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New Adventures in Learning
Spring 2022 Classes
February 1 to April 29
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday classes are IN-PERSON
Monday and Friday classes are by ZOOM
(ZOOM classes are identified in the title)
Presenter information is on pages 17 -20
S1001 Marching Home: How one law changed America
Gates, William
If asked to name economic legislation that radically changed America for the better, Social
Security and Medicare would come quickly to mind. But we should not overlook the impact the
G.I. Bill of Rights had in changing and expanding the Middle Class in the years since World War
2. This course will explore the G.I. Bill’s impact.
2 Sessions Start date: 3/3/2022 Meets: Thur 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on 3/3, 3/10
S1002 The History and Mystery of Mayo Clinic
Rings, Dale
In 1867, William Worrall Mayo hung out his shingle in Rochester, MN, and became a country
doctor. This humble beginning has evolved into one of the most respected and recognized
medical institutions in the world. How did this all happen? It's a fascinating story covering
over 150 years, during which major revolutions in medicine and its delivery were taking place.
2 Sessions Start date: 4/12/2022 Meets: Tue 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on 4/12, 4/19
S1003 The Great Boston Molasses Flood
Lariviere, Eugene
On January 15, 1919 a huge tank of molasses in a crowded area of Boston burst flooding the
area with 2,300,000 gallons of gooey fluid that knocked down buildings, washed away vehicles,
killed 21 people and injured 150. The ensuing trial established standards for corporate
responsibility and established case precedents still used today. (Also given as ZOOM class
S1004)
1 Session Start date: 2/1/2022 Meets: Tue 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
1S1004 The Great Boston Molasses Flood (ZOOM)
Lariviere, Eugene
On January 15, 1919 a huge tank of molasses in a crowded area of Boston burst flooding the
area with 2,300,000 gallons of gooey fluid that knocked down buildings, washed away vehicles,
killed 21 people and injured 150. The ensuing trial established standards for corporate
responsibility and established case precedents still used today. (Also given as in-person class
S1003)
1 Session Start date: 2/4/2022 Meets: Fri 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
S1005 The Arizona Trunk Murderess
Lariviere, Eugene
On the night of October 16, 1931, two women were murdered at 2929 N. 2nd Street in Phoenix.
Two days later, their friend Winnie Ruth Judd took a night train to Los Angeles. She had two
trunks with her, which she left at the station. The trunks had a strong odor and “fluids” exuded
from them. When police opened them, one had a female body and the other had a female body
cut into segments to fit the trunk. Judd was arrested, tried for murder, found guilty and
sentenced to death. But the story did not end there … far from it.
1 Session Start date: 3/23/2022 Meets: Wed 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
S1006 Does Arizona have enough water? What you need to know
Allhands, Joanna
Does Arizona have enough water? How concerned should we be about the state’s dwindling
water supply? This interactive, 90-minute session will offer an overview of where our water
comes from, what’s threatening those supplies and what you and the wider state can do to
prepare for a hotter, drier future. Water policy is complex, but the goal of this class is to break
down the basics into understandable bites – and perhaps dispel a few myths along the way.
1 Session Start date: 2/16/2022 Meets: Wed 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S1007 Intel: 40+ Years of Innovation in Arizona (ZOOM)
Sanchez, Jennifer
Learn about Intel's history, innovative employees and its $20 billion Arizona expansion at the
Ocotillo campus, the largest private investment in Arizona history.
1 Session Start date: 3/25/2022 Meets: Fri 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S1008 Concentration Camps in Arizona 80 years ago
Lariviere, Eugene
In February 1942, the president issued Executive Order 9066. Over 100,000 Japanese people
were rounded up. Poston held about 17,000 of them and Gila River held another 13,000+,
making them the 3rd and 4th largest cities in the state! This will be a story of what they went
through and the long term view of one child incarcerated ... who is distantly related to the
presenter.
1 Session Start date: 4/14/2022 Meets: Thur 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
2S1009 Italian Genealogy: Searching for your Roots.
McCabe, Linda
So what is Genealogy and why are so many people interested?
What is the best way to get started?
Why looking for vital records in Italy, is challenging.
The Big Three: Ellis Island myth busting, Surname spelling changes, and Literacy.
Learn why history, migration paths, and political influences help you uncover facts.
Case Studies: 1. Alberto Giordano Barone (Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily)
2. Ferdinando Piscitelli (Isernia, Italy)
This class is for all experience levels and includes handout for further research.
1 Session Start date: 2/8/2022 Meets: Tue 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S1201 TITAN II: The Few and the Powerful
Evans, James
For much of the "Cold War” America’s “big stick” was the TITAN II missile. The 54 (or 57) TITAN
II’s carried much of the striking power of the American land-based nuclear Arsenal. We will tell
the story of the weapons system and its history, and problems.
1 Session Start date: 4/20/2022 Meets: Wed 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S1202 Thomas Edward (T.E.) Lawrence AFTER Arabia (ZOOM)
Evans, James
T.E. Lawrence became famous as "Lawrence of Arabia." In 1935, “Lawrence of Arabia” died in
a motorcycle crash in England. We will tell the story of Lawrence AFTER Arabia, including his
long career in the Royal Air Force.
