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Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning
Summer 2021
ORICL - Enriching Lives Through Continued Learning
June 7 — July 30
Online Registration Opens April 20
ORICL… “A perfect blend of
those who love to learn with those
who love to teach”
ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 2
Information about ORICL
Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning is sponsored by Roane State Community College.
ORICL is administered by a board of directors elected by its membership. Roane State provides class-
rooms, an office, and administrative support. Residents of Oak Ridge and the surrounding area of all
backgrounds and educational levels are invited to become members. Its programs are designed to re-
spond to the interests of the participants who may take courses, go on group trips, or join in other activi-
ties. In order to attend ORICL classes and activities, it is necessary to join the Institute as a dues-
paying member. The fee for the summer term 2021 remains at $45. As explained in the Fall 2020
newsletter, a fee increase will be implemented in the future to cover fixed expenses. ORICL still re-
mains an incredible value in lifelong learning programs. The ORICL board is proud that we have not
raised membership fees in the last eleven years, but we realize that we need to increase our income
level to cover rising expenses.
Registration Procedures:
Classes and activities for the Summer 2021 term begin Monday, June 7.
You may register online or submit a paper registration form to the office.
Couples: Please submit two separate forms even if identical classes are selected.
Paper registrations submitted to the office will not be entered into the system until the
day after online registration opens. Class fulfillment will be on a first come, first served basis.
The earlier the paper registration is submitted, the better chance you will be accepted in the
class.
Online registration will open at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20. At that time mem-
bers may choose up to 10 classes. Members will be notified via email when registration opens
for additional sessions beyond the initial choice of 10.
If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact the office at 865-481-
8222. We will be glad to answer your questions. If you previously registered via paper form
and now wish to register online, please call the office. Class schedules will be mailed. If you
receive notification that you are on a waiting list, you will be notified if a space becomes availa-
ble.
Fees:
Membership: For current ORICL members who paid in Fall 2020 or Winter/Spring 2021,
no membership fee is due. New ORICL registrants must pay the Summer 2021 registration
fee of $45 before the registration choices will be honored. Call the office if you are un-
sure of your membership status.
Additional Fees: Some courses, such as art courses, may entail additional fees for ma-
terials which are nonrefundable a week before the class begins. After the receipt of
acceptance into the class, please send fees to the ORICL office. All class fees are due
by the first week of the term, June 7-11 without exception. Nonpayment results in can-
cellation of the registrant in the class.
Substitutes: Par ticipants ar e asked not to ar r ange substitutes as ther e may be a waiting list.
Visitors: Out-of-town guests may attend one session on a space-available basis. Call the office for availability
as seating is sometimes limited.
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Contents
Art & Culture................................................ 4 Music ........................................................... 16
100: Dichroic Glass Pendants ............ ….. 4 450: 30 Greatest Orchestral Works ........... 16
101: Sea Glass Jewelry .............................. 4
102: Pretty Pitchers .................................... 5 Religion and Spirituality .......................... 17
103: Playing with Nature’s Elements .......... 5 500: LovingKindness ................................. 17
104: Weaving - Basic ................................. 6 501: Embracing Ourselves ........................ 17
105: Weaving - Advanced .......................... 6
106: Art a la Carte Film ............................. 6 Science and Technology ......................... 18
107: Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving .............. 7
108: Trip to Canada ................................... 7 550: Technical Book Group ....................... 18
551: Meteors! ............................................ 18
Finance ......................................................... 8 552: Mass Spectrometry ........................... 19
200: Stock Investing for Income ................. 8 Social Science and Economics .............. 20
History .......................................................... 9 600: Oak Ridge Civic Organizations.......... 20
250: History of Gold Mining, East Tenn ...... 9 General Interest ......................................... 21
251: Secret City Stories.............................. 9
252: Native American History ................... 10 650: Birding by Eye and Ear ..................... 21
253: The Vikings ...................................... 10 651: Mediation .......................................... 22
652: Radio’s Golden Years ....................... 22
Language ................................................... 11 653: Introduction to Tarot .......................... 23
300: Pre-Russian ..................................... 11 654: Cryptic Varietal Crosswords .............. 23
301: Russian I .......................................... 11 655: Sign Language for Beginners ............ 24
302: Russian II ......................................... 11 Special Lecture - RSCC ........................... 25
Literature .................................................... 12
Curriculum Committee...........................27
350: Classic Literature ............................. 12
351: Fiction Book Group........................... 12 Information about ORICL .......................... 2
352: Linguistics ........................................ 12
353: Let’s Read a Mystery ........................ 13
354: Nonfiction Book Group ..................... 13 **FRIDAY ALERT**
355: Shakespeare Out Loud..................... 14
356: The Poem as Silence ....................... 14 There will be no Friday classes on the
Roane State Community College cam-
Medicine and Health .............................. 15 pus this summer. RSCC and the ORICL
400: Gentle Yoga ..................................... 15 office will not be open on Fridays,
401: Coronary Artery Disease .................. 15 therefore no Friday classes will be held
402: COVID-19 & Cardiac Health ............. 16 on campus. Art classes at the Art Cen-
ter will continue on Fridays.
Please be sure and thank the instructors
for their time and effort in preparing and
presenting for ORICL Courses. Since
they are not compensated monetarily
their “pay” is through your interest and
participation.
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Art & Culture
100 Dichroic Glass Pendants Fee: $20
Dichroic glass is wonderfully sparkling – flashing different colors depending on
the angle you look at it. Developed for use in the space program, it is now a
popular material to use in jewelry making. In this class, students will make a
fused glass pendant, choosing glass from a variety of colors, textures and pat-
terns to produce your own unique design. The pendants will be fused for you
in the Art Center’s kiln and then will be attached to a bail to complete the pen-
dant in the second class. The pendant will then be ready to be worn on a
chain or cord and admired by everyone!
Ruth Prince teaches glass fusing, enameling and metal clay classes at the
Oak Ridge Art Center and serves on the advisory board. She has a BA in
math and computer science and a BFA in painting, both from UT Knoxville.
