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Winter 2020 Table of Contents Online Registration 3 Calendar 4 - 5 Academic Program 6 - 14 General Program 15 Registration Form 16 - 21 Art Program 22 - 25 On the Road Program 26 - 27 Dance Program 28 Hobby and Sports Program 29 - 33 Technology Program 34 - 35
INTRODUCTION Online Registration You can register and pay for semester programs online, which is simple, secure and convenient. It not only makes registration easier for you, it dramatically Information streamlines the process for staff, and over time, it will reduce the cost of printing Hours: Monday / Wednesday / Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM and mailing course books, all of which will leave more time and money for Tuesday / Thursday, 8:30AM-8:30PM programming. Address: 193 Danbury Road, Ridgefield CT, 06877 Phone: 203-431-7000 How to Register Online Email: foundershall@founders-hall.org Log into your Community Pass account and simply follow the prompts to Web: www.founders-hall.org review the programs, make your choices and complete the registration. You can Facebook: Founders Hall Ridgefield securely pay electronically (with a small processing fee added to the total), or Sponsors you can choose to pay by check or cash. Our special thanks to the generous sponsors who help us keep class and program If you have NOT activated a Community Pass account, please email Tracy fees at a minimum: Dubin (tracy@founders-hall.org). She will send you a log-in user name and password so you can take advantage of online registration for winter semester. Academic Program: On the Road Program: Rudy and Sally Ruggles Ridgefield Professional Office Complex If you don’t use email or would like some guidance in using online Nick and Anita Donofrio registration, please see Tracy or Grace for help. The Leir Foundation Social Events: Atria Senior Living If you prefer to use paper Art Program Bethel Health Care and Cascades The Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Assisted Living Complete the form on pages 16 - 21 and mail or drop it off with payment. Foundation The Greens at Cannondale and Wilton Meadows Whether You Register Online or On Paper Fitness Program: Home Instead Senior Care Winter semester programs begin on Monday, January 6. Programs are The Paul and Johanna Laszig Trust Laurel Ridge Health Care Center subject to change and/or cancellation. Barker Welfare Foundation Ridgefield Crossings The Village at Brookfield Common If more people are interested in a class than there are available spaces, we will Hobby & Sport Program: use a random lottery to assign places. All PAID registrations received by Ridgefield Parks and Recreation 6:30 pm on Tuesday, December 3 will be included in any necessary lotteries. Ridgefield Thrift Shop If there is not space for you in a class, we will notify you and refund your The Wadsworth Russell Lewis payment. No news is good news. You will not hear from us if we are able to Trust Fund enroll you as requested. Closing and Cancellation Fitness Registration Founders Hall closings for inclement weather will be posted on: Registration for 2020 fitness classes opened on October 15, 2019. Please check www.founders-hall.org with Tracy Dubin regarding class availability. Facebook: Founders Hall Ridgefield WFSB (channel 3) WTNH (channel 8) Programs are subject to change and/or cancellation. 2 3
WINTER 2020 CALENDAR WINTER 2020 CALENDAR November 28 & 29 Thanksgiving Break: Founders Hall closed February 21 Seminar: The Background and Analysis of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address December 3 New Member Coffee sponsored by The Greens at Cannondale and Wilton Meadows February 28 Trip: Yale Center for British Art December 3 Winter 2020 Registrations Due March 6 Seminar: The Story of a Young Engineer and the Lunar Module December 4 Trip: Les Miserables at the Palace Theatre March 12 Book Discussion: Tangerine December 6 Nutcracker Tea sponsored by Laurel Ridge Health Care Center March 13 Maple Syrup Tasting sponsored by The Village at Brookfield Common December 12 Holiday Parties sponsored by Ridgefield Crossings and Home Instead Senior Care March 17 New Member Coffee sponsored by The Greens at Cannondale and Wilton Meadows December 24 & 25 Christmas Break: Founders Hall closed March 17 Spring Semester Registrations Due Dec 31 & Jan 1 New Year: Founders Hall closed March 20 Seminar: Celebrate Women Who Changed History: January 2 2020 Fitness Classes Begin Rosie the Riveters January 6 Winter Semester Begins March 30 Spring Semester Begins January 9 Book Discussion: The Woman’s Hour April 3 Luau Tea January 10 Wizard of Oz Tea sponsored by The Greens at Cannondale and Wilton Meadows sponsored by Bethel Health Care and Cascades Assisted Living January 17 Seminar: Resiliency in the Second Half of Life Feb 5 & 6 Billiards Singles Tournament February 7 Seminar: Be Informed on World Cancer Day February 11 Trip: Eagle Watch and Connecticut River Museum February 13 Book Discussion: The Wonder February 14 Oh The Places We’ve Been Tasting sponsored by Atria Senior Living 4 5
F OUNDER S H A LL WINTER 2020 F OUNDERS H ALL WINTER 2020 Academic Program Brahms The Academic Program is generously sponsored by “He is not polished enough for the drawing room; he is not fiery enough for the concert hall; for the countryside he is not primitive enough; and not cosmopolitan enough for Rudy and Sally Ruggles, Nick and Anita Donofrio and the town. He is, however, a true colossus who treads this earth.....” ~Joseph Joachim The Leir Foundation “It is his fresh mind, his exuberant imagination, gloriously gifted nature, the noble heart, and the depth of feeling, that I love in him...” ~Clara Schumann AARP Smart Driver Course Founders Hall sponsors this course, which will familiarize drivers with new traffic “I have finally realised whose music moves me to the core - Johannes Brahms!” laws and regulations, new roadways, changes and updates on cars, safety procedures ~ Lorin Maazel and tips, and adapting to driving as you get older. These four-hour classes, held at 1. The Hamburg Years - Introduction to Joachim & The First Tours Ridgefield Crossings, are scheduled for January 14, March 10, May 12, July 14, 2. ‘The Young Eagle’ - Robert & Clara Schumann September 8 and November 10. Check with your auto insurance company, as rates may be reduced after completion of the course. Because New York State mandates 3. Return to Hamburg - The Orchestral Serenades a six-hour course and Connecticut mandates a four-hour course, NY residents must 4. Vienna (1) - Choral Conductor & The Rift with Wagner check with their insurance company regarding approval before enrolling for any of 5. Vienna (2) - Variations on The St. Anthony Chorale & the Ridgefield classes. Eine Deutsches Requiem Call William Van Hall at (203) 748-2344 for registration and more information. 