1 Session Start date: 3/11/2022 Meets: Fri 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S1203 AIRSHIPS: Giants of the Inter-War Period (ZOOM)
Evans, James
Although lighter-than-aircraft began in the 18th century, their extensive use in “the Great War,”
later known as World War I, led to a great deal of interest in the 1920s and 1930s. We will
discuss these Giants of the Interwar Period, whose fascination continues even to the present
day.
1 Session Start date: 3/4/2022 Meets: Fri 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S1204 B-24 Hot Stuff and Lt Gen Frank M Andrews (ZOOM)
Evans, James
By the end of World War II, over 18,000 B-24s had served in every theater of World War II. One
B-24 “Hot Stuff” had just become the first to complete a 25 mission tour in Europe. Lt Gen
Frank Andrews had just replaced Eisenhower atop the American military effort in Europe. Why
have you never heard of “Hot Stuff” or General Andrews?
1 Session Start date: 2/14/2022 Meets: Mon 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
3S1205 Twin Tragedies at Fairchild AFB Washington
Evans, James
In June 1994, Fairchild AFB near Spokane WA was the site of a tragic hospital attack and a very
preventable aircraft crash, both of which resulted in many fatalities. It was a horrible week.
We will tell the story and see if we learned any lessons.
1 Session Start date: 2/8/2022 Meets: Tue 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S1206 McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II Fighter
Evans, James
Over 5,000 of this iconic U.S. fighter bomber, called THE RHINO and DOUBLE UGLY, were flown
by numerous Air Forces around the world and by BOTH the Aerial Demonstration Teams of the
United States.
1 Session Start date: 2/2/2022 Meets: Wed 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S1207 Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Evans, James
During the Cold War and the War in Vietnam, the Republic F-105 Thunderchief was an iconic
fighter bomber in the US Air Force inventory with unique roles and capabilities and it paid a
high price.
1 Session Start date: 4/5/2022 Meets: Tue 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S1208 Convair B-36: The Magnesium Overcast
Evans, James
The B-36 bomber was designed and built by Convair in San Diego and Fort Worth. Made largely
of magnesium to save weight, it was still the largest and had the longest unrefueled range of
any bomber aircraft ever built and operated by the US Air Force.
1 Session Start date: 3/8/2022 Meets: Tue 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S1209 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Evans, James
By the end of World War II, over 12,000 B-17s had been produced. When the war ended, many
found second careers as cargo haulers and fire fighters. Even 50 years later, about a dozen
continue to fly.
1 Session Start date: 3/23/2022 Meets: Wed 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S1210 OPERATION CHASTISE - 1943 "Dams Raid" (ZOOM)
Evans, James
The great dams of the Ruhr Valley in Germany provided water and electricity essential to the
NAZI war effort in WW II. On 16-17 May 1943, a small number of RAF Bombers successfully
attacked and destroyed several of these massive dams. We will tell the story of the special
aircraft, the unique weapons and the brave young men who carried out this attack. Some say,
this attack set the stage for ultimate Allied victory.
1 Session Start date: 2/4/2022 Meets: Fri 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
4S1211 Danger UXB (Unexploded Bomb) - WW II
Evans, James
We will survey several episodes of the 1979 ITV series by John Hawkesworth about the bomb
disposal units of the British Royal Engineers in early WW II. The series stars Anthony Andrews
as Lt Brian Ash (a good name for a bomb disposal officer as one character observes).
3 Sessions Start date: 3/30/2022 Meets: Wed 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on 3/30, 4/6, 4/13
S2001 Roundtable: On-going New Adventures Book Club A (ZOOM)
Haskell, William
We will be discussing one book a month in a Zoom roundtable setting. The book picked for
February is: Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin . The author offers an
illuminating exploration of the early development, growth and exercise of leadership of four of
our most favorite presidents. Since July 15 the Club has read and discussed over 45 books.
1 Session Start date: 2/7/2022 Meets: Mon 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S2002 Roundtable: On-going New Adventures Book Club B (ZOOM)
Haskell, William
We will be discussing one book a month in a Zoom roundtable setting. The book picked for
March is: The Splendid and The Vile by Erik Larson. It’s a comforting example when rancor and
hostility threaten a nation — as Hitler threatened Britain — a hero can prevail, warts and all;
honesty and courage can win the day. Since July 15 the Club has read and discussed over 45
books.
1 Session Start date: 3/7/2022 Meets: Mon 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S2003 Roundtable: On-going New Adventures Book Club C (ZOOM)
Haskell, William
We will be discussing one book a month in a Zoom roundtable setting. The book picked for
April is: River of Doubt by Candice Miller. The book is the true story of Theodore Roosevelt's
harrowing exploration of one of the most dangerous rivers on earth. Since July 15 the Club has
read and discussed over 45 books.