Two sessions: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., July 13, 20
This class will be held at the Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge.
101 Cheap and Cheerful Jewelry: Sea Glass Sets Fee: $10
This class will feature the construction of a sea glass clamshell necklace with match-
ing earrings. This beginner friendly class will teach you how to use a one-step looper
and basic jewelry making tools. The necklace features a cultured sea glass clam-
shell focal bead, aqua sea glass, and glass pearl beads.
Nicole Ferrara graduated in 2009 from California State University with a BA in Art History and a
double minor in Philosophy and Studio Art-Painting. Ms. Ferrara has shown her personal art ex-
tensively in California, Washington, and New York.
One session: Monday, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., June 28
This class will be held at the Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge.
Thank you for contacting the ORICL office when you cancel a class. It is a courtesy to the
class instructors, the trip leaders, the office staff, and especially to those
on the waiting lists!
ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 5 102 Pretty Pitchers Fee: $65 Students will work with clay to make newly designed hand-built pouring ves- sels in pitcher form that can be used as functional ware or for decorative pur- poses. Each student will make two – one larger and one smaller for a variety of functions. They will learn to roll out slabs, construct a simple pitcher shape with those slabs, and add decorative designs and/or embellishments. Pieces will then be bisque fired before students return for the second session to glaze. Students will return for the third session to pickup their finished pieces. Clas- ses will meet in the pottery studio at the Oak Ridge Art Center. Students should wear washable clothes and shoes and be prepared to play in the “mud.” Bill Capshaw is a member of the Advisory Board of the Oak Ridge Art Center where he oversees the planning and operation of the pottery studio and teaches beginning to advanced pottery clas- ses. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Ceramics) in 1971 and a Master of Fine Arts (Printing Process) in 1974. In addition to teaching at the Art Center, he has given workshops at facilities such as the Appalachian Center for Crafts, Arrowmont, John C. Campbell Folk School, and Vander- bilt University. As a professional artist, he competes locally and on a national level; he has re- ceived many awards and is represented in many museum collections. Three sessions: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., August 5, 12, 19 This class will be held at the Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge. 103 Playing with Nature’s Elements Fee: $45 Students will work with clay to make a simple hand built, slab tray. They will learn to roll out slabs and add decorative designs and embellishments using leaves or flowers (vegetation) by impress- ing them into the surface of the clay. The piece will then be bisque fired before students return for the second session to glaze the piece. Students will return for a third session to pick up the fin- ished pieces. Classes will meet in the pottery studio at the Oak Ridge Art Center. Students should wear washable clothes and shoes and be prepared to play in the “mud.” Pre-made pieces will be available to purchase, glaze and fire for an additional fee. See bio for Bill Capshaw above. Three sessions: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., July 8, 15, 22 This class will be held at the Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge. Remember, if any scheduling changes have to be made after the catalog goes to print, they will be in your printed schedule. Please keep your schedule and calendar with your catalog so you can refer to them through- out the term.
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104 Weaving with the Potholder Loom - Basic Fee: $40
Did you ever weave potholders on a square loom when you were a
child? Using this loom, students will start weaving potholders with
cotton jersey loops, then progress to working with the same loom to
weave squares, rectangles, and triangles using yarns and fabric
strips. The students will then learn how to join each piece with the
others to form handbags, wallets, placemats, seat cushions, and
even rugs. Students will be asked to continue working at home on
the loom between classes. Initial materials, including the metal loom,
a printed workbook, loops and yarns, will be provided at the first
class. Additional supplies will be available from the instructor at each
class.
The basic materials fee is $40 per student which includes $15 for the
loom. The loom can be returned at the end of the class for a $15 re-
fund. Repeat students are welcome.
Andy Lyle is a native of Oak Ridge, a member of the Elm Grove Elementary Alumni Associa-
tion, and a graduate of Oak Ridge High School and UTK. She has been weaving using the
potholder loom since she was a child. She moved onto larger looms in the 1980s. She is a
member of the Foothills Craft Guild and the Kentucky Guild for Artists and Craftsmen.
Four sessions: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., June 8, 15, 22, 29. The class will meet out-
side due to Covid-19
105 Weaving with the Potholder Loom - Advanced Fee: $40
This class is a continuation of the Basic Weaving with the Potholder Loom class. Using the
loom, students will fine tune their skills in weaving potholders and will learn how to weave
pieces together using assorted weaving patterns such as herringbone and twill as well as how
to design their own patterns. Students will be asked to continue working at home on their pro-
jects between classes. Initial materials, including the metal loom, loops and yarns, will be pro-
vided at the first class. Additional supplies will be available from the instructor at each class.
Basic materials fee is $40 per student which includes an Advanced Potholder Loom Weaving
workbook, loops, yarns and fabric strips. Repeat students are welcome.
See bio for Andy Lyle above.
Four sessions: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., July 6, 13, 20, 27. The class will meet out-
side due to Covid-19.
106 Art a la Carte Film Series
Art a la Carte is a series of brown-bag luncheon learning programs designed for
those interested in the arts – both artists and arts appreciators. Films concentrate
on art history, museum collections, interviews with artists, and/or demonstrations by
various artists, and the creative muse or spirit. Films for the series are approxi-
mately 60 minutes long but may be slightly longer. The series is held the fourth
Friday of each month at 12:00 p.m.
Three sessions: Fridays, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., June 25; July 23; August 27
This class is held at the Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge.
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107 Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving – Basic Fee: $40
This class will introduce the beginning weaver to the rigid heddle Loom.
Using the rigid heddle loom will enable the new weaver to make more de-
tailed woven items. In this class students will learn how to set the loop up
for weaving, winding a warp, designing a project, and weaving a sampler of
different patterns. Students must be able to bring their rigid heddle loom to
class. Students who don’t already own a loom are encouraged to contact
the instructor early to discuss looms and where they can be purchased.