6. Leipzig - Symphony No.1 7. Meiningen - Master of Song, Violin Concerto & Symphony No.2 8. Vienna (3) - Symphony No.3 Book Discussion 9. Vienna (4) - Clara Schumann and Symphony No.4 Join your friends, new and old, for a monthly book discussion. Books may be available at the front desk. Please note: class will not meet January 30. January 9 The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote by Elaine Weiss Section 1 Thursday 10:45AM-12:15PM Fee: $30/$36NR (9 Sessions) February 13 The Wonder by Emma Donoghue Section 2 Thursday 1:00-2:30PM Fee: $30/$36NR (9 Sessions) Instructor: Michael Lankester First Class: January 9 March 12 Tangerine by Christine Mangan Thursday 3:00-4:30PM Facilitator: Staff of Ridgefield Library No Charge Current Events Share your thoughts on a variety of current event topics in an informal discussion format. Personal participation is encouraged in this interactive group. Wednesday 10:00-11:30AM First class: January 8 Facilitator: Bill Monti Fee: $12/$15NR (10 Sessions) 6 7
F OUNDER S H A LL WINTER 2020 F OUNDERS H ALL WINTER 2020 Academic Program (continued) French Beginners Continuing 2 Film: Documentaries This class is for those who have completed one or two semesters of the French beginner class or have had some exposure to French. This is not a total beginner Bob Klaeger offers up eleven varied documentaries. class. In addition to conversational skills and comprehension, the course will stress January 7 Won’t You Be My Neighbor?: Fred Rogers and his show (2018) basic grammar, reading and writing. Barron’s Learn French the Fun and Fast Way January 14 Bill Cunningham New York: The great NYT photographer of street by Elisabeth Bourquin Leete will be used for this class. It may be purchased through fashion (2010) the registration form for $27. January 21 Dutch Light: How the unique light of the Netherlands influenced Friday 9:00 - 11:00AM First class: February 7 great painting (2003) Instructor: Françoise Lampe Fee: $30/$36NR (6 Sessions) January 28 Alistair Cooke’s America: his history of his adopted country (1973) Decoding the great pyramid: a Nova documentary (2019) French Intermediate 2 February 4 Apollo 11: recently discovered footage of the moonshot (2019) This is for those who completed French Intermediate I. It is also appropriate for anyone with two years of high school French. The emphasis will be on developing February 11 Persepolis: an animated film of a young woman coming of age in good communication skills, reinforcing grammar and building vocabulary. McGraw revolutionary Iran (2007) Hill Easy French Reader by R. de Roussy will be used for this class. The book is February 18 They Shall Not Grow Old: Newly computer modernized footage of available through the registration form for $19. WW I. The soldiers and the reality of the trenches are brought to life. (2018) Tuesday 2:30 - 4:30PM First class: February 4 February 25 Azorian: a Nova documentary that investigates the secret recovery of Instructor: Françoise Lampe Fee: $30/$36NR (6 Sessions) a sunken Soviet submarine from the ocean floor (2011) March 2 Three Identical Strangers: The story of triplets separated at birth that French Advanced goes from a happy reunion to the dark story of how they were separated (2018) This class is for those with prior knowledge of the language or with the equivalent March 9 Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037: The fascinating story of of three or four years of high school French. The emphasis will be on improving the full year it takes to make a Steinway concert grand (2007) speaking fluency and expanding vocabulary. This will be achieved through discussion Instructor: Robert Klaeger First Class: January 7 of current events and reading of news articles and selected French literary works. Section 1 Tuesday 10:00AM-12:30PM Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) The course will also build on the basic framework of French grammar and reinforce Section 2 Tuesday 1:00-3:30PM Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) sentence structure and pronunciation. Section 3 Tuesday 4:00-6:30PM Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) Friday 1:30 - 3:00PM First class: February 7 Instructor: Françoise Lampe Fee: $30/$36NR (6 Sessions) 8 9
F OUNDER S H A LL WINTER 2020 F OUNDERS H ALL WINTER 2020 Academic Program (continued) History: Code Girls Great Books, Great Discussions Join us as we read Code Girls: The Untold Story of the Women Code Breakers of World War II written by Liza Mundy (available through the registration form for Enthusiastic readers will use the Shared Inquiry method for a text based discussion $14). The New York Times Book Review says, ‘Thanks to Mundy’s book, these of Even Deadlier, a Sequel to The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler, a collection of fourteen women’s stories will live on.’ Nathalia Holt says, ‘I cannot overstate the importance short story masterpieces. The book is available through the registration form for of this book; Mundy has given these American heroes the recognition they deserve.’ $20 or through www.store.greatbooks.org. I hope you are ready to be there in the code breaking room. We will get a chance to Wednesday 12:30 - 2:00PM First class: January 8 watch how sexism and patriotism are both part of the code breakers’ world. Facilitator: Jean Gaumer Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) Wednesday 3:15-4:30PM First Class: January 8 Instructor: Mike Settanni Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) Great Decisions Developed by the Foreign Policy Association in 1954, the Great Decisions program In Search of the American Soul: Part 2 is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind in This course is a continuation of our survey of the nation’s defining beliefs as expressed the country. It is designed to bring citizens of all ages together in a study group in more contemporary circumstances. Because of the necessarily sequential nature to learn more about and exchange views on foreign policy issues of vital interest of the selections, the class is limited to those who participated in Part 1. Before to our country. The program provides a common set of materials in the form of our first meeting, please read Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. a briefing book of readings about the selected topics and a related video featuring Friday 10:45AM-12:15PM First class: January 10 subject experts in order to help participants reach informed opinions on policy options. In addition, time will also be set aside during each meeting for discussion Discussion Leader: Howard Jacobs Fee: $12/$15NR (8 Sessions) of immediate international events. The Founders Hall Great Decisions program Investments Discussion received the Frank R. Cella Memorial Award in 2010 in recognition of its superb achievement, exemplary leadership and commendable advancement of the Foreign Designed to be an interactive discussion of investment topics, this ongoing Policy Association program. The cost of the briefing book is included in the fee. series of seminars will provide helpful information on investment resources and Enrollment will be limited to 50. review general investment principles. In addition, discussion will be focused on Monday 10:30AM -12:30PM First Class: January 13 current developments and their direct impact on stock, bond, mutual fund and other investment vehicles. Your thoughts and questions will be welcomed. Some Facilitators: Doug Coombs and Joel Third Fee: $30/$36NR (8 Sessions) elementary level of investment knowledge is helpful. Tuesday 10:00-11:30AM First Class: January 7 Facilitators: D. Campbell and A. Levine Fee: $12/$15NR (10 Sessions) 10 11
F OUNDER S H A LL WINTER 2020 F OUNDERS H ALL WINTER 2020 Academic Program (continued) Writing: A Shared Experience Members of this self-directed group of skilled writers present works of prose and/or poetry for group review and comment with copies of the work provided to each class Italian: Beginners Continuing member. We believe that thoughtful, honest commentary is essential to improving This continuing class is for those with knowledge of Italian. The emphasis will be our individual writing skills. Each week a different class member leads the discussion on speaking, but there will be some focus on grammar, reading and writing. No and may send out writing prompts prior to the class. Class size will determine how classes the weeks of January 20 and 27. often an individual gets to read. The optimum size of the class is fourteen or fewer. Monday 8:30-10:00AM First Class: January 6 While there is no stated limit, class size in excess of that number may require a Instructor: Rita Schaffer Fee: $30/$36NR (8 Sessions) change in format or establishing an additional class. Tuesday 10:45AM-12:30PM First Class: January 7 Italian: Continuing Class Directed Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) These classes are for those who have taken Beginners Italian or have a prior knowledge of the language. The emphasis will be on speaking, but there will be some focus on grammar, reading and writing. This is a good class for those planning a trip to Italy Writing Workshop or for those who just want to experience the beauty of the Italian language. No ‘We each have a story to tell. It needs to be told; it wants out. Discover your story classes the weeks of January 20 and 27. in this writing workshop where each participant is both a teacher and a pupil. The Level 3 Thursday 10:00-11:30AM First Class: January 9 process is joyful and rewarding, as we hone our skills and learn.’ Each week write Level 4 Monday 10:00-11:30AM First Class: January 6 something of your choice within two pages - an essay, memoir, poem, short story - Instructor: Rita Schaffer Fee: $30/$36NR (8 Sessions) read it in a friendly environment, and receive constructive feedback. Bring enough copies so each class member will have one. Feedback will focus on clarity, grammar, punctuation, and organization of the piece. Everyone stands to gain as we sharpen A Trip to Three Continents, Three Countries our writing skills. The class will be limited to 16 participants in order to have Join us as we travel (virtually) from our comfortable chairs to three fascinating sufficient time for presentation and feedback. countries. We will begin in Peru with the Lost City of Machu Picchu and a visit Monday 2:00-4:30PM First Class: January 6 to Cuzco, both built by the amazing Incas. We will learn about Hiram Bingham, Moderator: Anton Deiters Fee:$30/$36NR (10 Sessions) a fellow resident of Connecticut, and his daring adventures, and study the famous Nazca Lines and their meanings. Then we’re off to Japan where we will dicuss its culture; covering the Geisha and their beautiful kimonos, sumo wrestling, traditional Kabuki theatre, weddings, tea ceremonies, a visit to Kyoto and much more. We will end the course in interesting Gibraltar for some fun sight-seeing. Instructor: Toni McKeen First Class: January 8 Section 1 Wednesday 10:30AM-12:00PM Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) Section 2 Wednesday 1:15-2:45PM Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) 12 13
