditions must be met.)
Except as noted, no refunds will be made
after classes have begun.
5CLASS REGISTRATION FORM
To clarify our registration process, please note that no actual class
assignments will begin until December 2 at 10:30 a.m.
All Registration Forms that arrive in the office before December 2 will
remain unopened for processing until December 2.
Mailing or bringing a Registration Form in early does not mean it will be
processed early. In fairness to all members, when processing begins on
December 2, envelopes will be opened randomly, regardless of when they
were received. Inevitably, some members will be unable to be assigned
their first choice of class. You have the option and are encouraged to take
advantage of listing alternative classes located on the lower portion on the
back of the Registration form.
Registration Forms received after December 6 will be returned to the
sender.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Registration Co-
Chairs listed below.
We are always looking for ways to streamline our class registration process.
We hope this explanation was helpful.
Judy Drabik - jdrabik8356@wowway.com
Maria Phillips - mariaphillips22@gmail.com
Co-Chairs, Registration Committee
6MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The end of the fiscal year is normally one of the times a business CEO brags
just a little about his company. We are not a corporation, but it is time to
celebrate our success.
• First: We have clever and interested members such as the member
who offered that “ILR stands for I Love Retirement.” It fits us well.
• Our membership rolls exceed 2,000 members and we grow a bit every
year without advertising. (We must be doing something right.)
• Each quarter we field a record number of high impact classes taught by
highly skilled teachers. (Thanks, Curriculum Committee.)
• Our trips and tours went to an unprecedented number of exciting
destinations from Cleveland, to New York, to the Deep South and to
Europe. (Happy travels, destination planners.)
• Our office has been fully staffed and nicely organized. (Splendid service
for our members.)
• Our luncheons and events have been well planned and nicely attended
for lots of fun. (Thanks for creativity and careful planning.)
• Our Registration and Membership teams have kept things rolling and
databases current. (Classes would not be possible without this level of
“back room support.” Thanks team(s).
• Our class catalog gets larger with each edition and gets better each
time it is published. (Bravo, Publicity team.)
• Thanks also to the record number of volunteer coordinators.
• Thanks to the goodness of our local churches for sharing their meeting
facilities.
• Thanks to the ILR Steering Committee for keeping everything “glued”
together.
• And a large “shout out” to Baldwin Wallace University for our pleasant
office, professional printing/mailing and dining services. Thank you,
BW. We could not do it without your support.
We all need to take time for a pat on the back (even if I missed your work
group). We have had a great time so far this season, and it will get even better
as we move forward. Join me in looking forward to the rest of the academic
year, and thanks for doing your part.
Bob Ross
President
72020 WINTER CATALOG
MONDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 6 FOR SIX WEEKS
HEALTH SERIES FROM KEMPER HOUSE _
Presenters: Various (see facing page) 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
(Limit: 100 @ Christ United Church – Sanctuary)
January 6 Memory Loss is Preventable. For the first time in our lifetime, we are seeing
research and results that give us hope in the fight to prevent and treat cognitive decline.
The key is knowing and getting ahead of it early.
January 13 Eating for the Mind. Understand how food can make or break your health, the
best foods for your brain and body, and the six key brain nutrients you might be missing.
Is going organic worth it?
January 20 Training Your Mind and Body. Understand why people lose the ability to live
independently because of loss of strength. What happens to our brains when we move
and exercise? Explore different types of movement and exercise for our brain and body.
January 27 Your Brain and Stress. Understand how stress impacts your brain and body,
the neurophysiology of the gut-heart-brain connection, and techniques to manage your
stress more effectively.
February 3 Are All Supplements Created Equally? Experience in the natural products’
industry informs a discussion on five reasons you need to supplement, how to know if your
supplement is dangerous, and critical supplements for brain health and other underlying
issues.
February 10 Clearing the Air. Medical Cannabis and natural infusions.
CHRISTIANITY’S FAMILY TREE – REPEAT
Presenter: Chaplain Robert Wido 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
(Limit: 100 @ Heritage Congregational Church)
Have you ever wondered why our landscape is covered with churches from every different
denomination? After all, what is the difference between a Lutheran and a Baptist? What
makes a Pentecostal, Pentecostal and what makes a Catholic, Catholic? This class will explore
the history, theology and practices of different Christian denominations. Our goal will be
to understand each other, and our own faith, in new and respectful ways.