Suggested looms for the beginner are: The Beka 10” loom, priced at
$70.00 including shipping; the Baby 12” Loom from WeaveWS priced at
$86 plus shipping or the 10” Cricket loom from Schaht. Materials fee for the beginner class is $40
and will include a Rigid Heddle Weaving workbook and assorted loops, yarns, threads, and fabric
strips.
See bio for Andy Lyle on page six.
Eight sessions: Mondays, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26
This class is held at the Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge.
108 A 60th Anniversary Trip to Canada
Curious about Eastern Canada? Thinking of driving there or flying into one of
the large cities for a visit, or just curious about our neighbors to the north?
Images captured while driving from Oak Ridge to Canada and return, having
driven 3,220 miles roundtrip, will be shared. The Millers were celebrating their
60th wedding anniversary with this circle drive, visiting Cleveland, Niagara Falls,
Montreal, Quebec City, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Acadia National
Park. The presentation will be in two parts. The western first half of the trip,
will be presented in class one and the eastern half, driving south, will conclude
the following week’s class.
Don Miller has been an ORICL member since the early days of its existence. His usual class
presentations were on the subject of photography with one other travel subject describing a trip
to Alaska. He retired from ORNL in 1994. Other interests are volunteering with civic organiza-
tions, hiking and aviation. He served in the US Army, stationed in West Germany, 1958 to 1961.
Two sessions: Thursdays, 2:30 p.m.. - 3:40 p.m., June 17, 24
You may register for classes after the term has begun if
classes are not full. We discourage participants showing
up to classes without being registered for several reasons:
the class may be full, there may not be enough handouts, or
you would not be notified if the class cancels or the start
date or location of the class changes.
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Finance
200 Stock Investing for Income
Stock investing for income will explore new and proven tactics to gen-
erate income from stock investments ranging from short term COM-
MISSION FREE trading tactics (a practice referred to by the instructor
as Do the 1NE Thing) investing long-term in stocks to generate divi-
dend stocks yielding 3% to 6% (or more) per year. The last session of
the class may introduce covered call options for short term income.
Demonstration of a platform in class sessions that simulates the stock
market and allow practice without risk (platform is available for trial). I
will also provide information about free training available from major
brokerages firms.
Steven Earhart is a private investor who manages his own portfolio. He participates in and
hosts investing group interactions. He shares strategies and discusses different approaches to
investing. Steven wants to share his ideas and strategies with ORICL members. He also wants
to learn from other’s strategies. Steven is not a financial advisor or employed by a brokerage
or investing company. He has learned and utilized strategies that have been successful in his
own investing and he likes to share his knowledge. Steven has a BS in Business Administra-
tion and a BS in Engineering Technology from ETSU and an MBA from Elon College.
Five sessions: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6
This class will be online via Zoom.
Class Assistants Needed!
When filling out your class registration form, please consider volunteering to be a class
assistant for one or more classes. For those of you who may be concerned about clas-
ses in which audio-visual equipment is to be used, we can provide one-on-one
instruction as the need arises. Each classroom has illustrated instructions and there will
also almost always be someone available in the class who is familiar with the
equipment.
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History
250 History of Gold and Gold Mining in East Tennessee
The course will focus on the gold and gold mining in East Tennessee.
We will cover the initial “discovery” of gold in East Tennessee followed
by its economic, social, and historical impacts.
The locations, gold recovery techniques, and a general description of
the gold deposits will be included.
Allen Trotter grew up in East Tennessee and became interested in
gold mining by watching episodes of “Gold Fever”. After several
months of watching the show, he began researching the topic on the internet. Very soon he real-
ized that Tennessee actually had its own gold rush. He joined the gold mining club located in the
Coker Creek, TN area. Mr. Trotter has held various positions in the club and continues educating
the public on small scale mining practices, location history, and proper techniques.
One session: Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m., July 14
251 More Stories from the Secret City
This course will discuss Oak Ridge history in a question and answer for-
mat with visual images using historic photographs and documentary films.
Emphasis will be placed on the early history of Oak Ridge, but will also
include more recent history and discussion of the Manhattan Project His-
torical National Park and future science and heritage tourism efforts.
Ray Smith is an Oak Ridge City Historian, Tennessee Historical Commis-
sioner, and retired Y-12 Historian with 48 years experience living and working in Oak Ridge. He
has authored 18 books of “Historically Speaking” newspaper columns published over the last 13
years. Several of Ray’s local nature photographs have been used to decorate the TownePlace
Suites as well as a portion of the Y-12 Federal Credit Union. He has produced 12 documentary
films. Ray routinely leads tours of Oak Ridge and presents Oak Ridge history lectures an aver-
age of 40 times per year at conferences, schools, senior living centers, technical societies, his-
torical groups and festivals. Ray has taught several ORICL classes on Oak Ridge history and
the Manhattan Project National Historical Park.
Three sessions: Mondays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., June 14, 21, 28
This class will be online via Zoom.
REMEMBER!
Roane State Security will issue a $20 ticket if you are not parked in a legal parking space with a
current ORICL hang tag on your rear-view mirror.
This means no parking in driving lanes, spaces marked “visitor”, next to the curb, or
“unpainted” parking spots. If you forget your hang tag (which enables you to park in the facul-
ty lots A and B), you will need to obtain another parking sticker in the office. If you are new to
ORICL, come by the office to get a hang tag if you would like to take advantage of this benefit.
Your current parking permit is valid until the beginning of fall semester 2021.
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252 Native American History: Continuous Conflicts
Week 1: From where did the first Americans migrate?
Week 2 & 3: What caused the conflict between Native Americans and Europeans post 1492?
Week 4: Jamestown: was there actually any “hanky-panky” between Pocahontas and Johnny
Smith?
Week 5: The American Revolution and its effect on Native Americans
Week 6: The effects of our “Civil War” and the Native Americans
Week 7: History can be a very dangerous subject
Wes Hibbert’s interest in Native American history began
while in college studying history. He earned his BA in
history, political science and education from Kansas
Wesleyan University. He spent a brief period teaching
and then moved on to a career in contract management
at several hospitals. Since retirement he has continued
to learn and teach history of the Native Americans. He
has shared his presentations at many locations in New
Jersey and now in Tennessee.
