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Live. Learn. Connect. SPRING 2019 CATALOG
The Second Half: Lifelong Learning Institute is a community-based membership
organization whose programs provide intellectual stimulation and social interaction
for members. Membership is open to adults who wish to learn in a non-traditional,
relaxed environment. There are no admission requirements, no exams, no grades,
and no age requirements. All are welcome to participate.
Welcome to The Second Half:
Lifelong Learning Institute
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE:
We are a community–a community of learners,
teachers, travelers, and friends. Our strength is in
our membership.
We strive to provide the highest level of intellectually
stimulating courses. To that end we have recruited
an incredible group of facilitators. Their educational
backgrounds are impressive. Their altruistic desire
to share their knowledge and expertise with you is
undeniable.
Join us for an exciting and thought-providing
adventure. You will meet new friends, reconnect with
old friends, and perhaps travel New England and the
world with these friends.
You will have all the fun of learning, growing, and
bonding without the pressure of grades–an ideal way
to feed your brain. The study groups will be thought- ROBERTA MELTON,
provoking, fun and informative–something for everyone. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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We hope that you will take the step to be part of The Second Half this FALL RIVER, MA 02720
(508) 677-4694
semester. Let this Spring be the season that you do something good OFFICE@SECONDHALFLLI.ORG
for yourself.
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Index of Study Groups
ART/ARTISTS 1730 Portugal: An Artistic and Historical Perspective
Thurs noon-2:00, May 2-June 6 20
1729 Hidden Treasures—Art Galleries of the Southcoast
Thurs noon-2:00, April 4-May 9 19 1713 Spanish 1: An Introduction to the Language
Tues noon-2:00, March 5-April 23 10
FILM 1704 The Story of Paris through Its Historic Cafés
1702 The Best Laid Plans: An Overview of Heist Films Mon noon-2:00, Feb 25-April 22 03
Mon 9:00-11:30, March 18-May 13 02 1723 Under the Tuscan Sun
1710 Not for the Faint of Heart—Short Subject Documentaries Wed noon-2:00, Feb 27-April 3 16
Tues 9:30-11:30, April 16-May 21 07
LITERATURE/DRAMA
GAMES/CRAFTS 1715 The Art of the Short Story: Contemporary American Stories
1706 Beautiful Beading Tues 2:30-4:30, April 30-June 4 11
Tues 9:30-11:30, March 26-April 30 05 1720 Book Club for the Mind and Soul
1703 Fun and Games at The Second Half Redux Wed noon-2:00, Feb 27-May 29 14
Mon 11:30-2:00, March 18-May 13 03 1733 British Children’s Authors
1709 Intermediate Bridge: Essential Tools Fri 9:30-11:30, March 1-April 5 21
for Your Bidding Toolkit 1725 “Macbeth” at Trinity Rep
Tues 9:30-11:30, Feb 19-April 9 06 Wed 2:30-4:30, Feb 13-March 20 16
1718 Intermediate Bridge: From Study to Play 1735 More Adventures in Award Winning Young Adult Fiction
Wed 10:00-11:30/noon-3:00 Feb 27-May 1 13 Fri 10:30-12:30, March 22-May 3 22
1728 Mah-Jongg for All
Thurs noon-2:00, April 11-May 16 18 LIVING/MEDITATION
1726 Modern Bridge for Advanced Beginners 1707 Enhance, Engage, Empower:
Thurs 9:30-11:30, March 28-May 23 17 To Deepen Everyday Living and Learning
Tues 9:30-11:30, March 5-Apil 9 05
GARDENING/NATURE 1737 The Way of the Breath: Mindfulness
1701 Beginning Birding Meditation Practice in Our Daily Lives
Mon 9:30-11:30, April 1-29 (classroom) Fri noon-2:00, March 1-April 19 23
Mon 8:00-10:00, May 6-27 (field trips) 02
MUSIC
1705 Oh My Aching Back and Knees!
Mon 1:00-3:00, March 4-April 8 04 1722 History of Rock and Roll Part II—1970s and 1980s
Wed noon-2:00, March 6-April 10 15
GENEALOGY 1731 The Operas of Mozart, Part 1
1734 Researching and Writing Your Family History Thurs 2:30-4:30, Feb 14-April 18 20
Fri 9:30-11:30, April 12-May 17 21 1732 The Operas of Mozart, Part 2
Thurs 2:30-4:30, April 25-June 27 20
HISTORY/POLITICS
1716 Ashes to Ashes: from Weimar to the Third Reich WINE
Wed 9:30-11:30, March 6-April 10 12 1711 All About Wine
1708 Here We Are—Now What? Tues noon-2:00, March 5-April 30 07
Tues 9:30-11:30, March 12-April 30 06
WRITING
1712 Historical Kaleidoscope 3
Tues noon-2:00, March 26-May 14 08 1727 Exploring Poetry as Readers and Writers
Thurs 10:30-12:30, March 21-May 2 18
1714 Left Edgy Politics 2: American Politics for “Woke” Amateurs
Tues noon-2:00, April 2-May 21 10 1724 Writing from the Heart
Wed 2:00-4:00, March 20-April 24 16
1717 Victoria and Albert: Society…in Victorian Britain
Wed 9:30-11:30, March 6-April 10 12 WORKSHOPS
LANGUAGE/CULTURE Introduction to Hypnosis ($10.00)
Mon noon-2:00, June 3, 2019 04
1719 Armchair Travel
Wed noon-2:00, April 10-May 22 13 Mastering Your Intuitive Abilities ($35.00)
Thurs 12:30-2:30, March 7-28 17
1721 Conversational Spanish, Intermediate Level
Wed noon-2:00, April 3-May 29 15 Very Basic Computer Skills
Thur 12:00 – 2:00, April 25 19
THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE 1
Study Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 MONDAY CLASSES
1. RIFIFI. 1955, directed by Jules Dassin. This is the
1701 Beginning Birding 102 first heist film, and with it Dassin set the pattern for
the others that followed. Running time: 2 hours, 2
MONDAY 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. AND minutes.
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. (8 WEEKS)
CLASS: APRIL 1, 8, 22, 29, 2019, AT 9:30 2. THE KILLING. 1956, directed by Stanley Kubrick
(NO CLASS ON APRIL 15) (his first film). The Killing faithfully follows the formula
FIELD TRIPS: MAY 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019, AT 8:00 created in Rififi. Running time: 1 hour, 25 minutes.
The first class will be a repeat of binoculars, bird 3. THE ITALIAN JOB. 1969, directed by Peter
food, and bird houses. The following classes will go Polinson. There is a later version of this film that
into more detail on the birds of our locale. It you doesn’t come close to the creativity of this one. The
have taken the class before and consider yourself an ending is a real cliffhanger. Running time: 1 hour,
“intermediate” birder, just skip the first class or just 40 minutes.
join in on the field trips! 4. THE STING. 1973, directed by George Roy Hill.
