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THE VILLAGE CLUB
CLASSES CATALOGUE
Create meaningful relationships and enrich your life
with social events and educational experiences
THEVILLAGECLUB.ORG | 248-644-3450
190 EAST LONG LAKE ROAD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48304
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Welcome 2
Books 3-5
Bridge & MahJongg 5-7
History, Art & Music 7 - 10
Special Events 10 - 11
Skills & Creativity 11 - 12
Wellness 12
Instructor Highlights 13 - 14
Calendar 14 - 16
Registration Form 17 - 18
Why Join 19
CLASSES CATALOGUE - PAGE 1
WELCOME
We look forward to welcoming you to winter/spring
classes at The Village Club.
Topics range from the 1920’s Afterglow Society Magazine
and Prohibition in Detroit, to Big Bands and ELVIS!, from
General George S. Patton to Coast to Coast in My Model
T. As a follow up to the Oktoberfest beer tasting, a
bourbon tasting event is scheduled in March before the
Kentucky Derby.
A special Hudson’s menu luncheon will kick off
Remembering the J.L. Hudson Company. Art historian
Wendy Evans returns to The Village Club to discuss
CLASSES Impressionism. Artist Julie Dawson will show us how to
CO-CHAIRS See the World Through Bells, as well as present a tour of
her art studio and gardens.
Becky McLennan
Nancy Troyer Returning by popular demand are the MahJongg and
flower arranging classes. Those who enjoy literature will
be delighted with the books chosen for The Readers.
Knitting, bridge workshops, yoga and mat Pilates fitness
COMMITTEE MEMBERS classes continue to be popular, catering to multiple skill
levels.
Cindy Cirar As a reminder, business casual attire is appropriate, as is
Kay Duncan tasteful denim.
Kathy Hutson
Susan Kehoe Winter/spring 2023 classes offer you opportunities to
pause, learn, listen, and share with friends. We look
Carolyn Masserang forward to seeing you!
Patty Semrau
Linda Wilson
MISSION STATEMENT
Stathy Madias, Board Liaison
The Village Club provides a unique private club
experience and gracious, friendly environment for its
members while offering cultural, educational, social and
philanthropic opportunities, as well as casual and
fine dining.
DRESS CODE
The manner of dress shall be governed by good taste in
keeping with the character of the Club. Business casual
attire is appropriate, as is tasteful denim and country
club attire. Informal clothing, such as jogging suits, cargo
pants, shorts, and printed tee shirts, is not acceptable.
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BOOKS
THE READERS
A Village Club tradition for more than 20 years, The Readers is a book study class that
meets monthly for group discussion facilitated by Cathleen Russ. The four books
selected by the group for winter/spring 2023, all recently published, include both fiction
and nonfiction. Register separately for each class.
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
Class 100
INSTRUCTOR The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post (2022, 400 pages; historical fiction), by Allison
Cathleen Russ Pataki
Growing up in the modest farmlands of Battle Creek, Michigan, Marjorie was inspired
by a few simple rules: always think for yourself, never take success for granted, and
work hard. From crawling through Moscow warehouses to rescue the Tsar’s treasures
CLASS DATES to outrunning the Nazis in London, from serving the homeless of the Great Depression
to entertaining Roosevelts, Kennedys, and Hollywood’s biggest stars, Marjorie
Tuesdays Merriweather Post lived an epic life few could imagine.
2/14; 3/14; 4/11; 5/9; 6/13
CLASS DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
CLASS TIMES
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A Memoir
Class 101
FEE The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A Memoir (2022, 320 pages; memoir), by
Paul Newman
$10 member In 1986, Paul Newman and his closest friend, screenwriter Stewart Stern, began an
$20 nonmember extraordinary project. Stuart was to compile an oral history, to have Newman’s family
and friends and those who worked closely with him, talk about the actor’s life. And then
Newman would work with Stewart and give his side of the story. The only stipulation
was that anyone who spoke on the record had to be completely honest. That same
stipulation applied to Newman himself. Newman’s voice is powerful, sometimes funny,
sometimes painful, always meeting that high standard of searing honesty. Newman
discusses his often traumatic childhood, his teenage insecurities, his early failures
with women, his rise to stardom, his early rivals (Marlon Brando and James Dean), his
first marriage, his drinking, his philanthropy, the death of his son Scott, and his long
relationship with Joanne Woodward.