Seven sessions: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., June 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21
This will be a hybrid class, both in-person and online. Please specify which format you
plan to attend. 252A -- In-person; 252B -- Online
253 The Vikings and their Impact on History
This six session course will include a brief introduction
before delving into the Viking origins, culture (language,
society, and religion), system of laws, travels as plun-
derers and traders, settlements, and influence on the
inhabitants of the areas where they settled, in addition
to their legacy and contribution.
Ron Jones is a native of Knoxville, a graduate of Central High School, the University of Ten-
nessee and a life-long student of history with a special interest in the War Between the States,
the American Revolution, Scotland and the Scots-Irish, and the Vikings. He is the author of
three historical novels. Since retiring, he has renewed his love of history through genealogy
work and writing and speaking on each of these subjects.
Six sessions: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13
ORICL reserves the right to take photographs in ORICL clas-
ses and on trips. Photographs may be used in ORICL newslet-
ters, brochures, course catalogs, and/or other publicity de-ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 11
Language
300 Pre-Russian
This course is a continuation of pre-Russian course offered in the
winter/spring 2021 term. We will pick up where that class left off
and continue. Students familiar with Russian are welcome to join
us, but should be aware that we will be at a rather basic level.
We will continue to use The New Penguin Russian Course by
Nicholas J. Brown (ISBN 978-0-140-12041-7). It’s available
online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-a-Million, and the
local BAM can order it. There will be homework, perhaps an hour
to 90 minutes per week.
Karen Davis worked for the federal government for 42 years. All of that time was speaking or
translating Russian or Ukrainian. For the last 12 years of her career she taught languages to
DOD personnel. She scored 4s in reading on the Interagency Roundtable scale (near-native)
in both languages.
Eight sessions: Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m., June 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28*
301 Russian I
This course is a continuation of Russian I course offered in the winter/
spring 2021 term. We will pick up where we left off and continue. Stu-
dents familiar with Russian are welcome to join us. We will continue to
use The New Penguin Russian Course by Nicholas J. Brown (ISBN
978-0-140-12041-7). It’s available online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble,
Books-a-Million, and the local BAM can order it. There will be home-
work, perhaps an hour to 90 minutes per week.
See bio for Karen Davis above.
Eight sessions: Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m., June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26; August 2*
302 Russian II
This course is a continuation of Russian II course offered in the
winter/spring 2021 term. We will pick up where we left off and con-
tinue. Students familiar with Russian are welcome to join us. We
will continue to use The New Penguin Russian Course by Nicholas
J. Brown (ISBN 978-0-140-12041-7). It’s available online at Ama-
zon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, and the local BAM can order
it. There will be homework, perhaps an hour to 90 minutes per
week.
See bio for Karen Davis above.
Eight sessions: Mondays, 2:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m., June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26;
August 2*
*All Russian language classes will meet online via Zoom.ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 12
Literature
350 Classic Literature Revisited
Are there well-known books considered classics that you haven’t read but
would like to explore? Might there be some lesser-known titles by well-
known authors that could be added to the list of their more famous
works? What do these books and authors say to you now? Do they have
a timelessness that applies to today’s life and times or are/were they just
a good story? What makes a book a classic?
Join the Classics book group and discuss classic literature with the view of challenging each other
for new insights into old favorites. The group reads mainly novels first published fifty or more
years ago that are still in print and/or easily obtained. We read prize-winning books by prize-
winning authors. We read books that were best-sellers in their time, were recognized as best
then and often still are. Come join us and bring your own suggestions of books and authors for
future reading!
May: On the Road by Jack Kerouac
June: Walden by Henry Thoreau
July: House of Spirits by Isabel Allende
August: Voyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin
Class coordinator is Janice Watkins. This book group meets online via Zoom.
Four sessions: Mondays, 1:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m., May 10; June 14; July 12; August 9
351 Fiction Book Group
The Book Group encourages its members to read and discuss the fiction of
the last several decades. We read recent winners of the National Book
Award, the Pulitzer Prize, the Booker Prize, the PEN/Faulkner Award and
other literary prizes. Members recommend books they have read and the
final selections are made by majority vote. Join us to discover some new
authors and titles to enjoy. You’ll like the lively, informal discussions and
the insights offered by the avid readers in this group.
May 27: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
June 24: Strange Fruit by Lillian Smith
Class coordinator is Kay Moss. This book group meets online via Zoom.
Four sessions: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m., May 27; June 24; July 22; August 26
352 Introduction to Linguistics
Session 1: Why Do People Fight about Grammar?
This session will discuss four different concepts of what people mean when they say grammar
and why those four different conceptions sometimes result in conflicts between the Grammar
Nazis and the Grammar Hippies.
Class description continued on next page.ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 13
Session 2: The Place and Dignity of Appalachian English
To linguists, Appalachian English is just one variety of American Upper South dia-
lect. So why does Appalachian English always have to fight to be able to hold up its
head with respect and dignity?
Sam Overstreet grew up in Louisville, KY. He received his BA in literature from Yale
University in 1978 and his PhD in medieval literature from Cornell in 1985. Since 1990 he has taught Eng-
lish at Maryville College, where he is now Professor of English and Collins Professor in the Humanities, as
well as chair of the Division of Languages and Literature. He routinely teaches courses in Advanced Rhet-
oric and Grammar and History of the English Language, as well as Chaucer, Shakespeare, literature sur-
veys, composition, and public speaking.
Two sessions: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., June 10, 17
353 Let’s Read a Mystery
Why do we love a mystery? For some it is the process of watching
something so artfully concealed to be slowly revealed. Many of us like
a genuine surprise, something we didn’t see coming; yet something,
once it is revealed, we realize is inevitable. We appreciate an interest-
ing crime that needs resolution. We crave the intellectual challenge of
solving a puzzle. We enjoy being caught up in the cat-and-mouse
game between the “good guys” and the villains in a thriller. We appreci-
ate following the protagonist through dangerous situations knowing we are safe. For our mystery
group murder and mayhem can be lots of fun! Join us if you dare.