CONTEMPORARY CHINA: DRAGON, PANDA OR PAPER TIGER?
Presenter: Pat Scanlan 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
(Limit: 75 @ Christ United Church – Friendship Hall)
Modern China’s successful transformation from a rural backward country into a modern
high tech industrial giant is a pivotal event in recent contemporary history. The class
presentations will examine the reasons for that success, evaluate the consequences both
for China and the world, and shed some light on recent difficult economic and political
international relations.
8PRESENTERS
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Dr. Nate Bergman, DO, MBA, Chief Scientific Wellness Officer, completed his fellowship
in geriatric medicine at the Cleveland Clinic with emphasis on how to optimize the aging
brain and body. He received his DO from Kansas City University, and is Board Certified in
Internal Medicine.
Nicole Gould, RDN, CLT Nutritionist, received a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and
Dietetics from Kent State University. Ms. Gould is passionate about helping others discover
the root cause of health imbalances, providing the tools to restore balance and to create
lasting changes to their health.
Valerie Hurst received training and certification through the Functional Aging Institute.
She is an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, FAI Certified Trainer and Certified Brain Trainer
Health & Wellness Coach. Ms. Hurst is committed to health and fitness and enjoys helping
others become active and get fit. She is well equipped to support individuals in cognitive
and physical health and fitness.
Alison Connors was trained by the Functional Medicine Health Coaching Academy. She
is a National Board Certified FMCHC Health & Wellness Coach. Ms. Connors utilizes the
principles of root cause medicine and positive psychology to support clients in behavior
change.
Dr. Katy Pack earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Toledo. She has
completed extensive training in the field of medical cannabis and is a pharmacist at Rise
medical marijuana dispensary.
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Chaplain Bob Wido is a retired Air Force Chaplain. He is ordained by the Christian and
Missionary Alliance. He holds a Master of Divinity, a Master of Arts in Family Therapy and
Doctor of Ministry degree. Over his 34-year Air Force career, Chaplain Bob has worked side
by side with literally hundreds of clergypersons from nearly every religious background.
His wife is a former missionary nurse to West Africa.
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Pat Scanlan received a PhD degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Modern
Chinese History. He has visited China on numerous occasions. He also spent some years in
countries contiguous to China.
9MONDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 6 FOR SIX WEEKS
HITLER: PART 1 – THE EARLY YEARS
Presenter: Father Andrew Harmon 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Limit: 130 @ Christ United Church - Sanctuary)
This class will cover the early years of Hitler’s life from his childhood until about 1931 when
he began the final push toward taking over Germany. We will also attempt to evaluate the
possible answers to a big historical question: How can someone like Hitler be explained?
BAD GIRLS OF THE BIBLE – REPEAT
Presenter: Diane Wido 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Limit: 70 @ Heritage Congregational Church)
“Girls just wanna have fun,” sang Cyndi Lauper in the ’80s. Bad girls having fun have always
intrigued us and the Bible is full of them! It does not showcase perfect, pious people who
have it all together. The Bible has stories for people just like us; names like Eve, Delilah
and Jezebel; and unnamed women like Potiphar’s wife and the woman at the well. We will
mainly follow the best seller written by Liz Curtis Higgs, “Bad Girls of the Bible.”
HOW TO BECOME A MILLIONAIRE – REPEAT Class Dates: Jan. 6, 13, 20
Presenter: Bob Gillingham *2:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
(Limit: 30 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 1)
The gap between the rich and poor is growing larger. Why? Lack of education! Literally
one half of Americans own no stock. We will show you why mutual funds can be the best
way to own stocks and bonds. Risk tolerance and your time horizon determine your best
investment allocation. Learn how to analyze and find the best funds for you without the
biased sales pitch.
TUESDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 7 FOR SIX WEEKS
NEGOTIATING WITH GOD
Presenter: Ted Smith 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
(Limit: 70 @ Christ United Church – Friendship Hall)
Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham and Moses had a unique relationship with their Creator. In
turn, we see the “exasperated parent” reacting to the unexpected behaviors of God’s
creation. How do these ancient people’s interactions inform our own dealings with God?
The text shows us an omniscient God with regrets, an all-powerful God who seems willing
to engage in some give and take. What examples do teachers like Jesus show us about
conversing with, negotiating with and deepening our relationship with God?