F OUNDER S H A LL WINTER 2020 F OUNDERS H ALL WINTER 2020 Evening Academic Program Seminar Series ‘If Music be the Food of Love...’ Resiliency in the Second Half of Life: Changing the Conversation Nine Operas on Shakespeare Martha Evans Morris, LMSW Friday, January 17 1:00PM 1. Verdi - Macbeth Be Informed on World Cancer Day 2. Nicolai - Merry Wives of Windsor Dr. Robert Cooper, Suzanne Murdoch, Darla Shaw, Ben Shaw 3. Berlioz - Beatrice & Benedict (Much Ado About Nothing) Friday, February 7 1:00PM 4. Gounod - Romeo & Juliet 5. Thomas - Hamlet The Background and Analysis of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address 6. Verdi - Falstaff Joe Ellis Friday, February 21 1:00PM 7. Holst - At the Boar’s Head (Henry IV & Henry V) The Story of a Young Engineer and the Lunar Module 8. Britten - A Midsummer Night’s Dream Richard Hoffman Friday, March 6 1:00PM 9. Barber - Anthony & Cleopatra Please note: No class January 30. Celebrate Women Who Changed History, Rosie the Riveters Darla Shaw Friday, March 20 1:00PM Thursday 6:30-8:00PM First Class: January 9 Instructor: Michael Lankester Fee: $30/$36NR (9 Sessions) New Member Welcome Coffees Sponsored by The Greens at Cannondale and Wilton Meadows Tuesday, December 3 10:30-11:30AM Tuesday, March 17 10:30-11:30AM Special Events Billiards Singles Tournament $8/$10NR Wed. & Thur., Feb. 5 & 6 10:00AM Tastings and Teas Wizard of Oz Tea Friday, January 10 2:00-3:30PM Sponsored by Bethel Health Care and Cascades Assisted Living Places We’ve Been Tasting Friday, February 14 2:00-3:30PM Sponsored by Atria Senior Living Maple Syrup Tasting Friday, March 13 2:00-3:30PM Sponsored by The Village at Brookfield Common 14 15
Founders Hall WINTER 2020 R EGISTR ATION WINTER 2020 Registration Form Wait! Member ID Number _________ Before completing this form, will you consider registering online instead? Online registration is simple, secure and convenient for you and an enormous Name _______________________________________________ time-saver for our staff. Over time, online registration will leave more funds available for programming. Please see page 3 for details. Thank you. Address _______________________________________________ Here are the steps for paper registration: 1. Read the course book and select programs. Phone _____________ E-mail: ______________________ 2. Complete the form on pages 17 – 21 indicating your contact information and the programs you want to take. If you are taking the class or trip with another person (or have a partner for Duplicate Bridge), please note that Sign me up Course Fee Book Fee person’s name next to the appropriate class. Academic Courses Ridgefield Non-Ridgefield 3. Total your program fees. The payment for Ridgefield residents is the first Brahms amount. The payment for non-Ridgefield residents is the second amount Section 1 10:45AM q $30 $36 designated as “NR.” Section 2 1:00PM q $30 $36 4. Indicate your payment method: Current Events q $12 $15 • Check, payable to Founders Hall. You may submit one check for Film: Documentaries your entire registration. AM 10:00AM q $30 $36 • Cash (if you’re hand-delivering your registration). Aft 1:00PM q $30 $36 • Credit card: Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. We PM 4:00PM q $30 $36 will add a 4% processing fee to the transaction. French Beginners Continuing 2 q $30 $36 q $27 5. Mail or drop off your completed registration form and payment at French Intermediate 2 q $30 $36 q $19 Founders Hall so that it arrives by 6:30pm on Tuesday, December 3. French Advanced q $30 $36 Please note: If a class you’ve selected is oversubscribed, we will make every effort to add additional sections. If necessary, we will conduct a random Great Books q $30 $36 q $20 lottery to determine places in oversubscribed classes. If we are not able to Great Decisions q $30 $36 accommodate your selection, we will call you and refund your payment. You History: Code Girls q $30 $36 q $14 will not hear from us if we are able to accommodate your selections. Please note: only paid registrations will be included in any lottery. In Search of American Soul Part 2 q $12 $15 Investments Discussion q $12 $15 If you have questions or need assistance with completing the registration form, please contact Grace or Tracy. Italian: Beginners Continuing q $30 $36 16 17
Sign me up Course Fee Sign me up Course Fee Book Fee Ridgefield Non-Ridgefield Academic Courses Ridgefield Non-Ridgefield Stippling and Pointillism q $50 $60 Italian: Continuing 3 q $30 $36 Watercolor Intermediate q $40 $48 Italian: Continuing 4 q $30 $36 Watercolor Advanced q $30 $36 A Trip to Three Continents Section 1 10:30AM q $30 $36 Section 2 1:15PM q $30 $36 Evening Art Courses Writing: A Shared Experience q $30 $36 Watercolor: I’ve Painted Before q $40 $48 Writing Workshop q $30 $36 Evening Academic Courses On the Road Trips Nine Operas on Shakespeare q $30 $36 Eagle Watch on CT River q $105 $125 Yale Center for British Art Trip q $70 $84 Special Events Billiards Singles Tournament q $8 $10 Dance Courses Ballroom Dance Newcomers q $20 $24 Art Courses Ballroom Dance Int/Advanced q $20 $24 3D Trick Art q $50 $60 Beginner Tap Dancing Continued q $30 $36 The Art of Cartography q $50 $60 Intermediate Tap Dancing q $30 $36 Colored Pencil Drawing Instructional Monday 11:30AM class q $50 $60 Zumba Gold q $30 $36 Monday 1:30PM class q $50 $60 Hobby and Sports Courses Tuesday 11:30AM class q $50 $60 Basketball Clinic q $35 $42 Colored Pencil Drawing Studio q $50 $60 Bridge Advanced Beginners q $30 $36 q $18 Consult Workshop with Jean q $20 $24 Bridge - Assisted Play q No fee Drawing Studio q $10 $12 Bridge Intermediate/Dup Inst. q $30 $36 Fictional Worlds: Fantasy Maps q $50 $60 Book: 25 Conventions... q $16 Life Drawing q $10 $12 Book: Bridge For Everyone q $18 Nature Journaling/Illustration q $50 $60 Book: How to Play a Bridge Hand q $14 Oil Painting Section 1 1:00 q $40 $48 Oil Painting Section 2 3:00 q $40 $48 Cooking Tuesday, Jan 28 q $12 $15 Cooking Wednesday, Jan. 29 q $12 $15 18 19
Sign me up Course Fee Book Fee Sign me up Course Fee Ridgefield Non-Ridgefield Technology Courses Ridgefield Non-Ridgefield ACBL Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge iPhone and iPad q $25 $30 To register, email debsslam@gmail.com. Microsoft Word q $30 $36 Duplicate Bridge Photoshop Level 2 q $30 $36 Monday q $15 $18 Photoshop Level 3 q $30 $36 Partner (if any): ________________ Friday q $15 $18 Partner (if any): ________________ Genealogy Before you register, consider this... Beginning Genealogy Monday q $40 $48 Although your class fee may be just $30, it actually costs Founders Hall $90 Beginnner Part 2 Genealogy Tues q $40 $48 to provide that class to you. How can we offer such a discount? Because members like you donate to Founders Hall in addition to paying program Beg Cont Genealogy Thurs 10:30 q $40 $48 fees. If you have not yet made a donation this year, why not send one in Int. Beg Genealogy Thur 12:30 q $40 $48 with your registration? That’s the ONLY