May: Snakeskin Shamisen by Naomi Hirahara
June: The Better Sister by Alafair Burke
July: Where are the Children by Mary Higgins Clark
August: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon
Class coordinator is Russ Morel. This book group meets online via Zoom.
Four sessions: Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m., May 25; June 22; July 27; August 24
354 Nonfiction Book Group
Nonfiction ranges widely: politics to biography; history to natural science;
adventure to psychology; sociology to business – we read them all.
Here’s an opportunity to discover the ever-changing and evolving
“facts” (and opinions) expressed by the “experts” in subjects of personal
and/or general interest. Members recommend books they have read with
final selections made by majority vote. Come join us and surprise your-
self by reading some titles you might never have considered – PLUS en-
joy lively discussions that often stimulate additional thoughts on these
subjects from a plethora of members’ experiences and viewpoints!
May: What Stars are Made Of by Donovan Moore
June: Perilous Bounty by Tom Phillpott
Class coordinator is Denny Lay. This book group meets online via Zoom.
Four sessions: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m., May 20; June 17; July 15; August 19ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 14
355 Shakespeare Out Loud
If everyone knows us and we know none,
‘Tis time, I think, to trudge, pack and be gone.
(Antipholus of Syracuse, Act 3, Scene 2, The Comedy of Errors)
The Comedy of Errors is one of Shakespeare’s shortest plays and one of
his most farcical comedies, with a major part of the humor coming from
slapstick, mistaken identity (using two sets of twins) and puns. On a deeper
level, the play is about identity. Who am I? Many ORICL members saw a
wonderful production of this play performed at the Blackfriars Playhouse in
Staunton, Virginia, several years ago. The play has been adapted for
opera, stage, screen and musical theatre numerous times worldwide. The
title has become an idiom in the English language; perhaps you feel that
you are in your own “comedy of errors” trying to get a Covid vaccine.
The group reads orally in round-robin manner, stopping for informal discus-
sions as the group desires. Mispronunciations welcome! Bring your own
unabridged copy of the play. Various editions pose no problems.
Nancy Burwell is retired from the mathematics department of Pellissippi
State Community College but her undergraduate degree is in English. She
enjoys organizing the class and learning Shakespeare along with the other
readers. Come join the fun!
Seven sessions: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m., June 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27
This class will be online via Zoom.
356 The Poem as Silence
In this class we will be reading poetry. The participants will receive a photo-
copy of the poem, which will be read in silence for ten minutes, followed by a
discussion using a technique of personal sharing, which the instructor will
explain in detail. We will read one or two poems per session. Class mem-
bers may bring a poem for reading to later sessions of the class. Foreign
language and scripture texts are encouraged.
Robert Richmond invented this reading format and has taught it a number of times in a Quaker
setting though it has no religious content. He has taught this course several times at ORICL.
He is a retired physician. He majored in German (would have been later called “comparative
literature”) at Harvard in the late 1950s. He has read and studied a great deal of poetry since
his years in college.
Eight sessions: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., June 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
This class will be online via Zoom.ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 15
Medicine & Health
400 Gentle Yoga Fee: $40
This class will provide gentle stretching and strengthening of the hips, shoulders, neck and core
(back and abdominals) with basic yoga poses combined in a flowing style (Vinyasa). Classes will
be for all levels (beginner through advanced), following the philosophy
“If you can breathe, you can do yoga!” Chairs will be available for sup-
port and for people with limited ability for mat yoga. Sessions will in-
clude centering, warm-up, stretching and strengthening, relaxation, and
meditation. I believe yoga has many benefits and constitutes an anti-
aging technology. Practitioners should benefit physically, mentally, and
spiritually. Class will be face-to-face, no Zoom available. Studio size
and small class size will allow for 6-ft distancing.
Dick Roop started practicing yoga in 1979 and started leading yoga classes in 1987. His style of
yoga is influenced by Kundalini, Hatha, and Raja practice, including extensive practice in the Kri-
palu tradition. An environmental scientist by training, Dick is a registered Yoga teacher having
completed in 2016 a basic 200-hour training course for his RYT-200 credential. He has led mat
and chair classes and has additional training in anatomy and CPR. He has an ongoing interest in
the science of yoga and is excited to continue teaching in order to share what he has learned.
This class will be held at Ascension Wellness and Yoga, 110 Randolf Road, Oak Ridge (across
from Grove Theater, near Kroger).
Eight sessions: Mondays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26
401 Coronary Artery Disease
This class will discuss the disease process of coronary artery disease
(CAD), treatment options, and diagnostic tools.
Dr. Milan Sheth, DO, FACC is a cardiology specialist. A native of India, his
studies brought him to New York, a residency at New York Methodist Hospi-
tal,Texas and then to East Tennessee. He graduated from the Texas Col-
lege of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science
Center at Fort Worth medical school in 1999. He has been affiliated with Parkway Cardiology,
Oak Ridge, since 2007.
One session: Monday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., July 26
ORICL Class Disclaimer
The course content provided in these classes is for information purposes only, and may not
apply to your individual situation. ORICL and the staff provide no warranty about the con-
tent or accuracy of subject matter presented. Information provided is subjective. Keep this
in mind when attending these classes. Any individual actions taken as a result of courses
should be reviewed with competent authority. Please contact the ORICL office if you have
any questions.ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 16
402 COVID-19 Effects on Cardiac Health
The COVID-19 virus invades all organs with varying effects. This
class will explore the many ways that our hearts may be involved.
Dr. Frederick J. Barry has practiced cardiology in Oak Ridge since
1976. Ohioan by birth and Tennessean by choice, his medical
training was accomplished at The Ohio State University. Cardiolo-
gy fellowship was completed at Emory University in 1976.