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Father Andrew Harmon was awarded a Master of Divinity from the Asbury Theological
Seminary. He also has a Master of Arts degree in Russian History from the University of
Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in History from North Dakota State University. He has been
pastor of St. Matthew Church in North Royalton for over 24 years.
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Diane Wido taught African pastors in Guinea from 1986-1996 as a professor and nurse.
In June 2000 she married widower, Air Force Chaplain Bob Wido. She had unknowingly
studied at Alliance Theological Seminary with him in the 1980s! She enjoyed Air Force
service alongside him through retirement in 2015. Though she has a BSN and an MPS
degree, her passion is making the fascinating characters of the Bible vibrant and relevant.
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Bob Gillingham is a lifelong Cleveland native having attended Bay High School and the
University of Illinois. He served two years in the army and ran a Ford dealership for over
25 years. He is on the school board for the Medina County Career Center. He has taught
financial literacy for 20 years and is now teaching 6000 students and adults, primarily in
25 high schools in northeast Ohio with the nonprofit – Finmango.
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Ted Smith is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace. His interests and research are in traditional
Chinese medicine, history, current events, science and theology. In his personal quest for
balance, he has done considerable independent research into various spiritual, historical
and sociological practices in an effort to see what has worked for and against humanity’s
quest for balance.
11TUESDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 7 FOR SIX WEEKS
HISTORY OF THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICAL – PART 1: 1927-1950
Presenter: Aaron Spears 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
(Limit: 100 @ Christ United Church – Sanctuary)
The Hollywood Musical was born with the coming of sound and has undergone a variety of
changes through the years. In Part 1 of this class, we will be looking at film examples from
the birth of the genre in 1927 through the musicals of WWII era. We will be discussing key
figures of the era from choreographers to directors to performers and composers.
ORGANIC CONTAINER GARDENING
Presenter: Ron Zayac 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
(Limit: 100 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 1-2)
Planning a successful organic garden in Northern Ohio highlights: The relationship
between living soil, fertilizer, your plants, your health and planetary health; Composting
facts, fiction and methods; Predicting, presenting and solving pest problems without
using pesticides; Proven techniques for growing healthier, more productive plants – while
reducing maintenance; Organic container gardening; Growing a 1400-sq.-ft. tomato plant;
Flowers that help your veggies grow; Companion plants; Soil building and maintenance
techniques.
INTERMEDIATE CARD MAKING
Presenter: Kevin Borowiak *12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(Limit: 15 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship 1)
This class will provide instruction in intermediate paper crafting leading to the construction
of greeting cards. In each class, two different designs are presented with the construction
of two cards per design. Twenty-two cards in total will be made. The designs are as follows
All occasion cards, Cocktail napkin cards, Gate fold, Gilded Valentine Day cards, 3-D cards. The
instructor will provide the materials. There is a class fee of an additional $50 to cover
the cost of materials. A supply list will be included for each student.
ASTRONOMY 2 – OUR SOLAR SYSTEM – REPEAT
Presenter: Ann Cleary *12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(Limit: 40 @ Mahler Museum)
In this course you will learn about our star, the Sun, the eight planets, Pluto and other
dwarf planets. There are over 95 moons in our solar system. Learn about their intriguing
features! We will study the probes including: Voyagers 1 & 2, Galileo and Cassini, and the
International Space Station. Course is a continuation of Astronomy I but can also stand
alone.
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Aaron Spears earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Motion Picture Theory, History and
Criticism from Wright State University, and a Master of Science degree in Library and
Information Science from Kent State University. For 13 years, he managed the Cedar Lee
Theatre, with five years on the selection Committee for the Cleveland International Film
Festival.
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Ron Zayac, an organic gardener since 1975, Canterbury Creek Gardens for 35 years,
chemical free since 2007; former technical advisor to Cleveland’s Community Gardens.
managed a garden that donated 30 tons of veggies to the Cleveland Food Bank.
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Kevin Borowiak comes to card making after pursuing careers in the sciences. A set of life
crises in 2013 brought Kevin from left brain thinking and work to the creative right brain.
Since then he has been learning and teaching the craft of card making.
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Ann Cleary is a National Board Certified teacher in Adolescent and Young Adult Science.
She taught 9th grade Earth and Space Science for over 30 years. She hopes to make topics
simple and easily understood.
13TUESDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 7 FOR SIX WEEKS
HOW WE BEAT DIABETES – REPEAT
Presenters: Mary & Dick Kolk 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
(Limit: 35 @ People’s Community Church)
Diabetes affects millions of people around the world. Chances are you or someone close
to you has been diagnosed with this disease. Dick and Mary Kolk’s journey began in
2002. Through education, motivation and implementation of lifestyle changes, they were
successful in transforming Dick’s life and his 30-year struggle with diabetes. As a couple,
they reach out to others and offer empathy and a realistic paradigm shift for beating
diabetes.
IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME
Presenter: Jim Gibbs 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
(Limit: 50 @ Heritage Congregational Church)
This course covers Ancient Greek Civilization from the Minoans to Pericles and the rise
of Athens, to the victories of Alexander the Great and the conquest of Greece by Rome
in the 2nd century B.C. The emphasis will be on the contributions of Greece to Western
Culture. These numerous achievements have provided much of the foundation for our
modern society.
ICONIC MOVIE STARS – PART 1
Presenter: Mel Maurer 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
(Limit: 70 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 2)
A movie icon is a person of special interest, representing something of importance within
the film industry and pop culture. This course examines the lives and films of six actors
who became and remain iconic movies stars in post-war Hollywood. Each class will focus
on an individual star. They are: Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe, Paul Newman, Elizabeth
Taylor, Doris Day and James Dean.
LET THERE BE LIGHT: THE RENAISSANCE
Presenter: Janet Carnall 2:40 p.m. – 4 :00 p.m.
(Limit: 120 @ Heritage Congregational Church)
A period of rebirth followed the more limited world of the Middle Ages. Most of our
training has taught that this period was preeminently a product of the growth of Western
civilization but, it was much more. This course will investigate its origins, its influence and
many of its aspects, including: humanism, art, architecture, politics, exploration, religion,
science and cultures. The Renaissance was a rich period of innovation and change that
pushed our world into new and liberating avenues.
14Mary Kolk has produced a DVD set and authored a book titled “How We Beat Diabetes.”
She was president of LIVE Multimedia and a past vice president of Cleveland Advertising
Association, and a former member of Toastmasters and the Cleveland Coach Federation.
Her extensive research and study on diabetes and her hands-on success have brought her
numerous speaking engagements, including those at The Ohio State School of Medicine
and Humana Health Center.
Jim Gibbs received his Bachelor of Arts from Bowling Green State University and was
awarded a Master of Arts in History from Miami University, and graduate credit in history
from Case Western Reserve University. He and has taught history at Cuyahoga Community
College. His interest in archaeology led him to volunteer at a dig in Tel Gezer, a biblical site
in Israel. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Cleveland Archaeological Society.
Mel Maurer has a Bachelor of Science from John Carroll University. His education includes
many historical symposia focused on Abraham Lincoln. He is past president and historian
of the Cleveland Civil War Roundtable, and has appeared in several of its plays. He is a
lifetime member of the Lincoln Forum. For 43 years he was Manager of Administrative
Quality and Distribution for the Boston Weatherhead Division of Dana Corporation. In
retirement he is a writer, speaker and actor.
Janet Carnall has had a lifelong interest in geology, ancient history, nature and many other
subjects. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology and an MBA from Baldwin Wallace
University. She worked as a market researcher and buyer, beginning at Sherwin-Williams,
and retired as Director of Marketing and Development at North Coast Community Homes.
15TUESDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 7 FOR SIX WEEKS
SHERLOCK BOOK SERIES
Presenter: Beryl Prusinoski 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Limit: 30 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 1)
The Sherlock Holmes stories have had an enduring popularity. Besides being entertaining,
they offer a unique view of the late Victorian period. This class will primarily be a “book
club” discussion format, with supplemental talks on Victorian Britain, and the life of Arthur
Conan Doyle.
C.S. LEWIS: MERE CHRISTIANITY/PILGRIM’S REGRESS/PSALMS
Presenter: Reverend David Scavuzzo 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Limit: 40 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 2)
C.S. Lewis was an intellectual giant and British novelist, poet, academic, essayist, lay
theologian, broadcaster and lecturer; while holding academic positions at both Oxford
and Cambridge Universities. Lewis wrote more than 30 books, encompassing a vast global
audience. He is best known for his works of fiction, especially “The Chronicles of Narnia”
and “The Screwtape Letters.” He is also known for non-fiction Christian apologetics, such
as “Mere Christianity,” “Miracles” and “The Problem of Pain.” This class will explore two
books, “Mere Christianity” (prose) and “A Pilgrim’s Regress” (allegory).