CLASS DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 14
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Exiles: A Novel Class 102 Exiles: A Novel (2023, 368 pages; mystery), by Jane Harper Federal Investigator Aaron Falk is on his way to a small town deep in Southern Australian wine country for the christening of an old friend’s baby. But mystery follows him, even on vacation. The weekend marks the one-year anniversary of Kim Gillespie’s disappearance. One year ago, at a busy town festival on a warm spring night, Kim safely tucked her sleeping baby into her stroller, then vanished into the crowd. No one has seen her since. When Kim’s older daughter makes a plea for anyone with information about her missing mom to come forward, Falk can’t leave the case alone. Dark questions linger as long-ago truths begin to emerge. What would make a mother abandon her child? What happened to Kim Gillespie? CLASS DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 11 Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History Class 103 Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History (2011, 319 pages; nonfiction), by S.C. Gwynne This account of the 40-year battle between Comanche Indians and white settlers for control of the American West spans two astonishing stories. The first traces the rise and fall of the Comanches, the most powerful tribe in American history. The second entails the epic saga of the pioneer woman Cynthia Ann Parker and her mixed-blood son Quanah, who became the last and greatest chief of the Comanches. The legendary fighting ability of the Comanches determined how and when the American West opened up. They were so masterful at war that they stopped the northern drive of colonial Spain from Mexico and halted the French expansion westward from Louisiana. White settlers arriving in Texas from the eastern United States were surprised to find the frontier being rolled backward by Comanches incensed by the invasion of their tribal lands. Against this backdrop is the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, a lovely nine-year-old girl who was kidnapped by Comanches from the far Texas frontier in 1836. She grew to love her captors and became infamous as the “White Squaw” who refused to return until her tragic capture by Texas Rangers in 1860. More famous still was her son Quanah, a warrior who was never defeated and whose guerrilla wars in the Texas Panhandle made him a legend. CLASS DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 9 The Personal Librarian Class 104 The Personal Librarian (2022, 352 pages; historical fiction), by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J.P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works. But she was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle’s complexion isn’t dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white—her complexion is dark because she is African American. She must protect this secret at all costs to maintain her privileged position. CLASS DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 13 CLASSES CATALOGUE - PAGE 4
BOOKS CONTINUED
Speed Dating with Books
Class 105
Are you tired of the same old stories? Looking to recharge your reading?
Get help from Cathleen Russ and a team of librarians from the Baldwin (Birmingham),
Bloomfield Township, Troy and West Bloomfield libraries. Learn about 25 potential
new reads, including audio- and e-books, and take home a list of all titles discussed,
as well as giveaway copies of new books. This fun program is designed for all who
love books and reading.
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Cathleen Russ and Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. $10 member
team of librarians April 26 $20 nonmember
BRIDGE & MAHJONGG
MahJongg
Class 200
MahJongg is an ancient Chinese game played with colorful tiles. Introduced in
the west in the 1920’s, it is a popular table game of strategy, calculation and
chance. It’s not as hard as it looks! This class is designed for beginners and
those who want a refresher. Continue your learning by playing with the friendly
MahJongg Club within The Village Club.
INSTRUCTORS CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Jane Talia and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - $40 member
Annie Ellis 4/13; 4/20 12:00 p.m. $50 nonmember
K Beginning Bridge: Introduction and Bidding Basics
Class 201
Are you new to bridge? Never played? Or long ago and need a restart? This class is
for the student who is essentially new to bridge. In four weekly sessions, the class
introduces the game of bridge and builds basic bridge concepts, with a focus on
bidding and understanding opening bids and responses. Each session begins with a
lecture and ends with hands to play that illustrate topics covered in the presentation.