1 Session Start date: 4/4/2022 Meets: Mon 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S2004 The six-word memoir: A Terrible Horrible No Good Year
Reed, Roberta
A new book, "A Terrible Horrible No Good Year," is a collection of essays and six-word memoirs
about the pandemic written by teachers, students and parents. In this class we will review the
origin of the six-word memoir, look at some examples on diverse topics including the pandemic,
and create our own six-word reflections of ourselves and our world. (Also given as ZOOM class
S2005)
1 Session Start date: 3/9/2022 Meets: Wed 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
5S2005 The six-word memoir: A Terrible Horrible No Good Year (ZOOM)
Reed, Roberta
A new book "A Terrible Horrible No Good Year," is a collection of essays and six-word memoirs
about the pandemic written by teachers, students and parents. In this class we will review the
origin of the six-word memoir, look at some examples on diverse topics including the pandemic,
and create our own six-word reflections of ourselves and our world. (Also given as in-person
class S2004)
1 Session Start date: 2/28/2022 Meets: Mon 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S2006 Sprechen Sie Deutsch
Lariviere, Eugene -- Gerst, Werner
About as many English words are derived from German as are derived from Latin or French. If
you have thought about learning some German or wish you had paid more attention when
“Oma” tried to get you to speak her language, this is your opportunity to learn some German
with a native speaker. If you know some German but haven’t used it for a long time, you can
enrich the class by contributing what you know. We will use the book “German Made Simple”
by Arnold Leitner as our text.
12 Sessions Start date: 2/2/2022 Meets: Wed 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM on 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2,
3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27
S2007 Parli Italiano?
Lariviere, Eugene -- Buscaglia, Michael -- Silberblatt, Henry
This is a class studying the Italian language, history and culture based on essays in the book
"Read and Think Italian". Some knowledge of Italian is best but not essential. If you wonder if
you can handle this, you can email questions to Gino: eugenelariviere39@gmail.com
12 Sessions Start date: 2/3/2022 Meets: Thur 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM on 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3,
3/10, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28
S2008 Meet Sun Lakes Author Violetta Armour
Armour, Violetta
Join us and meet Violetta Armour – a Sun Lakes resident and successful author. Vy loves
sharing her passion for writing and will share her journey to publication which began at age 75,
She hopes sharing her experience will inspire others to follow their dreams – no matter what
age! She will share the source of her ideas and stories of the many rejections and pitfalls
before her debut novel, I’ll Always Be With You, won a Gold Award in the Readers’ Favorite
Contest. Her mystery series include A Mah Jongg Mystery and her latest, A Pickleball Poison,
which takes place in a retirement community. All her books are available on Amazon.com.
1 Session Start date: 2/9/2022 Meets: Wed 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
S2009 Writing a book and self-publishing.
Smith, Russ
Round table discussion where instructor will share his experiences writing and publishing novels
and where participants to share their ideas, plans, and questions about writing and publishing.
1 Session Start date: 3/2/2022 Meets: Wed 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
6S2010 Publish Your Book! Memoirs. Nonfiction. Fiction.(ZOOM)
Keeme, Sheryl
This class will visit creating your manuscript; putting your manuscript in layout/book form;
uploading your book to Amazon as a paperback, hardcover, and Kindle; and putting your author
profile on Amazon. It's EASY when you know!
3 Sessions Start date: 2/11/2022 Meets: Fri 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on 2/11, 2/18, 2/25
S3001 Taken by Surprise (ZOOM)
Haskell, William
Join us as we journey through various flash mob videos presented by You Tube. Flash mobs are
defined as a spontaneous gathering of musicians, dancers, military pomp and circumstance or
actors in various non-traditional settings.There will be classical, modern, pop and traditional
music from all over the world.
1 Session Start date: 4/8/2022 Meets: Fri 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S3002 The Greatest Year in Movies
Gates, William
As the 20th Century was drawing to a close, the American Film Institute picked what it
considered the 100 greatest movies of all time. One year—1939—stood out with five films on
the list, including two in the top 10. We’ll consider what, to this day, remains the greatest year
in American movie history.
1 Session Start date: 3/31/2022 Meets: Thur 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S3003 The Blues in America - A Short History
Brasch, John
A video presentation of the history of the blues will be interspersed with class discussions
regarding different aspects of the genre. From the delta to Detroit, the path and significance of
this musical form will be analyzed and dissected. Participants are encouraged to insert their
own experiences with the blues.
3 Sessions Start date: 2/22/2022 Meets: Tue 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on 2/22, 3/1, 3/8
S3004 Frank Lloyd Wright-Documentary by Ken Burns
Brasch, John
Genius documentary producer KenBurns tackles one of the most enigmatic American icons, the
man considered to be the finest American architect of perhaps all time.
Enjoy this PBS produced film with a group of like minded people and then be prepared to join in
a lively discussion chaired by someone with no architectural experience but lots of skewed
opinions.
3 Sessions Start date: 2/10/2022 Meets: Thur 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on 2/10, 2/17 2/24
7S3005 Adventures in Monoprints
Brasch, John
Using a printing method developed by the presenter, attendees will learn the basics of creating
monoprints with unique materials.
This is hands on and might even be messy do don’t do your nails before showing up.
No previous art experience is required and you might learn a lot.
There may be a small materials charge depending on the number of participants.
Try it, you’ve nothing to lose. The instructor taught junior high, he’s seen it all.
4 Sessions Start date: 3/30/2022 Meets: Wed 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20
S4001 Understanding the Size of our Solar System
Silberblatt, Henry
Participants will learn about the measurement units used by astronomers. We will then create a
scale model of our Solar System using ordinary materials, which participants will take home
with them.