SHIPWRECKS, ARCHEOLOGY AND MYSTERIES OF THE GREAT LAKES
Presenter: Carrie Sowden 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Limit: 80 @ Christ United Church – Friendship Hall)
Top Reasons Great Lakes History is a National Story; Shipwrecks and Archaeology;
“Courtland” and “Morning Star” – their loss and discovery; Piracy on the Great Lakes; Black
Friday – October 20, 1916; Edmund Fitzgerald: What Really Happened.
WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 8 FOR SIX WEEKS
PAINTING WITH PAPER: EXPLORING PAPER COLLAGE ART
Presenter: Kim Dettmer 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
(Limit: 20 @ 600 North Rocky River Drive)
In this class, participants will explore color, pattern and texture using a variety of techniques
to create beautiful, decorative papers. They will use a stash of paper to create their own
colorful, playful, happy, inspirational paper collages. There will be sample artwork that
can be re-created and used a guide, or participants may “go rogue” and create their own
design. Each student will leave with their own completed piece of paper collage artwork.
There is a class fee of $20 for paper supplies.
16Beryl Prusinoski has a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and a Master of Science in
Statistics. She has worked as a manager in the chemical industry for over 40 years. She has
had a longstanding interest in European history. Her favorite city is London, where her
parents met during World War II.
Reverend David Scavuzzo received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the
University of Akron and a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary. He has
served the United Methodist Church for 33 years. His current position is senior pastor at
Strongsville United Methodist Church.
Carrie Sowden earned a graduate degree from Texas A & M University. She is the
Archaeological Director of the National Museum of the Great Lakes. She has participated
in digs in Lake Erie and the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Carrie currently divides her time on
new archaeological digs and giving lectures on Great Lakes history.
Kim Dettmer is a self-taught, mixed media collage artist. Her mission for her artwork is to
bring a little bit of happy into the world one piece at a time. She is known for her whimsy,
colorful and playful style that is filled with uplifting and inspiring messages. Her artwork
has been been described as “joyful,” “soulful” and “smile-making.”
17WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 8 FOR SIX WEEKS
FINANCIAL AWARENESS FOR SENIORS – REPEAT
Presenter: Mike Zawatsky 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
(Limit: 20 @ People’s Community Church)
Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA) will present a class on each of the following topics:
1) Investment Basics; 2) Asset Allocations: Modern Portfolio Theory; 3) An Introduction to
Annuities: Funding your future – Myths vs. Facts; 4) Tax Planning Strategies; 5) Legal Issues
Affecting Seniors; and 6) Solving the Retirement Income Puzzle: Strategies & Vehicles
to help maintain your income during retirement. Some of these subjects have been
presented in earlier SOFA classes.
NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN: FROM POCAHONTAS TO WILMA MANKILLER
Presenter: Mary Melnyk 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
(Limit: 50 @ Mahler Museum)
Strong and Resilient. History often records what the warriors did but not the women
who birthed them, fed them and sometimes fought alongside them. Once confined to
reservations, they created native crafts to sell or trade.
AMERICA’S PURITAN LEGACY - THE COURSE WILL COVER PURITAN BACKGROUNDS
TSARS, TSARINAS AND THE FUTURE OF RUSSIA
Presenter: Betty Zak 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
(Limit: 60 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 2)
Delve into the exciting history of the Tsars and Tsarinas of Russia. Then, discuss the present
situation and speculate a possible return of Russia to the glorious peak of the Russian
Empire: the time of Peter, Catherine or even Nicholas. Is the present situation a mirror of
the past? What do you see in the future? Is Russia returning to the time of the Tsars?
COMPARATIVE WORLD RELIGIONS – PART 1: EAST ASIA
Presenter: Ken Neuzil 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
(Limit: 80 @ Christ United Church – Friendship Hall)
This course is for adults who are interested in learning about the world’s major religions
and some “minor” ones, too. Through handouts, discussion, question and answer sessions,
and some lecture, members will explore various regions of the world and the religions
each of those regions have as an answer to mankind’s most persistent questions. Topics
covered will be: Religions Originating in India – Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism;
Religions Originating in China – Taoism and Confucianism: and Religions Originating in
Japan – Shintoism.