K
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Laura Burke Tuesdays, April 18, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $60 member
25; May 2, 9 $80 nonmember
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K
BRIDGE & MAHJONGG CONTINUED
Bridge Workshops
Do you enjoy bridge and want to up your game? Laura Burke offers bridge
workshops in areas critical for your success. Designed for advanced beginner
and intermediate players who want to deepen their bridge knowledge, each K
workshop includes presentation and discussion as well as ample opportunity
to play practice hands illustrating the topics covered. Two back-to-back
workshops focus on methods to bid big hands including Strong 2 Club opening
bids, reverses, jump shifts, and Blackwood. These two classes cover different
topics and players are encouraged, but not required, to enroll in both. The
doubles workshop addresses take-out doubles, negative doubles, and support
doubles. The preemptive bidding workshop focuses on how to open a hand
with a long strong suit but weak in points and how to respond when your
partner preempts. Players with partners are encouraged to sign up as a pair
INSTRUCTOR
and play together. Register for each workshop separately.
Laura Burke
Focus: Bidding Big Hands Focus: More Bidding Big
Class 202 Hands CLASS TIMES
Class 203 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 7
Tuesday, February 14
Focus: Doubles Focus: Preemptive FEE
Class 204 Bidding $20 member
Class 205 $30 nonmember
Tuesday, April 4
Tuesday, May 16
Bridge: Supervised Play
Do you want to play more bridge – and better? Are you looking for a friendly, supportive setting to practice and
improve your game? Instructor Laura Burke designs teaching hands to address common challenges in bidding, declarer
play, and defense. She offers on-the-spot guidance and feedback to boost your skills and confidence, and she leads
discussion of key points after each hand. Appropriate for relatively new players and more experienced players seeking
a relaxed refresher. Players should have basic knowledge of bridge and some playing experience. Limited to 12 players.
Players with partners are strongly encouraged to sign up as a pair and play together. Registration is required at least
24 hours in advance via the Club website or mobile app (members) or by email to Jackie Mason at The Village Club
(jackiem@thevillageclub.org) (nonmembers). Each game requires a separate registration.
CLASS DATES: TUESDAY, APRIL 11, CLASS 206 AND TUESDAY, MAY 23, CLASS 207
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Laura Bruke Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $15 member
April 11, May 23 $20 nonmember
Register for each class separately.
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BRIDGE & MAHJONGG CONTINUED
Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge
INSTRUCTOR Duplicate bridge games sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League enable
players to compete and earn ACBL master points. Josie Doherty, game director and
Josie Doherty a Silver Life Master, provides a mini lesson at 12:30 p.m. before play starts at 1:00
p.m. Looking for fun and a challenge at the bridge table? Games are open to players
with fewer than 300 master points who are eligible to earn points, but you don’t
need to join ACBL to play. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance via
CLASS TIMES the Club website or mobile app (members) or by email to Jackie Mason at The Village
Club (jackiem@thevillageclub.org) (nonmembers). Each game requires a separate
12:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. registration.
April
Class 209
FEE March
Class 208 Wednesday, April 12
$10 member
$10 nonmember Wednesday, March 29 Class 210
Wednesday, April 26th
INSTRUCTOR HISTORY, ART & MUSIC
Henry Feinberg
Big Bands
CLASS DATES Class 300
Friday, February 10
Don’t miss Henry Feinberg’s exciting presentation of “The Big Band” and its
CLASS TIMES relationship to the American music loving public for over 100 years. Accompanied
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
with vintage photos and classic recordings, you’ll journey from pre-Civil War
America up to the 21st century with recordings of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra,
Rod Stewart and Michael Bublé to name just a few. Hear the unforgettable sounds
FEE of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Chicago and Blood,
$20 member
Sweat and Tears. It’ll be a wonderful night with some of America’s greatest music!