1 Session Start date: 2/23/2022 Meets: Wed 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S4002 Parallels of Science and Ancient Mysticism
Richardson, Daniel
Modern day science has arrived at an understanding of the way that the universe works that is
parallel to that of the ancient Eastern mystical religions of Buddhism, Hinduism and Taoism.
Both contend that the universe, and all within it, including us, exist as interdependent and
inseparable parts of a cosmic whole. This course will examine the scientific support for this
view, including the proposed biological mechanisms by which living beings become parts of this
cosmic whole.
2 Sessions Start date: 2/22/2022 Meets: Tue, Wed 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on 2/22, 2/23
S4003 A look at the new mRNA and DNA vaccines
Reed, Roberta
The mRNA and DNA vaccines for COVID mark a new era in vaccine technology. In this class we
will look at how vaccines work and how the new vaccine technology differs from vaccines of the
past. (Also given as ZOOM class S4004)
1 Session Start date: 2/16/2022 Meets: Wed 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S4004 A look at the new mRNA and DNA vaccines (ZOOM)
Reed, Roberta
The mRNA and DNA vaccines for COVID mark a new era in vaccine technology. In this class we
will look at how vaccines work and how the new vaccine technology differs from vaccines of the
past. (Also given as in-person class S4003)
1 Session Start date: 2/18/2022 Meets: Fri 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
8S4005 CRISPR and the biotech revolution
Reed, Roberta
CRISPR is a powerful new gene editing system first discovered in 2012. CRISPRs capability has
fueled a biotech revolution that is just now beginning. CRISPR technology promises new
treatments for genetic diseases, new strategies for preventing and treating viral and bacterial
infections, new tools for combating cancer, and new opportunities for agriculture to overcome
challenges of climate change. Join us as we look at how CRISPR works, how it can be used, and
where it might be taking us in the future.
1 Session Start date: 4/21/2022 Meets: Thur 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S4006 The Magic of Desert Plants
McCabe, Linda
The Sonoran Desert can be a harsh environment but native people depended on desert plants
for food, shelter and medicine. We don’t need the desert plants to survive anymore, but we can
still learn to appreciate their magic. You’ll be encouraged to learn what grows well in the desert
and thrive where you are planted!
1 Session Start date: 3/9/2022 Meets: Wed 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S5001 Autonomous Driving 101 (ZOOM)
Zink, Amanda
Have you seen Waymo's autonomously driven vehicles and wonder how they work and if
they're safe? This presentation will share how autonomous driving technology is developed to
safely navigate public roads, the potential it holds to save lives, increase independence and
improve mobility access -- and, finally, how you can experience it yourself.
1 Session Start date: 2/25/2022 Meets: Fri 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S5002 Windows 11 - An Introduction (ZOOM)
Truman, Robert
If you're wondering if your computer CAN upgrade, we'll review the system requirements for
Windows 11. We will explore what's new in Windows 11, the improvements Windows 11
makes compared to Windows 10, and if these features will help you enough to make the
upgrade worthwhile. (Also given as in-person class S5003)
1 Session Start date: 2/11/2022 Meets: Fri 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S5003 Windows 11 - An Introduction
Truman, Robert
If you're wondering if your computer CAN upgrade, we'll review the system requirements for
Windows 11. We will explore what's new in Windows 11, the improvements Windows 11
makes compared to Windows 10, and if these features will help you enough to make the
upgrade worthwhile. (Also given as ZOOM class S5002)
1 Session Start date: 2/17/2022 Meets: Thur 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
9S5004 Gmail - Beginner to Pro
Truman, Robert
Get the most out of a Gmail email account. Gmail is a great program to use, whether you are
using it for personal, business, or education reasons. You'll learn all the features and benefits
including how to: Organize your messages, Create and apply labels and filters, Set your
preferences, including customizing the look of Gmail, Use Gmail with Google Calendar and
Google Keep, using Gmail when you're offline, and much more. (Also given on ZOOM as S5005)
1 Session Start date: 3/22/2022 Meets: Tue 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S5005 Gmail - Beginner to Pro (ZOOM)
Truman, Robert
Get the most out of a Gmail email account. Gmail is a great program to use, whether you are
using it for personal, business, or education reasons. You'll learn all the features and benefits
including how to: Organize your messages, Create and apply labels and filters, Set your
preferences, including customizing the look of Gmail, Use Gmail with Google Calendar and
Google Keep, using Gmail when you're offline, and much more. (Also given in-person as S5004)
1 Session Start date: 3/25/2022 Meets: Fri 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S5006 Facebook for Seniors
Truman, Robert
Learn about the world's largest social network. This class will cover getting started, Facebook's
privacy and account settings, Sharing, Chat and Messages, along with a discussion on some of
the extras, Facebook lists, Groups, Pages, and the Facebook Market Place. We will finish with
how to permanently delete your Facebook account.
1 Session Start date: 4/19/2022 Meets: Tue 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S5007 Trending Scams, Criminals Taking Advantage
Campbell, Joan
Scammers use fear and intimidation to steal our money and get our personal information by
pretending to be government officials, health care organizations or family members in distress.