One session: Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., July 15
Music
450 The 30 Greatest Orchestral Works
This course identifies and celebrates 30 of the greatest orchestral works in the concert reper-
toire. Each lecture presents learners with an historical and biographical context for each work
via a guided tour of the work itself. These musical tours include both piano demonstrations of
the piece’s compositional structure and selected excerpts drawn from recordings.
Professor Robert Greenberg is Music Historian-in-Residence with San Francisco Performances
and the composer of more than 45 works for a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles. A
former instructor with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, he is an authority on a range of
composers and classical music genres.
Dan Robbins will show these Great Courses videos in two separate classes for this term.
Part I: Eight sessions: Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.,
June 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28
Part II: Eight sessions: Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.,
June 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28
This class will be in-person. This class is in two parts, please know that if you sign up
for one you sign up for both. The second class at 1:00 p.m. is not a repeat of the 11:00
a.m. class.ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 17
Religion & Spirituality
500 LovingKindness and Unbounded Friendliness
Metta is part of the Buddha’s heart teachings about lovingkindness, or the
Brahma Viharas – compassion, sympathetic joy, equanimity, and
“unbounded friendship” – often called the “Heavenly Abodes.” This prac-
tice will bring participants into experiences of lovingkindness and focus on
how to bring about these Heavenly Abodes in one’s daily life. We will look
at sila (virtue), Samadhi (concentration), and pañña (wisdom) as they re-
late to lovingkindness. Since our purpose is to cultivate lovingkindness
and good will, the workshop will be of benefit to anyone who is interested
in the topic. The focus will simply be on how a person can cultivate a felt
sense and attitude of lovingkindness toward oneself, others, and all be-
ings everywhere, regardless of one’s spiritual tradition.
Fred Martinson is an art historian (PhD, University of Chicago) who taught at the University of
Tennessee-Knoxville for 30 years. He has a special interest in the iconology of Buddhist Art
(“meaning” as well as style and context.) After specializing in the meaning of Buddhist sub-
jects in Asian art for decades, about 25 years ago he began a meditation practice of his own.
Since that time he has studied with a number of different teachers and participates in a half-
dozen meditation and study groups in the Knoxville area including one on suttas (the Bud-
dha’s Discourses).
Seven sessions: Mondays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m., June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26
This class will be online via Zoom.
501 Embracing Ourselves: Talking to the People Inside Us
This course will introduce the class to the enneagram, psycho-
synthesis, voice dialogue, soul-making, and other approaches and
disciplines that attempt to assist in the integration of psychological and
spiritual practice and growth for daily living as both a personality/
person and a soul/spirit.
Dr. Quinton Wacks, retired professor of psychology, Lincoln Memorial
University, has taught courses on various facts of “psycho-spirituality”
for over 40 years including gerontology (aging and old age), thanatology (death and dying), es-
chatology (life after death), spiritual direction, and other related non-credit courses for ORICL,
and previously for the University of Tennessee. He is a certified Spiritual Director with a prac-
tice at the Oasis Institute in Knoxville.
Five sessions: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m., June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 18
Science & Technology
550 Technical Book Group
Would you like to learn more about rapidly chang-
ing science and technology? Class members read
and discuss books on science and technology top-
ics of interest, biographies of experts in a given
field, or historical accounts of key discoveries. Join
this monthly group and share your perspective and
discuss that month’s book. Recently published
works written for a lay reader are recommended
and selected by the members.
June 28: Fundamentals – Ten Keys to Reality by Frank Wilczek
Jim Rushton is the class facilitator. This book group meets online via Zoom.
Four sessions: Mondays, 4:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m., May 24; June 28; July 26; August 23
551 The Big Astronomy Event of 2021: Meteors!
What interesting astronomy event might we anticipate for
2021? There will be one outstanding and predictable
event: The August Perseids meteor shower. This class
introduces exciting history of meteors, discusses how to
observe them, and finishes with a nighttime observing at
a local viewing site.
The Perseids meteor shower is one of the best to
observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak
with a large number of bright meteors. It is produced by
comet Swift-Tuttle which was discovered in 1862. It peaks this year on the night of August
11. The waxing crescent moon will set early in the evening this year leaving dark skies for
what should be an excellent show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight,
but we’ll schedule our viewing from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Meteors will radiate from the con-
stellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. A clear sky will offer wonderful views
of Saturn (rising in the East) and Venus, Mars, and Mercury (setting in the West).
David E. Fields is a physicist, currently directing the Tamke-Allen Observatory (TAO) at
Roane State Community College. He received his MS and PhD in Condensed Matter and
Materials Physics from the University of Wisconsin and was on staff at ORNL. He had guest
scientist positions in Germany and at the International Atomic Energy Agency in Brazil. David
is president of ORION, Founding Board member of TVIW, former president of the Tennessee
Academy of Science and former Director of the Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers
(SARA). He has 206 publications and two patents. Current active research interests include
Dyson Dots, the HELIOS project, and radio transmission through magnetized plasmas.