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Michael Zawatsky received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, summa cum
laude, from The Ohio State University. He earned the designation of Chartered Retirement
Planning Counselor and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist from the College for
Financial Planning. He is also a Certified Financial Educator and is president of the Lake
Erie Chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness.
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Mary Melnyk received a Bachelor of Science in medical technology from the University
of Cincinnati. She retired after 25 years from the Columbia Branch of Lorain Public Library.
She has also served as President of the Columbia Historical Society. For over 20 years, her
interest in Native Americans has been fueled through travels to many Native American
reservations, frequenting Indian art markets, and participating in Elderhostel programs
on the Navajo and Cherokee.
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Betty Zak received Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees. She has been a
college educator for over 30 years serving as lead faculty and area chair, adjunct professor
and presenter/lecturer at conferences, at the Cleveland Museum of Art, a 2017 Emmy
nominated production and numerous other events. Some of her distinctions are: YWCA
Woman of Professional Excellence Award. Outstanding Faculty Award, Recipient of 2015
Scholar of the Year Award and 2016 Lead Faculty/Area Chair Award.
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Ken Neuzil earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree from Kent State University.
He taught Social Studies at the high school level for 38 years, specializing in world history.
For several years he taught a class on Eastern Cultures and was asked to create a course and
develop the curriculum for a classes in “Great Religions” and “A History of Ethics,” (which is
still being taught at the high school). After retiring in 2004, Ken taught a graduate-level
class on literacy for Walsh University offered through Communicate Institute.
19WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 8 FOR SIX WEEKS
TOPICS IN AMERICAN HISTORY
Presenter: Gary Croy 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
(Limit: 45 @ Mahler Museum)
1) America’s Forgotten Founding Documents; 2) America’s First Political Parties –
Federalists and Republicans; 3) Making the Irrepressible Conflict Irrepressible; 4) The
Progressive Era – 1890-1920; 5) World War I – The Home Front; and 6) Three American
Composers – Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Irving Berlin.
LOST CLEVELAND MEMORIES/AMAZING THEORIES IN SCIENCE AND RELIGION
Presenters: Dennis Sutcliffe & Ted Smith 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Limit: 70 @ Christ United Church – Friendship Hall)
January 8 “Tragedy & Triumph; Ray Chapman and the 1920 Cleveland Indians”
Dennis Sutcliffe
January 15 “Is it Possible to Live Forever?”
Ted Smith
January 22 “King of the Moondoggers: Alan Freed and the Birth of Rock & Roll”
Dennis Sutcliffe
January 29 “Is the Universe a Hologram?”
Ted Smith
February 5 “Does Your Brain Work Like a Hologram?”
Ted Smith
February 12 “Is God’s Name Written in our DNA?”
Ted Smith
INNOVATIONS FROM THE CIVIL WAR
Presenter: Nancy Andrade 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Limit: 35 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 1)
Travel back to the Civil War battle fields and explore some of the events, people and
organizations that started, and were instrumental to the modern day policies, procedures
and best practices of the medical and funeral professions that are still followed today.
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Gary Croy taught both American Tradition and Advanced Placement United States
History at Berea High School. He also served as a faculty consultant for the College Board’s
United States History Exam for 11 years. Following his retirement from Berea High School,
he taught the U.S. History and European History survey classes at Baldwin Wallace for five
years. He is a member of the Berea City School District Distinguished Staff Hall of Fame .
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Dennis Sutcliffe has Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master
of Business Administration degrees. He is a Certified Management Accountant and a
Certified Consultant – EQ Mentoring. He worked at The Progressive Corporation for
28 years in various finance and information technology positions, retiring in 2006. His
activities have included serving as a volunteer for the Western Reserve Historical Society.
His programs generated thousands of dollars in revenue for the society and he was named
“2012 Volunteer of the Year.” He has served on numerous boards in civic and educational
organizations.
Ted Smith is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace. His interests and research are in Traditional
Chinese medicine, history, current events, science and theology. In his personal quest for
balance, he has done considerable independent research into various spiritual, historical
and sociological practices in an effort to see what has worked for and against humanity’s
quest for balance.
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Nancy Nicholas Andrade is a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and
a 37-year Ohio Licensed funeral director and embalmer. Nancy has returned to private
practice at a funeral home after retiring as chief mortician from a Cleveland hospital.
21THURSDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 9 FOR SIX WEEKS
ASTROLOGY FOR A NEW AGE: INTERPRETING YOUR “ROADMAP”
Presenters: Karyn Hill and Rebecca Dingle 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
(Limit: 50 @ Middleburg Heights Library)
We all rely on directions to get us to a destination. Our natal chart provides a detailed
“roadmap” to provide direction in our life. The Claregate Method is the new and innovative
science of interpreting your natal chart. It will reveal the basis of the characteristics of
your self-expression as well as answer many of the “why’s” in your life. You will learn the
vocabulary of the language of your Soul.
TAI CHI AND QIGONG
Presenter: Robin Barto 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
(Limit: 25 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 2)
Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese exercises using the mind, the breath and gentle
movements to create a meditation in motion which enhances overall physical health.
These practices have been scientifically proven to improve cardiovascular fitness, lower
blood pressure, relieve osteoarthritis, increase energy, aid in managing stress and enhance
one’s overall sense of well-being. In this class you will learn the Beijing 24 Tai Chi form and
several Qigong forms.
3 Ps OF RAILROADS: PAST, PRESENT AND POTENTIAL
Presenter: Sheldon Lustig 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
(Limit: 75 @ Christ United Church – Friendship Hall)
A review of railroad operations and services covering the 3 Ps. Passenger, Freight,
Accidents, as well as Historical and the present impact on Northern Ohio.
INTERMEDIATE CARD MAKING
Presenter: Kevin Borowiak *12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(Limit: 15 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 1)
This class will provide instruction in intermediate paper crafting leading to the construction
of greeting cards. In each class, two different designs are presented with the construction
of two cards per design. Twenty-two cards in total will be made. The designs are as follows
All Occasion cards, Cocktail Napkin cards, Gate fold, Gilded Valentine Day cards, 3-D cards.
The instructor will provide the materials. There is a class fee of an additional $50 to
cover the cost of materials. A supply list will be included for each student.
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Karyn Hill Karyn’s educational background in the field of Esoteric Sciences includes
a Bachelor of Metaphysics, Esoteric Psychology and Esoteric Astrology. Her former
professional career included designing a training and mentoring program for a
Philadelphia law firm. She now teaches The Claregate Method in Florida and Ohio, and
mentors individuals in their pursuit of interpreting the New Astrology.
Rebecca Dingle, B.A., Ph.D., B.Es.Psych., B.Mph., B.Es.Astrol. Rebecca’s educational
background includes a BA in Theatre, and Certificates in Gerontology, trauma healing and
plant-based nutrition, and advanced degrees in metaphysics. She spent 10 years living
and working in a spiritual community in England, where she helped design and run a
correspondence course. She now teaches metaphysics to show how a life of meaning,
purpose and energy can be lived at any age. For the past year she has been teaching
“Astrology for a New Age” in tandem with Karyn Hill through various local continuing
education programs.
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Robin Barto is a Master Martial Arts instructor and a retired Psychotherapist with over 50
years involvement in Chinese arts, including Karate, Tai Chi and Qigong. He holds a 7th
degree Black Belt in Karate and is certified to teach Tai Chi and Qigong.
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Sheldon Lustig has a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor from Western Reserve University.
He spent 12 years in railroad operations with the New York Central, Pennsylvania Central
and ConRail. He has been a consultant since 1988.
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Kevin Borowiak comes to card making after pursuing careers in the sciences. A set of life
crises in 2013 brought Kevin from left brain thinking and work to the creative right brain.
Since then he has been learning and teaching the craft of card making.
23THURSDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 9 FOR SIX WEEKS
HISTORICAL STORIES OF CLEVELAND
Presenter: Doug Kusak 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
(Limit: 75 @ Christ United Church – Friendship Hall)
Cleveland’s history is filled with stories that illuminate not only events (large and small),
but also unique physical locations. This course will discuss the following: Great Lakes
Exposition, Burning River Requiem, Flats’ Bridges, Cleveland Metroparks History, Public
Square and Irishtown Bend.
THERAPY IN MOTION
Presenters: Amanda Vandervort & Mary Latoche 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Limit: 30 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 1)
As our Golden Years get more “Golden” we often have issues with relating to our
neuromuscular and mental systems. These issues fall into several categories, such as:
Falls and our Feet; Vertigo, Dizziness and Imbalance; Posture, pain and more; Core,
deep breathing and SO MUCH more; Parkinson’s Disease; and memory improvement
and dysphagia. This class will provide explanations of these conditions and discussion
regarding coping with them when they occur.