$30 nonmember
The Afterglow – 1920’s Bloomfield Society Magazine
Class 301
From 1925 to 1927, The Afterglow – Bloomfield Society Magazine, was eagerly awaited
every month by the residents of Bloomfield Hills. Hear about the ‘country life’ and the
summer residences of the Detroit ‘movers & shakers’. Learn how the golf clubs and
Open Hunt Club played a large part in their lives. The magazine heralded weddings and
other social events and even listed homes and automobiles for sale!
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
John Marshall Thursday, 1:00 p.m. $20 member
February 23 $30 nonmember
CLASSES CATALOGUE - PAGE 7
HISTORY, ART & MUSIC CONTINUED
Cows at the Opera House and Other
Museum Mysteries
Class 302
A mystery is defined as something unexplained or inexplicable,
or as a person or thing having qualities that arouse curiosity or
speculation. The many mysteries of the Detroit Institute of Art
include stories and images, newly discovered meanings and issues
of authenticity.
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Carlene Friday, 10:30 a.m. - $20 member
VanVoorhies March 17 12:00 p.m. $30 nonmember
Remembering the J.L. Hudson Company
Class 303
The J.L. Hudson Company, commonly known as Hudson’s, was an upscale retail department store chain based in
Detroit from 1881 to 1969. Originally located in the Detroit Opera Building, the flagship store was ultimately located
on Woodward Avenue and, at 25 stories, was the tallest department store in the world at that time. It was known for
customer satisfaction and in 1924, two years prior to Macy’s first parade, Hudson’s staged their first Thanksgiving
Parade in downtown Detroit. It was also home to the largest American Flag, magical animated windows, the REAL
Santa, and host to the Freedom Festival fireworks.
Plan to make luncheon reservations before the class. Chef Nick is preparing a special Hudson’s menu – Cheese Soup,
Maurice Salad and Hot Fudge Sundae.
The luncheon is by subscription.
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Michael Hauser Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. $20 member
March 22 $30 nonmember
Prohibition in Detroit
Class 304
During the long years of Prohibition in the United States, from 1920 until 1933, Detroiters retained the ability to
procure alcohol via a Canadian route. Only the Detroit River separated the two countries. Also, Canada never
had a country-wide ban and its distillers were very happy to supply bootleggers. Hear the thrilling stories of the
various routes and tunnels used and of the speakeasies that thrived during this era.
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Armando Delicato
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $20 member
April 19 $30 nonmember
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HISTORY, ART & MUSIC CONTINUED
General George S. Patton
Class 305
Relive the ‘Old Blood & Guts’ campaign! Our instructor, Frank Cardimen, has
stories and mementoes that he acquired from a close relative who was under the
command of General George S. Patton during the exciting and dangerous battles
during World War II. Follow Patton from North Africa, through Italy, France, and
ending in the occupation of Germany.
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Frank Cardimen Friday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $20 member
April 28 $30 nonmember
Impressionism
Class 306
The Impressionist paintings so loved today began in the rebellion of Claude
Monet and a few of his young fellow art students against French academic art.
This presentation looks at works by artists who are most closely identified as
Impressionist, and explores why and how they transformed art.
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Wendy Evans Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - $20 member
May 3 11:30 a.m. $30 nonmember
Coast to Coast in My Model T
Class 307
As you walk in the front entrance of The Village Club, you will not be able to miss
“Goose Bumps”, the Model T that was owned by his grandfather and lovingly
restored by Steve Shotwell. Relive the remarkable cross country journey of this car
and the details of the Model T inception, manufacturing, features and capabilities.
Steve’s Model T was not handed down in the family but was found in Turtlepoint,
Pennsylvania, by his mother. She spent a considerable amount of time tracking it
down and was able, after much cajoling, to acquire the car for Steve.
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Steve Shotwell Friday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $20 member
May 12 $30 nonmember
CLASSES CATALOGUE - PAGE 9Seeing the World through the Hearts of Its Bells
Class 308
Bells are truly unique creations! Throughout history, every culture in every
country has used bells for so many purposes and reasons. Julie Dawson will give a
presentation of her coffee table art book, of 500 photographs and stories of bells
that she has taken in 57 countries. She will show her photos and tell stories of how
the bells were used and her adventures in finding them.