Three sessions: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. – 8:40 p.m., July 28; August 4 (classroom);
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., August 11 Observation (Backup dates August 12 or 13) Location to
be announcedORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 19 552 Mass Spectrometry at Oak Ridge: History, Research, Spin-Off Oak Ridge was constructed in the early 1940s in order to separate U-235 from naturally occurring uranium ore as well as to study the production of plutonium from uranium in the Graphite Reactor at ORNL. Mass spectrometry using the magnetic Calutrons at Y-12 was employed to separate the U-235 from U-238 for the War effort. Mass spectroscopy research and development has contin- ued to flourish at ORNL over the last 77 years. This course will highlight the advances in mass spectroscopy and its applications at ORNL from six noted ORNL scientists covering a variety of research areas. The significant military/ security and commercial spin-off activities from mass spectrometry research at ORNL will be included. This course is offered in memory of Wilbur “Dub” Shults II (1929-2021), who led many of the mass spectrometer activities at ORNL as Director of the ORNL Analytical Chemistry Division from 1976 to 1993. Robert N. Compton, Sr. Corporate. Fellow Emeritus at ORNL, and Professor of Chemistry and Physics Emeritus at the University of Tennessee, has performed basic and applied research in Negative Ions, Non-linear Laser Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy and molecular chirality. John Stockdale and Compton started the company Comstock in 1979 which sold Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometers all over the world for a variety of applications. Michelle V. Buchanan was Deputy Laboratory Director for Science and Technology at ORNL until 2021 and is currently on special assignment as Senior Technical Advisor to the Deputy for Science Programs within the DOE Office of Science. She previously was Associate Laboratory Director for Physical Sciences, Director of the Chemical Sciences Division, Associate Director of the Life Sciences Division, and group leader for the Organic and Biological Mass Spectrometry Group at ORNL. Her research includes development of new mass spectrometry-based ap- proaches for the characterization of trace bioactive components in biological systems and the environment. Robert L. Hettich is a distinguished research scientist and leader of the Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Group in the Microbiology Department at the University of Tennessee. He has over 34 years of experience in biological mass spectrometry with a particular focus on high per- formance mass spectrometry. His work spans environmental microbiology, bioenergy from cel- lulosic biomass, and the human microbiome. Gary J. Van Berkel is the owner and CSO of Van Berkel Ventures, LLC, an analytical measure- ment science, innovation, research, consulting and writing firm in Oak Ridge. Prior to starting this company early in 2018, Gary was group leader and distinguished scientist in the Mass Spectrometry and Laser Spectroscopy Group at ORNL. His most notable work in the 1990s de- veloped the electrochemical aspects of electrospray ionization. His fundamental mass spec- trometry research focuses on atmospheric pressure ion sources and on the novel configuration and application of these ion sources to solve analytical problems. Scott A. McLuckey is the John A. Leighty Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Purdue Uni- versity. He was staff member at ORNL from late 1983– to late 1999. In his last eight years at ORNL he served as head of the Analytical Spectroscopy Section of the Chemistry Division. The section was comprised of the Organic/Biological Mass Spectrometry, Inorganic Mass Spectrom- etry, and Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry groups, as well as the Laser Spectroscopy Group. His research, both at ORNL and Purdue, has been devoted to instrumentation development and ion chemistry research with emphasis on organic and biological mass spectrometry. Biographies continued on page 20.
ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 20
Kevin J. Hart is the Manager of the ORNL Isotope Program in the Isotope Science & Engineer-
ing Directorate. The ORNL Isotope Program includes both stable and radioactive isotope pro-
duction and R&D. Applications of isotopes span nuclear medicine (e.g. medical imaging and
cancer treatments), nuclear-based power sources, industrial applications, and academic re-
search including super-heavy element discovery. He has over 34 years of experience in mass
spectrometry including development of novel instruments for chemical and biological weapons
detection and for electromagnetic isotope separation.
Ray Smith is a Tennessee Historical Commissioner, Oak Ridge City Historian, an author; a
newspaper columnist, a documentary film producer, photographer and retired Historian for the
Y-12 National Security Complex. He helped establish the Manhattan Project National Histori-
cal Park, has received numerous awards for his contributions to the preservation of Oak Ridge
history, and made an average of 40 presentations on Oak Ridge history per year across the
nation. His work at Y-12 included the first public tours of the historic large mass spectrometer
calutrons.
Five sessions: Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2;30 p.m., June 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7
This class will meet online via Zoom
Social Science and Economics
600 Oak Ridge Civic Organizations
Civic organizations in Oak Ridge are dedicated to many service projects. Hear from a variety
of organizations including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Altrusa International; Kiwanis
Club; Lions Club; Pilot Club; Rotary Clubs; and the Atomic City Sportsman’s Club. Come learn
about their histories, missions, and service projects.
Oak Ridge Lions Club and Pilot Club of Oak Ridge – June 24
Kiwanis Club of Oak Ridge and the Atomic City Sportsman’s Club – July 1
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Altrusa International – July 8
The Rotary Club of Oak Ridge, Breakfast Rotary Club and Sunset Rotary Club – July 15
Ann Rigell is the coordinator of this class.
Four sessions: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m., June 24; July 1, 8, 15ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 21
General Interest
650 Birding by Eye and Ear
Join Dan Robbins for his annual birding walk on Melton Lake Phase IV Greenway. This 2.2
mile (4.4 mile round trip) walk is mostly level and will begin across from the entrance to Cen-
tennial Village. The hike, which will go through five different habitats, will start at the Edge-
moor Bridge parking area (near the South end of Melton Lake Drive) and extend to Solway
Park. Those wishing to walk only one way can carpool to leave one car at Solway Park. Dan,
an avid birder, will point out birds – by sight and sound – and habitat information along the
way. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars (though Dan
will bring several extra pairs).
Dan Robbins retired from B&W Y-12 in 2013 after 47 years of company service. At Y-12 he
was the director of the analytical laboratories. He is a chemistry graduate of UNC Chapel Hill
and a Princeton PhD. He is the founding and current chairman of the Greenways Oak Ridge
Organization, which has supported the development of greenways in Oak Ridge since 1993.
One session: Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., June 7
Please note: Every person registering for Summer 2021
who is new to ORICL must pay the $45 registration fee.
We cannot process your registration without the accom-
panying fee; however, please do not pay for class fees or
trip fees until you receive your schedule signifying that
you are enrolled.ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 22
651 Mediation: What is it and How to Make it Work for You
This class will meet for four sessions. The first session is an introduction to
mediation including what it can and cannot do. The second session is
about civil cases, basically any legal remedy outside of family law. The
third session is about family cases. The fourth session will wrap everything
up including any unanswered questions or newly submitted questions. Eth-
ics issues will likely be discussed at all four sessions.
This class is not a class about learning how to mediate though it may
prompt your curiosity about becoming a mediator nor is this a class about
offering legal advice.