Knowing not to click on email links, placing privacy controls on your devices and monitoring
your accounts are a few helpful prevention tools. Please join us for an informative class on how
to protect yourself.
1 Session Start date: 2/10/2022 Meets: Thur 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
S5008 Internet Safety and Identity Theft
Campbell, Joan
Identity theft and internet safety have become an increasingly higher priority for government,
businesses and families due to the rise in cybercrime and as many families are working and
learning from home. Join us for a presentation on the new technique’s scammers are using to
get your personal information or steal your life savings. Knowing how to protect your
information and identity is a must and you will hear tips on how to do it effectively.
1 Session Start date: 3/23/2022 Meets: Wed 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10S6001 Pandemic Immunity
Bogash, James
Building and maintaining a strong immune system is the most important thing you can do. Find
out how vitamins, diet, exercise, your own microbiome and environmental chemicals all play a
role in how well your body fights off bacteria, viruses and yeast. (Also available as class S6002)
1 Session Start date: 2/23/2022 Meets: Wed 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
S6002 Pandemic Immunity
Bogash, James
Building and maintaining a strong immune system is the most important thing you can do. Find
out how vitamins, diet, exercise, your own microbiome and environmental chemicals all play a
role in how well your body fights off bacteria, viruses and yeast. (Also available as class S6001)
1 Session Start date: 3/10/2022 Meets: Thur 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S6004 Understanding Addiction and the Opioid Crisis
Dickinson, Gary
Overdose is now the leading injury-related death in people age 25-64, outpacing motor vehicle
accidents for the first time. Previously, the number of prescriptions for opioid medications
quadrupled between 1999 and 2010. This startling statistic was paralleled by a quadruple
increase in the number of overdose deaths. Since 2010, although prescriptions for opioids have
dropped dramatically (due to government oversight of physicians); there has been a continued
meteoric rise in overdose deaths. What can to be done to reverse this trend and improve our
efforts to manage this crises.
1 Session Start date: 3/24/2022 Meets: Thur 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S6005 Aging and MCI
Delgado, Ferdinard
The class will discuss the aging process and how mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects the
processes of cognition and movement. We will discuss potential non-pharmacological
interventions that have been conducted and are being conducted to mitigate these issues.
1 Session Start date: 3/31/2022 Meets: Thur 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S6006 Are You Dementia-Friendly? (ZOOM)
Montijo, Nydia
The Dementia-Friendly America National Network will ensure that you are!
Is dementia a normal part of aging? Is it more than just a memory problem? Our workshop will
include what dementia actually is, what the warning signs are, and how to create an
environment that is friendly to those who have been diagnosed. If you want to be someone
who can respond with respect and act in a way that is safe for both you and them, then this
presentation is a must.
1 Session Start date: 3/21/2022 Meets: Mon 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
11S6007 What About You? You Care for Others, Who Is Caring for YOU? (ZOOM)
Montijo, Nydia
We are noticing an escalating trend of caregivers burning out, getting injured, manifesting their
own negative health conditions and some are even dying. We have crafted this workshop
specifically to give back to you. We go over the physical and emotional toll of being a caregiver
and help identify factors of self-neglect. We provide practical solutions for eliminating fatigue
and avoiding it in the future. We review self-care techniques and logistical tips to make any
needed change sustainable, reasonable, and doable.
1 Session Start date: 4/11/2022 Meets: Mon 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S6008 Gravity…Don’t Let It Win (ZOOM)
Montijo, Nydia
How to prevent falls and common, related injuries.
This thorough workshop teases out all of the shocking, little-known causes of falls and injury IN
YOUR OWN HOME AND VEHICLE! We will show you how health and self-care relate to
preventing falls and bring safety concepts to life by virtually going room-by-room throughout a
typical residence, identifying risk factors, and easy, practical fixes to making your home the
safest it can be. We’ll show you some life-saving safety tools and connect you to resources.
1 Session Start date: 3/28/2022 Meets: Mon 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S7001 Rethink Retirement
Burgesser, Brent
This comprehensive educational course is designed to equip today’s Baby Boomer with
information on how retirement today is different from previous generations. The curriculum is
taught in a classroom setting with your peers, which means you might learn more just from
questions asked by your peers. A variety of topics will be covered including risk management,
estate preservation strategies, determining budget needs and reducing taxes in retirement.
2 Sessions Start date: 2/15/2022 Meets: Tue, Wed 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on 2/15, 2/16
S7002 Today's World Of Safe Investing
Sandell, Scott
With historically low interest rates, and current level of market volatility, where do people turn
to protect their wealth while still earning something? We will explore ALL investments
commonly referred to as “safe” while contemplating their future in this complex market.
Brought to you by a non-profit organization dedicated to providing communities with a
consistent resource through unbiased classes that are free of sales.
1 Session Start date: 2/1/2022 Meets: Tue 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
12S7003 Tax Efficiency in Retirement
Sandell, Scott
This class is a necessity for all. In this day of low interest rates and volatile markets, it has
become extremely important to become tax efficient in retirement, to maximize what you
have. We will review how current taxation works and explore the most common ways to save
taxes in retirement. I promise this is not a dry boring tax class. Brought to you by a non-profit
organization dedicated to providing communities with a consistent resource through unbiased
classes that are free of sales.