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 16 A delightful heist film that follows the formula to a
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE, very different end from the first three films. Running
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER, AND THE FIELD time: 2 hours, 9 minutes.
5. THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123. 1974, directed
Facilitator: Mary Martha Murphy by Richard Quine. Again, there is a remake, but
Mary Martha Murphy started birding during a vacation Robert Shaw, Walter Matthau, and Martin Balsam
to the Allagash in Northern Maine in 1970. A fellow make this oldie the winner. Running time: 2 hours,
traveler introduced her to the Little Golden Book of Bird 4 minutes.
Identification, and he pointed out that the “duck” they had
been chasing in their canoe was none other than a Common 6. OCEAN’S 11. 2001, directed by Steven
Loon. She has graduated to more sophisticated field guides! Soderbergh. Soderbergh directs this remake of
Her birding trips include forays into Rhode Island, Cape Cod,
Cape Ann, and the Bay of Fundy. She has also traveled to
the original film that starred “the rat pack.” It’s
southern Texas and the prairies of Montana. suspenseful and fun. Running time: 1 hour, 57
minutes.
7. THE SCORE. 2001, directed by Frank Oz. Oz, of
Muppets fame, proves that he is a lot more than a
1702 The Best Laid Plans: cookie monster. Great suspense and wonderful plot
An Overview of Heist Films twists. Running time: 2 hours, 4 minutes.
8. INSIDE MAN. 2006, directed by Spike Lee.
MONDAY 9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. (8 WEEKS)
Many serious directors tried their hands at heist
MARCH 18 THROUGH MAY 13, 2019
films just for fun. This one is clever and will keep you
(NO CLASS ON APRIL 15)
guessing. Running time: 2 hours, 9 minutes.
Heist films are a sub-genre of crime films. Usually STUDY GROUP SIZE: MAXIMUM 25
the films are in three chapters. Often a person or LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
element is introduced in the first chapter that will 421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER
prove the undoing of the plan. Sometimes the thieves
get away with it. The fun is in following the twists
and turns in the plot as the characters plan the theft, Facilitator: Eileen Sorrentino
carry it out, and escape with the goods. Some great Eileen Sorrentino is a retired lawyer/mediator who enjoys
directors made heist films. Come and enjoy. I’ll have movies with mysteries and plot twists. She rows whaleboats
a handout about each film at the screening. whenever she can and lives in Mattapoisett with her husband
John.
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Study Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 MONDAY CLASSES
1703 Fun and Games at The Second 1704 The Story of Paris Through Its
Half Redux Historic Cafés
MONDAY 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. (8 WEEKS) MONDAY NOON – 2:00 P.M. (8 WEEKS)
MARCH 18 THROUGH MAY 13, 2019 FEBRUARY 25 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2019 (NO
(NO CLASS APRIL 15) CLASS ON APRIL 15)
Do you want to have some fun and get to know some Emerging from the cafés of Paris are countless tales,
other members well? Join us for Fun and Games chronicling the city’s growth, evolution, historical
at The Second Half Redux. You’ll be challenged, figures, and cuisine. Parisian cafés are the sites of
chagrined, and entertained; and I promise you’ll conversations and discussions which have led to
laugh a lot. I have six new games and two favorites movements in art, music, and literature, as well as
from the fall semester. discussions that have contributed to war, peace,
and revolutions. This study group will begin with
1. 25 Words or Less the founding of Le Café Procope in 1686, a hundred
2. Buzz Word years before America’s independence from Britain.
3. Bezzerwizzer Who frequented Le Procope in the seventeenth
4. Charades century? What does it look like today? What is served
5. Claim to Fame there? We will visit this historic establishment as
6. Family Feud well as many other renowned Parisian cafés, such as
7. Wits and Wagers la Brasserie Lipp, le Café Flore, Les Deux Magots and
8.Apples to Apples Aux Lyonnais. We’ll meet the famous and infamous
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 12; MAXIMUM 16 who frequented them as we visit their interiors and
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE, browse their menus. We’ll become familiar with the
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER vocabulary and grammar associated with our visits,
learning about the origin of the word “restaurant”
and how it differs from a French bistro, brasserie,
Facilitators: Eileen Sorrentino
bar, or zinc. Join us on our journey to the many cafés
and Joseph Cote
of Paris, La Ville Lumière.
Eileen Sorrentino is a retired lawyer/mediator who enjoys
rowing whaleboats and playing board games with family and There will be an optional trip to Paris, the world’s
friends. She lives in Mattapoisett with her husband John. most visited city, in June of 2019 associated with this
study group where trip participants can visit some of
Joseph Cote is a native of Fall River. He received his
undergraduate and doctoral degrees from the University of these marvelous cafes.
Georgia. He enjoys playing bridge and the piano. STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 15; MAXIMUM 25
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
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Facilitator: Lorraine Carey
Lorraine Carey cannot remember when she was not in love
with the French language. She holds an M.A. in French
language and literature from Boston College. She taught
French for one year in Limerick, Ireland, and for 34 years
at Ashland High School, MetroWest, where she was Foreign
Language Department Chair.
THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE 3
Study Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 MONDAY CLASSES
1705 Oh My Aching Back and Knees! WORKSHOP: $10.00
Introduction to Hypnosis
MONDAY 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. (6 WEEKS)
MARCH 4 THROUGH APRIL 8, 2019 MONDAY JUNE 3, 2019
You are not quite ready to hang up your shovel, but NOON – 2:00 P.M.
you are ready to take it a bit easier. The Introduction to Hypnosis Workshop will
Among the topics we will discuss: introduce participants to what hypnosis is and
what it isn’t. Instructors will give the class the
• planning a garden makeover/smaller opportunity to introduce themselves and describe
simpler/easier /right for you NOW any experiences they have had with hypnosis briefly.
After presenting a history of hypnosis, we will
• getting ready for the gardening season have a period for questions and answers. Then the
physically: good physical techniques, getting instructors will guide the group into a hypnotic state
into your “blooming” shape through a series of progressive relaxation exercises.
• tools, gadgets, ideas that make garden We will demonstrate other hypnotic inductions.
work easier Participants will have an opportunity to discuss their
hypnotic experience and ask questions.
• developing your personal gardening calendar
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
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• tricks and tips to share: garden delight vs
garden nightmare
• some garden visits to get more ideas? Facilitators: Lorraine Stewart, M.A., and
Karyne Martins
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 8
LOCATION: AT THE HOMES OF THE FACILITATORS Lorraine Stewart, M.A., is a retired counselor. She is a Reiki
Master Teacher and a Consulting Hypnotist specializing in
Past-Life Regression and Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis.