THE FEDERAL AND STATES COURT SYSTEMS
Presenter: Judge Patricia Ann Blackmon 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Limit: 70 @ Christ United Church – Friendship Hall)
This course examines actual cases in order to understand how the Judicial System is
structured. We will first examine the strongly debated 2nd Amendment’s Right to Bear
Arms through the eyes of the late Associate Justice Antonin Scalia’s D.C. v. Heller. Next,
we will examine the OPIOID case in Ohio’s Federal Court: HDMedia v. U.S. DOJ. Next, we
will examine the case of the oversight of U.S. Congressional Committee’s right to access
President Donald J. Trump’s Personal World in the case of Trump v. Command. Next, we will
examine a local trial in the case of State of Ohio v. Skylar Richardson. These are just a few of
the cases we will use to show the structure of the court and how a case moves from one
level of the court to another.
JESUS QUOTES THE OLD TESTAMENT
Presenter: Ted Smith 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Limit: 50 @ Middleburg Heights Community Church – Fellowship Hall 2)
Many of the sayings attributed to Jesus are actually quotations from Jewish Scripture, or
Old Testament. We will explore the context by which this amazing teacher chose these
particular passages to address his disciples, his countrymen and his detractors.
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Doug Kuzak is an Historical Interpreter with Cleveland Metroparks (since 2007), a part-
time Guest Engagement Specialist with Great Lakes Science Center (since 2002), as well as
on the Steamship William G. Mather Museum (since 2003). From mid-May through mid-
October, he can be found leading the two-hour Cuyahoga “River By Boat” programs on
Cle2 – the 17-passenger Cleveland Metroparks excursion vessel.
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Amanda Vandervort has a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Ohio
University. Most of her career has been in outpatient therapy but she has also worked
in a skilled nursing facility. She is a certified: Vestibular therapist, McKenzie therapist and
Mulligan therapist.
Mary Latoche has a Master of Science degree from Duquesne University. She has been
a speech therapist for nine years, working primarily in a skilled nursing facility and in
outpatient therapy with adults and children. She is certified in the use of VitalStim for the
treatment of dysphagia.
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Judge Patricia Ann Blackmon is in her fourth term at the Eighth District Court of Appeals
in Cuyahoga County. She earned the H. Jones Award in History and graduated magna
cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in three disciplines: African-American Studies,
Political Science and History from Tougaloo College in Mississippi. Judge Blackmon
received her Juris Doctorate from Cleveland Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State
University. She served as Chief Prosecutor for the City of Cleveland and was the city’s first
night prosecutor. She also served as Assistant Director of the Victims/Witness Program
and was a part-time professor at Dyke College. She became the first African-American
woman elected to the Court of Appeals for the State of Ohio, Eighth Judicial District.
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Ted Smith is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace. His interests and research are in Traditional
Chinese medicine, history, current events, science and theology. In his personal quest for
balance, he has done considerable independent research into various spiritual, historical,
and sociological practices in an effort to see what has worked for and against humanity’s
quest for balance.
25TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
January – December 2020
Here are the Travel Opportunities that the ILR Travel Committee has arranged
for the 2020 year. The list is arranged by the providers.
There will be a Travel Show highlighting all the trips for 2020 on Thursday,
December 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ United Church located at 23114 West Rd.
If you have questions or comments, contact the Travel Committee leaders:
Maria Phillips, mariaphillips22@gmail.com
Tom Brennan, mitmit1523@gmail.com
Nowak, 330-483-4900
Texas Triangle May 15-22, 2020
Discover Alaska August 15-30, 2020
Northern Highlights of Italy October 4-13, 2020
JKL Tours, 440-942-5350
Historic and Ethnic Cleveland Part 4 March 27, 2020
Canadian Rockies June 4-11, 2020
Outer Banks Adventure with Wild Mustangs September 21-25, 2020
Great Day Tours, 440-526-5350
Dunes, Dutch and Dinner Theater September 8-10, 2020
(Grand Rapids, MI)
Jaws with Paws, Vineyards and Horse’n Around October 14, 2020
Steel City Holiday Lights December 2, 2020
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ILR OFFICE AT 325 FRONT ST., BEREA
The office is open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Parking is in back of building off Adelbert St., as is the entry
to our offices. A wheelchair ramp is available.
The 2020 Spring Quarter begins Monday, April 6.
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