1 Session Start date: 2/24/2022 Meets: Thur 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
S7004 Understanding Annuities
Sandell, Scott
We will explore the different types of annuities available as well as their primary uses while
uncovering what is behind some of the lofty promises. This is not a sales event and we will not
be speaking on any specific products although we will answer any questions you may have.
Brought to you by a non-profit organization dedicated to providing communities with a
consistent resource through unbiased classes that are free of sales.
1 Session Start date: 3/24/2022 Meets: Thur 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
S7005 Essential Estate Planning
Sandell, Scott
This is an objective look at the differences between will based plans and trust based plans. We
will explore the key elements of both and try to decipher who needs which plan. Brought to you
by a non-profit organization dedicated to providing communities with a consistent resource
through unbiased classes that are free of sales.
1 Session Start date: 4/21/2022 Meets: Thur 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
S7006 Defer or Eliminate Capital Gains Taxes
Burgesser, Brent
• Protect against longevity risk and out-living your retirement income
• Explore Your Social Security income options to fend off potentially losing
thousands in unclaimed benefits
• Reduce taxes in retirement to keep more of what you’ve earned
• Mitigate rising medical costs in retirement
• Protect your legacy by avoiding some of the most common estate planning mistakes
1 Session Start date: 3/3/2022 Meets: Thur 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S7007 Opportunity Zones - How to not pay taxes on ANY capital gain!
Burgesser, Brent
The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act and how it changed the tax code regarding "Qualified
Opportunity Zones".
3 Sessions Start date: 3/29/2022 Meets: Tue 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on 3/29, 4/5, 4/12
13S7008 Introduction to Estate Planning
Parker, Heather L
Come and learn the basics of Estate Planning - what is a will, a trust, powers of attorney, and
why are health care directives important for anyone over 18?
1 Session Start date: 2/17/2022 Meets: Thur 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S7009 Everyone Needs Long Term Care: Let Us Demystify It (ZOOM)
Montijo, Nydia
Class Description (about 80 words): Grasping what Long Term Care is, what resources and
services are out there and which ones are actually needed, and how you pay for all of it can be
overwhelming. Our workshop has been designed specifically to help demystify the process and
help people understand their options. If you would like to be as equipped as possible to create
the best system of resources for your unique life needs, then let’s connect.
1 Session Start date: 2/7/2022 Meets: Mon 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S7010 Avoid Fraud, Scams and Abuse; Let’s Avoid Those Together (ZOOM)
Montijo, Nydia
This workshop will provide information and resources to spot and avoid fraud. Attendees will
be introduced to common scams, understand the strategy and tactics used by con artists, will
be trained on spotting fraud, be taught prevention strategies to avoid being a victim, and learn
to access resources to help protect yourselves.
1 Session Start date: 2/14/2022 Meets: Mon 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S7011 Mythbusters-Test Your AZ Estate Planning IQ
Cholewka, Becky
This presentation separates the FACTS from the FICTION when it comes to planning your estate.
Covering our most asked legal questions, this class will put all the well-meaning advice you’ve
received from your friends, neighbors, hairdresser, internet, bank, and even your financial
planner to the test.
1 Session Start date: 3/2/2022 Meets: Wed 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S7012 Empowering Others to Be Your Healthcare Advocate in a Crisis
Cholewka, Becky
Learn which healthcare documents are specific to the state of Arizona and the crucial questions
to ask yourself when choosing your powers of attorney.
1 Session Start date: 3/30/2022 Meets: Wed 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
14S8000 Let’s Make a Little Zine From One Sheet of Paper
Michaels, Shirley
What’s a zine? Zines are mini magazines or mini books about anything you choose. They can be
serious or humorous; they can be written/drawn by hand or produced on a computer; they can
be one page or several pages. Topics range from personal stories or drawings to cartoons to
quotes to political statements--anything you are interested in. Zines must be reproducible on
photocopiers so you can share them with family and friends.
1 Session Start date: 4/7/2022 Meets: Thur 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S8200 Sights and tales of Southwest and Southern AZ
Newville, Van
Sights and Tales of Southwest and Southern AZ
1 Session Start date: 3/2/2022 Meets: Wed 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
S8201 Residential Security and Being Safe in Public (ZOOM)
Campbell, Joan
Join us for an informative class on keeping you and your family safe at home and while out and
about! Our weather is beautiful and while we are enjoying the outdoors, we must continue to
be diligent about keeping ourselves and possessions safe. During this presentation, we will
review safety practices at home and situational awareness techniques when out in public.
1 Session Start date: 4/4/2022 Meets: Mon 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
S8202 Travel Safety (ZOOM)
Campbell, Joan
2022 may be the year we travel again or start making our plans! This presentation will review
safety tips and suggestions for securing your home and property prior to leaving, measures to
be taken while enroute and ways to reduce risks while sightseeing at your destination.
1 Session Start date: 3/7/2022 Meets: Mon 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
S8400 Food Music and Memory
Edmonds, Larry
A mayonnaise cake for family occasions and great memories. It stayed moist and the Hershey
Cocoa powder frosting was divine (just had to ignore the mayonnaise). The sound of a "Pomp
and Circumstance" march harkens us to a school graduation. Most of us have tasted a food
item, smelled something cooking/ baking, or heard music that has transported us to a past
experience. This class addresses the effects of food and our memories. Audience participation is
part of this discussion.