Laila R. Wilson, BS, MS, MBA, is a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 listed civil and family
mediator with special training in domestic violence. Wilson has been an active Tennessee me-
diator since 2010 and has mediated hundreds of cases, primarily family cases and small
claims (under $25,000) cases. Along the way she has learned a few things about how people
can make their lives easier using mediation and how mediation applies to many disputes in-
cluding those that may never find their way to court. Here is your opportunity to ask a media-
tor about the process of mediation and what advice, if any, she would suggest for you.
Four sessions: Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m., June 16, 23, 30; July 7
This class will be online via Zoom.
652 Radio’s Golden Years
Return to those days when the Lone Ranger and Tonto fought outlaws, when
Marshall Matt Dillon kept Dodge peaceful, when Captain Quince rode the rim
of the empires, when Johnny Dollar investigated insurance fraud, when Miss
Brooks tried to capture Mr. Boynton’s affections, when Fibber opened his clos-
et and Jack Benny locked his safe, and when Joe Friday put cuffs on L.A.’s
thieves and murderers. This course will give you the background details and
then return you to those days when radio created a movie theatre in your mind.
Dr. Ray Penn is a retired United Methodist pastor and retired university professor (Radford Uni-
versity; Lincoln Memorial University). He has earned seven degrees, four in religious studies
including a PhD and three in English and Speech Communication including a PhD.
His first dissertation (Northwestern University) examined the persuasive strategies of the Pro-
test Women’s Inclusive Language Movement while his second dissertation (Graduate Theologi-
cal Foundation/Oxford University) sought to define the nature of the soul using insights about
consciousness from brain science and philosophy. He is married to Gretchen Hakola and to-
gether they share their “kennel” with six dogs.
Eight sessions: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., June 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Online registration will open Tuesday, April 20. If you plan to submit a pa-
per registration please turn your form in to the office as soon as possible.
Couples should submit separate forms.ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 23
653 An Introduction to Tarot
Tarot is a system of 78 interconnected archetypal symbols and charac-
ters. This introduction to tarot will focus on the most commonly used tarot
system in the United States, the Rider-Waite-Smith system. Avoid buying
any new deck or tarot app unless you consult and follow the instructor’s
recommendations.
The first class will be an overall view of the Tarot, its history and current
status. We will discuss the many kinds of tarot decks available and which
are suited for novices. The second class will focus on tarot’s major arcana, the 22 trump
cards of the tarot. The third class will look at the 16 court cards of the tarot – the Page/
Princess, Knight, Queen, and King of each of the four elements: Fire (Wands), Earth
(Pentacles), Air (Swords) and Water (Cups). The fourth class will look at the Ace through the
Ten of the four suits.
You will learn how to interpret tarot cards, what tarot really is, how to use tarot for yourself and
how to do a very simple reading.
Laila R. Wilson has studied tarot, and used tarot since 1969 when she got her first tarot deck.
Wilson is a tarot deck and book reviewer for the American Tarot Association, Tarot Sushi, and
you will also see her reviews on Goodreads and Amazon. Wilson has over fifty tarot decks
herself.
Four sessions: Mondays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m., June 7, 14, 21, 28
This class will be online via Zoom.
654 Cryptic Varietal Crossword Puzzles
Mental exercise (such as working crosswords) is thought to benefit older
brains by keeping them agile. In cryptic crosswords each clue is a puz-
zle in itself. Cryptic crosswords have an added layer of logic, so cryptic
varietal crosswords are like crosswords on steroids! They combine
cryptic clues with variation on the construction; the intent of the puzzle
authors is to entertain with novelty. We began this class with a core
group of addicted, self-selected masochists but we welcome new class members and will
teach them the skills that the veterans have learned. We began with an introduction about the
history and culture of these puzzles and then we solve puzzles together as a class. We use
U.S. varietal crossword puzzles to learn how to solve cryptic clues and to deduce the wordplay
of varietals. They will seem impossible at first! Vocabulary skills are regular crossword assets
but are not nearly as important as mental flexibility and clue type recognition. Come join the
fun!
Elane Streets began learning to solve cryptic crosswords as a newlywed in England in the ear-
ly 1970s and although the shock was severe in the beginning, she has learned to treasure
them much more than even the toughest U.S. regular puzzles. Cryptic varietals are fun to
work on by oneself or as team member.
Eight sessions: Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. – 3:40 p.m., June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27
This class will be online via Zoom.ORICL Catalog Summer 2021 Page 24
655 Sign Language for Beginners Fee: $5
In this class students will use American Sign Language and be in-
troduced to over 200 signs used by the deaf in the USA.
We will cover basic greeting, numbers, colors, family terms, foods
drinks, animal terms and signs for feelings and emotions. Students
will also learn to fingerspell and gain proficiency in speed and fluen-
cy.
Class materials will include weekly handouts. The instructor will have a limited number of
relevant books for sale for students desiring additional instruction..
Come join the fun!
Bob Grimac was born in Oak Ridge, raised in Knoxville, and lived five years in the Western
Pacific islands of Micronesia as an English teacher and editor of a weekly newspaper.
While studying at UT he lived and worked on the campus of the Tennessee School for the
Deaf for a year, and later worked with the deaf for three years in local public schools. Bob
studied sign language at UT in a summer intensive course and later taught sign language for
the UT non-credit department and at private schools.
Seven sessions: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m., June 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21
ORICL Class Disclaimer
The course content provided in these classes is for information purposes only,
and may not apply to your individual situation. ORICL and the staff provide no
warranty about the content or accuracy of subject matter presented. Infor-
mation provided is subjective. Keep this in mind when attending these classes.
Any individual actions taken as a result of courses should be reviewed with com-
petent authority. Please contact the ORICL office if you have any questions.
**FRIDAY ALERT**
The Roane State Community College campus will be closed on Fridays during
the summer! This means there will be no ORICL classes on Fridays on the
RSCC campus. Classes at the Art Center will continue to meet on Fridays.You can also read