Facilitators: Renate Oliver and Karyne Martins is the Founder of Karyne and Company
Lisa Mellgard Day Spa. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and a
Certified Hypnotist.
Renate Oliver is a Master Gardener, avid reader, and loves
spending time outdoors. Karyne and Lorraine both integrate the mind, body, and
spirit connection in their healing work with clients.
Lisa Mellgard is a gardener and beekeeper who loves walking.
.
4 THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE
Study Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 TUESDAY CLASSES
1707 Enhance, Engage, Empower:
A Study Group to Deepen Everyday
Living and Learning
TUESDAY 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. (6 WEEKS)
MARCH 5 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2019
Using the principles and tools of professional life
coaching and the book “The Four Agreements” as a
wisdom guide, we will lead a weekly exploration of
the meaning of our daily lives. Class members will
share their insights and experiences to enhance our
discussions. We will individually and collectively
engage with our values and purpose to empower
our everyday lives. Each class will discuss a section
1706 Beautiful Beading of “The Four Agreements,” and the facilitators will
present an appropriate coaching technique to deepen
TUESDAY 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. (6 WEEKS) your learning.
MARCH 26 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2019
Required Materials: access to “The Four
This class will be a combination of learning what Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz
types of beading are most popular and what specific
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 20
pieces would be most personal for you. We will
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
explore necklaces, bracelets, rings, decorations, etc. 421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER
Beading is relatively simple and relaxing, but you can
make pieces that have individual meaning to you,
your family and friends. Some pieces may be specific Facilitators: Tracy Carreiro and
gifts for special occasions or just to complement that Lauren Lemieux
“special” outfit you like to wear. The class will be a
Tracy Carreiro feels at home when she can smell the sea air
lot of fun, but also our opportunity to share with one and hear the seagulls calling. She has a deep interest in both
another. I will provide a list of simple supplies that human and animal behavior and in helping animals and
you will need at our first class. Hope to see you in the humans live well.
spring.
After eighteen years working in a family business, Lauren
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 10 Lemieux decided it was time to acknowledge how truly
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE, unhappy she was in the profession she was in. After a
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER tumultuous 2012, she “retired” in January 2013 to find
her true calling. In 2014 she became a certified life coach
from the Coaches Training Institute and continued earning
Facilitator: Joan Fye her professional credential with International Coaching
Federation in 2015. Lauren’s clients are searching for
Joan Fye has a degree in Elementary Education, one in personal and professional growth fulfillment, and coaching
Psychology, and a Master’s Degree in Human Services with allows them the time and space to not only realize what is
a focus on Adult Mental Health. She worked with inmates at possible, but the courage, confidence, and clarity to make
the New Hampshire Department of Corrections/State Prison going for their dreams a reality. She also works for a local
in Concord, then worked for 32 years with the Department nonprofit supporting previously homeless individuals’
of Veterans Affairs at the VA Veterans Center, currently in transition to stability, as well as serving on the boards for the
Fairhaven. Community Boating Center in New Bedford and the Acushnet
Federal Credit Union. Lauren grew up in Dartmouth
and currently resides in Acushnet with her husband and
daughter. Coachingtofulfilldreams.com
THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE 5
Study Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 TUESDAY CLASSES
1708 Here We Are – Now What? 1709 Intermediate Bridge: Essential
Tools for Your Bidding Toolkit
TUESDAY 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. (8 WEEKS)
MARCH 12 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2019 TUESDAY 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. (8 WEEKS)
This class is a discussion group to provide members FEBRUARY 19 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2019
with an opportunity to talk about how the U.S. If you are already familiar with the basics of bridge
arrived at where it is today politically. We will but would like to improve your skills, please join
examine how certain trends and new technologies us for Intermediate Bridge. Playing bridge is a
– polarization, populism, economic uncertainty, wonderful way to stay mentally fit. This study
social media, social changes, and authoritarianism, group provides a supportive, friendly environment
among other factors – have contributed to the rise for class members to enjoy each other’s company
of Trumpism and authoritarian leaders across the while improving their bridge skills along the way.
globe. We will also monitor how the Democrats in This semester we will focus on four essential tools
the House of Representatives deal with President to help you improve your bidding. The Stayman
Trump after their midterm victory and interact Convention and the Jacoby Transfer are two
with the Republican Senate. Will the reality of a essential tools that will help you find the best
divided Congress lead to more gridlock in D.C. or to contract after your partner opens in No trump.
cooperation? The Negative Double can help you find the best
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 25 contract when your partner opens in a suit and your
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE, right-hand opponent overcalls. And last but not
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER least, the Weak Two-Bid is an obstructive bid that
makes it more difficult for the opponents to enter the
bidding and at the same time provides your partner
Facilitator: Robert Miller
with a good description of your hand. Join us for
Bob Miller has a B.A. in Political Science from The Ohio Intermediate Bridge and make these four tools part
State University and has participated in several political of your bidding toolkit.
campaigns over the years. He also graduated from The Ohio
State University College of Law and has over thirty years’ STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 12; MAXIMUM 24
experience in the administration of the Employee Retirement LOCATION: WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING,
Income Security Act in the mutual fund and insurance 75 REED ROAD, WESTPORT
company industries.
Facilitators: Brenda Stone and Jan Bischel
Brenda Stone is a retired teacher and school psychologist and
is accredited by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL)
to teach bridge. She plays bridge two or three times a week
and enjoys helping others learn this challenging game.
Jan Bischel fell in love with bridge as a teenager and after a
long hiatus for a teaching career and family is rediscovering
this amazing game. She plays two or three times each week
and looks forward to seeing you at the table!
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Study Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 TUESDAY CLASSES
1710 Not for the Faint of Heart – 1711 All About Wine
Short Subject Documentaries
TUESDAY NOON – 2:00 P.M. (7 WEEKS)
TUESDAY 9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. (6 WEEKS) MARCH 5 THROUGH APRIL 30
APRIL 16 THROUGH MAY 21, 2019 (NO CLASS ON APRIL 9 AND 26)
No longer than forty minutes, short-subject Learn about Wine in Antiquity: How did we arrive
documentaries are often overlooked and at where we are today? You be the judge. Learn how
underappreciated. Nonfiction and dealing with a wines are judged by professionals, and apply the
myriad number of social issues, the short-subject knowledge in judging several wines. Learn wine and
documentaries that we will view in this six-week food pairings, which wine goes with which food and
course cover topics as diverse as elder care, race why. Enjoy top wines from Spain, a virtual tour of
relations, life and death, second chances, the opioid Italy with stops for wine and cheese along the way.
epidemic, and the refugee crisis. All of these thought- California dreaming of increased wine sales: How
provoking documentaries were nominated for an good are they compared to the rest of the world?