1 Session Start date: 2/10/2022 Meets: Thur 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
15S8401 A Better Understanding of Self and Others in the Communication Process
Pallett, Sandy
This course gives you tools to help build better relationships. It shows that the platinum rule is
stronger than the golden rule....platinum is ......do unto others as they want to be done unto!
Discussions will be around the differences in people, how to determine the different styles.
Students will do a self-analysis in class and then they can make adjustments to develop a
stronger "relating zone". The student will better able to meet the needs of others.
2 Sessions Start date: 3/1/2022 Meets: Tue, Wed 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on 3/1, 3/2
S9001 Chandler Museum Tour
Kenny, Mary
This docent-led tour provides insights into architectural and artistic components of the museum
campus along with details about Chandler's history. It includes the "outdoor living room" with
rain garden and public art installations; distinctive elements of the main building; a deeper look
at the "Chandler History Wall" photograph gallery; and components of the McCullough-Price
House. Admission is free. Participants will meet at the museum. An email will be sent within 5
days of the visit with additional details.
1 Session Start date: 2/10/2022 Meets: Thur 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
S9002 Let's walk: Wild Horse Pass Interpretive Trail
Kenny, Mary
This outdoor activity combines exercise with social time! Meeting at Wild Horse Pass, we will
walk the area's beautiful interpretive trail together. This flat dirt trail is about 3 miles out and
back. It features a river and follows the outer edge of the golf course. Hiking or walking shoes
and plenty of drinking water are needed. An email will be sent the weekend prior to the walk
with directions and other details.
1 Session Start date: 3/3/2022 Meets: Thur 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
S9003 Let's Walk: Veterans Oasis Park
Kenny, Mary
This outdoor activity combines exercise with social time! Veteran's Oasis Park offers many
options along paved and dirt trails. The 2.5 mile loop trail features a lake and is good for all skill
levels. Hiking or walking shoes and plenty of drinking water are needed. Please note: An email
will be sent the weekend prior to the walk with driving directions and other details.
1 Session Start date: 4/7/2022 Meets: Thur 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
16Presenters
Allhands, Joanna
Joanna Allhands oversees online opinion content for The Arizona Republic. She also writes opinions
about water and education policy. Allhands is an Indiana native, a boy mom and a cold-weather wimp
who lives in the East Valley. She has been with The Republic since 2004.
Armour, Violetta
Violetta is a former English teacher, Univ of Phoenix adjunct instructor and former bookstore owner
who began her publishing career at age 75. She is the author of five books, including women’s fiction
and mysteries. She’s also published in several Chicken Soup for the Soul books. She lives in Sun Lakes
and writes book reviews for the Splash.
Bogash, James
James Bogash, D.C., has training in physiology and functional medicine, which examine how the
environment interacts with the body to produce health and disease.
Brasch, John
John Brasch is overeducated and under equipped to share knowledge. More than 60 years in various
classrooms on both sides of the desk have left him convinced that there is a lot he doesn’t know. He
describes his intellectual abilities as a mile wide and an inch deep. He’s taught a lot and not learned
enough, but in the right setting he can be interesting.
Burgesser, Brent
Brent has been an SEC and FINRA registered/licensed Financial Advisor for 22 years. Prior to becoming
an Independent Financial Advisor in 2012 and establishing Burgesser Wealth Management Inc., Brent
spent the majority of his career with Merrill Lynch for 8 years. He worked within the Private Client
Group of Morgan Stanley for 4 years, as well as Wells Fargo Advisors where he held the title of Senior
Vice President of Investments. He began his career in 1999 at PaineWebber (now UBS) in Scottsdale,
Arizona.
Buscaglia, Michael
Michael Buscaglia taught the International Baccalaureate and advanced placement French program at
Chandler High School along with serving as a baseball and soccer coach. He received his B.A and M.A.
from Binghamton University in New York.
Campbell, Joan
Joan Campbell is a Community Affairs Coordinator with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Being
aware of trending scams, safety when traveling, residential security and internet safety will give you the
tools you need to reduce your chances of being a victim of crime. Joan has been with the County
Attorney’s Office for seven years; she previously worked for the Arizona Department of Education and
City of Glendale.
Cholewka, Becky
Becky Cholewka is the founding attorney of Cholewka Law- an estate planning, probate, and trust
administration law firm in Gilbert. She is passionate about community education and being an advocate
and a voice for clients and their families.
17Delgado, Ferdinard
Ferdinand Delgado is a doctoral student in the Exercise and Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. program at
Arizona State University. His interests include how the cognition and motor function are interrelated and
how they influence the risk of falls in the older adult population.
Dickinson, Gary
Gary L Dickinson is a retired clinical psychologist from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He practiced for 35
years acting as Clinical Director of Avera Hospital's Behavioral Pain Management Program and as a
consultant to Sanford Hospital's Pain Center. His experience in pain management has allowed him to
experience, first hand, the varying trends in these services over three decades.