way we can continue to offer low- Intermed II Genealogy Thurs 2:30 q $40 $48 cost, life-long learning. Book Project Genealogy Thur 8:30 q $40 $48 2020 Calendar Year Database Fee q $20 Payment Knitting and Crocheting q $30 $36 Total Program Fees: $____________ Learn to Play Canasta q $5 $6 Donation: $____________ Learn to Play Mah Jongg q $5 $6 Learn to Play Pinochle q $5 $6 Total Enclosed: $____________ Piano Lessons Beginner q $30 $36 Payment Method Beginner Repeat q $60 $70 q Check enclosed payable to Founders Hall Intermediate Beginner q $60 $70 You may submit one check for your entire registration. Advanced Beginner q $60 $70 q Cash (hand-delivered) Pickleball Beginning q $30 $36 q Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express) Pickleball Continuing q $30 $36 A 4% processing fee will be added to the transaction. Pickleball Ladder Play q $30 $36 Quilt or Sew q $40 $48 Card number: ________________________ Exp. date: __________ cvc: ________ 20 21
F OUNDER S H A LL WINTER 2020 F OUNDERS H ALL WINTER 2020 Colored Pencil Drawing Studio Art Program Open Studio This session is for continuing work (either begun during formal Sponsored by the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation Colored Pencil Drawing class or personal project). Review, one-on-one 3D Trick Art critiquing, advice and additional insights will be offered as requested. An art of illusion, this course introduces techniques that transform 2-dimensional Please note: Class will not meet the weeks of January 20 and February 17. drawings (or paintings) into 3-dimensional images. Tuesday 1:30-3:00PM First Class: January 7 Wednesday 1:00 - 2:30PM First Class: January 8 Instructor: Moki Kokoris Fee: $50/$60NR (8 Sessions) Instructor: Moki Kokoris Fee: $50/$60NR (9 Sessions) Consultation Workshop with Jean In this five session workshop Jean Linville will offer consultation, group discussion The Art of Cartography and feedback for all media types and subject matter. Class will meet January 6 and (introduction to mapmaking/illustration styles and techniques) 20, February 3 and 17, and March 2. Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps to convey spatial, topographic, Monday 9:00 - 11:00AM First class: January 6 and geographic information. This course introduces students to the essential elements and artistic attributes of good map design. We will cover the basics of map Instructor: Jean Linville Fee: $20/$24NR (5 Sessions) history, projection types, aesthetic techniques, symbology, legends, scales, etc. After Drawing Studio learning to draw geographical features i.e.mountains, rivers, terrain/topography, students will be encouraged to create a color map of their favorite town, vacation This studio time affords an opportunity to work with like-minded artists. place, island or country and even design their own stylized compass rosette. (See Tuesday 9:30-11:30AM First Class: January 7 extension course: ‘Fictional Worlds - Fantasy Map Design’) Instructor: Open Session Fee: $10/$12NR (10 Sessions) Thursday 12:00 - 1:30PM First class: January 9 Instructor: Moki Kokoris Fee: $50/$60NR (9 Sessions) Fictional Worlds - Fantasy Map Design (creative thinking, art and illustration) Colored Pencil Drawing Instructional Inspired by fictional worlds in literature (or film) i.e. Tolkien’s Middle Earth/ Instructional class open to beginners and advanced artists alike. Depending on Midgaard, King Arthur’s Camelot, C.S. Lewis’ Narnia, Lovecraft’s Dreamlands, each student’s level of expertise, we will cover fundamental techniques, color and using the elements, styles and artistic techniques of olde world cartography, basics, layering, blending, surface textures, shading, as well as composition, students will be invited to unleash their imaginations to design and produce a background and creating atmosphere. Advanced students will be challenged to color map of their own unique and mythical realm, kingdom or empire! Think draw objects of different materials (metal, glass, etc.) Studies of shadows will also sea-dragons and labyrinths. (Companion course to ‘Art of Cartography’) be covered. Those who have them should bring their own colored pencil sets. Thursday 2:00 - 3:30PM First class: January 9 Please note: Class will not meet the weeks of January 20 and February 17. Instructor: Moki Kokoris Fee: $50/$60NR (9 Sessions) Section 1 Monday 11:30-1:00PM First Class: January 6 Section 2 Monday 1:30-3:00PM First Class: January 6 Section 3 Tuesday 11:30-1:00PM First Class: January 7 Instructor: Moki Kokoris Fee: $50/$60NR (8 Sessions) 22 23
F OUNDER S H A LL WINTER 2020 F OUNDERS H ALL WINTER 2020 Art Program (continued) Stippling (Dot Drawing) & Pointillism Open to Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Artists. Beginners will learn basic Life Drawing techniques of black ink stippling; Intermediate and Advanced students will work on Students work each week from a new, live model. Class is unstructured. Models reverse and two-color stippling - black and white gel pens on toned paper, colored are organized by the group. During the last half-hour, peers will critique each gel pens on white or toned paper, or white gel pen on black paper. Pointillism, a others work. A model fee, based on the number of students in the workshop, will technique branching from Impressionism developed in the mid-1880s by Georges be collected at the first class. Seurat and Paul Signac will also be introduced and combined with stippling. Thursday 9:30 - 11:30AM First class: January 9 Wednesday 2:30 - 4:00PM First Class: January 8 Class facilitated Fee: $10/$12NR (10 Sessions) Instructor: Moki Kokoris Fee: $50/$60NR (9 Sessions) Nature Journaling and Illustration Watercolor Intermediate Botanical, Birds/Feathers, Wildlife, Butterflies/Caterpillars, Etc. Take your painting to the next level by learning more techniques and textures in After exploring a variety of journal examples that cover many topics and fields of this six-week Intermediate class. Expect to be challenged by Tina to experiment interest, each student will be guided toward choosing and developing his/her own with a new technique or idea given in a short demonstration. Independent painting distinctive artistic illustration and writing styles. Design and construction of