Academy Award in either 2017 or 2018. Have a private tour of one of the top wineries in
New England. See how wine is made, and learn
APRIL 16 Edith + Eddie; Heroin(e) about the winemaking process first hand. There
will be a $10.00 charge per person per session for
APRIL 23 Knife Skills; Traffic Stop educational materials. The educational materials will
APRIL 30 Heaven is a Traffic Jam on the 405 be consumed by the participants during each session.
STUDY GROUP SIZE: 18
MAY 7 Extremis: 4.1 Miles LOCATION: TO BE DETERMINED
MAY 14 Joe’s Violin; Watani: My Homeland
MAY 21 The White Helmets Facilitators: Richard and Eleanor Phillips
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 25 Richard Phillips is former Assistant Professor of Physics at
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE, the University of Minnesota and co-author of a textbook on
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER optics. He was the founder and President of International
Plorizer, Inc. After selling his company ten years ago to PPG
Industries, he retired and moved to Westport. He has been
making wine for 43 years, and his wines have received 30
Facilitator: Elizabeth (Liz) Lafleur medals from the American Wine Society.
A recent Second Half member and New Bedford native, Liz Eleanor graduated from MIT Sloan School of Management
retired from the manufacturing world where she worked in and retired after a career at Digital Equipment Corp – HP.
administration, compliance, and quality over the years. Liz They each have passed the American Wine Society Wine
enjoys reading, travel, and learning about different cultures. Judge Program. They have traveled to wine producing
regions throughout the world. They are Life Masters at Bridge
and grow orchids in their spare time
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Study Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 TUESDAY CLASSES
(2) Freedom and Thomas Paine Facilitator:
1712 Historical Kaleidoscope 3
TUESDAY NOON – 2:00 P.M. (8 WEEKS) Facilitator: Raymond Loranger
MARCH 26 THROUGH MAY 14, 2019 Raymond Loranger received his Master’s degree in Human
Development and Holistic Counseling in 1992 and earned a
Ph.D. in Humanities in 1999 from Salve Regina University
MARCH 26: in Newport, R.I. He is a licensed mental-health counselor in
Massachusetts and has worked as a counselor, director, and
“A Compact with the Whole” –The CSS Shenandoah teacher in the prison system, mental-health agencies, and Bristol
and New Bedford’s Whaling Industry during the Community College’s re-entry program for criminal offenders.
Civil War.
The CSS Shenandoah’s around-the-world odyssey (3) Edward Coles: Bravely Confronting Slavery
is a well noted event of the American Civil War.
However, its close connection to New Bedford’s
whaling industry is often overlooked. We will Facilitator: Bob Miller
investigate the destructive effect of the Shenandoah
Bob Miller has a B.A. in Political Science from The Ohio
on New Bedford’s key industry and discuss the long- State University and has participated in several political
term ramifications on both the whaling industry and campaigns over the years. He also graduated from The Ohio
the industrial development of New Bedford. State University College of Law and has over thirty years’
experience in the administration of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act in the mutual fund and insurance
Facilitator: Mark Mello company industries.
Mark Mello is an avid historian who has been studying the
American Civil War and early American history nearly his
entire life. He has given presentations to many different APRIL 9:
groups, including Civil War Round Tables, Historical
Societies, Public Libraries, and Museums. He has also Ghost Stories and Folktales from Around the World.
taught classes for Massasoit Community College. Mark
has a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Bridgewater State An entertaining and engaging presentation of
University and is working on a graduate degree in History at ghost stories, folktales, and ghost lore from
Providence College. He is currently working at Blackstone around the world.
River Valley National Park and as a Public Historian
Facilitator: David Mello
APRIL 2: David Mello is the supervisor of Children’s Services and has
been employed at the Fall River Public Library for over thirty
(1) Lewis Hines and his role in exposing child labor years. He is a professional storyteller and the Storyteller
in 19th and 20th century America. In Residence for the Battleship Massachusetts Sleepover
Program.
Facilitator: Joseph Cote
Joseph Cote is a native of Fall River. He received his APRIL 16:
undergraduate and doctoral degrees from the University of
Georgia. He enjoys playing bridge and the piano. Interlachen: Ice Houses and Mansions.
The class will explore the history of Interlachen, a
unique location on the North Watuppa Pond in
Fall River. Topics will include ice harvesting at the
Cook-Durfee Ice House and the Borden mansions
on the island.
8 THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTEStudy Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 TUESDAY CLASSES
Join us at the Layfette Durfee House for an Open
Facilitator: Bill Goncalo Hearth Cooking Demonstration and tour. Get a
glimpse of what 18th century living and cooking
Bill Goncalo is an English teacher at Diman Regional High
School and a local historian with interests in the ice industry were like.
and local residential architecture.
Facilitator: David Jennings
APRIL 23: David Jennings is a retired Fall River firefighter and Director
of the Layfette Durfee House in Fall River. He is a Vietnam
General and Mrs. Tom Thumb, the World’s First Veteran and a proud Marine. His dedication to the Layfette
Durfee House is legendary.
Superstars!
Please Note: This session will take place at the Layfette
We will be sharing a presentation narrating the lives Durfee House, 94 Cherry Street, Fall River.
of Charles Stratton and Lavinia Warren Bump, the
“real” General and Mrs. Tom Thumb and the first
world renowned celebrities. We will discuss their rise
MAY 14:
to fame, international heyday, and lives outside of
the spotlight. Tea and Gossip with the 1850s Ladies.
Ruth and Abby tell stories of what everyday life was
Facilitators: Dorothy Thayer and like in New Bedford during the 1850s, the heyday of
Daniel Thompson the whaling industry. They know about the public
Dorothy Thayer is a retired history teacher at Middleborough life of the wealthy and are aware of the plight of the
High School. poor. They share true and probable stories in an
entertaining and engaging way.
Daniel Thompson is a retired middle school teacher
and school counselor of the Diocese of Fall River.
Both of these educators are officers on the board of Facilitators: Ruth (Lucy Bly) and
directors for the Middleborough Historical Association.
Abby (Judith Roderiques)
Ruth (Lucy Bly) and Abby (Judith Roderiques) are two ladies
APRIL 30:
from the 1850s who visit the current time through a “worm
hole” in the vault of their bank. They are women who lived in
New Bedford and were friends and neighbors.
Dighton Rock Park Resort.
The story of a long-gone “Amusement Park”
forerunner on the banks of the Taunton River STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 20; MAXIMUM 30
in Dighton. LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER
Facilitator: Myrna Santos
Myrna Santos is a lifelong Dighton resident and the first
Coordinator: Lois Spirlet
woman selectman in Dighton. She is retired from a career as
a credit manager. She has always been interested in history
and has been the Dighton town historian since 2014.
MAY 7:
Hearthside Cooking and Tour at Layfette
Durfee House.
THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE 9Study Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 TUESDAY CLASSES
1713 Spanish 1: An Introduction 1714 Left Edgy Politics 2
to the Language American Politics for “Woke” Amateurs
TUESDAY NOON - 2:00 P.M. (8 WEEKS) TUESDAY NOON – 2:00 P.M. (8 WEEKS)
MARCH 5 THROUGH APRIL 23, 2019 APRIL 2 THROUGH MAY 21, 2019
This class will be an introduction to Spanish Let’s take a look at some astute commentary that
with the purpose of giving all participants a solid can’t be found in mainstream media. We are in tough
foundation for speaking, writing, and understanding straits. A burning planet, a few domineering banks,
the language. Cultural aspects also will be included six companies control our press and broadcasting,
in each session. No prior knowledge of Spanish is an antediluvian health-care system, 1000 U.S.
needed. Students must purchase “¡Avancemos!” military bases around the world, unending wars,
Level 1 textbook which is available through partisan courts, a crazy prison system…and our
Amazon. The accompanying workbook would be politicians are mostly owned by large corporations.
helpful as well. What could possibly go wrong?
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 5; MAXIMUM 8 Plenty. Bad original compromises, greed, and bad
LOCATION: FAIRHAVEN AREA
actors contributed. Ancient philosophers warned us.
Writers like Tom Paine and Mark Twain spoke to
Facilitator: Michele Zingara-Crotty us. More recently, Sheldon Wolin and Howard Zinn
illuminated us and proffered solutions…but things
Michele is retired from the Dartmouth Middle School where still go from bad to worse.
she taught Spanish 1 for over twenty wonderful years. She
loves sharing “tricks of the trade” with her students so that Daily we hear a cacophony of half-truths,
learning is fun, relaxing, and productive.
“alternate facts,” and opinions masquerading as
facts…not to mention facts and voices that are
ignored or suppressed.
So let’s take a look and a listen to some of today’s
acerbic voices. It’s quite a mix…writers new and
old, comedians, but only a few politicians. Remember
George Carlin? “It’s a big club, baby…and you ain’t in it!”
Let’s each select a voice a week; I’ll combine your
links (with bios) to share with the class. The fun is in
the gathering. Hopefully, we will find some solutions
to propose.
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 12
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER
Facilitator: Harris Gruber
Harris Gruber spent some otherwise idle time in the 80s and
90s reading political commentary and watching C-Span, from
which it was not too hard to create one’s own “Gong Show” of
politicians and commentary…nothing much has changed. The
2000 election was the last straw.
10 THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTEStudy Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 TUESDAY CLASSES
1715 The Art of the Short Story:
Contemporary American Stories
TUESDAY 2:30 - 4:30 P.M. (6 WEEKS)
APRIL 30 THROUGH JUNE 4, 2019
This course will examine contemporary American
fiction, using as a text “The Best American Short
Stories (2017),” Meg Wolitzer, Guest Editor (A
Mariner Book). (Please Note: “The Best American
Short Stories” (2016 and 2018) with different guest
editors are also currently for sale. Be sure to get
the right book.) After an exhaustive search, Heidi
Pitlor and the guest editor, Meg Wolitzer, selected
the twenty best short stories published during the
previous year in North America. “Here you’ll find
a person with a boyfriend and a girlfriend, naval
officers trapped on a submarine, and a contestant on
“America’s Funniest Home Videos” – unforgettable
characters waiting for an outcome, burning with
stories to tell.”
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 25
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER
Facilitator: James Cronin
James Cronin has an undergraduate degree in English
literature from Harvard College and recent continuing
education courses in literature and creative writing from
Harvard College Extension School, Brown University, and
Frequency Writers. His first book of poetry, “World of
Shadows,” was published in Fall 2018.
THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE 11Study Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 WEDNESDAY CLASSES
1716 Ashes to Ashes: From Weimar to 1717 Victoria and Albert:
the Third Reich Society, Power, Gender, and Art in
Victorian Britain
WEDNESDAY 9:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M. (6 WEEKS)
MARCH 6 THROUGH APRIL 10, 2019 WEDNESDAY 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. (6 WEEKS)
This semester will be dedicated to the Weimar MARCH 6 THROUGH APRIL 10, 2019
Republic, and we will examine how politics and (NO CLASS ON MARCH 26)
cultural life led a democracy into an autocratic In 1837 the eighteen-year-old Victoria came to the
regime. We will explore the Nazi rise to power: throne as a young woman without resources in
that it was not a forgone conclusion that Nazism Britain when the monarchy was less than popular,
would prevail, and alternative outcomes could and Britain was undergoing unprecedented unrest
have materialized. We will also examine the role of and economic change. By the time of her death in
conservative anti-republic elites, economic crises, the 1901, she had lent her name to an age of British
failure of the political left, the German communist Imperial power, industrialization, urbanization,
party (and Spartacist uprising), and the role of the liberal democratic institutions, Victorian attitudes
“Freikorps.” about sexuality, and an ideology of separate spheres
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 8; MAXIMUM 25 for women and men. She was the first monarch to
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE, combine a “public” role of head of state with the
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER “private” one of wife and mother. While she did not
support the growth of the movement for women’s
rights that emerged during her reign, the fact that
Facilitators: Dr. Ronald Weisberger and
she became the most popular monarch in Britain
Manya Bark
and Europe provided welcome support to the public
Dr. Ronald Weisberger is the director of the Bristol debate about the role of women in society. Her
Community College Holocaust Center and Adjunct Professor marriage to Albert was fundamental to Victoria’s
of History. He has a B.A. and an M.A. in History, M.Phil.Ed. life and success. We will study his contribution and
and Ed.D in Higher Education. He has taught at BCC for forty
years and has co-taught a course on the Holocaust for the last
their complex relationship. We will also look at the
fourteen years. Manya Bark is an independent scholar. She physical context of their lives, emphasize the social
has a B.A. and an M.A. in German and East European history history of the period, and use many illustrations,
as well as a minor in Judaic Studies. She was born and lived especially paintings, prints, and photographs of the
in Germany and studied in Australia as well as the United period, as well as the words of Victoria and Albert as
States.
an aid for our discussions.
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 30
LOCATION: SOUTHWORTH LIBRARY,
732 DARTMOUTH STREET, DARTMOUTH
Facilitator: Gerard Koot
Gerard Koot is an Emeritus Professor of History at the
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where he taught
British and European history for 38 years.