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Julie Dawson Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $20 member
May 25 $30 nonmember
ELVIS!
Class 309
Elvis Aaron Presley was a larger than life American icon. His meteoric rise to fame is
well known, as is his tragic death. We will learn about the barriers he had to hurdle
on his road to becoming known as the ‘King’ of rock and roll. Join us to learn about
his gospel roots to his gyrations on the Ed Sullivan Show to his creating the very
first artists residency in Las Vegas which lasted for 636 sold out performances.
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Henry Feinberg Friday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $20 member
June 9 $30 nonmember
SPECIAL EVENTS
Bourbon Tasting
Class 400
Save the date and mark your calendar for our bourbon tasting. This is your chance
to taste a flight of 4-5 of specially selected bourbons. The tasting will include light
appetizers and the opportunity to order bottles of bourbon after the class.
Separate dinner reservations will complete your evening. Call the Club to reserve
your table.
This is also a splendid opportunity to bring friends and prospective members.
CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Thursday, March 30 5:30 p.m. $30 member
$40 nonmember
CLASSES CATALOGUE - PAGE 10SPECIAL EVENTS
Julie Dawson Garden Walk & Art Studio Tour
Class 401
Artist Julie Dawson will give a tour of her art studios and lead a walk in her woods
to the Rouge River. She has two new inviting gazebos, for one she created a
kaleidoscope for the roof. Her art studios are working studios where she creates
watercolors, digital art, designs, products, and books. Julie will show some of her
recent work.
There are steps with railings. Wear walking shoes. Since there is no parking on
Gordon Lane, please park on a side street east of Southfield Road just north of
Lincoln (Wallace, Frank, or Hanna). Then carefully cross Southfield Road and walk
down Gordon Lane. This is a private event for Village Club members only.
CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $20 member
June 8 $30 nonmember
SKILLS & CREATIVITY
Knitting
Knitting continues for those who have taken lessons from Naomi.
She welcomes beginners and experienced knitters who want to enhance their
skills. You will build upon previous learned lessons, continuing to create a
beautiful garment; or, if you are a beginner you will knit a scarf.
$15 material fee paid to the instructor if this is your first class.
INSTRUCTOR CLASS TIME FEE
Naomi Frenkel 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $40 member
$50 nonmember
February March April
Class 500 Class 501 Class 502
Fridays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Fridays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Fridays, April 7, 14, 21, 28
May June
Class 503 Class 504
Fridays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 Fridays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
CLASSES CATALOGUE - PAGE 11SKILLS & CREATIVITY CONTINUED
Flower Arranging
Class 505
As we anxiously await the spring season, our very own Nancy Spence will
demonstrate how to create beautiful floral arrangements. Emphasis will be on
the upcoming Valentine’s Day and Easter holidays.
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Nancy Spence Thursday, 1:00 p.m. $20 member
February 9 $25 nonmember
WELLNESS
Staying Safe & Independent in Your Own Home
Class 600
Discover easy and safe modifications for the home. As we and our loved ones age,
there are many ideas and items offered to entice the consumer. This class will help
you to become an ‘informed’ consumer and assist you in finding the resources for
the highest possible quality of life for you and your loved ones while remaining in
your own home.
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Cheryl Otto Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. $20 member
March 1 $30 nonmember
Combination Yoga and Mat Pilates
Class 601
This is a hybrid class that blends Pilates with yoga stretching, strength training,
balance work, breath work, and relaxation to tone and strengthen the entire body,
but especially upper arms, abdomen, hips, and legs. The class is offered with
many modifications so that each participant, regardless of experience or current
fitness level, can comfortably challenge herself. A certified yoga therapist and
highly experienced Pilates instructor, Kathy Forgave, welcomes all and is adept at
providing group instruction that meets individual needs.
Classes will be offered via Zoom only.