hand- time will always be offered with guidance and critiques. This is not a beginning made journal booklets (fasteners, specimen pockets, binding, pen/pencil sleeves) watercolor painting class. You are required to have a basic understanding and have may also be covered. painted in watercolor before. Friday 1:30 - 3:00PM First Class: January 10 Friday 10:00AM - 12:00PM First Class: January 10 Instructor: Moki Kokoris Fee: $50/$60NR (9 Sessions) Instructor: Tina Phillips Fee: $40/$48NR (6 Sessions) Watercolor Advanced Oil Painting Section 1 For the advanced watercolor artist who already possesses a solid knowledge of For experienced or beginner artists, this course will cover painting techniques, color watercolor techniques, and just wants to paint! Students usually provide their own mixing, composition and painting styles as well as varied painting subjects- still reference material and inspiration for their paintings and work at their own pace. life, landscape, portrait and figures. The art studio atmosphere is coupled with art Tina is there to offer guidance and insight. There is always an opportunity to direction and guidance and freedom to experience new things. Canvas fee is $3. share and critique between students and teacher. Wednesday 1:00-3:00PM First Class: January 8 Thursday 1:00-3:00PM First Class: January 9 Instructor: Bonnie Weber Fee: $40/$48NR (10 Sessions) Instructor: Tina Phillips Fee: $30/$36NR (6 Sessions) Oil Painting Section 2 Evening Art For experienced or beginner artists, this class will cover painting basics, mixing, color Watercolor: I’ve Painted Before palettes and composition. Varied choice of subjects as well as nonrepresentational If it’s been a while since you painted, or you wish to become acquainted with work will be encouraged. This class is typically smaller so offers greater opportunity watercolor again, this is the class for you! It’s relaxed…and fun…to re-learn the for personal one-on-one guidance. Canvas fee is $3. basics of this beautiful transparent medium in this comfortable evening class. This Wednesday 3:00-5:00PM First Class: January 8 is not a beginning watercolor painting class. You are required to have a basic Instructor: Bonnie Weber Fee: $40/$48NR (10 Sessions) understanding and have painted in watercolor before. Thursday 6:00 - 8:00PM First Class: January 9 Instructor: Tina Phillips Fee: $40/$48NR (6 Sessions) 24 25
F OUNDER S H A LL WINTER 2020 F OUNDERS H ALL WINTER 2020 On the Road Program Yale Center for British Art Victorian Radicals Exhibit The following trips will depart from Pond’s Edge Executive In the second half of the nineteenth century, three generations of young Park, 901 Ethan Allen Highway (Route 7). The executive rebellious artists and designers revolutionized the visual arts in Britain and park is south of the intersection of Routes 35 and 7. challenged the new industrial world around them. They offered a radical Please enter through the south entrance, which is near Ace Tire and across artistic and social vision that found inspiration in the preindustrial past and the street from Ridgefield Self-Storage. There is a sign that says ‘Medical decisively influenced visual culture in Britain and beyond. Victorian Radicals and Professional Park’ at the entrance. Founders Hall staff will direct you to will bring together approximately 145 paintings, works on paper, and works a parking spot from there. of decorative art—many never shown outside the UK—to illuminate this most dynamic period of British art. We will have lunch at a local restaurant prior You must have pre-arranged transportation to and from the bus. to our tour. The bus will leave promptly at the assigned time. We are not Friday, February 28 10:00AM-5:30PM Fee: $70/$84NR able to wait for any late arrivals, no exceptions. A minimum of 40 registrants is required for each trip. Eagle Watch River Cruise and Connecticut River Museum We will have lunch at the Griswold Inn before visiting the Connecticut River Museum which offers exhibitions about the important stories of the river and its people. In the afternoon, we will take a 90-minute cruise of the lower Connecticut River and learn about the river’s ecology, rich history, and wildlife, including eagles, osprey and more. The on-board naturalist will help us find and observe Ridgefield Visiting eagles and other wintering wildlife. Nurse Association { RVNA } is now The boat has a heated covered cabin but you will want to be on deck to see the RVNAhealth wildlife. You will need to wear sturdy shoes and dress warmly (and in layers) for being outside in cold weather. Moderate walking is required between the dock, museum and restaurant. The boat cruise is held in normal winter weather, including snow. Tuesday, February 11 9:15AM-6:00PM Fee: $105/$125NR • Wellness • Rehabilitation • Caregivers 203.438.5555 • Nursing • Hospice RVNAhealth.org LEARN MORE 26 27
F OUNDERS H A LL WINTER 2020 F OUNDERS H ALL WINTER 2020 Dance Program Hobby and Sports Program Ballroom Dancing Newcomers / Beginners The Hobby and Sports Program is sponsored by Tonja makes Ballroom dancing fun and easy. This class will get you moving The Wadsworth Russell Lewis Trust Fund, comfortably in the basics of the most popular social and club style dances. You Ridgefield Parks and Recreation and Ridgefield Thrift Shop know you’ve always wanted to! No partner is necessary to sign up! Friday 2:30-3:30PM First Class: January 10 Basketball for Fun Clinic Instructor: Tonja Dias Fee: $20/$24NR (5 Sessions) Want to feel like a kid again? Then consider joining the men and women of the Seniors on the Ball Basketball Team. Why join? It’s a fun way to work on your Ballroom Dancing Intermediate / Advanced balance, coordination and flexibility. We exercise, do drills and yes, the last 20 Ready to go to the next level? If you feel confident with the basics and basic minutes or so of the session, we play a controlled, senior type of basketball on a partnering skills, sign up for this class and step up your game. reduced size court. As an added bonus, you will get to know some of the nicest No partner is necessary to sign up! people in Founders. No experience necessary, just a fun loving spirit. Team members are in their 70s, 80s, no one in their 90s yet. We play on