12 THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTEStudy Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 WEDNESDAY CLASSES
1718 Intermediate Bridge: From Study 1719 Armchair Travel
to Play
WEDNESDAY NOON – 2:00 P.M. (7 WEEKS)
WEDNESDAY 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. APRIL 10 THROUGH MAY 22, 2019
PRESENTATION/NOON - 3:30 P.M. GAME Join us during this six-week, two-hour session as we
(10 WEEKS) travel to foreign lands through the eyes and personal
FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH MAY 1, 2019 experiences of each presenter. Some of the locations
Back by popular request! This course will take your visited will be familiar, some exotic; all will be
game up a notch. It will focus on Opening Leads interesting.
against Suit Contracts, Opening Leads against No
Trump Contracts, how to pick the best lead and the APRIL 10
best suit. What are the worst leads to make? Playing
Basic Suit Combinations. To finesse or not to finesse; Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, and the Suez Canal
that is the question. How to Read Your Opponents’ Presented by Jennifer Brindisi
Cards. Drawing Inferences from the Bidding and
This trip will go back in time, beginning by tracing
Play. After you learn this, people will think that you
the merging stories and geography of the three
can see through the backs of their cards. Starting to
religions of the Old Testament, the Jews, Christians,
Learn How to Count.
and Muslims, from Israel to Palestine and Jordan.
This presentation will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Traveling south in Jordan we will see the Dead Sea,
followed by the weekly duplicate bridge game noon Ammon with its Roman ruins, and the Nabataean
to 3:30 p.m. Fee per game is $10 per person. We’ll city of Petra built 100 BCE. Then, by way of the
have a brief discussion after the game on points Red Sea and the Nile, we’ll travel to the Egyptian
illustrated by the play. Hand records will be provided Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings that date back
to all participants. Master points will be awarded to to 2589 BCE. Finally, we will sail through the desert
the top finishers in each level of play. into the present-day Suez Canal to Haifa on the
Mediterranean Sea.
(Special discount for lunches available.)
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 24 APRIL 17
LOCATION: THE WAMSUTTA CLUB,
427 COUNTY STREET, NEW BEDFORD
Winter Wonderlands–
Trois Vallées, Dolomites, and Banff
Facilitators: Al Humphrey and members of Presented by Elizabeth M. Lafleur
the Bridge Club This journey takes us through three breathtakingly
Al Humphrey is retired from a career in computers, plays beautiful areas with panoramas that extend
bridge two or three times a week, and is an accredited ACBL for miles: Trois Vallées of the French Alps, the
(American Contract Bridge League) instructor. He has taught Dolomites of the Italian Alps, and Banff of the
one of the popular bridge courses at The Second Half for Canadian Rockies.
several years.
THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE 13Study Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 WEDNESDAY CLASSES
APRIL 24 MAY 15
Africa and Portugal– Greece–Antiquities and Archeology
from the Spectacular to the Sublime Presented by Roger Menard
Presented by George Cunha
Travel to the Greek Islands of Santorini and Crete,
In southern Africa our safari starts in Capetown, as well as Athens, for an informative look at ancient
driving the Garden Route east to Knysna on the societies from the Minoans and Mycenaeans to
Indian Ocean, north to Zulu Nyala Game Preserve, the ancient Greeks. Along the way we will view the
continuing to the Sabi Sands Preserve adjacent scenery and local attractions.
to Kruger National Park. We proceed to Victoria
Falls and Zambia, visiting two national reserves in
MAY 22
Botswana: Muchenje on the bank of the Chobe River
and Camp Xakanaxa in the Okavango Delta. Madrid
In Portugal, we will travel from Lisbon south to Presented by Mariano Merino
Lagos, Algarve, north to the ancient walled city of Madrid, the capital of Spain, has a very interesting
Evora in Alentejo, continuing to the Serra d’Estrella history, a rich artistic heritage represented best by
region, the schist village of Piódão, the Archeological the city’s many world-class museums, and an active
Park of the Côa Valley, and then to Lamego in the social and cultural life. Mariano Merino, a native of
Douro Valley and Porto, returning south through Spain and frequent traveler to Madrid, will present
Coimbra and Obidos to Lisbon, visiting Cascais and to you the fascinating history, art, and culture of
Sintra. Madrid.
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 10; MAXIMUM 40
MAY 1 LOCATION: TBD
A Short Journey Through Provence and Languedoc
Presented by Russ Carey Coordinator: Elizabeth Lafleur
The Romans called it Nostra Provincia (Our
Province), their first transalpine settlement in the
land of the Celts. With its many prehistoric caves,
1720 Book Club for the Mind and Soul
plethora of Roman ruins, and great natural beauty,
the region offers much to the eager tourist. WEDNESDAY NOON – 2:00 P.M.
(5 MEETINGS FOR EACH GROUP)
MAY 8 GROUP A: FEBRUARY 27, MARCH 20,
APRIL 10, MAY 1, MAY 22, 2019
Iceland–The Land of Fire and Ice
Presented by Elizabeth M. Lafleur GROUP B: MARCH 6, MARCH 27,
APRIL 17, MAY 8, MAY 29, 2019
With glaciers, waterfalls, hot springs, geysers, sea
stacks, black sand beaches, and volcanoes, Iceland is Love Books? A book is a discount ticket to
a visual feast which awes and amazes each traveler. everywhere. Travel with us and meet diverse
Join us to explore the capital of Reykjavik, the Ring people who may help you connect to your own
Road along the South Coast, Viking lore, the Golden life experiences. A chair waits for you in our small
Circle, and Pingvellir National Park, the historic intimate setting. The class will be divided into two
heartland of Iceland and the site of its original groups. Each group will meet every third week. The
parliament. books we will read for Spring 2019 are:
14 THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTEStudy Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 WEDNESDAY CLASSES
1. “A Prayer for Owen Meany” by John Irving
(A-2/27; B-3/6) Facilitator: Mariano Merino
2. “Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Mariano Merino is a native of Spain. He did graduate studies
Murder, and One Man’s Fight for Justice in Madrid. He has also done graduate work at Boston
by Bill Browder (A-3/20; B-3/27) University and Rhode Island College. He has worked in the
field of mental health.
3. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”
by Maya Angelou (A-4/10; B-4/17)
4. “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee 1722 History of Rock and Roll Part II
(A-5/1; B-5/8) –1970s and 1980s
5. “Unsheltered” by Barbara Kingsolver
WEDNESDAY NOON – 2:00 P.M. (6 WEEKS)
( A-5/22; B-5/29)
MARCH 6 THROUGH APRIL 10, 2019
“A Prayer for Owen Meany”
American Rock and Roll music emerged in the
should be read before the first class.