Edmonds, Larry
Dr. Larry Edmonds is an Emeritus Professor and Barrett Emeritus (teaching) Fellow at Arizona State
University. He currently serves/served as the President of the Arizona State University Retirees
Association (2021-2022) and presents a variety of short courses for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Evans, James
Col Jim Evans, CAF Airbase Arizona, is a retired U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 pilot with 20 years of
experience as a pilot/instructor pilot and Tanker Task Force (TTF) operations officer. Over 4,000 hours
flying time from 1969-1989. Life member of the Tempe Historical Society, the Order of Daedalians and
the Air Force Association. Former Museum Director and Docent Program Manager at the Airbase
Arizona Museum. Long-time student of airpower and military history.
Gates, William
Bill Gates is a retired daily newspaper editor who received numerous writing awards, including five for
distinguished editorial writing. After leaving the field he owned a small retail business for 11 years and
served in elected public office in two different communities. He is a former president and treasurer of
New Adventures.
Gerst, Werner
Werner Gerst is a native German speaker. As a member of the U.S. Army in the early 1960’s, he taught
German to American GIs being sent to Germany for duty.
Haskell, William
Bill Haskell has presented many New Adventures courses on interesting and diverse subjects ranging
from science to history, including many in The Great Courses series.
Keeme, Sheryl
From journalist to nonprofit fundraiser, from email writer to content manager, Sheryl Keeme moved
from reporting the news to raising funds, creating content, and finally, helping others get their stories
into print and up on Amazon. She helps people commit their story to words; create the book layout,
cover, and other mechanical aspects of publishing, and to publish their memoirs, business books, novels,
or whatever their untold content is.
Kenny, Mary
Mary is a long-time New Adventures member and volunteer. She has presented several field trips to
local points of interest as well as roundtable discussions covering a variety of topics. She is an avid hiker
and also enjoys casual walks that provide interesting view of nature along the way.
18Lariviere, Eugene
Gene is a retired pediatrician from N.H. He has led many New Adventures Classes, mostly in areas of
history.
McCabe, Linda
Linda is passionately involved in Genealogy, Design and Gardening. For 10 years she has been in a
Genealogy Study Group, researching Ohio, Wisconsin, DNA and recently Italian Genealogy. She has done
talks for clubs and Home & Garden Shows as a Master Gardener about The Magic of Desert Plants,
Pollinators, Insects, and Roses.
Michaels, Shirley
Shirley Michaels has spent the greater part of a lifetime playing with crazy ideas. Some worked, some
didn't; but it's the journey that matters, not the destination.
Montijo, Nydia
Nydia Montijo is the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Foundation for Senior Living, a non-profit
health and human service organization dedicated to helping people of all ages maintain independence.
She brings this presentation from AARP to you out of her interest in assisting with issues affecting
healthy aging.
Newville, Van
Van Newville is a second generation Arizona native with over 50 years of experience exploring Arizona
via automobiles, horse, canoe, backpack, and hiking.
Pallett, Sandy
Spent career teaching relationship building classes for Motorola and in her private consulting business.
She is now leading classes in Sun Lakes on wellness, acting and directing for Sun Lakes Community
Theatre.
Parker, Heather L
Heather Parker graduated from the University of Wisconsin in business finance and received her Juris
Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. She has been a member of the Illinois State
Bar Association over 17 years and the Arizona Bar Association over 10 years.
Reed, Roberta
Bobbie Reed has a PhD in chemistry and spent most of her career as a biomedical researcher and clinical
chemist at a teaching hospital in upstate New York. She was part of numerous national and international
efforts to improve medical testing and the communication of information to patients.
Richardson, Daniel
Daniel Richardson collectively taught human physiology for over 40 years at the Universities of Arizona,
California, and Kentucky. Several of the latter years were spent as bio-science director for the Kentucky
Doctoral Program in Gerontology.
Rings, Dale
Dale Rings holds an M.S, degree in health care administration and had a 25-year career with Mayo Clinic
serving in several senior administration positions. During that time he developed a keen interest in
Mayo history.
19Sanchez, Jennifer
Jennifer Sanchez is Intel Arizona Community Affairs Manager.
Sandell, Scott
Scott Sandell, MBA, is president of the Phoenix Chapter of the Foundation for Personal Financial
Education, a 20-year-old nationwide nonprofit speakers’ bureau dedicated to providing financial
education without bias or the burden of sales.
Silberblatt, Henry
After 10 years with Mesa Public Schools, Henry Silberblatt retired as a middle school science teacher. His
favorite unit to teach each year was the introduction to astronomy. Learning about the constellations
and the structure of the universe, our galaxy and our solar system are always favorite topics.
Smith, Russ
Russ recently published his third novel that is being sold on Amazon, a number of other on line book
stores, and through local independent bookstores. He is currently working on his fourth book.
Truman, Robert
Robert Truman is a retired U.S. Navy Chief Electronics Technician who holds a B.S. degree in information
technology and an M.A. degree in adult education. He has 30 plus years of experience in computer
software and hardware support along with extensive experience with web design and cord-cutting
techniques.
Zink, Amanda
Amanda Ventura Zink is a public affairs manager at Waymo -- an autonomous driving technology
company that operates the world's first fully autonomous public ride-hailing service in the Phoenix East
Valley.
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