Wednesday at Friday 3:30-4:30PM First Class: January 10 1:15 at the Rec Center, next door, so come on by for a peek. Instructor: Tonja Dias Fee: $20/$24NR (5 Sessions) Wednesday 1:15-2:15PM First class: January 8 Beginner Tap Dancing Continued Coaches: JoAnn Cali and Jim Arcuri Fee: $35/$42NR (10 Sessions) Learn the basic skills of tap dancing through music. Not only is this class great for learning tap routines, it is also a fun way to keep in shape. Bridge Advanced Beginners Tuesday 3:00-4:00PM First Class: January 7 This class, for those who already know how to play bridge, will focus on tools Instructor: Karen Casagrande Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) designed to improve your game and let you reach better contracts. Conventions to be covered include Stayman and Jacoby transfers, Blackwood, overcalls and takeout Intermediate Tap Dancing doubles, weak two bids and strong opening two clubs. Play of the hand will focus on Continue to develop your tap dancing technique in this class with Karen. the Big Three: finessing, ruffing in dummy and establishing long suits. Each lesson will include 30 minutes on bidding and play followed by 60 minutes of actual card Tuesday 2:00-3:00PM First Class: January 7 play employing pre-arranged hands. The required text: Bridge for Everyone by D. Instructor: Karen Casagrande Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) W. Crisfield is available through the registration form for $18. NO class February 6 and March 5 Zumba Gold Zumba Gold brings exciting Latin and international dance rhythms to beginners. Thursday 9:00-10:30AM First class: January 9 The easy-to-follow dances include Cha Cha, Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Tango, Instructor: Mike Hess Fee: $30/$36NR (8 Sessions) Rumba, Belly Dance and even Rock and Roll! SO COME AND FEEL THE MUSIC! Great for the mind, body and soul, Zumba is fun, easy, different and Bridge: Assisted Play effective. HAVE FUN AND STAY FIT! Experienced players will be available to assist play and answer questions. Thursday 3:30-4:30PM First Class: January 9 Tuesday 10:00AM-12:00PM First Class: January 7 Instructor: Roxane Angotta Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) Coaches: J. Clark, D. Thornton, C. Vazzana No Charge 28 29
F OUNDER S H A LL WINTER 2020 F OUNDERS H ALL WINTER 2020 Hobby and Sports Program (continued) Duplicate Bridge Bridge Intermediate / Duplicate Instruction Enjoy bridge playing the same hands as other pairs (duplicate). This approach will This class is for experienced duplicate players or those who want to learn the challenge your skill regardless of ‘luck of the deal.’ If you are registering with a special skills necessary to excel at duplicate. Each class will feature 30-45 minutes partner, please include your partner’s name on the registration form. This class is of discussion on technique and 75-90 minutes of play of pre-arranged hands. limited to 62 participants. Pre-requisite for Duplicate Bridge is proficiency with Techniques covered will include: Bidding: new minor forcing, fourth suit forcing, duplicate bridge rules and play. Assisted Bridge on Tuesdays affords an opportunity support doubles, responsive double, splinter bids, Roman Key Card Blackwood, to learn the mechanics and etiquette of Duplicate Bridge. Ogust over weak two’s. Competitive Bidding: overcalls, takeout doubles, weak Section 1 Monday 10:00AM-12:30PM First Class: January 6 jump overcalls, the Unusual 2NT, the Michaels cue bid and maximal doubles. Play Section 2 Friday 10:00AM-12:30PM First Class: January 10 of hand: endplays/throw-ins and the exotic maneuver known as a squeeze will be Director: Bob Kimerling Fee: $15/$18NR (10 Sessions) added to your knowledge of finessing, ruffing in dummy and suit establishment. Defense: opening leads, count and attitude signals and suit preference signals. Founders Hall Singers Required texts: Bridge for Everyone by D. W. Crisfield ($18), 25 Conventions You This singing group meets once a week to work on a variety of music. New members Should Know ($16) and How to Play a Bridge Hand by Bill Root ($14) are available are welcome. through the registration form. NO class February 6 and March 5. Director: Daniela Sikora Monday 12:30-1:45PM No Charge Thursday 11:00AM-1:00PM First class: January 9 Instructor: Mike Hess Fee: $30/$36NR (8 Sessions) Genealogy Gathering information about one’s family is one of America’s biggest hobbies. Cooking with the Staff The various course levels range from the basics of census and immigration research Mark Weber, Grace and Michelle challenge you to determine who is the cheat. through more advanced research techniques, and finally putting it all together in a They will share recipes, tips and techniques using shortcuts. wonderful book with documents, photos and stories. Section 1: Tuesday, January 28 11:00AM-1:00PM Beginning Genealogy Monday 9:15-11:15AM Section 2: Wednesday, January 29 11:00AM-1:00PM Instructor: Founders Hall Staff Fee: $12/$15NR (1 Session) Completion of Beginning Genealogy is a prerequisite for the following classes. Please check with Toni regarding correct class placement. Duplicate Bridge: ACBL Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Beginning Genealogy Part 2 Tuesday 11:30AM-1:30PM In our fully sanctioned ACBL duplicate bridge game, players may earn masterpoints Beginners Continuing Genealogy Thursday 10:30AM-12:30PM in full compliance with rules, regulations and protocol established by the American Contract Bridge League. Founders Hall members may secure a reserved spot in Intermediate Beginner Genealogy Thursday 12:30-2:30PM each week’s game by emailing the director at debsslam@gmail.com. If you have Intermediate II Genealogy Thursday 2:30-4:30PM pre-registered, please inform the director immediately if you become unable to play. Reservations will be held until 3:15PM at which time spaces will be made available Book Project Genealogy Thursday 8:30-10:30AM for walk-ins. Non-members are welcome to join us by following the same sign- Instructor: Toni McKeen First Class: Jan 6, 7 and 9 in procedure and being advised there are seats available. Games are held every Fee: $40/$48NR (10 Sessions) Thursday. Payment will be collected at the door or see Tracy to pre-pay. Annual Database Fee: $20 - required from all students. Thursday 3:30-6:30PM Director: Debbie Thornton Fee: $11/$13NR per game 30 31