1950s and has evolved ever since, taking a number
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 5; of forms. This course will emphasize the composers
MAXIMUM 12 FOR EACH GROUP and musicians of the period from 1970 through
LOCATION: WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING,
the 1980s. Emphasis will also be placed on its
75 REED ROAD, WESTPORT
social context as well as the impact of technology
and marketing of this distinct American form of
entertainment. In addition to giving lectures and
Facilitator: Elaine Oliveira leading discussions, we will play a cross section of
Elaine Oliveira majored in English and taught English music of the time. Rock On!
as a second language in local elementary schools and at
Bristol Community College. She also studied in Lisbon STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 8; MAXIMUM 25
and Azores Universities. She has been leading this book LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
group since 2001. 421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER
Facilitators: Ron Weisberger
1721 Conversational Spanish, and Gary Brown
Intermediate Level Ron Weisberger is a professor of history at Bristol
Community College. Gary Brown is a retired high school
WEDNESDAY NOON – 2:00 P.M. (9 WEEKS) English teacher and administrator. He is also an active
musician, guitar teacher, and promoter.
APRIL 3 THROUGH MAY 29, 2019
This is an ongoing, progressive learning study group.
It focuses on developing the participants’ increased
familiarity with the language and the ability to
express oneself both orally and with the written
word. Class discussions and group exercises are
major components. “Spanish is Fun, Book 2,” is used
as a reference text. Spanish music is also used as a
learning tool. For new members, some basic prior
knowledge of Spanish is required.
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER
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1723 Under the Tuscan Sun Facilitators: Marsha McCabe and
Barbara Wackowski-Faria
WEDNESDAY NOON – 2:00 P.M. (6 WEEKS Marsha McCabe is a writer and editor at Spinner
FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH APRIL 3, 2019 Publications, a New Bedford-based publishing company
that specializes in local history. She is a former award-
In “Under the Tuscan Sun,” Frances Mayes winning columnist for The Standard Times. Barbara
Wackowski-Faria is a published poet, researcher, and editor
introduced readers to a wondrous new world when
of articles appearing in Arts & Antiques Magazine and other
she bought and restored an abandoned villa called publications and newspapers.
Bramasole in the spectacular Tuscan countryside.
Come visit Tuscany--the hill towns, the vineyards,
the medieval walled cities--Lucca, San Gimignano,
Siena, Volterra, the Amalfi coast, and of course
1725 Macbeth at Trinity Rep
Cortona, home to Bramasole. Tuscany is truly
magical, so come along, and we will capture a bit of
the delicious Tuscan sun. WEDNESDAY 2:30 – 4:30 P.M. (6 WEEKS)
FEBRUARY 13 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2019
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 30
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE, “When shall we three meet again, in thunder,
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER lightning, or in rain?” The opening line of “Macbeth”
is ominous, but this class will approach the play
with an excitement and openness that will defeat
Facilitator: Nancy Ogden
Nancy Ogden is a filmmaker who fell in love with Florence. the witches and the thunder, lightning, and rain!
She is an Art Historian by education, a filmmaker by Shakespeare’s magnificent play about ambition
occupation, and a Florentine in her soul, so bread, wine, and and manipulation will be read and discussed in
gelato will be part of the course. Nancy is also developing a class. We will attend the production at Trinity
film on the life and work of Fra Angelico and the monastery
Rep in Providence (optional) and return to class
of San Marco.
to discuss the way Trinity Rep interpreted the
play. Trinity Rep says about this production: “This
Shakespearean thriller bursts at breakneck speed
with more suspense, murder, and madness than any
1724 Writing from the Heart blockbuster film.” We will also watch film versions
of the play and learn more about its author, William
WEDNESDAY 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. (6 WEEKS) Shakespeare.
MARCH 20 THROUGH APRIL 24, 2019
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 8; MAXIMUM 25
This course offers a place to celebrate who you are LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
without judgment, evaluation, or editing. We write 421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER
in class, spontaneously, drawing small stories from
our lives that illuminate and (sometimes) astonish Facilitator: Susan Richard
us. Our writing may not be polished, but it is honest Susan Richard is a retired English teacher and department
and true. When we share our work out loud (if we head who spent 35 years working with high school students.
wish), members listen, not as critics or editors, Working with adults is a joy and a pleasure! She is also the
but as people who truly hear you--your language, president of the Governing Board of Your Theatre, Inc., and
an avid theatre patron. Although she has not been active
your voice, your story. You cannot be wrong! We on stage for some time, she has directed and performed in
are constantly amazed at the sensitive, profoundly community theatre.
moving work that results from this process. This
class is for everyone.
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 10; MAXIMUM 14
LOCATION: AUTUMN GLEN, 239 CROSS ROAD,
NORTH DARTMOUTH
16 THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTEStudy Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 THURSDAY CLASSES
WORKSHOP: $35.00
Mastering Your Intuitive Abilities
THURSDAY 12:40 P.M.-2:30 P.M.
MARCH 7 – MARCH 28, 2019 (4 WEEKS)
In the Mastering Your Intuitive Abilities workshop
we will read and discuss John Holland’s book
“Psychic Navigator: Harnessing Your Inner
Guidance.” Participants will practice the exercises
from the book in class with one another and share
their thoughts, feelings, and insights with the group. 1726 Modern Bridge for Advanced
Some of the topics will include discovering your Beginners
psychic strengths, the aura and how to sense and see
it, the body and mind connection, and breath work. THURSDAY 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. (8 WEEKS)
Class participation is a vital part of this group. Please MARCH 28 THROUGH MAY 23, 2019
read the book prior to the beginning of class. This
should be a fun and mind-opening experience. This class is for those who have completed Beginner
Bridge and understand Count, Suit, and No Trump
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER bidding and replies. It will cover the areas of long
suits-low count, high count, and basic slam options.
The graduate should feel comfortable playing Social
Workshop Leader: Lorraine Stewart, M.A. Bridge.
Lorraine Stewart is a retired counselor, she is a Reiki Master STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 16
Teacher and a Consulting Hypnotist specializing in Past-Life LOCATION: WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING,
Regression and Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis. 75 REED ROAD, WESTPORT
Facilitator: Caroline Cooper
Caroline Cooper played Bridge in college and upon retiring
found that she enjoyed the game but that modern bridge was
very different from the game that she learned in college. She
plays both social bridge and duplicate bridge weekly and has
gained some Black, Red, Silver, and Gold points. She has
helped some of her social bridge players to become duplicate
players, but she knows that learning bridge is never ending.
THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE 17Study Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 THURSDAY CLASSES
1727 Exploring Poetry as Readers and 1728 Mah-Jongg for All
Writers
THURSDAY NOON – 2:00 P.M. (6 WEEKS)
THURSDAY 10:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. (6 WEEKS) APRIL 11 THROUGH MAY 16, 2019
MARCH 21 THROUGH MAY 2, 2019 Come learn the language of Mah-Jongg and have
(NO CLASS APRIL 11) some fun! All you need is a little strategy, a lot of
This small class, offered in the Mattapoisett Free luck, and a sense of humor. Your free time will never
Public Library, is beginning its seventh year. We be the same! Recommended is Elaine Sandberg’s “A
feel it is important to keep the size small so that Beginner’s Guide to American Mah-Jongg.” (soft
all students can be heard. We open the class by cover: $13.59 through Amazon)
sharing a poem to introduce ourselves. Then we are STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 16
introduced to published poets, poetic forms, and LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
upcoming local events, and we read poetry aloud in 421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER
class. The atmosphere is relaxed and inclusive. Each
week we write at home and share our work with
Facilitator: Joan Fournier
the class the following week. We listen intently and Joan learned to play Mah-Jongg five years ago and has never
offer feedback. We make connections and develop looked back. When traveling to Florida, her tiles are packed
friendships. Maybe you’ve never written poetry right alongside her flip flops.
before and would like to give it a try. This is a great
place to find your voice and try out your wings!
Mattapoisett is a lovely seacoast village. We welcome
new students and will treat you kindly.
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 5; MAXIMUM 7
LOCATION: MATTAPOISETT FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY,
7 BARSTOW STREET, MATTAPOISETT
Facilitator: Betty Jeanne (BJ) Nooth
BJ Nooth is a long-time member of The Second Half where
her interest in poetry has been nourished. A classic introvert/
extrovert mix, she enjoys the Southcoast and its environs,
literature, the arts, knitting, hospice volunteering, walking,
and solitude. Poetry has added another dimension of sharing
and camaraderie.
18 THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTEStudy Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 THURSDAY CLASSES
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 15
1729 Hidden Treasures – Art Galleries LOCATION: CLASS PARTICIPANTS WILL BE INSTRUCTED
of the Southcoast WHERE TO MEET FOR THE TOUR BEFORE EACH
GALLERY VISIT.
THURSDAY NOON – 2:00 P.M. (6 WEEKS)
APRIL 4 THROUGH MAY 9, 2019 Coordinator: Elizabeth (Liz) Lafleur
Join us in visiting local art galleries during this six-
week, two-hour session where we will enjoy exhibits
by local artists and learn about each gallery: its
history, its mission, its focus, and its artworks. The WORKSHOP: $10.00
featured galleries are: Very Basic Computer Skills
APRIL 4: THURSDAY, APRIL 25
NOON – 2:00 P.M.
Grimshaw-Gudewicz Art Gallery
Located next to H Building, A workshop on how to use a computer-it is a very
Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center at Bristol basic clinic which will go over computer skills. It will
Community College, 777 Elsbree Street, cover how to “turn on” and off a computer, how to
Fall River, MA connect devices to a computer, and how to use some
of the basic computer programs, such as email and
internet. This is intended for those who are having
APRIL 11: difficulty with their computer or would like to use a
computer but are a bit intimidated.
True Grit Art Gallery
Located at 38 Center St., Middleborough, MA LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER
APRIL 18:
Facilitator: Roger Menard
Narrows Center Art Gallery
Roger built his first computer in the mid 1980s. He has had
Located at 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, MA
computers in his house and at work since that time. Mr.
Menard has bought and built several different computers
and has reconfigured computers with different hardware.
APRIL 25: He is also proficient with many software applications. He
currently is a computer consultant to the U.S. Navy.
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Art Gallery
Located at 715 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA
MAY 2:
Dedee Shattuck Gallery
Located at 1 Partners’ Lane, Westport, MA
MAY 9:
Gallery 1019
Located at 1019 Main Road, Tiverton, RI
THE SECOND HALF- LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE 19Study Group Descriptions, Spring 2019 THURSDAY CLASSES
performances, handouts, and discussion about form,
1730 Portugal: An Artistic and composition technique, and instrumentation. The
Historical Perspective main thrust will be on listening and better enjoyment
and understanding of music.
THURSDAY NOON – 2:00 P.M. (6 WEEKS) STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 25
MAY 2 THROUGH JUNE 6, 2019 LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER
This course will examine the salient features of
Portuguese history and art. Historically we will
cover the Lusitanian origin of the Portuguese people Facilitator: Thomas Sargent
and the impact of the Romans, Visigoths, Moors, Thom is Parish Music Director and Organist at St. Anthony
and Reconquista on the land now called Portugal. of Padua Church in New Bedford. He retired in 2000 from
These elements synthesize into the creation of the the Providence, RI, School Department as Music Director at
Classical High School. His formal education includes degrees
Portuguese Kingdom by Alfonso I in 1139. Finally,
in church music, music education, and choral conducting.
we will cover the amazing story of Portugal in the
vanguard of the Age of Discovery led by figures
such as Prince Henry the Navigator and Vasco de
Gama. Artistically the monumental contributions of
Portugal to the world of art will be covered, such as its 1732 The Operas of Mozart, Part 2
extraordinary invocation tile work and the splendor
of the artistic achievements of the Manueline style THURSDAY 2:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. (10 WEEKS)
that emerged concurrent with the Age of Discovery. APRIL 25 THROUGH JUNE 27, 2019
Other monumental works include the Cistercian
Abby of Alcobaca, the Monastery of Batalha, and the The plan will be to cover Mozart’s “Marriage of
19th century Disneyesque Palace of Pena. Figaro”, “Don Giovanni”, and “The Magic Flute”.
STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 15; MAXIMUM 30 Each class will have a 45-minute DVD presentation
LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE, 421 CURRANT supplemented with information from Grove’s
ROAD, FALL RIVER - CLASSROOM B Dictionary of Music and Musicians, CD
performances, YouTube performances, handouts,
Facilitator: Ben Taggie and Tony Miraglia and discussion about form, composition technique,
and instrumentation. The main thrust will be on
Ben Taggie is Professor Emeritus of History, and Tony listening and better enjoyment and understanding of
Miraglia Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of
music.
Massachusetts Dartmouth. Ben and Tony have team-taught
courses for many years, ten years in the UMass Summer STUDY GROUP SIZE: MINIMUM 6; MAXIMUM 25
Sicily Program and more recently in The Second Half: Life LOCATION: THE SECOND HALF OFFICE,
Long Learning Institute. 421 CURRANT ROAD, FALL RIVER
Facilitator: Thomas Sargent
1731 The Operas of Mozart, Part 1 Thom is Parish Music Director and Organist at St. Anthony
of Padua Church in New Bedford. He retired in 2000 from
the Providence, RI, School Department as Music Director at
THURSDAY 2:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. (10 WEEKS) Classical High School. His formal education includes degrees
FEBRUARY 14 THROUGH APRIL 18, 2019 in church music, music education, and choral conducting.
We plan to cover Mozart’s “Cosi fan Tutte” and the
Italian apprenticeship. Each class will include a
45-minute DVD presentation supplemented with
information from Grove’s “Dictionary of Music
and Musicians”, CD performances, YouTube
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