INSTRUCTOR CLASS DATE CLASS TIME FEE
Kathy Forgrave Mondays and 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. $12 member
Wednesdays $18 nonmember
CLASSES CATALOGUE - PAGE 12INSTRUCTORS
BURKE, LAURA
BRIDGE FEINBERG, HENRY
Laura Burke began playing bridge a decade ago and became HISTORY, ART & MUSIC
a Bronze Life Master in 2020. She has discovered bridge Henry Feinberg is a musician, composer, and music instructor.
to be enriching, not only socially but also mentally and He has taught music classes at Oakland Community College
competitively. She enjoys teaching new and experienced since 2002, coached numerous piano and harmonica students,
students to appreciate and benefit from the great game of and for 30 years performed throughout the metro area. Most
bridge. recently, Henry has been entertaining audiences with his popular
presentations on musical history.
CARDIMEN, FRANK
HISTORY, ART & MUSIC FORGRAVE, KATHY
Frank Cardimen is an active speaker on WWII topics. WELLNESS
He has been a Business Professor at Oakland University for 42 Kathy Forgrave is an E- Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) through
years, an historian of WWII for nearly 60 years and is active in the Yoga Alliance and lead instructor at the Beaumont School
the community of Rochester Hills. of Yoga Therapy Teacher Level 1 RYT 200 Training Program.
She currently provides yoga therapy to the Beaumont patient
DAWSON, JULIE population, and teaches private and group yoga classes. She is also
certified in Reiki, an alternative therapy known as energy healing.
HISTORY, ART & MUSIC
A career artist, author, photographer, designer and speaker,
Julie Dawson’s work includes watercolors, reproductions, 60 FRENKEL, NAOMI
products with her art, computer graphics, and surface design SKILLS AND CREATIVITY
for home and fashion. She has also written six children’s Naomi Frenkel began knitting at the age of 8 years old. She has a
books and a coffee table book about bells from her world teaching degree from Michigan State University and taught in the
travels. JulieDawsonArtist.com Ferndale Schools.
She was a yarn representative for many of the leading yarn
DELICATO, ARMANDO companies including Trendsetter, Classic Elite Yarns, Swedish
Yarn Imports and Anny Blatt. She was program director for
HISTORY, ART & MUSIC
Woolgatherers Knitting Guild where she taught many classes
Armando Delicato is a native of Detroit. He majored in history
including stranding of two colors and how to finish a knitted project
at the University of Detroit and Wayne State University, and
with crocheted edges.
taught in Detroit, Westland, and Farmington public schools,
and at Macomb and Oakland community colleges. Since
retiring in 2002, he has written three books for Arcadia HAUSER, MICHAEL
publishing: Italians in Detroit (2005), Detroit’s Corktown HISTORY, ART & MUSIC
(2007), and Detroit’s Cass Corridor (2012). Michael Hauser grew up in Detroit and has shown his passion for
his hometown with a series of books he has written, including
DOHERTY, JOSIE Downtown Detroit’s Movie Palaces, The Detroit Opera House and
Hudson’s – Detroit’s Legendary Department Store. He was a sales
BRIDGE
associate at multiple Hudson’s locations and worked their famous
Josie Doherty comes from a bridge playing family. She earned
warehouse sales. Currently, he is the marketing manager for the
the rank of Silver Life Master in July 2021 and has directed the
Detroit Opera Company.
Mackinaw Bridge Game in Petoskey.
Josie agrees with the experts: most important in bridge is
making sure your partner has a good time! MARSHALL, JOHN F.
HISTORY, ART & MUSIC
ELLIS, ANNIE John F. Marshall has been a passionate devotee of local history
for the past twenty-five years. He was a founding member of the
MAHJONGG
Bloomfield Historial Society (BHS) in 2004. He has also made
A Village Club member, Annie Ellis has been playing MahJongg
several presentations in the Local History/Local Resources (LH/LR)
for many years and is in charge of the Club’s MahJongg group.
Series and serves as the program chairman.