F OUNDER S H A LL WINTER 2020 F OUNDERS H ALL WINTER 2020 Hobby and Sports Program (continued) Pickleball - Beginners Drop-in Groups Pickleball is a blend of tennis, badminton and ping pong. Pickleball is a great way to meet new people and play a game that is right for a variety of skill levels and Gardeners (March-Oct) third Friday 1:00-2:30PM Jack Hughes ages. It is a fun, easy sport to learn! Come swing a paddle with us and enjoy one of Quilting Group Tuesdays 2:00-4:00PM the fastest growing sports in America. Class will meet at the Parks and Recreation Rug Hooking Wednesdays 1:30-4:00PM Ethel Eckhaus Center gym. No class February 13. Weaving Wednesdays 10:00AM-12:00PM Sandy Hurd Thursday 12:00-1:15PM First Class: January 16 Wood Carving Mondays 1:30-4:00PM Jim Callahan Instructors: Tom McIntyre and Ted Seibert Fee: $30/$36NR (7 Sessions) Knitting and Crocheting Work on the project of your choice, meet other knitters and crocheters, be inspired Pickleball - Continuing by your classmates’ projects, troubleshoot problems, get important hints and tips This class is intended for those who have been through the beginner’s class and wish along with a discount at a local store. You can learn a new skill or technique, cure to further their skill level. Class will meet at the Parks and Recreation Center gym. your ‘finishing phobia,’ bring a ‘show and share’ or start from the beginning. This is No class February 13. a large class, so bring ample patience. Thursday 1:15-2:30PM First Class: January 16 Tuesday 12:00-2:00PM First Class: January 7 Instructors: Tom McIntyre and Ted Seibert Fee: $30/$36NR (7 Sessions) Instructor: Jo Ann Brown Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) Pickleball: Ladder Play Learn to Play Test your pickleball skills as part of an informal ladder league. Players registering Learn the basics and enjoy playing these classic games. for the session will be randomly placed on a ladder and grouped with three other players for matches to be played each Friday. Players move up and down the ladder Canasta Wednesdays, February 12, 19 1:00-3:00PM based on their game results. A fun way to practice pickleball with similarly skilled Instructors: TBA Fee: $5/ $6NR players. Class meets at Parks and Recreation Center gym. No class February 14. Mah Jongg Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 9:30-11:30AM Friday 12:00-2:30PM First Class: January 10 Instructors: Grace Weber and Tracy Dubin Fee: $5/ $6NR Instructors: Tom McIntyre and Ted Seibert Fee: $30/$36NR (9 Sessions) Pinochle Thursday, January 30 1:00-3:00PM Quilt or Sew Instructor: Bob Moriarty Fee: $5/ $6NR This class will be a combination of quilting and/or sewing. Continue your quilting Piano Lessons journey or learn to use a sewing machine from the very start, read a pattern, begin to make garments or simple home decorating items or refresh your sewing skills. These classes are limited to seven students. Schedule is subject to change. General sewing supplies needed for both mediums. Class is limited to 10. Beginner* Thursday 12:15-1:15PM Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) Tuesday 10:00AM-12:00PM First Class: January 7 Int. Beginner Thursday 11:00AM-12:15PM Fee: $60/$70NR (10 Sessions) Instructor: Jo Ann Brown Fee: $40/$48NR (10 Sessions) Adv. Beginner Thursday 9:30-11:00AM Fee: $60/$70NR (10 Sessions) Instructor: Ed Kadziewicz First Class: January 9 *Fee to repeat Beginning Piano Class: $60/$70NR 32 33
F OUNDER S H A LL WINTER 2020 F OUNDERS H ALL WINTER 2020 Technology Program Open Tech Lab Need help with computer classes or electronic devices? A volunteer will be in the Computer Lab on Fridays from 2-4PM to answer questions and assist you. No fee. iPhone and iPad - Beginner/Intermediate This is a beginner to intermediate class introducing many iPhone/iPad functions. Photoshop Level 2 General topics include: Where to get help, Contacts, Phone, Camera, Calendars, Having learned to use many tools to enhance photos, in this class we will peel away Photos and Albums, Security, iCloud and Backups, the Internet, FaceTime, Email, the ‘mystery’ of using layers. Students will also expand their skills by exploring the Apps, Texting and Notifications. This class only covers Apple devices (both phones advanced use of gradients, working with text, hand coloring B/W photos, correcting and tablets, i.e., iPhone and iPad) and not any other brand/manufacturers’ devices. color cast, and many other fun tricks. Completion of Beginning Photoshop is a Also, you must be on a current version of the Operating System, which is iOS 12.1 prerequisite for this class. or higher. Tuesday 3:00-4:30PM First Class: January 7 This is a beginner/intermediate class and we assume you already understand and Instructor: Toni McKeen Fee: $30/$36NR(10 sessions) can use some of the basic phone/tablet functions. For example, you should already know how to use the phone and add contacts, send an email and take pictures with Photoshop 3 the camera. If you do not know how to do these basic functions, this class might This class continues from Photoshop Level 2 by mastering some of the more creative prove too challenging for you. tools and great special effects possible with the program. Class is limited to 12 participants. Students must have taken Photoshop Levels 1 and 2 as a requirement for this class. Instructor: Michele Schor and Steve Fox First class: January 8 Tuesday 1:30-3:00PM First Class: January 7 Wednesday 11:00AM-12:30PM Fee: $25/$30NR (8 Sessions) Instructor: Toni McKeen Fee: $30/$36NR(10 sessions) Microsoft Word Learn the extensive capabilities of Microsoft Word to create professional documents. Formatting including bullets, numbering, borders, shading, sorting alphabetically/ numerically, headers and footers, Word Art, SmartArt, clip art, letters, newsletters, watermarks, tables, column charts, pie charts, templates and more will be covered. This class will be learning Microsoft Word 2019. Please bring a flash drive to each class. Monday 3:00-4:30PM First class: January 6 Instructor: Anita Vallee Fee: $30/$36NR (10 Sessions) 34 35
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