It is one of her favorite games to play and she particularly
John has also written several short articles on the area history
values the social time spent with the other players.
of Legacy, the newsletter of the BHS. More recently, he has
presented about 50 short History Next Door articles on the history
EVANS, WENDY of Bloomfield Area Historic Houses for the Bloomfield Township
HISTORY, ART & MUSIC e-Newsletter. John is also active with Preservation Bloomfield and
Art historian Wendy Evans has advanced degrees from Oxford has served as secretary to its Board for 12 years.
University, England and Wayne State University, Detroit. She
taught art history at Wayne and loves to share her passion
for art. She’s well known at The Village Club having given
presentations here every year from 2004 to 2019. More
information may be found at www.art-talks.org.
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OTTO, CHERYLINSTRUCTORS CONTINUED
SPENCE, NANCY
WELLNESS SKILLS AND CREATIVITY
Cheryl Otto earned her undergraduate degree from Eastern Nancy Spence, a longtime Village Club member, has been
Michigan University and a Masters Degree from Central arranging flowers for the Club since 1993. She also created
Michigan University. She has been an occupational therapist large floral arrangements at the Detroit Institute of Arts for
for over 40 years and worked in hospital clinics, outpatient over 25 years.
settings and in clients’ homes. Cheryl is honored to bring her
experiences to the public.
VAN VOORHIES, CARLENE
RUSS, CATHLEEN HISTORY, ART & MUSIC
Carlene VanVoorhies has been an Interpretive Program
BOOKS Volunteer with the Detroit Institute of Arts for over ten years.
Cathleen Russ, Director of the West Bloomfield Township She conducts both public and private tours of the museum.
Public Library, has spent a distinguished career in public library She has a passion for the arts as a traveler, collector and
administration. In 2019 she was honored as Michigan Librarian educator.
of the Year. She has led The Readers for more than 20 years.
SHOTWELL, STEVE
HISTORY, ART & MUSIC
Steve Shotwell is a resident of Rochester Hills and past
President of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, birthplace of the
Model T. He taught in the Troy School District for 35 years and
is a staff member at Greenfield Village, specializing in Model T
maintenance and restoration.
February
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4
Combination Yoga Knitting 1-3 CLUB OPENING
& Mat Pilates 10-11
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Combination Yoga Bridge Workshop Combination Yoga Flower Arranging Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 Bidding Big Hands 1-3 & Mat Pilates 10-11 1 Big Bands 5:30-7
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Combination Yoga The Readers 10-11:30 Combination Yoga Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 Bridge Workshop & Mat Pilates 10-11
More Bidding Big
Hands 1 -3
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Combination Yoga Combination Yoga The Afterglow - Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 & Mat Pilates 10-11 Bloomfield Area
Monthly Society
Magazine 1
26 27 28
Combination Yoga
& Mat Pilates 10-11
CLASSES CATALOGUE - PAGE 14March
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1Combination Yoga 2 3 4
& Mat Pilates 10-11 Knitting 1-3
Staying Safe &
Indepedent in Your
Own Home 1
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Combination Yoga Combination Yoga Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 & Mat Pilates 10-11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Combination Yoga The Readers Combination Yoga Cows at the Opera
& Mat Pilates 10-11 Extraordinary Life of & Mat Pilates 10-11 House/ Museum
an Ordinary Man: Mysteries 10:30-12
A Memoir 10-11:30 Knitting 1-3
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Combination Yoga Combination Yoga Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11
& Mat Pilates 10-11 Remembering
Hudson’s 1, Lunch 11:30
26 27 28 29 30 31
Combination Yoga Combination Yoga Bourbon Tasting Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 & Mat Pilates 10-11 5:30
Sanctioned Duplicate
Bridge 12:30-4:15
April
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
2 3 4 5 Combination 6 7 8
Bridge Workshop Yoga & Mat Pilates Knitting 1-3
Combination Yoga
Doubles 1 -3 10-11
& Mat Pilates 10-11
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Combination Yoga The Readers Combination Yoga MahJongg 10-12 Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 Exiles10-11:30 & Mat Pilates 10-11
Bridge Supervised Sanctioned Duplicate
Play 1-3 Bridge 12:30-4:15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Combination Yoga Beginning Bridge: Combination Yoga MahJongg 10-12 Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 Intro & Bidding & Mat Pilates 10-11
Basics 1-3 Prohibition in Detroit
7-9
23 24 25 26 Combination 27 28 29
Combination Yoga Beginning Bridge: Yoga & Mat Pilates
10-11 Sanctioned Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 Intro & Bidding Duplicate Bridge General Patton 5:30-7
Basics 1-3 12:30-4:15, Speed Dating
with Books 4-5:15
30
CLASSES CATALOGUE - PAGE 15May
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6
Combination Yoga Beginning Bridge: Combination Yoga Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 Intro & Bidding & Mat Pilates 10-11
Basics 1-3 Impressionism 10-11:30
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Combination Yoga The Readers 10-11:30 Combination Yoga Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 Beginning Bridge: & Mat Pilates 10-11 Coast to Coast in My
Intro & Bidding Basics Model T 5:30-7
1-3
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Combination Yoga Bridge Workshop Combination Yoga Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 Preemptive Bidding & Mat Pilates 10-11
1-3
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Combination Yoga Bridge: Supervised Combination Yoga Seeing the World Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 Play 1-3 & Mat Pilates 10-11 Through Bells 1-3
28 29 30 31
Combination Yoga Combination Yoga
& Mat Pilates 10-11 & Mat Pilates 10-11
June
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3
Knitting 1-3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Combination Yoga Combination Yoga Julie Dawson’s Home Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11
& Mat Pilates 10-11 & Garden Tour 1-3 ELVIS! 5:30-7
11 12 13 14 Combination 15 16 17
Combination Yoga The Readers Personal Yoga & Mat Pilates Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 Librarian 10-11:30 10-11
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Combination Yoga Combination Yoga Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 & Mat Pilates 10-11
25 26 27 28 29 30
Combination Yoga Combination Yoga Knitting 1-3
& Mat Pilates 10-11 & Mat Pilates 10-11
CLASSES CATALOGUE - PAGE 16SIGN UP FOR CLASSES TODAY
Registration is easy
OPTIONS TO REGISTER:
1. Fill out the registration form and mail it to:
The Village Club
190 East Long Lake Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(See below for payment options.)
2. Register in person at the Club.
3. Register online (members only)
at thevillageclub.org
a. Login
b. Click on Club Calendar in the Quick Links
box on the left
c. Locate your class on the calendar
d. Click on the class to activate registration
4. All classes may have wait lists. Should you see a
class is full please call Jackie Mason.
For questions or assistance, contact
Jackie Mason, Accounts Payable & Classes,
at jackiem@thevillageclub.org
or 248-644-3450.
PAYMENT AND REFUNDS:
MEMBERS:
Members, their spouses, and reciprocal club
members will be billed on their monthly statements
after the class has begun.
NONMEMBERS:
Full payment is due at the time of
registration, by check payable to The Village Club or by
major credit card. Please note that there is an additional
3% processing fee for credit card payment.
MATERIALS FEE:
If a materials fee is charged, it is to be
paid directly to the instructor in cash at the first session.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
A full refund will be issued for
any class cancelled by The Village Club. Registrants will
be notified by phone and/or email if a class is cancelled.
WITHDRAW POLICY:
A request to withdraw from a class
must be received in the office at least two days prior to
the first class meeting in order to receive a full refund.
CLASSES CATALOGUE - PAGE 17CLASSES REGISTRATION FORM
Please return this registration form to:
The Village Club - Accounts Payable & Classes QR
190 East Long Lake Road Code
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Scan the QR code to fill
out the form online
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Last Name First Name
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address City State Zip Code
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Home Telephone Number Cell Phone Number (Optional)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address Member Number
CLASSES
Please indicate below the class numbers and classes that you are interested registering for.
Class # ____________ Class Name ______________________________________________________________
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Class # ____________ Class Name ______________________________________________________________
Barrier Free Environment: The Village Club is dedicated to providing a positive experience for all members
and guests. If you need special assistance entering, exiting, or moving throughout the Club, please visit
or call the Reception Desk (248-644-3450).
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